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Locally Owned And Operated Insuring You & Yours Home, outdoor businesses coming to county in March By DANIELLE REID The Patriot

Two new businesses promising March openings are creating buzz around the county. Dublin Home Store and MEF- COR Outdoors have announced Karen Tuggle Brad Alley Lynn White their plans through Facebook postings. Home • Auto • Life • Business Dublin native Kayla Lewis and her family are local entrepreneurs who will be opening the Dublin Home Store discount furniture and cabinet store in March of burg, N.C. who own a furniture 2021. The original plan was to store, Kayla said she fell in love open during the spring of 2020, with the idea of owning one her- but the COVID pandemic sus- self – but wanted an expanded pended those plans until this year. version of what their friends had. Dublin Home Store will be lo- By this summer, she plans to 611 East Main Street cated at 112 Trade Circle in Dub- expand their product line to in- Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 lin, just across from the Town of clude bedroom and living room Dublin Police Department. furniture, home accessories, www.insurancecenterofdublin.com “It was basically an empty console tables and mega-lift warehouse without electricity and chairs for individuals who need water, but we’re doing a complete assistance getting up after sit- renovation on the 10,000 square ting. WEEKEND WEATHER foot building. We’re finishing the close doors,” explained Lewis. This savvy businesswom- sheet rock this week,” said Lewis. Kayla and her husband, Brian an says she loves working with Saturday Sunday “The Dublin Home Store is a Hartley met after college and set- USA based companies and wom- Mostly sunny, with a high near Rain and snow showers likely. family business that will provide tled in North Carolina for several en owned businesses. 40. Cloudy, with a high near 39. high quality kitchen and bath- years before moving to her home- “We are actually taking orders Saturday Night - Low around Chance of precipitation is 70%. room cabinets at discount prices. town of Dublin. Kayla and Brian now for kitchens. One of our 30. Chance of precipitation is Sunday Night - Rain and People will be really surprised have two children: daughter Gi- vendors for kitchen and bath- 80%. New snow accumulation snow showers. Low around 30. by the excellent price and quality anna Hartley, age 8 and son Gage room cabinets was very smart of 1 to 3 inches possible. Chance of precipitation is 50%. of the cabinets that feature solid Hartley, age 5. wood, dove tail drawers and soft- Inspired by friends in Greens- See STORES, page A2 Solar farm projects gets green light from board By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot

The way has now been cleared for the third largest solar renew- able energy generation project on RV & Primitive the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. Camping to be built here in Pulaski County. The SUP was approved on a the recommendation of the Pu- Campground The Board of Supervisors, 3-1-1 vote by the supervisors with laski County Planning Commis- Kayak meeting Monday night in Pulaski supervisors John Travis, Laura sion which two weeks ago voted Tubing County High School’s Little The- Walters and Dirk Compton vot- 4-2 with one abstention to recom- Shuttle Service atre, voted to approve a Special ing to approve the SUP. Robinson mend approval of the SUP to the Use Permit (SUP) requested by District Supervisor Charles Bopp supervisors after holding their Hecate Energy LLC to construct voted against approval, and – in own public hearing. 2257 Reed Creek Drive, Draper, VA 24324 the project on nearly 2,700 acres the end – Cloyd District Supervi- The supervisors’ deci- (276) 620-1374 of farmland on multiple parcels sor and board chairman Joe Guth- sion-making vote Monday came [email protected] located generally near the Town rie abstained from voting. following a nearly two-hour pub- Like Us On Facebook of Dublin. The vote followed along with See SOLAR, page A8 WE’VE GOT JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! Clerical positions available in Pulaski and Radford are temporary to permanent positions with great companies!

Classifieds Jobs in Pulaski available paying $13.50 - $18.00 per hour. Lots of jobs available in Meadows of Dan and FREE Hillsville areas as well. Valley Staffing Inc. Call 540-808-3949 Wright Ave., Dublin, Va.

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We've Got Got We've Locally Owned & Operated • www.valleystaffingjobs.com Page A2 - The Patriot - January 29, 2021 Outdoors is excited about their newest store to be located in the Stores former Peebles/Gordman’s store- Continued from Page A1 front in the Pulaski Food Lion shopping center. when COVID hit and ordered For those not familiar with a year’s supply in advance. We MEFCOR, the store caters to are having a 15-day turnaround equipping sports enthusiasts while others are waiting for of all ages and abilities. They weeks to receive their cabinets,” specialize in camping, hiking, Lewis said. hunting, fishing, kayaking, and By summer, Lewis anticipates paddle boarding and are the top that one of her furniture suppli- two Jackson Kayak dealer in ers will be able to ship direct to Virginia. Additionally, the Pu- customers. “And if customers laski store will have floor space don’t see what they want in the for clothing, shoes and gifts for store, they can go online to or- the sports-minded (antique metal der from us and the vendor will signage, mailboxes that look like ship direct to their house,” Lewis fish, etc.) explains. Their unique brand goes beyond Their enterpreneural family just selling sports equipment. business partners include Kay- “Our staff is customer service la’s husband Brian, her father, oriented. They will not only help Todd Lewis, brother Chris Lew- you get you the right equipment is, and her sister, Hope Lewis. but can also help train you with Additionally, Kayla is in busi- techniques and safety measures ness with her mother, Karen in using the equipment. We have Tuggle and together own the a Certified Paddleboard Instruc- Southern Harts Boutique locat- tor who can give lessons in proper ed at 405 East Main Street in the use and safety issues with paddle Facebook.com/Dublin Home Store Old Dublin Train Station. boarding,” explained Hurt. Renovations continue at the incoming Dublin Home Store, located at 112 Trade Circle across from “Southern Harts is a fun place The 20,000 square foot Pulaski the Dublin Police Department. The 10,000 square foot old warehouse building is being converted for women and girls to shop for MEFCOR Outdoors store will be into office space, showroom and warehouse for Kayla Lewis’ newest enterprise. Opening is sched- clothing and accessories,” states the largest in the company’s port- uled for Spring 2021. Lewis. folio. In June of 2019, MEFCOR Lewis looks forward to wel- moved into Bluefield and opened his parents started Mining Equip- ed the word “Outdoors.” When asked if COVID-19 coming customers this spring a 10,000 square foot store. The ment Fabricators Corporation Hurt had been considering has affected his business, Hurt and encourages everyone to fol- original store in Tazwell was (MEFCOR) in 1976. His farther opening another store since Sep- commented, “Other than getting low their progress on facebook only 2,500 square feet and still invented and patented several tember 2020. When his business enough items in stock, sports at: Dublin Home Store. includes the family mining shop. safety devices to be used in the landlord alerted him to the up- equipment has sold better in Kyle Hurt, VP of MEFCOR Hurt stated on Facebook that mining industry. coming vacancy in Pulaski, he 2020 because people have