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Siers reported that since last month’s meeting, the About 20 people addressed the Pulaski County school system had received three Freedom of Infor- School Board on Tuesday night about its transgen- mation Act requests for “pretty much everything to der student policy and concerns over the school sys- do with our work on equity.” tem’s equity plan. Siers said the requests resulted in gathering hun- The meeting featured two public comment peri- dreds of email exchanges, presentation materials, ods – the first of which was limited to 10 people. No meeting agendas and handouts. one chose to speak during that first period, rather “It’s probable some of the information from these choosing to speak at the second comment period 611 East Main Street requests will make their way into the public dis- at the end of the meeting in which the number of Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 course perhaps even this evening as soundbites used speakers was not limited. to make a point without the proper context,” Siers The first speaker noted that pass rates as outlined said. during the meeting by Dr. Paige Cash’s presentation www.insurancecenterofdublin.com Siers provided “a few points of context to consid- were also influenced by conditions in a student’s er should you begin hearing about information ob- home – and in many cases the lack of a father figure tained through this request.” living in the home. WEEKEND WEATHER “There was disagreement between school board Gina Paine said in the last meeting, School Su- members and the superintendent about how best to perintendent Dr. Kevin Siers declared Critical Race Saturday Sunday proceed with our equity work,” Siers said, adding Theory is not being introduced in the school sys- there was also disagreement between the school tem’s curriculum. Chance of showers and thunder- A chance of showers after 2pm. storms. Otherwise, partly sunny, Mostly sunny, with a high near See SCHOOLS, page A8 See COMMENTS, page A9 with a high near 78. 85. Rain chance is 40%. Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance with a low around 62. Chance McAuliffe win sets up clash of precipitation is 20%. of precipitation is 30%. with outsider Youngkin RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Ter- ships has gotten less safe, more national attention as a barometer ry McAuliffe, a longtime fixture expensive and has not offered of voter sentiment in each party of Democratic politics, handily enough economic opportunities. heading into the midterm elec- won his party’s nomination for “We need a new kind of leader tions. Virginia governor in his quest for to bring a new day to Virginia,” The race has also taken on a second term, setting up what’s Youngkin said in a statement. heightened importance as a ref- expected to be a hotly contested “Get ready, because Terry McAu- erendum on the sweeping chang- general election against a wealthy liffe will default to the same polit- es Virginia Democrats have businessman and political new- ical games he’s played his entire implemented since assuming comer, GOP nominee Glenn life.” full control of the state govern- Youngkin. A longtime Democratic Party ment in 2020. 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(AP) — Vir- challenge from a state lawmaker sault weapons and high-capacity said Joe Glaze, a 70-year-old do the work because at the end of ginia Attorney General Mark who sought to cast Herring as in- magazines. retired clergy member who vot- the day, we must win in Novem- Herring fended off a strong pri- sufficiently progressive. He earned the endorsement ed for McAuliffe Tuesday after- ber,” Carroll Foy said. mary challenge, while Del. Hala Herring, who is seeking a third of Gov. Ralph Northam, who noon in Richmond. “That’s the Del. Hala Ayala won the Dem- Ayala emerged from a field of six term, will face Republican state said McAuliffe was best suited main thing: I want someone who ocratic nomination for lieutenant candidates to win the Democratic Del. Jason Miyares in the No- to lead Virginia’s economic re- will win and beat Youngkin.” governor Tuesday, all but ensur- nomination for lieutenant gover- vember general election. covery from the pandemic and Some more progressive voters ing that Virginia will soon elect nor in Tuesday’s primary election. “After eight years of unprece- cement the transformational criticized McAuliffe’s record on its first female lieutenant gover- Herring and Ayala will join gu- dented progress, we’ll have the changes Democrats have imple- energy and criminal justice is- nor — her Republican opponent bernatorial nominee Terry McAu- opportunity with a Democratic mented. sues, and saw him as standing in is Winsome Sears, the first Black liffe at the top of the Democratic majority to break progressive McAuliffe also raised far more the way of Carroll Foy and Mc- woman to receive a major party’s ticket in November as the party ground like never before,” Her- money than the other candidates: Clellan, who were each trying to endorsement for statewide office. seeks to extend a 12-year winning ring said on Twitter after he was state Sen. Jennifer McClellan, become the nation’s first Black Democratic Attorney Gener- streak in statewide races. declared the winner. former Del. Jennifer Carroll woman governor. al Mark Herring meanwhile se- Herring defeated Norfolk Del. Jones conceded and tweeted Foy, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Either also would have been cured his party’s nomination for Jay Jones in the attorney general that he’ll work to elect Herring Del. Lee Carter. From the jump, Virginia’s first female governor. a third term, staving off a strong primary, even though Jones was and the entire Democratic ticket. he had the backing of a substan- The commonwealth has elected challenge from Del. Jay Jones, backed by Gov. Ralph Northam. Herring is a former state sena- tial number of elected officials only one woman in its history to who sought to cast Herring as in- Northam’s endorsed candi- tor who became attorney general sufficiently progressive. Herring date fared better in the lieutenant in 2014 and was reelected easily will face Republican state Del. governor race, though. Ayala in 2017. He pitched himself to TOWN OF DUBLIN TAX NOTICE Jason Miyares in November. was the favorite of establishment voters as a progressive champion Republicans picked their nom- Democrats, including Northam on abortion rights, gun control inees for this year’s statewide and House Speaker Eileen Fill- and immigrant-friendly policies 2021 1st HALF REAL ESTATE TAXES races in a multisite convention er-Corn, and defeated Del. Sam and argued that his experience DUE BY JUNE 18th, 2021 process in May. Youngkin, a for- Rasoul, who was favored by the made him the best choice to keep mer executive at an investment Democratic left. the office in Democratic control. The Town of Dublin Real Estate tax bills have been mailed fund with no voting record to be Virginia’s off-year elections Herring has touted his record insofar as possible. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve scrutinized, has pledged to use typically draw national attention battling former President Don- the taxpayer of additional penalty and interest charges his personal wealth to power his as a possible bellwether for trends ald Trump’s policies in court, that will accrue under the law for failure to pay the tax campaign. heading into next year’s mid- his work to eliminate Virginia’s terms. backlog of untested rape kits, his assessment by June 18th, 2021. Taxes must be paid or Bobbi Andrews, 85, said she Republicans chose their state- defense of marriage equality, and postmarked on or before June 18th, 2021 to avoid penalty voted for McAuliffe based on his wide candidates in a nominating his efforts to hold manufacturers and interest. past record as governor and, in convention last month. The GOP accountable for their role in the part, because of his stance on ed- hasn’t won a statewide race in opioid crisis. At this time the Dublin Municipal Office lobby, located at ucation. But she said she’s voted Virginia since 2009. Jones, a Black 32-year-old two- 101 Dublin Park Road, Dublin, Virginia is closed to the for Republicans before and con- ATTORNEY GENERAL term delegate, argued it was time public. For your convenience there is a payment drop-box siders Youngkin a strong candi- Herring won the Democratic for change and sought to cast outside the municipal building, payments can be mailed date. nomination in the race for attor- to P.O. Box 1066 Dublin, VA 24084 or paid online at www. “I’m glad to see a strong Re- ney general Tuesday, fending off a See DEMS, page A3 dublintown.org. publican running because we need two parties,” Andrews said. By: Rebecca L. 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Two, you following the incident that the has been threatened by a member arrived home around 5 p.m. to minute until I got through,” Har- are a lousy speaker. And three, officer released Hurst because of of the Virginia House of Dele- feed his dog after spending most ris said. nobody likes you because you’re his overall performance during gates over last week’s Memorial of the day in the park preparing Harris recalled Hurst saying, a drunk driver.” field sobriety tests and because Day ceremony. for the ceremony. “This is Chris Hurst. Are you Harris said Hurst then asked, he had a sober companion in the Gary Harris, a member of the “My phone rang, and someone Gary Harris?” “What did I say (at past ceremo- vehicle who could drive. And Radford VFW Post 776, was one knocked on my door at the same “I told him I was, and he said he nies) that you didn’t like?” because, according to the state of the chief organizers of the 21st time,” Harris recalled. had one question for me,” Harris “I told him I didn’t listen to him, Constitution, legislators in active Annual Memorial Day ceremony At the door was a good friend said. “He wanted to know why he but I’ve got a friend here who did, session can’t be arrested for any- wasn’t the speaker at the Memori- and he told me you were a lousy thing short of treason, a felony or al Day event.” speaker, and if you want his phone breach of the peace. Dems Harris said Hurst had spoken at number, I’ll give it to you and you Also, the officer determined the event three times in the past. can call him,” Harris claims. that by the time Hurst was Continued from Page A2 “I told him I did not want a “Then you got caught drunk brought into the magistrate’s Herring as slow to respond to the had been a slight favorite and the politician this year, we wanted a driving and you got off,” Harris office for a formal breathalyzer reckoning sparked by the police preferred candidate of the party’s military guy,” Harris explained, said he told Hurst. test, he would be under the legal killing of George Floyd last sum- progressive wing. noting that he was joined in orga- “I didn’t use my position to get limit. Only the formal breatha- mer. Ayala represents parts of nizing the event by fellow VFW off,” Hurst responded. lyzer test is admissible in court. He repeatedly criticized Her- Prince William County and member Dana Jackson, also a Harris was speaking of an in- Neither the officer nor Hurst ring, who is white, for creating claims Afro-Latina, Irish and member of the American Legion. cident in January of 2020 when mentioned during the incident an animal rights unit before an Lebanese heritage. Her nomina- Speaking at the event were Lt. Hurst was detained by a Chris- that he is a member of the House. office of civil rights. Jones said tion also practically ensures that Col. Anthony Kozar of the Rad- tiansburg Police officer and re- Later an internal review by the that as attorney general he would Virginia will elect its first female ford Army Ammunition Plant leased following a traffic stop on Christiansburg Police Depart- use the office to more aggressive- lieutenant governor — her Re- and Jason Ballard – a Lt. Col. In the U.S. 460 Bypass. ment found the officer’s actions ly investigate police shootings. publican opponent is Winsome the Army Reserves and an active According to news reports at were consistent with every oth- Another issue in the some- Sears, the first Black woman to member of the VFW. the time, Hurst was stopped and er DUI case he had investigated times-contentious race was Her- receive a major party’s endorse- And Hurst’s opponent in the blew a breathalyzer reading of See CEREMONY, page A7 ring’s acknowledgement in 2019 ment for statewide office. 12th District House race. that he had worn blackface in In a statement issued after According to Harris, Hurst re- college. her victory, Ayala emphasized sponded that “the one you got to 1801 Wysor Road During a debate, Jones at- her personal story, as she did speak – isn’t he running for elect- (Rt. 100 South) tacked Herring not for having throughout her campaign, in- ed office?” Holy Cow Exit 89A From I-81 worn blackface but for what he cluding her father’s death to gun “I didn’t really catch the ‘run- Antiques, Gardens and Draper, VA. 24324 described as an insincere apolo- violence and a harrowing preg- ning for elected office’ part and I 540-250-1775 gy at the time to the legislative nancy where she relied on Med- said, no,” Harris added. Great Finds Black caucus. icaid for health care. According to Harris, Hurst re- Belle Jones picked up Northam’s “I understand the struggles so sponded, “well, isn’t he running endorsement in a move seen as many Virginia families face be- for an office?” Happy a significant snub of Herring. cause I’ve lived them,” she said. “I said, ‘yeah, but he doesn’t He also had the backing of for- Ayala ran for delegate after hold an office,” Harris said. Spring! mer Attorney General Mary Sue helping organize the Women’s According to Harris, Hurst Terry, the first and only woman March on Washington after pressed the issue. Wreaths, Greenery & Flowers, ever elected to statewide office Trump’s election in 2016. She “I still think I should have rep- Unique Home & Gift Items; in Virginia, and U.S. Rep. Elaine went on to defeat a four-term resented Radford,” Hurst said, ac- Garden, Statuary, Stakes & Pots Luria. incumbent, Richard Anderson, cording to Harris. Many other establishment who now chairs the Republican “I just told him I didn’t want A Blend of Old & New. Democratic figures, including Party of Virginia. politicians in this ceremony,” Har- two of the state’s most powerful Late in the campaign, Ayala ris said to which Hurst charged, Hours: Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m. Black lawmakers, had endorsed accepted $100,000 from Do- “Well you brought politics into it.” Herring. minion Energy’s political action Miyares issued a statement af- committee, despite a pledge to ter Herring’s victory calling the environmental group Clean Vir- attorney general too liberal. ginia — which itself had donated “Under Mark Herring’s leader- $25,000 to Ayala’s campaign — ‘A Flush Beats a Full House’ ship, the Attorney General’s of- that she wouldn’t do so. fice has become radically liberal Sears quickly jumped on the and more dangerous,” Miyares issue, criticizing Ayala Tuesday said. night after her victory for taking LIEUTENANT Dominion’s money. 