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Most •Adam’s Construction Company of them had their Hamilton Pig puppets on their arms in Roanoke recognized Claire De- which they made in craft class. plazes who excelled academically especially in mathematics, and in citizenship Craig Valley Baptist •Th e Craig County Bicentennial Commission sponsored a scholar- VBS enjoyed by ship to Laci Law who has exhibited the best traits of patriotism, good citizenship and love of country, kids, their families •Chestnut Grove awarded a scholarship to Ashlyn Stanley who Pam Dudding which the kids especially excelled academically and partici- Contributing writer enjoyed, getting to watch pates actively in community service as they doused their faces •Botetourt Craig Electric Coop With summer almost into pies, loaded with SUBMITTED PHOTO awards their Worth M Hudson over, kids were getting a whipped cream. Giggles Many CCPS students excelled in school last year, including being Beta Memorial scholarships each year to little restless at home, so and laughter were conta- Club Members. From left to right, Claire Deplazes (Salutatorian), Autumn deserving seniors around Virginia, parents were happy to hear gious. Hutchison (recipient of many awards and scholarships), Laci Law Maryland and Delaware based on that Craig Valley Baptist Th e pie eating partici- (scholarship recipient) and Emma Todd (Valedictorian). excellent academic achievement. Church had Vacation Bi- pants were Karen Jones, Autumn Hutchison and Emma ble School this year. Jacob Wallace, George Pam Dudding Academic Recognitions as School Todd were the recipients. From July 16 through Foster, Barry Francisco, Contributing writer Counselor, Evelyn Steege, an- •Th e New Castle Farm Bureau 23, they averaged 53 kids Rick Francisco and Ian nounced the scholarships. Hoots, awards two scholarships annually a night, a few times reach- Bussiere. Foster was the Th e parting of friends and class- hollers and lots of smiles were given for students who will be pursuing ing 57. Th ey had at least winner of a lemon me- mates after graduating from high to each senior for their accomplish- a degree in an agricultural related 25 workers each night ringue pie made by Bobby school is never easy. New chapters ments. fi eld. Th e Farm Bureau Women’s who shared the tasks of Welch that he got to take are open for every one of them and Senior recipients were: Leadership award went to Todd who cooking, serving, clean- home. a new journey begins. •Th e Paul Th omas Moore Me- exemplifi ed great leadership. Todd ing while others guided Said Welch, “Th e chil- At the Craig County High School morial Scholarship sponsored by will be studying political philoso- children from station to dren had Bible verses to graduation, many seniors were rec- Masonic Mountain Lodge No.140 phy at the University of Virginia and station. memorize each night and ognized and awarded scholarships recognizes two senior – Autumn plans to help farmers and rural com- Th ese fun “stations” if they memorized them, for their hard work and dedication Hutchison and Emma Todd - who munities with the many challenges included crafts and music they received a candy bar.” as a student and citizen. have managed both good grades they face in the legal system. with Rick Francisco. Th ey noted that the fa- Principal Melissa Whiting began and extracurricular activities and Th ey also had Bible les- vorite craft seemed to be the Announcement of Awards and will be attending a two or four-year See Awards, page 5 sons taught by Julie Welch, the Hamilton the Pig sock about Adam and Eve, Je- puppet. sus calming the storm, VBS added a family fun feeding the 5000, Jesus night on Friday. healing the blind man and “Th e kids presented a Striving for no “Crumbling Lazarus being raised from short music program, and the dead. Welch added, we had a puppet show,” “Some of those in the Welch said. “After a few younger classes dressed up words from Pastor Ian, Schools on our watch” as Lazarus and acted out we moved outside for fun the story.” activities, which included Pam Dudding in order to get a “birds eye view.” motto of, “Every Child a Graduate, Th ey added a group for eating hot dogs, nachos, Contributing writer On Th ursday, July 22, Superin- Every Child Prepared for Life.” Yet, the older kids after the popcorn, snow cones and tendent Jeanette Warwick led this for them to be prepared means they second night, which inter- cotton candy. Th e kids Th e reality of life sometimes hits team and others through the schools. should have better, if not the best, im pastor Ian Bussiere led. were surprised with boun- closer to home when it comes to CCPS serves 550 students with equipment and facilities available to An opening ceremony cy houses, and exciting schools and their conditions and an annual budget of approximately them. consisted of their Wonder carnival games.” needs, especially ones that your chil- seven million dollars. Th e tour was Individuals who participated in World Funfest