April 27, 2018

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Locally Owned And Operated OPIOIDS Supervisors offered representation in coming litigation over pain killers By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot

Counties across America are signing up for the upcoming legal war against opioid addiction. Monday night, attorneys from law firms in Southwest Virginia, Alabama and Kansas City began courting the Board of Supervisors - seeking to be hired as Pulaski County's soldiers in that war. The opioid crisis in the U.S. has become a serious public health crisis. Drug overdose is the leading cause of death among Americans under 50, exceed- ing deaths from car accidents. According to the information presented to the supervisors Monday night, the country has "become awash in opioids." In 2015, enough opioids were prescribed in the U.S. for every American to be medicated around the block for three weeks. Sine 1999, opioid overdoses have quadrupled in the U.S. The attorneys charge that manufacturers have spent vast sums of money to fuel the epidemic. They add that there are no studies that justify use WEEKEND WEATHER of opioids for long-term chronic pain, yet opioids - thanks to a steady campaign of deceptive, "off- SATURDAY SUNDAY label-marketing" by drug companies and distribu- Mostly sunny, with a high near Sunny, with a high near 59. tors - have become routinely prescribed on a long- 65. West wind 7 to 14 mph, term basis for management of chronic pain, despite with gusts as high as 26 mph. Sunday Night - Clear, with a their extremely addictive properties. Mike Williams photo Chance of precipitation is 20%. low around 37. Sixty percent of drug overdose deaths come from Attorneys Ben Chaffin (right) and Jeff opioid pain medicines, including hydrocodone Campbell address the Pulaski County Board of Saturday Night - Partly (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab), oxycodone (Oxycontin, Supervisors on the opioid crisis. cloudy, with a low around 40. Percodan, Roxicet), methadone, fentanyl and mor- phine, as well as the street-drug, heroin, which is on statutory and common law duties. the rise as the drug of choice for addicts making the Manufacturers and distributors, the attorneys say, transition from pain medications. have legal duties under Federal law to maintain The attorneys blame the epidemic - in part - on controls against diversion of controlled substances the actions and deliberate inactions by the manu- into other than legitimate use. They also must dis- facturers and distributors of these opioid pain medications, which they say are in direct violation of See OPIOIDS, page A8 Voters in towns of Pulaski, Dublin head to polls Tuesday Staff Report cilmembers - Lane Penn and H.M. Kidd. Also seeking election to council are Brooks Municipal elections will be held Tuesday in Dawson, G. Tyler Clontz and Joel B. Burchett Jr. Pulaski and Dublin. In Dublin, three incumbents are seeking re- In Pulaski, Councilman David Clark is the only election - Peggy Hemmings, Dallas Cox and candidate on the ballot running for mayor. Stephen Crigger. Clark will replace Nick Glenn, who chose not Also running for council in Dublin are Debbie to seek re-election as mayor. Clark's two-year M. Lyons, Jared Smith and Debbie Hager. term begins July 1. Polls open Tuesday at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters in Pulaski will cast their ballots at the Five candidates have stepped forward to run for three council seats. Two are incumbent coun- See ELECTIONS, page A2 Page A2 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 Elections

Continued from page A1 Central Gym behind the County Administration Building, while Dublin voters go to the polls at the Dublin Lions Club building. Voters are reminded to bring a photo ID to their polling place. The Patriot will have complete results in both town elections Tuesday night on our website (www.pcpatriot.com), Facebook page and Twitter feed. Polls Open Tuesday Sample Ballots for Tuesday’s elections. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Town of Dublin (above) Bring A Town of Pulaski (at right) Photo ID First UMC in Pulaski observes 20th Missions Month By MIKE WILLIAMS activities the church's congrega- missions for many years," said 24:13-32. on the Pulaski Free Clinic. The Patriot tion is involved in through May Clark. During that Sunday's worship Last weekend, Harry Howe 6, during this the church's 20th Smith added that First United service, Eric Bucey of Beans and preached morning worship, and The congregation of First observance of Missions Month. Methodist has always been a Rice in Pulaski spoke to the con- lead a discussion on poverty dur- United Methodist Church is The activities include special "huge missions church." As a gregation about the many works ing Sunday School. The mission observing Missions Month - an speakers and messages during recent example, she pointed to a of Beans and Rice in Pulaski focus included a presentation on annual celebration in which each Sunday morning service special financial offering by the County. Project Crossroads in Marion. members and attendees put a during April. Each service also church to support nearly 30 mis- A week later, Sebastian Ruiz According to its website, Project special emphasis on being includes a "mission focus" pres- sion agencies every year. spoke on "Generosity - More Crossroads is a mission of The "God's hands and feet." entation on special people serv- Smith's sermon on April 8 to than about ourselves," based on United Methodist Church which Pastor Melissa Smith and ing programs. kick off Missions Month was Matthew 13:44. The mission church member David Clark "This church has supported entitled "Redefining focus presentation that week was See MISSIONS, page A3 recently discussed a variety of local, global, state and national Generosity," taken from Luke Re-Elect H.M. Kidd Pulaski Town Council Hello. My name is H.M. Kidd. I have served the people and the Town of Pulaski for 10 years on council. I have been through economic downturns and we as council pulled through. Over the past few years there has been some great changes and developments within the town and I would like the opportunity to continue this journey. I feel I have represented the citizens of the town and strive to always listen and voice my opinion and stand behind our staff. Being on council has been different in a way that is hard to describe, and believe me sometimes it has sure been a challenge. I have learned that you can’t make everyone happy and that goes for not just the citizens, but for those that sit on council also. It has sure been a learning experience. So I’m asking for your support to allow me to continue my journey on council so come out on May 1st and cast your vote. I thank you all for the support that you have given me and for allowing me to serve on council and the citizens of the Town of Pulaski. Thank you so much!! H.M. Kidd

Paid For And Authorized By H.M. Kidd The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 - Page A3 Music & Merchants Festival set for May 19 in Pulaski Submitted by the Pulaski County United Way

Work is rolling along for the Music and Merchants Festival, scheduled for May 19 from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. in downtown Pulaski. The festival is being organized under the leadership of Chris Conner, owner of Velociti Audio in Pulaski. The festival promises to be a new and unique event for Pulaski County. Conner has spent countless hours planning the Music and Merchants Festival. His desire is to showcase the revitalization efforts underway in downtown Pulaski, promote local business- es and talent, and provide a family friendly, free event that everyone can enjoy. Additionally, Conner has found Morris Finishing Recognized By Expo a way to help those in need through the festival. Proceeds Morris Finishing Company, LLC was recognized by the New River Valley Home Builders Association at its recent Spring Expo. Morris will support Pulaski County Finishing won the Expo’s Most Impactful Booth Award. Presenting the award to Chuck Morris is Justin Boyle, chairman of the 2018 Home United Way, a local organization Expo. Pictured are (from left) Susan Morris, Chuck Morris, Jordan Morris, Justin Boyle and Randall Morris. Morris Finishing, located in dedicated to providing health, Dublin, has slowly - and successfully - been changing its business over to kitchen cabinet refinishing and interior painting. education, financial stabilization and basic/emergency needs and raised in Pulaski County. and The Antecedents. Admission Level - Blue Ridge Fudge Lady; resources to Pulaski County res- They are now raising their to the KidZone and concerts is Silver Level - MasTec Utility idents through its partner agen- daughter here. The Music and free! Services, Atmos Energy, Medi cies. Merchants Festival combines Home Health and Hospice; Through Velociti Audio, Conner's love of music and his In addition to experiencing Bronze Level - Webb Donald Conner provides sound and dedication to the place he calls downtown Pulaski and seeing the State Farm and Appalachian lighting for concerts, theatre, home. progress made through revital- Power; and Small Business Level and ballet productions. Velociti The festival will include activ- ization efforts, craft vendors and - Nichole Hair, Kayla Crowder, Audio is Conner's second job. In ities for all ages. Children will artisans will provide unique Pulaski on Main and Dalton his day job, Conner is enjoy the KidZone, complete shopping opportunities. Dining Media. Operations Manager for Utility with games and activities, a options will be available from Sponsorships are still avail- Services Mid Atlantic Region. bounce house and Velcro wall. A five food vendors. Four craft beer able. He manages over 200 employ- street magician will also be on- and two wine vendors will also Additional information about ees spanning the entire site for entertainment. Five musi- be on-site. the festival, vendor registration Commonwealth of Virginia. He cal groups are scheduled for the Current sponsors include: Elite and sponsorships can be found at and his wife Crystal, a teacher at evening: One Side Missing, True Diamond Level - County of www.musicandmerchantsfest.com Chris Conner Critzer Elementary, were born North, Eric Gress, Chas and Bill, Pulaski and The Patriot; Gold Missions

Continued from page A2 serves the needs of God's chil- got between 500 and 600 cans." sites to the point they were ready dren through home repair, new "We're trying to get our con- for the church workers. home construction, firewood gregation to see it's not just Clark said probably 90 percent delivery, and emergency assis- about us. It's about helping peo- of the church's congregation has tance. ple in need, and it's about show- taken part in Mission Month This Sunday, Smith will give ing them the love of God and activities in some way or anoth- the message entitled "It's all love in action," Smith added. er. about others," based on Luke The church had planned, as "Some donate time and work, 12:16-21, and students from the one of its Mission Month proj- some donate money," he said. "It Wesley Center at Radford ects, to do some work in the takes both. There is something University will speak. The mis- Town of Pulaski's Kersey all of us can do." sion focus presentation will cen- Bottom / Case Knife Road Some people write notes to ter around the Wesley CDBG project area. However, shut-ins, some just pray. Foundation and Wesley House at as it turned out, that work wasn't "The person who does that is RU. possible, according to Clark, no less involved than someone The month of special worship because things had not pro- helping build something," Clark services ends with the May 6 gressed at a couple of the work added. service, which will feature Linda Stransky delivering the message. The mission focus will be on the Jubilee Project in Hancock County, Tenn., of which Stransky is the Executive Director. The Jubilee Project assists residents of Hancock County - which Clark said is regarded as the poorest county in the United States - in a variety of ways including a water project that supplies a working water system to homes, a youth program, a Bread of Life program that provides youths of the county with a hot and healthy meal on Friday nights, and a mobile food pantry that distributes food once a month to families in need. It also distributes emergency food boxes as needed at its Jubilee Center in Sneedville, Tenn. Included in the boxes are toi- letries and personal hygiene products. Missions Month, however, is more than just special speakers and programs. There's also work to be done. The church's congregation performs "Random Acts of Kindness" during the month, in which they do things such as provide assistance to residents of Fairview Home and Bluegrass Apartments. Smith said that last month, the congregation held a special Easter offering in which cans of food were collected. "We thought we'd collect between 100 and 200 cans of food," Smith said. "We actually Page A4 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018

