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Locally Owned And Operated Insuring You & Yours PC School Board issues statement supporting Siers By MIKE WILLIAMS mation and a corresponding lack of understanding The Patriot of the Board’s equity initiatives,” Hurst began. “We wish to set the record straight.” In what School Board Chairman Tim Hurst called Hurst continued that “Some in the community an “open letter to the Pulaski County Community,” have been spreading false, malicious, and defama- the school board expressed strong support for em- tory information about Dr. Kevin Siers, who, since battled School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers. making Pulaski County his home, has championed Karen Tuggle Brad Alley Lynn White The statement comes following harsh criticism of the Pulaski County schools and its students in ways Siers from throughout the community, following his that will advance their interests for years to come.” being rebuked by members of the Board of Super- Hurst said “the Board is aware of some grum- Home • Auto • Life • Business visors, Sheriff, Commonwealth’s Attorney and oth- blings in the community about certain emails that ers. Siers was criticized for having made what many Dr. Siers exchanged with the State Superintendent have called disparaging comments about members about Pulaski County Public Schools’ efforts to cre- of the community, clergy and the Sheriff’s Office. ate a safe and supportive space for all children who Hurst read the four-page statement from the attend our schools. Many of those individuals have board during a meeting on Wednesday evening at cherry-picked words and phrases from the emails to the School Board office. The meeting was scheduled support a political narrative that is not reflective of originally as being a closed session so the board Dr. Siers’ efforts to advance the interests of Pulas- could consult with legal counsel. Later an item on ki County students. A full reading of the dialogue the meeting agenda was added pertaining to per- with the State Superintendent and his staff would 611 East Main Street sonnel actions within the school system. reveal a different narrative.” Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 About 20 or so citizens attended the meeting “Rarely is there a time when a body such as this and remained in attendance for over an hour as the School Board comes out to throw its support behind www.insurancecenterofdublin.com board met in closed session in an upstairs confer- its chief officer, but rarely is there a time when such ence room. an officer is so poorly maligned for his efforts. The It was after the board returned to the meeting Board finds that it is appropriate to remind the com- room that Hurst read the statement. munity of but a few of Dr. Siers’ achievements on WEEKEND WEATHER “The Board is aware of apprehension and fear in behalf of Pulaski County students since he began Saturday Sunday the community based on a campaign of misinfor- See SCHOOLS, page A1 Mostly sunny, with a high near Showers and possibly a thun- 86. Chance of precipitation is derstorm. High near 79. Chance 70%. of precipitation is 80%. UAW workers at Volvo Saturday Night - Mostly Sunday Night - Chance of cloudy, with a low around 65. showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Chance of precipitation is 80%. vote to ratify new contract From Staff and Wire Reports “The democratic process played out at Volvo Trucks,” Curry said. “UAW Members stood togeth- Striking blue-collar workers at a Volvo heavy er through their strike and now the overall agree- truck plant in Dublin have narrowly ratified what ment and hourly agreement have been ratified de- the company said was its final offer in a long-run- spite the company’s actions earlier in the week.” ning labor dispute. Earlier in the week Volvo Trucks said it would put The hourly workers voted 1,147 to 1,130 for the the third tentative agreement into effect and asked six-year contract, and will suspend their on-and- workers to cross picket lines so it could restart Celebrating 141 off strike that began in April. However unionized production. The union threatened to file an unfair years of service, salaried workers voted against the pact 54-40, ac- labor practices complaint with the National Labor and family owned. cording to the Facebook page of the United Auto Relations Board. The union said only a few work- Traditional services Workers local. ers crossed the lines, and the company said it would with traditional The UAW said in a statement that blue-col- take several days to resume production. values. lar members will return to work for their Sunday A copy of the third agreement shows workers Accepting and Monday shifts, even though the company said with one year of experience would start at $20.60 pre-arrangements workers could return as early as Thursday if they per hour, progressing to a top wage of $30.92 when from other desired. the contract ends in 2026. funeral homes. About 2,900 workers represented by the UAW The union said in its statement that the six-year Financing for have been on strike at the plant. They rejected three agreement eliminates a second, lower tier of wages funerals available tentative contract agreements reached with local and provides protections around shift scheduling as union negotiators, including the same contract that well as a “major signing bonus and aggressive an- 414 N. Jefferson Avenue • Pulaski, Va., 24301 was ratified on Wednesday. nual wage improvements.” S. Todd Bruce, Manager/Owner Ray Curry, UAW president, said in Wednesday’s Franky Marchand, vice president and general statement that the union has an established process manager at the Volvo Trucks plant, said in a state- 540-980-1700 to address concerns raised over the salary agree- ment that the agreement will provide employees ment that narrowly failed. See VOLVO, page A2 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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Arrangements have been en- PRISCILLA HUBBARD trusted to Armes-Hunt Funeral SPENCER Home and Cremation Services. Priscilla Hubbard Spencer A Celebration of Life will be held age 68, of Barren Springs, V.A., Saturday, July 31st, 2021 from 12 passed away Thursday, July 2, p.m. to 2 p.m. with a Eulogy to 2020 in Roanoke VA. She was follow directly after. born May 16, 1952 in Pulaski In lieu of flowers the family ask VA, the daughter of the late Bill that contributions be made to the and O’Donna Nester Hubbard. funeral home to help with expens- In addition to her parents she es. was preceded in death by two Memories and condolences sisters Susann Hubbard and Lou- may be shared at www.arme- ise Bolton. She is survived by shuntfuneralhome.com. her loving husband of 50 years Howard Douglas Spencer. Son CHARLES HENRY Bruce Spencer of Iowa City, I.A.; sister and brother-in-law Jannie JAMES ROY TALBERT, JR. ELMA JUNE WHITE JERRY LEE HINKLE STOOTS, JR. Charles Henry Stoots, Jr., age and Ronnie Smythers of Barren James Roy Talbert, Jr., age 40 of Elma June White, 87, formerly Jerry Lee Hinkle, 80 passed Springs; brother Joseph Brooks Pulaski passed away Friday, July of Dublin, passed away Wednes- away Friday, June 18, 2021 sur- 66 of Pulaski passed away unex- pectedly Monday, July 12, 2021 of Austin, T.X.; nephew Antho- 9, 2021 at his home. Born Febru- day, July 7, 2021 at her home in rounded by family and friends at ny Bolton and wife Jennifer of ary 17, 1981 in Pulaski he was the Sherrills Ford, N. C. surrounded his Fairmount, IN residence. at the Roanoke Memorial Hospi- tal. Born July 3, 1955 in Pulaski, Savannah. G.A.; niece Emily son of the late James Roy Talbert by her family. Born December 10, 1940 to and husband James Richardson & Jackie Star King Talbert. June was preceded in death by the late Paul and Mildred “Mil- he was the son of the late Charles Henry Stoots, Sr. & Myrtle Kis- of Pulaski, V.A.; niece Kelly He was a former employee at her parents, Ruby Sheppard and lie” (Akers) Hinkle in Buchanan, Mims of Barren Springs; niece James Hardie in Pulaski. He en- her step-father, Frank Sheppard; Virginia. He loved his Blue Ridge er Stoots. His niece, Donna Byrd also preceded him in death. Anna Stitt and husband Josh of joyed playing “Santa” many times and husband, William “Bill” E. Mountains and was proud of his Barren Springs; and five special at the hospital and various char- Williams. Southern Heritage. He was a member of the Alders- gate United Methodist Church. grandchildren, Keegan Mims, itable events. He was a devoted Survivors include her husband, A member of the United States Tyler Mims, Caroline Mims, Ry- husband and father. He achieved Robert E. White; daughters and Army, Jerry served as an Amory Charles had worked for Coca-Co- la Bottling Company for 22 years land Stitt and Lilly Stitt. Priscilla the rank of Eagle Scout while in sons-in-law, Linda and Joe Link- Intelligence Specialist with the loved her family and some of her high school. He was an avid his- ous, Debbie and Dewey Lytton, 1st Armored Division, 13th In- and was presently employed by Averett Trucking Company for 21 happiest times were spent with tory buff. and Renee and Bryon Kimbrough; fantry “Old Ironsides” where he family around the dining table. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Billy achieved Pistol Sharpshooter and years. He is survived by his wife of 47 A memorial service will be Wife - Crystal Renew Talbert – and Pam Williams; grandchil- Marksman in Rifle and the TK- held Saturday July 17, 2021 at Pulaski dren, Tony Barbettini, T.J. Nance, 90MM Gun. He loved his country years – Nancy Charlene Johnson Stoots – Pulaski, sons – Charles 2:00 PM at the Glenwood Unit- Children – Alexandria Dawn Matt Lytton, Zach White, Devin and served it proudly from 1961- ed Methodist Church in Barren Talbert - Pulaski and Timothy Kimbrough, Abbie Williams, 1964. Andrew Stoots & fiancée, Allison Ball – Roanoke, William Christo- Springs VA with Rev Mark As- William Talbert - Pulaski and Meredith Williams; 5 great Shortly thereafter he moved to bury officiating, the family will Sisters – Betty Silvas – TX, grandchildren and 3 great great Grant County where he worked in pher Stoots – Pulaski, grandchil- dren – Layla Story Stoots, Archer receive friends at the church Jennifer Sherman – VA grandchildren; brother and sister- the trucking industry for 27 years, from 1:00 PM until service time. Brother – Tim Talbert - VA in-law, Otis and Carol Davidson; then as a security guard at Dana Jackson Stoots, Brooklynn Claire Stoots, Anna-Kate Elyse Stoots, Online condolences can be Funeral services will be held several nieces and nephews; and and General Motors. made to the family at www.high- 2:00 PM – Thursday, July 15, 2021 many other relatives and friends. Jerry loved life and people, sister – Deloris Stoots (Otis) Byrd – Pulaski, aunt – Virginia Stoots landfuneralservice.com. at the Bower Funeral Home-Chap- Funeral services were held at especially his wife Jackie and The Reese Funeral Home in el, Pulaski. Interment will follow Mullins Funeral Home in Rad- Great-Granddaughter Nila. He – Pulaski, niece – Susan Rene (Dennis) Hanks – Pulaski, several Austinville VA is serving the at the Newbern Cemetery. The ford, Wednesday, July 14 with had a wide-range of hobbies and Spencer family. family will receive friends one Pastor Kelly Howlett officiating. interests from racing legends cousins. hour before service time Thurs- Interment followed in Highland to motorcycles and drag racing, Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Saturday, July 17, 2021 day at the Funeral Home. To sign Memory Gardens in Dublin. hunting and fishing, guns and old DENNIS LEE COX at the Bower Funeral Home-Chap- James’s online guestbook, visit The White/Williams families cars. However, he always loved Dennis Lee Cox, age 74 of el, Pulaski. Interment will follow www.bowerfuneralhome.com. are in the care of Mullins Funeral being with family and friends. Snowville passed away Sunday, at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulas- Home & Crematory in Radford. Jerry is survived by his loving July 11, 2021 at the Roanoke Me- ki. Special thanks to Blueridge www.mullinsfuneralhome.com wife of 40 years, Jackie; his five morial Hospital. Born November The family will receive friends Cancer center for their friendship children: Ed King, Drake, Amy 11, 1946 in Pulaski he was the between 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday and special care & also to family (Robert) Craig, Marion, Teri son of the late Quentin Roosevelt evening at the Funeral Home. and friends for their love and sup- TERRY WAYNE DUNCAN Dixon, Fairmount, Steve (Kris- Cox & Sybol Ewing Quesenber- To sign Charles’s online guest- port throughout his illness. Terry Wayne Duncan, 59, of ten) Chapel, Gas City, and Brian ry Cox. He was also preceded in book, please visit www.bowerfu- The family will be meeting at Fairlawn, passed away Monday, (Alissa) Davis, Fairmount; sisters: death by his wife, Jean Carolyn neralhome.com the home of Dale and Monica Al- July 12, 2021. Lynn French, Bluefield, WV, Pau- O’Dell Cox (9/3/2020), children, Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski marode,1306 Randolph Avenue, The Duncan family is in the lette Beaver, Roanoke, VA, grand- Sarah Louise Cox, Dennis Jere- is handling the arrangements for Pulaski. Bower Funeral Homes, care of Mullins Funeral Home & children: Nila Hinkle, Fairmount, my Cox, father & mother-in-law, the family. Pulaski is handling the arrange- Crematory in Radford. www.mul- Jordan Richie, Fairmount, Megan Gunard Hebron & Delma Lou- ments for the family linsfuneralhome.com. (Ben) Salyer, Elwood, Courtney ise O’Dell, brother-in-law, Don Chapel, Muncie, Quinten Chapel, JUDY MARIE LINKOUS Lewis Fariss and sister-in-law, Jonesboro, Lexie Waymire, Gas RUBEN Dreama Darlene Gallimore. In Memory Of City, Kristian King-Finley, Blue- Judy Marie Linkous Ruben, 76, Dennis was a veteran of the field, WV, Russel (Erin) King, of Fairlawn, Virginia went home United States Army, where he Bluefield, WV, Merideth King, to be with her Lord and Savior on was stationed in Panama. He at- Clayton Tickle Redford, VA, Gage, Mason, Dax- Friday, July 9, 2021. tended the New River Primitive ton, and Sebastian Davis all of The Ruben family is in the care Baptist Church. In loving memory of our dear Fairmount. 7 great-grandchildren of the Mullins Funeral Home & He is survived by his brother, Clayton Tickle, on his and many very special nieces and Crematory of Radford, Virginia. Children – Jason Cox – birthday, July 21. nephews. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com Snowville, Jodi Denise Cox Stubbs & husband, Tony – Geor- We remember your love for sports, gia and how well you played baseball In Memory Grandchildren – Casey Lee and football - you were the greatest. Cox, Kaylee McKenzie Cox Maggie, Brother – Robert Zane Cox & Also, you were blessed with a beau- wife, Peggy – Radford tiful tenor voice and we loved to You will soon have a birthday and you won’t be here. Brother-in-law – Gordon Gal- hear you sing our favorite songs. It is hard to believe you’re gone. limore – Salem God needed a special angel to be with our family up there. Sister-in-law – Loretta Jane We shall cherish your memory in He took you to be with Harold, our family and you are watching O’Dell Fariss – Allisonia our hearts forever. after me. Several nieces and nephews You and Edna are on my mind all the time. Funeral services will be held We miss you and love you. Hope to see you all one day. 11:00 AM – Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Bower Funeral Your family, Love your sister, Home-Chapel, Pulaski with El- Mary, Lou and Belinda Margaret der Dan Puckett officiating. In- See DEATHS, page A5 The Patriot - July 16, 2021 - Page A5 one hour before service time Fri- day at the Funeral Home. First Church Deaths To sign Phyllis’s online guest- Benefit planned Saturday Continued from Page A4 book, visit www.bowerfuneral- of the home.com for McCoy cancer victim terment will follow at the High- Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski land Memory Gardens, Dublin Brethren There will be a fundraising event this Saturday, July 17 at Bisset is handling the arrangements for Park in Radford for Jennifer McCoy, a cancer patient who is in where he will receive full mili- the family. tary honors. hosts VBS stage 4 melanoma. The family will receive friends The event will be held in Pavilion 2 at the park from 9 a.m. to 3 one hour before service time Sat- IMOGENE ALDERMAN p.m. You can drop in anytime during those times. urday at the Funeral Home. LOVERN ‘Anc ho r e d’ The fundraiser will include a hot dog sale, bake sale, silent auc- To sign Dennis’s online guest- Imogene Alderman Lovern, 87, Vacation Bible School will be tion, games, drawings, other concessions and a raffle. book, visit www.bowerfuneral- of Radford, VA died Thursday held, outdoors, at Pulaski First Live music will be provided from 1:30 – 3 p.m. by Branching home.com morning, July 8, 2021. She was Church of the Brethren on Sat- Out Bluegrass. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulas- born in Radford on July 6, 1934 urday, July 24 from 10 a.m.-4 Erin Fisher is organizing the event and anyone needing more in- ki is handling the arrangements and was the daughter of the late p.m. formation or who wish to make a donation can call Fisher at 540- for the family. Edgar Alderman and Rosie Poff Kids of all ages will venture 267-4848. You may also call Linda Fisher at 540-599-2964. Alderman. She was also preced- into solid faith with a day full of McCoy is a former employee of Warm Hearth in Blacksburg and ed in death by five siblings. wonderful activities. is struggling with medical bills and traveling expenses for doctor’s GROVER JUNIOR COMBS She leaves behind five sons, Each child will be placed on a visits. Grover Junior Combs, age 73 Terry and Linda Lovern, Mike crew of 5-8 children of their age The McCoy, Va. resident was first diagnosed with melanoma in of Dublin passed away Sunday, Lovern and Terry, Mark Lovern group with a crew leader that 2018 when a tumor appeared in her right armpit. Since then, she July 11, 2021 at his home. Born and Becky, Lloyd and Christy leads them to different stations has undergone multiple procedures and surgeries to remove tu- January 22, 1948 in Pulaski he Lovern and Quintin and Karen throughout the day where vari- mors. She has undergone several lymph node dissections, biopsies, was the son of the late Grover Lovern; fourteen grandchildren, ous activities will take place. CT scans, a brain MRI, several rounds of radiation and targeted William Combs & Mabel South- and nineteen great-grandchildren These activities include: Mu- chemotherapy. ern Combs. He was also preced- and one great-great-grandchild. sic & More, Deep Bible Adven- Her cancer has metastasized to her left chest wall, ninth rib, both ed in death by his son, William There will be a private viewing tures, Sea Crafts, Anchors Away lungs, and to two different spots in her brain. Combs, sisters, Ella Mae Cock- and graveside service with Pastor Play. Lunch and snack will be She is currently undergoing Stereotactic Radiosurgery on her man, Jenny Beckner, brothers, Paul Dunford officiating. provided. All these activities brain tumors, which she says are basically extremely high doses of Gordon Combs and Elmer Lee Stevens Funeral Home, Pu- are based around the theme, radiation to the tumors in hopes that it will stop their spread. Combs. laski, VA is serving the Lovern “Anchored – Deepening Faith in Now she is wading through three years’ worth of medical bills He is survived by his family. Online condolences may God.” for treatments, procedures, surgeries, medication – her meds alone Children – Carolyn Combs be made through www.stevensfu- Please join us at 4 p.m. for a are about $8,000 per month – along with travel and lodging to see Parlier – Pulaski, Bobby Combs neralhomepulaski.com. closing program where the chil- specialists. Fortunately, McCoy says her cancer center has extend- – Bristol, Melissa Combs Reese dren will sing all the songs they ed her a grant to pay for her medications for now. – Pulaski have learned. McCoy is hoping to raise enough money through fundraising to 3 Grandchildren, 1 Great JUDY ANN HAGEE help offset some of the other expenses. Grandchild After the program, please join TAYLOR “I would like to have the comfort of knowing that when I go, I’m Brother – Buddy Combs – NC Judy Ann Hagee Taylor, 68, us for a picnic at the church’s not leaving my husband in a world of debt,” McCoy said. Special Niece – Alma Melton passed away Sunday, July 11, picnic shelter. Hotdogs, sides – Pulaski 2021 at her home in Pulaski sur- and drinks will be provided. Family services will be pri- rounded by her family. And also, we would love for vate. To sign Grover’s online The Taylor family is in the you and your family to join us guestbook, visit www.bowerfu- care of Mullins Funeral Home & for worship at 11 a.m. on Sun- neralhome.com Crematory in Radford, Virginia. day where the children will sing Bower Funeral Homes, Pulas- www.mullinsfuneralhome.com again for everyone! ki is handling the arrangements for the family.

