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Two new housing develop- projects creating over 200 homes ments, one in Dublin and one in the project area. would likely need to be widened Fairlawn – with over 200 new A resident near the area to be with new ditch lines installed. homes total – got the go-ahead re-zoned, Benson said the entire He said any costs associated with Karen Tuggle Brad Alley Lynn White Monday night from the Pulaski project area would need a geolog- a widening would be paid by County Board of Supervisors. ical study before approval. the developer and the widening Home • Auto • Life • Business The board held three public Benson also said he believes a would occur on the developer’s hearings on the projects Monday traffic light needs to be installed side of the road. evening in the high school’s Little at the intersection of New Dublin Semones said homes in the Theatre that attracted 100 or so Church Road and Route 100 due development would be valued in concerned citizens. to safety concerns over increased the mid-$200,000 to $300,000 In the first hearing, only two traffic entering the highway – es- range, and they would be in Dublin area residents spoke on a pecially when events are held the 1,600- to 2,200-square feet proposal by Shah Development to such as the Pulaski County Flea range. He estimated completion construct a 58-lot single family Market and the NRV Fair. of the project in three to five detached residential subdivision Access to the subdivision, as years. 611 East Main Street on 25 acres of property off Route proposed by Shah and its engi- Semones added that the de- 100 (Cleburne Boulevard) along neering firm Balzer and Associ- velopment would help to fill the Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 New Dublin Church Road. The ates, is from New Dublin Church need for more housing in the property is directly across Route Road which connects with Route county, especially in the price www.insurancecenterofdublin.com 100 from the New River Valley 100. range and size of the homes pro- Fairgrounds. Rodney Gearhart expressed posed. Shah requested approval for a concerns over drainage and the Following the hearing, Massie re-zoning of the property from need to widen New Dublin Church Supervisor John Travis made the WEEKEND WEATHER Agricultural to Medium Density Road to handle the increased traf- motion to approve the re-zon- Saturday Residential. fic to and from the development. ing with Ingles Supervisor Lau- Sunday Bill Benson expressed concerns He also wanted assurance that the ra Walters offering a second. Mostly sunny, with a high near Mostly cloudy, with a high near over the project, noting that a pro- road issues will be handled first The vote was 4-1 in favor of the 84. Light and variable wind. 80. Chance of precipitation is posed three-acre open space in the before the project proceeds. re-zoning with Robinson Super- 50%. center of the project is a “massive Steve Semones of Balzer and visor Charles Bopp casting the Saturday Night - Mostly Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, sink hole,” with caves throughout Associates said New Dublin See PROJECTS, page A8 cloudy, with a low around 63. with a low around 58. Chance Chance of precipitation is 40%. of precipitation is 30%. Youngkin, McAuliffe plan to disclose some tax return details RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Christina Freundlich, a spokes- After more than a week of pub- two leading candidates in the woman for McAuliffe, said he lic pressure, McAuliffe released closely watched race for Virginia would share a summary of recent summaries of three years of fed- governor say they will voluntarily years’ returns before the election. eral returns to reporters, with- Celebrating 141 disclose at least some information While it is not required for Vir- holding all information about the years of service, from recent tax returns before the ginia gubernatorial candidates sources of his income and the and family owned. November election. to disclose their returns, there is deductions and exemptions he Traditional services In response to questions from some limited precedent for do- enjoyed, the AP reported at the with traditional The Associated Press, the cam- ing so. The complete documents time. values. paigns of both Republican Glenn could give a more nuanced look at Cuccinelli’s disclosure came Accepting Youngkin and Democrat Terry a candidate’s income, tax deduc- at a time when he was facing pre-arrangements McAuliffe made vague pledges to tions and philanthropy than the increasing news media scruti- from other release unspecified details from state’s mandatory disclosures do. ny about his stock in Star Sci- funeral homes. their tax returns, but neither said In 2013, then-Attorney General entific, a Virginia-based maker Financing for they would make the documents and GOP gubernatorial nominee of nutritional supplements, and funerals available available in full. Ken Cuccinelli, who went on to thousands of dollars in gifts he “Glenn Youngkin will release lose to McAuliffe, allowed report- received from its chief exec- 414 N. Jefferson Avenue • Pulaski, Va., 24301 information from his tax returns ers to examine eight years’ worth utive officer. 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Ralph Northam intro- lined two proposed tranches of Under the proposal, $862 million million to hire additional adjudi- House of Delegates have a say in duced two more spending pro- spending, calling first for a $411.5 would go to the trust fund, which cation officers, and $1.8 million for how tax dollars are spent; they are posals Tuesday for the state’s $4.3 million investment in various proj- pays benefits for laid-off workers personnel support, according to the making backroom deals and in billion share of federal coronavi- ects to reduce water pollution and and is financed through taxes paid news release. doing so are excluding all of Vir- rus relief money, calling for in- improve drinking water, wastewa- by employers, who have been star- Republican House leaders criti- ginia’s citizens from the process,” vestments in clean water projects ter and stormwater infrastructure. ing down the prospect of a steep cized Democrats on Tuesday, say- GOP House Whip Jay Leftwich of and over $860 million to replenish The proposal includes $186.5 increase. ing they were blocking bipartisan Chesapeake said. the fund that pays unemployment million for wastewater treatment Nicole Riley, Virginia’s state di- discussion about how the mon- Northam has previously laid out benefits. and nutrient removal, $125 mil- rector for the National Federation ey should be used. They shared plans for investing $250 million of The Democratic governor has lion for combined sewer overflow of Independent Business, said the a memo sent earlier this month the state’s funding in projects that been incrementally rolling out his projects in Richmond, Alexandria, group’s members appreciated the by Del. Luke Torian, chair of the will improve air quality in public spending plans ahead of the spe- and Lynchburg, and $100 million large sum but that it wouldn’t ful- House appropriations committee, schools, $700 million in expand- cial legislative session that begins to assist water systems in small ly restore the fund to pre-pandemic that said neither chamber’s money ing broadband infrastructure and next week, when lawmakers will and disadvantaged communities, levels. committees would be accepting $353 million in relief for small vote on how to allocate the money Northam’s office said in a news re- For the employment commis- any member amendment requests businesses and hard-hit indus- from the American Rescue Plan. lease. sion, Northam’s spending plan in- to the governor’s introduced bill. tries like tourism. Additional an- While the governor’s budget Combined sewer overflows, of- cludes $37.4 million to boost call “Democrats don’t want to engage nouncements were expected later proposals are typically a starting ten called CSOs, occur in systems center capacity, $29.8 million to in a transparent legislative process in the week. point for lawmakers who then with one pipe to convey both sew- make extensive changes, these age and rainwater runoff. During spending plans have been crafted periods of heavy rain, the system in collaboration with legislators often can’t handle the volume, lead- Taxes and budget committee staff, ac- ing to the release of untreated wa- Continued from Page A1 cording to Northam’s chief of staff, ter. Alexandria’s problem in partic- Clark Mercer. Each announce- ular has been the subject of partisan and loans from the company’s the only two states with regular- candidate’s personal liabilities, ment has been accompanied by fights in the General Assembly. CEO, though his conviction was ly scheduled races for governor investments and income from statements of support from key The governor also outlined plans eventually overturned. this year, and Virginia’s is seen business interests. Democratic lawmakers who con- to direct nearly $1 billion to both In the 2017 election be- as more competitive. It’s draw- The filings show the two men trol both the House and Senate. replenish the state’s unemployment tween Democratic Gov. Ralph ing outsize national attention as are wealthy, and Youngkin, a Republicans, meanwhile, crit- insurance trust fund and speed up Northam and Republican nom- Youngkin, a political newcom- former co-CEO of private eq- icized Democrats’ approach to modernization efforts at the Vir- inee Ed Gillespie, both men re- er, seeks to break a more than uity firm The Carlyle Group, is budgeting the enormous influx ginia Employment Commission, fused a request by the Richmond decadelong losing streak by Re- far more so. But the forms don’t of taxpayer money as lacking in which has struggled to keep up Times-Dispatch to disclose their publicans in statewide races and give a complete picture, in part transparency. with a surge in applications due to income tax returns or provide a block McAuliffe from a second because candidates report only detailed summary of them, the term in office. a range, not a specific amount, newspaper reported. State law prohibits Northam for an investment’s value. Princess Blanding, an educa- from seeking a second consecu- Youngkin, who has loaned tor and activist making a bid for tive term. his campaign more than $12 governor this year as an indepen- Mandatory financial disclo- million, pledged in April that dent, did not respond to a ques- sure forms filed by Youngkin he would not accept a salary tion from the AP about her plans. and McAuliffe earlier this year as governor and would instead Virginia and New Jersey are provide a broad look at each donate his paycheck to charity. Youngkin’s campaign said at the time that the candidate and Pulaski Area his wife, Suzanne, had donated millions of dollars to Christian Transit charities and organizations over Open House the years. The candidates have already Public Meeting gone to bat over one issue re- Pulaski Area Transit (PAT) is working in conjunction with the lated to finances. While McAu- Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DPRT) to liffe has criticized Youngkin inform the public of planned changes to PAT Routes/Stops. as a “job killer” for his role at Carlyle, where deals some- As part of the outreach process, PAT is soliciting input from the times triggered layoffs and out- community to understand priorities for existing and potential riders. sourced jobs, records also show An open house public meeting will be held on September 1 at McAuliffe also invested at least 4:30 pm at the Pulaski County IT Building (80 Commerce Street, $690,000 in Carlyle funds be- Pulaski Virginia). Visit the PAT website (http://www.pulaskitransit. tween December 2007 and the org/) for more information. end of 2016. Freundlich has said McAuliffe Email: Monica Musick, [email protected] currently has “less than $5,000” Phone: (540) 980-5040 invested in Carlyle funds.

