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Emma Claire SUBMITTED PHOTO Todd*, Augustina Forrest White*, Andrew Jackson Duncan, also known as Little Jack, Gavin Keith Williams*, and Joseph Uncle Jack or “Granddaddy” Duncan, cut wheat fields Michael Zimmerman*. (Note – in the 1920s at the site where Hotel Roanoke currently Beta Club Members*) sits, and later was invited to see all the changes in Th e welcoming and recognition the city. Living in the country of Craig, traveling by of special guests was giving by Prin- horseback, they drove to Sinking Creek to pick him up cipal Melissa Whiting. in a car, which he had never ridden in before. He went All stood for the Pledge of Alle- on to experience many "firsts" of his lifetime at age 81. giance, led by Class President, Au- tumn Hutchison. SUBMITTED PHOTO Th e student speakers included: “Granddaddy” Duncan Claire Deplazes and Alexus Jones enjoyed their graduation day, and look Emma Claire Todd, CCHS 2021 forward to rooming together at Oklahoma University this fall. Many seniors Valedictorian; Claire Nicole De- – from wheat fields decorated their hats to portray their last memories or their future endeavors. plazes, CCHS 2021 Salutatorian; Latoya Michelle Gober, CCHS Pam Dudding high school students. 2021 Salutatorian and Gavin Rex to city hotel Contributing writer Th e ceremony began with the Shires, CCHS 2021 Salutatorian. Processional by music teacher, Alys- Ashlyn Stanley then sang a spe- Pam Dudding warming story of his As families and friends entered sa Cross-Schulke. Th e 2021 Junior cial song, “A Million Dreams” from Contributing writer granddaddy’s visit to Roa- the Commencement Ceremony at Marshalls were Kylee Dawn Clifton the movie Th e Greatest Showman. noke: “He and a group of the Berglund Performing Arts Th e- and Lucas Dwane Taylor. Some of the words were, Every When the older gen- farmers traveled around atre, everyone could feel that gravity Graduating students who night I lie in bed, Th e brightest col- eration thinks of “yes- and cut people’s wheat of the momentous day. proudly entered were: Hunter Aus- ors fi ll my head, A million dreams teryear,” memories fl ood and oats with what we On June 11, elated Craig County tin Ashley*, Nicole Ann Austin*, are keeping me awake, I think of their minds of many good call a cradle. (It caught High School senior graduates took Samuel Benjamin Boardwine*, times, hard times and dif- the oats or wheat on the the stage for their last moments as Jakob Curtis Craft, Claire Nicole See Senior class, page 5 ferent times. wooden things that came Calvin Duncan recent- up from the blade.) Word ly shared a newspaper ar- got out that there was a ticle about his granddad- group of farmers in Craig dy who “went to the big that cut wheat. Th ere use city” during the 1920s to to be a huge wheat fi eld Opportunity to help Craig County see the hotel they erected where Hotel Roanoke where he once cut wheat and their parking lots are with a cradle. now. He and two of his students with their school supply Back in the 20s and brothers and a third man 30s, life was diff erent for went and cut that wheat. people in the country. About fi ve to 10 years lat- lists currently underway Th ere was still no elec- er when Hotel Roanoke tricity, no TV and nearly was built someone men- Pam Dudding way of life this year with activities and ing the “Load the Bus” event on July everyone in Craig County tioned the wheat fi elds Contributing writer sports on their August 10 start date. 31 at Food Country where people can still traveled by horse. and mentioned his name, Also, the school announced, “Pur- donate items for the school to use for A.J. Duncan was no so they thought it would It seems that school just let out for chasing supplies will be optional for the students in the diff erent classes. diff erent. Born and raised be nice, since he was the the summer, and now it is just two the 2020-2021 school year. However, Each McCleary Elementary teacher across the ridge from only survivor (he was 81), weeks away from starting back. if you would like to purchase your also has a “wish list” of supplies they Level Green Church in to bring him to Roanoke Kids are getting their things togeth- child’s own set of supplies, please see need during the year. Sinking Creek, he lived a to let him see their prog- er, talking to their friends, as school the lists below.” Fifth-grade: hard, but satisfying life. It ress.” will hopefully return to a more normal Additionally, the school is sponsor- •two boxes of pencils is believed that he enjoyed Calvin also noted, that • one pack of pencil top erasers a good tame of horseshoe many years ago, when the •one pack of black dry erase mark- and liked baseball. train went through Craig ers Calvin said that ev- County, it was a booming •Protractor ery Sunday morning place to be. •one 3-ring binder, two inches he would walk over to “Lignite and Fenwick •one pack of tab dividers the church, across from Mines were booming with •one folder with pockets and holes where he lived and light theatres, bowling alleys, a for binder the stove and oil lamps. big laundromat and res- Classroom Wish List: tissues, hand “He was named An- taurants,” he said. “Both sanitizer, Germ-X, gently used Legos, drew Jackson after the of those towns were big- board games, toys/equipment for re- President,” Calvin noted. ger than New Castle at cess, construction paper, graph paper, “He got the nickname the time.” colored pencils, crayons, one pair of ‘Little Jack’ because he Th e Roanoke Times scissors, one pack of glue sticks, two wasn’t very tall.” wrote several articles packs of loose-leaf paper - wide ruled, Calvin shared clippings about the visit. Calvin one pack of sandwich or gallon Zip- from the Roanoke Times shared the four that he loc bags, highlighters and red pens (for of his granddaddy’s trip to had. Th e fi rst one in- students to check work). Roanoke to see things he formed the town that he Fourth-grade: had never seen before. was coming and what •1 ½ - 2-inch binder Sadly, Calvin never would be happening. •loose leaf paper knew his granddaddy as And the others, diff erent •fi ve spiral notebooks he passed before he was views of his visit. Th ey •fi ve pocket folders born, and his sister, Cor- explained that he did not •pencils nell Lipes was only fi ve. get to see all he wanted •index cards He died eating supper at the fi rst day, so accepted •colored pencils or crayons the table. Th eir grand- to stay in a hotel, which •glue sticks mother died before either he had never done. •scissors were born and both were “Th e last time Uncle SUBMITTED PHOTO Classroom Wish List: Tissues and buried at the Williams Jack had been to Roanoke The lists for McCleary Elementary students include many items. The school Highlighters. cemetery. was over 25 years, and it has offered to provide supplies, but if parents wish to help, the individual See , page 3 Calvin shared his fa- See , page 3 lists for each grade are provided and are currently at Food Country. School supplies miliarity of the heart- Duncan