PHYLLIS ANN KENNEDY Phyllis Ann Kennedy, age 75 of Dublin passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home. Born January 19, 1946 in Newbern, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Levi Vermillion & Mar- gerite Claytor Farley. She was also preceded in death by her Mystery Island daughter, Marquita Lynn Kenne- dy-Eaves, brother, Donald Farley Vacation Bible School and sisters, Norma Quesenberry, Carole Sheets and Linda Cole. 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The family will receive friends Page A6 - The Patriot - July 16, 2021 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com The Importance Three Cheers for Our of the Hyde Founding Mothers “The Union of the Colonies, the firm Amendment & sedate resolution of the People, is It is no secret that Americans frequently disagree with an Omen for good unto us. And be it each other on many issues, important or trivial. Freedom known to Great Britain, even American One Nation of conscience is a foundational right in this country. That daughters are Politicians and Patriots, GOP Should freedom means more than simply thinking what you and will aid the good work with their want. It means you should not be forced to act in viola- female efforts.” Letter from Hannah Under God Bail on tion of your conscience so long as you are not harming Winthrop to Mercy Ottis Warren, Janu- By Danielle Reid others. ary 1, 1774 When it comes to abortion, again, it is no surprise to The American Revolution brought out Infrastructure find disagreement on the issue. Millions of Americans the spirit of patriotism in many people ries). She served as a spy, and captured like me hold pro-life views, often formed out of their re- but we don’t often hear about the female six British soldiers and killed one. Deal ligious convictions, but millions of others do not support Lydia Barrington Darragh is credited patriots who risked their lives to protect So far, the bipartisan infra- pro-life policies. That is why I support H.R. 18, the No with saving George Washington’s army their country. Their courage, heroism structure deal is going through Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. from an ambush in December 1777. and fidelity to this nation in the face of the normal life cycle of such Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized During the British occupation of Phila- danger is amazing! proposals -- alive, dead, revived, abortion nationwide in 1973, then-Congressman Henry delphia, British officers commandeered Some of the Colonial wives and uncertain. J. Hyde (R-IL) introduced an amendment to the De- one of the rooms in her house to plan an mothers followed their husbands during For Republicans, the best partment of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare attack on Washington’s army at White- the Revolutionary War to the battle answer should be dead. Appropriations Act of 1977 restricting public funding marsh. Using an excuse for needing front, providing food, nursing skills and They have nothing to gain by of abortions. This amendment since became a part of flour from the mill, she instead headed support during the war. Molly Pitcher blessing a portion of President annual appropriations legislation. off to warn Washington. However, in a is one of those wives who served at the Joe Biden’s spending plans, Known as the Hyde Amendment, it has saved 2.5 mil- chance meeting outside the city, she met Battle of Monmouth, NJ carring water to when an ungodly amount of lion lives from abortion and allowed pro-life Americans patriot Col. Thomas Craig and passed the soldiers and later taking over canon money is going to go out the not to have their tax dollars used to violate their belief in the information to him, thus saving duty by swabbing and loading the canon door regardless of whether they the sanctity of life the Continental Army from a surprise after her husband collapsed. vote for a chunk of it or not. For much of its 45-year history, the Hyde Amend- attack. Nancy Morgan Hart was best known The conventional wisdom ment has not been controversial even though abortion for her passion to rid the Georgia terri- During the winter of 1777 at Valley has remained a hot topic. Even President Biden was a is that the Senate has to prove tory of British solders and loyalists (To- See NATION, page A7 longtime supporter of the Hyde Amendment as a U.S. that it can work, and the test of Senator. Congress controlled by both parties have passed its functioning is how much of Biden’s spending Republicans appropriations endorse. bills con- This is a distorted view of the taining Hyde Senate’s role, which shouldn’t provisions, be to get on board a historic and presidents spending spree for which Biden from both won no mandate and which parties have isn’t justified by conditions in signed these the country (it’s not true, for bills into law. instance, that the nation’s infra- That is structure is crumbling). Besides, if bipartisan spend- because of its relation to our First Amendment freedoms. ing is the test, the Senate just a Our Founding Fathers may not have laid guidelines for few weeks ago passed a $200 the handling of taxpayer funded abortions, but they did billion China competition bill by explicitly outline in the First Amendment of our Consti- a 68-32 vote. It used to be that tution that “Congress shall make no law respecting an $200 billion constituted a lot of establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise money, but now it doesn’t rate, thereof.” not when there’s $6 trillion on Eradicating the Hyde Amendment would force Amer- the table. ican taxpayers to fund abortion, even if it goes entirely The infrastructure deal against their personal religious convictions. lurched from gloriously alive But now radicals are trying to jeopardize this freedom. to dead when Biden explicitly Democrats who control the appropriations process linked its passage to the simul- want to strip the Hyde Amendment from bills that fund Penalty for early withdrawal taneous passage of a reconcil- the Federal Government. Now in the Oval Office, Joe iation bill with the rest of the By Cal Thomas, attack, or worse, this time with nuclear Biden has changed his tune on the issue and opposes the Democratic Party’s spending Tribune Content Agency devices. provision he once upheld. priorities in it. All wars cost money, lives and limbs. Unfortunately, events at the state level in Virginia Then, it revived again when Retirement plans warn of a “penalty for The question is whether the investment preview where Democrats in Washington want to go. Biden walked this back, and early withdrawal.” Might that also apply was worth it. Did it produce desired out- Thanks to unified Democrat control in Richmond, tax- promised a dual track for the to the withdrawal of American and NATO comes? At best the answer when it comes payer-supported health insurance exchanges in Virginia two bills. forces from Afghanistan? to Afghanistan is problematic. At worst, it can now offer abortion coverage. This change violates The fierce Republican If you set aside the victoryby coalition is what The Economist magazine calls “a the same principles protected by the Hyde Amendment insistence on these two tracks forces that expelled Saddam Hussein’s disaster.” and, I believe, the Virginia Statute for Religious Free- doesn’t make much sense and overmatched troops from Kuwait in 1991, The Military Timesreports on a study dom. amounts to asking Democrats to the U.S. has not won a war since World by the Cost of War Project, which found President Biden’s administration and this Democrat allow a decent interval before War II. Not in Korea. Not in Vietnam and that the combined cost of our involvement Congress have already been the most pro-abortion in going ahead with the rest of now, says President Biden, Afghanistan is in Afghanistan is over $2 trillion: “Those history. Their advocacy now endangers not just the right their spending -- Democrats are a war we cannot win. funds do not, however, include the amount to life of millions but the freedom of conscience of mil- going to try to pass a reconcilia- Osama bin Laden predicted we didn’t the United States government is obligated lions more. We must stand up to the radical agenda and tion whether the bipartisan deal have the staying power and would ulti- to spend on lifetime care for American ensure the Hyde Amendment is indefinitely protected. passes or not. mately tire of the conflict. President Biden veterans of this war, nor does it include fu- That is why my Republican colleagues and I are fight- In other words, at the end of claims”America’s longest war is ending.” ture interest payments on money borrowed ing for H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion the day, there’s only one track. It may only get worse, because terrorism to fund the war.” Act. This bill will make the Hyde Amendment perma- The calculation of Republi- knows no state boundaries and does not The Cost of War Project also estimates nent and uphold protections for life, conscience, and cans supporting the deal is that conduct itself according to classic rules of “241,000 people have died because of the freedom of religious beliefs. a significant bipartisan package warfare. war in Afghanistan, which includes more House Democrats had an opportunity to consider can take some of the heat off of After initially saying nothing about than 2,400 American service members and H.R. 18, but they declined to bring it up for consider- Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten helping thousands of translators, drivers at least 71,344 civilians.” ation. This snubbing of American taxpayers disrespects Sinema in their resistance to and others who assisted Americans, Biden Will there be a “wall” to commemo- personal religious beliefs. eliminating the filibuster. has promised to relocate them to a third rate U.S. deaths? The Vietnam Veterans Therefore, between now and the August recess, pro- A deal that passes and is country while their U.S. visas are pro- Memorialstill haunts me when I visit it life legislators are pushing for unanimous consent on the signed into law will certainly be cessed. That is something we did not do in Washington, D.C. I knew some people House floor for consideration of H.R. 18. I did so on June a feather in their caps, but it’s following our withdrawal from Vietnam. whose names are carved into the black 30, just one of several Republicans urging the House to hard to believe they’d change Untold numbers of translators and others granite wall. My name might have been do so on that day alone. their minds on the filibuster if who assisted American troops were report- one of them. As an Army enlisted man, I As a pro-life supporter, I am opposed to using taxpay- the deal fell apart. edly rounded up by the North Vietnamese received orders for Vietnam, but managed er dollars to pay for abortions. I do not believe American They are both so extensively and tortured, imprisoned, or killed. to get re-assigned, thanks to my position citizens should be forced to finance a procedure that may and adamantly on the record U.S. air power is what largely kept at Armed Forces Radio in New York go against their religious convictions. When asked, near- in favor of the filibuster that a the Taliban at bay. Without it they are and contacts at the Pentagon. More than ly 60% of Americans agreed that taxpayer dollars should climb-down would be politically re-capturing territories they once held 58,300 others were not as fortunate. not be used to fund abortion, and it is our job to uphold embarrassing and perilous. before 9/11 and will again threaten the What did we learn from Vietnam? Ob- this. I believe I have an obligation to protect innocent Republicans supporting the rights of women and girls to work and viously nothing because we have repeated human life and be a strong advocate for the unborn. H.R. deal also think that it will make attend schools. Watch for a rapid return of history in Afghanistan. There was no “end 18 is a bill that will do just that. passing the subsequent recon- the burqa. A generation of young Afghan game,” except to hold off the Taliban, an I hope my colleagues can put aside their radical agen- ciliation bill harder. First, the womenborn during the last 20 years have entity motivated by religious fervor that da and join the traditionally bipartisan effort to protect parts of infrastructure that have had no experience wearing the head-to-toe has no intention of quitting. the right to religious freedom. the widest support -- roads and garment with face covering. If Al-Qaida regroups and another terror bridges -- will be in the deal President Biden and former president attack is launched against the U.S., what and not in the reconciliation Trump, who first announced the withdraw- will be our response and who will be If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel bill. Second, the unwelcome al of U.S. forces, have said that America assigned blame? free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon tax increases excluded from the cannot engage in “nation building.” Even Readers may email Cal Thomas at office at 276-525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at bipartisan deal will be in the recent history has proved that true. The [email protected]. Look for Cal 540-381-5671. To reach my office via email, please visit reconciliation bill. larger question is whether we can defend Thomas’ latest book “America’s Expi- my website at www.morgangriffith.house.gov. Also on This isn’t a crazy calculation, ourselves against further attacks on this ration Date: The Fall of Empires and my website is the latest material from my office, includ- although it’s not clearly correct ing information on votes recently taken on the floor of country if Al-Qaida regroups and, with Superpowers and the Future of the United the House of Representatives. the help of Iran, stages another 9/11-type States” (HarperCollins/Zondervan). 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Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 The Patriot - July 16, 2021 - Page A7 dents, rather than asking the ma- sentatives of the Virginia Depart- OPEN jority of students to accommodate ment of Education where he made Want Communication a few students? disparaging comments mischarac- FORUM Treat all people with respect and terizing our community To the editor, about the current process and pro- kindness...doesn’t need to be mi- --unprofessionalism and sensa- posed policies by the Pulaski Coun- We want our School Board to make cromanaged, ordered, etc. Support tionalism in his use of language We want there to be meaning- ty School Board. an official statement that no form all of our students and community (e.g., comparing school board ful communication and consensus Keith and I are very concerned of Critical Race Theory will be without dividing them. meetings to Klan rallies and being among our community about how about our school board, Superin- taught in our school, nor any teach- In addition, encourage them in combat) which creates a divisive we teach and care for our chil- tendent, and community. er training. We don’t want them to to not use the principle of equity “us vs. them” atmosphere dren. We agree with valuing our We want folks to be informed implement a stand-alone transgen- (which is a core concept of CRT --Dr. Siers has done more to di- community members and treating and aware of issues. der policy. Why not offer a separate which is divisive and leads to dif- vide this community, then unite it, them all with respect. We disagree We want Dr. Siers to step down. restroom for the transgender stu- ferent standards for different people he has been disrespectful to those among other things). who don’t share his views As for Dr. Siers, the following Please see how another commu- Nation are some of our concerns about his nity is handling these issues: Continued from Page A6 leadership and his divisive style: “Botetourt school board ad- Forge, PA, Molly Hays joined Sybil Ludington was the during the Continental Congress, --culture of fear and concern dresses race education and treat- her husband at the Continental 16-year-old daughter of a colo- she cleaverly reminded him to about retribution among teachers ment of transgender students | Ed- Army’s winter camp. She was nial colonel in the Westchester remember the Colonial women; and staff if they disagree and/or go ucation | roanoke.com” one of a group of women, led by County, NY militia. On April 26, and compared the struggle for against Dr. Siers and his ideas (they Check-out the Botetourt Co Martha Washington, who would 1777 when she heard the British womens’ rights with the Colonies’ don’t want to comment privately, School Board’s stance on Critical wash clothes and blankets, and Army was approaching and knew struggle against the tyrrany of nor publicly about him and/or his Race Theory (CRT) and transgen- care for sick and dying soldiers. her father needed time to rally the King George. agenda for fear of losing their job) der bathroom use. On November 16, 1776, troops, she made an all-night ride Using a play on words and Bible --Dr. Siers being behind beloved Could our Pulaski County Margaret Corbin dressed as a on horseback to call the citizens references, Abigail wrote: “I long and respected Pulaski County High School Board please take the same man and joined her husband in and militia of Putnam County, NY to hear that you have declared an School Principal Michael Grimm position (please read article) of the Battle of Fort Washington on and Danbury, CT to arms. independancy—and by the way being forced out (partially because writing a statement against Crit- Manhattan Island. She quickly Mary Katherine Goddard is the in the new Code of Laws which Mr. Grimm didn’t buy into restor- ical Race Theory being taught in and heroically took over firing only woman to sign the Declara- I suppose it will be necessary for ative justice) our schools and not implementing the cannon when her husband tion of Independence…sort of. you to make, I desire you would --ill-conceived Yondr pouch a stand-alone transgender policy? was killed. When the British invaded Phil- Remember the Ladies, and be policy … parents, teachers, and Rather, offer a separate restroom At age twenty-two, Deborah adelphia where the Continental more generous and favourable to students should have been more for the transgender students, rath- Sampson decided to disguise Congress had met, the members them than your ancestors. Do not involved and at least notified before er than asking the majority of stu- herself as a man and enlist in the fled to Baltimore, MD. After the put such unlimited power into the implementing this $52,000 debacle dents to accommodate a few stu- Colonial Army. She purchased Declaration was signed by the hands of the Husbands. Remem- … wasted funds … money could dents. some cloth and made a suit members of the 2nd Continental ber all Men would be tyrants if have gone toward student and/or Additional changes will need to of men’s clothing for herself. Congress, they wanted copies of it they could. If perticuliar care and teacher needs such as school sup- be made at the state level as well. Because she was unusually tall to be disseminated to the thirteen attention is not paid to the Ladies plies (5-foot 8-inches) and thin, she colonies. So, they took it to a we are determined to foment a Re- --poor judgment in his written Take care, was able to pass as a young man. local printer, who happened to be bellion and will not hold ourselves email communication with repre- Keith & Debbie Bauer Using the name “Robert Shur- Mary Katherine Goddard. She bound by any Laws in which we tliff” she mustered in as a private boldly proclaimed her solidarity have no voice, or Representation. with the Light Infantry Com- at the bottom of the Declaration, “That your Sex are Naturally pany of the 4th Massachusetts writing “Baltimore, in Mary- Tyrannical is a Truth so thorough- Infantry. land: Printed by Mary Katherine ly established as to admit of no When struck in the legs by two Goddard.” dispute, but such of you as wish musketballs at a battle of Tarry- Goddard wasn’t the only to be happy willingly give up town, NY she feared her identity woman during the Revolution the harsh title of Master for the as a woman would be exposed to courageously use her pen to more tender and endearing one of while being treated. She refused influence others. Friend. Why then, not put it out medical care and slipped out of Although Abigail Adams of the power of the vicious and the field hospital, removing the never participated in physical the Lawless to use us with cruelty bullets with her own penknife. combat during the Revolution, and indignity with impunity. Men Eventually she was discovered she managed to be influencial in of Sense in all Ages abhor those but instead of punishment, she fighting “tyrrany” on the home customs which treat us only as was honorably discharged and front through her correspondence. the vassals of your Sex. Regard us later in life received a military In a letter written March 31, 1776 then as Beings placed by provi- pension. to her husband, John Adams, dence under your protection and in immitation of the Supreem Being make use of that power Lowry only for our happiness.” Continued from Page A6 Let’s give three cheers for our Founding Mothers who were either. The higher the top-line imperative for Republicans to indeed heroines of the American number is for the reconciliation stake out a position in four-square Revolution; whose courage and bill, the harder it will be to pass. opposition. patriotism paved the way for By allowing Democrats to cleave The bipartisan deal is hardly women to be involved in positions off some spending into a biparti- exemplary legislation, by the of leadership today. san deal, the overall number for way. It resorts to all the usual the reconciliation bill gets small- Beltway gimmicks to create the Currently, there are 119 women er. In other words, the bipartisan pretense that it’s paid for, when in the U.S. House of Represen- deal could make the partisan it’s basically as irresponsible as tatives (not counting four female reconciliation easier, rather than the rest of the Biden spending. non-voting delegates), making harder, to pass. Bipartisanship has its uses, women 27.4% of the total of U.S. It’s not as though Biden is but so does partisanship. Joe representatives; and 24 women fiscally prudent on all other Biden wants to be known for his elected to the U.S. Senate. fronts except in this one area, FDR- and LBJ-like government which he considers a particularly spending, believing that it’s the important national investment key to political success and to an with unmistakable returns. No, enduring legacy. Fine. Let him he’s universally profligate. His and his party own it. reckless spending on all fronts Rich Lowry is editor of the (except defense) makes it more National Review.

