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SUBMITTED PHOTO Craig Valley 4491 Post Commander Billy Lee awarding Makenzie Lucas as first-place recipient for her essay written for the Patriot's Pen Annual Contest, "What is Patriotism to Me?” What does patriotism mean, in the words of Craig County residents Pam Dudding ing to Webster's Diction- Contributing writer ary, patriotism means ‘love for or devotion to one's SUBMITTED PHOTO It’s often said that it takes months to move a lot of dirt. The project at the Field of Dreams has proved that Th e United States of country.’ But it is so much right. BJ Oliver and others have moved dirt and cleaned out ditches to allow access lines for water to extend America has stood the test more. To me, patriotism from the town's Public Service Authority to the center of the complex, requiring a 2,500 foot, three-feet deep of many trials throughout means respecting the men ditch with two-inch pipe and several Ts. The labor donated by the Oliver family made much of this possible and its years of existence and the and women who fought teams will be happy for the water that will be used for drinking fountains, the concession stand and restrooms. Veterans of Foreign Wars for our freedom. To me, are men and women who it's standing for the Pledge Pam Dudding much-needed grant to help with was approved to support the support this country with of Allegiance and removing heart and soul as well as your hat and putting your Contributing writer the completion of the field. Field’s extensive water project.” Debbie Snead, a community The CCR&CA recently com- their own sacrifi cial lives. hand over your heart for the Despite COVID-19 prevent- citizen and one of the original pleted several infrastructure proj- Th e VFW also hosts National Anthem. To me, ing much activity at the Field founders of the Field of Dreams ects for the Field including, elec- writing contests every year, it's thanking a Veteran for of Dreams, the Craig Recreation shared, “The Community Foun- tricity with assistance from Craig off ering teenagers the op- their service. To me, it's not and Conservation Association dation Serving Western Virginia Botetourt Electric Cooperative, a portunity to express them- being ashamed of our coun- (CCR&CA) continues to reach has awarded a grant to Craig well for watering the fields with selves as young Americans try's history and military. for its dreams by completing its County’s Field of Dreams from labor donated by Billy Horn and who wish to share their “I think it is absurd the final vision. voice. way people are so disre- their Community Catalyst Funds See , page 5 Recently, they were awarded a in the amount of $8,100, which Field of Dreams Th e Veterans of Foreign spectful these days; burning War throughout the United the fl ag, stepping on it, re- States hosts local competi- ally is loathsome. Without tions in middle and high the Revolutionary War, CCCCC receives high performance rating schools annually, challeng- we might still be a part of ing students to submit Great Britain,” he added. education, qualifi cations, and train- their writings on patriotic “Without the World Wars, ing. Th ese standards have been se- subjects, noting, that the we wouldn't be free; World lected because of a thorough review competition is “dedicated War One was the ‘war to of the research literature and best to encouraging a better un- end all wars.’ World War practices in other states. derstanding and apprecia- Two was the war to make •Basic Health & Safety - Th e tion of America.” America truly free. And we program is in compliance with re- Th e Patriot’s Pen is a owe it to all to the people quirements of state and local regu- written essay for middle who fought for us.” latory agencies school students. Th is year, Over 13,000 soldiers •Education & Qualifi cations their question was, “What die serving every year. Th e - Th e program recognizes the im- is Patriotism to Me?” death toll keeps rising. portance of having teachers who Entrants vie for the top Th ere have been over six have or are working towards formal award of $5,000 and last wars involving the United SUBMITTED PHOTO education in child development or year more than 138,000 States since 2000. America Teachers at 5C enjoy the many different classes they can provide for early childhood education students entered. has been in 12 major wars Craig County parents. From tiny tots to older kids, the center cares for •Curriculum & Assessment - Th e Th e students compete in total, losing just one. We them all, providing excellent care, love and learning. program works to use curriculum, locally, and the winners take have a strong military that child assessment, and intentional home a gift card from Craig needs your support. We Pam Dudding in Virginia Quality early learning teaching that promotes children’s Valley VFW Post 4491 be- need your Patriotism. Contributing writer programs, the C5 shows their staff , development and incorporates state fore competing in District We are free. One of the families and community that they early learning guidelines where fi rst place takes home many wonderful things Many changes and adjustments are committed to quality for young •Environment - Th e program a $200 check. Th ose win- about America is that we have been mandated in the last sev- children. strives to have children engaged in ners go forward to State for are free. Th e right to go to eral months due to the COVID-19 Th eir statistics show that, Qual- meaningful learning and play by a chance to share in scholar- church, freedom to say what virus. ity Rating and Improvement Sys- off ering them a variety of materials ships and awards between we want. Our Founding fa- Craig County schools have been tems exist in most states across the and activities throughout the day $500 and $1,000 and then thers created the Constitu- intensely aff ected as well as the local country and are a proven strategy •Interactions - Daily, supportive