November 2, 2018

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Since the early-50's only four men have represented the sprawling "Fightin' Ninth" District of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives. One of them - Morgan Griffith - wants to keep it that way in Tuesday's election, while Anthony Flaccavento tries for a second time to add his name to that short list. The Ninth - which runs from the tip of Virginia past Bristol, to a portion of Alleghany County to the north and to Martinsville in the East - has swung back and forth from Republican to Democrat control ever since Morgan Griffith Anthony Flaccavento William C. Wampler Sr. first won election to a single term in 1953. and consulting firm owner from Flaccavento's 116,400. Democrat Pat Jennings defeat- Abingdon, Flaccavento lost in Griffith has won easily every ed Wampler in 1955 and held the his effort to knock Griffith out two years since with margins of seat in Congress until 1967 when early. The race wasn't close with victory of 72 percent and 69 per- WEEKEND WEATHER Wampler made a comeback. Griffith winning with 61 percent Wampler would hold onto the of the vote - 184,882 to See ELECTION, page A2 SATURDAY SUNDAY district until the election of 1982 Mostly sunny, with a high near Sunny, with a high near 56. when an upstart lawyer from 52. Northwest wind 9 to 13 Abingdon - Rick Boucher - upset mph, with gusts as high as 21 Sunday Night - A chance of the incumbent Wampler by a mph. Chance of precipitation is rain after 2am. Partly cloudy, mere 1,218 votes out of over 20%. with a low around 40. Chance 150,000 cast districtwide. Saturday Night - Mostly clear, of precipitation is 30%. Boucher would go on to hold with a low around 35. the seat for 28 years until he was defeated in the 2010 election by Griffith. The Salem lawyer and member of the Virginia House of Delegates won by 4.8 percent of the vote that year. In 2012, Flaccavento made his first bid for Congress. A farmer Pulaski Elks Lodge offers free Veterans Day concert Nov. 11 The Pulaski Lodge of the Benevolent and tary veterans are warmly invited to enjoy this con- Protective Order of Elks will again honor the Men cert. As well as citizens, family members, friends and Women who have served and protected our and any residents of the community. This is a spe- Nation with a special honorarium concert on cial concert with musical recognition in song that November 11th. will bring back memories and quicken the heart of This year's concert will be at the Pulaski Theater. all. Admission is free, but limited to the house seating This is a wonderful opportunity enjoy the capacity. The concert begins at 2 PM. Doors will ambiance, the music, and see all the hard work the open at 1:30. Theater staff will be operating their friends of the Pulaski Theater have done. But most excellent concession stand with something for of all be there to help the Elks honor our citizens of every taste. the community who have served and protected our All present serving, discharged, and retired mili- great county. Page A2 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 Election County’s Continued from page A1 cent. Currently Republicans hold a 235-193 majority in the House with economic seven seats vacant. Observers such as the non-profit, non-partisan Ballotpedia organization have identified 79 House "battleground" races - 70 held by Repubicans and nine by Democrats. To win a majority, Ballotpedia figures Democrats need to have a net gain of 23 development Republican seats. According to historical analysis, Democrats are well-positioned to gain seats, according to Ballotpedia. team expands From 1918 to 2016, the president's party lost an average of 29 seats in midterm elections. In what Ballotpedia termed "wave elections," the president's party lost 48 seats. Only twice since 1918 has the newly elected president actually effort to Turkey gained seats in the mid-term elections - in 1934 (Franklin Roosevelt) and in 2002 (George W. Bush). Economic Development Team Director Michael Solomon visit- Democratic leaders have for months been predicting a "blue wave" Visits Turkish Embassy to Begin ed the Turkish Embassy and dis- in next week's election, however, some observers believe that wave Shaping New Business cussed business cultivation may not materialize in light of recent news concerning the Supreme Relationships with Companies opportunities with top Turkish Court and immigration, and see Republicans holding control of the Looking to Make Foreign Direct commercial attachés. The aim House. Investment into U.S. was to gain connectivity to While in this area at least, Democrats seem energized behind Today the Pulaski County Turkish companies looking to Flaccavento, Virginia's Ninth District is not viewed - even by Board of Supervisors and the establish a U.S. presence. Tim Kaine Pulaski County Economic "We would like Turkish com- Democratic leaders - as one of those "battleground" races that might Democrat tip the balance of power in the House away from Republicans. Development Authority (EDA) panies to do business in Pulaski Given President Trump's continued huge popularity in the district expanded their business and County, Virginia," stated and past races in which Griffith won - including 2012 against industrial recruitment efforts to Mustafa Koca, Chief Flaccavento - another Griffith win is expected. the Republic of Turkey. Pulaski Commercial Counselor. "What But, the "Fightin' Ninth" isn't called that for nothing. Who knows, County, hosting the title of we have learned of Pulaski this could be another upset in the making. Southwestern Virginia's Center County sounds most promising Polls open Tuesday at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Remember to of International Business, is fur- and we would like to try and set bring your IDs. ther extending its welcoming up a trip to come visit the county In Pulaski County 22,099 people are registered to vote. and supportive community for in hopes of developing meaning- Registrar Kathy Webb says all polling places in the county's 12 international companies to ful partnerships." precincts remain the same as in the last election: Turkey. Turkey is defined as an emerg- • Belspring (Belspring United Methodist Church) The County's economic devel- ing market economy by the • New River (Riverlawn Elementary) opment team traveled to International Monetary Fund • West Cloyd (NRV Fairgrounds) Washington D.C. to meet and (IMF) and is among the world's • Draper (Draper Vol. Fire Dept.) discuss recruitment strategies developed countries according to • South Pulaski (Central Gym) with leading international busi- the CIA World Factbook. It is • Newbern (Dublin Lions Club) ness tacticians, as well as one of the world's newly indus- • Dublin (Dublin Lions Club) Turkey's Office of the trialized countries with the • Hiwassee (Hiwassee Vol. Fire Dept.) Commercial Counselor. While world's 17th-largest nominal • Snowville (Snowville Elementary) in D.C., County Administrator gross domestic product (GDP) • Massie (Central Gym) Jonathan D. Sweet and and 13th-largest GDP by pur- • Walker (NRV Fairgrounds) Economic Development • Robinson (Central Gym) See TURKEY, page A3 According to Webb, Pulaski County will again use its optical scan machines and paper ballots. Corey Stewart Also on next Tuesday's ballot is the race for U.S. Senator and two Republican Constitutional amendment questions. Incumbent U.S. Senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine is seeking re-election to another six-year term. He is challenged by Republican Corey Stewart and Libertarian Matt Waters. Kaine is a heavy favorite for re-election. There are two Constitutional questions: 1 - "Should a county, city, or town be authorized to provide a par- tial tax exemption for real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if flooding resiliency improvements have been made on the property?" Yes or No 2 - "Shall the real property tax exemption for a primary residence that is currently provided to the surviving spouses of veterans who had a one hundred percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability be amended to allow the surviving spouse to move to a different primary residence and still claim the exemption?" Yes or No

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Pulaski County photo In Front of the Republic of Turkey’s U.S. Embassy, Washington D.C. – October 25, 2018 (From left to right. Michael Solomon, Economic Development Director; Jonathan D. Sweet, County Administrator; Selman Kurt, Commercial Counselor-Turkey, Mustafa Koca, Chief Commercial Counselor-Turkey; Keith Segerson, CEO and John Giambalvo, Innovation Strategies) Turkey

Continued from page A2 chasing power parity. The coun- Pulaski County home. east; and Iraq and Syria to the try is among the world's leading "The logistics of and connec- south. The country is encircled producers of agricultural prod- tivity to existing local and by seas on three sides, with the ucts; textiles; motor vehicles, regional foreign-owned enter- Aegean Sea to the west, the transportation equipment; con- prises and OEM's, along with Black Sea to the north, and the struction materials; consumer their supply chains, makes Mediterranean Sea to the south. electronics and home appliances. Pulaski County one of the most The Bosphorus, the Sea of "In looking at Turkey's main commonsensical locations to Marmara, and the Dardanelles, industrial sectors, they are very locate new U.S. based opera- which together form the Turkish similar to what Pulaski County tions," stated John Wyatt, Chair, Straits, divide Thrace and has historically produced as well Economic Development Anatolia and separate Europe as where we have evolved to in Authority. "We are also quite from Asia. Ankara is the capital the advanced manufacturing fortunate to have distinct local while Istanbul is the country's arena," stated Jonathan D. Sweet, and regional assets that are largest city and main cultural and County Administrator. "We feel attractive to our foreign friends commercial centre, classified as there are great opportunities for that include our storied heritage, a leading global city. Turkey is a Turkish companies to utilize our an abundance of outdoor activi- charter member of the UN, an international business-friendly ties, a diverse expat community, early member of NATO, the IMF environment and skilled work- cultural entertainment and a and the World Bank, and a force, as well as tap into our growing creative class that con- founding member of the OECD, innovative research and leading tinues to enrich our region." OSCE, BSEC, OIC and G-20. edge cybersecurity programs at Turkey is a transcontinental Virginia Tech and Radford country in Eurasia and Middle University." East, located mainly in Western Home to a diverse advanced Asia, with a smaller portion on manufacturing cluster and an the Balkan peninsula in existing concentration of interna- Southeast Europe. Turkey is bor- tional industries from Sweden, dered by eight countries: Greece Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Great and Bulgaria to the northwest; Britain, Germany, Canada, Georgia to the northeast; Columbia and Poland, Pulaski Armenia, the Azerbaijani exclave County has honed its wrap- of Nakhchivan and Iran to the around business support services to provide specific resources and foreign direct investment expert- ise that are valuable to international businesses and the reloca- tion of their management teams. "The Board of Supervisors and the EDA are committed to further diversifying and growing our economy and feel international business development, specifi- cally with Turkey, could play a large role in doing just that," stated Andy McCready, Chair, Pulaski County Board of Supervisors. "We have done a good job of laying the ground work for our team to successfully recruit with the establishment of our Foreign Trade Zone (#238), the International Port of Entry, innovative workforce development programs, our vari- ety of available product and our sincere desire to do business with foreign companies." International companies continue to locate and thrive in Pulaski County, with more than 1,000 new jobs having come from these companies in the last 18 months. It is deduced that the county's skilled and resilient labor force, its low cost of doing business, its transportation infra- structure and an array of partner- ship opportunities has been the foundation to the robust growth patterns of companies that call Page A4 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018