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Open 10 - 6 Tuesday - Friday 10 - 4 Saturday Page A8 - The Patriot - July 16, 2021 ki County families – especially portunity to all Pulaski County in rural schools that are twen- families. OPEN FORUM Schools ty miles or more away from the Hurst then brought up the Continued from Page A1 Sheriff’s office. school system’s equity initia- 5. Pandemic Leadership – tives. Children, community, generations his tenure almost five years ago,” While many school divisions in “To address academic dis- Hurst said. Virginia struggled with opening parities in Pulaski County, the to come at stake Hurst then went on to list 11 their doors to in-person learning, School Board has undertaken To the editor, have to do it, Counties that care examples of why the community Pulaski County took the lead in a mission to promote equity of about their citizens, families and “has been fortunate to have Dr. holding in-person classes four opportunity. Contrary to pub- I read two articles in the July children are fighting and staying Siers as its superintendent.” days a week beginning in the lic misinformation about these 2nd “THE PATRIOT” pertain- away from the programs that are “A true leader inspires others Fall and was the first division in initiatives, the School Board’s ing to our current County Su- forcing these ideologies that are and provides them with the tools Southwest Virginia to hold full mission is to level the playing perintendent Dr. Kevin Siers. causing such problems. for success. Here are just a few in-person instruction by March. field – to make all students feel Both regarding his emails to the I personally have lost all con- ways that Dr. Siers has provided Dr. Siers recognized the impor- welcome and valued in school Virginia Department of Educa- fidence in Dr. Siers being able such leadership for our school tance of in-person instruction and regardless of their socioeconom- tion describing taxpaying vot- to effectively lead our County’s division,” Hurst said and listed the need to keep our students, fac- ic status, race, gender, faith ex- ing citizens of Pulaski County schools. He has shown by his own them: ulty, and staff as safe as practical pression, or disability,” he said. as holding a Klan rally because actions that he has no respect for 1. Pulaski County Middle in the face of tremendous uncer- “Because misinformation they dare disagree with him. (My the values our citizens hold dear. School – Dr. Siers managed the tainty. about the School Board’s equity thought is he was really trying to Our parents and community de- entire process of building a new 6. Additional STEAM Pro- initiatives is rampant, we wanted make us look like a bunch of rac- serve someone they can trust. middle school in Pulaski County. grams – Dr. Siers added a drama to highlight just a few initiatives ists in using this terminology.) We are too intelligent to fall for At the outset, he retained a skilled program and robotics instruction- that may fall under this umbrella In his own response, Dr. Siers the rhetoric coming out of Wash- and experienced Operations Di- al program at the middle school. in an effort to increase under- made it clear that he was speaking ington or Richmond. We would rector with the experience in new The drama program at the high standing of our goals,” Hurst for himself and the School Board. rather be right in the eyes of GOD school construction, and togeth- school has been among the best continued, listing those: That was very unsettling for me. than in the eyes of man. er, they opened the new middle in the State, and now the program 1. Universal free breakfast Each person in this County will What is at stake here is our chil- school in 18 months – on time has been extended into the middle and free lunch and Commu- need to make their own decision dren, our community, generations and under budget – in a market schools. Moreover, the robot- nity Meal Program –No child about this matter in the upcoming to come. in which construction costs were ics program feeds into the high should go hungry. Because hun- days, weeks and months. To the precious citizens of Pu- uncertain and soaring. school’s cybersecurity program, ger can interfere with a student’s This article comes just from my laski County - many of you were 2. Increased Salaries and De- which is also one of the best cy- instructional experience, which heart. I can tell you I would run my former students and are par- creased Costs – Dr. Siers ensured bersecurity programs in the State. will increase the educational as far away from Critical Race ents now - make sure you vote. pay increases for every employee With over a half million new jobs achievement gap, all students Theory as I could run. There is I do agree with you Dr. Siers in the division for each of the last in cybersecurity in this country in Pulaski County – regardless no way I would subject an adult, about one thing - every child four years. During this time of with starting annual salaries in of their socioeconomic status much less a child to such con- should feel valued, but that comes national teacher shortages, Dr. the $80-90,000 range, these pro- – are eligible for free breakfast trived evil. This identity-based from good parents, grandparents, Siers placed Pulaski County back grams position Pulaski County and free lunch. We partner with Marxism pushes agendas that are teachers and community - not in a competitive position with students to enter the job market as local churches to participate in causing hatred, racism and divi- from government and definitely revised pay schedules. Addition- highly competitive candidates. the “backpack program,” and sion in our Country. not from CRT. ally, employee health insurance 7. Critzer Elementary Ren- the community meal program While Richmond may say you Board members, we are a Re- costs decreased to approximate- ovations – Dr. Siers recognized ensures that students have ac- public - By the People, For the ly one-half of the costs paid four that building safety is a para- cess to healthy meals during the People, One Nation Under GOD. years ago – all in a time in which mount concern and spearheaded summer and school closures. View Obituaries You serve these citizens, not the health insurance premiums were renovations at Critzer Elementary 2. Universal access to Superintendent. rising nationally. Online Daily At to create a safe environment at a Chromebooks and internet ac- Suggested Reading for every- 3. Technology for every stu- time when even local represen- cess – Having early and readily www.pcpatriot.com one reading this: “The American dent – Prior to the start of the tatives in the General Assem- available access to technology Covenant - The Untold Story” by pandemic, Dr. Siers ensured that bly could not secure funding for will enable our students to main- Marshall Foster and “We Will Not every Pulaski County student school renovations. tain a competitive edge with Be Silenced” by Erwin W Lutzer. would have their own Chrome- 8. Fighting for Our Children their peers, regardless of their book, which placed technology – During the pandemic, the gov- socioeconomic backgrounds. in the hands of every child re- Debra Farley Woodrum ernor’s executive orders limited 3. Partnerships with commu- gardless of whether that child’s attendance numbers at sporting nity resources – The School Di- parents could afford access to a events. Recognizing the impor- vision partners with community computer or internet service. Pri- tance of extracurricular activi- resources and organizations to T.A. Produce or to the provision of the Chrome- ties for Pulaski County families, provide opportunities to Pulaski books, many Pulaski County stu- Route 11, Dublin Dr. Siers came up with a creative County students. For example, dents were lagging behind their solution to hold multiple “events” the division partners with the peers, making them less com- Sweet & Delicious Cantaloupes so that families with children who TG Howard Community Center petitive for college admissions, played football, who cheered, or to provide clubs in the schools scholarships, and post-graduate and Watermelons Now In! who played an instrument in the for all kids with safe and fun ac- employment. Access to such South Carolina Peaches, North Carolina Home-Grown band all had equal opportunity tivities, including team-building technology also reduced one hur- to watch their children perform activities and cultural activities. Tomatoes, All Types Of Vegetables, Plants, Flowers and dle to remote learning at the start safely. The Division has partnered with Hanging Baskets. Apples, Oranges, and a of the pandemic. 9. Listening to Our Stake- the YMCA during the pandem- Variety of Canned Goods. 4. School Resource Offi- holders – During his tenure, Dr. ic to provide childcare, internet cers – For the past three years, Siers began listening tours at all access, meals, and daily care We Appreciate Our Customers! a school resource officer has schools, providing an opportunity for remote learners and their been stationed at every school in for teachers and staff to approach families. Further, the division Call Open 9-6 Pulaski County because of Dr. him with concerns and suggested has partnered with local law en- Siers’ efforts. While this deci- 674-4233 solutions, new ideas, and ques- forcement agencies that sponsor Closed Sunday sion was made over the objection tions. He then created advisory programs designed to foster ca- of some members of the Board committees for parents, teach- reer and community awareness of Supervisors, this decision has ers, and students to brainstorm and build relationships with Pu- been widely popular with Pulas- ideas to address those concerns laski students. and provide feedback on division 4. Restorative practices – initiatives before such initiatives The restorative practices pro- were rolled out generally. gram helps to keep students in 10. Giving Back to our Com- school where they can receive munity – Dr. Siers has made instructional time while reduc- Pulaski County his home. He at- ing discipline disparities and re- tends almost every student activ- ducing the achievement gap for ity in Pulaski County to support vulnerable students. our students and families; he vol- 5. Elimination of barri- unteers his personal time at a lo- ers to participation – Participa- cal museum; and he knows more tion in CTE programs, the Ad- about the history of education in vanced Placement curriculum Pulaski County than many Pulas- and dual enrollment, arts, and ki County natives. after school programs has been 11. Accreditation – Under Dr. shown to dramatically improve Siers’ guidance, we achieved full educational experiences and out- accreditation for every school in comes for children. The School the division in 2019 for the first Board is working to eliminate time in many years. Dr. Siers the barriers to participation in recognizes, however, that full these programs in underserved accreditation is not enough. The and underrepresented student division must do more to address populations. academic disparities in our histor- “These are just a few exam- ically marginalized communities, ples of programs that would which is why he is spearheading fall under the School Board’s the School Board’s equity ini- tiatives to provide equity of op- See SCHOOLS, page A9

