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Locally Owned And Operated LION DOG Drive Thru Saturday, June 6 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Dublin Lions Club Building *See Details Page A2 Pulaski Council NRV Oks budgets, Fair water, garbage canceled for 2020 pickup rates Due to the current restrictions WEEKEND WEATHER By MIKE WILLIAMS be scrutinized further in the com- and limitations surrounding the The Patriot ing weeks as the local, state and Covid-19 pandemic and the un- Saturday Sunday national economy sorts itself out certainty regarding timelines that Pulaski Town Council complet- because of the viral pandemic. will allow us to join again safe- Sunny, with a high near 81. Mostly sunny, with a high near ed its budget work for the fiscal “Amendments to this budget ly in large groups, the Board of 83. Chance of precipitation is year on Tuesday – amending the will no doubt be made as more the New River Fair Association Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, 30%. current year’s budget, setting new accurate revenue projections and regrettably decided to cancel our with a low around 57. rates for water and garbage pickup more data on overall local and na- annual fair scheduled for July 20- Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, and approving a “bookmark bud- tional economic performance be- 25, 2020. with a low around 62. Chance of get” for the upcoming fiscal year comes available,” he said. The decision to cancel came precipitation is 40%. that starts July 1. Utt reminded council the budget after much consideration and in- Council approved a resolution to includes approximately $438,000 cluded input from many of our increase water rates by 3 percent in “set asides” which consists of sponsors, entertainers and ven- as required by the Virginia De- unfilled positions and proposed dors. We also considered the partment of Health / Brookmont General Fund capital projects safety of our community and the project agreement. amounting to a “cushion” of ap- future success of the New River It also approved a resolution to proximately 5 percent of the total Valley Fair. The decision of the increase residential garbage rates budget. Board was unanimous. by $1 monthly, following expected “Depending upon the develop- We are in the process of con- rate increase action by the Pulaski ments of the economic situation, tacting our sponsors, entertain- County Public Service Authority, these funds may be incorporated ers, vendors and community which collects the garbage of town into the budget or kept back as groups that are impacted to en- homes and businesses. circumstances permit or need dic- sure all parties are aware of the Council approved amending the tates,” Utt continued. change. current town budget on a 5-1 vote Council approved the Fiscal We appreciate the continued with Councilman Joseph Good- Year 20-21 budget on a 4-2 vote, support of the New River Valley man voting “no.” The amended with Goodman joined in voting community and look forward to budget, according to Town Manag- “no” by Councilman Lane Penn. the return of the Fair in 2021. er Shawn Utt, brings the spending Prior to the vote, Goodman said plan into conformity with updated he was concerned the proposed revenue projections brought on by budget “fails to recognize serious COVID-19. issues moving forward on repay- Finally, council approved what ing reserves. It shows zero intent Utt referred to as a “bookmark for it.” budget” for next fiscal year, which Goodman’s concern goes back is required to be approved by June to the recent revelation that the 31. Utt said Tuesday the budget will See COUNCIL, page A2 INSIDE Obituaries WE’VE GOT JOBS! A4 We’re back in the office and Classifieds Pages B2 working hard - hiring for great companies in the NRV that are offering Sports Pages B1 excellent opportunities for permanent placement and great pay! Religion Pages B8-9 Apply in person or visit valleystaffingjobs.com Editorial Valley Staffing Inc. Page A6 Wright Ave., Dublin, Va. Comics 540-674-3103 Page B6-7 Locally Owned & Operated Page A2 - The Patriot - June 5, 2020 Lion Dog Pulaski County Drive Thru closes Randolph @Dublin Lions Club Building Park Pool, shelters, June 6, 2020 Hours of Operation: camp due to virus 11:30AM-2:30PM & 5:00PM-8:00PM Due to COVID-19 concerns, main closed for the summer of Pulaski County has announced 2020 due to state restrictions relat- plans for closing most activities at ed to COVID-19 Randolph Park for the summer. • Randolph Park shelter reserva- Lion Dog Dinners are only $5, consisting of two Lion Dogs, a bag of In a press release this week, tions for group gatherings that do chips and a canned soda or bottled water. Pulaski County said it had "been not comply with the guidelines in Additional items may be added! most deliberate and taken great phases 1, 2, and 3 have been can- effort to carefully evaluate the re- celed during this time. Shelter res- opening and use of certain public ervation requests for the remainder You may pre-order to ensure your delicious treats. facilities and the hosting of certain of summer are on hold until fur- Orders the day of the event will be taken in online, in person or over the phone. youth programs, sporting events ther notification. (Note: Reserva- Pre-orders are paid with any major card. and community activities due to tions for 2021 begin October 1st You may pay with cash, check or card the day of the event. COVID-19." and are scheduled through the Vis- If you wish to call us on the day of the event to order, please call "The system of opening the itor Center) 540.674.2754 ext. 6 between 10:00AM and 7:30PM. Commonwealth back gradually in • Randolph Park 2020 Youth three phases provides guidelines Summer Camp will not be held Upon arrival, please enter and follow directional instruction on the lot. Once on what types of gathering and due to state restrictions related to you receive your food, you must leave the paved parking area, as this will allow events may occur during those COVID-19 traffic to flow. If you wish to park and eat, there is an adjacent parking lot at the times. • All organized Pulaski County park that will be available. "As a result of the continued un- spring and summer youth sports Feel free to bring a blanket for a picnic on the lawn as well. certainty and lack of clear direc- will not be held due to state restric- tion to Virginia localities regard- tions related to COVID-19. A deci- Questions, email us at [email protected] ing short- and long-term reopening sion on the operation of fall sports planning for the Commonwealth, programs has yet to be determined it is unfortunate that it has become and will be based on future guide- necessary to notify the citizens of lines associated with COVID-19 PET OF THE WEEK Pulaski County that the following • *All organized third-party In order to protect both the County facilities will be unable to sports tournaments (baseball/ citizens of Pulaski County reopen and programs, events, and softball) to be held on County fa- and our personnel, we will activities will be discontinued: be closed to the public until • Randolph Park Pool will re- See RANDOLPH, page A3 further notice. We will alter our adoption process during this time. Council If you are interested in an Continued from Page A1 animal here at the shelter, please submit your 2018-19 budget suffered primarily support it,” Goodman added. application with you may from a mixture of overspending, Later, following discussion of a access on our Face Book shortfalls in projected revenues page: Pulaski County, VA and mistakes. report by Council Clerk and As- Animal Control The end result was money being sistant to the Town Manager Da- Once your application taken from the town’s unassigned vid Quesenberry on how the town is approved, you will be fund balance to cover the problems, and several surrounding localities contacted and a time will be which as of June 30, 2019 took the handle withdrawing money from made available for you to do Emmanuel offers town’s unassigned fund balance to unrestricted fund balance reserve a meet and greet. 8.32 percent – compared to 15.34 funding, council voted 6-0 to in- Meet Lola! free Bible Promise percent a year earlier. struct town staff to prepare a poli- This sweet girl is estimated to be around 2-3 years old. She is Goodman added he hopes coun- cy requiring that council authorize Book to graduates the use of unappropriated funds. good with other dogs and cats and walks well on a leash. Lola Emmanuel Bookstore in Pu- cil, moving forward, will make ev- loves to being around people. She will still need to be spayed laski is currently giving a FREE ery attempt at solving the problem. In his report, Quesenberry and brought up to date on a rabies vaccine. copy of The Bible Promise Book “It (budget) doesn’t really recog- found that surrounding localities to all 2020 high school and col- nize the need to cut more and re- left authority for spending unap- Pulaski County Animal Control, 80 Dublin Park Rd. lege graduates in the area. pay the reserve funds, and I cannot propriated funds to their councils. Dublin, VA 24084, 540-674-8359 If you are a graduate please Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM and 10AM-12Noon on Saturday drop by the store located at 653 Pet of the Week E. Main St., Pulaski. Store hours Is Sponsored Each are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 Week By p.m. and Saturday. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Todd Bruce, Mgr. Seagle Funeral Home The Patriot - June 5, 2020 - Page A3 Northam orders removal of iconic Lee statue RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A years when even after a violent Today, Lee's 21-foot (6-meter) "I'm pleased to see it removed. who continually have fought for towering statue of Confederate rally of white supremacists de- bronze equestrian sculpture rises It's disappointing it took so long," justice both long before and long Gen. Robert E. Lee will be re- scended on Charlottesville in atop a pedestal nearly twice that said Del. Lamont Bagby, who after the Civil War," Lee, who moved "as soon as possible" from 2017 and other Confederate mon- tall on a grassy circle 200 feet represents Richmond and neigh- attended the governor's press Richmond's Monument Avenue, uments started falling around the (about 61 meters) in diameter. boring Henrico County in the conference, said in a statement. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam country, Virginia did not make Northam noted the enormous General Assembly and is chair- "Though I know the statue's said Thursday. the same changes. size of the monument in his re- man of the Virginia Legislative eventual promised removal won't The statue, which sits on state In part, local governments marks Thursday. Black Caucus. "The Lee statue fix the issues we face it is a sign property, move to storage while were hamstrung by a state law "We put things on pedestals was a constant reminder to Black that sentiments and hearts are Northam's administration works that protects memorials to war when we want people to look Virginians of racism, dehuman- changing toward justice." "with the community to deter- veterans. That law was amended up," he said. "Think about the ization, and hate that exists and Northam's decision on the stat- mine its future," the governor earlier this year by the new Dem- message that this sends to people was prevalent throughout our ue marks his most visible action said at a news conference where ocratic majority at the statehouse coming from around the world to history so far to make good on his pledge the announcement was met with and signed by Northam. When visit the capital city of one of the A descendant of Lee, the Rev. to devote his term to promoting extended applause. the changes go into effect July 1, largest states in our country. Or Robert W. Lee IV, has also en- racial equity after a scandal over Northam made the decision localities will be able to decide to young children." dorsed the monument's removal. a racist photo that appeared on after days of angry protests in the monuments' fate. Elsewhere on the broad av- "Today is a day of justice not his medical school yearbook Richmond and across the country As for the Lee statue, Northam enue lined with mansions and for my family but the families page nearly forced him from of- over the death of George Floyd, a and his predecessor, fellow Dem- tony apartments are statues to of countless enslaved persons fice last year. black man who died after a white ocrat Terry McAuliffe, have not Confederate President Jefferson police officer pressed a knee into previously pressed the issue. Davis, generals J.E.B. Stuart and his neck while he pleaded for air. McAuliffe said in the after- Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson "You see, in Virginia, we no math of the Charlottesville rally, and Confederate naval officer Card of Thanks longer preach a false version of where a woman was killed after Matthew Maury. A word of thanks to the two young guys who helped us move our history. One that pretends the an avowed white supremacist A statue of black tennis hero truck out of the road last Thursday when it stopped running at Civil War was about 'state rights' drove a car into a crowd, that he Arthur Ashe, a Richmond native, Newbern Road and Memorial Drive in Pulaski. and not the evils of slavery. No lacked the authority to remove was erected on Monument Ave- one believes that any longer," the statue without General As- nue in 1996. They got us out of all that traffic, and they were super nice. Northam said. sembly approval. Some activists The decision to remove the The decision came a day af- and attorneys, including staff Lee monument has so far been There are a lot of good people in Pulaski. ter Richmond's mayor, Levar of the American Civil Liberties widely praised by black lawmak- Stoney, announced he will seek Union of