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Locally Owned And Operated $45.7 Million Proposed new middle school would be built along Route 11 near PCHS By MIKE WILLIAMS tion and expansion of Dublin Middle School to The Patriot house a combined county middle school had been found to not be feasible. The proposed new combined middle school for Motley said from there the firm began by identi- Pulaski County will cost $45.7 million, and be built fying 13 potential sites for a new middle school, between Pulaski and Dublin directly across Route before whittling that number down to three. 11 from Walter's Trailer Park and Cougar Express. Eventually the 370-acre site along Route 11, That was the big news Wednesday evening dur- owned by Pulaski County Farm Properties, LLC of ing a public hearing held by the Pulaski County Christiansburg was deemed as the best site for the School Board in the Little Theatre of PCHS. new combined middle school. The event featured presentations by the project Motley called the plans for the school "modest architect, RRMM Architects, and Pulaski County and restrained." He noted the targeted enrollment School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers and for the school is 1,000 students, with a maximum of Assistant Superintendent Chris Stafford. 1,200 students. The RRMM proposal is expected to be endorsed The school includes 162,000 square feet - or an officially by the school board next Tuesday at their average of 149 square feet per pupil - while the cur- regular monthly meeting. From there the proposal rent state average is 160 feet. will be sent on to the Board of Supervisors for their "From the outset we want you to see the design consideration. of the school represents a lot of restraint and a lot Ben Motley with RRMM opened the presenta- tion Wednesday by briefly discussing how renova- See SCHOOL, page 4 WEEKEND WEATHER SATURDAY SUNDAY Sheriff Jim Davis to Sunny, with a high near 82. SundaySunny, with a high near Calm wind becoming west 86. around 5 mph in the afternoon. retire at end of month Sunday Night: Mostly clear, Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. with a low around 58. By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot

Pulaski County Sheriff Jim Davis is retiring as of June 30. Davis has served as sheriff since 1997. According to Davis, Major Michael Worrell will serve as interim sheriff. Davis spoke about his retirement decision earlier this week. "We had talked about it in 2015 - my family and I had. We were getting ready to move into a new building, we were in the process of taking over the school resource officers and things like that and had a lot of things going on. We'd hired some new people. I just felt like it was a good time to stay," Davis said. "Everything has worked out. We've got a great bunch of people who work here. We've hired a bunch of great people. Ninety percent of the people we've hired are just superior. It's (sheriff's office) in really good hands, and I'm at the age now when I Pulaski County Sheriff Jim Davis think I need to slow down and take a break. "At one point I thought when I retired I want to ed to stay the average sheriff's term - two terms, do this, this and this. Now I'm at the point I don't maybe three … 8 or 12 years if I was fortunate - know if I particularly want to do anything," Davis and as it worked out 20 years later I'm retiring. I've said. been blessed and very fortunate to have this career. "I've been blessed. I came in in 1997 and it But also too, I know what keeps me here - the offi- dawned on me I'd been in office 20 years. I expect- See DAVIS, page 11 Page 2 - The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 Council members tangle over committee system By MIKE WILLIAMS tion of Tuesday's meeting, Town said he was surprised at having a staff develop a budget, and it is the problem is by not addressing it. The Patriot Manager Shawn Utt told council motion without first having a responsibility of the finance com- It's still the elephant in the room. that Radcliffe had asked that dis- chance to discuss the situation. mittee to help steer that budget That creates the problem that if Tempers flared Tuesday night at cussion of the committee system "What is the issue with the com- direction the way we - the repre- we're not playing together as a a meeting of Pulaski Town be placed on the agenda. mittee structure," asked sentatives of the 8,900 people who team, that kind of screws things up Council over the committee sys- Without explanation, Radcliffe Goodman. live here - to make sure there's a for them (citizens)," Glenn said. tem it brought back to life last offered a motion to immediately "Because I don't want to create connection there." Clark again noted the work the winter. eliminate the human resource and problems," responded Radcliffe. In the case of the human HR committee is nearing comple- Meetings by both the finance finance committees "until we get "I want to eliminate problems." resources committee, Goodman tion on and asked that council and human resources committees further rules, regulations and Radcliffe continued that Utt has said that committee deals with agree to see that work through. have been held on a regular basis guidelines as to what we should be a life and needs to go home in the policy issues that the town council Penn and Councilman H.M. since at least last February. doing." evenings. is required to help address. Kidd said they had no problem However, two council members "Second," stated Penn quickly. "What we're doing is creating Committees, he said, shouldn't with Clark's idea. - Jamie Radcliffe and Lane Penn - Mayor Nick Glenn, who earlier chaos," Radcliffe stated, adding get "mired in the weeds," but are "I'm actually opposed to it," led the way Tuesday night on the had advocated for a return to a that at the end of the day "all this responsible for policies and stated Goodman. "Either we abol- committee system's demise on a committee system, asked for dis- council needs to do is pay the observing from "the 30,000 foot ish the committee system tonight 4-2 vote. cussion. bills, give a thumbs-up or a level." or not. The people here tonight Near the close of the public por- Councilman Joseph Goodman thumbs-down and quit arguing Goodman added that he had are not telling us what the problem about it." heard no complaints from the is, they're just telling us what the Radcliffe said the committees council members serving on com- solution is." have created more problems. mittees about meeting schedules "Seriously," Goodman said "I understood the concept of it or the time meetings take. emphatically. "Is this how we when it started, but to me - we He asked Radcliffe and Penn to operate? We bring a motion up hired these two people (Utt and reconsider their motions. and don't know what the problem Deputy Town Manager Nicole Councilman David Clark said is," he asked. Hair) to run this town, and I don't he isn't a fan of the committee sys- "I'll tell you what the problem is want any interference into it. tem and had never been. However, if you want to know," Radcliffe Until it comes down that they he expressed the desire to see sev- responded. "Going and talking to come to that podium and ask for eral things brought to council on your employees … that's your first our help, then that's when we step which the human resources com- problem. Creating havoc for this up. I agree with Mr. Penn, we mittee is nearing completion of town manager - keeping him after committee ourselves to death," their work. hours - that's the issue. Six of us Radcliffe said. At that point, Penn called for a were voted [onto council] by the "That's right," Penn agreed. vote. However, Mayor Nick citizens, not one." Goodman responded that, Glenn first offered his opinion. Radcliffe said he values the according to the town's charter, Glenn said he served on council opinion of everyone on council, "We do a bit more than pay the from 1984 to 1994, during which "but you committee yourself to bills." time council operated on a com- death, and that's what you've Goodman said it is council's job mittee system. "We had eight done." to come up with fiscal policy and committees," Glenn added. direction for the town. "We have "My concern is there seems to "I've made the motion, I'm be angst over something, and I ready for the vote," Radcliffe said. don't know what," Glenn stated. With that, Glenn called on "Do we throw the baby out with Clerk of Council Trish Cruise to the bath water or do we try to fig- poll the council members. Clark ure out what the problem is. If we and Goodman voted against end- do away with the committees ing the committee system, while that's fine, but I'd like to know Radcliffe, Vice Mayor Greg East, what the problem is," he said. Kidd and Penn voted for abolish- "I don't think the way to solve a ing the committees. The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 - Page 3 Pulaski County Proud Vicki Davis World traveler, small in-home business owner, and licensed chemical dependency counselor Vicki Davis, and her husband, Barry, have been Pulaski County residents for two and a half years. Previously, they have lived in California, Texas, Hawaii, Alaska, and even Europe. When Barry transferred with BAE to the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, the Davis family was faced with selecting a home in the New River Valley; they landed in Pulaski County, and ever since Vicki has been Pulaski County Proud! Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Vicki was not accustomed to the small town feel that Pulaski County has to offer. One of Vicki's favorite nature's beauty! Another appealing aspect to life in things about being a resident of Pulaski County is Pulaski County is its ability to maintain a more how friendly the people that make the community relaxed vibe- far enough away from big cities, are. She believes that Pulaski County has the charm major pollution, and traffic jams, but still close that one senses when watching old 60's TV shows, enough to major cities to make a day trip. Vicki Davis like the Andy Griffith Show. Since moving to Pulaski County, Vicki has Vicki says that her proudest Pulaski County watched the community grow. Advancements, like moments occur when she posts pictures of Pulaski the Jackson Park Inn and the remodeled Calfee County to Facebook and her family and friends Park have been good for the county. Negative talk from all over the country and world respond with about the county, according to Vicki, is the one comments about how beautiful the area is! Vicki thing that could hold the community back. Vicki and her husband agree that there is nothing like believes that Pulaski County can and will continue coming home to the peaceful serenity that exists in to advance if people embrace being the change and Pulaski County. start to see the positives, enjoying all that Pulaski Part of Pulaski's appeal for Vicki has been the County has to offer. opportunities for outdoor activities! She loves liv- ing close to Claytor Lake and the New River Trail. Ultimately, Vicki and Barry are not sure where In all of Vicki's world travels she has found that their next adventure in life will take them, but Vicki Pulaski County, unlike many other places, allows does know that she will always love Pulaski her to experience all four seasons and live in all of County and will always be Pulaski County Proud! FOPC awarded Keep Va. Beautiful grant Statewide nonprofit Keep been discontinued due to budget to make the program possible. Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is cuts, this grant will allow us to The mission at Keep Virginia announcing the winners for its continue in our creek cleanups Beautiful is to engage and unite annual "30 Grants in Thirty and not impact funding for other Virginians to improve our natural Days." Government, non-profit, projects." and scenic environment through civic, and service organizations Since 2011, Keep Virginia five impact areas: Litter in Virginia were invited to apply Beautiful has provided over Prevention, Waste Reduction, for grants for $500 to $2,000 $145,000 to 195 projects Recycling, Beautification, and describing how they plan to throughout the Commonwealth. Environmental Education. For address Litter Prevention, This year, KVB partnered with more information on KVB, go to Recycling, Cigarette Litter Altria, Keep America Beautiful, http://www.KeepVirginiaBeautif Prevention, or Beautification in and Deep Run Dance Marathon ul.org. their communities. KVB awarded Friends of Peak Creek (FOPC), an organization based in Pulaski, a $750 grant for their litter prevention project. In the past, FOPC has gathered almost 400 bags of trash and 19 dumptruck loads of furniture, tires, and various appliances from the bed of the creek. The grant from Keep Virginia Beautiful allows FOPC to con- tinue their fight against the degradation of Peak Creek with the purchase of bags, safety vests, gloves and grabbers for a fall cleanup. "FOPC is always grateful when we are awarded funding, but this is especially true this time," said Cathy Hanks, President of the Friends of Peak Creek. "Since the Virginia Adopt-a-Stream program has Page 4 - The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 million for site development. "Soft" costs of $6 million School include $3 million for design, sur- Continued from page 1 vey, tests, special inspections and miscellaneous costs; $1.8 million of modesty in what is being for furniture, fixtures and equip- sought. It is not a grand plan, a Taj ment; $220,000 for land purchase, Mahal, or asking for the moon," and $994,000 for construction said Motley. contingency. Of the total cost for the project, Stafford discussed financing $39.8 million is in "hard" costs, scenarios for the middle school including building construction project, and presented findings of ($32.2 million) and another $7.6 a financial analysis completed in May by Springsted, Inc. Elks, Adaire Springsted suggested two possi- ble financing options - a "level" partner for debt service financed through the Virginia Public School Authority youth in Pooled Bond Program, and a "wrapped" debt service financed Pulaski County through the authority. Stafford said the level debt The Pulaski Elks have part- structure would require a 12 or 13 nered with Adaire Theaters cent increase in the county's real group for the past 2 years to estate tax rate, while the wrapped expose segments of our commu- debt structure would require an 8 nity to theatrical events. This cent increase. year's offering will be the According to Stafford, for prop- Disney animation script Of "A erty owners in Pulaski County Jungle Book "performed by the owning a home valued at Adaire theater group. $120,000 - the median price in the This free sneak peek of the county - the tax increase would play will be in the Jackson amount to an extra $8 per month. Town Park on Monday June Siers said the project proposal 12th starting at 6:30 PM. and financing plan discussed Along with opportunity to see Wednesday evening will be pre- the cast in full costume and hear sented in the form of a resolution excerpts of the play music, to be put before the school board song, and dance there will be a at their meeting Tuesday, June 13. meet and greet with the actors The resolution, he said, will and have photos made with cast. likely include a request to the The Pulaski Elks and Pulaski Board of Supervisors to fund the Police will have costumed char- project outright or to approve ters there promoting drug abuse placing the issue on the ballot in prevention and awareness to November so voters can decide. both youth and guardians and Motley said that, best case sce- parents. Refreshments games nario, the project will move for- and prizes/give away items will ward with bids going out next be offered as well. summer and construction begin- All events and offerings are ning in the fall of next year. That free and open to all residents of would place the opening of the our community. new middle school in the fall of 2020.

