October 19, 2018

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Locally Owned And Operated Pulaski’s VFW Post 1184 celebrates75th anniversary By DANIELLE REID provides support The Patriot at veterans' funerals with a On Saturday, October 20 the Old Dominion Twenty-One Gun Pulaski Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Salute, playing Post 1184 will be celebrating their 75th Taps, and folding Anniversary. and presenting The Pulaski VFW was established in 1943 to the U.S. flag to serve veterans from WWI and WWII and help them surviving family receive their earned entitlements and benefits from members. the U.S. Government; and be recognized for their The modern sacrifices made to our nation. Many times, veter- VFW is active in ans need assistance with claims for their military the local commu- support services, referrals for other assistance, back nity providing services to veterans, but also helping pay and disability resources. to encourage and educate the youth. Programs such The VFW is a national non-profit Veterans serv- as Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy offer sub- ice organization, but they also serve in many ways stantial awards and scholarships to students and in many communities throughout the U.S. - through essay writing and audio essay contests. frequently helping veterans through donations, Each year, a specific topic is chosen for the students covering bills, and supplying groceries where need- to write or speak about. National prizes range in ed. Additioinally, the VFW Honor Guard program See VFW, page A2 Baby girl born along I-81 off- WEEKEND WEATHER ramp doing well, heading home SATURDAY SUNDAY By DANIELLE REID Showers likely, mostly cloudy, Mostly sunny, with a high near The Patriot with a high near 60. West wind 48. 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precip- The definition of a hero is "a itation is 70%. Sunday Night - Mostly clear, man distinguished by exception- Saturday Night - Mostly with a low around 30. al courage or fortitude." Most cloudy, with a low around 37. would agree that, without profes- Chance of precipitation is 30%. sional training, assisting with the delivery of a human baby while parked at an off-ramp of I-81 would qualify for heroism. Bobby Carter will undoubtedly be seen as a hero to his family and newborn daughter. While cars were whizzing past, oblivious to the imminent cir- cumstances, the miracle of bringing a new life into the family was taking place. Baby Alyssa Reign Carter was born in the front seat of a white Cadillac at 8:07 pm on Sunday, October 7, 2018; delivered by her daddy and assisted by Pulaski County Deputy Rose Farris. Earlier in the day, the baby's mother, Nilsa York, had experienced unusual pain and contact- ed her physician. Because the baby wasn't due for several more weeks, she was advised to lay down, relax, take a warm bath, etc. But when the pains contin- Baby Alyssa and mother, Nilsa at her Pediatric Room in Carilion See BABY, page A3 New River Valley Medical Center. Page A2 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 could help the VFW during the 20 from 12 to 4 p.m. VFW Post VFW Fair." 1184 is located at 2 Dora The Pulaski VFW welcomes Highway in Pulaski. Continued from page A1 new members and encourages them to get involved with this For information about Pulaski value from $500.00 to a worthy service organization. All VFW Post 1184, call: $30,000.00 scholarship. 540.994.9748. Pulaski are invited to attend an Open According to Tammy Cruff, House in celebration of the 75th For additional information Pulaski VFW Auxiliary presi- VFW Post Commander, Anniversary of the Pulaski VFW about VFW: dent, a few years ago Pulaski stu- Post 1184 on Saturday, October https://www.vfw.org/about-us dent, Lucas Earhart won the local Jim Ridpath Patriot Pen competition and advanced to district competition. In addition, the Pulaski VFW supports a Teacher of the Year award and Outstanding Law Enforcement and EMS awards; provides Christmas Bags to the Veterans living at the VA Hospital and Christmas Boxes filled with a week's worth of food for the Christmas holiday. Most people are familiar with the annual "Buddy" Poppy Drive service members in local com- not exist without the Auxiliary," held on Memorial Day weekend munities. states Joe Cruff, referring to the and Veteran's Day where VFW Quartermaster, Joe volunteer hours they provide. Veterans offer a red poppy lapel Cruff, there are annual events Cruff commends the Pulaski flower in exchange for a mone- where the VFW participates. The VFW Post Commander, Jim tary donation. The donations are most obervable is the food Ridpath for his dedication. "Jim used to support a variety of booths at the Pulaski County Fair has been doing an outstanding important rehabilitation services where they serve breakfast, lunch job and is very active in VFW. and direct assistance to needy and dinners and have an ice Last year he took a week off and disabled veterans and active cream booth. "This post would work as vacation time, so he

Photo courtesy Joe Cruff, VFW Quartermaster

VFW Post 1184 representatives Jim Ridpath, Tammy Cruff and Joe Cruff are pictured here with members of the Safety Patrol at Critzer Elementary School following a presentation to students on proper flag etiquette. The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 - Page A3 Baby

Continued from page A1 ued, they were advised to go to her doctor's office in Radford. "Our two-year-old daughter, Lexi, must have known something we didn't. All day Lexi kept kissing and patting her mommy's tummy and saying, 'baby's coming,'" stated Carter. It was on the way from their home in Wytheville to Radford that Baby Alyssa decided she wasn't going to wait. Nilsa's water broke about the time the couple got to Exit 92, so they pulled off the Interstate and called 911 for assistance. A short time later, Deputy Farris and Sgt. Nelson arrived on the scene; and Farris began to assist with the delivery. According to Carter it was quite an emotional moment. "I caught baby Alyssa as she was born, wrapped her in a blanket and placed her on her mommy's stomach," he said. The first REMSI Ambulance arrived on the scene about three Two-year-old big sister, Lexi Jade, and Bobby Carter visit new- minutes after the baby was born born baby Alyssa (top right) at her Pediatric Room in Carilion and administered oxygen to New River Valley Medical Center. "Lexi must have known some- Alyssa. Sgt. Nelson drove the thing we didn't. The day Alyssa was born, Lexi kept kissing and five-pound eleven-ounce baby patting her mommy's tummy and saying, 'baby's coming,'" stat- to Carilion New River Valley ed Carter. Medical Center in Radford in the first REMSI vehicle. Nilsa was transported to the hospital a short time later in the second REMSI vehicle. When asked about the adven- ture, Carter stated that it was a spiritual experience. "If somebody does not believe in God and Jesus, after seeing this (baby being born), they would." Baby Alyssa is gaining weight and expected to be released from the hospital to go home on Saturday.

Lexi Jade and her mother, Nilsa York share a moment with Baby Alyssa in her Pediatric Room in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.

Free renter education workshop set The workshops are for tenants, email the contact as noted that is until you learn about them. landlords, friends, anyone consid- most convenient for attendance. The two-hour workshop dis- ering renting, and the variety of Please register at least one day cusses the expectations of land- days and times New River Valley prior to date, although registration lords and helps attendees learn locations make the workshops is preferred but not required for their rights, responsibilities and accessible to busy people. attendance. We encourage anyone good practices such as how check Pulaski Library to participate. their credit score and how to 60 3rd St NW, Pulaski Topics covered will include improve it. Monday, October 22 5:00 PM leases, deposits, and payments; There will be refreshments and Designed to help anyone learn repairs and other common dis- door prizes! the key elements and skills to be a putes, Fair Housing laws and evic- Find upcoming dates on our good tenant and a good landlord, tion in Virginia - aspects of being a webpage: http://newrivercommu- Interested attendees should call or tenant that may seem mysterious nityaction.org/renter-education/ Page A4 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018

