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Locally Owned And Operated Health official warns of crisis facing area By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Sexually transmitted infections, drug addiction New River Valley Health District Director Dr. Noelle Bissell says there are two major health are health issues at crisis issues facing the area today - sexually transmitted infections and drug addiction. level in New River Valley Bissell reported on the issues Monday night at the February meeting of the Pulaski County Board surprisingly. She noted the U.S. leads the industri- of Supervisors. alized nations of the world in such infections, "Right now, this issue is surrounded by a stigma which costs the country $16 billion annually. that we don't want to talk about it, and we have to One of the causes behind the growth in sexually talk about it," Bissell said about sexually transmit- transmitted infections, Bissell said, is how good ted infections. contraception has become in the country. "The big thing is we have to change the narra- "We are victims of our own success with contra- tive," Bissell said. ception," Bissell said. "Used to be, people who Bissell told supervisors that sexually transmitted wanted to avoid pregnancy would reach for con- infections are so prevalent that one in two sexually doms. Now we have such good contraception peo- active young adults will contract such an infection ple don't think about condoms as much. The only by the time they're age 26. way to prevent contracting a sexually transmitted "That is a pretty staggering statistic," Bissell said. infection is by either not having sex or using con- She said in the past four years, sexually transmit- ted infections in the U.S. have gone up steadily and See HEALTH, page A2 WEEKEND WEATHER Saturday Sunday 53 YEARS A slight chance of rain. Partly Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with sunny, with a high near 52. a high near 46. Chance of pre- Overton concludes 53 years as Chance of precipitation is 20%. cipitation is 70%. Saturday Night - A slight Sunday Night - Rain then snow chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, pastor at Draper Valley Baptist with a low around 37. Chance of with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%. precipitation is 60%. By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot

Wilfred "Willie" Overton was born to be a preach- er. It just took him 18 years to realize it. Overton has been pastor at Draper Valley Baptist Church for the past 53 years - having arrived in Draper 53 years ago this past Sunday. Last Sunday's service was his last at the church as pastor, and his congregation and family members gave him quite the sendoff. "They pulled one on me," Overton, 80, said. "I knew something was going on, but I didn't think it was going to be as extensive as it turned out to be. They contacted a lot of my friends, even old college friends. Had a full house. It was very surprising. We had a good day and I really enjoyed it. Channel 10 was even there. I never anticipated that until my daughter called and told me." His message for the special service? "Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 - To everything there is a season," Overton said. "Season means beginning and an end." For Overton, his season spreading the gospel began in April 1957. Born in Fieldale near Martinsville on Aug. 12, 1938, he grew up in nearby

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Continued from page A1 doms." reported on is the addiction cri- electronic cigarettes," Bissell Bissell said long-term conse- sis. said. "Not only through the use quences of sexually transmitted Bissell said the addiction crisis of Juuls, which one pod contains infections include infertility, in the New River Valley began as much nicotine as a pack of stillbirths, miscarriages and with opioids, but is transitioning cigarettes, but also through using ectopic pregnancies. to intravenous injection drug use. marijuana in these electronic cig- Bissell added that most people "It's not just opioids now, but arettes." think if they have a sexually we're seeing a lot of metham- "So vaping is not harmless," transmitted infection, they'll have phetamines right now," Bissell she added. symptoms. "That's not true," she said. She said the Health said. "We have to change the narra- Department is confronting the "Most people do not have tive here as well," she said. "That addiction issue on multiple fronts symptoms," Bissell said. "They addiction is a disease and not a through prevention education. can spread infections or have moral failing. And the only way "The addiction crisis isn't them long-term without knowing to do that is to treat people with going to go away, and we can't it. The only way to know is to get addiction with the respect they ignore it any longer," Bissell tested. Anybody who's had sex - deserve and get them the help said. even once - without protection is they need." at risk." "Studies show that most people Bissell told supervisors the agree we have an addiction crisis County New River Health District is in this country, but most people beginning an advertising cam- do not think it affects them, paign to educate the public on the whereas the opposite is true. Democrats issue, using billboards, a media Most of us in this room tonight campaign, ads in theatres and on probably knows someone who buses in Pulaski, Radford and struggles with it and you may not prepare Blacksburg. even know it," Bissell said. "The only way to know if She explained that most people for caucus you're infected is get tested, and with an addiction crisis didn't the only way to get people tested start out with opioids or metham- The Pulaski County is to get the word out there," phetamines. Democratic Committee will Bissell stated, adding the Health "They started out with other meet at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Department will do testing for drugs like tobacco, and I think March 6, at the Pulaski County free. everyone knows we have a Courthouse, 45 Third St. NW, The second major issue Bissell tobacco crisis with the Juuls and Pulaski. The meeting will be in the General District Court Room. At the February meeting, the committee voted that Democratic party candidates for local elections will be deter- mined by an assembled caucus, as has been the practice for many years. A number of local seats will be up during the November 5, 2019 contest: Sheriff (Mike Worrell [D] incumbent), Commonwealth's Attorney (Mike Fleenor [D] incumbent), Treasurer (Melinda Worrell [D] incumbent), and Commissioner of Revenue (Donna Gray [D] Incumbent). All five members of the Board of Supervisors will be up (Robinson, Massie, Cloyd, Draper, Ingles). So far, Fredrick (Fritz) Streff, director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research at New River Community College, is running for Pulaski County Supervisor representing the Draper District. In order to select candidates for the above positions, the com- mittee will hold an assembled caucus on May 2 at 7 p.m. in the Pulaski County Circuit Court Room. To be considered for 808-3949 nomination, candidates MUST notify the party chair no later than midnight on April 18. Candidacy forms will be made TELL YOUR available at a later time, but FRIENDS! please contact Suzanne Bowen, Yard Sale Ads chair of the Pulaski Democratic Party, at (540) 980-4664 or In The Patriot pulaskicountyvademocrats@gm ARE FREE! See CAUCUS, page A6 The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 - Page A3 on the challenge. them to come to church.' also was instrumental in Dublin ago when a church sought him to Overton "It was an interesting experi- "The other church over here Baptist, Memorial and Trinity on leave a church and go to another ence," Overton said. says, 'we've tried that. It's not Case Knife, and maybe more that one, he told the pulpit committee, Continued from page A1 But the Lord's plan for the working.' I had a friend of mine I'm not aware of," Overton said. 'I don't know what you want from young preacher from Fieldale from a different denomination just About his successor, Overton me, but you can't have both. You Collinsville. started becoming clear in mid- recently tell me about a church said the church "has called a good can either have my mind or you "I joined the Baptist church, February of 1966. that decided they would start hav- man." can have my feet. You can't have under duress more than anything "My professor called me in and ing a singing every Sunday night - A graduate of Louisville both. A preacher cannot run him- else," Overton laughed - some- said, 'I got a place for you to bring a group in - and he said that Southern Baptist Seminary, Alan self to death to satisfy church thing he and anyone talking with preach on Sunday. It's up in helped them a little, it brought in a Pearce has a PhD in New members and be capable of him very long will usually wind Pulaski County, Virginia at a few people. But we start doing Testament, according to Overton. preaching God's Word, which he up doing. church called Draper Valley things that appeal to the world and "He comes from Bluefield cannot preach unless he studies it "Not to speak evil of those Baptist,'" Overton said. the flesh. We end up then one day where he is a school teacher at and knows it. And he ought to folks, but they were anxious when Overton made the trip from wondering what's going on. We Graham Middle School. He'll keep know it before he tries to pour it I wasn't, but they meant well," he Winston-Salem to Draper to have to be realistic," Overton said. his teaching position for a year. I'll into his people. Concentrate and recalled. preach. But what Overton thought About his career, Overton said it be kind of an assistant to him. I'm dedicate yourself first to the "When I was 18 years old, I might be a one-time assignment had been a good journey. going to stay there, but I'm going preaching of God's Word faithful- attended church with a friend of turned into something more. "We've had our ups and downs to stay out of his hair," Overton ly and the other will take care of mine. The main reason I went with "Two weeks later they asked me and trials along the way. You name promises. itself. There will be times when him was there was a girl he want- to be interim pastor," he said. the illness, we've been through it. After 53 years what will you have to get up at 2 in the ed to see, and the only way her "That's 100 miles from Winston It always has an effect on the Overton miss most? morning to go to the hospital so be parents would let him see her was Salem and I told them, 'You folks church. Sometimes a good effect, "I'll miss the discipline. I'll miss prepared, but that's not going to be in church, and he needed some better let me think about this. I'm even though it is a bad traumatic that I can't put things off. The dis- every day. A good pastor is going moral support," Overton remem- not sure I can handle it because of thing. It will prove to be a blessing cipline of study, meeting dead- to be the mind first and then the bered. the drive.' overall in time to a church. lines. Now I've got oodles of time, feet. It's a 24-hour thing with pas- That morning the Lord spoke to "I finally consented to doing it "My church has been gracious but don't have the energy to do tors," Overton said. his heart. It was 1957. and enjoyed it. That was 53 years to my wife and me. They have what I'd like to do. I've refinished "While I was raised in the ago this past Sunday. I have never never failed in my 53 years as pas- a lot of furniture over the years. "My old pastor taught us this. If church I didn't know a lot of had any better reception in a tor to give me what they've prom- Built a lot of furniture. Still enjoy the bible doesn't say it, don't things," Overton said. "It wasn't church than I got that day. I'm not ised me as a livelihood. I never it." believe it. If the bible says it, you so much about ignorance, it was joking. They treated me like a entered the ministry for money. If The most rewarding thing in his better believe it. I've never forgot- just meaningless to me." king, ready to crown me," Overton I had wanted money I would have long career? ten that premise. If the bible teach- Overton said the first time he said. gone into business. But we've had "The appreciation of people for es it believe it. If it doesn't, reject was ever really moved by the While things were going well, a good journey. People have been the things that you do. Of course it. But make sure you know what it gospel was that morning in that being an interim pastor of a church so gracious to us," he said. that would be secondary to seeing says." church. 100 miles away, taking 12 hours at "My old body is wearing out on people converted to the Lord, but "The preacher didn't know me school to finish his degree, and me. Having problems with my that has been very rewarding." As for his 53 years at Draper and I didn't know him. I guess he working third shift at a trucking joints. I have AFib and I've had Advice for any new pastor? Valley Baptist? took one look at me and thought I company pushed Overton pretty some cancer and may have some "He's going to have to make a "My wife and I have enjoyed it. needed salvation," Overton hard. more before it's over. The cancers decision. And the people need to Sometimes it's been difficult, but laughed. "As a result of that morn- "I had more doing than I could I have had could have killed me if know it. As an old Baptist preach- looking back over all of it … ing I called on the Lord as my get done," he laughed. we hadn't caught them early er said in London over a 100 years would I do it again? Yes!" Savior." One Sunday morning, a church enough. But God was gracious. "From then I started going to member - the late Clarence Cook - But he knows how to slow you church regularly and they were approached Willie with some down," Overton said. teaching me and it was like eating news. "God has been gracious to chocolate cake! I had that kind of "Willie, the church voted unani- Draper Valley," Overton said. interest in the scriptures," Overton mously this morning to call you as "Look at the history of our church. said. our pastor," Cook told Overton. It was organized Nov. 3, 1901 in He started reading the Bible and "I said, 'what?'" Overton Connors Valley. Don't really know it became a habit. exclaimed. "I told him I had anoth- where they met, but I'm of the "The first year I was saved I er year of school, I live in opinion they met at the old read the Bible twice," he recalled. Winston-Salem. We better think Midway Service Station. Later the "I cannot tell you how many times about this." congregation built a building in I have read it since then, but that Overton consulted a number of Connors Valley." number is way up there." pastors he knew, some from this "In 1958 the church acquired To really know the Bible, area. One was Dewey Weaver. the property where it is located Overton says, you must read it. "He was at Piedmont and he today, and a wing of the building "You can listen to preachers encouraged me to consider it and was built in 1959-60. Dedication preach and Sunday school teach- I'll never forget what he said. 'It was in May 1963 - three years ers teach, you can go to seminary will be good boot training,' he told before I came. The church came in Bible college and all that, but me," said Overton. into existence as a result of the unless you apply yourself in the He came back and talked to the First Baptist Church in Pulaski. It book - in the Bible - you're never church members and told them going to get ahold of it. It's like that as long as they understood someone working a gold mine in a that he may have to possibly leave sense. This will sound strange, but abruptly, he was willing to give it you just keep digging and you get a try if they were willing to work a little nugget here and a little with him. nugget there, and one day you hit They were. the vein. These things begin to "I couldn't be here on become not only real to you, but Wednesday nights so Clarence you begin to grasp them and took care of that - he wasn't a bad understand them and now you got preacher you know. In the summer the gold," Overton exclaimed. I could do that, but not when Once he started reading the school was in," said Overton. Bible, he did so constantly. He "We had a good first year. kept a Bible in his pocket and if he Things went well. We were able to was eating lunch he had it out get a lot of indebtedness paid off. I reading it. Something he says he stuck it out and they treated my still does to this day. wife and daughter and I like royal- In 1960 the Lord called Overton ty," Overton said. to the ministry. "In 53 years we have never had "I preached my first sermon in a fight in a business meeting. I my home church," he remem- believe that any two men who are bered. Christians can solve any problem. "The pastor asked me about a The new pastor who is coming month ahead of time. He said, can't hardly believe that," Overton 'you're going off to Bible college, said. so now you need to preach to us "God has blessed me in that before you go.' I was going to way. I've always tried to be a peace Piedmont Bible College. I had maker. Lot of times I'm the peace already been accepted," Overton breaker, if you know what I mean. said. He still has the old notes Lot of times when everyone's all from that very first sermon. uptight, I'll tell a joke. Make "We started the service at 7 everybody laugh and it cools them o'clock and had singing as usual. down," he said. Then the preacher said, 'it's time The church now has 37 mem- for you.' I got so absorbed in that. bers. Overton says when he first Finally I quit and the preacher said came there was an unbelievable to me, 'you know what time it is? number on the church rolls. Do you know you've preached an "Many I never found and never hour and 20 minutes?' That's what got to know them. We ended up happens when you really get into having about 80 members back it," said. Overton. then, but God only knows the Overton went on the Piedmont. number of people I've buried. Guess you could say he did pretty well for himself. He has two "The way things are now spiri- degrees from the college, and was tually in this country … we're not presented with an honorary seeing the kind of revival type sit- Doctorate of Divinity from uation we used to have. We may as Breckbill Bible College after well face it. We're not seeing it. A reaching his 50th year as pastor at lot of churches, to try to get people Draper Valley. out are resorting to all sorts of "They considered me faithful things. I suppose if you had two and honorable enough to give it to churches - both were Baptist - both me and I'm appreciative of that," are like churches today. he said. Congregations are getting older. Overton and his wife, Reba And they're wondering what are were married in 1961, and their we going to do? How are we going first daughter came along three to appeal to people? years later. In 1964 one of the professors at "Let's say this one on the left Piedmont came to Overton and says 'we're going to keep doing wanted him to take a church as an what we've been doing, we're interim pastor. going to keep witnessing and "He thought it would be good preaching the gospel, we're going for me. I had been preaching off to encourage people to come to and on," Overton said, and he took Christ and we're going to invite Page A4 - The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019