theme song For anyone passing dren attend. scheduled to look at the “crumbling” the tour include Larry Cummings and puppet shows with by, it was diffi cult not to Craig County Public Schools parts of the schools in hopes of re- and Kathy Cox (Trane, sponsors), the star of the show, Ham- smile, as you heard the (CCPS) are no diff erent. Th ere ceiving funding to provide students Dan Berenato (Senior Project Man- ilton the Pig. cheers, laughter and joy of are many structural and cultural with a safer and better-functioning ager with Th ompson & Litton) Jack On Wednesday night, kids being kids, as well as needs, yet the staff and administra- facility. Murphy (Th ompson & Litton), Rosa six of their workers partic- adults taking advantage of tion works diligently to uncover Warwick agreed that Craig Coun- Atkins (U. S. Department of Educa- ipated in a chocolate pie- the event, bringing out the any stones for a betterment of their ty Public Schools staff and Board tion), Joshua Hess (Deputy District eating contest where they schools, with such a low budget. members are striving to change it Director for Morgan Griffi th’s offi ce), could not use their hands, See Baptist, page 5 Th e state of Virginia recogniz- to “No Crumbling Schools on My Rebecca Marsh (Senator Kaine’s Of- es this and formed a team called Watch.” However, they need the fi ce), Kathi Toelke (Craig County the Coalition of Small and Rural help of the state and federal funding Board of Supervisors), Trace Bellas- Schools (COSARS) which recently as well as the community to make it sai and George Foster (School Board sponsored a tour to visit each school happen as they hold strong to their Members), Samuel Foster (Assistant Superintendent of Administration), Gerri Vandyke (McCleary Princi- pal), Carter Malpass from WDBJ-7 and Pam Dudding, representing Th e New Castle Record. Warwick welcomed everyone and handed each a layout of the schools, which explained the construction dates as well as the later additions. McCleary Elementary opened its doors in 1969. Th e High School opened 1988 and the addition of the middle school, cafeteria, auxiliary SUBMITTED PHOTO gym, media Center and administra- The Dream Project is a weight room with old equipment, mostly free tive offi ces became available in 2002. weights, and no air conditioner or ventilation. Hopes are to bring the Additional changes to McCleary room to a place that students can safely use. Currently, they have their VBS had Bible class. For one of the stories, Lillian weights in the auxiliary gym for football conditioning. See Crumbling, page 3 Mitchell dressed up as Lazarus coming out of the grave.

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Th e major bling School Tour.” days. bling schools during a global past, it was understandable workings then get totally Th e state of Virginia rec- Superintendent Jeanette She added, “In Janu- pandemic is unconscio- that these legislators were covered up as the important ognizes that many schools Warwick led the eff ort, giv- ary, we moved to fi ve days nable. As you can imagine, unaware of the severity of issues are above the ceilings, throughout the Common- ing specifi c details of the a week for Pre-K through providing appropriate and the school facility crisis in in the fl oors and in the walls. wealth have infrastructure needed repairs, additions eighth grade. We were able safe educational experiences the Commonwealth. How- What you see can look great, issues. To improve the and construction concerns. to stay open and provide for students in the midst of ever, that excuse is no longer but it’s the issues underneath problem, a team called the Rosa Atkins, who repre- in-person learning for our a pandemic has proven to valid due to the Crumbling that aff ect the problems of Coalition of Small and Ru- sents the U. S. Department kids and that has been great be extremely challenging. Schools Tour hosted by Vir- the schools.” ral Schools (COSARS) was of Education, inquired about for our students, providing Providing those experiences ginia’s Coalition of Small Dan noted that in previ- recently formed. Last week, the schools’ closing during masks, distancing and par- in buildings that were built and Rural Schools and six ous years, schools did not they sponsored a tour to all the COVID-19 pandemic. titions, which will remain in the early 1900s has been other educational, munici- start until after Labor Day three Craig County schools Warwick shared they after COVID to provide a even more diffi cult.” pal and advocacy groups. rather than early August in in order to get a “bird’s eye only closed two days during safer and healthier barrier in Larry Cummings, the Tours of schools with vari- the hottest of weather which view” of the elementary, the pandemic, running four the future in the offi ces and representative from Trane, ous infrastructure problems adds to concerns. middle and high school. days a week for grades pre- lunchroom.” who was also a sponsor were held in every region of He