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Locally Owned And Operated Insuring You & Yours School email issue spills over into council meeting By MIKE WILLIAMS riod of Tuesday’s meeting. Radcliffe said he could get his The Patriot Radcliffe said comments made copy of the letter and council in the emails by Siers were, members could support it if they The ongoing local ruckus over “Comments everyone here should chose. comments made in several emails have taken offense to.” “I am supporting the Board of from Pulaski County School Su- He said he supports the state- Supervisors, my great sheriff and perintendent Dr. Kevin Siers to ments made last week by the great sheriff’s office,” he said. Karen Tuggle Brad Alley Lynn White state Department of Education of- Pulaski County Board of Super- “May I ask a question Jamie,” ficials spilled over into Tuesday’s visors in response to Siers’ com- asked Councilman Michael Reis. meeting of Pulaski Town Council. ments. “What exactly did he (Siers) Home • Auto • Life • Business The comments were discovered He called on his representative say that was wrong and insulted recently through a Freedom of In- on the school board, Becki Cox of the sheriff’s office,” Reis asked. formation Act request and were the Massie District, to “pull that “He personally called out the made public via local media and microphone down and take care sheriff in his comment,” Rad- social media pages and at public of that problem.” cliffe replied. meetings of the School Board. Radcliffe promised he would be “In what comment,” Reis Some of Siers’ comments were going to school board meetings asked. seen by many locally as being dis- “from this day forward until the “In the comment he made paraging to county citizens and next election.” about…,” Radcliffe began to an- the Sheriff’s Office. Councilman Greg East asked if swer. 611 East Main Street Councilman Jamie Radcliffe, Radcliffe was looking for a motion Reis interrupted, “I’ve looked Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 a member of the Pulaski County in support of the Board of Super- at the emails and I don’t see any Sheriff’s Office, raised the subject visors’ letter to the School Board reference to (Sheriff) Mike Wor- www.insurancecenterofdublin.com during the council comments pe- concerning Siers’ comments? See COUNCIL, page A2 WEEKEND WEATHER Pulaski Council sets new Saturday Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near Mostly sunny, with a high near fines for parking violations 86. Chance of precipitation is 84. Chance of precipitation is By MIKE WILLIAMS 50%. 60%. The Patriot Saturday Night - Mostly Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy, PARKING VIOLATIONS, FINES with a low around 67. Chance cloudy, with a low around 65. Parking violations in downtown of precipitation is 60%. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Pulaski now carry stiffer penal- ties, following action Tuesday by Pulaski Town Council. Council approved its amended ordinance governing parking vi- olation penalties after town staff re-worded the list of violations and adjusted the penalty amounts. A vote on the ordinance was ta- bled last month after Councilman Celebrating 141 Michael Reis noted some of the years of service, wording for violations contained and family owned. in the ordinance was confusing – Traditional services to the point citizens might not un- with traditional derstand exactly what they were values. being ticketed for. Accepting It was also noted that fines for pre-arrangements nearly all the individual violations from other were only $5 and had not been ad- Council approved the re- parking space as a handicapped funeral homes. justed for years. worked ordinance, however, zone. Financing for Staff returned this month with Councilman Lane Penn noted that The new ordinance is effective funerals available an ordinance featuring clearly handicapped zones must be prop- now. stated violations and increased erly marked or illegal parking in Tribute to Polly Mitchell 414 N. Jefferson Avenue • Pulaski, Va., 24301 fines with most being $25. them can’t be enforced. Council adopted a resolution The biggest fine on the list is Proper marking for a handi- honoring the life of Pauline Gate- S. Todd Bruce, Manager/Owner for a handicapped parking zone capped zone includes on the street wood “Polly” Mitchell. 540-980-1700 violation, which carries with it a markings, but also above grade The resolution states Mitch- $250 fine. signage as well that designates the See PARKING, page A3 GREAT PAY. GREAT JOBS! NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THAT PAY AND JOB YOU DESIRE. STARTING PAY $11.50 TO $17.00 PER HOUR

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We've Got Got We've EEO Apply Today At www.valleystaffingjobs.comDRUG FREE Page A2 - The Patriot - July 9, 2021 support that.’ to have to guard what their chil- Council “I don’t see in any of the crit- dren are taught in the school en- icisms of Dr. Siers anywhere ac- vironment, they’re going to have Pulaski obtains Continued from Page A1 knowledgement of those issues. protect their children from things And so, I want to say, since it’s you find offensive, then people rell in any of them.” been brought up, there are crit- are going to be passionate. That’s Radcliffe responded that Siers icisms of certain emails that Dr. what this country is about – being $4.5 million in didn’t mention Worrell by name. Siers has sent. I think he’s apolo- passionate. More people need to Reis replied, “You said he gized for those, but I think at the be passionate about these issues. (Siers) personally called him end of the day we ought to be ad- And quite frankly, I find Critical (Worrell) out.” American Rescue dressing these issues because the Race Theory (CRT) to be com- Radcliffe argued that “if you quality of the education our stu- pletely offensive. talk about the sheriff’s office, dents are receiving effects their “What part of it,” asked Reis. you talk about him (Worrell).” success in life and effects the suc- “It’s divisive,” East responded. Reis continued, “Here’s the Plan Act funds cess of this town and this county.” “What part…,” Reis asked. thing that I see. There was a re- By MIKE WILLIAMS ground equipment might be in- Reis added that “if we’re only “I’m not going to argue, I’m go- port issued five years ago that The Patriot terpreted that way,” she added. arguing about whether somebody ing to make this statement,” con- said black students in this county “We’re spending a lot of time said something that was offensive, tinued East. “It’s divisive, and the were two to four times more like- Thanks to the American Res- on Zoom meetings and reading then we’re missing the point.” part that is divisive is everybody is ly to be suspended, that students cue Plan Act (ARPA), the Town of reams of paper on regulations. He noted that the outcome is not very aware of what color they are. from poor socio-economic and Pulaski now has some $4.5 mil- “We have a couple years to use “whether or not we get a new su- I think that is extremely unfortu- minority backgrounds are under lion in grant funds to be used for this money and actually this is perintendent, the outcome is if we nate. Children aren’t racist by na- performing in state standards particular purposes as outlined by the first of two appropriations. don’t address these issues the state ture. So, teaching young children on reading and other state tests. the federal government. We’ll receive a second one of – our regulator – comes in and to be very aware of skin color and And you might disagree with Dr. Town Manager Darlene Bur- the same amount about this time takes over and no one wants that you’re either the oppressed or the Siers – his methods, but I don’t cham told council on Tuesday that next year,” Burcham told coun- to happen. We all want to run our oppressor is a destructive philoso- see anything in any of the criti- the federal government has been cil. own schools and our own school phy and teaching. cisms of Dr. Siers – besides the very specific about the uses of “We’re not in a rush to spend board, and we have to measure up “CRT basically undermines fact that he wrote some emails the money, which is being made it all at once. We want to be very to some minimum standards.” everything that this country is that people didn’t like – actual- available in response to eco- thoughtful about how to spend it East said he’s watched numer- founded on. Our founding docu- ly addressing these underlying nomic disruptions caused by the to put our community in the best ous hours of school board meet- ments are called into question in issues. COVID-19 Pandemic. position for the future.” ings [on YouTube recordings] and CRT. That to me is disgusting. “The county should have a She noted the funds are not part Burcham said there is “strict he said he’d never seen anything “So, to sit here, and I realize goal, and the town should have of the town’s operating budget, accounting and reporting that during the meetings that resem- this isn’t our issue as a board, a goal of increasing our popula- but will be appropriated as a sepa- will be required and justification bled a Klan meeting. but as a father in this communi- tion. And people by and large are rate grant fund. for each project as we go for- “I saw our local community ty it is an issue to me. As a father in support in this country, this “As we get further guidance as ward.” come out in opposition to some- of a child in the Pulaski County state and probably in this coun- to its uses, we’ll break down the Councilman Greg East sug- thing that they feel very passion- School System I find it offensive. ty even, if you just ask them, ARPA grant into four specific ar- gested some of the funds might ate about. At no time did I see it “I think the fact anyone would whether or not people should be eas that are identified in the legis- be used to mitigate the flooding as being racist or anti-anything or try and condone a statement like treated with dignity and whether lation,” Burcham said. of Peak Creek. Burcham re- anti-anyone. It was very pro-edu- calling passionate parents or relat- students who are underperform- She noted there is a heavy em- sponded that the flooding issue cation, very pro-children. ing them to being at a Klan rally ing should receive more atten- phasis in the legislation on infra- is being looked at as well. “When you put parents in a … I find that offensive. And I find tion. Then they say, ‘yes, they structure, but limits that infra- She said there are certain position to where they’re going it disgusting.” structure to water, waste water items that she has already given and storm water. the go-ahead to order due to the “We will be able to look at the long lead-time for some of them. I&I (Inflow and Infiltration) is- One, she said, was the replace- sue that so many of you all have ment of the remaining two filters identified in the past,” she noted. in the town’s water plant. The I&I issues occur when ground town has already replaced two of water and storm water infiltrates the filters, but Burcham said re- the town’s sewer lines, which in- placing the remaining two filters, creases the amount of wastewater which council has discussed, “to the Peppers Ferry Regional Waste me this is a no-brainer.” Water Treatment Authority plant She said staff would also be in Fairlawn must process for the looking at the town’s capital bud- town – causing additional sewer get for things to spend the Res- expense. cue Plan money for rather than Burcham said there are funds local capital funds. available to be used to assist small She said a list of possible uses businesses, much as the town did for the funds would be present- with the Cares Act funds earli- ed to council in the future, with er. She noted the town would be possibly a partial list being pre- looking to assist tourism relat- sented at the council’s work ses- ed activities as well, and, “we’re sion July 20. looking to see what constitutes Burcham also said she is look- tourism for our community.” “I’m hoping things like play- See FUNDS, page A3

PULASKI FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Cindy Southern says, “Be true to your teeth, or they’ll be false to you!” 62 E. Main Street, Pulaski • 980-5129 Monday-Tuesday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The Patriot - July 9, 2021 - Page A3 Parking Benefit set July 17 Continued from Page A1 ell was one of the first women elected to serve on Pulaski Town for cancer victim Council, serving three terms. There will be a fundraising cessions and a raffle. She was also a member of var- event next Saturday, July 17 at Erin Fisher is organizing the ious council committees and Bisset Park in Radford for Jenni- event and anyone needing more served as the town’s representa- fer McCoy, a cancer patient who information or who wish to make tive on the Agency on Aging and is in stage 4 melanoma. a donation can call Fisher at 540- Clean Community Council. The event will be held in Pavil- 269-4848. Mitchell, the resolution states, ion 2 at the park from 9 a.m. to McCoy is a former employee was best known for her love of 3 p.m. You can drop in anytime of Warm Hearth in Blacksburg local history and animals. She during those times. and is struggling with medical was active in the New River Val- The fundraiser will include a bills and traveling expenses for ley Historical Society and was a hot dog sale, bake sale, silent auc- doctor’s visits. charter member of the Pulaski tion, games, drawings, other con- County Humane Society, along See BENEFIT, page A5 with participating in various community events such as Count Pulaski Day, Pulaskifest and the Funds New River Valley Fair. Mitchell passed away on Nov. Continued from Page A2 29, 2020 at the age of 95. ing at the possibility of an elec- details for alternate fuel stations Her daughter, Susan Mitch- tric charging station which could for travelers. ell, accepted a framed copy of potentially be a tourist attraction “We need to be open as to what the resolution during Tuesday’s in bringing people off the inter- our thoughts are [to use the mon- council meeting. state. ey], but you [council] will have Support for Minor League “People who have electric ideas as well,” she said. Baseball vehicles often times have ser- Council approved a resolution vices that tell them where those Councilman Brooks Dawson in support of the recently an- charging stations are. If we could mentioned the “problem no one nounced Minor League Baseball draw people off the interstate to could afford to fix,” in the town’s Relief Act, which was introduced come visit our community for the aging water and sewer lines. in Congress to assist minor first time, they could park their Burcham noted there is equip- league clubs with COVID-relat- car and walk around. That to me ment available that the town ed losses. Mike Williams/The Patriot is a tourism opportunity,” Bur- hasn’t been able to afford in the Susan Mitchell is presented a framed copy of the town’s resolution The pandemic not only hurt cham said. past that can detect not only I&I in her mother’s honor by Mayor Shannon Collins. Her mother, minor league teams, such as Pu- The Virginia Department of problems, but also water leaks. Polly Mitchell was one of the first women ever to serve on Pulaski laski’s, which had to cancel their Transportation’s 511Virginia.org She said the I&I problem must be Town Council. 2020 seasons, but also had an traffic information website cur- fixed by replacing old water and adverse effect on businesses that rently lists locations and other sewer lines. benefit from minor league base- ball such as hotels, restaurants Place A Card Of Thanks and others. The act will make available Thank those who helped and supported you some $550 million in federal grants to minor league clubs. during your time of loss with a Card of Thanks November Elections in The Patriot. 540-808-3949 The day of May municipal elections in Virginia is over. The General Assembly voted in its most-recent session to ap- prove legislation that all city and Happy town elections held after Jan. 1, 2022 shall be moved to the gen- 50th Anniversary eral election in November. Terms for those elected would begin on January 1 following the election. Town Manager’s Report “Happy 50th Town Manager Darlene Bur- Anniversary cham noted she has been on the job in Pulaski for a year now – to Mike and the last six months as the full- Judy Long time manager. She spoke well of her time in service to the town of Colonial and praised the town’s employ- Beach, ees. She also noted that last Satur- Virginia. day’s Fourth of July Parade was a From your nice event and praised Fire Chief Robbie Kiser and Social Media loving Manager Jordan Whitt for their family!” work organizing and promoting the parade, both of whom she joked had been “volun-told” for the job. Whitt spoke up and expressed praise for Pulaski resident John Mike and Judy Long Rupe for his efforts at promoting Colonial Beach, Va. For more information or for directions, call the event. Married July 10, 1971 540-577-9190 Christiansburg man dies, two from Dublin injured in Giles County crash Saturday, August 7, 2021 At 1:29 p.m. on Thursday (July 1), Virginia State Police respond- ed to a single-vehicle crash on Big Stoney Creek Rd just north of Norcross Rd. A 2015 Ford F-250 was travel- ing north when it ran off the left side of the road and struck a tree. The driver, David J. Mitchell, 59, of Christiansburg, Va., died Aug. 2, 2021 at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The front seat passenger, Akeem L. Metz, 37, of Dublin, Va., was transported for treat- ment of serious injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt. The back seat passenger, Mil- ton R. Boysaw, 52, of Dublin, Va., was transported for treat- ment of serious injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under in- vestigation. Virginia State Police Page A4 - The Patriot - July 9, 2021

