March 22, 2019

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Locally Owned And Operated Pulaski’s new fire truck ready, finally on its way By MIKE WILLIAMS Kiser said was already behind schedule. The Patriot Kiser said construction of the truck was behind originally because of so many orders for new trucks The Town of Pulaski Fire Department has been coming into the Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. plant in waiting anxiously for its new fire truck - a brand Snyder, Nebraska. spanking new Rescue Engine worth well over a "It was supposed to be delivered just before half-million dollars. Who would have thought its Christmas," Kiser said. delivery would be delayed by a "bomb cyclone" in He said the truck was eventually completed and Nebraska! it was supposed to be shipped out last week, but due Nebraska and other Midwest states have been hit to the flooding shipment was delayed until this hard of late by a weather system that has dumped week. record amounts of rain in the area. "It's currently being driven from Nebraska to According to reports out of Nebraska this week, Virginia," Kiser said. He noted the truck will go the storm and resulting flooding will cause some first to a service center in Virginia where it will $1.3 billion in losses as three-quarters of the state's undergo a final inspection and service. 93 counties have declared flood emergencies. "Once that is complete it will be delivered to the As of midweek, three people had died in Pulaski Fire Department," Kiser said, noting deliv- Nebraska and Iowa from flooding caused by the ery will likely occur within the next one to two "bomb cyclone," which weather experts describe as weeks. a storm that features a rapidly intensifying area of The Smeal Spartan truck is the first from the low pressure, which greatly intensifies a storm's company for Pulaski County, Kiser said. Several power. other counties in Southwest Virginia already have The storm stretched out the waiting time on the new fire truck, which Pulaski Fire Chief Robbie See TRUCK, page A2 WEEKEND WEATHER Supervisors to proclaim Saturday Sunday Sunny, with a high near 48. Mostly sunny, with a high near Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, 62. ‘Pulaski County Proud Day’ with gusts as high as 29 mph. Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy, The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors are Saturday Night - Clear, with a with a low around 42. expected to issue a proclamation for "Pulaski low around 28. County Proud Day" at their meeting Monday night. "Pulaski County Proud Day" will be an annual observance that coincides with the date the county was officially established back in 1839 - March 30. However, in order to give local businesses, schools and community organizations an opportunity to actively participate, the day will be celebrated this year on Friday, March 29. County residents, or those with ties to Pulaski County, are being asked to participate in a social media campaign on March 29 by posting photos or videos of themselves with "Pulaski County Proud" County Proud Facebook page has well over 1,400 gear and explaining why they are proud of their followers. Over the years, the campaign has also community - and including the hashtag (#pulaski- developed a series of feature stories profiling coun- countyproud). ty residents. "This is an extension of the ongoing 'Pulaski Akers pointed out that the workgroup has part- County Proud' campaign that was initiated several nered with local businesses and organizations to years ago as a project of one of the workgroups make "Pulaski County Proud" t-shirts available to under the Pulaski County Commission on Children interested community members. Shirts are being and Families," explained Assistant County sold for $5.00 each and funds raised will go back Administrator Anthony Akers, who sits on both the into the workgroup's efforts to promote community workgroup and the larger Commission. "The intent pride. Locations where shirts are currently avail- of the campaign is to focus on the positive aspects able include: the Pulaski and Dublin branches of of our community - including our citizens." the Pulaski County Library System, Martin's The campaign has an active Facebook page, Pharmacy in Pulaski, the Blue Ridge Fudge Lady in which shares posts and links from various sources Pulaski, the YMCA, the Pulaski County Visitors to promote "good news" and positive stories from throughout the county. As of this week, the Pulaski See PROUD, page A2 Page A2 - The Patriot - March 22, 2019 ‘Willie’ Ryan Travis seeking train layout unveiling set GOP nod in Massie for March 28 District for Board The Friends of the Ratcliffe are pleased to announce its newest exhibit is the "N" scale model of Supervisors train layout that Willie Ryan con- Staff Report structed at his home and invites everyone to the Wilmer "Willie" A Pulaski Realtor and con- Ryan train layout unveiling at the tractor is seeking to be the Ratcliffe Transportation Museum Republican candidate for the Thursday March 28th at 5:30 Massie District seat on the p.m. Pulaski County Board of The incredible detail and art Supervisors. work that this display exhibits Travis is seeking the are a must see for all ages. The Republican nomination to be Ratcliffe is proud of this addition the party's candidate in the that will become a companion to Massie District. the existing Brockmeyer diorama Travis is no stranger to which Willie also helped to Pulaski County. He and his build. Willie was a lifelong resi- wife, Donna and their two chil- dent of Pulaski and is well dren moved to the county in known for his career at the 1988 when he took a job with Pulaski Theatre. Light refresh- Pulaski Furniture. He was plant ments from Lindy's Fine manager when the plant was Foods will be served. shut down in 2007. The Ratcliffe Transportation Museum is located at 51 Travis said his two children Commerce St. across the street attended Pulaski County Public from the historic Railroad Station Schools and are very successful in Downtown Pulaski. For infor- today, thanks to a "great educa- John Travis mation call the Ratcliffe tion." Transportation Museum at 540- Working as a contractor, family. 980- 2307. Travis said he has built many The Pulaski County homes through the years in the Republican Party's mass meet- surrounding area. In more ing where its slate of candidates recent years he entered the real will be decided will be held estate market where he and his April 25th. A location has yet to wife make up The Travis Team. be named. All Constitutional offices in Travis said he believes in sup- Pulaski County are up for elec- porting all Pulaski County resi- tion in November, with the dents and plans on representing exception of Clerk of Court. them on the Board of Voters will also decide who will Supervisors, if elected. serve on the county's Board of In his announcement, Travis Supervisors and School Board. said he will be progressive in all Local voters will also help elect areas of life to help make delegates in the 7th and 12th Pulaski County a better and House Districts and the 38th growing community for every State Senate District. Truck

Continued from page A1 trucks from the company, he noted. Kiser said the Rescue Engine is a fire engine capable of being used to fight fires as well as for rescuing victims trapped in vehicle wrecks. "The truck will have 750 gallons of water and all the essentials for fighting fire, as well as extrication and stabilization equipment for overturned vehicles, plus EMS equipment for rescue calls when needed," Kiser explained. He added the vehicle will replace two of the department's older trucks - a 1975 model and a 1985 model. The final cost of the new truck is around $620,000 and was paid for by $550,000 from Pulaski County and another $67,887 from the Town of Pulaski. Proud