Virginia, disagreed. ers and activists, many of whom Thank you! to remove the other four Confed- Northam said earlier this year have long called for its removal. erate statues along Monument that he was still studying the is- Avenue, a prestigious residen- sue. tial street and National Historic The statues on Monument Av- Landmark district. enue are among the most promi- Together, the decisions mark nent collection of tributes to the a striking departure from recent Confederacy in the nation. State Republicans respond to news of statue removal RICHMOND - After miser- A failure to ask Ralph Northam ably mishandling Richmond's how he can be expected to lead COVID-19 and riot respons- Virginia through this crisis given es, Ralph Northam and Levar his own racist past is an abdica- Stoney have decided it is time to tion of responsibility by the Vir- divert attention from their dere- ginia press corps. lict leadership. "Northam and Stoney have Cue statue removal. This is stumbled and bumbled through Northam and Stoney's ploy to the first half of 2020," said RPV distract Virginia from their Chairman Jack Wilson. "And harmfully incompetent leader- we're far from over. From botch- ship over the past several months ing the COVID-19 response to and especially the last several glaring inaction over the last few nights. No matter what you may nights, they have proven them- think of tearing down monu- selves incapable of competent ments, the dynamic duo and the leadership. Yet only the Repub- rest of the Virginia Democrats lican Party of Virginia seems showed that they will not think interested in holding them ac- twice about bending the knee to countable. Tearing down statues mob rule. may be a shiny new toy, but the On Tuesday, Northam's press RPV stands ready to remind Vir- conference focused on race and ginia just how badly the Demo- the inequities faced by the Af- crats are hurting them." rican American community. He invited (Democrat) community leaders to speak, and several of them took the opportunity to urge people to vote. While they didn't technically specify the Party for which one should vote, the mes- sage would have reverberated with a brick wall. Northam took questions and was not asked once about his own struggles with rac- ism, but rather lobbed softballs about President Trump & Jerry Falwell. During Thursday's corona- virus (remember that??) press conference, Northam took cred- it for being a leader on the issue of justice for the African Amer- ican community in yet another shameful attempt to make Vir- ginia forget about his inept rule. What Northam did not do is explain why he has not attempted to reach out to LG Justin Fairfax. He will not explain why he al- lowed to let Virginia fall to last in testing. He will not explain why a state of emergency was necessary for the Second Amendment rally but not for two nights of riots. He will not answer for his creation of nursing home abattoirs. Randolph Continued from Page A2 cilities, will be discontinued until at least July 1, 2020, due to state restrictions related to COVID-19 (*The date of July 1, 2020 is sub- ject to change based on national and state reopening guidelines as well as the Governor’s Executive Order(s) in making a determina- tion to reopen or resume.) Pulaski County Administration will continue to closely monitor, evaluate and react as needed to the current health crisis and will communicate to the public accord- ingly. Page A4 - The Patriot - June 5, 2020

MARYGENE MANNING LONGENECKER MaryGene Manning Longe- necker, 90, born on November 26, 1929, in Wayside, Georgia, died at Sharon Towers in Char- lotte, North Carolina on May 30, 2020. Devoted wife of 52 years to the Rev. Hershey J. Longenecker, MaryGene also grew up as the daughter of a Presbyterian Minis- ter, the Rev. Frederic Easley Man- ning. After graduating from Wheaton College in 1951 with a degree in KATHRYN YOLANDA JAMES RALPH LANE ROXIE ANN JEWELL ANDREW “ANDY” Christian Education, she was a LARUE DOWDY James Ralph Lane, Senior REED WILLIAM HOOSIER teacher and assistant principal at Kathryn Yolanda LaRue Master Sergeant USAF Retired, Roxie Ann Jewell Reed, age 61 Andrew “Andy” William Hoo- Calvary Christian Day School in Dowdy, age 69 of Pulaski, went age 83 of Draper, died Sunday, of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, sier of Radford, Virginia passed Charlotte from 1952 to 1958. She to be with the Lord Tuesday, June May 31, 2020 at Pulaski Health June 2, 2020 at Lewis Gale Hos- away unexpectedly on Sunday, met her husband Hershey at Pe- 2, 2020. She was born on Sep- and Rehabilitation Center. He pital, Pulaski. May 31, 2020 at the age of 32. niel Bible Conference in Lake Lu- tember 1, 1950 in Christiansburg, was born on March 17, 1937 in Born June 29, 1958 in Radford, Andy is survived by his par- zerne, New York, and they were and was the daughter of the late Dublin and was the son of the she was the daughter of the late ents, Wayne and Tina Hoosier married on June 28, 1958. To- Lettie Graham LaRue and Ernest late James Albert Lane and Lois Gene Autry Jewell and Etta Mae of Radford, VA; sisters and gether they devoted their lives to Joseph LaRue. Kathryn was a Turner Lane. Flinchum Reed. She was also brothers-in-law Jenna (Ethan) serving the southern Presbyterian member of the Power of Deliver- In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by her stepfa- Edwards of Enon, OH; Jessica Church, beginning their married ance Church in Dublin. She loved was preceded in death by two ther, Everett Gray Reed. (Kevin) Muniz of Christians- lives in Jonesville, South Caroli- her Family, her church, bowling, sisters: Elizabeth Lane Smith She is survived by burg, VA, and Amy Marion of na. They served in a three-church and to meet her friends to Line- Minnick, and Evelyn Lane Son- Eric Scott Reed- Floyd Christiansburg, VA; daughter field in the Abingdon, Virginia, Dance. In addition to her parents, Earles. Sister- Wanda Jewell Reed- Ashton Price of Blacksburg, VA; area, then Anderson Memorial she was preceded in death by her Ralph is survived by his wife Pulaski grandfather Kenneth Pennington Presbyterian Church in Pulaski, husband, James Albert Dowdy: of over 50 years, Janet Bocock Private family services will be of Dublin, VA; aunts and uncles Virginia, followed by New Beth- brother’s Roy LaRue and Claude Lane of Draper. Also surviving held at Farris Cemetery, Riner Mary (Scott) Taylor of Dublin, el Presbyterian Church in Piney LaRue: sisters; Ginger LaRue is a sister: Carolyn Lane Kur- To sign the online guestbook, VA; Susan Pennington of Dub- Flats, Tennessee, before retiring Brewer and Revie LaRue Conner. gan of Pulaski, and a niece, Julie visit www.bowerfuneralhome. lin, VA; Kathy (Steve) Warden from a two-church field in Welch, She is survived by her daughter; Earles Glass of Charleston, SC., com of Pulaski, VA; Janice Hoosier of West Virginia in 1994. After re- Charlene R. (Jeff) Baker of Ro- along with brother-in-law Ralph Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski Pulaski, VA, and Bill Medley of tirement they returned to Pulaski, anoke and three sons; William M. Bocock. is handling arrangements for the Dublin, VA, as well as numerous Virginia to serve the church again Scott Mollette of Bland, Ernest family. cousins, nieces, nephews, and until 2000. After some time in Joe Mollette of Dublin, and Ter- Ralph retired in 1975 from other loved ones. Bristol, TN, they moved to Sharon ry Randall Mollette of Pulaski: the United States Air Force af- He is preceded in death by his Towers in Charlotte, North Caro- brother; Miller (Shirley) LaRue ter serving 21 years all over the grandparents, Evelyn Penning- lina in 2003. MaryGene taught at of Christiansburg: sisters; Anna world, and returned home to Death ton, Elmer and Teena Hoosier Claremont and Jefferson Elemen- (Jack) McCrickard of Christians- Pulaski County, Virginia. He and Aunt Dee Medley. tary Schools in Pulaski, Virginia, burg, and Debra (Junior) Merrix pursued many interests, gaining Andy was born in Radford, and also served later as a substi- skills, knowledge and enjoyment, Notices tute. A skilled pianist, MaryGene of Pembroke. She is also sur- AMANDA (TURPIN) Virginia on July 29, 1987. He vived by six wonderful grand- reflected in his home, yard, and graduated from Pulaski County was known for her cheerfulness friends. Due to the governor’s HOPKINS and kindness to others and de- children and many loved nieces Amanda (Turpin) Hopkins, 36, High School in 2005. At the age and nephews. A public graveside restrictions, a public graveside of 18 Andy achieved the highest lighted in sharing in her husband’s service will be held at a later of Pulaski County, Virginia left visitation ministry. She continued service will be held Friday, June this world too soon on May 28, level of achievement with the Boy 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland date, in the Southwest Virginia Scouts of America by becoming this service at Sharon Towers, vis- Veteran’s Cemetery, Dublin. An 2020. iting residents in healthcare. Memory Gardens with Pastor A private memorial service an Eagle Scout. He then attend- Delores Caldwell officiating. obituary announcement will be ed Gibboney Technical School MaryGene’s husband Hershey made at that time. will be held at a later date and died in 2010. She is survived by The family will receive friends time. where he obtained his Master on Thursday evening from 6:00 In lieu of flowers, the family Electrician’s License; Andy was her older daughter, Susan L. Daw- p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral suggests that contributions be an accomplished tradesman and son (Mark), her younger daugh- home, maintaining the Gover- made in Ralph’s memory to a frequently offered his assistance ter, Ruth L. Deligdisch (Glen) nor’s restrictions of ten people at local charity of choice. Online to anyone who needed it. and grandchildren John Dawson a time. Online condolences may condolences may be sent to the Andy had great love for his (Dolly), David Dawson (Sara), be sent to the family by visiting family by visiting www.seagle- ADDITIONAL family and spent time with them Amy Glendinning (Bobby), and www.seaglefuneralhome.com funeralhome.com Arrangements often. He was a member of First Peter Deligdisch, and by her Arrangements by Seagle Funeral by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulas- OBITUARIES Dublin Presbyterian Church, a great-grandson Silas Dawson. She Home, Pulaski. ki. devout Christian, and had strong is also survived by her sister Ev- ON ties with his church family. He elyne Manning, and many nieces PAGE A5 loved spending time in nature, and nephews. She was preceded in LIKE THE PATRIOT ON FACEBOOK especially the woods where he death by her sister JoAn Manning, at loved spending time with his her brother Fred Manning, and Pulaski County-Patriot dog, Dexter. Andy was proud her parents, the Reverend Fred- of his daughter, Ashton, and eric and Josephine Manning. The cherished their time together. family is very thankful for the ca- Andy was well-loved and will be pable and loving care of the staff missed by all who knew him. He at Sharon Towers. Memorials may will be remembered for his pas- be made to Good Shepherd Pres- sion in helping others, his conta- byterian Church, 3307 Rea Road, gious laughter, and the ability to Charlotte, NC 28226, the Sharon always have a smile on his face. Towers’ Residents’ Assistance A graveside service for family Fund, 5100 Sharon Rd., Char- and friends will be officiated by lotte, NC 28210, or the Charlotte Pastor Kathy Warden on Thurs- Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 33000, day, June 4, 2020 at Thornspring Charlotte, NC 28233. Arrange- Methodist Church Cemetery in ments under the direction of McE- Pulaski, VA. wen Funeral Service—Pineville To send online condolences, Chapel, Charlotte. Morris Baker please visit www.bowerfuneral- Funeral Services in Johnson City, home.com TN, will assist with the burial and Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski graveside service. Condolences is handling the arrangements and messages of sympathy may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting either www.mcewen- pinevillechapel.com or www. morrisbaker.com. A private memorial service and burial will be held at New Bethel Cemetery in Piney Flats, Tennes- see. A virtual memorial service See DEATHS, page A5

