January 12, 2018

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Locally Owned And Operated McCready elected chairman, Pratt vice chairman of board By MIKE WILLIAMS nomination. board. The Patriot Pratt was elected to serve for Guthrie's nomination failed on one year as Vice Chairman of the Massie District Supervisor a 3-2 vote with Bopp, McCready board. Andy McCready was re-elected and Ingles His selection was also not Chairman of the Pulaski County District automatic. Board of Supervisors Monday Supervisor Pratt's name was placed into evening during the board's annu- Ranny nomination by Bopp, who had al re-organizational meeting. O'Dell vot- served the past two years as Vice This will be McCready's sec- ing "no." Chairman. ond term as chairman, and this A vote on O'Dell then nominated Bopp term lasts for one year. McCready's for another term. McCready's selection, howev- nomination er, was not automatic. McCready followed, However, Bopp then withdrew Draper District Supervisor with all five his name from consideration and Dean Pratt opened nominations supervisors Pratt was elected on a unanimous for chairman by nominating voting in favor of McCready vote. Cloyd District Supervisor Joe being named chairman. The board's regular meeting Guthrie for the position. Monday night's meeting - held for this month will be held Jan. Robinson District Supervisor at the New River Valley Business 29 in the County Administration Charles Bopp followed that by Center in Fairlawn - also yielded Building on 3rd Street NW in placing McCready's name into a new vice chairman for the Pulaski beginning at 7 p.m. McAuliffe to lawmakers: WEEKEND WEATHER SATURDAY SUNDAY ‘Work together’ for Va. Scattered flurries. Mostly Mostly sunny, with a high near By Chelsea Jackson and cloudy, with a high near 35. 29. Jessica Wetzler Chance of precipitation is 20%. Capital News Service Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, Saturday Night - Scattered with a low around 14. RICHMOND - Gov. Terry flurries. Low around 18. McAuliffe delivered his farewell State of the Commonwealth Address on the opening day of the General Assembly's 2018 session, making a final plea for legislators to expand Medicaid and saying the state is in good hands as he passes the baton to a fellow Democrat, Ralph Northam. With a smile, McAuliffe took the podium Wednesday night before a joint session of the House and Senate as he announced his pleasure to address the General Assembly "one final time." The Republican side of the chamber appeared silent while Democratic lawmakers stood, cheered and banged Capital News Service photo their desks in appreciation. Gov. Terry McAuliffe (right) and Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam Once again, McAuliffe urged the General Assembly to expand statement that, in a new Virginia of Virginia." Medicaid, the federal-state economy, health care is not a In his address, McAuliffe said health care program for low- privilege for the few - it is a right that at his inauguration, he prom- income Americans. for all," McAuliffe said. "Put the ised to maintain the state's repu- "The chief issue that demands politics aside. It's time to expand tation for strong fiscal manage- your attention is making a clear Medicaid in the Commonwealth See GOVERNOR, page A2 Page A2 - The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018 State Champs Honored The Pulaski County School Board on Wednesday night honored the Pulaski County High School One Act Play - "You Don't Know Jack" - which recently captured the VHSL state championship. Here members of the school board pose with the play’s cast and crew and their teacher, Jeff McCoy. Photo courtesy of Kim Wright

Governor Interest Continued from page A1 builds for ment, to make Virginia the great- perous for all people, no matter supremacists in Charlottesville in together to get things done." est place in the world for veter- whom they are, where they live August. Everyone on the floor In their response to ans, military service members or whom they love," McAuliffe took the moment to stand and McAuliffe's speech, Republicans town and their families, and to be a said. applaud for the remarks about took issue with his rosy assess- brick wall to protect the rights of He took notice of political bat- Heyer. ment of the state's economy. women and LGBT Virginians tles, such as Republicans suing McAuliffe, former chairman of They said that Virginia has been elections from discrimination. him for contempt when he the Democratic National eclipsed by other states and that "Four years later, we have kept attempted to restore, in one fell Committee, was elected governor McAuliffe has neglected rural By MIKE WILLIAMS those promises," McAuliffe said. swoop, the voting rights of about in November 2013, defeating areas, especially the coalfields of The Patriot "And we are a Commonwealth of 200,000 felons who had complet- Republican nominee Ken Southwest Virginia. greater equality, justice and ed their sentences. Cuccinelli. "With fierce competition Interest is building among opportunity for all people as a McAuliffe established the During his term, Republicans between states to attract and some local residents who are result. That is a legacy we can all record for the most bills vetoed had a two-thirds majority in the retain businesses," said Del. considering becoming candi- be proud of." during his time in office - a total House of Delegates, making it Benjamin L. Cline, R- dates in the May 1 town elec- McAuliffe spoke not just to of 120. difficult for McAuliffe to pass his Rockbridge. "Virginia simply tions in Pulaski and Dublin. legislators but to everyday "I absolutely hated having to key priorities, such as expanding cannot afford to stagnate. Our Kathy Webb, Director of Virginians as he recited progress veto a record 120 bills - but those Medicaid. But Democrats made past achievements will not sus- Elections and General Registrar, the state had made during his bills took Virginia in the wrong big gains in last fall's elections. tain a prosperous future." said today candidate packets for term. direction," McAuliffe said. As McAuliffe leaves office, the Sen. A. Benton Chafin, R- those considering bids for coun- "In the coming years, I hope "They attacked women's rights, GOP holds a slim margin in both Russell, said McAuliffe put cil are ready at her office. you will build on that foundation equality for LGBT people and the House and Senate. Virginia at a competitive disad- Several potential candidates, by using your voices and your access to the voting booth. They "Virginia is a different place vantage with other energy-rich she noted, have already picked votes to make Virginia more hurt the environment, and they than it was four years ago, and states. up packets. Citizens interested in becom- equal, more just and more pros- made Virginia less safe. I honest- for that we should all be proud. "The last four years has seen ly wish they'd never made it to But there is still more work to ing candidates for council in some very pitched and con- either town have until March 6 my desk." do," McAuliffe said. tentious battles here in McAuliffe received several He later added, "As I look at 7 p.m. to return their paper- Richmond," Chafin said. "Gov. work to the registrar's office and standing ovations during his across this room, I see many new McAuliffe began his term by ini- address, but perhaps the loudest faces. The people of Virginia, in become qualified as candidates. tiating and championing a nearly The Registrar's Office is open followed his statements regard- their wisdom, have made signifi- four-month-long budget stale- ing Heather Heyer, the 32-year- cant changes to the composition from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. mate. Now, he is concluding his Monday through Friday to hand old woman who was killed of this General Assembly with a term by advancing the very same protesting a rally of white simple message in mind: work out packets and answer ques- proposals that nearly resulted in tions. Those with questions can our first-ever government shut- down." See ELECTIONS, page A3 The Patriot - Friday, Janaury 12, 2018 - Page A3 General Assembly opens NRV loses ‘long session’ on Wednesday Megabus service It is that time of year again. always wonderful to see familiar The 2018 General Assembly Ben faces from back home here in The New River Valley lost October 2017, passenger rail Session began on Wednesday, Richmond. I always look for- the Megabus service on service returned to Roanoke January 10th. It is an honor to Chaffin ward to the student groups and January 10, 2018. and a new bus service, the represent you in the Senate of other constituents that make the Megabus formerly connected Virginia Breeze, began in Virginia as your Senator from trip to visit the Capitol during Washington, DC to December 2017. While neither the 38th District. We have trav- 38th District session. Christiansburg to Knoxville provides the direct DC shuttle eled to Richmond and are ready State Senator Thank you for the opportunity and Chattanooga, Tennessee. offered by Megabus, both to conduct the important work to represent the 38th District in This locally popular service options provide an alternative ahead of us for the people of the General Assembly. I am provided two north-bound and to traveling long distances on Virginia. development. I will continue to looking forward to a productive two south-bound trips daily. the interstate system. During the 60-day General update you as this important session. Please