decid- decided to quickly sign a lease be- ed to get back to the great out- When Hurt decided to open an lieving that proximity to Claytor doors. We have enough invento- 1801 Wysor Road outdoor store, he wanted to keep Lake and Gatewood would bene- ry to cover the entire year; and it (Rt. 100 South) the MEFCOR name in honor of fit individuals interested in easily should be another great year for Holy Cow Exit 89A From I-81 his family’s business, so they add- accessible sports equipment. the outdoor industry.” Antiques, Gardens and Draper, VA. 24324 Hurt is planning to initially Great Finds 540-250-1775 employ 10 – 12 people in the Pu- Belle laski MEFCOR store and will be taking applications in the future. “Look for announcements, Happy 2021! photos and requests for employ- ment on our Facebook page. Although it is nice to hire peo- Wreaths, Greenery & Flowers, ple who are familiar with our Unique Home & Gift Items; products, we don’t turn down Garden, Statuary, Stakes & Pots applicants who are willing to be trained. Some of our fishing A Blend of Old & New. team members will be at the Pu- laski store for the first month and Hours: Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m. some of our vendors will be com- ing in to help also. They will sit down with our customer service reps and slowly train them on all the products we have,” said Hurt. The Patriot - January 29, 2021 - Page A3 Pulaski County land transfers for December Pulaski County land transfers south side Claytor Lake, off Lois Page Hendrix to Ricky $450,000. O’Dell, property at 6781 Pulaski for December as recorded by the Kirkner Cove Lane, Hiwassee, Boyd, property at 6102 Dudley John Steven Edwards Jr. to Seth Avenue, Fairlawn, $151,000. Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: $80,000. Ferry Road, Fairlawn, $26,500. H. Hale, Lot 18 Staff Village Bur- Joseph E. Venable to Donnie S. John H. Ross Trustees to Wal- Wendy M. Akers to Marlin A. Jimmy Williams to Joseph lington Industries, off Staff Vil- Hale, property at 1222 Newbern do Talmage Oden Jr., property at Reeves II, property at 810 N. Jef- Hoff, property at 6470 New River lage Drive, Dublin, $7,500. Road, Pulaski, $30,000. 1371 Beth Scott Drive $100,000. ferson Avenue, Pulaski, $239,000. Road, New River, $13,000. Joel C. Funk to Charles K. Da- Noel Elroy Odell to Levi D. SPA Properties, LLC to PCP, Ronald L. Gravley to Macken- Suzanne Barksdale Rice to Mat- vis, property at 7073 Waterview Johnston, property at 3858 Bain- LLC, property at 5981 Wilder- zie Cromer, property at 414 Pico thew Thomas Price, 7490 Mar- Lane, Snowville, $191,000. bridge Drive, Pulaski, $210,000. ness Road, Dublin, $150,000. Drive, Pulaski, $156,000. shall Lane, Fairlawn, $189,000. Lesli Y. Reynolds to Glenn M. Stateson Homes, LLC to James L. Miles to 6283 Swiss Johnny W. Dickerson Jr. to Bonita Mitcham McCroskey to Gabriel, property at 125 Lake Douglas L. McEldowney, prop- Knob Road, LLC, property at Kevin Davis, property at 5839 Thomas H. Hohenshil, property Street, Pulaski, $79,900. erty at 6609 Teeth of the Dog 6283 Swiss Knob Road, Dublin, Hanks Avenue, Dublin, $253,300. at 3729 Clark Road, Hiwassee, Gary Arnold Smith to Gary D. Drive, Fairlawn, $417,405. $415,000. Kevin Scott Davis to Travis $196,150. Beikert, property at 4516 Dove William H. Hairston to NRVR Chadwick Walter Nash to Lisa Northup, property at 3712 More- Candace June Mady to Curtis Place, Dublin, $35,000. Properties, LLC, property off Anne Heckman, property at 7540 head Lane, Pulaski, $225,000. W. Rorrer, property at 6110 Hedge Cody Mark Turman to Panuco Highland Terrace, Pulaski, Ridge Road, Fairlawn, $129,000. Harold Cecil Sayers to Johnny Lane, Dublin, $32,500. Properties LLC, property at 926 $5,500. D. Paige Marshall to Cory Weldon Dickerson Jr., property at Stanley M. Smith to Matthew Craig Street, Pulaski, $53,500. Kenneth Wayne Porterfield to D. Hubbard, property at 6681 2310 Pleasant Hill Drive, Pulaski, Zane Gravely, property at 947 Lo- Sandra H. Bentley to Brittany Carson Eugene Hilton, Jr., prop- Camelot Road, Fairlawn, $305,000. cust Street, Pulaski, $75,000. Lawson, property at 5180 Alum erty at 5786 Alum Spring Road, $19,000. Teresa L. Boothe to Jason Jacob Eli-Douglas Underwood Spring Road, Pulaski, $184,400. Pulaski, $117,000. Samuel M. Burton to Karen Grubb, property at 637 Maple to Council J. Compton, Lot 3 Oak Dwayne C. Martin to Dusty Lance E. Gardner to Thom- Feldman, property at 4593 Mal- Street, Dublin, $66,000. Chapel Subdivision, $184,750. Rock Rentals, LLC, property at as C. Warter, Lot 7 containing lard Point Way #29, $600,000. Stephen E. Warnock to Nathan LDCS Properties, LLC to Jane 4419 Jake Buford Avenue, Pulas- 25.323 acres at 6150 North Ridge CKY, Inc. to Milad E. Wanis, Facemire, property at 8128 River L. Blevins, 10 acres off Case ki, $21,000. Lane, Pulaski, $572,000. convenience store property at 129 Course Drive, Radford, $525,000. Knife Road, Pulaski, $25,000. Jonathan R. Hancock to Debra Guo-Quan Lu to Stateson Broad Street, Dublin, $325,000. Terry W. Alley to Cody L. Joseph M. Revard to Barry Lindsey, property at 5886 Doug- Homes, LLC, property at 6546 Daniel G. Pomerhn to Gavin C. Linkous, five acres off Water M. Mayberry, property at 2880 las Street, Dublin, $150,000. Teeth of the Dog Drive, Fairlawn, Viet, property at 201 S. Washing- Plant Road, Draper, $40,000. Blackberry Lane, Hiwassee, in- Kristi Jones to Darren Andrew $110,000. ton Avenue, Pulaski, $94,900. NPP Land Company, LLC to cluding 20 acres, $80,800. Kermit Lee Waller to Mitzi S. Derek C. Brown, 98.3325 acres Charles Robert Underwood to Crosier, property at 4541 Draper off Old Route 100 Road, Draper, NPP Land Company, LLC, 87 Valley Road, Draper, $110,000. $353,000. acres off Kirby Road, Draper, Man involved in crash Kenneth L. Davies to Mi- Roger Eads to Wade R. Hurst $350,000. chael Vitte, property at Lot 533 Jr., property at 320 Galaway Av- Robert W. Chandler II to Wayne that took deputy’s life The Village at Heron’s Landing, enue, Dublin, $30,000. Spraker, Lots 32, 33, 34, 35 and 6725 Bay Hill Court, Fairlawn, Christopher B. Wright to Am- 36, 3466 Hilton Village Loop, Pu- $325,000. ber E. Davis, property at 7175 laski, $18,500. faces four felony counts David N. Setliff to Johnny D. Meadowview Drive, Fairlawn, Ralph Scott Chandler Jr. to Pulaski County Common- a charge that does not involve an Anderson, property at 6225 Stone $210,000. Wayne Spraker, Lots 32 through wealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith intentional homicide, but rath- Ridge Drive, Dublin, $259,900. Joseph Hoff to Rebecca G. Ta- 36, 3466 Hilton Village Loop, Pu- issued the folllowing statement er stems from an unintentional Jeremy Jay Ream to Leanne bor, property at 1121 Peppers Fer- laski, $7,500. Tuesday: death that occurs during the com- A. Lambert, property at 2937 ry Road, Pulaski, $119,900. Brenda Hawks to Steven M. “Today, Michael Dominic Mor- mission of a felony. Haynes Road, Pulaski, $40,000. Michael Howard Clemens to Back, property at 1769 Shulls ris was charged and arrested on “Morris is currently being held GRM SLM Properties, LLC Estate of Frederick W. Clem- Lane, Draper, $140,000. four felony warrants arising from without bail at the New River to Jennifer D. Howell, property ens, Lot No. 38, Sec. A, Claytor Margaret Denise Boor to Wil- a car crash on Thursday, January Valley Regional Jail. His first at 629 First Street SW, Pulaski, Lake Estates, 6891 Beach Drive, liam Chase Sarver, property at 14th on Route 11 in Pulaski Coun- court appearance will be his ad- $100,000. Snowville, $10. 