Continued from page A1 Center in Dublin, and the Pulaski County administrative office. Other "Pulaski County Proud" items - including car magnets, stadium cups, and wristbands - are being handed out at various community events. Monday night's proclamation will help establish "Pulaski County Proud Day" as an annual observance. While this year's focus will be on the social media campaign, Akers added that members of the workgroup hope to get input from county residents about potential activities for the future. "We are grateful to have the support of the Board of Supervisors," said Akers. "While many of us feel a sense of pride in our community on a regular basis, I believe we can all benefit from setting aside one day to truly focus on why we love this county so much." The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 - Page A3 United Way of SW Va. presents Impact Awards; Haller honored Abingdon - During the 2019 Impact Awards on March 14, 2019, United Way recognized companies, community groups, and individuals who were a part of the fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Southwest Virginia. The winners are as follows: 2018 Media Partners: Bristol Herald Courier, WCYB-TV, 93.9 FM, The Business Journal of Tri- Cities TN/VA 2018 Corporate Partners: Food City, Universal Fibers, Utility Trailer Pulaski County United Way Founder Recognition: Dr. Thomas B. Haller Travis Staton, President and CEO, United Way of Southwest Virginia, said, "We would like to take this time to recognize an indi- vidual who worked incredibly United Way Southwest Virginia photo hard to create the Pulaski County Travis Staton, President and CEO of United Way of Southwest United Way in 1959. Dr. Thomas Virginia poses with Dr. Tommy Haller of Pulaski who was recog- B. Haller first became aware of nized for his efforts to start the United Way in Pulaski in 1959. United Way while he was serving in the Coast Guard after finishing Fundraising Award: Town of cation and financial stability of dental school in Washington D.C. Chilhowie every person in Southwest in the late 1950's. When he Growth and Innovation Virginia because they are the returned home to Pulaski County Award: Contura building blocks for a good quality and opened his dental practice, he Top Giver Award: Universal of life. United Way of Southwest felt there was a strong need in his Fibers Virginia programs and initiatives Mike Williams photo community for something similar Volunteer of the Year Award: serve the counties of Bland, St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin to what he had witnessed in Rachel Haines Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Washington D.C. Being an inno- Women of Distinction Award: Giles, Grayson, Lee, Pulaski, Chief Dennis Lambert and Sherri Bralley of the Dublin Police vator, he worked to create the Cathy Bolling Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Department display their green last Friday for St. Patrick’s Day, Pulaski County United Way. Community Partner of the Washington, Wise, and Wythe, which was officially celebrated on Sunday (March 17). The police Thank you Dr. Haller for your Year: Ballad Health and the cities of Bristol, Galax, department celebrates the day each year, considering the town’s name unwavering commitment to the Spirit of the Community and Norton. For more information is the same as Ireland’s largest city and its capitol. Lambert, who has betterment of your community." Award: UPS Richlands about United Way of Southwest traveled to the “big” Dublin in Ireland, and like many in this area is 2018 Volunteer Recognition United Way of Southwest Virginia, visit www.unitedwaysw- of Irish descent. Each year he treats Dublin Town employees to lunch Mary Begley, Board Chair, Virginia fights for the health, edu- va.org. featuring Irish beef stew and Irish soda bread that he prepares himself. United Way of Southwest Other employees chip in items for the meal, including green punch Virginia, said, "Volunteers matter. made by Bralley. Lambert again represented Dublin P.D. last Saturday You make a difference. Your great during Roanoke’s Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and generosity has had a profound and Shamrock Festival. Given the department’s name, it garnered a lot of lasting impact on United Way pro- attention during the event. Lambert said there are 21 “Dublin” com- grams. Your willingness to share munities spread all across the U.S. He is in the process of collecting both your time and your talent by police department patches from each of the other “Dublins” he finds volunteering with United Way of – those at least who have a police department.’ Southwest Virginia says a lot about each of you. Your willingness to give selflessly to help oth- Fashion show set ers speaks to both your strength and the quality of your character. You know who you are." April 15 to raise Celebrity Bagging Pre-Event money for SW Va. Veterans Cemetery Tired of all the rain we have wish, place a wreath on the been having this year? If so, gravesite of an honored veteran. why don't you join the Southwest Tickets may be purchased at Virginia Veterans Cemetery the following patriotic business- Volunteers at a new kind of rain es: event? Come to the "Showers of Make N Waves, 108 Town Fashion" show which is being City Drive, Dublin, VA 540-674- sponsored by the Cemetery 8633 Volunteers and Ponnie's Northside Flower Shop, Inc., Boutique & Gifts. 5964 Belspring Road, Fairlawn, The show is on Monday, April VA 540-639-9351 15, 2019, 6:30PM at St. Paul Ponnie's Boutiques & Gifts, United Methodist Church, 202 4005 Old Town Road, West Main Street, Shawsville, VA 24152, 540-268- Christiansburg, VA 24073. 5404 Tickets are $10 per person and In addition, tickets may be pur- we guarantee that you will not chased at the door. get wet! You will be showered There is no better way to spend with gorgeous spring fashions, a spring evening than to see love- tasty refreshments during the ly models in their spring outfits intermission, and chances to win while supporting our veterans a lovely door prize gift bag. and their families. You may even This event is an annual fund plan to visit Ponnie's Boutique raiser for the Volunteers at the and gifts to find a spring outfit Southwest Virginia Veterans for yourself. Cemetery in Dublin. All pro- For more information please ceeds will be used to purchase look at our webpage at live holiday wreaths for the 7th www.swvavcv.org. We are a 501 Annual Wreath Laying (C)(3) nonprofit organization. Ceremony which will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 1pm at the Cemetery Wall of The Patriot Honor. All are invited to attend the wreath laying and, if you 808-3949 Page A4 - The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019