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JUDITH MARIE JONES CHARLOTTE CREGGER JARVIS JEROME RONALD B. EDNA LEE LOVE BRUCE MITCHELL GR AV LEY BOARDWINE, SR. LINKOUS Judith Marie Jones Bruce, age Charlotte Cregger Mitchell, age Jarvis Jerome Gravley, age 60 Ronald B. Boardwine, Sr., 73, Edna Lee Love Linkous, age 78 of Dublin, passed away late 82 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, of Pulaski passed away July 24, died July 24, 2021 at home sur- 88 of Christiansburg and former- Sunday night, July 25, 2021 at July 25, 2021 at her home. Born 2021. Born November 9, 1960 in rounded by his loving family. ly Draper passed away Wednes- Henrico’s Doctor’s Hospital in April 4, 1939 in Wythe County, Pulaski he was the son of the late Born on May 17, 1948 in Lebanon, day, July 21, 2021 at her home. Richmond, following a very long Virginia she was the daughter of Coagle Draper Gravley & Mary VA, he was the son of the late Paul Born April 13, 1933 in Wallace, battle with cancer. She was born the late Cecil B. & Bertha Inez Elizabeth Hanks Gravley. He was F. and Maze Ferrell Boardwine. Virginia she was the daughter of on July 14, 1943, in Radford, and Tate Cregger. also preceded in death by his spe- He is also predeceased by two the late George & Fannie Mae was the daughter of the late Dor- Her husband Curtis Lee Mitch- cial son, Carl Neal, two brothers, brothers, Arch “Bert” Boardwine Stacy Love. She was also pre- othy Martin Jones and Basil Lyn- ell, Sr., son, Curtis Lee Mitchell, Alden Gravley and Damon Grav- and Clarence “Bo” Boardwine. ceded in death by her husband of wood Jones. Jr., infant brother, Benny Ray ley, & nephew, Dillon Anderson. Mr. Boardwine is survived by 66 years, Rev. Chester Edward Judy retired after many years Cregger, brother, Ralph Olen He is survived by his his son, Ronald B. Boardwine, Jr.; Linkous, sisters, Virginia Sorah, as the Radford City Clerk and Cregger, sisters Ann Shannon Love of his life – Tammy Neal daughters, Kimberly Havens, and Leona Riewee and brothers, administrative assistant to the Harris Long and Linda (PeeWee) – Pulaski Crystal Grant; two stepdaughters, William Love, Mack Love and City Manager. She was a mem- Cregger Tabor also preceded her Special Sons & Daughters – Ashlie Mishoe and Jessica Nester; Charles Love. ber of the Dublin United Meth- in death. William Matthew Bruffy, Ricky two brothers, Samuel Boardwine Edna was a godly wife, mother odist Church and was graduate of She is survived by her Lane Neal, Jr., Brittany Michelle (Peggy) and Dennie Boardwine; and granny to all. She was a hard 1961 class of Dublin High School Children – Treassa (Jerry) Gravley sisters, Linda Wyatt (Roger) and worker and taught her children to where she excelled in academics French – Pulaski, Doug (Gini) Sisters – Shelia G. Eversole, Della Guynn (David); special be the same. She strived to live and was a proud Majorette. Mitchell – Pulaski, Jeannie Gracie Gravley, Iva G. Crotts, family members, Tracy and Kelly out her life as a faithful prayer She is survived by her husband, Quesenberry – Draper, Jane Hawks St. Clair; several nieces and neph- warrior, the lover of all in show- Clyde Wallace Bruce of Dublin: Janet (Scott) Davis – Glen Al- Brother¬ – Van Gravley, Vin- ews; and his soulmate of 18 years, ing hospitality and love to all that two sons; S. Todd (Tracie Mitch- len, VA cent Gravley Angela Nester. sat at her table. She lived out her ell) Bruce of Pulaski, and Adam Grandchildren – Jessie (Adam) Half-brother – Gary Taylor He loved being a papa. He was faith with the hope of things to (Amy Cannaday) Bruce of Hardy, Lowry, Mandie (Jason) Hale Sister-in-law - Bootsie Gravley an amazing father, avid horseman come. To trust and delight in the Va.: two sisters; Barbara Jones Great Grandchildren – Addie, Special Mother-in-law - Ina and huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Lord as when we trust in him our (Tommy) Wheeler of Floyd, and Emily, Morgan, Gavin, Maddie Gravely Funeral services were held on hearts are transformed. Through Billie Jean Ritchie of Roanoke: and Kaitlyn Special Friend - Tracy Thursday, July 29 at Bower Fu- that God gives us the desires of Grandchildren: Tayler N. Bruce Sister – Bertha Mae Cregger Smith-Linkous neral Home-Chapel, Pulaski. our hearts. and her fiancé Ben Lowman of Petty – Pulaski Special dogs and cats Burial followed in Thornspring She is survived by her Boulder CO, Michael T. Bruce Brothers – Cecil Gerald “Jer- Private services are scheduled United Methodist Church Ceme- Children – Carolyn (Chuck) of Pulaski. Michaela E. Bruce ry” Cregger – Speedwell, Dennie at this time. To sign his online tery in Pulaski, Virginia. Howell – Christiansburg, VA, and her fiancé Tucker Coleman of Clay Cregger – Dublin guestbook, please visit www. To sign Ronald’s online guest- Jean (Danny) Keith – Christians- Hardy, VA, and Eleanor “Ellie” Funeral services will be held bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower book, visit www.bowerfuner- burg, VA, George (Shelia) Link- E. Bruce of Pulaski. 11:00 AM – Friday, July 30, 2021 Funeral Homes, Pulaski is han- alhome.com - Bower Funeral ous – Huntington, WV Funeral graveside service were at the Bower Funeral Home-Chap- dling the arrangements for the Homes, Pulaski is handling the Grandchildren – Paige (Zach- held Thursday, July 29, 2021 at el, Pulaski with Rev. Geary Jonas family. arrangements for the family. ary) Roope, Mike (Heather) the Dublin Town Cemetery with and Rev. Richard Collins offici- Edmonds, Toni (Stephen) Stef- the Rev. Don Shelor officiat- ating. Interment will follow at fey, Joshua (Stephanie) Keith, ing. Pallbearers were: Michael the Highland Memory Gardens, BARRY ST. CLAIR MOORE, SR. Adrienne (Hayley) Conrad, Erin T. Bruce, Tucker Coleman, Ben Dublin. Barry St. Clair Moore, Sr., 77 of Throughout his entire life, he (Kevin) Viars and Scott Howell Lowman, London Turner, Mark The family will receive friends Shiloh, went to be with his Lord was an avid outdoorsman. Some Turner Shumate, and Jim Kennedy. one hour before service time Fri- on July 25, 2021 with family by of his favorite hobbies included 12 Precious Great Grandchil- Online condolences may be day at the Funeral Home. his side. hunting, fishing, shooting, gar- dren sent to the family by visiting To sign Charlotte’s online He is survived by his son, Bar- dening, and farming. Sisters – Ethel Blevins – TN, www.seaglefuneralhome.com. guestbook, visit www.bowerfu- ry St. Clair Moore, Jr. (Michelle A Celebration of Life service at Mildred Keller – Christiansburg Arrangements by Seagle Funeral neralhome.com Quesenberry) and grandson Pey- Shiloh Christian Church was held Brothers – John Love – TN, Home, Pulaski, and our friends at Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski ton St. Clair Moore of Shiloh, and Thursday July 29, with graveside Dan Love – Pulaski McCoy Funeral Home, Blacks- is handling the arrangements for granddaughter Madeline daugh- following at the Shiloh Cemetery. Special Nieces – Judy (Al) burg. the family. ter Alice Moore Cappellino (Dr. In lieu of flowers, please send Stoots and Jill Love Mark Hundley) and grandsons donations to First Method- Funeral services were held Connor N. and Christian R. Cap- ist Church of Pulaski (Annette Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Nominations sought by county pellino of Rockville, and his com- Moore Memorial Fund) at 135 Bower Funeral Home, Chap- panion Beatrice Diane Draper of 4th Street NW Pulaski, VA 24301 el-Pulaski with grandsons, Josh- Pulaski. Barry was the son of the (www.FUMCpulaski.org) or St. ua Keith & Michael Edmonds for 2021 Joseph Calfee Award late Garnett St. Clair and Virgin- Jude Children’s Research Hos- officiating. Interment followed at The Joseph Calfee Award may be presented to an individual who has ia Kersey Moore of Pulaski. He pital in Memory of Hayden to the Southwest Virginia Veterans volunteered in the county during the past year. This award is intend- was also preceded in death by 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN Cemetery, Dublin. ed for individuals who currently serve on one of the county’s boards, his daughter Annette Moore, his 38105 (www.stjude.org) To sign Edna’s online guest- committees, commissions, fire/rescue, parks and rec. coach, etc. grandson Hayden Moore, his chil- book, visit www.bowerfuner- whose volunteer service goes above and beyond simply being a mem- dren’s mother Burley Jean (B.J.) alhome.com – Bower Funeral ber of the group or organization, but truly give time and talents to the Semones Moore and nephew John Homes, Pulaski is handling the community and county. This award is to recognize a volunteer who Semones. arrangements for the family. has demonstrated the following qualities: consistent positive attitude; After graduating from Pulas- willingness to strive for cooperation and harmony between employ- ki High School in 1962, Barry ees, departments, agencies, etc.; and pride in work and community. attended Oak Ridge Military A certificate will be given to the recipient of this award and will be Academy in NC. Following the presented at the Annual Pulaski County Volunteer/Employee picnic two years he spent there, he at- set for Friday, August 20th at Randolph Park. Please use the attached tended Virginia Tech where he form to nominate a deserving volunteer and send it back via email to studied criminal justice. Barry Anthony Akers at [email protected]. All nominations must was a Magistrate appointed by be received by Wednesday, August 11th by 5:00pm. the Supreme Court of Virginia. The Patriot - July 30, 2021 - Page A5 ‘The Gathering Crusade’ begins Sunday at union hall The Gathering Crusade will ginia (Ginger) Riggins, Charlie be at the UAW Local 2069 Union Barbettini, Joyce Greer, Sher- Hall at 5110 Cougar Trail Road, man Buckner, Dedrick Phillips, Dublin, with services nightly at 7 Jarrod Midkiff, Barbara Kidd, p.m. August 1 - 31. Harley Phillips, Paul Robertson Whatever your need is God (All For Jesus Ministries), Eric can supply, He can free you from Watson, Todd Garwood, Steve bondage, give you rest, Spiritu- Board, Terry Simone, Jeff Fur- al and physical healing and re- row. There will be special sing- store your relationship with Jesus ing every night. Christ. Hebrews 10:25 - “not forsak- The time is here for a Spiritual ing the assembling of ourselves Awakening and a mighty move of together, as is the manner of God. We face unprecedented and some, but exhorting one another, uncertain times as never before and so much the more as ye see and more than ever we need the the Day approaching.” NKJV Holy Ghost miracle working pow- For more information call 276- er of Jesus Christ in our lives. 