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Locally Owned And Operated Middle school ‘ball’ now in PC Supervisors’ court By MIKE WILLIAMS middle school - if approved - will be built. The Patriot David Hagan is a member of Pulaski Farm Property LLC. The consolidated middle school "ball" is now in The land is located along Route 11 between the Board of Supervisors' court, following action Pulaski and Dublin. It is directly across the high- this week by the Pulaski County School Board. way from Cougar Express and Walter's Trailer On Tuesday, the school board officially approved Park. a resolution asking the supervisors to either direct- The option agreement states that the Pulaski ly approve funding for the construction of a con- County School Board will pay $100 to secure the solidated county middle school, or request the option to purchase the approximately 55-acre piece Circuit Court of Pulaski County to order a referen- of property for the agreed upon price of $220,000. dum to be placed on the November ballot allowing It was noted in the agreement that the school voters to decide the issue. board and Hagan agree the estimated value of the Prior to approving the resolution, the school property is $550,000, and that the remaining board voted to approve an option agreement to pur- $330,000 not covered by the purchase price is to be chase portions of five tracts of land owned by Pulaski Farm Property, LLC on which the new See SCHOOL, page 2

Veterans Recognized At Marketplace WEEKEND WEATHER Pulaski Mayor Nick Glenn (left) SATURDAY SUNDAY presents World War II veteran Dorman Williams with a certifi- A slight chance of showers, A chance of showers and thun- cate of appreciation for his serv- then a chance of showers and derstorms after 2pm. Partly ice. Williams was one of several thunderstorms after 10am. sunny, with a high near 84. veterans honored last week dur- Partly sunny, with a high near Chance of precipitation is 40%. ing the weekly Marketplace 83. Calm wind becoming south Sunday Night - A chance of farmer’s market at the historic around 6 mph in the afternoon. showers and thunderstorms. Pulaski Depot. More photos and Chance of precipitation is 40%. an article on the event can be found inside this week’s edition on page 3.

Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Photo Pulaski budget hearing attracts only two speakers

By MIKE WILLIAMS year. The Patriot Spending in the Water Fund increased slightly in the budget due to capital improvement costs, and Two citizens spoke out Tuesday evening on the Sewer Fund spending rose a bit due to increased Town of Pulaski's proposed budget for the 2017-18 costs for the Peppers Ferry Regional Waste Water fiscal year, expressing concerns about police cars, Treatment Plant. But the proposed budget's General the Parks and Facilities Department and more. Fund saw reduced spending by nearly 2 percent Town Manager Shawn Utt presented an overview compared to the current year. of the budget proposal prior to the beginning of a Terry McPeak and John Jones were the only cit- public hearing on the spending plan. izens to address council on the budget plan. Calling it one of the most difficult budgets of his McPeak expressed concerns over police cars career, Utt noted that the $14.8 million budget pro- posal is actually about $56,000 less than the current See BUDGET, page 2 Page 2 - The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 of his remarks. speeds out through there," he Budget "It disturbs me that you have said. a Parks and Facilities Director, And on the matter of bike PMS, Riverlawn Continued from page 1 a Park Manager and an patrols in Kiwanis Park and Assistant Park Manager and Dora Trail, Jones suggested the being driven to and from work their salaries are $153,326.36 a police department leave a police by officers living in other local- year," Jones stated. "Who does bike at Pulaski Bikes, so an students to get ities. the mowing," he asked. "It officer can drive to the depot, McPeak said the officers get a seems we're a little top-heavy get his bike and patrol the area. salary, but "what about the gas there." If they need to leave, their car and wear and tear on the vehi- Another concern, Jones said, would be close by. free meals cles?" was the salary of the Assistant "I'm sure they (officers) don't Park Manager who "is making Mayor Nick Glenn noted By MIKE WILLIAMS expansion of the Community pay taxes here if they live in more money than five of your prior to opening the public The Patriot Eligibility Provision in the coun- Radford, Hillsville, Wytheville police officers." hearing that council would not ty. Two years ago, Critzer and and other places," said McPeak. Jones noted the Capital respond to citizens' comments Students at Pulaski Middle Pulaski Elementary were He asked if everyone in the Improvement Plan included in during the hearing, but would School and Riverlawn approved for participation in the police department gets a car. the proposed budget includes address their questions at coun- Elementary next year will be Federal program. "Seems like it," he said. nearly $89,000 for the replace- cil's next meeting on Tuesday. able to eat breakfast and lunch at The program assures parents McPeak also expressed a ment of three police vehicles. Council is expected to vote school for free, following action and guardians that their children desire for citizens to be able to "What happens to the old on the budget Tuesday and the Tuesday by the School Board. are getting two healthy meals a vote on issues such as adding a police cars," he asked. new fiscal year begins July 1. The board's action marks an day at no cost. The program also bicycle lane on Route 99. He, too, mentioned the idea means no time during the school He added that the only indus- of adding a bike lane out Route day is taken collecting meal try to come to Pulaski while Dr. 99. money from students or parents, John White has served as School and it eliminates the stigma of Economic Development "We already have a drag categories of students (free - Director was James Hardie. strip," he said, adding he Continued from page 1 reduced - full price). Plus, it "Only one I've seen," McPeak believes a bike lane would considered a donation from Pulaski County through a bond improves nutrition for all stu- said. White is retiring at the end cause lots of injuries and other Pulaski Farm Property LLC to referendum, the consolidated dents and has the potential of of June. problems. He urged the police the school board. middle school be funded through better attendance and higher test Lastly, he asked if the town's department to set up radar on The resolution asking the the Virginia Public School scores. citizens want Pulaski to become Route 99 from the traffic light supervisors to either approve Authority pooled bond program Also Tuesday the School a retirement community. at Franklin Avenue and East funding or ask for a bond refer- utilizing wrapped debt service Board approved increases in the Jones targeted the Parks and Main Street out to Hardee's. endum in November places the for a 20- or 25-year term which school breakfast and lunch prices Facilities Department with most "People are driving ridiculous construction price for the new would necessitate an 8 cent for all grades and adults. school at the earlier reported increase in property taxes per With the increases, breakfast $45.7 million. $100 of assessed value." costs rise by 10 cents and lunch- In a letter accompanying the The School Board has now es rise by 15 cents. resolution being sent to the provided the Board of Ethelene Sadler, School supervisors, School Board Supervisors with a design, cost Nutrition Director, told the board Chairman Timothy Hurst said the and location for the proposed that - even with the increases - school recommends that new middle school. The issue Pulaski County still has the low- "whether voted on directly by the now rests with the supervisors. est meal prices of any are school Pulaski County Board of They meet next on June 26 at 7 division. Supervisors or by the citizens of p.m. Dewey Wilson Way The School Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to name the main entrance at Pulaski County High School Dewey Wilson Way after the first principal of the high school. Wilson died on May 27.

New Band Director; Parsons Retires Matthew Warnock was approved Tuesday by the School Board as the new band director at Pulaski County High School. Warnock takes the helm of the band Aug. 1 following the resig- nation of Matthew Shrewsbury, who resigned to take a position with a South Carolina high school. Also noted during Tuesday's meeting was the retirement at the end of this month of Bridget Parsons as principal of Snowville See MEALS, page 4 The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 - Page 3 Glenn: ‘They know what sacrifice is all about.’

Following the veterans' cere- mony at last week's Marketplace, Pulaski Mayor Nick Glenn opened that night's meeting of Pulaski Town Council with the following comments on the cere- mony: "I just attended a ceremony at The Marketplace and it was a wonderful event for our veterans. World War II and Korean War veterans were there. I had the honor to present cer- tificates to the gentlemen and one lady. It struck me what fine, out- standing, wonderful people our parents were. To have done everything they've done - through the Great Depression, world war, Korea, seeing their children go off to the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and they've per- severed through all of it. This makes them truly the Greatest Generation and I can only hope that my generation, my children's generation and our grandchildren's can learn a lesson from these people. Because they Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce photo Veterans honored during last week’s Marketplace include (front row, from left) Carson Compton, Olivia DeSABaugh Clark, Allen truly do know what sacrifice is Powers and George Rash. (Second row, from left) Fred Hendrick, Dorman Williams, Ronald Vaughan, Raymond Riggs. (Back row, all about. from left) Stanley Frost and Claude Yelton. That's partly what government is about - sacrificing. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but in the great battle of World War II Veterans recognized at Marketplace these people won and they won a freedom for us that we enjoy By SHEILA D. NELSON today." Special to The Patriot

The United States entered World War II in December 1941 following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Before the war was over, Americans had fought on the con- tinents of Europe, Asia, and Africa and in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. On June 6, 1944, the Allies invaded Western Europe in the largest amphibious attack in histo- ry. By late August 1944, all of northern France had been liberat- Maetta Crewe with Fred Hendrick. ed, and by the following spring the Allies had defeated the Germans. been reluctant to discuss their because she saw evidence of The Normandy landings have experiences in wartime. Fred many of the atrocities first-hand. been called the beginning of the Ersel Hendrick, D-Day survivor, She also has a unique perspective end of the war in Europe. only commented, "D-Day was a because she served in the military Pulaski County's surviving day of sadness and sorrow, espe- when few women had the oppor- World War II veterans were hon- cially for those mothers and tunity to serve their country in this ored on the 73rd anniversary of D- fathers who lost their children. As capacity. Ms. Clark, in response Day at The Marketplace (man- one man put it, 'war is hell.' I hope to the question, always says, "Yes, aged by the Pulaski County there is never another D-Day! " I'd do it all over again" Chamber of Commerce and held Mr. Hendrick lamented the loss of 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings the lives, especially of children, in Each and every American owes May through September at the war. a debt of great respect and grati- Historic Train Station in down- Olivia DeSABaugh Clark is tude to these and the many others town Pulaski). sometimes more willing to discuss who fought for the freedoms we Danielle Hiatt, current Chamber her experiences and even has a enjoy today. Whenever you of Commerce President, called the scrapbook containing an auto- encounter our veterans, be sure to name of each of the veterans; Nick graphed photo of General George thank them for their service! You Glenn, Mayor of the Town of S. Patton. She readily asserts that will be rewarded with a great big Pulaski, presented each one a the Holocaust really did happen smile! Certificate of Appreciation; and Nancy Burchett, representing the Pulaski County World War I and World War II Commemoration Committee, pinned each one with a World War II pin. Al Davis, Commander of VFW Post #1184, offered closing remarks. Veterans recognized were: *Olivia DeSABaugh Clark - Air Force/US Army/Civil Air Patrol - PFC Germany and France Under General Patton *Carson Luther Compton - US Army - PFC Scotland, England, France, Germany - General Patton's 3rd Army *Stanley William Frost - US Army, ESC Private/Philippines *Fred Ersal Hendrick - US Army - Staff Sgt. - Normandy Invasion Omaha Beach 1st Wave, France, Germany, England *Allen Graham Powers - Merchant Marines/US Air Force/US Army - Technician 5, Greece, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Japan, Korea *George Lee Rash - US Army - Corporal - France, Germany *Raymond Harrison Riggs - US Army - Technician 5 - Normandy Invasion, France and Germany *Dennis Turman - US Navy - Fireman 1st Class, 3rd Operation Crossroads *Ronald Gleason Vaughan - Army Air Forces - Private 1st Class - Stateside *Dorman Lemuel Williams - US Navy - Mailman 3rd Class - Okinawa Invasion *Claude Finley Yelton - US Navy - 3rd Class Petty Officer -- Panama Many veterans have historically Page 4 - The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 Council hears plans for Vuhvanagon, LLC By MIKE WILLIAMS Turman's and Haney's concerns structures planned for the site grading, building and placement the structures, Gay noted that fab- The Patriot are "perfectly reasonable," and have stainless steel, arched trusses of vehicles inside. ric structures are a proven technol- that he is willing to maintain with a fabric shell. Radcliffe asked if the six struc- ogy and that the Dedmon Center Pulaski Town Council last ingress and egress for both men's Councilman Jamie Radcliffe tures could hold all the vehicles. at Radford University has a fabric Tuesday tabled a request for the properties. quizzed Gay on a timeline for the Gay responded that the first three roof. town to vacate an unbuilt portion Lindamood told council he has project. structures will hold 120 vans. Radcliffe again pressed Gay on of Eastman Street after discussion everything ready to go to begin "The property is pretty full Vice Mayor Greg East asked a time frame for completing the centered around future plans for construction of six Quonset hut now," Gay said. He said how many vehicles are on the site. project. Vuhvanagons, LLC. structures in which to house his Lindamood has been keeping the "I remember the original count Gay replied that at three months Kevin Lindamood, owner of vans. area at the corner of Route 11 and was 300 or so," he asked. Gay per phase it would take about a Vuhvanagons, LLC - the owner of "I'm sure there are others not Northwood Drive open and that is agreed, noting that the buildings year and a half to complete. some 300 Volkswagen Vans here tonight who have concerns where the first structure will be will be of varying sizes. "We'll start as soon as we get parked on the former Flower about the appearance of my prop- built. Vehicles will be moved into "We certainly understand that if approval," Gay said. Shoppe property along Lee erty, and I'm right there with the new structure, and the next all the vehicles can't go in the Town Manager Shawn Utt said Highway in Pulaski - made the them," Lindamood stated. building will be built where those buildings they have to go away," in order to let Lindamood speak request. Lindamood said he is asking the vehicles had been sitting. Gay said. with Turman and Haney and pos- Deputy Town Manager Nichole town to vacate the road simply to Gay said the project will be After a question from sibly other landowners, he recom- Hair told council that town staff address right of way issues that completed in six phases with each Councilman Joseph Goodman on mended tabling the closing ques- had been working with would exist with any town street. phase taking three months for the maintaining the fabric covers on tion for now, and council agreed. Lindamood for about a year to "Without vacation of the street, develop the property by construct- we can't build buildings within 35 ing buildings in which to store the feet of either side of the road. Hiwassee Fire Department Ladies vans. With the vacation, we can build During a review of the property, bigger buildings and house more Hair said, it was discovered that a vehicles," he told council. Auxiliary in need of funds for cemetery "paper" street - an unbuilt right-of- The Quonset hut structures, way owned by the town and Lindamood said, are reminiscent The Ladies Auxiliary of Hiwassee Fire Department is in need of donations for the mowing and upkeep named Eastman Street - is located of the original greenhouses laid of the Trail Cemetery in Hiwassee. If you have a family member that is buried in this cemetery and would on the property and is hindering out in way reminiscent of the orig- like to make a donation you may send your contribution to the Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary @ Peggy the planned construction of one of inal Flower Shoppe footprint. Cregger POB 164 Hiwassee, Va. 24347. Thank you in advance for helping our organization! the buildings Lindamood wants to Lindamood's grandfather, he build. noted, built the Flower Shoppe. Two adjacent property owners - "We are eager to approve the Dennis Turman and Jerry Haney - appearance and usability of the expressed concerns over the pro- property and maintain the value of posed closing of the unbuilt street our inventory," Lindamood said. because it would hinder access to Michael Gay of New River their properties. Properties in Dublin, who is work- During the public hearing on ing on the design of the project for the issue, Lindamood told council Lindamood, said the Quonset hut Meals