ROBERT WILLIAM “BOB” ously of his time and talents to home.com may be sent to the family by visit- HARRIS EDWARD MOLES ABBOTT various churches and community Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski ing www.seaglefuneralhome.com Harris Edward Moles, age 84 of Robert William “Bob” Abbott, organizations throughout his life is handling the arrangements for Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Pulaski passed away Sunday, 88, of Bedford, Virginia, passed and considered his donation of a the family. Home, Pulaski. October 7, 2018. away October 15, 2018 at home. kidney to his brother to be his Born May 4, 1934 in Floyd, He is survived by his wife of 60 most important act of sacrifice. He ARVIN DICKERSON ALICE CAROL SLACK Virginia he was the son of the late years, Betty Swecker Abbott of believed in doing a job to the best Arvin Dickerson, age 91, of STEVENS Bethleham Bedford, a of your ability and it showed in his Pulaski and recently Fairlawn, Alice Carol Slack Stevens, 94, Moles & sister, Betty carpentry skills. He had many passed away October 14, 2018 at of Pulaski, lovingly known as Lucy Iva Abbott Smith loves - music, his country, the lake the home of his daughter and son- "Moose" and "Mamaw", passed Bowman of Bedford, a - but his faith, family, and friends in-law, Nona and Charlie Sarver, away early Sunday morning Moles. Two son, Robert were the most important blessings with his loving family by his side. October 14th sisters, Mae W illiam in his life. Arvin was 2018 at her Moles Page (Bobby) In accordance with Bob's wish- born March home. She & Lora Abbott II and es, his body was donated to the 15, 1927 to was born in Moles his wife, Virginia State Anatomical the late John Belle, WVA Moles Linkous and Abbott Lesia, of Program for research. A memorial Madison August 3rd one brother, Hiwassee, service will be held in Bedford at a Dickerson 1924 the Marvin Moles also preceded him two daughters, Jenny Abbott later date. Donations in his memo- and Gracie daughter of in death. Makolandra and her husband, Joe, ry would be welcomed to Bedford Ella McPeak the late John He is survived by his of Alexandria, and Carole Abbott Centra Hospice, 1621 Whitfield Dickerson. Stevens Clifford Wife Fischbein and her husband, Gary, Drive, Bedford, VA 24523 or Dickerson He was pre- Slack and Crystalene Faye Moles - Pulaski of Raleigh, NC. He is also sur- Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 ceded in Margaret Louise Bleau Slack. She Children vived by seven grandchildren, West Main Street, Bedford, VA death by his wife of 71 ½ years in was also preceded in death by her Tony (Vickey) Moles - Rob Abbott (Sara), Jessica 24523. November 2017, Margaret Collins husband Robert Whitfield "Bob" Snowville Duncan (C.J.), Chelsea Duncan Dickerson, brothers Elton and Stevens, brothers John and Cliff Timmy (Debbie) Moles - (Bill), Alec Fischbein, Casey RUBY MAE GRAVELY twin brother Marvin Dickerson. Slack, sisters Annabell Chandler Pulaski Makolandra, Laura Makolandra, SUMMERS He was also preceded in death by Ramseur, Louise Tedrow and Pansy (Jimmy) Ridpath - and Sophia Fischbein; two great- Ruby Mae Gravely Summers, his youngest daughter, Patricia Betty Baron and her beloved Pulaski grandchildren, Kaden Duncan and age 83 of Dublin passed away Joyce Dickerson and great grand- grandson Chris Stevens. Debbie Dake - Pulaski Waylon Abbott; and many nieces Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the son Mason Daniel Whited, and Surviving are her sons and Step-Sons and nephews. He is predeceased Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. daughter in law Linda Agee daughters in law, Matt Stevens and Vincent Surface - Eggleston by his parents, Robert Julian Born July 31, 1935 in Draper she Dickerson. Arvin was probably Beverly Staples-Rivers, Skip Darrell (Liza Bell) Surface - Abbott and Inez May Martin was the daughter of the late known best as "Tire Man" around Stevens and John and Ginger Radford Abbott, three siblings and spouses, Charles & Nannie Pearl Pulaski, having owned and operat- Stevens. 9 Grandchildren 8 Great Rachel Barden (Claude), Margaret Quesenberry Gravely. Her hus- ed the original Quality Tire Grandchildren, John Robert Grandchildren Witt (Bill), Tom Abbott (Ann), band, Robert Lee Summers, Service in Pulaski for 45 years. Stevens, Anna Stevens and Carey Brother and brother-in-law John Smith. daughter, Elizabeth A. Turpin and He is survived by his children and Stevens. Clyde (Marsha) Moles - Pulaski Bob was born and raised in numerous brothers and sisters also spouse, Roy Dickerson, Brenda Many nieces and nephews and Sisters Bedford. He graduated from preceded her in death. Duncan, and Nona and Charlie special friends, Jack Byrd, Dean Neva Moles Eversole Lynchburg College following She is survived by her Sarver. He is also survived by Wilson, Zetta Arnold, Pam Nelcie Moles Compton service in the United States Air Children nine grandchildren and spouses, Freeman and all her girls that took Iva Moles Gardner Force including a year in the Kathy & Eric Wright - Dublin Kellie and JR Thompson, Richard such loving care of Alice during Lois Moles Edmonds Korean War. He began working Jerry Lee & Tina Summers - and Denise Webb, Amy and the last years of her life, and sister- Frances Moles Worrell for VEPCO in Richmond where Pulaski Matthew Pietrykowski, Roy (Ro) in-law, Vera Slack. Shasta Sue Moles he met his future wife, Betty. Dale & Tammie Summers - Dickerson and Alicia, Andrew The Family received friends at Esther Beth Moles Following their wedding in 1958, Fairlawn Sarver and fiancé Annette Stevens Funeral Home Funeral services were held Bob and Betty moved to 12 Grandchildren 18Serrano, Robert (Rob) Webb and Wednesday the 17th, and visita- Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Charlottesville, where Bob began Great Grandchildren girlfriend Beth Begley, Jeff Webb, tion was followed by a graveside Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, a career in banking and the cou- Brother Lauren Whited and Jacob, one service in Oakwood Cemetery Pulaski with Pastor Jeff Willhoite ple's three children were born. Bud Gravely - NC step grandson Luke and Susan officiated by the Rev. Melissa officiating. Interment followed at They moved to Pulaski County in Sister Duncan. Also surviving are 14 McNair-King and Dr. Olin the Highland Memory Gardens, 1967 where Bob managed the Jennie Lou Stilwell - Pulaski great grandchildren. Funeral serv- Whitener. In lieu of flowers Alice Dublin. Peoples National Bank (later Bank Funeral services will be held ices were held on Wednesday, requested memorials be given to To sign the online guestbook, of Virginia) in Dublin for ten 2:00 PM - Friday, October 19, October 17, 2018 at Seagle the Pulaski County Humane please visit www.bowerfuneral- years. He spent the next two 2018 at the Bower Funeral Home- Funeral Home with Derek Burton Society, P.O. Box 1046 Dublin, home.com decades building, managing, Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Dale officiating. Burial followed in the VA 24084. Bower Funeral Homes-Pulaski and/or supporting a number of Akers & Rev. Richard Wall offici- Mountain View Cemetery. The Arrangements are by Stevens is handling the arrangements for businesses including the Steer ating. Interment will follow at the family met at the home of his Funeral Home and Mullins the family. House restaurant in Pulaski which Highland Memory Gardens, daughter and son-in-law, Nona Funeral Home and Crematory. has been open for 40 years and Dublin. and Charlie Sarver in Fairlawn. WILLIAM SHELBURN continues to serve the community The family will receive friends The family would like to extend JACKIE "DEAN" MOORE CLARK today. In 1998, Bob and Betty one hour before service time sincere appreciation to New Jackie "Dean" Moore, 63, of Shelburn Clark, age 78, passed retired to Bedford. Friday at the funeral home. Century Hospice, especially Bree, Pulaski, VA passed away Tuesday away at Wellstar Kennestone Bob was known as a gentle man To sign the online guestbook, Yonna, and Derek, for their won- Oct. 9th 2018 at the Roanoke Hospital on Saturday, October 13 and a gentleman. He gave gener- please visit www.bowerfuneral- derful care. Online condolences Memorial Hospital. He is survived in Marietta, GA due to head by his wife of 24 years, Rebecca S. injuries sustained from a difficult Moore. He was the son of the late fall. James Leonard "Jack" Moore. He was Also surviving are his Mother, preceded in Geneva Moore, Brothers and death by his Sisters in Law, David and Beth parents Fred Moore and Barry and Becky and Opal Moore. Dean has one Daughter Clark and a and Son in Law, Amy McBride son, Ricky and David, three grandchildren, Shelburn Nikki and husband Stephen Clark. Bentley, Candice Shay and Clark He is sur- Christopher Shay. Great grand- vived by his child, Emmalynn Kate Bentley. loving wife Brothers in Law, William E. of 58 years, Katherine; a son "Billy" Kirk, Michael Dale Kirk Kendell and his wife Rebecca of and wife Carol. Sister in Law, Wilmington, NC; a daughter Mary Leigh StClair. Angie and her twin sons Michael Dean was retired from Volvo and Matthew Trierweiler of Logistics and a former employee Alpharetta, GA; a sister Joyce of United Citied Gas. He was a Mantz of Panama City, FL; a veteran of the United States Army brother Fred Clark and his wife National Guard, a member of the Bonnie of Dublin, VA; and a Newbern Community Christian brother Richard Clark and his wife Church, the Sportsman Club and Marfesa of Dublin, VA. He is also an avid supporter of Virginia Tech survived by many special cousins, sports and the Pulaski County nephews, and nieces. High School football team. He Shelburn was a member of loved kayaking, camping, tennis Fairlawn Baptist Church and dear- and anything about the outdoors. ly loved his church family. He was a deacon and chairman of the Funeral services were held Grounds and Property Committee. Sunday Oct. 14th from Stevens He was employed by Radford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial fol- Arsenal and a civilian employee of lowed in the Highland Memory the Department of Defense as a Gardens, Dublin, with Rev. Jason Quality Assurance Specialist. In Allmon, close friends Douglas later years, he was an adjunct Hedge reading a eulogy from Kim instructor at New River Goddard and Mark Grubb will be Community College in Dublin, speaking and officiating. VA. Pallbearers will be Darrell His passions included being a Armentrout, Brent Viers, Scout Master of Troop #242 at Christopher Shay, Stephen Aldersgate United Methodist Bentley, Gene Hurst, Michael Church, and working with a Kirk and Tye Hancock. In lieu of Christian singing group called the flowers the family wishes that New Life Singers. He was a fasci- memorial gifts be made to the nating story-teller and often Daily Bread, P.O. Box 824 expressed fond memories of times Pulaski, VA 24301. such as “horse trading” with his Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. See DEATHS, page A5 The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 - Page A5 Afterschool programs to be showcased at Lights On Afterschool Rally Tuesday at 6 pm Pulaski County and Beans and Middle and Pulaski Middle. Rice, Inc.'s 21st Century Dinner for all other adults will be Community Learning Center provided for a nominal fee of grant program, in partnership with around $3.00 per person. the YMCA and the Rock Youth • What: Pulaski County Lights Center of Pulaski, will sponsor a On Afterschool Rally combined Family Night with a • When: October 23, 2018 from Lights On Afterschool rally on 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm October 23, 2018 from 6:00 pm- • Where: Pulaski Middle 7:30pm at Pulaski Middle School. School - Cafeteria The rally will be one of more than • Who: Providers of an expected 8,000 such events RESOURCES to help support across America as part of Lights families including: On Afterschool, the annual • YMCA--Zumba and Cardio nationwide celebration of after- Circuit Demonstrations school programs organized by the • Agency on Aging- Afterschool Alliance. Grandparents Raising Lights On Afterschool! will Grandchildren feature the following afterschool • No Kid Hungry Fish Fry A Big Success programs: • Good Will-GoodCare Dublin Elementary's Rockin' Program The New Mount Olive UMC, 309 Russell Avenue in Radford Fish Fry was held on Saturday, October Afterschool • Good Will-Workforce 13th. Many people came from ALL OVER the New River Valley to come and get some Fried Fish. Over Life After School at Dublin and Development 160 lbs. of fish were cooked. Pictured here are (from left) William Wolford, Gilbert Meadows and Joe Pulaski Middle Schools • AmeriCorps-Information on Webb getting the fish together to sell for the customers. The Fish Fry was sponsored by the United Pulaski Elementary's Excel how to sign up for free Basic Methodist Men. New Mount Olive United Methodist Men send heartfelt thanks to everyone who support after the Bell sponsored by the Computer, Reading and Financial the fish fries. YMCA Literacy Classes The Rock Youth Center's Full • Pulaski County Public Library Agnes Clark Access Youth • The Fire Marshal These local afterschool students • Big Brothers/Big Sisters will showcase their programs and • Micro Solutions - assistance in Turns 100 demonstrate how participating in starting a small business them enriches their educational • MORE TBA Agnes Clark, the Mother of the New experience. 21st Century Community Mount Olive United Methodist Church The event will highlight the Learning Centers grants have pro- at 309 Russell Avenue in Radford, cele- significant contributions that vided afterschool programs in brated her 100th Birthday on October afterschool programs make to our Pulaski County since 2002. These 8th. There was Surprise Birthday community: keeping kids safe and U.S. Department of Education Celebration for her on Sunday, October healthy while inspiring them to grants have been instrumental in 7th at the church. Many people from learn. Parents, afterschool sup- providing homework assistance, ALL OVER the Community, including porters and community members mentoring, tutoring, academic her family came and showed their are expected to attend. enrichment, summer programs respect and love in her honor. She is the FREE dinner will be provided and field trips to students. Mother of 7 children 1 deceased. She is for ALL children 18 and under the grandmother of 27 grandchildren, and parents of students enrolled in great-grandmother of 52 great-grand- the 21st Century programs at The Patriot children and the great-great-grandmoth- Dublin Elementary, Dublin er of 33 great-great grandchildren. 808-3949

Cox joins NRVCS as finance director Patricia "Trish" Cox has recently been hired by [NRVCS]," explained Cox. "This was my first super- NRVCS (New River Valley Community Services) as visory position, I had both of my children while the agency's Director of Finance. working here, and I got my CPA Cox, who comes to NRVCS after 11 years as while I was previously Director of Finance and Human Resources for the employed at NRVCS." City of Radford, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds an accounting degree from Clemson A native of Rural Retreat, Cox University. and her husband, Kenneth, have Cox's other prior work experience includes over lived in Radford for 23 years. six years as Finance Director for New River The couple has two adult chil- Community Action, and a previous stint at NRVCS, dren: Jacob, who attends New when she served as the agency's accounting manager Cox River Community College; and for five years (1996 - 2001). Bailee, who is a student at "I have such wonderful memories of this place Virginia Tech. Deaths

Continued from page A4 grandfather Cox. Some of his best Graveside service is scheduled for donations to a charity of your times were spent on land he Saturday, October 20th at 11:00 choice in honor of Shelburn. owned at Claytor Lake which he am at Highland Memory Gardens Alternatively, you may make a named “Rick-Rock” in memory of in Dublin, VA. contribution to Stevens Funeral his oldest son Ricky. He spent In lieu of flowers, please con- Home to assist the family with many hours with family and sider contributing and charitable medical expenses. friends on the land relaxing, pic- nicking, riding horses and more. He also enjoyed playing golf at Thornspring County Club. Shelburn and Katherine moved to Alpharetta, GA in 2007 to be close their daughter and grandsons. Seeing his grandsons grow up to be fine young men was one of his most gratifying experiences later in life. The family would like to recog- nize childhood friends Gene and Marguerite Rupe; long-time friends Dickie and Judy Ratcliff; dear friend Flo Miles, who purchased their home in Fairlawn when they moved to Georgia; Dale and Beth Trierweiler of Eagle, Michigan; and Steve Jenkins, a special friend of his son Ricky. Special thanks to Dr. Plancher, and nurses Christina and Kevin at Kennestone Hospital in GA; and Kathie at the North Fulton Hospital trauma center in GA. Shelburn fought a good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith. Open visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski, VA. The Page A6 • The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 www.pcpatriot.com Health OPEN FORUM Tidbits Time For A Change In The Ninth Before the start of the 2019 fiscal year on October 1, To the editor, treatment, puts forth no ideas for the House of Representatives passed several appropria- Election Letter renewing aging roads and bridges and tions bills combined with a Continuing Resolution to On October 7, 2018, I attended a most certainly can't be counted on to fund the Federal Government. They have since been Town Hall hosted by Ninth District Deadline support public education. signed into law by President Trump. Congressional candidate Anthony Given the present state of gridlock I voted for the Continuing Resolution. The Flaccavento. It was his 100th town Wednesday, Oct. 24 is the and incivility in this current Continuing Resolution was combined with appropria- hall meeting since announcing his final day The Patriot will Congress, the fight to bring forward tion bills for the Departments of 1) Labor 2) Health campaign to run for Morgan Griffith's accept letters pertaining to creative ideas and seek workable and Human Services 3) Defense, and 4) Education. seat in the U.S. House of the Nov. 6 election. compromises will be hard. But These combined bills funded many important things. Representatives. He is a candidate Anthony is willing to be an independ- Today I'm focusing on some of the important health with real life experience - a farmer ent voice on complex issues and do rent immigration policies are impor- priorities. and independent businessman from the difficult work that is required if tant to America's overall economic Among them: funding for black lung clinics. For the Abingdon - who understands the our representative democracy is to problems of people in this wide-rang- strength and position of leadership in function like it is supposed to. 2018 fiscal year, I introduced an amendment along ing district because he lives them. the world. I ask that you vote for Anthony with Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) to provide $10 He is serious about bringing Because Morgan Griffith is allied Flaccavento for U.S. House of million for black lung clinics, the most funding ever change to not only representation for with a coalition in Congress called Representatives on November 6, provided for them. Fiscal year 2019 built on that suc- the Ninth District but to an unrespon- the "Freedom Caucus," he has no 2018. cess by providing $11 million to treat those suffering sive Congress in Washington as well. interest in legislation which requires from black lung, an increase of $1 million. High on his list of priorities is mak- compromise or aims to help the Walter B "Benny" Keister Further, $1.63 billion in funding was provided for ing sure that the Affordable Care Act greater population. Even the highly Former member, Community Health Centers. These centers are vital for remains a law of the land even as it touted tax reform bill fits this Virginia House of Delegates treating many residents of the Ninth District, where 31 needs new input and adjustments to description - rewarding the very Dublin centers serve 76,000 patients according to 2017 data. serve millions who have no health wealthy and corporations with cre- These funds come in addition to $4 billion previously care through the workplace or private ative loopholes while dispersing short appropriated to investment. term crumbs to the rest of us. He Morgan Community Health In addition, Mr. Flaccavento knows makes no bones about his mission to More Letters Centers for the that supporting our public schools, dismantle the Affordable Care Act, Griffith 2019 fiscal year. developing ways to renew the coun- remains silent while immigrants are Page A7 Finally, $6.7 bil- try's infrastructure and reforming cur- subjected to totally un-American lion was provided to fight and treat 9th District substance abuse and Representativ increase access to mental health services. The money is going to agencies such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not always but oftentimes, substance abuse and mental health issues overlap. Every time we debate a bill this large, there are good things I call candy apples and bad things I call toads. In this case, the above-mentioned items were the candy apples that offset the toads.