6046 Dudley Ferry, Fairlawn, ty that took the life of Pulaski visement of counsel. Christine Anne Williams to Marylen E. Harmon to Joseph $170,000. County Sheriff’s Department’s “The investigation included Isaac Clay Martin, property at Hoff, lot off Jackson Avenue SE, Kelly L. Hall to Larry E. Hart, Sgt. Perry Hodge. assistance from law enforcement 6625 South Drive, Fairlawn, Pulaski, $8,500. property at 2716 Fairway Drive, “Morris was charged with the officers from the Virginia State $155,000. Wiley & Wiley Construction Draper, $32,500. following felony offenses: Aggra- Police, Town of Pulaski Police Robert Baxter Pharr, Jr. to Co. to Stateson Homes, LLC, Kayla F. Coon to Madeline vated Involuntary Manslaughter; Department, Radford City Police Philip Norman Overholt Trust, Lot 3429 Herons Landing, 6567 Paige Quesenberry, property at Reckless Driving while Suspend- Department and the Montgomery 148 acres off North Ridge Lane, Teeth of the Dog Drive, Fairlawn, 1307 Hopkins Drive, Pulaski, ed that Caused a Death; Unautho- County Sheriff’s Office. Pulaski, $130,000. $58,000. $275,000. rized Use of a Motor Vehicle; and Pulaski County is forever Matthew A. Taylor to Brandon Ryan L. Pry, Administrator Franklin Adair White to Kel- Felony Murder. Felony Murder is grateful for their service.” Ray Reece, property at 2721 Kir- to Joseph Hoff, property at 6468 si Breann Lilly, property at 4765 by Road, Draper, $175,000. New River Road, New River, Robinson Tract Road, Pulaski, New River Panorama Acres II, $50,000. $120,000. LLC to Diane L. Rauch, Lot 23, Jackie L. Dickerson to Michael James R. King to Michael 1.938 acres at 1300 Trail Hollow Carroll, 2487 Lowmans Ferry C. Surratt, property at 1713 Ju- Road, Hiwassee, $10,000. Road, Pulaski, $307,200. lia Simpkins Road, Hiwassee, Albert Anthony Woodyard to Robert W. Combs Jr., property at 2870 Little Creek Road, Dublin, $28,000. T.A. Produce Jeremy A. Draper to Matthew A. Taylor, property at 5761 Alum Route 11, Dublin Spring Road, Pulaski, $248,000. Randall K. Phillips to Enoc Spring Is Near And Cortines Ramirez, property at 1712 Newbern Road, Pulaski, $105,000. Onion Sets Are Here! Charles Hodges to Charles S. Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Great Selection Of Apples, Naval Oranges, Obenchain, property at 5005 Blue Strawberries, Sweet NY Cabbage, Amish Cheeses, Nuts, Sky Lane, Dublin, $375,000. Dried Beans, 10 Lb. Bags of Pintos, Variety of Canned Goods. Daniel W. Akers II to Chris- Now Selling Neese’s Sausage! topher Allen Looney, property at 7147 Depot Road, Belspring, We Appreciate Our Customers! $87,500. Darlene M. Weatherman to Call Open 9-6 Roy A. Scott, property at 4812 Laurel Lane, Pulaski, $170,000. 674-4233 Closed Sunday Perry W. Gray to Michael Wil- son, property at 4319 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, $65,000. Simonside, LLC to Ronald Lee Worrell, property at 1112 Well Street, Pulaski, $139,900. Richard Dale Warden to Pu- BUILDING SUPPLIES laski South, LLC , property at 657 City View Heights, Pulaski, $67,000. INSTALLATION Douglas Lee Wilson to Pulaski South, LLC, property at 217 La- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED grange Street, Pulaski, $47,500. Timberline of Virginia, Inc. to At El Shaddai -Cabinets Adam W. Hurt, property at 6608 -Countertops South Drive, Fairlawn, $120,000. We Sell And Install: Shah Development, LLC to -Decking JVJ, LLC, property at 6217 Alli- -Exterior Doors son Drive, Snowville, $290,000. -Interior Doors Daniel W. Whited to Cesar -Fencing A. Caicedo Pinzon, property at -Insulation 6059 Oakview Avenue, Dublin, $178,000. -Millwork Clarence Oscar Brickey Jr. to -Paneling Donald A. Brown, 5.0117 acres -Patio Doors on Old Ferry Road, Snowville, -Plumbing Fixtures $115,000. -Porch Columns Ralph E. Fisher to Julia M. Lu- cas, property at 300 Darst Ave- -Flooring nue, Dublin, $130,000. -Railings Robert C. Webb to Landon R. -Roofing Shumate, property off Loving -Shutters Field Road, Pulaski, $205,200. 320-2356 -Sidings Jordan C. Clendenon to Sonya -Trusses L. Austin, property at 5621 Blen- [email protected] na Court, Dublin, $156,000. -Windows & more! Patricia Ann Mitchell Furr to Jackie Wayne Moore, property No Job Too Big Or Too Small at 905 Forest Hill Drive, Pulaski, $159,900. For El Shaddai Edward C. Cronise to Troy Ronald Johnson, 1.278 acres, Pulaski, Va. Page A4 - The Patriot - January 29, 2021

KEITH ROWLAND DEMETRIA NICOLE KENNETH RAY “KENNY” CALLIE MARIE EDWARDS WILLIAM CADDALL HEINEMAN HAZEL O’DELL ABDELWAHED CARSON Keith Rowland Heineman, 65, Demetria Nicole Hazel, age Kenneth Ray “Kenny” O’Dell, Callie Marie Edwards Abdel- Pulaski Native and longtime of Radford, passed away Mon- 23 of Pulaski passed away Sat- age 56 of Rockville, MD. passed wahed, 64, of Pulaski, went to resident William Caddall Carson day, January 25, 2021, from his urday, January 23, 2021 at her away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 her heavenly home on Thursday, passed away January 21, 2021 at battle with cancer. Keith was home. Born March 17, 1997 in at his home. Born June 17, 1964 January 21, 2021. She had a lov- Roanoke Memorial Hospital fol- born on August 8, 1955 in Vic- Radford she was the daughter in Washington, D. C., he is the ing and giving heart that touched lowing an extended illness. He torville, Calif. of George Lee Hazel and Fan- son of Beveridge Myers O’Dell many during her life here on was 64. He was preceded in death by nie Mae Primm. Her maternal and the late Harry Athel O’Dell. earth. She was born January 20, Born to Harvey William (Bil- his wife, Patricia Heineman; fa- grandfather, Lewis Thomas Prim In addition to his father, he was 1957 in Pulaski Virginia. She was ly) Carson Jr and Ellen Kate ther, William “Wild Bill” and great grandmother, Margaret preceded in death by a brother a college graduate. She showed Harman Carson, Caddall gradu- Heineman; and his father and Prim preceded her in death. Terry O’Dell. love to all and was loved by many. ated from the Blue Ridge School mother-in-law, Marvin and Iva She is survived by her He was employed by NOAA This beautiful woman will be in Saint George, VA and St. Long. Son – Tray’Veon Fields – Pu- (National Oceanic and Atmo- greatly missed. Andrews University in Laurin- Those left to mourn his mem- laski spheric Administration) in Silver She was preceded in death by burg, NC. He was retired from ory are his mother, Betty Heine- Father – George Hazel – Pulas- Springs, Maryland where he was her parents Ernest Joseph Ed- James Hardy and also worked man of Fairlawn; sisters, Terry ki a cartographer. wards and Callie Virginia Max- in management and superviso- Pugh of Radford, and Melanie Mother – Fannie Mae Primm – He is survived by his well Edwards, two brothers Larry ry positions for Volvo, Hubbell (Randy) Boyd of Dublin; neph- Pulaski Mother – Beveridge Myers Joseph Edwards and John Perry Lighting, D+S Distribution and ews, Jared Pugh and Justin Sister – Shanice De’ Shell Ha- O’Dell-Rockville, MD Edwards, a granddaughter Sierra Tomahawk Warehousing Ser- (Brandy) Boyd; and great neph- zel – Pulaski Brothers – Gary W. O’Dell – Edwards, a nephew Larry Joseph vices. Outside of work, Caddall ews, Henry and Lachlan Boyd. Brother – Brandon Hazel – Pu- Rockville, MD, Danny O’Dell – Edwards, Jr., Grandparents Henry most often could be found on Keith accepted Christ as his laski Martinsburg, WV and Anne Belle Maxwell and Pey- his beloved family farm with his savior while attending Ray City Maternal Grandmother – Mary Several nieces, nephews and ton and Mattie Edwards. horse and dogs. His many talents Baptist Church in Georgia. He Louise Primm – Hickory, NC great nieces and nephews She is survived by two loving and skills included an extraordi- completed the Mailbox Club les- Paternal Grandparents – Funeral services will be held daughters Heather Dawn Ed- nary mechanical aptitude, which sons and when it asked how he George & Nellie Hazel – Pulaski Friday 2:00 PM, January 29, wards and Carri Marie Edwards. he used to help friends and fami- knew