GUTHRIE INSURANCE AGENCY INC. HOME~AUTO~BUSINESS~FARM~LIFE~HEALTH THE LEANN CROY OFFICE MANAGER/CSR NEW CASTLE $.99 TEXT TO OUR NEW NUMBER FOUNTAIN (540-468-2970 (TEXT ONLY) [email protected] DRINKS www.guthrieinsuranceva.com [email protected] EVERYDAY Licensed in VA, WV, TN & NC ECORD ourvalley.org (USPS-378-080) “The VoiceR of Craig County” Wednesday, June 2, 2021 $1.00 Honoring Craig County’s lions of war who became the sacrifi cial lambs In 1912, Craig County citizens started a Memorial Day service in honor of those men and women who had been killed in the military service and since. Th at tradition has carried on since. “On that Memorial Day, a dedi- cation was made”, Diane Givens, one of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, said. “Since that time, the New Castle Town Coun- cil along with ladies of the UDC and other community groups have honored U.S. War Veterans with a service on Memorial Day at the courthouse.” SUBMITTED PHOTO Even last year, with COVID-19 Several Craig County citizens attended the annual Memorial Day service restrictions, and the county unable at the courthouse to honor those who courageously gave the ultimate to hold a service, our local VFW sacrifice for our freedom. Post 4491 held a special service at the Field of Dreams that was Pam Dudding ratus (Always Ready), the U.S. Air honorable and memorable, with Contributing writer Force – Aim High, Fly, Fight, Win, spokesperson, Commander Billy SUBMITTED PHOTO the U.S. Navy – Semper Fortis (Al- Lee. Mike Carper recently was notified by ExxonMobil that Each of the Armed Forces of the ways Courageous) and the newest, Lee, a Veteran from the Marines through his business with ExxonMobil, Davenport United States of America upholds the U.S. Space Force – Semper Su- in Vietnam, had shared, “It is a time Energy, $500 was donated to Craig County High their own motto: U. S. Marines – pra (Always Above). At the end of to pay honor to those brothers and School. “Our customers never cease to amaze us with Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful), the day, all still serve “one,” the citi- their loyalty," Carper shared. "We owe this to them to the U.S. Coastguard – Semper Pa- zens of its country. See Memorial Day, page 3 be able to make this donation happen.” School Board revisits Land Lab Project IGA Express Pam Dudding the process of planning Contributing writer for this, focused on ani- mal sciences, pens for Graduation is right large and small animals, ExxonMobil around the corner and for both long-and short- the Craig County Pub- term durations, essentially lic Schools staff , School a mini-farm to augment Board and Administration our Ag program,” Foster donates $500 are working diligently to said. “Th e original design prepare for their summer had two pens, where they Pam Dudding or awards to encourage classes as well as other could have shown ani- Contributing writer academic or leadership projects. mals and also a place for excellence in math or Samuel Foster reported a longer-term stay. Diff er- With “hometown” science; science fairs and on the CCPS native trail, ent things occurred over businesses, comes parent-student events; the land surrounding the the last few years, both in “hometown” caring. and educational tools School Board offi ce which weather and what we were Mike Carper of IGA such as computers, math SUBMITTED PHOTO was originally a house and teaching, so we did not go Express ExxonMobil re- or science books, calcu- The Craig County School Board was recently presented a farm. Part of this land past Stage 1.” cently announced that lators, and software. with a "re-design" of the school's proposed Land Lab had been designated for a He noted that the posi- with the help of Dav- Davenport Energy Program by Samuel Foster to include more options Land Lab Project. enport Energy and Exx- Inc., the ExxonMobil- for all the schools, K-12. “In 2017, we began See Land Lab, page 6 onMobil, approximately branded distributor for $500 was donated to IGA Express, secured 58 Craig County Public education grants total- Warwick recognized as Superintendent of the Year Schools. ing $28,000 on behalf Davenport Energy of its Exxon and Mobil Pam Dudding phones and computers 24/7. In past years, Superintendents awards $28,000 in Exx- gasoline stations and Contributing writer At the May School Board meet- of the Year have been selected for onMobil education convenience stores. ing, Chairman Susan Crenshaw special recognition. Th is year, it grants to various schools. “We have a long his- When some speak of a job that announced the recognition of Jea- was stated that in consideration of On May 29, Director tory of supporting local entails their everyday life, it is easy nette Warwick, the Superintendent regarding professionalism, super- of Marketing and Dealer neighborhood schools to think of the position of School of Craig County Public Schools, as intendent ability and community Services Tim Davis con- and consider it a privi- Superintendent, where phone calls, Superintendent of the Year from the involvement, a diff erent decision tacted IGA Express Exx- lege to invest our time texts and emails can fl ood their Virginia School Board Association. was made due to the fact, “in or- onMobil, to share that a and resources in the der to ensure the health and safety $500 ExxonMobil Edu- communities where of all Virginians, schools across the cational Alliance Grant we do business,” said a Commonwealth closed on March was awarded to Craig spokesman for Daven- 13, 2020, due to the COVID-19 County High School. port Energy. pandemic and were provided vir- “The ExxonMobil Headquartered in tual instructions.” Educational Alliance Chatham, Va., Daven- Crenshaw then read a letter from Program is designed to port Energy supplies the VSBA detailing their decision provide Exxon and Mo- gasoline and diesel fuel in recognition of Superintendent of bil retailers with an op- to more than 200 conve- the Year for 2020 – 2021. portunity to invest in nience stores and gas sta- •Superintendents have been vi- the future of communi- tions in Virginia, North tal in serving children through this ties through educational Carolina, and West Vir- pandemic and have been responsi- grants to neighborhood ginia. ble for the health, safety and welfare schools,” Davis said. Davenport Energy of each child by creating school cul- “Every year, ExxonMo- also delivers propane tures within the pandemic to serve bil awards 4,400 Educa- and heating oil to more all children, utilizing guidance and tional Alliance grants to than 35,000 customers in fulfi lling leadership responsibili- K-12 institutions across throughout the region. ties the country. Since 2000, “We are so fortunate •Th ey also worked collabora- the company has com- and proud to be part tively with other superintendents, mitted over $38 million of our New Castle and educators, parents and community to the grant program.” Craig County communi- stakeholders in providing technol- Their grants tar- ty,” Carper shared. “Our ogy, resources, curriculum content, get math, science, and customers never cease SUBMITTED PHOTO emotional support and meals for technology, and may be to amaze us with their Craig County Public Schools Superintendent Jeanette Warwick was children used for films, speakers, loyalty. We owe this to honored as Superintendent of the Year at the May School Board meeting. See , page 6 or field trips to science them to be able to make She was presented the award by Chairman Susan Crenshaw. Warwick centers; scholarships this donation happen.