Ronald Eugene Anders Glenn Lee "Buddy" Miles, Jr. Ronald Eugene Anders, age 74 of Max Meadows passed away Glenn Lee "Buddy" Miles, Jr. 81 of Dublin, Thornspring Methodist Church. Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Princeton Community Hospital, West passed away Monday April 23rd 2018 at his home Surviving are his Daughter and Son in Law, Virginia. surrounded by his loving Family. Buddy was born Brenda and Steve Sams Born October 12,1943 in Fries, Virginia he March 22nd Granddaughters and Spouses, Audrey and Dustin was the son of the late Carlie Anders & Zelma 1937 the son McCary Goad Anders. His wife, Joyce Friend Anders and of the late Rachael and Stephen Marshall sister & brother-in-law, Gloria and Cliff Owens Glenn Lee Great Grandson and the light of his life, Connor also preceded him in death. andMcCary He is survived by his Kathleen Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Step-Children Rumburg Nephews Kristal Yvette (John)Cruz -Bedford, TX Miles. He His Church Family, dear Friends and members of Anders Brent S. (Catherine) Taylor - Virginia Beach, was also the Pulaski Jamboree VA preceded in A Graveside service was held Thursday April, Step Grandchildren death by his 26th from the Thornspring Cemetery with the Rev. Jordan & Tyler Cruz Wife, Dollie Teresa Tolbert officiating. In lieu of flowers the Chaise & Nicholas Taylor MaeFamily wishes memorials be sent to the Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Edwards Thornspring Methodist Church. Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski. Miles, a There could never be enough words, you were Interment followed at the Swecker Family Cemetery (Swecker Son, Glenn the best man anybody could know. We will love Town Road). Lee Miles, and miss you always, the one and only Buddy To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneral- III, a Sister Miles. home.com and her Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for Husband, Mary Lee and Richard Bond. He was the family. retired from Volvo and was a member of the Katherine Parm Martin Emma M. Gunn Cauthen Katherine Parm Martin, age 83 of Pulaski passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Pulaski Health Care Center.Born March 12, Emma M. Gunn Cauthen, age 100, died Friday, D.) of Radford; a sister, Mable McLeod of Dublin, 1935 in Copperhill, TN she was the daughter of the late Kimsey Parm April 20, 2018 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation many nieces and nephews with a special nephew, & Rhoda Mae Parm. Her son, Keith Smith also preceded her in death. Center. She was born on February 21, 1918, and Mike McLeod (Becky) of Dublin, and a grandson, She is survived by her was the daughter of the late Chris Cauthen of Las Vegas, NV. Funeral services Husband Nora Alice Byrd Gunn and were held Monday, April 23, 2018 at Seagle Garland Edward Martin - Pulaski Robert C. Gunn. Emma was a Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. John Dunstan officiat- Children retired nurse at Pulaski ing. Interment followed in Highland Memory Terry Smith - Reidsville, NC Community Hospital, and was Gardens, Dublin. In lieu of flowers, expressions of Roger (Melissa) Smith - Madison, NC a member of the First Christian sympathy may be made to the First Christian Debbie Crabtree - Greensboro,NC Church, (DOC) in Pulaski. In Church, Pulaski. Online condolences may be sent Paul Smith - Reidsville, NC addition to her parents, she was to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneral- Matthew Martin - Pulaski preceded in death by her hus- home.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, 7 Grandchildren Cauthen band, Grover C. Cauthen Pulaski. Brothers brothers, Ray, Curt, Buck, Pete Elbert Parm - TN and Dick Gunn. She is sur- Wesley Parm - GA vived by two sons, Robert Jackson Cauthen of James Parm - GA Boulder, CO, and Richard Bruce Cauthen (Sandra Junior Parm - GA A graveside funeral service was held Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Paul Junior Anderson Lakeview Memorial Park - Greensboro, NC with Rev. Mike Ingo Paul Junior Anderson, age 84 the son of late Charles Robert several Grandchildren. officiating. of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, Anderson and Inie Rebecca Ryan A Sister-in-law and several To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneral- April 24, 2018 . Anderson. He was also preceded nieces. home.com He was a long- time resident in death by a number of brothers Per his wishes, there will no Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for of the Pulaski Village. and sisters. services and he will be placed at the Martin Family. Born October 18, 1933, he was He was a veteran of the United the Southwest Virginia Veterans States Air Force and United Cemetery, Dublin. States Army. He was survived by To sign the guestbook, visit A long-time friend and com- www.bowerfuneralhome.com panion, Helen Manuel. Arrangements by Bower A Son and Daughter of Ohio & Funeral Home, Pulaski. ‘The Perfect Scam’ Having trouble keeping up with all the latest scams? 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808-3949 The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 - Page A5 Helping to Open Forum Asking for support of incumbents Solve a To the editor, over 50 years of service to the Town of forward in the future. Dublin. I have the honor of serving as I urge you to come out and vote on On May 1st the citizens of The Mayor for over 18 years and I believe May 1st for Peggy Hemmings, Dallas Town of Dublin will vote for 3 Town that we have the best Town Council Cox and Steve Crigger. Community Council members. I ask for your vote that we have ever had. These members for Peggy Hemmings, Dallas Cox and keep Dublin's interest at heart. I Benny P. Skeens Steve Crigger. believe that we need their experience Mayor, Town of Dublin Crisis These three Council Members have to keep the Town of Dublin moving Perhaps this person is your neighbor or friend. Daily Bread benefit concert May 20 Perhaps you know this person from church or went to school together. Perhaps this person is your brother or To the editor, will be participating by giving their you wish to make a tax- deductible sister, your father or mother, your son or daughter. time for this most worthy charity donation you may send it to Pulaski Many of us know someone who has suffered from I would like to take this opportuni- benefit. Daily Bread Inc. P.O. Box 824 opioid addiction. It's an affliction that does not recog- ty to announce the Jack Daily Bread continues its fight Pulaski Virginia 24301. nize race, sex, class, or party affiliation. And it has Crawford/Anderson Memorial against hunger in this community Please mark your calendars with taken too many lives before their time. I have person- Annual Benefit Concert to be held on with donations and our wonderful the above listed date to join us at ally known people with these stories, and I've heard Sunday May 20th at 2:00pm for the volunteers. Daily Bread could not Anderson Memorial for a wonderful from many of you that have, too. Pulaski Daily Bread. We appreciate feed those who come to us daily for concert; however, if you would like I've written several times in this column recently all that Anderson Memorial does for nourishment without these most to perform please contact Reba about the opioid us and I would like to say a special important components to this pro- Crawford at 980-2277. Morgan crisis, "The Crisis thank you to Jack Chaffin, clerk of gram. Next Door," and session and Reba Crawford, treasurer If you wish to become a volunteer Debbie Harrell Griffith about efforts in and all the wonderful singers who you may contact me at 980-2131 or If Daily Bread Congress, and particularly in the House Energy and 9th District Letters To The Editor Commerce Representative Committee that I Want to speak out on a public topic? Send your letter to Open Forum, The Patriot, P.O. Box 2416, Pulaski, VA 24301 serve on, to allevi- or email it to: [email protected] Please include your daytime telephone number for verification purposes. Your ate it. But each week seems to bring fresh reminders number will not appear in the newspaper. All letters must be signed, and all letters are subject to editing. Only one about the devastation opioids have wrought on many letter per month please. of our communities. Among the most powerful testimonies was a round- table sponsored by the Energy and Commerce Committee on April 19. Although the House was not voting that day, several of my colleagues and I believed it was important to stay for this event before we returned to our districts. Our guests at the round- table were people who had known the pain of opioid addiction from a very close perspective: most of them had lost a child to it. Although they had that terrible scar in common, opioids inflicted it in different ways. The opioid epidemic shows itself in the lives of its victims in various ways, from abuse of prescription pills to use of illegal substances such as fentanyl. Each story I heard was powerful, but to illustrate how varied the opioid crisis is, here are three in partic- ular: Aimee Manzoni D'Arpino's son Emmett lost his life in a heroin overdose. Michael Gray's daughter Amanda was killed by pure fentanyl. Gary Mendell's son Brian took his own life after struggling with addition for years. Solving this problem requires us to look at it from every angle. Doctors, pharmacists, law enforcement officers, public officials, just to name a few profes- sions, all have roles to play. Civic and charitable organizations, universities, the private sector, and the government all can contribute to improving treatment and prevention of opioid addiction. My colleagues and I in Congress have been consid- ering what we can do at the federal level. Several of us took to the floor of the House on April 18 to talk about how our constituents have been affected by the opioid crisis and our ideas for addressing it. In my remarks, I spoke about the pill dumping that took place in small West Virginia towns not far from No One Likes A Prig With An the Ninth District's borders. The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, which I serve as Vice Chairman, uncovered details of these possible abuses Ax To Grind as we looked at drug distribution and enforcement practices. James Comey did it, naturally, for the president or his opponents violat- Another portion of my remarks detailed a bill I'm the children. ing norms. working on to improve information-sharing between Why does anyone in Washington It's not a healthy precedent for for- states about prescription drugs. Most states have a take advantage of the most opportune mer FBI directors to attack presidents Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). My moment to make a mint off publishing they served, even if briefly in terrible bill would require certain federal agencies to coordi- a tell-all book? It's never for the profits circumstances. It doesn't do the stand- nate their efforts to improve how PDMPs gather infor- or the sheer satisfaction of sticking it ing of our law enforcement and intelli- mation so medical professionals can have the best, to your enemies and putting yourself in gence institutions any good to have the most timely information they can get. the best possible light. No, there's men recently entrusted with leading This draft and likely dozens of other bills will be always some ostensible higher cause. them, like James Comey and John considered at a Subcommittee on Health markup on For the former FBI director, it's Brennan, brand themselves as commit- April 25. The Subcommittee held three legislative demonstrating, through his own ster- ted partisans almost immediately upon hearings in 2018, in addition to numerous other opioid ling example, what ethical leadership humiliating circumstances and whose leaving government. hearings in the Committee that have been held or are is, "especially to young people." warped view of the Justice Department scheduled, to collect input on these proposed bills. That the nation's youth will be rivet- as an institution for the protection of It's understandable that Comey During the markup, we will amend and vote on them. ed to their TV screens in coming the president is rightly anathema to wants to get his side out. But he's The full Committee will take them up next, with a goal weeks, watching Comey's exquisitely him. Comey is just the latest of already done that in his extensive of sending them to the floor of the House before thoughtful gymnastics of self-justifica- Trump's adversaries, though, who are memos that he made sure to leak upon Memorial Day. tion, and conclude that this is how to diminished by the president dragging his firing and in his congressional testi- Even taken together, these bills won't solve the cri- conduct themselves when they inherit them down to his level and exposing mony. He'll probably have his moment sis, but they will help. We owe it to those families who the baton of the country's leadership their weaknesses. in the sun again as a key witness in the have suffered and are suffering now to do what we seems extremely unlikely. Every Washington memoir portrays Robert Mueller matter, depending on can. James Comey has managed the its author as the smartest guy in the how it shakes out. Many of their stories are heartbreaking, but not all seemingly impossible. The former FBI room; Comey is the most ethical guy end in sadness. I've met with people who have strug- director is locked in a death struggle in the room, and he lets us know it. Yet none of that is as remunerative gled with opioids now on the road to recovery. Their with an unpopular president who Underneath the high-mindedness is a as cashing in as a hero of the resistance determination inspires me. makes even his allies cringe with his thirst for petty revenge. He says he when the Mueller investigation is per- My colleague, Congressman David McKinley (R- belittling nicknames, foolish threats took note of the size of Trump's hand haps at peak intensity. Nothing is bet- WV), recently mentioned a company in his district that and strange view of the presidency -- when they first met -- smaller than his. ter than being the most righteous guy intentionally tries to hire recovering addicts. They are and somehow it is Comey who is com- He goes out of his way to say Trump in the room -- while still getting a huge offering a second chance - something we all could ing away as the unlikable one. looks like he wears tanning goggles. payday. likely use no matter our problems. I pray that soon we That's because no one likes a prig, Is all fair in a struggle with a presi- Children, take note. see fewer lives cut short and more second chances. especially when he has an ax to grind. dent who calls you a "slime ball"? In Congress, I will continue to work to solve the Comey has good reason to disdain Maybe. But this is another instance of Rich Lowry is editor of the problem and create second chances. Donald Trump, who fired him in the country not being well-served by National Review. Page A6 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018