he was saved he wrote, “I Great Grandmother – Louise 2021 in the Bower Funeral Home A brother Ernest Wayne Edwards ly fix almost anything. believe it in my head and I feel it Johnson – Christiansburg Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Mi- and his wife Lisa. A sister Patricia In addition to a favorite pas- in my heart.” Aunts-Tammy Jones ,Pearlene chael Blouse officiating. Inter- Patterson and her husband Ran- time of restoring vintage farm He worked at Burlington Mills Peoples, Sabeana Prim, Sallie ment will follow at Oakwood dy. Eight grandchildren and three equipment, he was a military for 30 years. He loved his Dal- Sawyers, Kay Prim, Carolyn Cemetery, Pulaski. To sign the great grandchildren. history buff, and an avid out- las Cowboys, playing the board Prim, Barbara Johnson, Margaret online guestbook, visit www. The family will be holding a doorsman, marksman and archer. game Sorry, and watching wres- Prim, Marie Prim, Cheryl Pear- bowerfuneralhome.com / Bower memorial service at a later date. His natural skills and athleticism tling. son, & Melissa Prim. Funeral Home, Pulaski is han- To sign Callie’s online guest were obvious whether he was on A small graveside service will Uncles dling the arrangements for the book please visit www.bowerfu- horseback, strapped into a pair be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Walter Prim and Clyde Prim family. neralhome.com of skis as part of the ski patrol January 30, 2021 at Sunrise Buri- Funeral services will be 2:00 Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski or deep underwater with a scu- al Park in Radford with Rev. Greg PM – Monday, February 1, 2021 at is handling arrangements for the ba tank on his back. Although Harrell officiating. A memorial the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, family. Caddall lived most of his life service will be held at a later date. Pulaski with Rev. Douglas Pat- in Pulaski and always called it The Heineman family is in the terson officiating. Interment will home, his passion for boats, div- care of Mullins Funeral Home follow at the Shucks Family Cem- NRCC spring semester ing and the ocean led him to per- & Crematory in Radford. www. etery, Hiwassee. The family will haps the most treasured part of mullinsfuneralhome.com receive friends one hour before his life, working for several years service time Monday at the Fu- begins Monday, Feb. 1 as a PADI Scuba Instructor and neral Home. Registration is still open for ing in watercolor with a focus on Dive Master in South Florida and To sign Demeteria’s online the spring semester at New River design, color, composition, tech- the Bahamas. Upon his return to guestbook, please visit www. Community College, which be- nique and value. Pulaski, he taught scuba diving bowerfuneralhome.com gins Monday, Feb. 1. “AUT 136: Automotive Vehicle through the YMCA, starting his Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski The spring semester offers Inspection” is an evening course students in the pool, moving to is handling the arrangements for more than 500 classes with op- that helps you prepare for the Vir- the river and completing their the family. tions including art, automotive, ginia Safety Inspector’s License training at one of his favorite creative writing, early childhood test. places, Ginnie Springs, Florida. development, history, human ser- “ENG 211: Creative Writing I” He also volunteered as a diver vices, medical coding, paralegal introduces students to the funda- for the Pulaski County Rescue administrative support, personal mentals of writing imaginatively, Squad. Card of Thanks finance, and police & forensic sci- with students writing in forms Caddall is especially treasured for his sense of humor. A typi- We would like to thank everyone for their continued support and ence. The semester will be offered such as poetry, fiction, drama and online with the exception of some essays. cal example: Giving the family prayers during this difficult and trying time. The kindness and squirt guns and encouraging a support we have received has truly touched our hearts and are career/technical and workforce Several childhood develop- development programs that re- ment courses are offered as online battle with no one realizing his greatly appreciated. So many people shared wonderful stories was the only one loaded with wa- about Perry with us over the past few weeks and we would love to quire hands-on or clinical expe- classes this semester and are part riences. of the early childhood develop- ter until the battle commenced. continue to hear them – if you have a story to share please send it Caddall will be deeply missed to [email protected]. Some specific courses of inter- ment programs. Those include: est in the spring semester include: Introduction to Early Childhood and fondly remembered by his “ART 243: Watercolor I” is an Education, Guiding the Behavior many friends and family. He is Thanks, survived by two sisters and their The Hodge Family online course that presents ab- of Children and Introduction to stract and representational paint- See NRCC, page A5 See DEATHS, page A5

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WARREN GLEAVES HUBERT ATLAS DORMAN LEMUEL FRED ELIC STONE DEBORAH MCGEE BULLION, JR. TURNER III WILLIAMS Fred Elic Stone, age 76 of Dub- GESSNER Warren Gleaves Bullion, Jr. Hubert Atlas Turner III “To- Dorman Lemuel Williams, 94, lin passed away Friday, January Deborah McGee Gessner, 65, age 67 of Pulaski, died Saturday, ny-Pawpaw” of Pulaski, VA went of Pulaski, VA, passed away on 22, 2021 at his home. passed away peacefully on Tues- January 23, 2021 at Galax Health home to be with the Lord at age Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Born August 15, 1944 in Wythe day, January 19, 2021 in Morris- and Rehabilitation Center. “Jim” 71 in his home surrounded by while holding the hand of his wife County, he was the son of the late town, TN. was born on September 1, 1953 his loving family on January 20, of 73 years, Sarah Elam Williams. Oscar Sullivan Stone and Rhoda She was born in Radford, VA, in Pulaski County, and was the 2021. Dorman was born to parents Mat- Ethel Coble Stone. He was also on January 21, 1955, the daugh- son of the late Pearl Gravely AS a child he was a boy scout, tie Dixon and Lemuel Williams preceded in death by his wife, ter of Alfred S. and Peggy S. Bullion and Warren Gleaves he was the first Golf Pro at in Cleveland County, NC in 1926. Ruby Flinchum Harrison-Stone; McGee. She was a graduate of Bullion, Sr. He was a longtime Blacksburg Country Club and Pro The youngest of eight siblings, his three sisters, Martha Hardy, Vir- Dublin High School in 1973. She and retired employee of Pulaski Shop. He went to PGA school in strong senses of humor, indepen- ginia Peake and Margie Snavley attended New River Community Furniture Corp., and was an avid Florida and was drafted into the dence, faith, and fairness were and two brothers, Roy L. Stone College and later graduated from fisherman. U.S. Army where he served out evident at a young age. He served and Clarence Stone. Grand Canyon College in with a In addition to his parents, he his term with an honorable dis- his country in the Navy during He was retired from New Riv- B.A. in Theology/Christian Stud- was preceded in death by a sis- charge. He was the manager of the World War II including on Okina- er Castings Company and later ies. She worked previously at ter; Linda Ann Moody. first Long John Silvers in Pulaski wa and later attended Louisburg drove a school bus. Radford Hospital, Radford Police He is survived by his brother: County and Regional Manager. College in NC. He is survived by his Department, and the VA Depart- Paul (Barbara) Bullion of Chris- He was a supervisor at AT & T Dorman spent most of his