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Give them a call if you’re interested in renting the space - club treasurer Mike at (540) 250-4582. The Patriot - June 5, 2020 - Page A5 day, June 5, 2020 at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Deaths Pastor Philip Madison and Pastor Northam announces Phase Two Continued from Page A4 Michael Blouse officiating. will be held at 7 pm on Saturday, To sign the online guestbook, begins in most of Virginia today June 20. Further details about please visit www.bowerfuneral- where and how to view will be home.com RICHMOND—Governor main in Phase One to allow for Restaurant and beverage es- available the week leading up to Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Ralph Northam Tuesday signed additional monitoring of health tablishments may offer indoor this service at gspc.net or either is handling the arrangements for Executive Order Sixty-Five and data. Accomack County delayed dining at 50 percent occupancy, of the websites listed above on the family. presented the second phase of reopening due to outbreaks in fitness centers may open indoor MaryGene’s obituary page. There the “Forward Virginia” plan to poultry plants, which have large- areas at 30 percent occupan- will also be a link to a video of JAMES WILLIAM "J.W." continue safely and gradually ly been controlled through rigor- cy, and certain recreation and this service that can be viewed LARGEN easing public health restrictions ous testing. Accomack County entertainment venues without afterwards. James William Largen, “J.W.”, while containing the spread of will move to Phase Two with the shared equipment may open of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, COVID-19. The Governor also rest of the Commonwealth, on with restrictions. These venues DUSTIN SHANE KEMP June 2, 2020 at the age of 69. He amended Executive Order Six- Friday, June 5. include museums, zoos, aquar- Dustin Shane Kemp, age 31 was the son of the late James A. ty-One directing Northern Vir- Under Phase Two, the Com- iums, botanical gardens, and of Draper passed away Tuesday, and Melva K. Largen. ginia and the City of Richmond monwealth will maintain a Safer outdoor concert, sporting, and June 2, 2020 at the UVA Medical He is survived by to remain in Phase One. at Home strategy with contin- performing arts venues. Swim- Center. his brother Sammy. Most of Virginia is expected to ued recommendations for social ming pools may also expand op- Born November 4, 1988 in Pu- Also surviving are his daughter, enter Phase Two on Friday, June distancing, teleworking, and erations to both indoor and out- laski, he was the son of Michael Ashley (Roger) Funk of Dub- 5, as key statewide health metrics requiring individuals to wear door exercise, diving, and swim Leon Gallimore and the late Tam- lin; granddaughter, Erica; three continue to show positive signs. face coverings in indoor public instruction. my Lynn Kemp. His uncle, Em- great-grandsons, Christian, Alex Virginia’s hospital bed capacity settings. The maximum number The current guidelines for ory Jones also preceded him in and Michael. His extended fam- remains stable, the percentage of of individuals permitted in a so- religious services, non-essential death. ily includes many aunts, uncles people hospitalized with a posi- cial gathering will increase from retail, and personal grooming Dustin was a member of the and cousins; a very special neph- tive or pending COVID-19 test 10 to 50 people. All businesses services will largely remain the Newbern Church of God. ew, Pastor Jabe Largen and fam- is trending downward, no hospi- should still adhere to physical same in Phase Two. Overnight He is survived by his ily of Faison, NC; and special tals are reporting PPE shortages, distancing guidelines, frequently summer camps, most indoor en- Father friends, Shane, Nancy, Scottie and the percent of positive tests clean and sanitize high contact tertainment venues, amusement Michael Gallimore & wife, and Keegan Craighead. He also continues to trend downward as surfaces, and continue enhanced parks, fairs, and carnivals will Christina Richardson Gallimore leaves behind his precious York- testing increases. The Governor workplace safety measures. also remain closed in Phase Two. – Austinville ie, “Miss Fancy.” and Virginia public health offi- Aunt (with whom he lived) As per his wishes, he will be cials will continue to evaluate Judy Jones – Draper cremated with his ashes placed data based on the indicators laid Brother between his mom and dad at out in April. Honor Your Special Joshua Kemp – Pulaski Thornspring Cemetery. In lieu “Because of our collective Half Brother of flowers, donations can be made efforts, Virginia has made tre- Brandon Michael Gallimore – to the Children’s Fund at Jordan’s mendous progress in fighting Graduate Austinville Chapel UMC, Pulaski. A small this virus and saved lives,” said Private Graveside funeral ser- service may be held at a later date. Governor Northam. “Please con- The Patriot will publish its annual graduation vices will be held Monday, June Stevens Funeral Home is tinue to wear a face covering, issue on June 19 - just before 8, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery handling the arrangements. maintain physical distance, and Pulaski County High School’s with Pastor Bucky Cruff officiat- stay home if you are high-risk graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 20! ing. REST IN PEACE or experience COVID-19 symp- To sign the online guestbook, “WALLEYE” toms. Virginians have all sacri- please visit www.bowerfuneral- ficed to help contain the spread You can pay tribute to your special graduate with home.com of this disease, and we must re- Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski main vigilant as we take steps a salute in that issue for only $20. is handling the arrangements for to slowly lift restrictions in our the family. Commonwealth.” Just send us a photo of your special grad along Executive Order Sixty-Five with their name and your words of PATRICIA LAWSON HIX modifies public health guidance Patricia Lawson Hix, age 64 of in Executive Order Sixty-One congratulations and we’ll include it in our Dublin passed away Wednesday, and Sixty-Two and establish- special tribute issue. June 3, 2020 at her home. es guidelines for Phase Two. Born June 30, 1955 in Stuttgart, Northern Virginia and the City Germany she was the daughter of of Richmond entered Phase One You can send your graduate’s photo and the late Charles Graham Lawson on Friday, May 29, and will re- information for your ad to: and Helga Drexel Lawson. [email protected] Patricia was the visitation co- and then call us at 540-808-3949 ordinator at Radford University with over 10 years of service. to make payment. She is survived by her Or drop by our office at Husband 138 N. Jefferson Avenue in Pulaski. Wayne Edward Hix – Dublin Mother & Father-in-law Ronnie & Marlene Hix – Pu- laski Many cousins and friends Go Special Pets Maddie, Chloe and Kirby Special Friends Cougars! Randy & Becky Queen – Pu- laski The family will be holding private graveside services Fri- EXTREME Pressure Washing, LLC Commercial & Residential Regina Kesling - Owner William Ford - Operator 540-315-6280 / 540-320-2489 7692 Wilson Grove Road Hiwassee, Virginia 24347 Cowboy Church Starting June 5 Friday Night Music Jam Everyone Welcome 6 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Regular Church Begins Sunday, June 7

Thank you and God Bless. Page A6 - The Patriot - June 5, 2020 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com Unconstitutional Dangers George Floyd

Like many Americans, I am appalled by what hap- pened to George Floyd. The officers involved in his death did not recognize his constitutional rights to due process or even his dignity as a human being. I am glad the Department of Justice is investigating. Yes, there It is right and proper, and the actions by these particular police officers was disgraceful. is good FISA

All Americans fall under the protection of the Fourth news on Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable search- COVID-19 es and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants It's not March anymore. shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath The coronavirus has taken a or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to heartbreaking toll on Americans, be searched, and the but the course of the virus is not persons or things to the same as it was a few months be seized. ago. We are on the other side of Remembering the curve. There are encouraging broad and arbitrary signs all over the country, and no violations of a early indications of a reopening person’s possessions debacle. by British officials The question now is whether before the American the media and political system Revolution, the Founders recognized the importance can absorb good news on the of guaranteeing against “unreasonable searches and virus, which is often ignored seizures” by government authorities. or buried under misleading Although the Fourth Amendment was ratified before storylines. electronic communications, it shields them as well. But The press has a natural affinity the current Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for catastrophes, which make falls short of these guarantees. compelling viewing and good Section 215 of FISA was passed in 2001 as part of the copy. The pandemic is indeed a USA PATRIOT Act. Under its terms, the Federal Bureau once-in-a-generation story. So, of Investigation (FBI) and the National Security Agency the media is naturally loath to have secured millions of phone records and data. shift gears and acknowledge that Under FISA, these agencies merely submit a “state- the coronavirus has begun to ment of facts” to a special FISA court about how the loosen its grip. records they seek are relevant to an investigation. No Meanwhile, progressives and probable cause, no warrant! many journalists have developed Further, despite the “F” in FISA standing for “For- a near-theological commitment eign,” many of the communications records obtained by to the lockdowns, such that any the intelligence community are wholly domestic. These information that undermines belong to American citizens! them is considered unwelcome, I believe these provisions on their face violate the even threatening. This accounts constitutional rights of American citizens, so I have con- Racism, rioting, redemption for the widespread sense that sistently opposed reauthorizing FISA without wholesale no one should say things have It was a night I shall never forget. reform throughout my time in the U.S. House of Repre- gotten better ... or people are The date was April 4, 1968. Dr. Martin sentatives. But dangerous and documented abuses have Cal going to die. Luther King Jr. had been assassinated in awakened more people to FISA’s glaring problems. Usually, when it is thought Memphis and I was flying home to Wash- Thomas Last December, the U.S. Department of Justice’s the public can't handle the truth, ington, D.C., from Atlanta. As the plane Inspector General issued a report on the FBI’s investiga- it is a truth about some threat descended over National Airport, I could tion of Carter Page, a former Trump campaign official. It that could spark panic. In this see flames. Part of the city of my birth and found numerous significant lapses in the FBI’s applica- case, the truth is information that capital of the nation was on fire. Tribune tion to the FISA court to surveille Page. Details in the might make people think it's safe The riots and looting in several U.S. Content “statement of facts” were not factual, and other informa- to go outside again. cities after George Floyd was killed by a Agency tion exculpatory to Page was omitted. Almost all of the discussion white Minneapolis police officer whose A subsequent report released by the Inspector General about reopening is framed by knee cut off his airway while he was looked at 29 FISA applications on American citizens and worries that we will reopen subdued by handcuffs and lying face found problems in each instance. In 25 of the appli- the legitimization of Jim Crow, white too soon, not that we might down in the street, reminds me of those cations, the “facts” presented to the FISA court were vigilantes engaged in an appalling series reopen too late. That is literally days. When the protests started, Minne- erroneous or insufficiently supported. In four cases, no of lynchings of innocent black victims, unthinkable, even as we have sota governor Tim Walz blamed domes- supporting documentation was found at all. so brutal that it was soon dubbed 'the red entered a new phase. tic terrorists and possibly international President Trump is rightly furious about the mistreat- summer' of 1919." As data analyst Nate Silver forces trying to destabilize the country ment of his campaign by the intelligence community. Gates is quick to acknowledge it would pointed out last week, the seven- for fomenting violence and destruction of He threatened to veto FISA reauthorization. I am glad be a mistake to ignore the "great progress" day rolling average for deaths property. that he came around to my position, as have many of my the country has made in race relations is 1,362, down from 1,761 the TV images overwhelmed the just cause colleagues who have seen the harm that can be inflicted and adds: "Those of us who love freedom week prior and a peak of 2,070 of peaceful protesters. Similar scenes by the current FISA law. and justice and believe in an America that on April 21. That's still much too helped Richard Nixon win the presidency But these failures should alarm every American stands for racial equality and community high, but the trend is favorable. in 1968 on a "law and order" platform. regardless of party. Whether through incompetence or across the color line must join arms and Testing capacity, such a Why does this happen again and again? malice on the part of certain investigators, Americans fight white supremacy wherever and how- concern for so long, has really Leaving aside the charge of domestic were deprived of the constitutional rights guaranteed to ever it rears its heinous head." begun to expand after hitting terrorists and outsiders for the moment all. If it could happen to a presidential candidate, it could This "DNA" problem is called sin a plateau for weeks. Testing (though violence and looting solve happen to anyone. by preachers and cannot be altered by nationally on some days has been nothing and obscure any cause), discrim- FISA’s authorization recently expired, and Congress government programs. If it could have, it in the high 300,000s or over ination and racism have scarred America has been working to reauthorize it. The intelligence com- would have by now. We have spent $22 400,000. The issue in some states since slavery. Harvard Professor Henry munity does need tools to perform its important duties. trillion on anti-poverty and racial justice now is not capacity, but actually Louis Gates Jr., who is African American, I think we can find a way to enable the performance of programs, according to a 2014 study by finding enough people to test. had his own experience when he was intelligence work without putting innocent Americans at The Heritage Foundation on the outcome Scott Gottlieb of the American arrested by a white police officer in Cam- risk. of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society. The Enterprise Institute notes that