620-4293. We invite everyone to come to We’ll see you at The Gather- The Gathering and let God turn ing! your impossible into possible, your lost into found, your broken- Dublin Lions Club honored ness into mended, your sorrow into joy and your can’t into can. Speakers: Dave & Marisol Scott, Mike Ingo, Doug Patterson, for cleanup efforts in county Doug Duncan, Ralph Parker, Vir- During the June first meeting of the Pulaski County Clean Community Council (PCCCC), Class of 1976 a discussion of how many Civic groups have taken the litter un- der task in our community. Several groups have per- formed wonderfully in the past years patrolling highways and streets in our county picking up discarded items and litter and making a difference in the war on litter. To that date only re- cords existed one Civic organi- zation had performed duties of the PCCCC mission. In early spring of a local fam- er and vintner made a challenge to the citizens of Pulaski to get out and make a difference in our county and address the trash blighted highways. PCHS CLASS OF 1976 Immediately the Pulaski County Lions club took up the 45TH YEAR REUNION challenge. The Lions Club long WITH ALL known for the famous Lion Dog, and community service, sponsor CLASSES WELCOME ships of food drives, scholar- ships, and vison care missions, took it upon them selves to pick a section of road way seen by most every citizen that litter is a hin- ia and federal government have SATURDAY, SEPT. 11TH, 2021 all county residents during the drance to our community growth strict regulations and hefty fines PICNIC AT RANDOL0H PARK 12-2 p.m. year. They choose the NRV Fair- and value. Please help keep Pulas- for participating in an illegal Potluck with Entree provided FREE TO ALL grounds property boundary and ki County beautiful. If you see a dumping of waste and trash. Law highway frontage of route 100 litter source report it or if you can enforcement has been tasked to DINNER/ DANCE AT THORNSPRING from Cleburne Grave wayside to enact a clean up please do so. The be very, very alert to citizens vi- COUNTRY CLUB 5:30- 11:00p.m. intersection of Giles Avenue. careless and intentional littering olating these regulations. Please $34/person with Advance Purchase Suggested For this quick and continuing will eventually be brought to a dispose of all litter properly and action, the Pulaski Clean Com- stop but until then it is still an eye- instruct your house hold family to To purchase YOUR advance tickets for $34 by PayPal munity Council deemed it fitting sore. Don’t litter and by example do the same. send to: [email protected] to not only recognize but also to to friends and family point out just Please visit the Pulaski County place the Clean Community Sign how nice a clean highway looks Web site to register questions on Mail checks to: P.O. Box 899, Dublin,VA 24084 at their head quarter in Dublin and how ill kept the litter make it the Pulaski County Clean Com- or call 641-4121 for the month of July IN Recog- look. Secure loads in trucks with munity Council. nition of this effort. tarps and binders. Place your road -Submitted by Gary Cox The members of the PCCCC side receptacle on the road ways hope this example of litter pa- only on pick up days. Secure trash trol on roads and grounds of our with proper closers to bags and community is one that will a boxes. If the wind or critters get lasting project of church and civ- into your trash please pick it up. ic groups as well as individual A reminder to Citizens; Vir- citizen and family. ginia Senate passed a recent rise The PCCCC wants to remind in the fines for littering. Virgin- Medical coding programs offered at NRCC in fall New River Community Col- tified Coding Associate (CCA) lege is offering medical coding exam offered by the American foundations career studies certif- Health Information Management icate programs, with classes be- Association (AHIMA). Upon ginning this fall. Medical Cod- completion of the career stud- ing Foundations I and Medical ies certificate, students are em- Coding Foundations II prepare ployable as entry-level medical students for a high-salary career billing, coding, data entry em- in an in-demand field. ployees, medical coders, medical These programs lead to em- office managers, and medical re- ployment in the medical coding cords managers. field. Medical Coding Foun- As a short-term program, Med- dations I provides foundational ical Coding Foundations I can be knowledge in medical terminol- completely fully online in two se- ogy and medical coding that pre- pares students to take the Cer- See NRCC, page A8

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I do not approve of government policy that involves Originally called Monrovia, (in honor Under God Yes, invading Americans’ personal information. Their vacci- of U.S. President James Monroe) the By Danielle Reid nation status is none of the government’s business. This Free and Independent Republic of Libe- Remember is a personal medical decision. ria is located on the West African coast Nor should the government mandate individuals to and is approximately 43,000 square historical/cultural sites, uninhabited take the vaccine. miles with a current population of 4.9 islands, wildlife sanctuaries, eco-tour- the Alamo That said, I believe in the safety and efficacy of the million. Their predominant language ism parks, waterfalls, markets.” But COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the FDA, and I am now it is also a country marked by civil No one is trying to topple the is English, their main religion is Chris- Alamo quite yet, but a new revi- fully vaccinated. tian (83 – 86 percent) and their nation’s war, poverty and violence. It’s important to me that Southwest Virginians have However, Liberia didn’t start out sionist book on the foundational motto is “The Love of Liberty Brought event of Texas history partakes answers to the questions that may be causing them un- Us Here.” The Liberian coat of arms that way. You see, Liberia was previ- certainty regarding the vaccine. ously known as the Colony of Liberia, of the iconoclastic spirit of our consists of a shield containing a picture time. In May, my Oversight & Investigations (O&I) Sub- of a 19th-century ship arriving in Libe- established by the American Coloniza- committee of Energy & Commerce held a hearing to tion Society (ACS), originally known The book, titled “Forget the ria. The ship represents the ships which Alamo,” is a harsh call for investigate vaccine hesitancy and how to build up better brought the freed slaves from the United as The Society for the Colonization of confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine. Free People of Color of America. It Texans, and Americans, to get States to freedom in Liberia. over a battle deeply etched in Dr. Karen Shelton, who was the Health Director of the According to Liberian History – nc- was founded to support the migration of Mount Rogers Health District and Interim Director of freed Africans formerly slaves or born our popular memory. According cdn.net, “Liberia is blessed with beauti- to the authors, the Texans (then both the Lenowisco and Cumberland Plateau Districts, ful resorts, surfable white sand beaches, See NATION, page A7 testified in my hearing to help answer our questions. the Texians) were foolish to The committee was pleased to hear from her about try to defend the indefensible. efforts being made to get the vaccines to rural areas and Some of the defenders tried to what is being done to educate the public about the history make a run for it. Santa Anna, and safeness of the vaccines. the Mexican general central to I am particularly intrigued about the two vaccines the story, wasn’t so bad. And utilizing messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technolo- given the importance of slavery to the early history of Texas, the gy, because Alamo and the Texas Revolution they represent are due an overall post-George a major step Floyd reevaluation. forward for If there are legitimate disputes the vaccine over the historical record, it’s re- community ally not hard to understand why as a whole. a badly outnumbered garrison Rather than of men who fought ferociously exposing the against a government force al- body to a most to the last man and provid- ed a rallying cry for a rebellion weakened form of coronavirus, mRNA vaccines teach that quickly swept to success cells to respond in a protective manner if they encounter occupies an outsize place in our the virus. imagination. Scholars have been researching and experimenting Especially given that two of with mRNA vaccines for decades. I initially learned the most famous Americans of about mRNA technology in the context of combatting the time, Davy Crockett and Jim influenza. Over the last decade, I have asked Dr. An- Kristi Noem and the Bowie, died there. thony Fauci numerous times about several new vaccine Such an event is inevitably technologies under evaluation, including mRNA. catnip for myth-making, but My interest was piqued because of the potential to GOP’s future even when stripped down to produce mRNA vaccines without eggs. its essence, the Alamo and the By Cal Thomas, away.” Traditional influenza vaccines are made using eggs. aftermath were truly extraordi- Tribune Content Agency Asked about the state of the Repub- Vaccine manufacturers use eggs and influenza virus nary. lican Party, she responds, “It’s the party strains in a process that takes weeks. The simplicity Santa Anna, president of RAPID CITY, South Dakota -- South that is bringing hope. If you look at what and affordability of this process has caused it to be used Mexico 11 separate times, first Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem likes to present Democrats are embracing -- socialism, for more than 70 years. But those with allergies to eggs took power as a federalist, then herself as a “normal everyday” person communism, lack of personal responsi- often cannot receive such vaccines. switched sides and became a “who enjoys life.” bility. Every problem that presents itself mRNA technology works without eggs and it allows centralizer. A new constitution Appearing at FreedomFest 21, a gather- they think some bureaucrat in Washington, vaccines to be manufactured in half the time. squashed Mexican states that ing of 2,700 conservatives and libertarians, D.C., would handle it better than a Mom This technology was being developed for traditional had been run largely autono- Noem said, “nobody knew who I was until or a Dad, or a cousin or grandparent... flu viruses. As research continues, it is believed this mously. Santa Anna put down liberals began attacking me every night “The Republican Party has a unique op- technology will be used to provide a flu vaccine that the ensuing revolt in the prov- on the national news.” She’s referring to portunity to talk about what we stand for is effective between 50 and 80% of the time. This is a ince of Zacatecas in horrifyingly her conservative views on economic and and have always stood for and have prov- major improvement. Over the last 10 years, traditional brutal fashion, and then he came social issues. en to be the policies and the values that flu vaccines have roughly been effective between 14 and for Texas. Noem benefits from a roaring economy. create opportunities for families and states 40% of the time. About 150 defenders holed up She says there are fewer than 2,500 South and businesses. ... When you look at some I look forward to a time when flu vaccines for Amer- in the Alamo, and the rest is not Dakotans on public assistance and 28,000 states that have done what we believe in icans—which are currently developed based on hypoth- just legend, but history. job openings. The state has no sales tax. you can see overwhelming prosperity and eses after looking at the flu strains Australia experiences Santa Anna did indeed signal Property taxes average 1.22 percent. families healthier and in school getting each year—can be tailored to specific strains after flu that his force of more than a Annual economic growth is 9.9 percent, educated and that’s what the American season begins. mRNA technology should allow for thousand would give no quarter. among the nation’s best. Houses are dream is and what the Republican Party that. It could also allow for boosters to be offered during William Barret Travis, inexpensive relative to many other places. needs to be talking about.” particularly virulent flu seasons. commander of the garrison, did With such figures it’s no surprise there’s Noem believes Donald Trump will run Thanks to this well-established foundation of mRNA indeed write an immortal letter been a population growth of 8.9 percent for president again in 2024. “I think (for- research, COVID-19 vaccine developers were able to concluding, “Victory or death.” since 2010. mer) President Trump did a great job. ... finalize a product quickly and efficiently. These many He made a plea for reinforce- We talked shortly after recent shootings I believe that is something we all (can) -- years of research are why I am comfortable with the ments that never came. “If this in Northwest Washington, D.C., and an and should -- welcome back. The policies safety and security of COVID-19 vaccines. call is neglected,” he wrote, “I outraged Robert J. Contee III, the police of seven or eight months ago were con- However, the decision to get a COVID-19 vaccine am determined to sustain myself chief in Washington, blamed judges for tributing to a booming America. We were is not simple for everyone, nor should it be. I know of as long as possible & die like a releasing criminals back onto the streets creating