make sure to fol- While ridership met expecta- A New River connection (via Assembly Session, known as the budget item progresses through low what's going on in tions for our region, ridership Smart Way bus) to the Amtrak long session, we will be tasked Session. Richmond throughout the was not high enough in service in Roanoke is available with forming the two-year bal- Highlighting one of my bills, I General Assembly Session by Washington or Tennessee. Monday - Friday at 5:40 am anced budget for Virginia. will be carrying legislation to following my legislative updates As the Megabus service and Saturday - Sunday at 7:45 Throughout the budget process provide new funding for in the newspaper, on Facebook, comes to a close, new opportu- am. Travelers can expect to and while considering a wide expanding rural broadband into or by signing up on my email nities for connections to points arrive in Charlottesville in variety of legislation, I will be underserved areas. High-speed list on my website at www.ben- north are available. If you do about two-and-a-half hours or focused on bringing more fund- internet access is critical to eco- chafin.com. Be sure to contact not enjoy driving your own DC in five hours. A recent arti- ing to Southwest Virginia, fight- nomic development, quality of my office if you have any ques- personal vehicle on I-81, take ing for policies that help our life, and to education. tions, concerns, or would like to the train or take the bus! In See NRV, page A8 region, and striving to enact Telecommunication companies voice your opinion on pending laws that improve the quality of pay fees to place cables and legislation. life for the people. infrastructure on the Department The 38th Senatorial District The budget bill is the most of Transportation right-of-way. includes all of Bland, Buchanan, important piece of legislation My legislation will use some of Dickenson, Pulaski, Russell, and considered during the General this revenue to allow local gov- Tazewell Counties, the Cities of Assembly Session. My ernments and companies to Norton and Radford, and por- Southwest Virginia colleagues expand access to broadband tions of Montgomery, Smyth, and I will be working to bring service to more people in a and Wise Counties. critical funding to the region for region with a lack of high-speed education, transportation, and internet. economic development. As we Please contact my office with Elections continue to revitalize and diver- any questions or concerns so sify the economy in Southwest that I can better represent your Continued from page A2 Virginia, it is vital we further voice in the state legislature. It our efforts to create new oppor- is important for me to hear your also call 980-2111 or email Webb tunities and jobs. ideas and positions on legisla- at [email protected] An important budget item I tion during the General Webb noted one change in this will be focusing on this Session Assembly Session. During the year's election. In previous town is the expansion of enrollment General Assembly Session, my elections, names on the ballot and graduate programs at UVA- local district office on Main were listed alphabetically. Wise. Higher education is a Street in Lebanon in Russell Starting with this year's election, proven engine for economic County will be closed. ballot order will be determined growth and new jobs in the Constituents can reach me and by time of filing. Webb also region surrounding a university. my office during the session by reminded that April 9 is the dead- It is our goal to bring new mas- calling 804-698-1044 or by call- line for registering to vote in the ters and doctorate programs to ing locally to 276-889-1044. May 1 election. UVA-Wise and to increase the You can also email me at dis- student body. New research [email protected]. The Patriot opportunities and higher level If you would like to visit the programs are attractive to Capitol in Richmond, we can 808-3949 prospective businesses and will help schedule a visit and set up lead to increased economic a tour for any size group. It is www.pcpatriot.com Change is in the air Here we are...It's 2018, and we are faced with changes in Down To demographics, economic power, natural resource scarcities, Business major technological advance- Peggy White ments, and breakthroughs that Pulaski County seem to be happening more rap- Chamber of idly than ever before. Commerce We're expected to be more knowledgeable, and at the same sentiment toward the future. An time turn out a higher quality of interesting observation by urba- work with less money. nologist Richard Florida is that Despite what may seem like young adults meeting one anoth- the pitfalls of advancement there er now ask, "Where do you are still exciting changes that live" rather than, "What do you have taken place. do?" He also noted that people For example, the introduction are beginning to be more likely of Airbnb, where three twenty- to change careers in order to something year-old guys turned stay in a place connected to renting an air-mattress in their family, friends and local culture apartment into a thriving $25 than change localities to stay in billion dollar company! a career. This is good news for There are other notable us in S.W.V.A.! changes, as well. So here is to 2018: May we According to the writings of build strong relationships, pros- Daniel Anthes, in How the per, and stay true to our values. World has Changed in the Last Work hard, be productive, Five Years, among the worthy and above all else stay positive. mentions of changes, the monthly active Facebook users has risen by 188%, 3-D printing industry revenues have gone up 240%, and the number of active mobile phone users per 100 people is up by 45%. It appears that all these changes are reflective of a generation that is transforming the world at large and are fast becoming our workforce. This represents a generation we need to embrace and develop a better understanding of, if we are to remain a competitive community. Change is often good, and some of it can be pleasantly sur- prising and offer us a hopeful

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Ruritan Club and the OCAW home.com WV four brothers, James, Neal, Hensel Union. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Mary Brooks - Pulaski and Vernon McGuire also preced- He is survived by his is handling the arrangements for Edith (Anthony) Boysaw - ed her in death. Wife of 23 years the family. Pulaski Ruth worked at Jefferson Mills, Kathy Hancock Davis - Dublin James (Drema) Redd - Pulaski various restaurants and was a Children WILLIAM THOMAS Charlotte (Jerry) Montgomery - sponsor for Veterans Affairs caring Joseph "Joey" Douglas Davis, REDD, SR. Pembroke for Veterans for over 20 years in III & wife, Allison Gordon Davis - Kathy Williams - Pembroke their home. Lexington, KY William Thomas Redd, Sr., age Brenda Redd - Pulaski She is survived by her Timothy "Tim" Lee Davis & 63 of Pulaski passed away Carol Hodge-Portsmouth Sons wife, Kathryn Buza Davis - Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Pam Hensley-Dublin Billy Hall - Shiloh Houston, TX Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Shannon Newman-Pulaski James "Bo" Hall - Pulaski Wendy Kaye Dean & husband, Born April Aunts- Frances Muse and Sarah Danny Hall - Dublin Dennis Dean - Pulaski 16,1954 Redd Daughter Amanda Dalton Wright & hus- Allisonia Many nieces, nephews and Mary Ann Hall - Pulaski band, Brad "Opie" Wright - Virginia he cousins 10 Grandchildren Dublin was the son Special Friend- Denise Smith- 5 Great Grandchildren 10 Grandchildren of the late Radford Funeral services were 1 Great Granddaughter James Redd Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Brothers and Lucy 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Tommy (Carol) Davis - Shiloh Jane Butler 2018 in the Bower Funeral Home Pulaski. David (Phyllis) Davis - Dublin Redd Redd. Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Doug Interment followed at the Jerry (Paula) Davis - Dublin His broth- Patterson officiating. Newbern Cemetery. Rodger (Gretchen) Davis - ers, Joseph Redd and Richard The family will receive friends To sign the online guestbook, JOE DAVIS, JR. Dublin (Dickie) Redd also preceded him Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until please visit www.bowerfuneral- On Friday, January 5, 2018 Joe Walking Companion / Best Bud in death. service time. home.com Davis, Jr. took his last breath on Sadie He is survived by his To sign the online guestbook, Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Earth and his first breath in Funeral services were held Children- please visit www.bowerfuneral- is handling the arrangements for Heaven at the age of 66. Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the William Thomas Redd, Jr- home.com the family. Born January 9, 1951 in Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Front Royal Bower Funeral Homes - Pulaski Newbern, Virginia he was the son Pulaski with Rev. Mike Honaker Scott Redd-Richmond is handling arrangement for the MATTHEW MONROE of the late Joseph Davis, Sr. & officiating. Interment followed at Tanisha Redd- Radford Redd Family. SHREWSBURY Virginia Isabelle Scott Davis. the Southwest Virginia Veterans Step Children Nov. 12, 1984 Jan. 2, 2017 Joe spent 15 years in the United Cemetery, Dublin. Teresa Hoston, Torrey Trussell, ARMEDA LUE PEAK Do not cry for me, for I go States Army and Army Reserves In lieu of flowers, the family Kimberly Byrd, & DeVante CRESSELL where music is born. as a Drill Sergeant. He worked for asks that donations in Joe's memo- Swieczkowski Armeda Lue Peak Cressell, age J. S. Bach the Radford Arsenal (Aliant Tech ry be made to the Lewis-Gale Sisters and Brother 62 of Pulaski passed away Matthew Monroe Shrewsbury, Systems) for 28 years. Cancer Center (2400 Lee Elizabeth Peoples - Pulaski Thursday, January 4, 2018 at her "Earth Angel" of Music, 33, of He was the Treasurer of Old Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301) Shelva (Everett) Parks - home. Born January 15, 1955 in Summersville, SC, left this world Dominion HOG Chapter of To sign the online guestbook, Pembroke Pulaski she was the daughter of Tuesday Jan. 2nd to join his true Wytheville from 2003-2011 and please visit www.bowerfuneral- Madeline Howard - Princeton, the late Friel Peak & Reathie family and served as President of both the Gravley Peak. Her daughter, peers. He Sherry Wiley and two sisters, leaves Maggie Ryan and Freda Hodge behind the also preceded her in death. many She is survived by her friends, col- Husband leagues and Roger Dale Cressell - Pulaski students Son from all the Jimmy Wiley - GA Shrewsbury places that he Granddaughter studied, per- Nevaeh Wiley formed, taught and generously Brothers shared his gift-The University of Kerney Peak - Pulaski South Carolina, Epiphany Drum Alfred Peak - Dublin Corp, Costal Carolina University, Sisters Dixie High School, Upstate Winds Joyce Peak Dean - Pulaski Community Band, CCU Bands, Phyllis Dean - Wytheville Coastal Surge Drum Corp, Pulaski Darlene Dean - Pulaski County High School, New River The Memorial service was held Valley Winds and Cane Bay High Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the School. Also left behind are his Peak Creek Mission of Prayer totally devastated family; Mother, with Pastor Dale Akers officiating. Mary, Grandparents, Bill and In lieu of flowers, the family Elrica, Sisters, Ashlyn, Brandi and suggest donations be made Lakin, "Brother", Joe and his wife towards her final expenses to Susan and Nephew, Hunter. Bower Funeral Home. There is little to be said about To sign the online guestbook, Matt that hasn't been said on please visit www.bowerfuneral- Facebook in the past few days and home.com the Family urges everyone to Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski please read the many kind and lov- is handling the arrangements for ing tributes to him. the family. A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 7th from the Little RUTH MCGUIRE HALL Theater at Pulaski County High Ruth McGuire Hall, age 85 of School, Dublin, VA with the Pulaski passed away Friday, Family receiving friends after the January 5, 2018 at the Roanoke service. In lieu of flowers the Memorial Family wishes memorial gifts be Hospital. made to the Fine Arts Department Born at Pulaski County High School, January 15, 5414 Cougar Trail Rd. Dublin, VA 1932 in 24084. Roanoke she Arrangements are by Stevens was the Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA. daughter of the late James BETTY JEAN UMBERGER Hall Irvin MARTIN McGuire & Betty Jean Umberger Martin, Susie Lyons McGuire. Her husband, William Dewey Hall and See DEATHS, page A8 The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018 - Page A5 Marijuana Message To Our and the Employers: Shared Value I wanted to share how an organiza- that a strong collective effort is need- tion such as the Pulaski County Patriot’s ed to help foster a better life for our rule of law United Way is positioned to help our employees, our citizens, and our local employers create economic Post community. Together, we can focus In the very cold first week of 2018, marijuana value and subsequently add civic on applying our energy and pooled became a burning public policy issue. As a CNN head- value. resources to develop solutions to Jonathan Sweet line captured, many people found themselves thrown It's called shared value, with a cen- problems that no one organization or Pulaski County into confusion on the question: "Is weed legal or not?" tral premise that our companies' governmental entity can tackle alone. Regular readers of this column likely know my Administrator competitiveness and the health of the In an effort to enhance education, position on marijuana. I support legalizing it for community around them are inter- bolster financial stability, support our medicinal use but oppose legalization for recreational dependent. mitted to these core principles. workforce and build an overall purposes. The most important matter now on the table Many of us believe that strong Local governments as well as the healthier community, we challenge is not marijuana itself. The issue is how marijuana communities are immensely impor- businesses community successfully our business community and our citi- affects the overall rule of law in our country. tant to corporate success and feel engage with various United Way zens to consider supporting the The Controlled Substances Act, passed by Congress strongly that improving education, organizations around the world in Pulaski County United Way. We are in 1970, prohibited the cultivation, distribution, and financial stability and building order to mobilize millions of individ- confident that working together we possession of marijuana (albeit with a few limited healthy communities will significant- uals and leverage resources through can enjoy a transformational impact exceptions). That law remains on the books. ly improve the quality of life for both workplace giving campaigns, volun- within our businesses and throughout Notwithstanding the law on the books, the Obama our citizens and our workforce. teerism, board leadership and global Pulaski County. Administration Many non-profits such as the grants. decided to relax Pulaski County United Way are com- Best practice examples show us "Pulaski County is…Shared Value" Morgan its enforcement of Griffith this law. The Obama Administration did not ask 9th District Congress to Representative change the law. This was true even when the Democrats controlled both branches of Congress. Further, the Obama Administration had the opportunity to have its Drug Enforcement Agency place marijuana as a scheduled drug, thus making it available for medicinal use, but it declined to do so. Its failure to consider easing the law relating to medicinal marijuana was confusing in light of its lack of enforcement of marijuana laws otherwise. Not enforcing any law and looking the other way breeds disrespect for the rule of law generally. In this case, some states opted to decriminalize or even legalize marijuana, certain that their citizens would not suf- fer significant repercussions. Now U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced that he will enforce the federal law on marijuana, even in states where it has gained acceptance. The problem is the Justice Department and the administrative branch of government do not write federal laws; they are simply supposed to enforce them. Accordingly, while Attorney General Sessions' decision is right under the rule of law, the decision will cause havoc in states that significantly loosened their restrictions on marijuana, due to previous administrations' policy of non-enforcement. This situation shows how important it is that we abide by the separation of powers established in our Constitution. When presidential administrations make up the rules, as the Obama Administration often did, those rules can easily be undone by a different administration. Having studied law and history since I was in middle school, it is clear that once a society begins to believe laws are inconsistent and/or arbitrary, society loses its respect for the rule of law. And loss of respect for the rule of law creates chaos and can lead to anar- chy. The Man Who Saved In the case of marijuana, we need a consistent national policy. It is Congress' job to write the laws, and it is time for Congress to reexamine marijuana policy. Congress and the nation as a whole need to Civilization debate the pros and cons and come to a consensus that provides clarity and stability on marijuana policy This year's best movie about a spir- Halifax when he initially felt it politi- going forward. ited band of resisters fighting an cally necessary, but ground him down Congress could opt to allow only true medicinal empire of evil isn't the latest entry in and ultimately outmaneuvered him. marijuana, as I would prefer. Or Congress could the "Star Wars" franchise, but In a key episode, Churchill went to choose to let the respective states decide, as Rep. Tom "Darkest Hour," an extraordinarily the larger Cabinet and won over- Garrett (R-VA-5) has proposed. Further, Congress deft and moving depiction of the out- whelming approval for his stalwart- could legalize recreational use of marijuana. I would set of Winston Churchill's prime min- ness. Here, he made his famous state- oppose that proposal. istership during World War II. ment, "We shall go and we shall fight However, if Congress reaffirms prohibitions on Cabinet meetings and political it out, here or elsewhere, and if at last recreational marijuana, I think fairness and equity intrigue aren't the most natural cine- the long story is to end, it were better require a grace period in states that loosened their matic material, although the underly- it should end, not through surrender, restrictions. Criminal sanctions should not apply on ing event in "Darkest Hour" is one of but only when we are rolling sense- past acts that appeared to the average citizen to be the most dramatic in modern