bridge after a neighbor reported a black The legislation that has been put forward to reauthorize results have been minimal at best because the positivity rate, or percentage man was trying to break into someone's FISA, however, lacks sufficient changes. I voted against they never cured fundamental causes of of people testing positive, has house. It was Gates' own home. the package reauthorizing it earlier this year. poverty. A changed heart is key, some- continued to fall throughout May. I asked Gates for his reaction to Floyd's When reauthorization came back to the House in thing government lacks the power to The press has often, out of killing. He responded: "Racism has been May, I wanted to make sure all my colleagues were on achieve. sloppiness or willfulness, tried part of America's cultural DNA since the record in person on such an important issue. I spoke Poverty, alone, is not the only problem, to create negative news around before the ink dried on the Constitution. on the floor in favor of suspending the House’s current though. Allowing nationwide school the reopenings. CNN recently Dominant in some and recessive in others, proxy voting rules while litigation continues, so that no choice for poor children would help allevi- tweeted, "Texas is seeing it's a gene that has mutated over time yet Member of Congress handed his or her vote to someone ate it for many. One can also discriminate the highest number of new remains part of the inheritance weighing else on this matter. And I demanded the yeas and nays on against someone who is middle class and coronavirus cases and deaths us down, one generation to the next. The the motion to go to conference with the Senate on FISA hate a wealthy person because of skin col- just two weeks after it officially damage it has done is systemic and goes legislation. or. Tribalism is also a contributing factor re-opened." As Sean Trende of all the way down to the cellular level." Curtailing arbitrary and invasive searches was one of to racism. We tend to know and stick only RealClearPolitics pointed out, the Gates, whose PBS series "Afri- the priorities of our Founding Fathers. In 1761, Massa- with members of our own "tribe." seven-day rolling average of new can-American Lives," and "Finding Your chusetts lawyer James Otis gave an impassioned speech That has to change. Otherwise, even if cases had indeed been trending Roots" should be must-see TV because against “writs of assistance,” general warrants allowing justice is served in the George Floyd case, up, but the seven-day rolling they help explain the African-American any British official who obtained them to search anything racism and its terrible consequences will average of the number of tests experience, added: "As a country, we've they suspected of containing smuggled goods. John endure. had gone up, too -- which would been here before, first following the Adams said of the speech, “Then and there the child naturally turn up more cases. The collapse of Reconstruction and the rise of Independence was born.” (Readers may email Cal Thomas at key indicator is the positivity Jim Crow, and then again in a less well- We must take violations of rights as seriously today – [email protected]. Look for Cal rate, and it was down in Texas. known series of events that unfolded in if not for the Constitution’s sake, then for our own. Thomas' new book "America's Expira- Headlines noted that Florida 1919. Following the Influenza Epidemic tion Date: The Fall of Empires and Su- recorded 500 new cases in one If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel of 1918, and the return of black soldiers perpowers and the Future of the United free to contact my office at 540-381-5671. from World War I, and at the apex of States" (HarperCollins/Zondervan). See LOWRY, page A7 Locally Owned And Operated Since 2009 The Patriot is published in its print form every Friday by Patriot Publishing, LLC and is available at locations in Pulaski and Wythe Counties and Radford City. An electronic version can be accessed daily on the web at www.pcpatriot.com P.O. Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 The Patriot - June 5, 2020 - Page A7 U.S. food prices see historic jump, may stay high DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Labor Department reports at Michigan State University. "If across every supply chain. Not sense that they literally don't As if trips to the grocery store that the 2.6% jump in April food you're going to euthanize thou- just with us but with the retail- have any employment to secure weren't nerve-wracking enough, prices was the largest monthly sands of animals and it takes six er in terms of incremental cost the money that they would need U.S. shoppers lately have seen increase in 46 years. Prices for months to raise a new one, ob- associated with COVID," Dunn to buy the food that they tradi- the costs of meat, eggs and even meats, poultry, fish and eggs in- viously there's going to be some said. "At some point, if you want tionally purchase," Malone said. potatoes soar as the coronavirus creased the most, rising 4.3%. type of delay or buffer in the sup- any chance to hold up any kind of "For the people who are already has disrupted processing plants Although the 2.9% jump in cere- ply chain." margin, those costs are going to operating on the margins, these and distribution networks. als and bakery products wasn't as By mid-May, beef and pork have to be passed on or somehow price increases are nontrivial." Overall, the cost of food steep, it was still the largest in- slaughterhouses were operating recognized by the government It's also a tough time for live- bought to eat at home skyrocket- crease the agency has recorded. at about 60% capacity, though with some help." stock farmers, who had hoped ed by the most in 46 years, and Dairy and related products, that figure has since climbed to Given that the percentage of that after some down years, they analysts caution that meat prices and fruits and vegetables in- nearly 90%, said Jayson Lusk, an Americans' paychecks that go to- would benefit from new trade in particular could remain high creased by 1.5 percent in April. economist at Purdue University. ward food has declined over the deals and a strong domestic as slaughterhouses struggle to Egg prices also reached an Although Lusk was optimistic past 50 years, many people likely economy. maintain production levels while all-time record of more than $3 that the worst of the meat supply can handle the recent price in- "Farmers thought they saw the implementing procedures in- a dozen in late March, but they crunch is over, he said it's always creases. But the coronavirus also light at the end of tunnel," Lusk tended to keep workers healthy. have since fallen to less than $1 possible that a second wave of has pushed roughly 41 million said. "It turns out that it was the While price spikes for staples a dozen. illness could cause the situation Americans out of work, and for headlight of a train." such as eggs and flour have eased The situation has been worse to worsen. them, even a small price hike can ___ as consumer demand has leveled for meat prices, largely because Some grocery price jumps be troubling. Check out more of the AP's off, prices remain volatile for of illnesses among slaughter- were because of people stock- "We've obviously seen this re- coronavirus coverage at https:// carrots, potatoes and other pro- house workers. The outbreaks ing up when the coronavirus cord increase in unemployment apnews.com/VirusOutbreak and duce because of transportation struck pork processing plants first arrived. But even as some filings, and so there are more https://apnews.com/Understand- issues and the health of workers the hardest, but beef and chick- prices have dropped, the cost of people who are at risk in that ingtheOutbreak who pick crops and work in pro- en processors also saw some produce such as potatoes, onions cessing plants. impact as thousands of workers and carrots has remained above In short, supermarket cus- tested positive for the virus and last year's prices. tomers and restaurant owners the United Food and Commercial Much of the increase appears shouldn't expect prices to drop Workers union said at least 44 to be because more people are anytime soon. workers had died of COVID-19 cooking at home. "Our biggest concern is long- as of Friday. For garlic, most of which is im- term food costs. I believe they April retail prices for boneless ported from China, a 278% price will continue to go up," said Ju- pork chops and ham were nearly increase from a year ago is large- lie Kalambokidis, co-owner of 6% higher than in March and re- ly due to a sluggish supply chain Adriano's Brick Oven, a restau- tail prices for hamburger and sir- in China. rant in Glenwood, Iowa. loin steak were about 4% higher, Jeff Dunn, CEO of Bolthouse Tamra Kennedy, who owns the U.S. Department of Agricul- Farms, a major provider of car- nine Mexican-inspired fast food ture reported. The price of whole rots and distributor of salad franchises in Iowa and Minneso- fresh chickens rose by more than dressings and fruit and vege- ta, joined Kalambokidis on a call 12%. table-based beverages, said he set up by Iowa U.S. Rep. Cindy After numerous closures, most doesn't anticipate new supply Axne and said sometimes even pork plants have reopened but problems. But he noted that some getting essential ingredients is often not at full capacity, forcing of his company's workers in dis- difficult. pig farmers to euthanize animals tribution and field work have be- "You can pick an ingredient that couldn't be processed. come sick, and that there is an and I can tell you there are short- "There are biological con- additional cost to implement and ages," she said. straints to this and that's why I maintain procedures intended to Big fluctuations in food prices would anticipate prices to stay keep workers safe. began in March, when the coro- high at least for some period of Someone has to pick up those navirus pandemic began to sink time," said Trey Malone, an agri- costs, he said. in for U.S. consumers. culture economist and professor "There is real cost being built Love your brain for Alzheimer's Awareness Month Kim Butterfield, MPH 3. 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The said the company is expanding time," he said. utilities the option to suspend ser- they are shifted to other cus- company wrote that it would opt payment plans for customers and The latest job-loss figures from vice disconnections for another tomers, who themselves may be to extend the disconnect ban and adding funding to its bill payment the U.S. Labor Department bring four months due to the coronavi- struggling to make ends meet in a late payment fee moratorium. assistance program called Ener- to 41 million the running total rus pandemic. the economic catastrophe caused "This voluntary extension will gyShare. of Americans who have filed for The state's largest electric util- by the COVID-19 pandemic," the allow utilities to implement their Both could help avoid an in- unemployment benefits since the ity made the request in a filing commission said when it granted own individual programs to as- stance where a customer can't pay coronavirus shutdowns took hold with the State Corporation Com- the extension. sist customers in need as well as and those costs are "spread more in mid-March. In Virginia, the mission, which in March issued Last week, the commission is- encourage payment as customers broadly," he said. seasonally adjusted unemploy- a suspension of electricity, gas, sued an order seeking comment are able, helping to protect against Blue declined to say how many ment rate rose to 10.6% in April, water and sewer utility service through Friday on next steps, giv- cost shifting to other customers," bills have gone unpaid since the the latest month for which it is disconnections for nonpayment. en "the huge importance of this Dominion wrote. moratorium went into place. available. It later extended the moratorium issue to millions of Virginia utili- The SCC had directed any to June 15. ty customers, both residential and commenter advocating for an ex- DOSS’ SEPTIC TANK SERVICE, LLC The commission has warned business, as well as to Virginia's tension to identify programs or that the moratorium is not sus- economy." mechanisms that would ensure tainable "on an unlimited basis" In written comments submit- the costs of the unpaid bills are and that the cost of unpaid utili- ted Monday, Dominion suggested defrayed. ty bills are ultimately borne by that the SCC allow the discretion Dominion Energy Virginia Plans Continued from Page A8 emergency preparedness office. emergencies, and you just have to COVID-19," University of South A year ago, officials in North plow through." Carolina's Cutter said. Carolina's Beaufort County They anticipate making adjust- She and others said mixed would have rated their readiness ments, "but it's hard to pin down messages on the coronavirus going into hurricane season at a what those changes will be," said means some people aren't believ- Owner/Operator: Chuck Doss 95 on a 0-to-100 scale. With the Mike Steele, spokesman for the ing what they're hearing from virus, that's down to 75. Brad state's emergency preparedness Washington in an emergency. • Licensed & Insured • 20 Years of Experience Baker, emergency management office. By August and Septem- "I think our lives are in danger • Calls Welcome Anytime Day or Night director of Florida's Santa Rosa ber, typically the height of Lou- now because we don't trust the 24/7 Emergency Service County, gave the same numbers isiana's hurricane season, the federal government," Cutter said. "because there's a lot of un- number of infections and social Between the pandemic, a crash- (540) 320-4827 / (540) 320-4817 knowns with COVID." distancing requirements may ing economy and patchy federal In Nueces County, Texas, have changed, he