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PHOTOS BY MIKE STEVENS Members of the State Championship Forensics team celebrate their win at the Salem Civic Center. From left to right, Madison Church, Emily Snow, Sophia Gibson, Taylor Berenbaum, and Zella Poarch. State champion Salem High Football, Forensics team honored by SUBMITTED PHOTOS The majority of Salem adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Shawn Nowlin “Th is pandemic will certainly go and no longer require individuals Council and School [email protected] down in the history books. Tragi- who have been fully vaccinated to cally, almost 600,000 people lost wear masks indoors, except in spe- Life in Salem is starting to look their lives to the coronavirus. Th is cifi c circumstances. Originally pro- Board Members a lot more normal. More than four past year has taught me to not take posed for a June 15 eff ective date, million Virginians have received at things for granted and be thank- Northam later decided to move the The recently crowned COVID-related odds least one dose of a vaccine, includ- ful for everything that I have,” Sa- timeline for Executive Order 72 up State Champions from this school year to cap- ing a majority of Salem adults. Ac- lem native James Lawrence said. by two weeks. Salem High School in ture State Titles. cording to the Centers for Disease “I made sure that my entire family “Commonsense public health Football and Forensics Head Football Coach, Control and Prevention (CDC), was fully vaccinated as soon as the restrictions have kept many Virgin- were honored by Coun- Don Holter, and Foren- approximately three million Virgin- option was available to us. We plan ians safe during the last year, and cil and School Board sics Head Coach, Mark ians have been fully vaccinated. on fully embracing the outdoors with vaccines now widely available Members at a ceremony Ingerson addressed While the pandemic is not over this summer and returning to pre- - over three million Virginians are on May 25 at the Salem those in attendance and yet, coronavirus cases through- pandemic life.” fully vaccinated and safe from seri- Civic Center. The stu- the Council and Board out the Roanoke Valley continue Coronavirus restrictions began ous illness or death caused by COV- dents and coaches, who members congratulated comprise these teams, to drop at a signifi cant rate. Af- loosening in Virginia earlier this ID-19 – it is time to begin our new See Salem High, page 2 ter more than a year of having to year. On May 28, Governor Ralph normal,” Northam said. overcame incredible stay in the house, many people are Northam announced that the Com- With Northam lifting most CO- anxious to get outdoors and make monwealth would follow the latest VID-19 mitigation measures, that memories with friends and family. recommendations from the CDC means that capacity restrictions and social distancing are done in most situations. Businesses, however, can still require employees and custom- ers to wear a mask. Because of the low rates of vaccination among young people, masks are still re- quired in schools. Th e federal government requires masks to be worn whenever one uses public transportation, including on airplanes, buses and trains. Candace Murray, who takes the Valley Metro School Board members Article Ledbetter and Andy Bus four times a week to her Salem Raines greet Salem Spartan Keyondre Daniel. job, said, “it warms my heart to see the vast majority of people adhering to the recommendations from the health experts. I always have extra hand sanitizer and masks just in case someone is without.” Although the state has lifted re- strictions, Northam is still urging Salem residents to get fully vacci- nated. “We still have a lot of work ahead to meet President Biden’s new goal of 70 percent vaccination by the Fourth of July. But I still feel On May 28, Governor Ralph Northam lifted most COVID-19 mitigation confi dent that Virginia can do our measures. part,” he said. Virginia Tech bound Spartans Jayden and Jordan McDonald flank Zavione Wood. Wesleyan Preschool commemorates reopening with celebratory performance Shawn Nowlin also supervises the Preschool Direc- [email protected] tor and sits on the Preschool Board. ”Our graduation celebration is Among the fi rst lessons that we something that happens each year, are taught as children is to be re- but with the challenges of the pan- spectful of others and embrace the demic, we wanted to make sure our joy of learning. graduation continued our practices On May 26, the Wesleyan Pre- of creating a safe environment for schoolers from First United Meth- students, parents, and staff . Th ere- odist Church in Salem celebrated fore, we made the decision to hold the culmination of a nine-month the graduation outdoors,” he said. school year with an evening gradua- Approximately 90 children are tion for 23 fi ve-year-old preschool- currently enrolled in the Wesleyan ers that will enter kindergarten in a Preschool. Pupils between the ages public or private school setting in of one and fi ve are instructed daily the fall of 2021. with developmental goals that pro- Alan Combs said his favorite vide readiness for both a public and part about the production was see- private school setting. ing his son, Walker, perform. In “Even though this graduation addition to being the Lead Pastor PHOTOS BY SHAWN NOWLIN of First United Methodist, Combs See Preschool, page 7 Ms. Debbie leading the motions for her classes’ rhythm musical instruments. LOCAL LENDERS. YOUR NEIGHBORS.

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Salem High from page 1 each member in attendance too. Par- piece of cake and some special photo all State title. Salem Forensics has Submitted by Mike Stevens, City of ents and family members later joined opportunities. now won 15 straight VHSL Champi- Salem Communications Director the guests of honor for a celebratory This is Salem Football’s tenth over- onships.

PHOTOS BY MIKE STEVENS Mayor Renee Turk welcomed the teams and parents and congratulated all on the unprecedented School Board member Article Ledbetter visits with Salem Spartan star Stacy Williams poses with his accomplishments. members of the Forensics team. parents at the Championship event. Roanoke College honors the Class of 2021

Parents came from all over the country to support their Memories that will last a lifetime were made last 417 graduates received their Roanoke College degree. graduates. Saturday. A jubilant Class of President Michael Maxey there were three valedicto- lege during a global pan- Generation Progress. Summer Institute at the 2021 walked across the said. “Your encounters with rians. demic,” Eric Lee said in his Abigail Workman com- University of Sussex in Eng- commencement stage on the normal and abnormal Th e 2021 valedictorians valedictory address. “But we bined her passions into land. She works as a volun- May 29 at the Salem Sta- have been unique. Use are Eric John Lee, an ac- made it, and we now know an unusual pairing of teer coordinator for Casa dium. Th e Class of 2021 is your uniqueness to reach tuarial science major and how to adapt to strange studies: mathematics and Latina, a local nonprofi t comprised of 417 graduates amazing heights. Use your economics minor from situations. We know we can Spanish. In addition, she that provides resources to from 30 states and eight experiences to treasure and Archbald, Pennsylvania; do more than we probably worked at the Fintel Li- the Roanoke Valley’s Span- countries. Top majors (in appreciate normal daily liv- Olivia Sara Samimy, a liter- ever thought we could do brary for three years; served ish-speaking population. order) are business admin- ing. Use your experience to ary studies major and com- before. We should all be as an offi cer with the Math She also served as chapter istration, psychology, bi- know that you can handle munications minor from confi dent in our ability to Club; worked as a Spanish president of Sigma Tau ology, health and exercise abnormal challenges in Fredericksburg, Virginia; overcome whatever else is Cohort Leader; and worked Delta, an internationally- science, and communica- life. You’ve already done so. Abigail Elizabeth Work- thrown at us after today.” with Iris Myers, a lecturer recognized English honor tion studies. Two hundred Godspeed all of you, Class man, a mathematics major Lee followed his inter- and Language Resource society and interned at DC and eighteen graduates of 2021. We appreciate and and Spanish minor from ests and was involved in Center director. Fray Magazine. Th rough earned the Bachelor of Arts celebrate you. Do well in Roanoke, Virginia; and the Roanoke College A Ca- Stephanie Zemba, who her experiences with Casa degree, 68 received the life, do good in life, fi nd Stephanie Marie Zemba, pella Choir, the Wind En- is graduating in three years, Latina and her own back- Bachelor of Business Ad- purpose in life.” a sociology major with a semble, the Roanotes a ca- came to Roanoke with a ground, Harper penned an ministration, and 131 ob- Four members of the concentration on gender pella group, theater, garden plan in mind and executed essay that won the Offi ce of tained the Bachelor of Sci- Class of 2021 earned vale- and women’s studies from club and the Alpha Phi it to perfection. Along with Multicultural Aff airs’ Bo- ence degree. dictorian honors, the most Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Omega National Service her studies, Zemba was nilla Legacy Essay Contest. “Your experience is ever in the College’s history. “We all took on a chal- Fraternity. He also did an involved with several re- Dr. Cynthia B. Morrow unique,” Roanoke College In both 2019 and 2020, lenge just by staying in col- Honors project about loca- search projects through the received the honorary degree tions of craft breweries and Research Fellows program, of Doctor of Science. Mor- pubs. Lee is the fi rst actu- Summer Scholars, and in- row is health director of the Live the Life! arial science major to earn dependent studies. She also Roanoke City & Alleghany the valedictorian honors. worked as the sociology Health Districts of the Vir- Th e major was created fi ve department assistant. Her ginia Department of Health. years ago. Summer Scholars project She also serves as co-leader Olivia Samimy has was about the way reli- for Health Systems Science taken advantage of every gion comforts immigrant at Virginia Tech Carilion opportunity that has come elders. Zemba was accept- School of Medicine. her way, from fascinating ed into the American Socio- For Dr. Morrow, assum- research to studying away logical Association Honors ing leadership of the health from campus. In addition Program and presented her districts came at an astound- to being a research assistant research at the ASA’s annual ingly critical time. Virginia’s for Mary Crockett Hill ‘91, conference in 2020. health districts had been assistant professor of Eng- Destinee Dawn Harper, thrust into the role of pre- lish, Samimy is an Honors a Spanish and literary stud- paring for and responding With a focus to encourage vibrant program graduate and has ies major from Harrison- to the COVID-19 crisis, living and individual wellness, 2021 worked for the Roanoke burg, Virginia, is the Class standing at the forefront of Review literary journal since of 2021 salutatorian. confronting outbreaks and brings exciting new senior apartment she was a sophomore. She Harper has pursued an mitigating the spread of in- options and convenient Town Center also participated in the Lu- international set of interests fection. amenities catered to those looking for an active, independent lifestyle theran College Washington at Roanoke. She majored in Semester Program, intern- literary studies and Spanish, -Submitted by Public to Richfield’s Salem Campus. ing in the nation’s capital at and attended a Fulbright Relations Department Join our vibrant Independent Living community! New options at Richfield include The Villas and Lake Retreat apartments, both now leasing! You ELKS Roanoke Lodge 197 can put your own sense of style on any of our comfortable, convenient floor plans and enjoy hosts flag retirement maintenance-free living. Our beautiful surroundings, combined with a broad range of services and accommodations, provide a setting where individuals become members of a secure, supportive, and active community. 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Q Town Center Q Outpatient therapy with salt Q 24-hour Wellness Studio water pool Q Restaurant-style and casual Q Gift shop dining venues Q Outdoor walking paths on SUBMITTED PHOTO Vince Brandtner from Roanoke ELKS, left, and Russ Teffner, right, from John M. Q 52-acre campus Salon/Spa Oakey and Son in Salem. Q Community room with Q Underground heated parking scheduled activities Q Retail and restaurants nearby ELKS Roanoke Lodge 197 had its fl ag and Stephen Brandtner.” retirement on May 22 where over 80 worn Th e fl ags were taken to Oakey’s Crema- Q Chapel and unserviceable fl ags were retired. Ap- tory for the purpose of draping veteran cof- proximately 40 people were in attendance. fi ns with an American fl ag they served. “Th is was a great job by our offi cers, Matt Special thanks also to Donna Kester who Wynn, Jennifer Saunders, Matt Webb, brought a fl ag belonging to her cousin Ma- Tony Koliba, Tom Hensley, and Stephen jor General D. Hogan a VMI Alum and Air Brandtner,” said member Vince Brandtner. Force Pilot who recently passed away at the 540.380.4500 “Our volunteer fl ag folders were Vicki and age of 77. A special thanks also goes to John YOUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Jon Halferty, Kellie and Berkley Stapper- M. Oakey & Son Crematory for letting fenne, Elizabeth Anderson, Joe Handerhan these fl ags perform one more duty. www.ourvalley.org Salem Times-Register • Thursday, June 3, 2021 • Page 3

COMMUNITY CALENDAR The City of Salem •Glenvar Rotary Club information, contact Construction (NAWIC) known as the 49ers Plus has been monitoring FIRST AND meets 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. 276-358-2378. Roanoke Valley Chapter Club, originally started the the potential spread THIRD TUESDAYS for lunch in Richfield •All ages are welcome #226 locations and times senior program in Salem of COVID-19, and Retirement's Recovery to TOPS (Take off will now vary. Learn over 40 years ago. They like you, we have been Salem Host Lions and Care Center Pounds Sensibly) at more details by emailing have different speakers processing a great deal Club, 6:30 p.m., dinner cafeteria, first floor. 5:15 p.m. at the Salem us at nawicroa226@ and/or activities practically of information. The and a program, Salem Guests welcome. Senior Center. For more gmail.com. every week. New members safety of citizens, school Civic Center. •Knights of Columbus information, contact are always welcome to children and visitors hosts bingo for charity. Linda at 540-389-4207. THIRD show up at the Salem is always the number SECOND MONDAY Proceeds support local •Overeaters Anonymous WEDNESDAY Senior Center at 11 a.m. one priority from the charities including (OA) meeting. 7 p.m. at Contact 540-375-3054 for Salem Civic Center to Paint Bank Ladies RAM House, Madonna Christ Lutheran Church Alzheimer’s / more information. City Hall. Emergency Auxiliary meeting, House, the Roanoke at 2011 Brandon Avenue Dementia Caregiver Management team 7:00 p.m. at the Paint Rescue Mission, Saint in Roanoke. Contact Support Group at 2 EACH SATURDAY members are in constant Bank Fire Department. Francis House, food 540-293-4065 for more p.m. at Salem Terrace at contact with the Virginia Contact 540-897-5346 pantries and various information. Harrogate. •Salem Farmers Market Department of Health, for more information. youth projects. Games •From 10 a.m. to 2 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, the Roanoke-Alleghany are played from 5:30 - p.m., a chair caning and FIRST THURSDAY weather permitting. Health Department and EACH TUESDAY 9:30 p.m. at Gator Hall, basket weaving class will Select vendors will have area health professionals at 5301 Williamson occur at the Salem Senior Roanoke County country sausage, cage- at our local hospitals. •Salem Chess Players Road, near Happy’s Flea Center. While free, Woman’s Club meets free eggs, grass-fed beef, During this time of meet at the Salem Senior Market. attendees are encouraged at 10:30 a.m. in the cage-pasture-raised uncertainty, people are Center, 110 Union Street •Infinity Acres Ranch to bring their own lunch. conference room at chicken, homemade encouraged to monitor in Salem from 7-11 p.m. Fundraiser from 4 p.m. For more information, College Lutheran rolls, pieces of artisan the website (salemva. Open to anyone 16 years to 8 p.m. at Christ contact 540-375-3054. Church in Salem. New bread, muffins, seasonal gov) for official city or older. Instructions are Episcopal Church at members are welcome. greens and more. details on closings or available. 321 E. Church Street THIRD TUESDAY •Overeaters Anonymous cancellations. This site •Salem Kiwanis Club in Blacksburg. Tickets EACH THURSDAY (OA) meeting. 11 a.m. at will be updated daily meets 11:45 a.m. - 1 are $8 while children The monthly meeting Christ Lutheran Church at whenever there is new p.m. for lunch, Salem eight and younger can for National Association The Salem Senior 2011 Brandon Avenue in information. Civic Center. eat for $4. For more of Women in Center’s Social Club, Roanoke. Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission names Jeremy Holmes as next Executive Director Th e Roanoke Valley-Al- of regional community the promise of recovery Jeremy’s understanding leghany Regional Commis- advocacy eff orts, includ- from the worst of its im- of regional issues and sion recently announced ing the Roanoke Valley pacts, but a once-in-a-gen- priorities and his pas- that Jeremy Holmes has Cool Cities Coalition, the eration opportunity to tap sion for the work.” Th e been named the new Ex- Greater Roanoke Valley into resources for growth search committee con- ecutive Director. Holmes Asthma and Air Quality in areas like expanding ducted interviews after follows Wayne Strickland, Coalition, Roanoke Valley broadband access, enhanc- the announcement of who is retiring on June Reads, and Healthy Roa- ing our regional transpor- Strickland’s retirement in 30 after 42 years with the noke Valley. Holmes holds tation system, and pro- March. Th e committee Regional Commission. a Bachelor’s degree in Eng- moting regional economic made their recommen- Holmes has served as di- lish from Roanoke College growth. I am excited at dation to the Executive rector of the Commission’s and a Master of Arts in the chance to serve the Committee at their May RIDE Solutions Com- Liberal Studies from Hol- region’s local governments 13 meeting, who then muter Assistance Program lins University. in achieving these goals.” made their recommen- for the past 15 years and “I am thrilled and hon- Vinton Mayor Brad- dation to the full Board. Jeremy Holmes SUBMITTED PHOTO in January of 2020 became ored with the trust the ley Grose, Chairman Th e Board voted unani- the Commission’s Associ- Commission’s Board has of the Regional Com- mously to name Holmes al organizations to take recovery programs at the ate Executive Director. In placed in me,” Holmes mission and the Search to the position. advantage of the many federal and state level. addition to his leadership said. “As the region emerg- Committee to hire a new Holmes plans to focus funding opportunities of the RIDE Solutions es from the COVID-19 Executive Director, said, his fi rst several months being made as a result of -Submitted by Tim Pohlad- program, Holmes has pandemic, this period be- “Th e committee mem- on the job in assisting lo- the American Recovery Thomas, Outreach and been involved in a number fore us presents not just bers were impressed by calities and other region- Act and related COVID- Communications Specialist Richfi eld Living opens new Town Center to public Offi cer Esteban Duran- to this campus is signifi cant Ballen, Director of Com- in our growth,” she ex- munity and Development plained. Scotti Hartman and Se- Construction costs are nior Director of Market- approximately $58 million, ing and Philanthropy Lisa including building the Clause greeted visitors that skilled nursing center, ad- day. justing the Rehab Center, Richfi eld Living Board constructing the new inde- Chair Kirtesh Patel and pendent living residences other board members, Ro- and the Town Center. anoke County Supervisors Richfi eld Living is a Chair Jason Peters, and not-for-profi t commu- Roanoke County Catawba nity which began as Mercy District Supervisor Martha House in 1934. Richfi eld Hooker took up scissors to Living is a 501(c)3 charita- cut the blue ribbon at the ble organization, and gifts entrance to the Town Cen- are tax deductible within ter. IRS guidelines. Former board member For more information Stewart Bruce and his wife about donating, contact Mary Lou dedicated the Senior Director of Market- atrium in honor of her par- ing and Philanthropy Lisa PHOTO BY MEG HIBBERT ents, the late Harvey and Clause at lclause@richfi eld- Richfield Living CEO Cherie Grisso, fourth from left, Board Chair Kirtesh Patel and other board members, along Muriel Bredlow. living.com or Director of with Roanoke County Supervisors Chair Jason Peters, and Roanoke County Catawba District Supervisor Martha A capital campaign un- Community Development Hooker, cut the ribbon officially opening Richfield’s Town Center to the public. derway to fi nance the new Scotti Hartman at shart- construction and renova- man@richfi eldliving.com. Meg Hibbert a new skilled nursing cen- Mecca Drive in the City county’s quality of life and tions has a goal of $1.25 Contributing writer ter designed as home-like of Roanoke will have 116 adds to the diversity of ser- million. So far, $1.15 has (Last week’s article had a settings of four separate skilled nursing beds. vices available in our com- been raised, Grisso said. few errors. Th is version is the Richfi eld Living opened households for 19 resi- Speakers at the celebra- munity.” “Adding 140 apartments most accurate) its new Town Center and dences each. Th at totals 76 tion included Jill Loope, She continued, “We welcomed the public to the new rooms. Roanoke County Direc- are grateful for Richfi eld’s “Unity is the very spirit of the jewel of the Salem Cam- Later this year the ex- tor of Economic Devel- leadership and vision to ex- body of the world.” - Baha’i Faith pus with a ribbon cutting, isting Recovery and Care opment, who called the pand and modernize their grand opening and tours on Center – the oldest build- growth and transformation campus with the new Town May 18. ing on campus – will be de- of the Richfi eld campus Center development.” [email protected] 540-387-2106 Th e 25,000 square molished to make way for “exciting news for Roanoke Grisso, Chief Operations foot Town Center is more housing. County. High quality in- a mountain lodge de- A new Roanoke cam- dependent living in a su- sign with mammoth fi re- pus under construction on perior setting enhances the place, community rooms, meeting rooms, activ- ity areas, and chapel. It in- cludes large cafeteria that is t
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OPINION Give Light ~ Coff ee hour back / daily readers~ [This is a memory from my former Roanoke church girls who were bored with the musician from Indianapolis, the many decades the author until perhaps 50 years ago. It whole thing, as I had been at Indiana. She is a vocalist and has been privileged to write for invites worshipers to linger Frances their age. has worked as a choir direc- daily and weekly newspapers after a service to get better ac- My co-teacher was a man of tor; in a recent daily observa- circulating in Western Virgin- quainted. Stebbins artistic talents but little back- tion Nia McKenney reflects ia.] For those who enjoy us- ground in the Bible. Again, I on what it was like for her to ing their cooking skills, it is Correspondent learned more from the male sing before a “community of With the easing of restric- easy for the refreshments to teacher than I imparted to the people I feared - mostly rich, tions on gatherings and the be expanded with sweets or girls. mostly white people.” need for masks as the CO- even more delicacies. This, of ends. Working mothers and ______Related to the observations VID- 19 pandemic recedes course, leads to more work for many other factors caused the of writers of “quarterlies,” are - at least temporarily - some someone - usually women - summer programs for chil- During the past Lenten pe- the weekly reflections some church activities are slowly and being responsible for the dren from about 3 to 12 to riod, when one is encouraged clergy produce. I like espe- being resumed. Sunday socials can become a be shifted to evenings, one or to try to deepen the spiritual cially two. A long-time pastor A major part of the morn- burden. Someone, perhaps two full days on weekends and life, I resolved to use a daily in Salem, Dan Netting of First ing gathering - the fellowship a new pastor, may decide to other variation. devotional reader. Such little Christian Church (Disciples time accompanied by coffee limit the practice. As I said in last week’s col- books, “quarterlies” to some of Christ) pens thoughts on drinking or perhaps lemon- The absence of a social umn, I’ve never been enthusi- since they are usually pub- many current subjects which ade in summer - will soon be time for the past year has been astic about groups of children, lished in three-month seg- he kindly sends to me by post- back. A release from Episcopal missed and offers a chance to so I left teaching and VBS ments, are common to sev- al mail. News Service, one of several evaluate whether it is worth leadership to those who felt eral of the major faith groups. A newer minister, Rick Be- such publications I receive, the money and effort. called to do it. One year, how- “Forward, Day By Day,” is lous, who became pastor of points out that this gathering Another time-honored ever, I assisted a United Meth- the one I use. More familiar Unity of Roanoke Valley just time has been greatly missed church event in many con- odist pastor in five mornings is “The Upper Room” of the as the 2020 pandemic struck, in many congregations. gregations, Vacation Bible of VBS when my parish was United Methodist Church. uses electronic communica- The release offers a bit of School (VBS) also is coming sharing with a neighbor in Other denominations have tion in a blog to reflect on his history of the coffee beverage. back this summer, if newslet- sponsoring an ecumenical similar readers. spiritual take on events. Both In Medieval times in Europe, ters are an indication. After an school. Our pupils were in the Each page commonly has these clergymen look back as it was thought to be a brew of absence in 2020, those who highest age level at the end of several references to Scrip- well as at the current scene the devil until a church leader enjoy planning and teaching childhood. ture, a prayer suitable for producing something similar discovered how delicious it young children are inviting Emboldened by that brief the day and a brief message. to these weekly columns. could be, especially in cold registration. experience, I accepted the In the quarterly I am using, No doubt the forced shift weather. VBS, as I wrote of in 2019, challenge of sharing Sunday there is a short description of away from busy routine for a In my childhood, there was has changed over the years School leadership with an- the relationship to the church year has inspired looking in- no such fellowship time, nor from being always five morn- other male teacher in my own the author bears. The current ward. And now we must all did it appear to develop at ings a week and two week- church. We had three pre-teen contributor is a young Black adjust again.

