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Penn advocat- Burcham responded to Collins’ holiday weekend and the Senior The Patriot told the school board the PCEA ed tabling the matter for further comments. Center has been closed temporar- hopes board members will con- study. “The community often misun- ily due to issues with its heating During its meeting last Tues- tinue making step pay increases Also Tuesday, Monica Musick derstands the roles of all of us sit- and ventilation system. day, the Pulaski County School and raises a priority for all school made her annual presentation to ting here in the meeting tonight,” “We’re looking at possibly relo- Board named its chairman and staff in upcoming budget prepa- council on Pulaski Area Transit she said. cating that to an alternate location vice chairman for this year, held ration. funding. “The mayor, because he has once we can determine the ex- a public hearing on the 2021-22 She asked the board to contin- The Transit Manager respond- ceremonial responsibilities, he’s tent of the work that needs to be school budget and remembered ue prioritizing the lowering of ed to questions and issues raised seen out a lot. Your town man- done. Amy (Hopkins), who does two supporters of the school sys- health insurance premiums and by council and Town Manager ager, whoever that might be, just an admirable job with her seniors, tem who passed away recently. noted school employees are “very Darlene Burcham, including a because that person is the one im- called each of them today and Tim Hurst, representing the thankful for the decreases of the concern that bus drivers are too plementing the council’s policies made them aware of the closure Draper District on the Pulas- last few years.” often slowing down at bus stops – not making the decisions but and we will keep them involved ki County School Board, was However, she said, school em- rather than stopping to give pas- implementing them –they (citi- and knowledgeable,” Burcham re-elected by his fellow board ployees still long for “premiums sengers time to walk to the bus. zens) don’t always understand and said. members to serve another term as closer to those of our county em- In the end, council again ap- appreciate that the town manager chairman. ployee counterparts.” proved Musick’s request for level really doesn’t – or shouldn’t – do DMV closings for Robinson District representa- Castelluccio also asked the funding for the PAT of $70,000 anything that council doesn’t sup- tive Dr. Paige Cash was elected to board to consider again this year for the transit’s next fiscal year. port or approve. 2021 announced serve as Vice Chairman. what she called a “low-cost bene- The transit also receives funds “I would be interested in the RICHMOND - All Virginia Also appointed Tuesday were fit” that will boost employee mo- from the county as well as the council at some future time shar- Department of Motor Vehicles Teresa Porter as Clerk, Brenda rale and retention – that being the state and federal governments. ing with Jordan and I ways that (DMV) full-service customer ser- Crawford as Deputy Clerk and granting of an additional person- --- we can somehow educate the pub- vice centers will be closed on the Assistant School Superintendent al leave day for school employees In councilmember comments, lic in a better way to understand following days for state holidays Chris Stafford as Parliamentarian. with “x-number of years” in the Mayor Shannon Collins briefed what the process is. That this is a and observances: Massie District representative school system. council on remarks he made council – manager form of gov- • February 15: George Wash- Beckie Cox was selected to again Finally, Hurst asked that those last week at a Chamber of Com- ernment and the council is the ington Day serve as the board’s representative in attendance remember during a merce function where he report- legislative body. • May 31: Memorial Day on the Southwest Virginia Gover- moment of silence Bobbie Hawks ed CARES Act funding that has “It really is all of us working to- • June 18: Juneteenth nor’s School board. and State Senator Ben Chaffin been distributed in the town, the gether and I was pleased the may- • July 5: Independence Day Both Hurst and Cash were also – both of whom passed away re- hiring of Town Manager Darlene or mentioned the staff because • September 6: Labor Day selected to serve on the county’s cently. Burcham, Social Media Manager in the time that I have been here • October 11: Columbus Day Facilities Oversight Board – for- Hurst said Hawks had worked Jordan Whitt and Deal. I believe the staff has been very and Yorktown Victory Day merly known as Joint Services. for the school system for 30 He again thanked the county responsive to a lot of changes that • November 2: Election Day The board also chose to con- years, from 1974 to 2004, and for providing the CARES Act I have made and a lot more that I • November 11: Veterans Day tinue holding board meetings on was known for her “homemade funds. will make,” Burcham said. The holiday schedule for the second Tuesday of each month rolls and cinnamon rolls.” “It’s been a very trying first She mentioned a couple more Thanksgiving and Christmas will at the School Board Office with Chaffin, Hurst said, was a very year of my first term, but I changes in the offing – requiring be announced at a later date. meetings beginning at 6 p.m. un- good friend to Pulaski County wouldn’t trade it for the world,” new-hires go with direct deposit DMV customers are encour- less otherwise noted. Public Schools, and local officials Collins said. “I love it.” and automation of the check writ- aged to save time by taking advan- Meetings for 2021 are sched- never felt rushed when they visit- “I think the town has been do- ing function. tage of more than 40 transactions uled now for Feb. 9, March 9, ed Chaffin in Richmond when the ing very well. I appreciate Dar- “We’re adapting to change and available online at dmvNOW. April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, legislature was in session unlike lene more than she knows,” he trying to find efficiencies.” com. Appointments are required Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 some others encountered during said. “She’s gotten a lot of things Burcham noted the town has for in-person transactions. and Dec. 14. visits to the capital. started that have been good – hired a new Human Resources During the budget hearing, things that aren’t seen by the person who will start work Feb. 1 only one citizen spoke. public all the time. I wish people and added that council would be Pulaski County Education As- View Obituaries would remember that. Every- seeing an overhaul of the town’s sociation President Candace Cas- Online Daily At thing is not what you perceive on personnel policies – the first since telluccio thanked the board on be- www.pcpatriot.com the outside. You have to see the 2006. half of the association for always things that are going on in the Burcham also told council that making its members feel “heard, background too. she hopes to soon have a rough appreciated and supported.” “There have been a lot of hard Castelluccio, a pre-school questions that have been asked, and she’s stood up to it, and I want Maggie, people just to give her a chance I miss you so much. I see the places we have because our town is a beautiful been, yard sales places and stores we have been in. town, and we need to get it back how it was. I didn’t have much of a Christmas you weren’t here. “Just give us all a chance, pray We will be together one day. See you then! for our town because we’re doing Love, wonderful things and we’re going to come back. I feel like Pulaski Your sister Margaret is like a phoenix – we’ve been You have a new body now and no pain. The Patriot - January 22, 2021 - Page A3 Legislation to tax businesses’ PPP loans advances in House By TYLER ARNOLD from recent COVID-19-related employees or reduce hours. changes to the tax code and oth- Melvin said state changes to (The Center Square) – Mem- ers from the 2017 Tax Cuts and federal law regarding business- bers of the Virginia business Jobs Act. es will have a collective impact community are voicing concern The possibility that the state that will damage small business- over legislation that would re- will not fully conform to the fed- es. The minimum wage is set to quire small businesses to pay eral tax code has caused concern increase from $7.75 per hour to state income taxes on forgivable for businesses that have lost rev- $9.50 per hour in May, but Mel- loans received by the federal enue during the pandemic and vin said people really will see the government as they are trying to have to face a gradual minimum negative effect on businesses the recover from the COVID-19 pan- wage hike beginning in May. following year, when the min- demic and subsequent economic The Virginia state director for imum wage goes up to $11 per restrictions. the National Federation of Inde- hour in January. The association Because Virginia is a state that pendent Business, Nicole Riley, is fighting to slow down the in- does not automatically conform cautioned that not exempting crease. its state tax code to the federal PPP loans would have a negative “None of this should be looked tax code, it must introduce tax effect on the 113 businesses that at individually,” Melvin said. conformity legislation annual- took out these loans. Stephen Haner, a senior fel- ly. Although normally a routine “This is a money grab from the low for state and local tax policy matter, a House committee has pockets of suffering small busi- at the free-market Thomas Jef- advanced legislation that would nesses who lost so much revenue ferson Institute for Public Poli- conform parts of the code. One when they were closed by the cy, told The Center Square the part that’s left out of the bill is an government and through no fault state should not be taxing the income tax exemption for Pay- of their own,” Riley said. “The COVID-19 relief. check Protection Program (PPP) legislature just wants more mon- loans, which are tax exempt at ey to spend but with this bill, that “This Northam Administration the federal level. cost falls on the backs of small says this could be close to half a Del. Vivian Watts, D-Annan- business owners. billion dollars over two years, dale, the sponsor of House Bill “Small businesses took PPP which I consider as the state tak- 1935, said during a committee loans when the government shut- ing a 6% skim off the top of mon- meeting that fully conforming down the economy and the goal ey Congress was and is using to to the federal income tax code was to save employee’s jobs and save our economy,” Haner said. would cause a $1 billion budget keep them off the unemployment “It is no different than if the state deficit for the state. Virginia, she rolls,” Riley said. “The business tried to tax the individual stimu- Check Out Those Prices! noted, is required to pass a bal- owners followed all the rules lus payments, but they don’t dare anced budget every year, but the and carried out their end of the try that. I think they were hoping Pulaski’s John Rupe recently ran across his grandfather’s hospital federal government is not. bargain. Essentially, the state the business community would bill from 1944. In February that year, J.P. Williams spent a week and Finance Secretary Aubrey is kicking them when they are just lie down and take this. The two days in the hospital at the University of Virginia. His total bill Lane told lawmakers the state down.” state is getting billions, billions was a whopping $48.50! tried to conform to as much of Robert Melvin, the director of of extra funds from the federal the tax code as it could, but re- government affairs at the Virgin- taxpayers and should not be tax- cent federal changes have made ia Restaurant, Lodging & Trav- ing this relief.” PULSE it difficult. In the proposed bill, el Association, told The Center January 25 on the “History of the 4th Virginia the state would conform to most Square his organization is disap- Republicans have urged the Good Neighbor Club Infantry Regiment.” Members of the of the individual tax provisions, pointed in the legislation. He said state to exempt these loans from The Good Neighbor Club will not United Daughters of the Confedera- but it will deconform from many any additional burden will hurt taxation, but Democrats have a meet this month. Plans are to have a cy (UDC) are also invited to attend. of the business tax provisions. small businesses and likely will majority in both chambers of the meeting on Jan. 25, 2021 at 5 p.m. In the event of heavy snow or ice Some of the deconformity is require some of them to lay off General Assembly. at Anderson Memorial Presbyterian that day, the meeting is cancelled. Church. For further information, please call 320-4315 or 239-9864. February 4 Feb. 1 deadline for NRV seniors Am. Legion, HHC Post 30 to meet On going: The American Legion, Har- vey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will meet Alcohol Anonymous meet Mondays to receive free tuition at NRCC on Thursday, February 4, 7 p.m. at at 8 p.m. (closed meeting); Wednes- the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts day (noon) and Thursday at 8 p.m. From NRCC pected to complete at least 40 cial aid requirements; take a Col- St. in Radford. In case there is heavy (open meetings) at Pulaski Presby- hours of community service 15 lege Success Skills course during snow or ice that day, the meeting is terian Church of America located at New River Community Col- days prior to the start of each their first NRCC semester; must cancelled. For further information, 975 Memorial Drive. Contact num- lege Educational Foundation semester that they are enrolled not take online courses during please call 250-2283 or 239-9864. ber is 540-440-0066. would like to remind all local in ACCE and complete 80 hours the first semester, except College high school students and their total (note: Giles County students Success Skills; reimburse the pro- February 9 The Radford Clothing Bank is families about the Access to