LINDA DIANE SAWYERS parents, he was preceded in death Debora Vaughn Brillheart Burchett, grandfather James Michael King, and Lauren BARRETT by a daughter and sister, Violet Joseph and April Vaughn Dr. Doug Warren, grandmother Brooke King; a one-year-old Linda Diane Sawyers Barrett, Welch and daughter Courtney Daughters; Debra Vaughn Lydia Warren, uncle Joel "JB" great-granddaughter, whom he age 60 of Dublin, died Saturday, Brown. He is survived by: a son; Alice V. Gallimore Burchett Jr. (Sharon), uncle loved beyond words, Emma February 17, 2019, 2019 at the Brooks Peck of Baltimore: a Grandchildren; Anthony, Rick, David Burchett, uncle Rusty Grace Gooddall; brother Jack Lewis-Gale brother; Larry Peck of Port Ashley, Gary Lee, Cary, Amber Warren (Shanda), uncle Dr. and sister-in-law Linda McCraw; Medical Orange, FL: sisters; TN, Pat and Emily Travis Warren (Sarah), and sister Shirley and brother-in-law Center, McKinniss of Port Orange, FL 9 Great Grandchildren numerous loving great-aunts, C.B. Morgan; other brothers- and Salem. and Pataskala, Ohio, Kathy Sister; Twila Hamm great-uncles, and cousins. sisters-in-law and numerous She was Nipper (Larry) of Draper, Fay Funeral services will be held Jacob was technically creative, nieces and nephews whom he born in Legg (Roger) of Deland, FL, Friday March, 1st at 1pm from combining a love of technology loved. Pulaski on Brenda Knapp (Ray) of Stevens Funeral Home Chapel and passion for music through Celebration of Life Services September Barboursville, WVa, Linda Carr with Pastor Linda Hale officiat- music production. Throughout are Saturday, March 2, at noon 16, 1958.She (Wayne) of Deland, FL, and ing. Burial will follow in the his youth Jacob was an active with visitation one hour before at Barrett was preced- Bonnie Southwest Virginia Veterans member of the New River Valley 11:00 am at Mullins Funeral ed in death Chandler Cemetery, Dublin. athletic community in little Home & Crematory, Radford. In by her parents, James Garfield (Jim) of league football and youth lieu of flowers, contributions Sawyers and Betty Dunford Alexandria, CHANDLER SPENCER wrestling. Jacob spent his high may be made to the American Sawyers and a sister, Wanda Ohio and DOWELL school years in Grundy, Virginia Heart Association. Mills. Deland, FL, Chandler Spencer Dowell, age where he discovered his love of The King family is in the care She is survived by her along with 19 of Dublin, died Saturday, robotics, participated in the of Mullins Funeral Home & Children five grand- February 23, 2019. He was born Junior ROTC program, and Crematory in Radford. Kylene McCambridge & hus- children. in Radford on May 16, 1999, and attended Governor's School. He www.mullinsfuneralhome.com band, Kasey -Pulaski Peck Funeral serv- is the son of Pamela Chandler was also a member of academic Brian Kelly Barrett & fiancée, ices will be Dowell and teams, key club, and FBLA. WANDA LOU NEWMAN Kendra Buckner & children, held Friday, March 1, 2019 at JohnJacob was an avid animal lover, BLEVINS Chaylen Buckner & Collin 2:00 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Chapman cherished his time with nature, Wanda Lou Newman Blevins, Buckner-Dublin Home with The Rev. Dale Akers, Dowell. and was a true friend to all. 70, of Pulaski, VA died Sunday, Grandchildren The Rev. Randal Jones, and The Chandler The family will receive visitors February 24, 2019, at her home. Kaden McCambridge & Rev. J.B. Shelton officiating. was a gradu- Friday, March 1st at Stevens She was born in Virginia on Easton Barrett Interment will follow in ate of the Funeral Home in Pulaski, January 22, 1949 and was a Nephew Highland Memory Gardens. The Pulaski Virginia beginning at 5:00 PM. A retired Chad Mills family will receive friends on County High funeral service will be held on Supervisor Graveside funeral services Friday at the funeral home from Dowell School Class Saturday, March 2nd at the River with Renfro were held Thursday, February 28, Noon until 2:00 p.m. Online of 2017, and of Life Church in Dublin, Corp. Wanda 2019 at Oakwood Cemetery, condolences may be sent to the attended both Victory Virginia at 2:00 PM, with Pastor was preced- Pulaski. family by visiting www.seaglefu- Restoration Church and Newbern Shawn Burchett presiding. A pri- ed in death To sign the online guestbook, neralhome.com Arrangements Community Christian Church. vate burial for family only will by her hus- visitby Seagle Funeral Home, Chandler is preceded in death by follow. band, James www.bowerfuneralhome.com Pulaski. his paternal grandparents, Julia Franklin Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski Ann McDaniel Dowell and JOSEPH WILLIAM "BILL" Blevins Blevins. is handling the arrangements for LUTHER V. VAUGHN Thomas Spencer Dowell, II and KING Surviving the family. Luther V. Vaughn, 82, of his maternal grandfather, Jack Joseph William "Bill" King, are: Dublin, went to be with the Lord Chandler. He is survived by his 82, born on February 17, 1937, Children & Spouse - James DAVID EARL PECK Monday February, 25th at his loving parents, Pamela Chandler passed away peacefully at home Jacob Blevins David Earl Peck, age 61 of home in the presence of his Dowell and John Chapman on February 22, 2019. He is pre- Freda Blevins Semones & Draper, died Sunday, February Family. Dowell of Dublin: his loving deceased by his parents, Truman Eddie Ray Semones 24, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke He was born in Carroll County grandmother; Beverly Chandler and Frances McCraw; and his Daughters-In-Law - Marsha Memorial Hospital. on March 20th 1936 and was the of Dublin: his Godmother's; loving son, Stephen Gregory Dawn Perdue He was born on June 9, 1957 in son of the late Luther T. Vaughn Pam Jungers of Fayetville, TN, King. Patricia Talbert Blevins Charleston, WVa, and was the and Gladys V. Millirons. He was Angela Jones of Dublin: loving Bill began his professional Grandchildren & Spouse - son of the late Virginia Elizabeth also preceded in death by a Godfather; Rob Jungers of career of 43 years as a pattern Sarah Semones Deese & Ingram Peck, and Louis Nolen Daughter, Glenda V. Lindsey. Jacksonville, FL: an aunt: Kathy maker at Lynchburg Foundry in Jonathan Max Deese Peck. David, for some time, Surviving are his wife of 62 Dowell of Roanoke: uncles; Radford and retired as a Quality James Martin Blevins attended the Cross Walk Church years; Hazel B. Vaughn. Richard Chandler of Dublin, and Assurance Representative whose Jacob Avery Blevins in Wytheville. In addition to his Sons and wives; Rickie and Michael Dowell of Pulaski: clients were Dusty Ray Semones cousins; Jessie, Jacob, Austin, Chrysler and Great-Grandson - Avery Jamie, Cassie, and Autumn Ford Motor Daniel Blevins (Tootlebug). Funeral services Companies. Granddaughter-In-Law - were held Thursday, February 28, He was a Mariah Blose Blevins 2019 at the Newbern Community family man Brothers - Robert Daniel Christian Church, with Pastor who enjoyed Newman Ray Kingrea officiating. camping, Randy Newman Interment followed in Highland fishing, and Curtis Newman Memory Gardens. In lieu of King hunting Eric Newman flowers make memorial dona- locally at Mother & Step-Father - Mary tions to First Community Bank Walnut Flats and Claytor Lake. & Arvil Quesenberry 1400 Tyler Avenue, Radford, VA His children learned from their 22 Nieces and Nephews 24141 for Chandler's final skilled father to love the outdoors Funeral services were held expenses. and to enjoy many water sports Thursday, February 28th from on the lake. Daughter Beth and the Stevens Funeral Home JACOB ANDREW PEDIGO son Steve also participated with Chapel with Rev. Dale Akers Jacob Andrew Pedigo passed their dad in many challenging officiating. Burial followed in away Thursday, February 7th at games of 9 ball at the pool table, Highland Memory Gardens, the age of 23. He was born on with Bill being the champion Dublin, VA. Arrangements by January 20, 1996 in Radford, VA. more often than not. Bill loved Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, He is sur- engaging people in heated dis- VA. vived by his cussions on many subjects and mother, had a keen eye for details and THOMAS FRANKLIN Deborah debate. His quick wit could put a "FRANK" WALLER Burchett smile on many a face, even at Thomas Franklin "Frank" Pedigo, that other person's expense. Waller, age 86 of Pulaski passed father He is survived by his devoted away Friday, February 22, 2019 Brandon and loving wife, Patsy Davis at the New River Valley Medical Warren and King, to whom he was married Center. Pedigo stepmother for over 60 years. Other sur- Born January 10, 1933 he was Jill Hall vivors include his son and daugh- the son of the late Thomas Robert Warren, sister Victoria Pedigo, ter-in-law, Mike and Leslie King; Waller & Viola Spencer Waller. brother Elliott Pedigo, stepbroth- loving daughter Beth King; All of his brothers, Lawrence, er Bryson Hall, grandfather Joel grandchildren, Tyler William Bruce, Ellis, Jack, Walter and sis- Burchett Sr., grandmother Peggy King, Lydia Katherine King, See DEATHS, page A7 www.pcpatriot.com OPINION The Patriot - March 1, 2019 - Page A5 Insulin Prices Assembly Session Ends I recently held a meeting in the Ninth District with board members of the Juvenile Diabetes Research The regular session of the 2019 awaiting action from the Governor. Foundation, as well as children who live with juvenile General Assembly has come to a Ben My Senate Bill 1495 creating the diabetes. They told me their stories. One of the chal- conclusion marked by substantial Rural Information Technology lenges of living with juvenile diabetes is unfortunate- legislative accomplishments. Chaffin Apprenticeship Program that passed ly too familiar to many, even those with other medical Amendments to the 2018-2020 will help small companies in conditions. That problem is high costs for medicine. Biennial Budget were approved as Southwest Virginia meet their work- According to the most recent available data from the session ended, with negotiators 38th District force needs while creating new jobs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 23 on behalf of the House and Senate State Senator and opportunities in the technology million Americans had diagnosed diabetes in 2015, reaching an agreement early Friday. sector. A bill I introduced to including 193,000 people under the age of 20. In Our stay in Richmond for session strengthen timber theft law that in the fall. That's when they'll be Virginia, 9.6% of adults were diagnosed with dia- was extended by one day in order to passed gives land owners more pro- receiving their tax rebate checks for betes, slightly higher than the median 9.1% for states vote on the budget and pass the final tections from timber theft and $110, or $220 for couples. The across the Union. bills. increases the likelihood that people Senate Republican Caucus spear- These millions of people have reason to be deeply The Republican led Senate and that steal timber will be brought to headed the successful drive to refund concerned about the price of insulin injections. House passed a conservative budget justice. directly to taxpayers all of the excess Insulin is a hormone that regulates a body's blood with one billion dollars in tax relief Sometimes more importantly than revenues paid by individuals because sugar. Diabetes affects a person's insulin, with Type I while focusing controlled spending what legislation passed is what we of changes resulting from the federal diabetics unable to produce insulin properly and Type on essential functions of government were able to defeat and prevent from Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Beginning II diabetics unable to use it properly. For people with that matter to you. The budget becoming law in Virginia. next year, the standard deduction for Type I diabetes, insulin is a necessity. For those with includes public school teachers Republicans killed horrific legisla- personal income taxes will increase Type II, insulin injections are also often prescribed. receiving a 5% pay raise, $85.7 mil- tion that aimed to expand late term by 50% to $4,500 for individuals and Insulin is not a lion in new education funding, a big abortion up until seconds before a to $9000 for couples. An increase in new product. It boost in funding for behavioral child is born. I lead efforts to defeat the standard deduction lowers your Morgan was discovered in health including opiate addiction legislation that would have estab- taxable income and, as a result, you 1921 and brought treatment, $57 million to freeze col- lished a cap-and-trade program in pay less in taxes. Our plan consti- Griffith to market soon lege tuition in 2020, and $19 million Virginia and would have crippled our tutes the second largest tax cut in afterward. Yet its to expand broadband to underserved economy. We also defeated legisla- Virginia history. costs have soared regions. We also added funds to tion that would have ended the use Nearly all of my legislative pro- 9th District in recent years. enhance school safety and increased the fossil fuels in Virginia further posals passed the House and Senate Representative The American the availability of certified and cre- exemplifying the Democrats' efforts and several have already been signed Diabetes dentialed Opportunity Grants at our to harm Southwest Virginia and the into law by the Governor. Association says community colleges. Commonwealth. Republicans in the Legislation I carried to further com- that the average price nearly tripled from 2002 to For most Virginians, the most House and Senate also stopped the bat the opioid crisis by limiting cash 2013. A Congressional Research Service paper noted noticeable result of this year's clinics and pill mills passed and is See CHAFFIN, page A6 that the price of one type of insulin increased between General Assembly session will arrive 2001 and 2015 from $35 to $234 per vial, which is 585%. Clearly, prices rising at such an astounding pace pose a huge burden on the people who need insulin. I can sometimes understand why a new drug, which may have been produced after years of the research, development, trial, and approval process, could have a high price tag. It is much more difficult to compre- hend why a treatment discovered in the year Warren G. Harding became president could be subject to dras- tic price hikes. In past columns, I have written that the high prices of prescription drugs are a bipartisan concern, and that addressing them could be a subject for coopera- tion, both between Democrats and Republicans and between Congress and the Trump Administration. I believe the same goes for the costs of biological treat- ments like insulin. Both the Democrat and Republican leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on which I serve, sent letters to the drug manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, seeking answers about why insulin prices have soared. Republican leaders also sent requests for information to three pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). I have argued that PBMs play a key role in driving up drug prices. I serve on the committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, whose Chair, Diana DeGette (D-CO), has indicated that these requests will be part of an ongoing investigation. I agree with Chairwoman DeGette that we should pursue an investigation and hopefully a result that leads to more affordable insulin. The American peo- ple deserve to know why such an essential medicine has proven so costly and so burdensome for the budg- ets of families living with diabetes. Sherrod Brown Is Not An Idiot A Live Legacy of the Revolution The day has arrived in the Trump). Democratic Party when Sherrod There's little doubt that Brown February 22 of this year marked George Brown is a kind of moderate. would have won against Trump in Washington's 287th birthday. Of course, Washington The impeccably progressive Ohio 2016. He has a much stronger con- is no longer with us to celebrate his birthday each senator who has long occupied a spot nection to working-class voters than year, but one reason we celebrate him is because his on the left flank of the Democratic Hillary Clinton, and never would legacy as a military and political leader remains alive. caucus is declining to sign up for the have dismissed them or the Upper Archivists in Richmond found out just how alive fashionable radical causes of the hour. Midwest. He came up in politics last year, according to a February 20 story in the Brown has not endorsed the Bernie hanging out in union halls, and warns Virginian-Pilot. Sanders "Medicare-for-all" plan that against coastal condescension toward While sorting through artifacts from a British ves- contemplates the end of private insur- the Midwest. sel scuttled and sunk at Yorktown, site of the last ance in America, nor for the out- Brown can claim some measure of major battle of the American Revolution, staff at the landishly expensive and eminently appeal to culturally conservative vot- vindication with the rise of Trump. It Department of Historic Resources found remnants of mockable Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ers. has moved the center of gravity of grenades. Their iron casings had mostly dissolved "Green New Deal." Finally, Brown's base is unions that American politics in his direction. from their time at the bottom of the York River, but This marks Brown out from other have no patience for pie-in-the-sky Brown's economic populism is no the gunpowder cores were still active. The bomb Democratic senators running for pres- environmental schemes that threaten longer an outlier. squad had to make four visits to safely dispose of the ident, who aren't letting practicality or their jobs, or radical schemes to over- The question is whether the 25 grenades discovered in various boxes over the future worries about a general elec- turn current health care arrangements Democratic Party is leaving behind course of two months. tion keep them from putting their when many of them have gold-plated Brown's style of politics. The left's We are fortunate that much of Washington's legacy names to legislation that will never plans they want to protect. disdain for working-class whites has, that remains around us is beneficial - the U.S. pass and opens them up to obvious All of this means that Brown has if anything, grown over the first two Constitution whose convention he presided over, for attacks. the sense to steer clear of proposals years of the Trump presidency. And example. For our sake, it is fortunate that no British A variety of forces tether Brown to that will almost certainly diminish a like Bernie Sanders, Brown will have soldier tossed these hand grenades at Washington reality more than his colleagues. He's Democrat's chances of beating the disadvantage of being a white while he fought at Yorktown in 1781 - and that they been in elected politics his entire Trump. male more interested in class rather didn't explode while in the Museum District on the adult life, and although he's been than racial politics. boulevard in Richmond 237 years later. willing to go his own way -- he voted On paper, Brown looks like a Part of Brown's calculation has to against the Defense of Marriage Act strong general election candidate, and be that he can leave the crowded left- in the 1990s when that wasn't popular not just because he's avoiding ridicu- most lane in the primary to others. If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel -- he's pragmatic enough not to get lous excesses. And, so, yes, it has come to this: In free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon carried away with wild enthusiasms. The natural play for Democrats in the inflamed, #resistance-driven con- office at 276-525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at He's managed to thrive in an 2020 would be to nominate someone, temporary Democratic Party, Sherrod 540-381-5671. To reach my office via email, please increasingly red state. In 2016, like Brown, who has a good chance Brown is a voice of relative modera- visit my website at www.morgangriffith.house.gov. Donald Trump handily won Ohio. of winning back the Blue Wall states tion. Also on my website is the latest material from my The state is not Alabama, but it's not and therefore putting away the elec- office, including information on votes recently taken New York or California either, where tion (barring some unforeseen event Rich Lowry is editor of the on the floor of the House of Representatives. a Democrat can discount any need to that opens up Hillary states to National Review.

