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PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SALEM PHOTO BY MEG HIBBERT Mayor Renee Turk presents retiring City Counsel Steve Yost with a resolution Salem Police Chief Mike Crawley explains to Salem City Council in a Nov. 23 work thanking him for his almost-40 years of service to city officials, and proclaiming session how take-home vehicles help response time and retention. Nov. 23 “Steven Michael Yost Day.”
Meg Hibbert Th e raises will not take eff ect cials. He served fi ve city manag- Day.” Attorney Jim Guynn and general election under COVID Contributing writer until after a second reading. ers and fi ve mayors, the resolu- his fi rm have been appointed in- conditions. Mayor Turk noted During the 30-minute meet- tion pointed out. terim counsel until a permanent that 61 percent of all votes cast City of Salem employees will ing Nov. 23, Council also rec- Yost thanked city offi cials for one is selected. were at the Registrar’s Offi ce, get bonuses for working dur- ognized retiring City Counsel “the great privilege of working In other matters before Salem 6,000 were done in person on ing the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve Yost for his almost-40 with you since I was appointed City Council at last week’s meet- election day and another 2,000 Last week City Council passed years of service to the city. in October 1981.” He added, ing, Council: were cast by mail. on fi rst reading an ordinance Th e resolution read by Mayor “Th ey have all been outstanding •Recognized members of the •Received the fi nancial report authorizing bonuses. Full-time Renee Turk commends Yost for people.” Salem Electoral Board and Reg- from October. employees would get $1,000 his “unfl appable personality and Th e resolution proclaimed istrar Dana Oliver’s staff and and part-timers, $500. competent advice to city offi - Nov. 23 “Steven Michael Yost volunteers for running a smooth See Council, page 3 Maintenance work on Mill LewisGale RN: ‘Nothing is better Lane Bridge to begin this week than putting a smile Shawn Nowlin ers.” Lane Bridge’s suffi cien- City offi cials encour- [email protected] Th e City of Salem has cy rating was 65.2 as of age drivers to seek alter- already hired an outside September 2017. nate routes after 7 p.m. on a patient’s face’ Salem City Engineer fi rm to make repairs on Will Simpson says crews the bridge. Th e comple- have already started per- tion process is expected forming standard main- to take approximately tenance procedures to three to four months. Th e enhance the deck and safety of everyone, said foundations of the Mill City of Salem Commu- Lane Bridge structure. nications Director Mike “We are committed Stevens, is the top priori- to making this process ty. He added, “Th is work as painless as possible is necessary to keep the for the citizens of Salem bridge in working order and Roanoke County, and extend its life span.” who use this corridor on Built in 1974, Mill a daily basis,” Simpson Lane Bridge is nearly said. “Any lane closures 183-feet long with a will only occur at night width of 28-feet between after 7 p.m., in an eff ort the curbs. According to SUBMITTED PHOTO to eliminate long lines of the last available inspec- Salem has already hired an outside firm to make traffi c and any extended tion information from repairs and perform maintenance work on the Mill wait time for commut- bridgereports.com, Mill Lane Bridge. Marine Corps Reserve holding annual toy drive this Sunday Shawn Nowlin them as Christmas gifts to less fortu- cluding approximately 2,800 children, SUBMITTED PHOTO [email protected] nate children in the community.” were benefi ciaries of the Toys 4 Tots Patient Safety Coordinator Linda Ellis, RN Behavioral Th e Marine Corps Reserve will program. Because of the coronavirus Quality Manager Jessica Allen and Group Therapist Lead When it comes to making sure that be hosting their annual toy drive this pandemic, and associated economic Amanda Radford, left to right, with some handmade children have a gift under the tree for Saturday at the Salem Lowe’s park- downturn, holiday donations are sig- cards that were given to patients. Christmas, few do a better job than the ing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Curbside nifi cantly down this year. As a result, U.S. Marines Corps Toys 4 Tots Drive. drop-off will be available. Guests, at selfl ess acts of kindness are needed Shawn Nowlin That is exactly what Th e purpose of the initiative has re- the request of organizers, will be asked more than ever. [email protected] happened recently to ap- mained the same for the last 74 years: to stay in their cars. Salem native Josh Martin, 35, al- proximately 45 patients “to collect new, unwrapped toys dur- Last year, roughly 700 families ready knows what he is going to be Imagine contracting at the LewisGale Medi- ing December each year and distribute throughout the Roanoke Valley, in- donating on Saturday. “When I was COVID-19 and having cal Center in Salem. It growing up, LEGO sets and doll- a doctor recommend go- all started when Regis- houses were what most of the children ing to the hospital for tered Nurse Linda Ellis in my neighborhood wanted. I’ve al- around the clock moni- began noticing a certain ready made a few Amazon purchases. toring. No family visi- type of need her patients If those who can all pitch in individu- tations. Few in-person had because of isola- ally, it will make all the diff erence in interactions. Regularly tion from loved ones. the world collectively.” having to take antibiot- In an attempt to make When asked by the Salem Times- ics. Now imagine wak- a difference, she came Register last year why is he so pas- ing up one morning with up with a project called sionate about the Marine Corps Toys words of encouragement “Operation S.M.I.L.E.,” 4 Tots Drive, Sergeant Irving Alvarez scribbled across colorful an acronym for Sharing said, “Because it provides a tangible cards from other behav- Messages of Inspiration sign of hope to economically disad- ioral health patients uti- to Lift and Encourage. vantaged children at Christmas.” lizing their coping skills “Our patient’s in art therapy to lift the He added: “Toys 4 Tots is an orga- See Nurse, page 3 nization for spreading hope to chil- spirits of others. dren around this time of the year. We are currently accepting toys as well as cash donations. People can visit our Toys 4 Tots Facebook page or our ro- PHOTO BY SHAWN NOWLIN anoke-va.toysfortots.org website for This Saturday, December 6, at the Salem Lowe’s parking lot, the Marine additional information.” Corps Reserve will be holding an in-person toy drive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Page 2 • Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Salem Times-Register www.ourvalley.org Drive-thru Santa photos happening this weekend Santa and Mrs. Claus High School gradua- front of the Christmas are headed to the Salem tions this past year and Royalty. The bench will Civic Center to spread was a huge success. be sanitized between some safe holiday cheer Families will drive each family group photo. in early December. Th e their vehicles into the Masks are required until world-famous Christmas Salem Civic Center An- the photos are taken, at Couple will be in Salem nex, one at a time, exit which time, the children December 5 and 6 from their cars and have pho- can take their masks off. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day tos taken in a socially Photos will be made to take socially distant distant manner on the available for download photos with children and festive holiday set with between December 6 their family members for Santa and Mrs. Claus. through 10. Parents and $10. Each carload can have a guardians will be al- The back annex of maximum of six people lowed to take their own the complex allows for and the cost is only $10 photos, as well. vehicles to safely enter per carload. For further informa- one side and exit the All current COV- tion, visit www.Salem- other while remaining ID-19 protocols will be CivicCenter.com completely protected by followed, and children the weather. This set-up will not be able to sit on -Submitted by Mike SUBMITTED PHOTO was used for Salem High Santa’s lap. Children will Stevens, City of Salem This Saturday and Sunday, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking pictures for $10 at School and Cave Spring be seated on a bench in Communications Director the Salem Civic Center Annex. POLICE REPORT The Salem Police Depart- charges were listed as: Chambers, 20, public intoxi- Sledd, 32, assault and battery, tery; and Caleb G. Smith, 42, ment reported the follow- November 10 – Cynthia J. cation, illegal possession of al- threatening-brandishing domestic assault and battery ing people were arrested and Hudson, 51, shoplifting cohol; Sheila A. Johnson, 49, November 20 – Merlin A. November 22 – Christo- charged November 10-23. Ar- November 11 – John P. failure to appear; and Dwight Lowe, 59, DUI; and Annette pher A. Lindamood, 59, pub- rest indicates an accusation, Donnelly Jr., 27, shoplifting; D. Alley, 56, public intoxica- H. Covey, 57, burglary lic intoxication and defendants are presumed and Timothy J. Dearden, 33, tion, trespassing on a railroad November 21 – Selvin A. November 23 – Brian M. innocent unless found guilty shoplifting track Rodriguez Escoto, 36, posses- Davis, 26, domestic assault in court. Police do not release November 13 – Wendell S. November 18 – Ryan P. sion of controlled substance; and battery; and Cody A. the names of persons under Anders Jr., 27, contempt of Dooley, 27, failure to appear; Th omas M. Haddox, 41, pub- Lawson, 29, conditional re- the age of 18. court William J. Jarvis, 58, con- lic intoxication; Timothy L. lease violation, failure to ap- Those arrested and their November 14 – Antonio W. tempt of court; and Corey P. Hassinger, 67, assault and bat- pear Va. farmers grow millions of poinsettias for the holidays Besides fresh Christmas be aware Virginia is fortunate people start buying them right days, most don’t save the to about 5 inches from the soil trees, few florae exemplify the to have a number of poinset- after that holiday. plants afterward because they surface and repotting in fresh holiday spirit like poinsettias tia growers around the state,” “It’s just tradition,” she can be challenging to care for. soil once the leaves - or bracts - - and local growers are ready said Tony Banks, senior assis- said. “It’s one of the [plants] “They are extremely sensi- fade or fall. Set the plant where for the season. tant director of agriculture, that’s reliably the red color tive,” Black said. “[People] it will receive indirect light Poinsettias are cultivated in development and innovation that everybody associates with will just throw it away and and temperatures around 55- all 50 states and are one of the for Virginia Farm Bureau Fed- Christmas - with the pretty wait until next year.” 60 degrees, and water sparing- top-selling plants in the na- eration. green leaves underneath.” Though they’re associated ly. When new growth begins, tion. The 2018 U.S. Depart- Banks said the plant’s popu- Poinsettias come in a va- with wintertime holidays, place in a well-lit window and ment of Agriculture Floricul- larity is an additional income riety of dazzling colors and poinsettias are tropical plants pinch new growth to produce ture Crops Summary showed opportunity for nurseries and patterns, but the solid reds that prefer warm tempera- more stems. potted poinsettias accounted farms during late fall. Veg- remain bestsellers. Black said tures. To ensure poinsettias In addition, the poinsettia for $149 million in U.S. flori- etable and tobacco farms also her customers marvel over va- thrive during the holidays, an needs continuous periods of culture sales that year. In Vir- can utilize their greenhouses rieties that are cream, pink and indoor temperature around darkness - at least 12 hours - ginia, about 2.2 million poin- between seasons to raise the Red Glitter - one that has red 65-70 degrees is ideal. each night to grow its colorful settias with a wholesale value flowering plant, he noted. leaves with white splotches - To nurture a poinsettia bracts. of $10.3 million were raised Stephanie Black said she but most of them buy the red. for next year, Virginia Co- commercially in 2018. begins selling poinsettias While buyers enjoy their operative Extension recom- -Submitted by “Many consumers may not Thanksgiving week, and most poinsettias during the holi- mends cutting the plant back Stephanie Black