Pulaski County Meetings •Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Public ty.org) This Board is responsible ties. Service Authority Board of for the operation of water, sewer, •Monday, June 26, Pulaski Directors, Pulaski County garbage and streetlight service in County Board of Supervisors Administration Building, Board the County of Pulaski. Regular Meeting, Pulaski Room, 9:00 a.m. (Contact: County Administration Building, Ashley Edmonds, Executive •Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Pulaski Board Room, Closed Session, Secretary and Clerk to the Board, County Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Regular Session, 7:00 143 Third Street, N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski County Administration p.m. (Contact: Ashley Edmonds, Pulaski, VA, 24301, 540-980- Building, Board Room, 7:00 p.m. Executive Secretary and Clerk to 7705, aedmonds@pulaskicoun- (Contact: Danny Wilson, Zoning the Board of Supervisors, 143 Administrator, 143 Third Street Third Street N.W., Suite 1, N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski, VA , Pulaski, VA, 24301, 540-980- 24301, 540-980-7710, dwil- 7705, aedmonds@pulaskicoun- [email protected]). This ty.org). The Board of Supervisors Commission oversees land - use, is the governing body for Pulaski zoning and subdivision issues County and is responsible for the related to Pulaski County proper- budget and concerns of citizens. The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 - Page 5

In Area Obituaries In Loving Loving Memory Check www.pcpatriot.com Daily For Obituaries Memory MERLE DELANO WILSON Sheppard. Her two brothers, also Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. Stella - Radford Merle Delano Wilson, 74, of preceded her in death. Pulaski with Rev. Michael Collins Born March 11, 1922 in Alan Lee Wheeling & wife, Snowville, passed away Friday, She is survived by her officiating. Interment followed at Newbern, Virginia she was the Debbie - Dublin June 2, 2017. Husband the Highland Methodist Church daughter of Sister-in-law The Wilson family is in the care Steve M. Roope - Dublin Cemetery, Highland Road- the late Isaac Reatha Duncan - Ft. Myers, FL of Mullins Funeral Home & Son Dublin. & Melinda 7 Grandchildren Crematory in Radford. Roy A. Sparks - Pulaski To sign the online guestbook, W ilson 12 Great Grandchildren www.mullinsfuneralhome.com Granddaughters please visit www.bowerfuneral- Duncan. She 2 Great Great Grandchildren Morgan E. Sparks and Lindsi N. home.com was also pre- Funeral services were held 2:00 BETTY SHEPPARD ROOPE Sparks Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski ceded in PM - Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Betty Sheppard Roope, age 80 Sister-in-law is handling the arrangements for death by her Dublin Baptist Church with Pastor of Dublin passed away Thursday, Mary Sheppard - OH the family. husband Dennis Jones officiating. June 1, 2017 at the New River Special Pet Wheeling James Interment followed at the New Medical Center. Sugar Baby DOROTHY DUNCAN W illiam Dublin Presbyterian Church Born December 1, 1936 in A number of nieces and WHEELING Wheeling, brothers - Winston, Cemetery, Dublin. Pulaski County she was the nephews Dorothy Duncan Wheeling, age Stanford and Mark Duncan, sis- To sign the online guestbook, daughter of the late Edward B. Funeral services were held 2:00 95 of Dublin passed away Friday ters - Allie Davis, Mary please visit www.bowerfuneral- Sheppard & Martha Tolbert PM - Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the morning June 2, 2017 at the Lorentzen, Gladys Dupuis, home.com Louvenia Jones and Ruby Jones. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski She was a long-time member of is handling the arrangements for the Dublin Baptist Church. the family. Tuesday is primary day in She is survived by her Children Virginia; polls open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Cathy Wheeling Teel & hus- band, Don - Christiansburg By MIKE WILLIAMS candidates are on the ballot Warner won re-election to the Linda Wheeling Maddy & hus- The Patriot Tuesday: Ed Gillespie, Corey Senate with 49.1 percent of the band, Woody - Radford 808-3949 Stewart and Frank Wagner. vote to Gillespie's 48.3. David Wayne Wheeling & wife, Voters in Virginia will go to Northam is looked on as the Libertarian candidate Robert the polls Tuesday to determine favorite to win the Democratic Sarvis took 2.4 percent of the who will be the Republican and nomination on Tuesday. vote in the race. Democratic candidates for gov- According to an Associated In the races for lieutenant ernor and lieutenant governor in Press report earlier this week, governor, on the Democratic November's General Election. Northam had raised over $7.5 side, candidates are Justin Voters heading to the polls million in campaign contribu- Fairfax, Susan Platt and Gene should remember two things: tions to date and has some Rossi. have your photo ID with you, $600,000 more in available On the GOP side, candidates and you must decide in which cash than Perriello, who sur- are Glenn R. Davis Jr., Bryce E. primary - Democrat or prised most Virginia Democrats Reeves and Jill H. Vogel. Republican - you wish to vote. by entering the race in January. Winners of Tuesday's primar- As usual, the polls open Gillespie is seen as a strong ies will run in the General Tuesday at 6 a.m. and close at 7 favorite over his Republican Election on November 7. p.m. All polling places are in rivals for the Republican nomi- their usual locations. Anyone nation. According to the AP, with questions on where to vote Gillespie has an over $2 million can call the Pulaski County cash advantage over his two Registrar's Office at 980-2111. rivals. There are two Democratic Gillespie, a former candidates seeking their party's Republican National nomination to run for governor. Committee Chairman, is mak- They are Lt. Gov. Ralph ing his second run at statewide Northam and former congress- office, having narrowly missed man Tom Perriello. upsetting U.S. Senator Mark On the Republican side, three Warner in 2014. The incumbent Police arrest four in illegal tattooing probe From Pulaski Police Dept. 2017. He is charged with: Tattooing without a license June 7, 2017 at 7:00 P.M., Tattoo / body piercing of detectives and officers of the minors (COV 18.2-371.3) Pulaski Police Department exe- Contributing to the delinquen- cuted three search warrants in cy of a minor (COV 18.2-371) separate locations targeting ille- Our agency urges anyone that gal tattooing operations. All of received a tattoo or body pierc- the suspects are charged with ing from these locations to con- alleged offense of tattooing with- tact their local health department out a license in violation of sec- or other medical provider and get tion 54.1-703 of the Virginia tested for Hepatitis C. It is of Code. critical importance that these The locations where these individuals determine their search warrants were served health status for the sake of their included the 300 block of continuing well-being and to pre- Meadowview Drive, the 100 vent the spreading of this life block of Lake Street, and the 100 impacting virus to their family block of Tower Street. members or significant others. The following suspects were The Department again cau- arrested during the service of tions citizens that there are no these warrants and all were sub- currently licensed tattoo practi- sequently released on a recogni- tioners in the town or county of zance bond: Pulaski. Utilizing unlicensed Christopher S. Alley, 26 years individuals for tattooing or body of age of Meadowview Drive, piercing procedures places a per- Pulaski, VA son and their family members in Bradley A Cook, 29 years of extreme risk of acute or chronic age of Lake Street, Pulaski, VA health related issues. Timothy A. Hagee, 34 years of age of Tower Street, Pulaski, VA. In addition to the individuals arrested above, Keith A Brogan, 39 years of age of the 800 block of Bland Street, Pulaski, VA was arrested on warrants secured fol- lowing a search warrant that was 808-3949 previously served on June 2, Page 6 - The Patriot - June 9, 2017 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com Veteran A Crisis In Civility And Society (Conclusion) upsets you (and it's normal that it Care The would!), count to ten (or 100!), then Last week I began writing about the take a few deep breaths, and ask your- We honor those who have served our country on "crisis in civility and the decline of our Frontline self: "Is this really worth losing my Veterans Day, but year round we should appropri- society" that's obviously taking place cool over this?" There are people ately honor the veterans who are deserving our in America. Unfortunately, events and whose pictures are on the front of respect and gratitude. As a part of that respect, happenings of this past week have not Mike "Crime Times" who wish they had they deserve the quality health care from the U.S. changed my mind or calmed my con- Honaker taken my advice! Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) they were cerns on this subject at all, nor have I 2. Size Up the Grievances. Is it a promised. These men and women put their life on become more optimistic about the right after the other, have voiced the waste of your emotional time & energy the line for us. They deserve a VA health care sys- direction in which we are headed. No concern of American citizens over the to let this person get under your skin, tem that is dependable, efficient, and top of the please bear in mind, I'm not talking erosion of civility in their community, or worse yet, in your head and heart? line. about the overt and violent acts of ter- the government, the business environ- Or does the rudeness cross the line and President Trump picked Secretary David Shulkin rorisms, crime, and even war that is ment, and of course, the media/press need to be addressed face-to-face with to lead the VA and improve veteran care. Secretary taking place around the world. That, and all forms of social media. The equanimity (See # 1)? Think about the Shulkin has made it clear that he is not satisfied after all, is a whole separate subject for most recent poll by Weber Shandwick, example you might be setting for your with the status quo. a whole separate series on violence reported that 65% of Americans say children who are standing nearby, or He is a doctor. Before serving the VA, he held and terrorism, which is for the near that a lack of civility is a major prob- maybe even other people who are chief executive positions at various health care future in the "Frontline." But right lem seems to be getting worse and watching. centers. Highly regarded in the private sector, he now, I just wish, as Americans, as worse. What's even more distressing in 3. Empathize With the Rude earned a reputation for driving down costs and Virginians, and as a community, we all of this is that nearly 50% of those Person. This one is VERY difficult focusing on patient centered care. He left his high- could grow up and become more civil, surveyed said they were "withdraw- and admittedly, something I rarely do! ly-compensated, private sector job to serve those more polite, and just all around nicer ing" from the basic tenants of commu- But don't take other people's rudeness who served our country. As he has done through- people…and NOT just to the person nity and our democracy (government personally. They're probably a jerk to out his we see in the mirror, but to the people and politics), because of incivility, everybody! Maybe the rude person is career, he we see at work, at church, while shop- rudeness, and even bullying. Can you just having a bad day and taking it out Morgan continues to ping, at school, and YES, even at place see how sad this is? In other words, on the world, or maybe they're a con- Griffith see patients like Town Council, Board of people are avoiding interactions with sistent blockhead all the time. so he doesn't Supervisors, and School Board other people (think "shopping in the Oftentimes, you can break the cycle of lose focus of Meetings. middle of the night" to avoid others), rudeness in a person by empathizing the priority Can we not have views, beliefs, choosing not to run for elective office, with the root of someone's irritable 9th District of improving ideas, suggestions, and questions with- and maybe even not attending social or behavior as a sign that he or she is Representative care. Now out the proverbial "knockdown, drag athletic activities (like their child's ball unhappy, and in return, just trying to he does this out, bar room brawl" type atmospheres game), because "people don't want to be kind to them could be all the differ- at the VA in local, state, and federal politics to be around people!" Another survey of ence in the world. hospitals.* ask our questions or make our points "Civility in America" was conducted 4. Lead by Example. Rudeness Secretary Shulkin recently met with a group of anymore? I'm not sure why anyone by KRC Research a couple of years begets rudeness and is contagious in us in Congress and explained he wants veterans to would want to sacrifice their time, ago, using an online survey of 1,000 today's world! It seems everybody is have options. He is not interested in privatizing energy, and talent to serve on the American adults. Sadly, the results mad about something! If you speak the VA, because he believes the VA can provide County's Board of Supervisors, Town from the "Civility in America" survey rudely and act inappropriately to a care for the unique mental and physical issues that Council, or local School Board any fell into several key areas in this waiter, attendant, nurse, salesclerk, veterans encounter, in a way that can't be found in longer, since you think you're offering report; civility in politics, civility in cashier, police officer, elected official, the private sector. He wants veterans to choose the yourself of to serve as a leader, listen- education, civility in the workplace, mechanic, etc., then don't be surprised VA because of its quality. er, and organizer, only to be pummeled and the civility on the internet. if you get the same treatment in He envisions an improved Choice program. In a like a "punching bag" by all the people Remarkably, 86% of Americans report return…and maybe even worse! recent C-SPAN interview he said, "We need to that are "smarter than you" and think they have been the victims of rudeness 5. Just Let It Roll Off Your Back. I make sure the Choice program not only continues, they should be "sitting in your seat." or incivility in all of these areas! And know, this is another very difficult tac- but it works better for veterans. And we know it These meetings, years ago, used to be of course, most respondents in this sur- tic! If you can't come up with a de- hasn't worked the way we wanted it to work. It's civil, polite, and mature…but not so vey reported that their most common arming response, witty joke or just too complex, it's too hard to use."* much anymore. The men and women encounters with rude, uncivil, or disre- maybe laugh it off, then just shrug With this improved competition from the Choice elected to these positions must feel like spectful behavior in other people came your shoulders, let it go, and walk program, Secretary Shulkin believes that the VA they're "on trial" every month. I just during those times that they were DRI- away the bigger and better person. It's will necessarily have to increase its customer serv- wish we could be nicer, work more VING (72%) or when they were called "WINNING!" ice and competitiveness compared to outside pro- harmoniously together, and actually SHOPPING (65%). Americans also In conclusion, rudeness is different grams. And he fervently believes the VA can do solve problems, instead of having admit to perpetrating incivility, approx- than harassment or bullying. this. He wants veterans to choose to go to the VA, "monthly melees" that accomplish lit- imately six in 10 (59%) of people Obviously, when someone's rudeness instead of having no option but the VA. tle or nothing. Has the so-called reces- acknowledge that they themselves crosses the line and becomes bullying sion and perceived economic inequali- or harassment, it requires a more seri- Secretary Shulkin told us he believes certain have been rude and uncivil. I don't ty in America today been a catalyst for ous response, to include maybe involv- aspects of care might be able to be outsourced to know about you, but I find it all very growing incivility in our country? Just ing formal action and a response from the private sector. For example, providing veterans sad and disturbing. look at our TV shows (if you must!) - law enforcement. But if being a jerk with eye glasses. Having said all of this, when dealing the superficial pettiness and backstab- with someone who is rude, uncivil, was a crime, most of America would He discussed with us a situation that he has bing of reality television shows about immature, or just right down mean, be in jail right now and we would need been made aware of, where in some situations, to "housewives," New Jersey shore and you will be forced to deal with a lot for than the 700,000 police offi- get a simple pair of eye glasses, veterans are grotesques, bullying chefs on cooking them, (PROBABLYTODAY!), there cers we currently have in the United required to make up to three visits, wait three shows, rude and disrespectful contest are five polite ways to combat rude- States. Author Bryant McGill, in his weeks, and then be issued a standard black pair of judges (even though Simon Cowell has ness (inspired by Emily Post) and to be book "Simple Reminders: Inspiration glasses. become a much nicer guy), rude & the bigger, better, and more Christ-like for Living Your Best Life," wrote, "If It's hard to believe this is the type of service we blathering talk show hosts, news pro- "adult in the room" who doesn't go you are rude, cynical, habitually-sar- provide to our courageous service men and women. grams with hostile & lying hosts, and around punching people out or slash- castic, or pessimistic, your life options And instead of having every aspect of veterans' of course, politicians (obviously not ing tires. Try this instead: are going to be very limited." So, why care done at the VA, like eyeglasses, we should ALL politician!), but many of them are 1. Equanimity (meaning: "mental limit who and what you could be in have our VA hospitals focused on dealing with leading the way to the erosion of matu- calmness, composure, and evenness life by being such a jerk to the only traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and state of the art rity and civility we are experiencing. of temper, especially in a difficult sit- commodity of real value on this earth, artificial limbs. Repeated public opinion polls, one uation"). When someone's rudeness which is other human beings? As a sign of positive change coming to the VA, in April, Secretary Shulkin launched a new website called Access to Care. (www.accesstocare.va.gov) Embrace The Robots This is a public posting of wait times and other We have seen the enemy, and it is with once-unimaginable technological data for every VA facility in the country. The web- the robot. tools -- now produces in an hour what site allows patients to compare facilities, with fea- A wave of fear over automation is his predecessor 100 years ago pro- tures such as 'How Quickly Can My VA Facility driving dire predictions about robots duced in a day. See Me?' or 'How Does Care in My VA Facility rendering swaths of Americans unem- The key finding in the Atkinson and Compare to Other Hospitals in the Area?' ployable and has created a vogue for Wu study is that, despite the alarm This is a significant effort to increase transparen- outlandishly stupid policy proposals. A about automation, the American labor cy and hold the facilities that are not meeting popular idea in Silicon Valley is for a market in recent decades has had its expectations responsible. so-called universal basic income -- the lowest rate of occupational churn since government would write everyone a 1850. Instead of being overrun by Congressman Phil Roe, who represents East monthly check -- to cushion the unem- robots, the American economy is lag- Tennessee, is Chairman of the Committee on ployment effect of automation (never ging in terms of a technological Veterans' Affairs. Phil is working hard to get leg- mind that such a policy would itself change. Tellingly, productivity growth islation passed to improve the VA. This year, we have an unemployment effect). Bill ing the economic landscape anew. It's has increased at just a 1.2 percent have passed a number of bills relating to VA Gates wants to tax robots, which hard to see how anyone would want it annual rate from 2008 to 2015, a sharp reforms, in May alone we passed seven of these makes about as much sense as taxing any other way. drop from the 2.8 percent annual rate bills. The legislation expands access to care, pro- personal computers back in 1991. Do we really want to recover the from 1947 to 1973. The rising tide of hysteria about our tens of thousands of pinsetter jobs that vides better service, and demands more accounta- Atkinson and Wu believe that anoth- bility. We have sent them to the Senate for the technological future has to count as used to be filled by boys and young one of the most pernicious features of men at bowling alleys prior to the er wave of technology is coming, but Senate's approval. perhaps not for decades. I will continue supporting Chairman Roe and the current intellectual climate. The adoption of the automatic pinsetting Secretary Shulkin in their mission to improve the only way to raise our standard of liv- machine in the 1940s? Or return to We can argue about the best ways to VA. We owe this to our veterans. ing is to increase productivity, which is 1950, when there were more than train higher-skilled workers or to cush- impossible without innovation. This 100,000 elevator operators, an occupa- ion the blow to workers of economic process always destroys some jobs but, tion that essentially disappeared after change, but technophobia is a formula If you have questions, concerns, or comments, by raising wages and cutting prices, the widespread adoption of self-service for stagnation. If we survived the feel free to contact my office. You can call my makes it possible for new jobs to elevators? Or rekindle the glory days advent of cars, the telephone and elec- Abingdon office at 276-525-1405 or my spring up in their place. of motion-picture projectionists, who tric lighting -- truly revolutionary Christiansburg office at 540-381-5671. To reach This, in a nutshell, is the story of the numbered more than 30,000 in 1940 changes around the turn of the 20th my office via email, please visit my website at American economy, as Robert and now, in the age of multiplexes, century -- surely we can endure what- www.morgangriffith.house.gov. Also on my web- Atkinson and John Wu describe in a fewer than 5,000? ever the transformative innovations site is the latest material from my office, including new study for the Information This sort of occupational churn is that will, once again, make our econo- information on votes recently taken on the floor of Technology & Innovation Foundation. inevitable when an economy is becom- my and workers more productive than the House of Representatives. It's not a tale of stasis but of gales of ing more productive, and indeed, the ever. technological change constantly mak- average American worker -- equipped Don't fear the robot.