WILLIAM "BILL" JOHN Funeral Home, Pulaski. Roanoke Memorial Hospital, The family of Robert Lee him in death. GESSNER, SR. Burruss Hall at Virginia Tech, Pennington, Sr., has entrusted He was a veteran of the United William "Bill" John Gessner, ROBERT LEE the Student Building at his services to Seagle Funeral States Army. Sr., age 68 of White Pine, TN, PENNINGTON, SR. University of Virginia at Wise, Home, 415 North Jefferson He is sur- died Monday, March 18, 2019. Robert Lee Pennington, Sr., Virginia, bank buildings located Avenue, Pulaski, Virginia vived by his He was born in Baltimore, age 89, of Radford, Virginia, in Roanoke, Blacksburg, and 24301. Wife Maryland on July 12, 1949 to passed away peacefully at his Floyd, Virginia. When he Wilberta the late Dorothy Foy Gessner home on Friday, March 15, stopped working on large proj- HOWARD MILTON "Lynn" and John Elmer Gessner. 2019. He ects, he started investing in STEPHENS, SR. Banes In addition to his parents, he was born on properties and became a land- Howard Milton Stephens, Sr. Ratcliffe - was preceded in death by son, July 14, lord in the City of Radford and 76, of Dublin, passed away on Pulaski William John Gessner, Jr., a 1929, in Pulaski County. Throughout his Sunday March 17th 2019 at his Brothers grandson, Andrew Scott Lutz, Konnarock, life he held a great love for home. He was born on May 11th Ratcliffe Preston, and his late wife; Cheryl Virginia, to music. He was a self -taught 1942 and was the son of the late Roger, John, "Alice" Gessner. the late musician. He played the guitar, Miller Franklin Stephens and Toby and Edgar Ratcliffe He is survived by his wife; Phoebe fiddle, banjo, keyboard, and Ruby Mae Sheppard Stephens. Sisters Deborah McGee Gessner of Blevins harmonica, and sang bluegrass He was also preceded in death Roberta Dean, Mary Morris, White Pine: son; Nathan Webb Pennington Pennington and country songs. He played by his wife, Eva Marie Mitchell Elizabeth Akers, Eva Peak, Gessner of Jefferson Co., TN: Hoosier and music regularly at Floyd, Stephens and sisters, Paulette Dreama Hancock daughter; Chandra Louise Carl Pennington. In addition to Narrows, Blacksburg and Cole, Lucy Jane Shepherd and Graveside funeral services (Alvin) Lutz of Riner: grand- his parents, he was preceded in Damascus, Virginia. Each sum- Emma Jean Stephens. He was were held Wednesday, March 20, children; Tiffany Lutz of Riner death by his loving stepfather, mer one of his favorite places to retired from Lynchburg 2019 at the Goshen Family and Lorrie Grubb of Charlie Ray Hoosier, who go to play music and enjoy Foundry and liked to do wood Cemetery (Bland County) Christiansburg. raised him, and a brother, friends was on Big Reed Island crafting, gardening and yard where he received military Funeral services will be held Carley Gene Pennington Creek. He loved his country work. honors with the Rev. Dale Akers Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:00 (Betty). As a young man, his and was proud of his family. He Surviving are his Daughters; officiating. a.m. at Seagle Funeral Home. first job was with Burlington was a founding member of the Brenda Carol Stephens and To sign the online guestbook, Interment will follow at Industries running a sewing Fellowship Baptist Church in Clara Ann Townsend. please visit www.bowerfuneral- Southwest Virginia Veterans machine. From there he learned Lillydell, Virginia, where he Sons; Howard Milton home.com Cemetery. the trade of building and served as a trustee, deacon and Stephens, Jr., Timothy Howard Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski Flowers will be appreciated, obtained his Class A song leader. He was ordained Stephens. is handling the arrangements for but for those who wish, may Contractors license. As a con- by the church and held service Brothers; Edward Stephens, the family. make memorial contributions to tractor he built both commercial in absence of the pastor. Those Robert Stephens. Mt. Zion Church of God 515 and residential buildings across left to cherish his memories are Grandchildren; Elizabeth DAVID RAY PATTON, SR. Harrison Ferry Road White the states of Virginia, West his children, Patricia Lindsey Marie Campbell, James Delano David Ray Patton, Sr., 79, of Pine, TN 37890. Virginia, North Carolina, and (Allan) of Hendersonville, NC, Campbell, III, Cassandra Pulaski, VA died Saturday, March Online condolences may be Washington DC. Some of the Bobby Pennington, Jr., (Vicky) Kernodle, Mathew Stephens, 16, 2019 in the VA Medical sent to the family by visiting more notable buildings he of Chesterfield, Virginia and Rebecca Stephens and Hailie Center, Salem. He was born in www.seaglefuneralhome.com supervised construction on Donna Kirk of Roanoke, Stephens. Bland Co. on March 17, 1939 and Arrangements by Seagle include a large addition to the Virginia. His brothers, Scott Great Grandchildren; Cloe was the son of the late Hensel Carl Hoosier of Winter Haven, Skates, Madeline Jester, Gavin Patton and Callie McPeak Patton. Florida, Cecil Hoosier (Della) Ray Tarr, Jorden Stephens, He was also preceded in death by of Amissville, Virginia, Roy Noah Billings, Autumn Captiao, his wife, Virginia Thompson Eugene Hoosier (Eva), Salem, Damion Stephens and Thaila Patton. Virginia and sister Minnie Carol Campbell. Surviving are: Hoosier Hayes (Tom) of Funeral services were held Daughter - Mary Patton Lillydell, Virginia. He also, Thursday March 21st from the Sons - Edward Patton survived by nine grandchildren, Stevens Funeral Home Chapel David Patton, Jr. thirteen great- grandchildren with the Rev. Don Sizemore Grandson - Elijah Patton and one great- great- grand- officiating. Burial followed in Several Nieces and Nephews child. The family will receive the Highland Memory Gardens, Funeral services were held friends on Saturday, March 23, Dublin. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 2019, from 12:00-2:00 at Seagle the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral Home. Funeral service TOMMY EUGENE Pulaski with Rev. Bobby Ward will follow at 2:00. Interment RATCLIFFE officiating. Interment followed in will be at Highland Memory Tommy Eugene Ratcliffe, age the Southwest Virginia Veterans Gardens, Dublin, Virginia. 67 of Pulaski passed away early Cemetery, Dublin, VA. Flowers will be appreciated, but Monday morning March 18, Arrangements by Stevens for those who wish, they may 2019 at his home. Born January Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA. make a memorial contribution 2, 1952 in Wythe County he was to Joy Ranch, A Home for the son of the late Sanders JAMES RANDY DRAPER Children, P. O. Box 727, Edgar Ratcliffe & Carrie Ann James Randy Draper, age 60 of Hillsville, Virginia 24343-0727. Dalton Ratcliffe McGraw. His Pulaski passed away Wednesday, Condolences may be sent to the sisters, Jennie Collins, Louise March 20, 2019 at his home. Born family through our website at Burton and brother, May 12, 1958 in Pulaski he was www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Ray Ratcliffe also preceded the son of the late Roby Sanford Draper & Lona Mae Taylor Draper. His Son, Randy Shawn Draper, brother, Wayne Sanford Draper, Sr. also preceded him in death. He is survived by his Sons Bradley Draper Terry Lee Draper 8 Grandchildren Brothers George (Sherri) Draper Robert "Bobby" (Katrina) Draper Roby (Stella) Draper Memorial services will be held 6:00 PM - Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Bower Funeral Home- Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Vickie Viars & Pastor Bill Handy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before service time Saturday at the Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneral- home.com The Patriot Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski 808-3949 is handling the arrangements for the family. The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 - Page A5 GiveBigNRV Giving Day set for April 24 Christiansburg - The NRV Market Executive for Union Community Foundation of the Bank & Trust, sees GiveBigNRV New River Valley (CFNRV) is as an opportunity to make an holding its 6th Annual investment in the region that will GiveBigNRV Giving Day on provide decades of returns. Wednesday, April 24, 2019, to Lawson said, "GiveBigNRV is help organizations both big and an important chance to show our small raise money support as a in the New River community for Valley and draw the nonprofits attention to the that are doing important work good work in nonprofits do in serving the New the region. River Valley. Donors visit the Whether you website - have a particu- Middle schools combine on ‘Guys & Dolls’ cfnrv.givebig.org - lar nonprofit in to make a secure, mind or choose For the first time ever, Pulaski online gift to their favorite non- to support the collaborative Middle School and Dublin profit organization during the 24 efforts of the Community Middle School theater students hour giving period. Foundation's Fund for the NRV, have combined their talents in GiveBigNRV has grown from there are many groups that rely the musical "Guys and Dolls, Jr." small beginnings in 2014 into a upon the donations our communi- According to Valerie major regional event, bringing in ty makes on the giving day. It's a Ransbottom, Drama Director at more than 2,000 donors and over unique opportunity to encourage PMS and DMS, "Students from $300,000 in 2018. In the five charitable giving and invest back both schools have been involved years of the program to date, into the NRV where there is the in every aspect of the production. GiveBigNRV has raised almost most need." From the choreography, direct- $1,000,000 for nonprofits across To further encourage broad ing, marketing, costumes, sets, the region. This year, CFNRV has participation among nonprofits, props, lighting, concessions and set goals to increase unique CFNRV will be giving out more." donors to 2,500 and raise $10,000 in incentive grants. "The musical is a silly, fun $300,000 for participating organ- Grants will be given to one small upbeat show. Seventy students izations. Over 100 nonprofits and one large nonprofit that raise will participate in the perform- across the region typically partic- the most money in their category, ance, 45 students will appear on ipate, and donations of any size - to organizations that achieve stage, with the remaining 25 han- from small gifts of $10 to large 100% board member participa- dling other aspects of the produc- gifts over $1,000 - are welcome. tion, and to the nonprofit that cre- tion," said Ransbottom. Ed Lawhorn, President of the ates CFNRV's favorite Tyler Lundy has put together CFNRV Board of Directors and GiveBigNRV video. an actual Mission Band and Brandy Baxter will play the p.m. and March 23 at 2 p.m. All piano to provide live music for performances are at Pulaski the performance. Middle School, 500 Pico Terrace, Show times are March 22 at 6 Pulaski. Ticket price is $5. Guthrie to Speak Sunday at Wilderness Road Museum Joseph Guthrie will present a talk "Family Farming Legacy" on Sunday, March 24, at 3 PM at the Wilderness Road Regional Musem. Well-known as a member of Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, Guthrie owns and operates a beef cattle and hay farm in the county. The farm has been held by members of the Guthrie family since the eigh- teenth century. Guthrie's talk will be the inau- gural presentation for "Wilderness Road Scholar Lecture Series," which will feature local historians and experts speaking on a variety of topics at the Newbern museum. Guthrie is a perfect choice for Joe Guthrie explaining the critical issue of farm transfer from one genera- Tech. In 2007, he was awarded tion to the next. His family has the Eisenhower Fellowship in been farming the fertile land out- Agriculture to research interna- side of Dublin since before tional trade of beef from Pulaski County even existed. In Australia and New Zealand. addition to his 25 years of expe- The talk, which is sponsored rience managing this farm, he by the New River Historical teaches in the Agricultural Society, is free and open to the Technology Program at Virginia public. Page A6 - The Patriot - March 22, 2019 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com FDA OPEN FORUM Commissioner Daily Bread needs volunteers Pulaski Daily Bread is celebrating help with special occasions and tion that are tax deductible, they can over 30 years and through the years donate thousands of hours each be sent to Pulaski Daily Bread Inc. Gottlieb we have filled the stomachs and month to helping others in our com- P.O. Box 824 Pulaski Virginia, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the U.S. Food souls of thousands of men, women, munity. 