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(lower level right across from Dollar General) Hours: Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Email: [email protected] Phone: 540-382-8095 The Patriot - July 16, 2021 - Page A9 Xaloy returning to Pulaski from Ohio RICHMOND—Governor number of former employees famil- Among the company’s accomplish- to secure the project for Virginia. who were formerly employed at Ralph Northam today announced iar with Xaloy’s specific machinery. ments is inventing the first tungsten The company is eligible to receive the plant and were key factors in that Xaloy, a leading manufactur- “Our workforce is one of the key carbide barrel to withstand extreme state benefits from the Virginia the decision-making process. The er of plastic processing compo- reasons Virginia is America’s Top wear and corrosive environments. Enterprise Zone Program, admin- Town of Pulaski is committed to nents for injection and extrusion State for Business and the return of Xaloy was acquired by Altair In- istered by the Virginia Department fully supporting Xaloy as they re- machinery, will move its barrel Xaloy is proof positive that our pipe- vestments in February 2021. of Housing and Community Devel- start operations and is excited for manufacturing operation from line of skilled talent is unmatched,” “One of Virginia’s greatest busi- opment, as well as local incentives the future success generated from Ohio back to Virginia and reopen said Governor Northam. “It was a ness assets is our exceptional work- from Pulaski County and the Town this catalyst.” its former facility in Pulaski Coun- priority to regain this important force, and we are proud to support of Pulaski. “The New River Valley wel- ty. The company will invest $1.75 employer in Pulaski, and securing Xaloy’s return to Pulaski County,” “This project is especially mean- comes Xaloy back to Pulaski,” million in its 100,000-square-foot, this important project demonstrates said Secretary of Commerce and ingful to Pulaski County because of said Charlie Jewell, Executive Di- 30-acre site at 102 Xaloy Way in the value of collaboration in driving Trade Brian Ball. “The compa- what the return of Xaloy fully rep- rector of Onward New River Val- the Town of Pulaski to produce economic opportunity and building ny’s investment will strengthen resents,” stated Pulaski County Ad- ley. “Their decision to bring man- bimetallic barrels for a wide range long-term corporate partnerships.” the Commonwealth’s position as a ministrator Jonathan D. Sweet. “For ufacturing back to the New River of applications in the plastics man- Founded in 1929, Xaloy is a leader in advanced manufacturing, this world-class manufacturer to re- Valley speaks volumes about the ufacturing industry. Virginia suc- global leader in high-performance and we are committed to facilitat- turn to Pulaski County and restart quality of our workforce and the cessfully competed against Ohio machinery components and equip- ing Xaloy’s success here any way their operations here, it effectively supportive community they have for the project, which will retain ment for the plastics industry. The we can.” demonstrates that our workforce in Pulaski County and the Town.” seven jobs and create 35 new jobs. company has one of the largest “With the increase in demand is second-to-none and that there is “When I delivered for FedEx In 2016, Xaloy closed its Pulas- screw and barrel design portfolios, we were reaching capacity with no better community for this in- a number of years ago, I warm- ki plant and moved the majority of world-class manufacturing capabil- our twin-barrel line in Austintown, dustry leader to call home. We are ly remember a sign that greeted the facility’s manufacturing and ities, and a global sales and custom- and moving that business back to extremely grateful for Xaloy’s re- everyone who entered Xaloy: positions to Austintown, Ohio. er support team. Xaloy’s deep tech- Pulaski was contingent on being newed commitment to the County, ‘Through these doors walk the With the return of its barrel man- nological and engineering expertise able to hire the right people and do and the Board of Supervisors and world’s greatest barrel makers,’” ufacturing functions to Pulaski has helped improve quality and it quickly,” said Xaloy CEO Kamal Economic Development Authority said Delegate L. Nick Rush. “The County, the company will rehire a throughput for plastics processors. K. Tiwari. “When we decided to look forward to a strong and suc- return of Xaloy to Pulaski Coun- reopen the Pulaski site, we turned cessful partnership for many years ty means that barrel manufactur- to former employees to get the fa- to come.” ing professionals and Southwest cility back in operation. Nearly all “We are overwhelmingly excit- Virginia will benefit greatly from Schools 20 of the initial workforce consists ed to welcome Xaloy back to our having this specialty trade return Continued from Page A8 of former Pulaski Xaloy workers, community and are proud of the to our region. I send my warmest equity initiative. Like all oth- ery child’s right to live an authen- bringing with them decades of ex- recognition the local workforce in congratulations to Xaloy on its er initiatives, the School Board tic life in a safe, respectful, and perience. To have a group of people the Town of Pulaski has received exciting news and to the Virginia welcomes input from parents, nurturing environment. Every who could bring this level of knowl- through this process,” said Town of Economic Development Partner- teachers, students, and staff as to child should feel safe at school. edge and experience and loyalty to Pulaski Mayor Shannon Collins. ship, Pulaski County, Town of how to reach traditionally mar- ” We do not discriminate in our the table was critical. With the sup- “Xaloy has decades of rich his- Pulaski, and Onward New River ginalized communities, level the schools. Transgender students port of the Governor, state and local tory in the Town of Pulaski and Valley, whose collaborative efforts playing field, and promote over- are not new to Pulaski County. officials, and everyone who wanted we are thrilled they are returning made this initiative possible. And, all academic success. We have accommodated students’ to see manufacturing in this com- home,” said Pulaski Town Manag- most importantly, I look forward Hurst then addressed the issue known needs for years, and we munity back on its feet, we’re hap- er Darlene Burcham. “We applaud to the world’s best barrel makers of Critical Race Theory. will continue to do so in an envi- py to have been able to bring those the dedication, loyalty, and respon- walking through those doors once “While the School Board is ronment that is safe and respect- hopes to fruition.” siveness of the citizens in the Town again.” actively engaged in promoting ful for all students. By way of ex- “The Pulaski plant reopening re- equity of opportunity for its stu- ample, we have private restrooms unites Xaloy with a highly skilled, dents, it is not teaching Critical available for any child who wish- hard-working, and dedicated work- Race Theory as part of those ef- es to use them regardless of the force with decades of experience forts. Critical Race Theory is not reason, and we are working to making the complex products we included in the School Board’s increase the number of private re- offer,” said Altair Investments curriculum or included in the strooms in our schools. We will partner Andrew Brickman. “The current state standards of learn- continue to create safe spaces for plant provides good access to many ing,” he said. all students, and we will work major thoroughfares. We intend to “All students, teachers, and with any child on an individual grow our presence in the end mar- Hours Flexible staff are encouraged to appre- basis to meet their needs for pri- kets this plant serves, so we hope ciate their own cultures and life vacy, respect, and safety.” this is only a first step in further To Apply Contact Gina Patton, HR Manager experiences as well as those of Hurst said the school board expansion of the workforce and the 540-980-3111 others. We grow as individuals wants the community to work facility.” and as a community when we with them. The Virginia Economic Devel- expand to learn about the life “We welcome an opportunity opment Partnership worked with experiences of others. Regard- to learn from you as we do the Pulaski County, the Town of Pulas- less of race, culture, customs, hard work to advance and support ki, and Onward New River Valley or traditions, everyone’s value is student learning in our commu- recognized and respected in our nity. In the upcoming weeks and school division.” months, the School Board antici- About the much discussed pates promoting an Equity Sum- transgender policies, Hurst said mit where all elected leaders – the school board will follow the School Board members, Board of law. Supervisors members, and Town ” The School Board is com- Council members alike – busi- mitted to following the law and ness, community, and religious respecting the rights of our stu- leaders; parents; teachers; staff; dents. Our policies are not, how- and students can come together to ever, ‘indoctrinating’ children or learn how we can build a better, advocating for any lifestyle as stronger community based on eq- some in the community have ex- uity of opportunity for all,” Hurst pressed. Instead, we support ev- concluded.