furthered explained, A date was given to each K through eighth. For high COSARS shared with of the tour, said, “Many the Commonwealth and ev- “When I fi rst got to Mont- concern, “For more than a schools currently have a lot ery member of the General gomery County, half of the decade, Virginia has been of deferred maintenance. It Assembly was invited to at- 20 schools did not have AC. wrestling with the issue of is very much needed, but tend.” So, we had this protocol, outdated and ineff ective most of the General Assem- Senior Project Manager that if it got above a quoted school facilities without fi nd- bly have not been able to get with Th ompson & Litton temperature or humidity, ing a solution. All the while, money to the schools that (Engineer, Architects and they would have to close.” we have seen facility condi- have need of it due to the re- Surveyors), Dan Berenato Berenato added that the tions worsen, more schools percussions of COVID. So, represents the fi rm CCPS small school systems do a added to the list of disrepair the magnitude of issues has hired for the project. “We great job with what they and the total price tag soar. grown.” are architects and engineers have but when you compare In 2013, the cost to repair He also noted that in Radford, but we support these rural schools to larger Virginia’s crumbling school Trane has its rooftop units southwest Virginia, so we schools, their updated labs, infrastructure was estimated and controls in every oth- see fi rsthand the condition etc. it is quite diff erent. “If at $18 billion. In the most er school building in the of a lot of schools,” he said. you took a picture of the recent estimate provided by county, K-12. “We want to Warwick had noted at 1988 rooms in Craig and the VDOE, that price tag make sure they have a good the last School Board meet- compared to the ones in now stands at $25 billion. learning environment, and ing that they were hired as Northern Virginia or even Th e cost of inaction to Vir- the air quality is good, so we they were “more affi liated in Montgomery County, it ginia’s taxpayers on this issue partner with an organization with these school districts.” is like night and day. But is currently almost $1 billion that has a device so it will be Berenato has also worked the teachers do a great job SUBMITTED PHOTO per year. Unfortunately, high safer,” he noted. with Montgomery County with what they have but Many in the community recently participated in poverty school divisions are A COSARS spokesper- schools. could do much more of a the “Crumbling School’s Tour.” The purpose of the disproportionally represent- son said, “Many lawmakers “It’s not just what you greater job if they had up- gathering was to look at the necessary construction ed in these numbers.” who serve on the committees see,” he said. “Th at is why grades,” he said. and mechanical needs of the schools, which were Th e organization contin- with the capacity to address I always took on the School Cummings also com- ued, “Operating crumbling this issue, serve localities in Board buildings while under many. Superintendent Jeanette Warwick gave See COSARS, page 4 attendees an even more detailed tour. schools during normal times affl uent parts of Virginia construction as that is the CROSSWORD PUZZLE YOUR LOCAL NEWS

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Renovations need to be made to the elementary school SUBMITTED PHOTO classrooms because of the damaged floors and leaks The needs of the auditorium have been on the budget since 2016, yet very little has been done, due to lack of at the construction joints. Also, they are not ADA funds. In addition to chairs, flooring upgrades and lights are needed too. compliant. were made in 1977 and vestment.” with a back log of materi- very small, with much used munity space for dance •Ag Shop – space was 2002. •Cafeteria – “Th ese are als from structural steel to manual equipment and no recitals and other com- fi lled with multiple tools Said Warwick while giv- our heroes who have fed chips in a computer system ventilation or AC. Cur- munity events. She added, and equipment, as well as ing the tour, “Overview our kiddos all through the or HVAC control system rently, they moved many “We would like for it to be wood, etc. Th ere is a green- of all three schools are on pandemic and have done a and everything is getting of the weights into the a community center once house in the back of the one campus so we can go fantastic job. Th e kitchen backed up.” Cox added, auxiliary gym while work- again, as there are no other school, where the students from preschool all the way AC unit stopped working “Th ere’s the infl ating pric- ing with the football con- options in Craig County. sell their plants to the pub- around. When I was at and is not repairable. We es of 25 to 30 percent on ditioning team for now. Th is has been on our capi- lic, after they have planted graduation, I got to see kids did install four mini-splits top.” Berenato continued, Warwick