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Seniors' photos, scholarship and award winners and more. See page B1. Making a call? Changes on way with new 826 area code RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Consumers in south- instead of seven. west Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley may soon The commission said the 540 area code will run receive a new area code when they are assigned out of numbers by 2022. new phone numbers. All usable 540 numbers will be exhausted before The State Corporation Commission said Wednes- 826 numbers are issued. The commission approved day a new 826 area code will be created and overlap a 13-month transition period to orient customers to with the existing 540 area code. the switch to 10-digit dialing. WEEKEND WEATHER The overlapping area codes allow people with ex- The 540 area code was created in 1995 and in- isting 540 numbers to keep them. But new numbers cludes the Winchester and Fredericksburg areas Saturday Sunday issued in that territory will carry the 826 code, and as well as southwest Virginia and the Shenandoah Mostly cloudy, with a high near Partly sunny, with a high near the overlap will require customers to dial 10 digits Valley. 80.Chance of precipitation is 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 50%. Saturday Night - Mostly Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy, cloudy, with a low around 61. with a low around 65. Chance of Burcham named interim precipitation is 30%. Chance of precipitation is 60%. town manager in Pulaski From Town of Pulaski istration from Virginia Commonwealth University, along with a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Following the resignation of Town Manager the College of William & Mary. In addition Ms. Shawn Utt, Pulaski Town Council Members have Burcham attended both the Federal and Senior Ex- chosen to contract with The Berkley Group to pro- ecutive Institutes in Charlottesville, which provide vide interim Town Manager assistance. training and professional development for local Effective July 1st, Darlene government leaders and manag- Burcham will serve as the Inter- ers. im Town Manager for the Town Her professional career can be of Pulaski. traced back well before her ten- Ms. Burcham is currently ure as the City of Norfolk’s Dep- serving as Town Manager for uty City Manager in 1995, where Clifton Forge, Virginia but is she remained until 1999. After joining The Berkley Group as a leaving Norfolk, she served as member of its Executive Man- the City Manager for Roanoke agement Team, which provides City from 2000 until 2010, where proven management services for a multitude of improvements to localities that have an executive the city’s operations and com- vacancy or require organiza- munity strategy were achieved tional assistance. with stellar results. Following a Ms. Burcham has an extensive list of qualifica- decade of success in Roanoke, she then accepted a tions and experience, with over 40 years spent hon- position as Town Manager for the Town of Clifton ing an array of skills in community development Forge, Virginia, where she continues to drive pos- and personnel management. She received her Masters of Social Work Admin- See BURCHAM, page A2 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! 27 Immediate Openings 11 Immediate Openings Pulaski/Dublin area Hillsville/Galax area All Shifts All Shifts Pay $10.50 - $14.00 hour Pay $10.00- $11.00 hour Classifieds CNC Lathe Operator - 1st shift - $15 per hour DOE EEO/Drug Free

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We've Got Got We've Locally Owned & Operated Page A2 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020 Northam seeks to make Juneteenth a state holiday Will give state history, and we will celebrate it together. This is a step toward the workers this Friday Commonwealth we want to be as off, propose we go forward.” “This is a big display of prog- legislation to make ress and I am grateful for Virgin- state holiday ia for leading the way,” said per- forming artist Pharrell Williams, permanent a Virginia native, who participat- ed in the announcement. “From R IC H MON D — G ove r no r this moment on, when you look at Ralph Northam Tuesday an- the vastness of the night sky, and nounced that he intends to mark you see those stars moving up Juneteenth as a permanent paid there, know that those stars are state holiday, starting by giving our African ancestors dancing. state employees a day off this Fri- They are dancing in celebration day, June 19. Virginia has long because their lives are acknowl- marked Juneteenth by issuing a edged.” proclamation, but the date has This announcement comes not previously been considered a days after Governor Northam state holiday. announced the state will remove Juneteenth is the oldest known the statue of Confederate General commemoration of the end of Robert E. Lee located on Monu- slavery in the United States. It ment Avenue in Richmond, Vir- marks the day in 1865 that en- ginia. Earlier this year, Governor Photo courtesy of Gary Cox slaved people in Galveston, Tex- Northam also successfully pro- as, the last of the former Confed- posed ending a state holiday that Splash Of Patriotic Color On Main Street erate states to abolish slavery, celebrated Confederate generals finally heard that the Civil War Thanks to Jeff Back and David Slomka of the Elks Lodge in Pulaski, Main Street sported a patriotic splash and making Election Day a state of color this week.According to the Elks, the red on these flags are from patriot's blood. had ended, and learned that the holiday in its place. Emancipation Proclamation had “State holidays are a statement made them free nearly two years of dates we think are important earlier. to all people,” said Speaker of NRCC announces nursing “Since 1619, when representa- the House of Delegates Eileen tive democracy and enslaved Af- Filler-Corn. “Making June- rican people arrived in Virginia teenth a state holiday raises its within a month of each other, we significance and will help edu- program accreditation status have said one thing, but done an- cate Virginians on the meaning New River Community Col- as determined by ACEN profes- nursing and other faculty, and other,” said Governor Northam. of Juneteenth in the history of “It’s time we elevate Juneteenth lege has announced that the col- sional staff review of the nursing staff during our pursuit of this our country and our Common- lege’s associate degree nursing program’s candidacy presenta- initiative.” not just as a celebration by and wealth.” for some Virginians, but one ac- program, which prepares stu- tion addressing select accredita- Candidacy status is the first “Juneteenth is a time for reflec- dents for registered nurse (RN) tion standards and criteria. step in earning full accredita- knowledged and commemorated tion, conversation, and action,” by all of us. It mattered then be- licensure, has achieved candi- “Achieving candidacy status tion by the ACEN. When full said House Minority Leader dacy status by the Accreditation by the ACEN is a great achieve- accreditation is achieved within cause it marked the end of slavery Charniele Herring. “A Juneteenth in this country, and it matters now Commission for Education in ment for our nursing program two years of achieving candida- state holiday is an important step Nursing (ACEN). and demonstrates our potential cy status, it will be retroactive to because it says to Black commu- toward affirmation of Black his- nities, this is not just your his- ACEN is a nationally recog- to meet the standards required June 2020. tory—this is everyone’s shared See NORTHAM, page A3 nized, specialized accrediting for accreditation,” said Lor- For more information about agency that recognizes nursing rie Coe-Meade, NRCC direc- NRCC’s nursing program tra- education programs that have tor of nursing programs. “Our ditional option or the advanced been found to meet or exceed program will continue to be placement option for LPNs, in- standards and criteria for educa- strengthened as we proceed with cluding how to apply, contact an tional quality. Candidacy status efforts to achieve accreditation NRCC student services advisor is granted after a nursing pro- by the ACEN for the first time. I at [email protected], 540-674- gram is deemed to have potential appreciate the collective support 3609, or visit www.nr.edu/nurs- to achieve ACEN accreditation of our college administrators, ing. Burcham Continued from Page A1 itive change and impactful deci- sions from 2010 to 2020. Ms. Burcham will now be using her long list of qualifica- tions and background of success to guide the Town of Pulaski as we initiate the search for a per- manent Town Manager. We look forward to welcoming her to our Town, and we’re incredibly ex- cited to bring her into the fold of our ongoing community de- velopment projects. We have no doubt that the Town of Pulaski will succeed under her leader- ship and guidance. If you have any questions re- garding Interim Town Manager Darlene Burcham or our recruit- ment process for a permanent Town Manager, please contact our offices at 540-994-8600.

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Call 540-808-3949 The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page A3 County budget: No tax increases or staff cuts Editor's note: County Administrator Jonathan Sweet budgets by up to 3% provided this in-depth look at the proposed Pulaski County Board of Supervisors 4. Continue our non-essential spending freeze through FY-21 Budget, which he presented Monday night prior to a Chairman Joe Guthrie issued the October 1, 2020 public hearing on the budget proposal. 5. Delay non-critical capital improvement projects --- following statement on the 6. Delay new FT and PT requests, except for Public Safe- Pursuant to the provisions of Title 15.2 Section 2506 FY-21 budget proposal: ty (EMS) and E-911 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, the Pulaski County 7. Reduce COLA Increase from 3% to 2.5% and delay Board of Supervisors has made publication of a budgetary “The Board of Supervisors is proud to present this implementation date from July 1, 2020 to October 1st, 2020 synopsis for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. It has budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year to the people of 8. Closely monitor FY-21 revenues and be prepared to been presented to the public, and before you this evening, Pulaski County. It accomplishes a number of goals that make further necessary adjustments going forward as a balanced budget with General Fund Revenues totaling are of great importance to us. It balances the budget 9. Closely monitor FY-21 expenditures and be prepared $50,562,812.00 and General Fund Expenditures totaling without an increase in tax rates and without dipping to make further necessary adjustments going forward $50,562,812.00; and, Total Revenue of All Funds to be that into the county reserve funds. It provides for level 10. Disburse appropriations quarterly vs. up-front and of $132,209,252.00 and Total Expenditures of All Funds to funding from last year for our school system, for the evaluate based on availability of funds be the same at $132,209,252.00. constitutional offices, and for non-governmental orga- 11. Communicate to all departments, agencies, and nizations that we help to support. It provides for the NGO’s that FY-21 appropriations and distributions are Please note that there was $53,531,739.00 submitted same level of service to our citizens as we had from subject to revenue collections and future adjustments may and requested this budget year with only $50,562,812.00 last year. All that is done despite an anticipated reduc- be necessary in anticipated revenues. The Board of Supervisors tion in revenues, especially from sales taxes, due to 12. Accelerate all revenue captures, drawdowns, reim- worked diligently with staff to reduce the requests by the lockdown caused by COVID-19. There are some bursements, etc. 5.5% or by $2,968,927.00 to reach a balanced budget of capital improvement projects that we would have liked $50,562,812.00. *Further Note: ($1,924,758 was cut from to have done this year that we will need to defer for ACCOMPLISHMENTS in the FY-21 Budget are: the budget due to anticipated revue loss from COVID-19) now, but we will continue projects that were already . In this budget there are no transfers for operations to funded by last year’s budget and do the planning for the Economic Development Authority or the Public Ser- NEW FY-21 Budget Theme future projects so we will be ready to undertake them vice Authority as both of these enterprises are fully self-suf- We shall use logical budgeting and financial principles when the funding is available again. ficient, they operate on their own balance sheet and they do to make sound fiscal management decisions in preparing "This is the 9th budget I have worked on as an elect- not rely on tax revenues from taxpayers a functional and transparent budget that responds to and ed official in Pulaski County, four of the School Board . Health & Dental insurance premiums for employees helps mitigate the impact of COVID-19 to the County, and now five on the Board of Supervisors. This one and employer will remain level for the fourth consecutive supports our departments and agencies, best serves the cit- was by far the most challenging. We began with the year with no increases or reductions in benefits izens of Pulaski County, and helps financially secure and best economic conditions I’ve seen for writing a bud- . Unlike other communities, there is No reduction in stabilize the County to then position and equip ourselves to get in those nine years. Then suddenly during the pro- force planned for our Team finish building theFoundation for our Future. cess we had to pivot to adjust to the new circumstances . Maintained at minimum, a reduced COLA for em- caused by COVID-19 and try to anticipate in the midst ployees of 2.5% with level benefits The NEW FY-21 Budget Mission of that situation what the reductions in revenues would . Annual operational funding to the Pulaski County To employ leadership in developing a balanced budget be and how that would impact our ability to fund the School Board will remain level at the $15,507,134.00 for with a focus on providing a sense of security to our em- programs in our budget. I want to express the gratitude the 20-21 school year. ployees and our citizens by protecting and maintaining a from the Board of Supervisors to our county staff for . Developed a Funding Plan for Pulaski County Public healthy Fund Balance, effectively stabilizing our short- and all their work in putting this budget together in those School’s Capital Improvement Plan to finance their capital long-term financial position, continuing to comprehensive- extraordinarily difficult circumstances.” improvement priorities over the next 10 years without com- ly support public education, sustaining the highest level of peting against the county or school’s operational funding or core services with the least impact to the tax payers, and raising taxes by strategically investing in economic and community de- ment through its capital forecasting component . Transfer to Department of Social Services and CSA velopment as a way to strengthen our economy, ensure our . Fund increases in preventative maintenance costs (Comprehensive Services Act) for state match will remain quality of life, and to finish building the foundation for our identified as opportunities within the Facilities Condition at level funding year-over-year. future. Assessment Report by way of our current work order sys- . All NGO partner funding will remain level year-over- tem year or will satisfy their request for funding if less than pre- ADJUSTED FY-21 BUDGET OBJECTIVES: . Dispose of or liquidate County assets deemed idle or vious year . Make any and all necessary adjustments to expendi- disadvantageous to possess, for the purpose of public or . The aggregate funding to support all Volunteer Fire tures or capital outlay that yields a balanced budget outcome private reuse, infusions of revenue or cost avoidance, ad- Departments increased in response to potential loss of revenue due to COVID-19 vancement of the County’s 40-by-30 initiative and for the . There is No planned reduction in county services or (We did that to the tune of $1,924,758.00) overall benefit to the community increases in fees for services to our citizens unless promul- . NO increases to any of our current tax levies . To more strategically utilize charge-back system(s) gated by state mandates . Adjust certain fee structures accordingly to offset in- within all applicable departments to increase recovered . Fairlawn will now have 24-7 ambulance coverage flationary increases or state mandates costs and increase off-setting revenues to the County with 3 new positions in the Pulaski County Public Safety . Core services are to continue and to do so within the . To continue to keep segregated our Component Units Department (REMSI), giving the County 100% coverage current rates and/or fee structures of Government, both operationally and with capital outlay . Funded two new dispatch positions in E-911 to meet . To protect the County’s Fund Balance above the 10% . To utilize the FY-2021 Budget to set the foundation public safety call volume and demand required per the Fund Balance Policy, by not relying on it to and create momentum for the advancement of the new . Maintained capacity for priority capital improvement balance the budget, offset projected loss of revenues, fund Comprehensive Plan projects as well as continued investments in our communi- the CIP, or fund operational expenses . To finish building the foundation for our future and ty parks and recreation assets to finish building this founda- . Continue to maintain within our Fund Balance a position the County to continue to build upon this foun- tional component healthy Working Capital Reserve above the 10% required dation . There is No tax increase within the Fund Balance Policy to respond to unbudgeted opportunities, exceedances of projected loss of revenues, or ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES FOR THE BUDGET: PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR FY 20-21 are Proposed unanticipated critical expenditures. . To communicate to County Employees job security at: . To continue to promote the employee wellness pro- and stability • Tangible Personal Property tax- $2.35 per hundred dol- gram with the intent to further increase employee health . To make necessary adjustments early to ensure short- lars of assessed valuation (No change from prior year) and productivity and help reduce overall health insurance and long-term financial stabilization • Machinery & Tools tax - $1.50 per hundred dollars of rates and mitigate increases for both the county and em- . To foster high community, employee and partner mo- assessed valuation (No change from prior year) ployees rale, optimism and hope • Real Estate & Mobile Homes tax - $0.77 per hundred . To adopt, fund and implement year four of the Coun- . To enhance internal and external investor confidence dollars of assessed valuation (No change from prior year) ty’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan with the intent to . To enhance local consumer confidence • And NO change in the sliding scale of BPOL tax based fund and complete all prioritized projects slated for Fiscal . To maintain the public’s trust and confidence in ‘local’ on gross receipts Year 2021 government through the stewardly management of public . Complete the buildout of all existing community parks resources Disclaimer: and recreation assets and fund the proper planning for the . To continue to Invest in the future as a means to miti- *Caveat - We prepared and have presented this FY-21 development of new community parks and recreation assets gate the unknown – investments in public education, com- County Budget with the understanding that we are current- . To provide, at minimum, a 2.5% COLA adjustment munity parks, public recreation, and public programming ly in a national, state, and local state of emergency due to a for County employees and participating constitutional offi- (many communities choose to cut these things first…) global pandemic known as COVID-19 of the Coronavirus. cers and to continue to support a competitive employment . To maintain level support for NGO’s and our commu- Due to this unprecedented public health and financial crisis, benefits package nity partners during these difficult times and the level of uncertainties it has born, and it is impossi- . To continue the abeyance of ‘contingency’ funding . To maintain core services and their consistent delivery ble to accurately predict the effects COVID-19 may have on and better plan for projects or expenses that would be con- both our revenues and expenditures, as well as the residual sidered more discretionary in nature to better protect our As customary, we utilized a multitude of STRATEGIES impacts it could comprehensively have across the County’s Fund Balance to balance the budget, but was required to add another layer finances, operations, and services. With this predication, it . To continue to support and fund the Community Im- of specific COVID-19 Response Strategies: is our duty to communicate to all individuals, departments, pact Grant as a means of reinvesting in projects that benefit 1. Preemptively down-adjust revenues to off-set the po- and organizations served by this budget, along with the citi- the greater community tential loss due to COVID-19 ($1,924,758.00) zens of Pulaski County who fund it, that material variations . To fund and implement a prioritized replacement 2. Level fund all current NGO partners and not fund new to either revenues, expenditures, or both, may require fur- maintenance plan within the CIP for existing county facil- NGO requests or requests for increases ther adjustments to appropriations and the adoption of this ities and assets guided by the Facilities Condition Assess- 3. Require County Departments to reduce operational budget is unfortunately not a guarantee of funding. Northam Continued from Page A2 tory in the Commonwealth.” “As we work to make changes in our systems, symbols matter too,” said Senate Majority Leader Richard Saslaw. “I support adding June- teenth as a state holiday, to ensure that the ending of slavery is com- memorated and celebrated.” “After years of work by many people, there is momentum and will to truly change our systems to make them more equitable to Afri- can-American people,” said Senator Mamie Locke. “A state holiday commemorating the day Black people learned they were free helps ensure that all Virginians learn about, and value, how significant that event was in the history of this country.” “There are many steps Virginia can take to advance justice and equity, and that includes adding a state holiday to mark an event that was critical in the lives of millions of Black people,” said Delegate Lamont Bagby, Chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. Page A4 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020