PLEASE JOIN US for the Controversies surrounding John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home the use of marijuana ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Pam Dudding •Car insurance premi- hind the wheel within Contributing writer ums went up one-hour after using Wednesday, December 16th •No roadside tests marijuana in the past 30 The plant that has available for law enforce- days" at 7:00pm been legalized and caus- ment They also noted that ing so much controversy •More tools and train- Colorado, Nevada, Or- Location for the service will be in the comfort of your own home in many states is now be- ing are required to detect egon and Washington ing a hot topic in many impaired driving from all had a six percent in- Due to the current situation, we will be welcoming you group meetings. marijuana use crease in crashes. to our funeral home and chapel virtually Recently, the Roa- •60 percent of regular Colorado, Oregon Please visit our website: johnmoakey.com noke Prevention Alliance marijuana users, in legal- and Washington had a and you will be directed to the link to participate in the service posed questions regard- ized states, report they combined increase of 5.2 ing whether marijuana drive whether they feel percent "rate in crashes It has always been a tradition that we light a candle in memory of should now be legalized impaired or not per million vehicle regis- due to the negative im- •$200 was the aver- trations, compared with your loved ones. Please have a candle close by where we, although apart, pact it is already having age increase in Colorado neighboring states with- may join together and share in the lighting of your loved one’s candle. in other states. in auto insurance pre- out legalized pot sales." Reverend Ken Nienke of Fellowship Community Church Their two main ques- miums (Averaged a 10 In California, where will be our Honored Guest & Speaker tions were “Is now the percent increase the year marijuana was legal- right time?” and “Is Vir- marijuana was legalized ized in 2016, there was ginia Ready?” and averaged 16 percent a 60 percent increase in We look forward to spending They based their ques- increase the next year.) transportation and ware- tions on factual findings •A 1991 marijuana house applicants testing an evening of ReÁ ection, of marijuana: study found effects on positive for marijuana Music, and Fellowship with you •Four legalized states piloting tasks in a flight in 2017 versus 2015. reported crashes in- simulator even 24-hours Their major concern was creased six percent com- after using a moderate safety. 305 ROANOKE BLVD, SALEM, VA pared to non-legalized social dose of marijuana "States exploring neighboring states •AAA Foundation for legalizing marijuana (540) 389-5441 • www.johnmoakey.com •Marijuana impairs Traffic Safety reported should consider this ef- driver's reaction times and "estimated 14.8 mil- fect on highway safety,” and judgment lion drivers getting be- has now become a com- mon thread of knowl- edge. Light a Light of Love Rhode Island reported a conservative estimate Traditions are special at the Holiday Season. of the costs of marijuana At John M. Oakey & Son, we too have our Traditions. We would like to give you the opportunity to outweigh revenues by 0VS0 to honor the memory of your loved one. You may call 25 percent with leading or email us your loved one’s name. A special light will be causes being workplace -JHIUTPG-PWF.FNPSJBM5SFF placed on our tree in their memory. injuries, absenteeism and impaired driving. They shared that with the legalization, indus- Blessings from the John M. Oakey & Son family. We would like to wish our families trial accidents are report- and friends a “light” of hope, joy and peace during the Holiday Season and always. edly up 155 percent, dis- ciplinary action up 155 percent, absenteeism is It is our mission to build a bridge of trust, compassions, respect and up 178 percent and mar- a lasting relationship with our families during the most difficult of times ijuana-related injuries 305 ROANOKE BLVD • SALEM, VA • (540) 389-5441 • ZZZMRKQPRDNH\FRP • JON WILSON, MANAGER See Marijuana, page 3 www.ourvalley.org Salem Times-Register • Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Page 3
COMMUNITY CALENDAR The City of Salem Civic Center. Linda at 540-389-4207. muffins, seasonal greens and has been monitoring SECOND MONDAY •Glenvar Rotary Club •Overeaters Anonymous FIRST THURSDAY more. the potential spread meets 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (OA) meeting. 7 p.m. at •Overeaters Anonymous of COVID-19, and Paint Bank Ladies for lunch in Richfield Christ Lutheran Church at Roanoke County (OA) meeting. 11 a.m. at like you, we have been Auxiliary meeting, 7:00 Retirement’s Recovery and 2011 Brandon Avenue in Woman’s Club meets at Christ Lutheran Church at processing a great deal of p.m. at the Paint Bank Care Center cafeteria, first Roanoke. Contact 540-293- 10:30 a.m. in the conference 2011 Brandon Avenue in information. The safety of Fire Department. Contact floor. Guests welcome. 4065 for more information. room at College Lutheran Roanoke. citizens, school children 540-897-5346 for more •Knights of Columbus •From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church in Salem. New and visitors is always the information. hosts bingo for charity. a chair caning and basket members are welcome. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 number one priority from Proceeds support local weaving class will occur at the Salem Civic Center EACH TUESDAY charities including RAM the Salem Senior Center. EACH THURSDAY The annual Christmas to City Hall. Emergency House, Madonna House, While free, attendees are Parade, sponsored by the Management team •Practice for the Salem the Roanoke Rescue encouraged to bring their The Salem Senior Kiwanis Club of Salem, members are in constant Choral Society, 7-9 p.m. each Mission, Saint Francis own lunch. For more Center’s Social Club, will shift to the Salem Civic contact with the Virginia Tuesday in the choir room of House, food pantries and information, contact 540- known as the 49ers Plus Center parking lot from Department of Health, Salem Presbyterian Church, various youth projects. 375-3054. Club, originally started the 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Floats and the Roanoke-Alleghany corner of Main and Market Games are played from senior program in Salem performers will be positioned Health Department and streets in downtown Salem. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Gator THIRD TUESDAY over 40 years ago. They in designated locations area health professionals at Membership is open to Hall, at 5301 Williamson have different speakers and/ throughout the Taliaferro our local hospitals. During anyone who enjoys singing. Road, near Happy’s Flea The monthly meeting or activities practically every Complex, allowing citizens this time of uncertainty, For more information, go Market. for National Association of week. New members are and visitors the ability to people are encouraged to www.salemchoralsociety. •Infinity Acres Ranch Women in Construction always welcome to show up drive through and enjoy to monitor the website com or contact director Fundraiser from 4 p.m. to (NAWIC) Roanoke Valley at the Salem Senior Center each entry without leaving (salemva.gov) for official Reed Carter at reed. 8 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Chapter #226 locations and at 11 a.m. Contact 540-375- their cars. city details on closings or salemchoralsociety@gmail. Church at 321 E. Church times will now vary. Learn 3054 for more information. cancellations. This site will com. Street in Blacksburg. more details by emailing SATURDAY, be updated daily whenever •Salem Chess Players Tickets are $8 while us at nawicroa226@gmail. EACH SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 there is new information. meet at the Salem Senior children eight and younger com. Center, 110 Union Street can eat for $4. For more •Salem Farmers Market Gingerbread Houses will FIRST AND in Salem from 7-11 p.m. information, contact 276- THIRD from 9:30 a.m. to noon, be located inside the Salem THIRD TUESDAYS Open to anyone 16 years 358-2378. WEDNESDAY weather permitting. Select Museum. Admission is free. or older. Instructions are •All ages are welcome vendors will have country Sponsorships and vendor Salem Host Lions Club, available. to TOPS (Take off Pounds Alzheimer’s /Dementia sausage, cage-free eggs, booths are available. The 6:30 p.m., dinner and •Salem Kiwanis Club Sensibly) at 5:15 p.m. at the Caregiver Support Group at grass-fed beef, cage-pasture- 2020 Festival will be held in a program, Salem Civic meets 11:45 a.m. - 1 Salem Senior Center. For 2 p.m. at Salem Terrace at raised chicken, homemade Longwood Park at 601 E. Center. p.m. for lunch, Salem more information, contact Harrogate. rolls, pieces of artisan bread, Main Street.
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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Linda Ellis sharing some cards with Shane Butler, RN 5W Amanda Radford, left, proudly displays some cards Clinical Coordinator. Jessica Allen sharing cards with 5W staff. with a 5W staff member. families, unfortunately, can’t added, “People don’t realize sible. Among the messages on a ray of sunshine to everyone’s has been a challenge in every help them smile right now. quite what a battle contract- the cards were “The sun will day.” direction. No matter who We do offer facetime, but it’s ing COVID-19 is. My initial come out tomorrow,” “You At no cost to the recipients, you are or where you are, this not the same as physically be- thought was just to get a card, are a warrior” and “Never lose Operation S.M.I.L.E., not to world is not what it was just a ing there. Sometimes you feel but after thinking about my hope.” be confused with the non- year ago. The key is to not let like a grinch when you must patients, I thought it would “We truly do want to make profit medical service organi- the negativity get to you,” El- deny access to a family mem- be better if they made the a difference for our patients zation of the same name that lis said. “This year has shown ber. The staff that works on cards to each other.” and their families who can’t provides cleft lip and palate all of us just how important it the COVID-19 unit know Amanda Radford, the be here now due to COV- repair surgeries to children, is to keep in touch with loved that there is an emotional group therapist lead for the ID-19 restrictions,” Radford has lifted the spirts of nearly ones, be selfless when it comes need from patients that none Center for Behavioral Health said. “We are happy to stand 50 individuals currently bat- to helping others and try not of us can meet,” she said. at LewisGale Medical Center, in the gap and bring a smile tling COVID-19. to take things for granted, Ellis, also the hospital’s teamed up with Ellis to make to patients that just spreads to “I’ve been at Lew- which we are all guilty of from Patient Safety Coordinator, Operation S.M.I.L.E. pos- staff, to others and just brings isGale for 20 years. This year time to time.”