Locally Owned And Operated Since 2009 The Patriot is published in its print form every Friday by Patriot Publishing, LLC. and is available at locations in Pulaski and Wythe Counties and Radford City. An electronic version can be accessed daily on the web at www.pcpatriot.com P.O. Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 Page A6 - The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 Pulaski County Proud OPEN FORUM Chief Gary Roche ‘To Be, Or Not To Be? By Mike Wade That Is The Question To the editor, dren, and this beautiful, intelli- Friday, March 8 will mark 18 years since Gary gent adult named Rebecca, Roche was first named Chief of the Pulaski Police LIFE OR DEATH? That is would never have lived. Our Department. the question. These are the two handsome, loving son, David, That day almost never happened. major choices before women would never have existed "Between five to seven years, you lose a lot of who have become pregnant out- beyond his mother's womb if cops," Roche explains. "People go into this line of side of marriage. Speaking to she had decided to abort him. work because they want to do good and make a posi- such women, may I say that If What courage these two moth- tive change in the communities they serve." you will recognize that the life ers showed in going through the "But it's usually around that time in an officer's within you is not your own, that birth process and then giving career when they hit a wall and begin to question if the baby growing in your womb their children up. How hard this they really are making a difference," adds Roche. is a separate person created by decision must have been, but "I was working in Roanoke County at the time and God and made in His image, how much it was filled with I had reached that point," he continues. "I was ready will you allow someone to talk sacrificial love. I have prayed to walk away and do something else." you into having that baby, a lit- for these two mothers ever since Roche's plan to leave law enforcement changed - tle boy or little girl, cruelly we adopted our children. literally by accident - on a cold winter night. murdered through abortion? As for those of you who have "I was on patrol and had been called to respond to And please know that abortion, already had an abortion and per- an accident on 581," Roche recalls. "I remember it besides ending a precious life, haps feel guilt and sadness over like it was yesterday. It was freezing cold that night." is also dangerous to the mother this, please know that there is "It was a bad wreck…young couple," he continues. and may have long-lasting con- forgiveness with our loving "The young woman was injured pretty badly and was sequences mentally, emotional- God. I John 1:9 assures us, "If screaming bloody murder but as soon as she looked ly and often physically. we confess our sins, He is faith- up and saw my badge, the look of terror instantly left But there is another choice - ful and just to forgive us our her face." life! You can choose to bring sins and to cleanse us from all "That was it," Roche says. "It helped remind me Pulaski Police Chief Gary Roche your baby to full term and raise unrighteousness." Ask Jesus for that it wasn't the big things - it's the little things - that him or her yourself, or, if that is forgiveness and peace. He will really make a difference." enforcement] agencies to give up literally hundreds of not possible due to various cir- give it to you. Fast forward to today and Roche will be celebrat- hours of staff time - plus the fuel and wear and tear on cumstances, you can put your Oh young women! If you get ing 43 years in law enforcement come June 2019. The vehicles - just doesn't make sense." baby up for adoption. into "trouble", become pregnant Bridgewater, Virginia native says his interest in Roche also makes a point to hear concerns directly Thousands, if not millions, of outside of marriage and don't becoming an officer goes back even before that. from Pulaski residents. In fact, he hosts a "Coffee couples in the United States are know what to do, please visit "I worked at a gas station when I was 16 and we with the Chief" session the first Wednesday morning childless, and would be eager to the Pregnancy Resource Center had all kinds of troopers and deputies stop by," notes of each month at The Coffee Grinder, a local coffee adopt your little one and give which offers a variety of help Roche. "Interacting with them and seeing their cars shop. He says his primary goal for these events is to him or her a good home - allow- for you. This center does not and uniforms made an impression on me, I suppose." just listen. ing this little person inside you place children for adoption, but "My mother says it goes back to when I got lost as "It's a more relaxed way to interact," Roche says. to live, thrive, and become a can refer you to the proper a kid," he continues. "I was four years old and a police "It's a place to take time and talk about stuff - good blessing in this world. agency. They offer to you free officer brought me home." and bad - that's on people's minds…It's more com- Speaking as an adoptive and confidential medical servic- Roche, who obtained his Master's in Criminal fortable to look people in the eye and it's definitely mother, I can assure you that es including pregnancy testing Justice from Radford University, acknowledges that more personable." adoption was a tremendous and ultrasounds. An ultrasound law enforcement has changed drastically over the Roche says he makes notes at each "coffee" and blessing for me and my hus- will show you your baby and course of his career. takes the list back to his office to get started on band. My husband and I were prove that it is not just "a bunch "The legal and liability issues are probably the addressing the issues that are raised. married in 1959 with great hope of cells", a non-person. Don't biggest change I've seen," he says. "There's just so "Doesn't matter what it is," he adds. "To that per- in our heart for a house full of even consider having an abor- much more of that these days." son, it's the most important thing we need to do." children. After five years, we tion until you have had an ultra- "Policy has changed," Roche adds. "It used to be Pulaski, like any other small town in America, has saw that this was not going to sound, and let no one talk you that you were there to enforce the law and get to know its share of challenges. Still, Roche finds something happen, so we applied for adop- out of it! The Center also offers the people of your community. I actually walked the uniquely comforting about the locality he's sworn to tion. In 1964, Children's Home counseling and support for both beat when I worked in Harrisonburg." protect and serve. Society of Virginia called us women and men with material "Now, you're expected to do a little bit of every- "Everybody waves," he says with a wide smile. saying, "We have a little girl for assistance through pregnancy thing," he says. "Our mental health responsibilities in "They know you by name…There's a lot of commu- you." Our hearts were filled and beyond. With this help, particular have increased exponentially." nity spirit and community pride here." with delight as we, a few days you may want to raise your Roche says those responsibilities include having Speaking of pride, Roche is particularly fond of his later, carried home our baby child yourself, but if that is not officers go through Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) staff. Pulaski's team of 29 sworn officers and four girl, a little three month old red- possible, you still have two training, handling domestic violence situations, and administrative staff are the primary reason that their head with big blue eyes. She other choices: Adoption or learning to mitigate trauma in children when a parent Chief won't even entertain thoughts of retirement at brought us great joy for her first Abortion. Life or Death. I urge is arrested. this point. He's also proud of the fact that his three years, so we then decided you, choose life. You will never "Don't get me wrong, those are all great things for Department earned state accreditation back in 2006. to adopt once more, this time regret your choice! us to learn and utilize," Roche points out, "but it cer- "It's a good bunch," he adds. "They are extremely carrying away in our arms a dar- Contact information for the tainly adds to the level of moral and mandated legal dedicated to this community but they have a tough, ling little boy five weeks of age. Pregnancy Resource Center of responsibilities that we already carry." tough job." These two children became the NRV: Never one to shy away from expressing his opinion He says the challenges of being a police officer the center of our lives, and we Blacksburg - 708 N. Main St., on a matter, Roche has been particularly outspoken have also made it more difficult to hang on to good have been forever grateful to Suite 200 - Phone (540) 552- regarding the state mandate around the transport of staff. their mothers who so lovingly 5556 (Mon. 10-4 p.m.; Wed. 9- individuals experiencing a psychiatric emergency to "Recruitment and retention is a national problem," brought them to full term and 2) the first available inpatient bed - regardless of where Roche explains. "At some point, jurisdictions are then placed them with the Radford - 1016 Fairfax St., - in the Commonwealth that bed might be located. going to have to start paying cops what they're worth agency for their good, and Phone (540) 838-2138 (Tues. Roche notes that his department did 117 of those and not just what they can get them for." through the agency, gave them 12-6 p.m.; Thurs. 9-2 p.m.) transports in 2018, transporting people to various Roche, a father of three, will soon be a grandfather to us to nurture and rear in the parts of the state and often hours away from Pulaski. for the third time. He's actively involved in the local Christian faith. These mothers Pat Guthrie "It's dysfunctional," he declares. "That's nothing Rotary Club, as well as the Pulaski Community could have aborted their chil- Pulaski toward the mental health system or the individuals that need to be transported, but forcing local [law See ROCHE, page A10 Chaffin Caucus Continued from page A5 Continued from page A2 entire radical gun control agen- legislation we approved. ail.com if you are interested in running for one of ing in the local Democratic Party and participating da that would have harmed law the above positions. during this important election year are welcome at abiding gun owners. I want to thank this paper for All five members of the School Board (Robinson, the March 6 meeting. The 2019 General Assembly carrying this column as a pub- Massie, Cloyd, Draper, Ingles) are up for election. For more information, contact Bowen at (540) will be remembered as one lic service. They do so to Since these seats are non-partisan, candidates are 980-4664 or unlike any other that preceded ensure you know what your not nominated by the committee but must seek sig- [email protected]. Learn it. The real story of this year's elected representatives are natures for their candidacy. more at www.pulaskivadems.net and www.face- session wasn't the chaos out- doing in Richmond. Also, I County and town citizens interested in participat- book.com/pulaskivadems. side the House and Senate want to thank you for taking chambers, but the attention the time to read this column. paid by senators and delegates to the legislation being dis- It is an honor to represent cussed inside. In an age when a Southwest Virginia in the new media firestorm can seem General Assembly. Please do to erupt every day, the work of not hesitate to reach out to me representative government con- if you need assistance or have tinues. any questions. You can contact With the end of this year's my office by phone at 276-889- session, I am travelling back to 1044 or by email at dis- the 38th District in Southwest [email protected]. Virginia. I am looking forward The 38th Senatorial District to continuing to serve my includes all of Bland, clients at my law firm and Buchanan, Dickenson, Pulaski, working on my farm in Russell Russell, and Tazewell County. We will be returning to Counties, the Cities of Norton Richmond on April 3rd for and Radford, and portions of Reconvene Session to consider Montgomery, Smyth, and Wise the Governor's actions on the Counties. The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 - Page A7 Monday, February 25th at Mt. Quinney - Dublin 3, 2019 at the New Dublin Teresa Weatherington. Deaths Olivet United Methodist Church Great Grandchild Presbyterian Church with Rev. in Pulaski, and a memorial serv- Justice Nester - Dublin Steve Willis officiating. A recep- A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, March 4th, Continued from page A4 ice followed, officiated by Pastor Sister tion will follow in the church fel- Judy Yonce. Online condolences Merry Lee Stoots - Pulaski lowship hall. at 7:00 PM from the Stevens ters, Ola Walk, Alice Wright, may be sent to the family by vis- Brother The Webster family is in the Funeral Home Chapel. The Ester Gravley also preceded him itingSherman (Shelby) Shockley - care of Mullins Funeral Home & family will receive friends at the in death. www.seaglefuneralhome.com Ohio Crematory in Radford. funeral home on Monday from Thomas was a veteran of the Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Special Nephew www.mullinsfuneralhome.com 6:00 PM until the service hour. United States Army, serving dur- Home, Pulaski. Mike Shockley A private burial will be at a later ing the Korean Conflict. He was Special Niece ARNOLD “JUNIOR” date at Thornspring Cemetery. a member of the American NANCY JOHNSTON Sherry Meredith CLINTON ABELL, JR. In lieu of flowers, the family sug- Legion Post 58. After a long battle with Several other nieces and Arnold “Junior” Clinton Abell, gests memorials be made to the He is survived by his Parkinson's, our precious mother nephews Jr., 68, of Pulaski, VA was called American Cancer Society, 2840 Longtime Friend Nancy Johnston walked through Furbaby home to be with his Lord and Electric Rd., Suite 106A, Robert Roseberry the pearly Ms. Kitty Savior Monday, February 25, Roanoke, VA 24018. Many nieces and nephews gates into Funeral services were held 2019. He was born on October Arrangements by Stevens Funeral services were held the loving Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the 26, 1950 in Pulaski and was the Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at arms of her Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, son of the late Arnold Clinton the Bower Funeral Home- Savior. She Pulaski with Pastor Ricky Abell, Sr. and Margaret Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Mike was greeted Freeman & Pastor Ron Pruitt Morefield Abell, of Pulaski. He Coleman and Robert Roseberry Check Our Website by her par- officiating. Interment followed at was also preceded in death by a officiating. Interment followed at Daily For ents Arnold the Sunset Cemetery, sister, Teresa Diane Lawson, of the Southwest Virginia Veteran's and Sarah Christiansburg, VA. Pulaski.Surviving –Daughters – Obituaries. Cemetery, Dublin where he will W elch, To sign the online guestbook, Tina and husband, Michael Jones receive full military honors with Johnston brother and please visit www.bowerfuneral- Tammy Phillippi, all of Rev. Mike Honaker officiating. sister JC Welch and Linda home.com PulaskiSister – Martha King, Go To To sign the online guestbook, Muncy, and son Jeff Johnston. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski New RiverSpecial Nephew – www.pcpatriot.com please visit www.bowerfuneral- She will be greatly missed by is handling the arrangements for Joshua RoopSpecial Niece – home.com her loving family and friends. the family. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Husband, Daniel Stuart Johnston; is handling the arrangements for children, Timmy and Cindy JUNE JONES WEBSTER the family. Johnston, and Scott and Jennifer June Jones Webster, 97, passed Ratcliff, grandchildren, Jared and away on Saturday, February 16, MICHAEL WAYNE Carlee Ellison, Levi and Lauren 2019 in Bedford. She was a for- RUPE SR. Johnston, Rob and Sara Abbott, mer resident of Radford and Michael Wayne Rupe Sr., 65, Jack Ratcliff, Shelby Ratcliff, Dublin and of Pulaski, passed away on Jessey Johnston and Abigail was a faith- February 22, 2019 in his home Johnston, great-grandchildren, ful member surrounded by his family. Mike Waylon Abbott and Everly of The New was born in Pulaski, to Ralph E. Ellison (arriving soon). Her lov- Dublin Rupe Sr. and Mildred Craig Rupe ing brothers, Buddy and Neecia Presbyterian on October 1, 1953. He married Welch, Ronnie and Carla Welch, Church in Patricia Ratcliffe on June 30, Gary and Vicki Welch, sister-in- Dublin. 1974 in Pulaski, VA. Mike law Mary-Etta Johnston, and She was worked for Volvo for 39 years brother-in-law Leon Muncy. preceded in before retiring in 2016. Mike Webster Nancy loved her many nieces death by her was a devoted husband and a and nephews, and her Bristol husband, Thomas P. Webster; her proud father, who spent endless family. parents, Solomon and Ola Jones; hours at the ball fields with his Her family would like to give a and her sister, Vivian Miller. two sons, Michael Jr. and Jamie. HUGE thank you to the nurses She is survived by her son, It would only take a few minutes and staff of Highland Ridge James "Denny" Aker; several of conversation with him to Rehab Center who have loved nephews and nieces; and a spe- know the pride and love he felt and cared for her for nearly 5 cial friend, Mary Kate Kidd. for his boys, but the love and years. A memorial service will be pride he had for his two precious We anxiously wait to see her held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March grandchildren, Corey and Lily, precious face again. was immeasurable. There wasn't Funeral services were held a day that went by that he did not Monday Feb. 25th from the talk to or see them; and share Stevens Funeral Home Chapel their accomplishments and with the Rev. Jin Linkous offici- endearing stories with friends ating. Burial followed in the and family. Mike Rupe had a Thornspring Cemetery. servant's heart and touched many lives with his kindness and gen- VELMA JEAN SHOCKLEY erosity. Those who knew him WALTERS best will forever remember his Velma Jean Shockley Walters, laughter and jokes. He was a age 78 of Pulaski passed away father figure to many and will be Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at greatly missed. Mike is preceded the NRV Medical Center. Born in death by his parents, Ralph April 28, 1940 in Radford she and Mildred Rupe and brother in was the daughter of the late law Jimmy Ratcliffe. Mike is Marion Vivian "MV" Shockley survived by his wife, Patricia: his & Hallie Sutphin Shockley. Her children Michael Rupe Jr (Laura) husband, Fred J. Walters; two and Jamie Rupe (Heather); broth- brothers, Melvin and Fielding ers Ralph Rupe and Jay Rupe Shockley, sister, Colleen Smith (Debbie); sisters Sharon and and baby sister, Ramona Karen; grandchildren Corey and Shockley also preceded her in Lily Rupe; mother in law Paddy death. Ratcliffe and sisters' in law, She was retired from Ansie, Sharon, and Kathy; as Department of Social Services in well as a host of nieces and Pulaski. nephews and extended family. She is survived by her The family would like to give a Daughter special thanks to Chas Lawson Lisa Hartsock & Jack Dalton - for being by Patricia's side to Pulaski help navigate this difficult time Granddaughter & fiancé and unselfishly giving her time to Amber Nester & Michael care for Mike in his final hours; as well as Jim and Ann Padgett The Patriot for their friendship, love and sup- port in those final hours. 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Belspring Baptist Church 6887 Depot Street Belspring, VA 24058 Pastor Darrell Linkous Service Times: Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Youth Group: 7 p.m. Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 [email protected]