DEAH LYNN NUNN ROBY ter Roxann Renee Nester and two ical science at Indiana University to practice law. First United Methodist Church Deah Lynn Nunn Roby, 47 of brothers, Leo(Betty) and and to attend law school at the Rod married Barbara "Tinky" 135 Fourth Street, N.W. Pulaski, Mt. Holly, NC died Monday, Kenneth(Rita). Also surviving is College of William and Mary and Hilton of Pulaski at Memorial VA 24301 or to the Virginia Tech October 29, 2018. She was born a very special niece, Trish Horton the University of Richmond, Baptist Church in Pulaski in Foundation 902 Prices Fork in Pulaski, VA on July 11, 1971 and numerous other nieces and earning his J.D. from Richmond. 1964. They had two sons, Geoff Road #140 Blacksburg, VA and was the daughter of the late nephews. Rebecca was a life- After law school, he taught gov- and Matt. In Pulaski, he was a 24060. Gary Thomas Nunn. time member of Delton Church ernment at Virginia Tech for a devoted member of First United Surviving are: of God of Prophecy. The family short time before embarking on a Methodist Church, where he BARBARA ANN BURTON Mother - Janice Gail Collins received visitors at Stevens career in law and politics. He sang in the choir, taught Sunday MEADE Nunn Funeral Home in Pulaski on joined the Crowell-Nuckols law School, and served as a lay leader Barbara Ann Burton Meade, age Husband - Brendan Roby Thursday, Nov 1. Her funeral firm (now Crowell, Nuckols, for several decades. He also was 70 of Pulaski passed away Children - Stephen Nunn was held at 7:00 pm conducted Layman, and Aust) in the early active in political and civic life as Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Shaylah White by her Pastor Vickie Viars. A 1960s and served as a U.S. a former chair of the Pulaski the Highland Ridge Rehab Center Caleb Roby graveside service will be held on District Attorney in Roanoke County Republican Party and a in Dublin. Sister - Audra Wriston Friday morning, Nov 2 at 11:00 (including a brief stint in San member of the Pulaski County Born January 2, 1948 in Pulaski Funeral services will be held am with burial in the Nester fam- Juan, Puerto Rico) in the late Hokie Club, the Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late Saturday, November 3, 2018 at ily cemetery. 1960s. A lifelong Republican, Touchdown Club, and the Rotary Andrew 2:00 PM from the Stevens Rod ran for the Virginia Senate in Club of Pulaski. Rod was an Clayton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. T. RODMAN (ROD) 1967 and for the Virginia House avid tennis player and attended Burton & Cheri Stowers officiating. Burial LAYMAN of Delegates in 1969, losing very nearly every Pulaski Yankees Lois will follow in Oakwood T. Rodman (Rod) Layman, 83, close races at a time when home game in recent years. Quesenberry Cemetery. Visiting will be at the of Pulaski, Va., passed away at Virginia remained a one-party A lifelong fan and benefactor McRoberts. funeral home where the family Pulaski Rehabilitation Center on Democratic state in which of Virginia Tech, Rod was Her son, will receive friends from 1:00 the morning of October 27, 2018 Republicans virtually never won. appointed by Governor George Billy Clyde until service hour. after a long struggle with dia- Rod's forays into electoral pol- Allen to the Virginia Tech Board Davis, Jr., Arrangements by Stevens betes. Rod was born in itics came to an end in 1969, but of Visitors in 1995 and served Meade brother, Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA. Troutville, Virginia on December his career in Virginia state gov- two terms on the Board, from Thomas Burton and sister, Donna 16, 1934 to the late John Cline ernment began just after as he 1995-1999 and from 2001-2004. Ruth Burton also preceded her in REBECCA GENEVA and Elsie Montgomery Layman. was appointed chairman of the A devoted Hokie fan, Rod was a death. NESTER He spent his younger years in Virginia Alcoholic Beverage longtime member of the Hokie She is survived by her On Monday, Oct 29, 2018, Rockbridge County, in the Control Commission. He served Club, reaching "Golden Hokie" Children Rebecca Geneva Nester left this Brownsburg and Raphine areas, on the Commission until 1980, status in recent decades, and a Sandra Davis (Dan) McGrath – world for her heavenly home. before spending most of his when he was appointed as longtime Tech football and bas- Radford She was born Nov 7, 1945 in childhood in Blacksburg. He Secretary of Public Safety in ketball season ticket holder. His Terry Davis Mills – Radford Amelia County, VA to the late was a track and cross-country Governor John Dalton's cabinet. goal was to attend 30 Tech bowl Rhonda Davis – Hillsville Wise and Guida Nester. She star at Blacksburg High School While in Richmond, he also games before he passed. He Tina Davis McCambridge – was preceded in death by her par- and also ran track and cross- served as the President of the nearly reached it, attending 26 Pulaski ents, two brothers and a sister-in- country while majoring in history Virginia JCI Senate, an organiza- bowl games and all but two of Kirk (Sherry) Davis – Draper law Douglas Nester and Malcolm at Bridgewater College, where he tion of notable former Jaycees. the bowl games during the Jackie (Julie) Davis – Pulaski and Shirley Nester as well as a graduated in 1956. Rod went on After the Republican Party's "Beamer Bowl" era since 1993. County sister, Patty Quesenberry. to serve briefly in the U.S. Army, defeat in the 1981 gubernatorial In addition to his parents, Rod 16 Grandchildren 9 Great Rebecca is survived by a daugh- to earn a Master's degree in polit- election, Rod returned to Pulaski was preceded in death by his Grandchildren brother John William Layman. Sister He is survived by Tinky, his wife Cinde McRoberts – Roanoke of nearly 54 years, his two sons Funeral services will be held Geoff and Matt, his sister 1:00 PM – Sunday, November 4, Margaret Ellen (Layman) Forte, 2018 at the Bower Funeral Home- his two daughters-in-law, Amy Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor and Heather Layman, and five Randall Lawrence officiating. grandchildren: Caroline, Chris, Interment will follow at the Grace, Kate, and Shannon. The Walkers Creek Cemetery (Bland family greeted friends at Seagle County). Funeral Home in Pulaski on The family will receive friends Monday, October 29, 2018. between 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday Memorial services for Rod were evening at the funeral home. held at First United Methodist Church in Pulaski on Tuesday, To sign the online guestbook, October 30, 2018. He was laid to please visit www.bowerfuneral- rest at the Southwest Virginia home.com Veterans Cemetery. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski In lieu of flowers, memorial is handling the arrangements for donations may be made to the the family. Short-term professional truck driving courses offered by NRCC Registration is open for New River Community College's short- term professional truck driving course. During the hands-on training, participants will learn truck driving skills and take the Virginia DMV's Class A Commercial Driver's test to obtain a CDL credential. One weekday session begins November 5 and runs through December 14, and will meet in Roanoke (class ID #11482). Another weekday session begins November 26 and runs through December 21, and will meet in Dublin (class ID #11480). The sessions will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. To register for one of the sessions, visit www.nr.edu/workforce, Classes & Programs, Non-Credit Course Offerings and search with the class ID number. The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 - Page A5 Pulaski County governmental meetings for November •Effective Monday, for the oversight of the decisions November 5, 2018, the Pulaski and activities related to the NRV County Public Service Authority Airport. convenience centers will operate •Monday, November 12, on the following standard sav- 2018, Pulaski County Offices ings time hours: Dora Highway, will be closed in observance of Pulaski: Monday - Friday 1 - 5 Veterans Day. The Pulaski p.m.; Bagging Plant Road, County Public Service Authority Dublin: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. billing office will be closed - 5 p.m.; Mason Street, along with the three conven- Fairlawn: 1 - 5 p.m.; All three ience centers (Dora Highway, locations, Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 Pulaski; Bagging Plant Road Photos by Bob Thomas p.m. and Mason Street, Fairlawn). Dora Butler (left) discusses the change in command at Radford Fairlawn Daily Bread with depart- •Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Garbage will be collected on the ing director Donna Fern. General and Special Election; regular schedule. Polls open at 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. •Tuesday, November 13, (Contact: Kathryn H. Webb, 2018, Pulaski County Public Director of Elections, 87 Service Authority Board of Radford Fairlawn Daily Commerce Street S.W., Pulaski, Directors Meeting, Pulaski Virginia 24301, 540-980-2111, County Administration [email protected]) Building, Board Room, 143 Bread welcomes new director •Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Third Street N.W., in the Town BY BOB THOMAS Clean Community Council, of Pulaski, Virginia, 9:00 a.m. Basement Central Conference (Contact: Natasha Grubb, Clerk Radford Fairlawn Daily Bread Radford Fairlawn Room, County Administration to the Board, 143 Third Street, welcomed a new director this Daily Bread board Building, 143 Third Street N.W., N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski, VA, week, Dora Butler. She will member Bob MacLeod in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, 24301, 540-980-7705, become head of the organization presents a gift from the 11:00 a.m. (Contact: Anthony [email protected]) November 10, replacing long- board of directors to Akers, Assistant County This Board is responsible for the time director Donna Fern. The departing director Administrator, 143 Third Street operation of water, sewer, new Program Manager, a resi- Donna Fern during a N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski, Virginia, garbage and streetlight service dent of Radford, was introduced surprise volunteers 24301, 540-980-7705, aak- in the County of Pulaski. at a surprise gathering Monday party honoring Donna. [email protected] ). This •Tuesday, November 13, night, at what began as a board of committee is responsible for the 2018, Pulaski County Planning director's meeting, quickly oversight of community, road- Commission, Pulaski County replaced by a large group of vol- side and property clean - ups. Administration Building, Board unteers who came to wish Fern a •Wednesday, November 7, Room, 143 Third Street N.W., in good future at she and her family 2018, New River Valley Airport the Town of Pulaski, 7:00 p.m. move to New England. Commission, NRV Airport (Contact: Kimberley Wright, the work of Daily Bread will tion of Program Manager Fern has headed RFDB for five Terminal Building, 5:00 p.m. Clerk, 143 Third Street N.W., continue and succeed due to the (replacing the title of Director) years, overseeing its growth to (Contact: Keith Holt, Airport Suite 1, Pulaski, VA , 24301, work of its large number of vol- became open. She says she has a over 23,000 meals a year for Manager, 5391 C.V. Jackson 540-980-7710, kwright@pulas- unteers." lot to learn and is dedicated to needy and lonely citizens, either Road, Dublin, VA, 24084, 540- kicounty.org). This Commission Butler described herself as a supporting the workers. at the headquarters dining room 674-4141,oversees land - use, zoning and "farm girl from New York state "It is vital to work with the vol- each weekday, or via the associ- [email protected]). who likes to own chickens, can unteers, getting to know and sup- ated Meals on Wheels delivery This committee is responsible See MEETINGS, page A8 milk a cow by hand, and is hard port them," she said. Learning all system. The program has also working." Her background of the other activities, like fund grown financially through dona- includes many local and state raising and grants, community tions, grants, United Way and service organizations and com- contacts and all the rest of the Former PCHS English other support from such sources munity investment groups. many duties "so strongly set as as the Va. Tech food services, "Nonprofits fill a gap in life, goals by Donna, will be one step teacher faces charge of canned food drives and local and make a real difference." at a time." businesses. She moved here after retiring In other action, the board also indecent liberties with child As Fern tearfully told the gath- to be nearer her grandchildren, elected three new members: ering, "whoever is directing, A former Pulaski County High School teacher has been charged with and had been volunteering in the Peggy Taylor, Beth Cassell and whoever the board members are, taking indecent liberties with a child - a Class 4 Felony. kitchen at RFDB when the posi- Tommy Fisher. Charges were filed Oct. 9 against Adrian Rachelle Jessee following a direct indictment by a Pulaski County Grand Jury. According to Circuit Court records, Jessee's address is listed as Narrows, Va. Pulaski County Land Transfers She was arrested Oct. 15. Land transfers as recorded in $63,000. Aug. 3, 2018 $298,500. Aug. 10, 2018 The case against Jessee will be set for trial at 1 p.m. Dec. 12. Pulaski County Circuit Court: Steven D. Garmon to Audrey Thomas Allen Poole to Sharon According to Commonwealth's Attorney Mike Fleenor, the case Mary A. Buckner to Robert B. Fields, property at 1956 Lynn Sharp, Lot 1 containing involves a student at PCHS. Dalton, property at Lone Oak Snider Lane, Pulaski, $99,170. 0.9437 acres on New River. According to court records, the alleged incident occurred Aug. 11, Drive, Radford (Snowville) con- Aug. 8, 2018 $94,000. Aug. 10, 2018 2017. taining 9.1511 acres, $75,000. Larry J. Ousley to Patricia G. Glenna Lee Shelton Peterson School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers confirmed that Jessee was an Aug. 1, 2018 Sears, property at 4616 Rakes to Leonard M. O'Dell Jr., proper- English teacher at the high school from August 2008 until June 2018. Pauline L. Hedge to Brian K. Drive, Dublin, .7258 acres, ty at 2630 Haw Branch Lane, If convicted, Jessee faces a maximum 10 years in prison and up to a Cox, property at 6054 Owens $125,000. Aug. 9, 2018 Hiwassee includes 68.07 acres. $100,000 fine. Road, Radford (Snowville), Jenette I. Phillips to Barry L. $70,000. Aug. 10, 2018 $90,000. Aug. 1, 2018 Crigger, property at 1905 Case Madison Revolving Trust to Knife Road, Pulaski, $15,000. Mary M. Clendenon to Justin John Jordan, property at 28 Tate Aug. 9, 2018 M. Ritter, property at 6715 Avenue, Dublin, $14,000. Aug. Fairlawn Avenue, Radford 2, 2018 Michael E. Copeland to Twin (Fairlawn), $99,900. Aug. 10, Jeffery W. Foutz to Gary A. Coves, LLC, property at 4743 2018 Lucas, property at 2739 Fairway Twin Coves West Road, Radford Lance H. Queen to Douglas L. Drive, Tract 27, 1.2085 acres in (Snowville). (No amount listed). McDaniel, property at 6403 Fairway Estates, Draper, Aug. 10, 2018 Graystone Drive, Dublin (Lot 16 $37,000. Aug. 2, 2018 Michael L. May to Eric C. Stone Ridge Subdivision), Betty C. Dowdy to Morris Hudgins, property at 6756 Bay $175,000. Aug. 10, 2018 Finishing Co., LLC, property at Hill Court, Radford, in the We'll continue with August 549 E. Main Street, Dublin, Village at Heron's Landing, transfers next week. Page A6 • The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 www.pcpatriot.com Next steps in Entrepreneurial Spirit There is a certain spirit that every glamorous images of you driving successful entrepreneur seems to pos- Down To down the road with the top down the fight sess. It is something I can't always because it's a sunny and you just put my finger on right away but it Business want to take off and enjoy the sun on eventually becomes apparent. Peggy White your face. Try working 80 hours against opioids The entrepreneurs I've known who Pulaski County week, or working a 14 hour day and are successful have some distinct Chamber of coming home to still have to do the On October 24, President Trump signed into law a qualities; one is that they're learners. Commerce bookkeeping is more of the reality. landmark bipartisan bill to fight the opioid crisis. They are always asking questions and Since you own the company there is Called the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities listening. They're tuned into the no one to call out to and this business Act, this legislation takes a comprehensive approach to smallest of details. They're the person 400,000 businesses open a year. Of is yours and yours alone 24-7/365. It the opioid crisis. It helps with treating addiction, watching and taking it all in and are those two-thirds make it to the sec- is all on you because no one else will reduces the availability of illegal substances, and more observant than the average Joe. ond year, and 50 percent make it to ever be as invested in your business advances the development of non-addictive painkillers. This is because somewhere tucked in the 5th year, but only one-third make as you are, and no one else is going I was proud to make significant contributions to this the recesses of their mind is their it 10 years. That's the reality! You to work those long hours. That's the legislative process. Language I introduced to improve force, their true inspiration. It's bigger have to push aside all the misconcep- reality. state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) than the common desire for money. tions when entertaining the idea of Yep, it's a certain spirit that, in order opening a small business. Forget how This quote is right on target, was included in the final version of the law. These "Almost everybody will do what it reforms will make it easier for states to share and com- to survive, is always continuing to it has been glorified or glamorized by redefine itself and a spirit that never media telling you to step right up and takes to survive; but few will do what pare information, and ultimately will help doctors make it takes to be successful. more informed decisions as they prescribe drugs to lets fear define it. into the ring and you too can become their patients. A lot of us think we have that spir- your own boss, make lots of money Work hard, be productive, and The House and the Senate each passed this new law it. According to the US census and only work part-time.from those above all else stay positive. with overwhelming bipartisan support, a sign of our commitment to solving this crisis. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act resulted from an extensive legislative process. But it is not the end of our work. To start, some of Morgan the law's provisions are for pilot pro- Griffith grams that, if successful, offer a basis for further use. One 9th District example is the Representativ authorization for comprehensive treatment centers. I believe these centers will benefit people struggling with addiction, and this pilot program should be expanded and more centers authorized in the future. The investigations continue into how so many pain pills could be available with so little apparent concern about where they were headed. As Vice Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, I have been an active participant in these examinations. So far, we have conducted an extensive inquiry into how small towns in West Virginia received millions of pills. The investigation has included grilling drug dis- tributors and officials with the Drug Enforcement Agency about their oversight of suspiciously large orders of pain pills. More recently, we have opened an investigation into some questionable practices of drug manufacturers; for instance, some have understated the addictive capabilities of their products, or used inappropriate, even illegal, tactics in selling them. We need answers from these manufacturers: what did they know about the addictive- ness of their products, and when did they know it? I joined with the bipartisan leadership of the Committee in sending opioid manufacturers what I call a "nastygram" that demands they turn over specific information. If they do not give us the information the American people deserve, my colleagues and I are ready to use the powers we have, including subpoenas if necessary, to get these answers. The same week President Trump signed the SUP- Trump Blows Whistle On PORT for Patients and Communities Act, I participated in a roundtable discussion on opioid misuse in rural Virginia convened in Abingdon. It was sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and Russian Cheating included federal, state, and local leaders as well as medical professionals. Is the INF Treaty so important the heads of these states' leaders." In my remarks, I observed that a one-size-fits-all that the Russians should be allowed One thing that the U.S. and approach to the opioid crisis will not work. Each com- to cheat on it without consequence? Russians can agree on is that it's munity is different. Rural communities have different That's the implication of the criti- senseless that they are the only two challenges than urban areas. cisms of President Donald Trump countries in the world that are Part of our discussion focused on what we can do to for saying that he's pulling out of notionally forbidden from possess- help rural communities rehabilitate people who over- the Cold War-era arms-control ing this category of weapon. come addiction. Sometimes a person who has battled agreement. Mikhail Gorbachev "Nowadays," a Russian defense offi- addiction has to start from scratch: finding a new job, deemed Trump's stated intention cial complained in 2014, "almost 30 housing, and means of transportation. In rural areas, "unacceptable" and "very irresponsi- countries have such missiles in their these assets are not always close at hand. It is important ble," although it isn't the U.S. that arsenals." that we develop "recovery friendly" workplaces and has been flagrantly violating the first told Congress of its concerns in China in particular is outdoing housing options so recovering addicts have safe, wel- treaty for years. 2011. itself. The head of U.S. Pacific coming points of entry back into full participation in The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Supporters of the treaty say we Command, Adm. Harry Harris, told our communities. Forces Treaty, signed in 1987, was a should just pressure the Russians to Congress last year that the Chinese Tim Thomas, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian central achievement of the Reagan- comply rather than pull out. But military "controls the largest and Regional Commission, observed at the roundtable that Gorbachev diplomacy of the late when confronted with their cheat- most diverse missile force in the Appalachians are 65% more likely than other 1980s. The Soviets had deployed ing, the Russians simply deny it. world, with an inventory of more Americans to die as a result of addiction. intermediate-range SS-20 missiles Meetings of the Special Verification than 2,000 ballistic and cruise mis- That's a sobering statistic, and a reminder of the that could hit NATO countries from Commission, the treaty's mechanism siles. This fact is significant because importance of this effort. So, too, are the questions and bases in the Soviet Union. The U.S. for addressing compliance issues, the U.S. has no comparable capabil- stories I hear from you. Constituents ask me often about countered by deploying its own have achieved nothing. ity due to our adherence to the what we are doing to battle opioid addiction. Many intermediate-range missiles in The Kremlin has remained Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces have experience with it because a family member or Europe. At the same time, President unmoved, even though we have Treaty with Russia." According to friend has battled addiction. Some have lost loved ones Ronald Reagan proposed the "zero made it clear that we have them Harris, 95 percent of the Chinese to addiction. option" to eliminate such missiles nailed. We have provided Russia the missiles "would violate the INF if The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act from the arsenals of both countries. names of the companies involved in China was a signatory." provides critical tools for those fighting the scourge of As he sought to save the doomed developing the missile and the coor- Given Russian cheating, the INF opioids. But it is also in our communities that the most Soviet system, Gorbachev agreed. dinates of the locations of tests. treaty as a practical matter only pro- important actions are taking place. Let us continue to The Russians have recently made The Russians have persisted in it hibits the U.S. from having such work together to turn the tide of this devastating epi- obvious their contempt for for the simple reason that it is in missiles. What sense is there in demic. Gorbachev's handiwork. The State their interest. The former head of that? There's no reason to limit our Department has determined since the Russian General Staff has com- capabilities and flexibility for the If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel 2014 that Russia is in violation of mented that intermediate-range mis- sake of an INF Treaty that doesn't free to contact my office. You can call my the treaty, via the 9M729 ground- siles would provide Moscow even constrain its other signatory. Christiansburg office at 540-381-5671. To reach my launched cruise missile. Tests of the "national security assurance" -- by office via email, please visit my website at www.mor- noncompliant missile go back to threatening Poland, Romania and Rich Lowry is editor of the gangriffith.house.gov. 2008, and the Obama administration the Baltics, the missiles would "cool National Review. The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 - Page A7 Pumpkins and prizes: Making education fun By Danielle Reid school movie field trip to the his- The Patriot toric Pulaski Theater; and the winning class goes for free. Charlie Brown had his pump- According to Pulaski kin patch where he waited Elementary School Principal, patiently all night for the Great Rebecah Smith, there is motive Pumpkin to appear. Pulaski behind the fun. By allowing the Elementary School in Pulaski, them to "vote" for their favorite VA has a better plan and lots of pumpkin, students are motivated great looking pumpkins. to give. By using the story book For the past five years, stu- theme, students are encouraged dents at the school have been to read. choosing a character from a book Believing that early childhood they have read or their favorite literacy is foundational for a hero, then using their creativity child's successful educational to paint and decorate a giant career, Smith promotes a contin- pumpkin depicting that character. uous Reading Challenge where About 35 decorated pumpkins the students read six books every were on display in the school nine weeks. They turn in a log cafeteria. The students "vote" for and take an on-line book quiz for their favorite pumpkin by drop- validation. ping money into a labeled con- Smith's office overflows with tainer and the class pumpkin that boxes of prizes that she hands out gets the most votes wins. The to the students who complete the contributed money is used to off- challenge at the end of each nine set the cost of an annual all- weeks.

