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Though the bridge has no name, it is owned by Sam and Marlon, which sparked the nickname the “S & M Swingin’ Bridge.” Dudding elected Food Country off ering both to Federation Board Pam Dudding the needs of those within Contributing writer an organization and help- ing those whom she serves call-in and drive-up services When people refer to to achieve all that they are someone as a “cattlewoman” capable of. “It will be my Pam Dudding “It was said that many who had around the entire grocery store has in a rural area, it is consid- job to see that the voices of ered a true compliment. Farm Bureau members in Contributing writer been sick or around some that were become very diffi cult for them or did not want to take the chance of disabled,” Cole continued. Jeannie Layton-Dudding this District are heard at the Small communities strongly de- getting others sick. Also, some are of Craig County has defi - state level and that they are pend on their hometown grocery just elderly and pushing a buggy See Food Country, page 5 nitely earned that title in well-represented,” she said. store, and Craig County is no dif- both life and education and Dudding, however, did ferent. fully embraces the term. not grow-up on a working, Recently, the local Food County On December 5, 2020, production farm. Yet, her supermarket shared that they will Dudding was elected to a extensive education, em- be off ering special services to the three-year term on the Vir- ployment and participation citizens who are unable to shop ginia Farm Bureau Federa- shows her heart for the fi eld for themselves, whether disabled tion Board of Directors at she loves. or sickly, even though they do not the elections of offi cers and Dudding’s education re- have an “app” for it yet as other directors. Th e ceremony was sume is as follows: Universi- stores do. held during the VFBF 2020 ty of Connecticut, Bachelor With people being sick, there Annual Meeting of Voting of Science in Animal Sci- were posts on Facebook that Food Delegates. ence, Magna Cum Laude Country had not only been shop- Her husband Jason was & Bachelor of Science in very proud and posted the Education 2001; and Vir- ping for citizens, but also taking SUBMITTED PHOTO the groceries to their vehicles, like Even though Food Country doesn't have an app, their heart speaks loudly information on Facebook, ginia Polytechnic Institute, a drive-up service. as they have started a shopping and curbside pickup service for citizens where Jeannie received nu- Master of Science in Career “Yes, that is true,” Jennifer Cole, who are disabled, sick or weak. Said Assistant Manager Jennifer Cole merous compliments. and Technical Education Food Country’s Assistant Manag- who does a lot of the special shopping for citizens when she is working, As a board member, with a concentration in Ag- er, shared. "We want to help our community as much as we can.” Dudding will represent ricultural Education I 2003. Farm Bureau producer Her past employment members in Craig County includes: as well as Alleghany, Bed- •2004-2012 Agricul- ford, Botetourt, Franklin, tural teacher at Giles High Vietnam Veteran recounts Henry, Patrick and Roa- School, Pearisburg noke. •2003-2004 Agriscience Dudding said that she teacher at North Fork Mid- was encouraged to run by dle School, Quicksburg experiences over the years her predecessor in the posi- •2002-2003 Agriscience tion who held the District 4 Graduate Research Assis- Th e U.S. Government sent their son had been killed in ac- borne Recon unit, Barbazon, who Board seat for 34 years prior tant at Blacksburg Middle John Barbazon’s next of kin two tion. Th e second said he was im- now sports a ‘Sr.’ after his name, to her. School separate telegraphs in 1966. Th e proving. was part of a squad that spent “I love to serve my fellow •2002 Graduate Re- fi rst regretted to inform them that A member of the 101st Air- most of their time on the move, producers and Farm Bureau search Assistant, Dr. Wil- up and down mountains, and members. Farm Bureau is liam Camp, Blacksburg rarely in the company of other an amazing organization •1998-2001 Student units. that does so much to sup- Worker, University of Con- “We just got orders and kept port not only the American necticut Livestock and going from one place to another,” farmer, but all of its mem- Dairy Unit, Storrs, CT he said sitting behind a work- bers,” Dudding said. •1999 and 2000 Manag- bench in a shop at the back of his She added, “Th ere is a er of Showstring, Driftwood four-acre property. In front of him great deal that many don’t Plantation, Awendaw, SC there is a raised rotating table that realize that Farm Bureau •1995-1998 Herdsman, holds an intricate, under-con- does. Many don’t realize that Hope Hill Farm, Salisbury, struction dome clock that stands Farm Bureau Federation is CT more than three feet high. Even a separate entity from the Her added list of profes- sitting here Barbazon isn’t entirely insurance agency and that sional associations display still – he continues to move from there are many benefi ts for her love for her county: Vir- one place to the next as he recalls being a member aside from ginia Farm Bureau Federa- his experience in Vietnam. having the ability to pur- tion (current Craig County SUBMITTED PHOTO “We were ordered to go back, chase insurance.” Board Member), Virginia John Barbazon in front of his current project, a dome clock, which he which we didn’t like to do, when Dudding also said that Farm Bureau Young Farm- works on about six hours a day. It is expected to be finished sometime See Barbazon, page 5 she believes in servant lead- during the summer. ership, in serving to meet See Dudding, page 3 You Can Depend on Citizens for Reliable Internet Fill your home with reliable connectivity with Citizens CitiZip Internet starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 100Mbps. Whether you are connecting in person or from a distance, Citizens WiFi blankets your home to ensure everyone can enjoy their favorite movies, music, and video calls from every room in the house. | 276.637.6485 | citizens.coop Page 2 • Wednesday, February 10, 2021 • The New Castle Record www.ourvalley.org COMMUNITY CALENDAR Christ Lutheran Church, 897-5346 for more one day before the meeting to bring their insurance their website at: https:// MONDAY THROUGH located at 2011 Brandon information. date regarding possible card and not attend www.catawbavalleybc. 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