From the Writings of Billy Graham Jesus Raises The Dead What may seem unfair to Today we're going to be study- what He has done for millions ing about Jesus' raising of the 12 Teach Me before you. us isn’t unfair to God year old daughter of Jarius from During the trip to the house of the dead. Your Word Jarius, word came that the child Q: There are too many good Jairus was the a well-known O Lord had died. Jarius was asked by people suffering, and many My religious leader. He came to others to stop bothering the other people who get by with Jesus, pleading with Him to Terry Master. Jesus heard the conver- the most dastardly deeds. Answer come to his home and heal his McCraw sation and encouraged Jarius by While many say that God is a only daughter, who was near urging him not to be afraid, but Friend, He seems unfair. -- death. He humbled himself instead to "just believe." D.G. before Jesus, falling down at His of the living God, to heal his Jesus is not discouraged by A: What seems unfair to us is Billy Graham feet expressing faith in Jesus' daughter. death, because he knows that he not unfair by God's standard. ability to heal his child. Verse 24 says, "And Jesus has the power over death, and God is just and righteous. He Mark 5: 21-23. "And when went with him; and much people therefore, He could bring the Scriven (1820-1886), was followed Him, and thronged does no wrong. The human spirit deeply in love with a young Jesus was passed over again by daughter of Jarius back from the is always looking for an excuse. ship unto the other side, much Him." Where ever Jesus went, dead. Sometimes we may doubt woman, and their marriage plans great crowds followed, because When we refuse to acknowledge had been made. The night before people gathered unto Him, and that Jesus can solve a difficult God's truth -- that no one is He was nigh unto the sea. And they wanted to see and experi- problem. But there is absolutely their wedding she drowned. For ence another miracle from this good, no not one (Romans 3:10) months Scriven was in utter behold there cometh one of the nothing that Jesus, our blessed -- we turn and blame God, the rulers of the synagogue, Jarius miracle worker. No one ever left Lord and Savior, cannot do. despair. the presence of Jesus still sick merciful One, who sent His Son At last he turned to Christ, by name. And when he saw "Only believe, Only believe, all to die in our place. Jesus, he fell at His feet. And and afflicted. Many times, the things are possible, if we'll only and through His grace, found people brought their sick and The Word of God also teaches peace, and wrote the familiar besought Him greatly saying, my believe." If Jesus can raise a per- that evil will not go unpunished. little daughter lieth at the point infirmed to Jesus and Jesus son from the dead as He did on hymn that has brought consola- healed them all. We may not see the results of tion to millions of aching hearts: of death: I pray thee, come and three separate occasions, then this in others' lives, but God "What a friend we have in Jesus lay Thy hands on her, that she Now what we need to get into there isn't anything that Jesus does not overlook sin. The / All our sins and griefs to bear!" may be healed; and she shall our hearts and minds today is doesn't have the power to do. important thing is not to focus Sometimes our way lies in the live." that Jesus shows no favortism. Those who are dead in trespasses on the evil of others, but to sunlight. Other times it lies in Jairus came to Jesus, pleading What he has done for others, he and sin, Jesus raises them from a acknowledge our own sin before the path of sorrow. Yet even sor- with Him to come lay His hands will do for us if we'll exercise condemned life and grants to a forgiving God. It was man's rows turn to blessings when they on his only daughter, who was our faith and believe Him for a them forgiveness, salvation and disobedience that brought make us less attached to the near death. He humbled himself miracle. As the old gospel song eternal life. heartache and injustice into the world and more attached to God. before Jesus, falling down at His says, It is no secret, what God The bible says starting with world. Then more than ever we discov- feet. Jairus expressed faith in can do, what He's done for oth- verse 27, And he suffered no Take time to read about the er that Jesus truly is our friend. Jesus' power to heal his child, ers, He'll do for you; With arms man to follow Him, save or great heartaches of those who "What a privilege to carry, and Jesus followed him home. wide open, He'll pardon you, for excepting Peter, James and John have gone before us and how everything to God in prayer." Jarius was desperate. He loved it is no secret, what God will do. the brother of James. And He his daughter very much. so he cometh to the house of the ruler they looked to God for peace in (This column is based on the Whether you need a physical its midst. words and writings of the late turned to Jesus for a miracle. He of the Synagogue, and seeth the called upon Jesus, the living son healing or a spiritual healing, A young Irishman, Joseph Rev. Billy Graham.) Jesus can and will do for you, See MCCRAW, page A10 The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 - Page A9 Church Directory Worship Each Week In The Church Of Your Choice