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR •New Castle Church of meeting. 8 p.m. at New p.m. at the Paint Bank MONDAY THROUGH Christ will hold its Bible Castle Fire Hall. Fire Department. Call THIRD WEDNESDAY SECOND THURSDAY SATURDAY Study from 7 p.m. to 7:45 •The New Castle 897-5346 for more p.m. at 118 Main Street in Christian Church, located information. The Botetourt/Craig/ Maywood Garden The Craig County Public New Castle. at 282 Salem Ave, is •Craig County Public Roanoke Farm Service Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. Library is open Monday, pastored by Sheldon Library Board of Trustees Agency County Committee held at Simmonsville Fire Tuesday, Thursday and EVERY FRIDAY Cosma is having services meeting at 6 p.m. at the meets each month at 10 Department. Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., library. a.m. at the Bonsack USDA p.m., Wednesday from 10 Craig County Genealogy with communion at each, Service Center. Please call EVERY TUESDAY a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday Library open every Friday 1 and is on Facebook live at THIRD MONDAY one day before the meeting AND THURSDAY from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The to 4 p.m. 152 Main Street. 9 a.m. date regarding possible library is located at 303 540-864-7023 •St. Johns Catholic Town of New Castle cancellation information Everyone six months Main St. in New Castle. For Church, on Route 615, is Council Meeting at 7 p.m. 540-977-2698, Ext. 2. The and up should receive a flu more information, call (540) EVERY SATURDAY having virtual masses at 8:30 inside the New Castle Town Bonsack USDA Service shot each year. A parent or 864-8978 or visit www. a.m. and 10 a.m. by Father Hall, located at 339 Market Center is located at 36 guardian must accompany craiglibrary.org. Overeaters Anonymous Steve McNalley. They are Street. Executive Circle, Suite 1, those under the age 18. (OA) meeting. 11 a.m. at also live on Facebook. For Roanoke, VA 24012. All Insurances will be billed. EVERY TUESDAY Christ Lutheran Church, more information, contact SECOND TUESDAY County Committee meetings People are encouraged to located at 2011 Brandon (540) 864-8686 or send an are open to the public. bring their insurance card •Overeaters Anonymous Avenue in Roanoke. email to stjohnnewcastle@ •Craig County School and not attend if they have (OA) meeting. 7 p.m. at Contact 540-293-4065 for tds.net. Board meets at 5:30 p.m. FIRST THURSDAY COVID-19 like symptoms. Christ Lutheran Church, more information. in the High School Media The curbside clinic schedule located at 2011 Brandon SECOND MONDAY Center. Craig County Board is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Avenue in Roanoke. EVERY SUNDAY •Mountain Lodge 140 of Supervisors meets at 6 appointment only. For more Contact 540-293-4065 for •Paint Bank Ladies AF&AM, 7:30 p.m. at p.m. at the Craig County information, contact 540- more information. •Alcoholics Anonymous Auxiliary meeting, 7 Lodge Hall, 255 Main St. Courthouse. 864-5136. Roanoke College’s 428 graduates in Class of 2020 set out on ‘new journey’ After a delay of more college careers from their elor of Science. which has indeed served than a year, the Roanoke homes. Th ree students earned us well.” College Class of 2020 “Never forget that you valedictorian honors in Kyle Elizabeth Gro- walked across the com- are twice graduated from the Class of 2020 and hbrugge is a health and mencement stage on May Roanoke College,” Maxey though not all of them exercise science major and 22. With their senior year said. “No one has ever were able to make it to public health minor from disrupted by the CO- done that and I hope it graduation, all three were Grantham, New Hamp- VID-19 pandemic, their leads to a special bond honored during the cer- shire. Grohbrugge recent- commencement ceremo- between and among you emony. ly fi nished her fi rst year at ny was postponed. Roa- and between you and Benjamin Allen Vester, the University of Colora- noke College conferred your college.” an economics and po- do, where she is pursuing degrees in a virtual cer- Th e Class of 2020 litical science major from a Doctor of Physical Th er- emony on their original is comprised of 428 Morgantown, West Vir- apy degree. She’s working graduation date, May 2, graduates from 30 states ginia, delivered a speech at an orthopedic clinic 2020. On May 22, in the and fi ve countries. at the ceremony. 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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Disabled Navy Veteran and new resident Andrew Atkins Lenny MacDonald, another new resident gave a wrote a special song for his comrade Veterans, singing profound message, honoring our Veterans and military, it at the Memorial Day service. His words rang true in saying they were, “Craig County’s lions of war who many hearts and lives. became the sacrificial lambs.” sisters who have given their Johnson has been on have sent some of our very had an opportunity to let lives for freedom. Veterans the town council for two best to be as lions in the our Creators’ rights rule Day is for our living Vet- years, graduated in Busi- defense of our shores, our our land at the consent of erans and Memorial Day ness Management, Mar- mountains, our very way the governed. Our Creator, is for Veterans who died keting and Pastoral stud- of life. that is God above. Th e in the war. As a combat ies and is the Associate Th ese lions helped stave governed, that is you and I. Marine, I personally have Pastor of New Covenant off the British suppressors Th is was so radical an brothers I have fought with Assembly of God. He during the Revolution, be- idea that the King and all Craig Valley VFW Post #4491 posted the colors to start who have died in combat. works at Cox Communi- fore our county was even of England discounted it the event, and ended with Taps, which brought tears to Even though you spent cations and volunteers at formed. Th ey held them immediately and proceed- many a person. only a few months with the Rescue Mission as a off again in the War of ed to try and crush it. them, you become closer Chaplain Coordinator, is 1812. During World War It is here that we see the measured out with the live out the great Ameri- than people you went to Secretary of Craig’s GOP, II, our boys turned up providence of God’s hand sons and daughters who can experience, to love school 12 years with, be- is an economic develop- again and again at key en- at work. Our rebellion, grew up without their your neighbor, stand for cause in combat, you tell ment authority in Craig, gagements, fi ghting for the outmanned, outgunned, dads. liberty and freedom and each other not only about founding director of “Love country, and their homes. did not just survive, but we And at this cost, with never take it for granted. your life, but all your thy neighbor” fund and he With every engagement won. Right here in Virgin- over a million American Walter Marsden, a Vet- hopes and dreams. You loves his country. America has been in, our ia, at Yorktown, the British soldiers losing their lives, eran of the U.S. Navy, tell each other secrets that MacDonald shared, men and women have an- General Cornwallis surren- since the inception of our who served in Vietnam in you would tell no one else. “Today We Remember.” swered the call. dered his sword to General great country, I