jobs and addressing challenges several medical considerations that require particularly soldier who never forgets what where they often engage in more violent confronting us together. I think he’ll run careful vaccine evaluation, including pregnancy, certain is due to his own honor & that criminal behavior. and if he does, I’ll certainly support him.” kidney conditions, and pharmaceutical interactions. of his country.” Noem believes Republicans can -- and She is open about her Christian faith Folks should consult with their healthcare provider Santa Anna’s troops did should -- re-take the law-and-order issue and says it influences many of her policy on whether to get a vaccine, and which is best for their indeed launch an early morning in 2022 and 2024. In an interview, she positions: “What the government has done situation. What’s right for me might not be right for you. attack that was bloodied by the told me, “What we are seeing ... on our in the last (several months) is to continue I chose one of the mRNA vaccines, but Johnson & John- defenders, but quickly over- streets (are) the consequences of ... what’s to push secularism.” She thinks that will son does not use mRNA and data indicates its vaccine is whelmed the fortification. Santa happening in the Democratic leadership continue and is “something we will have also safe. Anna insisted that roughly half and their lack of support for police officers to fight. We will drive people to us by our The recent surge of the Delta variant cases has a dozen survivors be executed, and those who step up and serve. (It’s) be- optimism. You turn on the news and it’s triggered alarm for some. However, vaccines are still and followed up this atrocity ing played out in the violence citizens are discouraging. You see the violence played the best way to reduce the likelihood of contracting the with the murder of about 350 having to live with. It’s going to continue out on the streets. Christians have a unique virus. But if you get the virus, vaccines dramatically other captured rebels in the if something doesn’t change.” opportunity to bring hope and light...” reduce the likelihood of hospitalization or death. Goliad Massacre. She says the street violence and looting Noem turns 50 later this year and is a In February, in my first column encouraging folks Sam Houston, his forces in major cities is not only the fault of judg- first-time grandmother. She also displays to be vaccinated, I said I hoped we would be facing an swelled by volunteers, did es and district attorneys, but “also over- qualities for national office Republicans excess of vaccine doses by the end of June. Here we are, indeed tell his troops prior to crowding in our prison system. There’s claim to want. Trump and others (includ- well into July, and we do have an excess of doses. If you the Battle of San Jacinto: “We less funding for the judicial system so ing her opponents) should keep an eye on haven’t yet received one, I urge you to speak with your will meet the enemy. Some of they release individuals instead of putting her. healthcare provider to determine what is right for you. us may be killed, and must be them through the process of prosecution Readers may email Cal Thomas at killed. But, soldiers, remem- and sentencing, or through rehab. It’s a [email protected]. Look for Cal If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel ber the Alamo, the Alamo, the problem that hasn’t been addressed for Thomas’ latest book “America’s Expi- free to contact my office. 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Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 The Patriot - July 30, 2021 - Page A7 NRCC receives Baliles award Abundant Life Church New River Community College Each of the 11 colleges that college’s student food pantries hosts M.A.C. Convention (NRCC) recently received the received this funding proposed in Dublin and Christiansburg, a Abundant Life Ministries will Gerald L. Baliles Rural Virgin- unique strategies that align with the much-needed resource for many host the M.A.C. Convention on ia Horseshoe Initiative (RVHI) goals of the RVHI. RVHI programs area students. The food pantries Friday, Aug. 6 – Sunday, Aug. 8. Award from the Virginia Foun- will serve a diverse range of high provide grab-and-go snack and Service times are 7 p.m. on Fri- dation for Community College school students and adults from meal options for all students. day and Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Education (VFCCE) to help close underserved and underrepresented Students who have any questions on Sunday. (No Sunday evening the educational attainment gap populations. about the food pantry or need help service.) between the Rural Horseshoe re- NRCC’s award will be used to accessing other resources can Bishop Randall Lawrence gives gion and the state at large. Named continue funding a student resourc- reach out to the Student Services the public a special invitation to for the 65th governor of Virginia, es specialist staff position. This Office at (540) 674-3677 or advis- join with us in these upcoming the award honors Baliles’ legacy position is housed in the Student [email protected]. services. of promoting educational acces- Services department and provides This is a gathering of churches sibility. The primary goals of the direct student support by engaging By investing in rural education, and ministers of the M.A.C. Dis- RVHI program are to reduce the current and future NRCC students the VFCCE is working with Vir- trict of the Pentecostal Church of number of rural residents with- as they navigate the college process, ginia’s Community Colleges to God. Rev. Rick Shelton out a high school diploma and to from consideration to completion. promote opportunities to pursue The speaker for these three ser- increase the number of rural res- “This award will allow us to higher education and a more eq- vices is Rev. Rick Shelton from uitable Commonwealth. traveling the nation / world idents with an associate degree, continue funding this position that St. Louis, Mo. speaking at conferences and re- diploma, or certificate. helps support the needs of so many The NRCC Educational Foun- Rev. Shelton has served as vivals. “Rural Virginia needs a tar- of our students by connecting them dation will be providing matching Pastor of Life Christian Church geted investment to take care of with valuable college resources on funds through local efforts. To for many years, and traveled the Abundant Life Church is lo- its next generation so the entire campus and community resources help support this effort or to do- world as a missionary evangelist. cated at 3050 Lee Highway, Commonwealth can prosper,” off campus,” said NRCC President nate funds to support to the food He is married to Donna Moles one-quarter mile past Lewis- said Stewart Roberson, VFCCE’s Pat Huber. pantry, visit www.nr/edu/founda- Shelton, who along with her fam- Gale Hospital Pulaski off Route board chair. This position also supports the tion or call (540)674-3618. ily has attended Abundant Life 11 north. Church for many years. For more information call the Nation Rick and Donna presently are church office at 980-5506. Continued from Page A6 free in America to the continent The matter of slavery would Liberia south of Sierra Leone as T.A. Produce of Africa, their ancestral home. be addressed for decades in a homeland for freed U.S. slaves The Founders were wrestling America, much like our society’s making it outside British jurisdic- Route 11, Dublin with the issue of slavery previ- current struggles with the issue of tion. America provided financial ous to writing the Declaration abortion (1970 Roe v Wade). support to help Liberia become an Sweet & Delicious Cantaloupes of Independence, and many of Excerpts from the February 11, established, free republic, which it and Watermelons Now In! them were members of Aboli- 1817, Report on Colonizing the did in 1847. tion Societies. In 1772, Thomas Free People of Color of the United Liberia was the first African South Carolina Peaches, North Carolina Home-Grown Jefferson, James Madison and States, of the House of Repre- republic to proclaim its indepen- Tomatoes, All Types Of Vegetables, Plants, Flowers and Patrick Henry had tried to have sentatives shows the desire to dence and is Africa’s first and old- Hanging Baskets. Apples, Oranges, and a the Virginia Assembly work to safely and successfully establish est modern republic…initiated by Variety of Canned Goods. stop the importation of slaves, a free country for former slaves. abolitionist societies in America. but King George III prevent- “From Turning our eyes from our We Appreciate Our Customers! ed the Assembly from taking own country, no other, adapted Article 1 of the Liberia’s foun- action. to our colony in contemplation, dational documents reads: “All Call Open 9-6 Later, while writing the presented itself to our views, persons born within the limits of orginal draft of the Declaration, nearer than Africa, the native the territory held by the American 674-4233 Closed Sunday Jefferson had included very land of Negroes; and probably it Colonization Society in Liberia, strong language denouncing is the only country on the globe in Africa, or removing there to the British king for his role in to which it would be practical reside, shall be free and entitled to the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade to transfer our own people of all the privileges, as are enjoyed stating that King George had color with safety, and advantage by the citizens of the United “waged cruel War against to themselves and the civilized States.” Miss An Issue? Nature itself, violating its most world. It is the country of which, sacred Rights of Life and Lib- in the order of Providence, seems I’m sure you can understand See it online at www.pcpatriot.com erty in the Persons of a distant to have been appropriated to that why it is important to dig out Click on ‘View The Paper’ People who never offended him, distinct family of mankind. And and disclose these little gems And Select the Date. captivating and carrying them while it presents the fittest asylum of American history! We need into Slavery in another Hemi- for free people of color, it opens to share this knowledge with a sphere, to incur miserable Death, a wide field for the improve- generation that is being deprived in their Transportation thither.” ments in civilization, morals and of knowing the true heart and soul Unfortunately, the Continental religion which the humane and of America. Congress removed Jefferson’s enlightened memorialists have denounciations of the King from conceived it possible, in process the document after extreme and of time, to spread over the great extended debates. The Congress continent.” was concerned about unity of the In 1819, the U.S. Government Colonies while facing the wrath appropriated $100,000 to aid of Great Britain and the largest the Africa colonizaiton. 