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Mohawk Industries, escalated the costs of many goods millions of households have grown production of new cars, thereby car,” Kelleher said. which makes carpets and tiles, and services. more difficult. Average hourly leading more buyers to the used Kelleher, who has now cut pric- has said it will raise prices 6% to Tuesday’s report from the Labor earnings increased 3.6% in June car lots. And many rental car com- es on the roughly 150 used vehicles 10% — its third price hike of the Department showed that consum- compared with a year earlier, nor- panies sold portions of their fleets he has in stock, says other dealers year — to cover higher costs for er prices in June rose 0.9% from mally a solid gain, but far less than during the pandemic to raise cash are reporting the same conditions, raw material, labor and shipping. May and 5.4% over the past year current inflation. and are now desperately buying up and he expects customers to return — the sharpest 12-month inflation Lower-income workers are also used cars to replenish their supply. once the price declines take full The spice maker McCormick spike since August 2008. Exclud- hardest hit by rising food prices, The shortage of rental cars com- effect. Still, supplies of new vehi- & Co. said it plans to raise pric- ing volatile oil and gas prices, so- which rose 0.8% in June, and gas bined with greater demand has el- cles remain tight and prices high, es to offset higher raw materials called core inflation rose 4.5% in costs, which rose 2.5% last month evated vehicle rental prices by an a trend that could sustain customer costs. Likewise, Conagra has the past year, the largest increase and 45% from a year ago. astounding 90% in the past year. demand for used vehicles. said inflationary pressures have since November 1991. One reason why year-over-year The surge in used car prices, More broadly, other trends are reduced its profits. The company, The pickup in inflation, which inflation readings are now so high though, isn’t likely to last. Prices keeping consumer prices high: which makes everything from has coincided with the economy’s is that the most recent prices are are starting to drop at wholesale Restaurant prices rose 0.7% last Duncan Hines to Pam cooking rapid recovery from the pandemic being measured against the sharp auctions where dealers buy vehi- month and 4.2% over the past year, spray, has said it will raise pric- recession, will likely intensify a price declines that followed the cles, and used vehicle demand may a sign that many companies are es to offset some of those costs. debate at the Federal Reserve and eruption of the pandemic in March be slowing. raising prices to offset higher labor PepsiCo, too, said it will likely between the Biden administration of last year. That statistical distor- David Kelleher, who runs a costs. raise prices for its drinks and Fri- and congressional Republicans tion began to fade in June and will Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler) The cost of household furniture to-Lay snacks after Labor Day. about how persistent the acceler- no longer be a factor when July’s ating price increases will prove to year-over-year inflation figures are be. released next month. The Fed and the White House Looking past those distortions, have made clear their belief that prices are rising faster than they the current bout of inflation will did before the pandemic but not prove temporary. As supply chain as much as the recent monthly bottlenecks are resolved and the numbers suggest. Greg McBride, economy returns to normal, they chief financial analyst at Bankrate, suggest, the price spikes for such noted that compared with June items as used cars, hotel rooms 2019, inflation has risen at about a and clothing will fade. Some 3% annual pace over the past two economists, along with Wall years. That is up from a 2.6% an- Street investors, have indicated nual inflation pace from May 2019 that they agree. to May 2021. “The headline inflation num- In addition, some ongoing price bers have been eye-popping in spikes could fade soon. Hotel room recent months, but underlying prices surged 7% in June alone and inflation remains under control,” 15.1% in the past year, the most on said Gus Faucher, an economist records dating to the 1950s. But at PNC Financial Services. “Once that surge has merely returned ho- again a few categories — used ve- tel prices to pre-pandemic levels hicles, airfares, rental cars, hotels and so may not persist. — are experiencing huge price Airline fares, which jumped gains because of the recovery 2.7% last month, have skyrocketed from the pandemic.” nearly 25% compared with a year Still, continued higher infla- ago. Yet airline ticket prices are tion does raise the prospect that still below pre-COVID levels. the Fed could decide to act earli- Prices for used cars are far er than expected to pull back on above where they were before the its ultra-low interest rate policies, pandemic and soared 10.5% last which have been intended to sup- month alone — the largest such port more borrowing and spend- monthly increase on record. That ing. If so, that would risk weak- spike accounted for about one- FREEDOM TO HAVE FUN! New River Valley Fair • July 26-31 MAIN STAGE WYSOR BUILDING Monday, July 26 Tuesday, July 27 Anthony Woodyard sings Giles Co. School of Dance - 5 p.m. the National Anthem Gospel Night - - 7 p.m. Demolition Derby - 7:30 p.m. with Tommy Griffith, Eddie & Sherry Richards Tuesday, July 27 Horse Pull - 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 Appalachian Hoedowners - 5:30 pm Wednesday, July 28 Pet Show - 7:00 pm Gate Ten Band - 7 p.m. FIREWORKS SPONSORED Thursday, July 29 BY PULASKI COUNTY! 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Saturday - July 31 BACK PORCH STAGE Bulls & Barrels Rodeo - 7 p.m. Friday, July 30 Ride N Shotgun Band - 8:00 pm Every Day Buffalo Beale’s Petting Zoo Saturday…, July 31 Livestock Shows Tron Nation Strolling thru Midway - Farris Building Exhibits Saturday 3pm-6pm Wysor Building Vendors Wrestling - 7:30 pm See Boogie Woogie Man - New River Valley Fairgrounds Jimmy Valiant one last time in 5581 Fairgrounds Circle, Dublin, VA (Rt. 100N) Wysor Building Thursday 5 to 8 pm 540-674-1548 • www.nrvfair.com and Saturday 2 to 7 pm Gates open at 5 pm Monday, All events (except the Bulls and Tickets for Rodeo are sold Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Barrel Rodeo) are included in the separate and are $10. Gates open at 2 pm on Tuesday $7, age 12 to Adult Gate admission. Cole Rides offers a reduced price and Saturday. Ages 7-11 admission is $3 and 6 on ride wristbands if they are and under is free. purchased on their website. www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot - July 16, 2021 - Page B1 63 ACC Pulaski players skipper, taken Crist one in MLB Appy Draft All-Star GREENSBORO, N.C. (the- ACC.com) – A total of 63 ACC players – second-most among manager all conferences – were selected CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The in the 2021 Major League Base- Appalachian League announced ball Draft, which concluded today that Pulaski’s Clark Crist Tuesday afternoon. and Bristol’s Dave Trembley will The ACC was the only confer- manage the East and West teams ence to have at least one player for the Appalachian League All- taken in each of the draft’s 20 Star Game, respectively. The rounds. in-augural All-Star Game is set to This year’s league contingent take place on Tuesday, July 27 at includes No. 1 overall pick Hen- Calfee Park in Pulaski, Virginia. ry Davis of Louisville, No. 15 The managers will be joined by overall pick Sal Frel-ick of Bos- their respective coaching staffs. ton College and No. 24 overall Ted Power will serve as the East pick Ryan Cusick of Wake For- Team’s pitching coach, while Rog- est. It marks the 30th consecu- er Hill will be the team’s hitting tive year that at least one ACC coach. The West Team pitchers player has been taken in the will be coached by Larry McCall, opening round, and Davis be- while Barbaro Garbey will serve came the fifth player from a cur- Photo courtesy of Sandra Boyd as the hitting coach. rent ACC school to be selected “We are excited to announce the first overall. Astros Go Unbeaten coaching staffs for this year’s Ap- Each of the ACC’s 14 baseball palachian League All-Star Game,” schools had a least one play- This team is the Snowville Astros 7-8 year old Coach Pitch entry. The team finished up 7-0. The coach said Appala-chian League Presi- er chosen in this year’s draft, was Shane Farmer. The assistant coaches were Chuck Stone and Jeff Steiner. dent Dan Moushon. “Both teams led by NC State with eight se- will have established and great lections. Twelve ACC players baseball minds in their re-spec- were among the first 100 overall tive dugouts. Clark and Dave have picks. 2021 ACC Football Kickoff immense experience at every level Twenty-seven of the major of the sport, and we’re thrilled to league’s 30 teams selected at have them and their staffs at the in- least one ACC player. The Cin- July 21-22; attendees named augural event.” cinnati Reds and De-troit Tigers GREENSBORO, N.C. (the- Duke QB led in total ACC selections with Crist brings over 40 years of ACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Head Coach David Cutcliffe five each. baseball experience to the helm of Conference announced Monday DeWayne Carter, DT; Mataeo Syracuse the East Team. Prior to taking over the 42 football stu-dent-athletes Durant, RB; Gunnar Holmberg, Head Coach Dino Babers 2021 MLB Draft Picks from as Pulaski’s manager in 2021, he selected by its 14 league schools QB Josh Black, DL; Taj Harris, Virginia and Virginia Tech most recently served as a Nation- to attend the 2021 ACC Football WR; Airon Servais, OL (with round and pick number) al Junior College Cross Checker Kickoff, July 21-22, at The Westin Florida State 2/53 - Andrew Abbott, Vir- for the Arizona Diamond-backs. Charlotte in Charlotte, North Car- Head Coach Mike Norvell Virginia ginia, Gr., P, Cincinnati Reds In that role, he oversaw all junior olina. For the first time, each team Jermaine Johnson II, DE; McK- Head Coach Bronco Menden- 2/60 - Zack Gelof, Virginia, college prospects country-wide. will bring three players to the an- enzie Milton, QB; Jordan Travis, hall Jr., 3B, Oakland Athletics Crist has also served as a scout for nu-al media event. QB Brennan Armstrong, QB; Joey 5/145 - Griff McGarry, Vir- six MLB teams, beginning with ACC Network will be live Blount, S; Keytaon Thompson, ginia, Sr., P, Philadelphia Phil- the Houston Astros in 1985 and from the ACC Football Kickoff Georgia Tech WR/QB lies ending with a nine-year stint with in Charlotte for the first time on Head Coach Geoff Collins 8/232 - Mike Vasil, Virginia, the Cincinnati Reds from 2006-15. July 21-22, for two days of expan- Ayinde Eley, LB; Jeff Sims, Virginia Tech Jr., P, New York Mets Crist played collegiately at Ari- sive coverage. The 24/7 national QB; Juanyeh Thomas, DB Head Coach Justin Fuente 10/289 - Shane Connolly, Vir- zona before being drafted by the network dedicated to ACC sports Braxton Burmeister, QB; ginia Tech, Jr., P, Kansas City Seattle Mariners in the 1980 MLB will provide the event’s most ro- Louisville Chamarri Conner, DB; James Royals Draft. He spent four seasons in bust television coverage to date. Head Coach Scott Satterfield Mitchell, TE 11/320 - Nic Kent, Virginia, Seattle’s organization, serving as The attendees to the 2021 ACC C.J. Avery, LB; Malik Cun- So., SS, Colorado Rockies a player-coach in his final season. Football Kickoff are: ningham, QB; Marshon Ford, TE, Wake Forest 12/355 - T.J. Rumfield, Vir- Head Coach Dave Clawson ginia Tech, So., 3B, Philadel- Trembley, who has three years Boston College Miami Sam Hartman, QB; Luke Mas- phia Phillies of experience as a major-league Head Coach Jeff Hafley Head Coach Manny Diaz terson, LB; Jaquarii Roberson, 12/361 - Chris Gerard, Vir- manager, has been a manager, Zion Johnson, OL; Phil Jurk- Bubba Bolden, S; Michael Har- WR ginia Tech, Jr., P, St. Louis Car- coach, and scout in both profes- ovec, QB; Marcus Valdez, DE ley Jr., WR; D’Eriq King, QB • Among the offensive players dinals sional and amateur baseball. in attendance at ACC Kickoff will 13/393 - Zach Messinger, Vir- Clemson North Carolina be 15 quarterbacks, five wide re- ginia, So., P, New York Yankees Head Coach Dabo Swinney Head Coach Mack Brown ceivers, four offensive linemen, 16/469 - Anthony Simonel- Signup open Matt Bockhorst, OG; James Tomon Fox, LB; Jeremiah two tight ends and one running li, Virginia Tech, Jr., P, Kansas Skalski, LB; D.J. Uiagalelei, QB Gemmel, LB; Sam Howell, QB back. Defensively, seven line- City Royals for county backers, five de-fensive linemen NC State and four defensive backs will at- Head Coach Dave Doeren tend. Virginia’s Keytaon Thomp- soccer camp Grant Gibson, C; Devin Leary, son is listed as a QB/WR. Youth soccer players from Pu- QB; Payton Wilson, LB • Thirteen teams will bring laski County and surrounding at least one quarterback with communities are invited to join Pitt Florida State (McKenzie Milton an experienced coaching lineup Head Coach Pat Narduzzi and Jordan Travis) and Virginia for an exciting, fun, and ener- Jordan Addison, WR; Deslin (Brennan Armstrong and Keyta- getic week. Camp will be held Alexandre, DL; Kenny Pickett, on Thompson) bringing two. at Randolph Park from Monday, August 2, 2021 – Thursday, Au- gust 5, 2021, 9 am – 12 pm. Register at www.pulaskicoun- typarksandrec.org. BISHOP Eligibility: 1/1/2008 – 12/31/2015 Registration Deadline: Thurs- INSURANCE day, July 29th 2021 at 5:00pm Price: $75 Soccer camp is designed for young players of all interest, abil- ity, and experience levels. A vari- ety of activities and small-sided games will challenge novice and • Home experienced players alike. With recreational league and club sea- sons just around the corner, this • Auto is a great op-portunity for players to prepare. Using nationally rec- ognized curriculum standards, the camp curriculum focuses on • Life fundamental movement, techni- cal skill development, and small group tactical play. Each day concludes with small-sided (2v2 to 7v7) competitive match play. For any additional information please contact: 540-443-3900 Shay Dunnigan 540-674-1513 ext. 2 or email sdunnigan@pu- 272 A West Main Street, Dublin, Va. laskicounty.org. www.bishopins.net CJ Burgis 540-674-1513 ext. 4 or email cjburgis@pulaskicoun- ty.org Page B2 - The Patriot - July 16, 2021 Classifieds www.pcpatriot.com YARD SALES HELP WANTED FOR SALE REAL ESTATE Yard Sale: Saturday, July Pulaski Daily Bread is looking FOR SALE: Single Burial Plot 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at to fill 3 cook volunteer posi- in Sunrise Burial Park , Fair- 1516 Newbern Road, Pulaski. tions on all Mondays but the lawn, VA. Located in Good What-nots, furniture, DVDs, last one. We begin cooking at Shepherd section, will sell for CDs, purses, sheet sets and a 8:30 until lunch is made and its $1600. Contact N.J. Burke at lot more. either bagged or boxed. Once 540-639-6966. Please leave kitchen is cleaned usually message w/contact info. 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Job Posting For Community Resource Specialist The Town of Pulaski is accepting applications for the position of Community Resource Specialist. The Community Resource Specialist reports to the Patrol Lieutenant in the Police Department, and this non-exempt, full-time performs support service work promoting neighborhood, business, home, and individual security through presentations and the media to town residents, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Responsibilities: • Coordinates Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs and the Citizen Police Academy. • Promotes neighborhood, home and individual security. • Provides training for officers in crime prevention. • Tracks crime through crime analysis techniques and evaluates crime statistics to decide which types of incidents may have an impact on an area. • Makes presentations to the public through guest appearances on appropriate radio/television shows, speaking at various group meetings or classes, and writing articles or public service announcements for the media. • Assists local media with writing articles or public service announcements regarding crime prevention. • Assists with building security surveys following burglaries. • Informs Neighborhood and Business Watch coordinators of incidents or crimes, which might have an effect on their area. • Attends local and regional crime prevention meetings. Classified Advertising Gets Results. • Monitors the Crime Line. • Makes citizen referrals to other appropriate agencies. 540-808-3949 • Provides training for Police Officers in goals and techniques for crime prevention. • Writes and maintains grants as required. • Organizes special events. (i.e., National Night Out, Parades). • Works on Chief’s Challenge and HEAT Program • Works closely with investigations and patrol on crime prevention issues. • Develops objectives for the Crime Prevention Annual Report. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications: • Associates/Technical degree with major coursework in Computer Science, Criminal justice, Business Administration and experience in computer systems, police activities, or related field and considerable experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must be able to work without direct supervision and have the ability to maintain the complete confidentiality of information handled within the office. • Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, possess and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Town of Pulaski Police Department. • May be periodically required to work weekends and overtime outside of daily work schedule. • Attend meetings, conferences and training as required. • Must be a non-smoker