Council from page 1 •Continued until the Jan. 11 another year. taking vehicles home. Assistant Under current criteria in the Crawley explained reasons for meeting, at the request of the •Received an abstract of the City Manager Rob Light said Employee Handbook, “an em- offi cers to take vehicles home. petitioner, a request to allow votes from the November elec- 62 vehicles are currently taken ployee must answer emergency He said take-home vehicles help an auto dealership at 224 W. tion. home, 42 of them public safety calls or perform work related at in response time and assist in Fourth Street. In the work session before the vehicles and 20 by electric and least twice a week” to take a car recruiting and retention because •Renewed the lease on the Sa- regular meeting, Council had water department and other em- home, Light said. other law enforcement depart- lem Municipal Golf Course for a discussion on city employees ployees. Salem Police Chief Mike ments have take-home vehicles.
Marijuana from page 2 are up 185 percent in the cent to 25 percent THC “My friend would smoke others, and maybe even benefits have been ex- drugs, they are less likely workplace. but now is 20 percent to for hours at a time, watch- death in accidents. tremely slim compared to use them.” In a study, drivers were 95 percent THC fi ndings ing cartoons, while imag- It has also been noted to the rise in accidents She also noted that asked, “How do you cur- are: "Th ere is absolutely ining I said things I never that some parents have and insurance. information shows that rently opt to drive after no research that indicates even thought. Th is person been known to “forget “This is the Roanoke marijuana is favored to using marijuana?” this level of THC is ben- lived in their own little about their child” in sit- Prevention Alliance’s be used in the work- •40.9 percent - I never efi cial for any medical world most of the time, uations when under the efforts to help educate place because it is easy allow myself to drive af- condition. Th e purpose and many times, imag- influence of marijuana. key stakeholders about to conceal and has no ter consuming marijuana of these products is to ining things that never Many feel Virginia the importance of pro- odor when it is vaped. •17.1 percent - I try produce a high, and the happened or people never needs to look at the tecting our youth from This can also be true for not to drive under the increased potency makes said. It was really sad.” long-term negative ef- accessing marijuana,” youth when choosing to influence of marijuana them potentially more With the impact of fect it will have on the Blue Ridge Behavioral use marijuana. but I do sometimes dangerous and more like- COVID-19 having on state, especially during Healthcare Division Di- However, there is a con- •15.4 percent - I ly to result in addiction." the lives of people, many these pandemic times rector of Prevention and cern, of not wanting kids choose whether or when One person shared, look for a “high” to help when people are already Wellness Susan Rieves- to have more easy access to drive under the influ- “My (ex) smoked. I overcome their depres- suffering enough. Austin said. “Through than they already do, to ence of marijuana based would have to get this sion, loneliness or lack Taxes on sales are a big research, we know if it a drug that could hinder on how I am feeling at person’s attention many of drive. It’s been said “positive” that is pulling is difficult for youth to their productive futures the time times while this individ- that marijuana can pro- at the strings of some access alcohol and other and maybe even their lives. •14.3 percent - I drive ual drove as this person vide just that. for Virginia, while many under the influence of would zone out and be If marijuana is legal- sales establishments In the sight of God there is no difference marijuana and do not driving on the opposite ized, this “easy access” know that they will also between the various races. - Baha’i Faith think it has any negative side of the road, while could only become an- benefit from the legal- impact on my driving holding tight to the other avenue for people ization. However, many performance pipe.” to try and escape their states have already real- [email protected] 540-387-2106 •Weed was fi ve per- Another person shared, realities, causing harm to ized that the monetary Be sure to ‘Like’ the Salem-Times Register on Facebook. Page 4 • Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Salem Times-Register www.ourvalley.org OPINION Give Light ~ RC Anniversary ~ {This is a memory from the the paper is still top-notch to relocate the Nazareth par- riod the late J. Louis Flaherty, six decades the author has spent in presenting factual stories ish to the Southwest County who served briefly as pastor writing about faith communi- about the church on topics Frances suburbs. In 1976, this began of St. Andrew’s; he did much ties in daily, weekly and month- from the international down on a site on the upgraded to open cordial relationships ly news publications covering to the local parish level. four-lane highway known as with non-Catholic clergy the western third of Virginia.} I was especially interested Stebbins Electric Road. through the then-influential to learn that the diocese - the Correspondent But even before the move, Roanoke Ministers Confer- Several weeks ago, I men- regional administrative body the winds of change were ence. I was not surprised tioned in this column that that covers most congrega- blowing hard through the old when he was elevated to aux- “Th e Catholic Virginian,” a tions in Virginia except those ried free in recognition of the parish. John Kain, an imagi- iliary bishop to help with the 16-page newspaper issued by close to Washington - has just churches’ value to the city. native priest smart enough to new Arlington Diocese. the Roman Catholic Diocese concluded a reduced celebra- The assistant at St. An- get to know news writers, was Some traditionalists formed of Richmond, had fi nally made tion of its 200th Anniversary. drew’s soon moved up to pas- happy to tell me the many a protest group; I went to sev- its way to my Salem home. It spurred me to look back torates in the Diocese of Rich- new practices going into ef- eral of its meetings where lead- When I moved around the at my files which revealed the mond. In 1974, he became fect at the church to which ers spoke bitterly of the chang- corner in 2014, the paper ap- exciting period of the 1970s the 11th spiritual and admin- he had been assigned. When es which, at one point, moved parently kept coming to my when Western Virginia Ro- istrative head of parishes in Kain resigned his office in close to permitting non-Cath- former residence. Though not man Catholics were under much of the commonwealth order to marry a widow from olics to share Communion. Catholic, I had the publica- the care of Bishop Walter F. and served until retiring in the church I now attend, the It took several decades for tion sent to me to follow some Sullivan, a liberal who em- 2003. He continued to assist Nazareth congregation re- things to settle down. Sulli- of the events affecting mem- braced the major changes that his successor, Bishop Francis belled against the more tradi- van’s two successors have been bers who support parishes in had come to the church since X. DiLorenzo, until becoming tionalist pastor assigned there. less inclined to make changes. Roanoke, Salem, Botetourt Vatican Council II held in the ill with liver cancer. It took Bishop Sullivan came up The Nazareth building now and Craig Counties. mid-1960s. his life at 84 in 2012. from Richmond to tell his has been slightly modified to I called the diocesan head- I had known Sullivan since Around 1970, as my own people that he would send identify it as a house of wor- quarters in Richmond and the arrival of late husband career as religion writer for them a more acceptable priest. ship. Two women religious – asked a helpful staff member Charles and I in 1953 as we the afternoon daily newspa- Under Th omas Caroluzza, a nuns - with Sullivan’s blessing, if I could simply receive the joined the reporting staff per was becoming more ac- warmly liberal clergyman, the helped start congregations in paper by e-mail as the vast of the afternoon daily Roa- tive, Catholics became the big move from the inner city Botetourt, Rocky Mount and majority of church leaders noke newspaper, “The Roa- source of many interesting to suburbs was made some 40 Moneta. A few Black priests employ now to save money. noke World-News.” He was news stories. Many of these years ago. Th e starkly simple encouraged both interracial Somewhat surprisingly, the a young assistant at the pres- centered-on developments at church shocked some. Its pas- and ecumenical aid programs. person said she’d prefer to get tigious St. Andrew’s Catho- Our Lady of Nazareth parish tor said it was planned deliber- Sullivan’s acceptance of LG- my forwarding address, and lic Church which crowns the which dated from 1914 and ately that way so, “In this emp- BTQ members continues. now the paper is arriving in hill just north of downtown served the growing West End ty space, we as God’s people, The former Nazareth my mailbox. Roanoke. My age contempo- and Southwest neighborhood celebrate.” Joseph Lehman, church became the site of As in many years past, when rary, Sullivan often brought of the city. It occupied a plain one of Caroluzza’s successors, Roanoke Area Ministries for Charles Mahon, one of my to the newsroom each Friday brick structure near Calvary followed the same likable pat- which the newspaper’s Good fellow journalism students at the weekly announcement of Baptist Church. tern and remained beloved Neighbors Fund provides Richmond Professional Insti- services which in those long- Soon after Sullivan became ecumenically for 20 years. some support each Christmas tute in Richmond was editor, ago times the newspaper car- bishop, the decision was made I recall too from this pe- season.