to nationals. tion and rightfully knew it’d childcare center. to systematically improve the qual- interactions between teachers and In addition to local, re- need Amendments to en- Still, administration and teachers ity of childcare and early learning children form the foundation for gional, and state competi- sure rights and privileges as strive to provide the best schooling programs. Th e quality rating set the social and cognitive learning, signif- tions, the fi rst-place winner Americans. We have the 1st available for them all. standards for quality improvement. icantly impacting school readiness from each VFW State De- Amendment - Freedom of Teresa Oliver, Craig County Th ere are fi ve quality levels. The Virginia records show that there partment wins a minimum Speech and Religion. Th en, Child Care Center’s (C5) Execu- criteria defi ne what the program are currently 82 licensed childcare scholarship of $1,000 and we have the 2nd Amend- tive Director, said, “Even though will be assessed on, and the re- centers in the piedmont region that an all-expense-paid trip to ment - the Right to Bear Craig County is a very rural area quired activities defi ne the quality have voluntarily entered the Virgin- Washington, D.C. Arms; In other words, the with limited economic resources, improvement activities that will be ia Quality Rating process. Of those, Th is year, Makenzie Lu- right to own a fi rearm, to that does not mean that our early available to help achieve the quality 19 have received a level one, an ad- cas won fi rst place, while keep yourself safe. learners must accept substandard improvement required for moving ditional 19 have also received a level Kallie and Kammie Fisher Th e 19th amendment educational services.” to the next level. two, 27 participants have received a came in second and third means a great deal to me. It Most families agree that choos- Th ere are four main factors that level three, 15 have demonstrated place, respectively. Maken- assures women the right to ing an early childhood program is determine what makes a successful the requirement to reach level four, zie also took fi rst place in vote. It was ratifi ed in 1920. one of the most important decisions Virginia Quality site: child to staff and only two have accomplished the District contest and will With their tenacious fi ght they can make. ratios; teacher-child interactions; receive an additional check. See Patriotism, page 5 By voluntarily participating the learning environment; and staff See C5, page 5 Lucas wrote: “Accord- Celebrate with Internet that Really Connects Fill you home with reliable connectivity with Citizens CitiZip Internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps. Whether you are connecting in person or from a distance, Citizens WiFi blankets your home to ensure everyone can enjoy their favorite movies, music, and video calls from every room in the house. Wrap up CitiZip Internet from Citizens today!
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Contact 540-293-4065 for at 282 Salem Ave, is •Craig County Public MONDAY THROUGH more information. pastored by Sheldon Library Board of Trustees THIRD WEDNESDAY SECOND THURSDAY SATURDAY •New Castle Church of Cosma is having services meeting at 6 p.m. at the Christ will hold its Bible at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., with library. The Botetourt/Craig/ Maywood Garden Club The Craig County Study from 7 p.m. to 7:45 communion at each, and is Roanoke Farm Service meeting at 7:30 p.m. Public Library is open p.m. at 118 Main Street in on Facebook live at 9 a.m. THIRD MONDAY Agency County Committee held at Simmonsville Fire Monday, Tuesday, New Castle. •St. Johns Catholic meets each month at 10 Department. Thursday and Friday Church, on Route 615, is Town of New Castle a.m. at the Bonsack USDA from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., EVERY SATURDAY having virtual masses at 8:30 Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Service Center. Please call one EVERY TUESDAY Wednesday from 10 a.m. a.m. and 10 a.m. by Father inside the New Castle day before the meeting date AND THURSDAY - 7 p.m. and Saturday Overeaters Anonymous Steve McNalley. They are Town Hall, located at 339 regarding possible cancellation from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The (OA) meeting. 11 a.m. at also live on Facebook. For Market Street. information 540-977-2698, Everyone six months and library is located at 303 Christ Lutheran Church, more information, contact Ext. 2. The Bonsack USDA up should receive a flu shot Main St. in New Castle. located at 2011 Brandon (540) 864-8686 or send an FIRST TUESDAY Service Center is located at each year. A parent or guardian For more information, Avenue in Roanoke. email to stjohnnewcastle@ 36 Executive Circle, Suite must accompany those under call (540) 864-8978 or Contact 540-293-4065 for tds.net. Craig County School 1, Roanoke, VA 24012. All the age 18. Insurances will be visit www.craiglibrary.org. more information. Board meets at 6:30 p.m. County Committee meetings billed. People are encouraged SECOND MONDAY in the High School Media are open to the public. to bring their insurance card EVERY TUESDAY EVERY SUNDAY Center. and not attend if they have •Paint Bank Ladies FIRST THURSDAY COVID-19 like symptoms. •Overeaters Anonymous •Alcoholics Anonymous Auxiliary meeting, 7 SECOND TUESDAY The curbside clinic schedule (OA) meeting. 7 p.m. at meeting. 8 p.m. at New p.m. at the Paint Bank Craig County Board is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Christ Lutheran Church, Castle Fire Hall. Fire Department. Call Mountain Lodge 140 of Supervisors meets at 6 appointment only. For more located at 2011 Brandon •The New Castle 897-5346 for more AF&AM, 7:30 p.m. at p.m. at the Craig County information, contact 540- Avenue in Roanoke. Christian Church, located information. Lodge Hall, 255 Main St. Courthouse. 