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MALCOLM CARLTON JOE ELLIS WORRELL HARLEY MICHAEL SHIRLEY ANN NUCKOLS SUE C. MORRIS BURCHETT, SR. Joe Ellis Worrell, 86, of Black “MIKE” DISHON Shirley Ann Nuckols, 74, of Sue C. Morris, 81 passed away Malcolm Carlton Burchett, Sr., Hollow Rd., Dublin, VA died Mon- Harley Michael “Mike” Dishon, Pulaski departed this life on June on June 5th 2021. Sue was born in 84, of Dublin, VA died Monday day, June 7, 2021. He was born in age 64 of Roanoke passed away 3, 2021 in the care of Lewis Gale Bland County Virginia to the late December 14, 2020 in the Lewis Dublin, VA on March 8, 1935 and Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home. Medical Center-Pulaski. Born Gilford and Beatrice Davis. Sue Gale Hospital of Pulaski. He was was the son of the late Sylvester Born July 24, 1956 in Balti- on September 13, 1946, in Ashe enjoyed working with her flower born in Virginia on March 12, Worrell and Lydi Hinckley Worrell. more, MD he was the son of the County, North Carolina, she was a beds after her retirement from 1936. He was preceded in death He was also preceded in death by late Harley Cramer Dishon and daughter of the late John Franklin Century Link Telephone Compa- by his parents, brother, sisters his wife, Nadine Frances Hale Wor- Sylvia McCroskey Dishon Glover. Phipps and Ruby Blevins Phipps. ny after many years of service. and one grandson. rell. Mike was a veteran of the United She is preceded in death by her In addition to her parents Sue Malcolm is survived by his Joe was a farmer by trade. States Army, serving his country parents, her beloved husband, was preceded in death by three loving companion, Elva Dalton Surviving are: during the Vietnam era. A lifetime David E. Nuckols, and her sister, sisters and one brother Gloriana, of Dublin, VA, his son Malcolm Daughters & Sons-In-Law – An- member of AMVET post #40 in Charlotte Carroll. She is survived Della, Naomi, and David. Burchett, Jr. (Capri) of Greens- gela & Dale Crockett Vinton, where he was the active by her daughter; Tracy L. Nuckols Sue is survived by her hus- boro, NC, and his daughters San- Lisa & Junior Turpin Provost Marshal. of Pulaski County. Also remain- band of 43 years Ed Morris and dra Hardy of Ash, NC, Crystal Grandchildren – John Travis Un- A member of Rainbow Forest ing are her brother Walter Phipps one son Carl (Chuck) Clemmons, Evans (Danny) of Alabama, Pat- derwood, Kandace Hughes, Bran- Baptist Church (Troutville, VA), and his wife Dot, several cher- three grandchildren Amanda, ty DeVries (Brett) of Burlington, don Lee Tickle, Levi Turpin, he was a solid discipler and soul ished nieces and a nephew, and Sarah, and Carl III (Trey) 4 great NC, and Misty London (Jesse) of Jessica Haga & Joe Turpin winner for many years. He was many great nieces and nephews. grandchildren and 2 stepchildren Burlington, NC. He is also sur- Eight Great-Grandchildren employed by the Restore of Habi- Shirley also leaves behind her and 2 step grandchildren. Also vived by 6 grandchildren and 1 Special Friend – Mary Dice tat for Humanity and was loved by precious fur babies Scotty, Sugar- surviving are a brother J.R. and great granddaughter. He was a Funeral services will be held Fri- many employees. He was an avid bear, Kitty Moma and Grayball. wife Jonnie Katie, Sister Peggy father figure to Michael Thomp- day, June 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM from supporter of Straight Street (333 The family would like to thank and husband Jerry, Sister Judy son (Patricia) of Pulaski, VA, the Stevens Funeral Home Chap- Luck Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA Kendred at Home-Home Health and husband Sammy and several Susan McGuire (Greg) of Rich- el with Rev. Randall Lawrence 24016). for the caring nurses and thera- nieces and nephews. mond, VA and Tresia Nester (de- officiating. Burial will follow in He is survived by his pists that felt like extended family. The family would like to thank ceased) of Pulaski, VA. Highland Memory Gardens, Dub- Children Thanks also go out to the EMTs of Lois, Michell, and Dr. Struble of Malcolm’s career as a cab driv- lin. Visiting will be at the funeral Harley Jonathan Dishon – Roa- Pulaski County and the ER, ICU the SMJH Oncology Dept. for er afforded him the opportunity to home where the family will receive noke and med-surg staff at Lewis Gale, their efforts on Sue’s behalf. meet many, many people and he friends from 12:00 Noon until the Shannon Eileen Dishon – Grand Pulaski for excellent patient care. Memorial contributions can be never forgot a face. His friendly service hour. The family wishes Rapids, Michigan Special thanks go out to care giver made to Hospice of the Piedmont demeanor brought a smile to ev- memorials be made to the FFA or Rebecca Evelyn Blanchard – and niece Angela Cecil, and fam- or St. Jude’s. eryone he met. He was a friend to the Pulaski County Animal Con- Lewisburg, NC ily friends Cecil and Karen Jones, A committal service for Sue to all and never missed an oppor- trol. Stepmother who went the extra mile. Mike will be held on Saturday, June 12, tunity to stop and talk. Malcolm Arrangements by Stevens Funer- Miriam I. “Rusty Dishon – Bal- Whittaker will be officiating the 2021, at 12 pm, at the Hidden Val- was an avid sports fan and en- al Home, Pulaski VA. timore memorial service held in Shirley’s ley Cemetery in Bland, Va. joyed reading his bible. He was Brothers & Sisters honor on June 11, 2021 at 1pm at Condolences for Sue can be loved by many and will be deeply TAMMY LYNN HAYES Steven Dishon (Patty) – Balti- Community Christian Church in offered through teaguefuneral- missed. Tammy Lynn Hayes, age 59 of more, MD Dublin Virginia. Per her wishes, home.com. A memorial service will be the Little Creek Community passed Saundra E. Hughes (Dale) – she will be cremated and her ash- held Saturday, June 17, 2021 at away Wednesday evening June 2, Kingsville, MD es will be scattered at her family’s MORE 2:00 PM from the Southwest Vir- 2021 at her home. Born May 17, Teresa D. Peake – Gettysburg, property in North Carolina. The ginia Veterans Cemetery, Dub- 1962 in Virginia Beach she was PA staff of Kendall Funeral Home are OBITUARIES lin, VA. the daughter of the late James H. Cheryl L. Dishon – Baltimore, honored to be serving the Nuckols Arrangements by Stevens Fu- Barnes and Gloria Beasley Barnes. MD family. PAGE A5 neral Home, Pulaski, VA. She is survived by her James A. “Jimmy” Glover – Bal- Husband – Charles Robert Hayes timore, MD JEFFREY “JEFF” ALLAN GRAY MACK LEWIS FARMER – Dublin Funeral services will be held Jeffrey “Jeff” Allan Gray, 57, Mack Lewis Farmer, 82, Children – Amber Lee Powers – 11:00 AM – Saturday, June of Pulaski, VA passed on to his passed away Saturday, June 5, Bland, Toni Lynn Draper – Bland, 12, 2021 at the Bower Funeral heavenly home on June 2nd, 2021 2021 at his home in Fairlawn. Cody Ray Powers – Pulaski Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Pas- at UVA Medical Center. The Farmer family is in the Grandchildren – Dustin Harley tor Mike Grooms of the Rainbow Jeff was preceded in death by care of Mullins Funeral Home Cressel, Jonathan Wayne Cressel, Forest Baptist Church officiating. his father, Irvan Gray, Moth- & Crematory in Radford. www. Dylan Jarret Cressel, Audrey Interment will follow at the Dis- er, Norma Jean Evans Gray, and mullinsfuneralhome.com Elaine Vires, Evan Shaun Draper, hon Family Cemetery (Snowville) Brothers, Robert Lincone Gray Kyle Bradley Draper, James Cole where he will receive military hon- and Michael Anthony Gray. Powers, Tony Justice Powers and ors. Jeff will be lovingly remem- Eugene Colton Powers The family will receive friends bered and missed by his wife of Yard Sales Great Grandchildren – Kenzie between 5:00-7:00 PM – Friday 33 years, Donna Gray, His daugh- Cressel and Axel Draper evening June 11, 2021 at the Bower ter Makayla Gray, His son James Brothers & Sisters – James Har- Funeral Home, Pulaski. ” Tyler” Gray. Grandchildren Are Free dy Barnes, Jr. – Bland, Marion Faye In lieu of flowers, contributions Landon and Gracelyn Gray. His In Barnes – Lawrenceville, VA and can be made to Rainbow For- brother, Miller “Dobbie” Gray; John Sethman – Chesapeake, VA est Baptist Church (1338 Rain- Aunt, Doris King, Mother and The Patriot Funeral services were held bow Forest Drive, Troutville, VA Father-In-Law, Jimmy and Marie Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the 24175) or Straight Street (333 Luck Babb, and Many beloved nieces Call Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pu- Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016). and nephews. And all the Hicko- laski. Interment followed in Bland, To sign Mike’s online guest- ry Avenue Gang and family and 540-808-3949 Virginia. book, visit www.bowerfuneral- friends at RAAP. Gardens in Dublin, VA. Services To sign Tammy’s online guest- home.com Funeral service were held on were presided over by Pastor or email book, visit www.bowerfuneral- Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Sunday June 6th, 2021 from the Judy Younce and Pastor Michael home.com is handling the arrangements for Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Casto. [email protected] Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is the family. Pulaski, VA. A graveside service Arrangements by Stevens Fu- handling the arrangements. was held at Highland Memory neral Home, Pulaski, VA. The Patriot - June 11, 2021 - Page A5 JOSEPH FRANKLIN keep my memory alive until we “JOE” HALE meet again with our Lord. May Joseph Franklin “Joe” Hale, Jesus keep all of you during your 83, of Max Meadows died Sun- deepest distress. He is risen. day, June 6, 2021 in Pulaski, Va. Funeral services were held He was born on Aug. 9, 1937 on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Trini- the Draper Farm in the Black ty Evangelical Lutheran Church Hollow community near Dub- with Pastor Terri Sternberg of- lin. Joe was preceded in death ficiating. Interment followed in by his parents, Frank Reed Hale Oakwood Cemetery. and Elizabeth Draper Hale, and Online condolences may be by his sister, Lucy Kent Hale sent to www.seaglefuneralhome. Danner. com Arrangements by Seagle He is survived by his wife Pat- Funeral Home, Pulaski. sy Cline Hale of Max Meadows; a daughter Jody Hale Minnich and Sherwood Minnich of Floyd, Va.; two sons, William Franklin Chiswell Friends of the Joe Hale JERRY KEITH TAYLOR DOROTHY ROBINSON “Billy” Hale and Janette Biss- Public Library. The is a Go Fund Jerry Keith Taylor, age 48 of DAV IDSON bee of Claremont Beach, Va., Me account on Facebook. Dublin passed away Wednesday Dorothy Robinson Davidson and Timothy Patrick “Tim” Hale Arrangements by Stevens Fu- evening June 2, 2021 at the Lew- went home to be with her lord and and Cherie Yost of Fairlawn Va.; neral Home, Pulaski, VA. is-Gale Montgomery Hospital. savior on Monday May 31, 2021. a step-daughter, Robin Leibal Born September 17, 1972 in Rad- Dorothy was 90 years old. She and David Leibal; and a step-son ford he was the son of Lois Ann was predeceased by her Husband, Paul Hamby. Stilwell Ashton and the late Jer- Lewis Earl Davidson of Pulaski He is also survived by grand- ry Cleveland Taylor (05/20/2021). and her son Roger Lewis David- children, Lori Gwen Howard of He was also preceded in death by son of Deerfield Beach, Florida . Copper Hill, Va, Tori Elizabeth his paternal grandmother, Louise She is survived by her son, Allen Hale, Dublin, Va., Jacob Hale Abell “Big Mama” Taylor, mater- Davidson , grandson Brad Da- and Gregory Hale of Williams- nal grandmother, Dorothy Smith vidson , Grandaughter Emily Da- burg,Va.; great-grandchildren, and uncle, Kenneth Taylor. vidson Smith, and 4 great grand- Adam Myers, Haley Walters, He is survived by his children, Max Davidson, Jake ETHEL ELIZABETH Emily Hale, Alex Hale, Kayleigh Mother and step-father – Lois Davidson, Isaac Smith and Eden BRUN Kohlor, Brittan Lawson and Ann Stilwell (Floyd) Ashton Smith . Ethel Elizabeth Brun, age step-grand-children Nakoma Daughter – Jaden McKala Tay- She was a faithful Lutheran, 77 of Christiansburg, Virginia Hamby and Robby Jones. lor – WV Tennesse fan, amazing Mother, passed away at her home Thurs- Also surviving are a nephew, Fiancée – Shelia Shirah and volunteer at The Council on Ag- day, June 3, 2021. Born April 25, Fred Danner of Christiansburg, family ing , and a faithful wife. The fam- 1944 in Christiansburg, Virginia Va. and a niece, Sandra Danner Many cousins and friends ily asks that donations in lieu of she was the daughter of the late Crowder of Pulaski, Va. Funeral services were held flowers, should be directed to the Moses Janney & Claudia Lovern Joe was a man of vision, DALLAS WALTER Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Bow- American Cancer Society or Trin- Janney. She was also preceded dreams with a desire to serve ANDERSON er Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski ity Evangelical Lutheran Church in death by her husband, Robert the people of Southwest Virginia Dallas Walter Anderson, age 48 with Bryan Gibson officiating. In- in Pulaski. Dorothy left these Lee Brun (2016), sisters, Patty and beyond. The APEX Center of Pulaski passed away Monday, terment followed at the Oakwood words: “Weep not my beloved and Sandy, brothers, George, at Fort Chiswell is one dream June 7, 2021. Born June 8, 1972 Cemetery, Pulaski. family and Christian friends for Danny and twin brothers. he worked tirelessly to see built in Wilmington, Delaware he was To sign Jerry’s online guest- I am with the mighty counselor, She is survived by her and enjoyed by his communi- the son of Bernard D. Anderson & book, please visit www.bowerfu- Jesus Christ our Lord. It is my Children ty and the public library at Fort Shirley Lou Berry Shrewsbury. neralhome.com sincere desire for all of you to Mary Brun (Ronald) Meadors Chiswell, named the Joe Hale He is survived by his Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski please God and faithfully fulfill – Ohio Public Library in his honor. He Children – Kayla Rene Ander- is handling the arrangements for his purpose for your life. Estab- Raymond (Stacie) Butler – worked hard to see this project to son – Pulaski, Shaunna M. An- the family. lish a practice of daily Bible read- Omaha, Nebraska completion while dealing with derson – Truitt, NC ing and pray for, by the grace of Robert (Tracie) Butler – Geor- a terminal illness. A life-long Grandchildren – Mykle, Korbin God, to help you know the wiles Democrat he served as a mem- and Isabella of the devil. In so doing you will See BRUN, page A7 ber of the Wythe County Board Father & Stepmother – Ber- of Supervisors for eight years. nard & Anita Anderson – Pulaski His interests ranged from family, County local, regional and National his- Mother & Stepfather – Shirley tory to farming, wildlife conser- & Phillip Shrewsbury – Pulaski LION DOG vation, national and internation- Love of His Life – Kimberly al issues. He was active in the Manuel – Pulaski Max Meadows Ruritan Club and Sisters – Pamela (Randy) An- DRIVE THRU anything to do with Dublin High derson Jones – Pulaski County, @Dublin Lions Club Building School and his Dublin Dukes. Cindy Huckabee – Wytheville He also volunteered with proj- Special Nephew – Justin Davis Saturday, June 12, 2021 ects to develop public venues in Nieces – Caitlin Mack and Ha- Max Meadows, Va. and projects ley Shumaker Hours of Operation: to raise the quality of life for all The family will receive friends people in his community. between 5:00-7:00 PM – Monday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Joe was the founder of the II- June 14, 2021 at the Bower Funer- BEC – RCI Foundation, (The al Home-Chapel, Pulaski. Lion Dog Dinners are only $5, consisting of two Lion Dogs, International Institute of Build- To sign Dallas’s online guest- a bag of chips and a canned soda or bottled water. ing Enclosure Consultants), past book, visit www.bowerfuneral- president and fellow of RCI, home.com Additional Items May Be Purchased Separately. co-owner and founder of HDH Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski associates PC and HDH Techni- is handling the arrangements for PRE-ORDER AND PAY AVAILABLE AT cal. the family. www.dublinlions.org/dogs Visitation and a funeral service were held from 12:00 Noon Event Day Orders Will Be Taken Online Or In Person until 3:00 PM Thursday, June On-site Orders On The Day Of The Event Will Be Limited To 10 at the APEX Center at Fort Chiswell. The family chose this 10 Lion Dogs Per Car! site to ensure social distancing in this age of COVID-19. We accept Cash, Check, Credit Cards for payment during event. Interment was at the Hale Fam- Upon arrival, please enter and follow directional instruction on the lot. Once you receive your food, ily Cemetery on Cove Mountain, you must leave the paved parking area, as this will allow traffic to flow. Millers Creek Rd, Max Mead- ows, Va. Questions? Email us at [email protected] In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fort