Send letters to the editor at Trump, Biden, the election and the nation Similarly, most think Republican Virginia (see 42percent in August [email protected] that all (41 percent) or crosstabs at the end of and 31percent in May. Roanoke most (24 percent) of the topline, which can be Among those who know declared winners truly accessed at the conclu- someone, 26 respondents College Poll won the election, but 29 sion of this press release). (seven percent) had the Conducted by The Institute for percent think only some Many of the disparities virus themselves. More Salem Times~Register Policy and Opinion Research were actual winners. between party identifiers than one-third (38 per- Referring to pre-elec- may best be described as cent) have had a family A newspaper of, by and for the people of Virginians are more tion public opinion poll- a chasm. member who was sick, the City of Salem and Roanoke County. likely to be worried (37 ing, nearly two-thirds Governor Northam and 56 percent have a USPS 631-140 percent) than excited (22 (63 percent) of Virgin- and the Commonwealth friend or relative who (540) 389-9355 percent) about the next ians have not very much Job approval for Vir- had the virus. 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[email protected] Residents are split re- rather than trying to re- think it is on the wrong while 16 percent think garding mail voting, with port their findings accu- track (both improve- they would be very ill, 45 percent favoring the rately (41 percent). and another 11percent Give us your view: [email protected] ments since August). idea for all elections and A majority of Virgin- Northam is viewed fa- think they would be ex- The Times-Register encourages letters from our readers on 47 percent opposing it. ians (53 percent) disap- vorably by 43 percent of tremely sick and perhaps topics of general interest to the community and responses to Regarding the Novem- prove of the way Presi- respondents and seen un- die. Only 10 percent our articles and columns. Letters must be signed and have a ber elections, Virginians dent Donald Trump think they would show telephone number where you can be reached to be considered favorably by 31 percent. for publication. All letters will be verified before publication. The think vote counting across his handling his job, Political anxiety no symptoms (within Times-Register reserves the right to deny publication of any the country was very ac- while just over one- IPOR continues to the margin of error from letter and edit letters for length, content and style. curate (39 percent) or third (35 percent) ap- track political anxiety May and August). Of the The Times-Register (USPS 631-140) is published weekly for $41 a year in Salem and Roanoke mostly accurate (25 per- prove. Trump’s favor- in the Commonwealth. 26 who had the virus, 17 County, $45 in adjoining counties and $49 out of state by Virginia Media Inc., P.O. Box 429, cent), but 31 percent say able/unfavorable rating More than three-fourths said they were slightly Lewisburg, WV 24901. Periodical postage paid at Salem, VA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SALEM TIMES-REGISTER, P.O. Box 1125, Salem, VA 24153 it was not very accurate. is 33 percent/53 percent (78 percent) of Virgin- ill, six were very ill, three while President-elect ians trust the federal were extremely sick, and Joe Biden is at 46 per- government to do what one was asymptomatic. CROSSWORD PUZZLE cent/36 percent. Almost is right only some of the Regarding when the two-thirds (62 percent) time or never. A majority virus may be contained of respondents think the (61 percent) thinks that sufficiently to return to country is on the wrong ordinary citizens can do “normal,” a plurality of track while 28percent a lot to influence the fed- respondents (42 percent) think it is headed in the eral government, and 42 think that will be next right direction. percent think their side year while 27percent say A majority (52 per- is losing more than win- it will be longer than a cent) of respondents ning in politics today, year. Both of those are think it is more impor- with 33percent thinking unchanged since August, tant to protect the rights they are winning more but this is obviously of gun owners rather than losing. three months later. than control gun owner- Most respondents (62 Almost half (49 per- ship (40 percent). This percent) think the coun- cent) of respondents item is generally stable, try’s best years are ahead think the media coverage but support for gun con- of it, while just under has made the virus seem trol climbs somewhat in one-third (29 percent) worse than it really is. the wake of mass shoot- think its best years have One-third (33 percent) ings and declines in their passed. Overall, a large think the coverage has absence. While support majority of Virginians been accurate (no change for protecting gun own- (88 percent) continues from August). ership rose from our last to see the nation divided Governmental re- measurement in January, regarding the important sponses to the virus 2020, favorable ratings issues facing the country. A plurality of Virgin- for the National Rifle As- Nearly half of respon- ians (48 percent) thinks sociation declined to 31 dents (49 percent) are the response from the percent (from 38 percent dissatisfied with how the state government has in May). Views of Black federal government is (or been appropriate while CLUES ACROSS 33. Milliliter 2. Religious group 24. Man and Wight are two Lives Matter remained isn’t) working. Another a majority of 52 per- 1. Holds candles 34. Open 3. Singer Redding 25. Type of scan stable from May with 49 19 percent are angry, cent (down slightly from 7. In possession of 36. Health physics concept 4. __ and tuck 26. Atomic mass unit percent seeing BLM fa- while only 24 percent 58percent in August), 10. Rodents (abbr.) 5. Head honcho 29. Article vorably. are satisfied, and two thinks the federal gov- 12. Type of cofactor (Brit. 37. Tantric meditation 6. Second sight 30. Incriminate sp.) 38. Where golf games begin 7. Composer 31. Passes by More than half of percent are enthusiastic. ernment’s response has 13. Hard candy on a stick 39. Birth swine 8. About aviation 32. Most nerve-inducing Virginians (54 percent) Each of these measures not gone far enough. 14. Animal of the weasel 40. Rip 9. Senior offi cer 35. David Alan Grier sitcom report having not very have remained relatively Some still think the family 41. Remove 10. Forecasts weather 36. Achieve much or no trust at all in constant over time, but measures have gone too 15. Things that should not 44. Puts together in time 11. Seasoned Hungarian 38. Freshwater fi sh be overlooked 45. Rotary engines soup 40. Beginner the mass media to report responses of subgroups far (11 percent for fed- 16. “Silence” author 48. Skeletal structure 12. Town in Hesse, 41. Dark brown or black news fully, accurately, vary. eral and 21percent for 17. Dried, split lentils 49. Member of a labor Germany 42. A newlywed wears one and fairly. This measure COVID-19—fears state). A plurality of re- 18. People native to Ghana organization 14. Thought to derive from 43. DiFranco and Vardanyan is quite stable over time. and expectations spondents (44 percent) is 19. Barros and Gasteyer 50. Japanese classical meteorites are two Virtually every ques- more concerned that the are two theater 17. Hit lightly 44. Diego, Francisco, Six-in-ten (61 per- 21. British thermal unit 51. Undergarments 18. Seemingly bottomless Anselmo tion in this section is the cent) Virginia residents federal government will 22. Large oblong hall chasm 45. Ancient Egyptian King result of averaging “two know someone who has spend too little money 27. Ethnic group in Asia CLUES DOWN 20. Title of respect 46. Old name (abbr.) Virginias,” the Demo- contracted the novel See Poll, page 5 28. Holiday decoration 1. “Snake Tales” cartoonist 23. Warms up 47. Brazilian city (slang) cratic Virginia and the coronavirus, up from www.ourvalley.org Salem Times-Register • Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Page 5
Poll from page 4 to boost the economy, while licans,” said Dr. Harry Wilson, ing) and public opinion poll- were conducted in English. ians are subject to a sampling almost as many (42 percent) director of the Roanoke Col- ing present significant chal- The landline sample con- error of plus or minus approxi- are concerned that the gov- lege Poll. “We’ve seen these lenges for both industries and sisted of random-digit num- mately 4percent at the 95per- ernment will spend too much differences in many questions may suggest it is time for some bers generated in proportion cent level of confidence. This money and increase the bud- over many years, but they sug- soul-searching.” to the Virginia population so means that in 95 out of 100 get deficit. Like most impor- gest that uniting the Com- Methodology that all residential telephone samples like the one used here, tant issues today, COVID-19 monwealth (and the nation) is Interviewing for The Roa- numbers, including unlisted the results obtained should be is viewed through a partisan a Herculean task unlikely to be noke College Poll was con- numbers, had a known chance no more than four percent- lens. (See table at conclusion accomplished by any elected ducted by The Institute for of inclusion. Cell phone sam- age points above or below the of topline for partisan break- official. Democrats and Re- Policy and Opinion Research ples were purchased from Mar- figure that would be obtained down of some questions.) publicans represent complete at Roanoke College in Salem, keting Systems Group. Cell by interviewing all Virginians Analysis divergent views of the nation.” Virginia between Nov. 8 and phones comprised 56 percent who have a home telephone or “The biggest ‘takeaways’ in Republicans’ lack of con- Nov. 19, 2020. A total of 601 of the completed interviews. a cell phone. Where the results this poll are the differences be- fidence in the news media Virginia residents were inter- Questions answered by the of subgroups are reported, the tween Democrats and Repub- (which is deep and long-stand- viewed. Telephone interviews entire sample of 601 Virgin- sampling error is higher. Especially important to protect yourself financially during this year’s holiday season (SCC) Bureau of Insurance or other items from your home VID-19, specifi cally, is ad- Last, make an early New reminds Virginians to check or vehicle? A guest suff ering an dressed by your homeowner’s, Year’s resolution to update Ford Carson with their insurance agent or injury at your residence? A fi re renter’s, health, and life insur- your home inventory. Th is will Virginia SCC company to ensure they have on the premises? Understand ance policies. help you ensure your hom- Communications Specialist the appropriate amount of in- any deductibles or coverage In addition to reviewing eowners or renter's policy pro- Guest Contributor surance coverage in the event limits that may apply. your policies, you can also vides enough coverage for your of an illness, theft or mishap. What’s more, COVID-19 be proactive by keeping your belongings. It can facilitate the “Th e ongoing COVID-19 creates several additional con- auto insurance company’s recovery process if you experi- With the holiday season pandemic makes it more criti- siderations for policyholders: contact information and a ence loss or damage and have quickly approaching, there is cal than ever to plan ahead this •Complying with local, copy of your insurance card to fi le an insurance claim. Sep- no time like the present to re- year,” said Virginia Insurance state, and/or national restric- with you when you drive, arate coverage may be needed view your insurance coverage. Commissioner Scott A. White. tions regarding the number of staying alert of local weather for high-cost items such as Dry pine needles, icy streets “Make sure your insurance people who may gather at one forecasts, and bringing health jewelry, art or electronics. Th e and sidewalks, busy kitchens, coverage is up-to-date so you time; insurance information – like National Association of In- and overworked outlets are just can minimize any fi nancial •Minimizing the