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Emma Claire SUBMITTED PHOTO Todd*, Augustina Forrest White*, Andrew Jackson Duncan, also known as Little Jack, Gavin Keith Williams*, and Joseph Uncle Jack or “Granddaddy” Duncan, cut wheat fields Michael Zimmerman*. (Note – in the 1920s at the site where Hotel Roanoke currently Beta Club Members*) sits, and later was invited to see all the changes in Th e welcoming and recognition the city. Living in the country of Craig, traveling by of special guests was giving by Prin- horseback, they drove to Sinking Creek to pick him up cipal Melissa Whiting. in a car, which he had never ridden in before. He went All stood for the Pledge of Alle- on to experience many "firsts" of his lifetime at age 81. giance, led by Class President, Au- tumn Hutchison. SUBMITTED PHOTO Th e student speakers included: “Granddaddy” Duncan Claire Deplazes and Alexus Jones enjoyed their graduation day, and look Emma Claire Todd, CCHS 2021 forward to rooming together at Oklahoma University this fall. Many seniors Valedictorian; Claire Nicole De- – from wheat fields decorated their hats to portray their last memories or their future endeavors. plazes, CCHS 2021 Salutatorian; Latoya Michelle Gober, CCHS Pam Dudding high school students. 2021 Salutatorian and Gavin Rex to city hotel Contributing writer Th e ceremony began with the Shires, CCHS 2021 Salutatorian. Processional by music teacher, Alys- Ashlyn Stanley then sang a spe- Pam Dudding warming story of his As families and friends entered sa Cross-Schulke. Th e 2021 Junior cial song, “A Million Dreams” from Contributing writer granddaddy’s visit to Roa- the Commencement Ceremony at Marshalls were Kylee Dawn Clifton the movie Th e Greatest Showman. noke: “He and a group of the Berglund Performing Arts Th e- and Lucas Dwane Taylor. Some of the words were, Every When the older gen- farmers traveled around atre, everyone could feel that gravity Graduating students who night I lie in bed, Th e brightest col- eration thinks of “yes- and cut people’s wheat of the momentous day. proudly entered were: Hunter Aus- ors fi ll my head, A million dreams teryear,” memories fl ood and oats with what we On June 11, elated Craig County tin Ashley*, Nicole Ann Austin*, are keeping me awake, I think of their minds of many good call a cradle. (It caught High School senior graduates took Samuel Benjamin Boardwine*, times, hard times and dif- the oats or wheat on the the stage for their last moments as Jakob Curtis Craft, Claire Nicole See Senior class, page 5 ferent times. wooden things that came Calvin Duncan recent- up from the blade.) Word ly shared a newspaper ar- got out that there was a ticle about his granddad- group of farmers in Craig dy who “went to the big that cut wheat. Th ere use city” during the 1920s to to be a huge wheat fi eld Opportunity to help Craig County see the hotel they erected where Hotel Roanoke where he once cut wheat and their parking lots are with a cradle. now. He and two of his students with their school supply Back in the 20s and brothers and a third man 30s, life was diff erent for went and cut that wheat. people in the country. About fi ve to 10 years lat- lists currently underway Th ere was still no elec- er when Hotel Roanoke tricity, no TV and nearly was built someone men- Pam Dudding way of life this year with activities and ing the “Load the Bus” event on July everyone in Craig County tioned the wheat fi elds Contributing writer sports on their August 10 start date. 31 at Food Country where people can still traveled by horse. and mentioned his name, Also, the school announced, “Pur- donate items for the school to use for A.J. Duncan was no so they thought it would It seems that school just let out for chasing supplies will be optional for the students in the diff erent classes. diff erent. Born and raised be nice, since he was the the summer, and now it is just two the 2020-2021 school year. However, Each McCleary Elementary teacher across the ridge from only survivor (he was 81), weeks away from starting back. if you would like to purchase your also has a “wish list” of supplies they Level Green Church in to bring him to Roanoke Kids are getting their things togeth- child’s own set of supplies, please see need during the year. Sinking Creek, he lived a to let him see their prog- er, talking to their friends, as school the lists below.” Fifth-grade: hard, but satisfying life. It ress.” will hopefully return to a more normal Additionally, the school is sponsor- •two boxes of pencils is believed that he enjoyed Calvin also noted, that • one pack of pencil top erasers a good tame of horseshoe many years ago, when the •one pack of black dry erase mark- and liked baseball. train went through Craig ers Calvin said that ev- County, it was a booming •Protractor ery Sunday morning place to be. •one 3-ring binder, two inches he would walk over to “Lignite and Fenwick •one pack of tab dividers the church, across from Mines were booming with •one folder with pockets and holes where he lived and light theatres, bowling alleys, a for binder the stove and oil lamps. big laundromat and res- Classroom Wish List: tissues, hand “He was named An- taurants,” he said. “Both sanitizer, Germ-X, gently used Legos, drew Jackson after the of those towns were big- board games, toys/equipment for re- President,” Calvin