864-5136. Richfi eld Living appoints Amy Stoehr as new Executive Director of Rehab Services, Th erapy Richfi eld Living, a lo- Disorders and a Master’s Executive Offi cer. “She is senior population has en- to be surrounded by so cal leader in senior living Degree in Speech-Lan- a wonderful addition to abled her to develop nu- many who are passion- and rehabilitation, has guage Pathology, joined our leadership, and I am merous clinical teams and ate and dedicated as we announced the selection the team in November excited to partner with her to ensure excellent clinical take this journey toward of Amy Stoehr as the new 2020. in the future.” outcomes and embrace achieving Richfi eld’s vi- Executive Director of Re- “Amy’s knowledge and Amy began her career patient-centered care. sion.” hab Services, Th erapy. experience will be invalu- working in the contract “I am truly honored to Stoehr, a graduate of able to help Richfi eld Liv- rehab sector and has 20 have the opportunity to be -Submitted by Lisa Radford University with a ing achieve many objec- years’ experience in multi- a part of the Richfi eld Liv- Clause, Senior Director Bachelor’s Degree in Com- tives in our strategic plan, site leadership. Her pas- ing family,” said Stoehr. “I of Marketing and munication Sciences and “said Cherie Grisso, Chief sion for working with the am excited and energized Philanthropy Amy Stoehr SUBMITTED PHOTO Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative submits request to State Corporation Commission Dan Tyson 2020, C-BEC’s residential- using 1,000 kilowatt hours Additionally, the last two that a rate hike could create a have to be 6 percent? Why [email protected] rate customers could see a of electricity each month construction work plans fi nancial hardship for people such a high amount?” she 6.34 percent increase, while would experience a monthly C-BEC slates $10 million given the COVID-19 pan- asked. If approved, the rate in- seasonal rate consumers’ bills bill increase of $9.69, from worth of improvements. demic. Additionally, C-BEC Fridley and other custom- crease could generate nearly may jump by 1.22 percent, $153.81 to $163.50. C- C-BEC’s 7,200 members is operating at a profi t. “Yes, ers question the accuracy of $730,000 in additional rev- according to the company BEC stated the additional in Alleghany, Botetourt, it is nice to make more mon- C-BEC’s fi ling, especially enue for the New Castle- and the SCC fi ling. revenue would pay for ex- Craig, Giles Montgomery ey and be able to retire debt. statements about monthly based cooperative. Under the Th e 73-page fi ling states a penses, service debt, fund and Roanoke counties could But this would be done on bills increasing from $153 to proposal submitted in late typical residential customer capital additions, and meet see the increase in their May the backs of people trying $163 a month. the fi nancial goals estab- 2021 bill. According to Dun to make ends meet. People In the summer, the Frid- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING lished by its board. and Bradstreet, C-BEC had that are retired with the only leys’ bill runs between $120 C-BEC’s Chief Execu- $13.27 million in sales in income being from social to $125 each month for their The Craig County Board of Zoning Appeals will tive Offi cer Jeff Ahearn said 2019. Th e cooperative re- security [and they] are only 1,300-square-foot home conduct a public hearing on Thursday February the company hasn’t raised quested the increase start getting about a 1.5 percent on Mount Moriah Road. 11th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Craig County Court- general rates in more than a April 15. Th e SCC hasn’t set increase in SSI benefi ts … However, in the winter their house - New Castle, VA to consider the variance of decade, but the cooperative a ruling date yet. It’s just not the right time monthly bill skyrockets to James F. Zimmerman who is seeking an exception came out of 2019 needing Opposition to the in- for a rate increase in electric about $230. Last week, Frid- to Section 58-261 (Frontage Regulations) of the to increase revenues. After crease is strong. During a cost.” ley said she’s budgeting $300 Craig County Zoning Ordinance for A-1 Agricul- speaking with consultants, public comment period on Only one comment came for January’s electric bill. tural. Property reference parcel 72-A-1 and 71-A- C-BEC decided raising rates the raise, nearly 20 C-BEC’s from Botetourt County, Janet Overstreet of New 67. The current road frontage minimum is 200’. was its best option. “Let’s customers contacted the Eagle Rock’s Robin Fridley. Castle wishes her bill was The applicant is requesting a variance in order to say 2019 was a tough year,” State Corporation Commis- In an interview, Fridley said lower. She said she pays subdivide his 2 lots into 3 lots with one lot hav- said Ahearn. “We were ap- sion, all against the rate hike. she and her family moved to $200 in the summer and ing a 200’ road frontage, 2nd lot having 154.74’ proaching a critical” fi nan- “For the love of all that Eagle Rock in 1992 when double the amount in win- and third lot having 167.49’ road frontage in order cial situation. is holy, please do not raise electricity was 50 cents a ter. “So [C-BEC] raises to split up his property to be able to sell at a bet- Ahearn explained the the rates any further than KW hour. Nearly three de- these rates even more, I’m ter price and be more affordable. This property utility’s infrastructure is they already have been! cades later, her rate has al- pressed between paying this is located at 21258 and 21230 Cumberland Gap many decades old, some dat- PLEASE,” David Webster most doubled. bill or buying food,” she Road (Route 42) on the left side, approximately ing before World War II. To of New Castle wrote. “I realize [C-BEC] needs wrote. 