This very modern-looking chair is part of a dining-room set designed by Bjorn Wiinblad in 1970. The six chairs and matching table sold in 2016 for $1,875. Kovels: Antiques and Collecting Berg Honored For Her Service Mike Williams photo BY Terry and Kim Kovel Many artists don't create just Sheriff Mike Worrell (second from left) offers congratulations to Sergeant Deborah R. Berg, Deputy Sheriff, during Monday night’s meeting pictures or sculptures. They of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors. The board presented Berg with tokens of appreciation as she retires on April 30, 2018, after 22 make furniture, jewelry, dinner- years of service. Pictured from left are Deputy John Croteau, Sheriff Worrell, Sergeant Berg, Draper Supervisor Dean Pratt and Board of ware or even kitchen tools and Supervisor Chairman Andy McCready of Massie District. toys. In the 1920s and '30s, there was a new title for these multi- talented artists: industrial designer. They redesigned existing large machines like trains or Library Friends to hold book sale May 4-5 trucks, and small household Please join the Pulaski across the street from the and will be offering 3 books for able for sale. Most hardback goods like telephones and County Friends of the Library Pulaski Library. Watch for the the price of 2. Also, we have books sell for only $1 each, with clocks. The result was better- (FOL) as they continue their large bookstore sign! VCR movies at 3 for a $1, many paperback books for $.50 and looking objects that were less spring specials with their May We are offering for $15 a set in the original packaging. This most children's books for $.25 expensive to make. "Spring Cleaning" book sale. of 18 Reader's Digest "Fix-it will be the last month for the each or less. Most all of your Collectors today may not have The two-day sale will take place yourself" books. It is a collec- VCR tapes. favorite authors are available space in their homes for the on Friday and Saturday, May tors' worth purchase! In addi- Hundreds of good used for purchase. largest industrial machines, but 4rd and 5th at their Book Sale tion, we are featuring our updat- books, hardback, paperback, Many new unsold books of they can find examples of small- Store in downtown Pulaski, ed Paperback Book Collection and children editions are avail- local Radford author, the late er decorative items by these Jess Carr, will be for sale. This famous men. A few designers to is truly a book lovers' treasure look for are Russel Wright (din- hunt for only $1 each. nerware, furniture, aluminum); The Friday sale will run from Henry Teague (Kodak camera); 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and Henry Dreyfuss (telephone); on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. Lurelle Guild (aluminumware, until 1:00 p.m. vacuum cleaner); Viktor The Friends of the Library are Schreckengost (Cowan pottery, a non-profit community organi- pedal cars, dinnerware); and zation whose main purpose is to Bjorn Wiinblad (posters, furni- support the many activities and ture, dinnerware and tapestries). programs of the Pulaski County At a summer Rago auction in Library System. Through the Lambertville, New Jersey, a sale of used books, donated to 1970s Wiinblad table and six the Friends, they are able to pro- matching chairs sold for $1,875. vide valuable financial assis- The black lacquered pieces had tance to the library system, such a different colorful modern as the summer reading program. design on each chair back and For additional information on tabletop. They are large exam- the book sale or for an opportu- ples of Wiinblad's talent. But his nity to donate your books, ashtrays and dishes, decorated please contact Lance Hudnall, with drawings of round-faced President and book sale coordi- people in pseudo 19th-century nator at (276) 728-4626. clothes and often surrounded by vines, floral wreaths and trees, can be found online and in shops for less than $50.

Q: I found four vintage baseball cards glued to the bottom of a dresser that I bought at an estate sale. The players are "Pete" Appleton, "Line Drive" Nelson, "Hank" Greenberg and "Red" Kress. I'm not a collector. Are they worth anything?

A: Your baseball cards are part of the 1940 set by Play Ball and issued by Gum, Inc., a Philadelphia company that made Blony bubble gum. It was the largest bubble-gum producer in the United States. Play Ball baseball cards were included with the gum from 1929 to 1941. The 1940 set included 240 different cards. In 1948 Gum, Inc. became Bowman, which was bought by Topps Chewing Gum in 1956. Your cards are of little value because they were glued to the dresser and are in poor condition. Cards for Appleton, Kress and Nelson are worth about $5, if in poor condition. Hank Greenberg's card is worth more because he's in the Hall of Fame. It's worth about $30 in good condition and half that in poor condition. For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com

Sergeant Lowe is pictured presenting the award to Lisa Faddis.

Virginia State Police photos Employees of Mason's Cleaners are pictured with the award. Mason’s Cleaners honored by State Police with Citizen Appreciation Award On April 26, 2018 First ing acts of valor, courage and has pressed American and state Sergeant D. M. Reece and support rendered by citizens of flags free of charge and often on Sergeant S. E. Lowe presented the Commonwealth in assisting short notice for nearly every line the Virginia State Police employees of the Virginia of duty and retiree funerals in the Association's 2017 Citizen Department of State Police in the western region of Virginia. The Appreciation Award to Mason's performance of their duties." kindness and respect has not Cleaners of Pulaski County. gone unnoticed by the VSP Sergeant Lowe nominated Sergeant Lowe's nomination Honor Guard members and the Mason's for the award for their regarding the support of Mason's families of officers. The unwa- continued support of the efforts included the following: vering support is appreciated and of the Virginia State Police. "Since 2000, Mason's Cleaners is to be commended." The purpose of the award as has provided cleaning services to stated on the nomination form is, support the Virginia State Police "To annually recognize outstand- Honor Guard. Mason's Cleaners