1821, army in the world, before taking the American Colonization on the issue of slavery. Society founded the colony of Lowry Continued from Page A6 a bloody rout of the Mexicans regret how it’s missing from that secured the independence of many accounts of the revolution, Texas. which is fair enough, but doesn’t Who wouldn’t want to make a detract from the basic story. movie of such events? They make much of how Mex- Of course, such populariza- ico abolished slavery, whereas tions aren’t going to be academi- Texas planters depended on it. cally rigorous. Pushing back, the Yet Mexico tolerated slavery in authors of “Forget the Alamo” Texas and had its own rigidly assail the character of Jim Bowie hierarchical economic system. and William Travis, and, sure By all means, let’s be as truth- enough, you wouldn’t trust ful as possible about the Alamo them to manage your real-estate and the Texas Revolution. But holdings. Texas at the time was it’s pointlessly destructive to a hard place, and the Mexicans tear down what deserves to and Comanche who contend- be honored and to forget what ed for control of the territory -- as Sam Houston insisted so weren’t paragons, either. ringingly and aptly -- should be The authors note the contri- remembered. bution of the Tejanos, native Rich Lowry is editor of the Texans of Mexican descent, and National Review. Page A8 - The Patriot - July 30, 2021 Projects Continued from Page A1 Highbridge Project lone dissenting vote. Prior to the hearing, both Tra- Fairlawn vis and Draper Supervisor Dirk Compton read statements ad- dressing concerns over any possi- ble conflict of interest that might prohibit their participation in the hearing or vote. Travis is a real- tor as is his wife, while Comp- ton’s wife is a realtor. Both said they had not repre- sented Shah Development in pre- vious transactions, and both felt they were able to participate with no conflicts of interest. The second hearing dealt with a request from Highbridge, LLC to re-zone 66 acres between Her- ons Landing and Camrett Logis- tics at the end of Viscoe Road in Fairlawn from Light Industrial to High Density Residential for the first phase and Commercial for a second phase. The land in question is pres- ently undeveloped and owned by the Pulaski County Economic Development Authority, which is engaged in a purchase agreement with Highbridge LLC to develop the property should the re-zoning be approved. include additional residential Highbridge is working with units and a commercial center. Stateson Homes and Snyder and That would not happen, however, Associates on the development until an extension of Viscoe Road project. is constructed through the Cam- The re-zone would create a rett property. mixed-use neighborhood with 63 The project will also help ad- single family home lots, 43 villa dress the county’s need for more home lots (3,200 square feet lots) homes for young families, retirees and 46 townhome lots (2,000 and others. square feet). A later phase would Included in the project are plans BACK TO SCHOOL $5.00 Haircuts for Kids K-12 August 12-17th Shah Project - Dublin for creating a pedestrian bridge rezoning, several expressed con- a second offered by Travis. In the connecting Highbridge to Rad- cerns over possible changes in the rollcall vote, Bopp and Supervi- ford University property along an quality of life of those living in sors Chairman Joe Guthrie voted existing Norfolk Southern bridge Herons Landing now. “no,” while Compton and Wal- across New River and plans to Others expressed support for ters voted yes. would also have trails that would the development but were con- Travis cast the deciding vote connect with a proposed system cerned over the increased traffic in favor, but before doing so read of trails in the area. on Viscoe Road, although it was a statement in which he said he It was noted that the nearby noted that Virginia Department had pledged to do his best to River Course is only at 30 to 40 of Transportation officials did not represent all of Pulaski County. percent capacity and would ben- feel the increased traffic support- Because of that, Travis said, he efit from increased golfing mem- ed further analysis of the situa- would vote “yes” because he be- bers from the new development. tion. lieves the development is in the While a couple speakers during In the end, the re-zoning was best interest of the county. the public hearing expressed approved on a 3-2 with Walters A third public hearing, on support for the development and making the motion to approve and changes to the county’s land use map because of the re-zoning in Fairlawn, was approved 4-1 with Guthrie voting “no.” NRCC Continued from Page A5 mesters, less than one year. This Saturday, August 7, 2021 program leads to entry-level jobs, while Medical Coding II, also a two-semester program, leads to technician-level employment in medical facilities and provides advanced knowledge in anatomy and physiology for administra- tive health professionals. Students who enroll in these programs may be eligible for Aug. 2, 2021 free tuition through the Virgin- ia Community College’s new G3 assistance program. The G3 Program is a tuition assistance program for any Virginia resi- dent who qualifies for in-state tuition and whose family income falls below an identified thresh- old. Eligible students may enroll in designated programs leading to jobs in high-demand fields. For more information on G3 eli- gibility, visit www.nr.edu/g3. For more information about medical coding programs, vis- it www.nr.edu/ast/aa_cert.php or email Instructor Sharon Ed- wards at [email protected]. The Patriot - July 30, 2021 - Page A9 Adaire Theatre hoping to sell out camper’s performance By Neesey Payne feedback, so we wanted to bring this show back. It’s truly a history Adaire Theatre campers re- lesson for our community,” Payne cently packed the house at the said. Elks Lodge for its first in-person Coming in October is “The performance since December of Last Five Years,” a musical about 2019. The kids performed “Dis- two New Yorkers who fall in and ney’s Moana Jr.” in front of a out of love over the course of five sold-out audience. years. In November, Adaire The- “The support the kids received atre will perform “Driving Miss was awesome. We had every seat Daisy.” filled. They put in a lot of work “With this one you have a over the course of two weeks, crotchety old Jewish lady and so I’m glad they got to perform a soft-spoken black man as the in front of a large audience,” main characters. The relationship said Kendall Payne, founder of they develop is truly heartwarm- Adaire Theatre. ing. No one will want to miss this Adaire Theatre has been busy show. It’s so good,” Payne said. picking up the pace after a some- Finally in December, Adaire what off season with the pan- Theatre will perform “Simply demic shutdown. Christmas.” The show has be- After the “Moana Jr.” perfor- come a tradition at Adaire The- mance, the campers took a snip- atre. It’s filled with popular carols pet of their show to the park and and funny skits, ending with the performed at the Summer in the message of what the true meaning Park Festival in Pulaski, along of Christmas is all about. with past Adaire Theatre per- “We are full speed ahead. From formers. now until Christmas we will be Adaire Theatre used the occa- very busy, but it’s definitely a sion to announce its 2021 season. good kind of busy. We’re ready The lineup includes five shows. to bring live theatre back to the Adaire Theatre will kick things stage. It’s been too long. We’re off with a “Broadway Melody” in hoping it’s going to be a season of August. This show will include sold-out shows, “Payne said. lots of popular show tunes. In Until the official kickoff of September, they’ll present “Qui- the season, the stage is getting et Courage.” It’s about Chauncey warmed up with a new set of Adair Theatre photo Harmon, Sr. and his fight for the campers who have taken over Members of the “Peter Pan” cast during rehearsal. equalization of salaries and facil- the Elk’s Lodge for the past two families will come and see. Pe- one night only, Saturday. July ing stays within guidelines. You ities for African Americans. weeks learning performance ter Pan reminds us to be kids at 31, at 7 p.m., at the Pulaski Elks can buy tickets at adairetheatre. “This show really hits close skills to put on “Peter Pan” for the heart, which I don’t think is a bad Lodge located at 8 West Main org. to home. The first time we per- community. thing,” Payne said. Street. Tickets are $5 and will “Let’s sell this show out. These formed it we had such great “It’s a classic story that we hope “Peter Pan” will be performed only be sold online to ensure seat- kids deserve it,” Payne said. County receives one of 15 food insecurity grants RICHMOND—Governor cery stores, small food retailers, ing equity and justice in our local inaugural round of Virginia Food determined in partnership with Ralph Northam this week an- or innovative food retail projects food systems. I am pleased to see Access Investment Fund grants: area churches, community mem- nounced that 15 projects across that increase food access in un- the innovation and dedication of Beans and Rice, Pulaski bers, and local governments, in- the Commonwealth will receive derserved communities. VFAIF businesses and organizations who County - $50,000 cluding the Pulaski County De- a total of over $620,000 in the follows the Equitable Food-Ori- are helping to advance our shared This project will support a fresh partment of Social Services, to inaugural round of Virginia ented Development model of us- goals of building strong, resilient food mobile market that will oper- ensure maximum benefit to food Food Access Investment Fund ing food and agriculture to cre- food supply chains in historically ate four days per week with stops insecure residents. (VFAIF) grants. The Governor ate economic opportunities and marginalized communities and made the announcement at an healthy neighborhoods in histor- making fresh, nutritious food event with Richmond Food Jus- ically marginalized communities. available to Virginians in every tice Alliance, which will receive “Hunger and food insecurity corner of our Commonwealth.” funding to support a new mobile are a reality for too many Vir- The Virginia Department of Ag- food market with Shalom Farms. ginia families, and the pandemic riculture and Consumer Services First launched in 2020, the has only underscored the urgen- provides technical assistance and VFAIF provides grants between cy of this crisis,” said Governor works with applicants in develop- $5,000 and $50,000 to support Northam. “At its core, the Virgin- ing projects. The VFAIF applica- business development, construc- ia Food Access Investment Fund tion can be accessed through the tion, rehabilitation, equipment is about addressing the root caus- VDACS website. upgrades, or expansion of gro- es of low food access and increas- Pulaski County is one com- munity receiving funding in the Outdoor movie night set for Aug. 14 at Randolph Park Pulaski County Parks and reation Department to make this Recreation hosts Movie Night at event a reality.” Randolph Park on August 14. Al- Movie Night festivities begin though a free event for all, Pulas- at 4 p.m. with food trucks. Live ki County Parks and Recreation music, played by Groove Kon- asks for school supply donations trol, is available from 6-8:30 p.m. to “Pack the Bus” for Pulaski followed by the movie “The Lion County Schools at Movie Night. King,” sponsored by Travis Team “We are so excited to host a Realty, at 9 p.m. movie night at Randolph Park “This has been a long time in on August 14. We look forward the making, and we are so excit- to hosting our youth and com- ed to be able to support Pulaski munity for a fun-filled evening County by sponsoring the mov- before school officially begins,” ie,” said Donna Travis, Travis said Shay Dunnigan, Pulaski Team Realty. “We are looking County parks and activities coor- forward to a great turnout!” dinator. “I would personally like For those planning to attend, to thank Peggy White and Shelby don’t forget to bring blankets or Vandergriff with Pulaski County chairs to sit on to view the movie Tourism and the Travis Team for as well as school supply dona- partnering with our Parks & Rec- tions.

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Fundraiser for area cancer patient, McCoy a success The recent fundraiser for Jennifer McCoy, a cancer patient was a huge success. Participants raised $1,800 for McCoy to use for travel expenses and other needs. Organizers offered a very special “thank you” to all who donated money or items for the silent auction and all the baked goods. “The girls at Warm Hearth are awesome,” they said. “Thank you to all the helpers that day who helped set up and take up money and then stayed after to help clean up.” They thanked the “great band,” Branching Out Bluegrass which donated their time to the event. Organizers also thanked Marshall Page for his help along with a special thanks to local merchants who donated items including O’Reilly’s in Dublin, Dairy Queen in Dublin, Lowes of Fairlawn and Ace Hardware in Dublin, and The Patriot for publicity. If you missed this opportunity to help McCoy, you can still help by calling Erin Fisher at 540-267-4848. Bless everyone who made this possible and good luck Jennifer. We love you!