noted. ger than New Castle at cess, construction paper, graph paper, “He got the nickname the time.” colored pencils, crayons, one pair of ‘Little Jack’ because he Th e Roanoke Times scissors, one pack of glue sticks, two wasn’t very tall.” wrote several articles packs of loose-leaf paper - wide ruled, Calvin shared clippings about the visit. Calvin one pack of sandwich or gallon Zip- from the Roanoke Times shared the four that he loc bags, highlighters and red pens (for of his granddaddy’s trip to had. Th e fi rst one in- students to check work). Roanoke to see things he formed the town that he Fourth-grade: had never seen before. was coming and what •1 ½ - 2-inch binder Sadly, Calvin never would be happening. •loose leaf paper knew his granddaddy as And the others, diff erent •fi ve spiral notebooks he passed before he was views of his visit. Th ey •fi ve pocket folders born, and his sister, Cor- explained that he did not •pencils nell Lipes was only fi ve. get to see all he wanted •index cards He died eating supper at the fi rst day, so accepted •colored pencils or crayons the table. Th eir grand- to stay in a hotel, which •glue sticks mother died before either he had never done. •scissors were born and both were “Th e last time Uncle SUBMITTED PHOTO Classroom Wish List: Tissues and buried at the Williams Jack had been to Roanoke The lists for McCleary Elementary students include many items. The school Highlighters. cemetery. was over 25 years, and it has offered to provide supplies, but if parents wish to help, the individual See , page 3 Calvin shared his fa- See , page 3 lists for each grade are provided and are currently at Food Country. School supplies miliarity of the heart- Duncan

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The New Castle Christian Church is at 282 Salem The American Flag at the housefront. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Avenue. Margaret and Bodie sharing a moment together.

Th e Craig Valley Chapter of across from Mountain View the shadow of B Mountain. A them down the week after. sage. Chapter members are proud the Daughters of the American Church. For several years, the fl ag also fl ies from the pergola in Several churches and busi- of our county and its patriotism. Revolution recently recognized Marine Veteran has mounted front of their large front porch. nesses responded to the sugges- Lloyd and Jean Huff man for large American fl ags on the Lloyd, who is known as "Bod- tion from Craig Valley Chapter -Submitted by Diane Givens, displaying the American Flag stone posts which mark the en- ie," makes sure the fl ags go up to celebrate Independence Day by Craig Valley NSDAR Vice at their residence on Rt. 311 trance to their farm, nestled in the day before July 4 and takes displaying the same patriotic mes- Regent District VII Chaplain COMMUNITY CALENDAR to 4 p.m. 152 Main Street. [email protected]. Roanoke Farm Service The curbside clinic schedule demolition, community MONDAY THROUGH 540-864-7023 Agency County Committee is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by and fun. Food vendors SATURDAY SECOND MONDAY meets each month at 10 appointment only. For more will be on site. EVERY SATURDAY a.m. at the Bonsack USDA information, contact 540- The Craig County Public •Paint Bank Ladies Service Center. Please call 864-5136. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Library is open Monday, Overeaters Anonymous Auxiliary meeting, 7 one day before the meeting Tuesday, Thursday and (OA) meeting. 11 a.m. at p.m. at the Paint Bank date regarding possible SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 The Catawba Valley Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 Christ Lutheran Church, Fire Department. Call cancellation information Ruritan Club is hosting p.m., Wednesday from 10 located at 2011 Brandon 897-5346 for more 540-977-2698, Ext. 2. The The Upper Craig a Bluegrass Concert at a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday Avenue in Roanoke. information. Bonsack USDA Service Creek Volunteer Fire 3:30 p.m. at the Catawba from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Contact 540-293-4065 for •Craig County Public Center is located at 36 Department will have its Community Center. library is located at 303 more information. Library Board of Trustees Executive Circle, Suite 1, First Annual Car/Truck/ This is a free event, but Main St. in New Castle. meeting at 6 p.m. at the Roanoke, VA 24012. All Motorcycle/Tractor Show donations would be greatly For more information, EVERY SUNDAY library. County Committee meetings and fundraiser with hot appreciated. Money raised call (540) 864-8978 or are open to the public. dog dinner. will help fund projects visit www.craiglibrary.org. •Alcoholics Anonymous THIRD MONDAY in the Catawba Valley, meeting. 8 p.m. at New FIRST THURSDAY SATURDAY, surrounding areas and EVERY TUESDAY Castle Fire Hall. Town of New Castle AUGUST 14 various organizations. The •The New Castle Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Craig County Board event will be cancelled if •Overeaters Anonymous Christian Church, located inside the New Castle Town of Supervisors meets at 6 •Old Salem Church weather does not permit. (OA) meeting. 7 p.m. at at 282 Salem Ave, is Hall, located at 339 Market p.m. at the Craig County Annual picnic on Route Christ Lutheran Church, pastored by Sheldon Street. Courthouse. 