The salary range for this position is $35,284-56,454. The Town of Pulaski participates in the Virginia Retirement System, and provides an excellent benefits package. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town of Pulaski is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please apply online at www.pulaskitown.org or send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process, please contact the Town of Pulaski Human Resources office at (540) 994-8642 or email HR@pulaskitown. org.

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The amendments are as as land instrument # 2018-1731, there having been a default under this deed of trust and the noteholder follows: secured thereby having directed execution thereof and 14 days prior written notice of sale having been given to all parties entitled to such notice under Virginia Code §55.1-321, I, Samuel D. Campbell, Rental Inspection District 1, consolidates the previous West Loop trustee, shall proceed to execute said deed of trust by offering the following real property for sale at Redevelopment District, the Downtown Conservation Area, and public auction at the front (main entrance) of the Pulaski County Circuit Courthouse, 45 Third Street, the Southwest Crescent Redevelopment District into one district N.W., Pulaski, Virginia, on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.: and expands this district to incorporate First Street Northwest to Located at 248 Hurd Lane in the Town of Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, bearing tax map/parcel the 500 block of Altoona Road, up to the 1700 Block of Randolph # 72-32-14, tax account # 4718, as described in the aforesaid deed of trust and in a deed dated June 8, Avenue through Smith Lane, down to the 700 block of Prospect 2018, recorded in the Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office as land instrument # 2018-1730. Avenue. Terms of Sale: Cash deposit of 10% of the selling price (highest bid) of the property on the day of sale, full balance of the purchase price in cash or its equivalent at settlement within 20 consecutive Residential rental inspection District 1 extension which calendar days after the date of sale. If the successful bidder defaults, then the property may be sold encompasses MacGill Village/Greenwood Hills off Pepper’s Ferry to the next highest bidder and the deposit shall be deemed forfeited. Additional terms of sale may be Road and Newbern Road. Also to include from Pepper’s Ferry announced at the time of sale. The property will be sold and conveyed in “AS IS” condition, and title Road down to the 800 block of Pepper Street to the dead end, 700 will be transferred by trustee’s deed with special warranty of title, subject to any and all easements, block of Elizabeth Street to Bland Street, 900 block of Bland Street covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, and/or regulations existing at the time of sale. down to the 600 block of Greenview Court to the dead end, and the

600 block of Orchard Road to the dead end, and the 600-800 block Samuel D. Campbell, trustee of Mathews Court to the dead end. For information contact: Mark S. Alley All persons desiring to speak concerning amending the rental P. O. Box 977 inspection districts should appear at the aforementioned time and Pulaski, VA 24301 place or submit their comments in writing to the Town Manager

prior to the public hearing. A copy of the written descriptions and tel: 540 634 5445 maps for the proposed amendments to the rental inspection are available in the