must complete 100 hours of ser- gram for any ACCE-sponsored Sons of Confederate Vets, Stuart open by appointment only. To quali- Horse Aux. Camp to meet fy for free clothing, you must receive Community College Education vice). It is recommended that stu- course in which the student is un- The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Medicaid or SNAP (Food Stamps). (ACCE) program upcoming Feb- dents complete all hours during successful; complete both English Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 Call the Clothing Bank at 633-5050, ruary 1 deadline. the summer before the start of and math placement tests (unless will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 7 Monday – Saturday, from 10 a.m. – ACCE, an economic develop- the fall semester. This avoids the exempt – see Career Coach for p.m. at Aly’s Family Italian Restau- 12 a.m. to make an appointment. The ment public/private partnership student having school and com- more information). Students must rant on 3204 Riner Rd. Camp Com- Clothing Bank is located at 2000 that makes college available munity service at the same time. also be registered for classes by mander Will Reed will present a talk West St., Radford. debt-free to high school and Community service meetings June 1 and meet all ACCE dead- home-schooled graduates by will be held in mid-May at each lines in order to receive funding. funding NRCC tuition for two high school to assist students For more information about the years, is available to upcoming with community service place- ACCE program, please contact high school graduates in NRCC’s ment locations. Community ser- the NRCC Educational Foun- service region which includes vice for ACCE must be served at dation at (540)674-3618 or visit Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and an approved nonprofit location as www.nr.edu/acce. Pulaski counties and the City of assigned by the locality’s ACCE Radford. community service coordinator. All students who wish to par- To participate in the ACCE ticipate in ACCE for the Fall program at NRCC, students must 2021 semester should complete have at least a 2.5 GPA in high the ACCE application by the school to qualify; maintain a 2.5 February 1 deadline. The Free GPA while in the program; com- Application for Federal Student plete the FAFSA and complete Aid (FAFSA) should also be all FAFSA generated documents; completed by February 1. Stu- must qualify for Virginia instate dents who complete the applica- tuition and reside in Floyd Coun- tion and FAFSA will be notified ty, Giles County, Montgomery of their award by email on April County, Pulaski County, or Rad- 1 and must accept the award by ford City at least one year prior to April 10. the ACCE application date; com- The FAFSA application can plete at least 80 hours of com- be completed at www.fafsa.gov, munity service annually; main- and the ACCE application can be tain full-time enrollment of 12 completed online at www.nr.edu/ credits; pay tuition and fees for acce. credits over 15 (funds will sup- Returning ACCE program re- port up to 15 credits during fall cipients who plan to enroll in Fall and spring semesters, 12 cred- 2021 classes must complete an its for Radford City students); ACCE renewal form and FAFSA purchase their own textbooks; by February 1 as well. enroll in a degree or certificate ACCE students are also ex- program that meets federal finan-

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DWAYNE EUGENE PRICE Dwayne Eugene Price, 56, of Pulaski, VA, passed away in the home on Wednesday, January 13. VIOLET MARIE KILLEN DAVID DERIC WIGAND JOHN P. HAMRICK MARY CRAIG NELSON He was born October 17, 1964 in HALL David Deric Wigand, 52, of Pu- John P. Hamrick, age 77 of ANDREWS Toledo, OH to Murphy Delano Violet Marie Killen Hall, age laski VA, passed away on Sunday, Pulaski passed away Monday, Mary Craig Nelson Andrews, Price and Charlotte Ann Clark 83 of Pulaski passed away Sun- January 10, 2021. January 18th. A native of Web- 91, of Pulaski, VA died Monday Price. day morning January 17, 2021 He was preceded in death by ster County, West Virginia, John morning, January 18, 2021 in the Dwayne attended public school at her home. Born April 7, 1937 his father, Burton E Reany III, was a proud Vietnam Veteran Pulaski Health & Rehab Center, in Pulaski County and graduat- in Pulaski she was the daughter and his maternal and paternal serving 21 years in the Army. Pulaski. She was born in Wythe ed from Pulaski County High of the late Oakley Killen and grandparents. He is survived by: His military career consisted of Co., VA on March 31, 1929 and School, class of 1983. Dwayne Florence Armbrister Killen. Her his wife of twenty years, Susan posts in Hawaii, California, as was the daughter of the late Lon- has lived in Orlando FL, Ft. Hua- husband, Jack Douglas Hall, Wigand; two daughters, Eva well as Washington D.C. where nie Nelson and Louise Bratton chuca AZ, and Atlanta GA. daughter, Patricia Hall, Grand- and Charlotte, all of the home; he spent time serving at the Nelson. She was also preceded in Dwayne was a member of daughter, Crystal Adams and mother, Jeannette H Wigand, of White House and the Pentagon. death by her husband, Clifford Al- Randolph Avenue United Meth- brothers, Ronald and Glen Killen Richmond, VA; sister, Cassandra After retiring from the military bert Andrews and a granddaugh- odist Church where he loved also preceded her in death. Wigand (Rob Horne), of Sugar John began working at the Rad- ter, Michelle Andrews. serving the Lord. Most recently She is survived by her Grove, VA; brother, William A ford Army Ammunition Plant Surviving are: he served on the Parking Minis- Children – Douglas W. Peabody III, of Richmond VA; (RAAP), what is now known as Sons & Daughters-In-Law – try, Food Box Ministry, and was Hall – Pulaski mother-in-law Carolyn Sprouse; BAE Systems. John also retired Douglas “Randy” Andrews & a member of the Interdenomina- “Angie” & Charles Burton – brother-in-law Robert Wall (Lau- from his career as well after an- Wife, Ruby tional Theological Center Certif- Pulaski ra Jean Hatcher]; and nephew J. R. other 21-year stint. An unadmit- Charles “Dink” Andrews & icate in Theology Program. Charlotte & William Hoback W. Hatcher; a host of other family ted workaholic, John never fully Wife, Teresa Preceded in death by his Father – Pulaski members and friends also survive quit working as he spent another Grandchildren – Rhonda Davis Murphy Delano Price; maternal 11 Grandchildren David. 10 years driving a school bus for & Husband, Gary grandparents Leon & Ruth Mar- Sister – Jan Cox Hoover – David was a graduate of George the county. John’s passion for his Crystal Andrews tin Clark; fraternal grandpar- Dublin Mason School of Law, and was a work could also be found with Great-Grandchildren – Jona- ents Joseph & Geneva Crawford Funeral services will be held Magistrate for the 27th District the care he put towards his lawn than Davis Price; and Uncle Alvin Price. 2:00 PM – Friday, January of Virginia’s Judicial System. He and other hobbies. A beloved fa- Lyndsy Davis Dwayne leaves to mourn, his 22, 2021 at the Bower Funeral had been a Magistrate for the past ther, husband and friend, John Austin Harless mother Charlotte Clark Price of Home-Chapel, Pulaski. Inter- fifteen years. He was a fervent will be missed by many. Great-Great-Grandchild – Stel- Pulaski; brother Darrell Wayne ment will follow at the Oakwood supporter of the Second Amend- John was predeceased by his la Grace Morgan Price of Pulaski; daughter Jessica Cemetery, Pulaski. ment, and a Life Member of the parents, Marvin Bernard Ham- Graveside services were helcd Leigh Price of Winston Salem, The family will receive friends NRA. rick and Della Helmick Ham- Thursday, January 21st at Hufford NC; son Dareh Thomas Price of one hour before service time Fri- A memorial service will be rick, sisters, Jackie Mattingly, Cemetery, Mt. Olivet Rd., Pulaski Atlanta GA; grandchildren Kha- day at the funeral home. held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, Jan- Nancy Lough, Shirley Kessler with Rev. Melissa McNair-King mani, Emerald, Corbella, Zayne, To sign Violet’s online guest- uary 23, 2021, at Tower of Refuge and daughter, Jessica Sue Ham- officiating. Great Aunt Ruby M. West of book, please visit www.bower- Church, 5846 Oak Grove Ave, rick. Mary will finally be reunited in Detroit MI, Aunt Marva C. (Mi- funeralhome.com Dublin VA 24084, with Pastor He is survived by his Heaven with her granddaughter chael) Hickman of Pulaski VA; Bower Funeral Homes, Pulas- Stacy C Cope presiding. The fam- Wife Michelle Andrews. Aunt Lavern C. (Richard) Law of ki is handling the arrangements ily will receive friends from 12:00 Linda Irene Hamrick Arrangements by Stevens Fu- Dublin VA; Aunt (Sylvia) Price for the family. pm – 1:00 pm, prior to the service. Son neral Home, Pulaski, VA. of Conway AR; Uncle Russell In lieu of flowers, memorials may Logan Hamrick Price of Houston TX; and sever- be made to the Tower of Refuge Daughter al nieces, nephews, cousins and View Obituaries Church. Memorials can be mailed Annette Briggs DEBORAH ANNE MCGEE friends. A special devoted friend to the church (5846 Oak Grove Many nieces, nephews, grand- GESSNER Mary Alice “Jenny” McClanah- Online Daily At Ave, Dublin VA 24084) or sub- children, and cousins Deborah Anne McGee Gess- an Reeves. www.pcpatriot.com mitted online at www.towerofref- A private family service will ner, age 65 of Morristown, TN, A private funeral for the fam- ugechurch.com be held at the Southwest Virgin- formerly of Fairlawn in Pulaski ily was held Thursday, January ia Veteran’s Cemetery, Dublin. County, died Tuesday January 19, 21, at Randolph Avenue UMC A memorial service will be held 2021 in a Morristown Hospital. with Rev. Dr. Elston McLain later this year when the weather Arrangements are pending with officiating. Burial took place at warms for friends and neighbors. Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. the Martin Cemetery Allisonia, To sign John’s online guest- VA. Arrangements are entrusted book, please visit www.bower- to Serenity Funeral Homes and funeralhome.com Honor Your Cremation Service. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulas- Loved One With ki is handling the arrangements An for the family. PERRY ANTHONY In Memoriam HODGE Notice. Perry Anthony Hodge, 49, of Dublin passed away on Thurs- day, January 14, 2021. Additional Call The Hodge family is in the 540-808-3949. care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory. www.mullinsfuner- Obituaries alhome.com Deadline Is Noon On Page Wednesday. A5

Visit www.pcpatriot.com Daily For New Obituaries The Patriot - January 22, 2021 - Page A5 “MEMAW, MOM, MAMA SUE” BRILLHEART CARDEN “Memaw, Mom, Mama Sue” Brillheart Carden peacefully left this earthly life on January 15, 2021 at 9:20pm in her beloved home on Maple Street. Wait- ing at Heaven’s door was her husband, Big Al, her parents, Jerry Allen and Hazel Jennings Brillheart (Papa and Mimi), her brother, Jerry Brillheart (Jim- my) and many cousins, including Fred Beamer (Bubba) and Ann Ferrell (Annie Ronney). Mama Sue is leaving the REBECCA “BECKY” JEFFREY WAYNE EWELL JACKSON ALMA LEE FLANAGAN charge to “carry on and do good JOYCE RORRER RUPE BURCHETT “SMILING JACK” AKERS MYERS things” to her four children, Sar- Rebecca “Becky” Joyce Rorrer Jeffrey Wayne Burchett, 59, of Ewell Jackson “Smiling Jack” Alma Lee Flanagan Myers, 91, ah, Nick, Tony and Amy, along Rupe, age 63, of Fredericksburg, Oswego, IL formerly of Pulaski, Akers, age 93 of Dublin passed of Pulaski, VA died Sunday, No- with eight grandchildren, Chris, VA and formerly of Pulaski, VA VA, went home to be with the Lord away Wednesday morning Jan- vember 8, 2020. Jesse, Andrew, Josh, Gray, Ja- transitioned to her heavenly home on Monday, January 11, 2021. We uary 13, 2021 at his home. Born A Celebration of Life for Alma cob, Jordan and Hannah, and on Friday, January 15, 2021. She know that he was praising and October 4, 1927 in West Virginia will be held Saturday, January 30, four great grandchildren, C.J., was the daughter of the late James glorifying Jesus as he entered his he was the son of the late Arthur 2021 at 11 a.m. in the Max Creek Ashton, Cici and Archie. Her Daly Rorrer, Sr. and Wanda Joyce eternal home. “Swifty” Akers and Lourie Semo- Baptist Church Sanctuary with greatest joy and love could be Pugh Rorrer. She leaves to cher- Jeff was a constant missionary nes Akers. His wife of 70 years, Pastor Mike Coleman officiating. seen when family was gathered ish her memory her husband of always telling anyone he met about Violet Madeline Akers (2018), The family requests everyone and she felt immense pride in the 45 years, Wayne Rupe; four sons, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. three sisters and nine brothers wear masks and practice the so- closeness we all share with each Gregory W. Rupe, James P. Rupe He has spent the last 21 years serv- also preceded him in death. Jack cial protocol for social distancing. other. Suffice it to say, Mama (Andrea), Aaron J. Rupe, and ing the Lord wholeheartedly. He was owner/operator of Akers Ga- Arrangements by Stevens Fu- Sue’s “river of life” ran deep and Zachary C. Rupe (Lauren); one was always concerned about the rage since 1965 and a veteran of neral Home, Pulaski, VA. the ripples are still being felt. brother, James Daly Rorrer, Jr. eternal life of others and shared the the United States Army during We will honor her kind heart, her (Tammy); four grandchildren, gospel message to countless people WW II. sense of humor, and her sweet who lovingly called her “MiMi,” not only in the United States but in He is survived by his RONNIE RAY MARSHALL loving embraces for decades to Katie Rupe, Levi Rupe, Carter Africa, Greece, and Mexico. Jeff Sons – Roger (Mary) Akers Ronnie Ray Marshall, 53, of come. Rupe and McKenna Rupe; sister- was a true disciple of Jesus. He – Dublin Hiwassee, passed away Sunday, During this time of the Covid in-law, Sylvie Blaize (Claude) of unselfishly gave to anyone, opened Michael “Wimpy” (Charlene) January 10, 2021. pandemic, there