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Craig County’s new mural was celebrated Saturday morning at the Farmers Market while a great time was had by all. Music and sound provided by Dave’s Live Sound provided the backdrop for a sunny morning and lots of activity in New Castle.
The official ceremony was led by the mural committee chair, Tina Crawford, and remarks were shared by muralist Jon Murrill and Craig Board of Supervisors Chair Jesse Spence.
Over 20 of the painter-volunteers were present for a group photo with Murrill. They included families, school students and barn quilt painters.
The highlight of the morning was the announcement of the names of the mural “critters,” chosen from votes taken at July 4th festivities at the Farmers Market.
Our deer is now Ginger, the great eagle is Freedom, the cardinal is Scarlett and the bear-friend is Beartholomew.
-Submitted by Craig County Tourism Commission
Residents assist with new mural
The following Craig County residents volunteered with the creation of the mural:
Luke Dellinger
Isaac Dellinger
Malachi Beaudoin
Judah Beaudoin
Elijah Matyas
Adeline Matyas
Lily Braelith
Anaiah Braelith
Adleigh Ross
Kenadee Tripp
Aaliyah Lane
Emily Smith
Rylee Mattox
Raelynn Stamper
Elaina Sizer
Callie Musselwhite
Cheyenne Combs
Nichole Zimmerman
Adalynn Zimmerman
Annika Zimmerman
Annalese Zimmerman
David Brown
Tracy Brown
Sarah Beth Brown
Laura Kate Brown
Kyle Crenshaw
Charlotte Lower
Courtney Crush
Brittany Philips
Emerson Philips
Sandy Grubb
Martha Dillard