Flu Season The flu season is approaching. Young children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to the flu, but it can strike anyone. Last year's flu season was lengthy and severe, according to the CDC, causing high levels of hospital- ization and emergency room visits. Tragically, it included the highest number of flu-related deaths reported in children during a single season in many years. Influenza is an enduring threat to health in part because it is difficult to predict. The genetic material in flu viruses constantly changes. For that reason, flu vaccines vary in effectiveness and must be reformulated each year. Manufacturers have to anticipate the genetic composition of the upcoming season's prevalent flu strains so they can produce vaccines in time. If their estimate is off, the The Left’s Foolhardy vaccine's effectiveness declines. One way vaccine creators prepare for a flu season is looking at the flu strains in Australia. As winter occurs there while summer takes place in the Northern Attack On The Senate Hemisphere, its flu season offers clues about what may lie in store for us. However, if the flu strains that hit us Democrats suffered a stinging loss Democrats don't control the House, here differ substantially, it may be too late to change in the fight over Brett Kavanaugh's either. the vaccine for large-scale production. confirmation, and have concluded The root of the problem is that Last season's vaccination effectiveness varied that the constitutional system is to Democrats don't have much appeal blame. to the middle of the country any- depending on the flu strain. Vaccines for the dominant You see, if only the Founders had- more. As recently as 2010, both sen- strain, H3N2, had a relatively low rate of effectiveness. n't forged the Great Compromise ators from North Dakota were Ongoing research may provide a nimbler response to between large states and small states Democrats, and back in 2004, both flu viruses. One key might lie in how vaccines are at the Constitutional Convention in senators from South Dakota were developed. At present, the Food and Drug 1787, giving each state equal repre- Democrats. Administration (FDA) approves three methods for sentation in the U.S. Senate, they The disenchantment is a function manufacturing the flu vaccine: egg-based, cell-based, would have defeated Brett arrangement isn't a conspiracy of the left's preference for coastal and recombinant-based. Kavanaugh handily. It's only against the left. rule. It wants California to have the The most common manufacturing process for vac- because smaller red states have two Yes, Wyoming, population whip hand in our national life. But cines is egg-based. These vaccines take about 22 to 24 senators just like larger blue states 560,000 in the 2010 census, cancels why should Los Angeles and San weeks to produce and are responsible for 80 to 85% of that the judge got confirmed. out California, population 37 mil- Francisco have an outsized role in the flu vaccines manufactured. For the left, the U.S. Senate is lion, with two Republican senators governing distant, rural parts of the Egg-based vaccine production has been used for now looming, together with the to the Golden State's two country, with which they have no more than 70 years. Other forms of vaccine manufac- Electoral College and the Supreme Democrats. But Vermont, population sympathy? ture can be produced faster. The FDA approved cell- Court, as an institution of villainy in 630,000, cancels out the two based vaccine manufacturing in 2012; this production American life. In the words of Vox, Republicans from Texas, population Fundamentally remaking the process takes about sixteen to seventeen weeks. the Senate is "a grotesquely unrep- 25 million, with a Democrat and a Senate is a fantasy, regardless. The Recombinant flu vaccine manufacturing, approved in resentative body." Washington Post socialist. Constitution stipulates in Article 5 2013, can produce vaccines even faster, taking about columnist E.J. Dionne calls the Gross population disparities aren't that "no state, without its consent, twelve to fifteen weeks. ascension of Kavanaugh to the high anything new. In 1790, shortly after shall be deprived of its equal suf- If vaccines are produced faster, they can better court "a coup" because he was "con- the ratification of the Constitution, frage in the Senate." Striking the respond to the virus strains seen once flu season com- firmed by senators representing 44 Virginia had 747,160 people, language would require the assent mences. percent of the population." Delaware 59,096. In 1900, New of some smaller states that wouldn't For those who take the vaccine, it ought to be the Democrats have gone from brag- York had 7,268,894 people, and be enamored with reducing their most effective for that particular flu season, which is ging about their permanent majority Nevada all of 42,335. The republic own relative power so California why some other members of the Energy and a few years ago to complaining it's survived. can have more. Commerce Committee and I have been pushing the impossible for them to win under The Senate ensures that flyover Rather than cursing the design of FDA, the CDC, and the National Institute of Allergy the governing regime that we've had country isn't ignored. It reflects the the Senate, Democrats would be and Infectious Diseases (part of the National Institutes for more than 200 years, since it's dizzying geographic diversity of a better-served simply winning Senate of Health) on ways to increase use of faster vaccine so tilted toward "minority rule." continental nation and promotes elections, a cause they materially manufacturing methods. It's certainly true that the Senate national cohesion by giving every harmed with their fevered attack on If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel is not fully democratic and gives an corner of it a voice. Brett Kavanaugh. free to contact my office at 381-5671. To reach my outsized role to small states, since The House is the more democratic office via email, visit my website at www.morgangrif- this was the price they exacted for body. California has 53 representa- Rich Lowry is editor of the fith.house.gov signing on to the Constitution. This tives; Wyoming has one. Yet National Review. The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 - Page A7 OPEN FORUM Reliable Advisors Have you ever had a dream of so many ways, and a business Saturday is 2nd anniversay owning your own business? Down To guide, such as a risk manager, Calling all the shots with no one might be the key to making the of Logan Smith surviving telling you what to do? At one Business difference between an effective time or another we all may have Peggy White business venture and a mediocre near fatal accident fantasized about being our own Pulaski County establishment. Unbiased opin- boss, but few of us have the Chamber of ions and suggestions can guide October 20th is the 2nd anniversary of Logan Smith surviving a gusto to go for it. Whether it's Commerce us in making meaningful deci- horrible truck accident headed home from school. It was only by the fear of failure or the financial sions for our businesses, and grace of God that he survived. Along the way Logan has shared the risk, few of us have the moxie to that becomes a win for everyone struggles he faces and the miracles he's received as he moves through take on such a challenge. Where If the managers cannot commu- involved. his storm. do I begin? Could it work? nicate with the employees the Work hard, be productive, and It is his goal to help people get through similar struggles in life. He Would it be an investment? business will not operate opti- above all else stay positive. wants to be a light for others to show that you can get through any- Would I lose it all if I take on mally and that productive feel- thing if you just believe. this challenge? ing of being part of a team Logan continues to amaze us with his progress. He has improved Those are just a few of the instead of individual employees so much that he is in need of a new lighter weight wheelchair. Logan questions pouring through our may never develop. Whether was told he would go home in a power-chair. He proved them wrong. minds. Certainly there are the starting a business or revamping Now he has grown so strong he doesn't needs such a heavy chair. fears that play havoc in our a business, consultation with an He has literally out grown his chair. Similar to having a bike with minds making us feel insecure expert who can assist with effec- 3 wheels, he no longer needs all the extras. Having such a heavy chair and making us question every tive communication skills is a 808-3949 makes it hard for Logan to be as independent as he could be. move. Without the right guid- good place to begin. Insurance will not replace his chair for 3 years, which really shows ance it can feel like an over- Businesses are vulnerable in [email protected] the miracles Logan is making as he is way ahead of where they pro- whelming experience on multi- jected. ple levels. Where does one Our goal is to raise $3,800 for a new much lighter-weight wheel begin? chair. A new, lighter chair would help him progress even further than Finding a reliable advisor can he has. make the difference between We truly appreciate all the support and all the prayers. success and failure. Having If you can come we are hosting a Celebration of Life, Oct. 20th at someone who will work for you the Dublin Lions Club. Thank you all so much for staying with us on and with you, who understands Logan's journey and for never giving up. Please continue to pray that your strengths and weaknesses, God uses us to be a light for others. and all the while is assessing the Family and Friends viability of the business is of Logan Smith invaluable. The individual attention paid to you will make a difference. When are they going to Some specialists are concerned with the development of the business while a business start dredging the lake? risk manager is concerned with the welfare of the individual To the Editor, operating the business. That's the kind of attention I would It was a gorgeous day with sunshine, clear sky, and very moderate want as a prospective small temperatures. This was the first near perfect day in a good while for business owner. I would want a gathering outside while enjoying a breathtaking view of New River someone who would level with with the limestone bluff beyond as a fitting and storied backdrop. me and tell me I don't have the The food and beverage were excellent and more than satisfying, temperament for my business but most rewarding element of the evening was the company. Good dream, or that it might be pru- people enjoying each other while absorbing the beauty of the good dent to hire an accountant, Lord, nature, and man's handiwork … Claytor Lake. change the packaging of the Then came the question that is the easiest bet I can ever make with product, or watch a seminar on nearly 100 % confidence, over and over again. A wager that would social media marketing. I would have provided certain winnings by betting that this question would be want that unbiased, professional, asked …" When are they going to start dredging the lake?" opinion before investing my I knew it was coming, I just did not know when or from whom. capital in a business. Most I first blamed AEP/APCO, adding the caveat that the Corps of importantly, I would want some- Engineers was actually the root problem, in addition to the Federal one who would assist the Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which is truly what I employees and everyone believe. But, the horse was out of the barn, the milk was spilled, etc., involved in the business with etc., etc., with my good friend sitting across the table who said noth- effective communication. ing. And yes, you probably guessed it, he is a long time and impor- This type of "business risk tant employee of APCO. To my friend, JW, I apologize for putting manager" can make the differ- you on the spot. Of course, you were the gentleman you always are ence in any company. A valuable and did not rebut in a crowd. gain for any business is that an I love electricity, but don't get me wrong, I do not always love expert such as this is aware of AEP/APCO. I am most appreciative only when my lights come on in the power of effective communi- the morning and after dark in the evening, especially during summer cation, and is adept at teaching storms and winter ice and snow. (Just to be clear, that was supposed those skills. Without appropriate to be a jovial moment! HA!) So, enough of that mushy stuff and on communication, a business can- to another purpose of this letter. not operate at full productivity. The easy money question: When are they going to dredge Claytor Lake? The way it looks to me, never, or at least not in my lifetime. And, I'm still not sure who "they" are exactly. The Corps of Engineers claim sovereignty over the New, as it is navigable. FERC is all powerful regarding transmission and wholesaling of electricity and gas. APCO built the darn thing and it lies within Pulaski County. Bottom line is the lake/river is losing depth and surface area every day from the accumulation of silt, of which much originates in North Carolina. Everyone involved already knows what is going on and others knew this would happen from the day the dam was conceived. I'm told lakes that are manmade from rivers being damned will turn themselves back into rivers naturally in about 100 years if left unat- tended. Some folks will say … Good … and perhaps rightly so. However Claytor Dam created a healthy ecosystem and it will remain healthy if Claytor Lake receives the attention it deserves. So, going forward how do we reconcile the likely loss of aesthetic and intrinsic value of hundreds of the homes that already exist, and what about the future outdoor recreation provided to the County citizens, and visitors (aka: money spenders) from well beyond our community? All of the financial upside will diminish over time from not resolving issues that have proven remedies. The lack of immediate action does not make much sense to me, even the "affordability" card does not play well. In my opinion we cannot afford to do nothing. I do not want to be associated with history that tells a story of irre- versible neglect from remaining silent. Another "just to be clear" moment. But for the likes of the Friends of Claytor Lake and the good people and organizations (both private and public) who support them, this incredibly valuable community asset and nature mecca would be in a terrible place today. Keep up the great work! So, to "they/them," let the silt fly! Bill Smith Draper Page A8 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 Regional panel lands housing study funding The New River Valley Regional Commission was recently awarded an $88,000 Community Impact Grant from the Virginia Development Housing Authority to study housing in the counties of Floyd, Motorcycle Riders Give Boost To Vittles For Vets Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski, and the City of Radford. The NRV Roughnecks Motorcycle Club hosted a benefit ride on Saturday, October 13th. The study will include both There were riders from Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia and as far away as New Jersey. intensive data analysis, as well as The proceeds from the ride went to the Vittles for Vets Food Program. Vittles for Vets is stakeholder and public engage- a non-profit group that provides food gift cards for veterans to purchase nutritional food. ment at the regional and local The veterans who are assisted through this program rely on soup kitchens and food level. The goal of the housing pantries for food. To find out more about the program you can check out their website at study is to understand the local www.vittlesforvetsradfordva,com Pictured here (clockwise from top) Members of the and regional housing market and Roughnecks Motorcycle Club from Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia and New Jersey, develop tailored strategies for Bill McCann, President of Vittles for Vets, Stacy Opincar of Blacksburg, Katelyn each locality to address those Dobbins of Dublin, Mike Wolfe of Pulaski, Rick and Carol Burke of Dublin and Ronnie needs. Cook of Dublin came out to support the Vittles for Vets ride and riders taking off from The Commission will partner Central Square Shopping Center in Radford. with the Virginia Center for Photos by Kim Simpkins Housing Research at Virginia Tech, Housing Virginia, and czb, LLC to provide housing market data collection, analysis support and the creation of locality-specific best practices. In addition, the Commission will be engaging citizens in a meaningful way to gather stories about their housing experiences in the region. Citizens can begin engaging with this effort by completing this short survey at https://www.sur- veymonkey.com/r/NRVHousing Study Several stakeholder groups will assist in guiding the project and will be comprised of leaders in the region who have an interest and expertise in housing issues. President of the New River Valley Homebuilders Association, Sean Beliveau with Slate Creek Builders, says, "As the growing needs of our community have changed over the years, The New River Valley Homebuilders Association and its membership have professionally served the housing needs of our community. Our Association is excited to be involved as a stakeholder in this process and to support the New River Valley Regional Commission in this important effort to provide guid- ance for future development." Says William Haithcock, CEO of the New River Valley Association of Realtors, "Due to the intrinsic value of housing - first and foremost as a means of shelter, but also as an essential investment in our communities - the New River Valley Association of REALTORS® is delighted to participate as a stakeholder in this regional study. I strongly believe this collaborative effort between public and private entities will serve our diverse area well in both helping to identify barriers The Patriot - 808-3949 to housing and in creating oppor- [email protected] tunities to make housing more accessible and affordable." The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 - Page A9