4.2 miles from New Castle, VA 24127. modernize its equipment, William Songer, of New- to make a profi t. Our service Newport resident Chel- the cooperative invested $10 port, wrote the rates are al- hasn’t increased, but our bill sea Grippo spent an entire Comments can be submitted in writing to Dan million in a new substation ready high, higher than any is twice as much as it was 20 $600 paycheck last winter Collins, County Administrator, County of Craig at in Montgomery County other electric provider in years ago,” she said. to pay her monthly electric P.O. Box 308, New Castle, VA 24127 or at dcol- in recent years. In the Q2 the area. “Th ese are VERY Th e family does have bill, she said. [email protected] or by phone at 540-864- 2021, the substation is slated tough times these days and electric heat, but off sets it Ahearn said he under- 5010 until February 4th, 2021. to be online to pick up slack we don’t need this right by keeping the temperature stands the concerns of cus- from New Castle and Bote- now,” he wrote. at 68 degrees and using gas tomers. “We’re doing ev- Craig County Board of Zoning Appeals tourt, ensuring more reliable Another New Castle resi- logs. “I realize they have to erything we can to control service. dent, David Lindsey, wrote raise rates, but why does it cost,” he said. C R P YOUR LOCAL NEWS O U JUST THE WAY S Z YOU LIKE IT! 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PHOTO BY PAM DUDDING During the Craig County School Board monthly meeting on January 12, officers that currently held a position were re-elected. Pictured left to right in front of Superintendent Jeanette Warwick are: Deputy Clerk Diana Bayne, Clerk of School Board Sonja Switzer, Chairman Susan Crenshaw, Vice Chairman Gina Smith and Trace Bellassai, Representative for the Roanoke Valley Governor's School Board. Dedication and hard work are the backbone of these representatives. Their goal is to help in their field of expertise to provide the best education Craig County can offer its students. Local Sheriff April Whitlow receives Staton eyes a second term REALTOR® Good going to get it. the damaging eff ects on our Neighbor Award “Sheriff Roger Surber businesses and citizens,” she believed in me and maybe added. “While we may not hired me only because I be near the end just yet, we played softball and he was are closer to coming out on such a huge sports fan, but the other side and will be his faith in me got me start- much stronger because of ed,” she said. “I attribute my these challenges.” love of leadership to Sheriff Staton currently oversees Ric Atkins and his constant ten sworn deputies and an push for me to go farther administrative assistant. and be better. It takes a vil- Local leaders have praised lage as they say, and I have Staton for her community certainly benefi ted from involvement and ability to many around me who build positive relationships. helped me get to this point As Sheriff , Staton has set in my career.” high expectations for her After joining the Sheriff ’s people and holds all of them Janie Whitlow SUBMITTED PHOTO Offi ce in 2003, it took Sta- accountable. Th ey have Janie Whitlow, of Th e to an organization that im- ton, a registered indepen- thrived in this environment, Real Estate Group, recently proves the quality of life in dent, 14 years until she was she said, because we ensure received the 2020 REAL- the elected as the fourth Sheriff they have the mentoring TOR® Good Neighbor greater Roanoke Valley. in Salem history. and coaching necessary to Award from the Roanoke Th e Roanoke Valley As- Today, as the executive be successful in meeting Valley Association of RE- sociation of REALTORS® administrator, Staton is their personal goals and ALTORS®. is comprised of over 1,750 responsible for the plan- those of the offi ce. Whitlow was recognized REALTOR® and Affi liate ning, researching, organiza- She added, “Th ey strive for her dedicated volunteer members in the Roanoke tion, directing and evalu- to be the best and without eff orts with the Commu- Valley area. It is one of ation of all Sheriff ’s Offi ce their success, I accomplish nity Christmas Store of the more than 1,300 Asso- operations. Th is includes nothing. I am most proud Roanoke Valley. Th e As- ciations of REALTORS® court security, civil process, of my staff .” sociation made a $1,000 nationwide that make up transportation of inmates On January 4, Staton an- contribution to the Com- the National Association of SUBMITTED PHOTO and mental health patients, nounced her intentions to munity Christmas Store REALTORS®, the nation’s April Staton, just the fourth Sheriff to serve the citizens preparation and manage- seek a second offi ce term in of the Roanoke Valley in largest trade association. of Salem since 1968, is vying for a second term. ment of the budget and November. honor of Whitlow. development and manage- “My fi rst term as Sheriff Th e REALTOR® Good - Submitted by April Staton knew at an her just how critical team- ment of policy and proce- has been the most reward- Neighbor Award recogniz- Jim Sweetwood, early age that she wanted to work is in all facets of life. es any local realtor who Coordinator of Events and dures. ing part of my career. I have gives of his or her time Community Relations work in a fi eld that made a Staton moved to Salem Th e biggest challenge fac- thoroughly enjoyed being a diff erence in the commu- when she was 20 and has ing the community today, part of the most profession- nity. Born and raised in Lex- called the city home ever noted Salem’s fi rst female al, kind and compassionate Tickle Oil & Propane ington, Virginia, Staton at- since. Sheriff , is the coronavirus team of deputies that this tended Rockbridge County Law enforcement was pandemic. offi ce has ever seen,” Staton High School, graduating in a career that she never ex- “Th e ever-changing said. “I am running for re- Serving Craig County 1998. As a teenager, she was pected. When she applied COVID-19 virus has af- election because I love my Call today for prices! active in many sports, main- for a deputy sheriff posi- fected us all personally and job and hope to continue ly softball and basketball. tion 18 years ago, she ini- professionally. Th e city has serving the community for 540-626-6000 Th ose experiences taught tially thought she wasn’t done its best to minimize many years to come.”