Little Luci fights for her life Luci Pearl Stanley has been fighting surgery she needs is located in California in May and they are trying for her life since before she was even California. to raise $25,000 for their trip. born. Randolph Avenue United Her parents, Jacklyn and Matt Methodist Church will host Blessing Stanley will be taking Luci to If you would like to make a dona- 2000 to benefit Luci on March 31, 3 California for the surgery. Her moth- tion, please make checks payable to p.m. The church is located at 1607 er had to resign from her job to care Luci Stanley or to gofundme.com Randolph Ave., Pulaski. for Luci. Luci's dad will have to take under Luci's Little Heart. You can Luci was born May 19 without a an unpaid leave of absence from his find our more by going to pulmonary artery. The major aor- job to be with them in California. https://www.facebook.com/lucislit- topulmonary collateral arteries are The Stanley's will travel to tleheart/ essentially what is allowing Luci to breath and live right now. What's keeping her alive could one day be what kills her. As Luci gets The Patriot - 808-3949 older what is now keeping her alive [email protected] may close and restrict the blood flow to her heart. www.pcpatriot.com The doctor who can perform the Page A10 - The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 Roche

Continued from page A6 Partners Coalition (PCPC), Pulaski Triad (which focuses on crime prevention and education for older residents), and Friends of Scouting. It's also not unusual to hear Roche talk about plans for regular fishing trips with his friends. When asked if he could have one wish granted, Roche needed little time to come up with an serious." place will have a positive impact answer. While he waits for the winning on the economy and bring new "We need a new building," ticket, Roche does feel that con- people into the county," Roche responds Roche. "We're out of struction of the new middle school says. "That kind of thing eventual- space, it's outdated, we're suscepti- in the county will be vital to the ly spreads and begins to touch ble to flooding…If I ever win the future of Pulaski County. upon other issues in that same lottery, I'm building us one. I'm "I really believe having that in vein. So, I'm optimistic." McCraw

Continued from page A8 turmult, and them that wept hopeless. There's always hope in of a healing you can come bold- and wailed greatly. And when He Christ, no matter how hopeless ly before the throne of God's was come in He saith unto them, your problem seems to be. Bring grace and receive your miracle Why make ye this ado and it to Jesus. Lay it on the altar, in the mighty name of Jesus. weep? The damsel is not dead, and Jesus will meet you there. but sleepeth." Jesus not only knows our Verse 42. And straightway the Jesus wouldn't allow the problems, but He also knows the damsel arose, and walked. For doubters and the naysayers to solutions to our problem. Maybe she was of the age of 12 years. accompany Him into the room you're in a bad situation and And they were ASTONISHED where the child lay. Doubters there's no one there to help you. with a great astonishment. It did- and Naysayers have no faith and All hell is coming in at you for n't take Jesus all day long to heal when we are asking God for a the kill and you think to your- this young lady. He did it right miracle, we certainly don't need self, if one more thing happens on the spot. And there's nothing them around, lowering our faith. to me, I'm going to just give up that says that our healing needs Peter, James and John had great and die. If that is you, why not to take an eternity to happen. It faith because they knew that let Jesus help you? He can turn can happen and will happen, as Jesus had the power over death. your situation around if you trust soon as we believe. They knew that Jesus had the Him with it. If there are dark keys to both life and death. So clouds surrounding your life, If it takes us a month to Jesus allowed these who were why not let Jesus, the light of believe, then it will take a month rich in faith to accompany Him, life, come in and lighten up your to be healed. We will received a along with the two parents of the life. miracle from God when we have child, in to where the child lay. If you are saved and have need faith to truly believe. The loud mourners were mak- ing a big commotion with their mourning, weeping and wailing. They believed the child to be dead and beyond help. Jesus told them the child was not dead, meaning permanently dead, but was only sleeping. Paul likened sleep to death. He said Behold I show you a mys- tery. We shall not all sleep, meaning not all shall be dead and in the grave when Jesus comes for the rapture of the saints of God. Those who are still living at His coming will not precede them which are asleep in Jesus. But we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of as eye, at the last trump. The dead in Christ will rise first and then we which are alive and remain shall be changed and we'll all be caught up together with Jesus in the air and so shall we always be with the Lord. If you want to know when you'll join your departed loved ones who sleep in Jesus, you'll meet them just over the treetops when you are caught up together with them in the air. I'll tell you when we are taken up into heav- en, at the rapture, we'll all have a glad reunion day. When we join our loved ones on the crystal sea, and crown Christ forever. That will be the best day of our lives. When with all the holy angels and loved ones we'll stay, That will be a glad reunion day. D. L. Moody said, death may be the king of terrors, but Jesus is the King of Kings. When Jesus said the child was sleeping, the crowd of mourners laughed Him to scorn. But it did- n't shake the faith of Jesus. They'd all be singing a different tune when the little girl walked out of that room alive. When He had put them all out, He taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that wept with Him, and entered into the place where the damsel was lying. And He took the damsel by the hand and said in Aramaic, Tabitha Cume which being interpreted was Damsel, I say unto thee arise.These words spoken by anyone else would have most likely had little or no effect. However, when the Son of God said them, they became words of life. Jesus' words are words of life. The mourners saw the situa- tion as being hopeless. But noth- ing is hopeless when Jesus comes on the scene. All power is given to Him in Heaven and Earth. I've got a word for some- body today. God offers hope to the hopeless and help to the helpless. Your situation is not www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot - March 1, 2019 - Page B1 Good luck to the Cougar gals! A tip of the cap to the Pulaski indeed bright. est region court available, and C, PCHS is region D, and before County girls basketball team for a I watched the team down the Locker also the best basketball facility. it's over somebody will have to superb season. Likely the stretch, and enjoyed the effort Carroll will be facing Millbrook beat the team that comes out of youngest team in the region, from a group of girls who obvi- Room at PCHS. . Both Loudoun Valley competition in regions A and B. expectations when the season ously want very much to be suc- and Millbrook are from Region But basketball is a tournament started was certainly not to be in cessful. This Cougar team plays C. sport and that's when it's the most the field of eight in the state very hard, the effort cannot be Dan So the future looks great for the exciting, so good luck to the championship tournament, but for questioned. It plays good hard Callahan Pulaski County girls basketball Cougars! the first time in 25 tears, the man to man defense, and that program, and we'll look forward Cougar girls have made them- keeps them close even when to that, but right now, just good Big Win for Hokies: selves a part of the "great eight.'' shots aren't falling. They won the round game of the state tourna- luck to this team on its long trip Virginia Tech got its biggest River Ridge, finished second in ment, but you cannot host it on to Loudoun Valley. The semi- win of the season against Duke As far as playing time is con- the region, and now it's off to your home floor. Just not having finals and finals of the state tour- this week. It surprised most peo- cerned, most all of it is enjoyed Loudoun Valley for the first to make the longest trip would nament will move on to ple. How were they able to do it? by freshmen and juniors. At round of the state tournament seem satisfactory. And that is why Richmond next week to the Both teams were missing their times, Pulaski County has four Friday. there will be basketball again at Siegal Center on the campus of best player. But still Duke had all freshmen on the court, and there But the game will be played PCHS Friday at 6 pm. Carroll VCU, and the field will be nar- the highest rated talent. However, is anticipation for what will be Friday at Woodgrove High County won the region, and is the rowed to four in each classifica- down the stretch the Hokies added to this group over the next School, not Loudoun Valley. host for the game, but cannot host tion, Class 1 through 6, Pulaski looked fresher and stronger. year. For Brad Sutphin and Mike There is a rule that if you win on its home floor. So the Co. is a Class 4 school. Ander's program, the future is your region you host the opening Cavaliers logically took the clos- Loundoun Valley is out of Region See CALLAHAN, page B2 Boone defends state title at VHSL State Indoor meet Pulaski County High School jump, 6th in the long jump, and senior Grace Boone defended her 6th in the 55 meter hurdles. state championship in the 1,000 Arnold also ran a leg of the 4 x meter run at the VHSL State 4A 200 meter relay along with Indoor Track Championships at Woolwine, sophomore Presley Roanoke College in Salem on Martin, and senior Shanese February 23. Boone's time of Lewis. They placed 15th. 2:58 was more than 2 seconds In the team standings, the Lady faster than her nearest competi- Cougars scored 32 points and tor. Boone was also the defend- finished 6th out of the 54 4A ing champion in the 500 meters schools in the state, 33 of which and nearly defended that title as scored at least 1 point in the well, but finish a half second meet. Blacksburg finished first behind Mackenzie Joiner of with 71.5 points. Midlothian was Hanover High School in that 2nd with 54, Hanover was 3rd race. with 45, and Churchland and Boone was also part of the Loudon Valley tied for 4th with Lady Cougars' 4 x 800 meter 39. Chris Graythen/Getty Images relay team which placed 6th in In the boys' meet, the top per- Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster the state with a time of 10:10. former for the Cougars was Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February Joining Boone on that team were freshman J.J. Gulley who placed 24, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia. senior Betsy Nall, and sopho- 9th in the high jump. Gulley's mores Madison Woolwine and jump of 6'0" was actually tied for Allyson Castle. Nall also ran the 3rd along with 6 other jumpers, 1,000 meter race and placed but through a complicated tie- Keselowski’s winning ways 13th. breaking procedure involving the Sophomore Kelsey Arnold number of missed and made added to the team scores by fin- jumps, he ended up ranked 9th. might have only just begun ishing in the top 8 places in 3 events. She was 4th in the triple See STATE, page B2 From NASCARA