42 is expected to return. SATURDAY, located at 2011 Brandon Cosma is having services For more information, OCTOBER 9 Avenue in Roanoke. at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., with SECOND TUESDAY EVERY TUESDAY contact Enola Ross at Contact 540-293-4065 for communion at each, and is AND THURSDAY 540-864-6175 or 540- The Craig County more information. on Facebook live at 9 a.m. •Craig County School 309-4954. Fall Festival Saturday is •New Castle Church of •St. Johns Catholic Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Everyone six months • The Craig County expected to last from 9 Christ will hold its Bible Church, on Route 615, in the High School Media and up should receive a flu Fairgrounds Summer am to 5 pm. Contact Study from 7 p.m. to 7:45 is having virtual masses Center. shot each year. A parent or Derby is scheduled to Robyn Foster at 540-977- p.m. at 118 Main Street in at 8:30 a.m. and 10 •Mountain Lodge 140 guardian must accompany take place. Open to small 8395 for more info or to New Castle. a.m. by Father Steve AF&AM, 7:30 p.m. at those under the age 18. and large cars. Pre-derby reserve a booth. If you McNalley. They are Lodge Hall, 255 Main St. Insurances will be billed. events will be the Power register by September 1, EVERY FRIDAY also live on Facebook. People are encouraged to Wheels derby for the tikes you get the early bird rate For more information, THIRD WEDNESDAY bring their insurance card and the Lawnmower derby of $45.00. Afterwards it Craig County Genealogy contact (540) 864-8686 and not attend if they have for the tweens. Come out is $50. Registration ends Library open every Friday 1 or send an email to The Botetourt/Craig/ COVID-19 like symptoms. and enjoy an evening of September 30. CROSSWORD PUZZLE YOUR LOCAL NEWS

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terested and slightly be- ter with the police, he of life, for, as he says, ‘I wildered, and his atten- told his friend, H. M. am living on borrowed tion was attracted mainly Taylor, “they’re just going years,’” referring to the by street cars which he had to fi ght all day – let’s get Biblical three score and never seen before, wanting out of here.” ten. to know, “What makes •Many Roanokers, • “Are you a Demo- them go?” He believes au- recognizing him with crat?” he was asked. “No, tomobiles are going to run Mr. Moomaw and from I lean to the other side,” the United States to “rack newspaper description, he said. “Th at man in and ruin.” stopped Mr. Duncan on now, what’s his name? •He is 81 and has done the street to speak to him. Hoover? He’s liable to enough work to “kill a •Duncan shared his get in again. He seems hoss” in his time, and said opinion after a long day to be a pretty good feller. when shown some roses at touring, “Judgement-day It’s hard to say.” His poli- Crystal Springs, that they is not very far off .” He tics took away none of were “mighty purty, but prophesied, adding, “Th e the enjoyment of being I’m so old I can’t smell a world is getting worse entertained in a Demo- polecat.” and worse, men do all cratic city. SUBMITTED PHOTO •He was invited by manner of evil – kill one Th ey gave him a key to The Roanoke Times published several articles about Duncan and his visit, to the extent Frank Reynolds and Clay- another, anything. You the city and at the conclu- that upon his visit, people on the street recognized him and stopped to talk with him. ton Lemon to go for a ride remember the good book sion of his visit, Duncan in a big cabin plane. He says, ‘You shant know the shared, “Th ese Roanoke was to work,” Calvin said. blue suit, black hat with • “Uncle Jack” Dun- declined saying he was go- hour I come.’ It’s going to folks sure are mighty nice “Downtown Roanoke wide brim, turned up can, Craig County farmer ing to stay on the ground the fi replace. People don’t - I don’t know when I’ve was nothing but fi elds of in front, black high-top who cut wheat here with and not go up in one of like one another like they had such a time. People wheat. Th e only transpor- shoes, and a black string a cradle for 13 harvests those “scary things.” ought. Th ey were put out in Craig and Giles tation he had was horse- tie. He is nearly bald and in a row, more than half •He was given the op- here to like one another.” are missing something if back and no way to com- has a drooping moustache a century ago, came to portunity to say a few He likes to talk about they don’t come here of- municate, except at a later and doesn’t wear glasses.” town today for the fi rst words over WDBJ, Roa- the more serious aspects ten.” time, when his eldest son “Mr. Duncan is active time in his life and said noke Times and World made a radio box, which enough to pitch a mean as he viewed the panora- News radio station as they they later listened to the game of horseshoes,” Mr. ma views from atop Mill gave Roanoke a brief per- Tickle Oil & Propane interview when he made Taylor told the men. “And Mountain, that it was a sonal contact with the his city visit to Roanoke.” he follows baseball games “Turrible sight!” visitor and aff orded him a Upon the invitation pretty close.” •Except for one short new idea of the “workings” Serving Craig County from Ben Moomaw, Th ey toured through train ride he has never behind the battery set his Call today for prices! Chamber of Commerce Roanoke, including Mill been out of the county son had at home. secretary, he and H.M. Mountain, the airport, by and has never before been • (After lunch) he vis- 540-626-6000 Taylor, Chairman of the the Viscose, to see how to the city. ited the Ponce de Leon Craig Board of Supervi- the newspaper was print- •He was met early where the springs that sors, were picked up by ed, to a manicurist and this morning by Ben used to be surrounded automobile, which Dun- barbershop and to Hotel Moomaw, Chamber of by two oaks, wheat and a can was enthralled with Patrick Henry for lunch Commerce secretary, and stable lot still bubble and and driven to Roanoke. with the Kiwanis. E. D. Nininger. He and trickle away in the of the Now delivering “Mr. Duncan agreed Th ese are some of the H.M. Taylor, Chairman new structure, and then to propane! to risk coming if H. 