Continued from page 2 Elementary School. those who were absent or had been opted out - received vision Future Educator services by club members during The Pulaski County Education the 2013-14 school year. Association presented 2017 Just under 2,000 students were PCHS graduate Justin Shatto tested by the club in 2015-16, with its Future Educator and just over 2,000 were tested Scholarship including a check this past school year. for $1,000. The vision screenings took the club 650 man-hours to complete, Lions Club Vision Services Cook said. Jim Cook of the Dublin Lions Club on Tuesday provided the The Dublin Lions Club has School Board's Instructional two hand-held sight machines Focus feature. used to detect vision problems. Cook spoke on the vision serv- The machines can detect near- ices provided to local school stu- sightedness, far-sightedness, or dents by the Dublin Lions Club. lazy eye. Students detected to Cook said he was glad to have have vision problems are an opportunity to thank the referred to doctors in Pulaski School Board for the club's County after approval by the stu- opportunity to provide vision dent's parents or guardians. services, and to thank teachers Feedback from the doctors has for taking their time to allow the shown the recommendations vision tests provided by the club. from the vision machines to be Cook said all students - except 100% accurate. The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 - Page 5

In Area Obituaries In Loving Loving Memory Check www.pcpatriot.com Daily For Obituaries Memory VIRGINIA AILEEN make memorial contributions in He worked for the Highway PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Hiwassee JACKSON memory of Jim to the Organ Fund Department and the Furniture fac- Chapel with Pastors Billy Redd, Tina and Keith Turman- Virginia Aileen Jackson, 95 of of Trinity Lutheran Church, 2 tory later he worked for Pless Greg Goodson and David Spivey Allisonia Pulaski, died Tuesday June 13, Fifth Street, NW, Pulaski, VA Furniture and Heilig Meyers for officiating. Burial followed in the Eight Grandchildren 2017 at Wythe County 24301. Online condolences may over thirty years. Webb-Skyview Cemetery in Nine Great Grandchildren Community Hospital. She was be sent to the family by visiting Accepting Christ in 1961 he Fancy Gap. In lieu of flowers the Sister-Patricia Baker- FLA born on September 29, 1921 on www.seaglefuneralhome.com received a call to the ministry and family asks that donations be Funeral services were held Sand Mountain, Wythe Co., and Arrangements by Seagle Funeral became an ordained minister. He made to the Gideon's International Sunday 2:00 p.m., June 11, 2017 was the daughter of the late Home, Pulaski. 540-980-1700 started his ministry as a founding P.O. Box 614 Galax, VA 24333 A in the Bower Funeral Home Virginia Herron Waller and member and assistant pastor of guestbook is available on-line by Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Dan William Owen Waller. Mrs. EDGAR EUGENE LYTTON Fairview Baptist Church. Later he visiting www.vaughanguyn- Lawson officiating. Jackson was a member of Calvary Edgar Eugene Lytton, 68, pastored several small churches in nandmcgrady.com. Vaughan- Interment followed at St. Paul's Chapel in Dublin. In addition to passed away Sunday, June 11, the area. In later years he spent Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serv- Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural her parents, she was preceded in 2017 at his home in Dublin. He much time ministering in the nurs- ing the Horton family. The family Retreat death by her husband Glenn "Val" was a member of Dublin Christian ing homes preaching and singing. will be meeting at 80 Trapper In lieu of flowers, the family Valley Jackson, two brothers; Church and He was an accomplished musi- Drive Woodlawn, VA 24381. requests donations be made to Bernard Waller, and Jack Waller; was retired cian who could play most stringed Grace Ministries, 1021 MacGill three sisters; Georgia Hanks, from the instruments and was honored to MARLENE LAVERNE Street, Pulaski toward the Thelma Davis, and Dot Gravley. maintenance perform with Bill Monroe. He WHEATLEY JONES "Feeding the Children Fund". She is survived by her son; Glenn department at was a standup comedian and had a Marlene LaVerne Wheatley To sign the online guestbook, Dale Jackson and his wife Joann Radford radio program under the stage Jones, age 74 of Pulaski passed visit of Leesburg, FL; two sisters; University. name "Cornstalk". Through his away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at www.bowerfuneralhome.com Paige Alderman and her husband He was pre- humble spirit and dry humor, he the New River Valley Medical Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski Bill of Wytheville, Susie Dunford ceded in brought hope and peace to all he Center. is handling arrangements for the of Rural Retreat; one grand- Lytton death by his came in contact with. Born February 26, 1943 in family. daughter, Jennifer Lowrey and her parents, John He enjoyed spending time with Charleroi, PA, she was the daugh- husband Willie of Texas; three and Izola Lytton; one brother and his family and especially the trips ter of the late George Cooper ELDON "DOC" BRYSON great grandchildren; Bryan one sister. to the Smokies. He was a coin col- Wheatley and Ida Mae Manown Eldon "Doc" Bryson, 95, of Crawford, Alayna McCarty, Survivors include his wife, lector who made sure that any Wheatley. She was also preceded Radford, passed away Sunday, Austin Hunnell; one great great Joann S. Lytton; three sisters; spe- coin with a child's year of birth in death by seven brothers and two June 11, 2017 at Pulaski Health grandchild, Conner James cial nieces, Danyale Young, Erika went to them. He was blessed with sisters. and Rehab. Crawford. Funeral services will Harrison and Tonya Brooks; and 80 years of life and was only sick Marlene was a homemaker and The Bryson family is in the care be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 at special nephews, Jr. Sayers, J. C. for a brief time before the Lord babysitter. She babysat many chil- of Mullins Funeral Home & 2:00 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Sayers, Seth Sayers, Marcus chose to call him home. He dren whom to this day loves and Crematory in Radford. Home. Interment will follow at Sayers, Cody Sayers, Jessie departed this life surrounded by adores her. Highland Memory Gardens. The Young, Dylan Hurt and Justin family while listening to "Lord She is survived by GLENNA NADINE LOFTUS family will receive friends on Hurt. I'm Ready to go home" by the Her Husband of 57 years- Glenna Nadine Loftus, age 75, Saturday at the funeral home from The family will receive friends Easters. He was welcomed into Franklin Delano Jones, Sr.- died from heart complications in 12 Noon until 2:00 p.m. In lieu of from 4 until 5 p.m. on Friday, June the joy of heaven and greeted with Pulaski her home on June 10, 2017 in flowers please make memorial 16, 2017 at the Mullins Funeral "Well done my good and faithful Children- Fairlawn, Va. gifts to the American Cancer Home in Radford. Memorial serv- servant, enter thou into the joy of Wanda and Johnny Saunders- The Loftus family is being Society 2840 Electric Road Suite ices will begin at 5 p.m. with Seth thy Lord." Pulaski cared for by Mullins Funeral 106 A Roanoke, Virginia 24018. Sayers officiating. A Funeral Service was held on Frankie, Jr. and Sherry Jones- Home of Radford. www.mullins- Online condolences may be sent The Lytton family is in the care Monday, June 12, 2017 at 2:00 funeralhome.com to the family by visiting www.sea- of Mullins Funeral Home & glefuneralhome.com Crematory in Radford. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral www.mullinsfuneralhome.com Home, Pulaski. 540-980-1700 ELTON DOUGLAS HORTON JAMES "LEFTY" HAGOOD Elton Douglas Horton, 80, of STEVENS, JR. Galax - a Minister of the Gospel - James "Lefty" Hagood Stevens, passed away on Friday, June 9, Jr., age 70 of Pulaski died Friday, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in June 9, 2017 at his residence. He Winston-Salem, NC. He was pre- was born on August 22, 1946, in ceded in death by his parents, South Boston, and was the son of Henry and Geneva Ayers Horton; the late Frances Stevens Austin, brothers and sisters, Swanson and James Hagood Stevens, Sr. Horton, Lila Webb, Lorene Jim was a member of Trinity Horton, Oleta Jones, and Otis Lutheran Church and a member of Wyatt Horton. the Lions International. Jim grad- Survivors include his wife of 61 uated from Lees-McRae and Mars years, Kathryn Marie Horton of Hill Colleges with a BS degree in the home; children and spouses, Biology. In addition to his par- Debbie Ayers and Shirley of ents, he was preceded in death by Woodlawn, Pam Horton and his brother-in-law, Randy Eley fiancé Randy Jones of Galax, and a nephew, Brook Davis Eley. Mark Horton and Clara of Galax, Jim is survived by his wife; and Steven Horton of Woodlawn; Lavelva Bowers Stevens of grandsons, Brandon Ayers, and Pulaski; a sister, Donia Eley, of Dustin Caudill; five great grand- Pulaski; a nephew, Hunter Eley, children and three great-great and his wife Lael and their their grandchildren brother-in-law, Paul two children of Los Angeles, CA. Jones of Mt. Airy, NC; special Memorial service will be held nephew, Jimmy Horton; special Sunday, June 18, 2017, at 3:00 "PA" to Chase Isaacs, several p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church nieces and nephews. with the Rev. Terrie Sternberg The youngest of six children officiating. Internment will be Elton grew up on a farm in Fancy private. The family will receive Gap. He was the apple of his friends in the fellowship hall mother's eye, often driving her to immediately following the serv- her job of teaching school years ice. In lieu of flowers, please before he was old enough to do so. Page 6 - The Patriot - June 16, 2017 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com Bloomberg, Apparently, it’s even worse Former Sierra than we thought... Club Director, Are Americans becoming more imagined. rude, abandoning traditional polite The phrases, or are the words we use To borrow from commentator now just updated versions of the Frontline Todd Starnes, there is no mistake to Griffith Agree? same sentiment? This debate is the be made about all of this. The man The former executive director and chairman of the subject of an NPR piece that inves- who pulled the trigger bears the Mike Sierra Club, Carl Pope, and former New York City tigates camps from both sides. responsibility for the bloodshed, Increasingly, various phrases have Honaker Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, have a new book out, that's not even a question in all of been taking precedent over a good Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and this. But we would be foolish if we old fashioned "thank you" or "you're Citizens Can Save the Planet First. did not address the festering "anti- welcome." While eating at a restau- In their promotional materials it says, "In the years stop into those stupid cell phones, Trump derangement" that has rant, when a waiter comes by to ask ahead, cities, businesses, and communities-not or worse yet, trying to text, e-mail, infected the leftist in America today. you if you'd like more water or Washington or other national governments-can lead Facebook, or Snapchat, while trying What about the so-called comedian bread, do you notice that you often and win the battle against global warming." to also operate a vehicle. If you who "beheaded the president," or say "I'm good," rather than "no, Their promotional website says " 'Cooler heads can ever stop at a traffic signal, just the taxpayer-funded production thank you?" When someone thanks produce a cooler world,' write Bloomberg and Pope, look around, and surely everyone called, "Killing Republicans," or the you for holding the door open or who lower the temperature of the debate by showing will be giving their phones their Shakespearean drama where Caesar doing them a favor, "no problem" is that the changing climate is a series of discrete, man- undivided attention. Personally, I was depicted as President Trump? almost equal with "you're wel- ageable problems each with a solution that can make think the "cell phone" could be the come." Other polite phrases also our society healthier and stronger. National govern- "Mark of the Beast," after all, it's a What about the high school seem to be falling by the wayside ments, they device that is either constantly up teacher who made a bet on whether these days. Take the expression, argue, are not against your head or constantly in President Trump would be assassi- "You're welcome," for instance. If Morgan the best your hand (Revelation 13:16). nated or the one who pretended to you say "thank you" to someone places to cre- execute the President inside her Griffith these days, instead of hearing ate these Seriously though, the previous classroom? Or how about the pro- "you're welcome" in return, you're solutions." two weeks, I wrote about what I fessor who said Republicans must more liable to hear: "Sure," "No Now mind believed was "A Crisis in Civility be executed and President Trump problem," or "You bet." Or maybe a 9th District you, I have and Society" in America, and since must hang? Or the other professor long list of other replies that have Representative not yet had that time, we've experienced the who said House Republicans should replaced the traditional "you're wel- the opportuni- shooting of four Republican elected be lined up, then shot? So this past come." Lisa Gache, co-founder of ty to read this members of the United States House Wednesday, those professors nearly "Beverly Hills Manners," recently book. I'm sure there will be parts of the book that I of Representatives by a former cam- got their wish when a baseball field commented, "The 'slow erosion' of disagree with. But, from their promotions, it sure paign volunteer for the Bernie came perilously close to becoming a these 'magic words' in our everyday sounds like they are saying a one-size fits all solution Sanders campaign. By now you killing field. It's disturbing, and it vernacular has to do with the prefer- mandated from Washington is not a good answer. probably know, a man named James must also be frightening to so many, ence toward all things casual in our If indeed they lay out the argument that we can pro- Hodgkinson, a 66-year old man to think that we've come to a place society today. Casual conversations, tect the environment without federal bureaucracy and from Belleville, Illinois, (who was of reality in the United States where casual dress, and casual behavior job-killing regulations, and instead let innovation, fatally shot by police to end the people who disagree or who do not have hijacked practically all areas entrepreneurs, private industry, and localities take the deadly shooting spree at Simpson "agree on certain issues in politics," of American life, and I do not think lead, then indeed I agree and I welcome them to the Field in Alexandria, Virginia), would simply decide to start killing it is doing anyone a service." As for conservative movement! apparently maintained two different one another. Could anything be me, I've been saying it for several Ending Settlement Slush Funds Facebook pages, with both of them more rude, uncivil, or ill-mannered years now, when men stopped wear- During the Obama Administration, the Department abounding with one profane anti- than this? Of course not, but this is ing ties, we began our decline as a of Justice (DOJ) adopted a troubling practice of set- President Trump posts after another, where we find ourselves today. culture. Call me crazy, but I stand tling lawsuits by requiring companies to "donate" while simultaneously containing by my theory that we're becoming huge amounts of money to organizations that were not glowing praise for Bernie Sanders. From road rage in the morning way too informal in our society directly affected by the allegations in the lawsuit. Is this kind of violent and potential- and afternoon commute, to high today, and we're starting to suffer This policy permitted unelected bureaucrats to ly deadly spectacle what it's going decibel cell-phone conversations for the breakdown in manners, civil- select groups of their liking to receive huge sums from to take for the rest of us to wake up that ruin your shopping experience ity, and etiquette. By now, everyone corporations found having done something wrong, and get a grip on all the hateful, or dinner out, both men and women who knows me knows I hate cell allowing nongovernment groups to receive millions of uncivil, and even violent rhetoric, behaving badly has become the hall- phones with a passion. The cell dollars without authorization or oversight from that's sweeping the political land- mark of a "hurry-up world" that's phone was a great idea, and it could Congress. scape in our nation today? Is it "all about me." An ever-increasing serve us well, but instead it is con- The previous Administration did it many times, in going to get worse before it gets level of informality, flip-flops and tributing significantly to our rapid fact, the