history: on the strength of his acuteness about less on the ground." legal. Doing otherwise would appear arbitrary and One man standing defiant before the Hitler. When Neville Chamberlain After the war, Churchill wrote of capricious to society at large. And the states and their onslaught of an enemy army, rallying returned from Munich, Churchill the reaction of his colleagues: "Quite citizens should have time to adjust to any new, clear his nation with his willpower and gave a speech in the House of a number seemed to jump up from national policies. words. Commons declaring "we have sus- the table and came running to my As the lawmaking body, Congress must set consis- Discounting for Hollywood embell- tained a total and unmitigated chair, shouting and patting me on the tent policies for national questions that establish clear ishments, the movie is worthy of this defeat." Britain's position slid down- back. There is no doubt had I at this and stable rules for States and individuals. story, which is high praise indeed. In ward from there. juncture faltered at all in leading the particular, Gary Oldman's portrayal The same day that Churchill nation, I should have been hurled out The Congressional Award of Churchill is so compelling that the became prime minister, Hitler's army of office." On January 4, I was honored to present Luke Academy Award for best actor should invaded Western Europe in earnest, Beasey of Bristol with the Congressional Award, be signed, sealed and delivered to sweeping all before it and eventually He didn't falter. Churchill tapped Congress' highest award for youth. Luke volunteered him right now. trapping the British at Dunkirk. into and built up the resolve of the over a thousand hours as an EMT with the Washington Upon taking power, Churchill Given the circumstances, the desire British people. "There was a white County Life Saving Crew. He also took flying lessons, faced disaster on every front in the of Viscount Halifax, Churchill's glow," he wrote later, "overpowering, earning a solo permit, and planned a family trip. war, yet bucked internal political inherited foreign secretary, to explore sublime, which ran through our island The Congressional Award recognizes young people pressure to explore a deal with Adolf peace terms wasn't unreasonable, just from end to end." who have set and achieved challenging goals for Hitler. In his marvelous history of profoundly wrong. The so-called Great Man theory of themselves in the areas of service, personal develop- this crucial interlude, "Five Days in Churchill opposed any deal. He history might be overly simplistic, ment, fitness, and citizenship. In doing so, they culti- London: May 1940," the great histo- was convinced, Lukacs notes, "that but history indisputably has its great vate the character and skills that will prepare them to rian John Lukacs writes, "Then and such a settlement, under any condi- men. "Darkest Hour" does justice to lead our country into the future. The program is open there he saved Britain and Europe, tions, could not be counter-balanced one of them. to all young people between the ages of 13 ½ and 24. and Western civilization." by a maintenance, let alone a guaran- For more information on the award, including registra- In 1937, Churchill's reputation had tee, of British liberty and independ- Rich Lowry is editor of the tion, please visit http://congressionalaward.org/. been at a low ebb, but he recovered ence." Churchill bent a little toward National Review. Page A6 - The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018

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Jesus Has Authority Has God Given Up On Me? Q: My grandmother says Over Demons God never gives up on any- My one, but she's wrong. God Luke 8:26. "And they arrived were entered into him. gave up on me long ago, and at the country of the Gadarenes, In modern day exorcisms, Answer Teach Me nothing will ever change that. which is over against Galilee. often the exorcists try to cast out And frankly, I don't really And when He went forth to land, Your Word demonic spirits, fail, and have to care. there met him out of the city, a repeat the process over and over. certain man, which had devils O Lord But Jesus only had to command A: God hasn’t given up on Billy Graham you—but He has given you the long time, and wore no clothes, Terry that the demons come out of the neither abode in any house, but man once, and they had no terrible freedom to turn your McCraw back on Him and destroy your convicting you of your sin and in the tombs." choice but to come out. urging you to give your life to This demoniac was possessed The voice of one of the life, if you choose to do so. The Bible warns, “There is a way Christ. God’s Word is true: by a host of Demons. He was a out, and fell down before Him, demons spoke to Jesus. Perhaps “This is love: not that we loved wild man. He was naked. Instead and with a loud voice said, what he was the leader of the multi- that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death” God, but that he loved us and of living a normal life, he lived have I to do with thee, Jesus, tude of demons that were pos- sent his Son as an atoning sacri- in a Cemetery with the dead. Thou Son of God most high? I sessing this man. He said his (Proverbs 14:12). But why would you want to fice for our sins” (1 John 4:10). At one time in his life, he was beseech thee, torment me not." name was Legion. A Roman Be thankful for your grand- in his right mind and probably The devil and the demons Legion was composed of from stay on a road that clearly leads to destruction? Why would you mother; she prays for you, and lived among the other people of know that one day they are going 3,000 to 6,000 men. So by this she yearns for you to turn from the region. He was probably mar- to be judged by God and cast we can assume that this man was believe Satan’s lie that God has given up on you? The only rea- your sins and commit your life ried at one time and lived in a into a fiery pit where they will be possessed by literally thousands to Christ. And when you do, house like everyone else. He may tormented day and night, forever of demons. son you can possibly give is that you want to control your He’ll forgive you and put your have even had children. But and ever. They recognized Jesus' No wonder he was a wild man. feet on the right path. somewhere along the line, power over them. No wonder he lived in a own life, and you don’t want demonic spirits entered into him The demon possessed man Cemetery with dead people. No God telling you what to do. In and he became a wild, crazed, himself had no knowledge of wonder he had enough demonic other words, you don’t want maniac of a man. Jesus. So he could not have power to break the chains and anything to do with God, Often the citizens of the city known who Jesus was, so that fetters that bound him. because you know you’ll have would capture him and put him shows us that it was the demonic He had no hope of ever being to hand over the control of your in chains, to protect him and oth- spirits who recognized Jesus and freed of demon possession. But life to Him. ers, but he would break the were speaking through him. Jesus gives hope to them that Listen: You may have given chains with demonic strength and This man was being tormented have no hope. One thing among up on God—but God hasn’t go back to living alone. daily by these evil spirits and many that Jesus brings with Him given up on you! Although God Luke tells us that he was pos- they were literally destroying when He comes into a person is knows all about you, He still sessed by devils for a long time. him spiritually, physically and hope. He is our living hope. He loves you. If He didn’t love Follow Us On And he got worse and worse as certainly mentally. can set us free from any and all you, Jesus Christ never would Twitter the evil spirits took away his And Jesus asked him saying, kinds of possessions and have come into the world and mind and all that he had. What is thy name? And he said given His life for you—but He @ThePCPatriot When he saw Jesus, he cried Legion, because many devils See MCCRAW, page A7 did! And even now, His Spirit is The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018 - Page A7