24301 or may be dropped off at the and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced his and children. The doors are open and lunch is First Presbyterian Church, located at intention to step down from his post. President Trump This community-supported pro- served from 11:00-12:30, Monday - 408 N. Jefferson Avenue. originally appointed him to the position in 2017 at the gram continues to provide a free Friday. The Board of Directors, and beginning of his term. Before Dr. Gottlieb departs, I meal five days a week, to anyone We are in need of servers and a myself would like to thank the com- would like to offer my thanks for his service and his wishing to eat. few cooks. If you have several hours munity for your support for the last notable accomplishments. The success of this ministry a week and would like to donate 30 years. Through your donations I have worked with numerous executive branch offi- depends solely upon the generosity your time to this special ministry you have helped this program to cials, but Dr. Gottlieb stands out for his outstanding of others, through volunteering, pro- please contact me at 980-2131. I serve over 999 thousand meals to performance in his job. viding food, and monetary donations. can be reached Monday through those in need of nourishment. As a member of the Energy and Commerce Volunteers are the life-blood of Friday between the hours of 8:30 and Thank you, Committee, which has jurisdiction over health matters, Daily Bread. With loving hands and 1:00 p.m. Debra Harrell I have encountered Dr. Gottlieb frequently, as he has open hearts, they set up, prepare, and If you cannot donate time and you Pulaski Daily Bread testified before the committee several times. serve lunch each day, run errands, wish to help you can make a dona- Program Director He consistently made himself available, whether after hearings or by phone, when I Morgan wanted to discuss issues that fell Griffith under the FDA's jurisdiction. When those issues 9th District required follow-up, Representative he was straightfor- ward about what actions he could take and true to his word about doing them. Both Republicans and Democrats have found him knowledgeable and accessible, and former Chairman and current Republican Leader of the committee Greg Walden (R-OR) even stated that he "never worked with a more talented, forthright, and effective agency leader than Dr. Scott Gottlieb." His leadership style will be missed, but he leaves behind a strong legacy of progress on public health. The FDA is the agency responsible for approving drugs to be sold on the market. At a time when pre- scription drug prices impose a hardship on many, Dr. Gottlieb has streamlined the process for approving generic drugs. This step introduces more competition into the drug market and therefore pressures companies to maintain lower prices. As the opioid crisis hit communities across the country, Dr. Gottlieb cooperated with Congress as we wrote legislation to help turn the tide. As we worked on the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act in the Energy and Commerce Committee over the past two years to respond to the crisis, he provided input and suggested tools he could use to fight this scourge. One facet of the crisis is the availability of prescrip- tion opioids liable to be abused, so the FDA has initiated a process to develop evidence-based guidelines that will help health care providers prescribe appropri- ate, targeted quantities of opioids for their patients' needs. Another aspect of the crisis is illegal opioids, and Dr. Gottlieb has focused FDA enforcement against illicit substances, such as Chinese fentanyl, shipped through the mail or sold on the Internet. As a longtime supporter of "right to try" legislation allowing patients with life-threatening illnesses to attempt experimental treatments, I appreciated Dr. Gottlieb's insights as we discussed it, and ultimately passed it into law. He also made improvements to the FDA's expanded access program for investigational drugs, which has a similar aim to "right to try." Patients facing long odds may have more reason to Yes, There's a Crisis at the Border hope thanks to these actions. Dr. Gottlieb's tenure will be noted for its significant We interrupt the talk of the presi- to get a handle on this is absolutely achievements to ensure the health and safety of the dent "manufacturing" a crisis at the correct. American people. border with this hair-raising report First, there's the question of basic about the crisis at the border. sovereignty. If we are going to wel- Condemning the Attacks in New Zealand Alarming new numbers about bor- come a large number of migrants On March 15, Americans awoke to the horrifying der apprehensions from U.S. from three or four foreign countries, news of massacres at two Islamic mosques in Customs and Border Protection we should make that decision as a Christchurch, New Zealand. Worshipers attending should puncture the lazy convention- conscious policy, rather than slip- Friday prayers were the victims of a hate-filled attack. al wisdom about the border being sliding into it unawares. As I write this, 50 people are dead and 50 injured. My under control, except in the lurid Then there's the matter of assimila- prayers are with the people of New Zealand as they imagination of President Donald tion and legality. Poorly educated face this tragedy. Trump. immigrants, like the ones coming I have written recently of my concerns about More than 76,000 migrants were of apprehended migrants were fami- from Central America, have the hard- increasing anti-Semitism. The hate that evidently apprehended crossing the southern lies and children; in recent months, est time assimilating, and they will inspired this attack is just as abhorrent. Individuals border last month, the highest it's been 61 percent. lack legal status on top of it. were targeted simply because of their Islamic faith. February in more than 10 years and The rules for dealing with migrants Finally, there's the humanitarian In last week's column, I referred to the Virginia the highest month of the Trump from noncontiguous countries and question. Migrant families show up Statute of Religious Freedom that inspired the First administration. The number of appre- with family units make it all but needing medical attention that we Amendment guarantee of religious liberty. The hensions tops any month during the impossible to swiftly return or detain aren't well-prepared to provide. We'd statute's author, Thomas Jefferson, wrote that it was 2014 border surge under President them, not to mention that our physical be much better positioned to tend to meant to protect "the Jew and the Gentile, the Barack Obama, which no one had a facilities were built with single adults the migrants under our care if the Christian and Mahometan" (as many people in his time problem calling a crisis at the time. in mind. numbers weren't overwhelming. referred to Muslims). Yes, there were more overall appre- There is no mechanism to return But we are at a stalemate. The New Those protections still stand today, and they should hensions in the 2000s. But it was a these migrants home, to hold them York Times editorialized the other guide not just our legal obligations but our moral con- different population, made up over- after they cross the border, or to day that Trump declared "that there's duct toward one another. All who respect the law and whelmingly of adult males from remove them once they are in the a crisis at the border, contrary to all their neighbors should be free to live in peace while Mexico who might be apprehended interior. And word has gotten out. evidence." Then, the paper ran a news practicing whatever faith they have. trying to cross multiple times and There's a reason that the subset of story headlined, "Border at 'Breaking I hope that the Islamic community in Christchurch were reliably returned home when migrants that we can't stop from get- Point' as More than 76,000 Migrants might find healing and solace. Religious bigotry must they were caught. Now, we are appre- ting into the country is growing so Cross in a Month." not be condoned anywhere. hending people but not returning rapidly. Both of those pieces can't be right. them. Needless to say, a spiraling border There's manufacturing a crisis, then If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel Migrants are coming in greater crisis is maddening for a president there's ignoring one for fear of con- free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon numbers from Central American committed to controlling the border, ceding anything to Trump. office at 276-525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at countries instead of Mexico, and are which is why we've seen such frenet- 540-381-5671. To reach my office via email, please primarily families and children. In an ic activity from Trump. His rhetoric Rich Lowry is editor of the visit my website at www.morgangriffith.house.gov. astonishing shift, in 2012, 10 percent may be over the top, but the impulse National Review. 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 - Friday, March 22, 2019 - Page A7 Statues commissioned for Virginia Women’s Monument Just in time to celebrate Virginia Women's Monument is Women's History Month in scheduled for October 14, 2019 March, the Virginia Capitol and most of the bronze statues Foundation announces that the will be installed by that time. The statues of Laura Copenhaver, granite plaza and the Wall of Mary Draper Ingles and Honor were unveiled in October Elizabeth Keckly have been fully 2018. A large amount of space is funded and commissioned to be available for the names of more sculpted into bronze statues for outstanding women to be added Voices from the Garden: The to the Wall of Honor in the Virginia Women's Monument. future. The Virginia Women's "We are so excited that more Monument is the nation's first than half of the statues in the monument created to showcase Virginia Women's Monument the remarkable women who have been commissioned and it made significant, but often won't be long before these unrecognized, contributions in a remarkable women take their variety of fields and endeavors rightful place on Capitol over the 400-year history of Square," said Susan Clarke Virginia. When completed, the Schaar, Clerk of the Senate and a monument's 12 bronze statues, member of the Women's along with a Wall of Honor Monument Commission. "No inscribed with the names of 230 other state in the country has rec- women, will help tell the whole ognized women's contributions story about the diversity of in such an engaging and com- achievement, ethnicity and pelling manner. We appreciate thought that has shaped the the generous support of individu- Commonwealth. Sculpting begins on (from left) Laura Copenhaver, Mary Draper Ingles and Elizabeth Keckly stat- als, corporations and foundations "As a society, we have a ues for the Virginia Women’s Monument. that are making this monument responsibility to ensure that possible." women's stories are embedded Copenhaver's statue, and Altria and came to the attention of entity that she helped establish. For more information or to into the narrative of Virginia his- Group contributed $50,000. Mary Todd Lincoln, eventually Each statue required a finan- make a contribution to the tory," said Mary Margaret Mary Draper Ingles: One of becoming the First Lady's per- cial investment of $200,000 in Virginia Women's Monument, Whipple, vice chair of the Virginia's most famous frontier- sonal dressmaker and confidante. order to proceed to the sculpting visit www.virginiacapitol.gov. Women's Monument swomen, Mary Draper ingles She wrote a book of her experi- phase by the talented team of Contributions can be designated Commission. "The Virginia lived in Draper's Meadow (now ences in the White House. In the artisans, both men and women, at for a particular statue by making Women's Monument will provide Blacksburg). In 1755, she was 1890s, she taught sewing and StudioEIS in Brooklyn, N.Y. The a note in the Additional a unique opportunity to explore captured by Shawnee Indians and domestic arts at Wilberforce remaining five statues are partial- Comments box. and experience the powerful role taken to Ohio where she was University in Ohio. Keckly died ly funded and will be commis- that these female trailblazers forced to sew shirts for the men at the National Home for sioned as contributions become played in the past, serving as an of the tribe. She eventually Destitute Colored Women and available. The Patriot inspiration for current and future escaped and traveled five or six Children in Washington, D.C., an A formal dedication of the 808-3949 generations to find their own hundred miles back to her home, voice." much of it by walking across the The first four statues of rugged, mountainous landscape. Cockacoeske, Anne Burras Her brave, inspiring story is still Laydon, Virginia Randolph and shared and reenacted to this day. Adèle Clark were commissioned Elizabeth Keckly: Born last year and now more are enslaved in Dinwiddie County, underway: Va., Elizabeth Keckly was a tal- Laura Copenhaver: An entre- ented seamstress who bought her preneur from Smyth County in freedom in 1855 with the help of Southwest Virginia, Copenhaver her patrons. After moving to was an early leader within the Washington, D.C., she developed Virginia Farm Bureau a clientele of prominent women Federation. Working from her home, Rosemont, she coordinat- ed the production of coverlets, MEMBER OF THE rugs and other household items that were made with wool from area farms and crafted by local women. Rosemont's popular tex- tiles attracted customers from throughout the U.S., as well as Asia, Europe and South America. The Virginia Farm Bureau VIRGINIA PRESS Federation recently made a con- ASSOCIATION tribution of $100,000 to support Page A8 - The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 Church Directory Worship Each Week In The Church Of Your Choice