added, “Th is is a tol list since 2016, but we and raised them. “We whom I had seen in ele- which help with AC, but “Th ey were looking for dream project.” have not had the funding.” would love to have up- mentary school walk across not with the ventilation. some relief on the time •Boys’ locker room – o Berenato added the dated equipment and our the stage, so there are a lot Th e unit servicing this caf- frames so that the schools Th e lockers were not in modern age VAC, not only teacher, Mr. Flinchum, has of great things about hav- eteria is partially working wouldn’t have to pay the working condition. War- has better ventilation, but done great progress with ing a smaller school. Our but if it stops, we cannot exorbitant costs, hoping wick found used ones at better fi ltration too. our students,” Warwick students share a cafeteria, repair it anymore. Pre-K the bubble of infl ation will a reasonable price. Th ey •Regular Bathrooms – said. gymnasiums, and an audi- –12 uses this cafeteria. We come down. Lumber prices do not have a fi eld house in great need of upgrades •Internet – Foster (in torium. Th erefore, some of hope to install a new unit spiked but are now coming or team rooms. Warwick and renovations charge of construction and the capital improvements here with the funding.” back down. What normal- noted when she fi rst came •Science room – Samuel CTE) said that currently, we hope to put into place o New cafeteria tables ly may cost a million may to CCPS there were two Foster, a former Chemistry they have fi ber, the stu- using the fundings will with stools have been pur- cost $1.5 million and that mobile units in the back teacher, noted the Chemis- dents have Chromebooks, assist all of our students chased to help with social is one challenge that all Su- of the school which were try room is original, but Bi- and the teachers have K-12.” distancing perintendents and School condemned and had to be ology room is “somewhat” touch screen boards to use Warwick led the tour •Auxiliary gym – No AC Boards have right now. removed but was where upgraded with tables. in their classrooms. Th ey and explained each area’s or ventilation, but there Th ese systems have a num- football players had their •Chemistry room, Fos- are able to keep up with needs: was a huge fan blowing ber of compressors in them team room and weight ter expanded on the fact the technology, as they re- •Elementary School •Nurse’s Offi ce – Th e and maybe two out of the room. When visiting teams that the largest problem ceive grants annually and (classroom) - the oldest room was added and has no four are not working. It is a come now, their room is with the space is that is also “have purposefully used part of the building ceiling. Th ey feel it would year 2000 vintage HVAC, small and there is very little the classroom, which is the those towards the avenues, o Th e sinks are original be better to have an isola- which uses a refrigerant storage rooms for PE and middle of the lab. Reno- in progressive cycles.” (from 1969) and are not tion room with a separate that has since been banned sports vating this kind of space However, it was stressed ADA compliant AC system. Th ere is also a and no longer produced, •Hallways in high school is costly “as all the piping, that when the kids are o Th e restrooms are not roof water leak that needs therefore it is much more – Warwick found used gas lines and electrical is home, in the country ar- ADA compliant. Should to be repaired. In 2008, expensive now to repair lockers on govdeals.com in underground.” He noted eas, there is limited access a child come that needs a grant was received. Th e as they are not manufac- South Carolina. Th e colors they have designed labs and no access for some. Yet handicap accessibility, it is school system entered into tured any longer, so they blended with the school and activities utilizing the during Covid, the school not available in each class- a partnership with Monroe are all used parts. Th ere is colors, however, they are space they have including did purchase hot spots so room Health Center and Dental an environmental issue to off the fl oor, exposing the switching over to micro- that they could send them •Kindergarten (class- Center, with an agreement it as well. Mechanical units bad condition of the fl oor- chemistry, reducing the home with students who room) – which has two to give them space and rated life is around 15 years ing under the old lock- dangers to almost nothing, did not have connectivity construction additions. have a Physician Assistant and we are going on over a ers. “Maintenance drove using solvents that are very and also added accessibil- Section 1 was a part of the or a physician three days a 20-year operation, replac- down to pick them up and dilute, yet not trying to di- ity points at each fi re and 1977 addition and the oth- week for half a day. Parents ing R-22 factors.” one of the crew had never minish what they have for rescue station for kids to er was in 2002. Th e fl oor