adult Children ment of Corrections. She was also tiansburg: Nephew; Allen (Don- and he finished his working career life in Clemmons, NC, where he Fred LeRoy Stone – Max Mead- a volunteer for the Pulaski Coun- na) Bullion of Pulaski: niece; at Volvo. retired from Piedmont Federal ows ty Life Saving Crew for many Tami (David) Byrd of Dublin: His passion was spending time Bank as a Senior Vice President. Barbara Bralley – Wytheville years. special friend; James “June” with his family hunting, fishing, He was a member of the First Rebecca Stone – Max Meadows Deborah never met a stranger Smith of Pulaski. Also survived boating, birthday parties, pool Baptist Church in Clemmons for Step Children and was generous to a fault. by many great nieces and neph- parties and family vacations. He 45 years where he served as a Kathy Harrison-Scott & hus- She married William “Bill” ews. excepted everyone and made deacon. A nearly lifelong South- band, Kip- Radford Gessner, in 1995 and resided in Funeral services were held them feel important and loved ern Baptist, Dorman also served John Howard Harrison, Jr., Ro- Dublin, VA. The couple later re- Thursday, January 28, 2021 at like family. He always had a smile on the board of the Southern Bap- anoke tired to White Pine, TN in 2008. Seagle Funeral Home with the on his face. tist Convention in Nashville, TN Daniel William Harrison and She was an active member and Rev. Randal Jones and the Rev. He was preceded in death by and on the Board of Trustees at wife, Shellee – Pulaski leader in the White Pine Church Dale Akers officiating. Inter- Hubert Atlas and Bartie Maude Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. 7 Grandchildren, 5 Great of God until 2019. ment followed in Highland (Quesenberry) Turner, Jr. Closer to home, he also served on Grandchildren Deborah was preceded in death Memory Gardens. Surviving to cherish his mem- the Winston Salem Forsyth Coun- Sisters by her mother Peggy S. McGee, Online condolences may be ory is his loving wife of 35 years, ty Planning Board, as president of Ethel Shockley, and Agnes step-grandson Andrew Lutz and sent to the family by visiting Mary Jane (Austin) Turner. His the Tanglewood Golf Association, Covey husband William J. Gessner. www.seaglefuneralhome.com sisters, Pamela and Rick Butch on the board of the local fire de- Brother She is survived by her father Arrangements by Seagle Funeral and Marilyn Kay Turner. His chil- partment and as an elections vol- Junior Michael Stone Alfred S. McGee; brother, Mi- Home, Pulaski. dren, Monica Turner of Pulaski; unteer. Funeral services were held chael S. McGee; sister-in-law, Marcia and David Lewis of Pu- In 2007, Dorman and Sarah Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Sarah Y. McGee; stepdaughter, laski; John and Kesha Franklin of moved to Pulaski, VA to be closer the Fairlawn Church of God with Chandra Lutz; step son-in-law, Riner; Melissa and Bruce Burks to their family. In Pulaski, he con- Pastor Marcus Harrison officiat- Alvin Lutz; step granddaughter Deaths of Pulaski; Douglas Franklin, tinued his lifelong hobbies of golf, ing. Tiffany Lutz and stepson Nathan Continued from Page A4 Jr. of Radford. Paw Paw had 14 bridge, and gardening, became a To sign his online guestbook, Gessner; niece Amanda McGee; grandchildren and 4 great grand- member of the First United Meth- nephew Jacob McGee. spouses, Noel Carson and Dan- visit www.bowerfunerahome.com children. odist Church, and volunteered at Special thanks and love to iel Porter of Floyd, VA, Shannon Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski His favorite Bible verse was the Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital. Deborah’s cherished close friend Carson and Gary Terpening of is handling arrangements for the (John 3:16) Dorman is survived by his wife Heather Gregory who was by her New York, NY, as well as niece family. If anyone has something they Sarah, his only son and daughter- side through thick and thin. Shannon Porter and her husband would like to send to the fami- in-law Dixon and Julie Williams, A graveside service at South- Kyle Miller of Gastonia, NC and ly since there will be a private and granddaughters Abby Nico- west Virginia Veterans Cemetery, nephew Kiah Porter of Waynes- service, they can send it to 1420 lo (Jacob), Lee Williams-Ratliff in Dublin, VA was held Tuesday boro, VA. Lakeview Drive – Pulaski, VA (Brandon Ratliff), and Jill Wil- January 26, 2021. In lieu of flow- Service is delayed because of Additional 24301. liams (Michael Reis). He loved ers, please make donations to the pandemic. Arrangements and was loved by his seven great your local food bank in assistance to be announced at a later date grandchildren to whom he was af- Obituaries to others during these difficult through Seagle Funeral Home. fectionately known as Oompa. times. Online condolences may Donations may be made in his NRCC Dorman will be buried at the On Page be sent to the family by visiting name to Friends of Claytor Lake Continued from Page A4 Southwest Virginia Veterans www.seaglefuneralhome.com or the New River Conservancy. Cemetery. Due to the pandemic, a A7 Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Online condolences may be Exceptional Children. Home, Pulaski. sent to the family by visiting “HIS 266: Military History of See WILLIAMS, page A7 www.seaglefuneralhome.com the Civil War” is an online course Arrangements by Seagle Funeral that analyzes military campaigns Home, Pulaski. of the Civil War, including factors contributing to the defeat of the Confederacy and problems creat- DORSIE LEE OWENS, JR. ed by the war. Dorsie Lee Owens, Jr., 75, of Human services courses are of- Dublin, passed away Saturday, fered online this semester and are January 17, 2021. part of the human services pro- The Owens family is in the grams. care of Mullins Funeral Home Several courses that are part of and Crematory in Radford, Vir- the Paralegal Administrative Sup- ginia. port Specialization program are www.mullinsfuneralhome. offered online this spring. The spring class schedule is available at www.nr.edu/sched- ule/. Current NRCC students may register for classes online by visit- ing their student accounts. Page A6 - The Patriot - January 29, 2021 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com Presidential ‘You know, the thing’ How “We hold these truths to be self-ev- ident,” the former vice president said Inaugurations during a campaign event in Texas on One Nation to find Monday. “All men and women created Since 1789, the inauguration of a president of the by — you know, you know, the thing.” United States every four years has functioned as Quoted from an article in the |Wash- an important civic ritual that transcends partisan Under God ington Examinder March 2, 2020 yourself politics. By Danielle Reid Do you remember, as a gradeschool The Constitution originally said very little about student, memorizing excerpts from inaugural ceremonies, only stating that the presi- words Creator, Life, Liberty and Hap- our nation’s most historic documents? dent must take an oath before assuming office. The piness? Obviously they were sacred in 2021 Granted, Joe Biden is a few years older 20th Amendment set the time for the transfer of words to the Founders; and they should than I, but I still can correctly quote power at noon on January 20. Otherwise, the inau- be sacred to us as benefactors of the By Christy Wright portions of the Declaration of Indepen- gural ceremonies have depended on our traditions Founders’ genius and forthought. Last year, I got to go to my dence, Preamble to the Constitution and and the individuals taking office. Scholars have debated what the sister-in-law’s wedding. At the President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address As in many other