NOW OPEN IN DUBLIN 180 Broad Street, Dublin • 540-518-7088 Two Other Locations: 400 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski • 540-980-4060 100 W. Buck Ave., Rural Retreat • 276-250-2160 Page A6 - The Patriot - June 11, 2021 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com Investigating OPEN FORUM the origins of Is Increase Necessary? Editor’s note: This letter was sent rising costs. via email to Pulaski’s mayor and If this tax increase is adopted, my COVID-19 council members shortly before a public personal real-estate tax situation will hearing last week. increase by 15 percent for the Town The origins of the COVID-19 pandemic remain compared to last year’s tax. That’s’ an shrouded in mystery, but uncovering what we can is Dear Mayor and Town Council unprecedented increase, and I’m sure Dems essential to preventing future pandemics. Members: I’m not alone. Two theories now dominate speculation about the I am encouraging you as our elected It’s also worth keeping in mind that development of the coronavirus in the Chinese city representatives to reject the current Town citizens pay real-estate taxes for should of Wuhan in 2019. The first is that it passed from an proposal to increase the real-estate tax both the Town and County. animal to humans naturally, possibly through a crea- rate from $0.34 to $0.36 per $100 of The citizens of Pulaski have placed ture sold in one of the city’s wet markets. The other assessed value. their trust and welfare in you as their fear crime is that the coronavirus escaped due to a laboratory I question the wisdom or need for elected officials. I would hope that you leak from the nearby Wuhan Institute of Virology. the proposed increase given the recent carefully consider what is best for the Work conducted at the Wuhan laboratory included increase in the real-estate assessments citizens, and if this increase is truly wave studies on coronaviruses in bats, the likely culprit for which itself increased the Town’s rev- necessary. On the anniversary of the COVID-19. enue without any need to increase the Thank You for your service, death of George Floyd, dozens Tracing the origins of COVID-19 has been made tax rate. of gunshots rang out in the mid- more difficult by the Chinese Communist Party, a It seems particularly self-serving Eddy Llaneras dle of the day at George Floyd regime that traffics in deception and dishonesty as given the current economic situation Pulaski Square in Minneapolis, forcing a matter of routine. From the outset, China’s Com- with a lot of folks out of work, and reporters and bystanders to duck munist oligarchy covered up the true danger of See LETTERS, page A7 and cover. COVID-19 as well as its extent. The rest of the world The symbolism was unmis- paid the price for their fecklessness. takable -- the yearlong bout of A recent World Health Organization (WHO) in- protest after Floyd’s killing has vestigation into COVID-19’s origins was strictly lim- coincided with a surge of urban ited by the Chinese government, which also received crime that has made gunplay its report in advance. Its conclusions were discount- dismayingly common. ed by the Biden Administration due to China’s heavy Indeed, the intersection where influence on the investigation, and even the WHO’s Floyd was killed, now a memo- Director General, who himself has strong links with rial blocked to vehicular traffic, China, said has become a watchword for further study mayhem. was needed. The issue of public safety But may be about to play its most uncovering significant role in our politics the truth since the mid-1990s, the begin- need not ning of a decades-long decline depend on in crime that steadily eroded its a newfound political salience. commitment Donald Trump tried to make to transpar- law and order a defining issue in ency and accountability in Beijing. Our country’s 2020, but the rioting he so force- diplomatic, security, and public health agencies have fully denounced was, in most information about the origins of COVID-19. None places, too transitory to become of them may have the full picture, and some of them an overwhelming issue. may lack the capacity to analyze the data they have Now, more than a year into a on their own. serious crime wave, Democrats Putting together the various bits and chunks of are fooling themselves if they information possessed by the executive branch can In Your Heart Do You think they won’t be blamed for give us a better glimpse of the whole picture, just as rising violence in Democrat- a puzzle’s image can be grasped even if a few pieces ic-run cities. are missing. If you put together a 1,000-piece jigsaw Believe Trump Is Right? Overall, murder increased by puzzle of the White House and are missing fifteen more than 25% in the United pieces, you will still recognize the White House. By Cal Thomas, cutors” in New York have been “paid States last year, the biggest jump Extracting the information held by the executive Tribune Content Agency hundreds of thousands of dollars” for their in 60 years. Surely, the disloca- branch is the object of the COVID-19 origins inves- campaigns for office in order to see him tions of the pandemic have been tigation launched by House Energy and Commerce In the 1964 presidential campaign, indicted, convicted and put in prison. He a factor, but it’s also obvious Committee Republicans. Republican candidate Barry Goldwater accused them of “prosecutorial miscon- that anti-police agitation has Our investigation began on March 18, 2021 with had a slogan: “In your heart you know he’s duct”(is this correct?) and the familiar put the cops on their back feet. a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) right.” “fishing expedition.” A New York grand Exhibit A is Minneapolis. signed by the Committee’s Republican Leader Cathy That was aimed at deflecting the stereo- jury last week called its first witness, a for- In the fevered aftermath of the McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Republican Leader of type about Goldwater and Republicans in mer employee of the Trump organization. Floyd killing, the City Council the Subcommittee on Health Brett Guthrie (R-KY), general that they were an uncaring lot. It is The red meat kept getting tossed to pledged to do away with the and myself, the Republican Leader of the Subcom- a smear that still works to some extent for the receptive audience. He criticized police department, among the mittee on Oversight and Investigations. We called on modern Democrats. the teaching of critical race theory and most outlandishly unachievable the NIH to conduct an independent, scientific inves- In his return to political campaigning endorsed school choice. He also peppered and self-destructive promises tigation and requested information and documents last Saturday, former president Donald his sentences with some vulgar language, ever made by an elected body. the agency has on the work done at the Wuhan lab. Trump channeled Goldwater when he which probably did not appeal to Repub- Of course, it couldn’t follow From 2014 to 2019, NIH delivered federal grant claimed vindication for many of the posi- licans in a state with a large Christian and through on it any more than it money to a scientific nonprofit named EcoHealth tions he took during last year’s presidential conservative population. could have followed through Alliance. EcoHealth in turn sent $598,000 of those campaign and in the four years of his After more than an hour, I had hoped on a promise to eliminate grants to the Wuhan Institute of Virology to study administration. that Trump was not going to mention the traffic lights or municipal snow coronaviruses in bats. We need to know more details Speaking to a gathering of North Car- last election. Silly me. Trump spoke of removal. about this work, so Leaders Rodgers, Guthrie, and I olina Republicans in Greenville, Trump the “election hoax” and beyond that was Still, cops have fled the force made that request in a letter to EcoHealth. touted his accomplishments, including tax the familiar accusations most people have while crime has soared. The After the Sinclair Broadcast Group reported that cuts and regulation reductions. He also heard ad-infinitum. impeccably progressive mayor the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory had criticized what he said were President Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benja- of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, who studied COVID-19’s origins and found the lab leak Biden’s “insane executive orders.” min Netanyahu seemed to be channeling desperately wanted to ingratiate theory plausible in a classified report, we asked for a He might have added Middle East peace Trump when he claimed the most recent himself at a tribunal-like an- classified briefing on the report. deals, including the Abraham Accords. He election and the fragile coalition govern- ti-police rally last summer, but, We have also requested information and classified said President Biden is working to reverse ment cobbled together to oust him after 15 to his credit, wouldn’t commit briefings from the Departments of State and Home- all of his achievements and mentioned years in power was also illegitimate. to defunding the police, now land Security on any relevant material they have. rising gas prices as a consequence that can occasionally sounds like he’s The past can’t be changed and so Trump Scientific voices have called for a full inquiry be felt by nearly every American. channeling Rudy Giuliani circa should be directing his energy and efforts into the origins of COVID-19, including examining If it can be proved beyond a reason- 1993. to next year’s critical congressional elec- the possibility of a lab leak. Dr. Robert Redfield, able doubt that China was the source of Another dyed-in-the-wool tions. The late Washington football team who was Director of the Centers for Disease Control the COVID-19 virus and that Beijing progressive, Portland Mayor Ted head coach George Allen used to say, “the and Prevention at the beginning of the pandemic, irresponsibly and callously allowed it Wheeler, faced with ongoing future is now.” That should be Trump’s expressed his belief that a lab leak was responsible. to spread around the world, Trump said unrest that once was blamed on focus. At a recent Subcommittee on Oversight and China should be forced to pay at least Trump, has called for the city’s Investigations hearing, the Chair, Congresswoman “$10 trillion in reparations.” If it refuses, Trump’s best line of the night came near residents to “take the city back,” Diana DeGette (D-CO), said she planned to hold a he said, then a “100 percent tariff” should the end. It was in response to critics who and for unmasking, arresting hearing on the topic of the coronavirus’ origins. be imposed on all goods made in China say he is damaging our democracy with and prosecuting rioters. A hearing would be an important step forward. entering the United States. It is a good his talk of election fraud. He said, “I am Los Angeles cut its police If a laboratory accident was behind the coronavirus, idea, but one the Biden administration is not the one trying to undermine democra- budget by 8% in the wake of we need to know. It is important for accountability, unlikely to adopt. cy, I am the one trying to save it.” the Floyd protests, and now is but also for developing better practices to make sure There were a few bizarre comments, That’s a line he might continue to use. adding it right back. In South this never happens again. including his claim that North Korean It has a nice ring to it, similar to “in your Los Angeles, the LAPD is To learn more about the Energy and Com- dictator Kim Jong-Un “is a different kinda heart you know he’s right.” increasing patrols and vehicle merce Committee Republican investigation, visit guy,” but then Franklin Roosevelt referred stops to search for guns and https://republicans-energycommerce.house.gov/ to Joseph Stalin, another murderous dic- Readers may email Cal Thomas at gang members. the-covid-19-origins-investigation/. tator, as “Uncle Joe.” In 1940, Time mag- [email protected]. Look for Irving Kristol famously said a If you have questions, concerns, or comments, azine named Stalin its “Man of the Year” Cal Thomas’ latest book “America’s neoconservative is a liberal who feel free to contact my office. You can call my and most journalists in that era ignored Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires has been mugged by reality. 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Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 The Patriot - June 11, 2021 - Page A7 Northam urges hurricane preparation now R ICH MON D — G ove r nor “Hurricanes and tropical storms mospheric Administration’s Cli- preparing for hurricane season, and into Virginia’s emergency man- Ralph Northam is calling on all can have devastating impacts on mate Prediction Center predicts an we encourage Virginians to make agement programs and will con- Virginians to prepare now for the every part of our Commonwealth, above-normal 2021 Atlantic hurri- plans to protect their families and tinue working to support at-risk 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, not just coastal communities,” said cane season, with a 70 percent like- property.” populations well in advance of any which started June 1 and lasts Governor Northam. “As the 2021 lihood of 1 to 20 named storms of event.” through November 30. The begin- hurricane season begins, now is the which 6 to 10 could become hurri- Virginians are encouraged to re- Before peak storm season gets ning of hurricane season is the ide- time for all Virginians to prepare canes, including 3 to 5 major hurri- view the Virginia Hurricane Evacu- underway, all Virginians and those al time for Virginians learn their for a potential storm by checking canes. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane ation Guide During the COVID-19 visiting the Commonwealth are risk for inland or coastal fl ooding, your insurance coverage, making season had a record-breaking 0 Pandemic, which includes infor- encouraged to prepare by knowing fi nd out which evacuation zone an emergency plan, and having a named tropical storms, including mation on preparedness, response, your risk, purchasing fl ood insur- they are in, and develop an emer- disaster kit ready.” 1 hurricanes and 6 major hurri- and recovery activities in the event ance or reviewing your policy, and gency plan for their families or canes. Virginia has been prone to of tropical weather, particularly create an emergency plan that in- businesses. The National Oceanic and At- many impacts from tropical sys- for coastal evacuation areas of the cludes arrangements for your pets. tems including damaging winds, Commonwealth. This year’s guide Complete a family communication fl ooding, and tornadoes. Even includes pandemic considerations, plan. Prepare for how you will Lowry storms that start in the lower Atlan- recognizing that COVID-19 is still assemble and communicate with tic states have the potential to cause circulating and there are still many your family and loved ones. Identi- Continued from Page A signifi cant damage. unvaccinated individuals, includ- fy meeting locations and anticipate now sounding friendlier to the against the police as systematical- ing younger Virginians. where you will go. Federal Emer- police haven’t been mugged, ly racist. “Hurricane preparedness is even gency Management Agency guid- they at least have been alarmed This argument doesn’t natu- more important today, as we have “Disasters and emergencies don’t ance on family communications by the sound of approaching rally allow for nuance. In fact, it seen an increase in the number and aff ect everyone equally and we plans is available here. gunfi re. logically entails calling for fewer intensity of storms in recent years,” know that low-income and disad- Make an emergency kit. Assem- The turnabout isn’t universal. cops and less police funding, an said Secretary of Public Safety vantaged communities are dispro- ble an emergency kit that includes White House press secretary Jen agenda that will be hard to sell and Homeland Security Brian J. portionately impacted,” said Curtis nonperishable food, water, med- Psaki was asked the other day to most people in the best of Moran. “Together with all of our Brown, State Coordinator at the ication, sanitary supplies, radios, whether there’s a crime prob- circumstances but is toxic in an emergency management and pub- Virginia Department of Emergen- extra batteries, and important doc- lem and, sounding as evasive as environment of rising crime. lic safety partners across the Com- cy Management. “We have made uments. Learn more about build- when she discusses the border, Black Lives Matter has already monwealth, we have spent months signifi cant progress building equity ing an emergency supply kit here. would only say there is a “guns been losing support in the polls, problem.” This was a reference while trust in the police has been to the completely unconvincing rising. Things would have to get Letters argument that increased gun much worse for crime to become sales have led to the spike in as central an issue as it was in the Continued from Page A crime when surges in gun sales 1970s. But Democrats who aren’t since the mid-1990s never before alarmed that reporters are dodg- Than you led to higher crime. ing bullets at the George Floyd To the editor, hog and fam That is what you Thank you, Pulaski County, The problem that Democrats memorial are tempting political get in agricultural areas. I know for raising our real estate taxes have is that they have accepted fate. Thank you, Pulaski County this because we own a farm while devaluing our real estate -- and celebrated -- the people Rich Lowry is editor of the Mr. Administrator, Ms. Zoning elsewhere. by allowing the oning Admin- making a comprehensive case National Review. Administrator, Board of oning But, in the nearly 20 years istrator to ignore the county’s Appeals, County Attorney, etc. we have owned our home in Unifi ed Development Ordinance for the aroma of horses, goats, this Pulaski County Low Den- defi nitions and language, and and their freshly dropped ma- sity Residential one we have then provide legal cover with Ceremony nure, all basking and baking in never even seen a groundhog, our tax dollars for her egregious Continued from Page A the heat of the sun during what until now. Barn yards and feed mistake. should otherwise have been a lots, what we now have next Someone once said: “Public during that year. again as hearsay to stoke a parti- beautiful stench free Memorial door thanks to Pulaski County Trust it takes years to build, “Then he wanted to know san divide.” Day in a non-agricultural, re- decision makers, are havens for seconds to break, and forever to what qualifi cations my speak- At the end of the conversa- stricted residential zone. Here- these and a variety of other such repair.” er (Ballard) had, and I told him tion Harris said he then asked if tofore known as a neighborhood. rodents, large and small, and he served four combat tours Hurst wanted him to cancel his As an added attraction, we the anticipated varieties of barn Bill Smith, and was awarded a Bronze Star. speaker on the eve of the service. now have Mr. and Mrs. Ground- yard insects Draper I asked him how many tours “He said, ‘well, I have thought of he had and how many Bronze that.’” Stars? He didn’t have an answer “I told him, ‘Well, it aint going for that,” Harris said. to happen and as far as I’m con- Harris claims Hurst said some- cerned, this conversation is over’ thing else “that I didn’t catch,” and hung up,” Harris said, add- and then said, “I would receive ing he had told Hurst earlier that repercussions for picking the he had placed the call on speaker speaker that I did. I asked, ‘are phone for all to hear. you threatening me?’ He said, Harris said since the event, he ‘No, but you will receive reper- has received many calls and texts cussions.’” praising the event. Contacted about the call this “Both of the speakers were week, Hurst told The Patriot that great, and neither was political,” he didn’t threaten Harris. Harris said, noting that Hurst at- Fall Classes Begin August 23 “I did not threaten Mr. Har- tended the event. ris,” Hurst stated fl atly. “I care about the annual Me- Harris said had he known morial Day event and think during the event that Hurst was it’s important that all veterans present, he would have gone and feel welcomed. I heard from spoken to him. some veterans in Radford who “And I would have told him were dismayed that an apparent what I think about repercussions,” change was made for partisan Harris said. reasons. I shared that concern “I don’t give a crap. I served with Mr. Harris and said I wor- my country and been a good cit- ried it might have consequences izen. I’m 75 years old and I don’t for the integrity of the event in care what anybody thinks of me the future,” Hurst said. or says to me. I’ve been through He continued, “It’s unfortu- the fi re before, and I’m not going www.nr.edu Registration nate that rather than move past to let a whiny politician get under Now the issue, it is being brought up my skin.” Open! Brun Continued from Page A gia Theresa Lovern Christians- Ronald (Angela) Brun Fair- burg lawn Pooper Dog eeva Russell (Stacey) Brun Oma- Funeral services were held NRV ha, Nebraska Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Rodney (Jenny) Butler-Brun Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Omaha, Nebraska Pulaski with Rev. Carson Link- Septic Tank Service Numerous Grandchildren and ous offi ciating. Interment fol- Great Grandchildren lowed at the Southwest Virginia Brothers Veterans Cemetery, Dublin. Thank you to all our First Responders Roger Janney Georgia To sign Ethel’s online guest- Timothy Janney book, visit www.bowerfuneral- Sisters home.com and Front Line Workers. Debbie (Tommy) Wood Bower Funeral Homes, Pulas- Christiansburg ki is handling the arrangements Lisa (Allen) Turner Riner for the family.