risk of identification cards and con- surance Commissioners' free a few of the seasonal hazards damage.” transmission by wearing tact details for family mem- smartphone app — myHome that can impact your fi nancial Take a close look at each of masks, using hand soap and bers – with you while trav- Scr.APP.book — makes creat- well-being without adequate your insurance policies to en- hand sanitizer frequently, and eling. Also check that your ing a home inventory quick insurance coverage. In order sure you know exactly what is encouraging the sick to stay coverage extends to seasonal and easy. Th is app is available to keep spirits bright, the State – and is not – covered. What home; activities like skiing, snow- through the App Store and Corporation Commission’s about stolen gifts, decorations, •Understanding how CO- boarding and snowmobiling. Google Play. Reminder: wildlife are wild animals, not pets after being held illegally in cap- DWR asks anyone who sees own hands. You may locate a basis before releasing them tivity. Wild animals that lose an approachable or sick wild permitted wildlife rehabilita- back to the wild. With even the Paige Pearson their fear of humans can injure animal to please report it to tor by calling the Virginia De- best professional care possible, DWR Public people or pets. the wildlife confl ict helpline at partment of Wildlife Resourc- the survival rate of rehabilitated fi Information Of cer Wild animals are meant to 1-855-571-9003, 8:00 a.m. to es’ toll-free wildlife confl ict fawns and many other animals Guest Contributor be wild, not pets. When wild 4:30 p.m. Concerned citizens helpline at 1-855-571-9003, is very low. Th e best advice for animals are fed, held in captiv- often pick up animals that they 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon- someone who wants to help ity, or otherwise treated as pets, think are orphaned. Most "or- day through Friday or using wildlife is to keep it wild. Once Th e Department of Wild- they become accustomed to phans" that good-intentioned the DWR website to locate a people interfere, we reduce the life Resources (DWR) wants people. Th is can lead to serious citizens "rescue" every spring permitted wildlife rehabilitator opportunity for animals to re- to remind the public that if injuries to both people and do- should have been left alone. in your area: dwr.virginia.gov/ ceive natural care and we in- they encounter any wild ani- mestic pets as the animal grows. Wild animals rarely abandon wildlife/injured/rehabilitators/ crease the risk of harming our mal acting tame or unafraid White-tailed deer naturally be- their young, but they do leave It is illegal to raise any wild wildlife heritage. of humans, to please leave the come more aggressive during them alone for long periods of animal in captivity in Vir- For more information, please animal alone. Recently, several the fall breeding season, when time. ginia. Permitted wildlife re- visit the following website individuals have been injured they can cause serious and If a wild animal has been habilitators are authorized to about keeping deer wild: dwr. by a white-tailed deer that had even life-threatening injuries if injured or truly orphaned, hold and care for injured or or- virginia.gov/wildlife/deer/ become accustomed to people held in captivity or provoked. do not take matters into your phaned wildlife on a short term keeping-deer-wild/. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thankful for Salem hood and the com- school system, church staying in touch despite 2021. Oh my, what a crossed. The only people friends and community munity were safe and and employers. the distance. Thank you, ride the last couple years able to help us is us. A friendly places to raise Many of you will re- Salem friends and com- have been!!! Things so lot of higher-ups failed 2020 has been a dif- our children. The educa- member our personal munity! dramatically changed us. On both sides of the fi cult year, one of trial tion system prepared our tragedy when we lost from 12 months ago. aisle. Let's put US back and change for everyone. children well for college Lauren in a car accident -Tom Burns and family My heart literally aches into the USA. Take care Despite that, our personal study at William and in Wyoming in January for the families of the America. Let's cruise circumstances make it ap- Mary and UVA. In ad- 2006.The outpouring of COVID-19 victims. De- into 2021 in style. Safer, propriate to pause, refl ect dition to academics, the love and support from Dear editor, pression has taken a toll healthier, smarter, with and give thanks for the city’s commitment to the entire community on a number of people. a smile. Salem community and facilities that supported was unbelievable at a We're closing out Lines have been drawn our close friends here. numerous activities for time when it was most 2020; closing in on and lines have been -Cathy Bittler Our family became our kids gave them op- needed. One detail I will residents of Salem in portunities to develop never forget - even Salem May 1988, having moved their interests and skills. police officers stationed here with GE from Sche- For Lauren, it became at street intersections nectady, NY. After 32 volleyball, track, and were standing at atten- YOUR LOCAL NEWS years, we recently moved band, including the hon- tion and saluting as the to Smith Mountain Lake or of being Corps Com- funeral procession made and are now in the pro- mander for the Pride of its way to Sherwood cess of fulfilling our Salem. Tim’s focus be- Memorial Park. And we dream of building a log came soccer through the have friends still sharing home there. rec leagues, club teams fond memories and pro- JUST THE WAY Looking back, we are in Salem and Roanoke, viding emotional sup- most thankful and grate- and at Salem HS, includ- port. ful that we settled in ing being a captain for We are profoundly YOU LIKE IT! Salem to raise our fam- the varsity team. Nancy grateful to have been part ily and make lifelong and I had numerous ful- of such a caring commu- friends. Our neighbor- filling activities in the nity and look forward to ~ 343rd Annual Indian Tax SALEM TIMES REGISTER DIGITAL DIGITAL ONLY & PRINT PRINT ONLY Tribute Ceremony hosted One Year Yearly Print & Digital Yearly Print Only Subscription Digital Subscription Subscription (recurring) $41.00 In County (recurring) $55.50 In County $45.00 Out of County by Gov. Northam $29.00 $59.50 Out of County • $63.50 Out of State $49.00 Out of State Governor Ralph Northam recently presented to the Governor of Virginia in hosted a small delegation from the Mat- return for continued possession of their SUBSCRIPTION TO THE SALEM TIMES-REGISTER taponi Indian Tribe and the Pamunkey tribal lands. Th e ceremony is the oldest Indian Tribe at the Executive Mansion continuing nation-to-nation ceremony in in Richmond for the 343rd annual In- the country. While song and dance are a dian tax tribute ceremony. Th is follows central component of the annual event, Name: ______a proclamation issued by the Governor this year’s ceremony did not include these earlier this month designating November traditions to protect the health and safety Address: ______as Native American Heritage Month in the of all participants amid the pandemic. Commonwealth of Virginia. Photos from this year’s ceremony can be Th e Indian tax tribute ceremony dates found below. City: ______State: ______Zip: ______back to 1677 with the signing of the Treaty “Virginia’s native people enrich our of Middle Plantation between a group of Commonwealth with their vibrant heri- Telephone: ______tribes and the Virginia Corporation—the tage, traditions, and continuing contribu- predecessor to the Commonwealth of Vir- tions,” said Governor Northam. “Native ginia—establishing the fi rst reservations in American Heritage Month is a celebration Check Enclosed _____ or call (304) 647-5724 to pay by credit card the United States. Each year, the chiefs of of the resilience of our tribal communi- the Mattaponi and Pamunkey tribes hon- ties, and an opportunity to refl ect on how Mail to: Circulation Department, SALEM TIMES-REGISTER, or the spirit of the treaty with a symbolic P.O. BOX 429, Lewisburg, WV 24901 or call us at (304) 647-5724. tax of wild game and hand-crafted gifts See Northam, page 8 Page 6 • Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Salem Times-Register www.ourvalley.org SalemWORSHIP Mamma Maria’s ITALIAN RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Specializing in Catering and Parties 389-2848 • 2025 West Main St., Salem / Exit 137 off I-81 Peace in the Chaos Read Luke 21:1 through 22:71 world. Jesus had a word for them and for us: “Do not be fright- Do we ever look at our world and ened.” ask, “What happened?” The moral climate seems to have The world may change, but God plunged. Sin is rampant. Nuclear is still in control. war threatens. A bad economy has become the new way of life. Bad times can bring good results. 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Asso- VA 24153. Rev.Jack Richards, Jr., Pastor, lem.org. Adult and Children Sunday School, ciate Pastor Rev. Janet Chisom, Interim Pastor: Study 384-6720, Home 427-1508. Sundays: 9:30 AM,Worship 10:30 AM, Disciple Play- Rev. Tupper Garden. Until further notice: Sun- Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship ers Drama Ministry,Wednesday 6:00 PM, fol- day School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 11:00 11:00 a.m., Evening 6:00 p.m. Wed:7:00 p.m. lowed by Adult Choir Practice at 7:00 PM. a.m. are online only. Please contact the church Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. ECKANKAR for online details for Sunday School and wor- RIDGEWOOD BAPTIST-703 Hemlock Eckankar, the Path of Spiritual Freedom, ship with us at www.salempres.org, or Face- Road N.W. Roanoke, 342-6492. Roy E. is located at 1420 3rd St. SW, Roanoke, VA book, or YouTube. Kanode, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., 24016. Eckankar is a spiritual path that offers PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Morning Worship 11 a.m., Awanas 5:15 p.m., a Light & (Evangelical Presbyterian Church EPC) Adult Bible Study and Youth Fellowship6:00 Sound Service on the 2nd Sunday of each NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30p.m.; month at 11:00 a.m. However, due to COV- -101 Keesling Avenue, Salem, VA, 387-1311, Fellowship Meal 5:45 p.m.; Praiz Kidz 6:00 ID-19, the Monthly Service and other ECK Rev. Cameron Smith, Sunday 9:15 Prayer/ p.m.; Family Night Activities 6:30 p.m. web- programs are now available online through Communion, Sunday School 9:45 am., Sunday site: www.ridgewood-baptist.com. Zoom. Visit www.eck-va.org for program list- Worship 11:00am, 2nd & 4th Sunday children SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH- 103 North ings or call 540-353-5365 and leave a message. & youth ministry, Wednesday Choir Practice Broad Street, Salem, Pastor, Dr. Heath We will return your call. 7:00pm, 1st Wed of month RichÀ eld Minis- Rickmond, 387-0416. Sunday School 9:15- EPISCOPAL try. Nursery and children’s church available 10:15a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:30- 11:45a.m. ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 42 each week. Email: newlife.epc.salem@gmail. & 5:00p.m. Wednesday Services 6:15 p.m. East Main Street, Salem, 389-9307. The Rev. com,Web:www.newlifesalemEPC.org. Face- www.salembc.net Dr. David Compton. Sundays at 10:00 am book: facebook.com/newlife.epc.salem FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY CHURCH Holy Communion in church and livestream ROMAN CATHOLIC -Ken Nienke, Pastor, 387-3200. Salem Cam- on Facebook. Wednesday Morning Prayer OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP -314 pus: 1226 Red Lane Extension, Salem, Wor- livestreamed at 11:30 am. facebook.com/ Turner Road, Salem. 387-0491, Rev. Ken ship Times: 8:00AM,9:15AM & 11:00AM. st.pauls.salemva/ Shuping, Saturday Mass - 5:00 p.m., Sunday North Campus: 7210 WilliamsonRoad, Roa- EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Mass 10:30am, Daily Mass: Mon 12noon, Wed noke, Worship Times: 9:15AM& 11:00AM. COLLEGE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 6:30pm, Thur 12noon & Fri 12noon; Mass on Southwest Campus: 3585 Buck Mountain CHURCH- 210 S. College Avenue, Salem VA Sunday at 1:00 pm in Spanish; Confessions Road, Roanoke, Worship Times: 9:15AM & 24153. Worship Services with Holy Commu- Wednesday 5:30-6, Saturday 4:00 p.m.-5:00 11:00AM. nion10:00 a.m, Sunday School for all ages at p.m. and by appointment. www.fcclife.org. 9:00 a.m. www.collegelutheran.org UNITED METHODIST BRETHREN FOURSQUARE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GREEN HILL CHURCH OF THE theBRIDGE SALEM CHURCH - 4335 West - 125 W. Main St, Salem, VA. 540-389-5459. BRETHREN, 2699 Harborwood Rd (Ro. Main Street, Salem. 540-404-1414 | bridge.sa- Pastor Alan Combs, Traditional Worship - Co.) Salem, (540)389-5109, Email: green- À [email protected] • www.salemva.church Sat- 8:45am, Sunday School - 9:45am, Genesis [email protected], nd us on Facebook. urday service, 6pm (Nursery & Kids Church Contemporary Worship 10am; Traditional Continuing the work of Jesus, Peacefully, available). Mail: PO Box 1954, Salem. Twitter/ Worship - 11:00am. www.fumcsalemva. org. Simply, Together. God’s Work .... Our Hands Instagram: @thebridgesalem Joey Lyons, Se- LOCUST GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES OF CHRIST/CHRISTIAN nior Pastor | [email protected] | 540-831- CHURCH- 3415 Locust Grove Lane, Salem, CHURCHES 9864 380-4303, Pastor Logan Hollenbeck. Drive-In SALEM CHURCH OF CHRIST - 401 West INDEPENDENT service each Sunday Traditional Worship 9:30 Main Street. 540-389-2400. Minister Eric RESTORATION CHURCH - a Community a.m. Evans; Family Life Minister Taylor Plott; on Mission Following Jesus into the World www.ourvalley.org Salem Times-Register • Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Page 7