will be no for- France; a nephew, Cody Rorrer; a his home to everyone, and deeply Akers – Dublin The Marshall family is in the mal service and no need for flow- niece, Heather Rivera; aunt, Fre- loved his wife and children. Grandchildren – Tessa (Justin) care of Mullins Funeral Home & ers. Mama Sue’s love for youth da Pugh; and a dear friend, Kim Jeff was preceded in death by Atkins – Dublin, Ryan (Tamara) Crematory in Radford, Virginia. and sports tells us that in lieu of Flack. She was also preceded in one sister, Teresa Burchett and Akers – Dublin www.mullinsfuneralhome.com flowers, a donation to the Dublin death by her brother, Randall D. grandparents, Philip and Fairy Great Grandson United Methodist Church Youth Rorrer. Becky was the Director Burchett and James Avril and Jackson Akers – Dublin Fund at 424 E. Main Street, of White Oak Christian Acade- Blanche Mabry. Several nieces, nephews and Dublin VA 24084 is welcome, my, she had worked as a Depu- He is survived by his loving special friends and due to the extraordinary ty Clerk in Pulaski County, as a wife of 29 years, Michelle Bur- Special Little Friends – Mad- efforts of Good Samaritan Hos- Licensed Practical Nurse, and as chett; children, Craig, Ryan (Odes- die, Sadie, Bayley pice, donations can also be made a tutor at New River Communi- sa), and Ian Burchett; parents, Funeral services were held to 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke ty College. Becky was a devoted Doug and Janet Burchett; brother, Monday, January 18, 2021 at the VA 24018. Christian woman who loved God Shawn Burchett (Sonya); sister Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, and served as a pastor’s wife for Ashley Snyder (Terry); brother-in- Pulaski with Pastor Randall Law- many years and most recently at law Kenney Edwards (Pam); sis- rence and Pastor Larry Meadors White Oak Ministries (Church ter-in-law Sue Edwards; nephews officiating. Entombment followed The Wedding CenTer of God of Prophecy) in Freder- Steven Edwards, Cody Edwards, at the Highland Memory Gar- icksburg, VA. She had a passion and Noah Burchett; nieces Katy dens-Mausoleum, Dublin. ATTENTION! for outreach and traveled to the Edwards, Alexis Snyder, and Erin To sign Jack’s online guest- All Those Who Have state of Idaho and the countries Burchett; and many other relatives book, please visit www.bowerfu- Dropped Off of Mexico, Chile, and twice to and friends. neralhome.com Cyprus on mission trips. A cele- A celebration of life was held on Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Alterations and bration of her life was held Tues- Sunday, January 17, 2021, at River is handling the arrangements for Consignment Dresses! day, Jan. 19 with Reverend Doug of Life Church, 5311 Black Hol- the family. Patterson officiating. Interment low Road, Dublin, VA. Interment If You Are Still Interested In Picking Up followed at Shiloh Cemetery in followed at Thornspring United Pulaski County. Flowers are ap- Methodist Church Cemetery. Your Items, Call Emmy Lou At 540-641-5002 preciated but those wishing can In lieu of flowers, please make Additional make memorial contributions to: contributions to the ministry, Eu- The Becky Rupe Memorial Fund roRelief.net, or the Burchett Go- at White Oak Ministries Church FundMe page. Obituaries of God of Prophecy; 299 White Online condolences may be sent Oak Road; Fredericksburg, VA to the family by visiting www. On Page 22405 The family is being served seaglefuneralhome.com Arrange- by Horne Funeral Service, Chris- ments by Seagle Funeral Home, A7 tiansburg, VA, 540-382-2612. Pulaski.

DONALD RAY JONES Donald Ray Jones, age 67 of Pulaski passed away Friday, January 15, Pulaski Drain Service 2021 at the VA Medical Center, Salem. Born March 22, 1953 in Pulaski, he was the son of the Evelyn Nelson and Plumbing Repairs Jones Kidd and the late Robert Lee Jones. He was also preceded in death Water Heaters • Dish Washers by his Step- father, Albert Sidney Kidd; and Step- sister, Mary Alice Kidd Edmonds. Faucets • Toilets • Drain Cleaning He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the United States Repair & Replace Water & Sewer Lines Army having served in Vietnam. Donald graduated with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at Reasonable Prices • No Job Too Small Radford University. He is survived by His Mother – Evelyn Nelson Jones Kidd-Pulaski 'The Right Way, Sister – Sheila Jones (Cecil) Cross – Pulaski Brother – David Wayne (Angela) Jones – Ferrum, VA Right Away!' Nieces – Heather Dawn Cross Boyd, Miranda Lee Cross Mitchem Step Nieces – Amanda Diane Simmons, Autumn Marie Simmons Step Nephew – Douglas Rex Shelton Call 540-998-1223 Great Nephew – Cameron Boyd Experienced, Licensed & Insured Great Niece – Madison Whitesell Great Great Niece – Harper Grace Boyd Step- Sisters – Sandra Kidd Lackey-Pulaski, Judy Kidd Bladen-Pu- laski Step Grandchildren – Barry Edmonds and Sarah Beth Akers Memorial services was held Thursday, January 21, 2020 in the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski with Pastor Randall Lawrence officiating. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com.

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www.nr.edu Page A6 - The Patriot - January 22, 2021 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com Strides in Closing Prophecy In Motion Former President Ronald Reagan had the Digital Divide a lot to say about freedoms in America. One of his most famous quotes may be Closing the digital divide is a challenge for American One Nation more prophetic now with the results of society in the 21st century that must be met. Internet the 2020 election than any other time. connectivity brings with it economic growth, edu- “History will record with the greatest cational opportunities, individual quality of life, and Under God astonishment that those who had the many other assets, but rural areas lag behind urban By Danielle Reid most to lose did the least to prevent its ones in access to reliable internet service. Making the happening … If we lose freedom here, American dream available to all citizens requires build- will were slaughtered. Before Lenin’s there’s no place to escape to. This is the ing out internet infrastructure from sea to shining sea. death on January 21, 1924, he had killed last stand on earth.” Winners Fortunately, great strides in this effort have been an estimated 3 million Russian people More than any other modern nation, made by the Federal Communications Commission under the rhetoric of liberation. Americans have witnessed the hand of (FCC) under the leadership of outgoing Chairman Ajit This brutal socialistic/communistic God creating, blessing and preserving Pai. The FCC has paid attention to the needs of rural form of government has been attempt- and our country. While other countries have communities such as those found throughout Virgin- ed in numerous countries since then gone through multiple governments ia’s Ninth Congressional District, targeting funding but has miserably failed to benefit the amid chaos and civil war, America’s and supporting creative initiatives that will help more general population each time. In- Constitution has provided stability for Losers Americans obtain reliable and fast internet access. stead, individual freedoms are lost, the its citizens for over 200 years. This is One of these initiatives in our region has captured economy plunges, inflation causes mass We continue to ask ourselves an absolutely amazing track record on significant attention recently. starvation, and many are imprisoned or when will the pandemic be over the world stage. Wise County Public Schools will be the beneficiary killed for their opposition to the oppres- and when will things get back The Russian Revolution of 1917 of a program that uses low-orbit satellites to provide sive government. to what we can call “normal.” perpetrated by the Bolsheviks radically high-speed broadband in rural and isolated areas. For- One of the first freedoms to go in The distribution of the vac- transformed the Russian monarchy into ty-five families in the county will receive free internet these authoritarian types of states is the cine and the promise of spring the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics freedom of speech. The government around the corner have given (USSR); and established the first com- access through this takes control of media and limits what hope to many, and perhaps it is munist state. The Bolsheviks were a technology. the people can say, read and hear. In a small light at the end of the far-left Marxist organization founded by The FCC has the past weeks, haven’t we seen this tunnel. Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov (aka Vladimir approved ap- type of censurship occurring in social In local government, we tend Lenin). Their political regime focused plications from media outlets? Individuals who have a to plan for the worst and hope on overthrowing the Tsar’s former various companies different opinion other than theirs’ have for the best, and in unprece- capitalist government, seizing power for planning to use had their social media accounts closed, dented times such as this, we themselves while promising peace, land satellites to provide been personally pressured, and their find ourselves taking that cliché and food for all. The communist state a step further. In fact, we have became god and any who resisted their See NATION, page A7 broadband access and has also awarded money to help went beyond just planning and these providers serve rural areas. have found ways to make these The difficulties of connecting Southwest Virginia uncertain times strategically are representative of the problems satellite broadband productive. connectivity aims to fix: the traditional method of Beyond mitigation and laying fiber optic cables is expensive in isolated areas response to COVID-19 and with difficult terrain. Satellites present an alternative its collateral effects, we have for getting these areas online. worked diligently to best posi- I have supported the FCC’s move in this area, and I tion Pulaski County to survive am pleased that some residents in our area will benefit and perhaps thrive in the post directly from them in the immediate future. COVID world. The County The FCC has not only advanced innovative ways to has awarded 223 COVID-19 close the digital divide, but it has supported them with recovery and support grants unprecedented levels of funding. totaling more than $1.1 million Last year, the FCC held its Phase I auction for the of CARES Act funding to small Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, which will ultimately businesses and non-profits and total a $20.4 billion effort. Phase I targets 10.4 million appropriated $997,000 to the Americans in rural areas with no broadband access, towns of Pulaski and Dublin and it prioritizes service at higher speeds. to assist with their respective In the jurisdictions of the Ninth District, 31,038 responses to the pandemic. locations will be served and a total of $23,405,973.49 Furthermore, the County has funded. These investments will make a substantial aggressively invested nearly $.5 difference. Out of the 29 cities and counties making up million of CARES Act funding the Ninth District, 22 of them received money, includ- in broadband infrastructure and ing $7,718,764.40 to Patrick County, $306,730.16 to deployment technologies to Lee County, $256,562.20 to Montgomery County, and provide nearly 1,000 residents $33,632.30 to Craig County. with new or upgraded internet Phase II will focus on areas that are deemed partially access. served as well as any unserved areas left over from The County has also rede- Phase I. ployed resources to invest in The FCC has also encouraged the use of telehealth, They’re Coming To America our indoor and outdoor recre- which has great potential to expand access and afford- ational assets in every district By Cal Thomas, allowed in, or manage to get in, what signal ability in rural health care. of the County. We are confi- Tribune Content Agency will this send to the thousands -- perhaps dent this will continue to yield Since 2017, funding for the FCC’s Rural Health Care millions -- who will come and what addi- Program increased by 43 percent. The commission also a return for both our residents In 1980, singer Neil Diamond recorded a tional burden will that place on American and our visitors. allowed funding from previous years to carry forward, song that celebrated American immigration, taxpayers and social services? so the overall result was that funding for the program first in the early 1900s and then more recent- I have been exploring possible travel to Targeted investments and doubled from $400 million in 2017 to $802.7 million ly. The song included this chorus: countries in Europe and Central and South intentional planning to support for the 2020 funding year. “On the boats and on the planes America, hoping to break free from all the the tourism industry, entre- The FCC also moved forward with the Connected They’re coming to America lockdowns and regulations in this coun- preneurism, small businesses, Care Pilot Program, a step announced by FCC Com- Never looking back again try. Many of them are closed to American existing industries, residential missioner Brendan Carr at the Tri-Area Community They’re coming to America.” citizens. These countries apparently don’t development, commercial and The song makes no distinction between want anyone bringing COVID with them. Health Center in Laurel Fork in 2019. The program is a the legal and orderly immigration of the Shouldn’t that also be a concern for the U.S. retail recruitment, agriculture $100 million initiative to support telehealth services to early 20th century and the chaotic and illegal government? and the further diversification low-income Americans, including those in rural areas. immigration that characterizes today’s How many migrants seeking to come to of our revenue streams, will Quick action and flexibility provided by the FCC movement of mostly Central Americans into America are infected with COVID and will