Owners R.J. and Lisa Faddis pictured with the award. Rollin’ on the River Food Truck Rodeo set April 28 The inaugural Rollin' on the Weekend is scheduled for April River Food Truck Rodeo is just 26-28 and will include the Red one of many activities planned and White Gala, the Highlander for April 28 in Radford. Over Open Golf Tournament and the 25 food trucks are scheduled to Highlander Half Marathon and serve specialty food and treats 5K. All proceeds will go in Radford's waterfront Bisset towards the Student-Athlete Park. The event is being spon- Scholarship Fund. sored by Thai This Express, the Radford Chamber of Other scheduled activities for Commerce, Radford University the day include live music, a Athletics and the Radford 'cow pie bingo' fundraiser to Visitor's Center. benefit the Radford Public The Rollin' on the River Food Schools, the New River Lucky Truck Rodeo will take place (rubber) Duck Race to benefit immediately following the sec- the Noon Rotary Community ond annual Highlander Half Outreach programs, children's Marathon and 5K. Registration activities and more. information is available at https://runsignup.com/high- The scheduled line-up for the landerhalf_5k. The second annual Highlander Pride See RODEO, page A9 Page A8 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 thing was going on," McCready * = Estimated stated. Opioids Number of accidental overdoses per Barton said the opioid crisis Continued from page A1 100,000 people has skyrocketed began when drug manufacturers put out the message to doctors, close to the government any sus- over the past 20 years. the public and the medical com- picious orders of controlled sub- munity that the opioids they stances. were developing - Oxycontin Manufacturers and distribu- was the first, he noted - were tors have, the attorneys charge, basically safe and not addictive. neglected these duties for He said the companies increased increased profit. In fact, they the marketing of the drugs as say, major distributors have well. been fined by the Federal gov- "That flew in the face of a ernment for failing to meet their hundred years of medical legal duties regarding opioids. knowledge that these drugs are The attorneys expect the for- in the category the medical com- mation of a federal Multi- munity says are highly addic- District Litigation (MDL) to tive. The ones they were putting consolidate claims by states, out were no different," Barton counties and cities against cer- charged. tain opioid manufacturers and In a response to a question distributors. from McCready on prior litiga- They say potential manufac- tion against Purdue, and whether turer defendants may include, or not Pulaski County could col- among others, Purdue, Janssen, lect from them again, Barton Endo, Allergan (formerly said it could. Actavis), Teva, Watson and "There was a round of opioid Covidien. Potential distributor litigation about 10 years ago. defendants may include, for They (Purdue) paid fines to the example, McKesson, Cardinal Federal government and dam- and AmerisourceBergen. U.S. and they began researching reimbursements come to locali- among those that will be consol- ages to some plaintiffs. But they The attorneys say localities which law firms were out there ties because of litigation. idated into litigation before a have continued that conduct. are beginning to combat the epi- with a national presence that He said that is different form Federal judge in Cleveland, The problem with litigation then demic in several ways, including could help Southwest Virginia past tobacco litigation, in which Ohio, while some localities may was the companies - including law suits that seek to hold the localities. many localities in Southwest decide to file suit in State courts. Purdue - all wrote some checks primary wrongdoers account- They settled on three firms - Virginia failed to receive the "The opioid crisis is a nation- to buy peace for the things able for their actions. Wagstaff and Cartmell of benefits of litigation. al health crisis, but one in which they'd done that also helped get They say damages that Kansas City, the Joey Dumas "We want to change that in affects each county differently," us where we are today. This time Pulaski County may seek to firm from Mobile, Ala. and this situation," Campbell added. Barton said. "It affects different around, because counties are recover could include reim- Pascal Bruijn LLC of Minette, He explained the large law pockets and geographic areas getting involved and the Federal bursement for Medicaid and Ala. firms represented at the meeting differently. This is an area that is government is getting involved other medical costs for care and Each of the firms, Chaffin Monday night are taking on the particularly hard hit. You all in a bigger way, it is going to be treatment of overdose, addiction said, have dealt with cases in the opioid litigation on a contin- know that. That is one reason treated like the public health cri- and over-prescription; addition- past involving pharmaceutical gency basis. our firm is very interested in this sis it is," Barton explained. al costs of law enforcement, first and medical device companies "Pulaski County won's have to area. Pulaski County and a num- McCready again questioned responders, prosecutions, jails and have represented municipal- pay any money, the law firms ber of surrounding counties whether - win or lose - Pulaski and facilities attributable to the ities and states. are fronting all the costs and share some factors that have County would have to pay any opioid crisis; county-borne med- "The time has come in they will be significant," made [the crisis] uniquely bad money in the case. Barton said ical costs associated with babies Southwest Virginia for our voice Campbell told the board. here." that is correct. born addicted to opioids, and to be heard and for us to try and "Ben and I have skin in the Barton explained that opioids "It is going to be a fight, but costs of social services and child end what has been going on with game and that's one reason we are controlled substances, so we think it is one that is working care and protection services the distribution of these drugs hope you'll choose us. We will both manufacturers and distribu- taking on," Barton said. associated with opioid-addicted from pharmaceutical companies be accessible and available to tors - by Federal law - are regu- Dumas, a former law officer parents. who have been making billions you," Campbell said. lated even more strictly than turned attorney, said the United The attorneys believe thou- and billions of dollars, pushing Eric Barton of Wagstaff and prescription drugs, which are States population makes up only sands of counties, cities and these drugs out here that they Cartmell said the premise of lit- regulated by the Food and Drug three percent of the world's pop- states will eventually join absolutely knew were highly igation against pharmaceutical Administration. ulation. "But 85 percent of the together to file such suits. addictive," Chaffin stated. companies and distributors is "But under the Controlled opioids manufactured in the They add that, in addition to "America makes up only a simple. Substance Act, both manufactur- world are consumed here," he recovering money to reimburse fraction of the world's popula- "The basic contention is drug ers and distributors have obliga- said. local governments for their tion, but our part in the distribu- companies and distributors have tions to report to the Drug Dumas continued, "There are costs, the litigation may seek tion of narcotics is 85 percent," created and profited from this Enforcement Agency any suspi- areas around here where the and result in meaningful indus- Chaffin told the supervisors. public health crisis. Is it that cious transactions they are ratio of prescriptions [for opi- try reforms and compliance with "This isn't happening every- simple? Of course not. Are there aware of," Baron explained. oids] is 400 prescriptions per existing laws that they say have where. It's not a problem in a lot of factors that go into opi- "Both manufacturers and dis- 100 people per year." been ignored for too long by China or Europe or the Middle oid addiction? Of course there tributors get information about "I'm former law enforcement manufacturers and distributors East. It wasn't going on 50 years are," Barton said. where their drugs are going - and I know exactly what the while reaping enormous profits ago, or 40 or even 30. It started "The drug companies have they have to. They have to track sheriff is saying. It's not just opi- by doing so. when a couple of blockbuster neglected their obligations them. That's their obligation. oids. If they can't get opioids Attorneys in town Monday drugs got rolled out and people under federal law and have Where are they selling these they're getting heroin," he said. night making the pitch to repre- liked them. Distribution of these allowed this epidemic to drugs? What is coming out in He said the crisis is leading to sent Pulaski County in opioid drugs became really big because spread," he added. real numbers now is how dra- all sorts of drug problems which litigation included two who are of the market that was there Noting the presence of Sheriff matically both manufacturers the sheriff's department must somewhat familiar to local resi- which was driven from the top." Mike Worrell in the room, and distributors have been deal with, which are costing his dents - Ben Chaffin, of Lebanon Campbell told the board he is Barton said, "I'm sure he can ignoring that obligation. And in department's budget tremen- who serves as Pulaski County's aware of the pressures facing the testify firsthand about how all my opinion they have been dously. representative in the Virginia Board of Supervisors in their this plays out." ignoring it because selling them "These are losses you've suf- State Senate, and Jeff Campbell budget work over costs associat- Later during the presentation, has been extremely profitable. fered in the past, and a problem of Saltville who represents both ed with the opioid crisis. Worrell noted that his depart- To essentially cut off some in the future when everything Wythe and Smyth counties in "There are increased incarcer- ment responds to numerous over pipeline where they are selling does tighten down the way it the Virginia House of Delegates. ation costs, foster care costs, doses each week. "It touches all and selling and selling, hurts should be and when you don't "The opioid crisis is one of the Department of Social Services of us," Worrell said. their bottom line and they're not have 400 prescriptions coming biggest issues we have had to costs, treatment costs," Barton said drug companies willing to do it." to 100 people per year. They're face while in the legislature," Campbell listed. Board do a lot of good things and make McCready noted a recent going to get their fix somehow Chaffin said. "What it is doing Chairman Andy McCready a lot of drugs that help the news article about a rural county and that's going to be more to my home, your home, all of interjected, "And it puts strain world. "But they also break in southern West Virginia that problems for the sheriff," our homes. It's ruining our fami- on our rescue squads, fire rules sometimes, and when they was seeing shipments of tens of Dumas said. lies, our homes and our commu- departments and mental health do, they sometimes do it to thousands of opioids on a week- Supervisor Joe Guthrie said nities. It is breaking us as a peo- as well." make money and they make billy basis, which far exceeded the costs problems don't stop ple and as a society." Campbell said these costs will lions of dollars, he said noting what the population of the coun- with the sheriff's department. Chaffin said he and Campbell be significant to localities, and he believes such is the case with ty could reasonably absorb if Dumas agreed, noting the opi- and attorney Kim Hall of because of that he and Chaffin opioids. everyone were taking opioids. oid crisis also hurts the locali- Abingdon began hearing of opi- believe those localities "should Barton said he expects suits "They [drug companies and ties' workforces because some oid litigation efforts across the have a seat at the table" when filed in Federal courts will be distributors] had to know some- employers can't find enough people who can pass drug tests to fill available jobs. McCready said he had recently served on the county's Grand Jury, and that it was eye-opening how many identity thefts, forged checks, shoplifting crimes and others had occurred and where the underlying cause was drug addiction. "It effects all our citizens when they become victims to support someone's drug habit," McCready said. Dumas added that the opioid crisis "Know no boundaries." "I slammed my thumb in a car door recently. The doctor prescribed opioids, but I didn't take them. Most people do, and in many cases it doesn't take long to get addicted to them. The problem has no boundaries. I could have become addicted if I hadn't known what they can do. I have a deputy friend that did get addicted," he said. The supervisors Monday night made no decisions on whether to join the opioid litigation, or whether they would have the lawyers in attendance act as the county's representatives in future litigation. The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 - Page A9 Rodeo

Continued from page A7 day is:

8AM Highlander Half Marathon 9:30AM Highlander 5K 11AM Food Truck Rodeo opens 12PM Fritz Schindler Band 1PM Chas & Bill 2PM Joey Nevada Band 2PM RCPS Dog Show 4PM Jared Stout Band 4PM Cow Pie Bingo 5PM Taylor Kent 5PM New River Lucky (rubber) Duck Race 6PM Electric Woodshed

Radford Transit will offer free shuttles from 11AM-7PM from Radford University's Lot Z and guests are encouraged to use the shuttles to avoid parking congestion. Lot Z is located adjacent to the RU Dedmon Center athletic facility at 101 University Drive. Plant Sale Situated along the banks of Scheduled At the New River, attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or Critzer Elementary blanket and enjoy the entire day in Bisset Park. According in May to Deb Cooney, Radford tourism director, Radford is Critzer Elementary’s Kym Allen thrilled to host the full day of would like to invite everyone to family fun which will show- come by Critzer Elementary case some of the wonderful School May 1,2,3,8,9,10 from culinary and outdoor recreation 3:15-5:00 and buy some of their opportunities in Radford plants. Everything is $2 and all including multiuse trails, fish- proceeds fund the After School ing, 'tubing and other river Garden Club and allows every recreation. student at CES to take a flower Bisset Park is located at 23 home for Mother's Day! Berkley Williams Drive in Photos courtesy of Kym Allen Radford. Event information is available at VisitRadford.com or you can find the event on Facebook.

Clayton Detailing Ribbon Cutting Ian Clayton cuts a ribbon to celebrate his third year in business and for joining the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. Located at 514 East Main Street in Pulaski, Clayton can handle any vehicle detailing job, as well as boats and more.

Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce photo

Infection causes many Alzheimer’s deaths DEAR DR. ROACH: Our local newspaper just ran the obit- uary of a 59-year-old woman who died from Alzheimer's disease. I didn't know her, but I've known at least two other people with that illness. One has passed away; the other is in a memory-care unit. How does Alzheimer's cause or contribute to death? -- A.

ANSWER: Alzheimer's disease is a common degenerative disease of the brain. It's unfortu- nately very likely that in the years ahead, you will know many more people diagnosed, as the risk increases with age. Its exact cause is unknown. We often think of Alzheimer's as being a disease of memory; however, personality changes, loss of insight, impaired visual skills and language dys- function are other cardinal find- ings of the disease, though any of these may show more clearly as the disease progresses. Alzheimer's can progress in individuals at very different rates,

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Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church 319 Franklin Avenue, Pulaski (540) 980-2277 Dr. David Kester, Pastor Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m.

The Power of the Gospel Our Bible Lesson for the Shows salvation to be by grace week concentrated on the Teach Me through faith, and not by the Power of the Gospel. In works of man's own righteous- Romans 1:16 Paul gives us a Your Word ness or by any law. Salvation great definition of the gospel is received by faith. God has of Jesus Christ. He said, "For I O Lord revealed the way of salvation am not ashamed of the gospel Terry to us through the gospel. The of Christ: for it is the power of McCraw word gospel means "good God unto salvation to everyone news." The gospel of Christ is that believeth; to the Jew first, the good news of His coming and also to the Greek." olive tree, which represent- to provide forgiveness of sins He believed the gospel to be theed the peace of God, and the for all who will believe. The the power of God to the salva- Gentiles were grafted into the Good news is that Jesus saves. tion of his believing soul and tree as wild olive branches in The Bible specifies the con- to the salvation of the believ- their place. Paul preached that tent of the gospel message: ing souls of all who will accept there was no difference "Now, brothers and sisters, I Jesus as their Savior. between the Jews and the want to remind you of the It is the power of God unto Gentiles, and that Jesus had gospel I preached to you, salvation - The almighty power suffered and died on the cross, which you received and on of God accompanies the for every person, Jew and which you have taken your preaching of the gospel to the Gentile. stand. By this gospel you are souls of all who believe. Romans 1:17 says "For saved, if you hold firmly to the To the Jews first it says. The therein is the righteousness of word I preached to you. Jews had the first offer of this God revealed from faith to Otherwise, you have believed Gospel, and they had the great- faith: as it is written, the just in vain. For what I received I est need of it because they had shall live by faith. The right- passed on to you as of first defiantly sinned against God eous of God is revealed from importance: that Christ died and were much more culpable faith to faith, through the for our sins according to the than the Gentiles. Because to Gospel. Scriptures, that he was buried, them had been delivered the When God saves a sinner He that he was raised on the third oracles of God. The Gentiles, forgives his or her sins, and day according to the never before had been given credits believing souls with the Scriptures, and that he the light of Divine revelation. righteousness of Christ. appeared to Cephas, and then Justifying them by faith to to the Twelve. After that, he And also to the Greek. Paul faith. appeared to more than five Attend The Church Of says that though the salvation We are saved today, not by hundred brethren at the same of God had been confined to the works of the law, or time" (1 Corinthians 15:1-6). the Jews, yet it would no because of any good works In this passage, Paul empha- Your Choice This Sunday longer be so. Because the Jews that we have done, but by faith sizes the primacy of the had rebelled against God, in Christ and the gospel. many were cut off and out of Revealed from faith to faith - See MCCRAW, page A11 The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 - Page A11