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A big “Th ank you” to all 540-566-6920 •Pack of black dry erase •One primary journal large crayons (8 basic colors) who donate. markers (other colors stain (the book has lines with an •One pair of blunt-edged the whiteboards) area at the top to draw pic- scissors •One pack of 3x5 index tures) •Large supply of glue NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING cards •One marble composi- sticks COUNTY OF CRAIG, VIRGINIA •earbuds (for Chrome- tion books •One two-pocket folder PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS book) •Th ree spiral notebooks, •One 3-prong folder Th e Classroom Wish wide-ruled •Washable markers Pursuant to Section 15.2-2506 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, notice List: tissues, baggies (sand- •One plain green pocket •Two boxes tissues is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Craig County Board wich and gallon) and extra folder for graded work •Two containers baby of Supervisors on the proposed County Budget amendment for Fiscal Year glue sticks. •Four large pink erasers wipes 2021-22 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). The Public Hearing, which may be Second-grade: •Th ree dozen sharpened •Bookbag continued or adjourned, will be held August 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon •one pencil pouch or box pencils •Change of multi-season- thereafter as the matter is heard during the Board of Supervisors meeting at •Washable markers •One box tissues al clothes (for spills and ac- the Craig County Courthouse in New Castle, Virginia. •Pair of scissors •Blunt-edged scissors cidents) A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review at the County •Individual pencil sharp- •Two dozen glue sticks Classroom Wish List: Administrator’s Office in the County Administration Building, New Castle, Vir- ginia. OBITUARY PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT FY 2021-22 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR: County of Craig Misc Departments carry over $ 32,613 Huff man, William O. “Chuck” Sheriff/ EMS USDA Grant $ 90,000 CARES carry over $232,500 William O. “Chuck” the Sinking Creek Valley will American Recovery Plan Funds carry over $498,319 Huff man passed peacefully never be the same. Chuck at home on Saturday, July leaves behind his loving and Craig Co Public School 24, after 86 wonderful years. amazing wife Peggy J. Huff - Carry Over Funds to Capital Funds $454,926 He treasured his family, his man, precious daughter and way of life and God’s cre- son-in-law Shari and Robert ations. He was kind, patient Tripp, granddaughter and and caring. He was also an husband Ashlei and Justin HOUSING CONNECTIONS, INC. AND VIRGINIA HOUSING exceptional husband, father, Barham, great grandchil- OPENING WAITING LIST TO ACCEPT grandfather and friend. He dren Oscar and Gunner HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER APPLICATIONS was a lifelong farmer and spe- Barham, Kenadee Tripp and cial friend to many. He was a her mother Heather Stover, Housing Connections, Inc. and Virginia Housing will open the Housing prankster and loved to “pull nephews Joe Dowdy and Choice Voucher Waiting List on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Applicants can one over on you.” Matt Dowdy and wife Kim apply starting at 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The program will take applications William spent every day on the farm and their daughter Lena. ONLINE ONLY. The website to apply is vhda.apply4housing.com. working cows and taking care of the land. He He also leaves behind many, many special loved every second of it and you would never friends. He was preceded in death by his par- The Housing Connections, Inc. waiting list area covers Craig, Floyd, Giles, hear a complaint from him. His laugh was ents, “Speedy” and Ruth Huff man and his Montgomery and Pulaski counties. contagious, and he lit up any room or fi eld he grandson William Robert “WR” Tripp, in- was in. He spent many hours in the tractor, laws Ned H. and Pauline K. Dowdy, sister-in- Those who apply will be chosen randomly by lottery to be added to the and you would see his white pick-up truck law and husband Jane and Tom Hurd, broth- waiting list. Not everyone who applies will be added to the waiting list. Ap- running up and down the road all day long. er-in-law Hale Dowdy and his son Rusty. plicants will receive a confirmation number once their application is submit- Before he began farming, he played for the St. We want to give a special thanks to his ted indicating the application was received but this does not guarantee you Louis Cardinals minor league baseball team caregivers Allie, Phyllis and Th eresa. Th ey will be added to the waiting list. Applicants may check to see if they were at second base. were crucial in his care and were so good to chosen in the lottery on August 5, 2021, after 10:00 a.m. by going to the fol- Actually, he and his wife of 66 years, Peg- him. Th ank you to Kindred Hospice for their lowing website: vhda.apply4housing.com/status. gy, met at a high school baseball game and wonderful care, especially nurses Lilah and Anyone can apply on behalf of any applicant. Applicants can apply using a the rest was history. Th ey had one daughter Jennifer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, laptop or desktop computer or mobile device. Applications will not be taken Shari and she was their pride and joy. She be- July 27, at 12:00 p.m. in the Bethel United by phone, mail or in person. If the applicant is a person with a disability and gan helping him on the farm after she retired Methodist Church, Craig County, with Rev. they require an accommodation in order to apply, please contact the Hous- from teaching, and they were quite the pair. Charles Stacy and Rev. Larry Th ompson of- ing Connections staff for assistance to apply during the opening time period. His son-in-law Robert was like a son to him. fi ciating. Robert kept the farm equipment up and run- Burial followed in Ross Cemetery, Craig For more information about the application process, please contact Housing ning and took the boss’s orders well! County. Th e family received friends on Tues- Connections at 540-921-1392 or visit www.virginiahousing.com. He served for many years on the Farm- day from 10:00 a.m. until service time. In ers and Merchants Bank, Narrows Livestock lieu of fl owers, contributions may be made Market, Smyth Mutual and Ross Cemetery to the Simmonsville Fire Department or to boards. He was a man with so many wonder- Craig County Rescue Squad. Arrangements ful talents and traits. One thing is for sure… by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. Page 4 • Wednesday, July 28, 2021 • The New Castle Record www.ourvalley.org

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS The graduating senior class of 2021 of Craig County High School waited patiently, enjoying their last moments as high school students before starting the next chapter of their lives.