Open Forum Reader urges vote for Flaccavento In his 8 years as representative, atmay or may not agree with all of Morgan Griffith has done little to https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/. either candidate’s policies, but help the people of this district. The fact that he seems unaware dont we deserve a representative Succeeding a representative of the existence of this map data who will engage with their con- known for nearly 30 years of makes you question his engage- stituents and take OUR concerns stellar constituent service and ment on this and other issues and priorities to Washington making himself available to the vital to economic development in instead of voting on ideological people he represented, Griffith our district. lines, whether or not that is best has all but avoided addressing When deciding who to vote for for the ninth district? the residents of the ninth district on Tuesday November 6 - You Timothy Goff in person. He has not held a real town hall event in years. On the other hand, Anthony Flaccavento, who is challenging him in this election, has held 100 town halls in every part of this district, speaking with constituents all across the political spectrum, explaining his posi- tions, learning from their experi- ences, and hearing their concerns. Griffith claims to support expanding broadband internet in our area, but has done little to actually accomplish that. In a recent debate in Bristol, he claimed that a previous attempt at broadband expansion in 2010 had failed because “The FCC does not have a map, they don’t know where they do have service and where they don’t have service”. In fact, such a map was funded as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This map, available at https://www.broadbandmap.gov/ was eventually abandoned due to lack of funding from the GOP controlled congress in 2016. A new mapping project was released this year and is available Page A8 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 Utt re-elected chair of statewide council Shawn Utt, current Town Manager of Pulaski and the independence of persons with disabilities. New River Valley Disability Resource Center (NRV Utt was instrumental in helping establish NRV DRC) board member since its DRC and credits his previous leadership experience inception in 2015, was recently as town manager and as VASILC chairperson, with re-elected chairperson of the his ability to assist in bringing the disability center to Virginia Statewide Independent fruition. Living Council (VASILC) for NRV DRC, this area's CIL, which uses a person- an additional two-year term. centered approach to consumer-driven services, is The council is headquartered in located on Main Street in Christiansburg and serves Richmond, Virginia, and is the all of the New River Valley, which consists of Floyd, Well the first frost has come primary planning source for Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the and gone, Thanksgiving then centers for independent living city of Radford. NRV DRC is focused on helping Utt Christmas, is on the way. I know (CIL) across the state. VASILC people with disabilities live as independently as pos- that we all have the "Holiday works alongside Department sible. It serves the community at-large by advocating Recipes," that mom and grand- for Aging and Rehabilitative Services to help imple- for and creating an environment accessible to all. For ma used over the years. With the ment policies, programs, and activities to magnify more information on direct services, visit their web- on coming holiday dinners, site at www.nrvdrc.org or call 540-266-1435. somethings we need to prepare that is light. The first one is a "Lemon Meringue Pie." Meetings You will need the juice and grated rind of 1 large lemon, 3 ½ Continued from page A5 Tbsp. of cornstarch, 1 cup of white granulated sugar or you subdivision issues related to Pulaski County prop- centers will be closed November 21 - 23, 2018 and can use corn syrup (1 cup), 3 egg erties. Bagging Plant Road, Dublin will be open on yolks (keep the egg whites for •Tuesday, November 20, 2018, Economic Wednesday, November 21, 2018, from 8 a.m. - 12 meringue topping). You need 1 Development Authority, Pulaski County p.m. and closed November 22 and 23, 2018. All ¼ cups of boiling water, 1 - 9" Administration Building, Basement Central convenience centers will reopen on Saturday, pie shell. Conference Room, 143 Third Street N.W., in the November 24, 2018, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. There In a large bowl add the corn- Town of Pulaski, Virginia, 10:00 a.m. (Contact: will be no garbage collection on Thursday, starch, sugar or syrup, lemon Megan Bird, Clerk to the Board, 143 Third Street November 22, 2018. Thursday and Friday garbage juice and rind, stir until smooth, N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski, VA, 24301, 540-980-7705, collection will be picked up on Friday, November beat in 3 egg yolks, then add the [email protected]). The Economic 23, 2018. boiling water, cook in a double Development Authority serves as the economic •Monday, November 26, 2018, Pulaski County boiler, stirring until thick (if you development arm of the County working with local Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting, Pulaski don't have a double boiler, fill industries and providing building spaces to local County Administration Building, Board Room, about 1/3 of water in a large pan, employers. 143 Third Street N.W., in the Town of Pulaski, float smaller pan in a larger one, •Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 12 p.m., Virginia; Executive Session, 5:30 p.m., Open ment. this works like a double boiler). Pulaski County Offices will be closed and will Meeting, 7 p.m. (Contact: Ashley Edmonds, How about a Chocolate Pie: Cool and pour into a baked pie reopen on Monday, November 26, 2018, in obser- Executive Secretary and Clerk to the Board of You will need 2 eggs, ½ cup shell, let set. Preheat oven to 350 vance of Thanksgiving. The Pulaski County Public Supervisors, 143 Third Street N.W., Suite 1, of melted butter, ¼ cup cocoa, ¼ degrees. Service Authority billing office will close at 11:30 Pulaski, VA, 24301, 540-980-7705, Meringue Topping: cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. of a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and will [email protected]). The Board of vanilla extract, ½ cup chocolate Beat 3 egg whites, 4 Tbsp. reopen on Monday, November 26, 2018, in obser- Supervisors is the governing body for Pulaski chips, ½ cup chopped pecans, 1 white sugar, adding in I Tbsp. at vance of Thanksgiving. The Dora Highway, County and is responsible for the budget and con- - 9" unbaked pie shell. a time. Mixture will become Pulaski and Mason Street, Fairlawn convenience cerns of its citizens. In a large bowl, beat eggs, stir white, light and fluffy. Gently in melted butter, and then all spread the meringue on top of other ingredients. Mix well. the pie, then put a pinch of sugar Pour mixture into pie crust and on top the meringue, watch very bake in a350 degree (pre-heat- carefully for 10 mins. or until ed) oven for 25 - 30 mins. Let slightly browned on top, serve. cool, slice, apply whip cream To help with holiday meals, and nuts, serve. there are always cranberries in If you would like to share, an some form on table. If you buy old family recipe please send raw cranberries, you can add them to The Patriot by email to sugar to cut the sharpness of the [email protected] or drop cranberries. If you get canned them by the office located at 138 cranberries, Heat the cranberries N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, or in a microwave for 30 seconds. mail them to The Patriot PO Box Take an orange, cut in pieces or 2416, Pulaski, Va. 24301 wedges and mix in the orange to It's time to get cooking! Good help the cranberries, if you need eats! to use a couple of oranges and Dave juice. 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November 15 Pulaski County: 2:30- 4 pm Pulaski County Library November 28 November 28 Pulaski County: 2:30 -4 pm (Dublin) Town of Dublin Offices