position Pulaski County to during the coronavirus pandemic has also been in- the country. aid in its spread? How many are gang mem- achieve our 40-by-30 goal of valuable. In March, Chairman Pai launched the Keep Last Sunday, thousands of Hondurans bers who will add to the crime problems in having 40,000 residents by the Americans Connected Pledge asking providers not to formed caravans in an attempt to violate major U.S. cities? year 2030. cut broadband and telephone service during the pan- Mexico’s southern border on their way to our The left claims Donald Trump is respon- southern border. Police and soldiers wearing sible for the January 6 rioting at the U.S. These extensive efforts will demic. Over 800 companies made this commitment, allow us to seize upon emerg- including providers serving the Ninth District. riot gear tried to block them, but the migrants Capitol because he “incited” the crowd to in- broke through, undeterred by tear gas and surrection with his rhetoric about a “stolen” ing opportunities to attract As hospital facilities turned their focus to responding batons. election. Why, then, can’t Biden’s language talent from rural communities, to the coronavirus, the FCC launched a $200 million They are likely coming because they are about easing the path to America and gaining as well as those departing from COVID-19 Telehealth Program so patients could re- hearing that President Biden plans to deport citizenship equally be a cause and effect? urban areas who are looking ceive health care in their homes or at mobile locations, fewer of them and because relatives have Throughout history, uncontrolled immigra- for a safe, stable and affordable ensuring they did not go without the care they needed. encouraged them to make the risky jour- tion without assimilation has contributed to quality of life that bodes access Additional FCC actions during the pandemic in- ney. They are coming because of poverty the collapse of other superpowers. The Unit- to unclaimed opportunities, out- and crime in Honduras and other countries. ed States does not enjoy special protection cluded more funding and waiving regulations to assist door recreation, quality schools schools and libraries with connectivity to continue Many of them had their homes destroyed by from a similar fate. Some on the left cynical- hurricanes. ly believe these migrants can be turned into and secondary education, good providing services to students. As schools shifted to jobs, varietal housing stock, remote learning, these measures gave them a lifeline Biden has also said he will not continue Democrat voters and along with censoring construction of Donald Trump’s border wall, conservative beliefs on social media and culture, proximity to commer- so students would not completely miss out on further which the Trump administration touted as other platforms and creating states out of cial centers and all that Pulaski education. having a significant deterrent effect on -un Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia the County has to offer. There is much to do still to close the digital divide. documented people crossing the border. That, Republican Party and all opposition to their I know too many Ninth District residents lack the reli- too, sends a “y’all come” signal southward. agenda can be squashed. When the dust settles, many able broadband service they need. To get there, I hope The prospect of a human tide coming to Neil Diamond’s song was meant as a patri- communities may find them- the next FCC Chair adopts the same forward-thinking America now becomes very real. And the otic celebration of America’s “melting pot.” selves in a difficult rut, but and innovative approach as Chairman Pai during his promise of U.S. citizenship for the 11 million Given the chaos that will come if Biden’s others will have effectively time leading the commission. undocumented already here can only serve promise is not retracted, that “pot” is likely embraced the challenges, seized as an additional enhancement for even more to boil over, causing irreversible harm. upon the opportunities and stra- to come. Interviewed on TV networks, some in the Readers may email Cal Thomas at tegically positioned themselves If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel caravan say they want to come to America [email protected]. Look for Cal to be a winner in this new econ- free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon for jobs. What about those Americans who Thomas’ new book “America’s Expiration omy and post COVID world. office at 276-525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at are out of work because of the pandemic? Date: The Fall of Empires and Superpow- 540-381-5671. To reach my office via email, please visit Shouldn’t U.S. citizens be first on the list for ers and the Future of the United States” Pulaski County is…Strategi- my website at www.morgangriffith.house.gov. any available jobs? If migrants are illegally (HarperCollins/Zondervan). cally Positioned. Locally Owned And Operated Since 2009 The Patriot is published in its print form every Friday by Patriot Publishing, LLC and is available at locations in Pulaski and Wythe Counties and Radford City. An electronic version can be accessed daily on the web at www.pcpatriot.com P.O. Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 The Patriot - January 22, 2021 - Page A7 MELVIN DELANO KING 2:00 PM – Tuesday, January from the Stevens Funeral Home Melvin Delano King, age 85 19, 2021 at the Bower Funeral Chapel with Pastor Frank Peters OBITUARIES of Pulaski passed away Thurs- Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. officiating. The family will re- CRYSTAL ANN SMITH day morning January 14, 2021 Kelly Howlett officiating. Inter- ceive friends at the funeral home Crystal Ann Smith, age 32 at his home. Born July 17, 1935 ment will follow at the Highland from 1:00 until the service hour. of Pulaski went to her heavenly in Carroll County he was the Memory Gardens, Dublin. Interment will follow the service home Sunday, January 17, 2021 son of the late Dewey King and The family will receive friends at Highland Memory Gardens, at the Carilion New River Valley Lennie Pearl Fleming King. His one hour before service time Dublin. Medical Center. Born September sister and her husband, Melode- Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Arrangements by Stevens Fu- 9, 1988 in Wytheville she was the an (Douglas) Crowell, brothers, To sign Melvin’s online guest- neral Home, Pulaski, VA. daughter of Henry Lee Altizer Boyd King, Jewell (Sue) King , book, please visit www.bowerfu- and Pamela Lee Slusher Altizer. great nephew, Jeffery King, also neralhome.com VIRGINIA Her grandmother, Virty Altizer, preceded him in death. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski QUESENBERRY aunt, Vickie Slusher and grand- He is survived by his is handling the arrangements for DONELSON father, James W. Slusher also Nieces and Nephews the family. Virginia Quesenberry Donel- Jewell Wayne King, Jr, son, of Pulaski, passed away due preceded her in death. FRANKLIN FREDRICK Jackie Lane King to heart related issues on Tuesday, She is survived by her “BUTCH” WADDELL Children - Serena Smith – Pu- Jeffrey Dean King January 19, 2021 at the age of 92. laski, Aliyah Smith – Pulaski – Pulaski Melissa “Missy” J. King Rad- Franklin Fredrick “Butch” She was born in Pulaski County Parents- Henry Lee & Pamela Best Friend - Sheena Smith cliffe & Jamie A. Radcliffe Waddell, 79, of Pulaski, VA died and was the daughter of the late Lee Altizer – Pulaski Meredith – Pulaski Great Nieces and nephews Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in the James Emmett Quesenberry and Grandmother - Mildred Slush- Memorial services will be held Ashley & Roger Crigger LewisGale Hospital Pulaski. He Amanda Mitchell Quesenberry. er - Pulaski at a later date. To sign Crystal’s Joey Radcliffe and the late Me- was born in Pulaski on April 27, She was also preceded in death Sisters - Shannon (Jeff) online guestbook, please visit gan Ratcliffe 1941 and was the son of the late by her son, Emory E Donelson, McPeak – Pulaski, Tammy www.bowerfuneralhome.com Jessica and Shay McMillan Ellis and Madeline Sonner Wad- III, of Richmond, VA; sisters, (John) Farmer – Pulaski, Cindy Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Sister-in-law dell. He was a retired employee Rose Hite, Betty Horton, Edith (Tony) Warden – Pulaski is handling the arrangements for Helen H. King of the Pulaski Health Care Cen- Clifton, Alma Huff, Velta Webb Brother - Junior (Stacy) Altizer the family. Funeral services will be held ter and was a Sgt. in the U.S. and Emma Hilton, along with a Army. brother, Arnold Quesenberry. Surviving are: Surviving are: OPEN FORUM Wife – Juanita Sue Jennings Daughter – Darlene J. Donel- Waddell son Reader opposes solar farm project Sisters & Brothers-In-Law – Her son’s children – Emory Kathy W. & Gary Sayers Ellsworth, IV To the editor, must purchase feed, greatly increasing their cost, Betty & Ron Stoots Abigail Leigh maybe driving some out of business. Local stores Brothers & Sisters-In-Law – Matthew Raymond As a lover of nature as well as regional histo- such as Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply, and Rural Terry & Lourenda Waddell In addition to her career as a ry, I oppose the building of solar energy installa- King will be adversely affected as the small farmer Kenny & Reina Waddell devoted mother, she worked for tions in Pulaski County, particularly in the piece- is slowly squeezed out. Richard & Debee Waddell the Central Intelligence Agency meal placement that is currently planned. If such Solar farms don’t need any agricultural products. A memorial service will be followed later by the Gas Ap- a growth must intrude on the serene beauty of our After 35 years, Pulaski County may be left with the held Tuesday, January 26th at pliance Manufacturing Associa- hills and valleys, then it would be far better if it cost and problems of decommissioning these farms 7:00 PM from the Abundant tion until her retirement in 1988. could be hidden in one area, not spread out in a field even if the company has promised otherwise. That Life Ministries with Rev Randal After retirement, she moved here, another there. company may sell to another company which may Lawrence officiating. Visiting from Northern Virginia to her I am particularly opposed to its being located in not honor the original agreement. Solar panels are will be at the church where the hometown of Pulaski, VA. She an area containing so many historical sites, such as considered toxic waste and are not allowed in land- family will receive friends from was a member of the First Unit- New Dublin Presbyterian Church, Rockwood, and fills or accepted for recycling. After 35 years, the 6:00 PM until the service hour. ed Methodist Church located in Back Creek. I’m very sorry that Oakland, an origi- land these panels were on may be so damaged it can Arrangements by Stevens Fu- Pulaski since moving to the area. nal Cloyd house, is not on the historical register in never be used for agriculture again. neral Home, Pulaski, VA. She volunteered at Daily Bread order to protect it. Economically, I don’t see much benefit for the av- and then for many years, at Lew- Pulaski County has just hired a new tourism di- erage citizen of the county. We are an agricultural JOHN MICHAEL CRABLE isGale Hospital Pulaski. rector. Solar farms are not going to help her plan county, and solar farms will certainly not benefit John Michael Crable, 84, of Funeral services will be pro- inviting tours. the local farmers except for those landowners who Pulaski died Tuesday morning, vided by Stevens Funeral Home We have been told that a buffer zone and tree will make a windfall renting their land. January 19, 2021 at his home. He in Pulaski, VA. She is interred planting will hide the installations, but I would Are county residents going to be able to buy the was born in Lonaconing, Mary- at Highland Memory Gardens, need to see more concrete evidence of that. We electricity at a lower rate to repay them for their loss land on December 3, 1936 and Dublin, VA. In lien of flowers have been told that no trees will be removed or con- of natural beauty? Many homeowners may find that was the son of the late James donations may be sent to the tours of the land changed, but I would need more their property has decreased in value since incom- Vincent Crable and Mabel Vir- First United Methodist Church information to believe it. Who will keep the buffer ing buyers may prefer agricultural beauty to having ginia Harrison Crable. He was of Pulaski designated for “the zones or the land around the solar panels clean and a solar farm nearby. My husband and I bought our also preceded in death by his local area needy” and/or Johns neat? land on Collier Street because we fell in love with wife, Linda Martin Crable, Hopkins Medicine-The Sidney I do not favor the loss of agricultural land. A the beauty of the area. We certainly would not have brothers Daniel (Danny) F. Cra- Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer new, young generation should have a chance to chosen to build near scattered solar farms. ble, James (Jimmy) Crable, and Center in Baltimore, MD. enter farming because we may need more farm Maybe the installation of solar farms will bring by his sisters Helen Folk, Carol products in the future, and Va. Tech with its ag- some good to the county that all residents can share; Minnick and Frances Shroades. BRANDON LEE ABBOTT ricultural department has always been our local however, at this time I must oppose the plan as one Mr. Crable had a bachelor’s Brandon Lee Abbott, age 33 of pride. Unfortunately, solar farms want the best, the which will benefit a few while the rest of our citi- degree in Math & Physics from Pulaski, died Wednesday, Janu- flattest land, land which should first be considered zens are being forced to go along with something Wilmington College, Wilming- ary 20, 2021 at his residence. He for agriculture. Our local farmers need all extra that brings more loss than benefit for them. ton, OH. He worked