McCraw NRV Habitat gears up for Continued from page A6 bondages. fact, we have evidence of demon ‘Faith Build’ home project Verse 33. "Then went the dev- possessed men in our day and ils out of the man, and entered time, who are leaders in their On Tuesday, January 30, at ence through affordable home Depot is located at 20 S. into the swine; and the herd ran own nations. Bible prophecy 8:00 am there will be an informa- ownership. The breakfast meet- Washington Avenue in Pulaski. violently down a steep place into shows that there are leaders of tional breakfast meeting for all ing will enable good conversa- Please r.s.v.p. to Shelley the Lake and were choked. nations who are being influenced area church pastors and interest- tion and begin collaboration for Fortier at 540-381-1144 or to Every last one of the swine by wicked spirits. ed church members at the Pulaski making this Faith Build a suc- [email protected] by drowned in the sea of Galilee. Demonic Spirits can enter into Train Depot meeting room. The cess. January 26. The demons asked Jesus not to un-regenerated people, but not meeting is open to anyone asso- A complimentary breakfast For more information about cast them into the abyss and rele- into one who is filled with the ciated with the faith community will be served at the meeting, the breakfast meeting, feel free to gate them to chains or darkness, Holy Ghost. They can't occupy who would like to know about a sponsored by Thrivent Builds contact Pastor Terrie Sternberg, but to allow them to enter into the same host in which the Holy new "Faith Build" home building and Habitat for Humanity of the Trinity Lutheran Church, at 540- the herd of swine that were feed- Ghost is already occupying. project due to start in Spring, New River Valley. The Train 980-3624. ing on a hill nearby. Jesus didn't Greater is He who is in us, than 2018. Thrivent Builds has award- send them into the herd of swine, he that is in the world. ed Habitat for Humanity NRV a but only commanded them to After being delivered from $55,000 matching grant for a leave the man. Demonic spirits demon possession, this man duplex project to be located in cannot abide outside of a host. wanted to become a Disciple of Christiansburg. This meeting Jesus commanded that they leave the Lord's. However Jesus knew will help us find homebuyers, the man and they chose to enter that this man had an amazing volunteers and donors. into the herd of swine. testimony and sent him away to A Habitat "Faith Build" gives Even swine have more sense tell everyone he met of the great church members a concrete way than to become demon possessed miracle of deliverance that He to put their faith into action and which makes them smarter than had received from God. All of us see tangible results. The various humans who do become demon who have been born again, have ways for a congregation to get possessed. The swine couldn't a testimony to share with others, involved in a Faith Build stand to live with the demons in and should be doing so at every includes on-site volunteering, them and they ran off of a cliff opportunity. We simply tell oth- financial support, providing and drowned. ers what God has done for us lunch for on-site volunteer work- Afterwards this man who had and that He can do the same for ers, attending ground-breaking been demon possessed was them. and dedication events, and found, fully clothed and sitting at prayers for the Faith Build and the feet of Jesus and in his right the family who will become the mind. Jesus has more power than owner of a new home built with Satan and more power than all of love by people of faith. the demons running loose in the Together, we in the faith com- world today. munity in Pulaski County can Demons are real. The bible 808-3949 help a family begin a journey to confirms it in many places. In strength, stability and independ- Page A8 - The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018

Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce photo Front row: Dr. Kevin Siers – PC Schools Superintendent, Joe Guthrie – PC Supervisor, Dr. John Knarr –Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Michael Valach – Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Peggy Hemmings – Dublin Town Council, Charles Bopp – PC Supervisor, Jamie Radcliffe – PulaskiTown Council, Edith Hampton – Dublin Town Council, Lisa Webb – Chamber of Commerce 2018 President, Paige Cash – PC School Board, Peggy White – Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Row 2: Joe Levine – Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Anthony Akers – PC Assistant County Administrator, Daniele Haller – Member One FCU, Karen Thompson - PC Assistant County Administrator, Joseph Goodman – Pulaski Town Council, Jonathan Sweet – PC Administrator, Andy McCready – PC Supervisors Chairman, Nichole Hair – Town of Pulaski Deputy Town Manager, Daniele Hiatt – Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Timothy Hurst – PC School Board Chairman. Row 3 – Brooks Dawson – Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Shawn Utt – Pulaski Town Manager, Jon Wyatt – PC IDA, Dean Pratt – PC Supervisor, Sean Pressman – LewisGale CEO, Greg East – Town of Pulaski Vice Mayor, Nick Glenn – Pulaski Mayor, Michael Barbour – PC School Board Vice Chairman. Chamber of Commerce hosts local elected officials On Tuesday January 8th, 2018, involved in the Pulaski County member, building on Mr. Sweet's the Pulaski County Chamber of is… Campaign. Jonathan quoted challenge, recalled a story from Commerce held its annual Local Robin Burnette, The Blue Ridge years ago about a gentlemen Elected Officials Breakfast at the Fudge Lady, in a challenge to all from Salem that stressed the Pulaski County Visitor Center. of the elected officials as well as importance of "making quality of This well attended event host- everyone in the room, to say life" the focus of vision before ed officials from the Town of something positive everyday anything else. about Pulaski County. He urged The meeting ended at 9:00 and Pulaski, Town of Dublin, Pulaski year! ment in human capital County School Board and all of us to think about what Ms. Webb thanked everyone for Additionally, Lisa called on Pulaski County means to each coming and especially thanked Pulaski County Board of Lisa stated that the preliminary Pulaski County Administrator, Supervisors. and every one of us, and embrace Brooks Dawson, Food City, for focus for the Chamber in 2018 is Jonathan Sweet, to inspire and the positive. Mike Barbour, sponsoring the 2018 Elected "This annual event is a great in three primary areas: motivate all of us to be more Pulaski County School Board Officials Breakfast. way to bring everyone together 1) continuing to maintain a to network informally and share community information store- ideas and ways that we can help house NRV each other" said Lisa Webb, 2018 2) small Business Services - Pulaski County Chamber with the key focus on a) one-on- Continued from page A3 President. She went on to say one needs assessment for ROI, that the purpose of this event was and b) FEASIBLITY for new or cle in the Roanoke Times indicat- boardings/alightings for the first and DC in six-and-a-half hours. to bring us all together so that we small existing businesses wish- ed that ridership has averaged twelve months of service - equat- While it is too soon to tell how can make each other aware of ing to expand their product or about 92 boardings each day ing to 52 boardings and 52 the new service is performing, needs. That the Chamber is here services. through the end of November. alightings (50/50 split scenario) the later start time might make to assist in making 2018 a great 3) Tourism/Lifestyle-invest- The ridership target is 38,000 for a total of 104 passengers this service more appealing for daily. If ridership continues at some. The Virginia Breeze also this level the service will well provides a stop at the Dulles exceed initial targets. International Airport. The Virginia Breeze is a new Both Amtrak and the Virginia intercity bus service connecting Breeze create new travel options Blacksburg and Christiansburg to for the New River Valley. Learn several stops in the Shenandoah more about the Amtrak service Valley, Northern Virginia, and here: DC. The service departs the www.roanoke.com/news/local/ro Squires Student Center in anoke/a-guide-to-using-amtrak- Blacksburg at 8:00 am and the in-roanoke/article_b86eb15c- Falling Branch Park & Ride in bb3f-11e7-86d3- Christiansburg at 8:25 am. 27b4ed318797.html. Learn Travelers can expect to arrive in more about the Virginia Breeze Staunton in two-and-a-half hours here: catchthevabreeze.com/ Deaths

Continued from page A4 83, of Dublin, passed away on Mullins Funeral Home in Saturday, January 6, 2018 at her Radford. www.mullinsfuneral- daughter's home in Radford. home.com. The Martin family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & CHARLES THOMAS HALL Crematory in Radford. Charles Thomas Hall, 81, of www.mullinsfuneralhome.com Pulaski, formerly of Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, HUBERT SYLVESTER HALL 2018. Hubert Sylvester Hall, 84, of The Hall family is in the care of Dublin, passed away Thursday, Mullins Funeral Home & January 4, 2018. Crematory in Radford. The Hall family is in the care of www.mullinsfuneralhome.com www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot • Friday, January 12, 2018 • Page B1 Bama won, Georgia definitely lost Former great Ohio State head football coach Woody Hayes Locker once said; "Usually a football game lasts long enough for one Room team to figure out how to lose.'' I think that statement is far more accurate that most may realize. Dan Alabama made it five of nine Callahan Monday evening. For sure, the Tide feels like a winning foot- calls, some officiating calls that ball team. Also for sure, Georgia Hokiesports.com feels like a losing football team. needed to be made that were Tech’s Chris Clarke drives against Wake Forest. Forget the principles. Both not, and most of them hurt teams had good players. Georgia. I also think Georgia Alabama played 18 five-star got conservative in the second recruits, Georgia 11. Much talk half. Until the final play, the Hokies top Wake on road was given to Alabama missing a biggest play was a blown call linebacker and offensive line- when Georgia blocked an From Hokiesports.com secutive shot-clock violations matchup with Ole Miss on Dec. man. They were, however, they Alabama punt early in the third midway through the first half. 2. were replaced by a five and quarter and the "Dawgs'' were WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Hokies held the Deacs to •Tech has now hit at least 10 3- four-star recruit. The Tide has penalized for being off sides. Behind good shot selection and shooting 13-of-35 (37 percent) pointers in