House Judiciary and Financial Services better, or can we get our proverbial shorts at church, funerals and wed- departure from rationality and sani- Committees found nearly a billion dollars were given act together before something else, dings, and an absence of common ty. I absolutely HATE for someone to activist groups via these mandatory "donations" in even more dangerous, tragic and manners has strained common cour- to engage me in a conversation, the last two years. deadly, happens to someone or some tesies to the breaking point in only to then have them answer their In the Senate, a 2016 report examined DOJ settle- group of people? While I didn't America. So what are we to make ringing cell phone. And of course, ments in the housing industry, after financial institu- intend to continue writing on this of all of this and where do we go we all know that people cannot tions were accused of contributing to the housing bub- subject this week, I can't help but from here? I say we start with operate a motor vehicle without bal- ble. think the problem is even bigger destroying all the cell phones, ancing the important task of driving Some financial institutions, such as Bank of than we think and the future is even which would be a great place to a motor vehicle with talking non- America and Citibank, were found to have done more bleak than we could have start. wrong. They were targeting low income people with mortgages they knew they couldn't afford, sometimes called predatory lending, and then sold these mort- Can Wonder Woman just gages to investors without disclosing the risk. The Senate report cited that through a settlement, Citibank and Bank of America were required to "donate" money to several groups, including millions be Wonder Woman? to National Council of La Raza. In the new "Wonder Woman" allegory. Diana is doing just fine on This report from the Senate Committee on movie, the heroine is mystified by the the all-female island of Themyscira Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs says, ways of humankind -- and she doesn't when a dude shows up, a wayward "The National Council of La Raza, in particular, has even read the internet. American pilot who crash-lands. had a particularly checkered history. The group has The fevered commentary about the Then everything goes wrong. She garnered attention from some lawmakers as being par- new hit film raises the question, ends up leaving with him into the ticularly extreme in its views on immigration-with "Can't an Amazonian superhero wield human world, where she confronts some suggesting that La Raza promotes illegal immi- her Lasso of Truth and bullet-deflect- and spoofs mystifying practices gration and advocates for benefits and driver's licenses ing bracelets while wearing an up- (woman squeezing into corsets, coun- for undocumented immigrants." armored version of a figure-skating cils of war excluding women, etc.) The report also says that Congress specifically outfit without inciting more battles in and where World War I rages. removed funding to these groups, but DOJ basically the culture war?" This being contem- This is catnip for feminists, but restored the funding, by requiring Bank of America porary America, the answer is, "Of surely what accounts for the film's and Citigroup to donate a combined $30 million. DOJ course not." Gadot is Israeli and served in the runaway success is its traditional ele- decided to direct the funds to these activist groups, The critics have swooned, and Israel Defense Forces? Lebanon cer- ments. A thread throughout is the instead of finding ways to get the money directly to some of them have literally cried tainly noticed. It banned the film. lighthearted cross-cultural romance the victims. The settlement did not even give over the movie. This is a bit much. Actress Gina Rodriguez tweeted her between the fearsomely powerful, if Congress the right to oversee how these groups spend The advancement of women in this disapproval, then deleted her tweet nonetheless feminine, Diana (she the money they receive from the Bank of America and country, or even just in Hollywood, under internet pressure. delights at babies, ice cream and Citigroup donations, thus allowing groups to advance didn't depend on the production of a Then there are the clashing inter- snowflakes) and her human love an agenda of their own. better female superhero vehicle. Nor pretations of the movie. It's "a mas- interest. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced is it unusual anymore to see women terpiece of subversive feminism," Diana is an admirably idealistic this settlement practice will be prohibited going for- beat up villains on screen. This hasn't according to The Guardian. No, it's instrument of outraged innocence. ward. stopped people from losing their not, according to a writer in Slate, Her Amazonian ethic means she "When the federal government settles a case against minds -- a new American core com- who complains of "its prevailing rejects dishonesty and cynical a corporate wrongdoer, any settlement funds should petency -- over "Wonder Woman." occupation with the titular heroine's maneuvering. She doesn't exactly go first to the victims and then to the American peo- Why doesn't she have armpit hair? sex appeal." fight against the Germans so much ple- not to bankroll third-party special interest groups Summarizing this controversy that Wonder Woman, aka Diana Prince, against warfare in general. But she is or the political friends of whoever is in power," said erupted when the trailer was released, is the spawn of the gods, and such righteous and brave. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who announced the The New York Times wrote that "the creatures tend to have better-than- By the end, Diana comes to realize new policy. "Unfortunately, in recent years the lack of body hair on the female war- average looks, especially when they that humankind is worth saving, Department of Justice has sometimes required or rior makes us wonder if feminism are depicted in major motion pic- despite our flaws. Perhaps the least of encouraged defendants to make these payments to was swept aside in favor of achieving tures. As for her outfit, most super- them, although an annoying one, is third parties as a condition of settlement. With this the ideal female aesthetic." (The heroes are distinguished by their our inability to simply enjoy a deft, directive, we are ending this practice and ensuring that Wonder Woman character has existed inappropriate, physique-bearing cos- entertaining summer blockbuster. settlement funds are only used to compensate victims, for about 75 years -- and has never tumes, and why would a self-confi- redress harm, and punish and deter unlawful conduct." once sported armpit hair.) dent Amazonian be different? Rich Lowry is editor of the I agree! In fact, Congress should pass a law making Did you know that lead actress Gal The movie is certainly a feminist National Review. it clear this is our national policy. Locally Owned And Operated Since 2009 The Patriot is published in its print form every Friday by Patriot Publishing, LLC. and is available at locations in Pulaski and Wythe Counties and Radford City. An electronic version can be accessed daily on the web at www.pcpatriot.com P.O. Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 www.pcpatriot.com THE PULSE The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 - Page 7 June 17 potluck & meeting. 616-7938. ed. Ingles First Baptist Church on July 7 ON-GOING: Celebrate Recovery Support Magazine St. invite community group at VHM to gospel singing and worship Memorial Baptist Church to Adult Day Care and Fall Valley Harvest Ministries in weekend Please join us at First Baptist hold VBS Prevention Center hosts Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- Church on 220 Magazine St., Memorial Baptist Church will monthly BINGO port group for people who are Pulaski for a night of gospel hold Vacation Bible School July Adult Day Service and Fall working through hurts, habits and in Radford singing and worshipping. This 7-9, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. for chil- Prevention Center hosts BINGO hang- ups. The group meets each RADFORD -The ancestral event is sponsored by the pastor's dren Kindergarten - 6th grade. on the 4th Saturday of each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. homestead of one of Virginia's Aide Ministry and we hope to be This year's theme is Galactic month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. most prominent pioneers, a able to fellowship with each of Starveyers. The church is located the Ruritan building on 4th and followed at 7 p.m. with a large museum, a park and other sites you on Saturday, June 17 begin- at 995 Peppers Ferry Rd., Jefferson St in Pulaski. The build- group meeting and then everyone that feature exhibits on her life ning at 6 p.m. We will be hon- Pulaski. For more information ing is located near Seagle's will divide into smaller groups at will be part of the Mary Draper ored to host "The Miracle Life please call 540-980-4731. Funeral Home. Everyone wel- 8 p.m. The church is located at 1 Ingles Weekend Celebration June Singers" from Galax and we can come! Harvest Place in Dublin. 17-18 in the City of Radford. guarantee that you will not be July 8 Visitors will get a glimpse of disappointed. Please plan to Pulaski Flea Market is open Narcotics Anonymous late 1700s rural life in southwest attend and enjoy this anointed "Out of the Darkness" first The Pulaski Flea Market is oopen The NA group HOW meets each Virginia at Ingles Farm, where group of vocalists and musicians. fundraiser to be held for the season. The flea market Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ Mary lived out her life along the The public is invited! The first fundraiser to benefit the will remain open through Episcopal Church located at 144 "Out of the Darkness" October. It is located on Washington Ave., in Pulaski. The New River. The property, which is listed NRV Antique Tractor Club to Community Walk" and the Commerce Street across from the meeting is open to everyone. on the Virginia Landmarks have tractor pull American Foundation for Suicide Historic Train Station. Hours are Register and the National The NRV Antique Tractor Club Prevention will be held July 8, 9 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. N.A. Principles before Register of Historic Places, will have a tractor pull on a.m. - 4 p.m. at Central Gym in Personalities remains a working farm run by Saturday, June 17 at the Ruritan Pulaski. Several vendors will be AmVets Post #50 N.A. Principles before descendant Col. Lewis Ingles National grounds in Newbern there. There will be soft drinks AmVets Post #50 meets each Personalities meets Thursday at 7 "Bud" Jeffries and includes a beginning at 10 a.m. Fun for all! and pizza for everyone. Friday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 6 replica of the original cabin, live- Contact Randy at 674-5670 for Information will be available for Dinners sold at post. The post is p.m. at the First Presbyterian stock, graveyard and remnants of more info. survivors of suicide and also located at 1018 East Main St., Church Annex located at 4th and information will be available for Pulaski. For more information Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For a ferry site. Storytellers will be June 18 those who would like to partici- 540-994-6006. more information, go to there to share information on pate in the "Out of the Darkness" www.newrivervalleyna.org Mary's famous capture by a party of Shawnee Indians and her Jordan's Chapel United Community Walk to be held Pulaski Old Time Jamboree escape and trek over hundreds of Methodist Church to hold VBS Saturday, Sept. 30. The walk will A Bluegrass Jam session for play- AA: miles back to the New River Hero Central Vacation Bible be held at Randolph Park in ers of all ages is held every Alcoholics Anonymous meet Valley. School will be held at Jordan's Dublin. Check in time is 11 a.m. Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meet- They'll also provide informa- Chapel UMC June 18-23, 5:30 The walk will end at 1:30 p.m. at the Pulaski Senior Center. Join ing); Wednesday (noon); and tion on the area's important role p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For Nursery-7th For more information contact the jam by playing an instrument Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- as a trade and commerce center grade. The closing program will Denise at 540-315-2116 or or singing or just come by and ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian in the early westward expansion be held June 23 at 6 p.m. Dinner denise@nrcaa,org enjoy the music. Call John "Doc" Church of America across from of America. The farm, located at will be served nightly. McElroy at 320-3688 for more Magic Mart. For more informa- August 19 information. The center is located tion call 980-5233. 9 Wilderness Road near Exit June 20 across the street from the post #105 off I-81, will be open 10 Dublin High School Class of office. Al-Anon - Pulaski: a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Pulaski Christian Women's 1967 plans 50th Class Reunion Cowboy Church bread distribu- Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group Connection & Stonecroft tion and free meal schedule (a support group for friends and Glencoe Mansion, Museum Ministries monthly meeting Dublin High School Class of Cowboy Church will no longer families of alcoholics) meet every and Gallery and the Radford Pulaski Christian Women's 1967 is excited to be planning be giving away bread on Monday night at 8 p.m. at the Visitor's Center are located at Connection and Stonecroft their 50th Class Reunion. Wednesdays and Sundays of each Pulaski Presbyterian Church of 600 Unruh Drive and will be Ministries will have their month- The Reunion will be held at week due to bakery issues. America across from Magic open both Saturday, June 17, 10 ly meeting program "Freedom Dublin Lions Club,100 Lions Cowboy Church will serve hot Mart. Contact number: 540-980- a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June Can Be Yours" and buffet dinner Road, Dublin VA on Saturday meals the last two Sundays of the 5233. 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors to on Tuesday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. - August 19, 2017. Registration month only until more churches the facility can learn more about 8:30 p.m. at the Family life begins at 5 p.m. with dinner can be recruited to help. If you would like to publicize Mary Draper Ingles through dis- Center (3rd & Jefferson St.) in being served at 6:00 pm., community activities (FREE of plays, artwork and a video. downtown Pulaski. Guest speaker Followed by an evening of shar- Pulaski Daily Bread in need of charge) please contact us by Books, commemorative prints by for the evening will be Michele ing memories, fellowship and volunteers email: [email protected] or acclaimed artist P. Buckley Moss Henry from Knoxville, Tenn. special recognitions. Daily Bread is in need of servers drop by The Patriot newspaper and other souvenirs will be avail- Henry wrote "My Anchor Holds," The fee to attend the reunion is on several different days, so if office at 138 N. Jefferson Ave., and also writes for a public rela- $35 a person. Meal will be you can spare a few hours a week Pulaski or call 540-808-3949. See INGLES, page 11 tions firm. She is a cancer sur- catered by Country Kitchen. you may contact Debbi Harrell vivor and loves to read and exer- Dress will be casual. The dead- (Director) at 980-2131 between cise. Special feature for the line to register is June 1, 2017 the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 evening will be "Dress for (sooner is better) p.m. Monday through Friday. Success," with Angie Powell. Go to dhs-reunion.net for updates Buffet dinner and program cost is about the reunion, including a list Family Support Group for the $12. Reservations and cancella- of classmates whose current con- Losses in Our Lives tions on or before Sunday, June tact information is not available. 18. Call Reba at 540-980-2277 or We will also post names of class- Meets 1st Thursday of each Karen at 540-994-9275. mates that have registered to month in the L. Brinkley Eure attend as we receive their infor- Education Building located Riggins to speak at Bread of mation. Contact the following behind LewisGale Hospital Life - Assembly of God Church committee members with infor- Pulaski 2 sessions are available Brother Malcolm Riggins will be mation on these classmates or each month. Times are from 12 ministering at the Bread of with any questions. Clarice noon - 1 p.m. and from 7 p.m. - 8 Life/Assembly of God Church on Skeens Tolbert, p.m. Light Refreshments provid- Robinson Tract Rd. in Pulaski., [email protected] or Va. on Friday, June 23-25. 540-674-6275; Betty Wygal Services begin at 7 p.m. on Semones, [email protected] or Friday and Saturday evenings 540-353-4375; Kathy Tolbert then at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Shaw, [email protected] or public is invited. 540-674-8030; Maxine Hall Hunter, [email protected] or 540- June 22 674-4966.