Max Creek Baptist Church 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 www.maxcreek.org and www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Sunday Services Sunday School: 10 a.m. Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m.

From the Writings of Billy Graham Rahab’s Trust In God Rahab was a prostitute living has cleansed let no man call America Is Slipping in Jericho. Someone said, she Teach Me unclean." was a Hooker with a heart of Rahab, at great risk to herself, Away From God gold. Your Word hid the two spies and reported Rahab is named as one of the that although these two men had Q: My family and I are five women ancestors of Jesus O Lord stayed there, she didn't know that believers privileged to move My along with Tamar, Ruth, they were spies or from whence from India to the USA legally. Terry Bathsheba and Mary the mother McCraw they came. Rahab was just start- We are proud to have com- Answer of Jesus. ing to believe in the one true liv- pleted the process of obtain- Joshua sent out two spies to ing God, so she lied to protect ing American citizenship investigate the military strength my brothers and sisters, and all the two spies. Normally a lie is a after having experienced per- of the city. While they were at who belong to them, and deliver lie, but we need to remember, she secution for our faith in God. Billy Graham Rahab's house, soldiers of the our lives from death. was just in the process of becom- But we have been stunned to King of Jericho were sent to cap- So the spies took an oath to ing a new believer in God, and see what prosperity can do to blessed us because of it. ture the two spies. Rahab hid spare her and her family when she didn't know any better at the people, even Christians. Do But we have gone a long way them under bundles of flax that the Israelites conquered the city time. We've got to give time for most citizens -- even the less down the wrong road, and if were laid out on the roof to dry. of Jericho. They told Rahab to new converts to learn what saith fortunate -- understand how we do not turn back to Him, Rahab told the spies, "I know hang a scarlet cord out of her the word of God. It is our job to blessed they are to live in this Americans will learn all about that the Lord God has given you window and when the invading bring them to Christ, but God's prosperous nation? -- F.C. persecution. the land, and that dread of you army came through, they would job to clean them up. has fallen on us, and that all the spare her life and the lives of her Rahab told the soldiers to pur- A: Materialism may do what There is no doubt that when inhabitants of the land melt in family. sue them quickly and ye shall an enemy could never achieve - a nation ceases to fulfill the fear before you. For we have When the city of Jericho fell, overtake them. She recognized - materialism robs a nation of function God intends, that heard how the LORD dried up Rahab and her whole family that Israel's God was not just a its spiritual strength. Many, nation comes to an end. the Red Sea before you when were preserved according to the local deity. But that He was the particularly in the younger gen- Monstrous new ideas that could you came forth out of Egypt. We promise of the spies. Lord over Heaven and Earth. She erations, do not know the hard- easily destroy our freedoms are also know about what you did to The two spies had taken lodg- was willing to commit herself, ships of the early beginnings; rushing onto the scene. A terri- the two kings of the Amorites ing at an Inn in Jericho. Rahab is her whole family and their future the battles for freedom, the sac- fying spiritual and moral tide that were beyond the Jordan, believed to have been the manag- unto the one true living God. rifices made for future genera- of evil has already loosed us whom you utterly destroyed. As er of the Inn. How many know Verse 12. "Now therefore I tions. from our spiritual moorings. soon we heard it, our hearts melt- that God can forgive a person pray you, swear unto me by the America has probably been ed, and there was no courage left with a shady past? He can and Lord, since I have shewed you the most successful experiment Comfort and prosperity have in any of us because of you. The does, if they will repent of their kindness, that ye will also shew in history. The American never enriched the world as Lord your God is indeed God in sins and ask Him for kindness unto my father, and my Dream was a glorious attempt. much as adversity has done. heaven above and on the earth Forgiveness. Our God is the God mother, and give me a true token. Its success was because it was Out of pain and problems have below. Now since I have dealt of Forgiveness. And it's wrong Rahab was not only just inter- built on the faith of our forefa- come the sweetest songs, the kindly with you, swear to me by for any of us, not to forgive ested in herself, but in the lives thers who believe in Almighty most beautiful poems and the the Lord that you in turn will them, once God has forgiven of her family as well. And that's God to guide them. The early most gripping stories. We must deal kindly with my family. Give them. Sometimes some want to how we ought to be as well. If concepts of America came from pray that God will turn our me a sign of good faith that you bring up a person's past and we have one unsaved loved one, Holy Scripture -- and the Lord judge them for it, but "What God hearts back to Him. will spare my father and mother, See MCCRAW, page A9 The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 - Page A9 Church Directory Worship Each Week In The Church Of Your Choice

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Continued from page A8 we ought to be constantly praying for lives of the spies and God was faith- destruction and God did just that. them and doing our best to lead them ful to protect her from destruction. If to Christ. we are faithful to God, He'll be faith- She took a risk and her risk paid Rahab had them make an oath. She ful to us. off. It saved her life and the lives of was to hang a scarlet cord out of her God always honors faith. Rahab her family members. Sometimes we window and when the invading army had faith that the God of Israel would may have to take a step out by faith came through, they would see the give the Israelites the power to as Rahab did. A step out in faith is scarlet cord and spare that household. destroy the inhabitants of Jericho. not a leap in the dark. A step out in Some see Jesus as a scarlet cord The bible says, "By faith the harlot faith is when we know that it will running all through the whole bible. Rahab perished not with them that take us to a higher place in God. Bible teachers point out the fact that believeth not when she had received the way of salvation for us is to lay the spies with peace." Rahab's faith This story about Rahab the harlot hold on the scarlet cord of Jesus' put her in the Hall of Faith in shows us that even the worse of sin- blood. By that we shall escape death Hebrews chapter 11. ners can be received by God when and hell by seizing the scarlet cord they repent of their sins, and even the individually and personally by faith. Rahab put her life on the line and worse of the lot can be saved, in Rahab was faithful to protect the trusted God to deliver her from Jesus' Name. Page A10 - The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 Not just for a month but for life April is Child Abuse Prevention Month The Pulaski County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and the Pulaski County Teresa demonstrates more of her chocolate Best Practices Team announce molding craft within the kitchen her husband the following events in honor of created for her collections and for her culinary Child Abuse Prevention Month: skills. The public is invited to attend a meeting and reception to be held at Pulaski County Courthouse, 45 Third St. NW, on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 6 p.m. The featured speakers are Heather Durbin, Rebecca Reppert, and Stephanie Pfeil. Light refreshments will follow the meeting. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge to attend. Please contact Pulaski County Ruth Ann Sloop Whitener photos JDR Clerk, Anne Helms, at 540- 980-3822 or [email protected] by March NU Chapter Members Meet In Pearisburg 31, 2019 if you plan to attend. January meeting of Nu Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a The annual Pinwheel for group of key women educators, took members to Pearisburg to the home of Teresa & Prevention Garden will appear Steve Gary. Steve graciously took the group on a tour of their mountain home which he on the Courthouse lawn in April. has skillfully renovated and the wooden furniture that he has crafted...an education within itself! Teresa inspired us with her candy making/molding skills and presented us with a bag of her delightful creations following her presentation. Above, some of the mem- Hometown bers attending were (Sitting, left-right) Treasurer, Jan Woodward and Martha Patterson. Here she carefully stirs the hot chocolate to (Standing, left-right) Dianne Wallace, Ruth Ann Whitener, President Mary Beth Glenn cover the entire mold. sponsoring and our excellent and gracious teacher, Teresa Gary. If you are interested in joining with Nu Chapter in lifelong teaching and learning, pet adoption, please contact President Mary Beth Glenn in Pulaski. fundraising event April 6

Home Town Realty is sponsoring a Pet Adoption and Fundraising event for Pulaski Animal Care and Control aka PACC on April 6th from 10 am till 4 pm. The event will be held at Home Town Realty 7 Fifth Street NE in Pulaski (540) 315- 5044 ask for Mary Terry she is handling details. Don't miss this great event PACC will have adoptable pets available, you can donate needed items such as leaders and collars, dog and cats beds (even if gently used) Purina puppy chow, Purina Cat and Kitten dry food, canned cat food, dog and cat treats, blan- kets ,towels, unscented laundry detergent, unscented clay non clumping cat litter . There will be a Pet Beauty Contest beginning at 1 pm bring your pet. There will be 12 cate- gories and Ribbons will be awarded. There will also be drinks and light snacks provided by BBT Bank. Spring Time Thank you God For the beautiful flowers that are in bloom. For the bright sunshine That vanquishes the gloom. For the fresh dew That falls early in the morn. For the green grass That is ready to be born. For the birds that sing In the tree so high. For the wind that blows As I look towards the sky. For the clean smell of rain That falls from above. For your special gift Of undying love. Spring is a wonderful time of the year. Thank you God for being so near.

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Lady Cougars Recognized Virginia has excellent The Pulaski County School Board this week paid tribute to the PCHS Girls Basketball team. The Lady Cougars finished 22-9 on the season, falling in the state championship game to Lake Taylor, 61-29. Pictured left to right are (Front Row:) Hailey Capps, Jaira McNair, Alaina draw, Duke favored Akers; (Back row:) Principal Mike Grim, Zane Quesenberry, Nancy Quesenberry, Maddie Ratcliff, Kassidy Secrist, Taryn Blankenship, Nobody needs to be reminded ing suddenness. Courtney Cregger, Mary Catherine Martin, Mike Anders, Athletic of the horror stories of recent Locker However, I do not see any- Director Scott Vest. (Not Pictured:) Alicia Noble, Ally Fleenor, Erin NCAA Tournaments for thing crazy happening to the Russell. Virginia. The Cavaliers just Room Wahoos this time out. UVa has a Pulaski County Schools Photo experienced a similar happening good draw as top seed in the a few days ago in the ACC South and I don't see them hav- semi-final against FSU. Will it Dan ing any trouble reaching a Final happen again? Does UVa feel Callahan Eight matchup with Tennessee, pressure? and I would pick them to win Yes, it could happen again. that one too. Anything can always happen in builds on every team. Every Virginia Tech got a nice 4th the NCAA Tournament, and yes, time you take the court you seed in the East, and I think has I'm sure there is concern, pres- know if you do not play well, good matchups. The Hokies can sure if you like. But the pressure everything ends with an alarm- potentially be a Sweet 16 team; however, Duke awaits and if the pundits are correct, the Blue Devils will win it all. The tournament is confusing to me in some ways though. For instance, Tech is in the East Region. So, they get to fly to San Jose, California to play. I fail to find any "East'' in that. Gonzaga should win the West and will likely face Michigan in the final of that region. At least the West Region is played in the west. The Midwest is easily the toughest of the four regions. Carolina, Kentucky, Auburn, Houston, Kansas, and Washington are all in that region. I think the easiest region is the South, then the East, the West, and the Midwest is a dogfight. I'll go with UVa out of the South, Duke will eventually have to beat Michigan State, but I'll take them to be in the finals, Gonzaga should win the West, and somehow, I'll take Carolina to come out of the Midwest, but it could be Kentucky. So, my Final Four is UVa, Carolina, Duke, and Gonzaga and those are the four number one seeds and would seem to indicate somebody from ACC should win it all.

