GUTHRIE INSURANCE AGENCY INC. HOME~AUTO~BUSINESS~FARM~LIFE~HEALTH THE LEANN CROY OFFICE MANAGER/CSR NEW CASTLE FOUNTAIN TEXT TO OUR NEW NUMBER DRINKS (540-468-2970 (TEXT ONLY) [email protected] www.guthrieinsuranceva.com [email protected] $1 Licensed in VA, WV, TN & NC RECORD ourvalley.org (USPS-378-080) “The Voice of Craig County” Wednesday, August 11, 2021 $1.00 Graduating seniors receive well-deserved awards college in the fall •Th e Dr. Walton Mitchell Me- morial Scholarship recognized Gavin Shires who excelled in schol- arship, character, leadership, and citizenship in the school and com- munity. It is named for Dr. Mitchell who was a well-known physician in SUBMITTED PHOTOS New Castle for many years The kids really enjoyed the puppet show at VBS. Most •Adam’s Construction Company of them had their Hamilton Pig puppets on their arms in Roanoke recognized Claire De- which they made in craft class. plazes who excelled academically especially in mathematics, and in citizenship Craig Valley Baptist •Th e Craig County Bicentennial Commission sponsored a scholar- VBS enjoyed by ship to Laci Law who has exhibited the best traits of patriotism, good citizenship and love of country, kids, their families •Chestnut Grove awarded a scholarship to Ashlyn Stanley who Pam Dudding which the kids especially excelled academically and partici- Contributing writer enjoyed, getting to watch pates actively in community service as they doused their faces •Botetourt Craig Electric Coop With summer almost into pies, loaded with SUBMITTED PHOTO awards their Worth M Hudson over, kids were getting a whipped cream. Giggles Many CCPS students excelled in school last year, including being Beta Memorial scholarships each year to little restless at home, so and laughter were conta- Club Members. From left to right, Claire Deplazes (Salutatorian), Autumn deserving seniors around Virginia, parents were happy to hear gious. Hutchison (recipient of many awards and scholarships), Laci Law Maryland and Delaware based on that Craig Valley Baptist Th e pie eating partici- (scholarship recipient) and Emma Todd (Valedictorian). excellent academic achievement. Church had Vacation Bi- pants were Karen Jones, Autumn Hutchison and Emma ble School this year. Jacob Wallace, George Pam Dudding Academic Recognitions as School Todd were the recipients. From July 16 through Foster, Barry Francisco, Contributing writer Counselor, Evelyn Steege, an- •Th e New Castle Farm Bureau 23, they averaged 53 kids Rick Francisco and Ian nounced the scholarships. Hoots, awards two scholarships annually a night, a few times reach- Bussiere. Foster was the Th e parting of friends and class- hollers and lots of smiles were given for students who will be pursuing ing 57. Th ey had at least winner of a lemon me- mates after graduating from high to each senior for their accomplish- a degree in an agricultural related 25 workers each night ringue pie made by Bobby school is never easy. New chapters ments. fi eld. Th e Farm Bureau Women’s who shared the tasks of Welch that he got to take are open for every one of them and Senior recipients were: Leadership award went to Todd who cooking, serving, clean- home. a new journey begins. •Th e Paul Th omas Moore Me- exemplifi ed great leadership. Todd ing while others guided Said Welch, “Th e chil- At the Craig County High School morial Scholarship sponsored by will be studying political philoso- children from station to dren had Bible verses to graduation, many seniors were rec- Masonic Mountain Lodge No.140 phy at the University of Virginia and station. memorize each night and ognized and awarded scholarships recognizes two senior – Autumn plans to help farmers and rural com- Th ese fun “stations” if they memorized them, for their hard work and dedication Hutchison and Emma Todd - who munities with the many challenges included crafts and music they received a candy bar.” as a student and citizen. have managed both good grades they face in the legal system. with Rick Francisco. Th ey noted that the fa- Principal Melissa Whiting began and extracurricular activities and Th ey also had Bible les- vorite craft seemed to be the Announcement of Awards and will be attending a two or four-year See Awards, page 5 sons taught by Julie Welch, the Hamilton the Pig sock about Adam and