New Life Church of The Nazarene 45 S. Jefferson Avenue Pastor: Julie Armbrister Pulaski, VA 24301 Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 540-980-2001 a.m. www.newlifepulaski.com Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. email: [email protected] Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m

From the writings of Rev. Billy Graham Overcoming Temptation Temptation is something that to make us buy his merchan- Music wields influence comes upon all people, both Teach Me dise. He has been trained on saints and sinners. how to meet any and all objec- Temptation ordinarily means Your Word tions. A Positive No will send - both good and bad a solicitation to do that which him on his way. is evil and hence Satan (the O Lord Even Jesus was tempted in Q: It is claimed that music devil) is called "the Tempter." the wilderness by the devil can influence a people and a Terry My (Easton's Bible Dictionary.) McCraw himself and yet was without nation, good or bad. Do you Temptation is not a sin. It sin. He met each and every agree? -- M.L. Answer only becomes a sin when we temptation by quoting and A: If oratory is the highest succumb to it. But every man with the temptation also make standing firm upon the word of art, music must surely be a is tempted, when he is drawn a way to escape, that ye may be God. "Thou shalt not…" He close second. George Frideric away of his own lust, and able to bear it." defeated temptation by using Handel's "Messiah" is a splen- Billy Graham enticed. Then when lust hath When we pray for strength the word of God and we as did example of how the written conceived, it bringeth forth sin: from God to help us overcome Christians can and should do word set to music affects the and sin, when it is finished, temptation, God will answer the same. The devil can't argue human heart. The text for the combines Job 19 and 1 bringeth forth death" James1: our prayer because it is in His effectively with the word of music was compiled from the Corinthians 15 to proclaim: "I 14, 15 will. 1 John 5:14 says, "And God. It says what it says and Bible by Handel's friend know that my Redeemer lives Davis was tempted to com- this is the confidence that we means what it says. Charles Jennens, who chose 1 ... for now is Christ risen from mit sin with Bathsheba when have in him, that, if we ask any One of the best ways to over- Timothy 3:16 for Messiah's epi- the dead." he saw her bathing nearby upon thing according to his will, he come temptation is to remove graph: "God was manifested in On the other hand, music can a rooftop. If David would have heareth us:" oneself from the temptation. the flesh, justified in the Spirit, also have the opposite effect on dealt with the temptation upon "Just say No" is an excellent The bible for example says, seen by angels, preached people, causing hopelessness the rooftop, he could have easi- way to overcome temptation. "Flee Fornication. Every sin among the Gentiles, believed and despair. A popular song ly overcome temptation and Nancy Reagan created that slo- that a man doeth is without the on in the world, received up to years ago invited listeners to would not have sinned. gan when her husband was body; but he that committeth glory." visualize an existence where However, when he foolishly President to help with the war fornication sinneth against his When it was first performed there is no Heaven, no Hell, no chose to invite her over to his on drugs in America. It was own body." in 1742, a member of the audi- religion; where everyone lives palace and into his bedroom, aimed at helping the youth of ence expressed gratitude to only for today. The Bible the temptation became too America to overcome the temp- This is what Joseph did to Handel for "producing such a describes such people becom- powerful for him to overcome, tation to use recreational drugs. overcome the temptation from wonderful piece of 'entertaining "vain in their imaginations, and he entered into sin. There are many ways to say Potiphar's wife. He ran out of ment.' " "Entertainment!" and their foolish heart was Temptation can be overcome No. The best way is a Positive his coat to get away from her Handel replied. "My purpose darkened" (Romans 1:21, through and by the divine No. A Positive No is a No that advances. was not to entertain, but to KJV). Parents, listen to the power of God operating in our can't be argued with. No Hebrews 4:15 says, "For we teach them something." For words your children are speak- lives. 1 Cor. 10:13 says, "There amount of persuasion can altar have not an high priest which centuries Handel's message has ing and be mindful of every hath no temptation taken you a Positive No. A Positive No cannot be touched with the resonated in hearts, proclaiming form of entertainment to which but such as is common to man: must be said firmly and strong- feeling of our infirmities; but that Jesus is the Lord who died they are exposed. Lead and but God is faithful, who will ly. was in all points tempted like and rose again. A soprano solo guide them to wholesomeness not suffer you to be tempted The devil is like a traveling in the Messiah masterpiece at every turn in life. above that ye are able; but will salesman who has been trained See MCCRAW, page A10 Page A10 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018

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Continued from page A9 as we are, yet without sin." devil. darts of the wicked. If we stay "prayed up" and For we wrestle not against And take the helmet of sal- "watchful" we will be able to flesh and blood, but against vation, and the sword of the overcome temptation. Matthew principalities, against powers, Spirit, which is the word of 26:41 says, "Watch and pray, against the rulers of the dark- God: that ye enter not into tempta- ness of this world, against spir- Praying always with all tion: the spirit indeed is will- itual wickedness in high prayer and supplication in the ing, but the flesh is weak." places. Spirit, and watching thereunto The desires of the flesh Wherefore take unto you the with all perseverance and sup- must be mortified or nailed to whole armour of God, that ye plication for all saints;" the cross daily, and we must may be able to withstand in the Ephesians 6: 10-18. train ourselves to walk after evil day, and having done all, the Spirit and not after the to stand. flesh. To defeat temptations to Stand therefore, having your sin against God, we must exer- loins girt about with truth, and cise self control. We must con- having on the breastplate of trol our passions and not allow righteousness; our passions to control us. "Finally, my brethren, be And your feet shod with the 808-3949 strong in the Lord, and in the preparation of the gospel of power of his might. peace; Put on the whole armour of Above all, taking the shield God, that ye may be able to of faith, wherewith ye shall be stand against the wiles of the able to quench all the fiery The Patriot - www.pcpatriot.com LIFESTYLES www.pcpatriot.com The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 - Page A11 Library of Max Creek Va. offers to host free digital singer, resources Marlana The Library of Virginia is VanHoose pleased to introduce a robust Marlana VanHoose is an offering of free digital resources extraordinary young singer and for all Virginians through their recording artist, and she has local public libraries, including warmed the hearts of many the Pulaski County Library throughout the world. System. Citizens can research, Marlana will be in concert read and learn through Sunday, Oct. 21 during the 11 FindItVirginia.com or through a.m. service at Max Creek their local public library website, Baptist Church on old Route www.pclibs.org. 100 Road in Draper. Through FindItVirginia.com, Marlana was born with users may research age-appropri- Cytomegalovirus (CMV), ate databases for factual informa- which has caused her to be total- tion on any topic in a user-friendly blind. She was only given one ly environment, called Explora year to live, but God had plans (by Ebsco Publishing). Another for her. option for users is to read from a While she sees nothing, wide variety of mobile-friendly, Marlana has a beautiful vision online and downloadable plat- of life. forms for magazines and books At the age of two she was (both fiction and nonfiction) for diagnosed with mild cerebral all ages, including read-alouds palsy. for the youngest readers, or even Even though she faces many find a new job or learn a new lan- challenges, she just sees it as a guage, skill, or hobby with way of life. Rocket Languages, Universal Akers Honored Marlana is a three-time Class, and Career Transitions. Heritage Award recipient The full offering is listed here: Pulaski’s Jan Akers was honored recently during the Pulaski High School Class of ‘52 Reunion in recog- through the Artist Music Guild. RESEARCH nition for all the work she has put in for many years helping to organize and publicizing the class reunions. God had special plans for • Early World of Learning Akers has an extensive collection of scrapbooks filled with photos and other memorabilia from the 1952 Marlana. After she turned a year graduating class and their reunions through the years. Presenting her with the award from the class is old, her body was healed from See FIND IT, page A12 Bobby Joe Huff (right), while Akers’ husband, J.D. looks on. the virus and that is when it all began. She was humming "Jesus Loves Me" before she talked, Yankees give 4-H boost in county and by the time she was two years old she started playing The Pulaski Yankees recently piano. presented the Pulaski County 4- She has sung all over the U.S. H with a donation of nearly at various events and churches. $3,000 in funds raised from the She sang the National Anthem team's Agriculture Night present- at a University of Kentucky ed by Farm Credit of the women's basketball game in Virginias on August 22. The 2012. Her performance was theme night featured two placed on YouTube and the fundraising opportunities - a raf- video went viral. fle to win a live cow and the auc- Since then, CBS Evening tion of game-worn specialty cow News aired her story and the jerseys. Through these efforts, demand for her performances the organization raised $2,906 to has grown. benefit the local 4-H in Pulaski She has sung at three County. NASCAR Cup Series races, "Our Agriculture Night was a NCAA women's basketball tour- huge success both for the ball- naments and at several NBA park and the community," said basketball games, as well as Pulaski Yankees General See CONCERT, page A12 Manager Betsy Haugh. "We were thrilled by the fan support we received for this promotion and choice of accepting the cow liv- the Virginias plan to partner are excited to make this donation ing or after processing, provided together again in 2019 for anoth- to the 4-H to help support agri- by Thompson's Meats. er Agriculture Night promotion. culture and youth development in "We appreciate the opportuni- Information about season tickets our area." ty to participate in this," said and sponsorship opportunities for The Pulaski County 4-H is 100 Farm Credit of the Virginias the 2019 Pulaski Yankees season percent community funded, with Branch Manager Brian Repass. will be available in the coming money raised going back into "We enjoyed it and thought it was weeks at pulaskiyankees.net or local operations. very beneficial. We're glad we by calling the team's front office "We're appreciative of this were able to help out the local 4- at (540) 980-1070. partnership and the opportunity H, which is part of our mission." to use the funds to put back into The Pulaski Yankees, Pulaski our local program," said Senior County 4-H, and Farm Credit of 4-H Extension Agent Chris Lichty. In addition to the cow raffle and the specialty jerseys, Agriculture Night - sponsored by Farm Credit of the Virginias - featured a petting zoo at Motor Call Us At Mile Field at Calfee Park and a plush mascot giveaway of the 808-3949 Yankees' mascot, Calf-E, for the first 250 children in attendance. [email protected] The winner of the cow raffle, Adam Phillips, was given the [email protected] Page A12 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 Find It