with the was born on April 27, 1987 in available land to grow feed. If they must compete Boy Scouts of America for a Pulaski and is the son of Evelyn with solar farms, the cost to rent that land will in- Sincerely, Roxie S. Reed, number of years, a member of the Frances Boyd and James Edward crease or little extra land be available. Then they Concerned citizen of Pulaski County Knights of Columbus, Toastmas- Abbott, Jr. He was preceded in ters, and the AUSA (Association death by his aunt: Joy Regina of the United States Army). He Boyd; maternal grandfather; Nation was a retired safety officer with Bernard Lee Boyd. Hercules, R.A.A.P. and he was He is survived by his moth- Continued from Page A6 a member of the Pulaski First er: Evelyn Frances Boyd of businesses threatened or boycot- Huxley’s prophetic novel “Brave acters, explains: “One believes Church of the Brethren, Pulaski. Pulaski: one brother; Charles ted. Basically, their thoughts, New World” where technology things because one has been Surviving are: James (Britni) Abbott of Bland: opinions and words have been (telescreens, hidden cameras and conditioned to believe them.” Children – Donna, Ralph, Bar- Maternal grandmother; Carol expunged. michrophones) are everywhere Will 2021 be the beginning of bara, Beverly and Elaine Hylton Boyd of Pulaski: Uncles; This malignant censorship is and an all-powerful state con- Huxley/Orwell prophecies com- Grandchildren – Amber, Sha- Tony (Crystal) Boyd of Chester, even expanding into Congress trols the peoples’ behaviors and ing to pass – where people are non, Patrick, Brian, Mathew, Stephan (Debbie) Boyd of Pu- where the Homeland Security actions. Everything people do conditioned to believe what the Katelyn, Brent, Scotty and Hay- laski, Donald (Daddy) Tabor: Committee has attempted to or say is watched and heard by media and government tell them? ley several cousins and two spe- invoke the 14th Amendment the Thought Police, i.e., those in Or will concerned American Great-Grandchildren – Eliora cial friends Shawn Richardson, in regard to the January 6th authority. Power is maintained citizens endeavor to maintain the Allen, Tabitha Allen and Jona- Christopher Dillan: nieces and Electoral College certification through force and intimidation. freedoms Reagan held so dear; than Allen nephews; Jasen Carter McDade, challenge (“…no elector…shall The consequences of these rigid and ensure a platform for the Funeral services will be held Makynna Grace Abbott, and have engaged in insurrection or controls are a loss of dignity, truth to be told? Sunday, January 24th at 2:00 PM See ABBOTT, page A8 rebellion…”) to place Republi- morals, values, and emotions — can Senators Ted Cruz and Josh in short, a loss of humanity. Hawley on the no-fly list; basi- Huxley feared that the use of cally, equating them to terrorists. scientific and technological ad- Incidentally, the public opinion vances to control society would polls show the U.S. Senate enable totalitarian governments approval rate in December 2020 to change the way people think NRV to be 15 percent … dropping and act. (Communist China down from November’s low of seems to be a prime example of 23 percent. this.) Children at a young age Totalitarian tactics were would be conditioned not to func- Septic Tank Service written about in George Orwell’s tion as individuals or to think prophetic novel “1984,” Orwell’s independently. As Mustapha “Animal Farm” and Aldous Mond, one of Huxley’s char- Thank you to all our First Responders and Front Line Workers. T.A. 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Teacher Braelyn Eliana Abbott. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Bible Church of the Month with the Rev. Jim Linkous offi- Pulaski County Public Schools and Pulaski County High School are pleased to announce Pam Hall as Teacher of the Month for the 2020- ciating. Interment will follow 2021 school year. Currently, Pam Hall is a special education teacher who serves as a case manager for students with IEPs and co-teaches in Shiloh Cemetery. The family with our math department. Ms. Hall is known to carry a stack of worn index cards held together with a rubber-band that serve as her lifeline will receive friends on Saturday for maintaining an impeccable compliance record with timelines for students. Pam is known for her love of animals, but her love of school at the church from 1:00 p.m. until shines in all she does. Pam works with the Humane Society and with the Women’s Shelter (WRC) in Radford for 16 years. During a time 2:00 p.m. Online condolences when everything was disconnected and teachers had to scramble to learn how to adapt to different ways of teaching, she stepped up and cre- may be sent to the family by vis- ated a community feel in our school. This is something very typical of Pam, but her nominator felt that she really worked extra hard to keep iting www.seaglefuneralhome. faculty connected to each other when at times they felt anything but connected. She is very dedicated to PCHS and has volunteered her time com Arrangements by Seagle to help with everything from Open House to Graduation. She is a true inspiration to those around her with her always positive attitude. Her Funeral Home, Pulaski. energy is second to none, and has been a light this year amidst the challenges we’ve worked through. (Pulaski County Schools photo) Virus

Continued from Page A1 demic, the scientific picture of so- flicted three to six months later, off it through treatment that can St. John’s has helped, she said, lion Americans and killed about called long-haulers is still devel- according to Dr. Wesley Self, a include respiratory therapy, oc- by diagnosing and treating a bac- 400,000. oping. It’s not clear how prevalent Vanderbilt University emergen- cupational therapy, mental health terial infection in her digestive “We know this is real,” said long-term COVID problems are cy physician and researcher who check-ins and more, Seashore system. Dr. Alan Roth, who oversees the or why some patients keep suffer- co-wrote a July report from the said. “I think it’s really import- Jamaica Hospital clinic. He has ing while others do not. Centers for Disease Control and Long-term COVID-19 care has ant for other patients to receive been grappling with body pain, Current indications are that Prevention. been launched in settings rang- the same care,” Flores, 38, said fatigue and “brain fog” charac- up to 30% of patients continue Doctors have known for months ing from big research hospitals through a Spanish interpreter. “I terized by occasional forgetful- to have significant problems that that intensive care patients can like New York’s Mount Sinai, don’t feel the same. I don’t think ness since his own relatively mild intrude on daily life two to three face extended recoveries. But which has over 1,600 patients, to anything will ever be the same, bout with COVID-19 in March. weeks after testing positive. Per- many COVID-19 long-haulers St. John’s Well Child and Family but there’s no other way around Like so much else in the pan- haps as many as 10% are still af- were never critically ill. Center, a network of community it: I have to keep moving for- At the University of Texas Med- clinics in south Los Angeles. ward.” ical Branch’s post-COVID-19 Rather than focusing specifical- There’s no proven cure for clinic in Clear Lake, patients ly on patients who still feel sick, long-term COVID problems. PET OF THE WEEK range in age from 23 to 90. Half St. John’s aims to schedule a phys- But clinics aim to offer relief, not were never hospitalized, said the ical exam, a behavioral health vis- least by giving patients some- clinic’s director, Dr. Justin Sea- it and monthly follow-ups with where to turn if their usual doc- In order to protect both shore. everyone who tests positive at one tor can’t help. the citizens of Pulaski “They were told they should be of its clinics, CEO Jim Mangia “We wanted to create a place County and our person- feeling better, and they didn’t,” he said. Nearly 1,000 patients have that patients could get answers nel, we will be closed to said. Instead, they were left with come in for exams. or feel heard,” even if there are the public until further fatigue, shortness of breath, anxi- Since Luciana Flores contract- still unanswered questions, said notice. We will alter our ety, depression, difficulty concen- ed the virus in June, she has been Dr. Denyse Lutchmansingh, the adoption process during trating or other problems they did contending with back pain, stom- clinical lead physician at Yale this time. If you are in- not have before. ach problems, shortness of breath Medicine’s Post-COVID Recov- terested in an animal Some were told they would and worry. The mother of three ery Program. here at the shelter, please have to be on oxygen for the rest lost her job at a laundry amid the At the Jamaica Hospital pro- submit your application of their lives. A highlight has pandemic, and she doesn’t feel gram, patients get mental health with you may access been helping many of them get well enough to look for work. assessments, a lung specialist’s on our Face Book page: attention and physical exams that Pulaski County, VA An- delve deeper than most into their imal Control, Once your lifestyles, personal circumstanc- application is approved, es and sources of stress. Several you will be contacted hundred people have been treat- Inky and her sister Twila are 1.5 year old and a time will be made ed so far, Roth said. DSH. They are playful and sweet. Both available for you to do a of them love attention and would enjoy meet and greet. The idea is to help patients curling up on/beside you while you watch “build their own healing ca- your favorite shows. While they would love Monday-Friday pacity,” said Dr. Wayne Jonas, to be adopted together, Inky and Twila can 10AM-4PM and former director of the National be adopted separately. Institutes of Health’s Office of They both will still need to be spayed and 10AM-12Noon on Saturday Alternative Medicine. He is now receive their Rabies vaccines. with the Samueli Foundation, a Pulaski County Animal Control, California-based nonprofit that 80 Dublin Park Rd. works with the hospital on mar- Dublin, VA 24084, rying alternative ideas with con- 540-674-8359 ventional medicine. The long-haulers get exercise Pet of the Week Your Story Is Unique... and diet plans and group or in- Is Sponsored Each dividual mental health sessions. Week By Recommendations for supple- ments, breathing exercises and Todd Bruce, Mgr. meditation are also likely. That’s Seagle Funeral in addition to any prescriptions, Home referrals or primary care fol- low-ups that are deemed neces- sary. “We’re not just saying, ‘It’s all in your head, and we’re going to throw herbs and spices at you,’” Roth said. With no tidy, proven answer for the complex of symp- toms, “we do a common-sense approach and take the best of what’s out there to treat these people.” Busa got a test that determined she has sleep apnea, which caus- es people to stop breathing while Hearts & Flowers asleep and often feel fatigued St. Paddy's Day when awake. She is getting a de- vice for that and is using wrist Fabrics 10% Off braces and getting injections to ease her pain. Her program also includes psychotherapy appoint- Ms. Audre's Fabrics ments, supplements and new dai- 206 Main Street • Narrows, Va. ly routines of walking, riding a (540) 921-2042 stationary bike and writing in a journal about what she has to feel Open 10-6 Tues. - Friday, 10-4 Saturday grateful for. Busa feels she is coming along, especially in terms of her mood, and credits the clinic. “There’s light at the end of the tunnel,” she said, “and there are people and doctors out there who can relate to you.” www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot - January 22, 2021 - Page B1 PCHS girls, Ratcliff win opener Tech By BRIAN BISHOP The Patriot defends In the much-anticipated coaching debut of Pulaski Coun- ty Head Coach Scott Ratcliff, the Lady Cougars on Saturday beat way by the Radford Bobcats 53-43 in the Cougar Den. Cougar junior Taryn Blan- Wake kenship scored the first points of Hokiesports.com the game and the Cougars never trailed. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Courtney Crigger came off On the road, the Virginia Tech the bench after Jayden Lawson men’s basketball team scrapped picked up her second foul in the past Wake 64-60 on Sunday first quarter and gave the Cou- night to earn their third straight gars a much needed spark, scor- win and improve to 5-1 in con- ing six first quarter points. ference play for just the second The Cougars led 14-8 after the time since joining the ACC in first quarter. 