Principal Melissa Whiting congratulating Hunter Ashley as many “whoots” were given from those in attendance. peers and community compared the teachers; An- to enjoy their success more that’s most impressive, Au- drea Jennings in Elemen- quietly. tumn Hutchison tary has two sons, Cathy Superintendent Jeanette Boyer added that it was Looney in Middle has two Warwick led them in the a special day for a couple sons, Sherry Crowder in confi rmation of their grad- of faculty members. the cafeteria also has two uation as joyful shouts and Isaiah Taylor and Tyler Romeo are graduating seniors ready to hit the ground running. “For 32 years at Mc- sons. “To make this pat- hats fi lled the air by the Cleary Elementary, An- tern complete we need a graduating seniors, staff what the world could be, immediately pursued af- going from the bench to drea Jennings has been teacher in the High School and their families. Tears A vision of the one I see, terward. serving 99 percent as a helping raise the children with two sons. Oh right, were seen streaming the A million dreams is all He continued as he starter, Samantha Sarver of Craig County. She has Pam Boyer,” he said with a cheeks of some. it's gonna take, A million congratulated the Class of has taken advantage of her exhibited her version of big laugh. “I am extremely proud dreams for the world we're 2021. “In my extremely opportunities “tough love,” which I say “Well, back to that orig- of this group of graduates. gonna make! Th ey can say biased opinion, I believe •Another graduate in all sincerity, as she is inal vote that she won fair Th ey each overcame many it all sounds crazy, Th ey that graduating from demonstrated how to tougher than me and my and square, it looks like, obstacles to meet the re- can say I've lost my mind, Craig County is truly an overcome obstacles. You son Ryan loved being in Class of 2021, you have al- quirements earning them I don't care, so call me cra- honor. Th e fact that our wouldn’t expect the player her class this year. Mrs. ready made a good choice. a seat on the stage at grad- zy, We can live in a world school is located in a beau- who is on the court for ev- Jennings, I wish you all the When you leave this stage, uation,” Principal Whit- that we design. tiful area, and we handled ery point and calls for the best in your retirement,” keep it up. Th ank you and ing shared with heartfelt “Th e reason I sang that a global pandemic about ball the loudest to be the he said. “And of course, congratulations,” Boyer fulfi llment. “Th ey have song is because as seniors, as well as anyone, are not shortest player with chal- there will be no replac- said. matured into indepen- we are going out in the the main reasons why we lenges that would limit ing the 35-year teaching, Later he added, “It's dent, strong, thoughtful, world and making it our are so lucky,” he said. “It’s other, Lucy Rigney makeup work preaching, obvious the Class of '21 and kind individuals and own,” said Stanley who the people and what we •Th e next graduate has helicopter hair spinning, will have a unique story I believe that the diffi cul- will be attending college can learn from them.” shown us how to execute ear to ear grinning, speed of their past, but it's their ties they faced this school in the fall with endeavors Boyer continued, “Al- and perform under pres- walking, mile an hour talk- future that will prove to be year led them to this tran- to pursue law. though there isn’t enough sure. I suppose by now ing force of nature that is the most memorable.” sition. Although I will Th e class’s guest speaker time to mention everyone, you all realize I’m speak- -Woooooo Cathy Looney. “Th ey have worked hard miss all of them greatly, I was one of their very favor- I would like to focus on ing in terms of volleyball I ask that we please pray and excelled under ex- am eager to see what their ite teachers, Geoff Boyer. some of the special gradu- but has made the right for John Looney during traordinary circumstanc- futures will bring.” He started his wel- ates and faculty members.” decisions at the right time her retirement.” Laughter es,” said Counselor Evelyn come with a recount, as •One graduate has making everyone around once again ensued. Steege. “I am proud of all CROSSWORD ANSWERS he said, “After discovering taught us that if you her better, which is just as He fi nished his “tip of of our graduates and wish that my lovely wife, Mrs. set your mind to some- useful off the court, Nicole the cap” by adding, in his them the best in their fu- Boyer, received a single thing, you can do great Austin opinion, the CCPS em- ture endeavors.” vote more than me to do things. For example, grad- •Th e fi nal graduate I’d ployee of the year. Diplomas were proudly this speech, I did some in- uating early, playing two like to acknowledge is one “Th is person has done awarded as emotions of joy vestigating. I found three varsity sports and annoy- who has shown us how to so much, for so many, with exuded from Whiting and votes in Mr. Phelps’ trash ing Mr. G. is Abby Price be multidimensional. Al- humility and care for every a feeling of great success can, and I will now read •One graduate has though her accolades in man, woman or child who from the graduates. those votes: Geoff Boyer, taught us to be ready when academics, athletics and walks our halls. I’d like to As the seniors walked Donald Trump and Mrs. you get your chance. Us- other activities are numer- say a special ‘Th ank You’ to the stage, some gave big Pam Boyer. OK, she won ing her time at BTEC to ous, it is the commitment Mrs. Sherry Crowder.” grins, bows and fun ges- fair and square.” Laughter earn a Nursing degree and of time and energy to her Boyer joked a little as he tures, while others seemed