Continued from page B11 (grades Preschool-2) • Kids Infobits (grades K-5) • Explora Public Libraries • Explora High School (grades 9-12) • Explora Middle School (grades 6-8) • Explora Primary (grades K- 5) Chocolate • Masterfile Complete (general knowledge database) • Readit! (easier reading gener- pound cake al knowledge database) White Family To Perform READ Well, October has arrived, the eBooks/Magazines/Audio The White Family will be in concert at the Thorn Spring United Newbern Fall Festival has come • Cricket Media Methodist Church on Sunday, October 28 at 6 p.m. Everyone is and gone. With the first dip in • Early World of Learning invited. The church is located at 5670 Thorn Spring Church Rd., weather we start with more rib (pre-K) Pulaski. sticking food, how about a • Ebsco eBooks High School Psalm 100:2 "Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his chocolate pound cake from our • Ebsco eBooks K-8 presence with singing." friend Mary Cox of Newbern. • Ebsco eBooks History Collection Chocolate Pound Cake • Freading You will need: • NoveList Plus Area Student News 2 sticks of butter • NoveList K-8 Plus 3 cups of white sugar • RBdigital (Adult) ½ cup cocoa Kirby recognized at Sherman 3 cups of flour LEARN 1 tsp. vanilla SPARTANBURG, SC - Robyn Kirby of Pulaski has been named to 1 cup of Crisco shortening • Career Transitions (job and Sherman College of Chiropractic's Dean's List for grades earned dur- career) 5 eggs ing the summer 2018 academic quarter. Dean's List students have ½ tsp. of baking powder • Legal Forms (Virginia-spe- achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the quarter. cific templates for leases, sales, I whole can of evaporated Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a compre- milk wills, etc.) hensive education, preparing them to enter the field as doctors of chi- • Rocket Languages (language, Preheat your oven to 350 ropractic who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical and success- degrees including American Sign ful. Language) Cream your butter, Crisco salt and pepper. • Universal Class (must be shortening, sugar, eggs, when You can make the stew stiffer accessed via your local public Walker enrolls at JMU creamed add cocoa, flour, baking with broken crackers or instant library) powder, vanilla, add evaporated mashed potatoes, just add and HARRISONBURG-- James Madison University is excited to wel- milk and mix well. stir to taste. 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Find It cance -- not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary edu- Thanksgiving and Christmas ½ cup milk or instead of Virginia is supported by federal cation of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled season, Oyster Stew. Oysters can milk use onion soup, veggie funds provided by the Institute of attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for be found in the markets during soup, chicken stock, cream of Museum and Library Services. teaching, and a commitment to student success. Oct. - Jan. These are stewing mushroom oysters (you can use clams in ¾ cup bread crumbs, broken place off oysters, if you would corn chips or potato chips Concert like). 2 small onions chopped or Oyster Stew grated Continued from page A11 You will need: ¼ cup ketchup 1 qt. of reg. milk Touch of mustard many other events and churches Edition" and "Entertainment Convention and at the 2017 1 pint of oysters across the U.S. Tonight." Inaugural Prayer Breakfast. 2 Tbsps. of butter (1/4 of a Mix all ingredients, you can She has also performed for the Marlana also had the honor of When Marlana met President stick) add dry cheeses if you have 2015 NBA Playoffs, including singing at Carnegie Hall in New Trump at a 2017 rally in 1 tsp. sea salt or Kosher salt some on hand at this time if the 2015 NBA Finals Game 6. York City and at Madison Square Lousiville, Ky., the first thing she Pinch of pepper you like. Put into meatloaf pan ESPN's "E60" aired "Loud and Garden for a N.Y. Rangers game. told him was that, "Jesus Christ Crackers or instant mashed of your choosing and bake in a Proud," a story about Marlana and God's Word will be the only potatoes 350 degree oven for 1 hour. and the UK women's basketball She has been commissioned as one that will make America Bring milk to boiling point, You can top the meatloaf with team. a Kentucky Colonel. Great Again with your help." being careful not to burn it. In a a topping of tomato ketchup, She has appeared live on the She sings regularly with the frying pan melt the butter, until salt and pepper, 15 to 20 min- "Atlanta Live" gospel show and Best Buddies and United by Her soaring and majestic voice clear and browned, add oysters utes before it is done. Try dif- "Babbie's House," a gospel show Music North America organiza- continues to give joy and peace to pan. Cook whole oysters 2 ferent combinations and some in Atlanta. tions. to all who are in her presence. minutes on each side. If you use of your favorite items. She has also appeared on vari- And she also performed at the Everyone is welcome at this chopped oysters or clams cook Good Eats! ous other shows such as "Inside 2016 Republican National Sunday's service. until light brown, turning them Send in those recipes!!! as they brown. Add milk with Dave October 27 Spaghetti Supper Fund Raiser set in Draper The Draper United Methodist Church will hold a spaghetti supper in the fellowship hall of the Draper UMC located at 3080 Greenbriar Rd. in Draper on Saturday October 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of spaghetti with meat sauce, wedge salad, garlic toast, homemade desserts, coffee, and soft drinks for a donation at the door. Let us do the cooking on this Saturday and enjoy a great evening of fellowship while supporting the fund raising for the demolition costs for the yard sale (nursing home) building. Takeouts will be available.

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Dan Callahan Good team won, good team didn’t It was a fierce battle, a great football game. Blacksburg 21, Pulaski County 14. It was a bitter defeat. It was a big game. Much to gain, much to lose. The difference? In such games you can find a hundred reasons where you could say what if. There were a lot of those. It was so close. That's why it's bitter. That's why a t-bone steak wouldn't taste good. But it's great that it mattered that much. You want to play in those Antonio Nottingham photo / Courtesy of PC Touchdown Club games. When you do it means Cougar linebacker Noah O'Dell throws this Blacksburg runner for a big loss. good things are happening. Pulaski County's football PCHS holds Bruins to 10 second half yards team is so close. Just one less penalty, Just one less turnover. Just one more play, somebody make one more play. I have Cougars fall by 7 in defensive battle written it, most of you have said it. Pulaski County's football pro- By DAN CALLAHAN season found their offenses over- proud of our defensive effort and were under pressure. Big games gram needs to win a big game. I The Patriot matched in a tremendous defen- the kids played hard. like this are decided by just one won't argue that, but there is one sive struggle. The difference? Blacksburg's defense was very or two plays, and they made one area I will argue. The Cougars Pulaski County's defense held One long pass and one alert punt good. It wasn't easy the gain more than we did. We have an are getting close, very close, Blacksburg to over 200 yards less return. There were no long drives yards out there. Five turnovers open date now, and we need it. and the fact you're getting than its per game average. But or sustained offensive posses- are disappointing, but some of We've been going for almost involved in big games is a very Blacksburg still won a defensive sions in the game. Blacksburg that came trying to force plays good sign. This is still a very struggle, 21-14 because its had a 50-yard drive for its first when we couldn't make one and See COUGARS, page B3 young team. defense was equally impressive touchdown. There were no other What was the difference? One Friday night in Dobson Stadium. possessions that could be termed "Hail Mary'' pass wasn't batted The win pushed the Bruins to 8-0 drives for the remainder of the down, obvious blocks in the on the season, and dropped the game. Four of the five touch- back on a punt return weren't Cougars to 6-2. The Bruins came downs came on plays covering flagged, a penalty on a run that up with five big turnovers, and 63 yards or more. There was not went to a first down at the made two big plays, and the great a single sustained possession by Blacksburg 22 was called back defensive effort came up just either team the second half. by a penalty, a 20-yard pass short. "It was a great defensive completion to the Bruins' 31 Two teams that had been put- game,'' said Pulaski Co. coach was called by another penalty, a ting big numbers on the board all Stephen James. "I was very big 20-yard pass completion on third down ended with a lost fumble. Just one less penalty, one less turnover, one more big play. It's that close. But likely the major difference. Pulaski County started seven seniors, Blacksburg 16. The Bruins out-quicked the Cougar offense. That was obvious. They started nine seniors, the Cougars four, and also played three sophomores. Am i suggesting growing pains? To a degree, but Blacksburg was loaded with players who over the past two seasons have won a state title and played in the region final last year. The Cougars have not experienced those things. I however don't mind predicting they will. A good team won that game, make no mistake. Blacksburg has talent, senior tested, talent. I do not suggest the Bruins were Antonio Nottingham photo / Courtesy of PC Touchdown Club not a deserving winner either. Pulaski County’s E.J. Horton steps out of a Blacksburg Bruin’s But they were without a doubt a tackle. fortunate winner. And a good team also didn't win that game, and when the playoffs start I promise you the Bruins would not like to be matched up with Pulaski County. Sometimes because of history, and frustration over some years past, I think the Cougar fan tends to expect too much at times. I plead guilty. But let us all continue to be frustrated rather than accept defeat. That's never in any walk of life what you want to get used to. If you are a competitor, losing stinks. Period. But I give you this compari- son. Ask anybody on the street if they expect Salem to likely be a factor in the playoffs even though they have lost three games. You will almost always get the answer, yes, Salem will be a tough out, hard to beat. History tells you that. History used to tell you the same thing about Pulaski County, but history is about to repeat itself. Example. Two of Salem's three losses have come to Northside and Blacksburg. Yet, Cougar fans still have high

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Continued from page B1 expectations for Salem. But the offense got shut down. only two losses for the Cougars Pulaski County has one of the were to the same two teams. best teams in this region of the Pulaski County came up one state. It just needs to realize that. digit short at Northside, and a This team is so close, so very punt return short vs. Blacksburg. close. Tighten it up a bit and this That's all. Salem lost to both by team can beat anybody. There is bigger margins. I'm not saying much still to gain. A game with numbers always tell the real Class 5 Patrick Henry comes up story because they don't, but after the week off. That's a big when comparing the seasons, night in Dobson Stadium, it's why should one not expect Senior Night. Some really good Pulaski County to have the same young men will be playing their opportunity and ability to have final home game. It's also huge success as Salem? They do! The because of what it means to the Cougars are good. They need to VHSL power rating. be a bit sharper, execution could Rest up a bit and get ready always be better, don't make the for a final big push. There is critical turnover. Clean it up a much glory to be won. bit. But the fact is Pulaski County has a good football team Pretty Simple Right Now: in 2018. Its expectations should Just when you think it's a ho be no less than Salem's or any- hum week for college football it body else's for that matter. happens. Second ranked Georgia How good you say. The got hammered by LSU, 6th defense gave up five first downs, ranked West Virginia was terri- just one in the second half, and ble against Iowa State, 7th Antonio Nottingham photo / Courtesy of PC Touchdown Club just 10 net yards of offense in ranked Washington lost for a Pulaski County offensive lineman Logan Fox signals "tally ho'' and Gage Mannon is on his way to the second half to the most second time, 8th ranked Penn a 63-yard touchdown runs potent offense in the region. I State lost for the second time at love to watch the Cougars play home, 15th ranked Wisconsin defense. It is a quicksilver unit, was dominated by Michigan, Visit www.pcpatriot.com and very aggressive. The offense 16th ranked Miami was embar- just needs to catch up a bit. The rassed by Virginia (and hats off Every Friday Night For All The Bruins' defense was also to the Wahoos), 19th ranked extremely impressive and it Colorado got whacked by USC, High School Football Scores needed to be and enabled them and 21st Auburn lost for the to win on a night when its third time and no the game with Alabama will not be the biggest regular season game in the country this year. What does that leave? Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, and Notre Dame. If the playoffs began this weekend, that's what it would be. Will it stay that way? I think it just might, but I have no desire to wager even a nickel on it. There's going to be a dance between Michigan and Ohio State down the road. Notre Dame at Southern Cal should never be considered an easy thing. Could LSU shock Bama? I don't think so, but then Georgia thought it was pretty good. It will be interesting. For sure, those are the top four teams right now. Will it stay that way is the question. You have to say that Michigan, Texas, and certainly LSU if it beats Bama are in the conversation. But LSU already has one loss and it beat the 'Dogs. There will likely be no further talk of the SEC having two teams in the playoffs. Clemson is certainly the only opportunity for the ACC. The Tigers host NC-State Saturday. If they win, there is no suspense left. If the Coastal Division stays the way it is it will be the winner of the Va. Tech-UVa game, and the Hokies are very lucky that can still be said. Carolina is great at figuring out how to win basketball games, not so much in football. Can Miami get back in the chase? I don't know. It is one of least impressive 5-2 teams in the country. There really isn't anybody else to talk about as far as the ACC is concerned in 2018. PCHS Sports, Activity Schedule Monday 10/22/18 Varsity Volleyball: River Ridge District Tournament Pulaski Co. @ Hidden Valley 6 pm Middle School Football: Pulaski Co. @ William Fleming 5:30 pm