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Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship 6598 Annie Akers Road Radford, VA 24141 (540) 639-3443 Pastor Steve Phillips Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm

From the writings of Rev. Billy Graham Can Any Good Thing Come Living For God Only Out Of Nazareth? Way To Turn From Sin John 1: 43-46. "The next day repentance." Jesus decided to go to Galilee. Teach Me All of the prophets had come He found Philip and said to him, and gone before Nazareth even Q: Why does the Bible "Follow me." Now Philip was of Your Word existed. So nothing good had say that there is pleasure in My Bethsaida, the city of Andrew come out of Nazareth or so sin? -- S.P. Answer and Peter. Philip findeth O Lord Nathaniel thought. No Prophets, Nathanael, and saith unto him, no Priests, and no Spiritual A: The Bible declares that Terry We have found him, of whom McCraw Leaders pertaining to the religion there can be pleasure in sin. Moses in the law, and the of the Jews had come from We know this from our own Billy Graham prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth. experience. But the Bible also Nazareth." Nathaniel, "I saw you when you What Nathaniel didn't know at says that sin's pleasure is only Nathaniel was skeptical and were under the fig tree.It was the time was that Mary the moth- for a season (Hebrews 11:25). posed a question. "Can any good common practice to have reli- er of Jesus lived in Nazareth. what he had known. He sank Then it's over, leaving us bit- thing come out of Nazareth? gious devotions under shady God chose her out of all of the so low that he had no choice ter, and finally destroying us. Philip replied, "Come and See." trees such as the fig tree. Jesus women in Israel at a specific but to return home in humili- A day of reckoning always Instead of arguing against supernaturally saw that Nathaniel time in history to be the mother ation, planning to ask if he comes. The Bible says, "Be Nathanael's prejudice, Phillip had a hungry heart for the word of his only begotten Son, so this could live there as a servant. sure your sin will find you invited him to come and meet of God and someone who would godly woman was one who was To his shock, his father out" (Numbers 32:23). Jesus for himself. We'll never make a good Disciple. When very good who came out of welcomed him home as his In Luke 15 we read of a know who Jesus really is until Nathaniel heard this, he believed Nazareth. beloved son. A repentant loving father and his son who we have a personal experience saying "Thou art the Son of We must guard our hearts heart brought the father and learned this lesson the hard with Him. God, the King of Israel." against popular prejudices in son back together again and way. The boy had been reared Nathaniel had made an Nazareth was a small town order to see and understand what this is what the Lord Jesus in a wonderful home where assumption, and assumptions are with a questionable reputation. It is true, honest, accurate and cor- will do for all who confess God was worshipped. The almost always wrong. Nathaniel was populated by only a few rect. Some are so prejudiced their sin and return home to young man, though, gazed was from Cana, and what he hundred people. It had no indus- against Christ and the Church, the Heavenly Father. out in the world and wanted knew about Nazareth was more try and its people were not highly they reject them both, when if True repentance is a turning to experience life beyond the than likely based what he had educated. They were looked they would just come and see; if from sin and living for God. gates of home. He asked for heard. We should never make down upon by neighboring towns they would diligently and hon- We can be convicted of sin. his inheritance while his decisions based on what we have and villages as being wicked. estly seek the truth; they could We can pray and confess our father still lived and went out heard but only what we have But these are the very kinds of experience the joys of a personal sin. We can repent of our sin. and foolishly squandered all seen with our own eyes. Jesus people that Jesus came to seek experience with Jesus that would But the real test is our will- he had been given. He lived a saw Nathanael coming to him, and to save. Jesus said in Mark convince them of His authentici- ingness to obey the Lord. sinful lifestyle and found and saith of him, "Behold an 2:19,"They that are whole have ty. Christ Himself gives the himself in a pigpen eating Israelite indeed, in whom is no no need of the physician, but When Nathaniel came and met power to flee sin and seek with the pigs. It was quite a guile!"Nathaniel asked Jesus how they that are sick: I came not to Jesus personally, his whole atti- His righteousness. different environment from He knew him? Jesus told call the righteous, but sinners to See MCCRAW, page A10 Page A10 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018

prove the truth of Christianity." dered if you are good enough to McCraw Jesus came from out of have God love you. The truth is, Nazareth and certainly He was God loves you no matter who Continued from page A9 good. There has never been one and what you have been in the better. Acts 10:38. "How God past. God doesn't measure us by tude changed. He professed to anointed Jesus of Nazareth with our social standing, by our Jesus, "Thou art the Son of God, the Holy Ghost and with power: accomplishments or lack of them. the King of Israel." When some- who went about doing good, and He measures us and our potential one, anyone, meets Jesus person- healing all that were oppressed of as to what we have done with the ally, they become a different per- the devil; for God was with him." man Christ Jesus. If Jesus is liv- son entirely. He or she becomes a We shouldn't be too quick to ing and abiding in our hearts, strong believer after Jesus reveals judge anyone, no matter where God sees us as someone He can Himself to them and enters into they come from or what their use to help Him accomplish His their heart and life. The relation- social status might be. God spe- purposes. ship that we experience when we cializes in making heroes out of meet Jesus personally is freedom zeroes. He makes somebodies out So it really doesn't matter to from the shackles of sin and a of nobodies. God where you are from. He'll brand, new, transformed life that Can anything good come from save a person from the gutter is worth living.And Jesus will the neighborhood in which you most to the uttermost and then all make the same dramatic change live or have lived? Yes! When that will count for something in in anyone's life who will open up God saved you and you became that person's life is where they their heart's door and invite Him His son or daughter, He changed will go and what they will do for to come in. The Expositor's Bible you from who and what you God from the time of their con- Commentary states that "One were into who and what He version to Christ, forward. look, one word from Jesus will wanted you to be, and you go further to persuade a man of became the good that came out of His majesty and love than all that your neighborhood. anyone else can say. To make Christ known is the best way to Perhaps someone has won- The Patriot - www.pcpatriot.com LIFESTYLES www.pcpatriot.com The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 - Page A11 ‘Always Patsy Cline’ - Don’t miss it Inspiring A standing ovation greeted the cast at New River Valley Pulaski Theatre's presentation of "Always Patsy Cline" at the restored Pulaski Theatre on County West Main St. A surprisingly vocal crowd clearly enjoyed the Matinee Chamber performance at 2:00 p.m. last Sunday. Emily Walter plays the lead role sounding eerily familiar in women the role of Patsy Cline. Emily By Sheila D. Nelson has a strong background in For The Patriot stage and musicals and Pulaski is just plain lucky to have her In the Spring of 2018, Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce A Review formed a group dedicated to providing networking opportunities for a few brief performances. and support for working women. If you are worried that you Each one hour monthly meeting think you don't know Patsy in an informal setting features a Cline songs, you will be speaker with an inspirational wrong. Everyone has at least message on the topic of her one time heard these and it will choice. bring back memories. Dr. Pat Besides, the show is profes- Huber, the sionally directed by Patrick first female Kearns, who has worked with President of Emily before, including other New River performances of "Always Patsy Community Cline." We are talking about a College, got well-oiled machine, good as the series Broadway and in our back- off to a fan- yard… Huber tastic start Then there is the backstory in April which seamlessly ties the per- with 45 women attending the formances together, energeti- event held at the Pulaski County cally played by Robin Brooke. Visitor Center and sponsored by I can't say enough about Allstate/April Hamby Crabtree. Robin's performance - you'll In May, author Kathy Boyd have to see for yourself. I am Blackwell addressed the session not going to provide a spoiler, sponsored by Draper but the show is based on a true Mercantile. In June, the Town story. And a huge part of the of Pulaski sponsored speaker show is the 'Bob' Band, com- Mary Ann prised of local musicians (if we Gilmer, consider the Greenbriar local) V ice who play beautifully together. President of If you want a foot-stomping Goodwill good time, you still have a Mission chance to see this fantastic per- Services. formance on November 2, 3 Agnieska and 4th. And don't count the FaFara, costume changes Emily makes, FaFara Chief as it would leave you breath- Executive less. Officer of Korona Candles, -Staff spoke at the August meeting sponsored by Highland Ridge Note: See ad on page A5 for Rehab. At Work sponsored this weekend’s show dates at September's session with Pulaski Theatre and ticket New River Valley Regional Theatre’s Robin Brooke (left) and Emily Walter, who portrays Patsy information. Cline in “Always Patsy Cline” at the Pulaski Theatre. See INSPIRING, page A12 New faculty, dean join New River Seven new full-time faculty full-time faculty member in members and a new dean of busi- administrative support technolo- ness and technologies have gy. Bond earned her master's begun employment at New River degree and bachelor's degree Community College. from Debbie Bond, of Dublin, has Radford been appointed dean of business University and technologies. She accepted and an asso- the position after serving as ciate degree interim dean of business and from New technologies. Bond began at River New River Community in 1978 as a College. She clerk-ste- Cintron will be fin- nographer in ishing her the counsel- community college leadership ing depart- certificate from Old Dominion ment and University in December. then became Jean Cintron recently moved a lab assis- to the New River Valley to join Bond tant for the NRCC as an assistant professor business of nursing. Before the move, she division. In 1987, she became a See NRCC, page A12 Page A12 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 NRCC Inspiring