JERRY LEE WILLIAMS Jerry Lee Williams, age 73 Nephew of Dublin passed away Sunday, Jeffrey Williams June 14, 2020 at the Lewis-Gale Loved by many sisters-in-law Hospital, Pulaski. Born Decem- and brothers-in-law ber 10, 1946 in Independence, Funeral services were held Virginia he was the son of the Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the late Curtis Lee Williams and Abundant Life Ministries, Pulas- Helen Marie Billings Williams. ki with Pastor Randall Lawrence Jerry was a plant manager with and Pastor Jeff Pickett officiating. the Kentucky Derby, Virginia Interment followed at the Oak- Maid and Renfro companies. wood Cemetery, Pulaski. He is survived by his To sign the online guestbook, Wife please visit www.bowerfuneral- Regina Carol Williams – Dub- home.com lin Bower Funeral Homes, Pulas- DAVID LEE HANCOCK HERMAN WOODSON WANDA GLADYS Children ki is handling the arrangements David Lee Hancock, 76, of SMITH, JR. QUESENBERRY PECK Jerry “Pete” & Dorothy Wil- for the family. Pulaski, Va., loving husband Herman Woodson Smith, Jr., Wanda Gladys Quesenber- liams – Princeton, WV and an amazing father and age 75 of Pulaski passed away ry Peck, age 75, of Galax and Sadenia & John Zukoski – In- grandfather passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the formerly Pulaski passed away dependence Friday, June 12, 2020. Born home of his sister in Fries, Vir- Thursday, June 11, 2020 in the Melissa & Greg Vidmar – OBITUARIES August 21, 1943 in Pulaski, he ginia. Born May 1, 1945 in Alli- Twin County Regional Hospital, Blacksburg was the son of the late Buford sonia he was the son of the late Galax. Grandchildren ARE Palmer Hancock and Maggie Herman Woodson Smith, Sr. & Born August 6, 1944 in Hi- Jerrad, Courtney, Lindsey, Ca- Mae Phillips Hancock. Also Alice Lucy Lee Huff Smith. His wassee, she was the daughter of elob and Cody POSTED preceding him in death: broth- wife, Vadie Colleen Smith also the late Owen M. Quesenberry Great Grandchildren ers, Daniel “Pete” Hancock and preceded him in death. and Essie Emmaline Sutphin Rylann and Coleson DAILY AT Benny Hancock; sister, Velma Herman was a veteran of the Quesenberry. She was also pre- Sister Winebarger. David is survived United States Army, having ceded in death by sisters, Elsie Doris Williams – State Road, PCPATRIOT.COM by his loving wife of 56 won- served two separate tours in Ernestine Smith, and Julia Ann NC derful years, Phala Hancock; Vietnam. Quesenberry Harris and four brothers, Dallas “Mutt” Han- He was survived by his brothers, Johnny, Billy, David cock, Larry Hancock and Gary Sisters and Bueron Quesenberry. (Sandra) Hancock; sister, Di- Rebecca Glovier – Galax She is survived by her In Memory Of ane Holdren; children, Sherri Regina Lovern – Pulaski Sister (Chuck) Havens and Sara (Tim) Dawn Blevins – Fries Edith Louise Quesenberry & Carroll Ramon Griffith Gardner; grandchildren, Jus- Many nieces and nephews husband, Mowyer Quesenberry tin (Haley) Dauel, Ryan (Par- Private funeral services were – Allisonia Happy Father’s Day is) Dauel, Lexi Gardner and held Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Brothers Stephanie Havens; great-grand- the Bower Funeral Home – Chap- Kenneth Wayne Quesenberry We can’t seem to find the words children, Ayden Simmons and el, Pulaski with Rev. Dale Akers – Galax That would even start, to Noah Altizer; sister-in-law, Fre- officiating. Interment followed at Danny B. Quesenberry – Dub- Tell you of the lonely years, since da Hancock; special sister-in- the Southwest Virginia Veteran’s lin You left us to part. law, Susie Trail; many nephews, Cemetery, Dublin. Special Nephew nieces, cousins and friends. To sign the online guestbook, Matthew Smith – Mt. Airy, It has been two years David was a member of Pu- please visit www.bowerfuneral- NC. But time marches on. laski Church of Christ, where home.com Numerous other Nieces and It still seems you should be here he had a great love for the work Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski nephews Instead of heaven, that now of the church. He worked at is handling the arrangements for Children Is your home. Volvo Trucks for a little over 28 the family. Ruth Ann Peck – Eden, NC years where he retired from. He Samuel & Janet Peck – Mayo- We all miss and love you enjoyed golf until the last few dan, NC My how we all have shown years when he became physical- Angel & Timothy Cahill – We wish you were still here. ly unable to play. Additional Eden, NC Cause Daddy on this Father’s Day Funeral services were held Richard Peck – Eden, NC It’s you we yearn to hug. Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Ste- Jossie & Josh Lester – Hickory, But your memories will remain vens Funeral Home, with Eddy Obituaries NC With us. For we all know Gilpin and Clarence Lavender Numerous Grandchildren and You were loved. officiating. A private burial Great Grandchildren followed the service at Duncan On Page Graveside services were held Happy Father’s Day in Heaven Family Cemetery in Draper. Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the We know God loves us too. Arrangements are being han- Trail Cemetery, Hiwassee. Someday we will join you dled by Stevens Funeral Home. A5 To sign the online guestbook, And we will be there with you too. visit www.bowerfuneralhome. com From all of us still here, Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski Dakota, Jade, Rayna, Ayla is handling arrangements for the family.

JAMES “JIM” RANDOLPH BISHOP James “Jim” Randolph Bishop, 79, of New River, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. The Bishop family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

GEORGE WILMER WOODARD, JR. George Wilmer Woodard, Jr., 84, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home in Dublin. The Woodard family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford, www. Cowboy Church mullinsfuneralhome.com Friday Night Music Jam Everyone Welcome 6 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Regular Church On Sunday

Thank you and God Bless. The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page A5 ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES PCHS to host drive-thru testing ANNA SUE BOYD Anna Sue Boyd, age 78 of The New River Valley Public more than two months ago,” said Chief Anthony Wilson. available; Dublin passed away Thursday, Health Task Force will conduct Noelle Bissell, M.D., director To lower the risk of spreading • Avoid touching your eyes, June 11, 2020 at the Highland drive-thru COVID-19 testing on of the health district. “Testing is respiratory infections, including nose, and mouth; Ridge Nursing Home, Dublin. Tuesday, June 23 at Pulaski Coun- important to monitor cases as COVID-19, the Virginia Depart- • Clean and disinfect frequently She was born February 25, ty High School (5414 Cougar Trail we begin to re-open, so we can ment of Health encourages every- touched objects and surfaces; 1942 to the late Bruce Lee Boyd Road, Dublin), from 11 a.m. to 2 investigate, trace the contacts of one to: • If you are experiencing symp- and Susie Eunice Taylor Boyd p.m. This is a clinical site, not those infected and mitigate the • Stay home as much as possi- toms, call your doctor; Goad. open to the public. Individuals spread of illness. Remember that ble, especially if you are at higher • Practice social distancing. She is survived by will be tested by appointment. the best protection for each of us risk of serious illness; Maintain at least six feet of space Cousins For questions about COVID-19 comes from personal precautions, • If you must go out in public, between yourself and other indi- Ann Taylor – Pulaski or to request an appointment including hygiene and social dis- wear a cloth face covering; viduals when out in public; and Kathleen Boyd – Pulaski for testing, call the New River tancing. That’s how you protect • Stay home when you are sick; • Avoid close contact with Tim Crouse – Christiansburg Health District’s COVID-19 pub- yourself and those around you.” • Avoid contact with sick peo- crowds of any size, and avoid any Jackie Hodges – Pulaski lic health call center at 540-267- “The task force has created ple; crowd of more than 50 people. Graveside services were held 8240. Hours are Monday through a mobile, flexible and scalable • Cover your mouth and nose Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, testing engine that can be de- with a tissue or your sleeve (not For the most accurate and up- Shiloh Cemetery, Pulaski. 8 a.m. to noon and Sunday, noon ployed across the New River Val- your hands) when coughing or to-date information online, visit To sign the online guestbook, to 4 p.m. After hours, leave a mes- ley, and it has helped us prevent sneezing; www.vdh.virginia.gov/new-river, visit www.bowerfuneralhome. sage. COVID-19 from overloading our • Wash your hands often with www.nrvroadtowellness.com, com “We have administered more hospitals or compromising our soap and water for at least 20 sec- www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavi- Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski than 4,200 COVID-19 tests since public safety systems and ser- onds; use an alcohol-based hand rus and www.cdc.gov/coronavi- is handling the arrangements. broad community testing began vices,” said Blacksburg Police sanitizer if soap and water are not rus. PET OF THE WEEK Streets ministry ends COVID In order to protect both the citizens of Pulaski County and our personnel, we will food-cleaning supply program be closed to the public until further notice. Talking It To The Streets Ministries has ended its “We want to thank everyone who has donated to We will alter our adoption food/cleaning supplies distribution. finance the program, volunteered time and helped process during this time. After 30 days of distributing food/cleaning sup- in any and every way. If you are interested in an plies resulting in 350 household allotments, the de- animal here at the shelter, “Should the COVID-19 virus resurge we will please submit your mand has declined. application with you may “We feel that God would have us close the pro- assess the need and resume the program,” offered Barbettini. “Again thank you on behalf of The access on our Face Book gram, at this time,” said Charles Barbettini, pastor page: Pulaski County, VA of Talking It To The Streets in Pulaski. “When Taking It To The Streets Ministry Team to every- one and to God be the glory.” Animal Control God led us to start the program back in March we Once your application had no idea how it would be possible to achieve it, Matt. 25:40 “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto is approved, you will be but God did and the support was phenomenal,” said one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done contacted and a time will be Barbettini. it unto me.” KJV made available for you to do a meet and greet. Community Foundation accepting Meet Rose! Rose - A very affectionate cat who loves your attention! She is approximately 4 years old, is already spayed and up to date on responsive grant applications her vaccines. Would make a perfect lap cat for anyone! The Community Foundation of operating support, but CFNRV they care about and learn about the New River Valley (CFNRV) executive director Jessica Wirgau diverse needs in our region. In ad- Pulaski County Animal Control, 80 Dublin Park Rd. is pleased to announce the call for knew changes were needed in dition to these funds, the CFNRV Dublin, VA 24084, 540-674-8359 applications for its 2020 Respon- 2020 to better respond to the pan- is introducing a new feature to its Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM and 10AM-12Noon on Saturday sive Grant Program for regional demic. “We know from the over- grant-making in 2020: the online nonprofits. The program responds whelming number of applications grant catalog. The catalog will Pet of the Week to ongoing or emergent communi- we received to our COVID-19 make it easier for the CFNRV’s Is Sponsored Each ty needs as recognized by the area Response Grants and our regular endowed fund holders to support Week By nonprofits serving those needs listening sessions that the nonprof- grants, and it will allow the public directly. Any registered 501c(3) it community is facing challenges to learn about and contribute to ap- Todd Bruce, Mgr. organization or unit of local gov- never seen before, and that flexi- plications. Wirgau noted, “We’ve Seagle Funeral ernment, such as a school of li- bility is absolutely essential as they received calls from so many indi- Home brary, serving the NRV is eligible continue to innovate to serve their viduals and civic groups in the last to apply. clients. The NRV’s nonprofits have few months wanting to know how The CFNRV recognizes that gone above and beyond to meet they can support community or- the COVID-19 pandemic presents our community’s needs during the ganizations during the pandemic. significant challenges for NRV or- pandemic, and we know they will Opening up our grant application ganizations, and that flexibility is use the money where it will have process to the public so they can essential to meeting organization- the greatest, positive impact.” see the amazing work nonprofits al needs at this time. As such, the Responsive Grants are made do and easily support that work 2020 Responsive Grant Program from the CFNRV’s numerous just makes sense.” will only offer general operating endowed funds created by indi- Details about the online grant support grants of up to $4,000 to viduals, businesses, and families. catalog will be available in late be used at the grantee’s discre- Donors with endowed funds at summer. Contact Jessica at 540- tion. This change is prompted in the CFNRV use the responsive 381-8999 or jessicawirgau@cfnrv. part by the significant number of grant program to give to the issues org. applications received to the CFN- RV’s COVID-19 Response Grant Program, which awarded $76,250 Dublin Feeding Program - to 39 organizations between April and June. Any organization that Helping Our Community meets the criteria for funding Is your location too small for a socially distant gathering? through the Responsive Grant Feeding Children and their Caregivers Program is encouraged to apply Perhaps you’d like to rent the Ruritan Road Ruritan Club regardless of receiving COVID-19 in the Dublin Community building in Pulaski. They are set up to accommodate up to funding. Program details and a Dublin United Methodist Church, 25 people at tables with a good social distance of 6 feet link to apply online are available 424 East Main Street, Dublin between each seat. at cfnrv.org/grants. The CFNRV’s annual Respon- Drive-thru pick up in the church parking lot Give them a call if you’re interested in renting the space - sive Grant Program traditionally every Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. club treasurer Mike at (540) 250-4582. provides both programmatic and Page A6 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com Census and the Pandemic Make Sure You’ve Been Counted in the Census