ask you 1965 as a gunner’s mate Personally, I wear a brace- Th ough MacDonald is Today, we remember George Washington, wip- today to remember: aboard USS Galveston let with the names of some not originally from Craig those lions that never ing out the last real chance •Th ose we have lost to CLG3, said, “Memorial Marines in my platoon I County and is a new came home to their wait- that the King had to stop the horrors of war Day means more to me got really close to before resident, he holds Memo- ing families. You see, while our humble new Nation. •Th e value of this great because my family lost they were killed, to honor rial Day as a day to honor, they left our valleys as li- Th e Providence of God land we call America their lives from many them every day.” sharing that he has seen so ons and fought bravely, allowed us to survive •Th at we, in our re- battles. My father, from On May 31, our com- many names written on some transformed in the the onslaught of a better membrance, must live out operations on his hip. munity came together the memorials in Craig, action from a lion of lib- trained, better experienced, this experiment of free- His many medals did not again, on this special day, who had given their lives. erty to become the sacri- better equipped Army. But dom, that we cannot let replace him for me. My which holds a deep-rooted “I came to love Craig fi cial lambs at the altar of not without the cost of their lives be lost without uncle from alcohol as he place in many persons’ County and New Castle American Freedom. some of our precious men’s living the dream that they fought in Iwo Jima and hearts that some cannot long before I had the op- Th eir sacrifi ce, as well lives. Not without the loss bestowed upon us my sister lost two hus- comprehend, as this say- portunity to move here. as their family’s sacrifi ce, of some fortunes of those •Th at Liberty is a diffi - bands to agent orange. It ing is repeated many times Th e land called to me allow us to be here this who believed so much in cult idea to maintain, but makes me think of them during Memorial Day: “All fi rst, with the lush-forest- morning. It is their will- the cause of Liberty that incredibly sacred to our more on Memorial Day.” gave some, while some ed mountains, the clear ingness to serve in the face they gave their every re- Nation, to our Common- Th e service ended with gave all.” mountain streams and of a violent enemy, with source of money, crops and wealth, to Craig County, the heartfelt playing of Th e VFW Craig Valley creeks, the wild game that the risk of death heavily yes, their very lives to the our homes and to the “Taps,” as most stood Post #4491 opened the called these hollers and upon their shoulders, and cause. people I have come to call with hands over hearts. special Memorial Day ser- ridges home. I walked the yet going to war anyway, It is upon this example neighbors and friends For some, tears were vice with Dennis White trails and knew there was that allows us to live in the that our forefathers have It is easy to come down streaming with memories ringing the bell and the something special about peace that we hold so dear. followed when faced with this morning to say thank of loved ones who “gave it post, presenting the fl ag, this place. What is it about our the enemy which would you to those who are all,” while an honorable si- bringing the fl ag back to Th en I began to learn country that would be so attempt to undo this mir- gone. Th e challenge for us lence enveloped the entire half-mast, honoring the the history of our county. important that so many acle, that is America. who are here to remember atmosphere with deep ap- lives of those military per- I saw maps, created by of our sons and daughters So, today we remember them this morning is to preciation. sons who have given their Th omas Jeff erson’s father would risk so much? For those who gave the last full lives for the United States from before the revolu- the answer to this ques- measure. of America’s freedom. tionary war showing that tion, I will refer each of us In all the confl icts that White then invited oth- men and their families to the Declaration of Inde- America has been in, over er Veterans to join the lo- were already populating pendence: a million men and women cal VFW Post and thanked these valleys. I learned of “We hold these truths have given their lives at the the community for always the men and women who to be self-evident, that altar of freedom, at the al- graciously supporting their mined these hills and cut all men are created equal, tar of liberty, for peace on Post in whatever ventures the timber. that they are endowed by this land so that we could they pursued. While the mining and their Creator with cer- know that God’s very hand In his invocation, he timber have largely left, tain unalienable Rights, is upon us. included these words, “As the greatest asset of this that among these are Life, And we remember their our nation pauses today valley remains. It is the Liberty and the pursuit of families who allowed them to remember those in the hardy people who cut the Happiness. Th at to secure to serve and kept the home military who have given town out of wilderness these rights, Governments fi res burning. Craig Valley Daughters of the American Revolution led their lives for the freedoms and generations since that are instituted among Men, Today, we remember the Pledge of Allegiance. that we enjoy, we pray You have stayed on to be stew- deriving their just powers that freedom is not free. would have us all to look ards of this wonderful part from the consent of the Th e cost has been mea- to you for strength, com- of Virginia. governed.” sured in the lives of our fort and guidance. Be with It is the people who are While we may fi nd this family members listed HUGE all those who serve in the sitting before me today. It’s to be obvious, it was not upon these monuments. YARD SALE armed forces and bless their names that we see to- a form of government that Th e cost has been mea- their families. 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OPINION Hooray for library volunteers with Letha and discussing Library Corner what’s going on with the library and how she can Empowering individuals to help. Lee off ers back up build a stronger community support to the staff and board only when asked. It is delivered aff ectively and We have been shouting with gracious kindness. out the hard work of our Martha Adams, like staff and volunteers in the Linda and Lee, is newly past few weeks. Th is is the retired. Martha also found fi nal report on volunteers the library as her plug-in honored during the May to the community. She 10 the library outdoor began volunteering at the party. library desk three years Lee Greiser was drafted ago. Her professional skills to the library board by with greeting people, mak- the then-current director, ing them feel welcomed Marguerite Noga, only and her high level of or- three weeks after moving ganizational computer to Craig County. Clearly, skills made her an imme- Marguerite made a good diate asset. We now have a choice. Lee served as Sec- well-managed spreadsheet retary, Vice-President, and of library contacts, mem- President from 2010 to bers and donors, which 2013 and on some years, has made a huge diff er- holding more than one of- ence! She let those folks fi ce. During those years, know we appreciate their The Craig County Public Library is at 303 Main