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Call 540-980-2101 Page A8 - The Patriot - June 11, 2021 Schools Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Continued from Page A1 system and the state Department Proposed Policy for the Treatment of Transgender Students of Education on how to proceed with equity work. People involved in these conversations, Siers said, were frus- trated at various times during the process. Siers said what the information shows is that the equity work is not an initiative that was just “rubber stamped” by the school board, and that there was “much thought and debate that went into every step.” “In the end the division has a plan that will hopefully make each child feel a sense of belong- ing and help them to develop the belief that they can be successful in school and in life,” Siers said. Noting there had been several productive conversations with people from the community and church leaders about the equity work, Siers said, “We will attempt in the coming weeks to continue these conversations about how we can move forward together to address our discipline and achievement disparities.” Siers said the issues around the policies for the treatment of transgender students are “a matter of law and the only remaining decisions involve how best to in- corporate these laws into Pulaski County Public Schools.” Siers said the school system’s policy would be presented in June. Following that he said school officials will “hear comments, make provisions if necessary and allowable and put the policy up for a final vote in Au- gust.” – “Why do we need an equity have improved. She said equality is when a “This board, the superinten- Moving forward, Siers said, plan?” She displayed English reading backpack is sent home with ev- dent, the teachers sitting here, “We cannot be the Facebook po- Cash said the school board has SOL test scores for 2019, the last ery student, while equity means a the administrators sitting here lice and can’t address every piece “guidance and mandates” from year tests were given. The figures backpack is sent home with every and the support staff sitting here of misinformation that is out the state department of education, showed a 74 percent pass rate for student who needs it. care about those students, and there.” and the board has known changes the school system overall. She said in the classroom, equi- they care about narrowing those “However, we will attempt to were coming for over a year.” “That’s not bad,” Cash said. ty works the same way. achievement gaps. That’s what answer questions, address con- She said the board started look- “That’s not terrible.” “Equity is support that comes this is about,” Cash said, noting cerns and better communicate our ing at inequities that it needed to The display showed that eco- in many ways like tutoring and she fears the gaps have gotten work. What we need in return is address. nomically disadvantaged stu- mentoring,” she said. “Sometimes even bigger since the pandemic. for our community to work with She said there are several dents had a 64 percent pass rate, students in these groups don’t feel She said school officials want us, and not automatically oppose changes coming, mostly involv- meaning 36 percent of those stu- they belong in school. They don’t the community to help them the things we are required by law ing teacher training along with dents “did not pass,” Cash stated. feel welcome, and they feel like make sure students feel like they to address. Every single school revisions to SOLs that teachers “That’s a lot of kids.” all the other students get all the belong. board across the state is trying to and students will be responsible “Sixty-some percent of stu- attention. Because they have told “If you don’t want to do that, figure out how to make this work for, but “right now we don’t know dents received free and re- us this,” Cash said. that’s fine. We’re going to do it for their communities. Some are what those are.” duced-price lunch at the time – “That is also not okay with me,” anyway. But you need to under- doing so with strong community Cash quoted data from the Le- black and white – and 36 percent she added. stand what we’re doing here. It’s support. Some have opposition gal Aid Justice Center showing of those students did not pass,” “They don’t feel smart enough not about indoctrinating kids, its who approach them with possi- that in 2016 in Pulaski County, she added. in some ways to be in school, about making them successful ble solutions. Some have oppo- African American students were Hispanic students and mul- therefore they do not succeed,” Pulaski County citizens,” she sition that understand that the 2 to 4 times more likely to receive tiple-race students both had 62 she said. closed. issues that make them angry are a disciplinary referral or get sus- percent pass rates, and African “So, when I hear opposition to Massie District representative those that are required by state pended. Those rates for special American students had a 54 per- equity, what I hear is we don’t Becki Cox explained to the audi- law and not the school board, and education students were even cent pass rate. care about these students, and that ence the role of the school board some just have an enraged public higher. “Forty-six percent did not pass is the message the students hear as it relates to enforcing policies that has frightened its students She said when the report and their SOL,” Cash said. as well,” Cash stated. handed down by the state. and embarrassed many who live resulting news coverage came out Students with disabilities had a “Maybe you don’t intend for “We can make small policy there. in 2016, “I was horrified.” 31 percent pass rate. them to hear that message, but decisions, but those policies are While nobody who has been “I expected a firestorm of crit- “That’s a lot of kids,” she re- that is the message they hear.” handed down to us from other paying attention expects Pu- icism on how the school system peated. She said the equity mission authorities in this Common- laski County to be one to move was treating these students,” she “I look at this and this is not “is not about indoctrinating kids wealth,” she said. There is a long forward with strong community said. “And there was nothing.” okay. You all should not be okay in some leftist agenda. This is list, Cox said, of the things the support, the second or third op- She said school officials did with this,” Cash said to the audi- not about Critical Race Theory. school board is told by the state tion would be a great improve- start addressing the situation in ence. It’s not about Marxism. It’s not and federal governments it must ment over where we went last 2019 using restorative practices “This is what we’re trying to about telling white children they do. month,” Siers said. “where we don’t suspend but try fix,” she said. are racist and oppressors. It’s not She wondered how many in Vice Chairman Dr. Paige Cash to show the individual how their Cash compared the difference about taking resources away from the room had paid attention to made a presentation to answer actions harmed the community as in equality and equity using students and giving it to others. the House and Senate bills relat- a question she said a lot of peo- a whole.” school backpack programs as an It is about making the resources ing to the treatment of transgen- ple in the community had asked Cash said statistics in that area example. work for these students.” der students as they made their way through the Virginia Gener- al Assembly. “Were you paying attention to those, because those are the bills we are now given to do something with. If you weren’t paying attention, why were you not paying attention to the General Assembly and to Congress? Did you think when it came down to the five of us (school board) we could stop it? I wish I had that much power,” Cox said. “So, my word to the many of Continue the Journey, Join AFRA! you who have displeasures, is to be careful what you send to Richmond and D.C. to represent The Armed Forces Retirees Association (AFRA) is a us as their laws flow back down young and growing 501c(19) non-profit veterans service to local elected bodies to im- organization. plement. I ask that you put your passion into influencing those in your legislative bodies.” Our mission is “to defend the earned benefits of all Cloyd District representative military retirees and their surviving spouses and to protect Bill Benson noted that school veterans through targeted advocacy in Washington, D.C. board members have been accused of making “back-door or and elsewhere.” back-room decisions” for our students. “We don’t do that,” he said. Join AFRA today! Saying he believes citizens would be hard-pressed to say http://www.armedforcesretirees.org board members aren’t doing the best they can do for county stu- Armed Forces Retirees Association dents. Benson said he was very dis- P.O. Box 693 appointed in what he heard at the last school board meeting during Bedford, MA 01730 comments about transgender 617-590-0172 See SCHOOLS, page A9 The Patriot - June 11, 2021 - Page A9 slavery is central to the country’s was to come in and assist in “dial- when in reality I now know you “This policy targets the major- development and even today has ing back the temperature.” are strongly in favor of the Equity ity of the population who is not Comments an impact on the nation. “I have to say, though, what is Act and the transgender policies transgender. This is an attack by Continued from Page A1 Most historians and renowned extremely troubling for me is our and all that it entails. You are a the ‘woke’ mob. And it is time academics – black and white – superintendent’s disregard for the strong proponent and referring that we stop giving in. We are Critical Race Theory is a radi- discount the 1619 Project’s ac- clergy of the community in this to the now infamous email sent not California, and we are not cal ideology that focuses on race count of history and site factual area called the Equity Act and the from your desk, you stated, ‘We New York. Are we going to allow as the key to understanding soci- inaccuracies and lack of histori- Model Policy for the Treatment are committed to moving things these flagrant, liberal attacks to ety, and objectifies people based cal record to back up many of its of Transgender Students,” Jones forward in Pulaski County and run our schools or are we going on race. claims. said. will do what we can to keep the to run our schools? She proceeded to list a num- Several Department of Educa- “Since that meeting a week detractors marginalized in the “I understand the purpose of ber of examples in the state De- tion videos, Paine said, specifical- ago, I have now been exposed processes that are developing.’ this policy is to ensure Pulaski partment of Education (VDOE) ly refer to Critical Race Theory through seeing and hearing doc- Clergy being a part of the detrac- County is in line with state man- guidelines on equity that are that separates people based on umentation sent from Dr. Siers’ tors,” Jones continued. dates. I understand that this pol- informed by authors such as group identity. desk where he diminishes the role Jones said it has come to the icy is not necessarily the product Robin DiAngelo and Ibram X. “Why would the VDOE use of clergy in the community, and clergy’s attention that for fun- of the beliefs of each member Kendi who promote Critical guidance from a book entitled, these all-important decisions con- time reading “transgender-friend- of the school board. As a firm Race Theory, and several pro- “White Privilege,” Paine asked. cerning the kids of our county. ly materials have been introduced believer of local control, I want ponents of the re-imagined U.S. “Why are they using guidance “Ten days after the last spir- quite possibly without parental to ensure the board and the con- history rooted in the ideology of from a book entitled, ‘How to be ited public meeting, sir you sent knowledge right here in places in cerned citizens here today that in the “1619 Project” - a collection An Anti-Racist?’ Anti-racist is a an email basically vilifying the our county. If this is not required Richmond, I will not give in to of writings that try to re-frame concept that holds that all white pastors of the county where you reading for academic purposes, these attacks that trickle down to the history of the U.S. by saying people are racist and that all in- implied the clergy were dehuman- should it not be eliminated from our localities. I will fight back, stitutions of society are racist,” izing transgender students,” Jones fun-time reading all-together?” and I implore the school board to Paine said. said to Siers. He asked if Siers is willing to do the same,” March said. Schools “You declared you’re follow- “That is the furthest thing from instruct early elementary educa- March also stated that, once in ing the guidance. This is in their the truth,” Jones stated. “We want tors to refrain from sharing this Richmond, she would work as an Continued from Page A8 guidance,” Paine stated. to see all students safe. material with their very impres- advocate for school choice. policy and equity. Pastor Donald Jones of Pulas- “The inference in that email sionable students? There were more speakers Penny Golden, Ingles District ki Church of God said members was that clergy are fueling hate, “Indoctrination of students to who addressed the board. You representative said she as a par- of the clergy in the county met ignorance and fear. Quite the con- alternate lifestyles without paren- can view the entire meeting on ent understands the passion, fear recently with both School Board trary. We in the pastoral commu- tal consent is simply unaccept- YouTube. Just search for Pu- and the unknown of what we’re Chairman Tim Hurst and School nity are doing what we can to one, able,” Jones stated. laski County School Board and facing. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers protect the bodies of our kids from Seventh District Republi- find the video for the June 8, “It’s a daunting task we have and that great interaction oc- mischievous predators, and two, can House of Delegates candi- 2021 meeting. been given. I just ask for your curred. “The temperature in the protect the minds of our kids from date Marie March warned of the guidance and help. We don’t need room stayed intact,” he said. anyone who would try to indoctri- “blowback” that could occur with to fight and push this away. “It’s Jones said his intention in at- nate them through curriculum or the transgender policy. all about the kids, all of them. tending Tuesday night’s meeting even ‘fun-time reading’ that goes “It has the potential to create What we’re up to is unprecedent- away from the traditional family victimization among females and ed for us,” she said. values that a large majority of this males in their respective bath- “We need you to talk with us, county hold close to their hearts. rooms and locker rooms. It will not at us,” Golden said, noting “We simply do not desire trans- create unnecessary conflict in the she and some of the high school gender non-binary material to be classrooms. It will also create a students who were present for shared with our kids,” Jones said. potentially hostile environment the last meeting were shocked at Jones said that, in his email for students and teachers with val- some of the things they heard. communication as he did with the ues that conflict with this policy,” School Board Chairman Tim clergy, Siers likened last month’s March said. Hurst addressed concerns he said meeting to a war worse than the were raised at the last meeting two tours in Iraq where he served. and referred to a list of frequent- “And yet, you go on the of- ly asked questions and school fensive against clergy with the responses given out to attendees VDOE just a few days after that prior to Tuesday’s meeting. meeting.” Hurst spoke of the number of At that point Jones’ three min- student events board members utes to speak ended. However, the and Siers had attended in support next speaker – Billy Williams – of students. Krystal Thompson said he was yielding his time to He addressed safety concerns, Jones so he could finish his com- noting the number of video cam- ments. eras in the schools had been in- Thompson new “Sir (Siers), you have led us to creased by 50 percent to improve believe in multiple meetings you safety measures in the schools. CEO of NRCA were going along to get along There have been State Police New River Community Action’s safety audits. School resource of- Board of Directors is pleased to wel- ficers are now stationed at every come the organization’s new Chief county school. He said Pulaski Executive Officer, Krystal Thomp- County Middle School has some son. As the CEO, Ms. Thompson of the most up to date safety fea- will be responsible for the success- tures of any school in Virginia. ful leadership and management of He said the principal at PCMS the agency. Ms. Thompson will could lock the entire school oversee the planning and imple- down with the push of a button mentation of the agency’s programs in her office. and services to ensure full compli- “The safety of Pulaski Coun- ance and resources to address needs ty kids is our highest priority. of the community and low-income There’s nothing more important. clients for NRCA programs. When I see a post online that Ms. Thompson is a human ser- says the clergy and faith-based vice professional with many years community are fighting for your in the nonprofit, for-profit, and pub- kids’ safety, I question that. Do lic arenas. Krystal has experience you believe Pulaski County in program development and im- Schools is not fighting for your plementation, grant writing, fund- kids’ safety? Do you really be- raising, strategic planning, budget- lieve that,” Hurst asked. ing, fiscal, regulatory compliance, “Members of this board are and human resource management. part of that faith-based commu- She comes to NRCA from the State nity, and we think of these kids Director position with Family Pres- seven days a week, 365 days a ervation Services and, previously, year,” Hurst stated. the Executive Director for the Brain He added that Pulaski Coun- Injury Services of SWVA and the ty citizens have no control over Chief Operating Officer at the what is handed down from Rich- Commonwealth Catholic Charities. mond or Washington, but they can control how we will act. Ms. Thompson has been working “We can be civil with each with outgoing CEO, Terry Smusz, other and treat each other with on the leadership transition that will respect. occur when Ms. Smusz retires on “As for the treatment of trans- June 30, 2021. gender students, we will respect and protect the rights of all stu- “The board reviewed over 100 dents. We will respect and pro- applications from all around the tect the privacy of all students United States as part of a months- for a safe learning environment,” long process,” said John McEnhill, Hurst said. Board Chairperson. Page A10 - The Patriot - June 11, 2021 Homeschool Co-op scheduled to open in Fall 2021 By DANIELLE REID family members are required to The Patriot be present in the church building during classes. Anyone During an information meet- instructing will need a backing on Monday, June 6th, Chris- ground check (using a computer tine Fiske, wife of Pastor Henry program at the church) and to Fiske of First Baptist Church sign a waiver of liability. of Pulaski, announced plans to “Children attending the Co- host a Christian Homeschool op will have nametags, showing Co-op at the church located at their class assignments so we 325 Randolph Avenue in Pulas- know where each child is sup- ki. posed to be. The church doors Another informational meet- will be locked at 9:30 a.m. to ing will be held June 21st at provide security for the stu- 6:30 in the fellowship hall at dents. We want to promote a First Baptist Church of Pulas- safe space for them to learn and ki. Registration for the co-op link-up with other homeschool begins around mid-July. kids in the area.” “First Baptist Church desires to provide a more godly influence for children in the face of PULSE an increasingly godless culture. Families can benefit great- Hiwassee Fire Department ly from additional support in Ladies Auxiliary community with others as they in Need of Funds navigate homeschooling – it is no easy feat! This First Baptist The Ladies Auxiliary of Hiwas- Church Homeschool Co-op will see is in need of donations for the provide weekly support for ho- mowing and upkeep of the Trail meschooling families – a place cemetery in Hiwassee. If you Danielle Reid/The Patriot to come together and support have a family member buried in Christine Fiske, wife of Pastor Henry Fiske of First Baptist Church of Pulaski, announced plans to each other in a Gospel-centered the cemetery and would like to host a Christian Homeschool Co-op at the church located at 325 Randolph Avenue in Pulaski. way that cannot be achieved make a donation you may send a Starting in the fall of 2021, the courage one another to walk in though the focus will be on kin- openly in public school. We check payable to Peggy Cregger, Homeschool Co-op will be held faith in all the promises of God, dergarten through high school can be a place for hope, love (Treasurer of the Ladies Auxilia- on Wednesday mornings from through Scripture, for His glo- age students, preschool children and truth, and to be a place in ry) @ PO Box 164 Hiwassee VA 9:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. followed ry.” are welcome. Curriculum of- our community that builds into 24347. Thank you in advance for by lunch (brought from home) in Because the church is spon- ferings will be based on what our next generation for Christ,” helping our organization! the church fellowship hall. The soring this ministry, it falls parents, who will be teaching or said Fiske. Homeschool Co-op will run for under the Evangelism and Out- assisting in the classrooms, can To get additional information June 12 10 to 12 weeks during the fall reach line item in the church offer. about the First Baptist Church and spring semesters, giving ho- budget and any money collected “Our plan is to offer things Homeschool Co-op, contact Revival in Fort Chiswell meschool parents a day of grace by the Co-op will be given to the that homeschoolers don’t typi- Christine Fiske at Facebook Revival with Evangelist Bennie and providing a safe and healthy church for Evangelism ministry. cally have in their homeschool First Baptist Church Pulaski or Bedsaul and Patricia Bedsaul environment in which kids can This is specifically designed environment. Classes will be [email protected] at the Porters Bottom Penticos- learn and fellowship. to keep the cost of the Co-op designed to serve the needs of tal Church at Fort Chiswell on Fiske views the Co-op as a low, so as not to burden parents. the Co-op families. To keep the Old Ivanhoe Road. Services mission and a ministry. A fee of $5.00 per child, costs down, parents, guardians start Friday, June 11 at 7 p.m. “We know there is a need and $15.00 per family per year, will or adult volunteers will be teach- and Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. now an opportunity to teach our be required. Teachers are asked ing the classes and there will be and Sunday, June 13 at 7 p.m. kids using Christ-centered val- to keep class costs below $20.00 no extra fees exept for classroom Special singing nightly. Pastor ues. We are a faith-based Co-op per child. supplies such as crayons, glue Junior Dunford invites everyone with a Biblical world view. The For several years, the Fiskes sticks, etc. and if required, a to come and worship with them. Co-op will provide a safe place have wanted to use extra space specific book,” explained Fiske. Any questions call 276-266- for educational experiences and in their church building and be- Fiske specifically wanted the 0806. fellowship for families and chil- lieve that God has called them to people attending the meeting dren as we build into the next utilize some of the space for use to know that this is not a day- Boating Safety Class at Claytor generation for Christ; and to en- by the Homeschool Co-op. Al- care program. Parents or adult Lake State Park The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will be holding a free in person boating safety class on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM at Claytor Lake State Park in the Waters Edge Building. This course fulfills the state education requirement for all personal wa- tercraft and motorboats with 10 or more horsepower. Registra- tion is required and can be found at https://www.register-ed.com/ events/view/167760 . Spots are limited.