Jack Fleming Said it: Jack Fleming was the voice of the West Virginia Mountaineers in both football and basketball and for the Pittsburgh Steelers in football for many years, and he was a great radio play by play man. One of the very best. Great guy too. But Jack used to get irritated with hoops. It was toward the end of his broadcast- ing career that all the new gim- micks, rules, and regulations came into play along with the television timeouts and such. I totally agree with him. A basketball game is 40 minutes long, and it seems like it takes rough- ly 90 minutes to play the first 39, and sometimes a half hour to play the last one. And now we have all the replays and officials are stopping play for reasons that really don't matter very much too often. But ol' Jack once said, "When my doctor tells me I have only a minute to live, I'm going to find me the end of a college basketball game so I can stay around as long as possible!''

New Coach at Forest: Jefferson Forest has named Paul White to replace Bob Christmas as new football coach. Christmas left to take the See CALLAHAN, page B2 Page B2 - The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 Springtime Callahan Continued from page B1 By the time you read this col- "The birds and the bees" does plant, and a time to pluck up that umn today, spring will be offi- not often require the parents to Woods, which is planted. Spring time is job at Amherst. White was the cially here. explain to their children this del- certainly a busy time as it is the coach of the "Builders'' of I attended my local bee club icate subject. Water & beginning of a new life and Newport News Apprentice last week and the guest speaker Springtime to me is my requires our labor (planting gar- School. spoke on being a beekeeper, but favorite season and especially Wildlife dens mowing grass etc.) This White has 25 years of coach- not a bee loser. He stressed that being an outdoorsman. Spring shows how the world and its ing experience and has one swarms occur from the middle gobbler season is only a couple W.A. ‘Doc’ creatures all points to a Creator. interesting period in his career. of April to the middle of June. weeks away next month. I Davis Following up in verse 11, He was the offensive line coach Also, one should take all precau- understand there are walleyes Solomon stares: He hath made at Permian High School in tions to keep swarms from hap- are being caught below the bass) weren't on the run. everything beautiful in his time: Odessa, Texas for four years. pening and also to try to rein- Claytor Lake Dam. The bass I did however, a few years also he has set the world in their That is the high school that was state the swarms into another should be running at Allisonia later stop by to see a surveyor heart, so that no man can find featured in the movie "Friday hive body that escaped the par- anytime now. friend of mine at Narrows as he out the work that God can out Night Lights.'' ent hive and may cluster nearby and his dad were fishing where the work that God maketh from before flying out to a tree in the I missed out there on a couple Wolf Creek flows into New the beginning to the end. UVa Recruiting: woods etc. of times when I was working at River and they were reeling the [Literally, God is speaking of the Finally getting around to this My bees are really working the Radford Arsenal. Two of my bass in that were coming out of world as saying each person has tidbit. Under the direction of and carrying in pollen. Several engineering friends of mine the river and up the creek. I did an innate awareness that God Bronco Mendenhall Virginia's flowers have already bloomed in there were avid fisherman and not get to fish much as we were does exist and does have a pur- football program has increased our yard e.g. daffodils and for- Stan, one of them told John and kept busy gutting and cutting the pose in creation (from Dr. Henry its geographical reach. In this sythia. Many birds are back and me on two different occasions fish heads off to put on ice and Morris Study Bible note).] just completed recruiting class flying about the fields and our that the bass were running at finish up the final cleaning at Mankind has creation and a the Cavaliers signed six players yards; in the sky you can see the Allisonia. home. conscience, "Therefore they are from Florida, two from "VEE" formations of ducks and We were required at times to Solomon, who is reputed to without excuse" Romans 1:20. Louisiana, and one from Utah. geese flying north to their origi- work a good deal of overtime have written the book of There is coming a "Time" when But UVa is the only team to nal abode. and were not paid being over- Ecclesiastes states in chapter 3 the Good Lord says to His Son, sign two from Germany! From these actions of flowers time being salaried and could "There is a season and a time to "It's Closing Time" - He could Kariern Al Soufi is a 6-4 330 being pollinated and eggs being get off an afternoon now and every purpose, verse 1". Verse 2 come at any second. Be ready offensive tackle, and Luke produced by the mating of birds, then. Both times were dry ones he says there is a time to be when He comes. Wentz is a 6-3, 205 multi-pur- the expression of learning about as we caught no fish; they (the born, a time to die; a time to Until next time pose player. Both hail from Paderborn, Germany. Just head over to Sylvatus and take a Hokies face Saint Louis in NCAAs right. Immigration An Issue in Hokiesports.com Tech, the fourth seed of the No. 5 seed Mississippi game will start after the conclu- Many Ways: in the East Region, State - No. 12 seed Liberty game. sion of the Liberty - Mississippi Immigration is a hot topic in BLACKSBURG, Va. - Virginia The Hokies are one of seven State game, which begins at 7:27 our nation these days, and it can Tech will face the Saint Louis to open play in Atlantic Coast Conference teams p.m. EDT on Friday night and the crop up in many different ways, Billikens in the first round of the San Jose, California in the field of 68. Duke is the top game will be televised by truTV. but you wouldn't think it would 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball seed in the East Region and be in college sports, but we Tournament in the East Region at on Friday night Louisville is the East Region's The event will be played at the quickly get remined that there the SAP Center in San Jose, seventh seed. SAP Center and is hosted by the are a lot of foreign players on California on Friday, March 22. Tech has appeared in three con- The Virginia Tech-Saint Louis West Coast Conference. secutive NCAA Tournaments. college basketball teams, a lot The Hokies, 24-8 on the sea- more than most might imagine. son, are the fourth seed in the Tech was the ninth seed in the East Region in 2017 and the The week before the Big 10 East Region and earned an at- Pulaski County High Tournament started Issa Thiam large bid out of the Atlantic Coast eighth seed in the East Region in 2018. was dismissed from the Rutgers Conference. Saint Louis, 22-12 basketball team for slapping a overall, is the 13th seed. The This will be the ninth all-time Sports Schedule meeting between the Hokies and woman and swinging at her Billikens earned the automatic with an open blade knife. He is bid out of the Atlantic 10 the Billikens. Tech is 7-1 all-time Monday 03/25/19 pm Varsity Baseball: LB @ PC 5 pm now likely to be deported back Conference with a 55-53 win against Saint Louis, but lost the last meeting, 77-71, in Madison JV Baseball: PC @ LB 5 pm Friday 03/29/19 to Dakar, Sengal. over St. Bonaventure in the con- Varsity Softball: PC @ Floyd 5 Varsity Baseball: HV @ PC 5 pm ference championship on Sunday Square Garden on Nov. 16, 2017 pm JV Baseball: PC @ HV 5 pm in the 2K Classic. A Lighter Note: afternoon. JV Softball: Floyd @ PC 5 pm Varsity Softball: PC @ HV 5 pm Rather than end the column This is the Hokies' third con- On Sunday, March 24, the win- Girls Soccer: Carroll @ PC JV @ JV Softball: HV @ PC 5 pm ner of the Virginia Tech - Saint on a disturbing note, how about secutive NCAA bid, marking the 5:30, Varsity to Follow Boys Soccer: HV @ PC JV @ a little humor for a friend of first time in school history that Louis game will play the winner 5:30, Varsity to Follow Tuesday 03/26/19 Girls Soccer: PC @ HV JV @ mine who shall remain name- Varsity Baseball: PC @ PH 5 pm 5:30, Varsity to Follow less because if I told everybody JV Baseball: PH @ PC 5 pm Boys Tennis: HV @ PC 4:30 pm who his favorite NFL team was, Varsity Softball: PH @ PC 5 pm Girls Tennis: PC @ HV 4:30 pm he would be upset with me, par- JV Softball: PC @ PH 5 pm ticularly after the following. Boys Soccer: PC @ PH JV @ It was at a Redskins' game 5:30, Varsity to Follow this season, and things were not Girls Soccer: PH @ PC JV @ going well again for the team 5:30, Varsity to Follow that is the favorite of many in Boys Tennis: PC @ PH 4:30 pm this region of the land. But a Girls Tennis: PH @ PC 4:30 pm Redskin fan found something Wednesday 03/27/19 positive to say while he Girls Tennis: PC @ Carroll 4:30 watched his team lose again. In the fourth quarter he stood up and raised a sign with big let- ters. "At least we're not the Jets!'' A little humor helps us get through the day.