(Acts 10:43) McCraw The gospel of Jesus Christ is the best news anyone will ever hear, and what a person does Continued from page A10 with this good news will determine where he or she spends eternity. God is calling you to gospel-it is of "first importance." The gospel choose life. So if you are not yet saved, call on message contains two historical facts, both sup- the name of the Lord and be saved. Romans ported by Scripture: Christ's death and Christ's 10:13 says "for whosoever shall call upon the resurrection. Both of those facts are proof posi- Name of the Lord, shall be saved." tive. Christ's death is proved by His burial, and His resurrection is proved by many eyewitness- es. Relay for Life meeting For 40 days Jesus showed Himself to be alive by many infallible proofs. Incontrovertible set for May 7 proofs that cannot be dismissed. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news The Pulaski County/Radford City Relay for Life that God provided the way for men, women, Team/ Team captain and committee meeting will be boys and girls to be freed from the guilt and held Monday, May 7 at the Eure Education penalty of sin. Building behind Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital at The law of God says all are guilty of sin. 5:30 p.m. We encourage all teams/team captains to There is none righteous, no not one.This law participate and we invite anyone that would like to that condemned man by God is countered by the participate and/or start a new team for this year's gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. God event to attend. The event will be held this year at because of His love for His creation man, has the Shelor Motor Mile Speedway on Saturday, June made a way for us to be forgiven of our sins. 23 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Special guest headline (John 3:16). He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to band will be Ricky K and the Allnighters. take the sins of mankind on Himself through His death on a cross. (1 Peter 2:24). In placing our sin on Christ, God ensured that all who will The Patriot - 808-3949 believe in the name of Jesus will be forgiven. Page A12 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 Trusting God From The Writings of Billy Graham when life is hard Don’t give the devil an opening Christ (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). to separate you from Christ 4 Principles to 3. God is always with us. We Help Us Through may not feel His presence, but Q: My neighbor says he churches -- we won't give the He has promised to never leave used to go to church, but he My devil an opening. Instead, our Tough Times or forsake us (Heb. 13:5). As got disillusioned with all the desire will be to live for Christ believers, we have been united bickering that went on, and he Answer and be shaped by His Word, the If we're confident of the with Christ, and His Spirit decided to drop out and forget Bible. And when that happens, Lord's love for us and under- lives within us. about God. Do you think he's outsiders will see that Christ stand how He uses adversity in 4. Adversity can be a pre- just using this as an excuse? -- makes a difference in the way our lives, we will be able to cious gift M.J. Billy Graham we live, and they'll be drawn to trust Him and from the Him. The Bible's command is respond in a Lord. Pain A: Only God knows whether clear: "Live in harmony with way that ben- and hardship or not his bad experience was standards. No church is perfect one another" (Romans 12:16). efits us. Dr. Charles are the just an excuse to turn away from (which I hope you'll explain to Pray for your neighbor -- and Consider instruments God. He may not even know your neighbor). But if you were pray too that God will use you these biblical Stanley He often himself; we seldom face our real the devil, wouldn't you try to get to point him to Christ. In addi- principles uses to cor- motives when we decide to Christians to bicker and com- tion, urge him to forget the fail- about our rect our leave God out of our lives. This plain, or in some other way fail ures of others and look only at hardships: thinking, is why the Bible says, "Above to act the way God wants them Jesus. He alone is perfect, and 1. Adversity is one of God's turn us around, and guide us all else, guard your heart, for to? Of course you would -- He alone is the One who loves most effective tools for onto His path. everything you do flows from it" because Satan's goal is to block us and can save us. strengthening our faith. If we The Word of God shows us (Proverbs 4:23). God's work. focus on the ways He is work- how to walk through times of At the same time, I'm sorry But when we set aside our (This column is based on the ing within us and enabling us adversity. It reminds us of His this church didn't measure up to own agendas and put Christ first words and writings of the late to endure affliction, our trust in love, tells us about His purpos- his expectations -- or to God's -- both in our lives and our Rev. Billy Graham.) Him will grow even if our cir- es for trials, encourages us to cumstances stay the same. endure, and strengthens us in 2. The Lord sends adversity the process. One of the primary to help us, not to hurt us. God's reasons we struggle in adversi- purpose for allowing pain is to ty and give in to despair and achieve something good. He hopelessness is ignorance of may be trying to correct us or the Scriptures. The Lord wants produce godly character in us. to help us through affliction, In the case of the apostle Paul, but we must open His Word to 808-3949 God protected him from pride receive His guidance, comfort, [email protected] and taught him to depend on and assurance. Health

Continued from page A9 but the mean survival after diag- debility is the fault of the care- can only slow it down. It has been nosis has been reported as three to givers of people with advanced my experience that in patients eight years. People with dementia. Caring for a person with with advanced dementia, the care- Alzheimer's disease usually Alzheimer's disease is a difficult giver becomes the most important become debilitated due to poor and demanding task -- physically, part of the team to get information nutrition and hydration, which mentally and emotionally. But no from and give guidance on care leads to increased risk for infec- matter how devoted and skillful and provide support to. tion, one of the most common the care is, there is no preventing The Patriot - 808-3949 causes of death in Alzheimer's. the physical decline that happens [email protected] I don't mean to suggest that as the Alzheimer's progresses; we www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot • Friday, April 27, 2018 • Page B1 Now it’s time for serious recruiting The spring games are over, can get. Some just want to play another athlete from Henrico. W.Va., and he has already said some more impressive than oth- football for the school they most Locker The top rated high school yes to Ohio State. ers, some didn't happen at all, want to play for. Some even players from this region of the Other highly regarded players some brought great hope, some make the choice concerning aca- Room country are 6th rated Darrell in Virginia that the Hokies are were disappointing. The old demics, a ray of hope. Wright from Huntington, W.Va., recruiting are Paynton Laud, a days of splitting the team equal- Fans from our region are a 6-6, 300 tackle, likely to end corner from Bishop Sullivan, ly and going to battle, the win- mostly concerned about Virginia Dan up at Ohio State, Brandon Litchfield Ajavon, a safety that ner eating streak, the loser beans Tech and the Hokies are doing Callahan Smith, the highest rated player said yes to Notre Dame last has passed with so much of the pretty good, and have gotten in Virginia and the 26th rated week, Cam'Ron Bell, another good stuff. commitments from six players. player in the nation. Smith is a corner from Oscar Smith, and a But college football has not Three are four star recruits; for an area that has been a prob- rangy 6-4, 220 outside line- player the Hokies are recruited stopped even with the spring Nyquee Hawkins, a defensive lem at times in recent years. backer from Louisa that Tech really hard is Stafford tailback games over. Now it's times to back from Jersey, Bryan There are also three, 3-star would love to have. Oscar Smith Devyn Ford, rated the 150th best get even more serious about Hudson, a 6-4, 290 offensive recruits in the fold; Mike has the 73rd rated player in the player in the country and a play- recruiting. There have been lineman from Georgetown, Sainristi, an athlete who could country, a cornerback, and he maker at tailback Tech would some impressive successes Kentucky, and Jessee Hanson, end up at a number of positions. has committed to Clemson, and really love to have. But where already, and there will be more. an offensive tackle from Lord He's a 5-9, 175 quick footer the 74th rated player in the Smith and Ford are concerned, Some recruits want to whole Botetourt, 6-5, 290. So the from Massachusetts, Elijah nation is another huge tackle, 6- Tech will have to beat off some song and dance, all the trips, and Hokies have hit twice already on Bowick, a wide receiver from 6, 300 Doug Nester, again from all the wine and dinning they the offensive front, and that's big Charlotte, and Jahad Carter, Huntington Spring Valley, See CALLAHAN, page B2 Pulaski Yankees release 2018 promotional schedule From the Pulaski Yankees required for each pre-game paint Florial, the number two prospect party and can be purchased by in the Yankees' organization, The Pulaski Yankees are excit- calling the Pulaski Yankees' box played in Pulaski in 2016. The ed to announce their promotional office at (540) 980-1070. The final bobblehead of the 2018 sea- schedule for the 2018 season, second pre-game paint party fea- son comes as part of an featuring three bobblehead give- tures a H.O.M.E. Plate painting Appalachian League promotion aways, 17 theme nights, and with the Pulaski Yanks' logo on honoring League President Lee three recurring weekly promo- August 1. Landers with a King of Baseball tions. In conjunction with the After the success of last year's bobblehead for the first 300 fans promo schedule release, individ- Blake Rutherford bobblehead - on August 24. ual game tickets are now on sale the first bobblehead giveaway in The 2018 promo schedule fea- online at pulaskiyankees.net. Pulaski baseball history - the tures 17 theme nights, highlight- The promotional schedule Yankees will offer three bobbles ed by Agriculture Night present- begins with the home opener on this season. The first bobblehead ed by Farm Credit of the Friday, June 22 when the first night occurs on June 30 when the Virginias on August 22. The team 1,000 fans will receive a 2018 first 500 fans can take home a will wear special cow-themed Pulaski Yanks' magnet schedule bobblehead of one of the New jerseys that will be auctioned off as part of Opening Night present- York Yankees' top catching to benefit the Pulaski County 4-H ed by the Travis Team. Opening prospects Donny Sands, a 2016 and will also host a petting zoo at weekend promotions continue on Pulaski Yankee. Next, on August the ballpark. On July 16 the rook- Sunday, June 24 with the first of 4, the first 500 fans will receive ie-level Yankees will highlight two pre-game paint parties pre- an Estevan Florial bobblehead sented by Wine & Design. Fans presented by Collision Plus. See YANKEES, page B2 can paint Calf-E, Pulaski's lov- able mascot, in an event open to all ages and painters of all skill Pulaski County High levels. Separate tickets are School sports schedule Monday 04/30/18 (Rec. Night) Varsity Baseball: Cave Spring @ Girls Soccer: Pulaski Co. @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Salem JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Varsity Softball: Carroll Co. @ Boys Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Pulaski Co. 5 pm Spring 4:30 pm JV Softball: Carroll Co. @ Girls Tennis: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm **@ Randolph Pulaski Co. 4:30 pm Park** Boys Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ Friday 05/04/18 Christiansburg 4:30 pm Varsity Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Patrick Henry 5pm Tuesday 05/01/18 JV Baseball: Patrick Henry @ Boys Soccer: Pulaski Co. @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Carroll Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Varsity Softball: Patrick Henry @ Follow Pulaski Co. 5 pm Girls Soccer: Carroll Co. @ JV Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Patrick Henry 5pm Follow Boys Soccer: Pulaski Co. @ Boys Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ Patrick Henry JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Carroll Co. 4:30 pm Follow Girls Tennis: Carroll Co. @ Girls Soccer: Patrick Henry @ Pulaski Co. 4:30 pm Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Wednesday 05/02/18 Boys Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ Varsity Baseball: Salem @ Patrick Henry 4:30 pm Pulaski Co. 5 pm Girls Tennis: Patrick Henry @ JV Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Pulaski Co. 4:30 pm Salem 5 pm Track: @ William Fleming Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ COSMO (Day 1) 3pm Salem 5 pm JV Softball: Salem @ Pulaski Co. Saturday 05/05/18 5 pm Track: @ William Fleming Boys Soccer: Salem @ Pulaski COSMO (Day 2) 9 am Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Page B2 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 Yankees