June 13

Bluegrass Gospel Bluegrass Gospel featuring: GATE 10, Sunday, June 13 at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn P.H. Church, 3874 Oak Grove Rd., Woodlawn, VA 24381. For information call 276-728-2088.

On going:

Alcohol Anonymous Alcohol Anonymous meet Mon- days at 8 p.m. (closed meeting); Wednesday (noon) and Thurs- day at 8 p.m. (open meetings) at Pulaski Presbyterian Church of America located at 975 Memori- al Drive. Contact number is 540- 440-0066. Note: At present time masks are required and social distancing observed.

Radford Clothing Bank The Radford Clothing Bank is open by appointment only. To qualify for free clothing, you must receive Medicaid or SNAP (Food Stamps). Call the Clothing Bank at 633-5050, Monday – Sat- urday, from 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. to make an appointment. Hours for shopping are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Clothing Bank is located at 2000 West St., Radford, Va. Donations of clothing, shoes, purses, and linens are being accepted.

Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group (a support group for friends and families of alcoholics) meet every Monday night at 8 p.m. at Pulaski Presbyterian Church of America located at 975 Memorial Drive. Contact number 540-818-0621. www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot - June 11, 2021 - Page B1

Way To Go Cougars!

Win Class 4 Region D Track Crown Congratulations to the PCHS Boys Outdoor Track team on winning the Class 4 Region D Championship this week!