DORIS WALKER-REED NICATIE JEAN KNODE KAREN JILL RADCLIFF LEONA TURNER FAGG DOROTHY “DOT” DONNA Doris Walker-Reed, age 56 of Nicatie Jean Knode, age 55 of DALTON Leona Turner Fagg, 80, of Pu- JONES PALMER Pulaski passed away Monday, Pulaski, died peacefully Thurs- On June 30, 2021, Jill left her laski, Va passed away on Thurs- Dorothy “Dot” Donna Jones July 5, 2021 at her home. Born day morning, June 24, 2021 at her earthly home to join her Heavenly day, July 1, 2021. Leona was born Palmer, age 94 of Pulaski, died January 5, 1965 in Germany, she residence. She was born on No- Father in a place where there will in Pulaski, VA on December 24, peacefully Tuesday, July 6, 2021 was the daughter of the late Elden vember 12, 1965 in Pulaski, and be no more pain or sorrow. She 1940. She is the daughter of the at Pulaski Health and Rehabili- & Donna Walker. was the daughter of the late Betty was born to James Radcliff and late Richard Kunkel Turner and tation Center. Dot was born on She is survived by her Sue Williams Knode and Walter Ethel Radcliff Boothe on March Georgia Shinault Turner Saul. December 18, 1926 in Pulaski, Husband - Steven Lee Reed – Bascom “Wally” Knode, Jr. 8, 1964 and will be reunited with She was also preceded in death by and was the daughter of the late Pulaski In addition to her parents, she them, her daughter Brandi Dal- her brothers, Bobby Turner, Rod- Hallie Jane Cline Jones and Da- Children - Brandon (Amber) was preceded in death by her ton Simmons and a nephew, Brad ney Turner, and sisters, Mildred vid Arthur Jones. Sheppard – Missouri, Josh (Si- grandparents; Nicatie J. “Nicky” Radcliff. Ellis, Freda Alexander, and Phyl- Dorothy loved her Lord and rena) Wright – Pulaski, Melanie Knode, and Walter B. “Daddy She leaves behind a sister, lis Germonto. Savior and was a “charter” mem- (Wayne) David – Dublin, Chase Bat” Knode, Sr. Rhonda Sutphin of Dublin; broth- She leaves behind her loving ber of Faith Bible Church in Pu- Reed – Pearisburg She is survived by two daugh- ers, James (Missy) Radcliff and husband of 59 years, Kenneth laski Va. As a strong witness to Grandchildren - Elizabeth, ters: Tara Marie Wuchenich and Mike (Debbie) Radcliff of Pulas- Harrell Fagg, daughter and son in her children, Dorothy obtained Xander, David, Atlantis and her husband J.T. Kessinger, Jr., ki; two grandchildren of North law Leigh Ann Fagg Brewster and her GED at the age of 66. She Parker and Faith Ann Wright: brothers; Carolina. Also, many nieces and Todd of Claytor Lake and special continued to tell people that you Funeral services will be held Christian Damon Knode, and nephews and Aunt Kaye that kept daughters and son in laws, Kim were never too old to learn and 2:00 PM – Friday, July 9, 2021 at Kristopher William (fiancé Melis- in touch about Jill’s well being for Meredith Kirtner and Patrick of urged others to continue their the Bower Funeral Home-Chap- sa M. Lee) Knode: sisters; Chas- many years. Wytheville, Va. and My Mere- education. Dorothy loved to el, Pulaski. tity Burton, and Crystal Knode We extend our appreciation to dith-Jubb and T.J.of Bristow, Va, travel and took many trips with The family will receive friends Hale and her wife Amanda Ra- Berry Hill Nursing & Rehab of four grandchildren who were the Sunshine Tours, Abbott Trail- one hour before service time Fri- gan: Grandchild: Kylee Kessing- South Boston, Va. for the love and light of her life, Madison and El- ways and her daughters. She was day at the Funeral Home. To sign er, Nieces and Nephews: April care they gave Jill over the many liott Brewster, and Meleah and always ready for the next adven- Doris’s online guestbook, visit Alley, Nick Hurst, Gabriel Chris- years she resided there. Reed Kirtner. She is also survived ture. www.bowerfuneralhome.com tian Knode, Joseph W. Knode, There will be no services. by a brother, William R. Turner of In addition to her parents, Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Jamie Cox, Kristen Lewis, Chris- “Don’t let your hearts be trou- TN, and many nieces, nephews, she was preceded in death by is handling the arrangements for topher Burton, Hunter Burton, bled. Trust in God, and trust also and wonderful friends. her loving husband Billy Rich- the family. Chandler Payne, Kristopher L. in me. There is more than enough Leona worked at Coleman Fur- ard Clark Palmer, a son Frank Knode, Christian G. Knode, Xan- room in my Father’s home. If this niture after graduating Pulaski Crockett. She is survived by her der Knode, and Elaine Knode. were not so, would I have told High School in1958 and then at children: Billy (Cindy) Crock- ERNEST “ERNIE” Memorial services will be held you that I am going to prepare a Pulaski Furniture where she was ett of Louisville, KY, Donna BLACKWELL Friday, July 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. place for you? When everything a loyal employee and executive “Jan” Caddell of Monks Corner, GARTER, JR. at Seagle Funeral Home. The is ready, I will come and get you, secretary for over 40 years. She SC, Susie (Marvin) Melvin of Ernest “Ernie” Blackwell Gar- family will receive friends one so that you will always be with me treasured her co-workers and time Dublin, Kathi (Richard) Surber ter, Jr., 69, of Pulaski, VA died hour prior to the service. Flowers where I am.” at Pulaski Furniture and enjoyed of Pulaski, and Richard (Pam) Thursday night, July 1, ,2021 at will be appreciated, but memori- John 14: 1-3 reminiscing of the glory days and Palmer of Dublin. Also survived his home. He was born in Pulas- als maybe made to the American getting ready for the High Point by 11 grandchildren, numerous ki on September 18, 1951 and was Cancer Society. A big thank you Furniture Market. great-grandchildren, and Great- the son of the late Ernest Black- for so many prayers and love from CHARLES VINCENT Leona was an avid sports fan. great grandchildren, and numer- well Garter, Sr. and Frances Nel- so many people, and to the angels SURFACE She loved all things Cougars! ous nieces and nephews. A spe- son Elliotte Garter. He was also Charles Vincent Surface, age of Intrepid Hospice. We can nev- She especially loved football and cial friend, Shelby Cole. preceded in death by his wife, 67 of Eggleston passed away Sat- er repay them for so much of their watching her grandson, Elliott, Funeral services will be held Elizabeth “Beth” Lenn Wohlford urday morning July 3, 2021 at his love and affection during this play for the Cougars and the VMI Friday July 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Garter. He was a retired employ- home. tragedy. Keydets. She also loved watching at Faith Bible Church in Pulaski, ee of New River Community Born December 22, 1953 in Online condolences may be Meleah and Reed play basketball with the Rev. Jim Linkous offici- College. Montgomery County he was the sent to the family by visiting for the Wytheville Maroons, and ating. Interment will follow in Mr. Garter will be cremated son of Crystalene Faye Moles and www.seaglefuneralhome.com was looking forward to trips to Highland Memory Gardens. The and a memorial service will be the late Kenneth Randolph Sur- Arrangements by Seagle Funeral ETSU to watch Meleah play. Her family will receive friends on held at a later date. face. Home, Pulaski. favorite spot was sitting on the Friday at the church from Noon Stevens Funeral Home, Pulas- He is survived by his porch at the lake and listening to until 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, ki, VA is serving the Garter fam- Son her granddaughter Madison sing- the family request that donations ily. Online condolences may be Austin Vincent Surface – Honor Your ing and playing the guitar. She be made in her memory to the made through www.stevensfu- Eggleston had a love for reading and always Faith Bible Church 110 Lagrange neralhomepulaski.com. Loved One With Brother had a book in her hand. Street Pulaski, VA 24301. Darrell (Liza Bell) Surface – An The family received friends and Online condolences may be Radford family at Stevens Funeral Home sent to the family by visiting CH A R LES DAV ID “DAV E” In Memoriam Stepbrothers on Tuesday, July 6 for visitation www.seaglefuneralhome.com WALLACE Tony (Vickey) Moles – Notice. and the funeral service. Interment Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Charles David “Dave” Wal- Snowville followed in the mausoleum at Home, Pulaski. lace, 56, of Dublin, Virginia, Timmy Moles – Pulaski Highland Memory Gardens, Dub- passed away on Sunday, July 4, Stepsisters lin, Va. The Rev. Robert Osborne 2021. Call Pansy (Jimmy) Ridpath – Pu- officiated. The Wallace family is in the laski 540-808-3949. Stevens Funeral Home in Pu- care of Mullins Funeral Home & Debbie Dake – Pulaski laski, Va. is serving the Fagg Crematory in Radford, Virginia. Special Friends family. Online condolences may www.mullinsfuneralhome.com Angela Holbrook Deadline Is Noon be made at www.stevensfuneral- Bill Curmer homepulaski.com Wednesday. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Jimmy Lee See DEATHS, page A5 The Patriot - July 9, 2021 - Page A5 MD, daughter Sarah Tonkin of Deaths Houston, TX, sister Cindy Renner and her husband Bill Renner of 10 Die in holiday crashes Continued from Page A4 Chapel Hill, NC, niece Summer Disher and her husband Adam of RICHMOND – Virginia is ex- crashes occurred in the counties During the Operation Crash Price officiating. Interment fol- periencing a disturbing trend on of Botetourt, Essex, Fairfax and Awareness Reduction Effort’s lowed at the Zack Price-James Chapel Hill, NC, and grand niece, Kenly Jade Disher of Chapel Hill, its roadways – increased traffic Stafford. The Patrick County (C.A.R.E.) four-day statistical R. Long Memorial Cemetery, crash fatalities – with the state on crash involved the ATV. counting period, Virginia troop- Blacksburg. NC, and nephew Bryn Renner of Miami, FL. pace to have another unfortunate “Virginia State Police substan- ers arrested 61 drunk drivers. To sign Charles’s online guest- increase in 2021. Preliminary re- tially increased our presence on In addition, state troopers cited book, visit www.bowerfuneral- Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 ports indicate 10 individuals died Virginia roadways this past week- 4,025 speeders and 1,434 reck- home.com in traffic crashes on Virginia end, and yet, we still have people less drivers, and issued 510 ci- Bower Funeral Homes, Pulas- a.m. at the Dublin United Meth- odist Church with the Rev. Don highways during the July 4 hol- flaunting the safety of others on tations to individuals for failing ki is handling the arrangements iday statistical counting period the road by driving at excessive to obey the law and buckle up. for the family. Shelor officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gar- that began at 12:01 a.m. July 2, speeds and under the influence,” During the holiday statistical dens in Dublin. The family will 2021 and concluded at midnight said Colonel Gary T. Settle, Vir- counting period, Virginia State receive friends on Saturday at July 5, 2021. Four of the crashes ginia State Police Superintendent. Police responded to a total 669 the church from 10:00 a.m. until involved motorcycles and a fifth “We are at the height of the sum- traffic crashes statewide and as- 11:00 a.m. was an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). mer travel season, which is why sisted 1,550 disabled/stranded A special thank you is extended Since Jan. 1, 2021 through July 7, we need every Virginian com- motorists. to two close family friends, Becky 2021, preliminary reports indicate mitted to being a safe, responsible Buckland and Beth Ratcliffe for 399 lives have been lost to traffic driver. Please put as much atten- Operation C.A.R.E. is a their help and friendships. The crashes in Virginia, compared to tion into driving, buckling up and state-sponsored, national pro- family requests that expressions 395 during the same time period complying with speed limits as gram intended to reduce crashes, of sympathy be in the form of in 2020. you do with planning your sum- fatalities and injuries due to im- contributions to Dublin United The 10 fatal crashes occurred mer getaway. You and Virginia’s paired driving, speed and failing Methodist Church. in the counties of Botetourt, safety depend on it.” to wear a seat belt. Online condolences may be Campbell, Chesterfield, Essex, sent to the family by visiting Fairfax, Mecklenburg, Patrick www.seaglefuneralhome.com and Stafford and the City of New- Benefit port News. The fatal motorcycle Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Continued from Page A3 Home, Pulaski. Lewis Sheckler, The McCoy, Va. resident was surgeries, medication – her MELISSA FAYE first diagnosed with melanoma meds alone are about $8,000 per TKACZUK BOWMAN 90 dies in in 2018 when a tumor appeared month – along with travel and Melissa Faye Tkaczuk Bow- in her right armpit. Since then, lodging to see specialists. For- man, age 41 of Pulaski passed Radford; ran she has undergone multiple pro- tunately, McCoy says her cancer away Monday, June 28, 2021 at cedures and surgeries to remove center has extended her a grant her home. Born February 4, 1980 twice for House tumors. She has undergone sev- to pay for her medications for in Pulaski she was the daughter eral lymph node dissections, bi- now. of the late Gerald Joseph Tk- of Delegates opsies, CT scans, a brain MRI, McCoy is hoping to raise aczuk & Faye Annell Owens several rounds of radiation and enough money through fund- Worrell. Lewis R. Sheckler, 90-years- targeted chemotherapy. raising to help offset some of the She is survived by her old, went to heaven June 28, 2021. Her cancer has metastasized to other expenses. Children He was a long-time resident of her left chest wall, ninth rib, both Ashley Bowman – Radford Radford, Va. lungs, and to two different spots “I would like to have the com- Daniel Bowman – Pulaski Sheckler ran twice for the in her brain. fort of knowing that when I go, Akaus Owens – Blacksburg House of Delegates in the mid- She is currently undergoing I’m not leaving my husband in a Brothers 1980’s - losing each time to J. Stereotactic Radiosurgery on her world of debt,” McCoy said. Timothy Nunn – WV Robert “Bob” Dobyns of Dublin. brain tumors, which she says are If she can reach that goal, Kirk Nunn – Pulaski He was born September 12, basically extremely high doses of McCoy says she would like to HERBERT RAYMOND Memorial services will be 1930, to James and Erma Sheck- radiation to the tumors in hopes have one last long vacation with CRAIG, JR. held 6:00 PM – Monday, July ler. He had two brothers, James that it will stop their spread. family to “make some memo- Herbert Raymond Craig, Jr., age 12, 2021 at the Bower Funeral (Jim) and Edgar (Ed); and one sis- Now she is wading through ries that don’t involve hospitals, 76 of Pulaski passed away Tues- Home-Chapel, Pulaski. ter, Esther. Lewis was a Professor three years’ worth of medical doctors and sickness and taking day, June 29, 2021 at Roanoke Me- The family will receive friends of Music at Radford University, bills for treatments, procedures, care of me.” morial Hospital, surrounded by his one hour before service time loved his Lord, wife, family, na- loving family. Monday at the Funeral Home. tion, and tennis. Junior was born July 1, 1944 in To sign Melissa’s online guest- He is survived by his children, 1801 Wysor Road Pulaski, Va. He is the son of the book, please visit www.bower- David Sheckler, Stephen Sheckler (Rt. 100 South) late Herbert Raymond Craig, Sr. funeralhome.com (Beverly), and John Sheckler (An- Holy Cow Exit 89A From I-81 and Violet Smith Craig. He was Bower Funeral Homes, Pulas- nette). He has three grandchil- Draper, VA. 24324 also preceded in death by his sis- Antiques, Gardens and ki is handling the arrangements dren, Rhianon Growney (Matt), ter, Linda Craig Back. 540-250-1775 for the family. Amanda McBride (Bobby), and Great Finds He leaves behind his wife of 54 James LaPoint. Lewis also had Belle years, Geraldine (Gerri) Mooney seven great grandchildren. He Friday Hours Craig, daughter Debbie Craig of was preceded in death by his par- Pulaski, VA., son and daughter in ents and two of his siblings, Ed Are Back! law Scott Craig and Anita of Pu- and Esther. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. laski, VA., two wonderful grand- There will be a Celebration of children, Justin Tanner Trail and Life at 2 pm on Saturday, July Wreaths, Greenery & Flowers, Corie Madison Craig both of Pu- 24, 2021 at the Christ Wesleyan laski, VA., brothers James “Ron- Church, 525 Harkrader St., Chris- Unique Home & Gift Items; nie” Craig (Veta) of Max Mead- tiansburg, Va. Garden, Statuary, Stakes & Pots ows, VA. and Robert “Bobby” The Sheckler family is in the A Blend of Old & New. Craig (Debra) of Pulaski, VA., care of Mullins Funeral Home & along with several nieces, neph- Crematory in Radford. www.mul- Hours: Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m. ews, and wonderful friends. linsfuneralhome.com Junior was a proud VETER- AN of The United States Army, serving as an Airborne Qualified Cryptographer in the 50th Signal DEBRA DOBSON TONKIN Battalion during the early 60’s. Af- Debra Dobson Tonkin, age 65 ter his time served, Junior entered of Gaithersburg, MD, died Tues- the work force at Radford Army day, July 6, 2021 at the Kroontje Ammunition Plant, completing Health Care Center in Blacks- over 13 years of service. burg. She was born on February Funeral services were held Tues- 12, 1956 in Pulaski, and is the day, July 6, 2021 at Bower Funeral daughter of Sue Fulton Dobson, Home-Chapel Pulaski, VA. with and the late Kenneth Jennings lifelong friend Rev. Johnny Howl- Dobson. She was an elementary ett officiating. Interment followed school teacher at Max Meadows at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Elementary School and worked Cemetery, Dublin, VA. where he as an elementary school teacher was escorted by the Patriot Guard in Montgomery County, MD. and received full military honors Surviving, in addition to her by V.F.W. Post #1184, Pulaski, VA. mother Sue Fulton Dobson, is The Craig Family is under her son: Stephen Tonkin and his the great care of Bower Funeral wife Stephanie and two Grand- Home-Chapel, Pulaski, VA. To sons, Kurt and Louis Tonkin of sign Junior’s online guestbook, Denver, CO, her daughter Lex- please visit www.bowerfuneral- ington Tonkin of Gaithersburg, home.com

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The day in 1776 that the Second Continental Con- Judeo-Christian principles and that our One Nation gress adopted the Declaration of Independence has been Founders were not Christians. How- commemorated for generations by fireworks, parades, ever, with a little research it is easy to cookouts, and all manner of festivities. find first-hand evidence (written by the Under God It is easy to see why when reading the Declaration and Founders themselves) to the contrary. By Danielle Reid Trumps its words that changed the world: The American Revolution was not an We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men arbitary decision made by a few secular Notice who is the author of the May 1774 are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator individuals. Rather, it was a difficult, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Resolution! huge solemn, heart-wrenching internal strug- On May 24, 1774, Thomas Jefferson Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. gle considered over the course of several The words remain worth celebrating, as does the drafted a Resolution for the House of years; bathed in prayer and fasting. The Burgess for a Day of Fasting, Humili- courage of those who put their names to the document colonies joined in national days of prayer decision ation and Prayer to be observed as the and the soldiers of the Continental Army who fought to and many also held their own additional Sometime in 2023, Donald make the words real. British blockaded Boston’s Harbor. It days of prayer and fasting. passed unanimously: Trump will presumably make But for some notable Americans, July 4th was not just It would appear that the Founders be- the most momentous decision their country’s birthday but their own. Their careers and “This House, being deeply impressed lieved the truth from the Biblical passage with apprehension of the great dan- by a single person affecting the accomplishments also indicate some of the characteris- of 2 Chronicles 7:14 when they called for fate of the Republican Party in tics of the country we celebrate on Independence Day. gers, to be derived to British America, national repentance, prayer and fasting: from the hostile invasion of the City of decades. One of the reasons behind the Declaration was to “If my people, who are called by My He will decide whether to run advance an argument for the United States as an equal Boston, in our sister Colony of Massa- name, will humble themselves and pray chusetts... deem it highly necessary that for president again, and that will and independent power based upon the breaching of the and seek My face and turn from their determine who’s the frontrunner social contract to govern by George III and the British the said first day of June be set apart, wicked ways, then I will hear from heav- by the members of this House as a Day (Trump, if he’s a go) and the government. For that to be true in a cultural and not en, and I will forgive their sin and will contours of the race. merely political sense required the genius of individual of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer, heal their land.” devoutly to implore the Divine interpo- If Trump runs, he will, one artists. Here are some examples of reso- assumes, blot out the sun. Ev- Nathaniel Hawthorne, born July 4th, 1804, was one sition, for averting the heavy calamity lutions for days of prayer and fasting which threatens destruction to our civil erything will be about him -- his such individual in the field of literature. His short stories that preceeded the decision to declare record, his pronouncements, his and novels such as The Scarlet Letter often explored the our independence from Great Britain. See NATION, page A7 animosities. Much of the con- mindset of his Puritan ancestors who settled his native servative mass media will get New England. His originality and interest in exploring on board, while the mainstream the psy- media -- inadvertently aiding chological him, yet again -- will be even background more intensely hostile. that shaped The choice between this and America con- a more “normal” nomination tributed to the battle is Trump’s alone. development Perhaps not since Dwight of our distinct Eisenhower turned aside Harry culture. Truman’s entreaties to run for Haw- president as a Democrat and threw his hat in the ring as a thorne’s work often cast a critical gaze upon his ances- Republican has someone had tors and the places they settled, such as Salem, Massa- such “yea or nay” influence over chusetts, site of the infamous witch trials. In comparison, the nation’s politics. one can trace a line between where the songwriter and Trump’s continued sway has musician Bill Withers, born on July 4th, 1938, grew up been a boon to his most hard- and the uplifting spirit of his famous song “Lean on Me.” core cadre, but it is a problem Withers was born in Slab Fork, West Virginia and for Trumpism, at least if that raised in Beckley. Although not without its troubles, the term is to mean anything more community where his father mined coal left an impres- than personal loyalty to him. sion upon him of its virtues, which can be found across In particular, his staying power our country. risks overshadowing and distort- “People helped each other get by,” he remembered. Of ing the development of the pop- his father’s profession specifically, he observed, “Coal ulist wing of the party, which miners work together in a very dangerous situation, and Lying with a straight face should be about more than “Stop they have to have a certain trust in each other.” the Steal” and adherence to one It is easy to see how these sentiments might lead to the By Cal Thomas, government is that solutions exist, but man, even if that man has defied lyrics of “Lean on Me:” Tribune Content Agency many politicians refuse to apply them. Recent TV interviews with migrants political gravity. Trump lost last November and Lean on me All politicians tell lies, but the have shown they were motivated to come contributed more than his share When you’re not strong Biden-Harris administration is taking lies because they believed President Biden is to the Georgia Senate losses that And I’ll be your friend to a new level. They now want us to disbe- making it easier for them to be admitted. have added trillions of dollars I’ll help you carry on... lieve what we can see. Harris’ recent speech in which she said, To paraphrase a quote attributed to “do not come, do not come” had about as to what Joe Biden can plausibly spend. For it won’t be long the 19th-century British Prime Minister much credibility as Bill Clinton’s denial of He no longer has any formal Till I’m gonna need somebody to lean on Benjamin Disraeli, there are lies, damn lies sex with Monica Lewinsky. ... and then there is Vice President Kamala There are critics who say this is part of a power, whereas six months ago he could move aircraft carrier An honorary mention for songwriters born on the Harris. plan by Democrats to “import” new voters groups. Fourth of July must be made for George M. Cohan. Al- More than 90 days after being tasked to and make the party a permanent major- He’s off social media and is though he was actually born on July 3rd, 1878, he liked stem the record flow of migrants into the ity. That may be part of it, but I suspect not nearly as omnipresent on to say he was born on the Fourth. Whatever the date, the U.S., Harris finally went to the southern another reason is to undermine the values traditional media as when he artistic output of this great showman, including songs border, falselyclaiming, “We’ve made and traditions that built and have sustained was holding impromptu press such as “The Yankee Doodle Boy” and “You’re a Grand progress.” She visited El Paso, Texas, this country from the beginning. There are conferences on his way to Ma- Old Flag,” leaves no doubt of his patriotism. while the real problem is in the Rio those secular progressives who speak and rine One. While two presidents, John Adams and Thomas Grande Valley. Clearly, neither she nor behave as if they hate America and would And yet, his grip on the party Jefferson, famously died on the same Fourth of July (and her handlers wanted pictures of people be happy to see it brought down to the lev- has barely loosened, if at all. James Monroe died on that date a few years later), one wading, walking and jumping fences to el of other countries or destroyed outright. Why? president, Calvin Coolidge, was actually born on the get into the U.S. with her there. What better way to do this than to dilute Most important, he avoided Fourth of July, in 1872. Instead, Harris found a safe place where those values and traditions by importing the stigma of a loser by falsely He happened to be president during the Declaration’s she talked with border control officers, foreigners? claiming he really won. 150th anniversary. Although remembered as “Silent who have been overwhelmed by migrants We see this dilution occurring at many He connected with his voters Cal,” the words he offered in defense of the Declaration in places where she was not. Predictably, levels, including culture, language, behav- at a cultural level deeper than on that occasion eloquently counter those who seek to she blamed the Trump administration for ior, media, and academia. Anyone who ob- any of his policies, creating an diminish this founding document: causing the problem when, in fact, Trump jects is labeled with an unending stream of enduring bond. If all men are created equal, that is final. If they are claimed to be on the way to a solution. pejoratives. It is why many remain silent His voters still think he’s the endowed with inalienable rights, that is final. If govern- Trump and a few House Republicans are or flee in fear from the battlefield. Recent only one who truly gets the ments derive their just powers from the consent of the scheduled to visit the border on Wednes- challenges to school board members at threat from the left, and the only governed, that is final . . . If anyone wishes to deny their day, leading some to wonder if Harris was public meetings over what is being taught one willing to fight with the truth or their soundness, the only direction in which he trying to upstage him. in some public schools gives hope that requisite ferocity. can proceed historically is not forward, but backward Texas Republican Governor Greg increasing numbers of Americans are fed Finally, they think Trump is toward the time when there was no equality, no rights of Abbott said the real problems along the up and are now pushing back. being persecuted by social me- the individual, no rule of the people. Those who wish to border are less in El Paso than in areas The ultimate push-backer is Donald dia companies and worry they proceed in that direction can not lay claim to progress. not protected by the unfinished border Trump. His visit to that part of the border could be next. Our country may not have always lived up to the wall. Abbottsaid Harris would “fail in her where the largest number of migrants The lesson of the defenestra- words of the Declaration, but there can be no doubt of mission if she refuses to speak to residents are coming across will help focus on the tion of Liz Cheney is that you their power and truth. Of the many reasons to celebrate of the Del Rio sector whose homes and Biden administration’s failure to deal with can’t run headlong into these the Fourth of July, they remain the greatest. ranches are being overrun by gangs and it and Harris’ meaningless visit to El Paso, smugglers.” which is not “the new Ellis Island,” as sentiments and expect to survive Abbott has pledged a $250 million Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) called it. in leadership. If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel “down payment” to resume construction Better to call it one of several “invasion Mitch McConnell, who has free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon of the wall. Governors in Florida, Ari- crossings.” made his disdain for Trump office at 276-525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at zona and Nebraska have dispatched law Readers may email Cal Thomas at clear, has taken the more pru- 540-381-5671. To reach my office via email, please visit enforcement officers to Texas to support [email protected]. Look for Cal dent course of declining to elab- my website at www.morgangriffith.house.gov. Also on local officers and the border patrol. Thomas’ latest book “America’s Expi- orate on his well-known views, my website is the latest material from my office, includ- ration Date: The Fall of Empires and and isn’t going anywhere. ing information on votes recently taken on the floor of What frustrates and contributes to the Superpowers and the Future of the United But there’s no doubt that what the House of Representatives. anger many Americans feel toward their States” (HarperCollins/Zondervan). See LOWRY, page A7 Locally Owned And Operated Since 2009 The Patriot is published in its print form every Friday by Patriot Publishing, LLC and is available at locations in Pulaski and Wythe Counties and Radford City. An electronic version can be accessed daily on the web at www.pcpatriot.com P.O. Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 The Patriot - July 9, 2021 - Page A7 the best and surest foundation. mountain of Holiness, and habi- That the scene of blood may tation of righteousness forever.” Nation be speedily closed; that order, On June 12, 1775, less than Gun rights group Continued from Page A6 harmony and peace may be two months after the Battles of effectually restored, and truth Lexington and Concord, where rights...Ordered, therefore that and justice, religion and piety, was fired “the shot heard ‘round the Members of this House do warns against new prevail and flourish amongst the the world,” the Continental attend...with the Speaker, and people. Preserve the health of Congress, under President John the Mace, to the Church in this their bodies and vigor of their Hancock, declared: “Congress... City, for the purposes aforesaid; minds; shower down on them and considering the present critical, Virginia gun laws and that the Reverend Mr. Price the millions they here represent, alarming and calamitous state... be appointed to read prayers, such temporal blessings as Thou do earnestly recommend, that By Tyler Arnold on on his own property, if it falls and the Reverend Mr. Gwatkin, seest expedient for them in this Thursday, the 12th of July next, within the boundary, will also be to preach a sermon.” world and crown them with be observed by the inhabitants of (The Center Square) – A gun exempt. When Lord Dunmore, Royal everlasting glory in the world to all the English Colonies on this rights group is highlighting con- Another law allows local Governor of Virginia heard of come. All this we ask in the name Continent, as a Day of Public cerns about several new Virginia school boards to label property the Resolution, he dissolved the and through the merits of Jesus Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer, gun laws that went into effect July it owns and leases as gun-free House of Burgesses, closing Christ, Thy Son and our Savior. that we may with united hearts 1, which will restrict the locations zones if board members regular- the doors on their proceedings. Amen.” and voices, confess and deplore where a person can legally carry ly meet there. However, that proved to be the In 1875, the Library of Con- our many sins and offer up our a firearm. Violating the new gun free catalyst for forming the First gress produced a placard that joint supplications to the All- “The only people who abide zones would subject the offender Continental Congress, which summarized various reports wise, Omnipotent and merciful by gun-free zones are law-abid- to a Class 1 misdemeanor, which met in the Raleigh Tavern to from the founders on the impact Disposer of all Events, humbly ing citizens, and these laws turn is punishable up to 12 months in continue their proceedings. that this first prayer had on the beseeching Him to forgive our good people into soft targets,” jail and/ or up to a $2,500 fine. George Washington kept a Continental Congress. It reads, iniquities...It is recommended to John Crump, the Virginia director Each of these bills received sup- personal diary and entered this “Washington was kneeling there, Christians of all denominations of Gun Owners of America, told port from Democratic leaders, in response to the call for prayer and Henry, Randolph, Rutledge, to assemble for public worship The Center Square. “If gun-free but were strongly opposed by and fasting: June 1, 1774 which Lee, and Jay, and by their side and to abstain from servile labor zones worked, then all we would Republican leaders. was the first day the British there stood, bowed in reverence, and recreations of said day.” have to do is put up ‘no guns al- “These new laws are not about blockaded the Boston harbor: the Puritan Patriots of New Also on On July 12, 1775, in a lowed’ signs to stop all crime, but making us safer because they “Went to church, fasted all day.” England, who at that moment letter to his wife Abigail, explain- clearly, that approach has failed won’t,” Crump said. “They are The opening day of the First had reason to believe that an ing the Continental Congress’ de- miserably.” about enacting laws that are Continental Congress began armed soldiery was wasting cision to declare a Day of Public With the laws now in effect, based upon a fundamental hatred with a Resolution for prayer. their humble households. It was Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer, people will be prohibited from for the right to bear arms. Gun They appointed the Rev. Jacob believed that Boston had been John Adams wrote: “We have open and concealed carry of fire- Owners of America and Virgin- Duche of Christ Church in Phil- bombarded and destroyed…They appointed a Continental fast. arms at the Richmond State Cap- ia gun owners will spare no ex- adelphia to pray on September prayed fervently ‘for America, Millions will be upon their knees itol and surrounding areas. Gun pense and no effort to fight these 7, 1774. Here is that powerful for Congress, for the Province of at once before their great Creator, rights supporters had routinely anti-freedom and anti-liberty prayer: Massachusetts Bay, and especial- imploring His forgiveness and held peaceful armed demonstra- laws.” “O Lord our Heavenly Father, ly for the town of Boston,’ and blessing; His smiles on American tions on capitol grounds annually. A law prohibiting those con- high and mighty King of kings, who can realize the emotion with Council and arms.” Last year, Gov. Ralph Northam victed of domestic abuse from and Lord of lords, who dost which they turned imploringly to On July 19, 1775, the Continen- used his executive authority buying or possessing a firearm from thy throne behold all the Heaven for Divine interposition tal Congress’ Journals recorded: to ban firearms on its grounds has also gone into effect. The dwellers on earth and reignest and—‘It was enough’ says Mr. “Agreed, The Congress meet during the protest, which led hun- ban expires after three years of with power supreme and uncon- Adams, ‘to melt a heart of stone. here to morrow morning, at half dreds of armed demonstrators to the conviction, at which point the trolled over all the Kingdoms, I saw the tears gush into the eyes after 9 o’clock, in order to attend protest on streets and sidewalks to person’s gun rights are restored. Empires and Governments; look of the old, grave, Pacific Quakers divine service at Mr. Duche’s’ comply with the law. The bills, which were passed down in mercy, we beseech of Philadelphia.” Church; and that in the afternoon A separate law prohibits fire- in 2021, came after Democrat- Thee, on these our American On April 15, 1775, just four they meet here to go from this arms within 40 feet of a polling ic lawmakers passed sweeping States, who have fled to Thee days before the Battle of Lexing- place and attend divine service at location with a few exceptions. A gun control laws in the 2020 leg- from the rod of the oppressor ton, the Massachusetts Provincial Doctor Allison’s church.” qualified or retired law-enforce- islative session. Some of those and thrown themselves on Thy Congress, led by John Hancock, Anyone can log into the ment officer will still be allowed to changes include red-flag laws, gracious protection, desiring to declared: “In circumstances dark Library of Congress, the Con- carry a firearm, as will a licensed restrictions on handgun purchas- be henceforth dependent only as these, it becomes us, as men gressional Record, Senate.gov, armed security officer performing es, expanded background checks on Thee. To Thee have they ap- and Christians, to reflect that, History.com, Wallbuilders.com, his duty within those boundaries. and reporting requirements for pealed for the righteousness of whilst every prudent measure etc. and locate resources con- A person who possesses a weap- lost or stolen firearms. their cause; to Thee do they now should be taken to ward off the firming our nation’s Judeo-Chris- look up for that countenance impending judgments...the 11th tian principles. One of the best and support, which Thou alone of May next be set apart as a Day compilations of evidence of canst give. Take them, therefore, Expanded child care of Public Humiliation, Fasting Christian foundations in America Heavenly Father, under Thy nur- and Prayer...to confess the sins... can be found in William Fed- turing care; give them wisdom to implore the Forgiveness of all erer’s research and books, the in Council and valor in the field; subsidy extended our Transgression.” most recent being “Miracles in defeat the malicious designs of On April 19, 1775, in a Proc- American History”. RICHMOND—Governor Ralph teria through July 31, 2021. our cruel adversaries; convince lamation of a Day of Fasting and I urge all Christians to become Northam this week announced that The Governor has directed the them of the unrighteousness of Prayer, Connecticut Governor more familiar with the Chris- Virginia families with young chil- Virginia Department of Education their Cause and if they persist Jonathan Trumbull beseeched tian foundations of our nation! dren will have improved access to use existing federal funding to in their sanguinary purposes, of that: “God would graciously pour As the assaults increase on our to quality, affordable child care continue covering co-payments own unerring justice, sounding out His Holy Spirit on us to bring Judeo-Christian principles, we through an extension of the expand- for families through December 31, in their hearts, constrain them us to a thorough repentance and will need truth and knowledge ed Child Care Subsidy Program. 2021. to drop the weapons of war from effectual reformation that our to correct the mis-information Earlier this year, Governor “Access to high-quality child their unnerved hands in the day iniquities may not be our ruin; being propagated through media, Northam signed House Bill 2206, care is not only critical to the health of battle! that He would restore, preserve political leadership and our edu- sponsored by Speaker Eileen Fill- and safety of Virginia’s children, Be Thou present, O God of and secure the liberties of this cation system. er-Corn, which established a new but it is also important for advanc- wisdom, and direct the councils and all the other British Ameri- Take these words of Thom- short-term eligibility category for ing a strong, equitable recovery,” of this honorable assembly; can colonies, and make the land a as Jefferson to heart: “A well parents seeking financial assis- said Governor Northam. “Extend- enable them to settle things on informed citizenry is the best tance for child care while looking ing these resources through the defense against tyranny.” for employment and temporarily end of 2021 will help close the af- Lowry increased the income eligibility cri- fordability gap for parents.” Continued from Page A6 it means to be a populist in the earning populist points by calling Trump mode is overly deter- him a “traitor.” mined by Trump himself. On the other hand, another like- Until recently, Elise Stefanik ly Senate candidate, J.D. Vance, was a moderate Republican from who represents a sincere, thought- New York state. She became through populism, will have to the alternative to Cheney for the answer for his lack of enthusiasm party’s populists by toeing the for Trump in 2016. line on Stop the Steal, an issue If Trump does decide to run, that isn’t liberal, conservative or even if he’s less dominant than populist, but pure Trump. advertised, he’ll squeeze out The Trump effect is stark potential candidates like Missouri in Ohio Republican politics. Sen. Josh Hawley, who are most One would think Rep. 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Call Open 9-6 674-4233 Closed Sunday Page A8 - The Patriot - July 9, 2021 Public invited to conversation on Count Pulaski DAR equity in Pulaski County Schools names its award A group of community mem- issues surrounding equity in our safe and supported at school.” bers, parents, and ministers is local schools.” inviting the general public to “When I learned that Black “At the heart of the school winners for 2020-21 attend a community conversa- students in Pulaski County are system’s equity mission is a tion on equity in Pulaski County 2-4 times more likely to be sus- commitment to help all children Public Schools on Sunday, July pended and that Black, Latino and youth succeed through their 11 from 2-4pm at Pulaski’s First and low income students tested public education opportunities United Methodist Church Family significantly lower than oth- - intellectually, socially, and LIfe Center (135 4th Street, park- er students, I felt compelled to emotionally,” added Terrie Ster- ing lot across 3rd St. from the work to address the root causes nberg. “This is a commitment I County Administration Build- of these inequities,” said Colette affirm and support because ineq- ing). This event is not sponsored Hash, a member of the conversa- uity always needs addressing if by or affiliated with the Pulas- tion’s ad hoc planning commit- we are to mutually flourish as a ki County School Board or the tee. community.” School System. Childcare will Reflecting on her vision for the be provided; pre-registration is conversation, planning commit- In addition to Shelton, Hash, required. (See below for infor- tee member Jeannette Sheffey Sheffey, and Sternberg, the ad mation on how to sign up.) said, “In spite of the soundbytes hoc planning committee for this The Rev. Will Shelton, pas- captured in news reports and community meeting includes tor of the First United Method- social media commentary, I be- Kendall Payne, Gary Hash II, ist Church which will host the lieve the vast majority of Pulaski Tom England, Rebecca Scheck- event, describes the purpose of County residents care about all ler, and Jill Williams. Critzer Elementary Riverlawn Elementary the meeting: “A school board of our County’s children. I also Community members inter- meeting serves many purposes, believe that if we can come to- ested in joining this conversa- Natalie Margaret-Ruth Hin- Michael Gonzalez but creating space for a good gether and discuss our different tion can sign up by emailing kley, Parents: Erika Gonzalez and conversation might not be the concerns or explore the com- [email protected], call- Daughter of: Brandon & Jessi- Michael Gonzalez thing it’s best at. This commu- plexities of educational justice, ing 540-509-0808, or visiting ca Hinkley nity gathering is intended to we can figure out ways that our the Facebook page “Community promote meaningful and safe community can support all of Conversations about Equity in conversations about the various our children so that they all feel Pulaski County.”`

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Ryleigh Kathryn Dean Bo Adair Parents: Ryan & Brittaney Dean

NOW OPEN IN DUBLIN 180 Broad Street, Dublin • 540-518-7088 Two Other Locations: 400 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski • 540-980-4060 Snowville Elementary School

100 W. Buck Ave., Rural Retreat • 276-250-2160 Camrynn Paige Dobbins Parents: Greg & Angie Dobbins

Miss An Issue? Courtesy of Carol Smith, Regent See it online at www.pcpatriot.com Count Pulaski Chapter, DAR Click on ‘View The Paper’ And Select the Date. Airport funds announced WASHINGTON, D.C. – To- day, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine an- nounced $2,168,854 in federal funding from the U.S. Depart- ment of Transportation (DOT) to provide infrastructure im- provements to six of the Com- monwealth’s airports. Funding Will Go Toward Airports in Franklin, Lees- burg, Petersburg, Ashland, Jonesville, and Dublin “We are glad to see these federal dollars from the Amer- ican Rescue Plan being put to good use,” said the Senators. “This funding will enable the Commonwealth’s airports to continue supporting travelers and encourage economic op- portunities for the surrounding regions.”