Every ten years, the Census counts the number of people living in our country. The Constitution obli- gates this count, and although the 2020 Census ran into the extraordinary circumstances of the coronavi- rus pandemic, the count continues with adjustments. Law and It began with an invitation to complete the Census, mailed to most households in mid-March. House- Order Is holds that did not respond have been sent reminders and a paper questionnaire. Field operations were suspended due to the coro- Not Facist navirus but have been resumed in phases across the country depending on federal, state, and local guide- Confronted by a clear and lines. Census takers will visit households that have present fascist threat, the staff of not yet responded beginning in August. The New York Times rose up to We all have an interest in making sure the count humiliate and punish quislings in is accurate. It influences the share of federal funding its ranks. for local communities and determines how they are In a now famous op-ed, counted in districts Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton called for the U.S. House for federal troops to quell riots of Representatives and looting, an idea that the and both chambers Times staff considered worthy of the Virginia of Oswald Mosley or Benito General Assembly. Mussolini. A correct count As the Times was disavowing contributes to our the Cotton piece and preparing voice in represen- to push out or demote its top tative government and supports access to a fair share opinion staffers for publishing of funding for the next ten years. it, columnist Michelle Goldberg Counting rural areas in the Census can be diffi- wrote a response called "Tom cult, and Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District is Cotton's Fascist Op-Ed." no exception. Information from the Census Bureau She acknowledged that indicates that Virginia has a 66 percent self-response the Times published Russian rate overall. Southwest Virginia’s response rate is President Vladimir Putin and climbing, but we are not reporting as well as in other Taliban leader Sirajuddin areas. Haqqani and "a similar case There are a variety of ways to be counted in the could be made for hearing from Census. You can do so online at https://2020census. Cotton, an enemy of liberal gov/ or by phone at 1-844-330-2020. If you have democracy." But the difference received a paper questionnaire from the Census Bu- is that Cotton "is calling for what reau, you have the option to complete it and mail it. would almost certainly amount If you have not yet completed the 2020 Census, I to massive violence against his urge you to do so today. fellow citizens." An Opportunity For The sophomoric and ahistorical Moving Forward From the Pandemic charge that President Donald Trump and his supporters are The coronavirus has thrown off many of the Trump In Tulsa fascists is now a staple of elite rhythms and routines of daily life. Old habits were President Trump on Tuesday unveiled left-of-center opinion. abandoned and new ones learned, all in an effort to a plan to make reforms in police depart- Cal There is no doubt that Trump's stay active but also diminish the chance of contract- ments and acknowledged for the first time periodic blustery assertions of ing the virus. the existence of "systemic racism." He Thomas having total authority are gross, As Virginia gradually reopens, some of those old also promised to meet with some African would freak out Republicans habits and practices will return and others will be American families whose relatives have if a Democrat made them, back in a modified form. But new practices may also been killed by police officers. and deserve to be condemned. be adopted, and they could be the starting point for That is one step toward healing our Tribune The president loves strength significant innovation. deep racial divisions. Content and is drawn to theatrical For example, technology that helped cope with The next opportunity comes Saturday Agency demonstrations of his own power. social distancing has certainly boomed. as the president is scheduled to break his But his critics are unable One notable advance is being pioneered in the New rally "fast" in Tulsa. The Trump campaign to distinguish between wild River Valley. In Christiansburg, school library books claims they have received 800,000 ticket statements at press briefings or in will soon be delivered to students by drone, a new requests. Though not all will get into the their African American brethren. At cruel tweets on the one hand and use of the technology. As reported in the Washington 20,000-seat venue, the Trump re-election bottom, racism and the many horrors establishing a one-party state or Post, the deliveries will be powered by the company effort will have mined additional names that have flowed from it are matters of invading France on the other. Wing, which received the Federal Aviation Admin- for its digital campaign. the heart. Who better to address heart Law and order, a favorite istration’s approval last year to use its drones for The president should not just use the matters than our evangelical churches, Trump theme, is not fascism. delivery. speech to fire up his base. He should which preach a gospel of redemption and Consider Cotton's op-ed. The With that earlier approval, Wing had already been propose something substantive that might changed lives? senator called for federal troops delivering food and goods in the Christiansburg area. provide, if not a solution to racial tensions, This should not be an obligation, but a to assist in subduing rioters More people sought drone delivery services with the then at least begin to solve the underlying duty, a privilege and blessing. Both Old and stipulated that "a majority onset of the coronavirus. Now library books will be problem, something Democrats have only and New Testaments speak of our obliga- who seek to protest peacefully among the deliveries made. talked about for 50 years. tion to the poor and excluded. Addressing shouldn't be confused with bands I am encouraged to see drone technology used in Here are my suggestions for what the racism and poverty are conservative of miscreants." If this is fascism, this way. This development could open the door for president might say: issues. We conservatives, as the late HUD any effort to stop people burning wider uses. It’s a promising new technology that has There is only one race -- the human Secretary and Congressman Jack Kemp down buildings now has to be taken root in the Ninth District, the first place to have race. We are one seamless coat of many observed, "...define compassion not by the considered dangerous. it in the United States. colors, one "body" with many parts, each number of people who receive some kind Masha Gessen of The New Where the coronavirus revealed ways to improve with an important function that contrib- of government aid, but rather by the num- Yorker wrote of Trump's photo- how we do things, we should take the opportunity to utes to the whole. We call ourselves the ber of people who no longer need it." op with a Bible in front of St. build on them. UNITED States of America for a reason. Our goal is to get as many people as John's Church, "perhaps he had At the federal level, this may mean more stream- No other country exemplifies such unity. possible who desire a better life to get seen a picture of Hitler in a lining of regulation. The emergency situation created Though we have our disagreements and on their feet and live independently of similar pose" (a photo of Hitler by the pandemic allowed for red tape to be tempo- even sometimes divisions, our oneness is government with the dignity and honor in a similar pose that circulated rarily cut in a variety of areas. I believe it should be our greatest strength. that goes with a job and a stable family. on social media afterward was a asked whether all that red tape needs to be replaced There is no "pure" or "master" race. Our churches are uniquely equipped to fake). as the emergency subsides or, where appropriate, No race is superior to another. To hate provide such help. A changed life creates Trump, like Cotton, reduced or removed. someone because of the color of their skin optimism and self-respect, while it earns distinguished between peaceful It also means proper support for areas to imple- is to hate one's self because we all share the respect of others. protestors and rioters, and surely ment technology. With social distancing in place, the same origin story, the same human I can think of no better person to lead one purpose of his tough talk broadband connections became even more import- DNA. This is all part of God's doing in this effort than current HUD Secretary on federal troops was to prod ant, but not every area had sufficient access in the His ultimate creative and most beautiful Ben Carson, whose own story of over- governors and mayors to get a first place. I remain committed to closing the digital work - humanity. We are created in His coming poverty and crime when growing better handle on the situation on divide to make sure this is less of an issue going image. up in Detroit is an inspiration to us all. On their own. forward. Historically, many of our churches Tuesday, the president and Carson plan Much has been made of It can be done both through expanding the fiber have not always been on the right side to convene a closed-door meeting with protestors being pushed back networks that deliver service and exploring new when it comes to race. Many churches 900 evangelical and social conservative from Lafayette Park before technologies like low-orbit satellite coverage. I was oppose civil rights for African Americans leaders to work out a plan to begin the Trump walked over to St. John's pleased to see the Federal Communications Commis- and wrongly quote Scripture to justify redemption and reunification of our great Church, but Attorney General sion recently allow more use of TV “white spaces” their positions. As Abraham Lincoln country. Bill Barr has explained this was for broadband service, a step in the right direction. said during our most divisive war: "Both With God's help and guidance, I know an effort to expand the perimeter The coronavirus pandemic was an extraordinary read the same Bible and pray to the same we can do this." around the park, where there had event. It is worth taking stock of its lessons as we God; and each invokes His aid against America needs a speech like this, Mr. been mayhem and fires the night resume our lives. the other. ... The prayers of both could President. Will you deliver it? before. not be answered; that of neither has been (Readers may email Cal Thomas at Kristallnacht it was not. If you have questions, concerns, or comments, answered fully. The Almighty has His [email protected]. Look for Cal No one has talked about feel free to contact my office. You can call my own purposes." Thomas' new book "America's Expira- crushing peaceful protests. No Abingdon office at 276-525-1405 or my Christians- I am today proposing a new alliance tion Date: The Fall of Empires and Su- one has urged the stifling of burg office at 540-381-5671. between white evangelical churches and perpowers and the Future of the United dissent (no one, that is, outside States" (HarperCollins/Zondervan). See LOWRY, page A7 Locally Owned And Operated Since 2009 The Patriot is published in its print form every Friday by Patriot Publishing, LLC and is available at locations in Pulaski and Wythe Counties and Radford City. An electronic version can be accessed daily on the web at www.pcpatriot.com P.O. Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page A7 Guthrie: Support Your Local Sheriff By PAT GUTHRIE and all should be defunded. It kinds of dangerous situations to I called the police. I had no times they have come to my aid, would be like saying that if one protect others. It is ridiculous to idea what they would do when and they are always friendly and One channel on television of- black young man committed a think that social workers could they arrived or how they would glad to help. ten runs the western movie enti- crime, then all black young men do the job of policemen. help him. Two officers arrived, We do have problems in our tled, “Support Your Local Sher- are guilty of committing crimes, What do our police men and one a male, one a female. One country, it is certain. The heart iff”. This is a great name for our or if one young white man mur- women do for our community? went upstairs and sat down on of man is sinful and desperately day and time, and I do support dered someone, then all young They provide aid and friendship; the steps and started talking wicked, the Bible says. We will my local sheriff and the entire white men must be murderers. they protect and prevent harm; quietly to our son, asking him always have problems. But what law enforcement departments in This kind of thinking defies all they comfort and support. all kinds of questions about would we do without the protec- our community. Police men and reason. All of these qualities I have things unrelated to what he had tion of our police force? These women need our support, espe- Proponents of defunding the personally seen in times of crisis just done. One talked with me men and women don’t run away cially in this stressful time when police and giving the money to in my life. When our brain-in- downstairs about what had been from danger, they run toward they are being denigrated by so social services have no under- jured teenaged grandson came going on. Just their presence it. Many have been killed in many. The George Floyd death standing of what that would to live with my husband and me, diverted our son from his rage, the line of duty. How would we was a shocking atrocity, and mean. Social workers are al- it was a difficult time because and by the time they left, he like it if we are in some danger, those policemen who took part ready overworked and their case he was recovering, and he was was completely calm and telling or even when we are just afraid, in his unnecessary death should loads are already more than they in the anger stage. Twice, once me how much he liked those and we have no one to call, no be punished. However, this does can handle. Can you imagine in Marion and once in Pulaski, officers. Their presence had not strong officer robed in garments not mean that such atrocities are a social worker being called I had to call the police for help. only helped my son, but com- of defense to come to our help- committed by all policemen. To during a case of domestic abuse Our child was in a rage, and forted my husband and me. We lessness? assume from that one event that when there is violence in the screaming. He had been out of felt protected and supported. Join with me in telling any all policemen commit such acts home? Can you imagine a little control for over an hour when They provide so many ser- officer we meet how much their would be illogical. It would be woman social worker trying to he kicked the bedroom door in, vices not listed in this op ed, service means to us. Let’s like saying that if one teacher go into that situation? It could to get to my husband who had things like unlocking car doors “Support our Local Sheriff” and did something shocking and be life-threatening. Yet our fine retreated trying to break the when an older lady like me has all his deputies! Thank you, despicable, that all teachers are police force does just that. They perseveration. Nothing we had thrown her keys on the seat and officers. You are desperately like that, all should be blamed, risk their lives going into all done helped, so in desperation, locked the door. Numerous needed! Weathering The Storm Two from Pulaski named to As the days get longer, the level funds the school system, Bob Jones President's List waters warm, and the bugs come increases ACCE funding by GREENVILLE, SC -- The Located in Greenville, South out (as did the cicadas in great 100%, level funds our com- following students are among Carolina, Bob Jones University number), it means summer is munity partners, supports our approximately 800 Bob Jones provides an outstanding regional- indeed upon us. It also means volunteer fire departments, has University students named to the ly accredited Christian liberal arts for local government – Budget no reduction in force, does not President's List for high academ- education purposely designed to Season. require a transfer from reserves, ic achievement during the Spring inspire a lifelong pursuit of learn- This is the fun (mordantly and has no increase in taxes to 2020 semester. ing, loving and leading. speaking), time of the year where our citizens. To qualify for the President's BJU offers over 100 undergrad- we receive all of the funding My budget philosophy has List, students must earn a 3.75 or uate and graduate programs in requests and evaluate them always been, “A budget should higher grade point average for the religion, education, fine arts and against our available revenues; not be a constraint to those who revenue and has further reduced semester. communication, arts and science, we triage expenditures, prioritize are held by it, but rather a tool to the County Budget by over $1.9 Rose Burcham, a Freshman En- health sciences, and business. investments, and hopefully find provide the resources needed to million to both our revenues and glish from Pulaski, was named to BJU has nearly 3,000 students balance in it all. fund our priorities, achieve our expenditures. the President's List. from nearly every state and more This was my 19th county mission and invest in our future.” For most localities, this Ruth Burcham, a Junior Interi- than 40 countries. We are com- budget development process and Never has this been truer than would have caused catastrophic or Architecture and Design from mitted to the truth of Scripture I had never been more excited a time when we are respond- consequence and resulted in Pulaski, was named to the Presi- and to pursuing excellence in all (seriously speaking), to work ing to so many unknowns and draconian and austere mea- dent's List. we do. on a budget. The investments faced with so many unforeseen sures. Fortunately for Pulaski Pulaski County has made over challenges. County, we were blessed to be the years and the successes we in a position to begin weathering have enjoyed in economic devel- Even though we are having this storm due to a diverse and opment had finally begun to pay to delay many of our capital expanding industrial base, a real dividends and those divi- projects and reduce our depart- growing local economy, robust dends were slated to be reinvest- mental operation budgets, I am economic development, a healthy ed back into the community… confident the FY-21 Pulaski financial position, and strong Then COVID-19 hit. County Budget will be one of stewardship in leadership. Even As a result of the comprehen- our community’s biggest mitiga- with the potential loss of revenue sive impacts of this novel virus tions to the effects of COVID-19 and significant correlating cuts, and the health and financial and serve as tool we use to push the Board managed to put forth crisis and global pandemic it has through and finish building the a balanced budget that increases caused, the Board has taken an foundation for our future. ambulance services in Fairlawn approach to proactively pre- Pulaski County is…Weather- to 24/7 coverage, maintains all pare for a potential loss of local ing the storm. county services and programing, Lowery Continued from Page A6 BISHOP of The New York Times and other "woke" circles). No one has talked of suspending the INSURANCE election. In fact, Trump has been faulted for wanting an overly normal election, with a traditional convention and standard in-person voting. In a long piece on Trump "collaborators" in The Atlantic, • Home Anne Applebaum noted how "references to Vichy France, East Germany, fascists, and • Auto Communists may seem over- the-top, even ludicrous. But dig a little deeper, and the analogy • Life makes sense." No it doesn't. It only speaks of the lack of seriousness of those who insist on making it. Rich Lowry is editor of the 540-443-3900 National Review. 272 A West Main Street, Dublin, Va. www.bishopins.net Remember Your Loved One On A Special Day With An In Memoriam Notice In The Patriot