things, George Washington set Founders concept of Life entailed. I reception, as people were fin- which we begrudgingly had to memo- precedents for how inaugurations would work. He don’t have the capacity to debate the ishing up their dinner and cake, rize in 9th grade civics class. Now I am took the oath of office as the first president of the scholars but I do believe that Life the DJ got the music going and grateful for that exercise, because I can United States on April 30, 1789 in New York City, includes the period of time when a baby everyone made their way to discern the truth from a mis-interpreta- the federal capital at the time. The former gener- is “being knit together in it’s mother’s the dance floor. I grabbed my tion. al chose to wear an American-made suit of plain womb” (Psalm 139: 13 – 16). Apparent- 5-year-old son’s hand, walked Pundits laugh about Biden’s gaffes brown broadcloth. He added the phrase “so help me ly, that’s what Creator God believes and onto the floor, and started to and pass them off as “Oh, that’s just God” to the end of the oath. Although the Constitu- makes it clear in His sacred writings. twirl him around. We danced Uncle Joe for you.” But, many of us tion makes no mention of an inaugural address, he It would appear from this passage that and danced and danced. I felt a aren’t laughing any more. Perhaps it’s opted to give a speech lasting about ten minutes in God knew us before we were born and spark of joy that I hadn’t felt in because we understand the sacrifice of that He has a purpose for each one of years and thought, There you the Founders who gave their lives and the Senate cham- us. are. You love to dance. It was fortunes to win the precious rights that ber after he took Unfortunately, the Biden adminis- like finding a part of me that are enumerated in the Declaration of the oath. tration’s definition of Life apparently had been missing for a long Independence; and understand these Inaugurations does not include the pre-born. Among time. rights were given to us by God…not have followed the first few days in the Oval office, his Life is so busy that it can of- “the thing.” the pattern set by directives include this: “The White ten feel more like business than Here is the correct quote: “We hold Washington in House announced Friday January 22nd life. In the day-to-day grind of these truths to be self-evident, that all the years since, (the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade) fixing lunches and changing di- men are created equal, that they are that the Biden-Harris Administration apers and running from errands endowed by their Creator with certain is committed to codifying Roe v. Wade to meetings to appointments, with some changes. John Adams’ inauguration in unalienable Rights, that among these are and appointing judges that respect foun- it’s easy to wonder, Where am Philadelphia in 1797 marked the first transfer of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happi- dational precedents like Roe.” (from I? Who am I? We lose our- power from one president to another. Ceremonies ness …” selves in our own lives and were moved outside beginning with James Monroe Notice their capitalization of the in 1817 and held on the West Front of the Capitol See NATION, page A7 even forget simple things—like since Ronald Reagan’s first inauguration in 1981 how much we love to dance. (his second in 1985 was held inside because of If you’re feeling the same extreme cold). way I am, you’re tired of the The inaugural addresses in particular occupy rush, the exhaustion, and the an important place in our tradition, as they have jam-packed calendar. You’re sometimes included rhetoric that earns an honored missing the person you used to place in American history. Thomas Jefferson used be before life got so stinking his first address to say, “We are all Republicans, we busy. And the truth is, we can are all Federalists.” Abraham Lincoln’s first inau- rediscover the passion, the joy gural appealed to “the better angels of our nature” and the fun that makes us feel and his second called for “malice toward none” and alive. “charity for all.” Franklin Roosevelt declared that You aren’t going to find your- “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” self by accident, so here are Considering the importance presidential inaugu- two important truths that will rations have in our traditions, I consider it my duty help you reconnect with who as a Member of Congress to attend regardless of the you are in 2021: individual being sworn in. It is a matter of respect To find yourself, you must for the office of president of the United States and choose to pause and reset. Our for our system of government. lives are so busy that we need In this column four years ago, I stated disap- to intentionally schedule time pointment in the fact that dozens of Democratic to be still and reflect. Trans- Members of Congress had decided to boycott Pres- lation: Put it on the calendar. ident Trump’s inauguration. I believed their choice We both know that if it’s not disrespected our institutions and the peaceful trans- on the calendar, it’s not going fer of power. I said as long as I was in office absent to happen. Carve out space for an illness in my family, I would be at an inaugura- yourself to be still, to journal tion no matter the individual being sworn in. Biden: A liberal wolf in and think and dream. Listen Therefore, on January 20, 2021 I attended the to the questions your heart is swearing in of President Joe Biden. The 2020 asking and commit to rediscov- election was not the first presidential election with moderate sheep’s clothing ering who you are this year. controversy, nor will it be the last. No matter whom By Cal Thomas, become cynical about politics and politi- Taking the time to find your- you supported in November or what you think Tribune Content Agency cians. They increasingly want to spend more self is not selfish or wrong. In about the process, Joe Biden is our president now of our money on things that improve few fact, it’s one of the best gifts and deserves our respect. President Biden and his press secretary, lives, while imposing policies, like stopping you can give your family or Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Jen Psaki, have assured us he is a “devout the Keystone XL Pipeline, which cost jobs. your friends. If you’re living ceremony looked different than the ones I have Catholic” who “attends church regularly.” That Keystone executive order earned fully alive, with the joy and fun attended previously, but the basic outlines remained The question is not new but should be asked condemnation from several labor unions that and spark of being you, you’ll again and a credible answer demanded. How had endorsed Biden for president. be able to be a better sister, the same. New Vice President Kamala Harris was can one be devout about one’s faith and not If spending and other liberal policies sworn in first. Chief Justice Roberts swore in the comport with Scripture and the teachings of improved lives would they not have by now, brother, friend, wife, husband, new President a few minutes before noon, and he the Catholic Church? As the Apostle James considering our massive debt? And yet they mom, dad, employee—you get began his inaugural address. wrote, “faith without works is dead.” (James tell us the problems remain. All they need is it. By taking care of yourself, I expect that I will have plenty of occasions to 2:14-26) ever-higher taxes and more spending and all you’re taking care of others, respectfully disagree with President Biden and his President Biden might believe his “works” will be well. too. Administration in the years to come, but I appreci- consist of more government programs, exec- On the question of private faith and public