For disabled individuals who may require special auxiliary aids or services, reasonable accommodations will be made by the LEGAL NOTICE Town upon request. Please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 540-994-8600 prior to the above meeting date to arrange these accommodations. For individuals with visual or hearing impairment, contact Virginia Relay at 7-1-1 for assistance in reaching the Town. LEGAL NOTICE

Invitation to Bid PUBLIC Flood Warning Systems FEMA-DR-4411-VA-005 NOTICE This report was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, via Grant Agreement Number FEMA-DR-4411-VA-005 for The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors will host three public $57,750. hearings at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, on Monday, July 26, 2021 in The Little Theater located at Pulaski The Town of Pulaski (Owner) is requesting sealed bids for Special Services related to the installation County High School 5414 Cougar Trial Road Dublin, VA 24084 of Flood Warning Systems. The contractor’s license or certificate number must be printed on the to consider comments regarding the applications listed below; outside of the sealed bid envelope. The proposed plan would install two automatic threshold reporting water level stations and 2 climate/weather stations (GOES-based) collecting a full array of data to a) Application by Highbridge, LLC to rezone the property provide a comprehensive analysis of upstream conditions (climatological, hydrologic and soil related from Light Industrial (LI) to High Density Residential (HDR) and parameters relating to Flash Flood Guidance) providing advance warning of evolving conditions to Commercial (CM), at Tax Map#039-001-0000-0101 located at emergency personnel in the town downstream. This would include systems at Gatewood Dam which is Herons Landing, Cloyd District. owned and operated by the Town of Pulaski as well as gauges located on Hogans Branch, Track Fork, and Indian Grave that all converge directly above the downtown. The Town Engineering Department b) Application by Highbridge, LLC to amend the Future Land will receive sealed bids at Pulaski Municipal Building, P.O. Box 660 / 42 First Street NW Room 223, Use Map from Light Industrial (LI) to High Density Residential Pulaski VA, 24301 until 2:00pm on July 30, 2021. Any bids or unsealed bids received after 2:00 p.m. (HDR) and Commercial (CM) at Tax Map# 039-001-0000-0101 will not be accepted. located at Herons Landing, Cloyd District. The Town of Pulaski facilitate the participation of small businesses, businesses owned by women, c) Application by Shah Development, LLC to rezone the minorities, service disabled veterans, and employment services organizations in Invitation to Bid property from Agriculture (A) to Medium Density Residential transactions. No public body shall discriminate against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, (MDR), at Tax Map # 047-001-0000-0020 located at Cleburne color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a service disabled Blvd, Cloyd District. veteran, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment § 2.2-4310.

Comments may be presented at the meeting and by phone or in Upon request Owner will provide full scope of service and access to the point of destination and the writing prior to the meeting. Information regarding these items are site where Goods are to be installed or Special Services are to be provided so that the bidder may available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday conduct such investigations, examinations, tests, and studies as Bidder deems necessary so that the through Friday, at the Department of Planning & Zoning, County Bidder may accurately submit bid. Such information shall be coordinated through the office of the Administration Building, 143 Third Street, NW, Pulaski, VA Engineering Department, by contacting Nathan Smythers by phone at (540)994-8617 or by email at 24301(540)980-7710 or [email protected]. [email protected].

If you are a disabled individual and would like special auxiliary A bid may be withdrawn in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4330 by giving notice in aids or services, please contact the County’s ADA Compliance writing of Bidder’s claim of right to withdraw Bid within two business days after the conclusion of the Officer at (540) 980-7800 (TDD accessible) or (540) 980-7705, ten bid opening procedure and submitting original work papers with such notice. The Buyer reserves the (10) days prior to the above meeting date. full unconditional right to waive irregularities and to reject any and all Bids. Page B4 - The Patriot - July 16, 2021 Adaire Theatre campers to perform, 2021 show lineup announcement soon By: Neesey Payne gether shows that many of the nounce its 2021 season lineup at kids have already seen before. It the Summer in the Park Festival on Summer is off to a sweet start gives them a connection to the sto- Tuesday, July 20, at Jackson Park. for Adaire Theatre. The non-prof- ry. Plus, it gets them more excited The festival is a free event from 5 it is holding in-person camp after about performing,” Payne said. p.m. to 7 p.m. The “Moana Jr.” cast having to migrate online last year. “Moana Jr.” will be performed will be performing along with past “We had a great turnout, and Saturday, July 17, at 7 p.m., at the Adaire Theatre performers. This the kids have been working very Pulaski Elks Lodge, located at event is co-sponsored by the Pulas- hard,” said Kendall Payne, found- 8 West Main Street. The perfor- ki Elks drug awareness program. er of Adaire Theatre. mance is open to the public. Come get to know other local or- This year’s camp is two weeks “How cool is it? Our campers put ganizations, play games and enjoy long. It mirrors how many pro- in a lot of work over two weeks, and some light refreshments. fessional shows are put together. then they get to cap it off with a per- “It going to be a fun time! Our Many times, professional actors formance, not only for their fami- season lineup is full of some great only have a couple of weeks to ly, but the community is invited to shows. We’re excited to finally let rehearse a show before it’s put on come see it! This gets them excited. the secret out,” Payne said. for the public, so the campers are We hope families and their friends getting a little taste of what the will come out. We want these kids Lake cleanup professional acting scene is like. to be able to perform in front of a The kids will be performing full audience,” Payne said. underway in July “Disney’s Moana Jr.” It’s a musi- Getting tickets for the perfor- The Friends of Claytor Lake re- cal based on the 2016 movie about mance will different from years port a successful month of June in an island girl who is on a quest to past. Ticket sales will be strictly on- regard to debris cleanup. save her people, and while doing line to ensure seating stays within FOCL reports 72.5 roll off loads so, discovers her identity in the guidelines. To purchase tickets, go with each load weighing 15 tons process. to adairetheatre.org. They are $5. were collected. “It’s fun when we can put to- Adaire Theatre will also an- Twenty bags of trash and 13 wheels/tires were also collected during cleanup efforts. During July, FOCL is sponsoring an All Lake Cleanup. To enter, simply fill trash bags with trash from Claytor Lake. Snap a photo and then send your photo, contact information and the total number of bags collected to info@ focl.org or text to 540-395-FOCL. Winners will be announced at “Moana Jr.” will be performed Saturday, July 17, at 7 p.m., at the the group’s annual meeting on July Pulaski Elks Lodge 31 at Claytor Lake State Park be- ginning at 9 a.m. ‘A Flush Beats a Full House’

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Lemonade Stand Donation This week, Sarah E. Whitener came into the Pulaski County Animal Control shelter with a donation that she had collected for the shelter by doing a lemonade stand. She raised $150! Pictured are her grandparents, Olin and Ruth Whitener, Sarah, and Animal Control Officers Horton and Webb. The Patriot - July 16, 2021 - Page B5 Minimum vaccination requirements outlined The 2020 General Assembly ceive the 7th grade MenACWY required for all children entering 440-2188, Radford City: 540-267- it faxed to the school nurse. It is passed HB 1090 which amends dose they will pick up with the the 7th grade. 8255). Parents/guardians must very important to get this doc- the minimum vaccination re- 12th grade dose. provide the school with written umentation to the school nurse quirements for attendance at a ► Rising 12th grade students Elementary Students documentary proof that their before the first day of school to public or private elementary, will be required to have 1 dose ► Hepatitis A Vaccine (HAV) child has received the appropri- prevent any delays for your child middle or secondary school, of the MenACWY dose prior to - a complete series of 2 doses of ate immunizations with the pre- starting school. Students will not child care center, nursery school, starting school. Hepatitis A vaccine is required scribed number of doses of vac- be allowed to start school until family day care home, or devel- for all children. cine. Parents/Guardians must get we have received all immuniza- opmental center. Middle School ► Effective July 1, 2021 all this written documentation to the tion records. This legislation became effec- ► Human Papillomavirus Vac- incoming kindergarten students school nurse before the first day If you have any questions you tive July 1, 2021. cine (HPV) – a complete series will be required to have the Hep- of school. The immunization doc- may contact your child’s school The information below ex- of 2 or 3 doses of HPV vaccine is atitis A vaccine prior to entering umentation can be dropped off at nurse or the Supervisor of School plains what vaccinations are required for all students. The first school. the school office or you can have Nurses (540-643-0531). needed before your child can dose shall be administered before start the 2021-2022 school year the child enters the 7th grade. A Preschool Students (August 18, 2021). parent or guardian has the right to ► Effective July 1, 2021, Hae- decide if their child receives the mophilus lnfluenzae Type b (Hib) Secondary (High School) HPV vaccine. vaccine is required for all chil- ► Effective July 1, 2021, two ► Effective July 1, 2021, two dren up to 60 months of age. properly spaced doses of me- properly spaced doses of menin- ► Effective July 1, 2021, Pneu- ningococcal conjugate vaccine gococcal vaccine (MenACWY) mococcal (PCV) is required for (MenACWY) are required. are required for school. The first children less than 60 months of ► The first dose shall be ad- dose shall be administered prior age. ministered prior to 7th grade. to 7th grade. ► Effective July 1, 2021, Rota- ► The second dose shall be ► All rising 7th grade students virus Vaccine is required for chil- administered prior to the 12th will be required to have 1 dose of dren less than 8 months of age. grade. the Meningococcal vaccine prior Parents/Guardians may have ► Students in grades 8 and to starting school. their children immunized by their above for the school year 2021 ► Tdap Vaccine - effective July healthcare provider or at the local will not need to go back and re- 1, 2019, a booster dose of Tdap is health department (Pulaski: 540- Youngkin declines debate with McAuliffe over moderator RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Re- presidential debate between Dan of this year’s program,” the associ- publican gubernatorial nominee Quayle and Lloyd Bentsen and a ation said. Glenn Youngkin’s campaign an- Republican presidential primary McAuliffe, who in mid-June an- nounced Monday that the political debate in Iowa in 2012, and has pre- nounced his intention to participate newcomer would not debate Dem- viously moderated several bar asso- in the bar association debate, along ocratic nominee Terry McAuliffe ciation debates. with four others, said the decision at a perennial event hosted by the Earlier this year she was award- showed Youngkin lacked “cour- Virginia Bar Association, in part ed the inaugural Peabody Award age.” because of the journalist modera- for Journalistic Integrity. Peabody, tor. which recognizes excellence in Jeff Roe, a strategist for Youn- broadcasting, called Woodruff “one gkin, told The Associated Press of the most trusted broadcast jour- the campaign felt veteran jour- nalists in America” and said she nalist Judy Woodruff would not had earned her reputation for deliv- be an impartial moderator of the ering “unbiased, fact-based news NRV Virginia Bar Association debate stories without the hype.” that had been scheduled for later Sara Just, the executive producer this month. He said the campaign of “NewsHour,” tweeted that the took issue with a $250 charitable criticism of Woodruff was “outra- Septic Tank Service donation Woodruff made over a geous” and that the donation was decade ago to Clinton Foundation in response to a bipartisan call from earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. both Clinton and former President Thank you to all our First Responders McAuliffe is a close friend and ally George W. Bush for relief assis- of Bill and Hillary Clinton. tance. and Front Line Workers. “We’re just not going to debate The event, a Virginia political two-on-one,” Roe said. tradition that offers voters a chance Roe also said the campaign to hear directly from the candidates disagreed with the degree of au- fairly early in the campaign season, tonomy that would be granted to would have been the 10th consecu- Woodruff to choose the debate’s tive gubernatorial debate hosted by questions and wanted to see a por- the nonpartisan organization. tion of the debate dedicated to eco- Yvonne Cockram, executive di- nomic issues and jobs. rector of the bar association, did not Woodruff, who has deep expe- immediately respond to a request rience covering politics, is the an- for comment but the group posted chor and managing editor of “PBS a notice on its website saying the NewsHour.” She also worked at event had been canceled. NBC News and CNN and has “The VBA has been grateful to covered every presidential election be part of the political conversa- since 1976. tion in Virginia for more than 30 She’s moderated several nation- years. We are disappointed that a al debates, including the 1988 vice statewide debate will not be a part Call PET OF THE WEEK 540-980-2101