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Girls Indoor Track Team Recognized The Pulaski County School Board recognized members of the PCHS Girls Indoor Track team during a meeting this week. Pictured here (left to right) are Principal Mike Grim, Coach Sirak Ogbagabir, team- members Allyson Castle, Betsy Nall, Madison Woolwine, Kelsey Arnold and Grace Boone along with Athletic Director Scott Vest. The girls team finished 6th in the state finals out of 54 Group 4A teams. Boone defended her title in the 1,000 meter run and was second in the 500 meters. She along with Nall, Woolwine and Castle formed the 4x800 meter relay team that finished 6th in the state. Nall also placed 13th in the 1,000 meter race. Arnold placed 4th in triple jump, 6th in long jump and 6th in 55 meter hur- dles. She was also a member of the 4x200 meter relay team along with Woolwine, Presley Martin and Shanese Lewis that place 15th in the state.

Pulaski County Schools Photo Va. Tech releases first ratings for youth football helmets From Virginia Tech helmets best reduce concussion risk. The majority of people playing Data from the group's studies of football in the U.S. aren't NFL head impacts among youth foot- players or collegiate athletes - ball players allowed them to they're youth players, less than 14 design test methods that reflect the years old. But until now, there has- types of impacts these athletes n't been independent data evaluat- actually experience on the field. ing the effectiveness of the hel- "For the first time we've adapt- mets these athletes wear on the ed the way we evaluate helmets in field. the lab to be youth-specific," With the release of youth foot- explained Steve Rowson, an asso- ball-helmet ratings by the Virginia ciate professor of biomedical engi- Tech Helmet Lab - already neering and mechanics and the renowned for their helmet ratings Helmet Lab's director. "Now, for varsity football and other sports - consumers can see which See HELMETS, page B5 Page B4 - The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019

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Estate/Yard sale Saturday Sat., March 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4568 Miller Lane, Pulaski Christmas décor, glassware, furniture, fabrics, linens and lots more

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The Patriot 808-3949 Page B6 - The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 Carri Devens of Kevin Haswell of Draper Named to Area Student News Pulaski participates UA President's List in Alternative Spring Makayla D. Hudson Courtney Beville JMU Announces Break trip TUSCALOOSA, AL -- Carri of Dublin named to named to JMU Fall 2018 Dean's Anne Devens of Draper was Clemson University President's List List HARRISONBURG -- Pulaski named to The University of resident Kevin Haswell spent Alabama President's List for fall President's List spring break serving others 2018. HARRISONBURG -- HARRISONBURG -- James Courtney Beville, of Pulaski, VA Madison University is pleased to through James Madison CLEMSON, SC -- Makayla D. A total of 12,332 students has been named to the president's announce the following students University's Alternative Spring Hudson of Dublin has been enrolled during the 2018 fall list at James Madison University made the dean's list for the fall Break Program. Haswell, who is named to the President's List at term at UA were named to the for the fall 2018 session. 2018 session. studying Sport & Recreation Clemson University for the fall Dean's List with an academic Students who earn president's Students who earn dean's list Management, traveled to 2018 semester. record of 3.5 or above or the list honors must be considered by honors must be considered by the Cumberland Island, GA to vol- Hudson is majoring in Genetics. President's List with an academ- the registrar to be carrying a full registrar to be carrying a full time unteer with Cumberland Island To be named to the President's ic record of 4.0 (all A's). time course load of graded credit course load of graded credit National Seashore. List, a student must achieve a 4.0 The student-led ASB trips The UA Dean's and President's hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or hours and earn a GPA of between (all As) grade-point average. took place from March 4-11. lists recognize full-time under- above. 3.5 and 3.899. Each trip focused on a social graduate students. The lists do Samantha Amey of Pulaski. Abigail Hodges of Pulaski. issue, such as homelessness, not apply to graduate students or resettlement, environmentalism to undergraduate students who The Patriot - 808-3949 or community wellness, in a spe- take less than a full course load. Robyn Kirby of cific region. Almost 175 students Pulaski Named to embarked on 19 spring break trips around the country and Sherman College world. The students spent the Fall 2018 Dean's List week living simply, focused on service in their destination com- SPARTANBURG, SC -- munity but also on teamwork Robyn Kirby of Pulaski, VA, has and reflection within their group. been named to Sherman College For more information about of Chiropractic's Dean's List for JMU's award winning grades earned during the fall Alternative Break Program, visit 2018 academic quarter. Dean's www.jmu.edu/abp. List students have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the quarter. Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive education, preparing them to enter the field as doctors of chiropractic who are highly skilled, compassion- ate, ethical and successful. Owning Your Own Business How many of you own your own business? How many of Down To you have dreamed of owning your own business? If you have Business ever owned a business you will Peggy White understand what I'm about to Pulaski County say. If you haven't and have Chamber of been thinking about opening Commerce your own business, this might give you some reality insight into owning your own business. model that you developed and Opening and running a busi- then manage additional compo- ness is not for the weak at heart. nents of the business that may It takes more than just a good include bookkeeping, marketing, idea or a good product. You advertising, networking and have to know and understand managing personnel, all simulta- your financial model before you neously. Then, when you think can even think about doing any- you have it all figured out, the thing. Then, once you under- economy changes, and you have stand your own operating model to start all over again, reposi- and what it is going to cost, you tioning yourself. will need to be 110% commit- Steve Jobs said it best, "I'm ted. By that I mean you will convinced that about half of need to live and breathe that what separates the successful business 7 days a week, 24 entrepreneurs from the non-suc- hours a day, 365 days out of the cessful ones is pure persever- year. The buck will stop with ance." you. If you need information Let's applaud and support all about your business, it's up to the locally owned businesses in you to find it: no excuses for not our community that have sur- finding it. You don't have time vived and continue to be viable for excuses. You and only you parts of our community. These will have to be responsible for folks understand what it takes to finding the answers. If you're be in business for themselves. lucky, you might break even in the first year - if you are lucky. Work hard, be productive, and You have to take that financial above all else, stay positive. www.pcpatriot.com PULSE The Patriot - March 22, 2019 - Page B7 March 24 1201 for more information. Church EOC at 7 p.m. Church please join them in their effort. p.m. Monday through Friday. fellowship hall. Breakfast to fol- First Baptist Church to cele- April 6 low. Easter Worship service will Feeding America Celebrate Recovery Support brate Ushers Anniversary follow at 11 a.m.. Dr. Olin M. Distribution of fresh produce and group at VHM The Usher Board of First Baptist Warriors of Christ II - Spring Whitener, Jr. will conduct the two baked goods at New Life Church Valley Harvest Ministries in Church in Pulaski (Magazine St.) Vendor Event services on April 21. of the Nazarene each Saturday Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- invites churches and ushers to One stop for all your Spring from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (no port group for people who are their Ushers anniversary. The shopping needs! Vendors include May 4 charge) on a first-come-first- working through hurts, habits and Ushers are dedicated and loyal Paparazzi, AT&T, LuLuRoe, served basis. The church is locat- hang- ups. The group meets each doorkeepers of the church. The Thirty One, Color Street, Delton Church of God of ed 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Ushers Anniversary will be held Rainbow and more. Sale date is Prophecy fundraiser to feature Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. March 24, 4 p.m. The speaker Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. "CHOSEN" Adult Day Care and Fall followed at 7 p.m. with a large will be Elder Jessie Eaves and the The church is located at 600 "Chosen" the nationally recorded Prevention Center hosts month- group meeting and then everyone choir from Greater Mount Zion Skyline Circle, Pulaski. gospel singing artists from ly BINGO will divide into smaller groups at Church. Please come and cele- Wilkesboro, N.C. are coming to Adult Day Service and Fall 8 p.m. The church is located at 1 brate with the church. The church Pulaski Women of the Moose Hillsville, Va. for Delton COGOP Prevention Center hosts BINGO Harvest Place in Dublin. looks forward to seeing you there, hosts Spring Draw Down fundraising event. If you have on the 4th Saturday of each and if you can't join them they Pulaski WOTM # 2301 presents never heard "Chosen" sing then month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Narcotics Anonymous ask that you keep them in your the Spring DRAW DOWN. Come you won't want to miss this the Ruritan building on 4th and The NA group HOW meets each prayers. on out and enjoy food and fun opportunity to attend a powerful Jefferson St in Pulaski. The build- Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ with your local chapter. Doors and life changing gospel singing. ing is located near Seagles Episcopal Church located at 144 March 26 Open at 4:30 p.m. and First Ball The singing will be held Funeral Home. Everyone wel- Washington Ave., in Pulaski. The Drops at 6 p.m. When: Saturday, Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 6 to come! meeting is open to everyone. Southwest VA. Legal Aid April 6, 2019 Where: Pulaski 8 p.m. at Hillsville VFW located Society Board of Directors to Moose Lodge. 701 W. Stuart Dr. Hillsville, VA Pulaski Old Time Jamboree N.A. Principles before meet 24343. Tickets are $10 at the A Bluegrass Jam session for play- Personalities The Board of Directors of April 15 door! Directions: I-77 South, take ers of all ages is held every N.A. Principles before Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Exit # 14 for US-58/US-221 Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Personalities meets Thursday at 7 Society will meet on March 26, "Showers of Fashions" Show to toward Hillsville/Galax then turn at the Pulaski Senior Center. Join p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 6 2019. The meeting will begin at benefit SWVVC left onto US-221 N/US-58E con- the jam by playing an instrument p.m. at the First Presbyterian 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be The Southwest Virginia Veterans tinue to follow US-221 North for or singing or just come by and Church Annex located at 4th and held at the Marion Office of Cemetery Volunteers and Ponnie's 2.1 miles to 701 W. Stuart Drive, enjoy the music. Call Dee Dean Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Boutiques and Gifts are sponsor- Hillsville, VA 24343. Destination at 540-392-3555 for more infor- more information, go to Society located at 227 West ing a fashion show on Monday, will be on the right. For informa- mation. The center is located www.newrivervalleyna.org Cherry Street, Marion, VA April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul's tion and tickets, contact Pastor across the street from the post 24354. United Methodist Church in Vickie L. Viars at office. AA Christiansburg. Tickets to the [email protected] or call Alcoholics Anonymous meet March 29 "Showers of Fashions" Show are 276-620-3191. Make plans to Cowboy Church ministry offers Monday at 8 p.m.(closed meet- $10 per person. There will be attend now! Mark your calendar! food bags to the elderly and ing); Wednesday (noon); and Radford Health and Rehab to door prizes and refreshments will shut-in Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- hold Bobcats fundraiser be served. On-going community On the third and fourth week of ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian The Radford Health and Rehab All proceeds go for the purchase based activities and each month Cowboy Church Church of America located at 975 will have a hotdog sale to help of live holiday wreaths for the offers food bags to the elderly Memorial Drive. Contact number support the Bobcats Softball pro- veterans' grave sites in December needs: and shut -in. On these weeks, 540-980-5233. gram on Friday, March 29, 11 of each year. We are a 501 (C) 3 interested participants may come a.m. - 1 p.m. The sale will be non-profit organization. For more WOTM (Women of the Moose) by the church at 12 noon for pick Al-Anon - Pulaski held a the RHR. information go to host monthly quarter BINGO up if able. Delivery is available if Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group (a www.swvavcv.org for Ticket sales Monthly WOTM Bingo is held necessary. Call Mike and Pat support group for friends and locations. Or see a volunteer or the second Saturday of every Thompson at 540-577-4923. families of alcoholics) meet every March 31 email marysummers496@ month at the Pulaski Moose Cowboy Church is located at 520 Monday night at 8 p.m. at the gmail.com Lodge, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. There E. Main St., Pulaski (across from Pulaski Presbyterian Church of Randolph Ave. UMC - Blessing are awesome door prizes, FREE Downtown Exxon). America located at 975 Memorial 200 to benefit Little Luci April 18 coffee, WOTM donation updates, Drive. Contact number 540-980- Stanley pull tabs, raffles and much more. Pulaski Daily Bread in need of 5233 Maundy Thursday service to be Come out and play some quarter volunteers Randolph Avenue UMC will hold held at First Dublin Bingo with your Women of the Daily Bread is in need of servers If you would like to publicize community activities (FREE of charge) BLESSING 2000 on Sunday, Presbyterian Church ECO Moose. $10 Buy-in: You play on several different days, so if Maundy Thursday Service will be unlimited amount of cards. you can spare a few hours a week please contact us by email: March 31, 3 p.m. to benefit Little [email protected] or drop by The Luci Pearl Stanley. The church is held April 18, 7 p.m. at First you may contact Debbi Harrell Volunteers needed at the Patriot newspaper office at 138 N. located at 1607 Randolph Ave., Dublin Presbyterian Church EOC (Director) at 980-2131 between Jefferson Ave., Pulaski or call 540- Pulaski. See Luci's story on this -Dr. Olin M. Whitener, Jr. will Ratcliffe the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 808-3949. week's church page. conduct the service. Ratcliffe Transportation Museum is in need of volunteers Please April 20 call Ernie or Ron at 540-980- April 4 2307 for more information, please First Dublin Presbyterian leave a message if no one SAVE THE DATE - Randolph Church EOC to hold Easter answers. Ave. 2019 Women's Conference Egg Hunt to be held The Easter Egg Hunt will be Group sets aside day each held Saturday, April 20, 2 p.m. month to pray for County Randolph Avenue UMC: 2019 Meet in the church fellowship Women's Conference, April 4 - 7. Hall. A group of citizens of Pulaski Please, Save the Date for this spe- County has set aside the 15th of cial event. Committee members: April 21 each month to fast and pray for Rev. Karen E. Black, Yolanda the county. The group asks that Hunter-Bulls, Jacinth Henry, First Dublin Presbyterian citizens who are of a like mind Marva C. Hickman, Janet P. Church EOC to have Easter Johnson, Karen Lovett, Pamela Sunrise service/Worship service Olverson, Ruth White. Contact Easter Sunrise Service will be Marva C. Hickman, 540-250- held at First Dublin Presbyterian Page B8 - The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 - Page B9 Page B10 - The Patriot - Friday, March 22, 2019 Time To Fix Real Problem Dear Dave, comes with buying a new vehicle. I've heard you tell people to Dave Now, you don't have to drive a avoid debt consolidation compa- beater until you pay off your nies. Why do you think debt con- Says house or anything like that. I solidation is such a bad thing? advise people to drive the mini- Tom mum they can in terms of a car Dear Tom, until they complete my first three The main reason is that debt Dave Ramsey steps. Baby Step 1 is a beginner consolidation makes you feel like emergency fund of $1,000. Baby you did something to really Step 2 is paying off all debt change your financial world when Sponsored Each except for your home. Baby Step O.T.M.M.P. you didn't. That's part of the 3 is fully funding your emergency catch. Believe it or not, I hear Week By fund with three to six months of Well March is with us, get people all the time say things Dublin Baptist expenses. ready for some great items to put like, "I took out a loan, and paid After you've accomplished on the grill. off all my debt!" No, you didn't. Church these first three steps, then you During the last two weeks, I All you did was move your debt (Across From Hardee’s) can move up to a nicer car. have been working on an older around. It's still there! Notice that I didn't say move up recipe. We have found about 92 In cases like this, the biggest 540-674-6061 to a new car. I want you to save recipes of the basic one. We call issue remains because you didn't up cash, and get a really nice it "Mississippi Mud Pie," I have do anything to address the real ing your plan, and we're in the used car. That's what the typical added the term "Old Time," so problems-you and your behavior. middle of saving up our emer- millionaire does, and I want you we have "O.T.M.M.P." When you have debt, the number gency fund. When do you recom- to model your financial behavior There are four parts to the of payments you have left isn't mend buying a new car in the after people who are in the posi- basic recipe so let's get it started. the problem. The problem isn't process? Do we have to wait until tion you want to be in some day! interest rates, either. The problem we've finished all the Baby -Dave Old Time Mississippi Mud Pie is the person you look at in the Steps? * Dave Ramsey is CEO of mirror every day. Alanna Ramsey Solutions. He has The Base: Until you get mad enough Dear Alanna, authored seven best-selling 1 cup Oreos or chocolate about your financial situation and I never advise buying a brand books, including The Total cookies broken into fine pieces the real reasons for it-until you new car, unless you have a net Money Makeover. The Dave 1/3 cup melted butter fix you and your behavior-you'll worth of at least $1 million. At Ramsey Show is heard by more The Cake: never make any progress toward that point, you've got enough than 15 million listeners each 1/2 cup melted butter (soft winning with money! assets that you won't get rocked week on 600 radio stations and butter) -Dave by the ridiculous depreciation that multiple digital platforms. 4 whole eggs Dear Dave, 2/3 cup Light brown sugar My husband and I are follow- 1/2 cup double cream 1/4 cup coffee 1/4 cup of hot water 1 tsp. vanilla extract (use good extract) 2 Tbsp. heaping tablespoon of cocoa powder