could give permission for o Cummings works been to the beach, so they the students. Foster taught access if possible. (How- has damage from settling kids to have appointments. with legislators and Senator drove him over to look at at Northside, built in the ever, Warwick noted that which was obvious by its Due to Covid, a Physician Kaine and is hoping they the ocean for the fi rst time, 60s, and went through sev- when the Governor closed discoloration and condi- Assistant was not avail- will extend the dates to use which was great,” Warwick eral additions and renova- school in March, they did tion. Th e roof leaks at the able at the school last year, the funds available for the shared. tions while there, totaling not have Chromebooks construction joint. When but students “could access schools to void the current •Auditorium – Warwick $15 million. at that time, therefore did they added the newer addi- the Center in town. Th ey infl ation rates. “CCPS has stated that though they •Ag classroom – A new packets for each child to tion, they did add a handi- had all the necessary items done a great job at keep- have tried to stay ahead, it Ag and Consumer Science pick up and drop off week- cap accessible bathroom, needed to test for Covid ing up the operations, with has been “pieced together teacher was hired. CCPS is ly from the school.) War- the only one available for and all the precautions.” units being 20 years and over the years as we can af- unable to add a full center, wick shared they had to be students. (Warwick noted o Partnership made older,” he said. ford it without budget.” It therefore they partner with very careful about calling they did enter the Energy it convenient for many •Girls Locker rooms – is original to the school and Botetourt County Schools virtual days as all kids were Performance Contract, families for both dental pre-1988 section. Th is is not ADA compliant. If stu- BTEC (Botetourt Techni- not able to access the cur- pre-COVID and replaced and wellness. Th ey con- high on the priority list of dents are in a wheelchair, cal Education Center) pro- riculum, using it very spar- the big units with mini duct physicals for sporting the school as the fl oors are they sit them where they gram, paying tuitions for ingly. splits which are nice and events. Dental is available cracked all the way through can see. Th ey can enter students to attend, using •Classroom Kitchen cool.) twice a week for our stu- and swelling, the showers from behind the stage area. a part of the Perkins fund- – based on students’ sur- •Playground equipment dents. are old and no partitions Seating is very old, and ing along with the Boards veys, they wanted more – Warwick shared that last •Media Center/ Library therefore not used, little many are loose from the commitment, to make sure electives, therefore this year at this time, it was cov- – serves grades 6-12. Again, ventilation causing a seri- bolts. Hopes in the future every student receives assis- past year, they began a ered with caution tape as it was noted that once the ous musty odor, plumb- are to convert it for class- tance as much as possible. family consumer science the metal fl oors were liter- current compressors stop ing issues, bathrooms are room use if social distanc- Classes off ered at BTEC classroom with a certifi ed ally crumbling as mainte- working, they have to be in dire need of work. Th ey ing is necessary again. Also, include are Aerospace teacher. Th e area needs nance was inspecting and replaced next time. Hopes do have one shower that the large area would make Technology, Auto Body or much updating and totally one person’s foot went are to replace the HVAC works but fi xtures predate an excellent learning space. Service, Building Trades, renovation for use. Anoth- through the platform. with the funding. A ques- 1988. Carpet is very old and dif- Computer Systems, Cos- er kitchen is shared with o Warwick said, “We tion was asked if they did •Many cosmetic issues fi cult to clean and main- metology, Criminal Justice, another program, until it are understanding to how not already have the fund- were noted during the tour, tain. AC is original to the Cybersecurity, Engineer- is completed. important it is for our ing. Warwick said that the such as missing or dam- building and doesn’t work ing, Mechatronics, Nurse •Preschool received a kids to get outside. We re- estimated total cost is $3 aged baseboards, stained properly all the time and Aide, Veterinary Technol- new playground last year. ceived a matching grant million to replace every- fl oors, etc. once unit breaks, it will ogy and Welding. Everyone gathered back from Game Time and our thing and $1.5 in the ac- •Weight room – CCPS have to be replaced. Venti- o Warwick proudly in the room for a catered School Board approved count to use (which partly had gotten most things lation is an issue. Warwick shared, “One of our stu- lunch of pulled pork, the use of some of capital must be used for learning second-hand where neigh- shared the area has been dents went to BTEC, grad- chicken, slaw, potato salad, funds to replace the play- loss). Th e School Board boring schools called and used for many events: the uated in welding and is beans and cookies, compli- ground. Th is has been so will have to pick and asked if they wanted them. K-12 music teacher likes to now an underwater welder ments of Trane. great for our kids and the choose and prioritize all “It would be nice to have showcase her children with in Germany and loving it. Much more conversa- community uses it almost these important projects. a place where our athletes a musical in the spring and Still, it would be great to tion continued between every weekend. 