eight games this sea- had the top recruiting class in The penalty should have been points off of turnovers, the from the field the opening frame, son. seven of the last eight years. It on Alabama. The right call prob- Virginia Tech men's basketball leading 45-30. •Hill's 21 points are the most shows on the field. Yes, Nick ably means game time and team led wire-to-wire and defeat- Wake Forest responded out of for the Georgia native in a con- Saban made a bold move going Georgia is your national cham- ed Wake Forest, 83-75, at the gate, though, scoring the first ference game. He hit five shots to his backup quarterback, but pion. All things are huge in such Lawrence Joel Veterans nine points of the second half, from downtown, his most in a would it have been as bold a events. Memorial Coliseum Wednesday cutting the deficit to single digits. league game since Jan. 5, 2017, move as Justin Fuente going night. However, Tech went on a run of versus NC State. with his backup A.J. Bush at Nice for Virginia Tech: Redshirt junior Ahmed Hill led its own, tallying nine-straight •Tech swiped seven steals and Virginia Tech? Or how about Former head coach Frank The Hokies (13-4, 2-2 ACC) on points to extend its lead to 54-39. scored 20 points off of turnovers, Dana Holgorsen getting in a Beamer was on the field for the the night, registering a team-high Wake made runs to trim it to a marking the second-straight bowl game and West Virginia coin toss for the title game, and 21 points, fours rebounds and two-possession game, but the game the Hokies have had 20 or having to go with backup Chris he was because he is about to be two steals versus the Demon Hokies would always respond on points off of the opponents mis- Chugunov. Now that's bold. You inducted into the next class of Deacons (8-8, 1-3 ACC). Tech the following possession to keep takes. can make moves when you have the College Football Hall of shot 50 percent from floor, its cushion, winning 83-75. talent, and when you have talent Game. Well deserved. including 43 percent from 3- Doral Moore led the charge for STAT OF THE GAME you have depth. We're talking point land. the Demon Deacons, tallying his •Tech buried 12 3-pointers, about a five-star quarterback, What Was it all Worth?: Jumping out to an 11-3 lead fourth double-double of the sea- which is the most for the squad not a journey man substitute The playoff system which heading into the first media time- son with 12 points and 12 versus an ACC opponent in the without credentials. includes the six major bowls on out behind six points from Justin rebounds. regular season since Feb. 25, But all that aside. Just consid- a rotating basis this year is Bibbs and five from Chris NOTES 2017 against Boston College. er the obvious. It's overtime. worth $369-million smackaroos. Clarke, Tech kept its momentum •The Hokies had five players Georgia has a three-point lead. Whew! Now you know why the in the early going. Hill drilled in double figures, as Hill had 21 WHAT IS NEXT Alabama has just suffered a Power Five does not want to back-to-back 3-pointers to push points, Bibbs tallied 18, Clarke •The Hokies travel back to the ridiculous 17-yard loss on first include teams like UCF in the the Hokies' advantage to 21-7, posted 14, Justin Robinson put in Bluegrass State on Saturday to down all the way back to the 42. party. You keep all the money, forcing a Demon Deacon time- 13 points and Kerry Blackshear face Louisville in the KFC Yum It's second and 27! What did you keep the power, the players, out. Jr. recorded 10. It marks the first Center. The game, shown nation- you think the Tide was going to the whole ball of wax. Tech stifled Wake Forest on time Tech has had five scorers ally on ESPN2 and the ESPN do? There are still certain bowl the defensive end, forcing con- own 10 or more points since its app, will tip at 4 p.m. Do you suppose they were in games worth more than others. a situation where the only alter- For instance, the Rose Bowl is native was to throw the ball worth money than the national Beamer, Brown headed for down the field? And there runs championship game just because an Alabama player wide open in it is the Rose Bowl, its brand is the end zone. Stunning. You worth more, it sells more tick- College Football Hall of Fame betcha, the "Dawgs'' feel like a ets, and they cost more. loser. Jumpin' Jehoshaphat!! It The Big 10 got the biggest ATLANTA (AP) - Coaches Sunday. for 4,985 yards in his career was either the biggest blown share of bowl receipts, $89.9 Frank Beamer and Mack Brown Reed played safety for Miami Stinchcomb was one of the best coverage or biggest bonehead million, the ACC was a close were selected Monday for the and was an integral part of the offensive lineman to play for play in the history of champi- second at $87.5 million, the College Football Hall of Fame, school's last great teams, including Georgia, named the SEC's most onships. SEC third at $70-million, the part of a class of 13 that includes a national title in 2001. He became outstanding blocker in 1998. But in many respects it was Pac 12 fourth at $62-million, former players Ed Reed and an all-time great NFL player and Taylor was an offensive line- that kind of game. There were and the Big 12 fifth with $60- Calvin Johnson. Super Bowl winner with the man on three Nebraska national good plays, bad plays, bad offi- Brown won 244 games in a 30- Baltimore Ravens. championship teams. See CALLAHAN, page B2 ciating calls, good officiating year head coaching career at four Johnson was a star receiver for schools that featured 16 seasons Georgia Tech, winning the Callahan wins and a national championship at Biletnikoff Award as top receiver Texas. in 2006 before going on to a bril- Patriot’s football Beamer built Virginia Tech liant NFL career with the Lions. football into a national power, tak- Cobb won the Doak Walker as pick ‘em contest ing over the program in 1987 and the country's best running back Dan Callahan, sports writer leading the Hokies to a BCS and holds most of Rice's school for The Patriot, is this year's championship game in 1999. His rushing records. champion of the Hayden 280 victories rank sixth in FBS Collins finished fourth in the Electric Football Forecast. history. Heisman voting in 1994, leading Callahan won the weekly The rest of the class includes Penn State to an unbeaten season. football pick 'em contest by Trevor Cobb of Rice; Kerry Dickenson passed for 11,080 three games over Dublin attor- Collins of Penn State; Dave yards in his career and was named ney Mike Barbour. Dickenson of Montana; Dana the 1994 Division I-AA player of The veteran sports writer Howard of Illinois; Paul Palmer of the year. ended the season with a 233-82 Temple; Matt Stinchcomb of Howard was the Butkus Award record compared to Barbour's Georgia; Aaron Taylor of win 1994 as best linebacker. 230-85. Nebraska; Matt Tjeerdsma, who Palmer is considered maybe the Callahan entered the final coached Austin College and greatest player in Temple history week of competition involving Northwest Missouri State; and and finished second in the this season's college football Michigan's Charles Woodson, Heisman voting in 1986. He ran bowl games and National whose selection was announced Championship Playoffs with a five-game lead. However, Barbour was able to trim two games off Callahan's lead - but that was all. The rest of the season-ending standings looked like this: Joel Hicks, 229-86 Alex Rygas, 228-87 Timmy Hurst, 227-88 Phillip Baker, 221-94 Jon Woolwine and Brad Alley, 220-95 Randy Dunnigan, 219-96 Webb Donald and Mike Williams, 216-99 Kenny Myers, 214-101 The Patriot would like to thank all of our panelists for their participation and for our readers who followed the contest fun all season. Thanks especially to Jon Woolwine and Hayden Electric and Plumbing in Pulaski for their sponsorship of our weekly contest. Page B2 - The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018 Pulaski County High School Sports Schedule Tuesday 01/16/18 Hidden Valley 6 pm Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Salem JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Friday 01/19/18 follow Boys Basketball: Girls Basketball: Salem @ Christiansburg @ Pulaski Co. Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity JV @ 5:30, Varsity to follow to follow Swim: @ Chrisitiansburg Saturday 01/20/18 Aquatic Center 6 pm Indoor Track: @ Heritage- Lynchburg 9 am Thursday 01/18/18 Wrestling: Pulaski Co. @ Pulaski Elks hold annual Hoop Shoot Contest