OBITUARIES Wade, Elsie Louise Daniel Murphy, Elsie Louise Daniel wife, JoAnn, and Steven Wade, 93, of Salem, went Eugene Wade and wife, to be with the Lord on LeAnne; brother, Marvin Terrance Daniel “Murph” Tuesday, November 24, Daniel; grandchildren, Terrance Daniel “Murph” hospice care. He served on surrounded by her fam- William R. “Billy” Wade, Murphy, 67, of Salem, the City of Salem’s Planning ily. She was born on Sun- and wife, Dina and An- passed away on November Commission for 17 years, day, July 3, 1927, to the gela C. “Angie” Wade; 25, 2020. He was born in was an active member of late John and Ruth Peters and great-grandchildren, Helena, Montana, but spent the Penguin Club for over Daniel. Chris Wade, Kimmy his life in Salem. Th ere he 40 years and volunteered She worked for Wade, Lucy Ciancitto met his wife, Kathy, and had with Salem’s Parks and Rec- Leggetts, JCPenny and and Matty Ciancitto. three children: Laura, Erin reation Sandlot Program, Kenrose Manufactur- A graveside service was “Peanut,” and Ryan. where he coached softball ing in the Roanoke Val- held at 11 a.m. on Sat- He is survived by all four and football. ley. Louise was a woman urday, November 28, at as well as his son-in-law, Murph was an avid sports of faith. One of her greatest joys was Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Michael Lautenschlager; fan, who especially followed playing the piano, especially for her Airport Road, NW, Roanoke, VA grandchildren August West, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, church. In addition to her parents, she 24012. Henry Lautenschlager, and the Dallas Cowboys, and, was preceded in death by her husband Friends visited with the family from Margaret Lautenschlager; sister, Julie Mur- most importantly, Salem Football. Salem of over 70 years, William H. Wade; 6 to 8 p.m. on November 27 at the phy; brother, Dennis Murphy and Kathy; was heaven on earth to Murph, and he did four sisters; and two brothers. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home mother-in-Law, Margaret Miller; sisters-in- his best to make sure it was a great place for Left to cherish her memory are her in Salem, VA. Online condolences may law, Cindy Miller and Candy Smith; and the rest of us. sons, William Jeffery “Jeff” Wade, and be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. brother-in-law, Joe Miller and Boo; mul- Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a Cel- tiple nieces and nephews; and dog, Wilson. ebration of Life is being planned for May He was preceded in death by his mother, 2021. In lieu of fl owers, please send dona- Th elma Lemon Murphy. Terrance gradu- tions to the Penguin Club Christmas Bas- Miller, Wilma Louise ated from Andrew Lewis High School in ket program at P.O. Box 375, Salem, VA., Wilma Louise Miller, Cheryl Crook, Dorothy 1971 and with a B.S. from Old Domin- 24153. An online guest book is available for 70, of Salem, went home Phillips, and Sandy Ak- ion University in 1976. He spent over 20 family and friends by visiting www.john- to be with the Lord on ers; grandchildren, Kate- years working in pharmaceutical sales and moakey.com. Saturday, November 14, lyn Nicole Bishop and at Carilion Roanoke Me- Emma Michelle Blevins; morial Hospital. and her dear lifelong Johnston, Wilma Adkins She was born on March friend, Patty Updike. 18, 1950, to the late Bill A memorial service to Wilma Adkins John- Hall; granddaughter, and Jan L. Chelf, in Al- honor Wilma’s life was ston, 88, of Salem, Vir- Jessie Johnston; great- buquerque, New Mexico. conducted at 4 p.m. on ginia, passed away on grandson, Marshall John- Wilma was a faithful Wednesday, December November 29. ston; sisters-in-law, Betty member of First Chris- 2, at the First Christian She was preceded in Shelor (Sherman), Mary tian Church in Salem. Church in Salem with death by her parents, Bill Reed, Phyllis Carden and She will be remembered Pastor Dan Netting of- and Gladys Adkins, hus- Sylvia Johnston; brother- as a “caretaker of all,” as she was well- ficiating. band, Paul Johnston and in-law, Freeman Mitchell known for her selfless characteristics. In lieu of flowers, please consider infant son, David. and numerous nieces and Family remaining to cherish her making donations in memory of Wil- Those left to cherish nephews. memory includes her husband, Isaac ma to First Christian Church, 712 her memory are daughter, Services will be pri- “Bud” Miller, III; daughters, Holly Front Ave., Salem, Va. 24153. Patty, sons Mike (Anne), vate. Michelle Ireland and husband, Patrick Expressions of sympathy may be ex- Chuck (Linda); grand- Online condolences Ireland, and Heather Nicole Blevins pressed to her family by visiting www. sons, Isaiah Johnston, may be sent to the family and husband, Rodney Blevins; sisters, johnmoakey.com. Jacob Gladden, Ian Hall and Parker at www.johnmoakey.com. Field of Dreams continue with sights unblurred • Purchased 18 acres of Craig County property, surrounded by mountains and bordering Craig Creek • Developed sports com- plex ball fi elds, drainage system, parking lots, elec- tric and water line infra- structure • Constructed backstop and control fences for three ball diamonds • Hosted regular league home games as well as tour- naments • Acquired nearly $2 million in funding from fundraising activities, dona- tions and grants for prop- erty acquisition, fi eld devel- opment and maintenance. “We have over 80 volun- teer coaches that have provid- ed recreation for thousands of children for over a decade,” Sloss proudly shared. She continued, “Now it is your turn. Together, we can make a diff erence. Please help us by becoming a Friend of the Field.” Interested individuals SUBMITTED PHOTOS may make a one-time do- "Teamwork" is a stressed proponent at the Field of Dreams (FOD). Regardless of age, everyone involved enjoys their games and playing on a nice field. nation or an annual contri- bution. Make checks pay- as we receive them.” able to: CCR&CA Field She added that they now of Dreams and mail to have their basic infrastruc- P.O. Box 371 New Castle, ture of drainage, electric and VA 24127, call (540) 864- water complete. 5047, or catch them on “We need to implement www.craigcountyrca.com, a septic system and then we www.facebook.com/Craig- are ready to start construc- CoRec or www.gofundme. tion on the concession stand com/CraigFieldofDreams. and restrooms,” Snead said. Th eir IRS EIN# 27- “Th is will be expensive, but 3076198 and all donations it will make the complex are tax-deductible. more usable and sustainable Th eir ticket on the new for sports and events.” brochure says: “I want to Sports Director Sheri be a ‘FRIEND OF THE Sloss added, “We need your FIELD’ by making a gift help more than ever. Please of: (Amount) My tax-de- help us use this ‘premier’ ductible donation will help brochure to fund our pre- ensure our children have a mier community project.” place to experience the joy At CCR&CA they: of sports in the future.” Many people use the Field of Dreams each year. Bo Trumbo and his family dedicated new flags to the FOD. Team • Organize and manage Also, any gifts of $50 or members and FOD members were greatly appreciative of all the community care and support they have gotten. Craig County youth league more will be acknowledged sports by ballfi eld fence signs. Pam Dudding erty in Craig County for a Now, committee mem- are now available to give • Develop the “Craig “Th anks for being a Contributing writer multi-purpose recreation bers wish to share their Field to individuals and busi- Field of Dreams” multi-pur- friend and come join us on and sports complex and of Dreams end-of-year bro- nesses as handouts or placed pose sports complex the Field,” the team shared. Regardless of the corona- conservation area for chil- chure with the community online in emails and social • Enhance recreation and virus, the Craig Recreation dren, families, churches and and others. media.” conservation opportunities CROSSWORD ANSWERS Association Field of Dreams organizations; to organize “We wish to thank Kim “Please help us by getting for youth and families Committee is continuing and manage Craig County Cosma for her creation of the brochure out to your • Provide a basic com- their venture to provide a youth sports; to promote this beautiful and profes- social contacts and if you'd munity service recreation place for local kids to play healthy lifestyles through sional piece,” Director Deb- like printed copies, just let program as well as a future home for educational and recreational bie Snead said. “Th e bro- us know and we'll get them • Generate economic de- other activities. opportunities; to secure chure is generic in that we to you,” Snead shared. “If velopment for the County Th eir goals are still set, funding sources to provide can use it for marketing and you have businesses or con- and operate as an all-volun- and their visions have not through sustainability for fundraising anytime and tacts that you'd like us to teer, 501(c)(3) non-profi t blurred. current and future develop- anyway.” mail the brochure to, please organization. Th e CCR & CA mis- ment; and to enhance the Said CCR&CA Presi- send the name and mailing Snead noted that they are sion statement reads: “Ac- rural county’s services and dent Teresa Oliver, “We’ve address to [email protected] proud to say that they have quire and develop prop- economy.” printed over 500, so they and we'll get them as soon already: Page 8 • Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Salem Times-Register www.ourvalley.org