Continued from page B1 their connection to the New York Night: Any fan wearing Yankees Help us thank and support the Yankees and affiliates in the gear or that of a New York brave men and women of our Yankees' farm system on Yankees' affiliate can enter to military on Military Night! All Pinstripe Pride Night when fans win items from other Yankees' active and retired military mem- wearing New York or affiliate MiLB clubs, including merchan- bers can receive a free GA ticket, apparel can enter to win prizes dise, promo items, and signed and there will be a pre-game from throughout the Yankees' items. swearing in ceremony for the organization, including merchan- • July 25 - Calfee Gives: newest members of our armed dise, promo items, and signed Christmas is July: Santa is com- forces. items. Additionally, dogs will be ing to Calfee Park and he's col- • August 18 - Back to School welcomed to Calfee Park on June lecting toys for local children in Night: Celebrate the end of sum- 28 as the team hosts Bark in the need. The first 100 fans who mer at the last Saturday home Pulaski Yankees' Box Office. will be available. Park night presented by Town & bring a toy donation will receive game of the season and bring Live music will also return to • July 4 - Free GA tickets pre- Country Veterinary Clinic, and a ticket for any remaining 2018 school supplies to donate to local Calfee Park in 2018, with a live sented by the Town of Pulaski: the Town of Pulaski will once Pulaski Yankees home game. students in need. pre-game concert from local Come celebrate America's inde- again provide free general admis- • July 26 - Adventure Night • August 22 - Agriculture Night band The Antecedents on July 5 pendence at Historic Calfee sion tickets on July 4th as the presented by Mountain 2 Island: presented by Farm Credit of the and the second-annual Bluegrass Park! All fans will receive FREE Pulaski Yankees take on the We celebrate all things outdoors Virginias: Pulaski becomes Moo- & Baseball event presented by general admission tickets, with Bluefield Blue Jays. on Adventure Night with a rock laski for Ag Night! Swing by the Pulaski Health & Rehabilitation upgrades available at the box climbing wall on the concourse petting zoo and watch as the Center on July 15. office. The Pulaski Yankees will also at Calfee Park. Yankees take on the Princeton Individual game tickets are • July 10 - Faith Night present- host several community-focused • August 3 - Star Wars Night: Rays in special agriculture- now on sale online at pulaskiyan- ed by Shively Electric: Bring in a theme nights, including Heroes May the force be with us as themed cow jerseys that will be kees.net. Tickets will go on sale church bulletin and receive a free Night presented by ServPro Pulaski takes on the Elizabethton auctioned off after the game with at the Pulaski Yankees' Box GA ticket. (June 29), Calfee Gives: Twins. Star Wars characters will proceeds benefiting Pulaski Office on Monday, May 14. • July 13 - Not Your Average Christmas in July (July 25), Calf- be at the ballpark to help cheer on County 4-H. Friday the 13th: Time to ditch the E's Fight Against Cancer (August the Yankees. 2018 Pulaski Yankees Theme stigma of Friday the 13th as we 13), Military Night (August 17), • August 13 - Calf-E's Fight • August 23 - College Night: Nights: celebrate good luck with a gold and Back to School Night Against Cancer: Join the Pulaski College students can kick off the • June 22 - Opening Night pre- coin giveaway, four-leaf clover (August 18). Additional theme Yankees as they raise awareness semester right with (Thirsty) sented by the Travis Team: scavenger hunt, horseshoe tosses, nights include Faith Night pre- about a different type of cancer Thursday night baseball in Welcome baseball back to and a lucky fountain. sented by Shively Electric (July each inning with stories from Pulaski. Present your college ID Pulaski during the Yanks' home • July 14 - Meme Night: Due to 10), Not Your Average Friday the players, fans, or team members for a discounted GA ticket. opener against the Greeneville the overwhelming response to 13th (July 13), Meme Night (July affected. There will be a dunk • August 24 - Fan Appreciation Reds. The first 1,000 fans will Meme Night, we've amended the 14), Adventure Night presented tank on the concourse to raise Night: Enjoy the last home game receive a 2018 magnet schedule promotion so more fans can get by Mountain 2 Island (July 26), funds for cancer research, and $1 of the regular season with dis- presented by the Travis Team. in on the fun! Meme Night will Star Wars Night (August 3), from all gameday ticket sales counted concessions items! Plus, • June 28 - Bark in the Park now include a Pulaski Yankees t- College Night (August 23), and will be donated to cancer we'll recognize Appalachian presented by Town & Country shirt giveaway featuring memes Fan Appreciation Night (August research and support of cancer League President Lee Landers, Veterinary Clinic: Bring your of fans, submitted by fans for the 24). Full details for each theme patients. who will be retiring following four-legged best friend with you first 250 people in attendance. night are below. • August 17 - Military Night: the 2018 season. to Calfee Park. All dogs must • July 16 - Pinstripe Pride Thirsty Thursdays return in show proof of rabies vaccination 2018 and are joined by two new at the gate and be on a leash. weekly promotions - Taco • June 29 - Heroes Night pre- Callahan Tuesdays and Virginia529 Smart sented by ServPro: Help the Savers Sundays. On all Taco Pulaski Yankees and ServPro Continued from page B1 Tuesdays fans can purchase $2 honor our local heroes, with free tacos at the Calfee Park conces- high rollers, they are national Tech has the 20th rated class and determine how the Board of General Admission tickets for all sions stands, a food item not nor- recruits. presently, West Virginia 34, and Governors takes the next appro- military, police, fire, EMT, and mally offered at the Yanks' ball- The biggest weeks last week, UVa 40. But there will be move- priate steps to enact the panel's volunteer rescue squad members. park. For all Sunday home games and there is always some move- ment, some will drop, some will recommendations which he feels • Sun Safety Night: Join MiLB Virginia529 members can ment around spring games, were move up the rankings. is vital to maintaining legitimate and the American Cancer Society receive two (2) free General had by Notre Dame with four, 4- The SEC has the advantage, it "collegiate'' basketball. in promoting sun safety. Free Admission tickets by showing a star recruits, and Alabama with always does for one simple rea- The commission was formed Blue Lizard Sunscreen samples valid membership card at the three, 4-star players. UVa has son, the conference is located following the recent FBI investi- gotten a commitment from where the most talent is. One gations into college basketball wideout Tyquest Terry of state that is growing by leaps and its very dark underbelly. Blacksburg, a 5-8, 165 quick and bounds in football talent is Arizona, Oklahoma State, footed receiver, and the Wahoos Georgia, and this is why the Southern Cal, and Auburn have need speed. Bulldogs are likely to remain in already been involved with It's very early in the recruiting the battle for the national play- investigations and the FBI probe process, and much will change off. Consider this, of the top 100 is still ongoing. Kansas and NC- over the next nine months, but rated players in the nation, 11 State became involved with evi- relationships must be built and are from the state of Georgia, dence of "payola'' three weeks the groundwork must be done to and of the top 300 in the coun- ago, and Louisville has become find the right players and win try, 35 are from Georgia. a cesspool of college basketball them over. You must get ink in over the past two years with an February. One-and-Done on the Way assortment of charges, some Presently Oklahoma has the Out: involving prostitution, buying highest rated recruiting class, The commission on College recruits, and numerous other Florida State 2, Ole Miss 3, Basketball has recommended an violation. Bama 4, Texas A&M 5, Georgia end to the "One-and-Done'' rule, 6, Michigan 7, Clemson 8, potential lifetime bans for rules Some will now say this cannot Miami 9, and Notre Dame 10. violators in the sport, and happen if the NBA doesn't coop- changes to the relationship erate. Why care? The NCAA between the NCAA and apparel needs to do what it must to companies. clean up the game of basketball. "We need to put the college Presently a far too high percent- back in college basketball,'' age of the sporting public commission chairman and for- believe it is a dirty sport and it's mer Secretary of State getting harder to argue against Condoleezza Rice said that assumption. Wednesday at a news conference If the NBA will not act as it in Indianapolis after the inde- should, then ban the NBA from pendent panel released a NCAA campuses, do not allow detailed 60-page report. them at college games to scout, "Our focus has been to severe the relationship. But the strengthen the collegiate model, situation must be dealt with, the not to move toward one that credibility of the game is in the brings aspects of professional- balance. Schools need to buy ism into the game of basketball,'' equipment and apparel from said Rice. NCAA president competing companies, apparel Mark Emmert has said he wants companies should be allowed to reforms in place as early as buy college programs. The day August, so that could mean the that practice started it was "One-and-Done'' has seen its last doomed to scandal. And all of recruiting season. Emmert said it college sport needs to start pun- is now up to the NCAA to act, ishing cheaters appropriately. The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 - Page B3 Northstar Church Keselowski Returns For hosting 3 on 3 More Glory At 'Dega basketball tourney From NASCAR More typically, the massive in size and excitement Talladega as trip fundraiser Superspeedway is a huge "have at it" as they say in big-time Northstar Church is raising NASCAR racing. The unpre- money to support their 2018 dictability of the sport's largest Mission Trip to Montreal by track and its restrictor-plate racing holding a 3 on 3 basketball tour- have made many competitors nament at Randolph Park on consider it a high-speed wild card. Saturday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. - 5 But for Team Penske's Brad p.m. Keselowski, this Sunday's The idea came from the GEICO 500 at Talladega church's opportunity to help the Superspeedway (2 p.m. ET on Refugee Center of Montreal hold FOX, MRN and SiriusXM their first 3 on 3 tournament in a NASCAR Radio) has been a pat- park last year. tern of consistent glory and this Tournament information as robin format (pool play), fol- season, presents a huge opportu- follows: lowed by a single elimination nity for him to score his first win. Cost: tournament A five-time winner at the 2.66- $50 per team (of 3 to 5 people) Prizes will be awarded to the mile track - Keselowski is the $15 per individual who regis- top 2 teams in each division winningest driver in this week- ters on their own without a team DJ Scotty Scott will be bring- end's field. Four other drivers are Individual players may be ing the jams throughout the day!! next on the list - with only two assigned to teams with less than Tournament T-shirts will be wins. His Team Penske team - the maximum number sold on site and made to order including teammate Joey Logano Registration - will be from Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and - has won five of the last seven 8:30 - 9:30am (no late registra- drinks will be sold on site races - a telling statistic that defies tions)…Games will begin Rain date will be Saturday "luck." Count in last year's spring around 10am May 12 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and 2 age divisions…15 and Player/Team Resources: Ford has won six of the last seven Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images under…16 and over May Madness Flyer (down- races. Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Flavor Vote Toyota, cele- If registration is received by loadable from http://northstarpu- All three of the Team Penske brates with the checkered flag after winning the Monster Energy APR 27 (via mail), teams will laski.org) drivers - also including team new- NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway save $10 and individuals will Team Registration (download- comer Ryan Blaney, 24, who's led on April 21, 2018 in Richmond. save $5 able from http://northstarpulas- at least 100 laps in a race three Talladega - in the spring of 2008 - the year - a fourth place - at Early registrations/payment ki.org) times this year - have to be con- and his recent record is consis- Bristol two weeks ago. can be mailed to: Help Needed: sidered favorites when they roll tently inconsistent. He finished Stenhouse scored his first Northstar Church Pulaski c/o If you would like to help refer- into what's expected to be a sunny, runner-up in this race in 2016 and career Monster Energy NASCAR May Madness tournament 5286 ee or volunteer, please contact gorgeous Alabama weekend at was third last year. But he has fin- Cup Series win at Talladega from Landrum Rd. Dublin, VA 24084 Dave Farris (540.449.5800) as one of the sport's most exciting ishes of 30th and 23rd in the fall the pole position in 2017 and has Extras: soon as possible. venues. races of each year, respectively. five top-10 finishes in 10 starts at Co-ed teams will have a mini- If you would like to donate Keselowski, 34, has 11 top-10 Busch has five top-three finish- the big track - an impressive sta- mum of 3 and maximum of 5 food/drinks/prizes, please con- finishes in 18 Talladega starts. He es in 25 starts here, including two tistic. Three times he's finished players each tact [email protected] won in his very first start at the runner-up finishes and the win. among the top-10 in the last five individual registrants may be as soon as possible track in 2009. Logano, 28, has races here. And his overall aver- assigned to a team with less than Help spread the word...the three top-fives in his last five Defending 'Dega Winner age finish of 12.111 is best in the 5 more teams...the more financial starts - including the two wins - Returns Hoping To Turn field. The day will start with a round support our team will have! and he has seven top-10 finishes Season Around in his 18 starts. Blaney's only top- After an uncharacteristic tough Darrell Wallace Jr. Is Feeling five - a fourth-place finish - came luck start to his 2018 season, 'Sweet Home' Alabama in 2015 in this spring-time race. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. arrives at This year's Daytona 500 run- Talladega as the defending winner ner-up Darrell "Bubba" Wallace On A Run: Kyle Busch Looks of this race - and on a positive For Fourth Straight Win note, collected his first top 10 of See NASCAR, page B4 Last week's race winner Kyle Busch is on a three-race winning streak coming to one of the most challenging circuits on the schedule. Only eight other drivers in NASCAR's Modern Era (1972- present) have won four consecu- tive races. And none of those winning streaks included a Talladega trophy. Busch has one victory at