said. responses to three 2017 hurri- which was swamped by 2017's Coping with a hurricane is canes, people should prepare for Hurricane Harvey, officials said hard, and the coronavirus "is go- little help from the government, BUILDING SUPPLIES they were at a 95 going into hur- ing to make it a little bit more dif- Virginia Commonwealth Uni- ricane season last year. Now, ficult," Federal Emergency Man- versity emergency preparedness it's below 80, emergency man- agement Agency Director Pete professor Hans-Louis Charles INSTALLATION agement coordinator Melissa Gaynor told reporters in May. said. Munguia said. If another Harvey But he said FEMA has hired 500 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED brings 50 inches (127 centime- people since March and has a re- Experts also worry that it ters) of rain, she said the same cord of nearly $80 billion in its could take longer to return to -Cabinets normal after a hurricane. Search At El Shaddai reinforcements won't arrive be- disaster fund. -Countertops cause "everybody's been working Vice President Mike Pence and rescue teams, utility work- We Sell And Install: their personnel for many hours told President Donald Trump on ers who restore power lines and -Decking for over 100 days." Thursday that the federal gov- volunteers who help clean up -Exterior Doors Florida officials were far more ernment would ensure state and may be slowed or not respond at -Interior Doors upbeat. local authorities can handle hur- all because of concerns over vi- rus exposure, experts said. That -Fencing "While COVID-19 compli- ricanes. "Bottom line, Mr. Presi- -Insulation cates things and you have to plan dent, we're ready." and other issues may mean a around COVID-19, I think Flor- Academics who study disas- storm that in the past caused $12 -Millwork ida is as prepared as ever before ters aren't so sure. billion in insured damage, like -Paneling in response to a hurricane," said "I don't think they (federal 2018's Hurricane Michael, may -Patio Doors Moskowitz, the state emergency officials) are doing the job they cost 20% more, catastrophic risk modeler Karen Clark said. -Plumbing Fixtures management chief. should be doing. I worry about -Porch Columns In Louisiana, disaster officials their ability to handle a very While many officials are still said they're used to "overlapping large hurricane in addition to trying to figure out shelters, they -Flooring said if people are told to evacuate -Railings in a hurricane, residents must go. -Roofing Storm surge is more dangerous -Shutters than the virus, officials said. 320-2356 -Sidings "In hurricane season, we can't [email protected] -Trusses have mixed messages. If you live -Windows & more! in an evacuation zone, your plan is to evacuate if ordered to do so No Job Too Big Or Too Small by local officials," former FEMA director Craig Fugate said. "This For El Shaddai message will not change, COVID or no COVID." Pulaski, Va. www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot - June 5, 2020 - Page B1

Cougar Head Coach Mark Dixon's years at Galax reviewed By CRAIG WORRELL Galax Gazette Sports Editor Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images A general view of the track prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Food City presents the Supermarket Heroes 500 at Bristol Motor Speed- Much of Class 1 football in way on May 31, 2020 in Bristol, Tennessee. the western part of Virginia may have exhaled a sigh of relief last Wednesday. Conversely and NASCAR is back and fans may be right behind simultaneously, the stress lev- el among River Ridge District By JENNA FRYER more than three years. normal, the two drivers put on their mandatory coaches may have experienced Associated Press But all is not entirely well. face masks and had a peaceful discussion in somewhat of an upward tick. A sport that prides itself on the access to its front of dreary, gray grandstands. Mark Dixon, who in less than CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There is finally a drivers is racing at empty tracks, most evident “It’s kind of like, well, I guess we’ll go five years transformed Galax break in this weird, new world of NASCAR Sunday at cavernous Bristol Motor Speedway. home,” runner-up Clint Bowyer said of the an- High School football from a after nine races over 16 days in three different The Tennessee bullring known as “The Last ticlimactic post-race dramatics. “I’m ready to run-of-the-mill small school states. Great Colosseum” can hold about 140,000 fans have fans back. I think it’s time.” program into a perennial state Brad Keselowski lucked into a pair of wins, and once boasted a 55-race sellout streak span- Local tracks around the country have al- title contender, was introduced new favorite son Chase Elliott lost three races ning 28 years. lowed spectators for at least the last two week- as the new head coach at Pulaski (but won one), and Kyle Busch ticked off his It was jarringly empty on a spectacular day ends. NASCAR, when it announced its second County High School in Dublin. haters simply by being himself. for racing Sunday. When Elliott and Joey Lo- stretch of races through June 21 in Alabama, Although Dixon briefly re- Some rain interruptions aside, the racing gano tangled on the track with just over a lap said the events would be without fans. signed from Galax a few sum- has been good. The series is starting to find remaining — and when Logano gave Elliott a The pressure will grow to get fans back in mers ago with intentions of ex- a rhythm and the story lines are strong. Even long stare on pit road — it was eerily silent. the stands, particularly as more and more local ploring a position in the college seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie John- In the old days, before the pandemic, the tracks open the gates with their governors’ OK. ranks, he reversed course within son has come close to winning his first race in crowd would have been hysterical. In the new See NASCAR, page B4 a couple of weeks and remained the Maroon Tide’s coach. Last Wednesday’s announcement Will open seats be familiar sight in sports? elicited some surprise, but at LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — and even state to state, one thing how few people it will be and that's people nearby. That's why guide- the same time meshed with the Empty seats have been the norm seems clear: Social distancing is a upsetting." lines from the Centers for Disease coach’s persona – he’s intrigued the past few years at the University sure bet when fans return. So don't Most colleges rely heavily on Control and World Health Organi- by the challenge provided by of Kansas, where a succession of expect 100,000-plus fans packed ticket sales, souvenirs and conces- zation preach separation in public competition at an exponentially football coaches has failed to turn into Michigan Stadium for a foot- sions in football and basketball to as an effective safeguard. higher level, and the move fits around the flailing fortunes of the ball game this fall or 16,300 seated raise the bottom line to the point In a stadium, though, creating with his being a family man. Jayhawks. inside Kansas' storied Allen Field- that non-revenue sports can be that kind of buffer is no easy task. “The biggest thing is that me Now, all those open seats — and house when college basketball sea- fully funded. But smaller crowds Most fans tend to file through and [wife] Wendy will be closer short lines and quiet concourses — son rolls around. are going to be necessary to en- the gates at the same time, creating to the kids,” said Dixon. He and will be the norm in stadiums just "We don't know how we'll be sure proper social distancing — in a bottleneck in which thousands Wendy Dixon have four chil- about everywhere. coming back," Jayhawks athletic pro sports around the globe, too. could be in close proximity. They dren in the New River Valley The coronavirus pandemic has director Jeff Long acknowledged. Forbes estimates the NFL would gather in concourses to chat or attending either Virginia Tech forced universities, leagues and "We've modeled 15 to 16,000 in lose $5.5 billion in stadium reve- buy food, drinks and merchandise. or Radford. “That played a huge franchises to evaluate how they Memorial Stadium, and to be hon- nue if all games are played with- They stand in lines at restrooms. role in the family part of it. But might someday welcome back est with you, we've modeled Allen out fans, and the fallout for other They surge toward the exits at the also, part of it is the challenge of fans. While opinions vary from Fieldhouse, and I can't bring my- leagues without lucrative TV deals end of the game. playing some of these teams that sport to sport, nation to nation self to look at it because I know could be catastrophic. Most teams and leagues have not I’ve heard about and that I read The virus that causes COVID-19 publicly revealed their plans for fall about in the paper all the time. is most easily spread when an in- sports, though some are up front I’m looking forward to that, and fected person coughs, sneezes or about what to expect. Iowa State is then the tradition of Pulaski talks and the droplets spread to See EMPTY, page B5 football and what all that means. BISHOP It’s super exciting. It reminds me of what Galax has right now. They love football and they have INSURANCE high expectations, and that ener- gizes me.” Galax gave Dixon his first coaching opportunity of any sort 11 years ago. After a year as an assistant, the former UVa All-American offensive lineman • Home took over the program after the departure of Jared Van Acker and the results have been aston- • Auto ishing. In the eight seasons before Dixon became head coach, Ga- • Life lax won 28 games. In the 10 sea- sons since, the Maroon Tide won 28 playoff games. December football has become common- place for Galax, which has av- eraged 10 wins per season over 540-443-3900 the past 10 years. The past five seasons have brought five region 272 A West Main Street, Dublin, Va. titles and two of the state’s three www.bishopins.net state championship game ap- pearances – most recently this past fall – with one state title in 2015 to go with two runner-up finishes that went down to the final minutes. The hardest part of leaving his one and only coaching position is saying goodbye to the kids in the Galax program. “I love them, and I think the word of them,” he said. “Es- pecially the rising seniors and all they’ve done. And the hard part is that I don’t have a lot of communication with them right now.” Due to the shuttering of schools in March, the interaction See DIXON, page B10 Page B2 - The Patriot - June 5, 2020 VT to play in Hall The Locusts Are Coming This year is to be a big one for the periodic return of the 17-lo- of Fame Shootout cust. In reality, the name locust is Woods, Hokiesports.com to make the trip to Charlotte for a misnomer for the cicada as they Water & the Hall of Fame Shootout," Tech are from two different families al- CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Six coach Mike Young said. "It is a together. The locust is a member of Wildlife teams will play in the inaugural tremendous field and a great expe- the grasshopper family and resem- Hall of Fame Shootout at Spec- rience for our student-athletes, as ble them as the light brown long- trum Arena on Nov. 13, including well as a way for us to connect with legged ones you spot during the W.A. "Doc" the Virginia Tech men's basketball our strong fan base in the area." summer months. Most all people Davis team, which will take on David- The Hokies own a slim lead are familiar with the Biblical story son, as announced by the Naismith in the all-time series against Da- where locusts were one of the ten Memorial Basketball Hall Fame on vidson 20-19, and the two haven't plagues brought onto the Egyp- will be a substantial noise issue, Wednesday. faced off versus each other since tians after their 400 years of bond- where an estimated 1.5 million will Game times, ticket information 1971, which ironically was in age imposed on the children of emerge per acre and will be a ca- and television broadcast details Charlotte as well. Israel. Locusts and grasshoppers cophonous whining like a field of will be released at a later date. The The Basketball Hall of Fame have been a menace to civilization out-of-tune car radios.” The cicada one-day triple-header will also fea- will continue to monitor the throughout history. The grasshop- is a cousin of the cricket family and ture Virginia versus Temple and COVID-19 situation closely in the per plagues of 1873 – 1877 caused lives its thirteen or seventeen-year East Carolina against Liberty. coming months and provide up- havoc to mainly the state of Min- underground subsisting on tree "We are excited for the Hokies dates as needed. nesota and some neighboring states, destroying wheat, oat, corn roots. They do emerge a few over the years as evidenced by the oc- and barley crops. Laura Ingles year, I feel mayfly hatches will recounts this in her Little house casional shells left behind as seen on tree trunks where they emerged play a distant second in their abun- on the Prairie book and Walnut dance. Grove, Minnesota was the settings from their underground abode. The numbers emerging this year Our gang on the CREEK spent for the television series that depicts a lot of time there either fishing or this time period. will be greater than some com- pared to their cycles over the last swimming at the ole swimming The summertime cicadas (pri- hole. We often joked that during marily Tibicens) that we see and fifty to seventy-five. To the best of my memory, I have concluded a summer shower that we got in hear every year is commonly the water to keep from getting called a “Jay Fly” and probably the year of 1952 was a big one for them as I was a mere tow-headed wet. Often, when we decided to go was so named from kids collecting fishing, we grabbed