"Breakfast for Dinner" September 22 fundraiser to be held at First Baptist Church Pulaski County High School Breakfast for Dinner will be held Class 1977 to hold 40th Class at First Baptist Church located at Reunion 220 Magazine St., Pulaski on Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. The PCHS Class of 1977 40th Class cost is $6 per person. Breakfast Reunion September 22-23 2017. items and beverages to be served Join us for tailgating and game include pancakes, eggs, bacon, on Friday, potluck picnic and sausage, gravy, biscuits; coffee, social with dinner and dancing on orange juice and tea. Dine in or Saturday. See details at carry out! Come and bring the www.pchsclassof1977.com or whole family! The event is spon- join Facebook at Pulaski County sored by The Kitchen Committee. High School Class of 1977. Or For more information please call call Sally Gannaway Beahm 540- the church office at 980-3336 June 24

Relay for Life event set for June The Relay for Life Event will be held Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. - midnight at Pulaski County High School. Come out and join in as the Pulaski/Radford teams fight back against cancer with the American Cancer Society. June 26

Good Neighbor Club to meet The Good Neighbor Club will meet on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m. for The Patriot 808-3949 www.pcpatriot.com Page 8 - The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 Church Directory Worship Each Week In The Church Of Your Choice

First Baptist Church Dublin Baptist Church Memorial Baptist Church 325 Randolph Avenue 100 Hawkins Street 995 Peppers Ferry Road Pulaski, Va. 24301 This Week’s Dublin, VA 24084 Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor: Dr. Don Pegram 540-674-6061 Pastor: Michael S. Jones Sunday School - 10 a.m. [email protected] Sunday Morning Service - 11 a.m. Featured Church Website: dublinbaptistva.org 9:45 am - Sunday School Fellowship Wednesday - 5:45 to Pastor: Dennis Jones 11:00 am - Worship 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 to 7:15 Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting Telephone: 980-6565 St. Edward’s Children's Church and Nursery Telephone Number: Evening Service: 6 p.m., Youth (540) 980-4731 Draper Valley Baptist Church Catholic Church and Nursery Email: 3200 Lee Highway Monday, Wednesday and Friday: [email protected] Corner of North Washington Avenue and Draper, Va. 24324 Walking in the Family Life 7th Street N.W. Pastor: Wilfred "Willie" Overton Center, 9:30-10:30 a.m. River of Life Church Pulaski Service Times: Tuesday: Women's Bible Study, 5311 Black Hollow Road, Phone: 980-6511 Bible Study Sunday, 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Dublin, Virginia 24084 Fax: 980-6511 Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Adult and Youth Shawn Burchett, Pastor Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez Sunday Evening, 6 p.m. Bible Study and Mission Friends, Wendy Bowman, Children's Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Thursday (Summer only) Prayer Service, Wed. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Pastor Phone: 980-1028 Sunday School 9:15 AM www.drapervalleybaptist.org Christ Episcopal Church Valley Harvest Ministries First United Methodist Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 [email protected] 144 North Washington Avenue 1 Harvest Place 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski AM Pulaski P.O. Box 458 (physical address) Wednesday Evening Life Grace Baptist Church Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Dublin, VA 24084 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski Building Service 7:00 PM 552 E. Main Street Phone: 980-2413 Senior Pastor Steve Willis (mailing address) www.riveroflifechurchdublin.co Dublin, Va. 24084 Email: [email protected] Associate Pastors: Pastor's Name: m Pastor: Doug Testerman www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Melissa Smith 540-674-4500 674-1762 Derick Burton Associate Pastors: Primary Services: Jordan's Chapel UMC Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sebastian Ruiz, Hispanic Pastor Delton Church of God 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Wednesday School 7 p.m. Taylor Downey, Director of of Prophecy 11 a.m. Sunday worship Worship: 9:30 a.m. www.vhmdublin.org Youth Ministries. 4570 Boyd Road Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. 540-674-4729 Sunday Services Draper, VA 24324 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. 8:30AM - Hispanic Worship Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Randolph Avenue United 8:45AM - Contemporary Grace Kids and Teens Bible Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church Worship Sunday School: 10 a.m. Study Methodist Church 1607 Randolph Avenue 10:00AM - SundaySchool Sunday worship: 11 a.m. 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 11:00AM - Traditional Worship Sunday worship: 6 p.m. Open Door Baptist Church Hiwassee, VA 24347 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Karen Black Contact Info. Wednesday worship: 6 p.m. 4576 Miller Lane Pastor RuthAnne Henley Sunday School: 10 a.m. Phone: 540.980.3331 Pulaski, VA 24301 Worship service is 8:45am- Worship: 11 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] Heritage Church Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett 9:45am Phone: 540-980-8775 website: www.fumcpulask.org 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Primary Services: Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Dublin Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, Mountain View United Belspring Baptist Church Pastor Jevema Michelle King Worship, 11 a.m. www.facebook.com/cecilschapel Methodist Church 6887 Depot Street Service Times: Wednesdays, 7 Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. .umc 6648 Wilderness Road Belspring, VA 24058 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. Phone: 980-2046 Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Darrell Linkous (540) 674-9220 Newbern United Methodist Phone: 540-674-6111 Service Times: W ebsite: Draper United Methodist Church Website: Sunday School: 10 a.m. www.heritagechurch.net Church 5155 Wilderness Road mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Facebook.com/ 3080 Greenbriar Road Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Pastor: Paige Wimberly Wednesday Bible Study and HeritageChurchDublinVA Draper, VA 24324 Rev. Paige Wimberly Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Youth Group: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ruth Anne Henley 674-6111 Morning Worship with Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Fairlawn Baptist Primary Service Times: Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Children's Church at 11 a.m. [email protected] 6758 Oxford Avenue Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. om Fairlawn, VA 24141 Worship, 11 a.m. Phone: 540-392-8016 To Add Your Church To The Directory, Call (540) 808-3949