The Centers for Dis- with. Increasing vaccina- While it is certainly ease Control and Pre- tion rates across all age true that having more Vaccinating teens vention is currently in- groups approved for vac- young people vaccinated vestigating rare reports cine best helps protect will help reduce spread Earlier this month, seriously ill if infected, of myocarditis and peri- the entire community. in the entire commu- Dr. Cynthia Morrow the Pfizer COVID-19 there are a number of carditis (inflammation Fourth, having your nity, it is premature to of the muscles or lining child vaccinated has the remove masking from Roanoke City and Alleghany vaccine was determined reasons that vaccinating to be a safe choice for teens will help in our col- of the heart) in young added convenience of school settings because Health Districts Health Director teenagers aged 12-15 lective fight against CO- people after vaccination. not having to quaran- so many children are not Guest Contributor years old. While children VID-19. The reported cases have tine if they are exposed yet eligible for vaccine. are less likely to become First, even though been mild and self-lim- to someone with CO- Currently, Pfizer and they are much less likely ited. At this time, given VID-19. Moderna are running to become seriously ill the known risks of the Finally, your vacci- nationwide clinical trials with COVID-19, chil- disease, the CDC con- nated child may be able for children 6 months to dren can still become tinues to recommend to travel to places that 11 years old. Hopefully, Salem Times~Register infected, get sick, and COVID-19 vaccination require vaccinations. an approved vaccine A newspaper of, by and for the people of spread it to other people. for those over age 12. In the Roanoke City will be ready for this age the City of Salem and Roanoke County. 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After “Tropical cyclones such coverage for damage to a record-breaking 2020 as hurricanes are among your home and belong- season with 30 named the strongest and most de- ings due to fl oods, surface storms, 13 hurricanes, six structive forces of nature. water or storm surges. major hurricanes and 12 All it takes is one storm to However, the federal gov- storms that made landfall, change your life dramati- ernment does sell insur- forecasters are predict- cally, so the time to plan ance covering direct fl ood ing another above average is NOW, said Virginia and fl ood-related damage hurricane season for 2021. Insurance Commissioner to homeowners, renters Virginia was spared the Scott A. White. White and businesses in eligible brunt of last year’s storms, encourages Virginians to communities through its but certain areas of the review their insurance pol- National Flood Insurance Commonwealth felt them icies as part of their disas- Program (NFIP). In most indirectly in the form of ter preparedness checklist. cases, there is a 30-day remnant rainfall and ac- “Assess your risk and make waiting period for a new companying fl oods. sure you have the cover- fl ood insurance policy to CLUES ACROSS audience 58. Stair part machine Hurricane season runs age you need to repair or take eff ect. To learn more 1. Partner to “fl ows” 31. Days (Spanish) 59. Adieus 24. 22 from June 1 through No- replace your home and about this program, con- 5. French industrial city 33. Close a person’s eyes CLUES DOWN 26. Tracts at the mouths vember 30 each year. Th e property if they are dam- tact your insurance agent 9. Diagrams 34 Cloaked 1. Type of moth of rivers 11. Diplomat 36. Comedic actor Rogen 2. A Christian sacrament 28. Earnings State Corporation Com- aged or destroyed during or the NFIP at 1-800-427- 13. Hires 38. It’s all around us 3. It lends books to Bosto- 30. 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Holiday text message company willing to write In fact, most hurricane 29. Actor’s lines to 57. In a lucid way 20. Construction site greeting See , page 7 related coverage until the damage comes from fl ood- Treanor www.ourvalley.org Salem Times-Register • Thursday, June 3, 2021 • Page 5 Virginians weigh in on state of the nation, the Commonwealth and COVID, Democrats and Republicans disagree on almost everything Th e latest Roanoke College unchanged since the February strict and make it too diffi cult the virus Poll looks at the opinions of Vir- Roanoke College Poll other for eligible citizens to vote. Virginians give credit to the ginians on a variety of issues re- than a rise in disapproval for Roanoke More than half of Virginians Biden and Trump administra- lated to the Commonwealth, Biden. report having not very much tions about equally (Biden, a to the country, and to issues Refl ecting on the present College Poll (30%) or no trust at all (31%) great deal — 26%, some 38%; related to COVID-19. state of the nation, a majority Conducted by The Institute for in the mass media to report Trump, a great deal—24%, Views of the United States, of Virginians (55%) feel in- Policy and Opinion Research news fully, accurately and fair- some 41%), but are more likely Biden, spending and taxing cluded in Joe Biden’s America, ly. Th is measure is quite stable to credit pharmaceutical com- Virginians generally favor the while 45% say they felt includ- over time. panies (50% a great deal, 35% large spending plans passed by ed in Donald Trump’s Ameri- cently scaled back somewhat) Virtually every question in some) for reduced infections, Congress and those proposed ca. Six-in-ten (61%) of those infrastructure bill proposed this poll is the result of aver- increased vaccinations, and by President Joe Biden, and polled said the government by Biden; and 61% favor the aging “two Virginias” — the reopening economies. Near- favor taxing the wealthy and does not represent the America $1.8 trillion proposal to fund Democratic Virginia and the ly two-thirds of respondents corporations to pay for them, they love, but 89% said they childcare and education. Th ey Republican Virginia (see cross- (62%) report being vaccinated, according to Th e Roanoke Col- prefer to live in the U.S. than also favor having the rich pay tabs at the end of topline, while 19% said they won’t get lege Poll. Pluralities think the any other place. Nearly two- for that spending with majori- which can be accessed at the vaccinated. Nearly half (46%) Democratic Party (49%) and thirds (63%) agree that people ties supporting increasing taxes conclusion of this press release). of those who will decline that the Republican Party (49%) are generally do better when the for those making $400,000 or Many of the disparities between vaccine cited safety concerns as too extreme. Th e Institute for government leaves them alone. more annually (81%) and for party identifi ers may best be de- the primary reason. Like most Policy and Opinion Research About one-in-three respon- corporations (79%). Many scribed as a chasm, and they are important issues today, CO- interviewed 544 Virginia resi- dents think qualifi ed minorities fewer support increasing taxes persistent. VID-19 is viewed through a dents between May 9 and May should be given preferences in for everyone (26%) or the gas Governor Northam and the partisan lens. (See table at con- 23 and has a margin of error hiring and education (30%), tax (22%). Commonwealth clusion of topline for partisan of +4.2%. feel the U.S. is a racist country Less than one-third (29%) Job approval for Virginia breakdown of some questions.) A plurality of Virginians (35%), and that the American favor borrowing the money for Governor Ralph Northam sits Analysis (47%) approve of the way people are racist (31%). About additional spending (66% op- at 47%, slightly off his high- “Th e idea of uniting the Biden is handling his job 60% disagreed with each of pose), and 41% say they are level marks in 2020, while 35% Commonwealth (or the coun- as president, while 39% disap- those statements. very concerned about the defi - disapprove of his performance. try) at present is little more prove. A majority (53%) of re- As mentioned above, Vir- cit and national debt. Half (50%) of respondents than, at best, wishful think- spondents think the country is ginians (56%) support the A plurality (44%) think that think that Virginia is headed ing and at worst, delusional,” on the wrong track while 42% $1.9 trillion COVID relief election rules are not strict in the right direction, but 40% said Dr. Harry Wilson, Senior think it is headed in the right bill passed by Congress; 66% enough to prevent fraud, while think it is on the wrong track. direction.COMMUNITY Th e results are almost support the $2.3 trillion (re- 27% think the rules are tooSERVICES Governmental responses to See College Poll, page 7 DIRECTORY