Continued from page A11 Continued from page A11 was a clinical program developer received her BSN from Jefferson Speaker Pat Farrell, Life Coach, in the education department at College of Health Sciences and and former House of Delegates the University of Cincinnati her MSN from Walden member Annie B. Crockett- Health/West Chester Hospital. University. Stark inspired the group at the Cintron has been a registered Sharon Edwards, of Radford, October session sponsored by nurse since 1982, having comes to NRCC as a health Lombard Securities/Sabrina received her BSN from York information management and Cox. College of Pennsylvania and her administrative support technolo- The group meets on the sec- MSN from Indiana Wesleyan gy instructor. She has previously ond Wednesday of the month University. worked as the homeless and from 8:00- Carolyn Cochran, of the Pilot- housing pro- 9:00 a.m. at Riner area, comes to NRCC as a grams coor- various professor of dinator for locations. nursing. She New River On previously Community November worked as a Action, as an 14, during nurse educa- adjunct the week of tion consult- instructor at Veterans ant for New River Clark Day, Carilion Edwards and for Quality Inn Clinic in Carilion in Dublin will be the location Cochran education New River Valley Medical for a most timely speaker. Olivia and organi- Center. Edwards is a first gener- DeSabaugh Clark is a World zational development. Cochran ation college student and War II Veteran that served under has a BSN from Radford received her associate degree General Patton in Germany. University and a MSN from Old from New River Community Although her initial dream was Dominion University. College, bachelor's degree from of being a full-time pilot during Christopher Murphy, of Jefferson College of Health the war, she joined the 3rd Air Blacksburg, is an instructor of Sciences and she is working on Clean Community Business Award Force but was assigned not as a mathematics at NRCC. He joins her master's degree from Liberty pilot but to travel alongside the college full-time after previ- University. The Pulaski County Clean Community Council awarded the Tobacco George Patton throughout ously teach- Robert Bopp, of Pulaski, joins Hut in Fairlawn the Clean Community Business of the Month Award Europe. ing at NRCC as an instructor of electri- for September 2018. Pictured is the shop's owner, Mohammaed She recalls vividly the horrors Blacksburg cal engineering technology. He Nooabdo. of war and witnessed the shock- High School previously worked as an electri- ing events of the Holocaust and as an cal engineer, and he has a profes- first-hand. adjunct sional engineering license in WBLB can now be To hear this remarkable instructor at Virginia, West Virginia and woman share some of her expe- New River. North Carolina, and is a licensed riences, which are sure to Murphy master electrician and Class A found on FM dial too inspire, RSVP to (540) 674- Murphy received his Electrical Contractor. Bopp 1991 or info@pulaskichamber. bachelor's received his bachelor's degree WBLB Radio in Pulaski can live-streaming all over the world. info for the November 14th degree from from Virginia Military Institute. now be found on the FM radio We are receiving responses from Continental Breakfast meeting. St. Bonaventure University and New River Community dial. many countries and states where his master's degree from the College has several other new Kathy Nipper of WBLB listeners join us in prayer each State University of New York at staff and administrative employ- announced this week the long- day. Albany. ees. The new staff members time AM station is now WBLB "Blessing more hearts in this William Noble, of Blacksburg, include Ashlyn Spence and Jay Family FM 107.5 and AM 1340. world with God's love and bring- has been hired as an assistant Rimmer in the library; Mike Nipper said WBLB has been ing a little "son"shine in lives is professor of engineering. He pre- Keitz and Eric Pannell in infor- Christian radio for over 30 years. what WBLB is all about," Nipper 808-3949 viously mation technology; Brandon The addition of an FM frequency said. served as an Reece in facilities; Rachael is, Nipper said, "a vision and adjunct Bessler and Maranda Fisher in dream come true." instructor the business office; Tiffany "We have worked for over 30 for math and Smith in human resources; Ross years for God to change lives one engineering Matney, Serena Ming, Stacy heart at a time. WBLB has been at NRCC Walls, Michele Keesling and and as a Jennifer Rogers in workforce math teacher development; Kathleen Tolley in Noble atthe math lab; Emily Armstrong Blacksburg and Danielle Basham at the col- High lege's NRV Mall site; Dr. Don School. Noble has a bachelor's Stowers in veterans services; degree in Ocean Engineering Denise Williams and Sarah from the United States Naval Patterson in financial aid; and Academy and a master's degree Rhonda Turpin, Emilie in mechanical engineering from Thompson, Jamie Raines, Naval Postgraduate School. Lonnie Taylor, Kathaleen Shelor, Dommetae Sohrabi, of Giles Amy Tickle and Kristy Fuhrer in Follow Us On County, joins NRCC as an assis- transitional programs. Twitter tant professor of nurs- @ThePCPatriot ing. She has nursing experience in the emer- gency department, medical sur- gical units, Sohrabi home health, Like Us At long-term Pulaski care and physician offices, and psychiatric nursing. Sohrabi County-Patriot received her certified nurse aide and licensed practical nurse certificates and her associate degree The Patriot in nursing from New River Community College. She 808-3949 www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot • Friday, November 2, 2018 • Page B1 Cougars play at Salem with much at stake By DAN CALLAHAN The Patriot

Once again, it's time for Pulaski County and Salem to battle on the gridiron. Most of the time there is considerable at stake when the two programs meet and certainly that is the case on this occasion. Home field advantage is at stake which means the winner plays at home next week when the playoffs begin and the loser plays somewhere they would rather not go. This will be the 45th time the two programs have faced off. Salem leads the series 26-19, and that's because the Spartans have won the last eight. Twice Salem has defeated the Cougars two times in the same season because of playing both during the regular season and the playoffs. Just six years ago, Pulaski County led the series 19-18. Pulaski County comes into this battle as the third rated team in Region 4D at 7-2 on the season. Salem is 6th rated and 6-3. How close is this game on paper? The teams have faced six like opponents. Add up the number of points scored by each team against that same opposition and also points allowed and the total difference is one. One single point. Salem is still considered the Antonio Nottingham photo / Courtesy of PC Touchdown Club favorite in the eyes of most, but Clay Phillips gets his block and Gage Mannon scores one of his four touchdowns in Cougar win over PH. the issue will be decided on the field. The Spartans have won the any classification. However, this position to attaining their loftiest against either GW-Danville, LCA 8th at 21.13. This game last three Class 4 state champi- is 2018, a different season, and seeding when the playoffs begin Jefferson Forest, and possibly plus the Jefferson Forest at onships and are 83-11 over the all those things in the past will next Friday in 10 years. It's another matchup with Salem. Heritage game in Lynchburg, past seven seasons. The Spartans not be on the field Friday impossible to say with certainly Blacksburg (9-0) is the top will greatly determine what hap- over those seven years are aver- evening in Salem. what happens as far as seeding is rated team in Region 4D at 30.11, pens to all four teams rated 3 aging 11.5 wins per season, and The Cougars are coming off a concerned because of so many E.C. Glass (8-1) is number two at through 6. Where they finish, just 1.5 losses. That the highest huge 56-19 win over Patrick situations beyond your control, 29.78. Pulaski Co. is third with a who they play, where they play. efficiency rating in the state for Henry last week that put them in but make no mistake, a Cougar rating of 26.56, Forest (7-2) is The region is strong in 2018. win would mean the third seed fourth at 26.00, Danville(7-2) is There are eight teams that will and a home playoff game in 5th at 26.33, Salem 6th at 25.22, enter action Friday with two loss- Dobson Stadium next Friday Wm. Byrd (7-2) 7th at 23.11, and es or less. There are next to no secrets where this game is concerned. It will be a physical matchup. Nobody will have to go looking for the other guys in the other colored uniforms. The opposition will be standing right in front of you. It's the kind of game that you wish all of them were. PCHS head coach Stephen James believes the win over PH last week should give him team confidence heading into the con- frontation with Salem. "I think this is a confident team. These kids will not get back down because of Salem's reputation. I believe our kids like a big game. This is big. We'll be ready to play, and I think our kids will be very excited.'' James say there are no myster- ies concerning Salem. "They are very fundamental, they do the same things. They execute well so that means so will we have to do the same. They have size. They play physical. They will bring the ball right to us with a big, proven strong offensive line. Isiah Pursinger is a good tailback, but you must also stop the fullback. Jack Gladden the quarterback can hurt you with play action passes. It's like all the other times. You just have to prepare for what Salem does.'' Week to week, all season long, the most consistent aspect for Pulaski County has been the play of its defense. This appears to be a classic matchup of Salem's size and strength against the Cougars' quickness and aggression. "That's true,'' says James. "We like our defense. It has given us a chance to win all season. We think they can do the same at Salem. Those kids will get after it, but this is a game that will be decided in all areas. Big games are all the same in that you must play both sides of the football. We need to execute well offen- sively, block 'em. No turnovers, no penalties, and we must play well on special teams. It's going to take all of it.'' The Salem defense is led by down linemen Da'Jon Cardwell, 6-0, 294 and Luke Grinnell, 6-0, 295. The top tacklers are large, experienced linebackers Avery Close, 6-5, 235 and Bobby Pinello, 6-3, 240. Pulaski County will counter with an offensive line led by center Jaxson Callahan, 6-1, 265 senior, guards Logan Fox, 6-1,

See COUGARS, page B3 Page B2 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 Cougars’ Mariotti and Arnett Two special players who don’t fit the formula By DAN CALLAHAN and ready to work every single credit. They seek no glory other The Patriot day. Always alert, never grumpy, than team accomplishment. They happy to be there. Without saying are seniors, and things haven't The Pulaski County defense a word, both are team leaders, gone so great in their earlier has played with great inspiration and they don't say much. They're years, but this season is different, this season. It is a unit that gang just football players, good foot- and they are two of the big rea- tackles, gold hats to the football. ball players. They are also great sons why. They see opportunity, It is quick and aggressive. The examples that being smart helps and you can be certain these two Cougar defense does not defend, you to be a better football player will not have an off-game. They it attacks. It's fun to watch. too. Both are members of the will be ready to meet the chal- The Cougar defense is also too National Honor Society. A coach- lenge at the first snap. They will small. It is also a relatively young es dream, just the kind of young not let up for even one second. unit. But it also appears like this men you would want to coach. They will sell out every play. group loves to play football. It is Pulaski County head coach They don't get tired. They are in also well coached. You never Stephen James is glad to say he great physical condition. They have to worry if the PCHS got to coach both of them, and have smiled a lot this season. defense is going to be fired up, expresses their value to the 2018 Their senior season is going to be ready to go. It is, it always is. Cougar team. "Those two guys a fond memory. They love to make big plays, and grade out as two of our highest Cam and Ben are the kind of it appears those kids are having performing players each week. players, particularly in high fun. The things they do are invaluable school, that make your team, fill There have been some stand- to our defense. They are so active out your squad. The best player outs. Noah O'Dell and Luke Ben Arnett Camden Mariotti and have great motors that make seldom determines how good Russell have made a lot of quar- people (opponents) have to your team is, it's how good are terback sacks. Austin Gallimore how big, and not enough talking have to block them all night, be account for them. This allows our the rest of the players? How do and Russell lead the team in tack- about one other thing. Are you a ready a tough evening. It'll seem linebackers to be able to run free they fit? That makes your team. les. Gage Mannon is a tough football player? Mariotti and like going to work in the sawmill. a lot of times and make tackles.'' Mariotti and Arnett, close tackler and makes big plays. Arnett are too small, yet at 5-11, What they are is quick and Nope, they will not be out friends, make Pulaski County's E.J.Horton makes big plays. It's a 200, and 5-11, 195 they play aggressive. They are also perfect front in the 40-yard sprint, and football team what is it. They fit. complete unit thing. defensive tackle for the Cougars. examples of what weight training they wouldn't make good running It's high school football. Much But then you come to two sen- Too small, too short. A lot of peo- and off-season physical condi- backs or play in the secondary, of the time you hear about iors, Camden Mariotti and Ben ple who think they know and tioning can mean to a football but down in the pits, they are recruiting, and who does this, Arnett. If you passed Cam and understand football will tell you player, even ones too small. They razor quick, far stronger than you and who does that. How many Ben on the street you wouldn't they cannot do that. But Cam and never missed weight training, would think, and aggressive. touchdowns did you score, pass- even assume they were football Ben do exactly that. Down in the never missed a workout. They Team players. They do their job. es you caught and so forth. But players. These days people spend pits, the trenches, among the showed up early. They were lead- Ben and Cam do not care if something like 98 percent of high a lot of time talking about 40 largest players on the field. They ers in the fieldhouse, helpful to they get their name in the paper. school football players are never times, vertical leaps, how tall, turn nothing down, and if you their teammates. Well-groomed They do not care who gets the seriously recruited by the big schools you see on television on Saturday. That means nothing to Mariotti and Arnett. They are very intelligent. They know such things are not in their future, but they will remember their high school careers all their lives, and they should remember how they went out with a great deal of pride. Arnett and Mariotti are what playing high school football is all about. I don't know why they care so much, but they do. I don't know why they prepared and worked so hard for the season, but they did. The important thing is they care enough about their program, their school, and all the other right things to want to, and are proof there is a lot in the simple fact of wanting to. You do not have to be the biggest or most talented to excel in high school football. Sometimes you just need to want to bad enough. Arnett and Mariotti do. Their families, their school, their teammates, and their coaches should be very proud. Coaching them and playing alongside of them, has to be a pleasure. The Cougars play at rival Salem Friday. These two will be ready to go. I don't care how many games you win, or lose, and I hope the Cougars win them all, but if you always have players like Mariotti and Arnett, you would enjoy the experience. Both will be successful in life because even as teenagers, they have already demonstrated they know that hard work equals success. I have enjoyed watching and knowing them. I will miss them both. PCHS Sports and Activities Schedule Monday 11/05/18 First Day of Winter Sports Practice Begin VHSL Winter Dead Period