This funding was awarded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which Sena- tors Warner and Kaine voted to pass in March. The legislation included significant funding to help Virginia’s airports contin- ue delivering crucial supplies to the Commonwealth. New River Valley Airport in Dublin will receive a grant of $500,000 to update the air- port’s master plan and airport layout plan to help better ad- dress issues and goals for fu- ture development. The Patriot - July 9, 2021 - Page A9 PADS Made My Dad’s Life & Our Life Better Please help save Pulaski Adult 2011. In the beginning, Dad easily day) from 9 am-5 pm. Dad really Adult Day Service. We couldn’t friendly, open, clean, bright, wel- Day Service & Fall Prevention smiled, played Scrabble, watched liked “his program” as he called have kept Dad home for as long as coming, positive, supportive, and Center in Dublin. We want more the grandkids, and went to see it. Dad participated in meaningful we did without this program. We encouraging family-like setting families to be helped and use the them act in shows. activities and spent time outside. will always have a special place in for my Dad and for all the par- life-changing services offered Things dramatically changed as It reminded me of summer camp our hearts for Pulaski Adult Day ticipants. by Pulaski Adult Day Service. his mild cognitive impairment de- with music, games, dance, ex- Service. We will be forever grate- We want your loved ones to Their services made all the dif- veloped into dementia. As his de- ercise, gardening and crafts. He ful to Linda, all of the staff, vol- have this kind of care and posi- ference in our family’s life. mentia progressed, he couldn’t be even held baby sheep and a pyg- unteers, supporters, Master Gar- tive experience, if needed. Please This wonderful local resource left alone. When we were strug- my goat! The program’s parakeets deners, and Board for making this know that your loved one will be is in danger of closing forever af- gling with how to manage Dad’s “Butter” and “Blue” also provid- program happen. We hope and well-cared for and you will be ter being closed for a year due to care, we found Pulaski Adult Day ed entertainment. My Dad’s qual- pray that it will open again and making a positive, life-changing COVID-19. They are a non-profit Service. Dad went there for meals, ity of life was greatly enriched. stay open. We thank them for be- decision for you, as a caregiver, trying to re-open and need par- care, social programs, exercise, The ladies at the center even said ing kind to my Dad, for taking the and for your loved one becom- ticipants, funding (they get no etc. Even though it wasn’t covered that Dad was a pretty good dancer time to wait patiently for my Dad ing a participant at Pulaski Adult financial support from Pulaski by Medicare, it was reasonably … Dad also had a big smile in all to join in the conversation, for Day Service. They care about all County, Town of Pulaski, Dub- priced (only $70 a day). Founder of the program’s pictures of their sharing their stories and listen- of you. lin, nor the state or federal gov- and director nurse Linda Davis activities. ing to his stories, for their smiles, Submitted by Debbie, Keith, ernment), and help with a num- and her compassionate, kind staff Because my dad’s needs got too and for creating a caring, loving, Blake, and Darcey Bauer ber of needs including computer/ became like family. great and he wasn’t safe at home, tech support, handy-work and Dad was a participant at Pu- we decided to move him into an landscaping. laski Adult Day Service for three area memory care unit, so he Thanks to Pulaski Adult Day years. While we were at work and stopped going to Pulaski Adult Free renter education Service, we were able to care for school, we had the peace of mind Service on Nov. 27, 2019. my Dad, Gerald Schluter at home knowing that Dad was safe and When we look back, his demen- workshops planned for a lot longer than we would enjoying himself at Pulaski Adult tia was getting worse, however, have on our own. It was my hus- Day Service. He started out going he rapidly declined when he no A variety of days and times Pulaski New River Communi- band Keith’s idea that Dad move a few days a week, then he went longer went to Pulaski Adult Day New River Valley locations make ty Action in with us after my Mom died in five days a week (Monday-Fri- Service and no longer lived in our the workshops available for busy 412 N Jefferson Ave, Pulaski home. It was so sad to see how people. July 6th 4pm much he changed in this memory More details and upcoming July 16th 11am Zucchini and Squash Galore! care unit where he fell frequently dates on our webpage: http://ne- and didn’t get the care he needed. wrivercommunityaction.org/rent- August 3rd 4pm By Laura Reasor vegetables are high in water and er-education August 16th 11 am Associate Family and Consum- fiber, while being low in calories. After one month, we moved Dad out of this facility due to Please register at least one day er Science Agent, Pulaski/Giles Squash is high in vitamin A as prior to the date, although reg- September 7th 4pm well but also rich in folate and our negative experience, and we moved Dad into a private care istration is preferred but not re- September 20th 11am Many individuals end up with phosphorus. quired for attendance. a surplus of zucchini and squash home setting. My Dad died one If you still find that you have month later on Jan. 23, 2020, just The two-hour workshop dis- October 5th 4pm at the end of their garden har- cusses the expectations of land- October 18th 11am vest. Both vegetables are great more than enough to eat, preserv- two months after moving out of ing them is the next best thing! our home and leaving Pulaski lords and helps attendees learn additions to soups, salads, om- their rights, responsibilities and November 1st 4pm elets, and any stir-fry. Not only By washing, cutting, and freezing Adult Day Service. them, you can keep them for the Dad’s life was so much better, good practices such as how to November 15th 11am do they add texture to your dish- check their credit score and how es, but they provide a variety of cold winter months when they are as was ours, when he lived with harder to find. You can also pre- us at home and went to Pulaski to improve it. December 7th 4pm nutritional benefits. December 20th 11am Zucchini is rich in manganese, pare them in sauces or soups and potassium, vitamin K, and vi- pressure can them to have as easy tamin A. It also has a high con- meal options for later. centration of antioxidants, which Both vegetables can be incor- are plant compounds that help porated into almost any dish and protect your body from damage offer great health benefits, so be caused by free radicals. Both sure to try them in your next meal! July Saturday Art Cafe for children, adults on tap Pulaski – The Fine Arts Cen- served registration. Go to our ter for the New River Valley in- facnrv.org website to register for vite you to join us for our month- this in-person class for children ly “Second Saturday Art Café” ages 6 and up. The classes will be offerings. For children, we have led by Rhonda Whitehurst. free art kits for “Making Faces,” inspired by the art of Kimmy Our adult class, July 10, 2:00 – Cantrell. Our monthly parent 4:00 pm, will be led by Dr. Kim pick-up kits can be picked up at Lewis on batik art on fabric. All the Fine Arts Center between needed supplies are included with 10am and Noon on Saturday, the class fee of $32 (15% discount July 10. First-time recipients: for Fine Arts Center Members. kindly register for your child’s For more information and to reg- kit on our website: www.facn- ister, go to facnrv.org/classes. rv.org/second-saturday-art-ca- Workshop location: 21 W. Main fe-registration or call us at 540 Street, Pulaski, VA. We will be 980-7363. following social distancing guide- New in July: we are offering lines, so class size is limited – the children’s art café project register early! as a 2-part class on July 17 and For more information, contact 24 (10am-12pm) with a limit of the Fine Arts Center at 540/980- 10 children on first-come, first- 7363 or [email protected]. PET OF THE WEEK

Delilah is a 1-2 year old Hound mix. She’s playful and has tested well with other dogs. She weighs approximately 40 pounds and will need to be spayed and brought up to date on a Rabies Vaccine. NRV Septic Tank Service Thank you to all our First Responders and Front Line Workers. In order to protect both the citizens of Pulaski County and our per- sonnel, we will be closed to the public until further notice. We will alter our adoption process during this time. If you are interested in an animal here at the shelter, please submit your application with you may access on our Face Book page: Pulaski County, VA Animal Control, Once your application is approved, you will be contacted and a time will be made available for you to do a meet and greet. Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM and 10AM-12Noon on Saturday Pulaski County Animal Control, 80 Dublin Park Rd. Dublin, VA 24084, 540-674-8359 Pet of the Week Is Sponsored Each Week By Todd Bruce, Mgr. Call Seagle Funeral Home 540-980-2101 Page A10 - The Patriot - July 9, 2021 Gubernatorial candidates seek to define themselves By DOUGLAS KRONAIZL expansion of Medicaid, protec- Party of Virginia (RPV) – also support from 46% of respondents years, Democrats have won four Ballotpedia via tions for reproductive rights, and released ads following the nom- to Youngkin’s 42%, a difference of the five most recent guberna- The Center Square the expansion of voting rights. ination contests. The DGA asso- within the poll’s ± 4.2 margin of torial elections and all thirteen After McAuliffe won the ciated Youngkin with Trump and error. The remaining 12% of the statewide elections in Virginia Campaigns for Terry McAu- Democratic primary on June 8, said his main priority was, “tell- respondents were either undecid- since 2012. liffe (D) and Glenn Youngkin Youngkin released an ad titled ing the same Big Lie Trump tells ed or did not respond. No third The gubernatorial election (R) in the election for governor “Time For Change” featuring about the last election and trying party candidates were included will determine Virginia’s tri- of Virginia released new ads one of McAuliffe’s Democratic to restrict your right to vote in in the poll, though at least one fecta status. Virginia became a shortly after the major-party primary opponents, former Del. the next.” The RPV’s ad used a candidate, Princess Blanding (I), Democratic trifecta in 2019 for nominating contests came to a Jennifer Carroll Foy, criticizing speech given by McAuliffe in- will also appear on the general the first time since 1994 after close in recent weeks. the former governor’s tenure. At terspersed with a series of news election ballot. Democrats won majorities in the Following Youngkin’s nomi- the end of the ad, Youngkin de- clips from the previous eight Every four years, the Virginia House of Delegates and the state nation on May 10, former Gov. scribed himself as “a new kind years on topics including rates of gubernatorial election is one of Senate. A McAuliffe victory McAuliffe released an ad titled of leader to bring a new day to violent crime, changes to public the first major statewide elec- could continue the Democratic “Virginia Forward” where he Virginia.” A second ad – ”A New school curricula, and a trans- tions following the presidential trifecta if Democrats also retain compared Youngkin to former Day” – reiterated this theme with portation company’s decision to election. Since 1977, the state a majority in the House of Del- President Donald Trump (R), Youngkin saying he would cre- move out of Virginia. has elected a governor from the egates. saying, “Youngkin wants to ate jobs, improve education, and A recent poll of 550 likely vot- opposite party of the president A Youngkin victory would bring Trump’s extremism to Vir- make communities more safe. ers shows a close race. The poll, in every election except for 2013 make Virginia a divided govern- ginia.” McAuliffe went on to say Two satellite groups – the commissioned by CNanalytics when McAuliffe was elected gov- ment since the Democrat-con- he would defend policies from Democratic Governors Associa- and conducted by JMC Analyt- ernor following Barack Obama’s trolled Senate is not holding his administration including the tion (DGA) and the Republican ics, showed McAuliffe receiving (D) re-election. In more recent elections this year. 2 women vie to make history as Virginia lieutenant governor RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — It’s and the majority is second-class,” recently as the national chair of Lieutenant governor, a position “I understand the struggles so been nearly three decades since Terry said during a recent speech an organization dedicated to re- first in the line of succession to many Virginia families face be- Virginia’s only woman to win a at a museum event, the Martins- electing Trump. She’s also led a the governor, mainly involves pre- cause I’ve lived them,” she said. statewide race held political office. ville Bulletin reported. “There is men’s prison ministry and served siding over the procedural flow of Ayala, who is of Afro-Lati- That drought will end in No- something wrong with this pic- as director of a women’s homeless bills through the Senate and break- na, Irish and Lebanese heritage, vember when voters decide wheth- ture.” shelter. ing tied votes, though the job can worked at a gas station while preg- er Democratic Del. Hala Ayala or Barring some extraordinary The 57-year-old who immi- also be used to advocate on policy nant with her son before getting a former Republican legislator Win- turn of events, this year’s race will grated to the United States from issues. college degree and starting a ca- some Sears will be their next lieu- pit Ayala, a cybersecurity spe- Jamaica in 1970 when she was 6 The role is often a stepping reer in cybersecurity. She ran for tenant governor. Either will make cialist who launched her political describes herself in part as “Chris- stone to higher office, and with delegate after helping organize the history as the first woman of color career in 2017 in response to the tian. Wife. Mother,” in her Twitter the Senate closely divided, it’s an Women’s March on Washington to serve statewide. election of Donald Trump, against bio. important one. Outgoing Lt. Gov. after Trump’s election in 2016. She In interviews this week, after Sears, a Marine veteran who has Sears lives in the Winchester Justin Fairfax has broken ties on defeated a four-term incumbent, Ayala’s win in the Democratic pri- made history as a woman in poli- area, where she runs an appliance, a number of bills of significance, Rich Anderson, who now chairs mary Tuesday, both Democratic tics before. Each has cast the other plumbing and electric company. including Medicaid expansion and the Republican Party of Virginia. and Republican women expressed as a radical or extremist. She will join GOP gubernatorial marijuana legalization. She beat him again in 2019 when excitement about the race and frus- Sears, who won the GOP nom- nominee Glenn Youngkin and at- Ayala, a 48-year-old mother of he challenged her. tration that it’s taken so long to get ination at a convention last month, torney general nominee Jason Mi- two whose campaign said she was She supports abortion rights and here. got her start in elected office in yares on their party’s ticket. not available for an interview, will campaigned on a promise to ex- “I’m thrilled we will be say- 2001 when she stunned both par- Staunchly conservative, Sears be looking to keep the position in pand paid family leave and tighten ing ‘Madam President’ come ties by defeating a 10-term Dem- generally opposes abortion rights Dem control for a third term. gun control laws. Filler-Corn said next year,” Republican state Sen. ocrat in an overwhelmingly blue and gun control, and would sup- She won Tuesday’s competitive Ayala is smart and “fearless,” with Siobhan Dunnavant said, referring district to become the first Black port overhauling education fund- six-way primary, boosted by the a collaborative approach. to how the staid chamber address- Republican woman elected to the ing to increase school choice. support of much of the Democrat- “Hala Ayala is closer to shat- es the lieutenant governor who House of Delegates. In an interview Friday, she ic establishment, including en- tering one of the highest glass oversees it. She served just one term before seemed unfazed about the possi- dorsements from House Speaker ceilings in Virginia elected office, The lone female statewide of- deciding not to seek reelection. bility of making history again in Eileen Filler-Corn and Gov. Ralph which would be a triumph for the ficeholder in Virginia’s long his- After moving, she unsuccessfully November. Northam. entire Latino community,” Nath- tory is Democrat Mary Sue Terry, challenged U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott “Once you win, it’s history. In a statement after her victory, alie Rayes, Latino Victory Fund who served as attorney general in a race The Associated Press What matters is going forward. Ayala emphasized her personal president & CEO, said. from 1986 to 1993. described as “a campaign of raw What do you do with the office story, including her father’s death There will still be one woman in “If a UFO came and stayed long invective.” now that you have it? 