our poles and them in jars to listen to the “sing- lad growing up on Little Walker Creek. The locusts (17-year cica- would gather our bait (crickets and ing” made by the male species. As grasshoppers in the field along the Ronald Regan often remarked in das actually) were a bonanza for my fishing buddies and myself. I way) and minnows, crawfish or describing things, “You ain’t seen hellgrammites under the CREEK noting yet,” when the 17-year lo- have mentioned in earlier columns that the mayfly hatch would be a rocks. The summer of ’52, we cust will soon be seen and heard could get at our favorite fishing throughout VA, WVA, and N.C.; great time for them to emerge from the waters and a boon to all that en- holes and merely pick the cicadas the states that this insect will be off the overhanging alders, willows most in abundance. From reading joy fishing. When all these cicadas have come out of the ground this etc. Most all the fish were near the a report from VA Tech, “There surface feeding on the dropping or floating cicadas. We could reel in all kinds of fish as we hooked into them as soon as our baited lines hit the water. Of all the types of fish my favorite all then and now is the rock bass or commonly called the “redeye.” I on occasion have included a recipe along with my column but The Friends of Claytor Lake, Inc. is looking for general laborers won’t this time. I recommend you for our Debris Clean Up Program. The position is for the summer go on line and get some good ones and into fall months during workable weather conditions. on the locust (similar type grass- hopper can be used) as it has been Job Includes: considered a delicacy since ancient times. John the Baptist in Mat- Remove up trash and woody debris from lake. thew 3:4(KJV) ate locusts, “And Utilizing chain saws and other equipment, utilizing correct safety the same John had his raiment of procedures. camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle Bag trash, load and unload debris from barges. about his loins, and his meat was Maintain equipment reporting any safety issues or malfunctions locusts and wild honey.” (I’ve nev- to Crew Foreman/Boat Operator. er tried locusts, but love my sour- Assist in burning woody debris removed from lake. wood honey). Complete DGIF approved Boater Safety Course within 1 year Many took John the Baptist from hire date. to be the promised Messiah, but answered in John1:20b(KJV), I Other duties as requested by Clean Up Coordinator, Foreman, or am not the Christ.” We read in Executive Director. John1:29, “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Must perform duties as outlined job description assuring Behold the Lamb of God, which compliance with county policies, and laws to create a cooperative, taketh away the sin of the world.” safe, respectful, and quality work environment. As I recounted above of my days of fishing in my preteen years, it was Lifting of 50 pounds, stooping, bending, and crouching ability then I asked Him into my life and required. Completed or willingness to complete Boater Safety recommend you do the same today Course. if you do not know him. Until next time Applicant must have either a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to work site or have a reliable source of transportation to job site every day. LEGAL NOTICES This is a full-time seasonal position. Pay starts at $12.00 per hour and can increase based on performance, attitude, reliability, and attendance. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given pursuant to the Pulaski County Unified Development Applicants need to contact: Ordinance and Section 15.2-2310 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as Jeff Caldwell amended, that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Executive Director - The Friends of Claytor Lake June 16, 2020 in the Board Room of the County Administration (540) 395-3625 Building, 143 Third Street, NW, Pulaski, VA 24301. The Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals is hosting a Public Hearing and will receive public comments in relationship to the application(s) for zoning variance as listed below: Land • Petition by David Whitlock, for a variance to Article 4.3.C (Building Setback Agriculture Zone District) Pulaski County Unified Development Ordinance. Property is located on Hazel For Sale Hollow Road, Radford, VA Tax Map# 049-001-0000-0025, Cloyd District.

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"In many cases, it brings drawing sharp criticism from fellow 2009 season, was asked Wednesday in me to tears thinking about all that has workouts high-profile athletes and others in the an interview with Yahoo to revisit former been sacrificed, and not just in the mili- BLACKSBURG – Following the standards wake of George Floyd's death. NFL quarterback Kaepernick's kneeling tary, but for that matter, those throughout established by the State of Virginia and Mont- Los Angeles Lakers great LeBron during the national anthem before games the civil rights movements of the '60s, gomery County public health officials, Virginia James, New Orleans Saints safety Mal- to bring awareness of police brutality and all that has been endured by so many Tech athletics is preparing this week to open the colm Jenkins and former NFL player and racial injustice. people up until this point." Beamer-Lawson Practice Facility and the Steve Johnson practice fields for voluntary football strength and conditioning workouts. "Our foremost priority continues to be the health and welfare of our student-athletes and staff, as well as the Virginia Tech and surround- ing communities," said Dr. Mark Rogers, Chief Medical Officer for Virginia Tech Athletics. "We will continue to evaluate our protocols to ensure these workouts are conducted in strict adherence with current health and safety guidelines." Rogers said student-athletes wishing to par- ticipate will undergo screening protocols prior to being cleared to participate and will be moni- tored on a daily basis. Small-group workouts supervised by Coach Ben Hilgart and his staff will be limited to the Beamer-Lawson Practice Facility and the Steve Johnson practice fields. The locker room and other common football areas will remain closed at this time. In conjunction with Mike Goforth and Tech's Sports Medicine team, all participating athletes and staff will wear recommended personal pro- tective equipment upon entering team facilities. "An abundance of caution will be utilized to ensure all equipment is sanitized appropriately between workout groups," Rogers said. Virginia Tech President Tim Sands said the staged return of student-athletes is one of the first steps in the university's plan to return to on-cam- pus instruction this fall, along with in-person clinical programs and some research operations that are also preparing to ramp up this summer. "As our leadership team continues to plan for how our student-athletes will return to compe- tition this fall, we recognize the need for them to have the support and facilities offered by the university," President Sands said. "We are pleased to see our football players return in small cohorts and following the required public health guidelines. I have confidence that our Athletic Director Whit Babcock and his team will create the right training opportunity and welcome our student athletes with their safety and the entire community's well-being as a top priority." Empty Continued from Page B1 looking at selling only enough tickets to fill up half of Jack Trice Stadium for football games and Notre Dame has warned of fewer fans and lim- its to tailgating. The Miami Dolphins released a number of ideas under consideration: using ev- ery-other turnstile, calling fans into the stadium in sections, letting them out row by row like a church service and using technology to mini- mize person-to-person contact. Once fans return, partitioning off seats will become crucial. And those won't just be empty seats. Teams and leagues are investigating the use of temporary banners spread across entire sections that can then be sold for sponsorship, helping to bridge the gap caused by unsold tick- ets. Such banners are already used to create a more intimate settings for concerts or other events, and Bristol Motor Speedway had some of them strung up for last weekend's NASCAR race in Tennessee. Another idea is to turn sections of 20 or more individual or bench seats into temporary suites, where a group of 10 friends and family members can be socially distant from other groups — and potentially selling them for a higher price. "There are a lot of different things you can do," said R.J. Orr, whose Arizona-based firm Bluemedia specializes in such "seat kills" and temporary structures. They already have worked with Arizona State and other schools on similar projects. The next challenge is keeping fans socially dis- tant when they do leave their seats. A company called WaitTime has software applications tied to security cameras that allow fans and stadium operators to know on monitors or apps just how busy certain areas might be. A motion analytics company, iinside, uses lidar sensors to detect un- safe crowding. "We're working on tools to overlay crowd den- sity on top of stadium maps," iinside CEO Sam Kamel said. "These maps would then tell fans where to avoid, or when it's 'safe' to get a hot dog or Coke and when the food court isn't too crowd- ed." There is little dispute that the game-day expe- rience will be vastly different. At baseball games in Taiwan, up to 1,000 spectators have been allowed into the ballpark, but they were barred from bringing food, con- cession stands are closed and they are told to sit three seats apart. During a recent Fubon Guard- ians game in New Taipei City, about 900 people showed up at its 12,500-seat stadium, leaning across empty seats to talk with friends and mov- ing on their own to cues from cheerleaders and mascots. "There's plenty of social distance here," said Guardians fan Sun Ming, who works in finance in New Taipei City. It could be that way for quite a while. 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Hail Britannia Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926, but she celebrates her birthday on several differ- ent days. The English monarch's birthday had been celebrated on the actual date of his or her birth since 1788. But in 1936, after King George V died, the date was changed to the second Monday in * If you love a good BOGO deal, June to commemorate his death you're not alone. Oftentimes, for and to get better weather for the items like condiments or staples, "Trooping the Color," a British this means you need a place to put regimental parade. The date was it until it's time to use. For items changed again in 1959 to the sec- that are safe to store at room tem- ond Saturday in June. To add to the perature, find a place that it out of confusion, some places, includ- direct light, and is cool and dark. ing Canada, Australia and New But avoid lower cabinets that are Zealand, chose a different day. In close to the stove or dishwasher, as 2020, her 94th it will be celebrated these can get quite warm. in Britain on Saturday, June 13. A Roman goddess was the in- * Tackle the nitty gritty around spiration for Britannia, the person- knobs and crevices of your kitch- ification of Britain, by 1797. She en appliances with a toothbrush! always wears a Corinthian helmet, Just dampen it, add a bit of baking carries a trident or spear and has a soda for a gritty scrub that won't lion lying at her feet. This Stafford- scratch, and then dip it in dish soap shire figure of Britannia was made to cut through grease and grime. about 1820. It was sold at a Thom- aston auction for $586. * "Want your readers to last lon- Many figures of Britannia *** ger? Keep them in a fabric pouch were made with a bright-yel- CURRENT PRICES when not in use. You can attach low dress as well as the helmet, Sterling silver belt buckle, inter- a keychain ring to a fabric pouch spear and lion. She represents woven bands, enamel decoration, and hang that from a lanyard worn unity, liberty and national Give the upholstery a good clean- it on a warm to hot burner for a Cymric, Archibald Knox, Liberty around your neck if you want to pride. This figure, 11 inches ing. Bust out the detail brushes few minutes. When dry, rub with & Co., 1903, 2 1/2 inches, $500. keep them on you. Reading glasses high by 8 inches wide, sold at on your vacuum or shop vac, and a light coating of oil. Gorham bowl, copper, ham- bump into many things and can get auction for $586. give leather and plastic surfaces a mered, applied silver insects, her- scratched easily, so protect them." on & fruit, bulbous, ruffled rim, wipe down with a protectant. Send your tips to Now Here's accessories, box, Mattel, $5,750. -- F.J. in Florida early 20th century, 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Or- TIP: Never use your own hair- inches, $1,415. * Never scrub a cast iron skil- lando, FL 32803. brush on your doll. Your hair oils * Maybe you're not putting miles Shaker sign, "Shaker Store, let. It needs the patina in order to will harm the doll's wig. Dolls on your vehicle like you used to, Plain & Fancy Goods," wood, heat food evenly. Here's how to should have their own brushes. but don't neglect your car! Take keep your's operational: Clean stenciled letters, old paint, 13 x 52 some time to get your car's interi- inches, $3,480. For more collecting news, tips with a stiff brush and regular dish or looking great so she'll be ready soap. Rinse clean, and dry im- Barbie doll, No. 1, brunette po- and resources, visit www.Kovels. when you get back on the road. nytail, striped swimsuit, original com mediately, preferably by placing Page B8 - The Patriot - June 5, 2020