The Pudding: 1 cup whole milk 1/3 cup heaping dark chocolate - shaved fine 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder 1 Tbsp. corn flour/grain flour 1 Tbsp. Honey 2 Tbsp. Coffee liqueur or none Let cool in the refrigerator for 12 hours after making

The Cream Top: 1 cup double cream 2 Tbsp. Caramel sauce (if you want) 2Tbsp. grated chocolate bar (candy bar) Drizzle of chocolate - Drip on top of cream (if you want)

Making the Base: Take Oreos and mix with melted butter. Press into spring form or loose bottom cake tin with high sides 12" diameter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. After baking chill thoroughly before serving.

Make the cake: Melt chocolate and butter in bowl over a pan of (warm sim- mering water or use a double boiler. Whisk eggs and sugar in a second bowl, until the volume is tripled. Mix in coffee, vanilla, cream together. Cream the eggs along with the chocolate mixture and cocoa powder. Pour into spring form pan with cookie bottom. Bake for 35 mins at 350 degrees. Remove from oven - cool completely.

Make the pudding: Warm all the pudding items together in a saucepan as you whisk the ingredients. When done transfer to a cool bowl, once it's thick and just started to bubble.

The Cream top: Let the pudding cool or the cream topping will run!!! After the base and cake and pudding are cold whip up the cream and fold in the grated chocolate bar or add the caramel and chocolate drizzle or not. I have reviewed over 90 recipes the Old Time Mississippi Mud Cake the "Old Time" is the winner, as is. Over the years many people have added to or taken away, pieces of the original recipe. Try this cake recipe. We are looking forward to many more Good Eats! Send those recipes to The Patriot, PO Box 2416, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Dave

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