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Draper Valley Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Draper's Valley Presbyterian (PCA) 3200 Lee Highway 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski 2755 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, VA 24324 Draper, Va. 24324 (physical address) Mailing address: Same as above Pastor: Alan Pearce 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski Pastor's Name: Rev. Robert E. Davis Service Times: (mailing address) Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Mathews Bible Study Sunday, 5 p.m. Pastor's Name: Will Shelton Primary Service Times: Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Associate Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening, 6 p.m. Sebastian Ruiz, Hispanic Pastor 8:30 and 11:00 Prayer Service, Wed. 6:30 p.m. Sunday Services Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:15 p.m. Phone: 980-1028 9:00 AM - Hispanic Worship Wednesday Evening (5:45 Supper in the www.drapervalleybaptist.org 9:00AM - Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall (Sept thru May) - Youth Groups 10:00AM - Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.) Youth Grace Baptist Church 11:00AM - Traditional Worship Contact Info: 552 E. Main Street Contact Info. Phone - 540-994-9015 sermon: Dublin, Va. 24084 Phone: 540.980.3331 e-mail - [email protected] Pastor: Doug Testerman e-mail: [email protected] website - www.dvpca.org Responsibility 674-1762 website: www.fumcpulask.org Primary Services: Trinity Lutheran Responsibility is a big word 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring Baptist Church Church ELCA with 6 syllables. It’s a word that 11 a.m. Sunday worship 6887 Depot Street 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski some young folks and even some Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Belspring, VA 24058 540-980-3624 older folks don’t like to think Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Pastor Darrell Linkous The Rev. Terrie Sternberg about much. But still, there are Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Service Times: trinitypulaski @gmail.com responsibilities that every person Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. has, young or old. Open Door Baptist Church Sunday worship: 11 a.m. (Sept. - May) Some kids have pets. Pet own- 4576 Miller Lane Wednesday Bible Study and Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. ers are responsible for taking care Pulaski, VA 24301 Youth Group: 7 p.m. (June - Aug.) of their own pets. It’s not your par- Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 ent’s job to take care of your pet. Primary Services: [email protected] www.trinitypulaski.org It is your pet. It depends on you to Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. take care of it. If you neglect the Worship, 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Trinity United Methodist responsibility, your pet will have a Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road Pastor: Judy Yonce very miserable life. Phone: 980-2046 Pulaski, VA 24301 Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. If you are fortunate enough to Pastor: Michael S. Jones Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. have a vehicle, you need to take Draper United Methodist Church Sunday 528 5th Street, S.E. care of it or else you’re going 3080 Greenbriar Road 9:45 am - Sunday School Pulaski, Va. to have to walk. If your vehicle Draper, VA 24324 11:00 am - Worship Phone - 980-0820 needs repairs, do them, or you’ll Pastor: Ruth Anne Henley Wednesday end up driving a wreck instead of Primary Service Times: 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting Snowville Baptist Church an automobile. Sunday School, 10 a.m. (540) 980-4731 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee The greatest responsibility we Worship, 11 a.m. Email: [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart all have is our responsibility to Phone: 540-392-8016 Sunday School: 10 a.m. God. We wouldn’t even exist if River of Life Church Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. God hadn’t created us. He gave us Newbern Christian Church 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. life when we were initially born. Disciples of Christ Shawn Burchett, Pastor Then He gives us a brand new 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Sunday School 9:15 AM Fairlawn United Methodist Church life, worth living, when we are Rev. Denise and Ken Walker Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 born again. 540-440-8733 Wednesday Evening Life Pastor Mark A. Miller It is impossible for anyone Building Service 7:00 PM [email protected] to live a happy, satisfying life Christ Episcopal Church www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 Cell) 540-320-2431 without God. The joy He gives 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. us is joy unspeakable and full of Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Delton Church of God Sunday Worship (with children's message): glory. The peace He gives us is Phone: 980-2413 of Prophecy 11 a.m. an inward peace that passes all Email: [email protected] 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. understanding. www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Youth Ministr y If you’re not saved, get saved. [email protected] (276) 620-3191 Facebook.com/Fairlawn-United-Method- If you’re saved, stay saved. Being Jordan's Chapel UMC Service Times ist-Church a child of God will make your life Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Sunday school - 10 am - 11 am fuller, richer and more meaningful Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11 am - 12 pm Grace Ministries than any other thing you can do. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evenings - Devoted to Church of God of Prophecy There’s nothing out there in the Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Evangelistic Outreach 1021 Macgill Street world that will give you real and Wednesday- 6 pm Pulaski, VA 24301 lasting happiness. God gives us Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church 2nd Wed Each Month - Free Community Church: 540-980-2118 the happiest, most satisfying life 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, Dinner - 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Cell: 276-233-8083 we can ever possibly live. You Hiwassee, VA 24347 2nd Wed Each Month - Missions service Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 all have a responsibility to be Pastor RuthAnne Henley 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm www.pulaskigracemin.com respectful to others. If you have Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am Email: [email protected] friends, you have a responsibility Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Heritage Church Pastor Mike Williams to be honest with them and to treat Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin Children's Ministry them like you would like for them com/cecilschapel.umc Pastor Mike Pierce Aaron & Becky Sampson to treat you. Service Times: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. The friendship vitamin is B-1. If Newbern United Methodist Church Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. you want to have a friend, B1. 5155 Wilderness Road Sundays, 10 a.m. Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. We never know what respon- Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern (540) 674-9220 Ages 5-12 sibilities we will be faced with, Rev. Paige Wimberly Website: www.heritagechurch.net Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 during our lifetimes. But what- 674-6111 Facebook.com/ ever storm comes your way, if Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. HeritageChurchDublinVA Faith Bible Church you have God in your lives, He Sunday School: 11 a.m. 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 will be there for you, during the Fairlawn Baptist Pastor: Jim Linkous most trying times of your lives. Valley Harvest Ministries 6758 Oxford Avenue Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox He will give you grace to bear up 1 Harvest Place Fairlawn, VA 24141 540-980-5433 under adversity. He will help you P.O. Box 458 www.facebook/faithbiblechurch accomplish everything you want Dublin, VA 24084 First Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School: 10 a.m. to accomplish. Senior Pastor Steve Willis 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Have faith in God. Rest assured Associate Pastors: New River, Virginia 24129 Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. that there’ll never be a trial or a Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton (540) 639-5331 Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. temptation that will come upon Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. email: [email protected] Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. you that you cannot handle…… Wednesday School 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. with God’s help. www.vhmdublin.org Associate Minister: Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. You have a responsibility to 540-674-4729 Rev. Annette Cheek yourself to be all that you can be. Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Dublin Christian Church If you want to succeed in life, you Mountain View United Methodist Church Sundays: 5605 Dunlap Road need to get a good education. If 6648 Wilderness Road Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. P.O. Box 1330 you’re not financially able to go to Dublin, VA 24084 The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Dublin, VA 24084 College, there are many oppor- Phone: 540-674-6111 Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & (540) 674-8434 tunities such as Grants. Scholar- mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Bible Study 6:30 p.m. www.dublinchristianchurch.com ships. Student Loans. etc.. It will Pastor: Paige Wimberly Richard R. Goad, Jr. be invaluable to you in later life. Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Dublin United Methodist Church Senior Minister It will make it possible for you to Morning Worship with Children's Church at P.O. Box 577 Sunday School 10 a.m. get a much higher paying job than 11 a.m. 424 East Main Street Worship 11 a.m. you could get without a diploma. Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor Sunday Evening Worship and Please, don’t get ever get tied Dublin Baptist Church (540) 674-5128 Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. in with a crowd that wants to quit 100 Hawkins Street [email protected] Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible school early. You need a good ed- Dublin, VA 24084 Early Worship - 8:45 am Classes, 7 p.m. ucation. Anyone in America with 540-674-6061 Sunday School - 9:45 am any initiative, who wants a good [email protected] Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am First Presbyterian Church education can get one. You have Website: dublinbaptistva.org Worship - 10:55 am 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski your whole life ahead of you. You Pastor: Dennis Jones Pastor Melissa McNair-King can be satisfied with less if you Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Freedom Fellowship Church (540) 980-2132 want to, but if you want the best, Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 1730 West Street [email protected] you need to get a good education. Children's Church and Nursery Radford, VA 24141 www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org You can be who and what you Evening Service: 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins Sunday Services: want to be, if you want it enough, Tuesday: Women's Bible Study, 10 a.m. 540-577-5780 Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., and if you’ll really apply your- Wednesday, Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. [email protected] Service 11 a.m. selves. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. There are 7 things that will 11 a.m. Children’s Church Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. help you to have a successful, Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service See MCCR AW, page B9 7 p.m. Youth Service The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page A9 Thornspring United Methodist Church Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. Pulaski First Church of the Brethren 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 1749 Newbern Road Dublin, VA 24084 www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert Rev. Kathy Warden, Pastor, Pastor Frank Peters Sunday School: 10 a.m. (540) 250-2974 Sunday School: 9:45 Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Phone: (540) 980-2927 Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. 980-3798 First Baptist Church Monday Bible Study 5473 Baskerville Street 7 to 9 p.m. Abundant Life Ministries Dublin, VA 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 3050 Lee Highway Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 Pastor Wallis Brown 7 p.m. (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) 540-674-2677 Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. All truth Service: 11 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 1946 Medallion Drive Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement New Dublin Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 is from 5331 New Dublin Church Road (540) 980-1349 pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Becky Wheeler Adult Bible Class Pastor: Sara Jane Nixon Sunday School 9:45 a.m. THRIVE Teen Class God Website: newdublinpres.org Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Bible Class and 540-674-6147 Special Activitiy Classes Q: Is it true that people see Services 11:00 AM Sundays First Baptist Church things differently from God, 220 Magazine Street New Life Church of the Nazarene and if so, why? - G.V. Community Christian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 45 S. Jefferson Avenue Jason Allmon, Pastor 540-980-3336 Pulaski, VA 24301 A: God views us from His 5382 Grace Street Email: [email protected] 540-980-2001 heavenly throne in the light of Dublin VA, 24084 Pastor: Rev, Douglas Patterson www.newlifepulaski.com eternity. Mankind views life 540-674-4308 Sunday School 10 a.m. email: [email protected] from a personal point of time Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Julie Armbrister [in the world they see]; this is a First Dublin Presbyterian Church (ECO) Monday's Child Youth Group, Monday Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. worldview. We see ourselves as 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va. 24084 Evening 6 p.m. Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. self-sufficient, self-important, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. and self-sustaining; God sees first-dublin-presbyterian-church-eco.com us as dependent, self-centered, Trinity Baptist Church Minister: Pulaski Presbyterian Church and self-deceived. Our worldly 4008 Robinson Tract Road wisdom has made us calloused The Rev. Dr. Olin Marsh Whitener, Jr. (PCA) Pulaski, VA 24301 and hard. Our natural wisdom, as 975 Memorial Drive Telephone: 980-8186 Max Creek Baptist Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor Johnny Howlett the Scriptures teach, comes not 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 Office Phone:980-2631 Minister of Education Rev. Steve Taylor from God, but is earthly, sensual, www.maxcreek.org Email: [email protected] Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. and devilish (James 3:15). www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Website: www.pulaskipca.org Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. There's the person we think Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m. we are. There's the person others Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Sunday School: 10:00am Wednesday - Adult Bible Study and Youth think we are. And there's the Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Worship Service: 11:00am Group - 7 p.m. person God knows we are. Sunday Services All truth is from God, wheth- Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship Grace Fellowship Baptist Church er scientific, psychological, Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6598 Annie Akers Road 2640 Max Creek Road philosophic, or religious, and Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. Radford, VA 24141 P.O. Box 326 He wants us to believe His truth Evening Worship: 6 p.m. (540) 639-3443 Hiwassee, VA 24347 which points us to the cross. It Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m. Pastor Steve Phillips Pastor: Jason N. Aker is there that we find forgiveness Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am Phone: 276-699-3176 of the sins of "self" and we also Pulaski Church of God Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm [email protected] find the solution to dilemmas and 1621 Bob White Boulevard Wednesday Night Sunday School: 10 a.m. problems. Pulaski, VA 24301 Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. The wisdom of this world Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor Donald Jones is cynical of what was accom- 540-980-8880 New Hope Chapel plished by the death and resur- St. Edwards Catholic Church rection of Christ. The Apostle www.pulaskicog.church 1555 Case Knife Road Corner of N. Washington Ave. and Paul said, "For the message of Sunday Services Pulaski, VA 24301 7th Street N.W., Pulaski Sunday Life Groups: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Darrell Gray Phone: 980-6511 the cross is foolishness to those Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. (276) 733-6080 Fax: 980-6511 who are perishing, but to us who Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez are being saved it is the power New Hope Chapel. Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday of God. For it is written: "I will Showers of Blessing Church of Service Times: destroy the wisdom of the wise" God in Christ 10 a.m. Sunday School Warriors for Christ II (1 Corinthians 1:18-19). 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 11 a.m. Sunday Service Bishop Sherman Buckner It is impossible for the "natural Pastor Elder Stephen Muse 600 Skyline Circle man" (the one who does not Come and Worship With Us! Family Worship Center Pulaski, VA know Jesus Christ as personal Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness 540-315-2317 Savior) to understand how God, Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski Sunday School: 10 a.m. in His grace and mercy, can Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. 540-980-7287 Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. forgive sinners and transform Jeff Willhoite, Pastor Thursday: 7 p.m. Service lives. It is also impossible for the Sunday School 9:45 a.m. natural man to comprehend how Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bob White Boulevard Baptist Church these changed lives can affect KidsZone 10:45 a.m. 3826 Bob White Boulevard society. Those with their worldly Evening Worship 6 p.m. Pulaski, VA. wisdom do not understand the Pastor: Allen Harman www.fwcpulaski.church workings of God. But you can Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. know the Lord Jesus today if you Preaching: 11 a.m. will receive Him by faith. Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m. (This column is based on the FUNDAMENTAL words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)

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McCraw Continued from Page B8 abundant life. Only God can give Get that right and everything else fidence in yourself. If you don’t you abundant life. If you’ll seek will be right. have confidence in yourself, no the face of God for abundant life, Thirdly, Persistence. Don’t one else will have confidence in you’ll always be winners and ever give up. Don’t ever get you either. The more you accom- never losers. sidetracked. If you’ll be persistent plish, the more you can and will Responsibility is first on the list. in reaching your goals, you will accomplish. You all need to accept full respon- reach them, no matter how many Number 7 is Love. A good life sibility for yourselves. You are the obstacles you encounter. Big shots is all about love. How you relate only example of who you are. You are only little shots that kept on to others. Doing things for others are each in charge of your own shooting. without expecting anything in actions and your own behavior. Fourthly, Dreams. Follow your return. It’s a great bible truth. If Live up to your responsibilities dreams. You can live your dreams you will give unselfishly of your- and you will have a beautiful life. if you are determined to do so. selves to others, God will see to it No one else can live your life but The only thing that can keep you that you will receive much more you. No one else can get saved for from reaching your dream, is you. back in return. God will bless your you. You must come to Christ and Fifthly, Attitude. Always keep a lives. He will bless your endeav- enter into a personal relationship good, positive attitude. You have ors. He will prosper you. And you with Him yourself. a choice when you get up in the will live and enjoy a winning life. Secondly, Determination. You morning as to how you are going need to be committed to what to live out the day. You can choose you want to achieve in life. When to be in a good mood, or you can people see that you are following choose to be snarky. A positive through with your commitments, attitude will bring optimism into they will take you seriously. Our your lives and make you happier greatest commitment that we can and more successful. make is our commitment to God. Sixthly, Confidence. Have con- Page A10 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020 The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page A11