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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 ‘I Go to 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 • 674-1762 Belspring Baptist Church 11:00 a.m. Prepare Primary Services: 6887 Depot Street (or anytime) on YouTube 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring, VA 24058 11 a.m. Sunday worship Pastor Darrell Linkous Trinity Lutheran a Place Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Service Times: Church ELCA Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Sunday worship: 11 a.m. 540-980-3624 Wednesday Bible Study and The Rev. Terrie Sternberg for You’ Open Door Baptist Church Youth Group: 7 p.m. trinitypulaski @gmail.com Jesus was preparing to die for 4576 Miller Lane Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. the sins of the world on the old Pulaski, VA 24301 [email protected] (Sept. - May) rugged cross, but first they must Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. celebrate the Passover. Jesus Primary Services: Memorial Baptist Church (June - Aug.) announced at the last supper that Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 they had a traitor in their midst Worship, 11 a.m. Pulaski, VA 24301 www.trinitypulaski.org whom we know now to have been Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. Pastor: Michael S. Jones Judah Iscariot. The last supper Phone: 980-2046 Sunday Trinity United Methodist took place less than 24 hours from 9:45 am - Sunday School Pastor: Judy Yonce His crucifixion. And yet Jesus Draper United Methodist Church 11:00 am - Worship Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. steeled Himself for the task He 3080 Greenbriar Road Wednesday Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. would do to make possible God’s Draper, VA 24324 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 528 5th Street, S.E. great plan of salvation. Pastor: Rev. Jason Crandall (540) 980-4731 Pulaski, Va. “John 14:1-3. “Let not your 423-716-2570 Email: [email protected] Phone - 980-0820 hearts be troubled; ye believe in Primary Service Times: God, believe also in me. In my Fa- Sunday School, 10 a.m. River of Life Church Snowville Baptist Church ther’s house are many mansions: Worship, 11 a.m. 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee If it were not so, I would have Phone: 276-477-3835 Shawn Burchett, Pastor Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart told you. I go to prepare a place Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday School: 10 a.m. for you. And if I go and prepare a Newbern Christian Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. place for you, I will come again, Disciples of Christ Wednesday Evening Life Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. and receive you to Myself, that 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Building Service 7:00 PM where I am, there ye may be also.” Rev. Denise and Ken Walker www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 Fairlawn United Methodist Church When we think of a troubled 540-440-8733 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 heart, we are usually thinking Delton Church of God Pastor Mark A. Miller about a heaviness and a hurt that Christ Episcopal Church of Prophecy [email protected] comes our way when we are all 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 Cell) 540-320-2431 burdened down. The only cure for Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. a troubled heart is for us to have Phone: 980-2413 [email protected] (276) 620-3191 Sunday Worship (with children's message): faith in Christ Jesus. Email: [email protected] Sunday mornings - 11 AM to 12 PM 11 a.m. Sensing that their time with www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Sunday evenings-Facebook live services Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. Jesus was coming to an end, the announced on Facebook Youth Ministr y Disciples were troubled in their Jordan's Chapel UMC Wednesday evenings- To be announced at Facebook.com/ hearts. And Jesus saw their anxi- Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler later future time until COVID-19 ceases Fairlawn-United-Methodist-Church ety, despondency and despair. So Worship: 9:30 a.m. Delton COGOP is following all COVID-19 He encouraged them by speak- Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. safety guidelines of social distancing, masks, Grace Ministries ing words about the beauties of Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. cleaning, and disinfection. Church of God of Prophecy heaven and the mansions He was 1021 Macgill Street going away to prepare for them. Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church Heritage Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Many songs have been written 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin Church: 540-980-2118 and sung about the mansions Hiwassee, VA 24347 Pastor Mike Pierce Cell: 276-233-8083 in Heaven. 1. Just build my Pastor Mark Asbury Service Times: Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 mansion, next door to Jesus, by Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; www.pulaskigracemin.com Dottie Rambo. Oh House of many Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Sundays, 10 a.m. Email: [email protected] mansions by Norman Gunnison. Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. (540) 674-9220 Pastor Mike Williams In my father’s house are many com/cecilschapel.umc Website: www.heritagechurch.net Children's Ministry mansions. Blackwood Brothers. A Facebook.com/ Aaron & Becky Sampson Mansion built for you by the Oak Newbern United Methodist Church HeritageChurchDublinVA Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Ridge Boys; and others. 5155 Wilderness Road Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. When we all get to heaven, Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Fairlawn Baptist Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. what a day of rejoicing that will Rev. Paige Wimberly 6758 Oxford Avenue Ages 5-12 be, when we all see Jesus, we’ll 674-6111 Fairlawn, VA 24141 Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 sing and shout the Victory. Eliza Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Hewitt. Sunday School: 11 a.m. First Missionary Baptist Church Faith Bible Church There are some beautiful 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 mansions here on the earth. But Valley Harvest Ministries New River, Virginia 24129 Pastor: Jim Linkous as beautiful as some of them are, 1 Harvest Place (540) 639-5331 Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox they will pale in comparisons to P.O. Box 458 email: [email protected] 540-980-5433 the Mansions being prepared for Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. www.facebook/faithbiblechurch the children of God, by Jesus, our Senior Pastor Steve Willis Associate Minister: Sunday School: 10 a.m. blessed Lord and Savior. Associate Pastors: Rev. Annette Cheek Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. “Tears will never stain the Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. streets of that city; no wreaths of Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays: Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. death on my mansion doors; tear Wednesday School 7 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. drops aren’t welcome, upon the www.vhmdublin.org The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. streets of glory, where the hearts 540-674-4729 Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. will never break anymore.” Dottie Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Rambo. Mountain View United Methodist Church Dublin Christian Church It always makes a big difference 6648 Wilderness Road Dublin United Methodist Church 5605 Dunlap Road when the Spirit of God gets in a Dublin, VA 24084 P.O. Box 577 P.O. Box 1330 gospel song or a sermon. One way Phone: 540-674-6111 424 East Main Street Dublin, VA 24084 we know when the anointing of mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor (540) 674-8434 the Spirit of God gets in a song Pastor: Paige Wimberly (540) 674-5128 www.dublinchristianchurch.com or a sermon, is that yokes are Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. [email protected] Richard R. Goad, Jr. broken. It is because of the anoint- Morning Worship with Children's Church at Early Worship - 8:45 am Senior Minister ing that yokes will be destroyed. 11 a.m. Sunday School - 9:45 am Sunday School 10 a.m. “And it shall come to pass in Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am Worship 11 a.m. that day, that his burden shall be Dublin Baptist Church Worship - 10:55 am Sunday Evening Worship and taken away from off thy shoulder, Dublin Baptist Church Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. and his yoke from off thy neck, 100 Hawkins StreetDublin, VA 24084 Freedom Fellowship Church Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible and the yoke shall be destroyed 540-674-6061 1730 West Street Classes, 7 p.m. because of the anointing.” Isaiah [email protected] Radford, VA 24141 10: 27. Website: dublinbaptistva.org Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins First Presbyterian Church Jesus was assuring His Dis- Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 540-577-5780 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski ciples that they may get thrown Morning Worship: 11 a.m. [email protected] Pastor Melissa McNair-King out of the Temple, and out of Wednesday Youth Bible Study, 7 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (540) 980-2132 the Towns that they entered, but 11 a.m. Children’s Church [email protected] not to worry, because there will Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org always be a place for them in the 7 p.m. Youth Service Sunday Services: Father’s house. Nothing can re- Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., move us from our heavenly home. Service 11 a.m. When we move to our heavenly June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. See MCCR AW, page B7 The Patriot - July 16, 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 home, we will move no more. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Then Jesus gave them His prom- Phone: (540) 980-2927 Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. ise to ease their troubled minds. “I Worship 7 p.m. 980-3798 go to prepare a place for you. And First Baptist Church Monday Bible Study if I go and prepare a place for you, 5473 Baskerville Street 7 to 9 p.m. Abundant Life Ministries I will come again, and receive you Dublin, VA 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 3050 Lee Highway unto myself, that where I am there Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 Pastor Wallis Brown 7 p.m. ye may be also.” (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) Yes, Jesus would of necessity go 540-674-2677 Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. Service: 11 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist away from them but not for good. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. He would return and receive them 1946 Medallion Drive Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement New Dublin Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 up into Heaven. What a promise. Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 And you and I have that same 5331 New Dublin Church Road (540) 980-1349 pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Jim Goddard promise. 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Francis Boateng resurrection from the dead hadn’t Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday New Hope Chapel. happened yet, but it would happen, because His mission on earth was Showers of Blessing Church of Service Times: Warriors for Christ II God in Christ 10 a.m. Sunday School Bishop Sherman Buckner to seek and to save that which was 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 11 a.m. Sunday Service 600 Skyline Circle lost and to purchase our salvation Pastor Elder Stephen Muse Pulaski, VA with His own blood. Come and Worship With Us! Family Worship Center 540-315-2317 “Has this world been so kind Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness Sunday School: 10 a.m. to you that you should leave with Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. regret? There are better things Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. 540-980-7287 Thursday: 7 p.m. Service ahead than any we leave behind.” Jeff Willhoite, Pastor C. S. Lewis. Randolph Avenue Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Bob White Boulevard Baptist Church “Have your name put in the United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. 3826 Bob White Boulevard Lamb’s Book of Life in Heaven 1607 Randolph Avenue KidsZone 10:45 a.m. Pulaski, VA. so you’ll be sure you’ve got your Pulaski, VA 24301 Evening Worship 6 p.m. Pastor: Allen Harman reservation confirmed for one of Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Elston McLain www.fwcpulaski.church those mansions in God’s golden Preaching: 11 a.m. space city.” David Berg. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Phone: (540) 980-8775 “I go to prepare a place for you.” Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m. Jesus Christ. John 14:2. FUNDAMENTAL Seagle First Baptist Church Funeral Home 325 Randolph Avenue Bible Pulaski, Va. Todd Bruce, Manager Pastor: Dr. Henry Fiske 415 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, 980-1700 Phone: 980-6565 [email protected] Trivia Sunday School: 10 a.m. 1. Is the book of Haman in the Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Old or New Testament or nei- Pathway to Heaven Worship Center ther? Mailing Address: P.O. Box 434 2. From Genesis 21, who did Dublin, VA 24084 Abraham banish to the desert in Physical Address: 7889 Cleburne Blvd. addition to Hagar? Laish, Ha- Dublin, VA 24084 man, Ishmael, Laban Pastor Winfred Keene - Phone 540-239-8092 3. Which two disciples asked Sunday School: 10 a.m. Jesus if they could sit on his Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. right and his left? Philip, James, Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Thomas, John Tuesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. 4. Samson was put into prison as a political enemy of whom? Amazing Grace Ministries Romans, Israelites, Philistines, 4892 Veterans Hill Road Assyrians Pulaski, VA 5. From Matthew 17, who did Pastor Todd Garwood Jesus send fishing to find tax (540) 250-3741 money? Andrew, Peter, Paul, Ju- [email protected] das 6. After her first husband died, who did Ruth marry? Isaiah, Ahab, Boaz, Jehu

ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Ishmael; 3) James/John; 4) God wants us to know Him Philistines; 5) Peter; Boaz From the writings of the Rev. is Someone greater than ourselves. whole idea of God. Billy Graham We also sense that death must Some say that it is just too “Test Your Bible Knowl- not be the end, but there must narrow to believe in only one edge,” a book with 1,206 multi- Q: Do atheists really disbe- be something beyond the grave. God and one way. Sadly, most ple-choice questions by colum- lieve that there is an all-knowing The Bible says that God has set speculations about God miss one nist Wilson Casey, is available in God and that death is the end of eternity in the hearts of people (see very important truth. God wants stores and online. ourselves, the end of life com- Ecclesiastes 3:11). us to know Him. We don’t have pletely? - E.L. Some picture God as a kindly to guess about who He is because old grandfather with a long white God has revealed Himself to us. A: On a visit to the Soviet beard and a vague smile. Others demands. And some believe God His footprints are everywhere. His Union’s famed “Academic City,” see Him as a stern policeman, is only an impersonal force (some- very image is in our DNA. The a distinguished scholar from one always ready to punish us if we get what like gravity or magnetism), Bible tells us that God has not left of the finest research centers in out of line. Still others conclude or they conclude we can’t know Himself without testimony. “For Siberia said that while he was an that God must be like their own anything for certain about Him. since the creation of the world atheist, he agreed that belief in a father might have been, indifferent Your guess about God, they say, is His invisible attributes are clearly divine power was universal. or cold or never satisfied, because just as good (or bad) as mine. And seen” (Romans 1:20). Trust in Down inside, we all sense there we always fall short of what He some people, of course, reject the Him today. Page B8 - The Patriot - July 16, 2021

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