Draper Valley Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Draper's Valley Presbyterian (PCA) 3200 Lee Highway 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski 2755 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, VA 24324 Draper, Va. 24324 (physical address) Mailing address: Same as above Pastor: Alan Pearce 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski Pastor's Name: Rev. Robert E. Davis Service Times: (mailing address) Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Mathews Bible Study Sunday, 5 p.m. Pastor's Name: Will Shelton Primary Service Times: Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Associate Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening, 6 p.m. Sebastian Ruiz, Hispanic Pastor 8:30 and 11:00 Prayer Service, Wed. 6:30 p.m. Sunday Services Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:15 p.m. Phone: 980-1028 9:00 AM - Hispanic Worship Wednesday Evening (5:45 Supper in the www.drapervalleybaptist.org 9:00AM - Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall (Sept thru May) - Youth Groups 10:00AM - Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.) The Grace Baptist Church 11:00AM - Traditional Worship Contact Info: 552 E. Main Street Contact Info. Phone - 540-994-9015 Dublin, Va. 24084 Phone: 540.980.3331 e-mail - [email protected] Alabaster Pastor: Doug Testerman e-mail: [email protected] website - www.dvpca.org 674-1762 website: www.fumcpulask.org Primary Services: Trinity Lutheran Box, Part I 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring Baptist Church Church ELCA Luke 7:37, 38. “And behold 11 a.m. Sunday worship 6887 Depot Street 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski a woman in the city who was a Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Belspring, VA 24058 540-980-3624 sinner, when she knew that Jesus Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Pastor Darrell Linkous The Rev. Terrie Sternberg sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Service Times: trinitypulaski @gmail.com brought an alabaster box of oint- Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. ment. And stood at His feet behind Open Door Baptist Church Sunday worship: 11 a.m. (Sept. - May) Him weeping, and began to wash 4576 Miller Lane Wednesday Bible Study and Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. His feet with tears, and did wipe Pulaski, VA 24301 Youth Group: 7 p.m. (June - Aug.) them with the hairs of her head, Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 and kissed His feet, and anointed Primary Services: [email protected] www.trinitypulaski.org them with the ointment.” Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. This was a gathering for a meal Worship, 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Trinity United Methodist in a Pharisee’s home, and not one Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road Pastor: Judy Yonce in which a known sinner with an Phone: 980-2046 Pulaski, VA 24301 Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. unsavory reputation would have Pastor: Michael S. Jones Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. been invited to attend. Pharisees Draper United Methodist Church Sunday 528 5th Street, S.E. had no dealings with known sin- 3080 Greenbriar Road 9:45 am - Sunday School Pulaski, Va. ners. And yet she came. Draper, VA 24324 11:00 am - Worship Phone - 980-0820 This sinner woman had learned Pastor: Ruth Anne Henley Wednesday that Jesus was not like the Phari- Primary Service Times: 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting Snowville Baptist Church sees. He showed great compassion Sunday School, 10 a.m. (540) 980-4731 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee for those who had needs and did Worship, 11 a.m. Email: [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart not shun those who were sinners. Phone: 540-392-8016 Sunday School: 10 a.m. If the Church ever expects any River of Life Church Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. unsaved folks who comes to our Newbern Christian Church 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. Church services to be saved, we Disciples of Christ Shawn Burchett, Pastor must treat them with love instead 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Sunday School 9:15 AM Fairlawn United Methodist Church of as unwanted intruders. Rev. Denise and Ken Walker Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 She brought with her, an ex- 540-440-8733 Wednesday Evening Life Pastor Mark A. Miller pensive alabaster box filled with Building Service 7:00 PM [email protected] costly oil. The box itself was of Christ Episcopal Church www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 Cell) 540-320-2431 intrinsic value, as was the oil it 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. contained. Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Delton Church of God Sunday Worship (with children's message): She brought her very best to Phone: 980-2413 of Prophecy 11 a.m. give to Jesus. She came to wor- Email: [email protected] 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. ship the One who would show her www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Youth Ministr y divine love and forgiveness. [email protected] (276) 620-3191 Facebook.com/Fairlawn-United-Method- Any time someone comes to Jordan's Chapel UMC Service Times ist-Church Jesus with a contrite heart and a Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Sunday school - 10 am - 11 am broken spirit, repenting of their Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11 am - 12 pm Grace Ministries sins, they are received by the Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evenings - Devoted to Church of God of Prophecy Savior with love, kindness and Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Evangelistic Outreach 1021 Macgill Street forgiveness. Wednesday- 6 pm Pulaski, VA 24301 Abraham Wright said “Her tears Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church 2nd Wed Each Month - Free Community Church: 540-980-2118 were worth much more that even 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, Dinner - 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Cell: 276-233-8083 the expensive oil of spikenard.” Hiwassee, VA 24347 2nd Wed Each Month - Missions service Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 She poured out her love upon Pastor RuthAnne Henley 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm www.pulaskigracemin.com Jesus with the oil from her alabas- Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am Email: [email protected] ter box. Some there at the feast Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Heritage Church Pastor Mike Williams didn’t like it but this woman didn’t Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin Children's Ministry care, because she didn’t come com/cecilschapel.umc Pastor Mike Pierce Aaron & Becky Sampson there for them. She came there for Service Times: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Jesus. Newbern United Methodist Church Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. She came with the disposition 5155 Wilderness Road Sundays, 10 a.m. Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. to worship Him, with her whole Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern (540) 674-9220 Ages 5-12 heart, soul and being. Which is Rev. Paige Wimberly Website: www.heritagechurch.net Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 exactly how we should come to 674-6111 Facebook.com/ worship the Lord. Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. HeritageChurchDublinVA Faith Bible Church She came only seeking for- Sunday School: 11 a.m. 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 giveness and acceptance from the Fairlawn Baptist Pastor: Jim Linkous Master. Valley Harvest Ministries 6758 Oxford Avenue Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox Bible scholars believe that the 1 Harvest Place Fairlawn, VA 24141 540-980-5433 cost of the oil in her alabaster P.O. Box 458 www.facebook/faithbiblechurch box was equal to the amount of Dublin, VA 24084 First Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School: 10 a.m. a whole year’s wages. It was her Senior Pastor Steve Willis 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. most prized possession. She was Associate Pastors: New River, Virginia 24129 Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. willing to sacrifice all that she had Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton (540) 639-5331 Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. for Jesus. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. email: [email protected] Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. Inside the alabaster box, the ex- Wednesday School 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. pensive oil didn’t benefit anyone. www.vhmdublin.org Associate Minister: Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. The box had to be broken before 540-674-4729 Rev. Annette Cheek the oil could be poured out upon Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Dublin Christian Church the Lord. Mountain View United Methodist Church Sundays: 5605 Dunlap Road Our gifts from God will not 6648 Wilderness Road Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. P.O. Box 1330 do much of anything unless we Dublin, VA 24084 The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Dublin, VA 24084 are willing to use them as acts of Phone: 540-674-6111 Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & (540) 674-8434 love and pure worship. God has mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Bible Study 6:30 p.m. www.dublinchristianchurch.com given many of us, certain gifts. If Pastor: Paige Wimberly Richard R. Goad, Jr. we keep them to ourselves, they Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Dublin United Methodist Church Senior Minister will benefit no one. What good is Morning Worship with Children's Church at P.O. Box 577 Sunday School 10 a.m. the gift of encouragement if we 11 a.m. 424 East Main Street Worship 11 a.m. never use it to encourage others? Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor Sunday Evening Worship and What good is the gift of teaching Dublin Baptist Church (540) 674-5128 Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. or preaching if we keep it for 100 Hawkins Street [email protected] Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible ourselves and don’t share the Dublin, VA 24084 Early Worship - 8:45 am Classes, 7 p.m. gospel with others. What good is 540-674-6061 Sunday School - 9:45 am the gift of healing if we fail to lay [email protected] Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am First Presbyterian Church our hands on the sick and pray for Website: dublinbaptistva.org Worship - 10:55 am 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski their healing? Pastor: Dennis Jones Pastor Melissa McNair-King Our gifts are given by God are Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Freedom Fellowship Church (540) 980-2132 given to us to be used to bring Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 1730 West Street [email protected] God glory and to help others. And Children's Church and Nursery Radford, VA 24141 www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org if we fail to use the gifts that God Evening Service: 6 p.m. Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins Sunday Services: has given us, He may very well Tuesday: Women's Bible Study, 10 a.m. 540-577-5780 Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., remove them from us and give Wednesday, Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. [email protected] Service 11 a.m. them to someone else who will Sunday Service: 10 a.m. June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. use them. 11 a.m. Children’s Church Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. “What we don’t use, we lose.” Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service See MCCR AW, page B9 7 p.m. Youth Service The Patriot - June 5, 2020 - Page B9 Thornspring United Methodist Church Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. Pulaski First Church of the Brethren 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 1749 Newbern Road Dublin, VA 24084 www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert Rev. Kathy Warden, Pastor, Pastor Frank Peters Sunday School: 10 a.m. (540) 250-2974 Sunday School: 9:45 Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Phone: (540) 980-2927 Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. 980-3798 First Baptist Church Monday Bible Study 5473 Baskerville Street 7 to 9 p.m. Abundant Life Ministries Dublin, VA 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 3050 Lee Highway Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 Pastor Wallis Brown 7 p.m. (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) 540-674-2677 Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. God: Service: 11 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 1946 Medallion Drive Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement New Dublin Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 Ruler of 5331 New Dublin Church Road (540) 980-1349 pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Becky Wheeler Adult Bible Class Pastor: Sara Jane Nixon Sunday School 9:45 a.m. THRIVE Teen Class the Website: newdublinpres.org Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Bible Class and 540-674-6147 Special Activitiy Classes Services 11:00 AM Sundays First Baptist Church universe, 220 Magazine Street New Life Church of the Nazarene Community Christian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 45 S. Jefferson Avenue Jason Allmon, Pastor 540-980-3336 Pulaski, VA 24301 all creation 5382 Grace Street Email: [email protected] 540-980-2001 Q: Who's in charge of a Dublin VA, 24084 Pastor: Rev, Douglas Patterson www.newlifepulaski.com world that suffers, and what 540-674-4308 Sunday School 10 a.m. email: [email protected] can be said to its citizens that Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Julie Armbrister have lost so much hope? -- First Dublin Presbyterian Church (ECO) Monday's Child Youth Group, Monday Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. W.P. 