Lollipop Baskets Nantucket baskets have been popular purses and collectibles since the 1940s. The first baskets on Nantucket Island were made by the Wampanoag Indians, but they were not like the later Nan- tucket baskets. The Nantucket Lightship Sta- tion was at Nantucket in 1854 * "It's easy to get the stains and had a crew of six. A lightship out of coffee mugs without us- is a substitute for a lighthouse ing a harsh cleaner. Try a little in waters that can't hold a light- bit of baking soda on a sponge house because of the depth or the for scrubbing, then rinse with a rough water. The crew worked little bit of vinegar to foam out 30 days at a time with little to do. the smell. I have been able to So, some started making baskets. bring back mugs that looked The first basket was made by terrible!" -- Y.S. in California Capt. Charles Ray. The wooden parts were made on land, carried This rare double lollipop bas- * Use a lint roller to remove to the ships and used to make the ket was made in the early 20th dust from a lampshade with woven baskets. century. It is 4 1/2 inches high, fabric that is flat but textured. The government made them 9 inches long and 8 1/4 inches If your lampshade has pleats, stop basket making while on duty wide with a swing handle. your best bet is a clean soft in 1900, but baskets were still paintbrush. made on the island. Purses were Cane, silver, monkeys, climb- made by 1900, and in the 1940s, ing, tree branch, wood, 35 x 4 * "I have perfectly timed the friendship baskets were made. inches, $625. fabric softener cycle on my New ones today sell for $500 to TIP: Don't set a hot glass dish washing machine. I set a timer thousands of dollars. One very on a wet granite countertop. for 23 minutes, and it's just the rare type is the lollipop basket. The sudden temperature change right time to add liquid soft- The top rim has round pieces might crack the glass. ener. Just saying that this has that look like little lollipops. greatly enhanced the quality They have had auction estimates For more collecting news, of my life, because my clothes at $40,000 to $60,000. They are tips and resources, visit www. feel softer and smell nice." -- launder. It takes out grass and completed, you'll make prog- very difficult to make. Kovels.com L.B. in Georgia clay. It should be issued with ress and it will make everything CURRENT PRICES the uniform for turf sports." -- else seem easy by comparison. Bride's basket, satin glass, * Here's another laundry tip: M. blue, silver plate, Aurora, 10 "Can you believe I miss wash- * Lemons and limes last lon- inches, $80. ing my daughter's white soft- * A work from home, or work ger in the cooler. Say that three Map, England, title cartouche, ball pants because spring sea- anywhere tip: If you are having times fast, and stick your citrus shield, acanthus, multicolor, son was canceled? If you have trouble focusing, it might be in the fridge! Robert Morden, 1695, 14 1/2 x a kid playing sports in white because you are avoiding a dif- 16 3/4 inches, $140. pants -- why? -- get a bar of ficult task. If there's a dreaded Send your tips to Now Cash register, National, model Fels Naptha soap. You just rub task on your to-do list, tackle Here's a Tip, 628 Virginia 313, brass, drawer, scrolls, ban- it into the stained spots, and it first. Even if you can't get it Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. ners, c. 1920, 17 inches, $360. A12 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020 Fabric of Old Fincastle - SW Virginia history series By APRIL MARTIN Local history a is series of in- terlocking stories, kinships, and communities. If you pull on one string of that fabric of yesteryear, numerous other threads emerge. They must all be understood to truly understand how this crazy quilt of America was put togeth- er. We may never truly know the joys, the evils, the struggles, or the successes of the lives that went before us anymore than we can understand our complicated lives today. But local history can help us make sense of the quilt and can shine a more focused Fabric of Old Fincastle light on the individuals whose stories make it up. A Southwest Virginia Stories such as Adam Hance Jr., who came to what is today History Series the New River Valley as a young man, served the Patriot cause her home to the elderly. Or T. ty’s past. during the Revolution, and then J. Wallner, whose leadership But where do we start? Maybe later built the village of New- in business and kindness to his we need some historical context bern. Or Rachel Findlay, a forc- employees lives on. Still other to set the warp and weft of early ibly enslaved Native American stories with name recognition settlement in this area. who fought for her rights through include those of Elizabeth Hen- That context starts with the the Colonial, then later, Virginia ry Russell, Letitia and Governor pioneers of the 1750s who came legal system. Or brothers Wil- John Floyd, Chester Bullard, into areas we now call Southwest liam and John Godby and how Robert Sheffey, Bob Childress, Virginia. These early residents Marker is located on US 52 in present Wythe County. the preaching of Francis Ash- Judge Massie, the Calfee Family, were motivated by the desire for bury impacted their lives in very Chauncey Harmon, Lewis Mill- land. Many of these first settlers land as something they paid for, something of paradoxical beauty, different ways. Or Solomon, an er, Edith Bolling Wilson, Mary came from war-torn societies which justified their ignoring the but not something of perfection eighteen-year-old young man Draper Ingles, Colonel William in Scotland, Ireland, the Swiss Native Americans while carving or unblemished comfort. who ran away from his enslaver Christian, Longhunter Skaggs, Confederacy, and the German out a life of their own in the wil- In the forthcoming articles, in North Carolina. Or Thom- Governor James Hoge Tyler, states. They fled from religious derness. “Fabric of Old Fincastle” history as, Othello, and Oscar Fraction, Captain Charles Schaeffer, Gen- persecution, famines, poverty, The context for the Native series, we hope to share different three brothers who left their eral James Walker, Admiral Ro- and oppressive governments. population was of course differ- perspectives on local history of enslaver and joined the Union bley Evans, and so many others In this new world, they want- ent. They viewed survival based the areas that once made up the Army. Or the young Irishman, that still have lessons to share. ed to rebuild and have personal on their own traditions of shar- boundaries of Fincastle County Captain Christopher Cleburne. All of their stories are the con- liberty, and yes, they wanted to ing the land and the resources. in the Commonwealth of Virgin- Or Mary Martin, who opened necting threads of our communi- prosper, too. They could acquire Instead, now they saw those nat- ia. Stories will come from any land through purchase or through ural assets threatened by these of the seventeen counties that indentured service, a system of new people coming into the rug- evolved out of Old Fincastle. No- exchange not uncommon. The ged mountains and forests. tably, most of the articles will be POOR BOYS PRODUCE average settler thought nothing Multiple factors influenced the from the New River Valley, with of the indigenous people’s sys- big picture context of the early input from diverse and inclusive tem of shared land use and how push into the western waters. historians, museums, libraries, their own actions impacted those Land speculators such as James and educational organizations. peoples. They simply wanted to Patton had personal economic Through this series of stories, we avoid them. goals, while the Royal Gover- hope to weave together the inter- These early settlers along nors and European monarchs locking and binding threads that the Roanoke, New, Clinch, and had international objectives. All make up the history of Southwest Holston Rivers were consumed of these threads started to inter- Virginia. with survival. First, they made twine on the frontiers as they April Martin is a native of the journey by wagon, by horse, had along the eastern areas of the New River Valley, attend- or by foot into these forested the colonies. Soon, the enslaved ed Virginia Tech receiving un- areas full of perils. They faced would be forcibly woven into dergraduate and graduate de- constant worry. Where would history of the New River and be- grees in American History and they sleep, cross the water ways, yond. Once the early wars, then Non-profit Management. Cur- Early June apples, S.C. yellow and white cross the mountains? Would the Revolution opened the land rently the Programs Director their food supplies last? What for western settlement through at Wilderness Road Regional peaches, S.C. white and yellow nectarines, if their horse ran away? What the Cumberland Gap, thousands Museum and Museum Coor- cherries, N.C. strawberries, super sweet Ga. about the threats from wildlife, upon thousands of people flowed dinator at Ratcliffe Museum cantaloupes and sweet seedless watermelons the weather? These were all through the valleys of Virginia. along with running a small in- life and death concerns. They Settlements grew, populations dependent business called Fort and much, much more. didn’t have much time to dwell increased, and labor was needed Hope History Tours. on the societies of people who and available for purchase. That 303 5th St. N.E., Pulaski • 980-1180 lived on these lands. And for was the context of their day. The the settlers, they understood the enslaved were marched and sold along the roads that opened up the western lands. This was a Remember weakened thread that many knew would possibly unravel, but one that continued anyway. With the Your Loved ever increasing and mixing of cultures both free and enslaved, One On A America grew. The New River settlement grew and all of South- west Virginia grew. That shared Special Day history was and is a part of every citizen. It should not be ignored, With An removed, or forgotten, but rath- er embraced for what it is—a tapestry of successes, mistakes, In Memoriam corrections, and threads of every type that intertwined to make Notice In The Patriot

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1801 Wysor Road (Rt. 100 South) Holy Cow Exit 89A From I-81 Antiques, Gardens and Draper, VA. 24324 Great Finds 540-250-1775 Belle Reopening Late June! We are taking this opportunity to make some changes and add new items. We'll See You Soon! Home, Garden & Gifts, Vintage, Primitives & New Unique & One Of A Kind Pieces Closed Fridays. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m. The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page A13 Networking A new norm is taking many different shapes and forms, and we are all continuing to adjust. We understand the difficult times our businesses are having so we have continued to find ways to let them know we are here supporting them through the provision of resources, with guidance, and by understand- ing the demands and pressures that our business community year’s event a little different, the is experiencing. We continue networking and the opportunity to discover what affects our busi- to meet like-minded business nesses, but we appreciate that people will not change. Being on some norms, like networking, the beautiful, open golf course are essential and remain a vital with four colleagues who are all part of business. angling for that perfect shot will help satisfy that longing many Networking is ongoing, and it of us have for feeling a little helps keep businesses current. normalcy. Resources, relationships, and in- formation are vital to businesses The tournament is June 25th. in an ever changing economic Although many have already and marketing environment. Es- signed up, there are still some tablishing and maintaining these Photo by Kym Allen morning and afternoon slots relationships are essentials. Shirley’s family in the Critzer Memorial Garden, including her children, Kelly Howlett and Scott available. So, here’s to our Peterson and their families. Son: Scott, Keri, Ellie and Carter Peterson and Daughter: Kelly, Clay, tradition of “Networking on the The Chamber has hosted a Thomas and Maely Howlett Green”! Come out, enjoy the golf tournament for the past day, catch up with old friends, 20 years. This tournament, and establish new colleagues.. “Networking on the Green,” Critzer teacher remembered has always been important Work hard , be productive, and to business leaders and very - above all else stay positive. After years of teaching at Jef- successful in developing new ferson and Critzer Elementary relationships and contacts. It in Pulaski County, Shirley Pe- brings professionals together: terson retired in 2011. But she bankers, insurance agents, could not stay away from what attorneys, plant managers, Yard Sales was near and dear to her heart.... distributors, etc., …. you get the students! So she jumped right the idea. Numerous contacts are Are Free back into teaching, as a substi- made among professionals every tute teacher as well as serving year at the tournament, and on the County’s PALS Assess- through these connections new In ment Team. She absolutely loved collaborative and support efforts working with the students and are established. The profession- The Patriot helping her friends and former al networking and support for colleagues. one another have been on-going Call 540-808-3949 Even after being diagnosed benefits of the tournament. with an illness in December or email 2016, she was able to return to Although attention to so- her work and continued until the cial distancing will make this [email protected] disease progressed in 2019. We lost our beloved cowork- er, friend, teacher, mother, and Grammy on December 29, 2019. The two PALS testing teams and the manager of the school’s Greenhouse wanted to do some- thing to honor her and all of her years of service to Pulaski County. They worked together to purchase and fill three large flower pots with arrangements in her memory! Displays will These pots were dedicated In the fall a memory box will be changed to provide color and placed at Critzer’s Memorial be displayed to include Shirley’s throughout the year to remind garden in loving memory of our name as well as others that we us of our dear Shirley’s cheerful very special friend and teacher, lost a few years ago, Susan Saul attitude. Shirley Peterson. and Susan Crowder. Gun rights advocates sue to block handgun sales law Yard Sales RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — jail or up to a $2,500 fine. Law Gun rights advocates are suing enforcement officers, correc- to block a Virginia law from tak- tional officers, antique firearms Are Free ing effect that would ban people dealers and concealed handgun from being able to buy more than permit holders are among a list In one handgun a month. of those exempt from the law. The Virginia Citizens Defense Goochland County resident The Patriot League, Gun Owners of America Valerie Trojan, and Brother N and Gun Owners Foundation are Arms, a licensed firearms deal- among plaintiffs in the lawsuit er, are among the plaintiffs in the Call filed recently in a circuit court. suit filed Friday in a court in that Dubbed the one-handgun-a- county. The two argue that the 540-808-3949 month law, the measure seeks measure would violate their Sec- to reinstate legislation that was ond Amendment rights by pro- in effect for nearly two decades hibiting them from doing things or email before being repealed in 2012, such as purchasing multiple fire- news outlets reported. arms as gifts for family members [email protected] Virginia's Democrat-con- or selling multiple handguns to trolled General Assembly passed customers in a 30-day window. the bill, along with other gun Attorney General Mark Her- control measures, in April and ring said he would defend the Gov. Ralph Northam promptly bill, The Virginian-Pilot report- signed it into law. The ban is set ed, citing a statement from the to take effect on July 1. prosecutor. The legislation was aimed in A hearing on the suit is sched- part at cracking down on fire- uled for June 25. arms trafficking and on those traveling from out of state to purchase multiple guns, news outlets said. It also would make buying more than one handgun in a month a misdemeanor, with violators facing up to a year in Page A14 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020 Hickman provides update on Calfee School project From Calfee Community & B l o c k can be rented and used by the pub- Cultural Center Board G r a n t lic for celebration events and fes- President Mickey Hickman ( C D B G ) tivities much like the ever popular p l a n n i n g train station. If you have ever tried The Calfee Community and g r a n t to secure Pulaski’s Historic Train Cultural Center Board of Direc- t h r o u g h Station for an event then you un- tors would like to update citizens the Town derstand the popularity and some- of the project's activities the last of Pulaski times the difficulty of renting that couple of months. Like most, the has also venue. The CCCC will provide Covid19 pandemic has had an ef- allowed another option for interested par- fect on the momentum and prog- us to take ties. ress that we enjoyed previously. two very Finally, the CCCC Board's However, there is still forward important plans also calls for the design of movement as illustrated by the Hickman steps to meeting and conference spaces in following highlights. bring the the building. Organizations can A sign has been erected to iden- project closer to reality. First, in hold meetings here and rental of- tify and let people know the name a competitive process, the lo- fice spaces are also in the design and location of the new center. cal Wide Angle Strategies firm and business plan for the center. The sign was created by Caudell was contracted to do behind the A learning lab will complete the school in Pulaski, Virginia. A laski, VA, was constructed in Signs and the local VFW Post scenes, but important strategic multifarious components that group of local citizens, including 1939 after the first Calfee Train- 1184 generously paid for the cost work. The firm will help with the the CCCC will offer. It is a trend Calfee Training School alumni ing School was destroyed by fire. of the sign. Town Council mem- financial planning of the CCCC across the country to take old and their families, have partnered The building is a Public Works ber Jamie Radcliffe contributed and the procurement of applica- buildings and to resurrect them with the Town of Pulaski, the Administration project repur- and constructed the materials for ble grants to that will help bring and to repurpose them ala' our YMCA of Pulaski County, and posed several times since the the sign. In a related development, the project to a physical existence aforementioned train station; the the Pulaski County Department school closed in 1966. For more the Town of Pulaski now has a and a smooth operation. Also just new CCCC will truly be an asset of Social Services to honor the information, or to get involved, "Quiet" or clean title to the Calfee as important and through a com- for Pulaski. school’s rich history by revital- visit the Calfee Training School property, no one else has a legal petitive process, the Thompson izing the building as a multi-use Project website at calfeetraining- claim to the property as owner- and Litton architecture and en- Calfee Community & Cultural community and cultural center. schoolproject.org and follow @ ship had passed through several gineering firm was contracted to Center Background The school, located at One CalfeeTrainingSchoolProject on hands down through the years. create the architectural design of The CCCC initiative to revital- Magnox Drive in downtown Pu- Facebook. This happened through the dili- the building and grounds. T&L ize a historic African American gent and pro bono work of local will meet with representatives of attorney and newly elected Pu- the Town of Pulaski, the CCCC laski Town Council member Mi- Board, and members of the Pulas- chael Reis. All examples of how ki Child Care Community to de- the community has embraced the cide on and to finalize details for NRV SEPTIC TANK SERVICE project! the center. Currently, the CCCC has been Part of the CCCC will become involved in the Community Foun- a child care center that will pro- dation of the NRV’s GiveLocal vide child care opportunities for NRV campaign. Contributions parents of Pulaski with care space can be made the old fashioned for 78 to 99 children. This child way by sending checks to the care portion of the CCCC will CCCC, PO Box 62, Pulaski VA largely be under the supervision 24301. Online contributions can and direction of the YMCA of Pu- be made by credit card at www. laski County Child Development mightycause.com/organization/ Program. Outgoing CEO at the Calfee-Community-And-Cultur- YMCA, Allison Hunter, was part al-Center. We set a modest goal of of the original planning for the $10,000. repurposing of the former Calfee The monies raised will go to- Training School. The YMCA’s wards advancing the CCCC’s new CEO Jessie Woods has al- mission. For instance we plan ready come on board and has been to have a museum and will hire involved in the decision making. a consultant to help the history The CCCC will also house a committee draft a museum plan museum to commemorate the for the board; such a plan will legacy of the Calfee School by Fred Southard help us secure other grants. In remembering and recognizing the and addition, these contributions will fine educators and students who Forrest Byrd show other funders that the local taught and went to school there. Operators community is invested in this The heritage of these persons will project and they can serve as a be interwoven in the museum and match for other grants. Thus we throughout the Calfee building have created a win-win strategy. and its grounds. Please consider donating, your The CCCC also hopes to have a The Horton Family gift can magnify the project! commercial kitchen available for A Community Development public use and an event center that 540-980-2101 We Appreciate Your Business! The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page B1 2020 SALUTE TO SENIORS Pulaski County High School

Raaj Aggarwal Alaina Akers Jacob Akers Kayden Akers Tristan Alderman Emma Anderson Scarlett Armes

Jaden Asbury Rachel Bird Peyton Blackburn Logan Bobbit Jaquline Boothe Marissa Bowden Tristan Bowden

Katie Boyd Evan Brein Cheyenne Brewer Stephen Brookman Colby Brown Duncan Brown Elijah Brown

Chris Brunk Charles Buchinsky Logan Burchett Autum Burton Jaheim Calfee-Ramey Lexie-Anne Cantrell Samuel Caylor Good Job Class of 2020!