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 www.pcpatriot.com THE PULSE The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 - Page 7 June 10 Walker-Terry Camp to meet evening will be Michele Henry ing memories, fellowship and High School Class of 1977. Or Sons of the Confederate from Knoxville, Tenn. Henry special recognitions. call Sally Gannaway Beahm Dublin United Methodist Veterans Walker-Terry Camp wrote "My Anchor Holds," and The fee to attend the reunion is 540-616-7938. Church Mission Team to 1758 will meet on Tuesday, June also writes for a public relations $35 a person. Meal will be sponsor a "Pancake" Supper 13, 7 p.m. at the Wytheville firm. She is a cancer survivor catered by Country Kitchen. ON-GOING: The Pancake Supper consisting Museum Gift Shop Second and loves to read and exercise. Dress will be casual. The dead- of sausage, pancakes, and a fruit Floor. The public is welcome. Special feature for the evening line to register is June 1, 2017 Adult Day Care and Fall cup will be held June 10, 5 p.m. For more information please call will be "Dress for Success," (sooner is better) Prevention Center hosts - 7 p.m. in the church's Family 540-320-5971 or 276-928-1027 with Angie Powell. Buffet din- Go to dhs-reunion.net for monthly BINGO Life Center. The church is locat- or email ner and program cost is $12. updates about the reunion, Adult Day Service and Fall ed at 424 East Main St. in walkerberry1758fb2gmail.com Reservations and cancellations including a list of classmates Prevention Center hosts BINGO Dublin. Tickets are $6 for youth on or before Sunday, June 18. whose current contact informa- on the 4th Saturday of each and adults and $3 for children 3- Sons of Confederate Vets, Call Reba at 540-980-2277 or tion is not available. We will month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 6. This event is to raise funds Stuart Horse Artillery Camp Karen at 540-994-9275. also post names of classmates the Ruritan building on 4th and for the church's 2018 Mission to meet that have registered to attend as Jefferson St in Pulaski. The Trip to Rosebud Reservation in The Sons of Confederate June 24 we receive their information. building is located near Seagle's Mission, South Dakota. Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Contact the following commit- Funeral Home. Everyone wel- Rosebud is a Lakota Sioux Camp 1784, will meet on Relay for Life event set for tee members with information come! Reservation. Tuesday, June 13, 7 p.m. at June on these classmates or with any Ray's Restaurant on Rt. 221, The Relay for Life Event will be questions. Clarice Skeens Pulaski Flea Market is open Claytor Lake Beach Festival north of Floyd. Members of the held Saturday, June 24 from 10 Tolbert, claricetolbert@veri- The Pulaski Flea Market is Claytor Lake Beach Festival, United Daughters of the a.m. - midnight at Pulaski zon.net or 540-674-6275; Betty oopen for the season. The flea Saturday, June 10, 2017, 10 a.m Confederacy (UDC) are also County High School. Come out Wygal Semones, market will remain open .- 10 p.m., Claytor Lake State welcome to attend. For further and join in as the [email protected] or 540-353- through October. It is located on Park. Arts, Crafts, Food information, please call 216- Pulaski/Radford teams fight 4375; Kathy Tolbert Shaw, Commerce Street across from Vendors, Old Dominion 233-8401 or 239-9864. back against cancer with the [email protected] or 540- the Historic Train Station. Hours Historical Fire Truck Drive In, American Cancer Society. 674-8030; Maxine Hall Hunter, are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Car/Motorcycle Show, Everett June 17 [email protected] or 540-674-4966. Lee Yearout, Jr. Adult/Youth August 19 AmVets Post #50 Fishing Tournament/Essay First Baptist Church on September 22 AmVets Post #50 meets each Contest, Coast Guard Auxiliary Magazine St. invite communi- Dublin High School Class of Friday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Search & Rescue, Claytor Lake ty to gospel singing and wor- 1967 plans 50th Class Reunion Pulaski County High School Dinners sold at post. The post is Sailing Association, Remote ship Dublin High School Class of Class 1977 to hold 40th Class located at 1018 East Main St., Control Airplanes, Cumulus Please join us at First Baptist 1967 is excited to be planning Reunion Pulaski. For more information Broadcasting Live Remote, Church on 220 Magazine St., their 50th Class Reunion. PCHS Class of 1977 40th Class 540-994-6006. Wine Tasting & Entertainment Pulaski for a night of gospel The Reunion will be held at Reunion September 22-23 2017. with Beach Music & a mini singing and worshipping. This Dublin Lions Club,100 Lions Join us for tailgating and game Pulaski Old Time Jamboree performance of "Then Sings my event is sponsored by the pas- Road, Dublin VA on Saturday on Friday, potluck picnic and A Bluegrass Jam session for Soul" by the Wohlfahrt Haus. tor's Aide Ministry and we hope August 19, 2017. Registration social with dinner and dancing players of all ages is held every The Grand Finale is Fireworks to be able to fellowship with begins at 5 p.m. with dinner on Saturday. See details at Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 by Grucci at Dusk. There will each of you on Saturday, June being served at 6:00 pm., www.pchsclassof1977.com or be a parking fee of $10.00 or 17 beginning at 6 p.m. We will Followed by an evening of shar- join Facebook at Pulaski County See PULSE, page 12 $5.00 & 5 cans of food. A free be honored to host "The Miracle shuttle service is provided from Life Singers" from Galax and the parking lot at Wal-Mart in we can guarantee that you will Dublin beginning at 6:00 pm. not be disappointed. Please plan For more information email the to attend and enjoy this anointed Claytor Lake Festival group of vocalists and musi- Committee at claytorlakefesti- cians. The public is invited! [email protected] NRV Antique Tractor Club to June 11 have tractor pull The NRV Antique Tractor Club First Baptist on Baskerville St. will have a tractor pull on celebrate "Men's Day services Saturday, June 17 at the Ruritan First Baptist Church on National grounds in Newbern Baskerville Street West Dublin beginning at 10 a.m. Fun for invites everyone to come and all! Contact Randy at 674-5670 worship with them for their for more info. "Men's Day" services on Sunday, June 11. Guest minister June 20 for the 11 a.m. morning service will be Rev. Henry Lindsey and Pulaski Christian Women's the guest minister for the Connection & Stonecroft evening service at 3 p.m. will be Ministries monthly meeting Pastor Devlin. The congregation Pulaski Christian Women's prays you will be able to join Connection and Stonecroft them. Ministries will have their monthly meeting program Former employees of "Freedom Can Be Yours" and Klopman Mills to have annual buffet dinner on Tuesday, June reunion 20, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Attention all former employees Family life Center (3rd & of the Klopman Mills Plant, a Jefferson St.) in downtown division of Burlington Industries Pulaski. Guest speaker for the in Newbern, Va. We are plan- ning a Reunion on June 11 at the Dublin Lion's Club, Dublin, Va. Please bring 2 covered dish- es. Drinks will be served. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. . Doors will open by 10 a.m.