Street. SUBMITTED PHOTO she cataloged materials, support for the library by staff ed the circulation desk beautifully written thank can make you feel valued imagined. In spite of this, volunteers for the library. the library. From Gavin’s and book sales as needed. you notes, a true art not all at your local library. she still keeps our books I think Tom grew to en- view, this was a piv- When many former board of us possess. She has writ- Anita Martindell is an- and advises the board on joy the “local news” that otal resume builder that members step away after ten 152 in just this fi scal other new-to-town library critical fi scal issues. She you can only fi nd at your helped him get accepted at serving the library, Lee year. Th e hardest part of plug-in. She immediately generously backs up the neighborhood library. He George Mason University. stays on. She has com- COVID has been missing joined the board off ering board treasurer as long as was always a good one to Th e library greatly valued mitted to maintaining her “regulars” at the circu- her professional skills as she doesn’t have to attend sound off ideas with. Af- his willingness to step in our nonfi ction book shed lation desk. She is eager to a CPA, a natural for the meetings, a solution that ter his fi rst 40 hours, Tom and do the tasks that need- and is available to serve get back and catch up with Treasurer position. Th is is best serves us all. Anita’s became the library handy- ed to be done effi ciently at the circulation desk to them. She is a great exam- such a critical business skill time and professional skills man from mowing grass, and with a consistent posi- fi ll gaps. She stops by the ple of how that fi rst smile need for non-profi ts to are greatly appreciated. taking trash and building tive attitude. He made us library weekly to catch up by the person at the desk survive! She tackles those Tom Spence came to shelves, just to name a few. proud of the youth of this accounting challenges that the library due to a work Tom is another valuable re- county and their place in many of us feel clueless to injury. His workman’s source, keeping this library this community. His en- take on. When she fi rst comp required 40 hours a well-oiled machine. ergy engaged all of us. We arrived, her professional a week of community Gavin Shires volun- look forward to the bright work seemed to be wind- service. Both sides lucked teered at the library as a future he will pave. He is ing down, but she changed out and since Tom is obvi- high school student invest- a one-of-a-kind leader and USPS 378-080 1633 W. Main St. that course and is taking ously not good at keeping ing his Beta Club Com- proudly we can claim, he is (540) 389-9355 Salem, VA 24153 on more work than she track of his hours, he still munity Service hours to one of us! www.ourvalley.org Michael Showell, Publisher ...... Virginians weigh in on state of the nation, the Shawn Nowlin, Editor ...... [email protected] Brian Hoffman, Sports Editor ...... [email protected] Lynn Hurst, General Manager ...... [email protected] Commonwealth and COVID, Democrats and Randy Thompson Advertising Consultant ...... [email protected]

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I said since that the right “John Warner and my came to know John Mc- Warner won that race. father-in-law, Linwood Cain, Carl Levin, and so And one way that I know Holton, interrupted their many others who served that is that even though college studies to join the with him and attested to we came from diff erent Navy during World War his integrity and outsized political parties – even II. Each served in the infl uence in a body he though we ran spirited, Pacifi c theatre, and they loved so dearly. In par- albeit respectful, cam- met when they returned ticular, John’s service in paigns that year – as soon to Washington and Lee the Navy during World as the election was called, at the close of the war. War II, as a Marine dur- it was over. And even Th eir fraternity brother ing the Korean War, and though John Warner was days started a friendship as Secretary of the Navy, already a towering insti- that lasted 75 years. Lin made him a steady hand tution in Virginia poli- and John worked to- as Chair and Ranking tics, and I was just some gether, built the Virginia Member of the Senate young upstart, he al- Republican Party from Armed Services Com- lowed me to become his irrelevance into a formi- mittee. And in this new friend. I felt then incred- dable force, competed chapter in my life, John’s ibly privileged. against one another in advice again became es- “Later, when I be- Senator John Warner SUBMITTED PHOTO the 1978 Virginia Senate sential. came Governor of Vir- race, and always found “Not having John ginia, anytime I had to was the embodiment of Governor Ralph pendent voice. He used time for new projects and Warner to go to for ad- ask folks to take a tough all that and more. I fi rm- Northam that voice in the Senate humorous reminiscence. vice leaves a big hole in stand in order to do what ly believe that we could “Virginia, and Amer- to forge bipartisan com- “When I married my life. But we can all was right for Virginia, use more role models like ica, have lost a giant. promise, knowing how Anne in 1984, I entered celebrate a public servant John Warner was always him today. Th ere’s little As a sailor, a senator, a and when to reach across the large circle of John’s who stood on principle, right there, volunteering I’m prouder of than the statesman, and a gentle- the aisle. And he always friends. From his thirty- made us proud, and ex- to put his name and his fact that he twice en- man, former U.S. Sena- put Virginia fi rst. year post in the Senate, emplifi ed the best of credibility on the line, dorsed me for re-election. tor John Warner spent "John Warner truly he helped me as Mayor what politics can be. because that’s who he “I will dearly miss hav- his life in public service. was the best of what pub- and Governor again and “My condolences go was. ing John’s counsel and A World War II veteran lic service and elected again. In particular, I will out to Jeanne and the en- “In Virginia, we ex- wisdom to call upon of the Navy, he served leadership should be, and never forget his advo- tire Warner family.” pect a lot of our elected in the years ahead. But as Secretary of the Navy, his loss leaves a deep void. cacy that helped save the offi cials. We expect them more than that, I will led the Senate Armed Pam and I join the Com- Metro Silver Line from Senator Mark Warner to lead, yet remain hum- miss his friendship, be- Services Committee, and monwealth in mourning the brink of extinction. “John Warner was a ble. We expect them to cause I loved him. My was a respected voice in his death. Our prayers His advice on matters consummate statesman serve, but with dignity. deepest condolences go Washington on military for comfort go out to large and small (mostly and a public servant who We expect them to fi ght out to his children and aff airs. his wife Jeanne, his three solicited but occasionally always put Virginia be- for what they believe in, his entire family, espe- "John helped build up children, grandchildren, off ered even though I fore politics; who put the but without making it cially his devoted wife of his political party and scores of friends, and all hadn’t asked!) was always nation’s security before personal. John Warner many years, Jeanne.” always remained an inde- those who loved him.”