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and willingness to be jailed, respect and love for their Board Chairman, Wray to they fought. Th ey fought country. Our government for freedom; freedom is was designed to give people serve as Vice Chairman what America is all about. the option to pick the next It's incredible how the leader to represent us.” U.S. has changed over the Kallie shared that her years. How much we've mom encouraged her to en- grown and improved. I'm ter and enjoyed the writing so proud of what our coun- competition. try has accomplished. I'm Kammie’s essay included, proud of our military and “Patriotism is very impor- what the fl ag symbolizes. I tant to the country. It is an love my country. I wouldn't essential part of the growth want to live anywhere else. of a nation. It embodies And that's what Patriotism sacrifi ce for the country to is to me. protect honor. It means rec- Lucas, a seventh-grader, ognizing and grasping the shared that she participated ideals the nation recognizes. in the contest last year and Patriotism is for the well- enjoyed it. “My teacher en- being of your country, and couraged me to enter again the people in it.” this year,” she said. “With She added, “I love to all the stuff happening in write, and it is another way America, I thought it was to help my writing skills.” a good idea to show my Pa- Each winner was pre- triotism.” sented a beautifully framed Kallie’s submission in- certifi cate as well as a gift cluded similar opinions card. SUBMITTED PHOTO as well, “People show Pa- “It’s really good that Kallie Fisher placed second and Kammie Fisher triotism in diff erent ways. kids still take interest in Don Butzer SUBMITTED PHOTO placed third, respectively, in the VFW Patriot’s Pen Some hang American fl ags, how good America is,” Post Essay Contest. and all should vote. It shows Commander Billy Lee said. Th e Roanoke County than 20 years is Katrina School Board has selected Butzer. Th e couple have Catawba District member, two daughters, Eleni, a Field of Dreams from page 5 Don Butzer, as the chair- 2020 graduate of Glenvar man of the school board High School and Arian- a detailed water project to get CCR&CS knows that in ad- Snead added, “The purpose for 2021. Butzer previous- na, a 2017 graduate from fresh water into the field. dition to supplying future build- of the grant request was to seek ly served as school board GHS. Katrina is a Roa- It was explained that the access ings, having fresh water for assistance in helping to pay for chairman in 2019 and for noke County educator, line for water extends from the drinking and restrooms makes half of the water project. As a portion of 2020. He teaching mathematics at town's Public Service Authority the facility more self-sufficient, noted, the complex is large and served as board vice chair- Northside Middle School. to the center of the complex, re- allowing children to come for the the water line is deep and long. man in 2018. A retired Th e school board also quiring a 2,500 foot, three-feet day in a safe and healthy environ- Specialized labor, equipment, executive from Verizon, selected Cave Spring Dis- deep ditch with two-inch pipe ment. pipe, and construction costs were Butzer was fi rst appointed trict member, Mike Wray, and several Ts. “And we know there's nothing high. Although the all-volunteer to the Roanoke County as the board vice chair- “Costing $16,238, the project like a cool drink of water after project has raised almost half of School Board in 2016 and man. Wray most recently was expensive, even with labor playing sports on a hot day,” they the funds, the project was started was elected to the board in served as chairman of the donated by the Oliver family, added. prior to the pandemic and since 2017. board for the latter half but it will be amazing to have Accessible to all children in that time, CCR&CA has not Butzer and his family of 2020 and was school water for the drinking fountains, Craig, the facility is particularly been able to take in sports fees or have been residents of Ca- board chairman in 2016. the concession stand and rest- helpful to low-income families hold fundraisers to pay for the re- tawba for more than a de- rooms, and it will significantly who cannot afford to travel out maining half of the project.” cade. Prior to that he lived -Chuck Lionberger, increase the value of the prop- of the County for games or other The grant from the Com- and worked in Northern Director of Community erty,” Snead said. “CCR&CS has activities, which is important to munity Foundation has allowed Virginia. His wife of more Relations provided additional lines and ac- local parents. CCR&CA to complete the proj- cess to water for the neighboring Additionally, the complex en- ect and begin planning the next Baptist Church and two private courages children to select com- phase of construction. Signup from page 3 residences in appreciation for the munity-based sports as opposed Donations to the Field of easements they provided.” to potential at-risk activities or Dreams project are tax-deductible been planted for four out nine million cars off the The water project was the ba- behaviors. The complex is also and may be sent to CCR&CA, of six crop years from road. sic infrastructure for creating the available to families and organi- P.O. Box 371, New Castle. 