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When the turn came for Esther advice of more experienced (the young woman Mordecai people. had adopted, the daughter of his uncle Abihail) to go to the First she listened to Hegai. king, she asked for nothing oth- We don’t know what he told er than what Hegai, the king’s her about winning the king’s eunuch who was in charge of heart, but it worked! And oth- ANGLICAN the harem, suggested. And Es- er Scriptures tell us that Esther ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH - ther won the favor of everyone repeatedly asked for and fol- located at 4910 Hubert Rd, NW Roanoke, who saw her (Esther 2:15). lowed Mordecai’s advice. Va. Traditional Liturgical Lenten Servic- What do you do when you’re a God often places other people es, Sunday at 10:30 am. Call (540) 589- young woman vying to be the in our lives to give us counsel. 1299 or visit www.sttofc.org for midweek king’s next queen? We’re wise when, instead of trying to go it on our own, we masses and events. (In Roanoke, go E on We don’t know much about ask for help from others who Hershberger, L on Hubert to 4910). Esther’s personality or feelings. are godly and have more life BAPTIST (INDEPENDENT) But the Bible does give us some experience. clues about this young heroine CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH-7th of the faith. From this pas- Prayer Suggestion: Ask God to and FloridaStreets, Salem VA. Pastor: sage, it seems Esther was wise send you wise counselors. To list your church, contact Randy Roger D. Counts, 540- 389-3818. Sunday enough to seek—or at least lis- Thompson at 540-230-1129 or email School 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship11:00 ten to—and follow the Quicklook: Esther 2:15–19 [email protected] a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m., OPEN Sat. Wednesday Night Prayer Service,OPEN 8am-1pm6:30 Sat. p.m. 8am-1pm LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH - 447 CHURCHES OF CHRIST/CHRISTIAN Kids Church available). Mail: PO Box 1954, OPENOPEN CHURCHES Salem. Twitter/ Instagram: @thebridgesa- Dalewood Avenue, Salem, 986-0062, Pas-Sat.Sat. tor Carl Goodman. Coffee Bar 9:00 8am-1pm8am-1pma.m., SALEM CHURCH OF CHRIST - 401 lem Joey Lyons, Senior Pastor | joey@sa- Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Wor- West Main Street. 540-389-2400. Minis- lemva.church | 540-831-9864 ship 10:30 a.m., Children & Student Min- ter Eric Evans; Family Life Minister Tay- INDEPENDENT istry 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Thursday 7:00 pm lor Plott; 9:00-9:45am Sunday Bible Study; RESTORATION CHURCH - a Communi- Young Single Adults, Wednesday Morn- 10:00am & 5:30pm Worship Service; ty on Mission Following Jesus into the World ing Prayer Service 10:00, Lifegroups Wednesday Bible Study: 6:00 -7:00pm. For - 10:10am Sundays at the Salem YMCA - meeting throughout the week. www.lb- more info contact the Church OfÀ ce. 1126 Kime Lane, Salem - 540-384-1601 - cva.com. WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST - www.restorationsalem.org. Watch Live at: SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1705 Starview Drive, Salem. Minister Neil YouTube: Restoration Church-Salem, VA. 2721 12O’Clock Knob Rd., Salem, Pas- Richey, 389-9139, Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 Facebook: RestorationChurchSalem tor: Tim York; Sundayschool, 9:45AM, AM, Morning Worship: 10:30 AM, Evening NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, Sunday morning worship, 11:00AM, Sun- Worship: 6:00 PM, Wednesday Bible Study, U.S.A., INC. day evening, 6:00PM, Wednesdayevening, 7:000 PM. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-226 South 7:00PM. CHURCH OF GOD/ANDERSON BroadStreet, Salem. Rev. Melton Johnson, TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH - 4339 COVENANT COMMUNITY CHURCH- 389-9648. Sunday School 9:30 AM, Sun- Daugherty Road, Salem, Greg Irby, Pastor, 955Bird Lane, Salem, Va 24153, 389- day Morning Worship Service 11:00 AM, Church: 380-3567; Home: 389-7240, Sun- 5639. Pastor: Scott Hudson. Sunday School Wednesday Bible Study and PrayerMeeting day School 10:00 AM, WorshipServices 10:00AM, Worship11:00AM; Bible Study 7:00 PM. 11:00AM & 6:00PM, Mid-week Prayer 6:00PM. SHILOH BAPTIST- 201 South Mar- Meeting Wednesday 7:00PM, www.tem- CHURCH OF GOD/CLEVELAND ket Street, Salem, Rev. Adrian E. Dowell, plebaptch.com. SALEM CHURCH OF GOD - 600 Craig H) (389-0409). (Sundays)9:45 a.m. Sun- BAPTIST (SOUTHERN) Avenue, Todd StifÁ er, Pastor, 387-2068, day School, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, BETHEL BAPTIST-1601 S. Colorado Sunday School 9:30am: Worship and Kids (Wednesday) Prayer Meeting & BibleStudy St., Salem, Pastor Hilton Jeffreys, 389- Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study for Youths & Adults, 7:30 p.m. (Saturday) 2376, Sunday: - 9:30 Sunday School; and Classes at 7:00 pm. www.salemcog. 8:00a.m. - Intercessory Prayer Service, 10:30am Morning Worship; 6:00 Evening church Women’s Bible Study Fellowship 9:30am Worship; Wednesday 6:15 Preschool & DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Fridays, Men’s Bible Study 7am Saturdays. 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Web- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) Study. site: www.Á ccsalem.org. Sunday worship SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- RIDGEWOOD BAPTIST-703 Hemlock inside sanctuary and on zoom, 10:30 AM, 41 East Main Street, Salem, VA . 389-3881. RoadN.W. Roanoke, 342-6492. Roy E. mask wearing and social distance. Associate Pastor Rev. Janet Chisom, Interim Kanode, Pastor.Sunday School 9:45 a.m., ECKANKAR Pastor: Rev. Tupper Garden. Until further Morning Worship 11 a.m.,Awanas 5:15 ECKANKAR, THE PATH OF SPIRITU- notice: Sunday School 9:30 a.m., each Sun- p.m., Adult Bible Study and Youth Fel- AL FREEDOM, is located at 1420 3rd St. day remains online only. Please contact the lowship6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Ser- SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. However, due to church for online details for Sunday School. vice 6:30p.m.; Fellowship Meal 5:45 p.m.; COVID-19, the Light & Sound Services and In-Person worship has resumed at 11:00 AM Praiz Kidz 6:00p.m.; Family Night Activi- other ECK programs are currently available on Sundays or worship with us online live at ties 6:30 p.m. website:www.ridgewood- online through Zoom. Visit www.eck-va. www.salempres.org, or Facebook, or You- baptist.com. org for program listings, www.meetup.com/ Tube. In-person worship requires following SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH- 103 Roanoke-Spiritual-Experiences-Group, or CDC guidelines for mask wearing and so- North Broad Street, Salem, Pastor, Dr. call 540-353-5365 and leave a message. We cial distancing. Ushers are available to assist Heath Rickmond, 387-0416. Sunday will return your call. Also visit www.eck- with seating. School 9:15-10:15a.m.; Sunday Worship ankar.org for more information about how ROMAN CATHOLIC 10:30-11:45a.m. & 5:00p.m. Wednesday the teachings of Eckankar lead you to spir- OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Services 6:15 p.m.www.salembc.net itual freedom. -314 Turner Road, Salem. 387-0491, Rev. FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY EPISCOPAL Ken Shuping, Saturday Mass - 5:00 p.m., CHURCH - Kevin Wilson, Pastor, 387- ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 42 Sunday Mass 10:30am, Daily Mass: Mon 3200. Salem Campus: 1226 RedLane Ex- East Main Street, Salem, 389-9307. The Rev. 12noon, Wed 6:30pm, Thur 12noon & Fri tension, Salem, Worship Times: 9:15AM Dr. David Compton. Sundays at 10:00 am 12noon; Mass on Sunday at 1:00 pm in & 11:00AM. North Campus: 7210 Wil- Holy Communion in church and livestream Spanish; Confessions Wednesday 5:30-6, liamsonRoad, Roanoke, Worship Times: on Facebook. Wednesday Morning Prayer Saturday 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and by ap- 9:15AM& 11:00AM. 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Preschool from page 1 College Poll from page 5 Political Analyst of the Roanoke Col- sample of 544 Virginians are subject to lege Poll. “We continue to see almost a sampling error of plus or minus ap- every issue and question break down proximately 4.2% at the 95% level of along party lines. Th is is not new, but it confi dence. Th is means that in 95 out is clear that the distance between Plan- of 100 samples the results obtained et Democrat and Planet Republican is should be no more than 4 percentage not shrinking. It may be more accurate points above or below the fi gure that today to refer to Democratic and Re- would be obtained by interviewing all publican opinion rather than public Virginians who have a home telephone opinion.” or a cell phone. Where the results of Methodology subgroups are reported, the sampling Interviewing for Th e Roanoke Col- error is higher. lege Poll was conducted by Th e Insti- Quotas were used to balance regions tute for Policy and Opinion Research within the state. Th e data were statisti- at Roanoke College in Salem, Virgin- cally weighted for gender, race, and age. ia, between May 9 and May 23, 2021. Weighting was done to match U.S. A total of 544 Virginia residents were Census counts in Virginia. Th e margin interviewed. Telephone interviews were of error was not adjusted for design ef- PHOTOS BY SHAWN NOWLIN conducted in English. fects due to weighting. Th e design ef- Ms. Becky’s class reciting with movement and props to tell the story of “Brown Th e landline sample consisted of fect was 1.81. Brown Bear, What Do You See?” random-digit numbers generated in More information about the Roa- proportion to the Virginia population noke College Poll and the Institute for takes place at the end of each school ing. Our staff began