June 12

Max Creek Baptist to hold Vacation Bible School Max Creek Baptist Church will be hosting "Over the Moat" Vacation Bible School, June 12 - June 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For ages : 3 years to 12th grade. Max Creek is located at 3000 Old Route 100 Rd. Draper, VA 24324. Students will experience medieval life, complete with a castle, knights, and royalty. Through the lessons, they'll see God's sovereignty, love, and faithfulness demonstrated in the life of David, and will learn to praise the King of the universe. Bus Schedule: 5 p.m. Wal-Mart in Fairlawn; 5:30 p.m. Wal- mart in Dublin; 6 p.m. Magic Mart in Pulaski

Count Pulaski Chapter DAR to hold annual planning meet- ing Count Pulaski Chapter , National Association Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual planning session on Monday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at the Pulaski Train Station. The meal will be catered ($10 payable at event) so RSVPs are REQUIRED to Regent Carol Smith no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, June 9 at [email protected] or (540) 980-5217. All members are encouraged to attend.

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Sons of Confederate Vets, Page 8 - The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 Church Directory Worship Each Week In The Church Of Your Choice

First Baptist Church Dublin Baptist Church Memorial Baptist Church 325 Randolph Avenue 100 Hawkins Street 995 Peppers Ferry Road Pulaski, Va. 24301 This Week’s Dublin, VA 24084 Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor: Dr. Don Pegram 540-674-6061 Pastor: Michael S. Jones Sunday School - 10 a.m. [email protected] Sunday Morning Service - 11 a.m. Featured Church Website: dublinbaptistva.org 9:45 am - Sunday School Fellowship Wednesday - 5:45 to Pastor: Dennis Jones 11:00 am - Worship 6:30 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 to 7:15 Pulaski Presbyterian Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting Telephone: 980-6565 Children's Church and Nursery Telephone Number: Church (PCA) Evening Service: 6 p.m., Youth (540) 980-4731 Draper Valley Baptist Church and Nursery Email: 3200 Lee Highway Monday, Wednesday and Friday: [email protected] Draper, Va. 24324 975 Memorial Drive Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Walking in the Family Life Pastor: Wilfred "Willie" Overton Pulaski, VA 24301 Sunday School: 10:00am Center, 9:30-10:30 a.m. River of Life Church Service Times: Office Phone:980-2631 Worship Service: 11:00am Tuesday: Women's Bible Study, 5311 Black Hollow Road, Bible Study Sunday, 10 a.m. Email: [email protected] Website: www.pulaskipca.org 10 a.m. Dublin, Virginia 24084 Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Adult and Youth Shawn Burchett, Pastor Sunday Evening, 6 p.m. Bible Study and Mission Friends, Wendy Bowman, Children's Prayer Service, Wed. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Pastor Phone: 980-1028 Sunday School 9:15 AM www.drapervalleybaptist.org Christ Episcopal Church Valley Harvest Ministries First United Methodist Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 [email protected] 144 North Washington Avenue 1 Harvest Place 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski AM Pulaski P.O. Box 458 (physical address) Wednesday Evening Life Grace Baptist Church Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Dublin, VA 24084 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski Building Service 7:00 PM 552 E. Main Street Phone: 980-2413 Senior Pastor Steve Willis (mailing address) www.riveroflifechurchdublin.co Dublin, Va. 24084 Email: [email protected] Associate Pastors: Pastor's Name: m Pastor: Doug Testerman www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Melissa Smith 540-674-4500 674-1762 Derick Burton Associate Pastors: Primary Services: Jordan's Chapel UMC Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Sebastian Ruiz, Hispanic Pastor Delton Church of God 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Wednesday School 7 p.m. Taylor Downey, Director of of Prophecy 11 a.m. Sunday worship Worship: 9:30 a.m. www.vhmdublin.org Youth Ministries. 4570 Boyd Road Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. 540-674-4729 Sunday Services Draper, VA 24324 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. 8:30AM - Hispanic Worship Pastor Betty Clark Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Randolph Avenue United 8:45AM - Contemporary (276) 766-3674 Grace Kids and Teens Bible Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church Worship Sunday School: 10 a.m. Study Methodist Church 1607 Randolph Avenue 10:00AM - SundaySchool Sunday worship: 11 a.m. 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 11:00AM - Traditional Worship Sunday worship: 6 p.m. Open Door Baptist Church Hiwassee, VA 24347 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Karen Black Contact Info. Wednesday worship: 6 p.m. 4576 Miller Lane Pastor RuthAnne Henley Sunday School: 10 a.m. Phone: 540.980.3331 Pulaski, VA 24301 Worship service is 8:45am- Worship: 11 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] Heritage Church Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett 9:45am Phone: 540-980-8775 website: www.fumcpulask.org 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Primary Services: Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Dublin Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, Mountain View United Belspring Baptist Church Pastor Jevema Michelle King Worship, 11 a.m. www.facebook.com/cecilschapel Methodist Church 6887 Depot Street Service Times: Wednesdays, 7 Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. .umc 6648 Wilderness Road Belspring, VA 24058 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. Phone: 980-2046 Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Darrell Linkous (540) 674-9220 Newbern United Methodist Phone: 540-674-6111 Service Times: W ebsite: Draper United Methodist Church Website: Sunday School: 10 a.m. www.heritagechurch.net Church 5155 Wilderness Road mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Facebook.com/ 3080 Greenbriar Road Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Pastor: Paige Wimberly Wednesday Bible Study and HeritageChurchDublinVA Draper, VA 24324 Rev. Paige Wimberly Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. Youth Group: 7 p.m. Pastor: Ruth Anne Henley 674-6111 Morning Worship with Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Fairlawn Baptist Primary Service Times: Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Children's Church at 11 a.m. [email protected] 6758 Oxford Avenue Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. om Fairlawn, VA 24141 Worship, 11 a.m. Phone: 540-392-8016 To Add Your Church To The Directory, Call (540) 808-3949