Natalie Cecil Abril Cid

Savannah Cizl Kaman Clarkson

Megan Coble Tyler Cochran Page B2 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020

Bayliegh Cole Darius Cook Rhonda Cook Alezea Cook Joyce Cooper Christopher Covey Jacob Covey

Keith Cowan Carley Cox Dylan Cox Brittany Cricket Samuel Crone Ashlyn Crouse Ashlyn Dalton

Class of 2020 SENIOR SALUTE

Maggie Dalton Caitlin Davis Randy Davis III Alyssa Dean

Brandon Dean Isablella Dickerson Kari Dowdy Victoria Duncan Peyton Blackburn We are proud of you and your accomplishments. Dad, Mom, Sissy, Maw Maw, Paw Paw, Jordan, Cristy, Cousin Eller and Aunt Angie Pulaski County High School The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page B3

Taylor East Hannah Edwards Jonathan Edwards Nicholas Edwards Camille Eller Austin Epperley Jeffery Eversole

Joseph Farlow Mackenzie Farmer Michael Farr Jawaune Finley Michelle Franklin Casey Freeman Jadyn Fryor

Brianna Gagnon Cody Gagnon Michael Gallimore Sofia Garcia Makayla Garner Nathan Goad Cody Graham GO COUGARS!

Hailey Gravely Joseph Gravely

Skyla Gravely Sarah Gray

Jacob Greer Tara Gregory

Branden Groseclose Audrey Gusler

Heather Haga Benjamin Hale

Austin Hall Brittany Hall Class of 2020 Page B4 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020

Camden Hall Jason Hall Erin Haney Brandon Harless Terry Hawkins Christopher Hay Makayla Hedge

Emma Helms Ignacio Salamanca Ashley Hicks Navoni Hicks Patrick Hill Gabriel Hoadly Emily Hoback

Hayley Hodge Christina Hopper Grace Hopper Heaven Hudson William Huff Taryn Huffman Jamie Hughes

Rashad Hughes Brandon Hurst Ella Hyduke Anthony Hylton Brittany Hylton Daniel Hypes Andrew Jackson

Shaylen Jackson Quintin Jennelle Sydney Jones Amber Keith Zoe Keith Aaron Kirby Kobe Krunsberg

Brianna Lambeth Dakotah Lester Addison Levy Charlotte Lingo Cody Linkous Kaitlin Linkous Zachery Lovingood

Dylan Lowles Victoria Lucas

Juan Mendoza Caitlyn Manning CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020! Barbour & Simpkins, LLP Experienced Civil and Criminal Litigators 500 Newbern Road Gage Mannon Jenna Marcus Dublin, Va. 24084 (540) 674-8556 Class of 2020 www.barbour-simpkinslaw.net The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page B5

Dylan Marshall Cierra Martin Eann Martin Evan Martin Jordan Martin Rachel Martin Noah Masse

Clarissa Mattson Chris McCormick Landon McDaniel Laura McDonald Kameron McGrady Naomi McLucas Jaira McNair

Gareth Mills Micah Minnick Serenity Mitchell Hannah Moore Riley Moore Jericca Morgan Jasmine Mullins

Courtney Myers Bailey Nash James Newberry Alexander Nunez Hailey Oliver Wesley Oliver Shelby Ott-Hanewacker

Dakota Perkins Rebecca Perkins William Phillips John Pittsenbarger Nathan Price Marcus Quesenberry Adrianna Stilwell

Maddisan Ratcliff Zane Ratcliffe Makenzie Reno Alyssa Richardson

Zachary Roark Crystal Robertson Austin Rollyson Dakota Roope WAY TO GO COUGARS! Class of 2020 SENIOR SALUTE Mackenzie Farmer, your dad and I are so proud of all of your hard work. You were so busy with Governor School, marching band, FFA, XC, and track. We know you will achieve your goal of becoming a GOOD veterinarian.

Love, LUCK IN Mom and Dad THE FUTURE! Pulaski County High School Page B6 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020

Kenneth Rosen Benjamin Russell Alyssa Saunders Allyson Scarberry Lexie Schleich Peyton Scott Ethan Sealander

Kassidy Secrist Christopher Shay Connor Sheppard Haley Simpson Brayden Smith Sydney Smith Tiffany Smith

Alexys Songster Paul Southern Zachary Stoots Ethan Sutherland Cassie Sutphin Danielle Sutphin William Swinney

Jaelyn Szerokman Jace Tallant Marybeth Taylor Mason Taylor Hunner Taylor Robert Thwaites Steven Tolley

Tiffany Treadway Tyrrell Mackenzie Autumn Umberger Daniel Umberger David Villa Ariel Wagner Desirea Wall

Donovan Wall Hanna Walson Ember Ward Erika Webb Devin Weiss Ashley Welch Alexander Whitaker Best of Luck In The Future Class of 2020!

WE ARE PROUD Ethan White Miranda Whittaker OF YOU! Congratulations To All The Mary Whittimore Evan Winesett Graduates Of The Class Of 2020

Valley Staffing, Inc. Megan Wirt Savannah Wojcik 6003 Wright Avenue • Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-3103 GO Locally Owned & Operated EEO / Drug Free www.valleystaffingjobs.com COUGARS! The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page B7 Graduates Not Pictured Aker, Jonathan Tyler Garman, Ethan Wade Reed, Bradley Julian Allison, Macie Ann Gray, Hayden Nathaniel Saban, Tomas Alonzo Babikian, Johnathan Salvatore Gulsby, Deanna Lynn Saul, Adrian Taylor Brown, Keshaune Isaiah Harrell, Ethan Wayne Stephens, Brianna Rose Copeland, Rozalind Marie Hayden, Parkere Creid Tucker, Madison Taylor-Dale Cross-Cole, Victoria Rhiannon Howell, Emily Underwood, Justin Neal Dickens, Dustin Blayze Martin, Marty Ray Walker, Tilo Ivar Dowdy, Kari Liane Moser, Joshua Allen Walls, Amiyah Cheyenne Eller, Ethan Andrew Nixon, Elizibeth Shyan Wilson, Cody Ray Madison Woodyard Bryant Worrell Finn, Christian Lee Norris, Quinlan Althea Wright, Haley Breanna Fox, Logan Nathaniel Phillips, Logan Dale Fralin, Wesley Allen Reed, Aderiann Renee High Honors Highest Honors Bowden, Marissa Nicole Aggarwal, Raaj Martin, Evan Andrew Burton, Autumn Rayne Akers, Alaina Brea McDaniel, Landon Crockett Caylor, Samuel Craig Akers, Jacob Allan McNair, Jaira Rayne Copeland, Rozalind Marie Anderson, Emma Grace Myers, Courtney Nicole Garcia, Sofia Grabiela Asbury, Jaden Rose Reno, MaKenzie Lynn Greer, Jacob Benjamin Bird, Rachel Madison Russell, Benjamin Luke Hall, Jason Wesley Bowden, Tristan Shay Sealander, Ethan Austin Helms, Emma Kay Cantrell, Lexie-Anne Margarett Shay, Christopher David Hodge, Hayley Paige Cizl, Savannah Lebelle Simpson, Hailey Ann Hopper, Christina Ruth Cook, Rhonda Dale Smith, Sydney Katherine Kirby, Aaron Blake Dean, Alyssa Michelle Songster, Alexys Paige Linkous, Cody Jay Davis Dickerson, Isabella Claire Southern, Paul Anthony Martin, Cierra Mackenzie Goad, Nathan Todd Szerokman, Jaelyn Grace Mattson, Clarissa Grace Hill, Patrick Benjamin Ward, Ember Kylie Minnick, Micah Amadeus Hyduke, Ella Brooke Webb, Erika Jailee Moore, Riley Michael Jones, Sydney Blair Welch, Ashley Marie Newberry, James Basil Keith, Amber Nicole Winesett, Evan Alexander Perkins, Rebecca Lynn Levy, Addison Paige Wirt, Megan Noel Richardson, Aylssa Blanch Martin, Eann Bryce Worrell, Bryant Michael Sutherland, Ethan Glenwood Wagner, Ariel Faith Whittimore, Mary Elizabeth Perfect Attendance Perfect Attendance Senior Year Blackburn, Peyton Ryan Honors Burton, Autumn Rayne Armes, Scarlett Elana Cox, Carley Marie Boyd, Katie Nicole Davis III, Randy Keith Burchett, Logan Malachi Gravely, Hailey Brooke Clarkson, Kaman Lee Jones, Sydney Blair Cox, Carley Marie Martin, Evan Andrew Davis III, Randy Keith McNair, Jaira Rayne Davis, Caitlin Novalee Moore, Riley Michael East, Taylor Nicole Myers, Courtney Nicole Eversole, Jeffrey Trent Rollyson, Austin Scott Farmer, Mackenzie Nina-Ann Russell, Benjamin Luke Gravely, Hailey Brooke Sealander, Ethan Austin Gray, Sarah Bailey Southern, Paul Anthony Gusler, Audrey Snow Swinney, William Nathenial Hale, Benjamin Jerrett Umberger, Daniel Andrew Haney, Erin Elizabeth Hopper, Grace Elizabeth Perfect Attendance Junior and Senior Year Huff, William Michael Nunez, Alexander Luis Huffman, Taryn Brooke Hypes, Daniel Monroe Perfect attendance Freshman through Senior Year Lingo, Charlotte Tuesday Cantrell, Lexie-Anne Margarett Madrigal-Mendoza, Juan Manuel Marcus, Jenna Elyse Martin, Rachel Caroline McDonald, Laura Elizabeth Mitchell, Serenity Dion Moser, Joshua Allen Nash, Bailley Greer Ratcliff, Maddisan Emilee Anita 2019-2020 Ratcliffe, Zane Austin Scarberry, Allyson Genova Most Alaina Smith, Brayden Reece Treadway, Tiffany Breanna Akers Walson, Hanna Valynn Rose Valuable Whitaker, Alexander McBrayer Cougar Class of 2020 SENIOR SALUTE Lexie-Anne Cantrell, We are so proud of you and all of your CONGRATULATIONS! accomplishments. From excelling in high school with over a 4.3 GPA, 3 Varsity Sports, being Class of 2020 secretary of your class for 4 consecutive years, and being a part of many, Pulaski County High School and many clubs and organizations. You are New River Community College very deserving of all the praise you are receiving. We hope the University Wishing you all the best in the years to come. of Virginia will allow you to prosper just as well as PCHS did. TOWN OF DUBLIN With love, The Whole Family P.O. Box 1066 101 Dublin Park Rd. Pulaski County High School Dublin, VA 24084

Best Wishes In The Future (540) 674-4731 Class of 2020 Page B8 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020 Graduation This Year's Scholarship Marshals Winners Arnold, Kelsey Maray Arnold, Parker McKinley LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS Aust, Madelyn Kate The following individuals have Bailey, Grace Anne been awarded a local scholarship. Brown, Haleigh Grace Cash, Emma Leigh 1. BOBBY AND MARTHA Castle, Allyson Michele JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP Compton, Conner Griffin ($1,000 each) Covey, Parker Campbell a. MaKenzie Reno Cox, Molly Brayden 2. C. DUANE DISHON SCHOL- Crabtree, Jacob Theodore ARSHIP ($500) This display Cregger, Robert Julian a. Camielle Eller pretty much says Davis, Andrew Conner DeHart, Gavin Creed 3. LEE COOK MEMORIAL it all about the SCHOLARSHIP ($1000) 2019-2020 school Deu, Grayson James a. Austin Gallimore year in Pulaski Dotson, Chase Patrick County, Virginia Draper, Dakota Ryan 4. BRYAN LEE AND MARY and the U.S. Graham, Luke Samuel LYNN AKERS MEMORIAL Hancock, Kaitlyn Brooke SCHOLARSHIP ($1000 each) Hancock, Kelsey Lynn a. Charlotte Lingo b. David Villa Hayes, David Nathanael Hite, Austin Ryan 5. CAMERON FITZWATER Hudson, Rachel Dare MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP We Salute Our Huff, Jozie Lu ($1000 each) Kirtner, Ashlyn Blake a. Jacob Greer 2020 Graduates! McCarty, Noah Andrew William b. Zoe Keith Newberry, Karlee Victoria Crawford c. Clarissa Mattson Newby, Kaylee Morgan PULASKI COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL d. Evan Martin Paine, Juliana Valentine Paul Southern Peterson, Elizabeth Leslie 6. EDGAR P. AND PAU- Peterson, Greta Ellen LINE BUNTS SCHOLARSHIP Christiansburg High School ($1,000 each) Quesenberry, Kerrigan Beth Caitlyn Caudell Robinson, Zuriel Alrindia a. Juan Madrigal-Mendo- Scarberry, James Charles za Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, NC) Semones, Anastazia Ne'cole b. Courtney Myers Nathan Scott Shaffer, Kaylee Elizabeth c. Sydney Smith d. Autumn Umberger Shane, Jesse Austin James Madison University Snell, Ericka Renee Masters Degree - Elementary Education 7. MICHELE ADKINS SCHOL- Stowers, Christopher Edward Courtney Beville ARSHIP ($500) Tuggle, Austin Ryan Turner, Alexanne Brooke a. Emily Hoback Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Vicente-Mendez, Francisca Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Viers, Lauren Elizabeth Abby Hodges 8. CRITZER ELEMENTARTY Webb, Madison Grace PTO SCHOLARSHIP ($250) Whitaker, Shelley Ford a. Katie Boyd University of Virginia Woolwine, Madison Ovelia Masters Degree - Public Health (Management, Law and Policy) 9. DUBLIN ELEMENTARY Gavin Hanks PTO SCHOLARSHIP ($250 each) Class of 2020 Old Dominion University a. Jason Hall PhD - Community College Leadership SENIOR SALUTE b. Riley Moore Pam Hanks

New River Community College 10. PULASKI PANTHER Associate Degree - Police Science & Criminal Justice SCHOLARSHIP ($500)

Jacob Caudell a. Alaina Akers

Associate Degree - Medical Administrative Support 11. RIVERLAWN ELEMENTA- Keaton Hanks RY PTO MEMORIAL SCHOL- ARSHIP ($150 each)

a. Addison Levy b. Evan Winesett

12. JANIS CARTER SCHOL- ARSHIP SNOWVILLE ELE- MENTARY ($200) Congratulations to my grandson, Christopher “Bubby” Shay. I am so proud of you and wish you the best in your a. Ella Hyduke next journey. Your Maw Maw Becky (Pictured here with his late Paw Paw Dean) 13. JUDITH M. BARR SCHOL- 135 Fourth Street, NW - Pulaski ARSHIP SNOWVILLE ELE- Pulaski County High School MENTARY ($200) 540-980-3331 a. Hailey Simpson