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Said Governor Ralph Northam on Twitter, “Virginia’s Native American communities enrich our Commonwealth with their vibrant heritage, diverse contributions and SUBMITTED PHOTOS many traditions.” we can better address the unique highlights a portrait from the tribes to protect the health and toway Indian Tribe of Virginia, quisition by the Chickahominy challenges they face and recom- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts vitality of these communities and Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Patawo- Tribe and signed a land trust mit to cultivating strong govern- that was unveiled in the Execu- ensure that Virginia remains an meck Indian Tribe of Virginia, agreement with the Mattaponi ment-to-government relations tive Mansion in 2019 depicting inclusive place for all who call the Rappahannock Tribe, and the Indian Tribe, two signifi cant ac- with Virginia’s Indian tribes. former Chief of the Pamunkey Commonwealth home.” Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe. tions that help to rectify past Even during these diffi cult and Walter Bradby wearing tradition- Virginia is home to 11 Seven of these tribes are federally wrongs when the Common- uncertain times, let us remem- al regalia. Th e work is by Ethan state-recognized Indian tribes, recognized. wealth allowed their reservation ber that our diverse backgrounds Brown, one of his descendants. which include the Cheroen- In October, Governor land to be encroached upon and only strengthen the Common- “Virginia Indians are an in- haka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe, Northam designated October ensure the sustainability of Vir- wealth we love.” tegral part of our past, present, Chickahominy Indian Tribe, 12 Indigenous Peoples’ Day in ginia’s Indian tribes for future Governor Northam also re- and future,” said Secretary of the Chickahominy Indians East- the Commonwealth, the fi rst generations. leased a video message to mark Commonwealth Kelly Th om- ern Division, Mattaponi Indian such proclamation in Virginia Native American Heritage asson. “We are committed to Tribe, Monacan Indian Nation, history. And last year, Governor -Submitted by Alena Yarmosky, MonthCOMMUNITY in Virginia, in which he working with Virginia’s Indian Nansemond Indian Tribe, Not-SERVICESNortham announced a land ac- Office of the Governor DIRECTORY
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Alyssa finished 51st in the meet and was the Nazi known to exist is on some channel or another fourth finisher on the VMI team with a time of 20:42 late at night. But the “Triller” channel? Is that 24 for the 5K race. hours of Michael Jackson dancing or what? The Southern Conference Cross Country I found the easiest way to get the fight was on pay Championship were held at the Georgia Premier per view, and you could buy it for “only” $49.99. If Cross Country Course in Macon, Georgia. The VMI you think 50 bucks is a little steep to see two guys women's team placed eighth overall with 185 points. box whose combined ages are 105, join the club. I The finish ties the best VMI women's placement in the wonder if anyone actually signed up for that? Not school's SoCon history, and the 185 total team points me. is also the best in program history as a member of the As most of you realize, Tyson is one bizarre Southern Conference. character. Anyone who gets tattoos on their face is “The women really came together today to have either a couple bricks shy of a load or planning to great races, a learning experience, and the best VMI score in school history,” said coach Dr. Drew Ludtke. be in prison for a good number of years. From what ALYSSA INGERSON I understand if you’re in prison and you look really “I am proud of their work." crazy they’ll leave you alone. Never been there so I can’t say for sure. Tyson was at one time the heavyweight champ ODAC unveils winter sports schedules and a feared opponent, but that was many years ago. The Old Dominion Athletic season with a home game against championship this spring on the His explanation for his return to the ring is as strange Conference (ODAC) has released their arch rivals from Hampden- recommendation of the track & as the man himself. He claims “Toad Venom” made the 2020-21 Winter Sport sched- Sydney, while the women will field coaches committee. Roanoke him do it. ules. Men's and women's basket- start the 2020-21 campaign with a College can still compete indoors “I took the medicine, and the medicine told me to ball are slated to begin on January three-game road swing. The bas- as opportunities present them- get into shape,” he said, via USA Today. “It really 23rd while the individual sports of ketball regular season will con- selves and those events will be list- blew my mind. It told me to come back and start swimming and track & field are clude on Saturday, February 27th, ed on the website as they become getting in shape.” also addressed. The schedules, as with a four-team conference tour- available. Any indoor competition Now I went to college in the’70s and I did some approved by the ODAC President's nament taking place March 4-6. will be a part of a larger ODAC things I’d just as soon not reveal in my column, but Council, are subject to change due The ODAC and the conference season that includes outdoor track “Toad Venom” was never an option in my social to various protocols, institutional swim coaches are finalizing a & field. life. I never heard of it, or knew toads had venom to decisions, and other factors as they championship structure that would The ODAC intends to conduct begin with. After some research I found the follow- pertain to the COVID-19 pandem- allow for competition over a two its normally scheduled outdoor ing on the internet. ic. or three-day period. The cham- championship. At this time, spring “The Addiction Center released a report in October January 23rd is the date that pionship format will be modified sports schedules have not been 2019 calling toad venom a ‘trendy new psychedelic’ the conference has landed on for from its normal structure and the altered from their original formats. and comparing it to mescaline. The drug comes from the beginning of competition for proposed timeline for the event is All ODAC and NCAA champion- a toad native to the Sonoran Desert that produces both men's and women's basket- the weekend of March 5th. ship opportunities also still remain. venom known as 5-MeO-DMT. It’s reportedly about ball. Roanoke College is sched- ODAC leadership voted to As with everything this year, the six times more powerful than the hallucinogenic uled to start the men's basketball eliminate the conference's indoor schedules are subject to change. DMT, or n n-dimethyltryptamine.” If you can understand that you did better in chem- istry than I did, and that’s not a misprint, the two Sox will show Christmas movies at Salem Memorial n’s are like that. Sounds to me like it’s something you might take before a Pink Floyd concert. I would The Salem Red Sox have announced their newest upcoming event at Salem Memorial Ballpark, Salem Sox think its likely illegal, but so strange there might not Cinema Series. The series includes three screenings of holiday film favorites in a unique ballpark setting, fea- be a law to cover it. Can you see a security guard turing all the ballpark concession favorites. stopping you at the door and asking, “hey buddy, The event kicks off this Saturday, December 5th, with Polar Express, presented by Virginia Birth Father what’s that croaking under your sweatshirt?” Registry. The second screening will be on December 12th with Elf, presented by Metis. The Salem Sox Cinema The internet study I found went on to report. . . . Series will wrap up on December 19th with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, presented by Virginia .“It’s such an intense experience that, in most cases, Birth Father Registry. doing it at a party isn’t safe. It’s not a recreational Join the Salem Red Sox and jump into the holiday season by celebrating with your friends and family at the drug. If people get dosed too high, they can ‘white ballpark. Gates open at 4 pm and the movie will begin at 6 pm. While admission is free, the Salem Red Sox out’ and disassociate from their mind and body,” will be collecting food donations at each event for Feeding America Southwest Virginia. Alan K. Davis, a clinical psychologist and assistant Due to the current capacity restrictions, seating will be limited to 250. The Salem Red Sox are currently professor at Johns Hopkins University’s psychedelic accepting reservations for suites starting at just $75. Suites feature waitress service, indoor & outdoor seating, research unit, said in the report. and will guarantee admission for up to 10 guests. Suite availability is very limited. I knew some folks who would pay good money “The Salem Red Sox are excited to welcome guests to the ballpark as we celebrate this holiday season in a to feel like that, borrowing a line from Christopher safe, family-friendly environment,” said General Manager, Allen Lawrence. “We hope families will be able to Lloyd’s “Reverend Jim” character in the classic TV join us to take their minds off this challenging year and make everlasting memories with loved ones.” sitcom “Taxi.” Most of them never graduated but The Salem Red Sox will be following all statewide safety measures, distancing guidelines and CDC recom- they were a lot of fun to be around until they flunked mendations. Masks are highly encouraged. out. I wonder if they checked the fighters for toad venom prior to Saturday night’s “big bout?” From what I read Tyson won the early rounds before Jones came on in the last few to earn the draw. Tyson hasn’t ruled out fighting again, but only exhibitions and not as a professional. I guess it depends on how many toads they can find in the desert. Also on the card was a bout between someone named Jake Paul and former NBA basketball player Nate Robinson, who was known for his thrilling dunks despite being one of the shortest players in the league. Paul knocked Robinson out with a “brutal right hook” in the second round, leaving the former baller unconscious. I guess playing for the Knicks doesn’t seem so bad after that. And that’s the way things are in 2020. Maybe instead of stimulus checks they ought to send every- one a little toad venom to help get us through the year. Croak, croak!!! Cricket Fever HOKIES LOOKED GOOD AGAINST VILLANOVA These local cricket fans recently got a game in at Green Hill Park before the winter sets in. PHOTOS BY B. HOFFMAN Only in 2020 could a Virginia Tech team beat third ranked Villanova in basketball and a day later Richmond beats Kentucky while Virginia, who’s supposed to win, loses to San Francisco! Did you watch the Hokies on Saturday night? They were expecting to play Temple at the Mohegan Sun casino and resort in Connecticut and you know most of the money was on the Wildcats. The major- ity of Tech’s players are newcomers in the era of the “transfer portal,” and with the virus raging I can’t see where there was much chance to develop teamwork this early in the season. However, the Hokies took it to the Wildcats for an impressive 81-73 overtime win that had a bizarre finish to regulation play. Tech’s Keve Aluma put the Hokies up by a point with 1.3 seconds on the clock and was fouled in the process. Aluma went to the line and the folks on the broadcast suggested he miss the free throw, giving Villanova 1.3 seconds to snatch the rebound and score at the other end, a near impos- sible scenario. Aluma was told to miss the free throw, but it banked in anyway for a two point lead. Then, Villanova ran the baseline on the ensuing throw in and drew a foul on Tech’s Justyn Mutts, who was guarding the inbounds pass. The Wildcats made two free throws at the other end to tie the game and send it into overtime. At that point, I expected third-ranked Villanova would be so glad to be in overtime they would turn it up a notch and escape with a win. But not so, the Hokies dominated the OT and came out with a huge win. VHSL clarifi es “spectators” and “participants” in Governor’s order When Aluma went to the line I was thinking how I might miss a free throw on purpose in that The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has and medical services. Cheerleaders, pep bands, etc., situation. Instead of shooting it straight and trying to clarified the difference between spectators and partici- and other student support groups, are counted as spec- make it long or short, I figured the best way would pants in regard to Virginia Governor Northam’s new tators in the limit of 25 allowed at events. be to move right from my normal spot and shoot it as statewide measure to contain COVID-19. Specifically According to Amended Executive Order 67 guide- usual, trying to hit the side of the rim. I’m going to the VHSL has addressed the reduction from 250 to 25 lines for recreational sports, which emphasizes that have to practice that on my court at home to see how spectators for in-person gatherings at VHSL sports and sports activities are permitted but must comply with that would work. activities. the following requirements: Whatever, it was a great win for Tech and you The reduction in public and private gatherings to 25 The total number of spectators cannot exceed the have to give coach Mike Young lots of credit for hav- individuals applies to “spectators” and does not include lesser of 30% of the occupancy load of the certificate ing this good a team in just his second year as coach. participants at those events. The Governor’s order of occupancy for the venue, if applicable, or 25 specta- What was the name of that last coach that left for defines “participants” as players, coaches, officials, tors per field. Races or marathons may have up to 250 Texas A&M? 