Poll from page 4 majority of Virginians $400,000 or more annual- the Commonwealth Analysis consisted of random-digit race, and age. (55%) feel included in ly (81%) and for corpora- Job approval for Vir- “Th e idea of uniting the numbers generated in pro- Weighting was done to Joe Biden’s America, while tions (79%). Many fewer ginia Governor Ralph Commonwealth (or the portion to the Virginia match U.S. Census counts 45% say they felt included support increasing taxes Northam sits at 47%, country) at present is little population so that all resi- in Virginia. Th e margin in Donald Trump’s Amer- for everyone (26%) or the slightly off his high-level more than, at best, wishful dential telephone num- of error was not adjusted ica. Six-in-ten (61%) of gas tax (22%). marks in 2020, while 35% thinking and at worst, de- bers, including unlisted for design eff ects due to those polled said the gov- Less than one-third disapprove of his perfor- lusional,” said Dr. Harry numbers, had a known weighting. Th e design ef- ernment does not repre- (29%) favor borrowing mance. Half (50%) of re- Wilson, Senior Political chance of inclusion. Cell fect was 1.81. sent the America they love, the money for additional spondents think that Vir- Analyst of the Roanoke phone samples were pur- More information about but 89% said they prefer spending (66% oppose), ginia is headed in the right College Poll. “We con- chased from Market- the Roanoke College Poll to live in the U.S. than any and 41% say they are very direction, but 40% think tinue to see almost every ing Systems Group. Cell and the Institute for Poli- other place. Nearly two- concerned about the defi - it is on the wrong track. issue and question break phones comprised 54% of cy and Opinion Research thirds (63%) agree that cit and national debt. Governmental respons- down along party lines. the completed interviews. may be obtained by con- people generally do bet- A plurality (44%) think es to the virus Th is is not new, but it is Questions answered by tacting Dr. David Taylor, ter when the government that election rules are not Virginians give credit to clear that the distance be- the entire sample of 544 IPOR director, at taylor@ leaves them alone. strict enough to prevent the Biden and Trump ad- tween Planet Democrat Virginians are subject to roanoke.edu or (540) 375- About one-in-three fraud, while 27% think ministrations about and Planet Republican is a sampling error of plus 4933 or the Roanoke Col- respondents think quali- the rules are too strict and equally (Biden, a great not shrinking. It may be or minus approximately lege Public Relations Of- fi ed minorities should be make it too diffi cult for deal — 26%, some 38%; more accurate today to 4.2% at the 95% level of fi ce at (540) 375-2282. given preferences in hiring eligible citizens to vote. Trump, a great deal— refer to Democratic and confi dence. Th is means Th e Roanoke College and education (30%), feel More than half of Vir- 24%, some 41%), but Republican opinion rather that in 95 out of 100 Poll is funded by Roanoke the U.S. is a racist coun- ginians report having not are more likely to credit than public opinion.” samples the results ob- College as a public service. try (35%), and that the very much (30%) or no pharmaceutical compa- Methodology tained should be no more American people are racist trust at all (31%) in the Interviewing for Th e than 4 percentage points nies (50% a great deal, CROSSWORD ANSWERS (31%). About 60% dis- mass media to report news 35% some) for reduced Roanoke College Poll was above or below the fi gure agreed with each of those fully, accurately and fairly. infections, increased vac- conducted by Th e Insti- that would be obtained statements. Th is measure is quite sta- cinations, and reopen- tute for Policy and Opin- by interviewing all Vir- As mentioned above, ble over time. ing economies. Nearly ion Research at Roanoke ginians who have a home Virginians (56%) sup- Virtually every ques- two-thirds of respondents College in Salem, Vir- telephone or a cell phone. port the $1.9 trillion CO- tion in this poll is the (62%) report being vac- ginia, between May 9 and Where the results of sub- VID relief bill passed by result of averaging “two cinated, while 19% said May 23, 2021. A total of groups are reported, the Congress; 66% support Virginias” — the Demo- they won’t get vaccinated. 544 Virginia residents sampling error is higher. the $2.3 trillion (recently cratic Virginia and the Nearly half (46%) of those were interviewed. Tele- Quotas were used to scaled back somewhat) in- Republican Virginia (see who will decline that vac- phone interviews were balance regions within the frastructure bill proposed crosstabs at the end of cine cited safety concerns conducted in English. state. Th e data were statis- by Biden; and 61% favor topline, which can be ac- as the primary reason. Th e landline sample tically weighted for gender, the $1.8 trillion proposal cessed at the conclusion of Like most important is- to fund childcare and ed- this press release). Many sues today, COVID-19 is ucation. Th ey also favor of the disparities between viewed through a partisan having the rich pay for party identifi ers may best lens. (See table at conclu- YOUR LOCAL NEWS that spending with ma- be described as a chasm, sion of topline for partisan jorities supporting increas- and they are persistent. breakdown of some ques- ing taxes for those making Governor Northam and tions.)