Friday 11/09/18 Varsity Football: Pulaski Co. v. TBD Class 4 Region D Playoffs 7 pm

Saturday 11/10/18 Cross Country: State Meet @ Manassas Battlefield The Plains, Va 10:45 am The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 - Page B3 Pulaski County blasts Patrick Henry, 56-19 By DAN CALLAHAN Cougars heading into next The Patriot Friday's final regular season game at Salem. "I believe this Pulaski County's football team win really helps us,'' said head got a huge victory over Patrick coach Stephen James. "Gage had Henry Friday night, routing the a terrific night, the offensive line Patriots, 56-19 in Dobson did a great job in the first half, the Stadium, the Cougars' biggest defense always gives us a offensive explosion of the sea- chance, and it was a great victo- son. It was a somewhat rainy, ry. We're in position to get a good dreary evening, and the crowd position to start the playoffs. We was understandably small after a just need to take advantage of our day of steady rain, but it did not opportunity, and that means get- deter the Cougars from having a ting back to work on Monday scoring festival at PH's expense. and get ready to go again.'' It was a huge night for tailback There were a lot of surprises in Gage Mannon, an impressive the game. The weather was performance by the Cougar expected to be a huge factor. It offensive line, two big scoring was not. There was only a slight plays by E.J. Horton, and the drizzle during the game, and Antonio Nottingham photos / Courtesy of PC Touchdown Club Cougars defense was its usual much of the time nothing at all. Who needs the ref! #60 Cooper Dunnigan signals that'a a first down for Pulaski County! impressive self. So much for forecasters. But with Mannon finished with a shock- over 10 hours of rain prior to ing 253 yards rushing on 32 car- kickoff, the turf was expected to ries and four touchdowns. The be slow, slippery, and even Cougars dominated the line of downright muddy. It was not. scrimmage and Cougar runners The footing was firm. The Logan Burchett (10) tees it up, had gaping holes to run through. Cougars were ready to roll. Even and Ryan Castle puts it The defense was actually respon- late in the game when PH had a through the sticks. Castle was sible for allowing only six points, first and goal at the Pulaski Co. eight for eight on extra point gave up just 80 yards rushing, two yard line, they ended up back kicks vs. PH. and Horton had a 66-yard touch- on the nine after fourth down as downs pass and run, and a 75- the Cougar defense was relent- yard touchdown run with an less. interception. "Those kids on defense come The performance was a huge confidence builder for the See PC, page B4

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Continued from page B1 290 junior, and Carter Murray, 5- will have Horton, Akers, 10, 270 sr. The tackles will be a Mannon, and 5-11, 175 jr. Chris couple of sophomores, 6-3, 260 Shay. Broc Simpson is the Cooper Dunnigan and 6-3, 272 punter. Clayton Phillips, the tight end jr. Cougar Paws: Dillon Porter, 6-5, 225. The In other games of interest to quarterback will be 6-2, 200 sr. Pulaski County Friday evening Kade Akers, the slot jr. Logan GW-Danville will face Halifax, Burchett, the H-Back 5-9, 195 jr. Cave Spring will play Hidden Austin Gallimore, Sr. E.J. Valley, Blacksburg and Horton will be the wideout, 6-0, Christiansburg played Thursday, 190 jr. Gage Mannon the tailback Lee High is at Abingdon, Glass and Ryan Castle the kicker. travels to Amherst, and Forest is Defensively, the Cougars will at Heritage. … The game in stack up 5-11, 195 sr. Ben Arnett, Salem will be broadcast live on 5-11, 200 sr. Cam Mariotti, and NASH 107/PSK. Airtime will be 5-10, 270 soph. Zeke Surber at 6:15 with the Insurance Center the down tackles. Noah O'Dell, a of Dublin Pregame Show. … 6-3, 210 sr. and Ethan Gallimore, Next week's opponent and where a 5-10, 185 soph will play the for Pulaski County is unknown edges, the inside backers will be at this point as the 4B playoffs Austin Gallimore, and 5-10, 175 get underway. jr. Luke Russell. The secondary

Puckett's Big Buck Contest This year's Big Buck Contest at Puckett's General Store in Hiwassee is underway. It covers all deer hunting seasons and the fee to enter is just $10. Last year's winner, Jeff Hinton of Max Creek, displays his winning buck from last year's contest - an 11-pointer. The Patriot - 808-3949 [email protected] Page B4 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 eight, six, four, and one, but he Mannon's final score was the only PC had a dozen runs of nine or more touchdown of the second half. yards, his longest being 26. Ryan Castle was eight for eight Continued from page B3 Pulaski County did not punt in on extra point kicks, and also the first half, but the offense was kicked off into the end zone three to play everyday,'' said James. forced to punt three times the sec- times. "When you consider the weather ond half. After PH's first score, Pulaski Co. finished with 397 it was great how we were able to Horton teamed up with quarter- total yards of offense. In addition run the ball. That's what we want- back A.J. McCloud when he to Mannon's 253 yards rushing, ed to do, and we did it. When it caught a slant pass, a PH tackler Russell finished with 23 on five was necessary, the defense shut missed, Horton cut toward the runs, McCloud had 25 on three, This Week 'em down. This was really a good hash and outran the Patriots 66 Keyonte Kennedy four on three Upcoming ACC Football Schedule: win for the kids,'' added James. yards to paydirt. His other touch- carries, Horton three on one, and PH was led by Dayshawm down came in the final minute of Kade Akers three yards on three Friday, Nov. 2, Time, TV, Sirius, XM, Internet Caldwell who was responsible for the first half. Gunn was trying to carries. McCloud was two of six Pitt (4-4, 3-1) at No. 23 Virginia (6-2, 4-1), 7:30 p.m., ESPN2, almost every point the Patriots get the ball to Caldwell in the flat passing for 70 yards and a touch- 81, 81, 81 scored. He had kickoff returns of on an out route. Gunn's pass was down. Akers was two for four for Series: Pitt leads series, 7-3, Last meeting: Pitt, 31-14 (2017) 70 yards or more three times. The a bit behind Caldwell. Horton 16. Horton had three pass recep- one disappointing factor in the stepped in, picked it off, and it tions for 77 yards and Logan Saturday, Nov. 3, Time, TV, Sirius, XM, Internet game for PCHS was 283 kick was a 75-yard romp to the end Burchett one for nine. Louisville (2-6, 0-5) at No. 2 Clemson (8-0, 5-0), Noon, ABC, return yards allowed. Leroy zone. 103, 193, 955 Thomas caught a 17-yard tourch- McCloud got a touchdown on a PH ran 31 times, but could muster just 80 yards, and 38 of Series: Clemson leads series, 4-0, Last meeting: CU, 4-21 down pass from Roy Gunn after three yard run after he faked (2017) Caldwell's first big return. Gunn inside to Mannon, and ran seven that came on one play. Thomas ran 12 times for 45 yards, and the passed to Caldwell for a 33-yard yards to the corner of the end No. 22 Syracuse (6-2, 3-2) at Wake Forest (4-4, 1-3), Noon, touchdown in the second quarter, zone, battling through a PH Cougar defense sacked Gunn five times for 22 yards in losses. PH RSN , 137, 203, 965 and a 14-yard scoring catch in the defender the final three yards. Series: Syracuse leads series, 4-3; Last meeting: Wake Forest, second quarter. The Cougar Luke Russell gave Mannon a totaled 234 yards. Gunn was 11 of 20 passing for 154, but suf- 64-43 (2017) defense held the Pats scoreless in break at tailback in the second RSN: Wes Durham, James Bates, Rebecca Kaple the second half. And other than quarter, but that didn't help PH at fered Horton's huge pick. Caldwell's big plays, the Cougar all, and Russell blasted over the Caldwell caught four passes for 94 yards, Thomas four for 52. Georgia Tech (4-4, 2-3) at North Carolina (1-6, 1-4), 12:15 defense smothered everything goal line from three yards out. p.m., Raycom , 106, 194, 956 else. The score was 49-19 at the half Pulaski County travels to Series: Georgia Tech leads series, 29-21-3, Last meeting: Mannon scored on runs of and all suspense was over. Salem next Friday. Georgia Tech, 33-7 (2017)

Grace Boone running at the Region 4D Florida State (4-4, 2-4) at NC State (5-2, 2-2), 3:30 p.m., Cross Country Championships. Boone ABC, 103, 193, 955 placed 3rd overall and was one of six Series: Florida State leads series, 26-12, Last meeting: NC Pulaski County runners to earn All- State, 27-21 Region honors. Both the girls and boys teams finished 3rd in the region and No. 24 Boston College (6-2, 3-1) at Virginia Tech (4-3, 3-1), automatically qualified for the state 3:45 p.m, Raycom, 106, 194, 956 meet. Series: Virginia Tech leads series, 18-8, Last meeting: Virginia Melissa Boone photo, Tech, 23-10 (2017) used by permission Duke (5-3, 1-3) at Miami (5-3, 2-2), 7 p.m., ESPN2, 103, 193, 955 Series: Miami leads series, 13-2, Last meeting: Miami, 31-6 (2017)

Cougars qualify for state By Melissa Boone three individuals finish in the top 15 overall and Special to the Patriot earn All-Region honors. In the girls' race, senior Grace Boone placed 3rd For the second consecutive year, both the boys' overall in a race of 74 individuals from 12 schools. and girls' PCHS cross-country teams have qualified Senior Betsy Nall placed 7th, and sophomore for the 4A State Championship Meet. Last year was Allyson Castle was 11th as those three were named the first time in school history that either team had to the All-Region team. Sophomores Ashlyn qualified for the state meet. Kirtner (25th) and Madison Woolwine (34th) Both teams finished third in their respective races rounded out the team score. Freshman Courtney at the 4A Region D Championship Meet, which was Creggar was 41st and junior Hailey Simpson fin- held October 29th at Blacksburg High School. The ished in 62nd place after missing most of the season top three teams in each region automatically qualify to compete in the state meet. Both teams also had See XC, page B7