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Virginia (11th), neutral site for a final tourna- Notre Dame (14th), Florida State ment to determine the winner. (16th), Duke (21st) and NC State The Bentson Cup trophy was (23rd) completed the ACC’s top- started in honor of Mr. W.S. 25 contingent. Benston from Wytheville who Three schools among the was instrumental in forming the ACC’s top 25 – North Carolina Blue Ridge Golf Association in (field hockey), Virginia (women’s 1952. Pictured here are (Back swimming & diving and men’s row): Linda Dickerson, June lacrosse) and Notre Dame (fenc- Washburn, Margaret Mullins, ing) – were buoyed by at least Gina Patton, Joyce Owen, Kathy one NCAA championship during Waller, Melissa Stump, Patsy the 2020-21 academic year. Chaffin; (Front Row): Diana Boston College added a fifth Nunley, Dee Dee Overstreet, ACC national championship in Martha Thomas. women’s lacrosse, and ACC stu- dent-athletes claimed 20 individ- ual NCAA titles. Ten ACC schools finished among the final top 50, with River Turtles take over top spot Virginia Tech placing 32nd, fol- lowed by Clemson (36th), Lou- The Pulaski River Turtles went Standings as of July 7 isville (40th) and Georgia Tech into the Appalachian League’s (44th). three-day break with a big win Wake Forest (54th), Miami to take over first place in the East (62nd), Syracuse (64th), Pitt Division. (73rd) and Boston College (74th) Princeton WhistlePigs watched followed, placing all 15 ACC the game slip away early and member institutions among the couldn’t recover in a 13-7 loss to top 75. Pulaski River Turtles on Sunday. The Learfield IMG Directors’ Pulaski River Turtles scored on a Cup was developed as a joint home run by Jackson Beamon in effort between the National As- the first inning and a home run by sociation of Collegiate Directors Garrett Rice in the second inning. of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Princeton WhistlePigs collect- Today. Points are awarded based ed eight hits and Pulaski River on each institution’s finish in Turtles had 17 in the high-scoring NCAA Championships. affair. This marks the 19th consecu- Pulaski River Turtles pulled tive year that four or more ACC away for good with two runs in the schools placed among the top 30 second inning. In the second Rice in the final rankings. North Car- homered on the first pitch of the at olina and Virginia are among bat, scoring two runs. two of only 12 schools nationally Pulaski River Turtles scored to rank in the top 30 in each of five runs in the third inning. Pu- the 27 years the Directors’ Cup laski River Turtles batters contrib- has been conducted. uting to the big inning included In the league’s 68-year histo- Ryan Johnson, Mark Trotta, and ry, ACC institutions have cap- Evan Minarovic, who all drove in tured 166 team national cham- runs. pionships and 347 individual Paco Hernandez got the win NCAA titles. for Pulaski River Turtles. The Complete standings and the pitcher allowed five hits and four victory. Pulaski River Turtles collected scoring structure for the Divi- runs over six innings, striking out Beau Blanchard took the loss for 17 hits on the day. Trotta, Johnson, sion I Learfield IMG College three. Joan Jesus Gonzalez, Blake Princeton WhistlePigs. Blanchard River Turtles Cameron Leary, Miles Smith, Rice, Directors’ Cup can be found at Burzell, and Carter Lyles all put in allowed five hits and five runs over and Beamon all managed multiple www.directorscup.org. In addi- work in relief out of the bullpen, two and two-thirds innings, walk- Wrap-Up hits for Pulaski River Turtles. tion, please visit www.thedirec- steering their team towards the ing one. torscup.com and Twitter @ldi- rectorscup. Princeton WhistlePigs hit one Pulaski River Turtles Downs home run on the day. Brady Day Princeton WhistlePigs, 8-4 Pulaski River Turtles wins con- had a homer in the third inning. test against Princeton WhistlePigs Princeton WhistlePigs totaled NASCAR on Saturday, 8-4 eight hits in the game. Day, Nathan Pulaski River Turtles opened up Holt, and Dylan Rogers each had scoring in the first inning, when multiple hits for Princeton Whis- heads for John Bay singled on a 2-2 count, tlePigs. Day led Princeton Whis- tlePigs with three hits in five at bats. See PULASKI, page B3 Atlanta again BISHOP From NASCAR Slipping and sliding will be what the NASCAR Cup Series INSURANCE drivers will be preparing for as they get set to take on the NA- SCAR Cup Series’ oldest sur- face (last repave was in 1997) this Sunday, July 11 at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Quaker • Home State 400 presented by Walmart on NBCSN, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at 3:30 p.m. ET. 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Position is open until filled. (540)320-4827 Equal Opportunity Employer Thank you for your continued support Page B4 - The Patriot - July 9, 2021 The Thermometer can Tell NASCAR Continued from Page B1 By Dawn Barnes parties, where ever there is food, must be inserted at least 2 – 2.5” from the pole position. The track clinch on a win alone this Sr. Extension Agent, Family our goal is to keep foods colder into the thickest part of the food. was re-measured to 1.522 miles weekend: William Byron, Joey and Consumer Sciences than 40oF and hotter than 140o For most digital thermometers it in the spring of 1970, and it was Logano, Ryan Blaney, Brad F. Refrigerators should be at is .5’ into the thickest part of the renamed to Atlanta Motor Speed- Keselowski, Christopher Bell, Our child is acting a bit le- 40oF or below, freezers should food. way in 1990. The track layout Michael McDowell, Denny thargic. We feel their forehead be at 0oF or below. When cook- Follow the directions for your was reversed, and the track was Hamlin. and decide they have a fever ing, there are safe minimum specific thermometer, but for re-configured to 1.54 miles be- and most likely get the ther- cooking temperatures we should most, wait 10 -20 seconds for the tween the two races in 1997. Impossible to Clinch this mometer to determine the exact reach. Temperatures are specif- thermometer to register the tem- The previous 114 NASCAR weekend temperature. Then we take the ic to the food being prepared. perature. Cup Series races at Atlanta Mo- Even with a win, Kevin Har- correct steps to keep them safe oCook raw beef, pork, lamb Proper care of thermometers tor Speedway have produced 52 vick would not clinch a Playoff and well. While we can feel and veal steaks, chops and roasts is also important. Follow direc- different pole winners and 45 spot on wins since there still ex- hot or cool, we don’t know the to 145 F. For safety and quality, tions to wash and sanitize after different race winners. NASCAR ists the possibility of all winners exact temperature without the allow meat to rest for at least each use, but remember most are Hall of Famer Buddy Baker and failing to make the Playoffs. If use of the thermometer. Much three minutes before carving or not made to submerge in water Roush Fenway Racing’s Ryan they can’t clinch with a win, no is the same with food safety consuming. or be placed in dishwasher. Newman lead the series in poles winless driver below them in the temperatures. oCook raw ground beef, pork, at Atlanta Motor Speedway with standings could clinch either. According to the Centers lamb and veal to 160 F. When storing, assure that is seven each. for Disease Control and Pre- oCook egg dishes to 160 F. kept in a safe location so that This weekend’s race had the Regular Season vention, 48 million people get oCook fish to 145 F. the probe does not get damaged. starting lineups determined by Championship battle tightens sick, 128,000 are hospitalized oCook raw poultry, including Instead of assuming it is always Metric Qualifying and as a result with six races to go and 3,000 die from foodborne ground poultry, to 165 F. correct, calibrate on a regular the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Following the 2021 NASCAR illnesses each year. To keep oKeep a copy of this chart basis to assure it is reading cor- champion and most recent win- Cup Series race at Dover Inter- our food safe there are four close by for reference: https:// rectly. You can calibrate using ner (at Road America last week- national Speedway back on May steps to follow: clean, separate, www.foodsafety.gov/food-safe- an ice bath. Fill a container end) Chase Elliott will start from 16, driver standings leader Den- cook and chill. To read more ty-charts/safe-minimum-cook- with ice, then add water to about the pole and Joe Gibbs Racing’s ny Hamlin had grown his points about the four steps, check ing-temperature. ½” below top of ice. Ice should Kyle Busch will join him on the cushion to a stout 101 points out; https://www.foodsafety. A thermometer is the key not be floating off the bottom, if front row. over second place, but since gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to- tool to assure we are reaching it is, add more ice. NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale then Kyle Larson has rallied and food-safety#chill the safe temperatures. When Earnhardt leads the series in wins has closed that points deficit to At home, picnics, bar-b-ques, purchasing thermometers first, Making sure not to touch the at Atlanta Motor Speedway with just three points, tightening up assure you have the right ther- sides or bottom of the contain- nine victories (1980, 1984, 1986, the race for the Regular Season mometer for the right job and er, insert the thermometer into 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, Championship with just six rac- second, and be sure to follow the the container. The thermometer 2000). Stewart-Haas Racing’s es to go. Honor Your directions for use. A food ther- should read 32oF. If it does not, Kevin Harvick (2001, 2018, 2020) Winning the NASCAR Cup Loved One With mometer may be either a bime- follow the manufacturer’s direc- and Chip Ganassi Racing’s Kurt Series Regular Season Cham- tallic or digital. The bimetallic tions for correcting. Busch (2002, 2009, 2010) lead all pionship not only garners the An active series winners at Atlanta prestige of the accomplishment, In Memoriam with three victories each. but it also pays 15 Playoff points. Six active former NASCAR That’s the equivalent to three Notice. Cup Series winners are entered race wins or 15 stage wins worth this weekend; including Team of Playoff points, quite the haul. Penske’s Ryan Blaney who The NASCAR Cup Series Call Ms. Audre’s grabbed his first Atlanta Motor started awarding the Regular Speedway win of his career ear- Season Championship in 2017. 540-808-3949. lier this season. Three of the six Since then, three different driv- Fabrics active Atlanta Cup race winners ers have accomplished the feat 206 Main Street this weekend, are looking for – Kevin Harvick (2020), Kyle Deadline Is Noon Narrows, Va. (540) 921-2042 their first win of the 2021 season Busch (2019, 2018) and Mar- Wednesday. – Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch and tin Truex Jr. (2017). In two of Open 10 - 6 Tuesday - Friday Denny Hamlin. the past four seasons, the regu- lar-season champ has gone on to 10 - 4 Saturday Clinch Scenarios: Time is win the Playoff title — Truex in running out to secure a 2017 and Busch in 2019. Playoff spot Gazing to this weekend at At- With just six races remaining lanta, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny in the regular season in the NA- Hamlin will be working to build SCAR Cup Series time is running on the slim points lead he has Pulaski Drain Service out for drivers to secure their spot left. Hamlin has made 22 series in the Playoffs. Looking ahead starts at the 1.54-mile track post- and Plumbing Repairs to Atlanta Motor Speedway, five ing one pole, one win (2012), six Water Heaters • Dish Washers drivers have clinched a spot on top fives, nine top 10s and has wins and points with several oth- led 418 laps. He finished fourth Faucets • Toilets • Drain Cleaning ers having the opportunity to do at Atlanta earlier this season. 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It was Larson’s available: William Byron: Could second top five and fourth top 10 only clinch with help. Joey Loga- of his seven career starts at the no: Could only clinch with help. 1.54-mile track. And ironically, Larson has led the exact same Can clinch via win number of laps at Atlanta as The following drivers would Hamlin has at 418. The Patriot - July 9, 2021 - Page B5 July 4, Juneteenth and what the holidays mean NEW YORK (AP) — On July but, by no accident, they had noth- Day”) or used the day to honor oth- (Federalists) and those who wor- ration of Independence’s message 4, 1776, the Continental Congress ing to do with the Civil War. The ers; since 1989, South Dakoka has ried about a return to British-style of defiance against tyranny. The formally endorsed the Declara- war wounds were still deep and called it “Native American Day.” monarchy (sometimes called Jef- North looked to it as a blueprint. tion of Independence. Celebra- irrevocable, and any commemora- “You can think of federal hol- fersonian Republicans), argued In a letter to Congress sent on tions began within days: parades tion of the war itself would have idays as being like monuments over the authorship of the Dec- July 4, 1861, just months after and public readings, bonfires and been seen as divisive,” Chernow erected in parks,” says Matthew laration of Independence, with the Civil War began, President candles and the firing of 13 mus- says. He notes that Memorial Day, Dennis, author of “Red, White, Republicans giving sole credit to Abraham Lincoln spoke of Inde- ket rounds, one for each of the the honoring of those who died in and Blue Letter Days,” a 2002 their own Thomas Jefferson and pendence Day as inspiration for a original states. war, did not become a federal hol- book on American holidays. “With Federalists countering (correctly) new and more humane society. Nearly a century passed before iday until 1888. a monument, you try to set the that many others had worked on it. the country officially named its “The first five federal holidays meaning of the past in stone. But In the decades before the Civil “Our adversaries have adopted founding a holiday. ... attempted to restore common that can change, and people might War, Black Americans were of- some declarations of indepen- With the recent passage of the ground between North and South,” say, ‘Wait, who is this guy?’” ten excluded from official July 4 dence in which, unlike the good Juneteenth National Indepen- Chernow says. “Both sides in the Among national holidays, July 4 events and instead would celebrate old one penned by Jefferson, they dence Day Act, commemorating Civil War claimed to have fought stands as the most complex and de- on July 5, both acknowledging omit the words `all men are cre- the end of slavery in the United in the spirit of the American Rev- bated, a reflection of the questions July 4 and their distance from it. ated equal,’” Lincoln wrote, add- States, the country now has 12 olution. It was therefore easy for and contradictions about the coun- Frederick Douglass delivered his ing that the Union was upholding federal holidays. Many are fix- both sides to honor Washington’s try’s origins and about the Decla- famed 1852 speech, “What to the “government whose leading ob- tures in the American calendar, birthday and Independence Day.” ration of Independence itself. Slave Is the Fourth of July,” on July ject is to elevate the condition of but their presence isn’t only a sto- Whether statements of patrio- Independence Day has been 5. men; to lift artificial weights from ry of continuity. They reflect how tism or social justice, federal holi- caught up in the country’s divi- all shoulders; to clear the paths of the U.S. has evolved — from an days mirror a part of the country’s sions almost from the start. In The Civil War itself was a time laudable pursuit for all; to afford affiliation of states with a relative- sense of itself and how it changes. the 1780s and 1790s, supporters for competing interpretations. all an unfettered start and a fair ly small federal government to a Public support to make the of a stronger central government Southerners embraced the Decla- chance in the race of life.” more centralized nation. Rev. Martin Luther King’s birth- Statewide and local gatherings day a holiday was so strong that for Independence Day and other it was signed into law in 1983 by holidays are as old as the country President Ronald Reagan, who itself. But the first round of fed- had opposed the Civil Rights eral holidays, identified as such Act and Voting Rights Act in the because federal employees (ini- 1960s and privately believed the tially only federal employees in late civil rights leader’s standing Washington, D.C.) were given the was “based on an image, not re- day off, was only signed into law ality.” Even then, Arizona, New in 1870, by President Ulysses S. Hampshire and South Carolina Grant, five years after the Civil resisted making it a state holiday, War ended. with South Carolina waiting until “The Civil War consolidat- 2000. Alabama and Mississip- ed national power in all sorts of pi still pair King’s birthday with ways, and national holidays are the birthday of Confederate Gen. an illustration of that,” says the Robert E. Lee. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Columbus Day became a na- Eric Foner. “There were many, tional holiday in 1968, endorsed many firsts after the Civil War.” by Congress and President Lyndon Juneteenth and other federal Johnson as a tribute to immigrants holidays have passed with sub- and as a “declaration of willing- stantial majorities in Congress, ness to face with confidence the suggesting broad, bipartisan con- imponderables of unknown to- sensus. The first holidays, notes morrows,” according to a Senate Grant biographer Ron Chernow, report at the time. But over the were the safest ones at the time — past 40 years, as Columbus’ im- New Year’s Day, Independence age has shifted from the “discov- Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas erer of America” to that of a racist and George Washington’s birth- and imperialist, cities and states day (enacted in 1879). have either changed the holiday’s “They followed the Civil War, name (Hawaii calls it “Discovery Page B6 - The Patriot - July 9, 2021

Draper Valley Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Draper's Valley Presbyterian (PCA) 3200 Lee Highway 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski (physical Draper’s Valley Presbyterian (PCA) Draper, Va. 24324 address) 2755 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, VA 24324 Pastor: Alan Pearce 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski (mailing Senior Pastor: Rev. Robert E. Davis Service Times: address) Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Mathews Bible Study Sunday, 10 a.m. Pastor’s Name: Will Shelton Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Hispanic Lay Pastor: Sebastian Ruiz Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening, 5 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:00 AM 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. email: [email protected] Hispanic Worship: 11:00AM Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:15 p.m. www.drapervalleybaptist.org Contact Info. Phone: 540.980.3331 Wednesday Youth Groups and Adult Prayer e-mail: [email protected] website: & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Grace Baptist Church www.fumcpulask.org Phone - 540-994-9015 Discerning 552 E. Main Street FACEBOOK@FirstUMCPulaski and e-mail - [email protected] Dublin, Va. 24084 WBLB 10:00am website - www.dvpca.org Pastor: Doug Testerman Sunday Morning Worship Live-Stream • False 674-1762 Belspring Baptist Church 11:00 a.m. Primary Services: 6887 Depot Street (or anytime) on YouTube Teachers 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring, VA 24058 11 a.m. Sunday worship Pastor Darrell Linkous Trinity Lutheran 2nd Peter 2: 1-3. “But there Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Service Times: Church ELCA were false prophets also among Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski the people, even as there shall Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Sunday worship: 11 a.m. 540-980-3624 be false teachers among you, Wednesday Bible Study and The Rev. Terrie Sternberg who privately shall bring in Open Door Baptist Church Youth Group: 7 p.m. trinitypulaski @gmail.com damnable heresies, even deny- 4576 Miller Lane Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. ing the Lord Who bought them Pulaski, VA 24301 [email protected] (Sept. - May) and bring upon themselves swift Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. destruction. And many shall fol- Primary Services: Memorial Baptist Church (June - Aug.) low their pernicious ways; by Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 reason of whom the way of truth Worship, 11 a.m. Pulaski, VA 24301 www.trinitypulaski.org shall be evil spoken of. And Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. Pastor: Michael S. Jones through covetousness shall they Phone: 980-2046 Sunday Trinity United Methodist with feigned words make mer- 9:45 am - Sunday School Pastor: Judy Yonce chandise of you. Whose judg- Draper United Methodist Church 11:00 am - Worship Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. ment now of a long time lin- 3080 Greenbriar Road Wednesday Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. gereth not, and their damnation Draper, VA 24324 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 528 5th Street, S.E. slumbereth not.” Pastor: Mark Asbury (540) 980-4731 Pulaski, Va. Peter informed the people that Primary Service Times: Email: [email protected] Phone - 980-0820 there will always be false teach- Sunday School, 10 a.m. ers of the same. To every word Worship, 11 a.m. River of Life Church Snowville Baptist Church of truth from God, the devil has Phone: 276-477-3835 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee a counterfeit. And you and I Shawn Burchett, Pastor Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart need to be aware of it and not Newbern Christian Church Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday School: 10 a.m. swallow down everything we Disciples of Christ Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. poisonous word that we hear 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Wednesday Evening Life Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. preached and taught in our day. Rev. Denise and Ken Walker Building Service 7:00 PM Here’s a test for each one of 540-440-8733 www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 Fairlawn United Methodist Church us to run on finding out who 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 false teachers are. If what they Christ Episcopal Church Delton Church of God Pastor Mark A. Miller are saying doesn’t line up 100% 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski of Prophecy [email protected] with the truth found in the bible, Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 Cell) 540-320-2431 it’s false doctrine. What false Phone: 980-2413 Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. teachers, false preachers and Email: [email protected] [email protected] (276) 620-3191 Sunday Worship (with children's message): false prophets do is to use some www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Sunday mornings - 11 AM to 12 PM 11 a.m. truth and blend in with the truth, Sunday evenings-Facebook live services Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. lies straight from the devil and Jordan's Chapel UMC announced on Facebook Youth Ministr y the pits of hell. Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Wednesday evenings- To be announced at Facebook.com/ Their message is Heresy. A Worship: 9:30 a.m. later future time until COVID-19 ceases Fairlawn-United-Methodist-Church word that means “choice of, or Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Delton COGOP is following all COVID-19 an option.” It’s when a person Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. safety guidelines of social distancing, masks, Grace Ministries decides what to believe without cleaning, and disinfection. Church of God of Prophecy regard for the truth of God. An Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church 1021 Macgill Street example of believing Heresy is 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, Heritage Church Pulaski, VA 24301 when a person says, “I don’t Hiwassee, VA 24347 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin Church: 540-980-2118 care what the bible says, I know Pastor Mark Asbury Pastor Mike Pierce Cell: 276-233-8083 what I believe.” Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am Service Times: Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 Just because a person believes Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; www.pulaskigracemin.com a thing doesn’t make it right. It Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. Sundays, 10 a.m. Email: [email protected] must line up with what the bible com/cecilschapel.umc (540) 674-9220 Pastor Mike Williams says, or we shouldn’t believe it. Website: www.heritagechurch.net Children's Ministry If it conflicts with what God has Newbern United Methodist Church Facebook.com/ Aaron & Becky Sampson told us in the bible, it is false 5155 Wilderness Road HeritageChurchDublinVA Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. teaching. God does not contra- Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. dict Himself. Supposed contra- Rev. Paige Wimberly Fairlawn Baptist Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. dictions in the bible can and 674-6111 6758 Oxford Avenue Ages 5-12 should be studied out and if they Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Fairlawn, VA 24141 Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 are, we’ll find they weren’t real- Sunday School: 11 a.m. ly contradictions at all. First Missionary Baptist Church Faith Bible Church Hey, Let God be true and Valley Harvest Ministries 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 every a liar. Some false teachers 1 Harvest Place New River, Virginia 24129 Pastor: Jim Linkous were teaching that Jesus was not P.O. Box 458 (540) 639-5331 Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox really the Christ, but an Dublin, VA 24084 email: [email protected] 540-980-5433 imposter. That my friends, is Senior Pastor Steve Willis Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. www.facebook/faithbiblechurch one of the biggest lies ever told. Associate Pastors: Associate Minister: Sunday School: 10 a.m. Because Jesus was and is the Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton Rev. Annette Cheek Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Christ, the Messiah. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. The messages of false teach- Wednesday School 7 p.m. Sundays: Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. ers, false preachers and false www.vhmdublin.org Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. prophets are messages of deceit. 540-674-4729 The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. They water down the word of Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. God and pervert and change the Mountain View United Methodist Church Bible Study 6:30 p.m. gospel, and by doing so, the 6648 Wilderness Road Dublin Christian Church convince some that it’s OK to Dublin, VA 24084 Dublin United Methodist Church 5605 Dunlap Road sin a little here and a little there Phone: 540-674-6111 P.O. Box 577 P.O. Box 1330 and do things that God’s word mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ 424 East Main Street Dublin, VA 24084 forbids us to do. God wants us Pastor: Paige Wimberly Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor (540) 674-8434 as Christians to abstain from sin Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. (540) 674-5128 www.dublinchristianchurch.com and gives us the power to do so, Morning Worship with Children's Church at [email protected] Richard R. Goad, Jr. through the indwelling Holy 11 a.m. Early Worship - 8:45 am Senior Minister Ghost. Sunday School - 9:45 am Sunday School 10 a.m. Verse 4. “The lord knoweth Dublin Baptist Church Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am Worship 11 a.m. how to deliver the godly out of Dublin Baptist Church Worship - 10:55 am Sunday Evening Worship and temptation. And to reserve the 100 Hawkins StreetDublin, VA 24084 Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. unjust unto the Day of Judgment 540-674-6061 Freedom Fellowship Church Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible to be punished.” With every [email protected] 1730 West Street Classes, 7 p.m. temptation that comes our way Website: dublinbaptistva.org Radford, VA 24141 in life, God always provides us Pastor: Dennis Jones Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins First Presbyterian Church a way of escape. Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 540-577-5780 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski Peter gives three examples of Wednesday, Adult Bible Study Streamed on [email protected] Pastor Melissa McNair-King previous judgments. First the Facebook: 7 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (540) 980-2132 angels that sinned. They were 11 a.m. Children’s Church [email protected] cast out of heaven and now have Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org no hope of ever being saved. 7 p.m. Youth Service Sunday Services: Secondly God sent a great flood Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., to destroy all of sinful humanity Service 11 a.m. and preserved Noah and his June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. family by having Noah build an Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. See MCCR AW, page B7 The Patriot - July 9, 2021 - Page B7