14. PULASKI COUNTY HIGH S C H O O L P A R E N T - T E A C H E R ORGANIZATION SCHOLAR- SHIP ($1000)

a. Branden Groseclose

15. RICHARD LINEBERRY SCHOLARSHIP ($500 each)

a. Emma Anderson b. Jacob Greer

16. CHRIS STEVENS MEMO- RIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($850 each)

a. Cierra Martin b. Ember Ward

17. DEBORAH LINKOUS MEMORIAL SCHOLAR- SHIP-BELSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ($250 each) a. Patrick Hill b. Dylan Hypes

18. LELIA ROBBINS IRVINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($750) a. Zoe Keith See AWARDS, page B13 www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page B9 Call to rename Redskins returns By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer

The recent national debate over racism has renewed calls for the NFL's Washington Redskins to change their name, with Na- tive American advocates believ- ing the climate is right for action despite no evidence owner Dan Snyder is considering it. It could take pressure from the other 31 owners and the league office itself to force Snyder's hand. A Redskins spokesman said the team had no comment, while the NFL did not immedi- ately respond to questions about the future of the name. "(It) might be easier if the NFL as an institution or a corporation Jamie Squire/ALLSPORT mandates the change because Dale Earnhardt Jr. carries a flag as he burns the tires of his #8 Budweiser Cheverolet Monte Carlo following his win in the MBNA-Cal then it takes the pressure off of Ripken Jr. 400 at Dover Downs International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. the Washington team themselves and Dan Snyder," University of California, Berkeley, assistant professor of psychology Arianne Junior tops 2021 Hall of Fame class Eason said Wednesday. Washington, D.C., Mayor (AP) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent his whole before finishing 400, the first Cup race held at Daytona after Muriel Bowser last week called life chasing meaningful rewards. his career with his father’s death. the name "an obstacle" to the He waited longingly for a pat on the back 76 wins and a Still, fans watched to see if he could repli- team building a new stadium from his famous father, worked diligently to record-tying cate the fearless style that made his father so and headquarters in the Dis- generate compliments from crew members seven Cup titles. popular. Junior never tried to compete with trict, which would likely be on and other drivers and reveled in the roar of T h e that image. land leased by the federal gov- his fans — those he inherited from his father t ea m- ow n i ng “There was a point in my career where i ernment. The site of the team's and the new ones he brought along for the father even gave started to think I’m not going to win seven former home, RFK Stadium, is ride. Dale Jr. his first championships; I might not even one. I’m not one option, along with locations NASCAR’s longtime fan favorite received big break, a full- going to win 100 races; I might not even win in Maryland and Virginia when the sport’s biggest honor Tuesday, being se- time ride in the 40,” he said. “There were a lot of people that the current lease at FedEx Field lected to join his father in the series’ Hall of Busch Series in wanted me to be as successful as he was and in Landover, Maryland, expires Fame. Earnhardt will be inducted in Char- 1998. It didn’t be as aggressive as he was and spin people in 2027. lotte, North Carolina, along with the late take long for Ju- out or whatever. So I started to think about "I think it's past time for the Mike Stefanik and 87-year-old Red Farmer, nior to prove he what I could do outside of that and what else team to deal with what offends so who is planning to race on Talladega’s dirt was a natural — I could do to help the sport.” many people," Bowser told Team track this weekend. Ralph Seagraves was Earnhardt Jr. on and off the Junior introduced stock-car racing to a new 980 radio. "This is a great fran- named the Landmark Award winner for his track. fans through different news outlets, social chise with a great history that's contributions to the sport. He won Busch championships in each media and podcasts. The result: Fifteen con- beloved in Washington, and it Despite never winning a series champi- of his first two seasons, then two races as a secutive Most Popular Driver awards. deserves a name that reflects the onship, Earnhardt still received 76% of the rookie Cup driver in 2000. While Earnhardt will be the headliner at affection that we've built for the votes cast on the modern era ballot. But when the elder Earnhardt was killed the induction ceremony, he’s impressed by team." “Just talking about it, it’s really emotion- during the 2001 Daytona 500, Junior sudden- his new classmates, too. Snyder has owned the team al because I feed off affirmation,” he said ly found himself in a place he never imag- Stefanik won seven titles in NASCAR’s since 1999 and shown no indi- wistfully. “It’s such a great feeling to know ined. modified series and two more in the Busch cation he'd make a change like people think I made an impact. I know what “I knew when dad died I was going to as- North series. The nine total victories is tied Washington's NBA franchise did my numbers are and I feel like I was chosen sume most if not all of his fan base and I feel for second in series history with Richie Evans in 1995, going from the Bullets because of that but also for the impact I made like I took care of that,” he said. “I didn’t and Stefanik was named the second greatest to Wizards. When a 2016 Wash- off the track, being an ambassador for the squander that, I didn’t ruin that and I also in- driver in modified history in 2003. ington Post poll found nine in 10 sport.” troduced myself to a lot of people who never The 61-year-old Stefanik, who died from Native Americans aren't offend- Being an Earnhardt name certainly comes heard of Dale Earnhardt.” injuries sustained in a plane crash in Con- ed by the name, Snyder said the with its advantages. Suddenly, the brash 26-year-old Earnhardt necticut last September, edged out Ricky team, fans and community be- Junior’s grandfather, Ralph, went into the emerged as the face of the sport and started Rudd for the second spot on the ballot with lieve it "represents honor, respect International Motorsports Hall of Fame in adding his own chapter to the family legacy. 49% of the vote. and pride." 1997 and was named one of the NASCAR’s He won 26 races before retiring as a full-time “Phenomenal when you think about what A peer-reviewed UC Berke- 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998. Junior’s father, Cup driver following the 2017 season, includ- he did. Nine championships,” Kyle Petty said The Intimidator, also made the list and even ing two Daytona 500s and the 2001 Pepsi See HALL, page B10 See REDSKINS, page B10 ACC Kickoff to go virtual CC.com) – The Atlantic Coast from an in-person event to a vir- media partners and event attend- Conference will conduct its an- tual experience is the best option ees.” nual ACC Football Kickoff virtu- to provide media access to our Consistent with previous ally July 21-23, 2020. The event coaches and student-athletes,” years, the 2020 ACC Football will include live coverage avail- said Swofford. “Our primary fo- Kickoff will feature interviews able on ACC Network with ACC cus in all decisions continues to with Commissioner Swofford, Commissioner John Swofford, be the health and welfare of our all 14 head coaches and select the league’s head coaches and se- student-athletes, coaches, and in student-athletes from each insti- lect student-athletes. this specific instance, all of our tution. ACC Football Kickoff was originally scheduled to be held at The Westin in Charlotte, North Carolina. “As we continue to navigate Pulaski Drain Service the necessary steps surrounding COVID-19, transitioning this year’s ACC Football Kickoff and Plumbing Repairs Appy season delayed indefinitely The Appalachian League is- sued the following statement: “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the start of the 2020 Appalachian League season is being delayed indefi- nitely. The league and its clubs will continue to monitor the sit- “The Right Way, uation and work with our Major League Baseball® affiliates, Right Away!” while following the recommen- dations set forth by the Centers for Disease and Control Pre- Reasonable Prices • No Job Too Small vention (CDC) and adhering to Water Heaters • Faucets • Toilets & More local reopening guidelines. As always, the health and safety of the Appalachian League fans, players and staff members is our Call 540-998-1223 top priority.” Experienced, Licensed & Insured Page B10 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020 Summer Boys Growing up on Little Walker bor, Jim and I went through the Creek, the days of Summer were “Gap” where VA Rte. 100 goes our most enjoyable time of the Woods, into Giles County stopping at year. We not only swam and Water & the Poplar Hill Store and Post fished its waters we often en- Office (at intersection of Routes joyed what was then America’s Wildlife 100 and 42). From there we favorite past time i.e. “baseball.” decided to go on a couple more We were like the book written miles up the hill on VA 100 to by Roger Khan entitled “The W.A. "Doc" the Carr Country Store. From Boys of Summer” that immor- Davis there we looked back to a field talized my favorite team (even along Big walker Creek where a today) called “Dem Bums” or baseball game was in progress. the Brooklyn Dodgers. They hit” and softball that was also We decided to take the game in never seemed to win and were played in high school. It was the and walked down a ridge about a known to say, “wait ‘til next baseball games that we played half mile to observe the game. year. They finally in 1955 won on farmers’ land that are still The Staffordsville team was the World Series. etched in my memory. We didn’t playing another team from Giles I played in county leagues have enough to have a complete County and was managed by of Pulaski and surrounding team of nine or much in the way “Begun” Stafford along with a counties later after learning the of equipment other than gloves, couple of his younger brothers game with members of our Little bats and a ball that may have and a few of the others guys near been one taped up with black Creek Gang. The teams that I the village that had a country Photo by ISC Archives via Getty Images played for later always seemed electrical tape after the stitched post office much like Poplar Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Dale Earnhard, Jr. pose together at the toO much like the old Brooklyn seams came loose. Hill. I would later play for this raceway in Daytona Beach, Florinda on February 4, 2001. The Dodgers who often lost more We played games with no team and Bigun, but first by way Earhnardts and Andy Pilgram earned second in the GTS catego- than they. more than four or five to a side at of the Poplar Hill and a couple ry during the 2001 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. I discussed with Mike the Edi- most. My next-door neighbors, other managers that will be in tor of The Patriot, the possibility Pete and Jim and Charlie played a later column. One was Grady of writing an occasional column against Eddy Stephens and his Young who had a birthday on baseball games that were two cousins and a neighbor of recently and taught trade classes Hall theirs, Raymond. They were played during the summer on at PCHS. Continued from Page B9 weekends. With the COVID-19 the team down the CREEK and I recall Bigun batting that day virus still going on, there may we were the team from up the (he normally observed and man- during NBCSN’s announcement with the big series returning to not be much in the way of Major CREEK a couple of miles. A rail aged the team) and was known show. “Phenomenal record, phe- Talladega, he’s scrambling to put League Baseball having a season fence around a hay stack was to swing like a “wash woman” nomenal amount of wins.” together a car for two nights of this summer. I hope to tell a used for a back stop as nobody in that he liked high fast balls Farmer, one of the three orig- racing on the dirt track across the little of the most enjoyable game was willing to try and catch with like someone swinging an axe inal “Alabama Gang” members street. no proper catcher’s equipment. with brothers Bobby and Donnie I learned to play growing up downward. “I had a little fender-bender The guy at bat had to throw the Allison, beat out Hershel Mc- on the Creek and into my later The opposing pitcher’s first in a 40-lapper last weekend,” he ball back if it was not swung Griff by earning 71% of the vote teenage years. was a normal pitch about belt said. “They had a three or four- at, thrown from the rotating on the pioneer ballot. I learned like most kids to high and everybody yelled throw car pile up right in front of me pitchers from the other team. The 87-year-old Farmer won play some kinds of catch with him a high ball and boy, did he and I slid into it and messed up We took turns just raring back four Late Model Sportsmen sea- my buddies in our back yards on the next one. The back stop the nose pretty good. So I’m get- and throwing as hard as possi- son titles, an estimated 700 to and sometimes in a bottom had a wooded pole with chicken ting my backup car ready.” field along the CREEK or in ble as we never had learned the wire across the front over the 900 races and also was a member pastures and recently mowed techniques of the many breaking home plate. Bigun jumped up of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Driv- Seagraves helped find new hay fields. In grade school, we ball pitches as known today. The and hit the ball that was above ers. He also is a member of the sponsors, including former title had the game called “roll or hard-thrown pitches helped me this cross bar and everybody got International Motorsports Hall sponsor Winston, as well as re- a few years down the road when a laugh including the opposing of Fame in 2004 and this week furbishing tracks. I played for the country teams, team. but I was never good at hitting Bigun had to really look up to the “old round-house curve” see this high pitch. Redskins thrown occasionally. I was I had a Christian friend, Continued from Page B9 much like the guy in the Clint (now deceased) who had on his Eastwood movie, “Trouble with license tag, “Look Up” meaning ley study co-authored by Eason Fryberg said. "At some point, the Curve.” to observe the Eastern sky for and University of Michigan di- the NFL as an organization is When I was about fourteen our redemption is drawing nigh. versity of social transformation going to have to make a decision years of age and a couple of I believe only the King of Kings professor of psychology Steph- whether teams like the Kansas years after we played these can resolve the many things go- anie Fryberg that was released City Chiefs and the Washington games together. I became ing on in this troubled world. earlier this year revealed 49% of football team should be allowed acquainted with the country the 1,000 Native Americans sur- to continue to systematically dis- leagues. My next-door neigh- Until next time veyed agreed or strongly agreed criminate against Native people." that the name was offensive. That Redskins running back Adri- number goes up to 67% among an Peterson said he would follow those who strongly identify as what Colin Kaepernick started Native. several years ago by kneeling "How do you poll the use of during the national anthem to the 'N-word?'" said Oneida In- protest those issues, quarterback dian Nation Representative Ray Dwayne Haskins took part in Halbritter, leader of the "Change marches and coach Ron Rivera the Mascot" campaign. "Are you said he supports players in their actually going to take a vote First Amendment rights. on whether or not that's OK? If Rivera said last week he you're degrading and disrespect- launched an organizational town ing someone, you should not do hall program for players and staff it, even though it's just a few peo- to discuss racism and that Sny- ple." der donated $250,000 to start it. Since the death of George Rivera, who is of Mexican and Floyd in Minnesota, protests Puerto Rican descent and is the have erupted around the world, only Hispanic head coach cur- with much of the conversation rently in the NFL, has not been centered on systematic racism asked about the team name by and police brutality against black reporters since he was hired in people in the U.S. January. "We are very much in a mo- Crystal Echo Hawk, founder ment of reckoning around eq- and executive director of Native uity concerns in this country," American-led national nonprofit IllumiNative, doesn't want Na- tive Americans left out of talks about racism and hopes players join the cause. "It's really an opportunity to educate players from all back- grounds that in this powerful moment when they are doing the right thing and they are taking a stand for racial justice, they need to also be taking a stand on this particular issue within the NFL," she said. "There's got to be a zero tolerance on racism." Initiatives like Change the Mascot and IllumiNative also protest against other Native American team names, mas- cots and traditions besides the Redskins. Echo Hawk believes the "Tomahawk Chop" used by Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves and other teams and Na- tive American imagery should be out of professional sports, though she and Halbritter take particular offense to Redskins, calling it a "dictionary-defined racial slur." After the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled the Redskins' trademark in 2011, saying it offends American Indi- ans, the team won a legal victory in 2017 when the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of an Asian-American rock band that a 71-year-old law barring See REDSKINS, page B13 The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page B11 540-808-3949 The Patriot Classifieds 540-808-3949

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B12 - The Patriot - June 19, 2020 Upcoming county office closures Upcoming holiday closures in Pulaski County: tion Office will be closed in observance of Indepen- • Friday, June 19, 2020, Pulaski County Administra- dence Day. tion Office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. • Friday, July 3, 2020, Pulaski County Public Ser- • Friday, June 19, 2020, Pulaski County Public vice Authority Billing Office will be closed in obser- Service Authority Billing Office and the Dora High- vance of Independence Day. The Dora Highway, Pu- way, Pulaski; Bagging Plant Road, Dublin and Mason laski; Bagging Plant Road, Dublin and Mason Street, Street, Fairlawn convenience centers will be closed Fairlawn convenience centers will be closed on Friday, in observance of Juneteenth. All convenience centers July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2020, in observance of In- will reopen on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Garbage col- dependence Day. There will be no garbage collection lection will run as scheduled. on Friday, July 3, 2020. Thursday and Friday garbage • Friday, July 3, 2020, Pulaski County Administra- collection will be picked up on Thursday, July 2, 2020. Dave Continued from Page B11 start from the beginning. First, follow the Baby match. Then, invest the rest into Roth IRAs. One Steps. Getting $1,000 in the bank as a starter for you, and one for your spouse, if you’re mar- LEGAL NOTICES emergency fund is Baby Step 1. Next, pay off all ried. your debts from smallest to largest—except for Here’s the thing, Nick. Investing becomes Water Quality Report your home—using the debt snowball method. easy at this point, because you’ve freed up That’s Baby Step 2. It’s time then to revisit your your income. And that’s the most important The 2019 Water Quality Report for the Pulaski County Public emergency fund, and bulk it up to a full three to wealth-building tool you have! Service Authority (PCPSA), which includes the following systems: six months of expenses in Baby Step 3. —Dave Countywide, Brookmont, Mt. Olivet and Lakewood Estates, will Now, it’s time to really start thinking about * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. not be mailed to customers this year. You may find the Reports on your future and retirement. In Baby Step 4, take He has authored seven best-selling books, in- our website at http://pulaskicounty.org/psa-faq.html. If you desire 15 percent of your gross household income and cluding The Total Money Makeover. Follow a copy be mailed to you please contact Jared Linkous at (540) 980- start investing it for retirement. Start with your Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on 7710 or [email protected] for a digital copy. company’s 401(k) plan, up to the full employer Twitter at @DaveRamsey. Pulaski Town Manager The Town of Pulaski, Virginia is seeking our next Town Manager.