Thursday 10/25/18 JV Football: Pulaski Co. @ Patrick Henry 6 pm

Friday 10/26/18 Varsity Football: Patrick Henry @ Pulaski Co. 7 pm

Saturday 10/27/18 Band: Cougar Band Classic 11 am

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Continued from page B1 three months without a break. We're going to give the kids some time off, rest, heal up some bumps and bruises, then get ready for PH in two weeks. We still have an opportunity to have a great season. We need to come back and give ourselves a chance to do just that,'' said James. Pulaski County jumped on top quick. Gage Mannon intercepted a Grant Johnston pass at the Cougar 37. On the first play he popped clean off the left side and raced 63 yards to paydirt, and the Cougars had a quick, 7-0 lead. But Pulaski County's next possession resulted in a punt from its own end zone and Blacksburg took over at the midfield stripe. That resulted in the game's longest scoring drive, the only actual scoring drive. Brian Mitchell popped for 30, then for a dozen, and scored on a one- yard run tie the game. But that was it for Mitchell. He was minus yards the remainder of the game. He finished with 48 yards on 13 carries. The Antonio Nottingham photo / Courtesy of PC Touchdown Club Pulaski County captain Jaxson Callahan (55) walks through young Cougar fans on his way to the field. Bruins rushed for just 17 net yards on 22 attempts. Johnston Blacksburg. Johnston was under and Karim Muhammed had from scrimmage was almost half punt. was minus 31 yards on nine car- heavy pressure, moved to his interceptions for the Bruins, the yards rushing for the game. Akers was 11 of 27 passing for ries because of six quarterback right and basically threw up a Muhammed and Cole Epperly Jabari Finley had 35 yards on 14 89 yards and three picks. Horton sacks. It was one of the great "Hail Mary.'' The coverage was had fumble recoveries. runs, Akers finished with two on was the leading receiver with defensive efforts in the history of good by the Cougar defensive eight due to sacks, Horton was five catches for 39 yards, Cobbs the Cougar program. back, but Thomas Coffee Mannon finished with 96 one for five, Noah O'Dell ran an caught three for 30, O'Dell two Following the tying touch- plucked the ball out of the air yards on nine carries. His 63- option play for three, and Broc for 28 and Logan Burchett one downs, E.J. Horton took the and it was a 76-yard touchdown yarder on the Cougars' first play Simpson lost two yards on a fake for three. kickoff at the 10, sliced through pass. Then with just 2:59 left in an open space on the left hash, the half Pulaski Co. punted. The and motored 90 yards for a ball was bouncing and it Pulaski County touchdown. appeared it would roll dead, but Ryan Castle kicked his second Mitchell scooped up the bounc- conversion and the Cougars ing ball on the gallop and sped were back on top, 14-7. But from down the sideline, cutting back that point, Pulaski Co. struggled into the field at the 50 and out- on offense. There were three raced everybody to the end zone pass interceptions, and two lost untouched. fumbles. One turnover came on a Few would have even consid- third and 19 play. Kade Akers ered that 21-14 would be the completed a 20-yard pass to final score. Few would have Xavier Cobbs for a first down, thought the two teams would but he lost a fumble when he was play a scoreless second half, but tackled. It was frustrating. The that's what happened as the defense held Blacksburg deep, defenses overpowered the forcing a second quarter punt offenses. The Cougar defense with the opportunity take a two was relentless. Blacksburg fin- score lead with great field pos- ished with just five first downs session. Mannon ran for 12 to for the game, but the Cougar the Bruins' 22, but a holding offense just couldn't make a penalty nullified the play. The meaningful play so impressive Cougars were called for holding was the Blacksburg defense. four times in the game. Both teams were flagged heavily dur- The Bruins finished with 186 ing the game. Pulaski County 10 total yards, just 10 in the second times for 85 yards and half! Pulaski Co. finished with Blacksburg 11 times for 95 228 total yards, only 74 in the yards. second half. Johnston was 15 of The second quarter saw the 26 passing for 169 yards and Mannon and Akers both picked Cougar offense bog down, and , then came the two big plays for him off. Mitchell, Josh Golston Page B4 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018

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Saturday, Oct. 20, Time, TV, Sirius, XM, Internet North Carolina (1-4, 1-2) at Syracuse (4-2, 1-2), 12:20 p.m., Raycom , 113, 193, 955 Series: Tied, 2-2; Last meeting: Syracuse, 49-47, 3ot (2003)

Virginia (4-2, 2-1) at Duke (5-1, 1-1), 12:30 p.m., RSN, 98, 194, 956 Series: Virginia leads series, 36-33, Last meeting: Virginia, 28- 21 (2017)

No. 16 NC State (5-0, 2-0) at No. 3 Clemson (6-0, 3-0), 3:30 p.m., ESPN, 113, 193, 955 Series: Clemson leads series, 57-28-1; Last meeting: Clemson, 38-31 (2017) Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Bacon for Life Ford, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October Wake Forest (3-3, 0-2) at Florida State (3-3, 1-3), 3:30 p.m., 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. ESPN2, 78, 203, 964 Series: Florida State leads series, 29-6-1, Last meeting: Florida State, 26-19 (2017)

Harvick hunting playoff win Around the ACC • Two of the remaining eight undefeated FBS teams are from From NASCAR the ACC - No. 3 Clemson and No. 16 NC State. In fact, Clemson and NC State are two of just four undefeated Power 5 teams left From the earliest weeks of the in the country. Alabama and Ohio State are the others. Clemson Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and NC State will face each other this weekend in Clemson at Series season Kevin Harvick 3:30 p.m. in a nationally-televised game on ESPN. Each of the established himself as the 2018 last two meetings have been decided by a touchdown in the championship favorite. He was the Tigers' favor. first driver to win seven races - • The Clemson-NC State game is the fifth all-time ACC two more than his previous season matchup between undefeated teams with at least five wins. It is total in 17 years at the Cup level. the first since No. 5 Florida State won at No. 3 Clemson in 2013, And with five races remaining, his 51-14. 25 top-10 and 20 top-five finishes • 1990 (11/3) - Virginia (7-0) vs. Georgia Tech (6-0-1) are also well within range of pre- • 1993 (10/16) - Florida State (6-0) vs. Virginia (5-0) vious personal bests of 28 top-10s • 1997 (11/8) - North Carolina (8-0) vs. FSU (8-0) and 23 top-fives (2015). • 2013 (10/19) - Clemson (6-0) vs. Florida State (5-0) Harvick comes to Kansas • 2018 (10/20) - Clemson (6-0) vs. NC State (5-0) Speedway for Sunday's Next Race: Hollywood Casino 400 • The Tigers are the only team in ACC history to start 6-0 in Hollywood Casino 400 (at 2 p.m. The Place: Kansas Speedway four consecutive seasons. Clemson has started 6-0 in six of the ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM The Date: Sunday, October 21 last eight seasons and has won 28 of its last 30 games against con- NASCAR Radio) atop the points The Time: 2:30 p.m. ET ference opponents. In Clemson's most recent outing, the Tigers standings, but behind Round of 12 TV: NBC, 1:30 p.m. ET beat Wake Forest by a 63-3 score. The Tiger's 60-point margin of race winners Chase Elliott and Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio victory was the program's largest in conference play in school his- Aric Almirola on the Playoff Distance: 400.5 miles (267 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 80), tory. leaderboard, for the second con- Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 160), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 267) • NC State is 5-0 for the first time since 2002 and is ranked 16th secutive week. He holds a 17- in the AP Top 25 poll and 15th in the Coaches Poll. The point edge over regular season Wolfpack's seven-game win streak is the fourth-longest active champion Kyle Busch and, more of Fame inductee Jeff Gordon and how was he able to win today. streak in the nation. Only UCF (18 games), Ohio State (11) and importantly, he is 63-points better Jimmie Johnson for most all-time. "Those are the types of Alabama (8) have a longer streak than the Pack. Clemson has won than ninth place Brad Keselowski He's won two of the last four races moments I love to be a part of. six in a row and Miami has won five straight. with only the top eight drivers in - splitting the total with fellow We've been fortunate to experi- • Four teams in the Coastal Division - Georgia Tech, Miami, the standings moving on to the Playoff driver Martin Truex Jr. ence a lot of those. That's the Pitt and Virginia Tech - and two in the Atlantic Division - Boston next round of the Playoffs follow- And his most recent win was at the adrenaline rush that comes with College and Louisville - have the weekend off. Virginia, fresh off ing Kansas. most recent race - this May. His what we do. There is no better a 16-13 win over No.16 Miami, plays at Duke at 12:30 p.m. on Yet for all that statistical posi- 614 laps led this season at 1.5-mil- feeling than those particular RSN, and North Carolina visits Syracuse at 12:20 p.m. on tivity, Harvick is still vying for his ers is tops and his three wins is tied moments." Raycom. In addition to the NC State at Clemson game, the first Playoff win of 2018. He led for most with Busch. Atlantic also features Wake Forest at Florida State at 3:30 p.m. on 46 laps at Talladega on Sunday, And he's done everything but Making It A Must-Win ESPN2. but finished 28th, running out of hoist a trophy in the Playoffs. As is so often the case, the last • The ACC's seven road non-conference wins are the most of gas in NASCAR Overtime. He led "It's one thing to dominate a handful of laps at Talladega any conference. a dominant 286 laps at Dover the race all day and win - that's great,'' Superspeedway can alter course • The ACC's three road Power 5 non-conference wins are tied week before and finished sixth. Harvick said. "But, making a last- for drivers and that's exactly what for the most of any conference. The good news is that Kansas lap pass, an end-of-the-race pass happened last Sunday to all four of • The ACC has the second-most non-conference wins of any has historically been a good venue or winning on a day when you're the championship hopefuls now conference. for the driver of the No. 4 Stewart- not supposed to, there is just no on the "outside" of the Playoff cut- • There are four Power 5 conference teams with three true road Haas Racing Ford. better feeling than getting out of off. wins and three of those are from the ACC - Clemson, Duke, and His three wins on the 1.5-miler the car and looking at those guys. Brad Keselowski, his Team Virginia Tech. Florida is the other. ties him with 2019 NASCAR Hall Having the rest of the field asking Penske teammate Ryan Blaney, • Clemson road wins - at Texas A&M, at Georgia Tech, at Wake Chip Ganassi Racing's Kyle Forest Larson and Hendrick Motorsports • Duke road wins - at Northwestern, at Baylor, at Georgia Tech driver Alex Bowman - are all • Virginia Tech road wins - at Florida State, at Duke, at North ranked ninth-12th, respectively, Carolina following 'Dega and need to climb into the top eight of the standings Sunday at Kansas Speedway to cutoff. He has a pair of top-five Chase Elliott (Dover) and sustain their Playoff runs. A victo- finishes at Kansas, including a Almirola have all hoisted tro- ry is the best option for all. fourth place this spring when he phies. Should a different winner Penske teammates Keselowski led 101 laps. Bowman is 68- do so Sunday in Kansas, it would and Blaney were running top 10 points off the cutoff line and will mark the first time since the Cup the majority of the day at absolutely need a victory to elimination-style Playoffs began Talladega, even combining to lead advance. His best showing at in 2014 for such an assortment of 26 laps. But a fuel gamble left Kansas was seventh in the 2017 winners in the opening two them short in the overtime race Playoff race when he filled in for rounds. and as a result, the 2012 Monster the then-injured Dale Earnhardt There has never been a season Energy Series champ Keselowski Jr. in which each of the opening three sits 18-points behind eighth-place rounds of the Playoffs has seen Truex. He won at Kansas in 2011 Varied In Victory Lane three different Playoff contenders and has top-10 finishes in four of With Aric Almirola's victory win the races. The third round, the the last seven Kansas races. Sunday at Talladega, the Monster Round of 8, begins in two weeks Blaney is now 22-points behind Energy Series has had five differ- at Martinsville Speedway and also Truex. He has two top-five finish- ent winners in five Playoff races. includes races at Texas Motor es in the last three Kansas races, Brad Keselowski (Las Vegas), Speedway and the new-look ISM leading 54 laps in the spring visit. Kyle Busch (Richmond), Ryan Raceway in Phoenix. Larson is 26-points behind the Blaney (Charlotte Road Course), There's a very legitimate chance that a new Playoff driver will win this week. Current points leader Harvick has been close but is still looking for his first Playoff victory this season. He won at Kansas in May - the second win in the last four Kansas races, book- ending Martin Truex Jr. victories. Reigning Cup champion Truex has to be considered a heavy favorite at Kansas Speedway, as well. He's won two of the last three races there - including the 2017 Playoff race - and was runner-up to Harvick in May.