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COSARS from page 2 mented that the school looked very ARPA funds. Th is truly is a moon- to address capital needs. ginia’s students, especially those in ects are getting some attention. nice and clean. shot moment for the Common- 4. Give school divisions the fl ex- high poverty schools and localities, Keeping these challenges in front “I do have to give a big kudos to wealth of Virginia. ibility to use ESSER funds in a way can’t aff ord to continue to attend of us alongside other traditionally my maintenance and facility staff ,” In order to address this critical that makes sense locally. school in substandard and inequi- more-high profi le and hot button said Warwick. “We have the belief issue, the Coalition of Small and 5. Completely revisit the Gover- table facilities where computer labs issues will help us get them solved that we may not have the best, but Rural Schools recommend that nor’s HVAC recommendation for fl ood, copy machines trip break- in a timely fashion,” Berenato we want to take care of what we Virginia and the Federal Govern- the Special Session. ers, schools close due to high tem- added. “In the past, our parents, have, as that is important. Th ey do ment do the following: “I’ll be the fi rst to say that it is peratures, and in too many cases, grandparents and great-grand- a great job. I have a great staff .” 1. Make the K-12 deadline for not the Commonwealth’s responsi- schools are literally crumbling.” parents looked to the future and Th ey feel that unlike year’s past, spending ESSER funds (currently bility to fully fund school construc- “It appears that CCPS has made needed investments in our Virginia has resources to address 2024) consistent with the munici- tion in every locality in Virginia. managed and maintained their schools, churches, roads, bridges this critical issue without raising pality deadline for spending ARPA However, the Commonwealth building assets very responsibly and other community infrastruc- taxes on its citizens and in addition funds (2026). does hold a share of this respon- and kept much of the schools' ture. We all have benefi ted from to the recent announcement of 2. Approve VDOE’s recom- sibility. In order to solve this ever- equipment going well past its their commitments and foresight. Virginia’s budget surplus in excess mendation to use $2.6 billion of increasing crisis, it will take local, normal service life. But like many Let's continue the tradition of re- of $2.5 billion and a 30 percent discretionary ARPA funds for new state, and federal cooperation,” a rural school districts, CCPS has a newal so that current and future increase in lottery profi ts, the Gen- school construction, property ac- COSARS representative stated. large backlog of building repair, generations will have the facilities eral Assembly had a Special Session quisition and renovations. “Virginia’s taxpayers can’t aff ord replacement and upgrade projects needed for us to effi ciently and on August 2 to divvy up $4 billion 3. Reestablish a state fund that to kick this $1 billion per year can that are genuinely needed. It's en- safely teach, learn, perform and in federally awarded discretionary provides grants to school divisions down the road any longer. Vir- couraging to see that these proj- compete in our schools.” Bronze plaque awarded to honor American Patriot Adam Lugar

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Baptist from page 1 Awards from page 1 kid in them too. She noted that they also have kids’ pro- •Th e Farm Bureau tional company, off ers fi ve to teachers about issues “I would like to thank all of my help- grams on Wednesday nights called “Bible Board of Directors awards diff erent scholarships to I have in class or help I ers and all of those who sent their chil- Buddies.” Each event begins at 6:30 with a student who plans to seniors who meet certain may need. Th is will be ex- dren. We at Craig Valley count it an a dinner followed by Bible lessons, music enter a fi eld related to ag- criteria. Th is year Ingev- tremely useful in college.” honor and privilege to minister to the and other activities which concludes at 8 riculture and who has also ity has awarded Deplazes He added that he children in our community,” Welch said. p.m. Th e entire community is