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A Life Governed By Love Does The Bible Say (Part 1) debts to others, there will still be Money Is Evil? Love is a word that is spoken Teach Me one debt unpaid; the debt of love. so often with so little meaning. Matthew Henry says Q: Does the Bible say that Songs are sung and movies are Your Word "Christians must avoid useless money is the source of all evil, My made about "falling in love." expense, and be careful not to as I've heard people say? I'm Such a definition bears little O Lord contract any debts they have not not sure I agree. I know Answer resemblance to love as defined in the power to discharge. They are money can make people do Terry the bible. also to stand aloof from all ven- wrong things, but money also McCraw When we read about love in turesome speculations and rash can accomplish a great deal of the bible it is called Charity. engagements, and whatever may good, can't it? Billy Graham Charity is Christian love. It's a keth no ill to his neighbor; there- expose them to the danger of not benevolent love, or a love that fore love is the fulfilling of the rendering to all their due. Do not A: The Bible is often mis- causes us to give charitably to law." keep in any one's debt. Give quoted at this point, and it's in your life? Do you control it- others. God's Word Translation says, everyone his own. Do not spend important to see exactly what it or does it control you? The key It was at the cross that God's "Pay your debts as they come that on yourselves, which you says (and what it doesn't say). is to put Christ in control of our love was ultimately expressed. due. However, one debt you can owe to others." The Bible doesn't say that lives, and then to place every- The Church is birthed out of that never finish paying is the debt of The greatest and most impor- money is the source of all evil- thing we have into His hands. love. Love therefore is the mode love that you owe each other." tant part of our scripture is all but it does say that money can Have you committed your life of life for God's people. In our society if we didn't have about our loving our neighbor as become a source of evil when to Him? When we were born again of a way to finance our homes, ourselves and demonstrating it we misuse it and make it the Thank God for the resources the Spirit, we were swept up in many of us wouldn't have a home not only by our words, but also object of our love. The exact He's given you. Then ask Him the love of God. We accepted of our own; if we didn't have a by our actions. quotation is found in 1 Timothy to help you "to do good, to be God's love and went out and way to finance our vehicles, we'd In MacLaren's Expositions he 6:10: "For the love of money is rich in good deeds, and to be began to rightfully claim our have no way to travel far dis- says; "Every man is our creditor a root of all kinds of evil." generous and willing to share" place as God's beloved. tances to get to work. So in our for the debt of love. He does not You're right, of course; (1 Timothy 6:18). The fruit of our love for God is society we borrow from a lender get his due from us unless he gets money can accomplish great love for our neighbor. Paul's and pay interest. As long as we our love. The debt of love is good when it's used wisely and The Patriot Epistles start with God's love for make our payments, we haven't never discharged. After all pay- compassionately. And this is us; move to our obligation to love defaulted on our loan commit- ments, it still remains owing." exactly what the Bible com- 808-3949 God back; and end with our need ments. It would be better if we didn't mands us to do. Instead of let- www.pcpatriot.com to express love to others in the In Matthew 5:42 Jesus didn't borrow from anyone but if we do, ting it become a source of pride, body of Christ. condemn borrowing. He said, it must be repaid as agreed, on we should realize that every- Romans 13:8-10. "Owe no "Give to him that asketh thee, and time, or it may do injury to the thing we have comes ultimately man anything, but to love one from him that would borrow of lender. It is our duty to pay our from God, and He wants us to another; for he that loveth another thee, turn not thou away." honest debts as per our agree- be faithful stewards of the hath fulfilled the law. For this, So it appears what Paul means ments. resources He gives us. On the Thou shalt not commit adultery; here is that we are not to beat If you owe a house payment, or other hand, the Bible repeatedly Call Us At Thou shalt not kill; Thou shalt anyone out of what we owe them. a car payment, I really don't think warns us against the dangers of not bear false witness; Thou shalt We are to pay our debts and our that it makes you a sinner greed and covetousness. Surely not covet; and if there be any greatest debt to our brother or sis- because almost everyone in our the most tragic person who ever 808-3949 other commandment, it is briefly ter in Christ is to love him or her. society has or has had a house lived was Judas, who was blind- comprehended in this saying, This is a debt we will never be payment or car payment at one ed by greed and betrayed Christ [email protected] namely, Thou shalt love thy able to fully pay. for 30 pieces of silver. [email protected] neighbor as thyself. Love wor- Even after we pay all of our See MCCRAW, page 9 What place does money have The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 - Page 9 Church Directory Worship Each Week In The Church Of Your Choice

Pulaski Seventh Day Adventist Draper's Valley Presbyterian Dublin Christian Church Dora Highway Baptist Church St. Edward's Catholic Church Church (PCA) 1643 Dora Highway, Pulaski Corner of North Washington Corner 4th St. and Henry Ave. Address: 2755 Old Baltimore 5605 Dunlap Road Pastor Harry L. Gunter Avenue and 7th Street N.W. Pulaski, VA 24301 Road, Draper, VA 24324 P.O. Box 1330 320-0738 Pulaski Pastor: Don Elswick Mailing address: Same as above Dublin, VA 24084 Assoc. Pastor Phone: 980-6511 Assoc. Pastor: Donald L. Pastor's Name: Rev. Robert E. (540) 674-8434 Rev. Herman Sarver Fax: 980-6511 Cressell Davis www.dublinchristianchurch.com 980-2827 Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez Services: Sabbath School, 9:30- Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Richard R. Goad, Jr. Sunday School 10 a.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Mathews Senior Minister Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Thursday (Summer only) Worship: Saturday, 11 a.m. - Primary Service Times: Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study Noon Sunday Morning Worship Worship 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Pulaski First Church of the 540-980-3576 Service 8:30 and 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Brethren [email protected] Sunday Evening Worship Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. 1749 Newbern Road Service 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, Pulaski, VA 24301 First Missionary Baptist Wednesday Evening (5:45 Children's Bible Classes, 7 p.m. VA 24301 Pastor Frank Peters Church Supper in the Fellowship Hall www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ Sunday School: 9:45 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 (Sept thru May) - Youth Groups Anderson Memorial (540) 230-5290 Worship: 11 a.m. New River, Virginia 24129 and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.) Presbyterian Church Bishop W. David Hoover, Sr. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. (540) 639-5331 Contact Info: 319 Franklin Avenue, Pulaski Pastor 980-3798 email: [email protected] Phone - 540-994-9015 (540) 980-2277 Rev. Katherine H. Newton, Also on FACEBOOK e-mail - Dr. David Kester, Pastor Assoc. Pastor Abundant Life Ministries Pastor: [email protected] Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. website - www.dvpca.org Morning Worship 11 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. 3050 Lee Highway Associate Ministers: Worship 7 p.m. Pulaski, VA 24301 Rev. Teri Lewis Trinity Lutheran First Presbyterian Church Monday Bible College (540) 980-5506 Rev. Annette Cheek Church ELCA 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski 7 to 9 p.m. (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) Church Clerk: Pastor Melissa McNair-King Wednesday Bible Study Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. Mrs. Carlotta Lewis 2 Fifth Street, N.W. (540) 980-2131 7 p.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Service Schedule: Pulaski [email protected] Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. Sundays: 540-980-3624 www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org Aldersgate United Methodist Wednesday Evenings (Family Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Terrie Sternberg Sunday Services: 1946 Medallion Drive Night) 7 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. trinitypulaski @gmail.com Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 Pulaski, VA 24301 Adult Bible Study The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Worship 11 a.m. a.m., Service 11 a.m. (540) 980-1349 U-Turn Youth Service Sunday (Sept. - May) June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. Pastor Becky Wheeler Children's Ministries Wednesdays: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Family Night, 6 - Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting & (June - Aug.) 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. First Church of God, Dublin Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 6330 Courtney Lane, Dublin www.trinitypulaski.org Thornspring United Methodist First Baptist Church Pastor Chris McMurray Dublin United Methodist Church 220 Magazine Street, Pulaski, Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Church Trinity United Methodist 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. Va. Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. 424 East Main Street, Dublin Pastor: Judy Yonce Dublin, VA 24084 Rev. Douglas Patterson Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor Don Hanshew Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert 10 a.m. Sunday School (540) 674-5128 Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Worship [email protected] 528 5th Street, S.E. Worship Service: 11 a.m. www.dublinumc.com Pulaski, Va. Phone: (540) 980-2927 Pulaski Presbyterian Church First Service, 8:45 a.m. Phone - 980-0820 (PCA) Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Church 975 Memorial Drive Second Service, 10:55 a.m. Dublin Church of God of 5473 Baskerville Street Prophecy Pulaski, VA 24301 Dublin, VA 24084 Office Phone:980-2631 Snowville Baptist Church Corner of W. Main and Walker Pastor Wallis Brown Email: [email protected] 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee Ave., Dublin 540-674-2677 Website: www.pulaskipca.org 639-6254 Services: Sunday morning Service: 11 a.m. Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Pastor: Neil Wood Sunday School, 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10:00am Associate: Matthew Wood Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Visit The Patriot at Worship Service: 11:00am Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday night, 6 p.m. Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Rickey Freeman, Pastor www.pcpatriot.com for Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. Phone 750-6533 daily obituary postings