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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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SportsSend story ideas & announcements to [email protected] Interesting fi nd for 5 bucks I was killing time browsing April, a Baseball issue in May Derrick Henry of the curret Th e Sports Review magazine the Charlotte’s Web antique and the Football issue in Sep- Brian day Titans, who led the league listed complete season records mall in Salem recently when tember. Th ere’s an address in Hoffman with a comparable 2,027 yards of all the major colleges for I came across an item that Illinois listed where you could last year. Henry also led in the ’58 season. Virginia Tech, caught my eye. It was a copy subscribe, and I might just rushing touchdowns with 17. under coach Frank Moseley, of “Sports Review” magazine, send them two bucks to see if Sports Th e college section of the was 5-4-1 that fall while the previewing the 1959 football the off er still stands. Editor magazine had a lot more pic- University of Virginia was 1-9 season. Whatever, the magazine I tures than the pro section. under coach Dick Voris. Tech Th e magazine cost 50 cents bought previewed both the Th ere was a very interesting beat UVA, 22-13, in Rich- at the time and was in a plastic college and pro football sea- the fi nal stats listed from the story on SMU quarterback mond in ‘58 and the Hokies sleeve and marked $5 at the an- sons for 1959. Th e college got ’58 season, and you can see Don Meredith, who would go beat VMI, 21-16, at Victory tique mall. I fi gured that was a a little more attention with 60 how diff erent a game it was on to more fame on the fi eld Stadium. fair price taking infl ation into pages of previews while the back then. Unitas led the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys and Th e magazine certainly pro- account, and I love looking at pros had about half that many. with 19 touchdown passes that in the TV booth with Monday vided me with fi ve bucks worth old magazines. I had a sub- Th at was interesting since this year, and that’s not even a good Night Football. Th e theme of of entertainment as I sat on scription to “SPORT” maga- was the year after that famous season now. Granted it was a the story was that Meredith my porch on a sunny Virginia zine growing up in the ‘60s overtime game in ‘58 between 12 game season, but that aver- was not only a great player but Sunday afternoon. And, it got and still have them in a box in the Colts and Giants that is ages out to 25 TD passes over a a brilliant leader in student me even more anxious for the my basement. I pull them out credited with propelling the 16 game schedule. Last season activities, civic programs and coming football season than I every once in a while when I’m NFL into a new age of excite- Aaron Rodgers led the NFL religious work. Take that How- already was, if such a thing is bored(see pandemic). I still ment. with 48 touchdown passes, ard Cosell. possible. remember how excited I was Back in 1959 there were and 25 would have been 17th Th ere was also a story on I need to get my two dollars when my fi rst issue came in the only a dozen NFL football in the league. the Miami of Ohio football in the mail this week so I can mail. Th e cover had pictures of teams and the AFL was yet to John Brodie of the 49ers team, and of the many suc- get the new edition, even if I Johnny Unitas and Jim Brown be founded. Each team played had the best completion per- cessful coaches the program did miss the fi shing preview. and the lead story was about a 12 game schedule. Th ere centage at 59 percent(.599) produced. It had a picture of whether the pass or the run were two divisions of six teams in 1958. Th at would have the seven man coaching staff was more eff ective. each named the Eastern Con- been 24th in the current NFL in 1950, and now most high I had never heard of “Sports ference and the Western Con- with only Carson Wentz(.574) schools have more than seven Review” magazine, but upon ference, and the team with the and Drew Lock(.573) under coaches. Woody Hayes, who further examination, after pur- best record in each conference 60 percent among the top 25 went on to coach Ohio State, chasing it of course, I discov- played for the championship. quarterbacks. Again it was was the head coach at Miami ered it was established in 1941 Th at was it, one playoff game! Rodgers on top at .707. of Ohio in 1950 and one of his and was published fi ve times a So, you ask, how did two Jim Brown had already es- assistants was Ara Parseghian, year. A year’s subscription was east coast cities, Baltimore and tablished himself as a future who became a famous head two dollars, and with my Roa- New York, play in the champi- Hall of Famer in just his second coach at Notre Dame. Another noke College education kick- onship game? Well, Baltimore year with the Browns. In ’58 assistant was Bill Arnsparger, ing in I concluded that was a happened to be in the Western he ran for 1,527 yards, almost who would be Don Shula’s de- savings of 50 cents a year over Conference, sort of like when twice as many as the Colts’ fensive coordinator for those the newsstand price. the Atlanta Braves were play- Alan Ameche, who was second great Dolphin teams in “the Each issue had a certain ing in the National League at 791 yards. Projecting Brown other” Miami. . .the warmer theme, with a basketball issue West and the Dodgers were over 16 games, he would have one. Arnsparger would go on in January, a Motorspeed issue their big rival. Go fi gure. had 2,036 yards and 23 touch- to become head coach of the in March, a Fishing issue in It was interesting to look at downs. Th at speaks well for New York Giants. Beer sales, full-capacity in Lane this fall Marty Gordon and Cassell Coliseum this fall. ence that we all know and love. approximately fi ve percent of all month, Lane Stadium is prepar- [email protected] "Th is is about continuing to Improving our concessions of- transactions in concession stands ing to host full-capacity events improve the gameday experience ferings at an aff ordable price is a utilized cash and this switch al- this fall. A variety of ticket pack- Virginia Tech offi cials say beer in Lane Stadium, and doing so huge part of that." lows us to move fans through the ages are available for purchase sales and cashless concession in a responsible way," Senior As- Th e fall football season will lines more effi ciently. Th e current off ering both fl exibility and tre- stands are coming to all areas of sociate AD for External Opera- feature new aff ordable pricing plan for those who do not have mendous value when compared Lane Stadium this fall. tions Brad Wurthman said. "We for items like bottled water, Co- credit cards, debit cards, etc. will to the secondary market. Due Previously, beer was only avail- view Saturdays in Lane as a one- ca-Cola and hot dogs. Th ese en- be to sell prepaid gift cards in the to strong demand, especially able for purchase in select premi- day vacation for Hokies, and after hancements also include a switch bookstore location on the west for high-profi le games such um seating areas. Th e availability having been without Hokie Na- to cashless transactions, which will side of Lane Stadium. More de- as North Carolina and Notre will include Hardywood's new tion for this past season, our team reduce touch-points and increase tails on this will be released as it Dame, fans are encouraged to Fighting Hokies Lager, which will is working around the clock to the speed of service. When data gets closer to September. lock-in their spot in Lane as be available in both Lane Stadium ensure that we elevate the experi- from previous years was reviewed, As announced earlier this soon as possible. Martinsville Speedway Format for ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Th e Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race Returns on Sept. 24-25 MARTINSVILLE, Va.