2004. Pulaski County led 27-12 mid- The Hokies (11-2, 5-1 ACC) way through the second quarter have now defeated the Demon and it looked like it could be a Deacons (3-5, 0-5) for a fifth blow out. straight time and earned their However, Radford sisters Ha- fourth consecutive win in Win- ley and Hanah Whitt hit back-to- ston-Salem. Mike Young is now back three pointers and Laney 3-0 versus Wake Forest. Cline added 4 points late in the Three Hokies reached dou- second quarter to cut the lead to ble-figures in scoring includ- 29-23 at the half. ing guards Tyrece Radford (20 The Lady Cougars came points), Hunter Cattoor (13) and storming back in the second half forward David N’Guessan (13) as Ally Fleanor scored 9 third which is his career-high. Tech quarter points to help the Cou- scored 28 points off its bench gars outscore the Bobcats 17-9 in which marks the eighth time this the quarter. Top Photo: season the Hokies have had 25 or Pulaski County picked up their more points off the bench. defensive intensity and executed Paige Huff splits the defenders On the defensive end, Tech offensively much better in the to score against Radford. notched a season-high nine second half. However, Radford blocks with forward Keve Alu- continued to hang around during At Right: ma recording four of those, the fourth quarter, but could nev- which is his career best. The er get closer than 10 points. Taryn Blankenship scores Hokies forced Wake to shoot just The Lady Cougars play again during the first half against 36% from the field and 30% from Monday night at Floyd. Radford. behind the arc. Tech also caused Fleanor led Pulaski County in the Demon Deacons to commit scoring with 12, Taryn Blanken- Photos by Brian Bishop 13 turnovers and the Hokies ship added 11, Courtney Cregger scored 12 points off those mis- had 10, Paige Huff chipped in 9, Tuck had 4, Hannah Whitt scored takes. Keslyn Seacrist added 8 and Erin 3, Gracie Connor scored 3 and It was back and forth action at Russell had 3. Brooke Phillips added 2. the start as both the Hokies and Jada Dean led Radford in scor- With the win, Pulaski County the Demon Deacons traded bas- ing with 12, Laney Cline added goes to 1-0 on the season, while kets. With just over 12 minutes 10, Haley Whitt had 9, Maggie Radford drops to 5-2. to go in the first half sophomore Cattoor hit a triple and freshman N’Guessan scored six straight Pruitt fired, Vols points to cap off a 9-0 run and put Tech up 17-9. Down the stretch of the first forward Aluma scored four con- start over ... again secutive points and the Hokies (AP) - The Tennessee football overseeing the program. Tennessee controlled the rest of the half program is starting over yet again, has been conducting an internal in- with pace and key defensive this time after coach Jeremy Pruitt vestigation since a tip Nov. 13 about stops. Tech went into the break and nine others were fired Monday alleged recruiting violations. with a 29-23 lead. for cause when an internal inves- Also fired were two assistants Radford came out in the sec- tigation found what the university and seven members of the recruit- ond half and finished an and-1 chancellor called “serious viola- ing and support staff. to kick things off for the Hokies tions of NCAA rules.” “While the investigation is con- and put them up 32-23. Midway Chancellor Donde Plowman through the second half Wake said Pruitt was responsible for See VOLS, page B3 would fight back into the contest with a 12-2 run which tied the outing at 44-44 with just over eight minutes to go in the game. BISHOP With just over four minutes left, Cattoor hit from downtown to extend the Hokies lead to 54- 49 and give Tech a cushion late INSURANCE in the contest. Clutch free throws down the stretch put the Demon Deacons away and carried Tech to a 64-60 victory.

QUOTING MIKE YOUNG • Home On if he saw a great perfor- mance from N’Guessan coming: “I’ve seen him coming,” Tech • Auto coach Mike Young said. “I see him coming daily. He had six points and I think he had two • Life ‘and-ones’ in the first half.”He had nice minutes in the second half and nice contributions. He defends. He’s smart. Tyrece [Radford] was terrific, yet again. Hunter Cattoor really picked up our wagon [when] we were up 540-443-3900 two with the ball and he hit a big shot off a play that Naheim 272 A West Main Street, Dublin, Va. [Alleyne] gave him with a great www.bishopins.net screen from Keve [Aluma]. It is a true team and they don’t care who gets the credit and that is a fun group to be a part of.”

GAME NOTES - Radford had a team-high 20 points which marks the second time this season he has hit the 20 points mark and the fourth time this season he has led Tech in scoring. - Cattoor nailed three triples against Wake which is the third time this season he has made three or more 3-pointers. - As a team, the Hokies hit 16 free throws and have have now made 15 or more free throws in See HOKIES, page B3 Page B2 - The Patriot - January 22, 2021 Classifieds www.pcpatriot.com HELP WANTED Coleman Generator , 5,000 Plus, , $200; 180 Cookie Jars, $30 pull start, 10 HP, Briggs & Strat- each; Antique child’s red wagon Offering Free Rent/Utilities year- ton motor , used very little, $300. (56 yrs. old) $50; Metal detec- If You’re Ready, I’m Ready! round: Immediate openings for Call 540-674-1527. tor, $50; Office refrigerator, 27 If you are ready to upgrade or downsize Man or Woman attendants for in. high, 17 in. wide, $50; Antique to your perfect home, contact the Realtor the Warming Station in Pulaski. Large double pedestal dining ta- white kitchen cabinet, $200. Call with an AAS in Architecture and an eye In exchange for caring for our ble, seats at least 8. Oval shape, 540-980-2943. for special and unique features of your homeless guests throughout the cherry finish, 92 inches long, 48 existing home and your future home. winter season, when tempera- inches wide. Could be used as INDOOR YARD SALE: tures are 40 degrees or below. a conference room table. TEXT If you’re ready, I’m ready! Call 276-620-4293 for more in- 540-314-6076. Large indoor yard sale. EVERY- Just give me a call, send a text or an formation. THING MUST GO! At: email and let’s get started. Sofa and chair for sale. Tan back- Fri. & Sat., Jan. 22-23 8 a.m. - 3 Email: [email protected] FOR SALE: TRUCK ground with burgundy and blue p.m. Phone/Text: (540) 641-2019 flowers. $200. Call 980-2291. 208 Hudson Drive, Dublin 2000 Ford Ranger double cab FAIR HOUSING NOTICE: pickup truck for sale. For more Three microwaves, $15 each; We are pledged to the letter and spirit details call 540-418-2951. computer chairs and other fur- of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal Christine Bowman niture; golf clubs; pet cages, and housing opportunity throughout the Com- Draper FOR SALE: Princess House crystal. Call 540- monwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in MISCELLANEOUS 230-5386. which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, 4X4 Round Bales of Hay – Pear shaped diamond ring, 14K, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial Snowville area, $25-$30 per bale. size 7, $500, call 540-980-5361. status or handicap. For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Vir- Call 540-250-5770. ginia Housing Office at (804) 367-8530; Two antique washstands with toll-free call (888) 551-3247. For hear- Mixed wood for sale, $90 per pitcher and bowl, $200; Cu- ing-impaired, call (804) 367-9753. E-mail load. Call 540-250-5770. rio Cabinet with dolls included [email protected]. STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS AUCTIONS ATTN. CONTRACTORS: Ad- ia Press Services 804-521-7576, vertise your business statewide [email protected] ATTN. AUCTIONEERS: Ad- and in other states. Affordable vertise your upcoming auctions Print and Digital Solutions to SERVICES statewide and in other states. Af- reach Homeowners. Call Landon fordable Print and Digital Solu- Clark at Virginia Press Services DIVORCE-Uncontested, tions reaching your target audi- 804-521-7576, [email protected] $395+$86 court cost. WILLS ences. Call this paper or Landon $195.00. No court appearance. Clark at Virginia Press Services REAL ESTATE Estimated completion time twen- 804-521-7576, [email protected] ty-one days. Hilton Oliver, Attor- ATTN. REALTORS: Adver- ney (Facebook). 757-490-0126. FARM EQUIPMENT tise your listings regionally or Se Habla Espanol. BBB Member. statewide. Affordable Print and https://hiltonoliverattorneyva. OWN LAND IN VIRGINIA? Digital Solutions that get results! com. Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ Call Landon Clark at Virgin- to lease your land. Call now for free info packet 1-866-309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com / Ref # VA11721

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Classified Advertising Gets Results. 540-808-3949 The Patriot - January 22, 2021 - Page B3 Bird Searching & Watching LEGAL NOTICES My hunting and fishing buddy, the wind and snow were getting Dick Gregory, and I traveled to Woods, pretty bad at times. PUBLIC HEARING Wythe County last Thursday in This was my most enjoyable PLANNING COMMISSION search of some upland birds. We Water & trip to Burke’s Garden as I again were on Lick Mountain in the got to see one of God’s beautiful TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA Big Survey Land Management Wildlife creations. I was reminded how Area southwest of Fort Chiswell birds of the ground and of the air The Planning Commission of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia will looking for ruffled grouse. We did are provided for even in in the hold a public hearing on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in not spot any and very few other W.A. "Doc" worst of weather as some of the the Council Chambers of the Pulaski Municipal Building, 42 First birds were even seen. This past Davis birds we saw were in their morn- Street, N.W. and take action on the following requests: Saturday, we decided to travel ing search for food. I once heard into the coal fields of neighboring an evangelist state, “If the richest A request by Pulaski Development LLC, Agent: Kevin West Virginia, to check out some Kristel Falcons were spotted and a man in the world tried to feed the Conner, for property located at 1000-1088 Memorial Drive, old abandoned strip mines where Blue Heron flying up from a pond. birds of the world for one day, (Tax Parcel (s) 072-140-48 & 072-140-48a), for a Zoning other hunters have been successful Cooper and Sharp-shinned hawks he would go bankrupt.” But God Amendment to add Section 4.11.2-1.2 Light Industrial in the past. were seen on power lines and trees does it every day and as Christ Uses a. Cottage Industry, c. Custom Manufacturing, d. The weather was not too bad bordering the roadways. related in Matthew 6:26KJV, “Be- Greenhouse or Nursery, e. Industry Type 1, h. Packaging, Saturday morning when we left A Bald Eagle was spotted in an hold the fowls of the air: for they and k. Warehouses to Section 4.8.2-2 Special Exceptions around eight o’clock but soon old dead White Oak Tree (no doubt sow not, neither do they reap, nor under B-1 Limited Business District. changed the farther west we trav- victim of the Gypsy Moth) and its gather into barns; yet your heav- eled. Going up VA 42 before you large nest in a still alive large oak enly Father feedeth them. Are ye A request by Aggregate Capital LLC, Agent: Luke Allison, get to Bland Correctional Farm, nearby. This was about 500 feet not much better than they?” If we for property located at 37 West Main Street, (Tax Parcel (s) the right lane was snowed in as from the Burke’s Garden Country read ahead, 6:33, “But seek ye 072-051-21-37), for a Special Exception per Section 4.10.2- no one had traveled ahead of us Store where we stopped. We talked first the kingdom of God, and his 2(1)c of the Zoning Ordinance to construct second-floor going west but some travel toward with the owner there and set up righteousness; and all these things apartments and first-floor apartments on the south side of the us had knocked most of the snow a viewing scope and were able to shall be added unto you?” Then, if building with entrances facing Peak Creek. skiff from the road surface. We watch until the eagle flew back we loved God as He loves us and took the Wilderness Road past into the nest. our neighbor as ourselves, how Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 10 persons are allowed in the the “Farm” and into Rocky Gap. About 3 p.m. we stopped at much better would our country chambers at a time. As a result, in-person attendance will be The wind had really gotten up Mattie’s Country Store and had and the world be compared to the severely limited. Citizens may attend the hearing virtually via by this time and snow squalls hit a delicious hamburger on sour- turmoil that we now see. Zoom using the following link and information. us at times making driving very dough bread and called it a day as Until next time hazardous. We decided not to go https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82631564830?pwd=dGRGeDcwZzV6R through the East River Mountain TljZnMyZlVnU25jdz09 Tunnel via I-77 into Bluefield and NEW RIVER COMMUNITY Meeting ID: 826 3156 4830 into old mining areas. Instead, we Passcode: 260708 took VA 61 up Clear Fork to take CORRECTIONS & PRETRIAL in some birdwatching in Burke’s SERVICES All persons desiring to comment on the proposed requests should Garden which is noted for several submit their remarks to Brady Deal, Planner/Economic Developer, raptorial birds of prey. PROBATION OFFICER by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021, to 42 First Street, N.W./ Turning off 61 onto the paved P.O. Box 660, Pulaski, VA or via email to bdeal@pulaskitown. VA 623 we crossed over the low Seeking two qualified candidates as a probation officers with duties org. A copy of the application and other pertinent materials are gap in the mountain that passes that include: conducting assessments on adult offenders referred by available for public review in the Planner/Economic Developer’s the stream coming out of Burke’s the courts and developing supervision and case plans accordingly office, Pulaski Municipal Building, 42 First Street, N.W. from 8:30 Garden and flows into Clear Fork. based on the assessments and court orders while implementing and a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is the only paved road into monitoring community corrections plans according to established the valley as other roads in and out standards, policies and procedures. For disabled individuals who may require special auxiliary aids or are graveled National Forest roads. services, reasonable accommodations will be made by the Town You can travel around paved roads A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, or a related upon request. Please contact the Town Manager’s Office at (540) of close to ten miles without fear field is required and. Experience in case management, counseling 980-1220 (TDD accessible) or (540) 994-8600 prior to the above of becoming lost as they either or in a criminal justice agency preferred or equivalent combination meeting date to arrange these accommodations. dead end or run into each other. of education and experience may be considered. The pay band for Most people are aware of the this position is $32,000 - $36,000. bowl-shaped area being named for PUBLIC NOTICE James Burke whose potato peels Interested individuals may apply at the appropriate Virginia left there came up as they would Employment Commission Office or may download an application The Pulaski County Planning Commission will convene to consider the next year as in a garden. It is from www.pulaskicounty.org and deliver or mail it to New River a recommendation on the following change to the Pulaski County known as God’s Thumbprint and Community Corrections & Pretrial Services, PO Box 191, Pulaski, Zoning Map. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, the Planning from an area view indeed resem- VA 24301. Commission will host a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, bles a capped dome with its top February 9, 2021 in the Board Room of the County Administration removed leaving land that is some Position is open until filled. Building, 143 Third Street, NW, in the Town of Pulaski to consider of the best for farming in Virginia. comments regarding the application listed below; Dick told me it was also known as Equal Opportunity Employer Vanderbilt’s First Choice before a) Petition by applicant Donald Scott & Teresa A. Brookman to they eventually settled on the pres- rezone a portion of the property from Medium Density Residential ent site in Ashville. N.C. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (MDR) to Low Density Residential (LDR), at Tax Map#067-001- On the way along 61 and into TECHNICIAN 0000-0030 located at 4736 Lakeland Road, Ingles District. the valley, we spotted a few Kristel of the falcon family that Pulaski County is seeking to fill three Grounds Maintenance Comments may be presented orally, or in writing, prior to the are about the size of blue jays. We Technician positions. These positions are responsible for the meeting or in person at the public hearing. Information regarding traversed most of the roads around maintenance and mowing of all County owned properties while the matter(s) referenced above is available for public inspection from the “Garden” and several more providing a safe and esthetic environment for our citizens. Must 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Community be able to operate mowers, edger’s, weed eaters, chain saws, Development Department, County Administration Building, 143 trimmers, etc. Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Third Street, NW, Suite 1 in the Town of Pulaski or by phoning Hokies Driver’s License and a Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with (540) 980-7710. a Class A endorsement is preferred but not required. For disabled individuals who may require special auxiliary Continued from Page B1 aids or services, the County upon request will make reasonable seven contests this season. This is a full time position that includes full benefits: health, accommodations available. Please contact the County’s ADA - N’Guessan notched his career dental (optional vision), life insurance, state retirement program, Compliance Officer at (540) 980-7800 (TDD accessible) or (540) high in points with 13 but also optional 457(b) retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave and 980-7705, ten (10) days prior to the above meeting date to arrange went a perfect 5-for-5 from the paid holidays. for these special accommodations. field which marks his career best in field goals made. The salary scale for this position is $23,302 - $37,534 and is commensurate based on education and experience. Interested Boston College at individuals may apply at the appropriate Virginia Employment Virginia Tech men’s Commission Office or may download and submit an application basketball game from www.pulaskicounty.org to Tammy Safewright, Human Resources Director, [email protected]. Open until postponed filled.

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Draper Valley Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Draper's Valley Presbyterian (PCA) 3200 Lee Highway 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski 2755 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, VA 24324 Draper, Va. 24324 (physical address) Mailing address: Same as above Pastor: Alan Pearce 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski Pastor's Name: Rev. Robert E. Davis Service Times: (mailing address) Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Mathews Bible Study Sunday, 5 p.m. Pastor's Name: Will Shelton Primary Service Times: Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Associate Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening, 6 p.m. Sebastian Ruiz, Hispanic Pastor 8:30 and 11:00 Prayer Service, Wed. 6:30 p.m. Sunday Services Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:15 p.m. Phone: 980-1028 9:00 AM - Hispanic Worship Wednesday Evening (5:45 Supper in the www.drapervalleybaptist.org 9:00AM - Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall (Sept thru May) - Youth Groups 10:00AM - Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.) Holy Grace Baptist Church 11:00AM - Traditional Worship Contact Info: 552 E. Main Street Contact Info. Phone - 540-994-9015 Dublin, Va. 24084 Phone: 540.980.3331 e-mail - [email protected] Angels Pastor: Doug Testerman e-mail: [email protected] website - www.dvpca.org 674-1762 website: www.fumcpulask.org Angels are supernatural be- Primary Services: Trinity Lutheran ings, created by God. They act 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring Baptist Church Church ELCA as intermediaries between God 11 a.m. Sunday worship 6887 Depot Street 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski and Humanity. The title, Angel, Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Belspring, VA 24058 540-980-3624 means messenger in the Hebrew. Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Pastor Darrell Linkous The Rev. Terrie Sternberg Angels are innumerable. Rev- Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Service Times: trinitypulaski @gmail.com elation 5:11 says, “And I beheld, Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. and I heard the voice of many Open Door Baptist Church Sunday worship: 11 a.m. (Sept. - May) angels round about the throne 4576 Miller Lane Wednesday Bible Study and Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and the beasts and the elders: Pulaski, VA 24301 Youth Group: 7 p.m. (June - Aug.) and the number of them was ten Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 thousand times ten thousand, Primary Services: [email protected] www.trinitypulaski.org and thousands of thousands.” Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. The math shows that there are Worship, 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Trinity United Methodist over 100 million Holy Angels. Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road Pastor: Judy Yonce Their power is inconceivable. Phone: 980-2046 Pulaski, VA 24301 Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. Isaiah 37:36. “Then the Angel of Pastor: Michael S. Jones Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. the Lord went forth, and smote Draper United Methodist Church Sunday 528 5th Street, S.E. in the camp of the Assyrians a 3080 Greenbriar Road 9:45 am - Sunday School Pulaski, Va. hundred and fourscore and five Draper, VA 24324 11:00 am - Worship Phone - 980-0820 thousand: and when they arose Pastor: Mark Asbury Wednesday early in the morning, behold, Primary Service Times: 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting Snowville Baptist Church they were all dead corpses.” Sunday School, 10 a.m. (540) 980-4731 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee Angels are ministering spirits Worship, 11 a.m. Email: [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart sent to minister to those who Phone: 276-477-3835 Sunday School: 10 a.m. shall be the heirs of salvation. River of Life Church Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. “Are they not all ministering Newbern Christian Church 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. spirits, sent forth to minister Disciples of Christ Shawn Burchett, Pastor for them who shall be heirs of 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Sunday School 9:15 AM Fairlawn United Methodist Church salvation? Hebrews 1:14. Rev. Denise and Ken Walker Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 Angels appeared unto Jesus 540-440-8733 Wednesday Evening Life Pastor Mark A. Miller after his temptation in the Building Service 7:00 PM [email protected] wilderness and ministered unto Christ Episcopal Church www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 Cell) 540-320-2431 Him. An Angel appeared to 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Jesus as He prayed in the garden Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Delton Church of God Sunday Worship (with children's message): of Gethsemane to strengthen Phone: 980-2413 of Prophecy 11 a.m. Him. A mighty Angel rolled Email: [email protected] 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. away the massive stone at the www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Youth Ministr y tomb of Jesus. [email protected] (276) 620-3191 Facebook.com/Fairlawn-United-Method- The highest order of Angels Jordan's Chapel UMC Sunday mornings - 11 AM to 12 PM ist-Church are Arch Angels. Michael is the Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Sunday evenings-Facebook live services only Arch Angel who is identi- Worship: 9:30 a.m. announced on Facebook Grace Ministries fied as being an Arch Angel in Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evenings- To be announced at Church of God of Prophecy the New Testament, although Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. later future time until COVID-19 ceases 1021 Macgill Street many believe that Gabriel, the Delton COGOP is following all COVID-19 Pulaski, VA 24301 angel of the annunciation, is also Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church safety guidelines of social distancing, masks, Church: 540-980-2118 an Arch Angel. 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, cleaning, and disinfection. Cell: 276-233-8083 Seraphim and Cherubim Hiwassee, VA 24347 Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 are also high ranking Angels. Pastor Mark Asbury Heritage Church www.pulaskigracemin.com Seraphim are mentioned in the Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin Email: [email protected] bible as having six wings and Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Pastor Mike Pierce Pastor Mike Williams fly around the throne of God Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. Service Times: Children's Ministry never ceasing to say “Holy, com/cecilschapel.umc Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Aaron & Becky Sampson Holy, Holy.” Cherubim are Sundays, 10 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. similar Angelic Beings who are Newbern United Methodist Church (540) 674-9220 Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. involved in the worship of God 5155 Wilderness Road Website: www.heritagechurch.net Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. and who do His will. Golden Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Facebook.com/ Ages 5-12 Images of two Cherubim were Rev. Paige Wimberly HeritageChurchDublinVA Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 placed on top of the sacred Ark 674-6111 of the Covenant, kneeling with Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Fairlawn Baptist Faith Bible Church wings touching, over the mercy Sunday School: 11 a.m. 6758 Oxford Avenue 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 seat. Images of Cherubim were Fairlawn, VA 24141 Pastor: Jim Linkous woven into the veil of the Tem- Valley Harvest Ministries Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox ple and the Tabernacle. 1 Harvest Place First Missionary Baptist Church 540-980-5433 Concerning Guardian Angels, P.O. Box 458 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 www.facebook/faithbiblechurch it is very possible that there are Dublin, VA 24084 New River, Virginia 24129 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Angels who are sent out by God Senior Pastor Steve Willis (540) 639-5331 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. to protect us. For he shall give Associate Pastors: email: [email protected] Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. his angels charge over thee, Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. to keep thee in all thy ways.” Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Associate Minister: Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. Psalm 91:11. Wednesday School 7 p.m. Rev. Annette Cheek Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. Some believe that the saints www.vhmdublin.org Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. of God will become Angels 540-674-4729 Sundays: after death but that is incorrect. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Dublin Christian Church We who are saved will never be Mountain View United Methodist Church The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday 5605 Dunlap Road Angels. While we are here on 6648 Wilderness Road Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & P.O. Box 1330 the earth, we are made lower Dublin, VA 24084 Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dublin, VA 24084 than the Angels, but in heaven, Phone: 540-674-6111 (540) 674-8434 our position shall be higher than mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Dublin United Methodist Church www.dublinchristianchurch.com the Angels because we have Pastor: Paige Wimberly P.O. Box 577 Richard R. Goad, Jr. become the sons and daughters Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. 