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Land Lab from page 1 tive side of the Land Lab was for the position of an Agricul- etry, have math class, etc. a stroll and learn something ter said. “It is to get the whole that is paralleled with the stu- ture teacher. He also proposed •Add a multi-use pavilion. along the way,” Foster said. school involved and take own- dents’ classes they were teach- a goal to off er more broad range To remove the old barn (which Th ere are fi ve projects that go ership.” ing at CCPS. Th e downside was courses which do not market only has use as a shed) and re- into this proposal: Nature Trail, •Phase 3 - Construction courses they were off ering were solely on-farm production. place it with a pavilion that Learning Center, Amphithe- which will happen as each proj- geared specifi cally to farm pro- “We want to make this a would have multiple uses. It atre, Pavilion, Garden beds and ect progresses duction, therefore was very nar- K-12 initiative,” he said. “Th e would be open on all sides and Landscaping. Signage would •Phase 4 - Grand opening row scoped. original design was geared more tall enough a tractor could go in be at diff erent areas explaining and a tour “Also, we are dealing with directly towards an Ag teacher for cleaning. Depending on the each. Additionally, there will be •Phase 5 – Maintenance, drainage conditions on the land doing an Ag class though other cost and size within the pavil- an animal pathway and a plant having a concern that “the one creating swap-like areas which grades could visit.” ion, hopes are to have the am- pathway. thing I have to keep in the back are not conducive to some of Th e new idea is to make the phitheater and a show area Foster noted that Projects of my head all of the time is the animals,” Foster said. “An- space cross-curriculum, a multi- Another new idea is to create one through four could be done that we want this to be a show- other issue is how we would use facility versus the single-use a nature trail. in any order, with landscaping case for Craig County schools maintain this as it would be in the original design. “I was walking and looking at completed along the way in as it will be front and center.” very muddy at times as well as “With the addition of an the marshy areas, but I noticed each, however, does not have a Crenshaw asked when cost having animal feces. Not every- Agriculture teacher, we would the birds fl ying, and it was kind timeframe for now and is cur- analysis would be conducted. body likes mud or the odors.” then be able to have a broader of an epiphany so the idea of rently getting quotes for the Foster shared he is doing it as he Th e location is seen by all range of courses. We now have utilizing that space as a nature pavilion and looking at the am- goes, making decisions about who enter the CCHS driveway, the shop side of Ag, but then we trail developed,” Foster said. phitheater. He shared: funding on each. making it a prominent sight. will be able to add the plants, “Included could be exhibits •Phase 1 - Construction will “My hope is that we will be Foster said that he and War- animals and natural resourc- with native Virginia plants, to consist of several phases, the able to do much of it inexpen- wick visited several land labs, es, therefore broadening our preserve the natural landscape. fi rst being planning. He has sively, excluding the pavilion,” however, none were close to scope,” Foster shared. Th e benefi t to that is that the connected with the extension he said. “I feel pretty good their schools. As a result, he proposed the fourth graders’ Virginia history agent Sally Ferrel, and they have about where we could go.” “Th erefore, we asked our- addition of an outdoor learning class could tie this together.” completed a quick tour. Ferrell Foster expressed that he was selves how we can maintain center with many additional Th e idea is for students to referred a master gardener who glad to see the project was going this with an appealing look features: take a short hike and observe knows much about Virginia forward. and smell,” Foster continued. •Raised beds which could be the plants, foliage and birds of native plants and Vandyke sug- Samuel Foster added that “I want to thank George Foster used by the Ag teacher as well Virginia, the Blue Ridge Moun- gested her brother-in-law who he has already received some for reigniting the light for us as the family consumer science tains on the campus of CCPS. has a landscape company and quotes. on this project, as the past few teacher. Th e Ag teacher could He suggested some classes sells plants Warwick added, “Th ere are weeks we have really focused on grow the herbs and the con- could include making bird- •Phase 2 - Sponsorships. so many more possibilities what can we do to make this sumer science teacher could houses and feeders as class proj- Foster is hoping to have classes than just bringing a cow over a reality and meet these chal- harvest them and use them in ects. Also, it could be a place or groups sponsor areas of the for students to see. We want to lenges.” their class where the Art class could go trail. “Mrs. Boyer’s biology class make this a true Learning Land Foster gave the Board rec- •Th e learning center to have and draw whatever they see. may sponsor one of the exhibits Lab for our students. Later, the ommendations for changes to an amphitheater where classes “We would like this to be a and then would be responsible teachers will be a part of the approve as well as a suggestion could be held to sit, write po- place where students could take for keeping it maintained,” Fos- specifi c details.”

Warwick from page 1 •One hundred and thirty- of the Year to be presented with nette Warwick as Superinten- with our State Superintendent now it is fi ve days a week for three Virginia superintendents this honor by their local school dent of the year for 2020-21.” and with all 132 superinten- pre-K through 8. I appreciate had extraordinary exhibits of board “I would say thank you,” dents online solving problems. I everybody on our team, as that all these qualities, therefore, Crenshaw then presented Warwick responded. “It has just have to say I am very proud is that is not the case in other it was agreed to recognize and Warwick with the award saying, been a year like no other and it of Craig County Public Schools. school divisions, so I thank ev- honor all public-school super- “Craig County School Board is truly a team eff ort. We met We have been having in-person erybody for all of their hard intendents as Superintendents therefore does recognize Jea- weekly for many, many months instruction since August and work.”