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Play Outside 250 set for June 19 at MMS Three ACC FAIRLAWN, VA -- Pulaski teams still County Economic Develop- ment invites all to experience the “Play Outside 250” at Mo- alive in tor Mile Speedway on June 19. The Play Outside 250 grand- tourney stands open at 4 p.m., with a Pit Party beginning at 6 p.m. The (TheACC.com) Three ACC Pit Party includes a racetrack teams have advanced to the final filled with over 70 racecars that 16 of the 2021 NCAA Baseball fans of all ages get to view up- Championship and will continue close. Fans will also have the play in the Super Regionals this opportunity to interact with weekend. No. 10 national seed teams and racers during this Notre Dame and NC State swept time. Throughout the Pit Party, through their respective NCAA giveaways and other surprises Regionals with three consecu- will be announced. Kids 12 and tive wins. Virginia battled back under receive free admission from a Friday loss with four for this event. straight wins in Columbia, South “We’re really excited for the Carolina, to punch the ACC’s Pulaski County Play Outside third Super Regional ticket. 250,” said Mark Ebert, Presi- Pulaski County photo The Waits Are Over Play Outside 250 at Motor Mile Speedway sponsored by Pulaski County Economic Development Notre Dame, which travels to No. 7 Mississippi State, is mak- dent of the Rusty Wallace Rac- “The Motor Mile Speedway fully, people will heed the title ing its first Super Regional ap- ing Experience. “The Covid-19 has been at the heart of our and go out and enjoy everything pearance since 2002. NC State guidelines have lifted and now community for over 20 years,” that Pulaski County has out- travels to No. 1 Arkansas for its we can safely have everyone said Michael Solomon, Pulaski side.” fifth all-time Super Regional and come play outside!” County Economic Development Visit motormilespeedway.com first since 2013. Virginia, which Following the Pit Party, the Director. “It is amazing to be to purchase tickets and learn will remain in Columbia to bat- Play Outside 250 pre-race be- able to host our inaugural race more. Pulaski County is ready tle Dallas Baptist on neutral turf, gins at 6:45 p.m. with the green that means so much to the Pu- for some speed! Come out to the will play in the Supers for the flag at 7 p.m. laski County community. Hope- Play Outside 250. seventh time, but for the first time since the program’s national championship year in 2015.

Starting and Finishing River Turtles climb to 2-4 on season Virginia’s Devin Ortiz start- Pulaski 4, Danville 2 ed on the mound for Virginia in Tuesday’s 4-3 win over Old Danville Otterbots lost the lead late in a 4-2 defeat to Pulaski River River Turtle Roundup Dominon, then returned to his Turtles on Wednesday. The game was tied at two with Pulaski River customary DH spot and delivered the game-deciding home Turtles batting in the top of the ninth when John Bay doubled on a Jacob Steinberg went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Danville Otterbots 0-1 count, scoring one run. run in the bottom of the 10th in- in hits. Danville Otterbots didn’t commit a single error in the field. ning. Ortiz got the start for Vir- Danville Otterbots knotted the game up at two in the bottom of Kellen Sarver had the most chances in the field with 13. the sixth inning, when Bobby Whalen grounded into a double play, ginia despite only pitching two Pulaski River Turtles totaled ten hits. Bay, Tommy Woods, and innings this season after having scoring one run. Cameron Leary each collected multiple hits for Pulaski River Turtles. Paco Hernandez pitched Pulaski River Turtles to victory. The ace shoulder injuries. Ortiz pitched Bay led Pulaski River Turtles with three hits in five at bats. Pulaski four scoreless innings and al- lasted four innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking River Turtles was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single out five and walking zero. lowed just one hit. His walkoff error. Mark Trotta had the most chances in the field with ten. home run to win the game was Eli Thurmond took the loss for Danville Otterbots. The righty al- “Powered by Narrative Science and GameChanger Media. Copy- lowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out two and the first in Virginia baseball’s right 2021. All rights reserved.” Any reuse or republication of this sto- NCAA postseason history and walking zero. ry must include the preceding attribution. Riley Gowens started the game for Danville Otterbots. The pitcher the first for the Cavaliers in any lasted three innings, allowing three hits and zero runs while strik- game in more than eight years. Pulaski 8, Danville 4 ing out three Ty Ruhl started the game for Pulaski River Turtles. Danville Otterbots watched the game slip away early and couldn’t The righthander lasted five innings, allowing three hits and two runs The Strongest Link while striking out two and walking zero See RIVER TURTLES, page B4 Notre Dame head coach Link Jarrett has guided the Irish to their best season since joining the ACC, with the current Su- Semper Fi per Regional run coming on the BISHOP heels of the first conference division title in program history. 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To Submit Ads Call or Text 540-808-3949 Most Classifieds Are Free. Or email [email protected] The Patriot - June 11, 2021 - Page B3 Clemson (44). hit two home runs in each of the .574. this year’s ACC Baseball Cham- first two games of last weekend’s pionship at Truist Field, in Char- ACC 5 – NC State has advanced to NCAA South Bend Regional and 1,146 – Career wins by NC lotte, N.C., which ranks as the Continued from Page B1 the Super Regional round of the finished the three-game stretch State’s Elliott Avent, who en- fifth highest in the 47-year his- NCAA Tournament for the fifth with five home runs, 13 RBI and ters the NCAA Super Regionals tory of the event. Two games – with five RBI, including his sec- time and the first since 2013. nine runs scored. He was named ranked seventh among active NC State versus North Carolina ond grand slam home run of the the Most Outstanding Player of coaches in total victories. on May 28 and Duke versus NC season. Brown, named Regional 5 – The Golden Spikes Award the Regional. State in the title game on May 30 MVP, also had a pair of home list of 2021 semifinalists includes 58,516 – Total attendance for – attracted more than 7,100 fans. runs in the Wolfpack’s 8-1 win five from the ACC in Boston Col- 24 - Combined strikeouts by over Alabama in the first round lege outfielder Sal Frelick, Flori- Virginia pitchers Brandon Neeck of the regional. da State catcher Matheu Nelson, and Griff McGarry in last Sun- Louisville catcher Henry Davis, day’s regional win over Old Do- ACC By The Numbers Notre Dame first baseman Niko minion – the most in a nine-in- Kavadas and Virginia pitcher ning game in the NCAA this 1 – Duke’s ACC Baseball Andrew Abbott. season and the most in nine-in- Championship title was the pro- ning game NCAA Division I gram’s first since the conference 5 – Five ACC pitchers have baseball since Auburn struck out began deciding its champion via struck out more than 100 batters 25 against Arkansas on May 19, a tournament format in 1973. this season -- Virginia’s Andrew 1994. The nine-inning NCAA Abbott (144), North Carolina’s record is 26 strikeouts by Miami 2 –Two ACC catchers are Austin Love (129), Florida State’s (Ohio) in 1971. among the three finalists for the Parker Messick (126), Wake For- Buster Posey Award – Florida est’ Ryan Cusick (108) and Bos- 26 – The ACC has placed a to- State’s Matheu Nelson ad Louis- ton College’s Emmett Sheehan tal of 26 teams in the previous 14 ville’s Henry Davis. (106). College World Series, an average 52 1st Street NE • Pulaski, VA 24301 of just under two per season. 3 – Three ACC teams rank 6 – The ACC has placed at least 540-818-5195 • [email protected] among the top five nationally six teams in the NCAA Tourna- 26 –Notre Dame’s 26 runs Owners: David Gibas & Kelly Dalton for most all-time tournament ment field each of the last 17 sea- scored in last Saturday’s region- appearances: No. 2 Florida State sons. al win over UConn set a program (58), No. 3 Miami (47), and No. 5 record for the most in an NCAA 8 – The ACC’s eight teams in Tournament game. The previous the 2021 NCAA Baseball Cham- record was 25 runs against South STATEWIDE pionship field were the second Alabama in 2002 CLASSIFIEDS most of any conference. 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Call Landon The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors intends to hold three (3) Clark at Virginia Press Services sequential Public Hearings beginning at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter 804-521-7576, [email protected] as can be heard, on Monday, June 28, 2021, in the Supervisors Meeting Room of the County Administration Building, 143 Third REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Street, N.W., Suite 1 in the Town of Pulaski to receive citizens’ comments on the following matters: Now Hiring Friendly, Energetic Team Players Two Bedroom House. Coving- ton, VA. Real close to shopping, 1) Adoption of the proposed Pulaski County Cigarette Tax Cook, Wrap and Grill Station, Biscuit Maker, recreation areas. Handicap ac- Ordinance. The proposed ordinance would impose a tax of forty Drive-Thru Attendant and Cashier cents ($0.40) for each package and two cents ($0.02) for each cessible, fridge, washer, dryer, All Shifts – Full or Part Time stove, nice backyard, economy. cigarette contained in packages of fewer or more than twenty Won’t Last! Call 1-540-962-4085 cigarettes sold or used within the County, as allowed by Section Starting Pay $11/hour! Apply in Person at after 5pm. 58.1-3830[C] of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. 2) Adoption of an ordinance approving the formation of a joint 4416 Cleburne Blvd., Dublin, Va. Management Training Opportunities Available RECRUITMENT entity to be known as the Mount Rogers Cigarette Tax Board and bestowing on such entity all powers necessary and proper for the HIRING? We can help you fill performance of its duties as provided by law. This proposed action your open positions! 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This SERVICES A copy of the draft ordinances is available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at County position also writes reports, maintains statistics and conducts Administration Building, 143 Third Street, NW, in the Town of presentations to community groups as requested. Some driving is DIVORCE-Uncontested, required. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. $395+$86 court cost. WILLS Pulaski or by phoning (540) 980-7705. $195.00. No court appearance. Must possess a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA Estimated completion time If you are a disabled individual and would like special auxiliary aids or services, please contact the County’s ADA Compliance accredited program and library certification as a professional twenty-one days. Hilton Oliver, librarian from the Library of Virginia. Experience in library public Attorney (Facebook). 757-490- Officer at (540) 980-7800 (TDD accessible) or (540) 980-7705, ten (10) days prior to the above meeting date. services and supervisory experience are preferred. Must have 0126. Se Habla Espanol. BBB excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to work Member. https://hiltonoliverat- independently with minimal supervision. Possess a valid Virginia torneyva.com. ORDER OF PUBLICATION driver’s license and pass a drug/alcohol and background check. Commonwealth of Virginia Up to $15,000.00 of GUARAN- VA. CODE §§ 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 The salary scale for this positon is $35,557 - $66,702 and is TEED Life Insurance! No med- Case No. CL21000284-00 commensurate based on education and experience. This is a full ical exam or health questions. Pulaski County Circuit Court time positon and includes full benefits such as health, dental, Cash to help pay funeral and 45 Third Street, NW, Ste. 101, Pulaski, VA 24301 optional vision, retirement, vacation and sick leave and paid other final expenses. Call Phy- holidays. sicians Life Insurance Compa- VICTORIA DAYLE BENTLEY v. TRAVIS LEE AKERS ny- 844-509-1697 or visit www. Interested individuals can apply at the appropriate Virginia Life55plus.info/vapress The object of this suit is to: TO OBTAIN A DIVORCE Employment Commission or may download and submit an WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE application from www.pulaskicounty.org to Tammy Safewright, FREON WANTED: We pay $$$ It is ORDERED that TRAVIS LEE AKERS appear at the above- Human Resources Director at [email protected]. A for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 named Court and protect his/her interests on or before JULY 29, full job description is also available on the website. R11 R113 R114. Convenient. 2021 AT 9:30 A.M. Certified Professionals. Call 312- Position is open until filled. 291-9169 or visit Refrigerant- May 21, 2021 Trisha L. Albert, Master Deputy Clerk Equal Opportunity Employer Finders.com Page B4 - The Patriot - June 11, 2021 Zane Probst entered the game out of Pulaski River Turtles. The pitcher “Powered by Narrative Science the bullpen and helped to close out went five innings, allowing one run and GameChanger Media. Copy- River Turtles the game in relief. Wright recorded on four hits, striking out three and right 2021. All rights reserved.” the last three outs to earn the save walking one. Continued from Page B7 for Princeton WhistlePigs. Pulaski River Turtles tallied one Danville 13, Pulaski 1 recover in an 8-4 loss to Pulaski terbots. Colopy and Hampe each Zach Hise took the loss for Pu- home run on the day. Conner Gore Danville Otterbots put up sev- River Turtles on Tuesday. Pulaski collected two hits to lead Dan- laski River Turtles. The bulldog went deep in the eighth inning. en runs in the sixth on its way to River Turtles scored on a single ville Otterbots. Danville Otterbots allowed four hits and five runs over Pulaski River Turtles totaled a 13-1 victory over Pulaski River by Cameron Leary and a single didn’t commit a single error in the three and a third innings, striking eight hits in the game. Gore, Ross Turtles on Thursday. CJ Cepicky, by Jackson Beamon in the first in- field. Hampe had 15 chances in the out two and walking one. Lovich, and Cameron Leary all Chenar Brown, Caleb Cali, AJ ning. field, the most on the team. Patrick Queener started the game managed multiple hits for Pulaski Fritz, and Ryan Hampe each had Pulaski River Turtles fired up Pulaski River Turtles racked up for Princeton WhistlePigs. The River Turtles. Leary, Lovich, and RBIs in the big inning. the offense in the first inning. 14 hits in the game. Irvin Escobar, pitcher surrendered three runs on Gore each collected two hits to lead Danville Otterbots knotted the Leary singled on a 2-2 count, scor- Beamon, Rice, and Leary all had five hits over three innings, striking Pulaski River Turtles. game up at one in the bottom of ing one run. multiple hits for Pulaski River out two and walking zero Princeton WhistlePigs collected the fourth inning, when Jevin Pulaski River Turtles scored Turtles. Pulaski River Turtles was Pulaski River Turtles hit one 12 hits. Brady Day, Nathan Holt, Relaford singled on a 1-0 count, three runs in the third inning. The sure-handed in the field and didn’t home run on the day. Mark Trotta and Tre Morris all had multiple hits scoring one run. offensive firepower by Pulaski commit a single error. Escobar had had a dinger in the second inning. for Princeton WhistlePigs. Prince- Danville Otterbots pulled away River Turtles was led by John Bay, the most chances in the field with Pulaski River Turtles racked up ton WhistlePigs was sure-handed for good with two runs in the fifth Tommy Woods, and Garrett Rice, nine. eight hits. Ross Lovich and Cam- in the field and didn’t commit a inning. all sending runners across the “Powered by Narrative Science eron Leary each collected multi- single error. Morris had the most Danville Otterbots scored sev- plate with RBIs in the inning. and GameChanger Media. Copy- ple hits for Pulaski River Turtles. chances in the field with ten. en runs in the sixth inning. The Chris Barraza was credited right 2021. All rights reserved.” Leary and Lovich all had two hits “Powered by Narrative Science offensive onslaught came from a with the victory for Pulaski River to lead Pulaski River Turtles. Pu- and GameChanger Media. Copy- walk by Cepicky, a triple by Fritz, Turtles. The ace surrendered one Princeton 7, Pulaski 4 laski River Turtles didn’t commit a right 2021. All rights reserved.” a single by Brown, an error on a run on one hit over three innings, Pulaski River Turtles watched single error in the field. Josh Roll- ball put in play by Hampe, and a striking out four. Zac Capps and the game slip away early and ing had the most chances in the field Danville 12, Pulaski 4 double by Cali. Tanner Lohaus entered the game couldn’t recover in a 7-4 loss to with seven. An early lead helped Danville Manuel De Gracia got the win out of the bullpen and helped to Princeton WhistlePigs on Sunday. “Powered by Narrative Science Otterbots defeat Pulaski River Tur- for Danville Otterbots. The righty close out the game in relief. Princeton WhistlePigs scored on and GameChanger Media. Copy- tles 12-4 on Friday. Danville Otter- lasted three and two-thirds in- Manuel De Gracia took the loss a single by Tyshawn Barrett and a right 2021. All rights reserved.” bots scored on an error during CJ nings, allowing zero hits and zero for Danville Otterbots. The pitch- single by Cameron Uselton in the Cepicky‘s at bat and a single by runs while striking out five and er lasted two and a third innings, first inning. Princeton 6, Pulaski 3 Kellen Sarver in the first inning. walking zero. Grant Leader and allowing five hits and four runs Pulaski River Turtles lost de- Justin Showalter pitched Princ- Danville Otterbots notched four Adam Stone entered the game out while striking out two and walk- spite out-hitting Princeton Whis- eton WhistlePigs to victory. The runs in the sixth inning. The of- of the bullpen and helped to close ing one. tlePigs eight to six. righty surrendered one run on six fensive onslaught by Danville Ot- out the game in relief. Brandon Gielow started the Princeton WhistlePigs got hits over four innings, striking out terbots was led by Chenar Brown Paco Hernandez took the loss game for Pulaski River Turtles. things started in the first inning. four and walking zero. Taylor Cat- and Jacob Steinberg, who each had for Pulaski River Turtles. Hernan- Gielow went two innings, allow- Barrett drove in one when Barrett ton, Tyler Dyball, and Evan Porter RBIs in the inning. dez allowed three hits and three ing one run on one hit and walking singled. all put in work in relief out of the Jared Lyons was the winning runs over two and a third innings, one Xander Rojahn was the winning bullpen, steering their team to- pitcher for Danville Otterbots. The striking out three. Danville Otterbots collected pitcher for Princeton WhistlePigs. wards the victory. Dyball recorded righthander allowed two hits and Brandon Gielow started the eight hits on the day. Ryan Hampe The righthander went two innings, the last three outs to earn the save one run over three innings, striking game for Pulaski River Turtles. and Morgan Colopy each racked allowing one run on one hit and for Princeton WhistlePigs. out nine and walking zero. Riley The bulldog went two and two- up multiple hits for Danville Ot- striking out two. Eli Wright and Kevin Eaise took the loss for Gowens and Eli Thurmond entered thirds innings, allowing zero runs the game out of the bullpen and on three hits and walking one helped to close out the game in re- Gavin Kinney started the game for lief. Danville Otterbots. Kinney lasted Ty Ruhl took the loss for Pulaski two and a third innings, allowing River Turtles. The pitcher allowed three hits and one run while strik- five hits and six runs over three in- ing out four nings, striking out three. Danville Otterbots tallied 12 Chad Coles started the game for hits in the game. Hampe, Morgan Danville Otterbots. The pitcher Colopy, Cali, and Fritz all man- allowed two hits and one run over aged multiple hits for Danville Ot- three innings, striking out five terbots. Hampe led Danville Otter- Danville Otterbots collected nine bots with four hits in five at bats. hits. Brown and Steinberg each “Powered by Narrative Science managed multiple hits for Dan- and GameChanger Media. Copy- ville Otterbots. Brown led Danville right 2021. All rights reserved.” Otterbots with three hits in four Any reuse or republication of this at bats. Danville Otterbots didn’t story must include the preceding commit a single error in the field. attribution. Sarver had the most chances in the field with 20. Ryan Johnson went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Pulaski River Turtles in hits.