808-3949 The Patriot • Friday, October 19, 2018 - Page B5 Sam The Squirrel SAM can be an acronym for a "Special Animal." Books and Woods, articles could be written about these little rascals much like one Water & can about our favorite pets (cats and dogs). They are very intelli- Wildlife gent critters. They are one of the W.A. “Doc” few animals that gather and Davis store their food stuff for the coming winter months either by burying in the ground or storing Poly-choked shotguns. He had in their hollow tree homes. gotten them Daisy Red Ryder Due to the space normally BB guns prior to for their allowed to this column, I shall Christmas. try to give some follow up arti- My parents were very strict cles in the future of the many and would not allow me to have attributes of this little animal. any type of gun at my age of My wife and I traveled into ten. My Dad was a renowned our neighboring state of West carpenter and I was therefore "A Virginia the 30th of September Son of a Carpenter," (I've been to the Cranbury Shindig at the called worse). He made me, Logan Hurley of Wytheville retains his TOC flyweight title: Pictured left to right; Tiffany Barr, Cranberry Nature Center at which I still have, a little 3-foot Sensei Greg Ring (coach), Logan Hurley, Sensei Freddy Badgett (coach), Maranda Allen and Katie Hillsboro, W.VA. We went by hickory bow. I later got into Crump. way of Rich Creek via Rte. 219 making my own bows and into Peterstown and on through arrows and even hunted "Sam Lewisburg and left on WVA 39 the Squirrel" with my hand- six miles to the site on top of made bow of Osage Orange Championships decided the mountain. This is in the backed with fiberglass. Monongahela National Forest in I managed once to shoot one Pocahontas County. This is a on a hillside about 100 feet county noted for great fishing from the woods. My cousin at TOC event at PCHS streams and out of this world would not believe me until I hunting especially for the big showed him the bite marks in Pulaski County High School three (deer, bear and turkey). the arrow. I used an inherited played host to Titans of the Bath and Highland counties gun belonging to my grandfa- Cage's 25th event this past on the East in our Old ther, a 22 Marlin lever action Saturday evening. Fans from all Dominion have long had the rifle, 1898 model like the one around the region filed in to reputation for the same. My used by Annie Oakley who enjoy some 17 MMA bouts, as neighbors, as far back as 70 could shoot marbles out of the well as some youth grappling years ago traveled there in an air. I was able to kill them with bouts and sport karate matches old bus fixed up with a stove a head shot with open sights, inside the cage. Competitors and bunk beds to camp out and hence I was giving them a from all around the region, with hunt the "Big Three" since there sporting chance. Squirrels are one competitor coming from as were few to be found in Pulaski very elusive at tree top level and far away as Chicago, IL helped to and other neighboring counties. often had to use my dad's make up this explosive fight I managed like a "Soccer stay at Winchester single barrel shot- card. The fans in attendance got Home Mom" to be the first in gun full-choked with a 30-inch treated to a super entertaining the early sixties to kill a deer in barrel. I prefer not to shoot them night of fights. our community on Little Walker with a shotgun for it gets under Title fights and championship Creek, (but that is for a later my skin to try and eat a fried belts were on the line, with seven story). leg and find it has a broken (7) different title fights on the We traveled back another way bone from a No. 6 shot. card. The main event of the to VA passing by the beautiful evening saw challenger Zion Greenbrier Hotel and then Preparing fried squirrel, one Tomlinson of Legion MMA in Route 311 into Paint Bank for a needs to soak them in salty Roanoke dethrone the champion, great meal at the Swinging brine to remove the wild taste; Christian Bradberry of Bridge Restaurant. Along 311 wrap in flour with shortening in Knoxville, TN by triangle choke we encountered several squirrels a skillet and heat until browned late in the 3rd round of the con- darting across the road and if I to taste; take drippings, add test. Tomlinson had lost the first had a gun could have stopped milk and flour and stir until the two rounds on the judges' score- and shot a sack full. Only kid- right consistency. Serve with cat cards before he came roaring ding, limit is six a day. One head biscuits made from scratch back in the 3rd to get the win and could have enjoyed and still and pure clabber buttermilk and become the new TOC mid- continue to do so for the season hog lard. Have with freshly dleweight champ. Pulaski from the 1st of September until churned butter and sourwood County native and the area fan February 28. honey and "Good to the last favorite, C.J. Burleson out of Wytheville fighter "Razor" Robbie Ring (left) delivers a knee From Paint Bank we took VA drop Maxwell House coffee." If Ring-Combat sports in strike to the body of Josh Cook (right) of Halifax. 635 seeing buffaloes in fields you want to step up - go to bar- Wytheville retained his cruiser- along the way and down Big becued squirrel. Put some slices weight title by way of 1st round Ring is a rising fighter who is ning all three rounds on the Stony Creek, (one of the best of bacon in an oven; lay the TKO over Chris Hamlett of already widely recognized judges' scorecards and scoring trout fishing in our area) and squirrel on them and lay two Blacksburg. Burleson landed a throughout the region and he the unanimous decision win. back home from Pearisburg on slices of bacon on the top; put strong knee strike which wob- stepped inside the cage to do bat- Ring hurt Cook in the first round VA Rte. 100. Turning up VA them in the oven and let them bled Hamlett a little over a tle with Titans of the Cage veter- with a solid knee to the head 601 (Little Creek Road) and cook until done; lay them on a minute into the fight and an fighter and TOC hall of fame from a standing clinch, but Cook going 4 miles is my farm on the dish and set near the fire; take Burleson swarmed in to finish member, Josh Cook of Halifax somehow weathered the storm Southside of Big Walker out the bacon, sprinkle one the fight by TKO from strikes. fight team. Robbie Ring domi- Mountain and some of my spoonful of flour in the gravy 18-year-old "Razor" Robbie nated the action in this one, win- See TOC, page B7 squirrel hunting tales are from and let it brown; then pour in here. one teacup of water, one table- Alvin Deck Sr., my neighbor spoonful of butter, and some had two sons Alvin Jr., we tomato or walnut catsup; let it called Pete or Peewee, and a cool, and then pour it over the younger brother, Jim about my squirrel. Speaking of using oven age. - one can fix a carp if you like Alvin Sr. loved squirrel hunt- to eat them, (I don't). Clean one ing and watching them prior to carp; grease a 6-inch wide board opening day. He would go into about 20 inches long; place carp the woods around the first of on board and place in a preheat- August to see where they were ed 350 degree oven and bake first cutting: pine cones then for 30 minutes; remove from acorns and hickories. oven and take carp off board; On opening day he would throw it away and eat the board. take us boys to his favorite spot Back when I listened to one and have us get settled in and of my favorite westerns (Roy await the rustle of leaves and Rogers & Gabby Hayes) on the the dropping of hickory nut radio prior to television coming chips, and then cut loose with to the "CREEK," Gabby always his shot gun when a big grey or signed off, "May the Good Lord red fox squirrel came in sight. take a liking to you whippsnap- He later purchased for them pers." Page B6 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018

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Continued from page B5 and survive the round. The next two rounds were much of the same, with Ring mixing in a steady diet of strikes, coupled with being able to easily land takedowns and deliver ground and pound. Cook did display great heart and determination to be able to last out the three rounds. A.J. Sanchez of Chicago, IL retained his bantamweight belt by defeating Ray Ray Holston of Ring-Combat sports by 3rd round TKO. Austin Cox of Elite grappling in Lebanon stopped Micah Sheffey of Ring-Combat Sports by 3rd round TKO to become the new TOC welterweight champion. Sean Mitchell of South Hill claimed the TOC lightweight championship by defeating Dylan Smith of Elite grappling in Lebanon by rear naked choke in the 1st round. Adam Zolot of Team Phoenix out of Greensboro, NC took home the TOC featherweight title by stopping Mike Sant of Absolute Jiu-Jitsu in Bristol, TN by rear naked choke. Finally, Logan Hurley of Ring-Combat sports in Wytheville retained his TOC flyweight championship by stopping Coeburn fighter, Billy Byrd by TKO in the 1st round. In other results it was Tango Rogers defeated Josh Cloud, Danny Edwards defeated Will Wilson, Kristy Stafford defeated Stevana Shouvley, Tyler Gilger defeated Jacob Coller, Matthew Hairston defeated Derek Wisser, Jeffrey Carrico defeated Danny Stubbs, Tanner Perry defeated William Hale and Ron Vance defeated Devon Shewey. Participants in the youth expo bouts were five-year-olds; Emily Porter, Riley Grubb, Joey Larkin and Eli Holston, all of the Ring-Combat sports Tiny Titans program in Wytheville. Other youth participants were nine-year-olds, Sierra Llewellyn and Hunter Penningon, as well as thirteen- year-olds Emily Foore and Grace Crowder, also of the Ring-Combat sports youth martial arts program. The event helped to benefit the Pulaski County Special Olympics. TOC will return to action on December 1st at Rocky Gap high school. You can stay up with all the TOC action by searching on Facebook for Titans of the Cage or visiting the website at www.titansofthecage.com Page B8 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 American Business Women Pay it off!