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The Course Of Sin Bad Experience At Sin generally follows the same his tent. Church? Why Try Again course. First sin is looked upon; Teach Me After the battle of Jericho was secondly sin is coveted; thirdly, fought and won, Israel attempted Q: My cousin doesn't want sin is acted upon, fourthly sin is Your Word to take the Canaanite Royal City anything to do with God. The My hidden and fifthly, sin is pun- of AI, and underestimated the reason, she says, is because ished. O Lord resilience of the people of AI, and she had a bad experience in a Answer Eve looked upon the forbidden the lives of 36 Israelites were lost church when she was growing Terry fruit and saw that it was good to in the battle. up, and it really soured her on McCraw eat; (Lust of the eye) then she When Joshua sought the face religion. What can I say to desired the forbidden fruit; (Lust of God for an explanation of why her? Billy Graham of the flesh) Then she took of the they actually practiced the offer- they lost the battle, God told him forbidden fruit and gave to Adam ing up of human sacrifice to their that it was because they had sin A: No matter what happened and he did eat, believing the lie of idols. God did not want His cho- in the camp. "Israel has sinned, to her in that church, it was put on trial for his faith. But the Serpent that upon eating the sen people to be associated with and they have also transgressed wrong if it caused her to turn God didn't abandon him-nor forbidden fruit that they would these ungodly, wicked people lest my covenant which I commanded away from God. Christians will He abandon us. Paul wrote, become as Gods; (Pride of Life) they be tempted to be like them. them: for they have even taken of admittedly aren't perfect, but "But the Lord stood at my side then they hid themselves in the So God warned them. He said, the accursed thing, and have also that's no excuse for failing to and gave me strength" (2 garden trying to keep God from "And it shall be, that he that is stolen, and dissembled also, and demonstrate Christ's love. Jesus Timothy 4:17). finding out, and finally they were taken with the accursed thing they have put it even among their solemnly warned, "If anyone May you also be an example punished by God. shall be burnt with fire, he and all own stuff. Therefore the children causes one of these little ones- to your cousin, as you find spir- When God delivered the city of that he hath: because he hath of Israel could not stand before those who believe in me-to itual strength and joy from your Jericho into the hands of the transgressed the covenant of the their enemies, but turned their stumble, it would be better for church. In addition, ask God to Israelites, miraculously making Lord, and because he hath backs before their enemies, them if a large millstone were help you be a friend to your the walls of the city to fall down wrought folly in Israel." (Josh. because they were accursed: nei- hung around their neck and they church's visitors, or others who flat, He commanded the Israelites 7:15). ther will I be with you any more, were thrown into the sea" might be overlooked. to destroy the wicked people of Achan was a greedy man who except you destroy the accursed (Mark 9:42). the city and to burn the city and coveted the accursed things of from among you." (Joshua 7: 11, The most important thing you The Patriot everything in it. He proclaimed Jericho. He looked upon the 12.) can tell her is that God loves the things in the city to be accursed things and saw a goodly Lots were cast and it was dis- her, even if she doesn't believe 808-3949 accursed and commanded the Babylonian garment, a wedge of covered that Achan was the cul- it right now. Christians may fail www.pcpatriot.com Israelites not to take of the gold weighing 50 shekels, and prit. He and his whole family us-but Christ never will, and He accursed things. If they should 200 shekels of silver. Achan dis- were stoned and then burned. alone should be the center and disobey God they were to be regarded the commandment of It is sad when the sin of one foundation of our faith. Pray for burned. The only exception was God knowing full well about the person has a negative effect on her, and as God gives you that the gold and silver be dedi- punishment should his sin be dis- his or her family members, but it opportunity, urge her to take her cated unto the Lord, sanctifying covered. happens. The drunkard, the drug hurtful memories and lay them it, removing the curse, and that it First he looked upon the addict, and the criminal is at the foot of the cross. Then Call Us At be kept in the storehouse of the accursed things; (Lust of the eye) despised in the community and encourage her to look at Christ, Lord. then he coveted the accursed brings shame and disgrace upon for He alone is our hope. God deemed these all items in things; (Lust of the flesh) then he his or her whole family. I often think of the Apostle 808-3949 Jericho to be accursed because took of the accursed things for The course of sin is nearly Paul in this regard. In his last they came out of the wicked city himself; (Pride of Life) and hid always the same. First one looks letter he reminded his coworker [email protected] of Jericho whose inhabitants were them under the dirt in the floor of Timothy that everyone had extremely wicked in so much that See MCCRAW, page 9 abandoned him when he was [email protected] The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 - Page 9 Church Directory Worship Each Week In The Church Of Your Choice

Pulaski Seventh Day Adventist Draper's Valley Presbyterian Dublin Christian Church Dora Highway Baptist Church St. Edward's Catholic Church Church (PCA) 1643 Dora Highway, Pulaski Corner of North Washington Corner 4th St. and Henry Ave. Address: 2755 Old Baltimore 5605 Dunlap Road Pastor Harry L. Gunter Avenue and 7th Street N.W. Pulaski, VA 24301 Road, Draper, VA 24324 P.O. Box 1330 320-0738 Pulaski Pastor: Don Elswick Mailing address: Same as above Dublin, VA 24084 Assoc. Pastor Phone: 980-6511 Assoc. Pastor: Donald L. Pastor's Name: Rev. Robert E. (540) 674-8434 Rev. Herman Sarver Fax: 980-6511 Cressell Davis www.dublinchristianchurch.com 980-2827 Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez Services: Sabbath School, 9:30- Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Richard R. Goad, Jr. Sunday School 10 a.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Mathews Senior Minister Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Thursday (Summer only) Worship: Saturday, 11 a.m. - Primary Service Times: Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study Noon Sunday Morning Worship Worship 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Pulaski First Church of the 540-980-3576 Service 8:30 and 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Brethren [email protected] Sunday Evening Worship Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. 1749 Newbern Road Service 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, Pulaski, VA 24301 First Missionary Baptist Wednesday Evening (5:45 Children's Bible Classes, 7 p.m. VA 24301 Pastor Frank Peters Church Supper in the Fellowship Hall www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ Sunday School: 9:45 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 (Sept thru May) - Youth Groups Anderson Memorial (540) 230-5290 Worship: 11 a.m. New River, Virginia 24129 and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.) Presbyterian Church Bishop W. David Hoover, Sr. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. (540) 639-5331 Contact Info: 319 Franklin Avenue, Pulaski Pastor 980-3798 email: [email protected] Phone - 540-994-9015 (540) 980-2277 Rev. Katherine H. Newton, Also on FACEBOOK e-mail - Dr. David Kester, Pastor Assoc. Pastor Abundant Life Ministries Pastor: [email protected] Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. website - www.dvpca.org Morning Worship 11 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. 3050 Lee Highway Associate Ministers: Worship 7 p.m. Pulaski, VA 24301 Rev. Teri Lewis Trinity Lutheran First Presbyterian Church Monday Bible College (540) 980-5506 Rev. Annette Cheek Church ELCA 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski 7 to 9 p.m. (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) Church Clerk: Pastor Melissa McNair-King Wednesday Bible Study Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. Mrs. Carlotta Lewis 2 Fifth Street, N.W. (540) 980-2131 7 p.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Service Schedule: Pulaski [email protected] Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. Sundays: 540-980-3624 www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org Aldersgate United Methodist Wednesday Evenings (Family Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Terrie Sternberg Sunday Services: 1946 Medallion Drive Night) 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. trinitypulaski @gmail.com Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 Pulaski, VA 24301 Adult Bible Study The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Worship 11 a.m. a.m., Service 11 a.m. (540) 980-1349 U-Turn Youth Service Sunday (Sept. - May) June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. Pastor Becky Wheeler Children's Ministries Wednesdays: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Family Night, 6 - Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting & (June - Aug.) 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. First Church of God, Dublin Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 6330 Courtney Lane, Dublin www.trinitypulaski.org Thornspring United Methodist First Baptist Church Pastor Chris McMurray Dublin United Methodist Church 220 Magazine Street, Pulaski, Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Church Trinity United Methodist 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. Va. Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. 424 East Main Street, Dublin Pastor: Judy Yonce Dublin, VA 24084 Rev. Douglas Patterson Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor Don Hanshew Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert 10 a.m. Sunday School (540) 674-5128 Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Worship [email protected] 528 5th Street, S.E. Worship Service: 11 a.m. www.dublinumc.com Pulaski, Va. Phone: (540) 980-2927 Pulaski Presbyterian Church First Service, 8:45 a.m. Phone - 980-0820 (PCA) Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Church 975 Memorial Drive Second Service, 10:55 a.m. Dublin Church of God of 5473 Baskerville Street Prophecy Pulaski, VA 24301 Dublin, VA 24084 Office Phone:980-2631 Snowville Baptist Church Corner of W. Main and Walker Pastor Wallis Brown Email: [email protected] 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee Ave., Dublin 540-674-2677 Website: www.pulaskipca.org 639-6254 Services: Sunday morning Service: 11 a.m. Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Pastor: Neil Wood Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00am Associate: Matthew Wood Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Visit The Patriot at Worship Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday night, 6 p.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Rickey Freeman, Pastor www.pcpatriot.com for Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. Phone 750-6533 daily obituary postings

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Continued from page 8 at First Christian Church upon sin; then they covet the The congregation of First Christian Church in Pulaski celebrated sin; then they partake of the "Phyllis Bishop Day" on June 11, 2017. The celebration was a com- sin; and then they try to hide plete surprise for Phyllis and celebrated her many years of service to their sin. Finally they are pun- First Christian Church and the schools of Pulaski. The regional min- ished for their sin. ister of the Christian Church, made a trip from the state office to rec- The bible says, "Be sure your ognize the mighty work Phyllis has done for her church. sins will find you out." There are some people in many of our churches who have devoted (Numbers 32:23) "For there is their lives to The Lord's work. Phyllis Bishop is in that group. nothing covered, that shall not Pictured are a few of her friends who joined with the congregation to be revealed; neither hid, that say well done and thanks! shall not be known." (Luke 12:2) Nothing is hidden from the eyes of God. His eyes are in every place beholding the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3) One may be able to hide Left to right: Barbara Hall, Phyllis Bishop and Shirley Cook. their sin from others for a sea- son, but sooner or later they will be exposed and punished by God. Christians are not to look upon sin except with abhor- rence for in the end, it bites like an adder and stings like a serpent. We can make a covenant with our eyes as Job did in Job 31:3 and turn our eyes away from sinful things and avoid falling into the pit- falls of sin.