PET OF THE WEEK

Max is a 13 year old Chihuahua. He has Addison’s disease and is on daily medication. He’s very sweet. His first owner passed away and he was adopted again, but now that owner has passed away. He needs to be in a home with no kids and no other pets. Given his age and history, he deserves a quiet home and to have all the attention.

In order to protect both the citizens of Pulaski County and our per- sonnel, we will be closed to the public until further notice. We will alter our adoption process during this time. If you are interested in an animal here at the shelter, please submit your application with you may access on our Face Book page: Pulaski County, VA Animal Control, Once your application is approved, you will be contacted and a time will be made available for you to do a meet and greet. Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM and 10AM-12Noon on Saturday Pulaski County Animal Control, 80 Dublin Park Rd. Dublin, VA 24084, 540-674-8359 Pet of the Week Is Sponsored Each Week By Todd Bruce, Mgr. Seagle Funeral Home The Patriot - June 11, 2021 - Page B5

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal or MRDLG: the level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do Annual Drinking not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL: the highest level of a disinfectant Water Quality Report allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

(Town of Dublin, Virginia 1155150.) Non-detects (ND) - lab analysis indicates that the contaminant is not present

Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million INTRODUCTION corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. This Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for calendar year 2020 is designed to Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to inform you about your drinking water quality. Our goal is to provide you with a safe one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand the efforts we make to protect your water supply. The quality of your drinking water must meet Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in state and federal requirements administered by the Virginia Department of Health water. (VDH). Action Level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers If you have questions about this report, please contact: Darrin Cullip, Utility treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Superintendent, 540-674-5791. Treatment Technique (TT) - a required process intended to reduce the level of a con- If you want additional information about any aspect of your drinking water or want taminant in drinking water. to know how to participate in decisions that may affect the quality of your drinking water, please contact: Darrin Cullip, Utility Superintendent, 540-674-5791. Level 1 assessment - a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water The times and location of regularly scheduled board meetings are as follows: system. Council meets on the third Thursday of each month on the second floor of the Dublin Town Hall building at 7:00pm. Level 2 assessment - a very detailed study of the waterworks to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli PMCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple GENERAL INFORMATION occasions. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the the clarity, or cloudiness, of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals to the average person. Turbidity is monitored because it is a good indicator of the and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting effectiveness of our filtration system. from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: (i) microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural WATER QUALITY RESULTS livestock operations, and wildlife; (ii) inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; (iii) pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; (iv) organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; (v) radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer The state allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year be- who are undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, cause the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants our data presented in the above tables, though accurate, is more than one year old. can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate MCL’s are set at very stringent levels by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial In developing the standards EPA assumes that the average adult drinks 2 liters of contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). water each day throughout a 70-year life span. EPA generally sets MCLs at levels that will result in no adverse health effects for some contaminants or a one-in-ten- SOURCE(S) and TREATMENT thousand to one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect for other contaminants.

OF YOUR DRINKING WATER VIOLATION INFORMATION – Did any PMCL or TT violation occur during the The source(s) of your drinking water is (X) surface water ( ) groundwater under the year? ( ) Yes ( X ) No direct influence of surface water ( ) groundwater as described below: If yes, an explanation of the violation, including length, potential health effects, and actions being taken to correct the violation. The Town of Dublin purchases treated water from Pulaski County PSA. Surface water is obtained from Claytor Lake and purchased surface water from the City of VIOLATION INFORMATION – Did any monitoring, reporting, or other viola- Radford obtained from the New River. tions occur during the year? ( ) Yes ( X ) No If yes, an explanation of the violation, including potential health effects, and actions Is there any treatment of your drinking water supply? ( X ) Yes ( ) No we are taking to correct the violation, is as follows:

The Virginia Department of Health conducted a source water assessment of our system during 2020. The reservoir/creek was determined to be of high susceptibility to contamination using the criteria developed by the state in its ADDITIONAL HEALTH approved Source Water Assessment Program. The assessment report consists of maps showing the source water assessment area, an inventory of known land use activities of concern, and documentation of any known contamination. The report INFORMATION is available by contacting Darrin Cullip at the phone number or address given If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for elsewhere in this drinking water quality report. pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Town of Dublin is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has DEFINITIONS been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by Contaminants in your drinking water are routinely monitored according to flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or Federal and State regulations. The table on the next page shows the results of our cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2020. In the table and water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you elsewhere in this report you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline familiar with. The following definitions are provided to help you better understand (800-426-4791). these terms:

Maximum Contaminant Level, or MCL - the highest level of a contaminant that is NOTE: allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using The Water Quality Report will not be mailed, the best available treatment technology. but is available upon request at the town office. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or MCLG - the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs Also it is available on the town’s website at allow for a margin of safety. www.dublintown.org GOT SOMETHING TO SELL? We’ve Got FREE CLASSIFIEDS* Call or Text to: 540-808-3949 Deadline is Noon Wednesday *Does Not Include Real Estate, Estate Sells, Display or Legal Ads Page B6 - The Patriot - June 11, 2021