Hughett Competes In Richmond

Pulaski's Brayden Hughett competed in the Grand Slam Open Nationals in Richmond last weekend and brought home more hard- ware. According to his father, Brandon Hughett, Brayden took a first place in Traditional Form, three second places in Traditional Weapon Form, Sparring and Self Defense, and a fourth place finish in Open Weight Sparring. A student of Pyles Combat, Brayden is a 10-year- old student at Critzer Elementary School in Pulaski.

The Patriot • www.pcpatriot.com Page B4 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 Sports physicals offered May 9 at Pulaski County High School Pulaski County High School, in conjunction with Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski, will again be providing sports physicals to Pulaski County Public School students who will be enrolled in the 6th through 12th grades during the 2018-2019 school year. The physicals will take place at PCHS in the Career and Technical Education Building on Wednesday, May 9 beginning at 3:30 pm. The cost will be $10 dollars and students should arrive with their Virginia High School League physical form completed and signed by both student and parent/guardian. Physical forms are available in the front offices of Pulaski County High School, Pulaski Middle School, and Dublin Middle School, or can be printed at vhsl.org . In an attempt to expedite this process, the start time for current PCHS students is 3:30 pm. Current middle school students should arrive no earlier than 4:25 pm to prevent overcrowding and congestion.

Next Race: GEICO 500 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway The Date: Sunday, April 29 The Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: FOX, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 500 miles (188 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 55), Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 110), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 188)

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NASCAR Chase-ing It Continued from page B3 Chase Elliott picked up the eighth runner-up finish of his Jr. has become a fan favorite young three-year Monster Energy everywhere the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career at NASCAR Cup Series visits, but Richmond Raceway over the this week's stop in Talladega is a weekend. And while the near- favorite for the Mobile, Alabama, miss - again - may have stung a native. bit, he does have legitimate It's home. momentum when he arrives in He comes to Talladega with Talladega this weekend. two top-16 finishes in the last The 22-year old has two top- three weeks, including an eighth- three finishes and the Richmond place at Texas Motor Speedway result was his best of the season - three weeks ago. He's ranked equaling the best of his career. 22nd in the driver championship Talladega Superspeedway may standings. be a challenging place to expect a This will be Wallace's series win, but Elliott - from nearby debut on his home state track. His Dawsonville, Georgia - has best showings are a pair of 13th- proven to be exceptional on place finishes in the NASCAR restrictor-plate tracks like Xfinity Series in 2016 and 2017. Talladega. He's done everything And he finished ninth after start- but win. ing 27th in the 2014 NASCAR He's won the pole twice for the Camping World Truck Series race Daytona 500 and started among at Talladega. the top-four in four of his five starts at Daytona International Talladega Taskmaster Speedway - the sport's other "big" track. His 14th-place finish in the While a lot of attention is on 2017 Daytona 500 is his best younger brother Kyle Busch this showing - and that came after he week as he goes for his fourth ran out of gas while leading late straight win, his older brother and in the race. fellow former series champion Elliott also has great qualify- Kurt Busch boasts a particularly ing statistics at Talladega, includ- impressive and often overlooked ing a pole position in his rookie resume at Talladega because he season (2016) and three other still hasn't made it to Victory top-eight starts. He finished fifth Lane there. in his series track debut at the Busch leads all active drivers superspeedway in 2016 and has with 18 top-10 finishes and his led 61 laps but crashed out of the seven top-fives ties only five- past two races there. time winner Keselowski as best His average running position in the field. He has four third- statistic (10.122) and driver rating place finishes. His 14.168 aver- (93.4) are a series-best. He's led age finish is solid, and he has run 99 laps combined at Daytona and the most laps in the top-15 (3,233 Talladega - pacing the field three laps or 65.3 percent) of anyone of the four races he's competed in racing Sunday. Plus, he has five at Talladega and four of the five top-10 finishes in the last seven he's run at Daytona. The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 - Page B5

NRCC photo CNA students practice assisting a "patient" to a wheelchair Nurse aid course beginning at NRCC May 14 For those with an interest in dying are also discussed. assisting nurses in the care of At the end of the class, stu- The Patriot - 808-3949 patients, New River Community dents are eligible to take the [email protected] College offers a 7-week nurse National Nurse Aid Assessment aid course beginning May 14. Program (NNAAP) exam to www.pcpatriot.com become a Certified Nurse Aid. The course provides class CNAs are employed in hospi- instruction, skills lab practice tals, physicians' offices, long- and supervised clinical experi- term care facilities, rehabilitative ence in a healthcare agency. services, home health agencies, Students will learn to care for industry and private duty care. older patients with an emphasis The class meets in the evening on the social, emotional and spir- on Mondays, Tuesdays and itual needs of geriatric patients. Thursdays from 5:15 to 9:30 Nurse aid students will focus p.m. on procedures, communication To register for this course, visit and interpersonal relations, www.nr.edu/register. Prospective observation, charting and report- NRCC students may visit ing, safety and infection control, www.nr.edu/admissions for and anatomy and physiology. enrollment information or call Personal care, nutrition and the Admissions Office at 540- patient feeding, and death and 674-3603.

NRCC’s Adamo Selected NRCC photo

Brianna Adamo, of Blacksburg, has been selected for a paid research experience at NASA Langley this summer. STEM Takes Flight at Virginia's Community Colleges initiative offers this 10-week hands- on research experience for 23 participants. This summer, Adamo will be working on an electronic design team for robotic control arms. She is currently finishing her first year in the engineering design technology program at New River Community College. Adamo is pictured with Jeff Levy, NRCC engineering design technology program head. Page B6 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018

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Hampton Named Teacher of the Month

Thelma Hampton has been selected as the Teacher of the Month for Pulaski County Schools. Nominated by Amy Williams, Principal, Critzer Elementary School, Hampton has been employed with Pulaski County Public Schools as a Second Grade teacher for 40 years. She is soon to be a retired teacher who has the enthusiasm of a first year teacher every day.

Photos courtesy of Pulaski County Schools Governor's School Science Fair Projects

Three students were recognized by the Pulaski County School Board for their success in recent science fairs. Jeanette Reed - Senior at PCHS and Southwest Virginia Governor’s School, won first place in her category at both the SWVGS Fair and the Regional Fair. Mckinzi Hamilton - Junior at PCHS and SWVGS, won an Honorable Mention at the SWVGS Fair and participated in the Regional Fair. Ainsley LaPlante - Junior at PCHS and SWVGS, won first place in her category at the SWVGS Fair and the Regional Fair.

Doyle Offers Pledge of Allegiance

School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers recognizes Falyn Doyle for offering the Pledge of Allegiance at a recent meeting of the school board. Falyn is a fifth grade student at Pulaski Elementary. According to her principal, Rebecah Smith, Principal, Pulaski Elementary School, Falyn has been serving as a Panther Patrol this school year and does an excellent job helping with bus dismissal, according to her teacher, Mrs. Johnson. She has been on the honor roll for all three nine week periods and had straight A's for 2 of the nine week periods. Falyn ALWAYS has her homework and she is very organized. She is kind and patient with her peers. She can always be counted on as an excellent peer tutor. Falyn is an a good example of Panther Pride as PES.

Johnson Named Employee of the Month

Sharon Johnson has been selected as Employee of the Month for Pulaski County Schools. According to Principal Amy Williams at Critzer, Johnson currently serves as a Para Professional. She has served Pulaski County schools for the past 10 years. Ms. Johnson is self-motivated and quickly pitches in and lends a hand. She cares for her students and goes out of her way to make sure they have what they need. She is a valuable member of Critzer's team. Page B8 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 Be Involved In Our Local Elections

Who gets my vote? I'm not edged sword because with that vote can make a difference. I going to lie; I hate political comes personal relationships Down To remember one time missing the elections of any kind. developed over years. But do polls and my candidate lost by Whether they are local, state, we except anything from that Business one vote. If only.... or national elections, they all relationship? Does that mean Peggy White We need to be involved in have one thing in common they since I've known you and Pulaski County our local elections supporting are all vying for our vote and grown up with you I should get Chamber of our candidates and expecting we have the pressure of trying special exceptions? Commerce nothing for that support other to decipher it all. than to hold them to the prom- I find one of the hardest Sure, we all say we want the ise of looking at the greatest challenges is to determine the same things in a candidate: still support that person when good and not promoting per- "real" agenda. honesty, integrity, compassion, they can't do anything for us or sonal agendas. It all starts at Local elections offer that per- and knowledge to name a few. won't? home. sonal interaction with the can- That is, until it comes to Local elections are unique Work hard, be productive, didate, which may be a double impacting us personally. Do we because in a local election one and above all else stay positive. BUSINESS Why not short-term AND disability? SERVICE Dear Dave, Why don't you recommend having short-term disability insurance while doing the first DIRECTORY three Baby Steps of your plan? It seems like a good time for it, when you're in the beginning stages of getting your finances in order. Bob Dear Bob, You could certainly do that if you want, possibly even through your place of employ- ment. I'm a big fan of folks having long-term disability insurance when they're in their prime wage-earning years. But short-term disability is something I've always considered to be gimmick insurance, and that's something I don't recommend or buy. I get the argument, too, that short-term disability coverage usually isn't very expensive. But during the first two Baby Steps - getting a $1,000 begin- ner emergency fund set aside, and paying off everything but the house - you're trying to limit expenses as much as possible. Chances are you wouldn't need it in Baby Step 3, because that covers your full emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. Hope that helps, Bob! -Dave Dear Dave, My husband and I are trying to buy a house, but we both have low credit scores, so we're having trouble securing a loan. We've heard you talk about getting a mortgage loan with no credit score. Is this the same as a low credit score? Laura Dear Laura, Ask About Our Senior No, it is not. No credit score, Citizen Discount! means you don't have any credit or your credit score is "inde- terminable." A low credit score indicates you've had - or still have - debt in your life, and you haven't done a good job of paying creditors on time. Two things will help solve the problem of having a low credit score. One is time. If you've had instances of late To Advertise Call payments from years ago, time will help heal that to a degree. The Patriot - 808-3949 The older late issues become, the less they count against you. But my guess is you two probably have some bad debt. By bad debt, I mean things that were never paid, or accounts that are in collections. If that's the case, you need to contact those people, and settle those debts in full - and in writing - as quickly as possible. Officially close the accounts, too, before you try to buy a home. When it comes to buying a home, Laura, I always advise folks to first be debt-free and have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses set aside. -Dave