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Clyde Prim and Jeff McCoy took top honors Tuesday at a meeting of the Pulaski County School Board. Prim was named Pulaski County Public Schools 2017 Employee of the Year. He has been an employee of Pulaski County Public Schools for 21 years and is a Custodian at Pulaski County High School, in the Career and Technical Education Center. Prim was named the February 2017 Employee of the Month, by the Pulaski County School Board. "As we all know, Mr. Prim, is more than a school custodian," said School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers. The person who nominated Mike Williams photos Prim stated that, "he takes great Teacher of the Year Jeff McCoy with the Pulaski County School Board (from left) Chairman Tim Hurst, Dr. Paige Cash, Beckie Cox, pride in the shape, condition, McCoy, Vice Chairman Mike Barbour and Bill Benson. safety and appearance of his building. He responds quickly to fix problems or vandalism because he says, 'if the kids see it that way, it will just make more problems.'" However, what really sets Mr. Prim apart is his care for stu- dents and the pre-school chil- dren at the CTE building. They see him as a confidant, someone to seek out for counsel, and a friend. Mr. Prim is the face of the CTE building. "Mr. Prim is truly deserving of this recognition and Pulaski County Public Schools is proud to announce him as the 2016- 2017 Employee of the Year," said Dr. Siers. McCoy, a drama teacher at Pulaski County High School, has been named Pulaski County Public Schools 2017 Teacher of Employee of the Year Clyde Prim with the Pulaski County School Board (from left) Chairman Tim Hurst, Dr. Paige Cash, Beckie the Year. Cox, Prim, Vice Chairman Mike Barbour and Bill Benson. The School Board named McCoy as its Pulaski County Service) or Guidance, in 1989. fifth grade. In 1982, he moved productions have been recog- are created with skill and preci- Public Schools March Teacher Both of these degrees were to Pulaski Middle to teach sixth nized at the state, regional and sion, and Jeff always recognizes of the Month. from Virginia Tech. He also grade. McCoy added the after- local levels. the individuality of his students. McCoy has been employed earned a Theatre Certification school theatre program while at Students are involved in all with Pulaski County Public from Radford University and Pulaski Middle. "Mr. McCoy is a dedicated aspects of productions from set Schools for 38 years. He Virginia Tech in 1998. He has been teaching at professional with high expecta- design to acting. Mr. McCoy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Pulaski County High School tions for his students. He is a does a yearly production that Education in 1978 and a Master McCoy began this teaching since 1995, where he is the cur- talented instructor who shares utilizes the talents of many chil- of Science in Education for career at Hiwassee Elementary rent drama teacher. During his his love of drama with each dren who attend Pulaski County (Education Student Personnel in 1979, teaching fourth and tenure, McCoy's theatre arts child. His drama productions Public Schools," said Dr. Siers. Ingles Pulaski Democrats to Meet June 21 Pulaski County and Town of Pulaski Democrats group; and any business brought to the floor by a Continued from page 7 will meet on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 6:30 member. able in the gift shop. many books, several movies and p.m. at the Pulaski County Courthouse, 45 Third St. County and town citizens interested in participat- As part of the weekend, an outdoor drama and is one of NW, Pulaski, Virginia 24301. The meeting will be ing in the local Democratic Party and volunteering Glencoe Mansion will provide 12 women to be honored in a in the General District Court Room. during this important election year are welcome. living history demonstrations that future monument on Virginia's Items on the agenda are participation in upcom- cover both the 18th and 19th cen- Capitol Grounds in Richmond. A ing events, such as the fair, July 4 parade, and For more information, contact Suzanne Bowen, turies and include a display of new play on her life premieres in Pulaski Fest; organization of the Acres of chair of the Pulaski Democratic Party, at (540) 980- children's toys and a look at how late June. Democrats event; support of the Young Democrats 4664 or [email protected] women supported life in Colonial Other points of interest in days through such activities as Radford include: weaving. Reenactors from the *Obelisk at Westview 51st Virginia Infantry will pro- Cemetery, 1500 Fifth St featuring vide an encampment on the man- stones from Mary's original cabin sion grounds on Saturday, June *Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit, 17. 'An Epic Journey' at the Mary Visitors also will want to tour Draper Ingles Cultural Heritage the Mary Draper Ingles Cultural Park, 601 Unruh Drive Heritage Park that includes a *Mural, 'The Return of Mary bronze statue of the heroine and Draper Ingles' by Alexander B. four modern sculptures honoring Clayton, Radford Post Office, her epic journey. The park is 901 W. Main St. adjacent to Glencoe and over- Brochures with Mary-related looks the New River. site information will be available Radford tourism director at Ingles Farm and the Radford Deborah Cooney says the Mary Visitor's Center. For additional Draper Ingles Cultural Heritage information, contact the Radford Committee coordinated efforts to Visitor's Center or Glencoe provide a weekend that gives an Mansion, Museum and Gallery: overview of a special frontier- (540) 267-3153 or (540) 731- swoman, life in the region and the 5031; www.VisitRadford.com development of Radford during these two centuries. "It's a varied menu, and one we hope prompts visitors to delve deeper into the fascinating stories of our early American history," says Cooney. 808-3949 Mary has been the subject of Page 12 - The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 June 17-24 Proclaimed Relay for Life Days Dave Says Staff Report American Cancer Society's research, provide free informa- Relay for Life movement brings tion and support for people fac- The Pulaski County Board of together 4 million people at ing the disease today and educate Supervisors has proclaimed June Relay events worldwide to show people about how to reduce their 17 - 24 as Relay for Life Days in their determination and commit- risk for cancer or detect it early Dave Ramsey the county. ment to help free the world from when it is the easiest to treat, Board Chairman Andy the pain and suffering of cancer. contributing to a 23 percent McCready signed a resolution The resolution states that in decline in cancer death rates Sponsored Each from the board May 22 designat- 2016, more than 1.6 million peo- since 1991," the resolution Week By ing the special week to draw ple were diagnosed with cancer states. attention to the annual Relay for in the U.S. alone. Dublin Baptist Life Pulaski County / Radford "Thanks to funds raised The Patriot Church event planned for June 24 at through the Relay for Life move- 808-3949 (Across From Hardee’s) Dobson Stadium. ment, the American Cancer www.pcpatriot.com The resolution states that the Society is able to invest in cancer 540-674-6061 The Patriot - Service Directory To file or not to file? Dear Dave, How do you know when you should file an insurance claim on a homeowner's issue, versus just dealing with it and paying cash? Ben Dear Ben, Basically, it's when you begin to feel the pain financially. Let's say you have a $1,000 deductible on your homeowner's policy. If you have an $1,100 issue, just pay the $100 out of pocket and don't mess with it. But let's say you have the same deductible and a $2,000 problem. Depending on things like your overall financial situation, the value of the house, and the cost of the insurance poli- cy, that might just get you to file a claim. 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808-3949 [email protected] www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 - Page 13 Could one and done be on the way out? Basketball season ends for me with the college national champi- Locker onship game, but I suppose this week's NBA final is the official Room close. It's about time. It's mid- June. The NBA started before the last football season was over. Dan But the topic is the "One and Callahan Done'' in college basketball. The NCAA doesn't like it. Now the NBA has finally decided it does- on his off-mound days. n't like it either. I've never liked But to demonstrate how much it, and it makes the pursuit of a they want Greene to pitch, the college degree look somewhat second pick for the Reds was questionable to say the least. shortstop Jeter Downs out of Duke, that bastion of academia Texas, a superb athlete and if he loves the "One and Done.'' does not end up at short, could Nothing like a sheepskin from play third or anywhere in the out- Duke they say. How many bas- field. The Reds third selection ketball players have walked was Wake Forest outfielder Stuart Calfee Park Upgrades across the stage recently? Then of Wakefield, the Deacons' best course there's Kentucky. I used to player. Wake was just a couple Opening Day at Calfee Park is just two weeks away and renovations continue in preparation for the 2017 admire Kentucky basketball. hits shy of being in this week's season. Construction crews continue to work diligently to complete the new covered picnic area for fans Kaywood Ledford is rolling over College World Series in Omaha. to enjoy concessions. Crews are in the process of pouring concrete to ensure the expanded concourse, that in his grave at what has happened So, a good draft for the Reds and includes the picnic area, are safe and enjoyable for Calfee Park's guests. The new Bermudagrass in the to Big Blue. that makes me and Patriot outfield has been fully installed and is ready for the 2017 Pulaski Yankees to take the field. Opening day Certainly, some other colleges Publisher Mike Williams happy. is set for June 22nd when the pinstripers will host the Princeton Rays at 7pm. would love to get the one and doners, and some do like Kansas, Magazines Suggest Not Much Lorton, Horton and Dotson but no school rolls them in like Change: Kentucky and Duke. And now I used to pick up the college the NBA commissioner, Adam football magazines off the rack Silver, wants to address the issue. years ago, but the need just isn't Three new coaches for "College coaches are not happy there anymore, but they continue with the current system, and I to project the seasons, and the know our teams aren't happy with Sporting News, Street & Smith, county middle school football it either,'' said Silver. Silver says Athlon and others say it will be Staff Report was very successful with the 8th to return to the staff due to pro- he's getting complaints about pretty much more of the same grade team posting a sterling 9-1 fessional and family obligations. players being too young, not this fall. I'm inclined to agree. There will be three new assis- record. Williams did an outstanding job being able to adjust to actually Here are the expectations for tant football coaches on the working with the Cougar football playing against men, and most of each major conference. Pulaski County Middle School There is one lost coach to program for the past three sea- the time they do not have the Florida State is expected to win staff for the 2017 season. report for the Pulaski County sons. type training you would expect to the ACC because it has much Gary Lorton, Tanner Dotson, varsity and junior varsity staff. There has been no replace- see from top players coming out returning and quarterback and Eric Horton will join the Travis Williams will not be able ment announced. of college. Deondre Francois. Clemson is staff of head coach Brad Sutphin, Silver actually suggested that expected to finish second because following action Tuesday by the "One and Done'' players do not it has much returning, but does School Board. seem to make academics a priori- not have a returning quarterback. Last year was the first edition The Patriot - 808-3949 ty. What a revelation. Sometimes Ohio State is the pick to win the of the new combined middle the year of bowling classes just Big 10 with an elite defense, [email protected] school team of Dublin and don't hold up. The maturity level great depth at the line of scrim- Pulaski. There were 7th and 8th is a concern. Currently 19 year mage, and just a lot of talent www.pcpatriot.com grade teams, and the first season olds are eligible for the draft. overall. Penn State could put up a Silver would like to see at least a battle, and possibly Michigan. year added to that. It's clear Southern Cal is expected to Silver wants things to change. return to the top of the heap in There are scheduled meetings the Pac 12 because it has Sam with NBA ownership, pro coach- Darnold at quarterback and a es, college athletic directors and bunch of other stuff to go along coaches concerning the issue. with him. I really don't see any- Silver says it's at the top of the body in that conference being a list. The upcoming NBA Draft threat to the Trojans. The Big 12 just might be the final round for should be Oklahoma's to win "One and Done.'' Let's hope so. It again even with the sudden retire- would force some programs to ment of Bob Stoops. Okie State have a bit more credibility even if ain't bad, and expect more from they don't want to. Texas, but for the time being, the Sooners rule. Go Reds!: There is always talk about the I have been a Cincinnati Reds strength of the SEC, and Auburn, baseball fan all the way back Tennessee, Georgia, and LSU are when they were called the going to have good football "Redlegs.'' That's about five or six teams. However, until somebody years old and up. I loved the old says it ain't so, the SEC belongs guys, "Big Klu,'' Ted Kluzewski. to Alabama, and I see no reason Cincy is the oldest franchise in to expect anything else. All this baseball, and was the first team to said, it certainly would be nice ever wear a sleeveless jersey. for somebody to surprise, and the "Big Klu's'' sleeves used to flap in Power Five Conferences not con- the wind and opposing pitchers tinue to go the same way. complained. So, the Reds went to And it will happen at some a sleeveless jersey not because of point I guess, but right now if I changing style, but because "Big was to guess who the four playoff Klu'' could not get his shoulder teams would be I'd go with Ohio through the normal armholes. State, Alabama, Southern Cal, The "Big Red Machine'' days are and Florida State. I think three of still what I claim to be the best those teams have been there mul- baseball team ever, but on to the tiple times. reason for the subhead. The Reds were considered by Coach's Case in Court: those baseball people supposedly Joe Kennedy was fired by a in the know to have had the best state of Washington high school draft Monday evening. It sure for violating its ruling on separa- looks good. Hunter Greene from tion of church of state. In other Notre Dame High in California words, coach Kennedy prayed. throws a 102 mile per hour fast- He also allowed his team to pray ball. He was the top pick at 6-4, if it wanted to. He or his players 215. He's also one of the finest did not get caught with drugs, shortstops in the country and is a become involved in a fight, get a prolific hitter. He could actually DUI, didn't cheat on exams, they play on days when he isn't pitch- just prayed. Kennedy wants his ing. If the National League goes DH as rumored, he could sure hit See CALLAHAN, page 14 Page 14 - The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 Szefc named Hokies’ 25th baseball coach Hokiesports.com

BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced last Friday that John Szefc (pronounced CHEF) has agreed to serve as head coach of the Virginia Tech baseball program. Szefc joins the Hokies after leading Maryland to three NCAA appearances and a 180-122 (.596) overall record as the Terrapins' head coach. He owns a 392-259-3 (.602) career record in 12 seasons as an NCAA head coach, producing 10 campaigns with 30 or more wins. Szefc will be formally introduced at a press conference in Blacksburg on Thursday, June 15. "We enthusiastically welcome John, his wife Barbara, and chil- dren Anna, John Michael and Danner, Jones awarded scholarships Sam to Hokie Nation," Babcock said. "This is an exciting time for The Pulaski County Diamond years for PCHS. matter how far you are behind" ing both of them for many years, our baseball program as we pre- Club awarded two scholarships Jones is the son of Tim and can lead to success. Danner and and coaching them for several of pare to unveil the transformation- to graduating seniors at Pulaski Angie Jones of Dublin and will Jones also wrote about how the those years. Both young men al renovation of English Field at County High School on June 13 also be attending Virginia Tech lessons they learned on the field possess great character and posi- Union Park and as we celebrate at the annual PCHS baseball ban- in the fall. He will pursue a will translate to their future tive attitudes, which are essential the 125th season of baseball at quet. Pitchers Dylan Danner and degree in biology, with the goal careers. Both young men have on and off the field. We are Virginia Tech in 2018. The addi- Zakk Jones were awarded $450 of attending medical school in played important roles on the pleased to support them in this tion of another proven winner each, based on a blind review of the future. Jones played baseball PCHS varsity squad this season, way." like John to our roster of talented submitted applications and in Pulaski County for 12 years, helping Coach Jared King reach head coaches gives another rea- essays. rounding out his career with four his first 10 win season at PCHS. The Diamond Club is a not- son to be encouraged that the Danner, the son of Jerry and years on the PCHS squads. Wayne Hall, president of the for-profit organization formed in Hokies can compete at a champi- Charlene Danner of Dublin, will Danner wrote that the biggest Diamond Club, said "We are 2014 to support baseball pro- onship level in the ACC and be attending Virginia Tech in the lesson he learned playing for proud to offer scholarships to our grams in Pulaski County, return to the NCAA tournament." fall to pursue a degree in engi- PCHS was "through hard work seniors each year, and I am very Virginia. The Diamond Club also neering. Danner has played base- and dedication, anything can be happy to award our scholarships supports the development of the In addition to ending a 43-year ball in the New River Valley for accomplished." Similarly, Jones to Dylan and Zakk this year. I talents and character of baseball NCAA tournament drought and 13 years, playing four of those wrote that never giving up, "no have had the pleasure of know- players within Pulaski County. becoming the fastest coach to 100 career wins at Maryland, Szefc spent seven seasons (1996- 2002) at the helm of the Marist Bevy of former Yankees are all-stars College baseball program, where he led the team to four confer- From Pulaski Yankees 20 RBI this season. He has continued to hit for power his call up to Double ATrenton. In ence championships, four NCAA Park made his professional this year for the RiverDogs with four appearances for the Trenton Regional appearances and a 212- Five former Pulaski Yankees baseball debut in 2015 for Pulaski eight homers and 27 RBI while See YANKEES, page 15 137-3 (.607) overall mark. have been selected to participate hitting five homeruns while driv- also batting an impressive .293. in the 2017 South Atlantic League ing in 30 runs and swiping 12 Keller appeared in five games All-Star Game. bags. This year for Charleston he for Pulaski in 2016 with a 1-0 Callahan Catcher Donny Sands, middle has hit .259 with four dingers and record and an ERA of 1.89. In 11 infielder Hoy Jun Park, outfielders 23 RBI while splitting time defen- starts for Charleston this season he Continued from page 13 Blake Rutherford and Estevan sively at shortstop and second has pitched to the tune of a 3.97 Florial and pitcher Brian Keller base. ERA while striking out 67 batters job back, saying he has been school? Are Jewish athletic have all been selected to represent Rutherford is batting .280 with in 65.2 innings pitched. Keller has denied his freedom of speech and coaches not allowed to wear a the Charleston RiverDogs in the one homerun, 18 RBI and 9 stolen gone the distance twice pitching religious expression. I believe yarmulke. Is it illegal and should South Atlantic League All-Star bases this year for the RiverDogs. two complete games. he's right. It seems to me the only a teacher be fired for making the Game. He became a fan favorite in Two former Pulaski players time something like this happens sign of a cross at lunch? Sands had a solid stint in Pulaski during the 2016 season were selected to represent the it involves Christianity, and I have long believed high Pulaski last season batting an even while hitting .382 with two home- Tampa Yankees in the Florida almost always only Christianity. school athletic coaches are .300 with two homeruns in 16 runs and nine RBI. State League All-Star Game. Are Christians being picked on? extremely positive mentors to our games. He has continued to have a Florial flashed his power last Relief pitcher Cody Carroll was This issue has become tiresome young people, and likely have strong presence in the batter's box season in Pulaski belting seven named an all-star but will not par- and I believe it is political more more impact as to the quality of for the Riverdogs hitting .262 with homeruns and driving in 25 runs. ticipate in the all-star game due to than anything else. Nobody was life they lead than any other per- forced to do anything. Nobody son involved in education. We did anything to harm anybody. need good men. There are many It's just about some people not aspects to being a coach. And we wanting other people to do some- don't need to be losing good men thing they do not believe in. Does who care about young people that make it right? I don't think because of a prayer. This is just so. Why do some people think one of many issues why private their opinions are automatically schools are becoming more popu- right, and anybody that disagrees lar. The Constitution also speaks is automatically wrong. I vehe- to freedom. So, does that not mently disagree with that. mean I can pray if I want, and not So why is the state of if I don't want to? These are the Washington wrong in this opin- type political issues we need to ion? Are Muslim teachers termi- rid our society of. Life would be nated for wearing a hijab at better. The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 - Page 15

New Exhibit The team of Jamey Dodson, Alan Berrier, Harris Dodson, and Tracks Pulaski Spencer Dodson captured the tournament championship. Baseball History Ratcliffe golf tourney The Ratcliffe Transportation Museum newest exhibit is "Pulaski Baseball Throughout fundraiser called the Years: Industrial Leagues, Minor league, and Historic Calfee Park". The exhibit fea- a great success tures official Appalachian Friends of the Ratcliffe held that anonymously sponsored and League baseballs signed by the the sixth annual golf tournament consisted of PCHS golfers and '46 and '47 Counts players Friday June 9th at Draper Valley their Assistant Coach shooting (right), autographed bats from Golf Club to benefit the Ratcliffe 57. Members were Barry Javier Lopez (top), Travis Snyder Memorial Transportation Buckner, Jr., Jason Hall, Jake and Kevin Mench. Programs and Museum located in downtown Mitchell, and Ast. Coach Barry a scorecard from the late '40's are Pulaski. Buckner, Sr. displayed. Baseball cards of for- On a beautiful day fourteen Third place went to Tin Man mer Pulaski players who played teams teed off at 1:00 pm to raise with a score of 58. Team mem- in the Major Leagues are shown operating funds for the Museum. bers were Tye Kirkner, Matt (below). Come see these and the At the end of the day the team Williams, John Hawley and other Pulaski baseball memora- consisting of Jamey Dodson, Jamie Reynolds. bilia on display and watch the Alan Berrier, Harris Dodson, and Each team played one hole Doc Brockmeyer and friends dio- Spencer Dodson had shot a 17 with Mike Grant, RU men's golf rama with the O gauge model under par 55 for the low score of coach and Jay Hardwick, VT railroad of 1950's Pulaski in the tournament. men's golf coach. operation. The Ratcliffe The winners were presented Hole contest winners were: Transportation Museum is locat- $50 gift cards from Dicks, Long drive #13 - Ronnie ed at 51 Commerce St. across the framed Champions pictures from Burchett street from the historic Railroad the Museum, Pulaski Yankees Longest putt #18 - Asa Burchett Station in Downtown Pulaski. tickets for one game, golf acces- Closest to pin #3 & #11 - Jim Open Tuesday 2 -8, Friday, sory/shoe bags, green fees from McMillian #7 Freddie Myers Saturday 11- 5 and Sunday 1-5. Draper Valley GC and Auburn #16 Spencer Dodson The Ratcliffe can be contacted at Hills GC. The "Friends" desire to thank 540-980-2307. The championship team will all players, sponsors, volunteers also have a Champions brick and Draper Valley Golf Club Submitted by John Hawley with the year and team members who helped make this fund raiser names placed in Ratcliffe a great success. Museum brick garden. Everyone is looking forward to Wood Bros.’ Blaney Second place went to a team next year's tournament in 2018. captures his first win From NASCAR fourth-place finish there last August. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series has Wood Brothers Racing's Ryan Blaney passed had three first-time winners in five races - Ricky Kyle Busch with 10 laps to go in Sunday's Axalta Stenhouse Jr. (Talladega), Austin Dillon (Charlotte) presents the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway and and Blaney (Pocono) - for the first time since 2007: held Kevin Harvick off the rest of the way to earn Casey Mears (Charlotte), Martin Truex Jr. (Dover) his first career victory. and Juan Pablo Montoya (Sonoma). At 23 years, 5 months, 11 days, Blaney is the Second place went to a team of Barry Buckner, Jr., Jason Hall, youngest first-time winner since Trevor Bayne (20 Michigan Man: Erik Jones Comes Home After Jake Mitchell, and Ast. Coach Barry Buckner, Sr. years, 1 day) won the 2011 Daytona 500. Bayne's Logging Career-Best Finish victory in The Great American Race was also the Erik Jones sped to a career-best third-place last triumph for Wood Brothers Racing, which showing on Sunday at Pocono - his first career top- boasts 99 overall wins. five showing in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Tin Man took With the win, the No. 21 Ford driver virtually Series. He also led a personal-high 20 laps. third place. guarantees himself a spot in the playoffs. On the The Byron, Michigan, native, who trails Daniel Team season, he has three top fives and five top 10s. He Suarez for first in the Sunoco Rookie of the Year members were owns eight playoff points via his victory and three standings by eight points, will attempt to close the Tye Kirkner stage wins. gap when he returns to his home state for Sunday's (left), Matt Blaney joins Kyle Larson as the second alumnus FireKeepers Casino 400. Williams, of the NASCAR Next initiative to win a Monster Jones has made one start in Michigan in both the John Hawley Energy NASCAR Cup Series race. Overall, 13 for- NASCAR XFINITY and Camping World Truck (right) and mer NASCAR Next drivers have made an appear- Series. He finished third in the 2015 Truck race and Jamie ance in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. fourth in last year's XFINITY contest. Reynolds. Blaney will go for his second straight win in Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway (3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN The Patriot and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). He made his first 808-3949 career Monster Energy Series start at the two-mile www.pcpatriot.com oval in 2015 and recorded his track career-best Yankees