424 East Main Street Senior Minister of God, have been overcomers Morning Worship with Children's Church at Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor Sunday School 10 a.m. of temptation and sin; have been 11 a.m. (540) 674-5128 Worship 11 a.m. redeemed by the precious blood [email protected] Sunday Evening Worship and of Jesus; and they haven’t. They Dublin Baptist Church Early Worship - 8:45 am Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. were created as sinless creatures 100 Hawkins Street Sunday School - 9:45 am Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible whereas we who are saved were Dublin, VA 24084 Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am Classes, 7 p.m. born in sin and now, praise be to 540-674-6061 Worship - 10:55 am Jesus the Savior, have become [email protected] First Presbyterian Church the sons and daughters of God. Website: dublinbaptistva.org Freedom Fellowship Church 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski Angels are never to be wor- Pastor: Dennis Jones 1730 West Street Pastor Melissa McNair-King shipped or prayed to. They are Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Radford, VA 24141 (540) 980-2132 not gods but rather servants of Children's Church and Nursery Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins [email protected] the Most High God. Evening Service: 6 p.m. 540-577-5780 www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org Angels appear to humanity Tuesday: Women's Bible Study, 10 a.m. [email protected] Sunday Services: at times in other forms as a test Wednesday, Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., to see if they will be received 11 a.m. Children’s Church Service 11 a.m. and assisted with hospitality by Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. Christians. “Be not forgetful to 7 p.m. Youth Service Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. entertain strangers: for thereby See MCCR AW, page B7 The Patriot - January 22, 2021 - Page B7 Thornspring United Methodist Church Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. Pulaski First Church of the Brethren 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 1749 Newbern Road Dublin, VA 24084 www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ Pulaski, VA 24301 McCraw Pastor Frank Peters Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert Rev. Kathy Warden, Pastor, Continued from Page B6 Sunday School: 10 a.m. (540) 250-2974 Sunday School: 9:45 Worship: 11 a.m. some have entertained Angels Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. unawares.” Hebrews 13:2. Phone: (540) 980-2927 Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. 980-3798 When Lazarus the beggar Worship 7 p.m. died, the Angels of God carried First Baptist Church Monday Bible Study Abundant Life Ministries his soul over into the Paradise of 5473 Baskerville Street 7 to 9 p.m. God. Dublin, VA 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 3050 Lee Highway Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 Angels are not omnipotent, Pastor Wallis Brown 7 p.m. (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) omniscient, or omnipresent 540-674-2677 Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. because they are not gods. Only Service: 11 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. God possesses these attributes. 1946 Medallion Drive Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement Anytime in the bible where New Dublin Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 an angel of God appeared to a 5331 New Dublin Church Road (540) 980-1349 pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages human being, their presence was Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Becky Wheeler Adult Bible Class so overwhelming that those who Pastor: Sara Jane Nixon Sunday School 9:45 a.m. THRIVE Teen Class saw them fell down before them Website: newdublinpres.org Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Bible Class and filled with fear and trembling. 540-674-6147 Special Activitiy Classes The guards at the tomb of Jesus Services 11:00 AM Sundays First Baptist Church fainted before them, and fell out 220 Magazine Street New Life Church of the Nazarene like dead men. 45 S. Jefferson Avenue Community Christian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Angels are mentioned in the 5382 Grace Street, Dublin VA, 24084 540-980-3336 Pulaski, VA 24301 540-980-2001 Bible more than 300 times. To 540-674-4308 Email: [email protected] be mentioned in the Bible once Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev, Douglas Patterson www.newlifepulaski.com email: [email protected] is pretty amazing, but to be Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. mentioned over 300 times is both Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Julie Armbrister Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. positive and undeniable proof of First Dublin Presbyterian Church (ECO) Monday's Child Youth Group, Monday their existence. 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va. 24084 Evening 6 p.m. Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. Concerning Angels having P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. wings, it seems that some do and first-dublin-presbyterian-church-eco.com Trinity Baptist Church some don’t. Certainly the Sera- Minister: Pulaski Presbyterian Church 4008 Robinson Tract Road phim and Cherubim have wings The Rev. Dr. Olin Marsh Whitener, Jr. (PCA) Pulaski, VA 24301 because the bible tells us so. 975 Memorial Drive Telephone: 980-8186 However when human beings Max Creek Baptist Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor Johnny Howlett mentioned in the bible have seen 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 Office Phone:980-2631 Minister of Education Rev. Steve Taylor angels, there is no mention of www.maxcreek.org Email: [email protected] Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. wings at all. They are generally www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Website: www.pulaskipca.org Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. dressed in spotless white and Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m. have a glory about them that Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Sunday School: 10:00am Wednesday - Adult Bible Study and Youth frightens those to whom they Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Worship Service: 11:00am Group - 7 p.m. appear. Sunday Services Angels are mostly invisible to Grace Fellowship Baptist Church Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship the human eye. It appears they 2640 Max Creek Road Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6598 Annie Akers Road are only visible on certain oc- Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. Radford, VA 24141 P.O. Box 326 Hiwassee, VA 24347 casions when they choose to be Evening Worship: 6 p.m. (540) 639-3443 visible. They do have the power Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m. Pastor Steve Phillips Pastor: Jason N. Aker Phone: 276-699-3176 to assume the identity of a man Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am when the need arises. For exam- Pulaski Church of God Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm [email protected] Sunday School: 10 a.m. ple, the two angels who appeared 1621 Bob White Boulevard Wednesday Night to Abraham before going to Pulaski, VA 24301 Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. Sodom and Gomorrah appeared Pastor Donald Jones to Abraham not as Angels but 540-980-8880 New Hope Chapel St. Edwards Catholic Church as two men. Also with them as www.pulaskicog.church 1555 Case Knife Road Corner of N. Washington Ave. and they visited Abraham was God Sunday Services Pulaski, VA 24301 7th Street N.W., Pulaski and His appearance was what is Sunday Life Groups: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Darrell Gray Phone: 980-6511 called a Theophany. A Theoph- Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. (276) 733-6080 Fax: 980-6511 any is a visible manifestation of Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez God to humankind. New Hope Chapel. Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday The manna from above that Showers of Blessing Church of Service Times: God provided for the Israel- God in Christ 10 a.m. Sunday School Warriors for Christ II ites during their travels in the 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 11 a.m. Sunday Service Bishop Sherman Buckner wilderness has been called by Pastor Elder Stephen Muse 600 Skyline Circle some, Angel Food. But we have Pulaski, VA Come and Worship With Us! Family Worship Center no concrete evidence that manna Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness 540-315-2317 Sunday School: 10 a.m. was really Angel food. It was Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski bread from Heaven that God sent Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. 540-980-7287 Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Service down to feed His people in the Jeff Willhoite, Pastor wilderness. Randolph Avenue Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Angels are celestial beings United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Bob White Boulevard Baptist Church 3826 Bob White Boulevard who make up the Heavenly Host 1607 Randolph Avenue KidsZone 10:45 a.m. of God. In Rev.19:10 John the Pulaski, VA 24301 Evening Worship 6 p.m. Pulaski, VA. Pastor: Allen Harman beloved was about to worship an Pastor: Rev. Dr. Elston McLain www.fwcpulaski.church Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. angel and the angel forbade it. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Preaching: 11 a.m. “And I fell at his feet to worship Phone: (540) 980-8775 Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. him. And he said unto me, See Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m. thou do it not:” FUNDAMENTAL When Jesus comes back in Seagle great power and glory at His second advent, He will be Funeral Home accompanied by all of the Holy Todd Bruce, Manager Angels of God. “And the armies 415 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, 980-1700 which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.” (Rev. 19:14) Bible Trivia 1. Is the book of Samaria in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In 1 Peter 2, all believers are called to be part of a royal ...? Family, Priesthood, Flock, Wedding 3. From Judges 11, what judge of Israel was a prostitute’s son? Hosea, Jephthah, Samson, Lot 4. In Revelation 12:3, how is Satan depicted? Silver goat, Black horse, Red dragon, 7-winged bat 5. From 2 Kings 23, where was God knows our thoughts better than we know them King Josiah killed? Megiddo, From the writings of the Rev. up God’s Word to read what He the way for us to humble ourselves Anathoth, Philadelphia, Jericho Billy Graham has to say to us about our minds. before Him in prayer and receive 6. In Esther 1, what king did The answer is that God wants us His strength and power to live a she marry? Jehu, Omri, Ahasuer- Q: I am a Christian but I to fill our minds with the things of holy life. It is God’s desire that we us, Zedekiah struggle with thoughts that Him, with thoughts and emotions be conformed to the image of His ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) keep me defeated. My thoughts that are good and pure, that reflect Son and to have pure minds and Priesthood; 3) Jephthah; 4) hound me. I try going to church Him instead of the evils of this Christlike hearts. Red dragon; 5) Megiddo; 6) and listening to Christian music, world. The Bible tells us to think Ahasuerus but still my mind wanders to on things that are true, pure, and When God empowers us, we all the wrong things. How can I right (Philippians 4:8). refuse to let sin have its way in us. Hardcore trivia fan? Visit Wil- stop it? -- T.T But first, we must confess our of God -- who died for our sins to All believers are called to be holy son Casey’s subscriber site at A: God knows our thoughts bet- sinful thoughts and desires and ask bring us to salvation and eternal in mind, body, and spirit (1 Peter www.patreon.com/triviaguy. ter than we know them. Many peo- the Lord to forgive us of our sin. life. When this happens, God 1:15). ple struggle with negative thoughts The Bible says that all have sinned sends the Holy Spirit into our lives or impure thoughts but never think and fall short of God’s glory (Ro- to help us walk with Him in obedi- (This column is based on the to take it to the Lord in prayer and mans 3:23). We must believe Jesus ence. He has given us His Word to words and writings of the late Rev. many people never think to open is who He says He is -- the Son lead and guide us. He has opened Billy Graham.) 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Sandra Delaughter For more information, please visit Staff Officer for Public Educa- www.cgaux.org Town of Pulaski uses CARES Act funds for drive-through window On Tuesday, January 12th, the drive-through window. Town of Pulaski’s Finance Depart- To make use of the drive-through ment opened its newly installed window, customers will need to op- drive-through window for use by erate the touch-activated speaker the public. system located next to it. A Finance The window’s installation was Department employee will then as- made possible through the use of sist them with their utility payment. CARES Act funds provided to the The Town of Pulaski would like Town by Pulaski County, based on to thank Advanced Door Service the need to provide citizens with based in Roanoke for their work an additional ‘social distancing’ installing the window. Some addi- option when making payments on tional modifications after the initial utility bills. installation were required, and they At this time, only payment ser- were very accommodating in work- vices will be provided at the drive- ing with us to accomplish what was through window. Due to poten- needed. tially long wait times for others, customers seeking other services If you have questions please con- such as applying for a new utility tact Jordan Whitt, Social Media connection or applying for a busi- Manager at 540-994-8610 or by ness license are asked to consult email at [email protected]. with the Finance Department from within the Municipal Building. Customers can request the paper- work required for these services at the window, but we ask that they fill them out after receiving them and move from the window. 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