Eve, Je- puppet. sus calming the storm, VBS added a family fun feeding the 5000, Jesus night on Friday. healing the blind man and “Th e kids presented a Striving for no “Crumbling Lazarus being raised from short music program, and the dead. Welch added, we had a puppet show,” “Some of those in the Welch said. “After a few younger classes dressed up words from Pastor Ian, Schools on our watch” as Lazarus and acted out we moved outside for fun the story.” activities, which included Pam Dudding in order to get a “birds eye view.” motto of, “Every Child a Graduate, Th ey added a group for eating hot dogs, nachos, Contributing writer On Th ursday, July 22, Superin- Every Child Prepared for Life.” Yet, the older kids after the popcorn, snow cones and tendent Jeanette Warwick led this for them to be prepared means they second night, which inter- cotton candy. Th e kids Th e reality of life sometimes hits team and others through the schools. should have better, if not the best, im pastor Ian Bussiere led. were surprised with boun- closer to home when it comes to CCPS serves 550 students with equipment and facilities available to An opening ceremony cy houses, and exciting schools and their conditions and an annual budget of approximately them. consisted of their Wonder carnival games.” needs, especially ones that your chil- seven million dollars. Th e tour was Individuals who participated in World Funfest theme song For anyone passing dren attend. scheduled to look at the “crumbling” the tour include Larry Cummings and puppet shows with by, it was diffi cult not to Craig County Public Schools parts of the schools in hopes of re- and Kathy Cox (Trane, sponsors), the star of the show, Ham- smile, as you heard the (CCPS) are no diff erent. Th ere ceiving funding to provide students Dan Berenato (Senior Project Man- ilton the Pig. cheers, laughter and joy of are many structural and cultural with a safer and better-functioning ager with Th ompson & Litton) Jack On Wednesday night, kids being kids, as well as needs, yet the staff and administra- facility. Murphy (Th ompson & Litton), Rosa six of their workers partic- adults taking advantage of tion works diligently to uncover Warwick agreed that Craig Coun- Atkins (U. S. Department of Educa- ipated in a chocolate pie- the event, bringing out the any stones for a betterment of their ty Public Schools staff and Board tion), Joshua Hess (Deputy District eating contest where they schools, with such a low budget. members are striving to change it Director for Morgan Griffi th’s offi ce), could not use their hands, See Baptist, page 5 Th e state of Virginia recogniz- to “No Crumbling Schools on My Rebecca Marsh (Senator Kaine’s Of- es this and formed a team called Watch.” However, they need the fi ce), Kathi Toelke (Craig County the Coalition of Small and Rural help of the state and federal funding Board of Supervisors), Trace Bellas- Schools (COSARS) which recently as well as the community to make it sai and George Foster (School Board sponsored a tour to visit each school happen as they hold strong to their Members), Samuel Foster (Assistant Superintendent of Administration), Gerri Vandyke (McCleary Princi- pal), Carter Malpass from WDBJ-7 and Pam Dudding, representing Th e New Castle Record. Warwick welcomed everyone and handed each a layout of the schools, which explained the construction dates as well as the later additions. McCleary Elementary opened its doors in 1969. Th e High School opened 1988 and the addition of the middle school, cafeteria, auxiliary SUBMITTED PHOTO gym, media Center and administra- The Dream Project is a weight room with old equipment, mostly free tive offi ces became available in 2002. weights, and no air conditioner or ventilation. Hopes are to bring the Additional changes to McCleary room to a place that students can safely use. Currently, they have their VBS had Bible class. For one of the stories, Lillian weights in the auxiliary gym for football conditioning. See Crumbling, page 3 Mitchell dressed up as Lazarus coming out of the grave. Our Spirit of Service is Unbeatable! Starting at Sign up for Citizens reliable High-Speed Internet with speeds up to $ 300Mbps. Get WiFi that blankets your entire home and phone 95 39 per service, too! 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