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Continued from page 1 cers and the integrity of the offi- we've remained capable, we've fellow law enforcement officers. iff's office it was a pretty big for our investigators to provide cers we've hired here and the continued training, and we've "A mixture of being able to deal. You dealt with a different support." caliber, and the fact they strive established specialty teams. serve the citizens and to work type of people then. "We have a fair sized depart- to protect and serve 24 hours a We've achieved a tremendous with the group of people I've "Back in the day when we'd ment for a county our size, but day. The caliber of the people amount through working togeth- worked with. It's like a family. arrest a drunk driver we simply we can't survive without the we've hired makes my job easi- er the last 20 years," Davis said. You develop bonds and working determined they were unable to other agencies for support," he er," he continued. Through the last 20 years, relationships that will never be operate a vehicle. Today it takes added. About his successor, Davis Davis said the state has continu- forgotten. Serving the citizens about three hours with the forms Today the sheriff's office is said Virginia State Law says the ously kept the department on an has always been our main goal," you have to fill out, the speech- staffed with 51 employees - 48 highest ranking officer within extremely tight rein and tight he said. es you have to give the arrestee, are sworn law officers. the law enforcement agency budget especially as far as raises Davis started out in law the workup from there. "In 1997 we had the Pulaski when a sheriff retires or leaves go. "I've had officers work here enforcement in the '70's when J. "We've gone from being an County Jail and 72 employees. the position for whatever reason for a number of years and never Henry Hall was still sheriff. "I assistive agency to a front line Then within a year the jail went is to be appointed by the Circuit receive a raise. Occasionally had the pleasure of working also agency. We now have a nar- to Dublin and those workers left Court Judge to fulfill the sher- the county has stepped up with for Sheriff Frank Conner and cotics team, a tactical unit that's the department. iff's term until the next election. one or two percent to help the Sheriff Ralph Dobbins," Davis above average. This is a profes- Communications changed over "As of today, Michael Worrell officers out. I've enjoyed an said. sion in which we have to utilize two years ago and we lost is the Major in the department excellent working relationship "I started out in dispatch. I hostage negotiators, snipers, a employees to the 911 Center," and he will be appointed to fill with the three county adminis- was at the community college search and rescue team that I said Davis who serves as chair- my term until the next election trators I have worked with and and at the time Deputy Frank think right now is just unbeliev- man of the 911 Center Board. in November," Davis said. the board of supervisors. I've Conner had talked me into able. Patrol dogs, an investiga- Davis has high regard for his "He is a longtime veteran here established the fact that I won't applying for a dispatcher's job. tive unit I'd put up against any officers. and a Radford University gradu- ask for it unless we desperately The department was very small and the administrators now - "We have a group here that ate," Davis said. need it, and through discussions - probably 13 or 14 people. The including myself - are all former when a major call goes out, I Davis will soon end his career I consider it a very successful dispatch center with five people investigators. Some depart- have to turn people back. I've at a time when he is arguably the relationship. They've always was in the back room of the old ments will say they have four stood on the side of the road at most popular political figure in been supportive of law enforce- Children's Home in front of the investigators. If we have a crime scenes and sent officers Pulaski County. ment in particular." jail. The sheriff's office was in major crime here we have any- home against their will who "So they say in the news," Law enforcement, after all he the courthouse. where from 8 to 10 because of have already been out 12 or 17 Davis laughed. "Which was said, "is one of your basic "J. Henry moved me to the having a lot of former investiga- hours. I've sent them home and quite a shock to me. Happy to needs." road when I turned 21 after tors in other positions. We'll told them, 'we'll need you anoth- see it, but quite shocked." Davis and his office have par- graduating from the police acad- just call them out. er day,'" he said. "I can't thank citizens enough ticipated in a number of high emy and I started as a field "The call volume has "These officers should never for their participation in our profile criminal cases in the past deputy. Then I moved to investi- increased so much. We have a be taken for granted. They are sheriff's office and their input 20 years. He said it's the gations and over the years I've population of some 34,000 in giving their all. They're not rec- over the years. And the fact tragedies that stick out in his held just about every position the county, but with our daytime ognized for what role they play they've supported not me, but mind the most. here at one point or another. work population and travel in our society," Davis said. the sheriff's office in general. "The cases range from babies During that time period I also through - the population is prob- "I worked for 40 years and as I'm continually shocked. It's a to much older victims, and left twice for state jobs. I've ably like 42,000," Davis contin- sheriff for 20 and, you know standing joke that I work every they're all tragic. We all walk always had a rehire policy," he ued. there's times for new ideas. Law Election Day - opposed or unop- away with internal wounds that said laughing. Davis said the sheriff's depart- enforcement is changing every posed, freezing cold, rainy or will never heal. Things you "At one time I was the very ment gets along well with the day, and I think change is good - warm. People ask me why I carry with you for life. youngest member of the depart- other police agencies in the in all aspects some change is stand out here from 6 a.m. to 7 "The Tara Munsey case in ment, now I find out I'm the old- county. good. I think I need to retire p.m. when I'm unopposed, and 2000 was extremely brutal and est." "We all get along well. when I still have my health to my simple answer is I get to see high profile. The Noah Thomas "It's been a little over 40 Protecting citizens is our first enjoy retirement," Davis said. people who pull that lever. tragedy was probably the most years. For the most part it's been goal, protecting our officers is "I was always told by retirees - They're judging their vote on tragic of cases we've worked. a fabulous career. I've had the second. There's never been a make sure you leave in the sum- what they see and what they We put so much into it, along opportunity to work with some time when I called for assistance mer. Never leave in the winter. hear. I just like to see them and with the citizens of the county. fabulous people and I've gotten that they've never stepped for- Leave in summer so you can thank them. I never take any- Those are things we will carry a lot of experience across the ward, and we go out of our way gradually grow into the cold thing for granted. People say, away and never forget," Davis state." in supporting the other agencies weather." 'well, you're the sheriff.' I said. Davis said there has been an because we know that tomorrow "I think with my two new respond, 'I am today,'" Davis "When officers leave the amazing difference in law we may be calling them," he grandkids that I'll probably stay said. crime scenes of these brutal enforcement in those 40 years. said. pretty occupied," Davis said. Davis noted the sheriff's cases, they are affected too, for "When I first started two offi- He recalled that during the office has remained a very sta- many years. It's not like we cers worked the entire county on Virginia Tech shootings, Pulaski ble environment for the officers don't have feelings ourselves, a shift. The volume of calls were County was one of the first through the years, even though it's all very personal. To main- at the point two officers could departments called on for help. some have retired and others tain your composure and your maintain a shift in the county. "They asked for our tactical unit have moved on to bigger jobs. professionalism, it's kind of It's gotten to the point now we to stand as a protective service "With the county's support tough." have five on a shift who work at the emergency room, and also Among the things Davis has solid 12 hours, and we answer to enjoyed most during his career everything and everyone. Years is working with citizens and his ago when you called the sher- Page 12 - The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 meals the last two Sundays of Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meet- the month only until more port group for people who are ing); Wednesday (noon); and Pulse churches can be recruited to working through hurts, habits Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- Dave help. and hang- ups. The group meets ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian Continued from page 7 Says each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Church of America across from p.m. at the Pulaski Senior Pulaski Daily Bread in need of Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. Magic Mart. For more informa- Center. Join the jam by playing volunteers followed at 7 p.m. with a large tion call 980-5233. an instrument or singing or just Daily Bread is in need of group meeting and then every- come by and enjoy the music. servers on several different one will divide into smaller Al-Anon - Pulaski: Dave Ramsey Call John "Doc" McElroy at days, so if you can spare a few groups at 8 p.m. 320-3688 for more information. hours a week you may contact Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group Sponsored Each Debbi Harrell (Director) at 980- Narcotics Anonymous (a support group for friends and Cowboy Church bread distri- 2131 between the hours of 8:30 The NA group HOW meets each families of alcoholics) meet Week By bution and free meal schedule a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ every Monday night at 8 p.m. at Cowboy Church will no longer through Friday. Episcopal Church located at 144 the Pulaski Presbyterian Church Dublin Baptist be giving away bread on Washington Ave., in Pulaski. of America across from Magic Church Wednesdays and Sundays of Celebrate Recovery Support Mart. each week due to bakery issues. group at VHM AA: (Across From Hardee’s) Cowboy Church will serve hot Valley Harvest Ministries in Alcoholics Anonymous meet Contact number: 540-980-5233. 540-674-6061 The Patriot - Service Directory What to do with the leftover? Dear Dave, When you use the envelope system, what should you do with any leftover money? Mandy Dear Mandy, My suggestion would be to carry it over to the next month. Lots of folks don't use all the money in their clothing envelope during a month. There's nothing wrong with letting a little extra build up in one of your categories if you don't spend it all in a given month or two. You should be hitting the budg- et pretty close each month on cat- egories like food. Getting out of debt and managing your money wisely doesn't mean going hun- gry. If you do end up with a little left over in the food envelope, treat yourself to a nice dinner out, or buy something that's food-ori- ented. But it's okay to carry a few cat- egories over from month to month. Just make sure you don't get crazy and blow that money on something outside the intended The Patriot - 808-3949 category, or on stuff you really don't need. -Dave Dear Dave, I have some company stock my grandparents bought for me years ago. Would be a good idea to cash out the stock and roll it into an IRA? Dylan Dear Dylan, Technically, you wouldn't be rolling it into an IRA. You would cash it out and use the money to establish a Roth IRA. And yes, I would do that. It was very kind of your grand- parents to buy you a gift like this, but I think you can do better. You didn't mention an amount, but let's say you've got $10,000 in that company's stock. Now, would you buy the stock if you had $10,000 sitting on the table? Most people, myself included, would say no because there's too much risk. I wouldn't advise hav- ing the majority of your wealth - the highest percentage of your net worth - tied up in one single com- pany. That's bad news. So yes, I would sell that stock and use the money to fund a Roth IRA or multiple Roth IRAs. I invest my Roth IRA money in mutual funds that have a solid track record of outperforming the S&P 500 for 10 years or longer. -Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at dav- eramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey. Hiwassee Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary In Need of Funds

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It is not as strong a year Dan Two Pulaski County track and talent wise in Virginia according Callahan field athletes attained All-State to recruiting services, but the honors at the VHSL 4A Track & state is never without qualify Field Championship Meet at prospects. Teams from all around Miami has the top class, and Harrisonburg High School on the region have benefited greatly unless Ohio St. passes the June 2nd and 3rd. by giving football scholarships to Hurricanes, they could end up Senior Caleb Bishop placed 5th highly regarded players from the with the strongest overall class in in the boys' shot put with a throw Old Dominion. Penn State, FSU, the country. That will certainly of 51'11". Sophomore Grace Clemson, Tennessee and others add to the competition in the Boone finished 2nd in the girls' have recruited well in Virginia. ACC. Also Tom Herman is 800 meter run in a time of 2:17, So has Ohio State and they already having an impact at which is her new personal record . struck gold again this week when Texas, and the Longhorns have Two other Cougars competed in it got a commitment from climbed all the way to the 5th individual events but didn't finish Virginia Beach linebacker Teradja rated class according to Rivals, Pulaski Yankees photo in the top 8 to make All State. Mitchell, 6-3, 232, and the 4 star Nebraska is holding at 8th, and Pulaski Yankees Manager Luis Dorante Senior Dontay Brown placed 14th was recruited from all over the we've already mentioned Penn St. in the 110 meter hurdles in 15.81 country. It was just a few weeks Certainly Clemson, Alabama, seconds, and junior Nathan ago that Tech was considered to FSU, LSU, Notre Dame, Pulaski Yankees Eldridge placed 10th in the 400 be in the mix for Mitchell. It Oklahoma, Michigan, and USC meter run with a time of 52.72 sec- came down to OSU, and you aren't going to fade into the sun- onds. guess it, FSU. But that's not the set either. And you must recruit The Cougars' 4 x 800 meter only bad news. Virginia Tech has well. Just remember the names skipper, Dorante relay team placed 13th in running done fairly well and presently has listed above and know that Ohio their best time of the year of 8:17. the 28th ranked class in the coun- State has lost six games in six That team consisted entirely of try for 2018. But almost all of years, Alabama has lost eight defies infamous underclassmen: juniors Jake that has come out of state. times during that span. Those two Winesett, Ryan Smilth and Nathan Penn State has a commitment schools have been at the top of Eldridge and sophomore Shaun from the second rated recruit, recruiting almost every year. FSU King. Woodbridge tailback Ricky has lost 13 over the past six sea- Berra quote For the Lady Cougars, junior Slade, also a 4 star. Penn St. has sons, so has Clemson, Oklahoma Carrie Smith competed in several number three too in Nana Asiedu, 17, LSU 18, and just how tough a By Cothran Togna Coast League Expos in 1995. events but did not make All State. Stafford offensive tackle. The 7th climb is it to hang with the big Pulaski Yankees In the 22 years since- Dorante Smith ran a season best time in the rated recruit, defensive end Chris boys? Virginia Tech is 50-30 over has managed at the Rookie, A, 100 meters of 12.62 and placed Collins of Benedictine is going to that same time, and that's not bad In early January the New York High A, and Double-A levels of 11th. She also placed 11th in the Carolina, the 13th rated recruit at all, and better than a bunch, but Yankees announced that Luis minor league baseball. He has triple jump at 33'11". Her long Tyler DeSue, a quarterback from getting to the top is not getting Dorante would be the Pulaski spent time with the Expos (now jump of 16'1" was good enough Va. Beach is going to Maryland, easier. Yankees manager in 2017. Nationals), Marlins, Pirates, and for 16th place. Jalen Smith, a wide receiver from Dorante is what many would Yankees organizations. Dorante The girls' 4 x 400 meter relay Ocean Lakes will play for the Some Good Stuff: call a "baseball lifer." As a player served as a major league bullpen team placed 9th in a time of 4:10, Naval Academy, and 21st rated Are you a Pulaski County he spent six minor league sea- coach for the Marlins in 2005 just missing All-State honors by a state player Wendell Davis, a Cougar fan, a Virginia Tech fan? sons in the Boston Red Sox and the Pirates from 2008-2010. second. Again the relay team con- linebacker from Woodbridge, will If so, I suggest you get on your organization. Following the end Yogi Berra once said "In base- sisted entirely of athletes who go to Pitt. computer of pull up "Miracle in of his playing career he worked ball, you don't know nothing". return next year including juniors All recruits after Collins are 3 Morgantown.'' It's about the all- briefly as a scout for the A quote from one of the New Smith and Ashlyn Anderson along stars as there are only four, 4 star time leading field goal kicker on Montreal Expos, before becom- York Yankees most beloved with sophomores Boone and rated recruits in the state for the Cougar history, and record setting ing a manager with the Gulf See YANKEES, page 14 Shanese Lewis. 2018 recruiting class, very much Shayne Graham at Tech. Is has below normal for Virginia, how- much about retired Cougar head ever Virginia Tech and also UVa coach Joel Hicks. A kind word do not have a single commitment about the memory of former from a top 25 player in their own Superintendent of Schools Ken state. Now that does not mean Dobson, some special moments they've been turned down, or about Shayne's father Tom, and have even offered. Again, this is some special moments in Tech not a vintage year for the state, and Cougar football history. I just the four really highly regard- think you will enjoy it very ed players, but not having a sin- much. gle in-state recruit seems a bit A real three-run homer. The odd. Sichterman family lives in Kings Tech did have a successful last Mill, Ohio. The off springs were week with the commitment of 4 triplets, two boys, and a girl. star wideout Tre Turner out of Over the past few weeks Matt Greensboro, and 2 star athlete Sichterman signed a football Braxton Clark could prove to be scholarship with Nebraska as an a good find out of Orlando, but offensive tackle. His brother Dan you are judged by how you do signed a football grant with Iowa against the people you must beat. State as a defensive lineman, and UVa has dropped to 37 in the sister Megan signed a swimming nation, but Miami is number one, scholarship with Tennessee. FSU 5, and Clemson 12. Ohio Estimates are that the three State signed a second 4 star line- Sichterman triplets got grants for backer last week to jump to num- a free college education worth ber two in the nation. over $430,000. Now that really is To add further drama, the opin- a three-run homer! ion is that 3 star quarterback Thad Motta won more games Quincy Patterson is the Hokies' than any basketball coach in Ohio top commitment to date, but as State history. The Buckeyes have often happens in recruiting, what been struggling a bit the last cou- takes place with somebody else's ple seasons and did not make the class, could possibly effect yours. NCAA tourney last year. His ath- Five star duel threat quarterback letic director said everything was Justin Fields backed out of his fine and not to worry. The next commitment to Penn State, thus evening the Buckeyes lost in the the Nittany Lions dropped down first round of the Big 10 tourna- in the ratings and now need a ment to Rutgers. Monday Motta quarterback for their 2018 class. was fired. Don't be surprised if Penn St. will now pursue very successful Xavier coach Patterson who was just invited to Chris Mack is not the next coach the Elite 11 camp in San Diego. at OSU. Stay tuned. After sliding steadily in the rat- Overall across the country ings the past three years you recruiting is a bit different this might expect Monday Night year and that's probably a good Football to do a bit better. How thing. It could mean more parity do you do that? Get rid of all the in the future. Some blue bloods seem to be returning to the scene. See CALLAHAN, page 14 Page 14 - The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 Johnson continues to etch name in history From NASCAR in 2015.