joyfully teaching, so that all residential telephone num- Policy and Opinion Research may be for our fi ve-year-olds, this graduation motivating, and loving our preschool- bers, including unlisted numbers, had a obtained by contacting Dr. David Tay- marked a signifi cant memorable time for ers unconditionally, daily cleaning every known chance of inclusion. Cell phone lor, IPOR director, at taylor@roanoke. our Director, Jane Butto, and the entire shelf, toy, ball, and all of the playground samples were purchased from Market- edu or (540) 375-4933 or the Roa- staff of seven teachers, as well as the pre- equipment, according to the CDC and ing Systems Group. Cell phones com- noke College Public Relations Offi ce at schooler’s parents, who entrusted their state regulations. We made sure to teach prised 54% of the completed inter- (540) 375-2282. children to the preschool to be loved and our young ones how to wear masks.” views. Th e Roanoke College Poll is funded nurtured during a very diffi cult, chal- Th e Wesleyan Preschool is a state- Questions answered by the entire by Roanoke College as a public service. lenging COVID-19 school year,” Pre- licensed program with a developmen- school Board Chairman Sheila Barber tally appropriate learning atmosphere. said. Among the features are a large, private from page 4 After much discussion and planning playground, weekly chapel and music Treanor amongst staff and board members, the classes as well as monthly fi eld trips. “We insurance policies contain a special de- reasonable steps to prevent further dam- decision was made to open the preschool. aspire to professionally educate our chil- ductible for wind or hurricane losses. age to your property. Compile a list of Added Barber, “Th e staff went right dren by age-appropriate developmental Th ese deductibles are applied separately all damage to your property and include to work cleaning, disinfecting, gather- standards, which will enhance and pro- from any other deductible on the hom- photographs, notes and repair-related ing the appropriate cleaning products, tect their self-esteem as children of God,” eowners policy. Some insurance com- receipts. In the event you must evacu- purchasing regulation masks for the Combs said. panies automatically include a wind or ate, know the name of your insurance staff and rearranging classrooms to meet For more information about the pre- hurricane deductible, while others of- company and take your homeowners, regulations for spacing when instruct- school, visit fumcsalemva.org. fer this deductible at the policyholder’s auto and other insurance policies and option. Wind or hurricane deductibles your home inventory with you or make may be written as a fl at amount, such as sure you have saved these important $1,000, or they may be applied to the documents electronically. Th e policies loss as a percentage of the insurance cov- will contain your policy numbers and erage on the dwelling. 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Th at’s a lot of messages, and texting ment, or the campground where you will the elements pose a diff erent set of chal- • Utilize apps to curtail your usage. is a signifi cant reason why so many peo- be staying, for some additional advice on lenges that require a more extensive fi rst- Various apps allow users to block their ple have problems putting down their camping safety. aid kit. When designing a fi rst-aid kit for own access to other apps and websites. phones. An automatic response inform- • Let kids help when choosing camp- your camping trip, be sure to include all Th ese apps, which include Flipd and ing friends, family and colleagues that ing equipment. Youngsters may be more the usual items but also over-the-counter Freedom, are designed to help smart- you’re away from your phone can be a excited about camping if they’re allowed medications that can treat pain, allergies, phone users regain productivity they great way to spend less time texting. to choose certain equipment, including constipation, and diarrhea. An extra gal- might have lost due to their smartphone Smartphone usage is on the rise, their sleeping bags and tents. Before vis- lon or two of water also makes for a wise usage. Th e apps can be utilized in vari- even among people who want to put iting your nearby camping retailer, ex- addition to campers’ fi rst-aid kits. ous ways, and one such way is to restrict their phones down more often. 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Left, Salem's Natalie Major(#24), goalie Brynn Bowen(#8) and Annie Tolan(#23) guard the Salem crease in last week's game with Patrick Henry. Right, Mason Esworthy of the Salem boys' team fires a shot on goal behind his back against the Patriots. PHOTOS BY BRIAN HOFFMA & SCOTT GARDNER Strong Patrick Henry teams sweep Salem in lacrosse doubleheader The Salem High lacrosse teams played host to defeated before we got momentum.” After a long delay, due to officials showing up Patrick Henry in a girls-boys doubleheader last week Old Dominion bound goalie Brynn Bowen kept late, the boys played the second game and battled the and came out on the short end of both games. The Salem in the game as best as she could with eight Patriots before falling 15-14. Jake Massey had six girls fell 13-3 to a strong Patriot team while the boys saves. Bailey Stratton, Hope Wimmer and Zoe Blair goals and an assist for Salem while JR Wallace had dropped a heartbreaker, 15-14. had goals for the Spartans while Myah Dent had an four goals and an assist and won 20 of 31 faceoffs. The girls struggled in the first half, falling behind assist. JoJo Mason had two goals while Mason Esworthy 11-1 at intermission. Patrick Henry has three girls “We only took seven shots, so that's something and Kyman Kinney had one each. Esworthy and headed to Division I college teams, including one we'll have to grow on in the future,” said Pace. “It's Charles Baynum also had assists and Zach Blair made who is going to Duke on a track scholarship. great to play PH and see a 5A school prior to out play- a dozen saves in the crease. With the loss the boys “Controlling their speed on plays and fast breaks offs. They always challenge us and let us find where dropped to 5-2. was a big order,” said Salem coach Maggi Pace. “We we need to iron out some things on our end. This is Both teams return to action next Tuesday, June 8, improved in the second half, but we seemed to be the first time they've beaten us in over four years.” with a doubleheader in Lynchburg against E.C. Glass.

SHS girls lax team takes in NCAA championships Members of the Salem High School girls' lacrosse team attended the NCAA Division II & III women's lacrosse championships as a group when the City of Salem and Roanoke College hosted the championship tournaments at Kerr Stadium the weekend of May 21 to 23. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Salem High track teams competed at Hidden Valley last week as the Spartans gear up for the post-season. The Region 4D meet is scheduled for next GHS boys 2nd, girls 3rd Salem Wednesday, June 9, at Jefferson Forest High School. The girls finished third among six schools at Hidden Valley. Erin Memmer girls take won both the shot and discus for Salem and other first place winners were Tiffany in track meeet at B'burg McGlaughlin in the High jump, My’la Green in the long jump and the 4x800 relay The Glenvar High track team had a meet in third, boys team which consisted of two pair of sisters, Lyndsye and Amanda Rothkopf and Blacksburg last week, with the boys taking second Paige and Kyra Netting. and the girls third against some great competition, fourth in McKenzie Moran took second in the 200 and ran on the second place 4x100 including William Fleming, Northside and the host team with Zaujia Athuman, Green and Neelah Logan. Bruins. The boys finished fourth in the meet. Zavione Wood won the long jump while The boys finished behind only host Blacksburg track meet Amarri Edwards was first in the 400 meter dash. The 4x100 relay team was also in their meet. Tyler Johnson of Glenvar took sec- first. onds in both the 110 and 300 hurdle races as well as at Hidden Runnerup finishes by Salem went to Shawn Collins in the 100 dash, Landon the triple jump to lead the Glenvar scoring. Goins n the 400 dash and DaRon Wilson in the 200 dash. Jonathan Vernon was Other seconds were registered by Jackson Valley third in the 200. Swanson in the 100 and 200, Daniel Zearfoss in the The Spartans had a meet at Christiansburg on Wednesday of this week. 800, Gabe Ford in the high jump and Will Johnson in both the shot and discus. The girls took third behind Blacksburg and Fleming. Carly Wilkes continued to dominate the distance runners by winning the 800 and 1,600. Sydney Loder took seconds in the 100 and 300 hurdles as well as the high jump, setting a new school record in the 100 hurdles. The Highlanders entered pole vaulters in both meets. Rhyan Harris became the first female pole vaulter ever for Glenvar, clearing 6’6” to take sec- ond place. For the boys, Avone Noel was the first Highlander to compete in the boys’ pole vault since 1987, and he took fourth place. The Highlanders were scheduled to run at William Byrd on Wednesday of this week. With no school in session, that meet was scheduled for 10 am.