Continued from page 14 Thunder he has pitched nine innings while striking out 12 batters and walking only two. Carroll appeared in 14 games for Pulaski in 2015. Right handed starter Zack Littell was also named an all- star. He has been a dominant force on the mound for Tampa this season. Littell leads the Florida State League with eight wins and his 1.76 ERA is good for third best among league leaders. Littell pitched at Calfee Park in 2014 for the Pulaski Mariners and was acquired by the New York Yankees in a trade follow- ing the 2016 season. The 58th rendition of the South Atlantic League All-Star Game will be played June 20th at Spirit Communications Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The Florida State League All- Star Game is set for June 17th at Joker Marchant Stadium. Page 16 - The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 Middle School Q&A Won't consolidating the two middle schools make Middle School Q&A is an occasional Dublin churches. Not so much anymore. I'd venture to the rivalry between Dublin and Pulaski worse? I say there are a lot more choices for worship in the coun- remember hearing about the fights between Dublin series presented by ty then there were 30 years ago. It's really not unheard and Pulaski students when the two high schools con- Pulaski County Citizens for Education of for kids from all over the county to sit together in solidated. in an effort to address issues Sunday School, and I really doubt they engaging in fisticuffs in God's house. If they are, you have an inter- Great question! I would have had the same worry a surrounding the current debate over esting service! few years ago, until I had a teenager in middle school Pulaski County’s middle schools. Finally, social media. Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, with access to social media. Twitter, and the dozens of other social media platforms I walked into my daughter's room about a year agor, available have made the world smaller. Kids from and found her, of course, on her phone. "What are you Each installment will include an issue Dublin and Pulaski already know each other and like looking at?" I asked, since of course I am a Mom-Who- or question raised in the community. each other's status updates, instas, pictures, stories, and Is-In-Her-Business-Constantly. tweets. They find common ground in those "likes," "My friend's Instagram." A response will be provided by a whether they be for sports teams, viral videos, Snapchat "Oh? What friend?" community member or someone in the filters, rock stars, or, yes, even politicians. My daughter Eyeroll. (If you are a parent, you can relate). "My Pulaski County School System. is in a Snapchat group for fans of one of the 21 Pilots, a friend from Dublin, mom. She posted some pictures of drummer with green hair who posts selfies with his 21 Pilots and Panic at the Disco." 70's, 80's, and even 90's. mom. (I don't know what the other 20 look like.) Her My amazement at her having a friend from Dublin Sports. Not only have Dublin and Pulaski merged "group" is made up of middle school and even some high momentarily eclipsed my questions about what airline football teams and cheer squads with, I am told, a mini- school kids from all over the county. the 21 Pilots work for, and what had caused them to mum of teenage angst and drama, but the two have man- Our kids are smart and they get along better than many panic at a disco. When I was her age, I didn't have a sin- aged to work pretty well together. In addition, the ath- adults do. In all honesty, we could learn a lot from them. gle friend from Dublin. I mean, weren't we sworn ene- letes have been playing on the same rec teams and trav- mies? At least until somewhere in September of our el teams for several years. They already know how to put E. Paige Cash, PhD ninth grade year? any differences aside and work together as a team. Robinson District The truth is, developments during their generation has Church. There was a time when Pulaski people went to Pulaski County made the world significantly smaller than it was in the Pulaski churches and when Dublin people went to Community college philanthropists honored with Chancellor’s Award Tracy and Sarah Wilkins of Radford have received the 12th annual Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award by New River Community College. The award was given at a recent luncheon ceremony at the Country of Club of Virginia in Richmond. Hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, the event hon- ored leading philanthropists from each of Virginia's 23 community colleges, as well as the statewide foundation. This year's class of distinguished philanthropy leaders Pictured from left: Tracy Wilkins, Sarah Wilkins and VCCS contributed a combined total of Chancellor Glenn DuBois more than $10 million to been supporters of Great College. Virginia's community colleges. Expectations, and they are strong "Tracy and Sarah Wilkins are advocates for ACCE (Access to Chancellor Glenn DuBois tremendous believers in the power Community College Education) in expressed his gratitude in this of education. Two years ago they NRCC's service region. With address to the crowd. "You are dif- established the Wilkins Fellows their private support, Radford City ference-makers. You are opportu- program which provides full will be fully ACCE funded for the nity-creators. We thank you, not scholarships to first generation senior class of 2017," said Jack just for the dollars donated, but for ‘Senior Scrabblers’ Compete In college students in the New River Lewis, recently retired president the standard of leadership you rep- Valley. Additionally, they have of New River Community resent. Your example motivates NRV Scrabble Tournament and challenges us all to do more to ensure that opportunity is there for Team member Isley Qusenberry (left) Shelia Nelson (center) and Good Neighbor Club meets recently those who come next." Bessie Tickle of the "Senior Scrabblers" recently participated in the The Good Neighbor Club met recently at the Anderson Memorial Keynote speaker John O. New River Valley Scrabble tournament at Virginia Tech to benefit Presbyterian Church fellowship hall for Potluck & a short business "Dubby" Wynne, chairman of GO Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley. Teams of three played meeting. Pat Spencer opened with a prayer. Members & guest Virginia and Reinvent Hampton two games against another team to determine a winner. Nelson and enjoyed the meal. Margie Folden read the devotions "Street Angels" Roads, said he emphasized the Quesenberry are return players having participated in the tournament She closed with a prayer. positive impact the generous the past four years. Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley pro- No minutes or roll call was given. Dues were collected, treasurer's donations have on the communi- vides fee and confidential tutoring in the New River Valley for the report read. The addresses were collected to send cards. ties Virginia Community Colleges counties of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski Counties. The next meeting will be Monday, June 26, 2017 at the church serve. Wynne also issued an beginning at 5 p.m. appeal to members of the audience Those attending were: Reba Crawford, Darlene Covey, Isley to increase their level of support to Quesenberry, Pat Spencer, Alberta Arnold, Lena Mitchell and one vis- help train and educate Virginia's itor. workforce for economic growth. Ring hosts Republican Women Mrs. Debby Ring hosted the provides to individuals in the Scholarship Chairperson was not May meeting of the Pulaski New River Valley. The member able to be at the meeting but sent County Republican Women's of the Republican Women's Club a report read by Mrs. Weikle. Club. The meeting was opened showered the center with dona- The winner of the 2017 Jean with the blessing for lunch and tions that can be used for sup- Evan Memorial Scholarship is the pledge to the American Flag plies for the individuals served being awarded to Jacob J Pratt of by Vice=President Roxie Reed. by the center. Draper, Virginia. The scholar- A wonderful lunch was served The business followed with a ship is open to any graduating by Mrs. Ring which everyone treasurer report by treasurer, senior from Pulaski County. enjoyed. The group had a good Faye Henegar. Mrs. Henegar This year's essay topic was: "The time of fellowship during the also gave a report on the clubs Constitution of the United States' meal. duties and participation with Twelfth Amendment is clear con- Mrs. Mickey Weikle, President Pulaski County Republican cerning the process called the called the meeting to order and Committee's booth at the New Electoral College. The Electoral began by introducing the guest River Valley Fair. College is not a place as some speaker, Mrs. Debbie Kushner The members were reminded perceive but a procedure estab- from the Radford Pregnancy that we have been invited to a lished in the Twelfth Center. Mrs. Kushner gave a Pulaski Yankee's game at Calfee Amendment. How does this par- very informative presentation on Park on August 3, 2017 ticular procedure serve to protect the services the pregnancy center Mrs. Dianna Hankins, smaller states and less populated states? A discussion the Republican Primary on June 13, 2017 was held and members received information concerning all the Republican candidates that would be on the ballet. This was followed by the reading of a let- ter by member Beatty Spraker from the Fairview Home in Dublin, Virginia thanking the group for the donations and gifts they received at the PCRW meet- ing in February. Mrs. Weikle reminded mem- bers there would not be a meet- ing in June; but there would be an Executive meeting at her home in June. The next meeting for all members would be the The Patriot - 808-3949 Annual Members Picnic at the [email protected] small shelter at Randolph Park in Dublin, VA on July 11, 2017 at www.pcpatriot.com 6:00 p.m. This will be a pot luck meal. 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Like Us At Pulaski County-Patriot 808-3949 Page 20 - The Patriot - Friday, June 16, 2017 McMillion: Town plagued by old problems Fair Housing By MIKE WILLIAMS ued results," McMillion said. that this just continues and contin- have to come back to the building The Patriot He added that he won't pretend ues and continues." to get their car to go back up a per- Notice: that drinking in public can be Goodman said a plan must be son doing something by them- We are pledged to the letter and Pulaski Bikes owner Mike eliminated, "but if we write developed to deter the issues that selves because someone's on a spirit of Virginia's policy for McMillion told Pulaski Town enough fines somebody will do it are being seen on the trail. "The bike. That is the reality," he achieving equal housing opportu- Council last week that, while he someplace else." trail is one of our most valuable added. nity throughout the likes its new brand, the town is "Drug use in the park went assets for getting people to visit Roche noted he had asked for 2 Commonwealth. still plagued by the same old prob- down once we started paying this community. We want them to ½ years to have the brush cut back We encourage and support adver- lems. attention to it," McMillion said. come from Draper all the way into from the trail and that hasn't yet tising and marketing programs in "I like the town's new brand, He said the problems aren't just town. It's beyond disappointing." happened. which there are no barriers to 'Where your new path begins,'" enforcement issues, but are social Goodman offered a motion "Move all that away from the obtaining housing because of said McMillion. "My business issues as well. requiring staff to come back at the race, color, religion, national ori- sits at the end of that path and "We have these free handouts next meeting (Tuesday) with a trail and all those people camping and drinking right on the edge of gin, sex, elderliness, familial sta- while we have a new brand, we've and folks coming down here to plan to implement community tus or handicap. got the same old problems." take advantage of that. I'm seeing policing measures on the Dora the trail are moved way off it. That is community policing." For more information or to file a McMillion touched on littering, a whole bunch of people in our Trail. housing complaint, call the violent crime, drug use and more town every two or three weeks Council approved the motion 6- "We're not saying all this falls Virginia Housing Office at (804) that he said continues to occur who aren't from here. They're part 0. on your department," Goodman 367-8530; toll-free call (888) around his business in the Pulaski of our 40 percent rental group too. Responding to Councilman told Roche. "That's why the 551-3247. Depot, in Kiwanis Park and along They get a voucher and they come Jamie Radcliffe about the possible motion is for all the staff to come For hearing-impaired, call (804) the Dora Trail that leads from down here because they couldn't use of cameras to monitor the trail, up with a plan. Public works with 367-9753. E-mail fairhous- downtown Pulaski to the New find a place for them in Roanoke," Police Chief Gary Roche told the brush, adjacent property own- [email protected] River Trail State Park. McMillion said. council he has eight bicycle offi- ers, this encompasses the whole "The chief called litter a 'one "I can't continue doing business cers currently, four of whom are problem." second crime.' It's a one second down there much longer if this is administrative officers working crime that's happening repeated- the way it's going to work," daylight. "That leaves four on ly," McMillion told council. McMillion added. shifts," he said, adding more offi- McMillion said three weeks "We're spending lots of money cers are being trained for bike earlier people were drinking under on the lighting project on Route patrol. the "troll bridge" at Kiwanis Park. 99. We're trying to get people Roche told council last month "We called police and as far as I downtown, so you get them his officers worked 1,200 calls. know, no one was cited. The offi- through the front door and now "For the past 2 ½ years we've cer said, 'Nah, they're alright,' like you have to worry about what run skeleton crews to try and get it was a health and welfare check," greets them and what will get all this leave time off. Some peo- he recalled. them to come back. This week, ple I've put off work for six McMillion said at one end of two different people told me about straight months. I can't invent or the depot over 400 cigarette butts horrible experiences they'd had on 'poof' somebody out there," Roche had to be cleaned up. "Last year the Dora Trail, with their children said about bike patrols. people were smoking around the in the middle of the day, in the "When I have a shift working depot. We had a conversation middle of the week. Not only at with two or three people and we're with the police and a parks night, but during the day. It's a running all those calls and I have employee, but no signs were put constant situation that needs our somebody on a bike they can't get back up and no smoking wasn't attention," McMillion said. anywhere else very fast. They enforced," he said. "It's not safe. As a business "I'm at a loss to find polite owner who depends on that trail words to describe the type of being safe, I hate to make a big behavior we're seeing down public issue out of it, but it's not there," McMillion said, noting not safe," McMillion exclaimed. all the offenders are transients and "Why are we still having this some are homeless. discussion," asked Vice Mayor "Two or three years ago we had Greg East. a stabbing in our homeless camp "We passed a resolution two or and people said, 'Why do you three months ago that we'd have a have a homeless camp?' It's still in police presence in the park at all there. The town got one cleaned times or at least at different times up over here and now there's during the day. I get a sense from another one over there. I'm not Mr. McMillion that hasn't hap- asking for any new ordinances, we pened," East said. don't need new laws. We just need "It's not enough to have an offi- zero tolerance for the ones we cer roll through," McMillion said. have," McMillion stated. "They actually have to spend time He complained that while the in there (on the trail) too. There speed limit on Dora Highway hasn't been a complete vacuum of beside the park is 25 mph, people police presence, just not enough to routinely round the curve onto the be effective at this point." street and go "zero to 50." "The resolution we passed was "That's a one second crime too, worded to address this problem and it's got to be stopped," he and I'm disappointed we haven't noted. made progress or very little McMillion told council he progress. We're just not getting it could tell them stories all day right and that's unacceptable," said about people coming into town East. and asking, "why is this and why Town Manager Shawn Utt said is that." the resolution East spoke of added "I'm challenging you (council) funds to the police department's to set higher standards for our bike patrol. grand old lady of Pulaski (depot) "Everything comes down to and the surrounding area on the funds," East said. "We had a reso- trail. I guess what I'm doing is lution passed by the full council petitioning the town administra- and we need to make it work." tion, staff, the mayor, council and Councilman Joseph Goodman the police department to clean up agreed. the trash and keep it clean. Not "We're trying to rebuild our just for a week or two. It's not a community here and show we're a problem you can address and it place worth visiting, worth spend- just goes away. It comes right ing money in and hopefully worth back. We need long-term, contin- living in. It perplexes me the most DHS Class of ‘67 reunion nears Registration continues for the mation is not available. We will Dublin High School Class of 1967 also post names of classmates that 50th Class Reunion. have registered to attend. The reunion will be held at Dublin Lions Club,100 Lions Contact the following commit- Road, Dublin on Saturday, Aug. tee members with information on 19. Registration begins at 5 pm these classmates or questions. with dinner being served at 6 pm, followed by an evening of sharing Clarice Skeens Tolbert clarice- memories, fellowship and special [email protected] 540-674- recognitions. 6275 Betty Wygal Semones bse- The fee to attend the reunion is [email protected] 540-353- $35 a person. Meal will be catered 4375 by Country Kitchen. Dress will be Kathy Tolbert Shaw casual. 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