Brad Keselowski won last week's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway even while fighting the flu. The Team Penske driver arrives at Las Vegas this week statistically for- tified, at least - as the winner of three of the last six races there. He returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Sunday's Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube (at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) having won the series' last race at the track - September's 2018 Playoff opener. He also won the March race in 2014 and 2016. Chris Graythen/Getty Images Not only has Keselowski Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Autotrader Ford, celebrates proven himself specifically adept after winning by placing the Winner's Sticker on his car with his at the Vegas 1.5-mile oval, he wife Paige and their daughter Scarlett during the Monster may be a favorite this weekend Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. for his propensity to go on win- ning streaks. Three times in his career he's won back-to-back both times with a race in the mid- races (2014, 2016, 2018) and he dle to split up the wins. won three consecutive - at His work - and Team Penske's Darlington, S.C., Indianapolis work in particular - has been and Las Vegas last season. Two especially productive on the other times in his career he's won Vegas high banks. Keselowski two races in a three-race span -in has led laps in seven of the last 2012 he won Chicago and Dover, eight races there and led 50 or Del. and in 2016 he won at Kentucky and New Hampshire; See NASCAR, page B3 Page B2 - The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 Callahan Hokies stun Continued from page B1 Why? This is where maturity look promising. Oklahoma to West Virginia. 6- becomes a factor and is why Antoine Sampah of Shawn Robinson from TCU also North Carolina and Villanova Woodbridge, the number two to Mizzouri. 7- Riley Neal from No. 3 Duke have been able to win national rated linebacker in the nation, Ball State to Vanderbilt. 8- championships. says he will begin making visits Brandon Wimbush from Notre Hokiesports.com the game. over the summer and next fall, Dame to UCF. 9- Jack Tuttle Hill scored 17 points for the Buzz Williams recruits the best BLACKSBURG - Kerry Hokies, who shot 46 percent and talent he can to play for Tech. But but he has said his choice will from Utah to Indiana. 10- Shane come from eight schools, and as Buechele from Texas to SMU, Blackshear Jr. continued his stel- committed just six turnovers. the Hokies are a program that lar play of late, scoring 23 points Alexander-Walker added 13 and must develop its players, and the time goes on that list will get and Josh Jackson from Virginia slimmer as well. Sampah will Tech to Maryland. to lead No. 20 Virginia Tech to a Outlaw had 11. current Tech team is one that has 77-72 upset of No. 3 Duke in an gotten a bit better each season, chose between Clemson, Remember Pete Rose?: Alabama, Florida, Carolina, Ohio I do this every year at about ACC game played at Carilion GAME NOTES and that compares favorably with Clinic Court on Tuesday night. • Justin Robinson missed his maturity. Duke just recruits the State, West Virginia, Penn State, this time. Spring training is well and Florida State. underway now in Florida and With the win, the Hokies eighth straight game because of a best talent in the country and they moved to 22-6 overall, 11-5 in foot injury. The Hokies are 5-3 in are there one year and gone. It Arizona. In less than a month Jackson rated 11th: baseball season will be underway. the ACC. The Blue Devils fell to his absence. takes three or four years usually, 24-4 overall, 12-3 in league play. • Blackshear scored in double but you see it at places like All the major quarterback Pete Rose, one of the greatest hit- transfers have now been finalized. ters of all time, and still the Tech, which knocked off Duke figures for the eighth straight and Gonzaga as well. The team gets 64-63 a year ago at Carilion has scored at least 20 points in stronger, it matures, it doesn't get The transfer portal looked alarm- record holder for the most base ing to fans, and it should, but it hits ever in a career, is not in the Clinic Court, beat Duke in back- four straight and five of the past tired in the final two weeks of the to-back games for the first time seven games. regular season after it has played also might be somewhat of a fad. Hall of Fame. Yes, he gambled. Likely two or three years from But he did not do anything ille- since 1921. The victory also • Blackshear's double-double 25 games. It handles the stress marked the third straight time marked his seventh of the season better. now the portal will include a lot gal. He hurt nobody but himself. fewer players. Many of the hope- And I have never believed he that the Hokies have beaten the and the 11th of his career. Virginia Tech relies on four ful transfers have not found new injured the great game of base- Blue Devils when Duke was • Blackshear scored in double seniors to lead the way, a couple homes yet, and it's likely many of ball, and for every second he ever ranked in top five of The figures in every game in other good young players, but them will not. It's also likely spent on a baseball diamond, he Associated Press poll. February. does not depend on a single many of them will wish they had was a great credit to the game for Tech led for much of the • Blackshear played all 40 freshman to lead the team to vic- just stayed where they were. Two his dedication and how he played. game, including much of the sec- minutes for just the second time tory. Duke depends totally on of Tech's, quarterback Herndon Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of ond half, but the Blue Devils this season and the second time four freshmen and a sophomore. Hooker, and running back Fame. used a 9-2 run, tying the game at in the past three games. Duke might win it all in the end, Deshawn McClease decided to 70 on a dunk by Marques Bolden • Outlaw hit three of the but the past two weeks have been return to the Hokies. I wonder with 1:51 remaining. The Hokies' eight 3-pointers and has difficult for that team, and I pre- when the time will come when State Hokies, though, answered when hit at least three 3-pointers in 12 dict it will remain that way as the players enter the portal, find out Ty Outlaw canned a 3-pointer games this season. from the corner with 1:28 to go, number of games, the increased they are not as highly sought after Continued from page B1 level of competition, and the as they thought, and then are not giving Tech a 73-70 lead. UP NEXT stress mounts. Give me those allowed to return from where Gulley was the only freshman in Duke's Cam Reddish missed a The Hokies return to action guys that are pretty good players they attempted to leave? Bet the top 15 in the state and is 3-pointer on the Blue Devils' Tuesday when they take on in their own right, and are 21 and that's another avenue that will ranked first among freshmen and ensuing possession, and Tech Florida State in Tallahassee, 22 years old. Those teams are result in the portal not being as 5th among all returners in the took possession. The Hokies ran Florida - a place where they tough to beat. That's why Duke plentiful. state for next year. some clock, getting the ball to haven't won since 1989. The could not beat the Hokies this The top transfer quarterbacks Senior E.J. Horton, who won Ahmed Hill, who missed a 3- tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. week. have now all found a place, but the 55 meter dash at the Regional pointer. But Blackshear snared most of the top players in the por- Meet last week, finished 13th in the rebound, and Duke fouled 5-Star Will Leave the State: tal had a good idea of what was that event. Senior Shaun King Nickeil Alexander-Walker with Radford It's a long time between now going to happen before the fact. who was the Region winner in 19.5 seconds left. Alexander- and next February when every- You can tell that by the order. The the 500 meters placed 10th in Walker made both to give the thing becomes final as far as the QB transfers are rated as follows; that race. Another senior, Noah Hokies a 75-70 lead. picks up next football recruiting class is 1- Justin Fields from Georgia to Whitlow, ran his best time of the Tre Jones scored for the Blue concerned, but already the top Ohio State. 2- Jalen Hurts from season in placing 18th in the Devils with 12.6 seconds to go to win No. 20 player in our state has said he will Alabama to Oklahoma. 3- Tate 1,600 meter (1 mile) race. The 4 cut the lead to 75-72, but not play for either Virginia Tech Martel from Ohio State to Miami. x 800 meter relay team of seniors Blackshear hit two free throws Radfordathletics.com or Virginia. Maybe he could 4- Kelly Bryant from Clemson to Whitlow, King, Julian Black and with 11.4 seconds left to give change his mind, but it doesn't Mizzouri. 5- Austin Kendall from Cade Compton placed 12th. Tech a five-point advantage. HIGH POINT, N.C. - The Reddish then missed a 3-pointer, Radford men's basketball team and Blackshear retrieved the dominated in all phases to earn a rebound to seal the win. 72-54 wire-to-wire victory over Blackshear made 7 of 11 from High Point at the Millis Center on the floor and 9 of 11 from the Wednesday night. free-throw line, and he added 10 Junior center Devonnte 808-3949 rebounds. The Hokies took 10 Holland was central to that domi- more free-throw attempts than nation, posting his first career Duke, and they made 23 of 29 for double-double with 10 points and a career-high 12 rebounds. His previous career high was eight, which he had done four different times in his time at Radford, but he grabbed seven rebounds on the offensive end alone against the Panthers. Also playing some of his best basketball on the night was senior forward Ed Polite Jr., who fin- ished with 16 points, seven rebounds, four steals, two blocks and an assist. His defensive inten- sity set the tone for Radford's entire team which finished with nine steals and 15 forced turnovers. Of the 13 players on the roster that made the trip, all 13 saw playing time and 10 got on the score sheet. The reserve players certainly played their part, help- ing earn a 29-11 advantage in bench points. With the win, Radford improves to 20-9 and 12-3 in Big South play to give them at least a share of the regular season cham- pionship. With a one-game lead on Campbell heading into the final game of the season, the Highlanders will need to defeat the Camels on the road to secure the No. 1 seed and the right to host the Big South Tournament.

UP NEXT The Highlanders wrap up the regular season at Campbell this Saturday at 2 pm. With just one game separating the two teams in the standings, the winner will take home the No. 1 seed in the Big South Tournament, giving them to right to host so stakes are high. You can catch the game on ESPN+ or on WRAD 101.7 FM.

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VIRGINIA PRESS ASSOCIATION The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 - Page B3 Revisiting Shooting Matches To the south was the one of I-77 at the Big Walker Tunnel. County. He fixed the store with Store" is now closed)". the deep swimming holes that Mr. Barton, a WW I Veteran Woods, a deli where a full-fledged meal Competition at shooting goes the Little Creek Gang swam and originally from Dickerson could be purchased and a pool back to ancient history, but there fished in and we had even County, was a farmer who in Water & table was there for people to is always some who do not camped out all night there once. addition to farming had an occa- hang out shooting a few games adhere to the rules. At that To the north about three hundred sional shooting match such as I Wildlife and try to not get "Behind the match that day at H.M. Barton's, feet there was a 55-gallon barrel remember this day. Prizes for Eight Ball". He also added a I overheard a fellow tell of a W.A. ‘Doc’ with a fire going and men were the shot that was closest to the room in back and had a well laid time he saw a preacher who was Davis standing around; some with "X" on the target cards were out shooting range. judging the cards that had just shotguns by different makes and hams, turkeys, chickens etc. and been shot and he (the preacher) models and some just there to even cash shoot-offs. My dad W. had a garage that the shoot- I attended a couple of these punched out the center of a card keep warm and listen as I was took me this day and to other ers shot from a hole in the wall Friday night matches and even that had as a prize a big turkey. on this cold winter day. matches that followed. It was a and a trolley cable rolled the tar- shot both the shot gun and 22 "He had Sunday dinner with the time I learned to shoot and gets to and from the backstop at rifle matches but could not even guy's family the next day". The This was a shooting match on become acquainted with both the prescribed distances for get close to these other guys guy related. the H. M. Barton farm about shot guns and 22 rifles as I was matches. (even a few ladies shot as well). three mile up Little Walker about eleven years at the time. This was in the late "fifties" These shot guns are heavy bar- It behooves me that today's Creek from "The Gap" so called He had a bolt action 22 and "sixties" and as other things reled affairs where the choke society, we may see those that because of the gap in Big Mossberg rifle and a 20 gauge that we don't see much in cannot be blown out (i.e. shoot- are supposed to be Christian, yet Walker Mountain where VA Winchester, full choked with a today's society, we now call ing slugs in a shot gun to those go and mess up big time even in Route 100 went through into 30-inch barrel. Most twelve "The Good Ole Days" - shooting who can't afford a deer rifle run some cases. The world looks on Giles County and VA 601 (Little gage shot guns that the competi- matches are few and far the risk of knocking out the nar- and groups all Christians as a Creek Road) proceeds up the tors used only had 28-inch bar- between. A few years back a rowing of the barrel (choke). bunch of hypocrites - but "Ye Creek the length of the valley of rels and his gun could stand up Chris Delay took over the They were in some cases shall know them by their fruits". about twenty five miles . to them at times. I even won a "Country Store" at the intersec- equipped with scopes as were Matt. 7:16 KJV The road was then unpaved big fat hen at the "Gap" where tion of Little Creek Road and the rifles and I saw some young Until next time folks - Rest with a gravel surface; but today Chares Dulaney held matches the Spur Branch Road up "The guys hit the target the size of a assured people are watching you is a paved through fare that hits across VA 100 where his son, C. Creek in the edge of Bland quarter. (This "Mom & Pop and me! NASCAR