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grand Lodge Event. Pulaski Lodge, held the annual Hoop Shoot This year's Lodge Champions in ages 12-13 are Contest Sunday January 7th at the Central Gym. Erin Russell daughter of Dean and Gina Russell In September each school was requested to hold a and Diego Turner son of Michael and Jessie contest during the physical education classes and Turner. In the 10 to 11 age slot Taylor Goble select their school champion for the Shoot Off. daughter of Randy and April Goble and Will The contest is open to both girls and boys ages 8 O'Neal son of Joshua and Laura O'Neal are on the to 13 years. way to district shoot off. Skylar Saunders daugh- School Champions participating in the 2018 ter of Curtis Stiltner and Kayla Saunders and Seth Lodge Hoop Shoot were Taylor Goble, Jeremiah Carter son of Michael and Amanda Carter are the Turner, and Seth Carter from Snowville 8 to 9 year old category champs on their way to Elementary. Critzer School sent Kaitlyn Wimmer, shoot off in Bedford Va. and Addison Puckett, Will O"Neal, Skylar Saunders and Jasmine Johnson represented On behalf of the Pulaski Elks Lodge Hoop Pulaski Elementary. Dublin Middle school Shoot Chairman Turpin, would like to thank the champs were Erin Russell, Diego Turner, Hannah staff and teachers of the participating schools, for Keefer, and Gabe Walker. allowing their students to compete in this impor- Winners of the Lodge Hoop Shoot contest tant Elks program that recognizes athletic ability, become eligible to participate in the district teaches sportsmanship, and rewards accomplish- finals. Winners from that shoot off are invited to ment. The parents and families of these students State finals and from there advance to national are to be commended for their support and competition. encouragement and share in this recognition as Last year in the 8 to 9 years of age Lodge win- well. ner was Taylor Goble who represented the Pulaski Lodge and Snowville School through 4 Please feel free to go on line and read about the major competitions. Her skills brought her into Elks youth programs as well as what Elks do for the top 10 of shooters in the nation at the Chicago their community at elks.org . Callahan

Continued from page B1 million. The Big 10 doesn't have mined that 13-0 UCF should spend the most money, and a playoff team, but got the most have been awarded the national recruit the best players will con- money. The Big 12 has a playoff title. tinue to win. Next year's Final team and gets the least. The Big How about some common Four in college football? How 10 because their bowls were sense. The Power Five is made about Alabama, Georgia, worth more, and the Big 12 up of a total of 70 teams, that's Clemson, and Ohio State. What's because they only have 10 all, just 70. You have a Division new about that? Nothing. Once teams. But still the Pac 12 got III playoff, a Division II playoff, again there will be finalizing $62-million and were not and then the Power Five playoff. recruiting, off-season training, involved in any big bowl game. That leaves 66 teams that are spring football, summer condi- That's the joy of being in the Division I, but are basically tioning, fall practice, the season, Power Five. banned from any playoff, but the conference titles, then the And maybe this is a reason to that's almost as many team as playoffs, and nothing is going to pay the players, but then, how the Power Five. Why not create change. So maybe we should much would you pay the something for those teams. just relax. Do you get excited Alabama kicker? Everybody needs to feel like over watching replays? Are they have something to play for. there some others with a Not unanimous: Is that all that difficult. Seventy chance? I think Wisconsin, Penn Alabama is your winner, but teams just made $369-million State, Michigan State, Miami, there was some doubt. Four bucks. Come on people. This and Oklahoma might be able to Associated Press voters deter- should be an easy fix. Just slide do it, but that's about as far as it in one more playoff. I'd watch it, goes. enjoy it, and feel like it had value. And that is not mass par- Not Saban's Biggest Win: ticipation. It's an opportunity to How soon people forget. Nick win something of substance. Saban's biggest win? Certainly Seems simple to me. not Monday. It came the last The final poll had Alabama Saturday of November 1968. He one, Georgia two, then was the quarterback for Oklahoma, Clemson, Ohio State, Monongah High in West Central Florida, Wisconsin, Virginia. It was the only state Penn State, and so on. Virginia championship won in the 84- Tech finished 24th at 9-4. year history of Monongah. Now that's big time. Change? Absolutely not. The teams that The Patriot • Friday, January 12, 2018 - Page B3

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Food City photo Renting to Food City Donates To Pulaski County Humane Society Food City in Pulaski again this year helped raise donations for the Pulaski County Humane Society. Over 200 bags were purchased by cus- tomers for donation. These bags will aid in feeding the many animals housed at the Humane Society. Stop by for a visit and bring home a for- family? ever pet in to your home. Pictured L to R: Elizabeth Wray, President Pulaski Humane Society; Jennifer Price, Human Relations Coordinator at Dear Dave, Food City; Tommy Vest, Cashier Food City and Brooks Dawson, Store Manager Food City. I have cousins who are think- ing about moving back to Connecticut from Virginia. They'll be renting for a while, BUSINESS AND SERVICE and I have an unoccupied rental house. Do you think renting to family is a bad idea? DIRECTORY Katherine Dear Katherine, Renting to family can work out just fine, as long as there are TO ADVERTISE HERE • CALL 540-808-3949 clearly understood rules and boundaries in place ahead of time. Both parties should under- stand there must be a landlord and tenant relationship with regards to all aspects of the rental agreement. Tenants have the right to expect a landlord to make needed repairs promptly, pay the taxes and insurance on a property on time, and do all the other things a landlord should do as outlined in the rental agreement. As a landlord, you have the right to expect the rent to be paid early or on time, and for the tenant to respect the property and guidelines in the rental agreement. A landlord also has the right to evict a tenant through fair, legal process if they violate the terms of the agreement. When it comes to these business dealings, you're wearing the landlord cap, and they're wearing the renter's cap. At Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other family events, the caps come off and you're family. But you don't get to play the cousin card as a way to keep from pay- ing rent, and you don't get to play that game to avoid your duties as a landlord. Phrases like, "Well, I just thought because you're my cousin" have no place in these situations. Make plans to have a full-blown, in-depth conversation about every aspect of the rental agreement and relationship before anything is signed. If you don't, there's a possibility some- one will develop a sense of enti- tlement about something. And that's no good in any type of relationship! The Patriot - 808-3949 -Dave *Dave Ramsey is CEO of [email protected] Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio sta- tions and multiple digital plat- forms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey. Quesenberry Named to Cumberlands Dean's List

WILLIAMSBURG, KY - In recognition of academic per- formance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands (UC) has named Nancy Quesenberry of Pulaski, VA to the Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and be in good academic standing. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, University of the Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and online degree programs. Learn more at TO ADVERTISE HERE • CALL 540-808-3949 ucumberlands.edu. www.pcpatriot.com The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018 - Page B5

Dublin Town Office Holiday United Methodist Church, 500 a.m. - 12 noon. New Life Church 540-994-6006. Harvest Place in Dublin. Schedule Stuart Street, Christiansburg. of the Nazarene is located at 45 Dublin Town Offices will be Guest speaker is Joe Sheffey. S.Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. Pulaski Old Time Jamboree Narcotics Anonymous closed Friday, January 12th and A Bluegrass Jam session for The NA group HOW meets each Monday, January 15th. Garbage January 19 Feeding America players of all ages is held every Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ scheduled for pick-up on Friday, Distribution of fresh produce and Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Episcopal Church located at 144 January 12th will be picked up The Preacher’s Choir baked goods at no charge on a at the Pulaski Senior Center. Join Washington Ave., in Pulaski. The on Thursday, January 11th along Max Creek Baptist Church is first-come-first-served basis, the jam by playing an instrument meeting is open to everyone. with Thursday's regular pick-up. proud to present the gospel song Saturday's from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 or singing or just come by and Garbage scheduled for pick-up ministry of The Preacher’s Choir p.m. New Life Church of the enjoy the music. Call John "Doc" N.A. Principles before on January 15th will be picked on Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Nazarene is located 45 S. McElroy at 320-3688 for more Personalities up on Tuesday, January 16th church sanctuary. Max Creek Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. information. The center is located N.A. Principles before along with Tuesday's regular Baptist is located at 3000 Old across the street from the post Personalities meets Thursday at 7 pick-up. Route 100 Road, Draper. Ruth's Harvest office. p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 6 Food pantry and boxes prepared p.m. at the First Presbyterian Drop Sites, Garbage Collection January 30 for qualified recipients twice Cowboy Church new ministry Church Annex located at 4th and The Public Service Authority and monthly. Applications available On the third and fourth week of Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For all three drop sites will be closed Information Meeting at the church office. New Life each month Cowboy Church more information, go to Friday, Jan. 12 for Lee - Jackson Habitat for Humanity Faith Build Church of the Nazarene is locat- offer food bags to the elderly and www.newrivervalleyna.org Day and Monday, Jan. 15 for Informational Meeting for clergy ed at 45 S. Jefferson Ave., shut -ins. On these weeks, inter- Martin Luther King Jr. Day. and members of the faith com- Pulaski. ested participants may come by AA: There will be garbage collection. munity in Pulaski, Tuesday, the church at 12 noon for pick up Alcoholics Anonymous meet Have garbage out by 7 a.m. on January 30, 8:00 am at Pulaski Adult Day Care and Fall if able. Delivery is available if Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meet- your pickup day. The drop sites Train Depot. Complimentary Prevention Center hosts necessary. Call Mike and Pat ing); Wednesday (noon); and will be open Saturday, Jan. 13. breakfast will be served. RSVP monthly BINGO Thompson at 540-577-4923. Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- by January 26 to Shelley Fortier, Adult Day Service and Fall Cowboy Church is located at 520 ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian January 14 Habitat for Humanity NRV, at Prevention Center hosts BINGO E. Main St., Pulaski (across from Church of America across from 540-381-1144 or at on the 4th Saturday of each Downtown Exxon). Magic Mart. For more informa- Fish Fry [email protected]. All are month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at tion call 980-5233. Sunday, Jan. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. welcome. the Ruritan building on 4th and Pulaski Daily Bread in need of Randolph Avenue United Jefferson St in Pulaski. The volunteers Al-Anon - Pulaski: Methodist Church will hold its FYI ON-GOING: building is located near Seagle's Daily Bread is in need of servers Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group Fish Fry Dinner in the church Funeral Home. Everyone wel- on several different days, so if (a support group for friends and fellowship hall. Meals by Kathy Solomon's Closet Clothing come! you can spare a few hours a families of alcoholics) meet Young. Bank week you may contact Debbi every Monday night at 8 p.m. at New and used clothing for chil- AmVets Post #50 Harrell (Director) at 980-2131 the Pulaski Presbyterian Church Martin Luther King Jr. dren and adults. Requested dona- AmVets Post #50 meets each between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - of America across from Magic Celebration tion of $1 for 10 items. Clothing Friday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Monday through Mart. Contact number: 540-980- Martin Luther King Jr. donations, also accepted and wel- Dinners sold at post. The post is Friday. 5233. Celebration will be held Sunday, come. The Clothing Bank is open located at 1018 East Main St., Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. at Asbury the second and third Tuesdays 10 Pulaski. For more information Celebrate Recovery Support If you would like to publicize group at VHM community activities (FREE of charge) please contact us by Adam McPeak & Mountain Thunder, Valley Harvest Ministries in email: [email protected] or Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- drop by The Patriot newspaper port group for people who are office at 138 N. Jefferson Ave., Whitetop Mtn. to perform at jamboree working through hurts, habits and Pulaski or call 540-808-3949. The music of Adam McPeak & hang- ups. The group meets each Mountain Thunder and Whitetop Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Mountain will be featured during Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. New River Community College's followed at 7 p.m. with a large Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club group meeting and then everyone Jamboree on Saturday, Jan. 13. will divide into smaller groups at Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 8 p.m. The church is located at 1 808-3949 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. The band Adam McPeak & Mountain Thunder is composed primarily of young bluegrass musicians from Virginia, with mandolin player Adam at the helm. Mike McPeak, Adam's father, plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals. Lindsey Jackson sings lead and harmony vocals. David Chrisley plays bass and sings harmony vocals, and his father Steve Chrisley plays banjo. The group began Adam McPeak & Mountain Thunder playing at fiddler's conventions, square dances, festivals and Audiology, Dublin; Duncan Ford then went on to play their own competitions throughout the - Lincoln - Mazda, Blacksburg; shows and participate in compe- United States and has performed Estes Auto & Truck Parts Inc., titions. They placed 9th and 10th internationally in the United Pilot; First Community Bank, at Society for the Preservation of Kingdom and Australia. They Bluegrass Music in America have been featured in many See JAMBOREE, page B8 National Band Championship books, magazines and TV/radio events in Nashville. They have shows about Appalachian music also appeared on public televi- such as "The Guide to the sion's "Song of the Mountains." Crooked Road," "Strings of The Whitetop Mountain band Life," Country Music Television, is a family group from Whitetop, Travel Channel, PBS and more. Va., that originated in the 1940s The band's current members are and specializes in old-time fid- Emily Spencer, banjo, guitar and dling and banjo picking. Their vocals; Martha Spencer, guitar, performances are also noted for banjo, fiddle and vocals; Ersel their versatility, often containing Fletcher, guitar and vocals and blues, classic country, honky Debbie Bramer, bass and vocals. tonk pieces and traditional blue- Corporate sponsors of the jam- grass. The band has performed at borees include Anderson Page B6 - The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018 The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018 - Page B7

Like Us At Pulaski County-Patriot Page B8 - The Patriot - Friday, January 12, 2018 Step out for better health, nutrition A four week course entitled active and maintaining healthy lion individuals-have one or more "Step Out for Better Health & eating habits reduces health risks preventable chronic disease, many Nutrition" to help county residents for many diseases, including can- are related to poor eating and improve their health, nutrition and cer and coronary heart disease. physical activity patterns. fitness level, will be held Topics covered at each session Chronic conditions-including dia- Tuesdays, January 16 through included: betes, heart disease and cancer- February 6, 2018 from 6:00-7:30 Lesson 1: Goal Setting and the cost more than 75% of all health- p.m. This free course is be co- Benefits of Exercise care costs nationwide. Nearly half sponsored by the Pulaski YMCA Lesson 2: Portion Size and of all Americans have a chronic and Virginia Cooperative Label Reading disease devastating health and Extension and will be held at the Lesson 3: Menu Planning, family finances. People with a Pulaski YMCA. Recipe Modification chronic condition pay five times The four classes will include Lesson 4: Healthy Choices more for health care each year information about health and When Eating Out and Tips to compared to those without chron- nutrition and encouraged partici- Reduce Stress ic disease. The problems and pation in a daily walking program. Virginia Tech dietetic intern complications of being over- Fitness is a large message in the Kira Rundle and Sarah Burkett - weight have risen to epidemic lev- Dietary Guidelines produced by Senior Extension Agent with els in the United States. Other The U.S. Department of Health Virginia Cooperative Extension, complications associated with and Human Services (HHS) and will teach nutrition lessons. The being overweight include sleep the U.S. Department of YMCA will teach the exercise les- disorders, gall bladder disease, Agriculture (USDA). Adults sons each week. Participants who hypertension, diabetes and elevat- should do at least 2 hours and 30 complete all four sessions will ed cholesterol levels. These com- minutes each week of aerobic receive a FREE one-week Day plications generally affect over- physical activity at a moderate Pass to the YMCA. weight individuals over age 50. level OR 1 hour and 15 minutes Statistics show that about half However, signs and symptoms each week of aerobic physical of all Americans adults-117 mil- can appear as early as childhood. activity at a vigorous level. Being active five or more hours each week can provide even more Jamboree health benefits. Continued from page B5 Spreading aerobic activity out over at least 3 days a week is best. Pulaski; Gregory Seeding admission; however, donations In addition, each activity should Landscaping Company, Pulaski; will be accepted to help pay trav- be done at least 10 minutes at a King's Tire Service, Pulaski; el expenses for the musicians. time. Adults should also do Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., Dublin; The jamborees are held the sec- strengthening activities, like Pulaski Patriot, Pulaski; ond Saturday of each month The Patriot - 808-3949 pushups, sit-ups and lifting Shoney's Restaurant, Dublin; through April at NRCC, a weights, at least 2 days a week. Southern Furniture Warehouse, Crooked Road affiliated venue. [email protected] Research shows that keeping Radford; Sunshine Tours, Dublin; Trader's Emporium and More information about the Jewelry Services, Dublin; NRCC Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Wade's Supermarket. Club is available from Tim Jones The doors open at 5 p.m. for at 540-674-3683, and online at the show. There is no charge for www.nr.edu/fiddle.