Jimmie Johnson notched his Larson Logs Fifth 83rd career Monster Energy Runner-Up Of 2017 NASCAR Cup Series win Kyle Larson is enjoying a Sunday at Dover International breakout season, but his fourth Speedway, tying him with full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale NASCAR Cup Series campaign Yarborough for sixth on the all- has been filled with near misses. time win list. The victory was After leading a race-high 241 also the 11th for Johnson at laps in the AAA 400 Drive for Dover, making him the third driv- Autism at Dover International er - along with NASCAR Hall of Speedway, Larson was beat by Famers Richard Petty and Darrell Jimmie Johnson on the restart Waltrip - to amass 11 or more and couldn't recover when the victories at a single track. race ended under caution due to a The No. 48 Chevrolet driver late wreck. The result was will attempt to move up to fifth Larson's fifth runner-up showing on the all-time wins list in of the year. Sunday's AXALTA presents the The 24-year-old Chevrolet Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway driver will attempt to turn his (3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and luck around in Sunday's AXAL- Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). In TA presents the Pocono 400 at Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the 30 starts at the "Tricky Triangle," Pocono Raceway. In six Pocono Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway. Johnson owns three wins, 11 top starts, Larson owns one top five fives, 19 top 10s (active leader) and three top 10s. He has an aver- and an average finish of 10.6. age finish of 8.8 and has never Johnson leads the Monster finished lower than 12th. Energy Series with three wins On the season, Larson claims this season. one win, six top fives and eight top 10s in 13 starts. He leads the Another Race, Another Top series with an 8.5 average finish Finish For Truex and ranks second in the points Martin Truex Jr. placed third in standings (nine points behind Sunday's AAA 400 Drive for Martin Truex Jr.). Autism at Dover International Speedway for his third consecu- Dale Earnhardt Jr. Attempts tive top-three finish. To Pick Up The Pace At Pocono During the three-race stretch, Following a disappointing start Truex has led more laps than any to his final full-time Monster other driver and has won three Energy NASCAR Cup Series stages. season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has The No. 78 Furniture Row strung together a 10th (Charlotte) Racing driver leads NASCAR in and an 11th-place (Dover) finish Photo by Racing Photo Archives/Getty Images a myriad of categories through in his last two races. Cale Yaborough leads Bill Elliott to the chekered flag at the Miller High Life 500 for 83rd-career the first 13 races of the season: He'll try to up his performance victory. Yarborough would win the race and take home $51,600. Elliott would finish in 2nd and take points (9 ahead of second-place even more in Sunday's AXALTA home $65,400. Kyle Larson), stage wins (8), presents the Pocono 400 at playoff points (18), average run- Pocono Raceway - a track where ning position (7.1), driver rating he's done very well the last six Yankees (114.3), fastest laps run (455, seasons. In his past 11 starts at 12.5%), laps led (871, 20.2%) the "Tricky Triangle," Earnhardt Continued from page 13 and top 10s (9, tied with Brad has logged nine top-10 finishes, Keselowski). including two wins (season icons. A quote that Dorante is managed the Jupiter the Yankees to three straight Truex makes his next start at sweep in 2014) and a runner-up fortunate not to live by. Hammerheads, the High A affili- World Series titles from 1998- Pocono Raceway, where he won last June. Just take a look at his resume- ate of the Marlins. Hammerheads 2000. Dorante has coached nearly a pitcher Tommy Phelps went on Dorante's first managerial dozen minor leaguers who have to play for the Marlins and position in the Yankees organiza- played their way into pinstripes. Brewers in the majors, before tion was as skipper of the Single In his playing days Dorante retiring and becoming a coach. A Charleston RiverDogs from was teammates with future Phelps is now in his 10th season 2014-2016. There he managed Yankees catcher John Flaherty with the Yankees organization current Yankees starting pitchers on the 1988 Elmira Pioneers of and currently the pitching coach Luis Severino and Jordan the short season A New York for Triple-A Scranton Wilkes- Montgomery and outfielder Penn League. Flaherty went on Barre. Aaron Judge, who currently to play 14 seasons in the major During the 2008 season as leads the major leagues with 18 leagues and spent the final three Pirates bullpen coach Dorante home runs this season. years of his career from 2003- worked with left handed reliever Dorante has also worked with 2005 with the Yankees. He now Damaso Marte, who joined the a number of star players in other serves as a TV analyst for the Yankees the next year and was an organizations. YES Network covering Yankees integral part of the Bombers He managed the likes of baseball. 2009 World Series champi- Dontrelle Willis and Miguel In 2003 and 2004 Dorante onship, pitching 2.2 innings of Cabrera during the 2002 season scoreless relief in the Fall Classic for the Jupiter Hammerheads. against the Phillies. Willis would go on to win the Dorante has also managed in National League Rookie of the the Venezuelan Winter League. Year in 2003 after posting a 14-6 In 2009 former Yankees hurler record with a 3.30 ERA for the Orlando Hernandez pitched for Marlins. Cabrera has gone on to Dorante's team Bravos de lead the American League in bat- Margarita. Hernandez is still ting four times, win seven silver remembered for his dominance sluggers, two American League in the post season, which helped MVP awards, and an American League triple crown. Believe it or not- Dorante's Callahan resume also includes managing other notable players such as Continued from page 13 Brandon Phillips, Milton bubbles and bangles and big pro- Bradley, and Michael Barrett. duction stuff and bring back It appears as though this year's Hank Williams Jr. I fully expect Pulaski Yankees skipper is an the ratings to recover at least a exception to Mr. Berra's rule that bit. Maybe this marks a recovery "In baseball, you don't know of sorts in the world. Hank was nothing." Dorante has mastered taken off for politically correct how to manage and develop reasons. Seems like they are players who go on to become bringing him back because they stars in the Bronx and elsewhere. realize that was a mistake. Maybe We anticipate the same will be we're learning a bit about our said in the future about this year's people. Pulaski Yankees roster. The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 - Page 15 Middle School Q&A The Board of Supervisors offered to pay for Middle School Q&A is an occasional ed mobile units that were literally starting to fall apart. air conditioning to be put in the middle schools. Why didn't the school board take it? Isn't this really just series presented by While not accepting this proposal for the reasons stat- about getting A/C put in the schools? Pulaski County Citizens for Education ed above, we continued discussions with the board of in an effort to address issues supervisors and these discussions led the agreement to “Sometimes, you just have to say, ‘Thanks, you have build the addition and do the limited remodeling at DES served me well over the years but you have served your surrounding the current debate over that was completed the following year in 2015 at a cost purpose and it's really time to move to something new Pulaski County’s middle schools. of about $3 million or about five times what the board of and up to date.’ Nine years ago, I had these same supervisors had offered for DES the year before. We also thoughts. I had been across from the ‘new’ rebuilt court- replaced the roof on the CTE building in 2015 at a cost of house for 20 years, and the buildings around me were Each installment will include an issue about $900,000. This sum was paid from the school sys- falling down. We could have remodeled and stayed on or question raised in the community. tem's capital account which is funded by carry over funds Main Street, but it was time for a move. We ‘bit the bul- that the supervisors allow us to retain for capital improve- let’ and moved to a new location that better served the A response will be provided by a ments. Regarding the middle schools, our continuing dis- people that use our services. Eight years since, our busi- community member or someone in the cussions with the board of supervisors led to an agree- ness has more than doubled. We have added 10 employ- Pulaski County School System. ment between the two boards for the school system to ees and could not be more satisfied that we took that step. retain an architectural and engineering firm to undertake Yes our mortgage went up-but it has been worth the replace windows, install room air conditioning and do site selection, preliminary design work and cost estimates added cost. some painting. For DES, about $650,000 was offered for for a new middle school. That work has been ongoing for There is an old story about ‘putting lipstick on a pig.’ room air conditioning and windows. For PCHS, months now and will be completed in June of this year. Well, I think the Board of Supervisors needs to stop buy- $200,000 was offered to help pay for the CTE building This work will then be subject to approval by the school ing lipstick.” roof replacement. board and a decision by the board of supervisors regard- Eddie Hale, Owner, ing funding. Martin's Pharmacy This proposal came in response to the school board voting in October of 2013 to pursue funding to build a I understand the frustration that comes with the pas- “Thank you for giving me an opportunity to respond. It new consolidated middle school and to remodel and add sage of time. However, decisions regarding school facili- is hard to believe that I'm the only remaining member on an addition to DES. The school board did not act on this ties which are going to be used for decades and which the school board from 2014. I've looked up the proposal proposal because it was simply inadequate to fund even involve substantial costs are not easily or quickly made. in my records. It was transmitted from Mr. Huber to the limited work contained in the proposal. For example, My understanding is that from concept to completion Superintendent Tom Brewster by email and disseminated Spectrum Design's study placed the cost of room air con- Pulaski County High School took almost six years. It by the Superintendent to all the school board members. ditioning, electrical upgrades to support air conditioning, seems that a new, consolidated middle school is follow- and window replacement at the two middle schools at ing a similar timeline.” The proposal was actually for $2.3 million dollars to do over nine million dollars or six times the amount offered limited work on both middle schools, Dublin Elementary, in this proposal. The proposal also offered nothing for the Mike Barbour and Pulaski County High School. For the middle schools, critically needed addition at DES. You will remember Vice Chairman and Ingles District member there was about $770,000 offered for each school to that we had a fifth of the student body there in dilapidat- Pulaski County School Board

Open Forum Supports Gillespie To the editor, grams. Ed also supports strength- ening our public schools, col- The primary elections for leges, and universities to meet state-wide offices in Virginia are the needs of educating the 21st coming up on Tuesday, June Century workforce. Ed is a true 13th. This is an important time Virginia Conservative who is for Virginians to vote, but it has pro-life and pro-2nd been largely overlooked. Please Amendment. don't miss this chance to let your I've known Ed Gillespie for voice be heard in choosing the many years and I am sure he is candidates who will run for elec- the best candidate for Governor. tion for Governor, Lieutenant I hope you will join me in voting Governor and Attorney General. for him in the primary election All registered voters may vote in on June 13th. either the Republican or the Joe Guthrie Democratic primary. You choose Dublin which party's primary you want Member of the to vote in and vote at your regu- Pulaski County lar voting place. The winners of Board of Supervisors the primary for each party will then run for election in November. If you choose to vote in the Republican Party primary, I ask you to join me in voting for Ed Gillespie for Governor. Ed is the only candidate for Governor from either party who has a plan that will get Virginia's economy back on track and rolling again. His plan will reduce taxes for all Virginia families, cut unneeded and burdensome regulations, and rein in spending on unnecessary and duplicative government pro- NRCC offering handgun safety class this month New River Community College will offer a handgun safety class on Tuesday, June 13, and Thursday, June 15. Both class meetings will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at 206 Edwards Hall in Dublin. Range time will be offered on the Saturday following the class. The cost of the course is $60. The six-hour classroom por- tion of the course, instructed by Joey Williams, is required. However, range time is optional. The class is intended for individ- uals who are applying for a hand- gun permit through the courts, and will cover topics such as the nomenclature of revolvers and/or semi-automatic handguns and safety issues related to handgun ownership. Participants will also learn how to care for, maintain and store their handguns. To register for this course, visit http://bit.ly/handgunsafe- ty062017.