808-3949 [email protected] The Patriot • Friday, November 2, 2018 - Page B5 Monster Playoffs: Logano’s domino effect From NASCAR finishes until being collected in a at both Charlotte and Martinsville solid title run as well. the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing wreck this spring. He was runner- and have a secured transfer spot Kurt Busch is now fifth on the Ford. He has five top-10 finishes Joey Logano's victory Sunday up to Harvick in last year's Playoff for the championship round at Playoff leaderboard, 25-points there in the last six races. His win in the Playoff's Round of 8 opener race - his best ever showing at the Homestead. behind third-place Harvick and came in 2009. at Kansas was impactful not just track. "Our guys at the track and at the fourth place Truex. And Busch is In fact, in recognition all his for him - but for the majority of He is coming off a difficult run- shop are giving everything they one of only four Playoff drivers good work there, Texas Motor the eight drivers still in contention ner-up finish to Joey Logano at have. They all want that champi- with wins at both of this round's Speedway is distributing 30,000 for a title. Martinsville last weekend. The onship as bad as I do. None of us remaining tracks - Texas and Kurt Busch bobbleheads to fans With the win, Logano earned an two raced hard for the win in the are quitting because the team is Phoenix. on Sunday morning. automatic bid to be one of the closing laps before Logano pushed shutting down at the end of the A victory at either place would "Texas is a good track for us drivers among the Championship Truex' No. 78 Furniture Row season. We all have one mission ensure Busch a position in the and a good market,'' Busch said. "I 4 competing for the title. That Racing Toyota aside on the last lap and that's to successfully defend Championship 4 with a shot to always enjoy coming out to Texas. makes the next two races - includ- to score the win. It was the second our championship." race for the big trophy at Hopefully, the weather will look ing Sunday's AAA Texas 500 at time in the Playoffs the 2017 Kurt Busch Looking To Make Homestead-Miami Speedway. A perfect for this weekend. It's a Texas Motor Speedway (3 p.m. champion's victory was derailed His Move sixth-place finish at Martinsville great track and a big weekend for ET, NBCSN, PRN, and SiriusXM on the closing lap of a race (he While much of the Playoff last week marked his third top-10 us as we have State Water Heaters NASCAR Radio) - especially also tangled with Jimmie Johnson attention has understandably finish in the last five races and on our car. They are a great part- impactful considering the way in the final turns at the Charlotte focused on the season's Big 3 - moved him ahead of Chase Elliott ner. And Eddie Gossage (president Logano's win affected the champi- Road Course). Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and on the leaderboard. of Texas Motor Speedway) and onship points standings. "We have faced plenty of Martin Truex Jr. - along with two- Busch has won the pole posi- State Water Heaters have worked Regular season champion Kyle adversity in the Playoffs so far but time Playoff winner Chase Elliott, tion at the last two Texas races, together to give out 30,000 bob- Busch still leads the standings, we're still in it," Truex said. "We there's another former Monster including a record-setting qualify- bleheads of me, as well. It's going now by a healthy 21-points over should have been in Victory Lane Energy Series champion making a ing lap last year of 200.915 mph in to be a fun weekend." both Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr., who are tied for the first time this season. Preventive medicine for outdoorsmen Kurt Busch, who had a solid sixth-place run at Martinsville, I wish to introduce myself to surpassed two-time Playoff win- readers of The Patriot today. I Woods, ner Chase Elliott in the standings. am Wade Arnold Davis and a M. Busch is in fifth, 25-points behind D. (Mountain Doctor-Granny Water & Harvick and Truex. And Elliott, Clampett style). I adhere to the Wildlife who finished seventh on Sunday, use of herbal cures in lieu to is now 31-points back. Stewart- some of the medicines pre- W.A. “Doc” Haas Racing teammates Clint scribed by some of the doctors Davis Bowyer and Aric Almirola are 42 of today. I am not practicing and 50-points out of fourth place, medicine and if you follow any respectively. of the cures that I may give you Also, one can smoke leaves in a The last two race winners at do so at your risk. To go out pipe with the same results. I Texas? Kyle Busch scored his into the fields or woods and pick have never adhered to this since third win at the track this spring the wrong leaves, blooms and I don't drink, smoke or chew or and Harvick earned his first win berries or roots may be deadly. date girls that do. there in this race last year. (Some plants are like taking poi- First and foremost, have a son and you could die.) good disposition. Don't go Kyle Busch Feeling Strong I am a semi-retired Civil engi- around the camp all down and Kyle Busch arrives in Texas neer/land surveyor doing mostly out after three days hunting for probably feeling very good about surveying and some engineering. the trophy buck and your three his chances to advance to the Therefore, I spend a lot of time buddies already have theirs Championship 4 - a healthy 46- in the fields and woods and am checked in. "A merry heart Mullein is a weed that grows to as high as 7 feet. It has velvety points separates him from the field acquainted with many trees doeth good like a good medi- leaves with yellow flowers on top. It's found in abandoned fields and he won in the first trip to the and/or plants. If you go fishing cine." Proverbs 17:22. and blooms from July to September. track earlier this season. Only or hunting I hope you would I have Dr. Henry Morris' seven-time Texas winner Jimmie include in you backpack along Defenders Bible in which he Johnson has more victories than with a good first aid kit the defends creation. He was at Busch's three. leaves, roots, etc. that might Virginia Tech and was the head In the Playoffs, the 2015 come in handy should you suffer of the Civil Engineering Dept. I Monster Energy NASCAR Cup from an accident. had classes with his son and Series champion has top-10 finish- I am going to take a few of graduated the same year. Dr. es in six of seven races, including these today. I have in my library Morris in 1970 founded Creation a fourth-place last week at several books that address these Bible Institute with Tim Delay. Martinsville. He is the only driver herbal medicines. They can be My most admired person and a among the season-long "Big 3" - classed from A to Z. I always real Bible scholar. also including Kevin Harvick and keep alum in the medicine cabi- I have always tried to have a Martin Truex Jr. - to win during net for cuts. Backache can be sense of humor. My pastor, Mike the Playoffs (at Richmond). treated without using pills from Coleman, said I had a sense of And Texas in particular has the doctor using gentian. Alum humor. Pastor Mike recently been a winning venue. In addition can be purchased in powder had on the preacher's page this to this three Monster Energy form from most grocery chains same verse. I appreciate my fel- Series wins, he has a record eight at their spice rack. Indians used low church members and love NASCAR Xfinity Series wins - alum for not only minor cuts but Pastor Mike's preaching. including an unprecedented five major wounds from battle. They I want to thank Mike Williams consecutive from 2008-2010. And were able to recover faster than for allowing me to write for The he has three Camping World the soldiers they fought against. Patriot newspaper. Its conser- Truck Series victories on the high Alum shrinks the skin tissue, vative views are a lot better than banks as well, giving him an thereby closing the wound some of the other "rags" out unmatched 14 wins total in faster. It is much like persimmon there. NASCAR's three national series at juice that will do so while the We'll close with a combination Texas. berries are not quite ripe. For joke and recipe. Old "Mac", the The driver of the No. 18 Joe people suffering hair loss, I am Irishman was hauled into court Gibbs Racing Toyota is absolutely told persimmon juice with alum for selling rabbit meat, but the in prime position for another title mixed in will shrink the scalp customers were saying it tasted run after claiming the 2015 Cup back where the remaining hair like horse meat. The judge said, The Catawba Indians steeped the roots of American Gentian in championship, finishing third in will cover all the bald spots. "Mac" what are you doing? Is hot water and applied the resulting liquid onto their aching backs. 2016 and runner-up last year. Jerry Clower once told of this rabbit or horse meat?" It's found in swampy areas. Its pale blue flowers bloom from "I believe every year is a new Marcelle Ledbetter and himself "Well, your honor, its half & September to December. year, but you certainly can't forget spiking the neighborhood church half, one mule and one rabbit." what you've done and what's got- communion wine. After taking I have quoted Gaby Hayes in ten you to that point of being in the of the Lord's Supper, the congre- saying "May the Lord take a lik- Championship 4,'' Busch said of gation for the closing hymn was ing to you." He not only likes his Playoff streak. "I do feel like only able to mouth "Amazing you but loves you, John 3:16. the experience we've had and the Grace." Jimmy Stewart, in the movie times that we've been there, we If you were hunting or fishing "Shenandoah" was asked by his can lean on some of that and some and fell breaking a leg, one daughter's beau for her hand in of those bullet points that have would make a hot concoction of marriage. given us that success to be able to Boneset leaves to apply covering "Do you like her?" Jimmy get to the final four and rely on with a towel to reduce swelling asked. that information over again.'' until you got to a doctor or hos- "I love her, sir" the suitor pital in order place it in a cast. replied. Pair Of "Big 3" Drivers Tied Mullen is similar treatment for "When I married her mother, I For the first time this season, sprained ankles. Boiled leaves loved her, but it took me a while Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex placed on a sprained ankle to like her." Jr. find themselves tied in the reduce soreness and swelling. It In closing our thoughts and points standings. They trail Kyle is also used for coughs, conges- prayers are for the victims and Busch by 21-points and hold a rea- tion and asthma. A way of treat- friends and family of the terrible sonably healthy 25-point edge on ing these is by inhaling steam tragedy in Pittsburgh, Pa. fifth place Kurt Busch in the first from water on an open stove. Shalom. spot outside the cutoff to advance. Texas has been a "good" track for both drivers, if not a particularly "fantastic" venue for either. Harvick is the defending winner of this Playoff race - his only victory in 31 starts at the track. He was runner-up to Busch this spring, however, maintaining a streak of eight top-10 finishes. He has six top-five finishes in that span, including his victory and three runner-up showings. Truex has not won at Texas previously, but the defending Monster Energy Series champion has been strong there of late. He held a six-race streak of top-five Page B6 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018

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Nov. 1, 2, 3, (Thurs., Fri., & Sat.) Mid-size car or small pick-up Crypt for two, Highland 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. truck, road ready, auto., $1,000 - Memorial Gardens, 2 openings, 2 900 Gateway Dr., Pulaski, Va. $2,000 price range, also reason- closings, valued at $10,200, any Tools, tools and more tools ably priced gun, call 818-1939. reasonable offer considered, call (power and hand held) 674-5793. Antiques: FOR SALE: *Glassware( Fenton, Milk, Ruby MISCELLANEOUS 1 Burial Plot in Highland etc.) Memory Gardens in the Last *Clocks Wood Lathe - brand new (Sears)- Supper section, Reg. price AUCTIONS NORTH CAROLINA. Gated *Furniture never out of the box, 36 inch, $1,600 asking $500. Call 276- community in Western, NC. Assorted lumber, Christmas dec- paid $400 will take, $350, call 617-8600 or 540-449-9661. AUCTION Construction Offering underground utilities, orations and much much more. 980-0103. Equipment & Trucks. Tues., Nov. fishing, boating, swimming & Five Lots for Sale, City of 6, 9 AM-4 PM. Excavators, more. Call now! ** (828) 312- FOR SALE: Several feet of oakwood base- Radford. You can build 2 Dozers, Road Tractors, Loaders, 3765 ** Palomino Pop-up Camper, board trim, if interested call 980- Duplexes or 3 SF homes here. Dump Trucks, Trailers & More! Hunter's Special, call 540-235- 1788. Town Water and Sewer 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, SERVICES 1246. Available. Zoned R-4 Multi Richmond VA 3 piece luggage set, call 540-980- Family. Mostly Level. www.motleys.com o 804-232- DIVORCE-Uncontested, Tanning Bed, like new, used very 1788. McCraw Real Estate. Agent 3300 o VAAL#16 $395+$86 court cost. No court little, 32 bulb, facial and arm owned. Call 320-5141. appearance. Estimated comple- bronzers, 15 min, 220 volt. Wolff Seasoned wood, $72, Hay 4x4 FORECLOSURE AUCTION - tion time twenty-one days. bulbs. Dedicated 220 outlet and round bales of hay, $20-$30, call FAIR HOUSING NOTICE: November 7 at 1 pm on site. 27 Telephone inquiries welcome-no 30 amp breaker required. 639-0924. Valley Street, Pulaski, Virginia. obligation. Hilton Oliver, Includes remote timer. Light We are pledged to the letter and Jefferson Yarn Manufacturing. Attorney (Facebook) 757-490- weight, easy to move. Perfect for SITUATION WANTED: spirit of Virginia's policy for 5.58 acres | 205,741 +/- sf. 0126. Se Habla Español. BBB a small business. Call 540-440- Estimate wanted from carpenter achieving equal housing opportu- Walker Commercial Services, Member. 8893, leave message if no to replace porch on back of nity throughout the Inc. www.walkercommercialser- answer. house, call 540-980-5449. Commonwealth. vices.com 540-344-6160. VAAF WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE We encourage and support adver- #549 tising and marketing programs in FREON R12 WANTED: CER- which there are no barriers to MISCELLANEOUS TIFED BUYER will PAY CA$H The Patriot - 808-3949 obtaining housing because of for R12 cylinders or cases of race, color, religion, national ori- SAWMILLS from only cans. (312) 291-9169; gin, sex, elderliness, familial sta- $4397.00? MAKE & SAVE www.refrigerantfinders.com tus or handicap. MONEY with your own band- For more information or to file a mill? Cut lumber any dimension. housing complaint, call the In stock ready to ship! FREE Virginia Housing Office at (804) Info/DVD: 367-8530; toll-free call (888) www.NorwoodSawmills.com 551-3247. 800 567-0404 Ext.300N For hearing-impaired, call (804) 367-9753. E-mail fairhous- NORTH CAROLINA LAKE- 808-3949 [email protected]. FRONT PROPERTY DOCKABLE LAKE LOTS FOR [email protected] SALE! LAKE HICKORY,

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FCA Motocross VA Team hosted a Halloween Themed Bingo fundraiser at the Best Western in Radford on October 30th. For more information about FCA Motocross you can follow them on Facebook or on their website at www.fcamotocrossvirginia.com Pictured (clockwise from top left) Kim Simpkins presents Sherry Akers and Kurt Dauel of Dublin with a prize for their couples costume, Renee Hinkley-Scott of Christiansburg, Carolyn Bussey of Radford enjoys playing bingo, Kim Simpkins presents JoAnna Odell of Dublin with a prize for her Eeyore Costume and Terry Ratcliffe Jr. of Dublin calling Bingo. Halloween Themed Bingo Benefits FCA Motocross Team