invited to maintained good grades. a scholarship for demon- wished to thank teachers “We thank God for a wonderful week.” attend. Deplazes will study agri- strating exceptional lead- and staff for helping him business next year at ership throughout his school Oklahoma State Univer- •Th e Bridgett Oliver years. “Th ey are all won- sity in the fall with aspira- Memorial Scholarship derful people in general, tions of running her own Award goes to a senior Mr. and Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. horse and sheep farm one who plans to enter the Steege, Mrs. Craft, Mrs. day healthcare profession car- Crowder, Mr. Trumbo, •Th e Maywood Gar- rying out Bridgett’s dream Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. den Club sponsors Th e and carrying on a legacy Stimeling. Th is list would Ruth Hale Reynolds of helping others. Hutchi- be much longer, but I Higher Education schol- son would like to one day don’t want to take up a arship. Th is award went to to be a labor and delivery large amount of space. Gavin Shires who excelled nurse Everyone has been sup- both in the classroom •Th e National Soci- portive and helpful to me SUBMITTED PHOTOS and outside and plans to ety of the Daughters of throughout my school ca- Barry Francisco, Rick Francisco and Ian Bussiere competed during the pie-eating further their education. the American Revolution reer, and I greatly appreci- contest. The kids liked that they all had hunks of whipped cream all over their faces. Shires will be attending along with the local chap- ate that.” George Mason University ter Craig Valley is pleased Still, COVID made it in the fall to recognize graduating diffi cult to be a teenager. •Th e George Todd senior as this year’s Good “I love graduating and Memorial Scholarship Citizen Winner. Shires leaving high school be- OBITUARIES sponsored by Mountain was chosen for his de- hind. COVID-19 made Castles SWCD goes to a pendability, his service school not as enjoyable senior who has a strong to others, his leadership as the years before, and desire to major in a course skills, and his American although I’m thankful for Alls, Lala L. curriculum related to nat- Patriotism the four years I had, I’m Lala L. Alls, 88 of Salem, went to be family, Bobby (Anna) and family; sister, ural resource conservation •Nicole Austin, Au- more excited for my fu- with the Lord, Monday, August 9. Lala Lisa Gusler and family; and extended or environmental studies. tumn Hutchison, Jaela ture,” Hutchison said. joined her parents, Gilbert and Cleo family and friends. Deplazes was the recipi- Hutton, Hunter Ashley, Shires added, “It feels Sowers, what a reunion in heaven that Her family will forever be grateful for ent. and Lucy Rigney - Th e relieving but somewhat will be. She was also preceded in death by the kindness and care Snyder’s Nursing •Th e Craig County Community College Ac- sad to have graduated af- her niece, Liza Brooke Sowers. Home’s entire staff provided. Thank you retired teachers would cess Program referred to ter spending most of my Lala’s smile lit up a room, her laugh also to Lewis-Gale’s Comfort Care De- like to recognize an out- as CCAP is a public tu- life in Craig.” was infectious. Aff ectionately known as partment. standing senior for a local ition funding program Valedictorian Emma Sissy, she never met a stranger. Lala had Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 scholarship who plans to off ered and adminis- Todd and recipient of reasons to complain, but rarely did. She am on Th ursday, August 12, at Paitsel further their education in tered by Virginia West- scholarships said, “It feels loved her brothers and sister, her dolls, Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Frazier Hutchison ern Community College great to graduate. I’m very and her pets. She was the best cook and offi ciating. Interment will follow at the •Shelor Motor Mile Education Foundation, excited to be starting this bread maker. Hale Cemetery, Mt. Tabor Rd. in Blacks- sponsors scholarships an- Inc. CCAP allows cur- fall. Th e one thing that I We hope her strength and values con- burg. Th e family will receive friends from nually for deserving se- rent high school gradu- took with me from CCPS tinue with whom she left behind. Her life 10:00 to 11 am prior to the service. niors like Deplazes ates who meet program is how lucky I am to have here on Earth ended August 9, 2021. Left In lieu of fl owers, donations may be •Th e Community guidelines to receive a gone to a small school, to cherish her memories are her broth- made to your favorite charity. Foundation Serving combination of federal which has given me the ers, Wayne (Cissy) and family, William Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Western Virginia award- and state fi nancial aid ability to form closer re- (Kathy) and family, Tommy (Shorty) and Home. www.paitselfh.com ed a scholarship from and donor funding up to lationships with those the Craig County High the cost of tuition. Th is around me.” School