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW CANTERBURY PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP 11599 Cumberland Gap Road/Rt. 42, New Castle, 864-5242; church 5530 Catawba Valley Drive, Catawba, VA, 540-384-7075. Pastor Lo- Pastor John D. Abbott, Hwy 621 (10 miles), phone: 864-8242, Sunday phone:544-7040 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., raine Taylor, [email protected]. Sunday service begins at 10:30 Morning Lesson 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Choir Tuesday 7:30p.m., Youth Outreach and Missions Program. Rev. a.m.; Wednesday Evening service at 7:00 p.m.; Youth (ages 13-18) & Night Service 6:00 pm. Charles Stacy. Super Church (ages 4-12) Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. You can also watch PAXTON CHAPEL CHESTNUT GROVE CHURCH on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m. www.graceassemblycatawaba.org Pastor Kenny Davis, 17 Sage Brush Lane, New Castle; “Presenting Duane Wente, Minister, Rt. 42, New Castle, 540-864-5692. Sunday: Wor- GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH God’s Word Faithfully”; Sunday School 10:00 AM; Sunday Worship ship 10:00 a.m. 159 Old Railroad Ave, New Castle, 540-864-PRAY, Sunday School Service 11:15 AM; visit us on the web at www.paxtonchapelchurch. CORNERSTONE CHURCH 9:30AM, Sunday Worship Service 10:00AM, Wednesday Night Ser- com; email at paxtonchapel@ yahoo.com. Pastor Don Brown, Corner of Salem and Wagner, New Castle, 580-3228. vices 7:00PM. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday Worship 10:30am (Children meet separately, Nursery provided). HEBRON UNITED METHODIST Contact person: Panco Cantley, 864-5035, 118 Main Street, New Cas- Bible Study - Wednesday 6p Teens - Wednesday 6p. Ministries: Men, Pastor Rodney Longmire, Rt. 606, 1981 Caldwell Mt. Rd., New Castle, tle. Service Times: Sunday, Bible classes-10 a.m., Worship-11:00 a.m., Ladies, Young Adult, and Seniors. Times vary, call for details. 540- 400-3419. Worship 11:15AM. Evening Worship-6 p.m.; Wednesday, Bible classes - 7 p.m. CRAIG HEALING SPRINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST NEW CASTLE UNITED METHODIST (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Lee Looney, Rt. 311 N., New Castle. Sunday: Sunday School Rev. Charles Stacy, 364 Main St., New Castle, Va. 864-5242; Sunday Pastor - Kenneth W. Davis, Jr., 6 Grannys Branch Road (Johns Creek), 10AM, 11AM, & 6PM. Wednesday Bible Study 7PM. School 10AM, Worship 11AM; Monday Adult Choir 7PM, UMW 3rd New Castle, Phone: 864-6102. Sunday School at 10 am. Sunday Worship LEVEL GREEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wednesday 7PM, Youth and other programs, Bible Studies. at 11 am every Sunday. Fellowship meal after Sunday Worship on second 3388 Cumberland Gap Rd. Newport, Duane Wente, Minister, 540-544- ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Sundays. Everyone is welcome! 7179. Sunday School 10:00am, Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am, 99 2nd Street, New Castle. Rev. Stephen McNally. 540-473-3691. CRAIG VALLEY BAPTIST Children’s Church 11:00am. Choir Practice, bi-weekly 7:00pm, Ladies Mass is on Sunday at 11:15 AM. 171 Salem Avenue, New Castle, 864-5667; Sunday School 10:00 a.m., meeting ¿rst Monday of each month at 7:00pm. CRAIG COUNTY COMMUNITY CHURCH - Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m., Wednesday: Prayer Service and Bible Study LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST ‘WELCOME HOME!’ 7:00 p.m., Youth Group 6:30-8:00PM, Bible Buddies at 6:30-8:00PM. Pastor Lee Looney, Rt. 311 N., New Castle, 540-525-7662. Sunday: Sunday service 9-10:15am at the VFW building in New Castle. Casual Transportation provided - call the church. Hearing devices also available. Sunday School 10AM, 11AM, & 6PM. Wednesday Bible Study 7PM. dress if you desire and contemporary praise and worship. If you don’t www.craigvalleybaptist.com MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN have a ‘home’ church, please join us at ours with Pastor Gary Burch. CRAIG VALLEY GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 4199 Craig Valley Drive, New Castle, 864-6622. Sunday: Worship Ser- Check us out on facebook or contact us at: craigcountycommunity- HWY 621, Pastor Roy Lee Law Jr., “Jay”, 864-8984. Sunday School vice 9:00 a.m., Children’s Church 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 [email protected]. 10:00am; Worship 11:00am., Wednesday night Bible study 7pm, from a.m. ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH HWY 311, up HWY 621, 8 miles on left. NEW CASTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Located at 4910 Hubert Rd, NW Roanoke, Va. Traditional Liturgical CROSSROADS CHURCH “WHERE YOUR HEART CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE” Lenten Services, Sunday at 10:30 am. Call (540) 589-1299 or visit 21892 Craigs Creek Road, New Castle. Pastor Gary Burch. 864-7520. Sheldon Cosma, Senior Minister, 282 Salem Ave., New Castle; 864- www.sttofc.org for midweek masses and events. (In Roanoke, go E on Sunday School- 10-10:45AM, Sunday Worship - 11AM-Noon. 5212; Sunday Mornings: 9 A.M. Contemporary Service and 10:45 A.M. Hershberger, L on Hubert to 4910). FIRST BAPTIST Traditional Service with Sunday School at 10 A.M.; Sunday night adult Pastor Kevin Altizer, Corner of Main Street & Boyd Ave., New Castle. Church Bible study at 7 P.M.; Sunday Night Youth Bible study (6-12) at 6:30 phone 864-5919. Sunday School 10:00AM, Sunday Worship 11:00AM and P.M.; Wednesday night Bible study at 5:30 P.M. for K-5; If you need a If your church is not listed and if you are interested, 6PM. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7PM, Youth Group 7:00PM, Reform- ride to church, please contact Calvin Duncan by 8 P.M. on Saturday at call Randy Thompson at 540-389-9355 ers Unanimous Addiction Recovery every Friday evening at 7PM. 864-5321; www.nc-cc.org. or email at [email protected] www.ourvalley.org The New Castle Record • Wednesday, June 2, 2021 • Page 7

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Tips for family camping trips Strategies to spend less time For nature lovers, perhaps noth- ing is more enjoyable than packing up on your smartphone the camping gear, traveling to a favorite campsite and getting away from it all Smartphones are a signifi cant part of while sleeping under the stars. Such an life in the 21st century. According to the experience can be transformative, turn- technology, data and analytics experts at ing fi rst-time campers into lifelong en- Zenith, in 2019 the average American thusiasts. adult spent three hours and 30 minutes Th e opportunity to turn youngsters using mobile internet every day, with into nature enthusiasts who can’t wait estimates suggesting that number could to spend time outside may be one rea- increase to more than four hours per day son why so many families go camping. by 2021. A 2018 report Kampgrounds of America It’s no secret that many people strug- found that 52 percent of campers have gle when it comes to putting down their children, making camping among the smartphones. Th e secret lies in learn- most popular and family-friendly ways to ing how to unplug from smartphones, enjoy the great outdoors. especially for the millions of people Camping with youngsters can help who are spending untold hours on such families make lasting memories. Parents