This position performs complex executive work, planning, directing and coo dinating the overall operations of the Town; serves as chief administrative officer of the Town; executes the policies established by the Town Council; prepares and administers the annual budget; supervises all Town Departments. The Town Manager assists the Town Council with operations, governance, planning, organizing and directing planning activities, services, programs and staff and related work, as apparent or assigned. The Town Manger represents the governing body and interprets the Council’s actions to the public, the media and other bodies at the local, state and federal level.

Bachelor’s Degree required, (master’s degree preferred), with course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science or related field; and 5‐years experience in local government with significant management responsibilities demonstrated. Town residency required within 12 months of employment. Valid Virginia Driver’s License. The Town Manager represents the Town on numerous boards. Anticipated salary hiring range is $100,000 to $130,000

To be considered, please submit a cover letter, detailed resume including career accomplishments and a minimum of 3 professional references to: Town of Pulaski, ATTN: Office of the Mayor, PO Box 660, 42 First Street NW, Pulaski, VA 24301, or by email to: [email protected]. Application review process commences July 15, 2020. Position open until filled.

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Town of Pulaski Public Hearing The Town of Pulaski will hold a public hearing on July 7, 2020 at 7pm to solicit public input on local community development and housing needs in relation to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a project in our community.

Information on the amount of funding available, the requirements on benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, eligible activities, and plans to minimize displacement and provide displacement assistance as necessary will be available. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to comment on the Town of Pulaski’s past use of CDBG funds. All interested citizens are urged to attend or to watch via Facebook (@townofpulaski). For additional information, contact Jill Williams at [email protected] or (540)509- 0808.

Comments and grievances can be submitted by phone at (540)994- 8616 or in writing to [email protected] or by mail to Town of Pulaski, ℅ Rick Tawney, 42 1st St. NW, Pulaski, VA 24301 until July 31, 2020.

If you plan to attend and have any special needs requirements, please call the number listed above.

PULASKI COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTOR The County of Pulaski is seeking a Building Inspector. The qualified individual must be knowledgeable of County building regulations and policies, Virginia Construction Code, Virginia Residential Code, and other related building codes adopted by the Commonwealth of Virginia and Pulaski County; must perform difficult technical work through the administration of the building code standards; assist with the enforcement of building code regulations and related ordinances/policies; provide building, plumbing, electrical inspection activities that involves the responsibility for enforcing the laws, ordinances and codes related to the construction of buildings and land development within the County. Applicants must be able to pass a drug/alcohol and background check, must have a driver’s license and submit to a DMV records check. A full job description is located at Pulaski County’s website at www.pulaskicounty.org.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits such as health, dental, optional vision, retirement, vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. The salary range for this position is $32,251 - $54,312 and is commensurate upon education and experience.

Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate Virginia Employment Commission or download and submit an application from www.pulaskicounty.org to Tammy Safewright, Human Resources Director, 143 Third Street, NW, Suite 1, Pulaski, VA 24301 or [email protected].

Position is open until filled

Got Something To Sell? We've Got Free Classifieds! Call 540-808-3949 For Details. Call 540-808-3949For Classifieds! Free Got We've Sell? To Something Got Equal Opportunity Employer The Patriot - June 19, 2020 - Page B13 Awards NASCAR moves Continued from Page B8 19. MATTHEW SHREWS- Greer Jacob Hall Austin BURY MEMORIAL SCHOL- Martin Jordan harless brandon ARSHIP ($500 each) Martin Rachel hoback emily All-Star race to a. Branden Groseclose Minnick Donavan Hopper Christina b. Eann Martin Myers Courtney Hopper Grace Roark Zachary huff william Bristol speedway 20. SHAWN CALLIS MEMO- Sealander Ethan Keith Zoe RIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000 Songster Alexys Lester Dakotah CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In a der the lights." each) Whittimore Mary Levy Addison NASCAR season marked by his- Bristol Motor Speedway’s mod- a. Trent Eversole Linkous Cody torical firsts, the 36th running of ified event procedures, protocols b. Rachel Martin 7. Ethel Clark Memorial Marcus Jenna the NASCAR All-Star Race will and number of attendees will be c. Erika Webb Scholarship-First United Meth- Martin Jordan move 159 miles northwest from finalized with continued guidance odist Church $500 Mcdaniel Landon Charlotte Motor Speedway to the from public health officials, med- 21. ELIZABETH S GIBSON Minnick Micah World’s Fastest Half-Mile, Bris- ical experts, local, state and fed- MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP a. Paul Southern Morgan Jericca tol Motor Speedway, for the first eral officials, and in coordination ($1000) Newberry James time. The July 15 prime-time race with NASCAR. Protocols will a. Rachel Bird 8. Pulaski County Proud price nathan will include fans in attendance at include social distancing amongst $500 Quesenberry-Stilwell Adri- a Speedway Motorsports facility groups of fans in the grandstands 22. LEAD THROUGH anna for the first time since the onset of and individually in concession SERIVCE SCHOLARSHIP a. Addison Levy Ratcliff Alley the coronavirus pandemic. lines; enhanced cleaning and san- ($2000) Reno MaKenzie "The NASCAR All-Star Race itation in high-touch, high-traffic a. Jaelyn Szerokman 9. Pulaski County Farm Richardson Aylssa is an event known for making his- public areas; added hand-sanitizer Bureau Dr Thomas Bibb Memo- Rollyson Austin tory, and we will enhance that leg- stations; limited guests in suites; 23. PATRICIA “PATTI” rial Scholarship $1000 Roop Dakota acy by hosting the event at Bristol and infield admission for race WRIGHT SCHILLIG SCHOL- Russell Benjamin Motor Speedway," said Speedway team and operation personnel ARSHIP ($3,000) a. Camielle Eller Shay Chris Motorsports President and CEO only. Fans will be allowed to bring a. Rebecca Perkins Songster Alexys Marcus Smith. in one soft-sided clear bag with 16. SOAR Scholarship $2000 Sutphin Cassie "While Charlotte will always food and beverage. Coolers will 24. MARGARET E. BREWER a. Lexie-Anne Cantrell Sutphin Danielle be recognized as the birthplace be prohibited to reduce check- SCHOLARSHIP b. Savannah Cizl Swinnney William and traditional home for the All- point contact between spectators ($5000 a year FOR 4 YEARS c. Rhonda Cook Szerokman Jaelyn Star Race, the current data sur- and speedway staff, and souvenirs for a total scholarship award of d. Jadyn Fryor Taylor Mason rounding the pandemic in North will be sold only from concourse $20,000) e. Audrey Gusler Taylor MaryBeth Carolina makes Bristol a better areas. Campground shower fa- f. Benjamin Hale Treadway Tiffany option for fan access this sum- cilities will be closed. Speedway a. Lexie-Anne Cantrell g. Heaven Hudson Umberger Autumn mer," Smith added. Motorsports and NASCAR will h. Aaron Kirby Whitaker Alexander "North Carolina Gov. Roy Coo- continue to adapt and improve i. Courtney Myers Whittimore Mary per and state health officials have procedures to ensure they are ef- COMMUNITY j. James Newberry Wirt Megan played a significant role in getting fective and can be scaled to sup- SCHOLARSHIPS AND k. Rebecca Perkins Wojcik Savannah NASCAR back on track by allow- port increasing the number of fans ACADEMIC AWARDS l. Sydney Smith ing the race teams to go to work in the future. m. Tiffany Smith COMMENCEMENT and allowing Charlotte Motor To be eligible to compete in the The following individuals have o. Alexys Songster SPEAKERS Speedway to host the Coca-Cola All-Star Race, full-time drivers been awarded community schol- p. Mary Whittimore Students who qualify for this 600. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and must have: won a 2019 or 2020 arships. Scholarship awards are q. Ashley Welch honor must first attain a Grade Sullivan County officials have -al Cup Series race; won a previous reported by the awarding organi- Point Average of 4.0 or higher or lowed for up to 30,000 fans at the All-Star Race; or be a former Cup zation and students. be a Most Valuable Cougar nom- All-Star Race in Bristol. We’re Series champion. Drivers current- 17. Community Foundation inee. The class of 2020 had a re- grateful for the continued support ly eligible include: Ryan Blaney, 1. B'nai B'rith Achieve- Scholarships ($2,000) markable, 35 students eligible to from both governors and all the Alex Bowman, Kurt Busch, Kyle ment Award Nominees a. Erika Webb apply to speak. state and local officials as we work Busch, Chase Elliot, Justin Haley, The first of this year’s com- with NASCAR to bring fans back Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, a. Alaina Akers 18. NRCC ACCE Students: mencement speakers is Miss to live sporting events. Jimmie Johnson, Erik Jones, Matt b. Luke Russell Last Name First Name Alaina Akers. Alaina is the "Bristol will no doubt put on a Kenseth, Brad Keselowski, Joey Aggarwal Raaj daughter of Anthony and Jody show worthy of the spectacle that Logano, Ryan Newman and Mar- 2. Ricky Jones Memorial Akers Alaina Akers. She will attend New Riv- the NASCAR All-Star Race has tin Truex Jr. Scholarship $2000 Anderson Emma er Community College in the fall become known for, and we look The final four spots in the All- a. Camielle Eller ARMES SCARLETT and plans to pursue a career in forward to the challenge that the Star Race field will be reserved Asbury Jaden the medical field. World’s Fastest Half-Mile promis- for the two stage winners and race 3. Count Pulaski Chapter/ Bobbitt Logan The second commencement es to deliver," Smith stated. winner from the All-Star Open as Daughters of the American Rev- Bowden Tristan speaker is Miss Rachel Bird. Ra- This year’s all-star event marks well as the winner of the All-Star olution (DAR) – 2018 Good Citi- Brewer Cheyenne chel is the daughter of Dennis just the second time it has been Fan Vote. zen Award Winner Brown Colby and Shelley Bird. She will attend run at a facility other than Char- a. Aaron Kirby Brown Elijah Radford University in the fall lotte Motor Speedway, joining Burchett Logan where she has been accepted into Atlanta Motor Speedway, which Redskins 4. Dorothy Collins/PEO Burton Autumn the Honors College. She plans to hosted the event in 1986. "We are excited to take one Chapter H Scholarship $1,500 Caylor Samuel pursue an undergraduate degree Continued from Page B10 a. Lexie-Anne Cantrell Cooper Joyce in Allied Health Sciences and of the most unique races in our covey jacob later attend graduate school to sport to one of the most unique disparaging terms infringes free Cox Dylan become a Physician’s Assistant. race tracks in our sport," said NA- speech rights guaranteed in the 5. Shelor Toyota Motor Crouse Ashlyn SCAR Executive Vice President Constitution. Mile Scholarship $1,000 Dalton Maggie The third commencement of Racing Development Steve It's unclear if recent events Davis Randy speaker is Miss Lexie-Anne O’Donnell. "Bristol Motor Speed- have shifted the thinking of Sny- a. Evan Winesett Dean Alyssa Cantrell. Lexie-Anne is the way puts on classic short-track der, NFL Commissioner Roger 6. NRCC Educational Doss Cole daughter of Donald and Lisa action every time we race there, Goodell or other owners. This Foundation Endowed Scholar- East Taylor Cantrell. 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Mercy's Well to perform Mercy’s Well will be in concert at Faith Bible Church on Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m. for drive-In service. The church is located at 110 Lagrange St., Pulaski.

Photo courtesy of Wythe County Fort Chiswell Exxon donates over $5,800 to local rescue squad agencies. Ft. Chiswell station donates over $5,800 to Wythe Co. rescue agencies WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – times. for us to give back to the com- This past week, members of the “The two rescue organizations munity and be a part of it,” he Rural Retreat Volunteer Emer- rely heavily upon private dona- said Thursday while speaking to gency Services and Lead Mines tions and fundraisers to meet members of the media who were Rescue Squad gathered at the their annual budgets. Unfortu- covering the check presentation Fort Chiswell Exxon station for a nately, the COVID-19 shutdown event. check presentation highlighting a dried up several regular donation two month-long fundraiser made sources and completely prohibit- possible thanks to the generous ed these squads from their reg- donation of businessman Dhar- ular fundraising activities,” said mendra Patel. Wythe County Board of Supervi- Patel, who owns both the Fort sors chairman Brian Vaught. Chiswell Exxon station as well as Vaught went on to state, “We’re the Rural Retreat Spirit station, grateful to these two gas stations pledged a portion of gasoline for stepping up and supplement- sales for April and May to the ing some of these revenue short- two emergency squads. falls for these organizations. County officials say the total Their support speaks volumes.” donation of $5,855.40 will be split between the two lifesaving orga- The two stations’ owner, Dhar- nizations and the amount will go mendra Patel, said it was his hon- far in helping to ease some of the or to support the county’s two in- financial pains being felt by sim- dependent lifesaving squads. ilar organizations across the na- “The community has given us tion during these unprecedented a lot, so we feel like it’s important Radford resident dies in Wythe County accident Virginia State Police Troop- Va., died at the scene. He was not er J.M. Martin is investigating wearing a seat belt. a fatal crash in Wythe County. The crash occurred June 13, 2020 The driver of the Taurus, Re- shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Route becca D. Woods, 41, of Max 69, less than a mile west of Route Meadows, Va., was flown to 52. Roanoke Memorial Hospital for A 1997 Honda Civic was trav- treatment of serious injuries. She eling east on Route 69 when it was wearing a seat belt. crossed the center line and struck The Virginia State Police head-on a 2014 Ford Taurus trav- Wytheville Division Crash Re- eling west on Route 69. construction Team is assisting The driver of the Honda, Sta- with the ongoing crash investi- cy W. Mulkey, 50, of Radford, gation. Man faces firearms charges On Sunday, at approximately The suspect was identified as 5:04 p.m, Pulaski County Sher- 26-year-old Caleb Scott Preston iff’s Office deputies responded of Louisa, Virginia who was ar- to the area of 4545 State Park rested for Possession of a Fire- Road, in reference to a distur- arm by a Convicted Felon, Lar- bance and a shots fired call. ceny of a Firearm and Reckless Upon arrival, deputies re- Handling of a Firearm. ceived information from wit- nesses, the larceny of a firearm This is an ongoing investiga- led to an altercation with the tion and at this time, no further suspect and during that alterca- information will be released. tion, the suspect had brandished the firearm prior to fleeing the Pulaski County Sheriff’s immediate area. Office would like to thank the While fleeing, it was alleged Dublin Police Department, that the suspect discharged the Claytor Lake State Parks Park firearm, but no one was injured. Police, Montgomery County The suspect was located a Sheriff’s Office, Christiansburg short time later in the vicinity Police Department and Virginia of the incident and taken into State Police for their assistance custody. with this incident.