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Seagle Funeral Home www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot - July 30, 2021 - Page B1 Clemson favored to continue ACC football title run GREENSBORO, N.C. (the- ACC Football Championship ACC.com) – Clemson is an over- Game on Saturday, December 4, whelming preseason favorite to at Charlotte’s Bank of America claim its seventh consecutive At- Stadium. lantic Coast Conference football title, according to a preseason poll ACC Preseason Poll of 147 media voters. (147 total votes) The Tigers, who posted a 10-2 record last season while earning Overall Champion a postseason playoff berth for the Clemson - 125 sixth consecutive year, were also North Carolina - 16 chosen as likely Atlantic Divi- Miami - 3 sion winners. North Carolina was Virginia - 1 picked to finish atop the Coastal Georgia Tech - 1 Division following an eight-win NC State - 1 2020 season that culminated with the program’s first-ever berth in Atlantic Division NRCC graduate competes the Orange Bowl. (First-place votes in Clemson was named the like- parenthesis) ly 2021 ACC champion on 125 Clemson – 1,028 (146) in 2020 Tokyo Olympics ballots. North Carolina picked up NC State - 804 (1) 16 votes, followed by Miami with Boston College - 638 From NRCC tastic steppingstone to Virginia three and Georgia Tech, NC State Florida State - 510 Tech. The classes offered provid- and Virginia with one each. Wake Forest - 472 It’s not every day a New Riv- ed me with a good basis of under- In the Atlantic Division pre- Louisville - 462 er Community College alumnus standing allowing my transition season voting, Clemson led the Syracuse - 202 competes in the Olympics. But to Tech to be a smooth one,” said way with 146 first-place votes for Ian Ho, a Blacksburg native Ho. and 1,028 total points. NC State, Coastal Division and dual citizen of the U.S. and After completing an associate which was tabbed as the like- (First-place votes in Hong Kong, being in Tokyo for degree in engineering at NRCC ly second-place finisher, picked parenthesis) the 2020 games is the next chap- in 2015, he transferred to Virginia up the remaining first-place vote North Carolina - 979 (109) ter in his story. Tech, where he went on to gradu- while accumulating 804 points. Miami - 881 (28) Beginning competitive swim- ate with the highest honors. Ho is Boston College (638 points) Virginia Tech - 582 (3) ming at age six may have been now pursuing his graduate stud- was picked for a third-place At- Pitt - 576 (1) the spark that started the flame, ies there and considering a Ph.D. lantic Division finish, followed by Virginia - 540 (2) but all the steps that followed program in mechanical engineer- Florida State (510), Wake Forest Georgia Tech - 340 (4) clearly marked his path to the ing. And if his commitment to his (472), Louisville (462) and Syra- Duke - 218 Olympic dream. studies matches his commitment cuse (202). Swimming in the 2020 Olym- to his sport, there is no doubt Ho In the Coastal Division fore- pics wasn’t always necessarily will achieve his educational goals cast, North Carolina received 109 Tigers lead the goal, because as the ev- as well. first-place votes and amassed 979 er-humble swimmer said, “I’m Swimming and learning aren’t total points. Miami (28 first-place a pretty realistic person.” Af- his only interests, though. His votes) was next with 881 points, with 8 on ter many years of competitive VT Athletics vast skill set ranges from play- followed by Virginia Tech (three- swimming as a child and teenag- Ian Ho ing beach volleyball and chess to first place votes, 582 points) and er, Ho joined the Virginia Tech learning the guitar; he even tried Pitt (one first-place vote, 576 All-ACC swim and dive team as a walk- “I feel incredibly grateful to be out horse vaulting and gymnas- points). on member in 2015, eventually able to have the opportunity to tics as child. Ho is also an ac- Virginia (two first-place votes, earning a scholarship position compete for Hong Kong,” said Ho. complished violinist who has per- 540 points), Georgia Tech (four Preseason with the team. He went on to set “Being able to represent my formed with an orchestra at the first-place votes, 340 points) and school records in the 50 freestyle parents’ home country while hav- Kennedy Center. Duke (218 points) closed out the and 200 medley relay events. ing the support from all my rela- But right now, swimming is the voting. Team After breaking the Hong Kong tives in Hong Kong it is truly an focus for Ho, as he waits patient- Clemson was selected as the GREENSBORO, N.C. (the- record in 2019 in the 50 freestyle honor.” ly for the Olympics to begin. To likely ACC champion in the me- ACC.com) – Six-time defend- race and qualifying for the World Beyond swimming, educa- prepare for Olympic competition, dia preseason poll for the fourth ing champion Clemson leads all Championships, he started to tion has been important to Ho Ho trains anywhere from four to consecutive season and the sev- schools with eight players on consider that competing in To- as well. After just two years of six hours a day, six days a week, enth time in the last nine years. the 27-member 2021 All-Atlan- kyo was a real possibility. high school, Ho opted to get his only taking Sundays off for recov- North Carolina was projected tic Coast Conference Preseason And representing Hong Kong, GED and start college. He came ery. He is currently training with as the preseason Coastal Division Football Team announced Tues- where he has been living and to NRCC to take classes, where the Hong Kong national team but champion for the second time day, while North Carolina junior training for over a year, is partic- his father, Caisy Ho, is a physics previously trained under Sergio and the first time since 2016. The quarterback Sam Howell was ularly special to Ho. professor. Lopez with Pinnacle Racing at Tar Heels’ lone Coastal Division chosen the ACC Preseason Play- “New River to me was a fan- Virginia Tech. championship came in 2015. Each er of the Year. “When I started swimming, I of the Coastal’s seven teams won Preseason honors were deter- never thought I’d ever go to the the division from 2013 through mined by a vote of 147 media Olympics. I only really started 2019. Due to the 2020 pandemic, members, including several who improving when I was in college the ACC played with a non-divi- were credentialed for last week’s at Virginia Tech. It’s so surreal to sional format last season. ACC Football Kickoff in Char- The Atlantic and Coastal Divi- lotte, North Carolina. See OLYMPICS, page B3 sion winners will meet in the 2021 Six of Clemson’s preseason All-ACC selections came on the defensive side. The Tigers led the conference in total defense last season (326.8 total yards per game) and were second in scor- ing defense (20.2 points per con- test). North Carolina’s Howell has thrown 68 career touchdown passes, the most through a soph- omore season in ACC history and tied for the UNC school re- cord. The Indian Trail, North Carolina, native led the ACC and ranked sixth nationally with 30 touchdown passes in 2020, while also topping the league with 3,586 passing yards, the fourth most in the nation. Howell received 118 votes at the quarterback position to lead all offensive players in the Pre- season All-ACC Team balloting. He is joined in the preseason All- ACC backfield by running backs Brian Bishop Zonovan Knight of NC State 540-443-3900 and Mataeo Durant of Duke. Clemson’s Justyn Ross, Bos- ton College’s Zay Flowers and Wake Forest’s Jaquarii Roberson form a potent wideout trio, and Virginia Tech tight end James Mitchell completes the receiving corps. Georgia Tech’s Jahmyr Gibbs was chosen as the all-pur- pose back. Ross caught 112 passes for 1,865 yards and 17 touchdowns in his first two college seasons before missing last season due to injury. 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Page B4 - The Patriot - July 30, 2021 Big 12′s Texas, Oklahoma make request to join SEC (AP) - Texas and Oklahoma grant of media rights that runs take effect in 2024, is expected pansion. A&M initially voiced the conference’s most notable made a request Tuesday to join concurrent with the confer- to increase revenue distribution concerns about allowing an in- brands. They have the richest the powerhouse Southeastern ence’s billion-dollar television to its member schools to about state rival to join the conference, and most successful athletic Conference, with SEC Com- deals with ESPN and Fox. $67 million per year. but athletic director Ross Bjork departments, and they are the missioner Greg Sankey saying “The events of recent days The Big 12 was approach- has since suggested his school only Big 12 schools to win na- the league would consider it in have verified that the two ing distributions of $40 million would not shy away from added tional college football champi- the “near future.” schools have been contemplat- per school before the pandem- competition. onships. A day after the Big 12 ing and planning for the transi- ic led to distributions dropping The boards of regents at Texas “We are unwavering in the schools notified the league that tion for months and this formal to $34.5 million per school this and Oklahoma each announced belief that the Big 12 provides they would not be extending application is the culmination of year. Tuesday that meetings would an outstanding platform for its an agreement that binds con- those processes,” Big 12 Com- The news broke last week at be convened Friday with con- members’ athletic and academ- ference members to 2025, the missioner Bob Bowlsby said in SEC Media Days in Hoover, ference affiliation on both the ic success,” Bowlsby said. “We schools publicly stated for the a statement. Alabama, that Texas and Okla- agendas. will face the challenges head- first time they want to join the Joining another conference homa, the Big 12′s flagships uni- The Big 12 was created from a on, and have confidence that SEC. before the grant of rights expires versities, had been discussing a merger of sorts between the Big the Big 12 will continue to be a Oklahoma and Texas sent would cost the schools tens of possible move with Southeast- Eight and Southwestern Confer- vibrant and successful entity in a joint letter to Sankey, re- millions of dollars per year in ern Conference officials. The ence in 1994 and began play in the near term and into the fore- questing “invitations for mem- relinquished revenue and possi- Houston Chronicle was first to 1996. Texas and Oklahoma are seeable future.” bership to the Southeastern bly exit penalties. report the intended jump, but Conference starting on July 1, Competing in the conference neither the schools nor the SEC 2025.” as a lame duck for four more sea- would publicly confirm the par- ACC “We believe that there would sons doesn’t benefit the schools ties had been in discussions. be mutual benefit to the uni- and isn’t ideal for the Big 12, ei- “While the SEC has not proac- Continued from Page B1 versities on the one hand, and ther. If the conference is going tively sought new members, we receiving yards per game were a the SEC on the other hand, to survive, it needs to begin re- will pursue significant change league high. 2021 Preseason All-ACC Foot- for the universities to become building soon to show stability when there is a clear consensus Boston College boasts a pair ball Team members of the SEC. We look heading into negotiations for its among our members that such of preseason All-ACC offensive (Total votes in parenthesis) forward to the prospect of dis- next television contract. actions will further enrich the linemen in center Alec Lindstrom QB Sam Howell, North Carolina cussions regarding this mat- Meanwhile, the SEC is poised experiences of our student-ath- and guard Zion Johnson. They are (118) RB Zonovan Knight, NC State ter,” the schools said in a let- to grow to 16 teams with the ad- letes and lead to greater aca- joined by NC State tackle Ikem (96) ter signed by each university’s ditions of Texas and Oklahoma, demic and athletic achievement Ekwonu, Clemson tackle Jordan RB Mataeo Durant, Duke (49) president. half of which have won at least across our campuses,” Sankey McFadden and North Carolina WR Justyn Ross, Clemson (110) Oklahoma and Texas are one national championship in said. guard Joshua Ezeudu. WR Zay Flowers, Boston College (101) bound to the Big 12 and its football since 1980. SEC bylaws state at least Ross (110 votes) and Flowers WR Jaquarii Roberson, Wake For- eight other members through The SEC’s most recent televi- three-fourth of its members (11 (101) joined Howell among the est (80) the 2024-25 school year by a sion contract with ESPN, set to of 14) must vote in favor of ex- leading vote-getters on the offen- TE James Mitchell, Virginia Tech tending an invitation for mem- sive unit. (77) bership. Clemson defensive tackle Bry- AP Jahmyr Gibbs, Georgia Tech Want to be a Cougar golfer? Contact coach (56) Texas A&M joined the confer- an Bresee led all players in the OT Ikem Ekwonu, NC State (83) Any PCHS student or PMS 8th grade students interested in trying ence in 2011 along with Missou- balloting with 120 votes. Bresee’s OT Jordan McFadden, Clemson out for 2021 PCHS Golf team please contact Larry Thomas @ 540- ri in the SEC’s most recent ex- five Tiger teammates on the pre- (53) 230-4848. Note: You must have your own personal golf clubs. season All-ACC defensive unit OG Zion Johnson, Boston College (82) include fellow tackle Tyler Davis, OG Joshua Ezeudu, North Caro- end Myles Murphy, linebacker lina (56) James Skalski, cornerback An- C Alec Lindstrom, Boston Col- ‘A Flush Beats a Full House’ drew Booth Jr. and safety Nolan lege (77) Turner. DE Myles Murphy, Clemson (108) NC State’s Payton Wilson, DE Amare’ Barno, Virginia Tech who joined Bresee on the 2020 (63) All-ACC team, joins Skalski and DT Bryan Bresee, Clemson (120) Virginia’s Nick Jackson on the DT Tyler Davis, Clemson (53) LB Payton Wilson, NC State (99) preseason All-ACC linebacking LB James Skalski, Clemson (95) corps. Virginia Tech defensive LB Nick Jackson, Virginia (37) end Amare’ Barno, North Caro- CB Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson lina cornerback Tony Grimes and (86) Miami safety Bubba Bolden com- CB Tony Grimes, North Carolina (55) plete the first-team defense. S Bubba Bolden, Miami (100) Clemson’s Murphy (108 votes) S Nolan Turner, Clemson (85) and Miami’s Bolden (100) joined Bresee among defensive players PK Nick Sciba, Wake Forest (69) P Lou Hedley, Miami (84) hitting the century mark in the SP Jahmyr Gibbs, Georgia Tech balloting, and NC State’s Wilson (60) received 99 votes. Wake Forest veteran Nick Sci- Preseason Player of the Year ba (third-most accurate in ACC 1. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina, DOSS’ SEPTIC SERVICE 114 history with a career field-goal 2. D’Eriq King, QB, Miami, 11 Licensed and insured conversion rate of .891) received 3. Bryan Bresee, DE, Clemson, 8 Servicing the NRV and surrounding areas the nod as placekicker. Presea- 4. D.J. Uiagalelei, QB, Clemson, 6 son All-ACC punter Lou Hedley 5. Phil Jurkovec, QB, Boston College, 3 (540)320-4827 returns to Miami after ranking 6. Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College, Thank you for your continued support second among FBS players with 2 an average of 47.2 yards per kick 6. Jahmyr Gibbs, AP, Georgia Tech, 2 in 2020. Gibbs was a dual choice at specialist after leading Georgia Tech in all-purpose yards (968) and scoring (seven TDs) in 2020 despite missing three games due to injury. The Patriot - July 30, 2021 - Page B5 Bissell urges NRV citizens to get vaccinated We are all seeing reports from across the country and even in parts of Virginia about the surg- es caused by the Delta variant of COVID-19. Delta is more conta- gious and it’s spreading quickly, now being responsible for over 80% of cases nationwide. In the New River Valley, we are seeing an expected bump in cases and following it closely. (You will see a large negative number in Montgomery County today with increases in other lo- calities; this is because zip codes cross county lines and old cases are being adjusted in Richmond.) We are not seeing significant in- creases in hospitalizations. The majority of cases of severe ill- ness, hospitalization and death continue to be in those who are not vaccinated. We can keep that from happening in the New River Valley. For those who are not vacci- nated, please try to put aside any- thing you’ve seen on social me- dia or heard from friends about COVID-19 and the vaccine. We COVID dominate the conversation ization, and death. It’s much saf- NRV Fair this week: Friday from have vaccine. The health depart- are a divided society right now and get back to socializing. Think er to get the vaccine than it is to 5-8 p.m., and Saturday from 2- 6 ment has clinics on Friday morn- and misinformation is rampant. about not having to wear a mask on get COVID – significant adverse p.m. ings at the Giles County Health If you have questions, please public transportation. effects after vaccination are very Christiansburg Pharmacy of- Department and at the Montgom- consult your doctor, pharmacist, Getting more people vaccinat- rare (<0.5%) and will happen in fers vaccine Thursdays at the ery County Health Department or the health department. And ed is the way to keep things from the first few months, while sequel- Christiansburg Farmer’s Market and we continue to vaccinate the take a moment to reflect about be- escalating in our community and ae from infection can present sev- at the Christiansburg Recreation homebound. Please call the health ing your parent’s child and your it’s the light at the end of the long, eral months later (especially after Center from 3 to 7 p.m. All of department to make an appoint- children’s parent… about being a dark tunnel of this pandemic. For mild or asymptomatic infections) our pharmacy partners have vac- ment or if anyone needs special brother or sister to your siblings. those who have had COVID, we and last much longer term. cine and are very accommodat- accommodations. The number Think of those closest to you and don’t know how strong the im- In the New River Valley, we ing (Christiansburg/Blacksburg is 540-267-8240; that and more how you want to protect them munity is against the variants, but have vaccinated 42.1% of the total Pharmacies, Martin’s, The Pharm information are on our website, from harm. we do know the vaccines are very population and more than 49% of House, Radford Drug, Davidson’s, NRVRoadToWellness.com. Let’s also think about putting effective against the variants. The those age 16 and over. We continue Main Street Pharmacy). Chain —Dr. Noelle Bissell, the pandemic behind us -- how vaccine is remarkably effective in trying to make the vaccine conve- pharmacies including Wal-Mart, Director, New River wonderful it would be to not have preventing severe illness, hospital- nient. We are planning to be at the Kroger, CVS, and Walgreen’s all Public Health District Leafy greens USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance Andrea K. Wann Spinach: These spoon shaped for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Extension Agent leaves are very mild in flavor and The U.S. Department of Agri- sack. “On top of the existing chal- •Processing of wood on-site on Virginia Cooperative bring home the gold for nutri- culture (USDA) is providing up lenges associated with natural the forest land (chipping, grind- Extension ent-dense foods. Spinach can be to $200 million to provide relief disasters and trade, the pandemic ing, converting to biochar, cut- [email protected] eaten cooked or raw, leaving the to timber harvesting and timber caused a major disruption for log- ting to smaller lengths, etc.). possibilities endless. Try adding hauling businesses that have expe- gers and timber haulers including Payments will be based on If there is one thing I love these colorful, powerhouse leaves rienced losses due to COVID-19 lack of access to wood processing the applicant’s gross revenue re- talking about in this world, it’s to smoothies, soups, and casse- as part of USDA’s Pandemic As- mills. This industry plays a crit- ceived from Jan. 1, 2019, through leafy greens! Leafy greens in- roles. Rich in magnesium, iron, sistance for Producers initiative. ical role in our nation’s economy Dec. 1, 2019, minus gross reve- clude spinach, romaine lettuce, vitamin C, Vitamin A and vita- Loggers and truckers can apply and we are proud to support these nue received from Jan. 1, 2020, kale, red leaf lettuce, chard, min K—you can’t go wrong with for assistance through USDA’s hard-working loggers and truck- through Dec. 1, 2020, multiplied arugula and others. These are these little guys! Farm Service Agency (FSA) July ers as they get back on track.” by 80%. FSA will issue an initial very nutrient-dense vegetables, 22 through Oct. 15, 2021. The “We’ve heard from loggers payment equal to the lesser of meaning they are low in calories Arugula: This leafy green Pandemic Assistance for Timber and truckers whose livelihoods the calculated payment amount while offering an incredibly high is also known as Rocket. 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Loaded strong. to the period of Jan. 1 and Dec. 1, individuals or legal entities must Timber Harvesters and Haulers with Vitamins A, C and K—this Curly Kale: This is the most 2019, are encouraged to apply. be a timber harvesting or timber Program application, and certi- nutrient-rich veggie strength- common type of Kale available, “USDA’s Pandemic Assistance hauling business where 50% or fying to their gross revenue for ens the immune system, boosts with a course texture and at for Producers initiative promised more of its gross revenue is de- 2019 and 2020 on the applica- digestion and supports healthy times, a bitter flavor. Usually a to get financial assistance to a rived from one or more of the fol- tion. Additional documentation blood pressure. The stalks and bright green color, but can also be broader set of producers and to- lowing: may be required. 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NOW OPEN IN DUBLIN 180 Broad Street, Dublin • 540-518-7088 Two Other Locations: 400 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski • 540-980-4060 100 W. Buck Ave., Rural Retreat • 276-250-2160 Page B6 - The Patriot - July 30, 2021

Draper Valley Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Draper’s Valley Presbyterian (PCA) 3200 Lee Highway 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski (physical 2755 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, Va. 24324 address) 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 9:00 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 10:30 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 Esther 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 • Saved the 674-1762 Belspring Baptist Church 10:30 a.m. (or anytime on YouTube) Primary Services: 6887 Depot Street 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring, VA 24058 Trinity Lutheran Jewish 11 a.m. Sunday worship Pastor Darrell Linkous Church ELCA Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Service Times: 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 540-980-3624 Nation Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Sunday worship: 11 a.m. The Rev. Terrie Sternberg Wednesday Bible Study and trinitypulaski @gmail.com While the Jews were in cap- Open Door Baptist Church Youth Group: 7 p.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. tivity in Babylon, Babylon was 4576 Miller Lane Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 (Sept. - May) conquered by the Medio Persian Pulaski, VA 24301 [email protected] Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Empire. Ahasuerus, a Persian Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett (June - Aug.) King, was seeking a wife. He Primary Services: Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 had booted his former wife to the Memorial Baptist Church Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road www.trinitypulaski.org curb because of her vanity. There Worship, 11 a.m. Pulaski, VA 24301 were women candidates vying for Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. Pastor: Michael S. Jones Trinity United Methodist the Queenly position from 127 Phone: 980-2046 Sunday Pastor: Judy Yonce provinces. Each virgin in turn 9:45 am - Sunday School Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. went in to the King and spent the Draper United Methodist Church 11:00 am - Worship Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. night with him. In the end, he 3080 Greenbriar Road Wednesday 528 5th Street, S.E. chose Esther, a beautiful woman Draper, VA 24324 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting Pulaski, Va. and made her his Queen. Pastor: Rev. Jason Crandall (540) 980-4731 Phone - 980-0820 There was a vile, wicked man 423-716-2570 Email: [email protected] in the Kingdom by the name Primary Service Times: Snowville Baptist Church of Haman. Haman was a proud Sunday School, 10 a.m. 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee peacock of a man who had been River of Life Church Worship, 11 a.m. 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart given a position of power and au- Phone: 276-477-3835 Shawn Burchett, Pastor Sunday School: 10 a.m. thority in the Kingdom. When he Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. passed by riding in his chariot, he Newbern Christian Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. expected, and in fact demanded, Disciples of Christ Wednesday Evening Life that everyone bow down before 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Building Service 7:00 PM Fairlawn United Methodist Church him. Rev. Denise and Ken Walker www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 Esther 3:5. When Haman saw 540-440-8733 Pastor Mark A. Miller that Mortdecai the Jew bowed not, [email protected] Haman flipped his lid. ” Haman Delton Church of God Christ Episcopal Church Cell) 540-320-2431 had a God complex and wanted to of Prophecy 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. be worshipped. Mortdecai was no Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Sunday Worship (with children's message): fool. He knew that God and God Phone: 980-2413 [email protected] (276) 620-3191 11 a.m. alone was to be worshiped. Email: [email protected] Sunday mornings - 11 AM to 12 PM Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. Haman hated the Jews and www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Sunday evenings-Facebook live services Youth Ministr y most of all, Mortdecai. He lied announced on Facebook Facebook.com/ to the King and told the King Jordan's Chapel UMC Wednesday evenings- To be announced at Fairlawn-United-Methodist-Church that the Jews were a threat to his Pastor: Jim Goddard later future time until COVID-19 ceases Kingdom and bribed the King Worship: 9:30 a.m. Delton COGOP is following all COVID-19 Grace Ministries into issuing a decree that every Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. safety guidelines of social distancing, masks, Church of God of Prophecy Jew in the Kingdom be executed. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. cleaning, and disinfection. 1021 Macgill Street The decree was issued that in 11 Pulaski, VA 24301 months every Jew would be put to Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church Church: 540-980-2118 death. Haman paid Ten Thousand Heritage Church 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin Cell: 276-233-8083 Talents of Silver into the King’s Hiwassee, VA 24347 Pastor Mike Pierce Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 treasury as payment to issue the Pastor Mark Asbury Service Times: www.pulaskigracemin.com decree. Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Email: [email protected] Upon hearing of this murderous Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Sundays, 10 a.m. Pastor Mike Williams decree, Mortdecai mourned, rent Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. (540) 674-9220 Children's Ministry his garments and put on ashes and com/cecilschapel.umc Website: www.heritagechurch.net Aaron & Becky Sampson sackcloth. He asked his cousin Facebook.com/ Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Esther to go to the King and ask Newbern United Methodist Church HeritageChurchDublinVA Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. him to reverse his decree to kill 5155 Wilderness Road Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. the Jews. If anyone entered into Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Ages 5-12 the King’s presence without being Fairlawn Baptist Rev. Paige Wimberly 6758 Oxford Avenue Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 summoned, they could be put to 674-6111 Fairlawn, VA 24141 death unless the King held out his Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Faith Bible Church golden scepter to them. Sunday School: 11 a.m. 