Continued from page B1 more laps three times in that span. ber when it wasn't anything but a NASCAR Cup Series champion mile tracks - Truex has eight wins, last weekend was good enough to His Penske teammate, reigning gleam in the eye of (track founder) crashed out of the season-opening 19 top fives, 22 top 10s and led compliment his season-opening Cup champion Joey Logano, Richie Clyne - all those guys who Daytona 500 and finished 35th so 1,446 laps. Daytona 500 victory and keep him holds a seven-race top-10 streak made that place happen." he has ground to make up. Like the rest of the field, Truex atop the points standings by eight heading into the weekend, leading Busch and his Joe Gibbs Although the positive showing at is eager to see how the new com- points over Kevin Harvick head- a total of 241 laps in that span. Racing teammate Erik Jones are Atlanta moved him from 28th to petition rules package will play ing to Las Vegas this week. the only drivers to score top-10 12th in the points standings, Truex out. Cup teams tested at Las Vegas Harvick returns to Vegas to finishes in the first two races this felt for sure he had a car capable of in the offseason. defend last season's win season. Following Atlanta, the winning. HAMLIN'S EARLY SEASON The Patriot The defending winner of 2015 Monster Energy Series He'll get another chance this SUCCESS CONTINUES 808-3949 Sunday's Las Vegas race is champion Busch is ranked third in weekend at Las Vegas, where he Denny Hamlin's 11th-place fin- www.pcpatriot.com Stewart-Haas Racing's Kevin the standings, nine points behind led a race-best 150 laps en route to ish at Atlanta Motor Speedway Harvick, who took the trophy last series standings leader and JGR the 2017 victory and has finished year in what ended up being part teammate Denny Hamlin. fourth or better in four of the last of a three-race win streak to kick TRIED AND TRUE(X) AT five races. He was third in the off the season - with victories at LAS VEGAS September Playoff race despite Atlanta, Vegas and ISM Raceway. Martin Truex Jr. climbed out of leading the most laps (96) on the Harvick is currently second to his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing afternoon. leader Denny Hamlin in the points Toyota last week at Atlanta Motor Las Vegas marks the second standings, trailing by eight points. Speedway frustrated and motivat- straight week for Truex to show Harvick's victory in this race ed. And that was after a second- his 1.5-mile expertise. Since the last year marked the second con- place finish. start of his 2017 championship secutive race he essentially domi- The 2017 Monster Energy season - a span of 23 races on 1.5- nated. The driver of the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford led 181 of 325 laps en route to his Atlanta win and answered that by leading 214 of the 267 laps at Vegas, the most laps ever led by a driver at Vegas. However, on either side of Harvick's Vegas win last March, he had a DNF at the track, finish- ing 38th in the March 2017 race. In last September's Playoff opener, Harvick's Ford suffered a cut tire after leading 14 laps, ultimately finishing a very uncharacteristic 29th. He has two wins (2015) and four top-10s in the last seven Vegas races - leading five of the last six races for a total of 394 laps out front.

Hometown love: Busch returns to Las Vegas Kyle Busch returns to his home- town of Las Vegas, Nevada, fresh off a historical achievement in the sport - becoming the all-time win- ningest driver in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series with his 52nd career win at Atlanta Motor Speedway last Saturday. Busch is now the winningest driver in both the Truck Series (52 wins) and the Xfinity Series (92 wins) and would like to add to his Cup win column as well. He'll be competing in all three series races at Vegas this weekend, a favorite to keep collecting trophies along the way to perhaps topping NASCAR's overall win list (in all three series). He has previous wins at his home track in all three series - a Cup win in 2009, an Xfinity Series win in 2016 and a Truck Series win last year. In all, the 34-year-old currently has 195 wins across all three of NASCAR's series (51 in Cup, 92 in Xfinity and 52 in Truck). Only the legendary seven-time Cup champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty has more (200 wins). Although Busch has only one Cup win at his Las Vegas Motor Speedway "home track," he remembers it well. "It was cool,'' said Busch, who also won back-to-back pole posi- tions at Vegas in 2008-09. "To go out there and run a smooth race and have a shot at winning at the end of the race, that's what it's all about. I watched Vegas being built from the ground up and I remem- Page B4 - The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019

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The Patriot 808-3949 The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 - Page B5 Food City building new store in Radford Construction on a new Food Realty", said David Ridpath. department, locally grown pro- mately $2.5 billion of grocery is part of an exciting new chapter City development project is set to "This project is one of the largest duce, as well as a full line of nat- sales a year, one of the largest for the city as we continue to begin May 1st with a projected commercial/retail investments in ural & and organic items. independent, regional supermar- grow and thrive," said Mayor completion date of December many years and we are excited Food City celebrated 100 years ket chains. Their continued suc- David Horton. "The Tall Oaks 2019. The developers, Price- for the impact it will bring to in business in 2018 as they con- cess is largely attributed to their Crossing development represents Williams Realty, is expected to Radford." tinue to expand their market. The innovative, collaborative, and an enthusiastic investment in the make a $7M dollar investment The development is to occur in company prides itself on top adaptive approach to the indus- future with many new outstand- into what they anticipate to be the Tall Oaks Crossing shopping notch customer service, conven- try. ing businesses hopefully joining the start to a much larger devel- center at the northeast intersec- ience, and a strong commitment "There is a renewed enthusi- Food City in serving Radford cit- opment opportunity. Food City, tion of Tyler Avenue and Rock to its employees and community. asm in Radford and the addition izens and the surrounding region an Abingdon based supermarket Road. Developers hope that Food Food City generates approxi- of Food City to our retail family over the coming years." chain with over 130 stores, looks City will serve as the anchor ten- to create an estimated 50 full- ant as they continue to recruit time and 100 part-time jobs in commercial and retail business the City of Radford. for the additional 9 outparcels. "We are excited to welcome The plans include a 50,000 sq. ft. Food City to the Radford com- design including a fuel station, munity and appreciate the invest- bakery/deli, hot food bar, sit ment from Price-Williams down café, health & beauty March declared Colon Cancer Awareness Month By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Delinquent tax list to be published March has been declared Colon Cancer Awareness Month March 15; by the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors. speedway gets OK The board approved a resolu- tion proclaiming the special for fireworks observance during their February meeting Monday night. runs on time - the fireworks will Chairman Andy McCready begin about 10:30 p.m. said colon cancer had affected The event and fireworks are him and his family in the past and held each year around urged county residents - especial- Independence Day. ly men - to get screened for the disease. "Due to the screenings, pre- The Patriot cancerous growths were caught in time for me and cancer was 808-3949 prevented," McCready said. He www.pcpatriot.com noted that other members of his family years ago weren't as fortu- nate due to not undergoing screenings. Latest VEC Job Openings McCready said the preparation for being screened has gotten much easier. "Colon cancer is one of the top killers of men and a growing number of women," McCready said. "Last year we lost a valuable member of our Pulaski County family when we lost Eddie Sutphin," McCready said. "Eddie didn't get screened until it was too late." According to the resolution, colon cancer is the second lead- ing cause of cancer death in the U.S. One in 20 people will develop colon cancer and every 10 minutes a life is lost to the dis- ease. This year alone, 142,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer will be diagnosed and nearly 50,000 deaths are expect- ed. Delinquent Real Estate Tax List To Be Published The supervisors Monday night approved publication of a list of citizens who owe delinquent real estate taxes for 2016. The list will be published in both local papers in mid-March. The Patriot will publish the list first on March 15 in both its print edition and on its website (www.pcpatriot.com), and it will also be available through Facebook. Pulaski County Treasurer Melinda Worrell has stated previ- ously, publication of the list prompts taxpayers to pay the overdue taxes. Publication of the delinquent tax list is but a first step in the final real estate tax collection process, which can end with the county selling the property that taxes are owed against.

Supervisors Approve Annual Fireworks Display The board Monday night approved a request from Motor Mile Speedway for a fireworks display on June 29 as part of the speedway's Monster Truck Show. The fireworks follow the show, and - assuming the weath- er cooperates, and everything Page B6 - The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 American Legion Post 58 holds open house By MIKE WILLIAMS ers and they agreed, that we could The Patriot use it," said Moldovan. "But it was a mess." American Legion Post 58 cele- Work began in October, brated the grand opening of their Moldovan said, noting some new post home last week in members worked every day - eight Dublin. to 10 hours a day - chipping, paint- After about four months of ing and building. work, the Legion post welcomed "We have some very talented, members and visitors to their new dedicated people in this lodge," quarters in the lower level of the Moldovan said. "They're just fan- Henry Clay Lodge #280 on East tastic." Main Street - between Dublin Moldovan added that the post United Methodist Church and had received a lot of community Bower Funeral Home's Dublin support during the project through Chapel. a variety of donations for their The shiny new post home has new home. been a long time in coming. The post held its Christmas cel- "We used to be in the little ebration in their new home in church in Newbern - the Church of December and held its first month- Jesus - near the dairy," said Post ly meeting in February prior to last member and former commander, week's open house event. Emil Moldovan. Dublin's American Legion Post After the church property 58 started out ten years ago, changed ownership, Post 58 even- Moldovan said, with 15 members tually began a search for a new - the minimum number a post can home in Dublin. have. Today, they're up to 54. "I belong to the Masons upstairs "And we have an active group," and asked them about the Legion Moldovan said. using the space in the basement for American Legion Post #58 a new post home," Moldovan meets the first Thursday of every recalled. "We'd clean it up and do month and Moldovan said about all the work, and they said we 35 to 45 members attend on aver- could." age. Moldovan said he and Post Each monthly meeting begins at Commander Dan Gordon went 6 p.m. with dinner followed by a down to take a look at the space. business meeting that ends around "It'll never work," Gordon told 7:30 p.m. Moldovan, who agreed. Prospective new members, "We thought we could never get guests and visitors are always wel- it cleaned up to use as a post," come at the meetings. Moldovan said. "So, I kind of for- got about it." Moldovan said his wife, howev- er, kept telling him it would work and to look at it again. "So, I came back to the building with Barry Cox and a couple oth-

The Patriot 808-3949 www.pcpatriot.com www.pcpatriot.com PULSE The Patriot - March 1, 2019 - Page B7 FYI: will be available. 216-233-8401 or 540-239-9864. Aging. cial event. Committee members: Rev. Karen E. Black, Yolanda Friends of Pulaski County Grace Episcopal Church hold March 15 March 31 Hunter-Bulls, Jacinth Henry, Library hold Spring 2019 Book 115th Annual Pancake Supper Marva C. Hickman, Janet P. Drive Grace Episcopal Church in NRV Agency on Aging to hold Randolph Ave. UMC - Blessing Johnson, Karen Lovett, Pamela Friends of the PC Library ask that Radford will hold their 115th 10th Annual Caregiver 200 to benefit Little Luci Stanley Olverson, Ruth White. Contact you please share your new and Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Conference/Fair Randolph Avenue UMC will hold Marva C. Hickman, 540-250-1201 used books with the Friends for March 5, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. BLESSING 2000 on Sunday, for more information. their future sales. Call first with 2 Donations accepted. Delivery NRV Agency and Aging will hold March 31, 3 p.m. to benefit Little or more boxes to either Pulaski available to limited area, mini- their 10th Annual Caregiver Luci Pearl Stanley. The church is April 6 Library 540-980-7770 or Dublin mum suggested donation for Conference and Resource Fair: located at 1607 Randolph Ave., Library 540-674-2856. delivery is $20, please call in "Recipe for the Caregiver's Soul" Pulaski. Pulaski Women of the Moose advance 540-639-3494. Gluten on Friday, March 15, 8 a.m. - 3:30 hosts Spring Draw Down Camp Cougar 9 and Camp free pancakes, sugar free syrup ad p.m. in Edwards Hall at New April 4 Pulaski WOTM # 2301 presents Cougar 10 applications now vegetarian sausage available on River Community College in the Spring DRAW DOWN. Come available request. The church is located at Dublin, Va. Conference services SAVE THE DATE - Randolph on out and enjoy food and fun Camp Cougar 9 and Camp Cougar 210 Fourth St., Radford. supported by New River Ave. 2019 Women's Conference with your local chapter. Doors 10 applications are now available Community College Workforce to be held Open at 4:30 p.m. and First Ball in the Middle School and High Newbern United Methodist Development. For more informa- Randolph Avenue UMC: 2019 Drops at 6 p.m. When: Saturday, School Counseling offices. Church to host pancake supper tion or to register for the confer- Women's Conference, April 4 - 7. April 6, 2019 Where: Pulaski Deadline for this exciting program Newbern UMC will host a ence, contact NRV Agency on Please, Save the Date for this spe- Moose Lodge. is March 1, 2019 so please get Pancake Supper on Tuesday, your application returned to the March 5, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the High School by this date. Tuition church. Everyone welcome! Belcher announces she’s seeking is $250 without a T-shirt and $265 Donations accepted. with a T-shirt. This program satis- fies the requirement for PE 9 or PE March 6 GOP nod for county treasurer 10. Students must currently be enrolled in Pulaski County Pulaski Women of the Moose to Tracy Belcher Monday Schools, and a daughter, Ella Schools to apply. For more infor- host Bingo Bash announced she is seeking the age 3, who attends preschool in mation, please call 643-0336. Pulaski WOTM will host Bingo Republican nomination to run the county. Bash on Wednesday, March 6, for treasurer in Pulaski County Tracy was a founding member March 2 6:30 p.m. Mid-week Holiday Fun! in November. of the Pulaski County Citizens Join the WOTM in celebrating and Tracy holds a B.S in Finance for Education and played an VFW Auxiliary Post 1184 to supporting local charities at this from Radford University and indispensible role in securing host 25 cent BINGO premier event. Come enjoy the has worked in accounting and funding and support for the con- VFW Aux. of Post 1184 will host fellowship of Moose members and finance for 16 years, the last 5 struction of the new Pulaski 25 cent Bingo on Saturday, March fellow BINGO players. Exciting years County Middle School. During 2, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Post home raffles, FREE door prizes, Pull at the Pulaski County School her work with the Pulaski is located on the corner of Dora tabs. 50/50 Raffle, $20 per admis- Board as their Staff Accountant. County Citizens for Education Highway and Washington Ave., in sion pack (9-on), $5 each addition- Currently, she is a key member Tracy discovered her love for Pulaski. Everyone is welcome! al (9-0n) pack. Total of 20 games of the implementation team mobilizing the community and (Coverall Jackpot) $5 each or 3 for bringing modern financial soft- advocating on behalf the citi- Hot Dog, Bake Sale $10. Cash prizes announced at ware to the county. Tracy Belcher zens of Pulaski County. Randolph Ave. UMC to hold sale event. Bring a blanket to receive Prior to working at the Pulaski "I am Committed to Our Pulaski with her husband, Brian, Randolph Avenue United $5 off your admission packet to County School Board, she held Community and promise if I am an employee at James Hardie Methodist Church: HOT DOG & support your local Warming positions in accounting at elected as your Treasurer I will since beginning operations in BAKE SALE, Saturday, March 2. Station. The Moose Lodge is Virginia Tech and Pulaski always represent the Citizens Pulaski 13 years ago. Tracy and From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. located at 2400 McAdams Furniture. and our Community with the Brian have a son, Ryan age 11, a Everyone is invited. The sale is Crossing, Pulaski. Like the community she seeks loyalty and honesty they student in Pulaski County Public sponsored by Those River Women to represent, Tracy resides in deserve," Belcher stated. Conference Team. March 7