Spartans will play sports in college In the last several weeks these eight Salem High School athletes announced their choices to continue their education and play sports in college. Above, left to right with college and sport, are Shawn Collins-football at Emory & Henry, Zavione Wood-football at Virginia Tech, Ky'Juan Waller-football at Emory & Henry and Kodi DeBoer, baseball at Southwest Virginia Community College. Below left to right; Dylan Copeland-soccer at VMI, Haley Woodward-soccer at Ferrum, Moriah Hill-basketball at Hollins University and Hannah Mattox-cheerleading at James Madison University. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Will play soccer at RC Makaya Metzler, a senior soccer player for Hidden Valley, has decided to play soccer for Roanoke College and coach Phil Benne beginning in the fall. Amber's aunt, Amber Ferris, and grandmother are Salem residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO Page 12 • Thursday, June 3, 2021 • Salem Times-Register www.ourvalley.org Highlanders are 9-2 after two more wins; Raines presents home run ball to late athletic director's mother Last Wednesday Glenvar softball team graduated eight seniors in the morn- ing, all with honors and three deemed valedictorians. Then, just two hours after graduation, the team was on a bus headed to Low Moor for a big Three Rivers District game with Alleghany. Glenvar won the game 7-1 to make it a big day all around. In the third inning Lydia Taylor got the Highlanders started with a double. Courtney Raines then hit a home run to make it 2-0. In the fourth inning Alleghany got one of those runs back when a batter was walked, then scored on a fielding error, but in the fifth inning the Highlanders scored again when Raines was walked and later scored on a Mountaineer miscue. At the end of the fifth inning Glenvar led 3-1. Then rain, lightning and thunder hit and the game was put into a thirty minute delay. Returning for the sixth inning Izzy Shearer singled before Taylor doubled, scoring Shearer. In the seventh the Highlanders put it away as Taylor Schoonover doubled followed by singles by Sarah Kate Tozier, Madison Martinez, Madison Donoho and Justice Wilfong, sending three more across the plate for a 7-1 final. McKenna Shearer worked her way of a bases loaded jam in the bottom of the seventh. McKenna was strong on the mound picking up another win while going the distance with 10 strikeouts, six walks, and only two hits allowed. She’s been solid on the rubber since Sophie McCulley experienced some shoulder soreness and hasn’t been able to pitch. Martinez led Glenvar with three hits, one RBI, and scored one run. Wilfong, Izzy Shearer, Taylor and Schoonover each had two hits. Raines had a home run with two RBIs and scored two runs. It was an emotional day for the Highalnders and coach Lonnie Raines, who has known many of these girls since they were little. The game was a special one as Richard McElwee's mother came to watch the two teams compete. Richard was Glenvar’s athletic director before passing away from cancer last fall. One of Alleghany's coaches, Lee Phillips, played for McElwee at Bath County High School. Two of Glenvar's softball players, Lydia Taylor and Courtney Glenvar slugger Lydia Taylor ripped two more home runs against Radford Tuesday. Raines, were two of the three inaugural Richard McElwee Memorial Scholarship PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN recipients this year. The home run ball, hit by Courtney, was presented to McElwee's mother in honor of Mac. slaughter rule. Taylor had two more home runs for the Highlanders and three hits After the game one of the coaches sent Coach Raines a photo of a rainbow that overall, driving in seven. Raines had a triple and two doubles while Schoonover appeared after the storm. and Madison Donoho had two hits each. Shearer went the distance on the mound “I felt like that was McElwee letting us know he was there,” said Raines. “He with 10 strikeouts, allowing just three hits. meant a lot to us and we really miss him.” Now 9-2, the Highlanders return to action on Monday when they travel to On Tuesday the Highlanders played at Radford and cruised to a 17-1 win by Floyd for the last game of their regular season. Salem softball will play C'burg Friday looking to break three-game skid The Salem High softball the Moyer Complex. team will look to get back Fielding was the con- on track Friday when they cern this time, as just play at Christiansburg. four of the Titans’ 13 Salem is looking to snap runs were earned. Grace a three game losing streak Christianson started on the and pick up some momen- mound and threw well but tum before the Region 4D didn’t get much support tournament, which begins before Bayleigh Booth June 14. relieved. Last Thursday in Offensively, Booth had Blacksburg the Bruins a single, double and an shut out Salem, 10-0. The inside-the-park home run Spartans had just one hit, for Salem. Gabby Vazquez by Allie Mitchem. also had three hits and On Tuesday hitting Taylor Bolen had two. wasn’t a problem, as The Spartans are now Salem scored nine runs 2-7 overall with three in a game with Hidden games left. After Friday’s Valley. However, the game at Christiansburg Titans scored 13 to take they’ll play at Patrick the win at the Salem Civic Henry next Tuesday and Center, with the NCAA home against Pulaski for Division III softball cham- “Senior Night” a week Senior Taylor Bolen takes a cut for Salem. PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN pionships taking place at from tonight. Highlanders need two wins to assure berth in baseball playoffs The Glenvar baseball team is in a tough position with two games to go. The Highlanders may have to win out in order to make the playoffs. Glenvar was in a good position with a 6-2 record after beating Giles on May 24. However, they dropped a 2-0 decision at home to Alleghany last Wednesday, then lost to Radford at home on Tuesday, 12-5. With a 6-4 record that would still be plenty good enough to make the play- offs in most regions, but Region 2C is only taking four teams this year and Glenvar is on the bubble. “We went from the third seed to sixth or seventh with those two losses,” said GHS coach Jeremy Cromer. The Highlanders had a tough time getting the bats going when they dropped a 2-0 game to Alleghany at GHS. They had just three hits and wasted a strong per- formance on the mound by Cam Wiley, who pitched six and two thirds innings and took the loss. Wiley fanned seven. On Tuesday Glenvar had more hits, but couldn’t get them in clutch situations. Josh Howard, Nate Richardson and Carson Osburn had two hits each and Jake Veverka and Will Underwood both had their first varsity hits. However, the Highlanders struggled on the mound as Clay Caldwell and Wiley combined to go six innings. “They hit it when they needed to and we didn’t,” said Cromer. Glenvar will try to turn things around with a big home game Monday against Floyd. They wrap up the season with a rematch against the Bobcats, this time in Radford, on June 9. Ace pitcher Ryan Butler hasn’t pitched in a few weeks due to some elbow soreness and he’ll be a game time decision Monday. “We have to win Monday,” said Cromer. “If we don’t this could be the most talented team I’ve ever had not to make the playoffs.” Glenvar's Jacob Mays slides into second in last week's game with Alleghany. PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN

Roanoke College sophomore Sam Crawford finished 12th in the 400 meters at the 2021 NCAA Division III outdoor Track and Field championships in Greensboro, NC. The 400m field of 17 runners was broken into three different heats on Friday with the top two in each race as well RC runners as the remaining two fastest overall times advancing to the Finals on Saturday. Crawford would face five other run- ners in the first heat. Less than one second would separate the six runners with Crawford posting a 48.20, finishing just .70 of a second from claiming one of the two automatic qualifying spots. Once the three heats were finished, the compete in sophomore would finish 12th in the 17 sprinter field, .25 of a second short of earning a spot in the Finals of the 400m. Hannah Koepfinger represented Roanoke College in the preliminary heats of the women’s 400m Hurdles. Koepfinger posted a time of 1:04.15, to place fifth in her heat, just .01 of a second from a top four finish. The 19 D-III track athlete field was broken into three heats with the top two in each heat as well as the next two times over all heats to form the eight athlete field for the Finals. www.ourvalley.org Salem Times-Register • Thursday, June 3, 2021 • Page 13

Aiden Wolk Blake Custer Matt Harris HIGHLANDERS NAMED TO CLASS 2 ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM The Class 2 All-State football team was released defensive lineman Blake Custer and senior center Dagan Williams was selected at wide receiver. Jeb last week and Glenvar was well-represented. The Matt Harris. Glenvar also had three second team Secrist, another senior, was named the second team Highlanders had three players named to the first selections. On offense senior Jacob Crowder was punter. PHOTOS BY BRIAN HOFFMAN team, including junior quarterback Aiden Wolk, senior named to the second team offensive line and junior Late goal lifts SHS soccer team over HV Spartans come within seconds of beating Blacksburg for first time ever Alex Benne scored off an assist from Adam Clayton scored on a beautiful left footed chip Clayton with just over three minutes remaining as in the opening seventh minute to give Salem the the Salem High soccer boys took a 3-2 win over the lead. The Spartans held that lead until Blacksburg host Titans at Hidden Valley Tuesday. scored with under 30 seconds to go in the game. The Spartans trailed 1-0 at the half and scored Then, after a scoreless first overtime, Blacksburg all their goals after intermission. Benne scored the scored what proved to be the game winner with first, followed by a goal by Luis Geyne, also assist- three minutes left. Freshman Max Benne had 11 ed by Clayton. Still, it was 2-2 down the stretch saves for Salem. before Benne connected for the game winner and “The entire team played their best game of the Salem sweated out a long three minutes with the season so far and left everything they had on the one-goal lead. pitch,” said Atkins. “I’m extremely proud of the “It was a nice win,” said SHS coach David way we played and the effort the guys showed Atkins. “We needed that after the loss to Blacksburg against a solid Blacksburg team.” last week.” Now 3-4, the Spartans are back home this tonight Last Thursday the Spartans traveled to Blacksburg, to host Christiansburg. Next week they wrap up the which is always a tough place to play and this year regular season with a game at Pulaski on Monday is no different. The Spartans battled the Bruins into and home game with Patrick Henry on Tuesday, overtime before dropping a 2-1 decision. June 8. Girls hold off Titans for 1-0 win The Salem High girls soccer team played host to Hidden Valley on Tuesday night and pulled a 1-0 win. With the win Salem improved to 4-2-1 Adam Clayton sets up a teammate for the Spartan with just under two weeks to go before the Region soccer team. PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN 4D tournament. “This was a big rivalry game,” said Salem coach Kayla Wood. “You could feel the intensity from both teams.” Glenvar soccer teams The only goal of the game came