Dear Dave, spearheading coat drive for WRC I can't decide what to do about my car. I owe $8,000 on it, and I For over five years the have the cash to pay it off with American Business Women's plenty left over. One of my co- Association has spearheaded workers said I shouldn't pay it the Coats for Kids Drive to pro- off, because I have a very low vide coats for the Women's interest rate on the loan. What Resource Center of the New do you think? River Valley. Derricka They took over the project Dear Derricka, after a previous organization What do I think? I think your had the program. co-worker is broke. Taking This is a community project financial advice from broke peo- they do in which they collect ple is like taking dieting advice gently worn coats of all sizes from fat people. In other words, for kids, teens and adults during it's dumb. the month of October, and then Pay off your car, and never I'd advise re-reading your policy, have them professionally borrow money to buy a car again and double checking with your cleaned by Norman Fitzwater at for the rest of your life. If you insurance agent just to be sure. A Cleaner World Dry Cleaners want to win with money, you When it comes to documenting in Blacksburg. have to get out of the land of car valuables, I'd suggest making a Once they are cleaned they payments. The idea that you're video or taking photographs. Just take the coats to the Women's stuck with car payments - that to be extra cautious, you could Resource Center the first week you're always going to have one store these in a safe deposit box of November for distribution. - is the mantra of those who've at your local credit union or Brenda Eanes, a member of given up hope. You are in charge bank. the American Business of your life. You are in charge of Having some cash on hand is Women's Association, stated, your financial situation. Don't be never a bad thing. When it comes "The group enjoys the commu- like all those folks out there who to the portion of your emergency nity project because it is a way whine about stuff like stagnant fund you keep at home, I'd rec- that they can help other women wages and are unwilling to get ommend just being reasonable. If and their children to be able to Photo by Kim Simpkins up off their stagnant butts to you've got $10,000 set aside for have a warm coat for winter." Brenda Eanes with American Business Women’s Association. make their lives better. emergencies, I'm okay with you Derricka, pay off your car keeping $5,000 at home in a They currently have four (next to Troy's), Holiday Inn in on S. Main in Blacksburg. today. And please, don't take any quality safe. I wouldn't put all, or locations in the New River Christiansburg (near the Mall), For more information about more financial advice from even most of it, in a safe, though. Valley where people can take First Bank & Trust on Peppers the program you can contact broke people! Again, just make sure your coats or cash donations. The Ferry Rd. in Christiansburg and Brenda Eanes at 540-639-4196 -Dave homeowners policy covers any- locations are: Allstate Insurance at Ameriprise Financial or you can email her at bren- Dear Dave, thing you might put in there. A - Crabtree Agency in Fairlawn Services, Smith & Associates [email protected], My wife and I are completely strong, fireproof safe is a must! debt-free. We would like to have -Dave What happens to pets in hurricanes? part of our emergency fund in * Dave Ramsey is CEO of cash inside a heavy duty safe at Ramsey Solutions. He has DEAR PAW'S CORNER: ters were slow to recede, shel- home. How should we document authored seven best-selling What happened to all of the ters are caring for the animals as this cash in the event of fire or books, including The Total pets that were caught up in best they can until their families theft? Also, would our home- Money Makeover. The Dave the terrible flooding that are able to take them back. owners insurance policy cover Ramsey Show is heard by more struck North and South Volunteers are pitching in where cash? than 14 million listeners each Carolina after Hurricane they can. Will week on 600 radio stations and Florence last month? -- Sarah Dear Will, multiple digital platforms. Follow in Tallahassee, Florida And these shelters will need Typically, homeowners insur- Dave on the web at help after the waters recede. ance policies have a limit as to daveramsey.com and on Twitter DEAR SARAH: While Consider donating money or how much cash they will cover. at @DaveRamsey. Hurricane Florence's massive supplies directly to shelters in rainfall caused loss of life well as pets rescued during the the area, or even in your home throughout the region, including storm. The evacuation began state where evacuated pets may Freeze credit for free humans, pets and livestock, days before the storm hit. be housed. Cause for Paws of shelters in the Carolinas and in As the waters recede, owners NC is coordinating many dona- Per a new law, you can now put neighboring states put on a mas- are reclaiming their pets from tion efforts in North Carolina, a freeze on your credit report for sive coordinated effort to get as shelters. For example, the Pitt and other national organizations free. Gone is the $10 (or more) fee many pets out of harm's way as County, North Carolina, animal are involved, too. to freeze your credit and another possible before the storm hit. shelter housed at least 224 pets equal fee to unfreeze it later. Dogs, cats and other animals during the storm; all but four Send your questions, com- Multiplying by three for the big- that were already in shelters are back home. (Residents had ments or tips to three reporting companies, the Mortgages, utilities, loans -- waiting to be adopted were 10 days after the last human [email protected]. cost kept too many people from they're all at risk. evacuated to other states, even shelter closed to pick up their taking steps to protect their credit. as far away as Minnesota. That pets.) The four dogs remaining All three companies -- Equifax, There are several ways to freeze made room for pets whose own- likely will be put up for adop- MEMBER OF THE Experian and TransUnion -- now your credit. 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FYI the Women of the Moose cele- Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. is Jefferson St in Pulaski. The build- group meeting and then everyone brating and supporting local ven- pastor of First Missionary Baptist. ing is located near Seagles will divide into smaller groups at Large Item Drop Site and dors at this premier event. Shop Funeral Home. Everyone wel- 8 p.m. The church is located at 1 Recycling Centers new operat- one of a kind, finely crafted art- November 4 come! Harvest Place in Dublin. ing hours work, various shopping vendors, Effective November 5, the Large hands on activities in the Kid's Mt. View UMC to host Fall Pulaski Old Time Jamboree Narcotics Anonymous Item Drop Site and Recycling Tent, yummy food, and some Festival A Bluegrass Jam session for play- The NA group HOW meets each Centers will be operating on exciting raffles. On Saturday, Oct. Mt. View United Methodist ers of all ages is held every Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ Standard Saving Time Hours. 20, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Women Church will have a Fall Festival Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Episcopal Church located at 144 Pulaski - Dora Highway: of the Moose will be hosting this on Sunday, Nov.4, 4 p.m.- 7 p.m.. at the Pulaski Senior Center. Join Washington Ave., in Pulaski. The Monday-Friday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. fun and informative event. All ages are welcome! There will the jam by playing an instrument meeting is open to everyone. Dublin - Bagging Plant Rd: Vendor spaces are available. be hayrides, carnival games, and or singing or just come by and Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. There will be FREE Safe Surfin an auction. There will be a soup enjoy the music. Call Dee Dean N.A. Principles before Fairlawn - Mason Street: Child Identification, FREE cook-off at 6 p.m. The church is at 540-392-3555 for more infor- Personalities Monday-Friday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fabulous Door Prizes. For located on Wilderness Rd. mation. The center is located N.A. Principles before All three locations are open inquiries contact Gwenn Akers across the street from the post Personalities meets Thursday at 7 Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 540-577-0035 or Sally Dennis November 11 office. p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 6 540-449-8682. The lodge is locat- p.m. at the First Presbyterian Pulaski WOTM to host month- ed at 4500 McAdam Crossing, Avery Road in concert at Cowboy Church new ministry Church Annex located at 4th and ly BINGO Pulaski, 540-980-2991. Woodlawn P.H. Church On the third and fourth week of Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For Pulaski Women of the Moose will Avery Road (Progressive each month Cowboy Church more information, go to host quarter BINGO every 2nd October 21 Southern Gospel) will be in con- offers food bags to the elderly www.newrivervalleyna.org Saturday of the month from 11 cert Sunday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.at and shut -ins. On these weeks, a.m. - 2 p.m. Come out and play Parrott United Methodist Woodlawn P.H. Church located at interested participants may come AA: some quarter BINGO with your Church to have Fall Festival 3874 Oak Grove Rd. 24381. For by the church at 12 noon for pick Alcoholics Anonymous meet Women of the Moose. $10 Buy Parrott UMC will have a Fall more Information call 276-728- up if able. Delivery is available if Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meet- In: You play unlimited amount of Festival on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2:30 2088 necessary. Call Mike and Pat ing); Wednesday (noon); and cards. Faith, Hope, Charity is p.m. Activities include Hay Rides Thompson at 540-577-4923. Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- what we stand for. Awesome door at 3 p.m., hot dogs and snacks at On-going community Cowboy Church is located at 520 ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian prizes, FREE coffee, WOTM 2:30 p.m. and games. Everyone based activities and E. Main St., Pulaski (across from Church of America across from donation updates, pull tabs, raf- welcome! Downtown Exxon). Magic Mart. For more informa- fles & much more. Next event needs: tion call 980-5233. Oct. 13. October 27 Pulaski Daily Bread in need of Ratcliffe Transportation Museum volunteers Al-Anon - Pulaski: October 19 Draper Valley Pentecostal is in need of volunteers Daily Bread is in need of servers Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group (a Holiness Church to have Fall Please call Ernie or Ron at 540- on several different days, so if support group for friends and First Dublin Presbyterian Festival 980-2307 for more information, you can spare a few hours a week families of alcoholics) meet every Church to host Fall Craft's Fair Draper Valley PHC will have a please leave a message if no one you may contact Debbi Harrell Monday night at 8 p.m. at the First Dublin Presbyterian Church Fall Festival! Saturday, October answers. (Director) at 980-2131 between Pulaski Presbyterian Church of would like to invite the communi- 27, 2018 the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 America across from Magic Mart. ty to our Fall Craft's Fair on 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Currently looking Pulaski Flea Market opens p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact number: 540-980-5233. Friday and Saturday, October 19 - for vendors (crafts, jewelry, cos- Pulaski Flea Market is now open. 20. We will have pumpkin paint- metics, etc) The market is held every Celebrate Recovery Support ing, wood crafting, bow making, Tables are $10. To reserve a table Saturday (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) group at VHM crocheting and other crafts. call: 540-994-5942.Take Exit 86 through October, 2018 . The Flea Valley Harvest Ministries in Vendors are welcome and may off Interstate 81 South to church. Market is held on Commerce St., Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- contact us at 540-505-4079- leave across from the Train Station in port group for people who are your name and phone number. Draper UMC to hold Spaghetti Pulaski. working through hurts, habits and The cost of table or space rental Supper Fundraiser hang- ups. The group meets each is $35 for both days, and for only The Draper United Methodist Group sets aside day each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 808-3949 month to pray for County one day is $25.00. Lunch plates Church will hold a spaghetti sup- Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. [email protected] will be available and also hot per in the fellowship hall of the A group of citizens of Pulaski followed at 7 p.m. with a large dogs and drinks. There will also Draper UMC located at 3080 County has set aside the 15th of be a bake sale including freshly Greenbriar Rd. in Draper on each month to fast and pray for made fried apple pies. Come join Saturday October 27 from 4 to 7 the county. The group asks that the fun on Friday, October 19, p.m. The menu will consist of citizens who are of a like mind from 10 am to 2 pm, and on spaghetti with meat sauce, wedge please join them in their effort. Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. salad, garlic toast, homemade to 2 p.m. We are located at 409 desserts, coffee, and soft drinks Feeding America Church Street in Dublin. for a donation at the door. Let Distribution of fresh produce and DUMC do the cooking this baked goods at New Life Church October 20 Saturday and enjoy a great of the Nazarene each Saturday evening of fellowship while sup- from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (no First Christian Church to have porting the fundraising for the charge) on a first-come-first- "Tables of Treasures" Sale demolition costs of the nursing served basis. The church is locat- First Christian Church in Pulaski home. Take-outs available. ed 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. will have a "Tables of Treasures" Sale on Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. October 28 Adult Day Care and Fall - 2 p.m. There will be ham bis- Prevention Center hosts month- cuits, hot dogs, baked goods, Mount Olive UMC to have Fall ly BINGO handmade crafts, floral arrange- Gospel Musical Holy-Ghost Adult Day Service and Fall ments, dolls, wreaths, local Celebration of the Year Prevention Center hosts BINGO honey, jewelry, country furniture, Fall Gospel Musical Holy-Ghost on the 4th Saturday of each quilts/ wall hangings, Thirty One, Gospel Celebration of The Year month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Scentsy, baskets, lots of this and "2018" at New Mount Olive the Ruritan building on 4th and that. You don't want to miss this United Methodist Church 309 one! The church is located on Russell Avenue in Radford on North Jefferson Ave.. Sunday, October 28. Service begins at 4 p.m. with Special Refro Reunion Musical Guests: Radford Church There will be a Renfro Reunion Of God In Christ Choir-Radford, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Va. First Baptist Church Choir Steer House in Pulaski. 220 Magazine St-Pulaski, Va. First Baptist Church Mass Choir Newbern Community Christian 555 West Rock Rd-Radford Little Church to present Fall Vendor River Missionary Baptist Church Fair Male Chorus-Floyd, Va. Special Calling all vendors, Newbern Mime Praise Dance Community Christian Church Anointed2Mime of Spirit Of Life presents Fall Vendor Fair, Worship Center of Pulaski Va. Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. come be a part of a fundraiser First Missionary Baptist event for the AICM mission Church to celebrate anniver- team. Set up time is 8:15 a.m., sary and homecoming doors open at 9 a.m. Cost is $10 First Missionary Baptist Church for 1/2 table and $20 for a full. of New River will celebrate their Please contact Sheila Van Dyk 146th Church Anniversary and 540-320-0902. Lunch for dona- Homecoming on Sunday, October tion will be offered. All for 28, 3 p.m. Guest minister for this AICM mission team. special celebration will be Rev. Clay Dawson, Pastor of Moosette Fall Festival - Pulaski Macedonia Baptist Church in Women of the Moose Roanoke, Va. The Macedonia Crafts Galore! Still thinking about Choir and congregation will pro- the piece of art/gift you wished vide special music for the cele- you'd bought at the last craft/ven- bration The church is located at dor fair. There's still hope! Join 7318 Mann Drive, Fairlawn, Va. Page B10 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 - Page B11

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Lazy provider faked blood pressure readings A potentially life-threatening practice had been going on at one of the Department of Veteran Affairs medical facilities, until the Office of the Inspector General caught them at it. A primary-care provider had been fal- sifying blood-pressure readings to cut down on the workload. This is a big deal. High blood pressure can lead to all kinds of ugly outcomes such as stroke, kidney disease, heart failure and heart attack. Specifically, the OIG respond- ed to a report that the primary- care provider was entering fake blood-pressure readings into the patients' records, indicating normal readings. When the OIG investigated, the care provider had put 128/78 into the record for 83 percent of the patients. The OIG reached out to 10 patients with that reading and was told that their blood pressure hadn't been taken at all. At that point the OIG looked at 5,000 of that provider's patient records. Of those, 1,370 had con- ditions that required blood pressure to be tracked and controlled, and 1,364 of those had the same reading (128/78) entered into their record. In that group, 64 patients were ill with hyperten- sion, which could have led to death. Additionally, lab work wasn't always done when pre- scription changes were ordered. The patients were scheduled for follow-up in nine months, no matter how serious their condi- tions. Why on earth would a care provider falsify information like this? The OIG reported that the normal 128/78 reading was entered to turn off the clinical reminder -- an automatic note to the physician about whether lab work, referrals or medication changes are needed -- which served to reduce workload because a normal blood pressure would not require any other intervention or documentation. Worse, the care provider may have received a performance bonus based on all the "improved" patient blood-pressure readings. Paint Nite Fundraiser Local Artisan Jennifer Eads of Dublin recently held a Paint Nite Fundraiser for the FCA Motocross Virginia Team at the Best Western in Radford. It was a fun night of painting and fellowship. She will be hosting another paint nite in December at the Best Western. For details about the event please check out the FCA Motocross Fundraising Page on Facebook or you can message them at fcamo- [email protected] Pictured here (clockwise from top) are Ryan Eads, Pat Duncan, Terry Ratcliffe and Ezra Ratcliffe show off their art work, Terry Ratcliffe (Dublin) Ryan Eads (Dublin), and Pat Duncan (Pulaski) receive instructions from Jennifer Eads, Nickie Odell (Dublin), Dawn Draper (Dublin), Kim Simpkins (Radford), Nickie Ratcliffe (Dublin), and Makayla Hairston (Pulaski) show of their scarecrows, and Makayla Hairston of Pulaski shows of her scarecrow. Photos by Kim Simpkins