2012 to 2017. Addition- •Creating more than next steps in developing the com- zations for activities and other “The children and families are ally, producers with land three million acres of plex. events. most appreciative,” Snead said. already enrolled but ex- restored wetlands while piring on Sept. 30, 2021, protecting more than can re-enroll this year. 175,000 stream miles C5 from page 1 Th e acreage off ered by with riparian forest and producers and landown- grass buff ers, which is the level fi ve standard. She added, “Th e staff cations, curriculum and wished to recognize and ers is evaluated competi- enough to go around the Oliver shared that and facility at the Craig assessment, environment thank those who have as- tively; accepted off ers world seven times. the Craig County Child County Child Care Cen- and interaction standards.” sisted them in this endeav- will begin Oct. 1, 2021. •Benefi ting bees and Care Center also par- ter (C5) have met all Congratulations were or: TAP Early Head Start / Signed into law in other pollinators and in- ticipates in the Virginia basic health and safety, due, as on December 28, Head Start, United Way of 1985, CRP is one of the creasing populations of Quality program. educational and qualifi - 2020, the Craig County Roanoke Valley, and Craig largest private-lands con- ducks, pheasants, turkey, Child Care Center was County Youth & Commu- servation programs in the bobwhite quail, prairie awarded a level four per- nity Services Board mem- United States. Th e pro- chickens, grasshopper formance quality rating. bers for all their dedication gram marked its 35-year sparrows, and many oth- “I am immensely proud and support they have anniversary in December er birds. of all the hard work that given which has greatly 2020. Program successes the staff has committed helped the Craig County include: -Submitted by Lenoir- to achieving this level of Child Care Center achieve •Preventing more than Giles, Public Relations quality educational ser- this accomplishment. nine billion tons of soil Specialist vices. C5 staff has gone “Now we can proudly from eroding, which is above and beyond to say the children who at- enough soil to fi ll 600 reach this goal; they have tend the childcare center CROSSWORD ANSWERS million dump trucks. gone back to school, tak- will be equipped with the •Reducing nitrogen en online classes, done tools needed to be success- and phosphorous runoff numerous trainings and ful learners and leaders,” relative to annually tilled accomplished many hours Oliver added. cropland by 95 percent of certifi cations,” Oliver Th e Craig County and 85 percent, respec- said. “Several are enrolled Child Care Center is SUBMITTED PHOTO tively. to further continue their located at 100 Brooks The Craig County Child Care Center continuously •Sequestering an an- education through a reg- Street in New Castle and strives to educate their teachers to provide the best nual average of 49 mil- istered apprenticeship can be reached at (540) care for local children. They deserve a huge kudos, lion tons of greenhouse program.” 864-7700 for any addi- as in December, they were awarded a level four gases, equal to taking performance quality rating for their efforts. Oliver and the C5 also tional questions.
BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW CANTERBURY PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP 11599 Cumberland Gap Road/Rt. 42, New Castle, 864-5242; church 5530 Catawba Valley Drive, Catawba, VA, 540-384-7075. Pastor Lo- Pastor John D. Abbott, Hwy 621 (10 miles), phone: 864-8242, Sunday phone:544-7040 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., raine Taylor, [email protected]. Sunday service begins at 10:30 Morning Lesson 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Choir Tuesday 7:30p.m., Youth Outreach and Missions Program. Rev. a.m.; Wednesday Evening service at 7:00 p.m.; Youth (ages 13-18) & Night Service 6:00 pm. Charles Stacy. Super Church (ages 4-12) Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. You can also watch PAXTON CHAPEL CHESTNUT GROVE CHURCH on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m. www.graceassemblycatawaba.org Pastor Kenny Davis, 17 Sage Brush Lane, New Castle; “Presenting Duane Wente, Minister, Rt. 42, New Castle, 540-864-5692. Sunday: Wor- GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH God’s Word Faithfully”; Sunday School 10:00 AM; Sunday Worship ship 10:00 a.m. 159 Old Railroad Ave, New Castle, 540-864-PRAY, Sunday School Service 11:15 AM; visit us on the web at www.paxtonchapelchurch. CORNERSTONE CHURCH 9:30AM, Sunday Worship Service 10:00AM, Wednesday Night Ser- com; email at paxtonchapel@ yahoo.com. Pastor Don Brown, Corner of Salem and Wagner, New Castle, 580-3228. vices 7:00PM. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday Worship 10:30am (Children meet separately, Nursery provided). HEBRON UNITED METHODIST Contact person: Panco Cantley, 864-5035, 118 Main Street, New Cas- Bible Study - Wednesday 6p Teens - Wednesday 6p. Ministries: Men, Pastor Rodney Longmire, Rt. 606, 1981 Caldwell Mt. Rd., New Castle, tle. Service Times: Sunday, Bible classes-10 a.m., Worship-11:00 a.m., Ladies, Young Adult, and Seniors. Times vary, call for details. 540- 400-3419. Worship 11:15AM. Evening Worship-6 p.m.; Wednesday, Bible classes - 7 p.m. CRAIG HEALING SPRINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST NEW CASTLE UNITED METHODIST (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Lee Looney, Rt. 311 N., New Castle. Sunday: Sunday School Rev. Charles Stacy, 364 Main St., New Castle, Va. 864-5242; Sunday Pastor - Kenneth W. Davis, Jr., 6 Grannys Branch Road (Johns Creek), 10AM, 11AM, & 6PM. Wednesday Bible Study 7PM. School 10AM, Worship 11AM; Monday Adult Choir 7PM, UMW 3rd New Castle, Phone: 864-6102. Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Worship LEVEL GREEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wednesday 7PM, Youth and other programs, Bible Studies. at 11 am every Sunday. Fellowship meal after Sunday Worship on second 3388 Cumberland Gap Rd. Newport, Duane Wente, Minister, 540-544- ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Sundays. Everyone is welcome! 7179. Sunday School 10:00am, Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am, 99 2nd Street, New Castle. Rev. Stephen McNally. 