devices every day. A strong will to put who have never before taken their chil- smartphones down can help people do dren camping may benefi t from employ- just that, and some additional strategies ing a few strategies to make the trip as might make it easier to unplug as well. fun as possible. • Keep your phone in another room. • Make a trial run in the backyard. Many people are drawn to their smart- A night camping in the backyard won’t phones by a seemingly endless stream be exactly the same as a night in the of notifi cations. Th e addictive nature of woods, where wildlife, and particularly notifi cations is debatable, but blaming insects, may be less welcoming hosts. But notifi cations and merely turning them a backyard camping night can acclimate off may not be as eff ective a means to children to their sleeping bags and their reducing smartphone reliance as you tents. A fun night sleeping under the stars think. in the backyard also may make kids more • A 2020 study by researchers at • Set up auto reply. Many profes- enthusiastic about an upcoming camping purchasing certain items, even if those the London School of Economics and sionals set up out-of-offi ce messages trip in the woods. items weren’t kids’ top choices. Political Science found that 89 percent to notify colleagues and clients when • Go over safety early and often. Use • Plan the family menu in advance. of interactions with phones were un- they’re on vacation or engaging in every opportunity to explain camping Plan the menu in advance so you can prompted. Th at suggests people are sim- projects that will prevent them from an- safety measures to youngsters in advance ensure everyone will continue to eat ply picking up their phones even when swering emails. Th e same principle can of your trip. Emphasize the importance healthy. But make sure to include a notifi cations or incoming calls aren’t be applied to text messages. According of staying together in the woods, and few kid-friendly camping classics, like making them do so. 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PHOTOS BY BRIAN HOFFMAN Abigayle Price, Craig County’s only senior softball player, was honored on “Senior Day” last week. Left to right is mom Jessica Price, brother James Michael, Abby and dad Danny Price. Sara Jones unwinds in last week’s game with Covington. Randalyn Taylor takes a throw to third. Th e Craig County softball as the Rockets downed Nar- ington for “Senior Day.” Abby 0,” said Craig coach Elaina of the season, we were getting team will host the fi rst round of rows, 7-6. Sara was also one for Price is Craig’s only senior and WolfeCarper. “Th ey just hit at least eight in a game, if not post-season play Monday when three at the plate. she had one of Craig’s two hits, really well and we struggled more. Th ere is defi nite im- the Rockets meet Narrows in Lily Hutchison reached base with Emily Fowler getting the against their pitcher.” provement and I just keep re- New Castle. all four times she batted against other. Jones struck out a half Th e girls have had constant minding the girls that this is the Craig is hoping for the same Narrows, including one hit, dozen Cougars and Randalyn improvement as the season has fi rst season on varsity for all of result as last week’s game in and scored two runs. She also Taylor also saw time on the progressed. them and this is our develop- Narrows, when they swept the caught and was part of a big mound. “We had fi ve errors in the ment year.” season series from the Green doubleplay. “It was a defi nite improve- Narrows game and three er- Th e Rockets will end the reg- Wave. Sara Jones pitched the On Th ursday of last week ment from the fi rst time we rors in the Covington game,” ular season on Th ursday with a entire game and struck out 13 Craig was home against Cov- played them when we lost 21- said WolfeCarper. “At the start game at Parry McCluer. Big week for Craig County soccer team

PHOTOS BY DONNA DEPLAZES & BRIAN HOFFMAN Craig seniors on the soccer team are, left to right; Claire Deplazes, Clayton Owens, Logan Kitler, Dalton Lucas Taylor(#11) controls the ball in last week’s win Henderson, Hunter Ashley and Alexus Jones. in New Castle. Th e results of this week’s matches will deter- Live the Life! mine the seeding for the Claire Deplazes of Craig County battles a Covington Craig County soccer team opponent for the ball. in the coming regional an unfair advantage,” said Logan Kitler all had goals tournament. Th e Rockets Craig coach Robin No- and Henderson had an as- can earn a top seed with a bles. “Th ey play all their sist as the Rockets jumped couple wins. home games on turf and out to a 4-0 lead before al- Craig comes into the that’s the only game we lowing two late, meaning- week at 5-2 with games play on turf all season. less goals. Mason Huff - against the two toughest Th ey have two really fast man had three saves and teams on their schedule. girls and that makes a dif- Marcus Keen, a fi rst year Th ey were slated to host ference.” player, also contributed to Bath County on Tuesday Th e Rockets come the win. and on Th ursday they into the week with some With the win Craig im- meet Parry McCluer at momentum after down- proved to 5-1 against Pio- With a focus to encourage vibrant Southern Virginia Univer- ing Covington, 4-2, at neer District teams. Th eir living and individual wellness, 2021 sity in Buena Vista. Th urs- Mitchell Field in New only losses have been to brings exciting new senior apartment day’s game will be played Castle last Th ursday. Dal- Bath in Hot Springs and a options and convenient Town Center on an artifi cial turf field. ton Henderson, Lucas non-district loss to a very “I think that gives them Taylor, Bryce Drake and strong Auburn team. amenities catered to those looking for an active, independent lifestyle to Richfield’s Salem Campus. Join our vibrant Independent Living community! Red Sox back to 100 New options at Richfield include The Villas and Lake Retreat apartments, both now leasing! You can put your own sense of style on any of our percent capacity for comfortable, convenient floor plans and enjoy maintenance-free living. minor league baseball Our beautiful surroundings, combined with a broad range of services and Th e Salem Red Sox return to 100% ca- at the ballpark, sections 310 and 311 accommodations, provide a setting where pacity, or a total of 6,300 seats, at Haley will remain socially distanced with “pod individuals become members of a secure, Toyota Field. Th e change from 30 per- seats”. Th ese seats will be available for cent capacity began last Friday and will purchase online as well as at the box of- supportive, and active community. continue through the season as long as fi ce prior to games. Add in a convenient, amenities-rich Town Center and a robust current pandemic conditions improve or Season Ticket Holders will return to stay the same. their original seat locations beginning Richfield social calendar, and you’ll have every opportunity for a “We have had great success welcom- June 8th when the Sox return for their joy-filled lifestyle. Additionally, should your health or the health of a ing our fans back safely to Haley Toyota third homestand against the Fredericks- loved one change, you’ll have access to a full continuum of health Field,” said General Manager Allen Law- burg Nationals. 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