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 Esther told her Mortdecai, are First Missionary Baptist Church 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 Pastor: Jim Linkous you crazy? I haven’t been called Valley Harvest Ministries New River, Virginia 24129 Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox into the King’s presence for thirty 1 Harvest Place (540) 639-5331 540-980-5433 days and I could lose my life if I P.O. Box 458 email: [email protected] www.facebook/faithbiblechurch come to him uninvited. Mortdecai Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. Sunday School: 10 a.m. answered her saying, they are Senior Pastor Steve Willis Associate Minister: Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. going to kill you right along with Associate Pastors: Rev. Annette Cheek Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. the rest of us Jews. If you refuse Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. to ask the King to show mercy on Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays: Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. us, then God will deliver us from Wednesday School 7 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. another source. “Who knows but www.vhmdublin.org The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. what you have come to the King- 540-674-4729 Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & dom for such a time as this?” Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dublin Christian Church Esther replied to Mortde- Mountain View United Methodist Church 5605 Dunlap Road cai, “Go gather all of the Jews 6648 Wilderness Road P.O. Box 1330 together and fast for me. I and my Dublin United Methodist Church Dublin, VA 24084 P.O. Box 577 Dublin, VA 24084 maidens will also fast. “I’ll go in Phone: 540-674-6111 424 East Main Street (540) 674-8434 to the King unannounced, and if mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor www.dublinchristianchurch.com I perish, I perish.” She laid down Pastor: Paige Wimberly (540) 674-5128 Richard R. Goad, Jr. her own life for her people. Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. [email protected] Senior Minister Greater love has no one that Morning Worship with Children's Church at Early Worship - 8:45 am Sunday School 10 a.m. this. Than to lay down their lives 11 a.m. Sunday School - 9:45 am Worship 11 a.m. for their friends. Jesus did that Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am Sunday Evening Worship and very thing, showing his great love Dublin Baptist Church Worship - 10:55 am Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. for humanity. He laid down His Dublin Baptist Church Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible life of Calvary to redeem us from 100 Hawkins StreetDublin, VA 24084 Classes, 7 p.m. our sins. He could have called ten Freedom Fellowship Church 540-674-6061 1730 West Street thousand angels to take him down [email protected] Radford, VA 24141 First Presbyterian Church from the cross and to destroy the Website: dublinbaptistva.org Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski world, but He didn’t. He showed Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 540-577-5780 Pastor Melissa McNair-King his great love for us when He Morning Worship: 11 a.m. [email protected] (540) 980-2132 willingly submitted himself to his Wednesday Youth Bible Study, 7 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. [email protected] death on the cross. 11 a.m. Children’s Church www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org When Esther came into the Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service Sunday Services: King’s presence unannounced, lo 7 p.m. Youth Service Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., and behold, the King held out his Service 11 a.m. golden scepter to her, accepting June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. her presence. Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. The King loved her and wanted See MCCR AW, page B7 The Patriot - July 30, 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 to grant her any request. But Es- Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. ther told him the throne room was Phone: (540) 980-2927 Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. too public a place, but to come to a Worship 7 p.m. 980-3798 banquet that she would prepare for First Baptist Church Monday Bible Study him and then she would make her 5473 Baskerville Street 7 to 9 p.m. Abundant Life Ministries desire known. Dublin, VA 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 3050 Lee Highway Haman didn’t know was that Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 Pastor Wallis Brown 7 p.m. Mortdecai had performed a great (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) service to the King earlier by foil- 540-674-2677 Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. Service: 11 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist ing an assassination attempt on the Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. King’s life. The King commanded 1946 Medallion Drive Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement New Dublin Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Haman to come to the banquet Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 where Mortdecai could be hon- 5331 New Dublin Church Road (540) 980-1349 pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Jim Goddard ored. This must have been a bitter Adult Bible Class pill for Haman to swallow. The Pastor: Sara Jane Nixon Sunday School 9:45 a.m. THRIVE Teen Class man he literally hated was going to Website: newdublinpres.org Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Bible Class and 540-674-6147 Special Activitiy Classes be honored by the King. Services 11:00 AM Sundays First Baptist Church At the banquet Esther told the 220 Magazine Street New Life Church of the Nazarene King that she herself was a Jew Community Christian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 45 S. Jefferson Avenue and that it was wicked Haman 5382 Grace Street, Dublin VA, 24084 540-980-3336 Pulaski, VA 24301 who had deliberately arranged 540-674-4308 Email: [email protected] 540-980-2001 for her and all of her people to be Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev, Douglas Patterson www.newlifepulaski.com executed. And the King answered, Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. email: [email protected] who and where is the man who Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Julie Armbrister could do such a despicable thing? First Dublin Presbyterian Church (ECO) Monday's Child Youth Group, Monday Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. He exploded with rage and left the 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va. 24084 Evening 6 p.m. Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. banquet room in a huff. P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. Haman saw that he was in deep first-dublin-presbyterian-church-eco.com trouble and came unto Esther Trinity Baptist Church making a desperate attempt to save Minister: Pulaski Presbyterian Church 4008 Robinson Tract Road The Rev. Dr. Olin Marsh Whitener, Jr. (PCA) his own life. Esther was reclining Pulaski, VA 24301 on a couch, and he fell down upon 975 Memorial Drive Telephone: 980-8186 Max Creek Baptist Church Pulaski, VA 24301 her, begging for his life. When Pastor Johnny Howlett the King returned it looked like 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 Office Phone:980-2631 Minister of Education Rev. Steve Taylor www.maxcreek.org Email: [email protected] Haman was trying to force himself Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. upon the Queen and he ordered www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Website: www.pulaskipca.org Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m. that Haman be hanged. Ironically, Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Wednesday - Adult Bible Study and Youth Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Sunday School: 10:00am Group - 7 p.m. Haman was hanged on the same Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Worship Service: 11:00am gallows he had recently built for Sunday Services Grace Fellowship Baptist Church Mortdecai. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship 2640 Max Creek Road The King gave all of Haman’s Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6598 Annie Akers Road P.O. Box 326 property to Esther. She told him Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. Radford, VA 24141 Hiwassee, VA 24347 that Mortdecai was her cousin who Evening Worship: 6 p.m. (540) 639-3443 Pastor: Jason N. Aker had been like a father to her. The Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m. Pastor Steve Phillips Phone: 276-699-3176 King gave Mortdecai his royal Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am [email protected] ring that was taken from Haman, Pulaski Church of God Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm Sunday School: 10 a.m. granting him the same position of 1621 Bob White Boulevard Wednesday Night Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. power and authority previously Pulaski, VA 24301 Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. given to Haman. Pastor Donald Jones According to the law of the St. Edwards Catholic Church 540-980-8880 New Hope Chapel Persians, the King’s decree could Corner of N. Washington Ave. and not be changed. So he said to www.pulaskicog.church 1555 Case Knife Road 7th Street N.W., Pulaski Sunday Services Pulaski, VA 24301 Mortdecai, write to the Jews, in Phone: 980-6511 my name, and seal it with my ring: Sunday Life Groups: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Darrell Gray Fax: 980-6511 Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. (276) 733-6080 and no man may reverse it. Let the Priest: Fr. Francis Boateng Jews arm themselves to protect Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday New Hope Chapel. their lives. And most of their ene- mies backed off, for the fear of the Showers of Blessing Church of Service Times: Warriors for Christ II God in Christ 10 a.m. Sunday School Bishop Sherman Buckner Jews fell upon them, and the Jews 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 11 a.m. Sunday Service 600 Skyline Circle prevailed. Pastor Elder Stephen Muse Pulaski, VA This coureagous act of Esther Come and Worship With Us! Family Worship Center 540-315-2317 inspired the annual celebration of Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness Sunday School: 10 a.m. Purim. Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Esther put her own life on the Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. 540-980-7287 Thursday: 7 p.m. Service line to do what was right. We as Jeff Willhoite, Pastor Christians should do likewise. If Randolph Avenue Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Bob White Boulevard Baptist Church we refuse, God will call someone United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. 3826 Bob White Boulevard else to accomplish His purposes 1607 Randolph Avenue KidsZone 10:45 a.m. Pulaski, VA. and they will receive our reward. Pulaski, VA 24301 Evening Worship 6 p.m. Pastor: Allen Harman Who know but what we’ve been Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Elston McLain www.fwcpulaski.church called to the Kingdom for such a Preaching: 11 a.m. time as this? Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Phone: (540) 980-8775 Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m. FUNDAMENTAL Seagle First Baptist Church Bible 325 Randolph Avenue Funeral Home Pulaski, Va. Todd Bruce, Manager Pastor: Dr. Henry Fiske Trivia 415 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, 980-1700 Phone: 980-6565 1. Is the book of Lazarus in the [email protected] Old Testament, New Testament Sunday School: 10 a.m. or neither? Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 2. What happened to Je- Pathway to Heaven Worship Center roboam’s hand on confronting Mailing Address: P.O. Box 434 the man of God at the altar? Fell Dublin, VA 24084 off, Turned to salt, Became a vi- Physical Address: 7889 Cleburne Blvd. per, Dried up Dublin, VA 24084 3. The children making fun Pastor Winfred Keene - Phone 540-239-8092 of Elisha’s bald head were torn Sunday School: 10 a.m. apart by? 2 bears, 3 lions, 7 ser- Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. pents, Locust swarm Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m. 4. From Acts 13, who was Tuesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. called “A man after mine own heart”? Gideon, David, Matthew, Amazing Grace Ministries James 4892 Veterans Hill Road 5. In John 19, who said, “What Pulaski, VA I have written, I have written”? Pastor Todd Garwood Daniel, John the Baptist, Pilate, (540) 250-3741 Jesus [email protected] 6. From Genesis 1:20, on what day did God create the birds? 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th

ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Dried up; 3) 2 bears; 4) David; 5) God’s grace is sufficient for every test Pilate; 6) 5th From the writings of the Rev. His good and perfect will and every test. Sharpen your understanding Billy Graham become more mature. In a true The attitude which can over- of scripture with Wilson Casey’s sense, Christian character is come resentment is expressed by latest book, “Test Your Bible Q: I struggle with resent- growth, not a gift. the writer to the Hebrews - that Knowledge,” available in book- ment in my life, and to be Alexander Maclaren, a dis- no discipline seems pleasant at stores and online. honest, I often blame God even tinguished Manchester preacher the time; it is painful. But later though I do love Him as Lord (1826-1910), wrote, “What on, it produces a harvest of peace and try to live in a way that is disturbs us in this world is not for those who have been trained pleasing. Why can’t I over- trouble, but our opposition to by it (see Hebrews 12:11). come? - R.H. trouble. The true source of all of the greatest spiritual blessings True Christian victory does A: How does resentment that frets and irritates and wears we Christians can realize this not lie along the path of mere develop? It develops within the away our lives is not in exter- side of Heaven. resignation. Instead, the growing climate of resistance to God’s nal things but in the resistance Whatever it is - aggravations, Christian sees that though God will for our lives. Christians who of our wills to the will of God trouble, adversity, irritations, may wound us (or allow us to be are strong in faith grow as they expressed by eternal things.” opposition - we haven’t “learned wounded), His hand also heals accept whatever God allows to To resent and resist God’s Christ” until we have discovered (see Job 5:18). This should bring enter their lives. They bow to disciplining hand is to miss one that God’s grace is sufficient for great comfort to the heart. Page B8 - The Patriot - July 30, 2021

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