540-473-3691. CRAIG VALLEY BAPTIST Children’s Church 11:00am. Choir Practice, bi-weekly 7:00pm, Ladies Mass is on Sunday at 11:15 AM. 171 Salem Avenue, New Castle, 864-5667; Sunday School 10:00 a.m., meeting ¿ rst Monday of each month at 7:00pm. CRAIG COUNTY COMMUNITY CHURCH - Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday: Prayer Service and Bible Study LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST ‘WELCOME HOME!’ 7:00 p.m., Youth Group 6:30-8:00PM, Bible Buddies at 6:30-8:00PM. Pastor Lee Looney, Rt. 311 N., New Castle, 540-525-7662. Sunday: Sunday service 9-10:15am at the VFW building in New Castle. Casual Transportation provided - call the church. Hearing devices also available. Sunday School 10AM, 11AM, & 6PM. Wednesday Bible Study 7PM. dress if you desire and contemporary praise and worship. If you don’t www.craigvalleybaptist.com MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN have a ‘home’ church, please join us at ours with Pastor Gary Burch. CRAIG VALLEY GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 4199 Craig Valley Drive, New Castle, 864-6622. Sunday: Worship Ser- Check us out on facebook or contact us at: craigcountycommunity- HWY 621, Pastor Roy Lee Law Jr., “Jay”, 864-8984. Sunday School vice 9:00 a.m., Children’s Church 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 [email protected]. 10:00am; Worship 11:00am., Wednesday night Bible study 7pm, from a.m. ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH HWY 311, up HWY 621, 8 miles on left. NEW CASTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Located at 4910 Hubert Rd, NW Roanoke, Va. Traditional Liturgical CROSSROADS CHURCH “WHERE YOUR HEART CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE” Lenten Services, Sunday at 10:30 am. Call (540) 589-1299 or visit 21892 Craigs Creek Road, New Castle. Pastor Gary Burch. 864-7520. Sheldon Cosma, Senior Minister; Alex James, Youth Minister; 282 Sa- www.sttofc.org for midweek masses and events. (In Roanoke, go E on Sunday School- 10-10:45AM, Sunday Worship - 11AM-Noon. lem Ave., New Castle; 864-5212; Sunday Mornings: 9 A.M. Contempo- Hershberger, L on Hubert to 4910). FIRST BAPTIST rary Service and 10:45 A.M. Traditional Service with Sunday School at Pastor Kevin Altizer, Corner of Main Street & Boyd Ave., New Castle. Church 10 A.M.; Sunday night adult Bible study at 7 P.M.; Sunday Night Youth phone 864-5919. Sunday School 10:00AM, Sunday Worship 11:00AM and Bible study (6-12) at 6:30 P.M.; Wednesday night Bible study at 5:30 If your church is not listed and if you are interested, 6PM. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7PM, Youth Group 7:00PM, Reform- P.M. for K-5; If you need a ride to church, please contact Calvin Duncan call Randy Thompson at 540-389-9355 ers Unanimous Addiction Recovery every Friday evening at 7PM. by 8 P.M. on Saturday at 864-5321; www.nc-cc.org. or email at [email protected] Page 6 • Wednesday, January 20, 2021 • The New Castle Record www.ourvalley.org
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ODAC leadership to host Greensboro on broadcast by play-by-play will continue to monitor Tuesday and on Saturday, man Ron Myers and color the landscape surrounding January 23, Hampden- man Bob Southard on the the pandemic. Sydney comes to RC. Th e Maroon Sports Network. Th e Roanoke College Maroons are also home Th e Old Domin- swim team is scheduled against Ferrum on Janu- ion Athletic Confer- to have a meet this Satur- ary 28. ence (ODAC) Presidents day, January 16. It will be Th e women will open Council has endorsed at Liberty University in on the road at Shenandoah a conference policy that Lynchburg and RC will on Th ursday of this week will prohibit spectators at swim against the host PHOTO BY BRIAN HOFFMAN with their home debut any ODAC indoor ath- Flames and Lynchburg Bob Southard(left) and Ron Myers will broadcast Roanoke College men’s and on Sunday, January 31, letic event for the upcom- University. women’s basketball on line beginning this week. Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s Brad Bankston Honored by Division III Commissioners Association Old Dominion Ath- having taken over for Dan tary Club of Salem, Va., to letic Conference (ODAC) Wooldridge following his conduct the ODAC men's Commissioner Brad retirement in March 1997. and women's basketball Bankston was honored Th e two have been the only tournaments, has been a by the Division III Com- commissioners in league key feature for both the missioners Association history dating back to its Conference and Club. Th e (D3CA) last week as he inauguration in 1976-77. four-day event showcas- was named the recipient of Bankston's contribu- ing 14 games in the Salem the organization's Merito- tions to Division III and Civic Center has evolved rious Service Award. the ODAC have been nu- into a unique experience Th e D3CA Meritorious merous. He just completed for Division III basketball, Service Award is bestowed a four-year term on the but its reach extends be- annually to an individual, Division III Management yond the hardwood. Since who, over time, has made Council, which reports 1981, the Club has redis- signifi cant and substantial directly to the Division III tributed over $700,000 in contributions to Division Presidents Council. He has charitable proceeds from III athletics consistent with served on four NCAA Di- the ODAC's basketball the purposes of the D3CA. vision III committees and tournaments, generating as "Th is year's recipient served as chair for three much as $30,000 per year Brad Bankston has been the ODAC commissioner for 24 years. ODAC PHOTO of the Meritorious Service of those groups -- Cham- in contributions in the Award could not better pionships Committee community, region and the the same recognition." en's soccer, softball, and the City of Salem and the represent the tenets of the (2000-04; chair 2001-03), world. Th e connection with women's volleyball. Th e Tournament