Baker's Chapel in Wytheville to American Legion, HHC Post Investigate your options Dave have indoor flea market and #30 to meet Dear Dave, putting 15 percent of your income Says yard sale The American Legion, Harvey- I'm single and a firefighter, and toward retirement-so then I'd Baker's Chapel PH Church, locat- Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet on we have a pension plus a 457(b) investigate the options offered by ed at 3113 Ivanhoe Road, Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m. at the retirement plan. I'm not contribut- the insurance company that's man- Wytheville, Va., will hold an VFW Hall on 102 Watts St. in ing to the 457(b) right now, aging your 457(b). Indoor Flea Market and Yard Sale Radford. If Radford City Public because I'm following your plan When you have a look at the Dave Ramsey on Saturday, March 2, 8 a.m. to 2 Schools are closed on Thursday or and in Baby Step 2, which is pay- options available to you within the p.m. Spaces are available - 2 Friday of this week due to weath- ing off debt. Our retirement plan is 457(b), you'll need to pay special Sponsored Each round table for $20.00, 3 for er, the meeting will be cancelled. managed by a big life insurance attention to two things-the fees, $25.00, or 4 for $30. If you would For further information, please company, but I know you don't this is where they'll kill you, and Week By like to reserve a space, please con- call 250-2283 or 239-9864. like the idea of using insurance the rates of return. If they are Dublin Baptist tact Stacy King at 276-620-0389 companies when it comes to somehow accessing mutual funds, or [email protected]. March 9 investing. Can you give me a little and you can get stock market-like Church Breakfast (biscuits and gravy, guidance? rates of return-I'm talking about a (Across From Hardee’s) ham, bacon, sausage) will be Boating Safety Course to be Dustin 10 to 12 percent average over available from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and held Dear Dustin, many years-then I'd put some in 540-674-6061 hot dog plates will be available Boating Safety Course for I'd max out a Roth IRA, which there. from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. All pro- Operators of Boats and Personal would be $6,000 a year in your Still, warning sirens in my head ceeds will benefit Baker's Chapel Watercraft will be held on case, before I did anything with go off when I hear that a life insur- company is a bad idea 100 percent Youth. Saturday, March 9, 2019 from the 457(b). That may not take you ance company is running a 457(b). of the time. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at to the level I recommend-which is Investing through a life insurance -Dave March 3 Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street, Dublin UMC Relay for Life Christiansburg, VA. According to Team to hold fundraiser the law, all PWC operators age 14 The Dublin UMC Star Fighter's and older and all motorboat opera- Relay for Life Team is having a tors regardless of age need to take Soup/Sandwich Fundraiser on a boating safety course. NO per- Sunday March 3,2019 at 12:15 at son under age 14 may operate a the church. This is free offering PWC. The course is taught by the event for our Relay for Life Team. United States Coast Guard We will also have ribbons, Auxiliary Flotilla 83 and the bracelets, lumania bags and mag- Virginia Department of Game and nets for sale. Come and help us Inland Fisheries (DGIF). Each find the cure for CANCER. graduate earns a wallet card show- ing successful completion of the March 4 class. This course is approved by the National Association of State Count Pulaski Chapter NSDAR Boating Law Administrators and to meet recognized by the United States Count Pulaski Chapter, NSDAR Coast Guard. Materials and will meet on March 4, 2019 at the instruction are free of charge. Pete Dye River Course in Bring a pencil, highlighter, and Fairlawn, Virginia at 5:30 p.m. lunch. Children 12 and under must The program will be on the dedi- be accompanied by an adult. Pre- cation of the Vietnam Veteran Registration is required. Register Memorial Bridge presented by online at https://www.register- Fran Davis.and Carol Smitih. ed.com/events/view/132348. For Hostesses for the meeting are more information contact Mendy Sandy Hardymon and Fran Davis. Harman at Please RSVP by February 25, [email protected] 2019. v or 540-494-3569. March 5 March 12

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Sons of Confederate Vets, Stuart Supper at Draper UMC Horse Artillery Camp to meet The Draper United Methodist Church will hold a pancake supper The Sons of Confederate Veterans, in the fellowship hall of the Draper Stuart Horse Artillery Camp UMC located at 3080 Greenbriar #1784 will meet on Tuesday, Rd. in Draper on March 5 from 5 March 12, 7 p.m. at Ray's to 7 p.m. The all you can eat menu Restaurant on Rt. 221, north of will consist of pancakes, sausage, Floyd. Members of the United bacon, gravy, biscuits coffee, and Daughters of the Confederacy soft drinks for a donation at the (UDC) are also invited to attend. If door. Let us do the cooking on Floyd County Public Schools are Shrove Tuesday and enjoy a great closed on Tuesday or Wednesday evening of fellowship while sup- of this week due to weather, the porting the work of the Draper meeting will be cancelled. For fur- United Methodist Men. Take outs ther information, please call 1- Page B8 - The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 - Page B9 Page B10 - The Patriot - Friday, March 1, 2019 ‘50 Years of Love:’ County receives $10,000 grant Thursday, Pulaski County Neighbor, State Farm is There." announced that it has received a This recognition came on the heels $10,000 grant from the Virginia of Forbes.com tapping "Virginia is Tourism Corporation (VTC) "50 for Lovers" as one of the top ten Years of Love" grant fund. "50 tourism marketing campaigns of Years of Love" is part of VTC's all time. Today, a new generation efforts to celebrate the 50th is discovering love for Virginia's anniversary of the "Virginia is for with partners from around the Watch for "Where's the Love" and iconic tourism slogans of all mountains, beaches, history, Lovers" tourism slogan, which Commonwealth in 2019," said with a kick off May 24th with an time. "Virginia is for Lovers" was theme parks, vibrant cities, out- was created in 1969 by Rita McClenny, president and Outdoor Expo at Claytor Lake," inducted into the Madison Avenue door activities, sports and hospi- Richmond-based advertising CEO of Virginia Tourism said Peggy White, Pulaski County Advertising Walk of Fame on tality. agency Martin & Woltz. Corporation. "This grant program Chamber of Commerce Executive September 21, 2009. The slogan For more information about 50 Pulaski County has partnered provides an engaging opportunity Director, Pulaski County D.M.O. was included in the Advertising Years of Love, please visit with Al's on First, Blue Ridge for destinations across the state to In total, VTC awarded $300,000 Icon Museum alongside fellow https://www.vatc.org/50YEAR- SOFLOVE/ Fudge Lady, Claytor Lake State showcase what makes a vacation to 30 tourism marketing programs 2009 inductees, the AOL Running Park, Draper Community Park, For more information and to plan in Virginia so special, and helps to across the Commonwealth to help Man, the Budweiser Clydesdales, your next vacation in Virginia, please Draper Village, Fine Arts Center, show travelers why Virginia is for increase visitation and revenue. and State Farm's "Like a Good visit www.virginia.org. Gatewood Park, Iron Heart Lovers still rings true fifty years Each grant recipient received a Winery, Mountain 2 Island later." $10,000 grant for its 50 Years of Paddleboard Company, Pete Dye "Pulaski County is...Where the Love project, with the requirement River Course, Pulaski County LOVE is. Pulaski County is proud of engaging 10 or more tourism American Evolution, Pulaski of what we contribute to the partners in order to receive grant County Chamber of Commerce, tourism industry and are excited to funding. Pulaski Theatre, Pulaski Yankees be a part of the Virginia Tourism The Virginia Tourism and Rockhouse Marina to high- Corporation's "50 Years of Love" Corporation is the state agency light 50 years of Pulaski County in 2019. Through Pulaski County's responsible for marketing Virginia Tourism. " Where's the Love" promotion we to visitors and promoting the "'Virginia is for Lovers' is one of will spotlight 50 years of the "Virginia is for Lovers" brand, the most iconic tourism slogans in County's outdoor recreation, histo- which is celebrating 50 years in the world, and we are thrilled to be ry, sports and more at the same 2019. Tourism is an instant rev- celebrating fifty years of LOVE time engaging the community. enue generator in Virginia. In 2017, visitors spent $25 billion, which supported 232,000 jobs and contributed $1.73 billion in state and local taxes. About Virginia is for Lovers 50 years after its creation, "Virginia is for Lovers" continues to be one of the most recognizable

I know that the winter weath- er is still with us, but Spring starts on March 20. I also know that we are still with cold weath- er, so we are eating winter foods. We shall shift over to the lighter meals and when we start cooking on the grill. During many years of pastoring church- es, I always had a salad for those who attended. I have a simple recipe for antipasto. I have traveled to many places in this world, I did love the food in Italy, with their many types of antipasto. You can cube the various food types or use sliced meats and veggies. Let's start with ½ cup of cheddar cheese, ½ cup of provolone (or parmesan /mozzarella) , 1 can of sliced mushrooms, ½ cup of pepperoni, 6 oz. can of sliced black or green olives or both, 1 same old pizza. Change the meat small chopped onion. These are from pepperoni to sliced and the basics items, you can add tenderized chicken breasts. You cooked shrimp, cooked bacon can purchase chicken breasts de- bits, veggies such as green pep- boned and with no skin. Wash per, Italian pickled veggies, chicken breasts well, and slice available in any super market, them the long way (watch your and fruits. You can put the hand) in 3/8 inch pieces. If you antipasto on lettuce and dish it can't slice them, cut them in half out. This also goes well will and pound with meat pounder croutons, you can make your until the chicken breast in about own (refer to recipe given in 3/8." Put chicken breasts into a previous column. This salad will large frying pan and cook until feed 8-10 people. done, season with salt and pep- Our next item is "South of the per, remove from frying pan, cut Border Soup," you will need 1 into smaller pieces and place on roll of pork sausage (sweet or chicken pizza, adding what you hot), 1 package of taco season- like. Cook at 350 degrees until ing, 1 can o kidney beans cheese bubbles. Remove and (cooked), 2 large cans of V-8 serve. juice or tomato juice, 1/8 cup You can also use chicken sugar. Cook the sausage until breasts prepared the same way done, this will take about 20 as above, but when the chicken mins. Then drain, set aside. Mix is done, pat dry and place on a taco seasoning, kidney beans, V- hamburger bun with mayo, let- 8 juice, sugar in a large pot then tuce and piece of onion. They add cooked sausage. Let simmer make a good hot sandwich. Try for 20 mins. and serve with corn it! chips or cheddar cheese. Please send your recipes to I know that a lot of us eat The Patriot, P.O. Box 2416, chicken, many times we can Pulaski, Va. 24301 or email shift the main meat with another them to [email protected] meat. I know that many of us, We would love to hear from you. Good eats! eat pizza, many times it's the Dave