Scholarship Fund scholarship is renewable She wished to send a to Hutchison for up to six consecutive special thanks to her prin- Davis, McArthur •New Castle Farmers semesters. cipal, Melissa Whiting. and Merchants Bank an- “Congratulations to all “Th roughout my school Wainwright “Mac” nually awards a scholar- of these students on their career, she has helped ship to the valedictorian many accomplishments me with everything from McArthur Wainwright for the “underdog.” He and salutatorian of Craig and to the class of 2021 learning to count, to help- “Mac” Davis, 79 of New never met a stranger and County High school for for your perseverance ing me with college appli- Castle, gained his Heav- would go out of his way their academic excellence. and dedication,” Steege cations,” she said. enly Wings on Thurs- to help someone in need. Th is year’s recipients are added. Whiting, who spoke day, August 5. Mac was He was owner and opera- Emma Todd, valedicto- Autumn Hutchison with strong, heartfelt born April 15, 1942, on tor of Mac’s Auto Sales rian and the three co- sa- shared, “If there was emotions, said, “I am his brother Doug’s third and Towing for over 30 lutatorians Latoya Gober, one thing that CCPS extremely proud of this birthday, in “Happy years. Gavin Shires, and Claire can teach you, it is how group of graduates. Th ey Hollow,” Montgomery Mac’s family extends Deplazes to make the best out of each overcame many ob- County, Virginia, the thanks and appreciation •Th e Craig County tough situations. Th ere stacles to meet the re- youngest of 12 children. to Heartland Hospice, Education Association were quite a few obstacles quirements earning them He was preceded in and special nurses Laki- recognizes an outstanding faced throughout high a seat on the stage at death by his parents, sha, Mary, Karen, and student every year with school that were out of graduation. Th ey have Ernest C. and Susie Monica for their superior a scholarship who must mine and my classmates’ matured into indepen- Hodge Davis; son, M. Wayne Davis, care during his illness. Also, we express have plans to enter edu- control, however, we al- dent, strong, thoughtful, Jr.; brothers, Paul, Frank, Ernest “Big our gratitude to Mike and Trish King, cation or another service- ways stuck together and and kind individuals and June”, Willard, Kenneth, and Ranny; Robert and Lisa Fisher, and Sandra related fi eld and have a made lemonade out of I believe that the diffi cul- sisters, Juanita, Alene, Elizabeth “Sis’, Ruble, who were faithful to help daily. sincere desire to further lemons.” ties they faced this school and Hazel; brother-in-law, Jerry L. Funeral services were held at 10:00 their education. Hutchi- She added that her fa- year led them to this tran- Shelor. He is survived by his loving a.m., Monday, August 9, at Paitsel son will be attending Vir- vorite teacher was Stacey sition. Although I will wife of 57 years, Nina Shelor Davis; Funeral Home with Pastor Kenny Da- ginia Western Commu- Crowder, saying, “She miss all of them greatly, I son, Kenny and wife Valda; brother, vis, Rev. Ben Lockhart, Jr., and Pastor nity College is a very special person am eager to see what their Douglas and wife Barbara. His “bor- Melton Johnson officiating. Interment •Freedom First Credit in my life. She helped futures will bring.” rowed” sons, Mike King and wife followed at the Shelor Family Ceme- Union sponsored a de- me more than any other Trish, Robert Fisher and wife Lisa; tery, 8723 Blacksburg Road, Catawba, serving senior with the teacher and was always CROSSWORD ANSWERS grandchildren, Rick (Mary Beth) and VA 24070. The family received friends Frank Turk Scholarship to there when I needed Erica (Dale); 3 great-grandchildren, from 5 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Au- Todd her. Whether it be aca- Luther, Anthea, and Alfred; special gust 8, at Paitsel Funeral Home 286 •Autumn Hutchison - demically or personally, friends, Timmy Dalton, Larry and Main Street New Castle, VA 24127. Th e Bobby Scruggs Char- I could count on her to Stephanie Looney, Josh and Savannah; In lieu of flowers, the family re- itable Foundation off ered guide me with a smile on a multitude of nieces, nephews, cous- quests donations be made to the She- a scholarship to students her face.” ins, and good friends, and his faithful lor Family Cemetery Fund c/o 8723 who will be attending col- Shires added, “One companion Titus. Blacksburg Rd. Catawba, VA 24070 lege in the fall to further thing I will take with me He loved children whom many or to a charity of your choice. their education and pur- as a senior from CCPS is called him “Paw-Paw Mac.” He was Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral sue their dreams the sense of community a humble man, always looking out Home. www.paitselfh.com •Ingevity, an interna- and the ability to talk

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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. 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