Draper Valley Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Draper's Valley Presbyterian (PCA) 3200 Lee Highway 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski (physical Draper’s Valley Presbyterian (PCA) Draper, Va. 24324 address) 2755 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, VA 24324 Pastor: Alan Pearce 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski (mailing Senior Pastor: Rev. Robert E. Davis Service Times: address) Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Mathews Bible Study Sunday, 10 a.m. Pastor’s Name: Will Shelton Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Hispanic Lay Pastor: Sebastian Ruiz Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening, 5 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:00 AM 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. email: [email protected] Hispanic Worship: 11:00AM Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:15 p.m. www.drapervalleybaptist.org Contact Info. Phone: 540.980.3331 Wednesday Youth Groups and Adult Prayer e-mail: [email protected] website: & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Grace Baptist Church www.fumcpulask.org Phone - 540-994-9015 Make 552 E. Main Street FACEBOOK@FirstUMCPulaski and e-mail - [email protected] Dublin, Va. 24084 WBLB 10:00am website - www.dvpca.org Pastor: Doug Testerman Sunday Morning Worship Live-Stream • 674-1762 Belspring Baptist Church 11:00 a.m. Your Primary Services: 6887 Depot Street (or anytime) on YouTube 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring, VA 24058 11 a.m. Sunday worship Pastor Darrell Linkous Trinity Lutheran Salvation Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Service Times: Church ELCA Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Sunday worship: 11 a.m. 540-980-3624 Certain Wednesday Bible Study and The Rev. Terrie Sternberg 2 Peter 1: 3, 4. “According as Open Door Baptist Church Youth Group: 7 p.m. trinitypulaski @gmail.com His divine power hath given unto 4576 Miller Lane Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. us all things that pertain unto Pulaski, VA 24301 [email protected] (Sept. - May) life and goodness, through the Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. knowledge of Him that hath called Primary Services: Memorial Baptist Church (June - Aug.) us to glory and virtue. Whereby Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 are given unto us exceeding great Worship, 11 a.m. Pulaski, VA 24301 www.trinitypulaski.org and precious promises: that by Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. Pastor: Michael S. Jones these ye might be partakers of Phone: 980-2046 Sunday Trinity United Methodist the divine nature, having escaped 9:45 am - Sunday School Pastor: Judy Yonce the corruption that is in the world Draper United Methodist Church 11:00 am - Worship Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. through lust.” 3080 Greenbriar Road Wednesday Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. By God’s divine power He has Draper, VA 24324 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting 528 5th Street, S.E. given us everything that we need Pastor: Mark Asbury (540) 980-4731 Pulaski, Va. to enable us to live godly lives. Primary Service Times: Email: [email protected] Phone - 980-0820 The knowledge Peter is speak- Sunday School, 10 a.m. ing of here is not intellectual Worship, 11 a.m. River of Life Church Snowville Baptist Church knowledge but the knowledge of Phone: 276-477-3835 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee God that we obtain through having Shawn Burchett, Pastor Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart a personal relationship with Him. Newbern Christian Church Sunday School 9:15 AM Sunday School: 10 a.m. He reveals Himself to us every Disciples of Christ Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. day, through His word and by His 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Wednesday Evening Life Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. Spirit. Rev. Denise and Ken Walker Building Service 7:00 PM Peter speaking of the gifts of 540-440-8733 www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 Fairlawn United Methodist Church God that God bestows upon us, 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 says that they are both exceeding- Christ Episcopal Church Delton Church of God Pastor Mark A. Miller ly great and precious. They are 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski of Prophecy [email protected] exceedingly great and precious be- Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 Cell) 540-320-2431 cause they come from an exceed- Phone: 980-2413 Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. ingly great and precious God. Email: [email protected] [email protected] (276) 620-3191 Sunday Worship (with children's message): Through the new birth and the www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Sunday mornings - 11 AM to 12 PM 11 a.m. indwelling presence of God in Sunday evenings-Facebook live services Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. our lives, we have escaped the Jordan's Chapel UMC announced on Facebook Youth Ministr y corruption that is in the world Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Wednesday evenings- To be announced at Facebook.com/ through lust. Worship: 9:30 a.m. later future time until COVID-19 ceases Fairlawn-United-Methodist-Church You know the world that we Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Delton COGOP is following all COVID-19 live in is a sinful place. And it’s Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. safety guidelines of social distancing, masks, Grace Ministries hard for some to escape from it. cleaning, and disinfection. Church of God of Prophecy Because when sin gets its claws Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church 1021 Macgill Street into a person, it doesn’t let go 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, Heritage Church Pulaski, VA 24301 easily. Many try to free themselves Hiwassee, VA 24347 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin Church: 540-980-2118 from sin’s bondage and just when Pastor Mark Asbury Pastor Mike Pierce Cell: 276-233-8083 they think they have broken free, Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am Service Times: Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 sin reaches out and grabs them and Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; www.pulaskigracemin.com pulls them back into itself. Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. Sundays, 10 a.m. Email: [email protected] A person can’t save himself or com/cecilschapel.umc (540) 674-9220 Pastor Mike Williams herself. A person can’t make a few Website: www.heritagechurch.net Children's Ministry resolutions and get out themselves Newbern United Methodist Church Facebook.com/ Aaron & Becky Sampson out of sins clutches. We must be 5155 Wilderness Road HeritageChurchDublinVA Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. born again of the Spirit of God, Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. and we must allow Jesus to come Rev. Paige Wimberly Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. into our lives and set us free from Fairlawn Baptist the Curse, Penalty, Habit and 674-6111 6758 Oxford Avenue Ages 5-12 Domination of sin. Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Fairlawn, VA 24141 Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 Reminds me of a gospel song. Sunday School: 11 a.m. “He lifted me out of the deep miry First Missionary Baptist Church Faith Bible Church clay and planted my feet on the Valley Harvest Ministries 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 heavenly way. I’ll tell it where ere 1 Harvest Place New River, Virginia 24129 Pastor: Jim Linkous I go, for I want the whole world to P.O. Box 458 (540) 639-5331 Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox know, I’m glad that He loved me Dublin, VA 24084 email: [email protected] 540-980-5433 so, and He lifted me out.” W. L. Senior Pastor Steve Willis Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. www.facebook/faithbiblechurch Bill Hopper. Associate Pastors: Associate Minister: Sunday School: 10 a.m. God the Holy Ghost is the only Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton Rev. Annette Cheek Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. one Who can give us the power Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. to escape from the many sins that Wednesday School 7 p.m. Sundays: Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. so easily snare us. To be safe and www.vhmdublin.org Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. free from sin we need the abiding 540-674-4729 The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. presence of the Holy Ghost. We Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. need to be partakers of the divine Mountain View United Methodist Church Bible Study 6:30 p.m. nature. 6648 Wilderness Road Dublin Christian Church The Holy Ghost is one of those Dublin, VA 24084 Dublin United Methodist Church 5605 Dunlap Road promised gifts from God that is Phone: 540-674-6111 P.O. Box 577 P.O. Box 1330 exceedingly great and precious. mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ 424 East Main Street Dublin, VA 24084 Think about how great the gift of Pastor: Paige Wimberly Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor (540) 674-8434 the Holy Ghost is. The great God Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. (540) 674-5128 www.dublinchristianchurch.com of heaven, whom the universe it- Morning Worship with Children's Church at [email protected] Richard R. Goad, Jr. self cannot contain, comes into our 11 a.m. Early Worship - 8:45 am Senior Minister hearts and lives and dwells there. Sunday School - 9:45 am Sunday School 10 a.m. Our bodies become temples of the Dublin Baptist Church Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am Worship 11 a.m. Holy Ghost. Dublin Baptist Church Worship - 10:55 am Sunday Evening Worship and What God has promised, God 100 Hawkins StreetDublin, VA 24084 Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. always delivers. He is always true 540-674-6061 Freedom Fellowship Church Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible to His word. [email protected] 1730 West Street Classes, 7 p.m. Jesus told His followers to Website: dublinbaptistva.org Radford, VA 24141 remain in Jerusalem until they Pastor: Dennis Jones Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins First Presbyterian Church received the promise of the Father. Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 540-577-5780 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski Which was the Holy Ghost. When Wednesday, Adult Bible Study Streamed on [email protected] Pastor Melissa McNair-King the 120 were in the upper room, Facebook: 7 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. (540) 980-2132 they were waiting for the promise 11 a.m. Children’s Church [email protected] of His coming. They were waiting Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org on God to fulfill His promise 7 p.m. Youth Service Sunday Services: to send the Holy Ghost. And it Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., happened, and it was the most Service 11 a.m. phenomenal thing that has hap- June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. pened since the resurrection of our Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. See MCCR AW, page B7 The Patriot - June 11, 2021 - Page B7

Thornspring United Methodist Church Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. Pulaski First Church of the Brethren 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 1749 Newbern Road McCraw Dublin, VA 24084 www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert Rev. Kathy Warden, Pastor, Pastor Frank Peters Continued from Page B6 Sunday School: 10 a.m. (540) 250-2974 Sunday School: 9:45 blessed Lord. For the Holy Ghost Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. and fire set upon each of them and Phone: (540) 980-2927 Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. they were ALL filled with the Holy Ghost. And they poured out of the Worship 7 p.m. 980-3798 upper room, into the Streets, and First Baptist Church Monday Bible Study after being filled with the Holy 5473 Baskerville Street 7 to 9 p.m. Abundant Life Ministries Ghost, they went out and turned the Dublin, VA 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 3050 Lee Highway Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 world upside down for Christ. Pastor Wallis Brown 7 p.m. (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) 2 Peter 1: 5-7. “And beside this, 540-674-2677 Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. giving all diligence, add to your Service: 11 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. faith virtue; and to virtue knowl- 1946 Medallion Drive Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement edge; and to knowledge, temper- New Dublin Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 ance; and to temperance patience; 5331 New Dublin Church Road (540) 980-1349 pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages and to patience godliness; and to Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Becky Wheeler Adult Bible Class godliness brotherly kindness; and Pastor: Sara Jane Nixon Sunday School 9:45 a.m. THRIVE Teen Class to brotherly kindness, charity.” Website: newdublinpres.org Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Bible Class and Verse 5 is a call to duty. We who 540-674-6147 Special Activitiy Classes have been saved are called to do Services 11:00 AM Sundays First Baptist Church diligent service for the Lord. We 220 Magazine Street New Life Church of the Nazarene are called to live holy lives that are Community Christian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 45 S. Jefferson Avenue pleasing to God. Once we are made 5382 Grace Street, Dublin VA, 24084 540-980-3336 Pulaski, VA 24301 sons and daughter of God, spiritual 540-674-4308 Email: [email protected] 540-980-2001 growth doesn’t just happen. We are Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev, Douglas Patterson www.newlifepulaski.com to give due diligence to our walk in Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. email: [email protected] the Lord. Pastor: Julie Armbrister Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Faith is the first of God’s gifts Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. First Dublin Presbyterian Church (ECO) Monday's Child Youth Group, Monday mentioned here. God gives each 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va. 24084 Evening 6 p.m. Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. one of us enough faith to be saved P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. by. When we get saved, we have first-dublin-presbyterian-church-eco.com Trinity Baptist Church exercised our faith enough to lay Minister: Pulaski Presbyterian Church 4008 Robinson Tract Road hold on our salvation, which is a The Rev. Dr. Olin Marsh Whitener, Jr. (PCA) Pulaski, VA 24301 free gift of the grace of God. Now 975 Memorial Drive Telephone: 980-8186 Peter says, don’t just get saved and Max Creek Baptist Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor Johnny Howlett stop growing in the Lord. Add to 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 Office Phone:980-2631 Minister of Education Rev. Steve Taylor your faith, virtue. www.maxcreek.org Email: [email protected] Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. By virtue he is referring to the www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Website: www.pulaskipca.org Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m. holy courage which enables Chris- Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Wednesday - Adult Bible Study and Youth tians to boldly make a stand for the Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Sunday School: 10:00am Group - 7 p.m. Lord. It is a Christian virtue that Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Worship Service: 11:00am motivates us to go forward in faith Sunday Services Grace Fellowship Baptist Church courageously doing good works. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship 2640 Max Creek Road Good works follows faith. We’re Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6598 Annie Akers Road P.O. Box 326 not saved by works, but good works Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. Radford, VA 24141 Hiwassee, VA 24347 proceed from out of us as a result Evening Worship: 6 p.m. (540) 639-3443 Pastor: Jason N. Aker of our faith. The bible says, faith Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m. Pastor Steve Phillips Phone: 276-699-3176 without works is dead, being alone. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am [email protected] By our works, we demonstrate our Pulaski Church of God Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm Sunday School: 10 a.m. faith. Peter said, add to your faith, 1621 Bob White Boulevard Wednesday Night Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. virtue. Witness for Christ. Win Pulaski, VA 24301 Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. the lost. Help the poor and needy Pastor Donald Jones among us. Pray for the sick. Visit St. Edwards Catholic Church 540-980-8880 New Hope Chapel the shut-ins. Pray for the needs of Corner of N. Washington Ave. and others. These are all good works www.pulaskicog.church 1555 Case Knife Road 7th Street N.W., Pulaski Sunday Services Pulaski, VA 24301 that will be evidenced in our lives Phone: 980-6511 once we are saved. Sunday Life Groups: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Darrell Gray Fax: 980-6511 Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. (276) 733-6080 A tree that does not bear fruit is a Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez dead tree. Faith without works is a Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday New Hope Chapel. dead faith. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without Showers of Blessing Church of Service Times: Warriors for Christ II works is dead also. God in Christ 10 a.m. Sunday School Bishop Sherman Buckner It says in James, you show me 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 11 a.m. Sunday Service 600 Skyline Circle your faith without works and I’ll Pastor Elder Stephen Muse Pulaski, VA show you my faith by my works. Come and Worship With Us! Family Worship Center 540-315-2317 Sunday School: 10 a.m. James 2:18. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness Add to virtue, Knowledge. Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Service Christian faith and Christian virtue Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. 540-980-7287 leads to knowledge. Double mind- Jeff Willhoite, Pastor Bob White Boulevard Baptist Church ed and undecided people waver Randolph Avenue Sunday School 9:45 a.m. between right and wrong. They do United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. 3826 Bob White Boulevard Pulaski, VA. not develop that deep perception 1607 Randolph Avenue KidsZone 10:45 a.m. of good and evil that evolves with Pulaski, VA 24301 Evening Worship 6 p.m. Pastor: Allen Harman Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Christ-like virtue. Holy discretion Pastor: Rev. Dr. Elston McLain www.fwcpulaski.church Preaching: 11 a.m. grows from faith and from Chris- Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. tian Virtue. Phone: (540) 980-8775 Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m. Add to knowledge temper- FUNDAMENTAL ance. Self-control. Keeping one’s appetites under control. Without Seagle self -control, there is no unity of purpose. Christians must strive to Funeral Home devote their energies to do service Todd Bruce, Manager for Christ. 415 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, 980-1700 First Baptist Church Along with temperance should 325 Randolph Avenue come patient endurance. Enduring Pulaski, Va. hardships without murmuring and Pastor: Dr. Henry Fiske complaining like the children of Phone: 980-6565 Israel did in the wilderness. Being [email protected] faithful in all situations. It’s not the Sunday School: 10 a.m. work itself that wins the praise of Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. God, but it is the faithfulness and patience of the saints that do the work that pleases God the most. Diligently seek for godliness. Seek to be like Jesus. The godly person sets God always before him, and allows the Spirit of God to direct their decisions and actions. Godliness is demonstrated in our lives and in our ministries, when we seek to bring God glory for everything good that we are able to accomplish, instead of seeking glory for ourselves. Godliness is maintaining a godly lifestyle. Brotherly Kindness naturally follows godliness. John says, he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, and hateth his brother, he is a liar. And Happiness should never depend on circumstance he goes on to say, for he who does not love his brother whom he has From the writings of the Rev. The passengers idled the hours children of Israel. The Apostle seen, how can he love God Whom Billy Graham away in pleasure and anticipation Paul penned wise words that all he has not seen? We must be kind as the ship sliced through the people would do well to commit to one another, always, and not Q: Our son has graduated waters of the North Atlantic on its to memory and keep before them. intolerant, hostile and indifferent from college with academic way to Southampton. “Stand fast [assured] in the Lord... towards others. honors and high hopes. Within Three days out the news was I have learned in whatever state I The last grace on the list is weeks, the economy plunged, flashed to the ship that Britain and am, to be content: I know how to charity. Christian love. Christian the job market dried up, and he France had declared war. Lights be [humbled], and I know how to love must not be confined to the says he has lost his faith in God. were doused; passengers scram- abound” (Philippians 4:1, 11-12). Church only. Love comes from It seems hopeless to keep him bled to their cabins. Emergency pation and joy had ended in stark Parents can help their children God and those who have the love moving forward. -- H.H. guns were mounted in the stern tragedy. learn that happiness should never of God abiding in them, will also A: The year was 1939. A luxury and bow in response to the news Many young lives have started depend on circumstances, but to love others. Godly love continually liner pulled out of New York. Pas- of enemy submarines lurking near. just this way, living for Christ as look beyond the circumstances in increases in depth and extent. The sengers from nearly every country Out of the darkness came a mighty long as things remained good but order to learn to trust God even in love of God is shed abroad in our across Europe were on their way explosion. The ship began to list then turning their backs on God the dark times. Those who trust in hearts by the Holy Ghost. Shed home. The ship was brilliantly lit. and lifeboats were lowered. The when things began to crum- Him don’t focus on circumstances abroad means it reaches out to The orchestra played at dinner. voyage that began full of antici- ble. This is also the story of the but rather on the resources of God. everyone around us. Page B8 - The Patriot - June 11, 2021

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