in the first half when Marie Snyder converted on a corner kick host Alleghany Friday from Audrey Hayes, who got the assist. Snyder put a header into the net at the back post. The Glenvar soccer header scheduled with “We love set pieces,” said Wood. Scoring on teams will be home on Radford last Friday but corners is what we want to see. It was beautifully Friday for a girls-boys that was rained out and done.” doubleheader against moved to next Tuesday, Sophomore Allison Kessel had eight saves to Alleghany. The girls June 8. pick up the shutout win in goal. will open at 5:30 pm The Radford games Last Thursday the girls dropped a 1-0 heart- with the boys to follow. will wrap up the reg- breaker to Blacksburg on Spartan Field. The The Highlanders ular season with the Bruins outshot Salem, 18-3, but the Spartans hung have not played since Region 2C tournament tough. Blacksburg scored in the 11th minute and Monday, May 24. They scheduled to begin on it was scoreless for the rest of the game. Salem had a home double- Tuesday, June 15. defended nine corner kicks and had just two themselves. “It was a stellar defensive performance,” said Wood. “We did not score on our set piece oppor- tunities or our shots. Some games happen that way, the chances are few and have to be capital- ized on. I was very proud of how the girls did not give up and fought to the very end.” The Spartans are back in action Friday at Christiansburg. Next week they’re at Patrick Henry on Tuesday and home for “Senior Night” on Thursday, June 10, against Pulaski. Salem's Kenley Coleman settles the ball. PHOTO BY B. HOFFMAN Regional marks end for GHS tennis The Glenvar tennis season came to an end as both the forward to next year with five varsity starters and three girls’ and boys’ singles and doubles teams competed in major contributors back,” said coach Bob Haynie. the Region 2C tournaments at Virginia Tech last week. Isabella Gustafson represented Glenvar in the singles tournament and advanced all the way to the finals before losing to Harper Minarik of Radford, 7-5, 6-2. Isabella defeated Anna Cheape of Nelson County in the first round, 6-1, 6-3, and Madi Ramey of Floyd in the semifinals, 6-4, 6-1. “Isabella played a great match overall and I was very impressed with how far she got in her first season of tennis,” said Glenvar coach Blaine Mills. In doubles Gustafson teamed with Avery Flynn and beat Appomattox in the opener, 6-3, 6-2. Will Clemens hits a return for the SHS boys' tennis For doubles, Glenvar's Isabella Gustafson and Avery team. Will is playing region doubles this week. Flynn played their first match together of the season PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN and did a great job! They played against Appomattox and Glenvar won 6-3, 6-2, then beat Giles in three Region 4D tennis in Lynchburg sets in the semifinals, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3. That put them up against Radford in the finals and the talented Bobcat E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg is the host team won 6-1, 6-1. site for Region 4D singles and doubles tennis matches “The girls took most points to deuce and did their this week. Action began Tuesday and Salem boys and best,” said Mills. “The final score doesn't give credit of girls were involved. how well they played. It was a learning experience for Zoe Prosser was scheduled to compete in singles both since it was their first year playing varsity tennis for the Spartans. Zoe was also on the Salem region and we're looking forward to next year. doubles team along with partner Rebekah Rothkoph. Blake Bowers represented the Glenvr boys and Joe Mason was the singles competitor for the dropped a three set match to Landon Ferguson of Salem boys. He was teamed up with Will Clemens for George Wythe in the opener, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. the doubles tournament. In doubles Bowers played with Cooper Campbell Only the singles and doubles winners advance to and GHS duo won their first match against Patrick state competition. County foes, dropping the first set 6-3 but rallying to We finished the regular season at 5-5. We lost to win the next two, 6-3 and 6-4. That put them up against Blacksburg this past Monday 0-5 in the first round Radford in the semifinal round and they were defeated regional team tournament. We have the #1 singles 6-2, 6-1. Isabella Gustafson made it to the Region 2C singles and #1 doubles tournament next Tuesday. “ This marks the end of our season, but I’m looking championship match. PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN Page 14 • Thursday, June 3, 2021 • Salem Times-Register www.ourvalley.org

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Send story ideas & announcements to [email protected], or PO Box 1125, Salem, Va, 24153 • ourvalley.org Salem Red Sox return to 100 percent capacity at the ballpark Come one, come all. . .the crowds Toyota Field,” said General Manager recommendations and are back at Haley Toyota Field. Allen Lawrence. “Our outdoor envi- local laws, will no lon- The Salem Red Sox returned to 100 ronment, with safety measures that are ger be required for fans percent capacity, or a total of 6,300 in place and guidance from local and who are fully vaccinated. seats, at Salem Memorial Ballpark last state officials make it feel that now is To meet the needs of weekend. The change from 30 percent the right time to re-open our stadium to fans who want to remain capacity began last Friday and will full-capacity. We will continue to fol- physically distanced at continue through the season as long as low the necessary precautions to give the ballpark, sections current pandemic conditions improve fans a safe and clean experience.” 310 and 311 will remain or stay the same. Salem Memorial Ballpark followed socially distanced with Salem is on the road this week, but MLB fan safety protocols and state “pod seats”. These seats the Sox will return to Salem beginning guidelines, which included social dis- will be available for pur- Tuesday, June 8, for a six game series tancing, a 12ft dugout buffer, face chase online as well as with Fredricksburg. Salem lost five of coverings, sanitation stations and at the box office prior to six at home to Myrtle Beach last week enhanced cleaning protocols.While games. but the weekend crowds didn’t seem to capacity has been expanded, fan safety Season Ticket Holders mind as baseball was back to normal remains a top priority at Haley Toyota will return to their origi- for the first time since the summer of Field. The Sox will continue follow- nal seat locations begin- 2019. ing enhanced cleaning protocols and ning June 8th when “We have had great success wel- sanitation stations will remain in place. the Sox return for their coming our fans back safely to Haley Masks, in accordance with CDC third homestand against the Fredericksburg Nationals. All previously printed 2021 tickets will be reprinted or redistrib- uted digitally by June 3rd. Reprinted tickets can be picked up beginning Thursday June 3rd at the Red Sox shortstop Matthew Lugo fires to first for an Salem Red Sox Front out against the Pelicans. PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN Office (9-5p) or at the stadium during a ticket from fans as we have navigated unique challenges pickup event, Saturday together over the past year,” continued Lawrence. June 5th from 10am- “As we transition back to full capacity we ask 3pm. that guests continue to be patient as we adjust to Single game tickets for increased crowds, a national staffing shortage and remaining home games continued safety standards.” will go on sale during The Sox will be at Lynchburg this week for the first week of June games Tuesday through Sunday. Coming into the and will be available at week the Red Sox were dead even at 12-12 in the SalemSox.com or by North Division of the Low A East standings. That calling (540) 389-3333. puts them five and a half games behind the first “Our team and front place Delmarva Shorebirds. office staff continue to be Lynchburg comes into the week in second place at Sox fans enjoy a mask free, at least for those vaccinated, enviornment at Sunday's very thankful for the sup- 14-9 and next week’s Sox opponent, Fredricksburg, doubleheader against Myrtle Beach. PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN port and understanding is 5-19. Spartan bats heating up The Salem High baseball team is jockeying for beating Blacksburg and position in the Region 4D tournament with three Hidden Valley, both on games to go in the regular season. Salem is 6-3 after the road. “I’m pretty sure we have to win out to get a first round home game,” said Salem coach Wes McMillan. “We want to be in the top four, and Amherst, Jefferson Forest and Halifax all have one loss each. They’re going to have to play each other, but I think the best we can do is fourth and that Salem's Evyn Hughes steals second in Tuesday's win at Hidden Valley. would get us a home PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN game.” Salem’s remaining Blacksburg last week, 11-3, pounding steals without being thrown out. games include home out a dozen hits. Evyn Hughes was Trent Judd got his first start of with Christiansburg three-for-three with three runs scored the season on the mound and picked Friday, home with Patrick and two stolen bases. Chase Greer also up the win, fanning nine over five Henry next Tuesday and scored three times and stole two bags solid innings. DeBoer pitched a score- at Pulaski a week from while Hunter Bayne and Eli Bowery less sixth with the 13 run lead and tonight. The Pulaski drove in two each. Bowery pitched Salem won by slaughter rule after six game will be key, as the the first three innings and got the win innings. Cougars are in Salem’s before Ethan Walker finished up. “They couldn’t catch up to his fast- region and battling for the On Tuesday at Hidden Valley the ball, and he still isn’t throwing as hard fourth seed as well. Salem Spartans scored eight times in the as he can,” said McMillan of Judd, lost to the Cougars in sixth inning to beat the Titans, 15-2. who returned from an injury early in extra innings when they Bowery had two hits and four runs the season. played in Salem. batted, including a bases clearing Bowery or Walker will start Friday The Salem bats have double with the sacks loaded in the against Christiansburg but both should Trent Judd pitches for Salem against Hidden Valley. come alive of late, scor- sixth. Kodi DeBoer, Ben Bowers and see time on the mound. Hughes had two hits each and Evyn “This is a big game for us,” said PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN ing 26 runs in the past two games. They won at stole two more bases. He now has 13 McMillan. “We need a win Friday.” Marlins are D-III champs The NCAA Division III softball trophy came to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference as Virginia Wesleyan won the title this week at the James I. Moyer Complex. The Marlins beat top seeded DePauw, 3-0, on Sunday to earn a spot in the best-of- three championship series against Texas Lutheran. They beat TLU, 4-2, on Monday, but the Dogs evened the series with a 3-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday morning. VWU then won the deciding game in style, 9-1, to claim the championship. Left, Julia Sinnett of VWU slides into second with a double against Texas Lutheran, and right Marlins' ace pitcher Hannah Hull unwinds in the finals. PHOTOS BY BRIAN HOFFMAN