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Change For questions call Brian Hoffman @ 389-9355. Your Address ______Winners will be announced in the contest (see story) story the following week. I think ______will be the most points scored www.ourvalley.org Salem Times-Register • Thursday, December 3, 2020 • Page 13 out is the winner from poned or cancelled due the same game and that On this week that was 78 the most rushing yards the contest of two weeks to the virus, and please was second for the week. yards shy of Mahomes’ among all NFL backs, ago, and that’s Salem’s don’t be a weisenheimer Many of you picked actual total but closer and how many? The Bobby Moir. about having those Mahomes, who is hav- than anyone else who closest gets a free oil Bobby missed four games included. Due to ing an MVP-type sea- picked the Chiefs’ quar- change. games and was tied with early Thanksgiving dead- son, so it came down terback in our contest. And, by the way, several for the week. 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It’s fitting that “Pearl Harbor out of our time in the gym and continue to grow as said Mann. “We are in Phase 2 so that means we can’t Day” will mark the occasion, because most folks players and as a team.” share a ball and we have to mask up when not condi- think there will be surprises to deal with due to the The Salem boys and girls are both scheduled to tioning. We must stay six feet apart when non-active pandemic. open the season on Monday, December 21, against and 10 feet apart when active. It’s going to be a tough As of now the teams will be practicing under “Phase Lord Botetourt. The boys will be at home and the time, for sure.” 2” guidelines. Each player must have their own basket- girls, under first year coach Berlyn Seitz, will open in Johnson echoed those sentiments. ball and there’s no sharing or team play. Micah Boyd Daleville. “Ideally we’ll go to Phase 3 soon but there’s no was just recently named as coach of the Salem High “We are moving forward with tryouts continuing as guarantee that will happen,” he said. “Until then we’ll boys’ team and that makes things especially tough as we have been practicing under Phase 2 and the Region rotate stations with one shooting, one dribbling and he tries to assemble a team. 6 school district guidelines,” said Seitz. “Tryouts will one passing off the wall. We’ll also do speed and agil- “We will be planning to start tryouts and practice not look the same because of this, not being able to ity drills and work in the weight room.” on Monday,” said Boyd. “Currently we check tem- pass, play defense, compete in small sided games, etc.. Practices for high school wrestling, swimming, peratures and symptoms of every player, coach, and As we move forward with those guidelines we have sideline cheering and indoor track are scheduled to individual as they enter the gym and this will continue. our fingers crossed for games in our future.” begin on December 14. “Also, depending on what administration tells us, Glenvar will also open against Botetourt County At present, Andrew Lewis Middle School is going we will have a variety of requirements. The current teams on December 21 as the girls travel to James to prepare as if the winter sports season will com- plan is that each player will have their own ball that River and the Highlanders host the River boys at GHS. mence as scheduled beginning with basketball tryouts they will use without sharing. Social distancing will be Both Glenvar boys’ coach Todd Mann and girls’ coach on Monday, December 7, and wrestling tryouts start- required so our practice and tryouts will be similar to Jeff Johnson are planning as if the season will begin ing a week later on December 14. him. Condolences to wife Kathy, a long Brian time Salem employee in the recreation department, daughters Laura and Erin, son Ryan and all other members of the Hoff man Murphy family, both by blood and just by being folks who loved Salem. Terry loved Salem as much as anyone I’ve known. Salem loses two Ironically, I ran a photo of Terry in this column just two weeks ago iconic figures from when Paul Hornung was a speak- er at the 1994 Stagg Bowl. Murph, While we were giving thanks for our Charlie Hammersley and myself were blessings in the past week two members in charge of ushering the late Packer of the Salem sports family passed away. great around and Terry was excited to Salem’s Terry Murphy left us the day meet a former Notre Dame player, as before Thanksgiving and Glenvar ath- he was also a big fan of the Irish. Little letic director Richard McElwee passed did I know that less than a week later on Saturday. Terry wouldn’t be with us anymore, Murphy, 67, was a well-known fig- and it was with a heavy heart that I ure in Salem. He played football for old learned of his passing last week. He Andrew Lewis High School and was a will be greatly missed. big Salem fan. His son, Ryan(Bubba), McElwee, who was 59, was the Richard McElwee takes in the Glenvar boys' basketball game at the 2020 Adam played for Salem and is now an assis- athletic director at Glenvar for the past Ward classic despite recovering from a broken leg while undergoing chemotherapy. PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN Ironically, McElwee never smoked 1968 Thanksgiving Day game at or drank in his life and was very health Victory Stadium. conscious. He had a run of bad luck “That’s me leading I Company that ended last weekend and he’ll be into Victory Stadium for VMI game, missed by all who knew him. If you November 1968,” he wrote. have good health, that’s something you should be very thankful for. PUNCHING FOR SUCKERS “With what he went through, he was one of the toughest people I’ve ever Today is day 263 AG, or eight and known,” said Brown. “He had so many a half months “After Gobert” came reasons to just say ‘forget it,’ but he down with the virus and the Utah Jazz came to work every day with a smile. walked off the court. Since then sports The hope was that he’d be back.” events have become a week to week adventure with few or no fans in the ARCHER REMEMBERS seats and many things being called off. It’s been better lately, at least for A recent photo of Terry Murphy(left), and spending the day with Paul Hornung(left Last week’s column on the VPI-VMI fans, with some decent stuff to watch in photo) prior to the 1994 Stagg Bowl. football rivalry brought back some on TV. Remember how it was back in memories for Salem’s Bob Archer. mid-summer, when Korean baseball “Hey Brian, really enjoyed your was a highlight of the week and most tant to coach Don Holter with the 14 years. He was a high school sports article in this week’s Salem Times of the sports we watched were replays Spartans. standout at Bath County and played Register,” wrote Bob in an e-mail. “I of games from years gone by? Well, I knew “Murph” for close to 50 baseball at Eastern Mennonite. He came am pretty certain I was in that VPI for- last week’s fight between Mike Tyson years. When I moved to Salem full- to the Highlanders with a stellar coach- mation on the field as a freshman (Rat) and Roy Jones, Jr. was something that time, after graduating from Roanoke ing resume at his alma mater as well as in ‘66 (in picture). would have been a big event in June, College in 1974, I shared an apartment Auburn High and the EMU women’s “Fond memories, always excited to but not now. with Denton Willard, another long- basketball team, taking the Royals to a arrive in Roanoke, march over the Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51 fought to a time Salem athlete who played bas- Division III Sweet 16. viaduct to Jefferson Street and break draw over eight two-minute rounds in ketball for RC. Denton was a member Richard came to Glenvar as girls’ for lunch, usually S & W Cafeteria I Los Angeles Saturday night. I discov- of the legendary Salem A’s fast-pitch basketball coach and shortly thereafter believe. Then form up and march to ered this “event” was going to happen softball teams and many of the first was named athletic director, a position Victory Stadium for the game. last Friday and thought it might be Salemites I got to know were on that he still held upon his death. He battled “I’m with Burks Logan on Victory interesting to tune in. So, I checked team, including Terry. I loved watch- cancer for the past seven years but Stadium, should have found way to to see what channel it would be on ing the games at Oakey Field and that never stopped him from doing his upgrade and keep. I played too many and found it to be on “FITE TV” and partying with my new-found friends. job. Just this fall he was e-mailing me games there with Andrew Lewis. By “Triller.” Murph was a big Dallas Cowboys Glenvar schedules while waiting for an the way, Burks was one of my first I get hundreds and hundreds of chan- fan, as were many Lewis players from operation for a tumor on his spine. His sandlot coaches in Salem.” nels on my TV but I never even heard his era. I always suspected that a rea- cancer advanced from his kidney to his Archer included a photo from the continued on page 11 son was the Andrew Lewis uniforms lungs to his spine and all the while he of his day, which closely resembled showed up for work with a good attitude the Dallas ones, with an “AL” instead and did his job. With all that, he also of the star on the helmets. As an Eagles broke his leg in a fall last January but fan the Cowboys are probably my least still managed to show up in a wheelchair favorite team, but I always thought for the “Adam Ward Classic” basketball they had cool uniforms none the less. tournament at Salem High to watch the Terry never resisted good-natured Highlanders. jabs at me about rooting for the “He was a great friend and one of the Eagles. I can remember years ago the most humble men I’ve ever met,” said Spartans were playing a football game GHS assistant principal Tyler Brown, at Victory Stadium. I went around the who graduated from Glenvar and also back to use the restroom and Murphy coached football. Tyler and principal and the gang spotted me from the top Corie Franklin have been filling in for row of the stadium on the home side. McElwee after his latest surgeries. He hollered down, “Hey Hoop, what’s “Richard was someone you could talk that on your hat?” I took off my Eagles to,” said Brown. “He was much more hat to examine it and see what was than just a sports guy. He would talk to the matter as he declared, in a voice you about life, and that’s what I’ll miss everyone around me could hear, “I the most.” think someone took a $#!% on it.” Glenvar football coach Kevin Clifford With that everyone in the area roared came to Glenvar about the same time as with laughter. McElwee. Murph was a regular at Mac & “He cared about people more than Bob’s, with a seat at the “Dinosaur people realized,” said Clifford. “He was Corner” that will strangely be empty a good person and we shared a lot of when things get back to normal. He moments together. He was a real sports had no qualms about giving his opin- junkie and a good AD when it came ion on any topic that came up and gave to logistical things. As football coach, the bar a real “Cheers” atmosphere. It having a person like that to lean on was Salem's Bob Archer leads the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets around the Victory certainly won’t be the same without nice.” Stadium track as part of the Thanksgiving Day football festivies in 1968.