Continued from page B4 with an injury. Blacksburg's Katelyn Wolfe won the individual title in the girls' race, and Blacksburg finished first in the team scoring. Jefferson Forest was second and Pulaski County third. Salem was 4th and Liberty Christian Academy finished 5th in the field of 10 teams. In the boys' race, three seniors received All-Region honors by finishing in the top 15 overall in a race of 76 individuals. Noah Whitlow placed 10th, Shaun King was 11th, and Cade Compton was 12th. Sophomore Zach Fox placed 22nd and senior James Guthrie finished 27th to complete the team score for the Cougars. Sophomore Bryce Martin was 29th and senior Julian Black finished 41st. Theo Woods of E.C. Glass High School was the top individual, but Blacksburg won the team championship. Jefferson Forest was 2nd in the team standings and the Cougars 3rd as those teams qualified for the state meet. Liberty Christian placed 4th with EC Glass 5th in a field of 11 teams. The teams will compete for the state championship on November 10th at the Great Meadow course in The Plains, in Northern Virginia. The Patriot 808-3949 Page B8 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 Strained BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT relationship Mitchell back to baking over some borrowed at her New River Cakes money By KIM SIMPKINS Dear Dave, The Patriot I borrowed some money from my parents in January, and it New River Cakes on Main took a few months longer to pay Street in Radford went under them back than originally new management back in planned. Since then, I've noticed February when Brenda Mitchell our relationship seems to be purchased the business from Bob strained. They will sometimes Hopkins. make remarks about money ing with time. Mitchell is no stranger to the when I'm around, and it's obvi- Until then, maybe you could baking world as she has been ous the things they say are look for opportunities during baking and decorating cakes for aimed at me. I don't want things conversations with them to men- over fifteen years. She started out to be like this between us during tion your new approach to at the bakery in Wade's grocery the holidays. I have taken steps finances. Something as simple as store (Christiansburg and Dublin to become more financially referring your budget, or getting locations) as well as Grandma's responsible, like watching my excited about how much you Goodies, where she then brought spending and living on a budget, were able to put into savings her business to West Radford for so how can I address this issue from your last paycheck, might a while where she made cakes, with them? get their attention. A few subtle pies and homemade donuts. Robbie hints that you're actively working Mitchell later had to close the Dear Robbie, to gain control of your finances business down and went to work I'm sorry you're going through might go a long way with your for the Montgomery County this, but I hope everyone has parents. School System. learned a valuable lesson. It's If they realize you're starting to However, Mitchell never gave okay to givemoney sometimes, handle your money more wisely, up her love for baking and deco- as long as you're not enabling I'll bet you'd start to notice a real rating, and when the opportunity Kim Simpkins photos irresponsible behavior in the difference in their attitudes! presented itself she took a leap of Brenda Mitchell, Owner/Baker with a fresh pan of pumpkin cup- process. But loaning money to -Dave faith, purchased the business cakes. or borrowing from friends and from Mr. Hopkins and as they relatives will often lead to * Dave Ramsey is CEO of say the rest is history. bruised feelings. Ramsey Solutions. He has Mitchell specializes in birth- If you paid them back, espe- authored seven best-selling day cakes, wedding cakes, cup- cially if it took longer than books, including The Total cakes and cake pops. She also expected or agreed upon, there's Money Makeover. The Dave makes pies and preacher cookies. not much you can do if they Ramsey Show is heard by more Along with her amazing baked choose to hold a grudge. With than 14 million listeners each goods, she also offers crafts for some folks, it just takes a little week on 600 radio stations and sale made by local artisans. while for those kinds of things to multiple digital platforms. She is now taking orders for heal. And considering it's your Follow Dave on the web at dav- pumpkin rolls, pecan pies, carrot parents, my guess is they'll eramsey.com and on Twitter at cakes and other cakes for the hol- become more and more forgiv- @DaveRamsey. idays. If you are interested in placing an order for an upcoming birthday, wedding, anniversary, or the holidays contact Brenda at 540-998-9372 or at [email protected]. You can also follow them on Facebook at New River Cakes. They are located at 1027 E. Main Street, Radford.

(Left) The front of New River Cakes on East Main Street in Radford.

(Above) Cakes, cookies and cupcakes are Brenda Mitchell’s specialty. And she also offers local artisans a place to sale their handiwork in her store.

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November 2 for us in the community to thank Club to meet the post office. Dublin. our Veterans and share in fellow- The RTCC will hold their annual Radford Church of God of ship and conversation. Veterans, meeting on Mon., Nov. 19 at 7 Cowboy Church new ministry Narcotics Anonymous Prophecy to hold revival we hope to see you on the 11th! p.m. at the community club. On the third and fourth week of The Radford Church of God of First Christian Church is located each month Cowboy Church The NA group HOW meets each Prophecy will be in revival with at 526 Jefferson Avenue North, Robinson Tract Community offers food bags to the elderly Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ National Evangelist Rebecca Pulaski, Virginia. Parking is Club to hold Annual meeting and shut -ins. On these weeks, Episcopal Church located at 144 Spicer beginning Friday, available in the 5th Street and fruit basket assembly interested participants may come Washington Ave., in Pulaski. The November 2, 7 p.m., through Parking lot adjacent to the The RTCC will collect fruit for by the church at 12 noon for meeting is open to everyone. Saturday November 3 at 1 p.m. church or on the street. For more assembly into fruit baskets for pick up if able. Delivery is avail- (note time) and Sunday information and to RSVP, please anyone shut-in, elderly, or physi- able if necessary. Call Mike and N.A. Principles before November 4 at 10:30 a.m.. For contact Terrie Sternberg, cally challenged on Monday, Pat Thompson at 540-577-4923. Personalities more information or directions to 540/980-3624. Nov. 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Last fall Cowboy Church is located at the church please contact Pastor Robinson Tract residents shared 520 E. Main St., Pulaski (across N.A. Principles before Zane Cox at 540-230-4362. November 13 with others enough fruit to fill from Downtown Exxon). Personalities meets Thursday at baskets. A sincere thank you to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 6 November 3 The Sons of the Confederate everyone who donated fruit. Pulaski Daily Bread in need of p.m. at the First Presbyterian Veterans, Stuart Horse Please refer neighbors, who you volunteers Church Annex located at 4th and VFW Aux. Post 1184 to host Artillery Camp to meet would like to receive a basket by Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For BINGO The Sons of Confederate calling 540-239-4720. Daily Bread is in need of servers more information, go to VFW Auxiliary Post 1184 will Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery on several different days, so if www.newrivervalleyna.org host 25 cent BINGO on Camp 1784 will on meet on On-going community you can spare a few hours a Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. - 2 Tuesday, November 13, 7pm at based activities and week you may contact Debbi AA: p.m. Everyone welcome. Post Ray's Restaurant on Rt. 221, Harrell (Director) at 980-2131 home located corner of Dora north of Floyd. Members of the needs: between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous meet Highway and Washington Ave., United Daughters of the 12:30 p.m. Monday through Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meet- in Pulaski. Confederacy (UDC) are also Ratcliffe Transportation Friday. ing); Wednesday (noon); and invited to this meeting. Dana Museum is in need of volun- Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- November 4 Jackson will speak on the teers Celebrate Recovery Support ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian "Virginians who lived in the Please call Ernie or Ron at 540- group at VHM Church of America across from Mt. View UMC to host Fall Mississippi Home for 980-2307 for more information, Magic Mart. For more informa- Festival Confederate Veterans". please leave a message if no one Valley Harvest Ministries in tion call 980-5233. Mt. View United Methodist If Floyd County Public Schools answers. Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- Church will have a Fall Festival are closed on Tuesday or port group for people who are Al-Anon - Pulaski: on Sunday, Nov.4, 4 p.m.- 7 Wednesday of this week due to Group sets aside day each working through hurts, habits p.m.. All ages are welcome! weather, the meeting is can- month to pray for County and hang- ups. The group meets Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group There will be hayrides, carnival celled. For further information, A group of citizens of Pulaski each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (a support group for friends and games, and an auction. There please call 1-216-233-8401 or County has set aside the 15th of Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. families of alcoholics) meet will be a soup cook-off at 6 p.m. 540-239-9864. each month to fast and pray for followed at 7 p.m. with a large every Monday night at 8 p.m. at The church is located on the county. The group asks that group meeting and then every- the Pulaski Presbyterian Church Wilderness Rd. November 17 citizens who are of a like mind one will divide into smaller of America across from Magic please join them in their effort. groups at 8 p.m. The church is Mart. Contact number: 540-980- November 5 Robinson Tract Community located at 1 Harvest Place in 5233. Club Annual Live Auction/Hot Feeding America Count Pulaski Chapter Do Supper Distribution of fresh produce and NSDAR to meet baked goods at New Life Church Count Pulaski Chapter, NSDAR RTCC Annual Live Auction/Hot of the Nazarene each Saturday will meet November 5, at 5:30 Dog Supper will be Saturday, from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (no p.m. at Nov. 17 Food will be served charge) on a first-come-first- Thornspring Golf Club, Pulaski, starting at 4 p.m., followed by served basis. The church is locat- Virginia. Speaker will be Col. the auction at 5:30 p.m. Wayne ed 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. Dallas Cox, USA Ret. and Mary Ann Jarrells have col- Rev. Terry Blevins, President of lected at least 55 gift certificates, Adult Day Care and Fall New River Valley Chapter, Sons or products from Advance, Prevention Center hosts of the American Revolution will NAPA, O'Reily's, Downtown monthly BINGO be our guest for this meeting and Exxon, King Tire, Rural King, Adult Day Service and Fall he will have applications for Tire rotation gift certificates, Prevention Center hosts BINGO membership in the SAR . Dollywood tickets, Tweetsie on the 4th Saturday of each Please let us know by Nov. 3, Railroad tickets, restaurant gift month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 2018 if you are planning to certificates, and many more to be the Ruritan building on 4th and attend and bringing guests. auctioned off. Plus, several other Jefferson St in Pulaski. The Carol Smith-.540-980- donated items. Colonel Lynn building is located near Seagles 5217/[email protected], Elinor White will provide an enjoyable Funeral Home. Everyone wel- Farmer-540239- evening of entertainment. The come! 1691/[email protected] club encourages you to help support this fundraiser. Pulaski Old Time Jamboree November 11 A Bluegrass Jam session for November 18 players of all ages is held every “Thank You” breakfast Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 planned for Pulaski County Avery Road in concert at p.m. at the Pulaski Senior veterans Woodlawn P.H. Church Center. Join the jam by playing On Sunday, November 11, 2018 an instrument or singing or just - Veterans Day - there will be a Avery Road (Progressive come by and enjoy the music. "thank you" breakfast held for Southern Gospel) will be in Call Dee Dean at 540-392-3555 the military service Veterans of concert Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11 for more information. The center Pulaski County held from a.m.at is located across the street from 8:30am - 10:00am at First Woodlawn P.H. Church located Christian Church Community at 3874 Oak Grove Rd. 24381. Center. This breakfast is being For more Information call 276- hosted by members of various 728-2088. congregations in Pulaski as a sign of support and appreciation November 19 for these Veterans' service. This hearty breakfast is just one way Robinson Tract Community Page B10 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 - Page B11

Like Us At Pulaski County-Patriot Page B12 - The Patriot - Friday, November 2, 2018 Snowville Masonic Lodge holds Award Banquet Snowville Masonic Lodge No. 159 recently held its involvement as well as several Lodge members annual Awards Banquet at Snowville Elementary who received awards for outstanding service during School. During this event, the Lodge honored two the current year. local citizens (non-Masons) for their community

Brother Dallas L. Cox (right) is shown receiving the Master's Award by Lodge Master Thomas F. Hannifan. Bro. Cox serves as Lodge Marshall and Education Officer and presents a lecture on Masonic topics at all monthly meetings. Bro. Cox is well known for community service and always goes above and beyond the call of duty. Bro. Cox is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army. Presenting Community Builder Awards are (left to right) Lodge Master Thomas F. Hannifan, David L. Garwood and Kenneth R. Harrell.

Brother Fielding W. Morris (right) is shown receiving two awards and recognized for being chosen as Mason of the Year. Presenting the awards are Lodge Master Thomas F. Hannifan. Bro. Morris is one of our newest and youngest members, and serves as Senior Deacon. He has many talents and is always willing to assist in any Right Worshipful Gene Reece was presented Lodge for 50 years of continuous Masonic serv- endeavor. with his 50-year pin by Right Worshipful David ice. Bro. Reece currently serves as Lodge H. McPeak with Lodge Master Thomas F. Secretary and is a past District Deputy Grand Hannifan on the left. Bro. Reece received a Master. Certificate of Appreciation from the Grand

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