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April 28 Wednesday of this week due to at www.relayforlife.org/pulaskiva Prevention Center hosts month- on several different days, so if weather, the meeting will be can- ly BINGO you can spare a few hours a week Early Bloomers event to be celled. For further information, On-going community Adult Day Service and Fall you may contact Debbi Harrell held at Thyme to Grow please call 1-216-233-8401 or based activities: Prevention Center hosts BINGO (Director) at 980-2131 between Greenhouse 239-9864. on the 4th Saturday of each the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 Our Early Bloomers event was so Pulaski Flea Market opens month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at p.m. Monday through Friday. popular last year, we are holding May 20 Pulaski Flea Market is now open. the Ruritan building on 4th and it again this year. Please join us, The market is held every Jefferson St in Pulaski. The build- Celebrate Recovery Support Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m.- Crawford/ Anderson Memorial, Saturday (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) ing is located near Seagle's group at VHM 12 p.m. at Thyme to Grow Daily Bread Spring benefit to through October, 2018 . The Flea Funeral Home. Everyone wel- Valley Harvest Ministries in Greenhouse in Dublin, VA for a be held Market is held on Commerce St., come! Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- fun FREE interactive kid's event. The Jack Crawford/Anderson across from the Train Station in port group for people who are Kids can get their hands in the Memorial, Pulaski Daily Bread Pulaski. Group sets aside day AmVets Post #50 meets every working through hurts, habits and dirt while planting a seed to take Spring Benefit will be held each month to pray for County Friday hang- ups. The group meets each home, decorate garden markers, Sunday, May 20 at 2:30 p.m. A group of citizens of Pulaski AmVets Post #50 meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and create fun bird feeders. While Come enjoy great music and help County has set aside the 15th of Friday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. here, explore the greenhouse with support the battle against hunger each month to fast and pray for Dinners sold at post. The post is followed at 7 p.m. with a large the kids. As the saying goes, in our community. The event will the county. The group asks that located at 1018 East Main St., group meeting and then everyone more than a seed is planted in a be held at Anderson Memorial citizens who are of a like mind Pulaski. For more information will divide into smaller groups at garden. We hope to see you there! Presbyterian Church located at please join them in their effort. 540-994-6006. 8 p.m. The church is located at 1 319 Franklin Ave., Pulaski. If you Harvest Place in Dublin. Radford COGIC Women's would like to sing at this event Solomon's Closet Clothing Pulaski Old Time Jamboree Ministry invites women to call 980-2277. Bank A Bluegrass Jam session for play- Narcotics Anonymous luncheon New and used clothing for chil- ers of all ages is held every The NA group HOW meets each Radford COGIC Women's June 9 dren and adults. Requested dona- Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ Ministry invites all women to join tion of $1 for 10 items. Clothing at the Pulaski Senior Center. Join Episcopal Church located at 144 them for a luncheon on Saturday, Claytor Lake Beach Festival donations, also accepted and wel- the jam by playing an instrument Washington Ave., in Pulaski. The April 28 at 12 noon. The goal is planned for June come. The Clothing Bank is open or singing or just come by and meeting is open to everyone. to encourage and empower Claytor Lake Beach Festival will the second and third Tuesdays 10 enjoy the music. Call Dee Dean women of all ages to reach their be Saturday, June 9, 2018 10 a.m. - 12 noon. New Life Church at 540-392-3555 for more infor- N.A. Principles before goals, dreams and desires and a.m.- 10 p.m. Claytor Lake State of the Nazarene is located at 45 mation. The center is located Personalities realize it's not too late to be who Park S.Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. across the street from the post God called us to be as Women of 6620 Ben Bolen Drive,Dublin, office. N.A. Principles before God. For more information please VA 24084. Arts, Crafts, Food Feeding America Personalities meets Thursday at 7 call the church at 540-639-5948. Vendors, Old Dominion Distribution of fresh produce and Cowboy Church new ministry p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 6 There is no charge for the lunch- Historical Fire Truck Drive In, baked goods at New Life Church On the third and fourth week of p.m. at the First Presbyterian eon. Car/Motorcycle Show, Everett of the Nazarene each Saturday each month Cowboy Church Church Annex located at 4th and Lee Yearout, Jr. Adult/Youth from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (no offers food bags to the elderly Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For May 2 Fishing Tournament/Essay charge) on a first-come-first- and shut -ins. On these weeks, more information, go to Contest, Coast Guard Auxiliary served basis. The church is locat- interested participants may come www.newrivervalleyna.org Pulaski County Jaycees to host Search & Rescue, Claytor Lake ed 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. by the church at 12 noon for pick BINGO Sailing Association, Remote up if able. Delivery is available if AA: The Pulaski County Jaycees will Control Airplanes, Cumulus Ruth's Harvest necessary. Call Mike and Pat host Bingo at the Dublin Moose Broadcasting Live Remote, Wine Food pantry and boxes prepared Thompson at 540-577-4923. Alcoholics Anonymous meet Lodge Wednesday, May 2, from 6 Tasting & Entertainment with for qualified recipients twice Cowboy Church is located at 520 Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meet- p.m. - 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 Beach Music & a mini perform- monthly. Applications available at E. Main St., Pulaski (across from ing); Wednesday (noon); and p.m. Concessions provided by the ance by the Wohlfahrt Haus. The the church office. New Life Downtown Exxon). Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- lodge .Cost is $1 for three plays Grand Finale is Fireworks by Church of the Nazarene is located ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian with special games twice an hour, Grucci at dusk. There will be a at 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. Pulaski Daily Bread in need of Church of America across from and black-out at 8:45 pm. Come parking fee of $10.00 or $5.00 & volunteers Magic Mart. For more informa- and play as much as you like. 5 cans of food. A free shuttle Adult Day Care and Fall Daily Bread is in need of servers tion call 980-5233. Progressive pots and pull tab service is provided from the park- games also available. Come and ing lot at Wal-Mart in Dublin play! beginning at 6:00 pm. For more information email the Claytor May 3 Lake Festival Committee at clay- [email protected] American Legion/ HHC Post 30 to meet June 23 The American Legion, Harvey- Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet Relay for Life to be held in on Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m. at the Fairlawn Post Home on 27 West Main St. Pulaski County and Radford City in Radford. All veterans, men and Relay for Life will be held June women, are invited to attend. For 23, 2018 at Motor Mile further information, please call Speedway located at 6749 Lee 250-2283 or 239-9864. Highway Fairlawn, Va. 24141 Relay for Life is the signature May 8 fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life is Sons of Confederate volunteer driven in thousands of Veterans/Stuart Horse Artillery communities and 27 countries Camp to meet and around the world. Volunteers The Sons of Confederate give of their time and effort Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery because they believe it's time to Camp 1784 will meet on take action against cancer. Join Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. at Ray's us June 23 at Motor Mile Restaurant on Rt. 221, north of Speedway for the Relay For Life Floyd. Members of the United of Pulaski County and Radford Daughters of the Confederacy City from 11am - 11pm as we (UDC) are also invited to attend. remember loved ones lost, honor Dr. Bob Meadows, retired profes- survivors of all cancers, and raise sor, will speak on General "Jeb" money to help the American Stuart. If Floyd County Public Cancer. Society make a global Schools are closed on Tuesday or impact on cancer. Register today Page B10 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 - Page B11

Like Us At Pulaski County-Patriot Page B12 - The Patriot - Friday, April 27, 2018 Ninth District traveling staff hours for May Congressman Griffith's Ninth District STAFF May 17: will be available at the following locations during the month of May: Radford: 12:30 - 2:00 pm May 16: Radford Public Library Pulaski County: 2:30 - 4 pm Pulaski County: 2:30 - 4:00 pm Town of Dublin Offices Pulaski County Library Coast Guard cooking, and the Spring grill I will continue with my narra- tion of my career in the Coast Guard, I was transferred from the two former ships I had been on to Coast Guard group in Monterey, California. The part of the group I was assigned to was CG Station Monterey (Search and Rescue Unit) we covered an area from Hals Moon Bay to Point Conception about two hundred miles of coast. This is not the beach type of California, it is rock with some sand. The Monterey area had about 230,000 people in the area, so there were great restaurants. We did from time to time order lobster from Maine and they were freighted to us, we received them by 5 p.m. California time. We got the special 6-8 lobsters and half bushel basket of Maine clams. everyone likes. You will need We had an old time clam bake. one graham cracker crust (8"- After 18 months as boat keeper 9"); 1 can of sweetened con- at CG Station, Monterey I was densed milk; 1 package of Kool- transferred to the USCGC Lamar Aid drink mix (any flavor); I which was moored at the CG like orange, back cherry, or pier in Monterey. During this lemonade I think they are the time I was diving in Monterey best. Bay and I would pick-up a lot of Mix everything together fold Abalone, pound it with a wooden in standard size container of mallet, cut it into pieces and 4" x Cool-Whip or whipped cream. 4" and fry it in butter about one Pour mixture into graham crack- minute on each side. Shell fish er pie crust and put in refrigera- like Abalone, clams, lobster, tor overnight. shrimp only need a short period ENJOY! of cooking. We also when the squid would run, we caught them and ate them with macaroni sauce. I spent three years in the Monterey area. It is a great place. Both at the Life Boat STA and the Cutter Lamar we had some of the best cooks in the Coast Guard. Let's get on to our Spring grilling, one of the best ways to feed your family and friends is to cook meats, veggies and fruit on skewers. These are the long, plat- ed steel kind about a foot long. Let's start with meats, beef, pork, chicken should be par cooked prior to the skewer. Par - let beef or pork (1" x1") pieces cook in lite oil, cook chicken (1" x "1) on the stove in apple juice. Place cubes of meat, next to a large piece of white onion on the skewer, then mushrooms, peppers, you can use large cubes of pineapple for sweetness. Shellfish doesn't work well on skewers. Lobsters, Scallops, Abalone, Crab is way too much to ruin it. Shrimp on the other hand works great. Because shell fish grills in a couple of minutes instead of veggies use fruit. Honeydew melons, cantaloupe, orange wedge, lemon or lime slice are suggested. Apples work with any kind of meat or seafood. For easy cooking use, and if you like spicy and hot flavors, use Andouille sausage with onions and hot peppers. If you like mild flavors use Polska sausage with white onions and mild peppers. If you use Italian sausage use onions, peppers and tomatoes. I have two more items for the Spring grill. First is the avocado, buy two that are soft but not too soft. Remove the skin and nut (pit) cut into small pieces, then add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise (not heaping); 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/ 8 cup chopped white onion for each avocado. Mix everything together. This is a great dip for a grill out along with chips and toast wedges. Next is an easy dessert that