- Th e with fi erce action in the ValleyStar Langley Speedway on Th ursday, performances nightly. It will also On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Fan ValleyStar Credit Union 300 Credit Union 300,” said Martins- July 24. Th ere will be no test days welcome the Great Lakes Timber Garage/Pit Experience (i.e. driver will have a $110,000 purse with ville President Clay Campbell. and teams will not be allowed to Show and Circus Shane Show. autograph session) will be free to $32,000 to the race winner when “Martinsville Speedway has always rent the track. Th e Henry County Fair will be all fans with a ticket from 12:45 it is held at Martinsville Speedway been a track that challenges the Josh Berry of JR Motorsports open on Sept. 22-23 from 5 p.m. p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Heat races will on Saturday, September 25. Th e best in motorsports, so we look is the defending race champion to 10 p.m., Sept. 24 from 3 p.m. begin at 3:00 p.m. Pre-race fes- 200 lap feature race will include forward to this year’s ValleyStar as winner of the 2019 ValleyStar to 11 p.m. and Sept. 25 from 11 tivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the three segments: 75 laps, 75 laps Credit Union 300 increasing the Credit Union 300. Th e 2020 a.m. to 11 p.m. Gate pass admis- feature ValleyStar Credit Union and 50 laps. Stage 1 and Stage 2 heat of compeititon in the nation’s ValleyStar Credit Union 300 was sion to the Henry County Fair is 300 green fl ag at 7:00 p.m. winners will each receive $1,000. biggest, richest and most presti- canceled due to the COVID-19 $5. To learn more about the Hen- Tickets for the ValleyStar Cred- On Friday, Sept. 24, four hours gious NASCAR Late Model Stock pandemic. Berry is now a two- ry County Fair, visit henrycoun- it Union 300 are $30 and unre- of practice will be followed by sin- Car race.” time winner at Martinsville as he tyvafair.com. served. Youth 12 and under are free gle car qualifying under the lights. In the ValleyStar Credit Union captured his fi rst NASCAR Xfi n- On Friday, Sept. 24, practice with a paying adult. Parking is free Th e top two cars from qualifying 300 feature, the leader of each lap ity Series victory in this spring’s for the ValleyStar Credit Union for the event. Coolers are allowed, will make the 200 lap feature with will receive $25 with $5,000 avail- Cook Out 250. 300 will be held from 2:00 p.m. but must be softsided and no larg- the pole winner receiving a $5,000 able in the laps led bonus pool. If Leading up to the ValleyStar to 6:00 p.m. followed by single car er than 14”x14”X14”. Tickets are bonus. To determine the rest of the race concludes in overtime, Credit Union 300, Martinsville qualifying under the lights begin- available for purchase at the ticket the 40-car fi eld for the feature, the there will be unlimited attempts at Speedway will host the Henry ning at 8:00 p.m. Th e Campbell offi ce, via phone at 877-RACE- remaining cars will be placed in a Green White Checker fi nish. County Fair on Sept. 22-25. Th e Family Foundation will host a TIX or online at martinsvil- heat races on Saturday, Sept. 25. Th e Virginia Triple Crown will Henry County Fair will include fi reworks extravaganza follow- lespeedway.com. Th ere will be four heat races of 25 be awarded at the ValleyStar Cred- fun, family friendly attractions in- ing ValleyStar Credit Union 300 For more information on the laps and no last chance race. it Union 300. Th e fi rst two legs of cluding state fair quality rides, an qualifying and the Josh Shil- ValleyStar Credit Union 300, “Th is year’s format will chal- the Virginia Triple Crown are at assortment of delicious fair foods, ling & Mountain Heart concert visit www.martinsvillespeedway. lenge competitors on the track and South Boston Speedway on Satur- fun games of chance, animal ex- on the Bassett Furniture Stage at com/events/valleystar-credit- keep fans on the edge of their seat day, July 3 and Larry King Law’s hibits, a petting zoo and live music the Henry County Fair. union-300. FOCO Releases “Space Jam: A New Legacy” Bobblehead Collection FOCO is excited to Th is collection of of- Legacy logo. Legacy bobbleheads are introduce a new line fi cially licensed bob- “FOCO is extremely just some of the many ex- of collectable bobble- bles showcases an expan- excited to introduce the citing items FOCO con- heads featuring the stars sive roster of Space Jam: A world to these Space Jam: tinues to release that help of Warner Bros. Pictures’ New Legacy characters that A New Legacy bobble- fans celebrate their favor- 2021 fi lm, Space Jam: A fans of the fi lm will imme- heads to celebrate the re- ite characters, programs, New Legacy. diately recognize. In ad- lease of the highly antici- fi lms, teams, superstars, 25 years after the re- dition to James and Bugs pated fi lm,” said Matthew mascots, memorable lease of the wildly suc- Bunny, fans can collect Katz, Licensing Director plays and iconic moments cessful Space Jam, Bugs bobbles featuring Daf- at FOCO. “FOCO is con- throughout the world of Bunny and the rest of the fy Duck, Lola Bunny, fi dent that a wide range of entertainment and sports. Looney Tunes return to the Tasmanian Devil, fans, including those who FOCO’s Space Jam: the big screen in this stand- and Granny. grew up with and appreci- A New Legacy bobble- alone sequel. Space Jam: Each item in this collec- ated the original fi lm, as heads are available on- A New Legacy chronicles tion features detailed de- well as a whole new gener- line at www.foco.com, basketball superstar LeB- pictions of the fi lm’s stars ation of fans, will be eager FOCO’s offi cial direct- ron James teaming up the in their “Tune Squad” to add these out-of-this- to-consumer website. iconic cartoon characters uniforms, as well as the world bobbles to their col- Th e Space Jam: A New to save James’ son from a immediately recogniz- lections,” Katz continued. Legacy collection is avail- nefarious A.I. able Space Jam: A New Th ese Space Jam: A New able at this link now.