The Patriot - 808-3949 www.pcpatriot.com Page 16 - The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 Five students awarded DAR Good Citizenship Certificates, Medals Five fifth grade students recently were selected by their faculties to receive the 2017 Count Pulaski Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Certificate and Medal. These are our award winners: Marine Corps League members display their “Buddy Check 22” T-shirts. •Laken Barnette, daughter of Karen and Samuel Barnette, from Critzer Elementary School; •Leah Keefer, daughter of Marine Corps League to Michelle and Jim Keefer, From Dublin Elementary School; •Samantha Jane Scott, daugh- host Buddy Check 22 social ter of Jennifer and Richard Scott, from Pulaski Elementary School; The Marine Corps League The next Buddy Check 22 is on Christmas time. •Lucas Burton, son of Mary New River Valley Detachment June 22 (6:00-8:00 pm) at Detachment #1190 also hosts and Richard Burton, from Laken Barnette #1190 hosts a monthly social Macado's in Radford (510 East two motorcycle rides as charity Riverlawn Elementary School; event where veterans can gather Main St., Radford, VA). fundraisers, and members get •Brayden "Luke" Clemmons, together, share good cheer and The Marine Corps League their families together every son of Cindy and Nat Clemmons, camaraderie, and build healthy New River Valley Detachment summer for a picnic. The New from Snowville Elementary relationships. #1190 was formed in December River Valley Detachment also School. The event is held to support 2005 as a non-profit veterans celebrates the Marine Corps Qualification for the DAR the Buddy Check 22 program organization for United States Birthday every November with a Good Citizenship Award include which works to prevent veteran Marines and Corpsmen who formal dinner and traditional the following areas: suicides by having veterans gath- served with U.S. Marines. cake cutting ceremony. HONOR- honesty, high princi- er together or call each other on The mission of MCL pals, trustworthiness, loyalty, the 22nd of the month to check in Detachment #1190 is to voluntar- To learn more about Marine truthfulness, punctuality, moral and ensure that they are doing ily aid and render assistance to Corps League Detachment strength and stability, cleanliness okay. all Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and #1190 and the many ways in of mind and body. Although the Marine Corps their widows and orphans and which it supports veteran and SERVICE - cooperation, meri- League sponsors the monthly join together in fellowship in charitable causes in the New torious behavior bringing honor social, all veterans are invited order to preserve the history and River Valley, please visit their to the school or the community, and encouraged to attend. The traditions and promote the inter- web site www.mcl-nrv.org, like kindliness, unselfishness, true ultimate goal is that, in a time of ests of the United States Marine them on Facebook www.face- Americanism, individual respon- need, a veteran will know that Corps in the New River Valley. book.com/MarineCorpsLeagueD sibility to Home, Country and to Leah Keefer there is someone who under- Detachment #1190 serves the et1190/, send an email at God. stands his/her struggle and will counties of Montgomery, [email protected], call (540) COURAGE - mental and phys- hopefully call someone for help. Pulaski, Giles, and Floyd and the 307-0841, or come out to one of ical determination to overcome Marine Corps League (MCL) City of Radford. Although veter- the monthly Buddy Checks. obstacles. Detachment #1190 has partnered an suicide prevention is one of LEADERSHIP - personality, with Macado's in Radford to host their core functions, these You can also attend one of originality, ability to lead and the Buddy Check 22 program, Marines also lead the Toys for their monthly meetings at the hold others, good sportsmanship, and veterans can meet there Tots campaign in the New River Fraternal Order of Police Lodge and responsibility. every month from 6:00-8:00 pm. Valley as part of the national pro- in Radford (104 Pulaski Street, PATRIOTISM - fundamental Please come out and join them to gram to gather and distribute Radford, VA) at 7:00 pm on the Americanism. support this very worthy cause. toys to needy children at third Tuesday of each month. Senior Cool Care Program underway

The New River Valley Agency on Aging provides persons must meet the following criteria: one free air conditioner or fan to persons age 60 and •Live within the New River Valley; Samantha Jane Scott older during the annual Senior Cool Care Program. •Be 60 years of age or older; Senior Cool Care is a public-private partnership •Have a need for cooling assistance; sponsored by Dominion Energy and administered by •Meet monthly income guidelines. the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Heat Stress in Older Adults Services that helps low-income older citizens in Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. Virginia keep cool during summer months. Warning signs vary but may include the following: an Older adults interested in receiving an air condi- extremely high body temperature (above 103°F); red, tioner or fan should contact the New River Valley hot, and dry skin (no sweating); rapid, strong pulse; Agency on Aging for more information at 540-980- throbbing headache; dizziness and/or nausea. 7720. Applications are accepted from June 1, 2017 Lucas Burton through September 30, 2017. To be eligible for the Senior Cool Care Program, The Patriot - 808-3949

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NRRA celebrates At left, Robert P. Asbury, Jr and Thomas L. Starnes with the dedi- 20 years with cation plaque following the nam- ing of the NRRA conference room after them. Above, those in ribbon cutting attendance gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the Submitted By Shelia Nelson ty leaders from throughout the 20th year of the NRRA. for PC Chamber of Commerce area gathered on the evening of Photos by Shannon Ainsley, May 18 with the Pulaski County PC Chamber of Commerce "In 1986," said Joseph Levine, Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of the New NRRA Board members and staff River Resource Authority, "a to celebrate with a ribbon cut- group of our local leaders from ting, music and refreshments. Pulaski County, the Town of "Today," Levine continued, Dublin and the City of Radford "the NRRA Board and staff pres- came together as visionaries to ent not only the new addition to address the need for current and the administration building, but future management of solid we celebrate 20 years on Cloyd's waste. They were required to Mountain. The NRRA Board's make sometimes very controver- mission remains visionary and sial and difficult decisions to the amazing staff take pride in accomplish their goals." not just achieving the Authority's In May 1997 the operations goals but in always exceeding moved from Ingles Mountain in expectations as anyone can see if Radford to the current site on they visit the facility." Cloyd's Mountain in Dublin. In July 1997, the membership Joe Sheffey, NRRA Vice expanded with the addition of Chairman, stated, "We have been Montgomery Regional Solid blessed to have a New River Waste Authority. In 1998, Giles Resource Authority. When we County joined the Authority. compare it to places like New The service area has grown over York City where large barges run the years to include Wythe, up and down the river transport- Bland and Floyd Counties as ing waste, we realize how lucky customers. To date, the we are to have this in our own NRSWMA Cloyd's Mountain community. The Resource site has received approximately Authority is a great example of a four million tons of waste. common vision that helped bring In the summer of 2016, con- the New River Valley together." struction began on a new wing The new meeting room was for the administrative offices to dedicated as the Asbury-Starnes house the board meeting room, Meeting Room in recognition of full kitchen and two offices. It is Robert Asbury and Thomas for the opening of this new sec- Starnes, the two longest serving tion of the facility that communi- members on the NRRA Board. Dublin library to host Mountains of Music event Please join the staff and friends of the library as we celebrate our cultural heritage with a Crooked Road Mountains of Music Homecoming event at the Charles & Ona B. Free Memorial Library on June 10, 2017. Author Sharyn McCrumb will be presenting her newest novel as part of a book talk and book signing beginning at 11 a.m. If you come by at noon, local bluegrass band Highgrass will be performing music on the lawn, and to conclude the day's events, we will be showcasing balladeer Angie Clevinger, sharing Appalachian folk stories and songs. Parking for the event will be available at the Dublin Middle School, with shuttles running from the school to the library and back con- stantly from 10:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Food will be available for pur- chase on-site throughout the day, as well as some kid-friendly activi- ties if you would like to bring your children.

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Like Us At Pulaski County-Patriot 808-3949 Page 20 - The Patriot - Friday, June 9, 2017 Horseman’s group holding annual horse show Horseman's Association of Christiansburg, The Tan Line, Southwest VA is holding their Pulaski, El Charo Mexican Grill, annual horse show on Saturday, Radford, Central Barber and June 10th at 10:00 am at the Beauty Shop, Radford and NRV Fairgrounds. Todd's Jewelry, Christiansburg. The show had been scheduled In addition to the show classes, for May 6th but was canceled for The Western Store will be selling rain. This year the show is dedi- merchandise. Expo's will be set cated to the memory of Janet up, as well as food venders for Seabolt, a longtime member and the show. A raffle for a leather supporter of the Association. rocker/recliner, donated by NRV The show will feature cash Furniture, Inc. will be held dur- payout prizes for classes, includ- ing the show. Tickets are $2 ing the game classes. Game each. classes start at 10 am and the The Horseman's Association is show classes, that cover many a group dedicated to furthering different riding disciplines, begin the lifestyle of riding, and is a at 1pm. No matter what your rid- family friendly group. Contact us ing discipline is, we have classes to find out how we can help you for you. Come out and share in enjoy your time in the saddle the fun! even more. Check us out on A few of this year's sponsors Facebook or call the Show that have generously supported Manager, Keith Duncan at 540- the show are: NRV Furniture, 629-4796 for more information. All Dressed In Red, White & Blue Radford, Horizon Equine Center, We look forward to seeing you Members of Count Pulaski Chapter, National Association Daughters of the American Revolution partici- Dublin, Back to Nature and our equine friends! pated in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day. Landscape and Construction, www.horsemanassociationof- Pictured (from left): Regent Carol Smith, Sheila D. Nelson, Elinor W. Farmer and Janie Z. Dillon. Blacksburg, The Western Store, southwestva.com Student News Courtney Beville of awards annually in support of graduate and professional stud- Pulaski named to ies, doctoral dissertations, con- tinuing education, career devel- JMU dean's list opment and travel related to teaching and studies. In addition, HARRISONBURG -- Pulaski, the Society awards $1.4 million VA resident, Courtney Marie each biennium to qualifying stu- Beville, has been named to the dents and members through dean's list at James Madison study abroad grants, graduate University for the spring 2017 fellowships, member and chapter semester. Students who earn awards, and grants for local, dean's list honors must carry at national and international litera- least 12 graded credit hours and cy initiatives. earn a GPA of between 3.5 and To learn more about Phi Kappa 3.899. Beville is scheduled to Phi's award programs, visit graduate in 2018 and is majoring www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Awards. in interdisciplinary liberal stud- ies. The Patriot James Madison University offers each student a future of 808-3949 significance -- not an education www.pcpatriot.com of mere prestige, but an extraor- dinary education of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university- wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success. Madelyn Clark of Pulaski named to JMU president's list

HARRISONBURG -- Pulaski, VA resident, Madelyn Lee Clark, has been named to the president's list at James Madison University for the spring 2017 semester. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Clark is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in studio art. Leslie King receives 2017 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award

BATON ROUGE, LA -- Leslie King of Pulaski, Virginia, recent- ly was awarded a Love of Learning Award worth $500 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. King is one of 100 recipients nationwide to receive the award during Session A of the program. King, an MFAStudio Arts graduate student at Radford University, will use funds from the award to learn hand book- binding techniques to complete an artist book. King was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi in 2017 at Radford University. The selection process for a Love of Learning Award is based on the applicant's academic achievement, campus and com- munity service, intended use of award funds as it relates to aca- demic and career goals, and a personal statement. Each recipi- ent will receive $500 to be applied toward post-baccalaure- ate professional development. Established in 2007, the Love of Learning Program gives 200