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va. 24084 Evening 6 p.m. Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. A: The world seems to be first-dublin-presbyterian-church-eco.com careening toward destruction. Trinity Baptist Church Minister: Pulaski Presbyterian Church We see the innocent suffer and 4008 Robinson Tract Road countless people experiencing The Rev. Dr. Olin Marsh Whitener, Jr. (PCA) Pulaski, VA 24301 pain and anguish. Voices of 975 Memorial Drive Telephone: 980-8186 Max Creek Baptist Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor Johnny Howlett doubters and skeptics cry out: 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 Office Phone:980-2631 Minister of Education Rev. Steve Taylor "What kind of a God allows www.maxcreek.org Email: [email protected] Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. terrible things like treacherous www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Website: www.pulaskipca.org Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. weather, disease, and even Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m. pandemics to ravage?" Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Sunday School: 10:00am Wednesday - Adult Bible Study and Youth Millions of people through- Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Worship Service: 11:00am Group - 7 p.m. out the world are suffering Sunday Services from injustice, political oppres- Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship Grace Fellowship Baptist Church sion, persecution, and innocent Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6598 Annie Akers Road 2640 Max Creek Road babies are aborted by the mil- Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. Radford, VA 24141 P.O. Box 326 lions. The entire world seems Evening Worship: 6 p.m. (540) 639-3443 Hiwassee, VA 24347 to be a hospital, a mortuary, or Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m. Pastor Steve Phillips Pastor: Jason N. Aker a graveyard, with people asking Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am Phone: 276-699-3176 the same question: "Who is in Pulaski Church of God Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm [email protected] control?" 1621 Bob White Boulevard Wednesday Night Sunday School: 10 a.m. The Bible tells us that God is Pulaski, VA 24301 Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. the ruler of the universe -- and Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor Donald Jones all of creation. "Both riches 540-980-8880 New Hope Chapel and honor come from You, and St. Edwards Catholic Church You reign over all. In Your www.pulaskicog.church 1555 Case Knife Road Corner of N. Washington Ave. and hand is power and might" (1 Sunday Services Pulaski, VA 24301 7th Street N.W., Pulaski Sunday Life Groups: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Darrell Gray Phone: 980-6511 Chronicles 29:12). Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. (276) 733-6080 Fax: 980-6511 This same mighty God is also Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez a loving God who brings good New Hope Chapel. Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday out of bad, light out of dark- Showers of Blessing Church of Service Times: ness, and joy out of despair. God in Christ 10 a.m. Sunday School Warriors for Christ II "God is in heaven; He does 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 11 a.m. Sunday Service Bishop Sherman Buckner whatever He pleases" (Psalm Pastor Elder Stephen Muse 600 Skyline Circle 115:3) and the Bible is clear Come and Worship With Us! Family Worship Center Pulaski, VA that God wants all people to Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness 540-315-2317 come to a saving knowledge Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski Sunday School: 10 a.m. of His Son Jesus Christ as our Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. 540-980-7287 Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. loving Savior and He wants to Jeff Willhoite, Pastor Thursday: 7 p.m. Service reign in us to guide, direct, and Sunday School 9:45 a.m. care for us. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bob White Boulevard Baptist Church Behind the love of God lies KidsZone 10:45 a.m. 3826 Bob White Boulevard His omniscience -- His ability Evening Worship 6 p.m. Pulaski, VA. to know and understand all. Pastor: Allen Harman www.fwcpulaski.church Omniscience is that quality of Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. God which is His alone. He Preaching: 11 a.m. possesses infinite knowledge Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. and an awareness uniquely His. Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m. At all times, even in the midst FUNDAMENTAL of any type of suffering, He knows, loves, watches, under- stands, and, more than that, He has a purpose. May we pray for Corner of His purpose in our lives and Washington and receive His amazing grace. Main Street Pulaski, Va. (This column is based on (540)509-5926 the words and writings of the fudgelady.com late Rev. Billy Graham.)

McCraw Continued from Page B8 If you can play a musical instru- for a lot of money. But when she When we become broken, like ment, and you never play, even- saw Jesus, something wonderful her alabaster box; that is when tually you are going to lose that happened to her. Her values ex- we’ll be drawn into His presence particular talent. So if you have changed. She saw Jesus as being in a way we’ve never before been blessed of God with a gift, worth much more than her alabas- experienced. for heaven’s sake and yours, “use ter box and the oil it contained. Some of us need to lose control it or lose it.” When we come before Jesus in every once in a while and just turn This poor sinner woman pure worship, what was import- loose and let the Holy Ghost take couldn’t do anything to keep Jesus ant to us before doesn’t matter over and have His way with us. from being crucified; but she did anymore. All that we can think That’s when we’ll shout for joy what she could. Her act of love about is Jesus, how much we love like we’ve never shouted before. touched the heart of Jesus and it the Master, and how much we can That’s when we’ll be lifted up was a beautiful thing. And that is give to Him. into the very presence of God’s all we are asked by God to do. To Her tears flowed down her glory and God’s majesty. God is do what we can, and if we will do cheeks like ribbons of water. She looking for uninhibited worship that, we have fulfilled our calling worshipped Him without restraint. from us. He wants us to get out of and pleased our blessed Lord in Like you and I need to do. She our spiritual strait jackets so we the process. didn’t just measure a little bit of can worship Him unrestrained. How much is Jesus worth to oil from out her box of spikenard you? To this poor sinner woman, and hold back the greater part for He was worth all that she had. herself. That’s what some of us do This expensive oil most likely was sometimes. Some of us will dole her life’s savings. It was the most out a small amount of worship important thing in her hope chest. and praise and let it go at that. This was what she was saving for This woman gave her all to Jesus, a rainy day. This could be sold including her whole heart. Page B10 - The Patriot - June 5, 2020 Dixon Mark Dixon’s Tenure Continued from Page B1 between coaches and players has suffered. At Galax High School “It’s not like I’m at school with Year W-L Team Accomplishments them all the time now,” he said. 2010 9-4 Region C Runner-up “I can’t sit down in front of them 2011 13-1 Region C Champion, Class 1 State Runner-up and talk to them. That’s been 2012 7-5 Lost in Region 1A West second round tough and it’s been hard on them 2013 7-5 Lost in Region 1A West second round and that breaks my heart.” 2014 9-4 Lost in third round of playoffs Dixon has been the face of 2015 11-4 Region 1A West Champ, Group 1A State Champs the program and has received 2016 11-3 Region 1A West Champ, lost in Group 1A Semis much-deserved praise for Galax’s 2017 10-4 Region 1C Champion, lost in state semis constant high level of play. But he 2018 11-3 Region 1C Champion, lost in stat semis also was clear that it was a team 2019 12-2 Region 1C Champion, Class 1 state runner-up effort, his players and a small group of behind-the-scenes con- Overall: 100-35 (28-9 postseason record), six region champion- tributors. ships, two state runner-up finishes, 2015 State Championship “I’d be remiss if I didn’t men- tion how much Jeff Combs, Wen- Copyright 2020, The Gazette, Reprinted with permission. dy Dixon and Melissa Spurlin helped build that program,” he as advisors and contributors. “It Pulaski County program from said. wasn’t just me making all the de- Stephen James, who stepped Combs is Galax’s athletic di- cisions,” said Dixon. “It’s import- down as head coach two weeks rector while Spurlin and Wendy ant to get across how much those ago. The Cougars were 9-3 last Dixon, among other things, have people had a hand in the success season in their sixth year under been instrumental in stat-keep- that we had at Galax. There were James. ing, filming, practice organi- four people making a lot of deci- zation and countless other un- sions behind the scenes.” Copyright 2020, The Gazette, named, unspoken-of instances Dixon will take over a proud Reprinted with permission. Cup series set for 2021 return to Nashville By DAN GELSTON track to go with Dover and in its Associated Press portfolio and tracks it owned in the St. Louis and Memphis areas. It’s music to NASCAR’s ears: “The thought at the time the stock car series is set to return 20-something years ago was that to Nashville, Tennessee in 2021. if NASCAR was going to have an Nashville Superspeedway will expansion, which at the time was hold a Cup race for the first time the right time to be thinking, we next season, ending NASCAR’s wanted to claim those markets,” decade-long absence from the Tatoian said. “It didn’t happen. It track. The Nashville track is just never lended itself to move owned by Dover Motorsports, one of our races at that time. So Inc., which has held Cup race in 2011, after 10 or 11 years of op- weekends each year since 1969. erating, we decided it was time to Dover will give up one of its shutter the operation. But we held dates and move it to Nashville for onto it, fortuitously, just in case an expected late June 2021 race there was ever an opportunity in weekend. the future to do what we’re doing Nashville Superspeedway held now.” Xfinity and Truck events from Dover has sold nearly 300 2001 until 2011. acres of property near Nashville The idea to return NASCAR Superspeedway since 2018 for to Nashville took root after a nearly $10 million. successful blowout last Decem- The shift to Tennessee is one ber for its season-ending awards of the first major signs that NA- celebration. There were burn- SCAR truly intends to shake up outs on Broadway, a party with its traditionally stale schedule. country music star and NA- The sanctioning body is expect- SCAR fan Blake Shelton and a ed to make significant changes NASCAR-themed night at the to its 2021 schedule, which could Grand Ole Opry. Buoyed by the include more short tracks, mid- excitement, Dover started discus- week races and doubleheaders. sions with NASCAR and its TV The industry got an unexpected broadcast partners about running preview of what could lie ahead a race at the Superspeedway. when the coronavirus pandemic “Especially after the awards forced a massive shakeup to this banquet, it was, how do we get to season’s schedule. NASCAR has Nashville as soon as we possibly already run five Cup events since can?” Dover CEO Mike Tatoian the season resumed May 17. told The Associated Press. “It Dover, the site of two NA- made it a fairly easy discussion SCAR weekends each year since that it was through Dover Motor- 1971, was scheduled to hold a sports.” race in May this season until the The 1.33-mile concrete track coronavirus pandemic forced a was built in 2001 by Dover Mo- postponement. Dover is expected torsports and hosted NASCAR to run Cup races on Aug. 22 and and IndyCar events until 2011. 23. The track is situated on approx- “It looks more and more like imately 1,000 acres just outside we’ll be hosting a doublehead- Nashville, and currently has er,” Tatoian said. “That’s a strong 25,000 permanent grandstand scenario and that’s what we’re fo- seats and lights for night racing. cused on.” There’s plenty of work ahead: Dover is scheduled to keep a Tatoian said giving the track a May date in 2021. Tatoian said modern makeover would cost at the potential of Dover losing a least $8 million to $10 million race had Nashville did not work and he’d like to fit capacity at the was never discussed. 25,000-50,000 mark. The Cup Series ran 42 times He also expected to hire a full- at the old Fairgrounds from 1958 time staff that will operate inde- through 1984, and the lower-lev- pendently of Dover. NASCAR el Xfinity and Truck Series last eyed a date of June 20, 2021. raced there in 2000. NASCAR Tatoian said he’s hopeful the also used to host an annual Truck, second-tier Xfinity Series “Sound and Speed” event that and IndyCar could again find a mixed its stars and country art- home on the Nashville schedule. ists at events around Nashville Dover tried to cash in on the until 2010. NASCAR boon of the late 1990s Brad Keselowski, Kevin Har- and early 2000s and had invest- vick, Kyle Busch and Joey Lo- ed at one point more than $100 gano are among the drivers who million in building the Nashville won races at the Superspeedway.