Manager for honor," explained incom- Football Championship "I don't really know Salem has deep ties in upcoming Division III all 90 NCAA Division II ing President of the Divi- Committee (2009-13; where to start," explained ODAC history given that championship cycle will and III championships sion III Commissioners chair 2012-13), Men's Bankston following a it was the home of the see the duo team up to hosted in the City. "His Association, Patrick B. Golf Championship Com- Zoom call where the conference offi ce through host 15 additional cham- extremely personable na- Summers from the New mittee (2004-08; chair D3CA leadership an- the 2009-10 campaign. pionships. ture has helped forge so England Women's and 2006-08), and Budget nounced his honor. "It Bankston has been piv- In a fi tting tribute, City many connections in and Men's Athletic Confer- Committee (2002-03). means so much to be rec- otal in Salem becoming of Salem Mayor Renee F. around ODAC circles. He ence (NEWMAC). "From During his tenure, ognized by my peers in "Virginia's Champion- Turk proclaimed July 24 as is a professional in the tru- his tenure on [Division Bankston has seen the this way. Th is group is so ship City" and destination Richard Bradley Bankston est of defi nitions and de- III] Management Coun- steady growth of the con- special to the Division, for thousands of Division Day in recognition of serves all the recognition cil, Championships Com- ference to its current mem- our members and my pro- III student-athletes. He is Bankston's 50th birthday that comes his way for the mittee and several sports bership of 15 full-time fessional development. one of three individuals to and his contributions to hard work and dedication committees, Brad's tireless members and two associ- Th e infl uence of D3CA serve as host and member the City over the previous he has shown to Division work and dedication has ate members -- one each has made a huge impres- of the local planning com- 25 years. III and the ODAC." made Division III better. in football and men's and sion on me during my mittee for all 73 Division "Brad and I go back Bankston, a graduate We are thankful for Brad's women's swimming. Th e time as a commissioner. III championships hosted to that fi rst champion- of both the University of commitment to Division league's sport sponsorship It is a group that supports within the City limits. It is ship in 1993, beginning a North Carolina at Chapel III." has also increased with the its members despite the a tradition that began with working relationship and Hill ('92) and Virginia Bankston, 50, marks allotment currently stand- competitive environment the Stagg Bowl in 1993 valued friendship that Tech ('94), enjoys life with his 28th year of service to ing at 24 off erings -- 11 of athletics. I am humbled and has grown to include has been rewarding on so his wife, Beth, and sons the ODAC in 2020-21. men, 12 women, and 1 co- by this recognition know- men's and women's bas- many levels," expressed Benjamin and Burke at It is his 24th as the con- ed. Bankston's continued ing there are so many wor- ketball, baseball, women's Carey Harveycutter, the their home in Forest, Vir- ference's commissioner, partnership with the Ro- thy members deserving lacrosse, men's and wom- Director of Tourism for ginia. Bianca Smith is fi rst black women Hokies beat to be named pro baseball coach Wake Forest Ian Browne coach in the history of profes- as assistant coach at University @IanMBrowne sional baseball. The club offi- of Dallas in ’18. She will start cially welcomed her via a tweet her Red Sox career based at the The Boston Red Sox have on January 4. club’s player development facil- hired Bianca Smith as a Minor “The opportunity is amaz- ity in Fort Myers, Fla., and will League coach, making her the ing,” Smith said in an interview work mainly with position play- first Black woman to serve as a on MLB Network’s Hot Stove ers. program on Monday. “I’m still Smith played softball at Dart- wrapping my head around it. mouth College, graduating in I probably won’t really have it 2012. While Smith has a strong sink in until I’m actually there. background in the biomechani- "I think it’s a great oppor- cal and analytic sides of baseball, tunity also to kind of inspire she looks forward to getting the other women who are interested chance to broaden her expertise in this game. This is not really with the Red Sox. something I thought about it “As the hitting coordina- when I was younger. I kind of tor, I run all of our technology fell into it being an athlete, so side for hitting at Carroll,” said I’m excited to get that chance to Smith. “The number of differ- show what I can do.” ent resources that the Red Sox Earlier this offseason, have as far as tech goes, I’m re- the Marlins named Kim Ng their ally excited to get my hands on new general manager, making that and learning the different her the first woman to hold that metrics and being able to dive title in the four major sports in deeper into what I currently North America. have is pretty exciting.” The 29-year-old Smith is cur- Smith previously did intern- rently the assistant coach and ships in the baseball operations hitting coordinator at Carroll departments of the Texas Rang- University in Wisconsin, a role ers and Cincinnati Reds. ACC PHOTO CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIV. PHOTO she has held since 2018. Be- Virginia Tech’s David N’Guessan slams two of his 13 Bianca Smith is the first black fore that, Smith worked at Case Ian Browne has covered the points in the Hokies 64-60 win over Wake Forest in female professional baseball Western Reserve University as Red Sox for MLB.com since Winston-Salem Sunday. The win lifted the Hokies to coach after being hired by the director of baseball operations 2002. Follow him on Twitter @ 11-2 overall as Tech prepares to host Boston College Red Sox. from 2013-17 and had a stint IanMBrowne and Facebook. in Blacksburg tonight.