Thornspring United Methodist Church Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. Pulaski First Church of the Brethren 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 1749 Newbern Road McCraw Dublin, VA 24084 www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert Rev. Kathy Warden, Pastor, Pastor Frank Peters Continued from Page B6 Sunday School: 10 a.m. (540) 250-2974 Sunday School: 9:45 ark so they could escape the Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. judgment of God. Every other Phone: (540) 980-2927 Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. person died in the flood. Thirdly, Worship 7 p.m. 980-3798 the total destruction of the two First Baptist Church Monday Bible Study twin sin cities of Sodom and 5473 Baskerville Street 7 to 9 p.m. Abundant Life Ministries Gomorrah and everyone in them, Dublin, VA 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 3050 Lee Highway except Lot and His two daugh- Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 Pastor Wallis Brown 7 p.m. ters. (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) God’s not going to put up with 540-674-2677 Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. Service: 11 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist unbridled sin forever. He’s going Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. to destroy those who sin against 1946 Medallion Drive Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement New Dublin Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Him just like He did with the Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 angels who left their first estate; 5331 New Dublin Church Road (540) 980-1349 pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Becky Wheeler the wicked men and women who Adult Bible Class were destroyed in the flood, and Pastor: Sara Jane Nixon Sunday School 9:45 a.m. THRIVE Teen Class just like He destroyed the per- Website: newdublinpres.org Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Bible Class and 540-674-6147 Special Activitiy Classes verted citizens of Sodom and Services 11:00 AM Sundays First Baptist Church Gomorrah. 220 Magazine Street New Life Church of the Nazarene ”Be not deceived; God is not Community Christian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 45 S. Jefferson Avenue mocked: for whatsoever a man 5382 Grace Street, Dublin VA, 24084 540-980-3336 Pulaski, VA 24301 soweth, that shall he also reap.” 540-674-4308 Email: [email protected] 540-980-2001 Gal.6:7. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev, Douglas Patterson www.newlifepulaski.com I was watching TV recently Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. email: [email protected] and the subject was the end of Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Julie Armbrister days. And they identified many First Dublin Presbyterian Church (ECO) Monday's Child Youth Group, Monday Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. leaders who prophesied about the 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va. 24084 Evening 6 p.m. Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. date and time that Jesus was P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. coming back and they gathered first-dublin-presbyterian-church-eco.com their followers to face the end of Trinity Baptist Church days together. Every time they Minister: Pulaski Presbyterian Church 4008 Robinson Tract Road The Rev. Dr. Olin Marsh Whitener, Jr. (PCA) were disappointed. And every Pulaski, VA 24301 time these false prophets would 975 Memorial Drive Telephone: 980-8186 Max Creek Baptist Church Pulaski, VA 24301 explain it away by saying their Pastor Johnny Howlett calculations were wrong and they 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 Office Phone:980-2631 Minister of Education Rev. Steve Taylor www.maxcreek.org Email: [email protected] needed to recalculate it. And Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. their followers mostly believed www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Website: www.pulaskipca.org Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m. them and kept right on following Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Wednesday - Adult Bible Study and Youth Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Sunday School: 10:00am Group - 7 p.m. them. Now as for me, “Fool me Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Worship Service: 11:00am once shame on you, fool me Sunday Services Grace Fellowship Baptist Church twice, shame on me.” Randle Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship 2640 Max Creek Road Terry. Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6598 Annie Akers Road P.O. Box 326 The Disciples asked Jesus a Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. Radford, VA 24141 Hiwassee, VA 24347 threefold question, “When shall Evening Worship: 6 p.m. (540) 639-3443 Pastor: Jason N. Aker these things be and what shall be Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m. Pastor Steve Phillips Phone: 276-699-3176 the sign of thy coming, and of Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am [email protected] the end of the world?” And Jesus Pulaski Church of God Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm Sunday School: 10 a.m. answered and said unto them, 1621 Bob White Boulevard Wednesday Night Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. Take heed that no man deceive Pulaski, VA 24301 Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. you. For many shall come in my Pastor Donald Jones name, saying, I am Christ; and St. Edwards Catholic Church 540-980-8880 New Hope Chapel shall deceive many. And ye shall Corner of N. Washington Ave. and hear of wars and rumors of wars: www.pulaskicog.church 1555 Case Knife Road 7th Street N.W., Pulaski Sunday Services Pulaski, VA 24301 see that ye be not troubled: for Phone: 980-6511 all these things must come to Sunday Life Groups: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Darrell Gray Fax: 980-6511 Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. (276) 733-6080 pass, but the end is not yet. For Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez nation shall rise against nation, Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday New Hope Chapel. and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and Showers of Blessing Church of Service Times: Warriors for Christ II God in Christ 10 a.m. Sunday School Bishop Sherman Buckner pestilences, and earthquakes, in 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 11 a.m. Sunday Service 600 Skyline Circle divers places. All these are the Pastor Elder Stephen Muse Pulaski, VA beginning of sorrows.” Come and Worship With Us! Family Worship Center 540-315-2317 He went on the say in Matthew Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness Sunday School: 10 a.m. 24:36, “But of that day and hour Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. knoweth no man, no, not the Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. 540-980-7287 Thursday: 7 p.m. Service angels of heaven, but My Father Jeff Willhoite, Pastor only.” Randolph Avenue Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Bob White Boulevard Baptist Church That that’s written in plain United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. 3826 Bob White Boulevard English in our bibles, so anyone 1607 Randolph Avenue KidsZone 10:45 a.m. Pulaski, VA. who prophesies a day and hour Pulaski, VA 24301 Evening Worship 6 p.m. Pastor: Allen Harman that the world will end is a False Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Elston McLain www.fwcpulaski.church Prophet and no one should be Preaching: 11 a.m. following him or her. If we’d Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Phone: (540) 980-8775 only believe the bible instead of Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m. some false teacher, false preacher FUNDAMENTAL or some false prophet we Seagle wouldn’t be deceived by their First Baptist Church damnable doctrines. Funeral Home 325 Randolph Avenue Pulaski, Va. Todd Bruce, Manager Pastor: Dr. Henry Fiske 415 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, 980-1700 Phone: 980-6565 Bible [email protected] Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Trivia Pathway to Heaven Worship Center 1. Is the book of Haggai in the Mailing Address: P.O. Box 434 Old or New Testament or nei- Dublin, VA 24084 ther? Physical Address: 7889 Cleburne Blvd. 2. What young man went to Dublin, VA 24084 sleep and fell out of a window Pastor Winfred Keene - Phone 540-239-8092 while listening to Paul speak? Sunday School: 10 a.m. Eutychus, Goliath, Peter, Ste- Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. phen Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. 3. From Daniel 6, why was he Tuesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. (Daniel) thrown into the lions’ den by King Darius? War spy, Caught praying to God, Deep in debt, Affair with king’s daughter 4. At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is/was translated as? Ruth, Dor- cas, Sarah, Esther 5. What did Samuel’s mother bring him when she visited year after year? Sweet cake, Letters from friends, Flute, Little coat 6. From John 12, which dis- The unknown God ciple stole from the treasury? From the writings of the Rev. revealed by the hundreds of idols Our culture is saturated with Thomas, Judas, James, John Billy Graham illuminated by the sun at a place the worship of sports, sex, and called Mars Hill in ancient Greece. pleasure. These become gods. ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Eu- Q: I heard a Bible teacher tell Paul spoke with power before this While we are busy humanizing tychus; 3) Caught praying to about a god in the Bible called congregation and acknowledged God, we are deifying man. Our God; 4) Dorcas; 5) Little coat the unknown god. Is this per- all of their gods and even the idols are not statues of gold and (robe); 6) Judas haps the god that other religions unknown God, who is none other marble; our idols come from the pray to? -- I.W. than God’s Son, the Lord Jesus things we love the most: celebri- A: The Apostle Paul stood be- Christ, who had died for their sins ties, behaviors, etc. One who truly fore the people of the great city of and risen to new life. follows Him will have a hunger to Athens and directed their attention Paul said, “Men of Athens, I One whom you worship without worship Him and His Word that to the unknown God. He had been perceive that in all things you knowing, Him I proclaim to you” brings hope and gives salvation. walking through the city observing are very religious; for as I was... (Acts 17:22-23). What a marvel- Life does not have to be filled with the customs of the people. considering the objects of your ous declaration. The people of such emptiness, but we can fill our This pagan society had a worship, I even found an altar with Athens had not stopped to consider minds and hearts with the things niche for every god in the world, this inscription: TO THE UN- their dark side. They had been too that bring glory to the Lord Jesus yet their moral corruption was KNOWN GOD. Therefore, the busy making gods like themselves. Christ. Page B8 - The Patriot - July 9, 2021

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Gets Results! www.pcpatriot.com 540-808-3949 or [email protected] The Patriot - July 9, 2021 - Page B9 Page B10 - The Patriot - July 9, 2021 Honesty Matters PULSE Notice: Dig” where kids will study tangible Hotdogs, sides and drinks will be Dear Dave, Hiwassee Fire Department La- pieces of the past to learn the truth provided. And also, we would love My wife and I are in our late dies Auxiliary in Need of Funds about who Jesus is and why He for you and your family to join us 20s, and we’re on Baby Step 6. came. The kids will make crafts, for worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday Recently, my mom reached out The Ladies Auxiliary of Hiwas- play fun games, enjoy tasty snacks where the children will sing again to me for help. She has a car see is in need of donations for the and sing cool songs. for everyone! lease that ends next month, and mowing and upkeep of the Trail Lunch will be provided. Don’t she asked to borrow $2,000 so cemetery in Hiwassee. If you have miss out! Be ready to seek the truth On going: she can pay it off. It’s a weird a family member buried in the about Jesus! More info call Diane Alcohol Anonymous situation, because my parents cemetery and would like to make Hurd at 540-922-5906. Alcohol Anonymous meet Mon- keep separate accounts and don’t a donation you may send a check days at 8 p.m. (closed meeting); combine their finances. My mom payable to Peggy Cregger, (Trea- July 17 Wednesday (noon) and Thursday also asked me not to tell my wife surer of the Ladies Auxiliary) @ at 8 p.m. (open meetings) at Pulas- about all this. What’s your ad- PO Box 164 Hiwassee VA 24347. Radford Legion to meet ki Presbyterian Church of Ameri- vice? Thank you in advance for helping The American Legion, Har- ca located at 975 Memorial Drive. Daniel our organization! vey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will Contact number is 540-440-0066. Dear Daniel, hold a yard sale on Saturday, July Note: At present time masks are I don’t do anything I can’t tell Still distributing food 17 from 9am to 4pm at the Le- required and social distancing ob- my wife about—ever. If I’m in Heritage Cares Food Pantry at gion building on 27 W. Main St. in served. a meeting, and someone tells Heritage Church is still distribut- Radford. For further information, me what’s said in that room has ing food on Thursdays from 9 a.m. please call 250-2283 or 239-9864. Radford Clothing Bank off almost all my debt, and I’m to stay in that room, that I can’t to 4 p.m. The church is located a The Radford Clothing Bank living on a monthly budget. Re- talk to anyone else about it un- half-mile past the New River Val- July 24 is open by appointment only. To cently, I got a call from a debt der any circumstances, I’ll get up ley Airport on Route 100 north of qualify for free clothing, you must collection company about an old and leave. In my mind, keeping Dublin. ‘Anchored’ Vacation Bible receive Medicaid or SNAP (Food medical bill. They threatened to things from my wife is against School Stamps). Call the Clothing Bank garnish my wages, and from the the law. July 13 Vacation Bible School will be at 633-5050, Monday – Saturday, way they talked I’m afraid they Your mom is out of control to held, outdoors, at Pulaski First from 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. to make may actually do it. How should I even think about asking you to Sons of Confederate Veterans Church of the Brethren on Saturday, an appointment. Hours for shop- handle this situation? do this, and you need to have a The Sons of Confederate Veter- July 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids of ping are Thursday, Friday, Satur- Gwen serious talk with her. Let her ans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp all ages will venture into solid faith day, from 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. and Dear Gwen, know you love her, but she has 1784 will meet on Tuesday, July 13, with a day full of wonderful activ- Thursday from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. The First of all, they won’t garnish no right to ask this of you, and 7pm at Aly’s Italian Family Restau- ities. Each child will be placed on Clothing Bank is located at 2000 your wages. They can’t. For that it’s not something you’d do. Let rant on 3204 Riner Road. Members a crew of 5-8 children of their age West St., Radford, Va. Donations to happen, they would have to go her know, too, that she’s never to of the United Daughters of the Con- group with a crew leader that leads of clothing, shoes, purses, and lin- through all the formal, legal steps ask for anything like this again. federacy (UDC) are also invited to them to different stations through- ens are being accepted. of suing you, and then they’d have If she needs $2,000, she should attend. There will be a discussion out the day where various activities to win the case. Debt collectors be talking to her husband about on the 50th Virginia Infantry Reg- will take place. These activities in- Pulaski Al-Anon Family like to play with people’s emo- the idea. They should be living iment. clude: Music & More, Deep Bible Group tions because, many times, folks with combined finances anyway. For further information, please Adventures, Sea Crafts, Anchors Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group will give in and do whatever they So, it sounds like they’ve got is- call 320-4315 or 239-9864. Away Play. Lunch and snack will (a support group for friends and want—whether they can afford it sues to straighten out between be provided. All these activities are families of alcoholics) meet every or not. themselves. July 14 based around the theme, “Anchored Monday night at 8 p.m. at Pulaski The worst thing you can do in It’s time folks started lay- – Deepening Faith in God.” Please Presbyterian Church of America these situations is react with panic ing their cards on the table and Vacation Bible School join us at 4 p.m. for a closing pro- located at 975 Memorial Drive. or fear. Talk to them calmly and stopped sneaking around. That’s Freedom Fellowship, 1730 West gram where the children will sing Contact number 540-818-0621. rationally, and explain your finan- no way for a husband and wife to Street Radford (near Bisset Park) all the songs they have learned. Af- Note: At present time masks are cial situation. You may be able to live, and your mom has no busi- will be holding Vacation Bible ter the program, please join us for a required and social distancing is reach a compromise that works ness trying to drag you into all of School starting Wednesday, July picnic at the church’s picnic shelter. observed. for both of you. If they get nasty, it behind everyone’s back! 14 through Friday, July 17 at 6:30 or continue to lie to you, let them —Dave nightly and Saturday, July 18 be- know you’ll file a complaint with Dear Dave, ginning at 11:30 a.m. The theme the FTC (Federal Trade Commis- I’m on Baby Step 2. I’ve paid is ROAR – “Life is Wild, but God sion). Pushy debt collectors have a is Good.” Children of all ages will habit of getting polite and reason- enjoy skits, songs, Bible lessons, G3 Assistance able in a hurry when faced with crafts, snacks, and games. Saturday the possibility of the federal gov- open for NRCC will include a hot dog lunch and ernment stepping in. water games (weather permitting). Do everything you reasonably students For information and directions call can to pay your debts, Gwen. You From NRCC 540-577-9190. owe the money, and that means you have a legal and moral obli- On the heels of Governor July 16 Northam’s 21-22 budget signing, gation to pay them. 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