No matter what’s headed our ate the tone with which he started his presidency. utive orders and policies that some believe responsibilities, the U.S. Conference of Cath- way in 2021, I hope this is the are contributing to the divisive culture wars, olic Bishops has again made church teaching year you rediscover who you The change in administration does not change but some of these policies are antithetical to clear: “Many Catholics do not adequately are and find your spark again! his church’s doctrines. Many Catholic leaders understand that the social teaching of the my priorities: serving the needs of Virginia’s Ninth have criticized him for his stand on abortion, Church is an essential part of Catholic faith.” Congressional District. If I can meet them by same-sex marriage, and transgender equality. Biden has reverted to an old and meaning- working with the new Administration, I will do so. Biden has added to his pro-choice stand a less excuse when he says he doesn’t want to If meeting them means opposing the new Adminis- reversalon federal funding of abortion, which “impose” his faith on others. The question tration, I will do that as well. he long opposed until the 2020 presidential then becomes why have a faith at all, if he campaign. won’t apply what his church teaches as truth? But those agreements and disagreements were Archbishop Jose Gomez, president of the How is Biden different from a person who is not the point of January 20. The inaugural ceremo- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has about to witness a murder but doesn’t try to nies express our shared commitment as Americans said: “When politicians who profess the stop it, or call the police, because he doesn’t to our Constitution and representative government. Catholic faith support [abortion rights], there want to impose his moral views about the About Christy Wright are additional problems. Among other things, value of life on a man about to commit an Christy Wright is a #1 nation- I think that’s important. I urge the new Adminis- it creates confusion among the faithful about illegal and immoral act? tration to maintain that commitment throughout its what the Catholic Church actually teaches on If Biden doesn’t want to “impose” his al best-selling author, personal term, not only at its beginning. these questions.” view about unborn life, why can’t he at least development expert, and host Since Biden is such a “devout Catholic” argue in favor of it in an attempt to per- of The Christy Wright Show. maybe he should consider what Jesus said suade people of life’s value at the start and She’s been featured on Today about false teachers: “Beware of false proph- at all stages until natural death? That is the Show and Fox News, and in If you have questions, concerns, or comments, ets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, position of his church. If it is his position, he Entrepreneur and Woman’s feel free to contact my office. You can call my but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” should say so and publicly defend it, other- Day Magazines. Since 2009, Abingdon office at 276-525-1405 or my Chris- (Matthew 7:15) wise it becomes devoid of any moral value. Christy has served at Ramsey tiansburg office at 540-381-5671. To reach my Joe Biden was the safest choice for the Solutions, where she teaches on left in advancing a liberal agenda. He put Readers may email Cal Thomas at personal development, busi- office via email, please visit my website at www. on the sheep’s clothing of a “moderate,” but [email protected]. Look for Cal morgangriffith.house.gov. Also on my website underneath is a man whose policies have Thomas’ new book “America’s Expiration ness, and faith. 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The Reese Fu- nephews also survive. be financially smart Williams neral Home in Austinville VA is Graveside service will be held Continued from Page A5 serving the McNeely family. 2 P.M. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Written by Chris Lichty, a clear relationship between their at the Southwest Virginia Veter- memorial service will take place BETTY ZANE DENNY Pulaski County performance in school, participa- ans Cemetery in Dublin, con- at a later time. MORRIS 4-H Extension Agent tion in community activities and ducted by Pastor Mike Blouse. Arrangements by Stevens Fu- Betty Zane Denny Morris, their future occupation. Covid-19 restrictions will apply. neral Home, Pulaski, VA. age 80 of Amelia, VA and for- On January 11, 2021, ten mid- One Pulaski County 4-H’er In lieu of flowers contributions merly of Pulaski County, died dle and high school members of said, “If you spend the right can be sent to your local veter- WILLIAM “BILL” ELIJAH Sunday January 24, 2021 at the Pulaski County 4-H Livestock amount of money you will have an’s organization in honor of MCNEELY Johnston-Willis Hospital in Rich- Club and 4-H Teens In Action! enough left for entertainment and Lewis. Online condolences can William “Bill” Elijah McNeely, mond. She was currently residing participated in a Virtual Reality extras. I wish this was something be sent to the family at www. 87, Draper, met his Savior Jesus at the Wellspring Nursing Facility Store. Reality Store is a youth we learn in school. Thank you.” grubbfuneralhome.com Christ on January 22, 2021. Bill in Amelia. She was born on Oc- financial simulation, a program Another said, “The first time I The Brewer family is in the was the son of the late James S. tober 19, 1940 in Glade Spring, of the Virginia Cooperative Ex- did this I had more kids so I had care of Grubb Funeral Home in McNeely and India McNeely. He and was the daughter of the late tension, that engages middle and to spend more. In the first round Wytheville, VA. school students in what it’s like I paid extra for wants. This time was preceded in death by two Emma Irene Kelly Denny and El- to be out on your own, learning I only got what I needed and then wonderful wives, Kathleen Mc- bert Mack Denny. In addition to the difference between gross and a bit extra.” Sonya Jennings, 4-H Neely and Marie McNeely; two her parents, she was preceded in net income, to balancing a bud- Adult Volunteer Leader com- brothers Dan and Wayne Mc- death by three brothers and two get, to making ends meet month mented, “Working with Chris Neely; and five children infant sisters. She is survived by her to month with everything from Lichty and Cynthia Hurst, Pulas- twin daughters, William Jackie siblings: Cora Wojciechouski of groceries bills to car payments, ki County 4-H Program Assis- McNeely, Jimmie Lee McNeely Dublin, Ruth Pennington of Dub- insurance to utilities. tant, on the Virtual Reality Store and his infant twin Ray Mc- lin, Johnny Denny of McAlpine, “This program really gets was a unique experience. The Neely. He is survived by sister, FL, Donley Denny of Hanover, our youth thinking about their presentation slides were not only Julia (Randy) Frazier, bother, MD, and Brenda (Don) Williams future, their future careers, and colorful, but very informative Holman (Francis) McNeely, son, of Blue Ridge, VA. Funeral ser- how their choices now can affect and showed real time data. The Sammy McNeely and Step Chil- vices will be held on Saturday, their financial security in adult- youth were not hesitant to ask dren David (Lora) Quesenberry January 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at hood,” says Chris Lichty, Pulas- questions and were very engaged and Dale (Joann) Quesenberry. Seagle Funeral Home. The fam- ki County 4-H Extension Agent. in the program. I look forward to Bill also leaves five Step Grand- ily will receive friends at the fu- Post evaluations showed that participating when we are able to children Emily (Wayne) Wright, neral home on Saturday from 1:00 91% of youth felt the program in- meet face to face.” Nolan and Logan Quesenberry, p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment will creased their awareness of mak- Another leader, Donny Rid- Shelby and Chase Quesenberry follow, privately after the service ing smart financial decisions, dle commented, “I was very im- and Step Grand Daughter, Willow in Thornspring Cemetery. Online GLENN EDWARD POE 100% of youth reported having pressed in how the Reality Store Jean Wright. Bill leaves numerous condolences may be sent to the Glenn Edward Poe was born in insurance and savings account showed the youth money man- nieces and nephews and a host of family by visiting www.seaglefu- Radford, December 14,1966 and would help them plan for emer- agement in everyday life scenar- friends to cherish his memory. neralhome.com Arrangements by regretfully Glenn passed away gencies, 100% of youth were able ios. The youth seemed to have a Bill proudly served in the U.S. Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. suddenly Wednesday, December to keep some money in a savings Army. He was an outstanding me- great time and weren’t afraid to LEWIS LINNIER BREWER 9, 2020. He was preceded in death account, and 73% felt there was ask questions.” chanic and worked with Luttrell by his loving father Vernon M. and then Hudson Chevrolet, be- Lewis Linnier Brewer, age 82 of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, Poe, of Powhatan and two wonder- fore being tapped as the auto me- ful uncles, John T. Poe and Calvin Feb. 15 is scholarship deadline chanics teacher at Pulaski Coun- January 26, 2021. He was born New River Community College students who plan to take class- in Smyth County on September C. Poe, both of Radford. ty High School, where he taught He was a loving son to his moth- es beginning in Fall 2021 are still eligible to apply for scholarships from 1974 until his retirement in 20, 1938 to the late Dock & Leah through the NRCC Educational Foundation until the February 15 Poole Brewer and was a United er Inez Poe, a loving, devoted and 1995. He was a passionate teacher supportive father to his sons Aus- deadline. who cared deeply for his students. States Army Veteran. Lewis was Scholarship awards are based on criteria such as financial need preceded in death by his wife of tin and Nathan Poe, and a loving Bill held bachelor and master de- and supportive brother and friend and scholastic achievement. Applicants of all ages are considered grees from Virginia Tech. He was 53 years, Genoa “Ann” Brew- for NRCC Educational Foundation Scholarships, and both continu- er (who passed away December to his brothers David and Darryl active member of Glenwood Unit- Butler, all of Powhatan. He also ing NRCC students and persons planning to become NRCC students ed Methodist Church for many 31, 2020); two brothers, Charles may apply. ACCE students cannot receive an Educational Foundation Brewer, James Brewer and one leaves behind other family mem- years. bers, aunts, Glenna Poe, Radford, Scholarship while in the ACCE Program. A funeral service was held sister, Myrtle Nichols. He is sur- Scholarship recipients receive $1,500 a year ($750 per semester) for vived by son, Mickey Brewer of Kathy Poe Nunn, Greenville, Monday, January 25, 2021 at the NC, Mary Poe Cox, Radford; un- two years. Awards will be announced in April. Riverview Church of God with Dublin; granddaughter, Cheyenne To apply or for more information, visit www.nr.edu/sa Brewer of Dublin; sisters & broth- cle, Allan C. Poe, Salem; cousins Rev Eddie Dalton officiating, in- Calvin C. Poe II, Arlington and terment followed in the Webb/ ers-in-law, Bonnie Rash of Speed- well, Helen & Kemit Osborne of Morgan E. Poe, Radford and Eliz- Martin Cemetery in Carroll abeth K. Nunn, Greenville, NC; Nation County. In Lieu of flowers, the Rural Retreat, Alma & Larry Dunford of Rural Retreat; broth- and many other nieces, nephews, Continued from Page A6 family asks that those who prefer cousins and friends in Southwest may make memorial donations to ers & sisters-in-law, Doug & Peg- Whitehouse.gov) This action sippi, Ohio, Georgia, Missouri, gy Brewer of Wytheville, Randy Virginia, N.C. and FL., who will the Glenwood United Methodist never forget him. would make abortion the law Louisiana and Tennessee. Church or to the charity of their & Janie Brewer of Rural Retreat, of the land and would allow for Janet Porter, founder and sister-in-law, Doris & Jeff Ratliff Glenn did enjoy good times choice in memory of William. with his hunt club buddies and legal abortions even in the event president of Faith2Action is the Online condolences can be made of Speedwell. Several brothers- that the Supreme Court over- architect of the pro-life Heart- had a great love of the outdoors, turns the 1973 ruling. The direc- beat Bill which ensures that “if a but he was primarily a wonderful tive will undoubtedly require tax heartbeat is detected the baby is man whose main focus was his dollars to financially support the protected.” In the bill, the doc- family. He was always smiling abortion industry. tor must use standard medical Hearts & Flowers and had a kind word for every- The 1973 R v. W Supreme practice to determine whether St. Paddy's Day one. He was the friend you want- Court decision struck down the baby has a heartbeat; and ed around in good times and the many U.S. federal and state if one is present, the doctor is Fabrics 10% Off kind that you didn’t have to ask to abortion laws, allowing over 62 prohibited from performing an be there during the bad times. He million innocent lives to be lost abortion. The only two excep- Ms. Audre's Fabrics loved his family unconditionally up the moment of birth. tions are to save the mother’s life 206 Main Street • Narrows, Va. and showed it in many ways. He will be forever in our hearts and “In May of 2019, Progressive or to prevent a serious risk of (540) 921-2042 Democrat senators includ- the substantial and irreversible our memories of him will make ing then-Sen. Kamala Harris impairment of a major bodily Open 10-6 Tues. - Friday, 10-4 Saturday us smile, remembering his sweet (D-Calif.) co-sponsored the function.” ways and quiet strength. Women’s Health Protection Act In 2020, “life” became a We were Blessed to have you in Congress. Harris took another political issue but in reading the Glenn, as part of our family. Rest step and outlined a plan that Bible, it appears that God has al- in peace and know you are loved would require states and local ways considered it a moral issue. beyond measure and will remain governments that have a history If God has held other societies always in our hearts. of restricting abortions to obtain accountable for their sins, will Submitted lovingly by the Poe federal approval before new an- He not hold America account- and Butler Families. ti-abortion measures could take able for the destruction of 62 effect.” Fortunately, the bill did million innocent lives? Because not pass in 2019. in His eyes, all lives matter – In contrast, Sen. Rand Paul even the unborn. (R-Ky) stated last week, “Today Read Psalm 139:13 – 16 and marks the grim 48th anniversary decide for yourself. “For you of Roe v. Wade. Since this ruling created my inmost being; you NRV in 1973 over 62 million innocent knit me together in my mother’s lives have been lost due to abor- womb. I praise you because I tion. Every single life matters am fearfully and wonderfully Septic Tank Service including the unborn. We must made; your works are wonderful, protect the sanctity of life & I know that full well. My frame prevent taxpayer dollars from was not hidden from you when Thank you to all our First Responders funding abortions.” I was made in the secret place. I’m wondering how codify- When I was woven together in ing Roe v. Wade will affect the the depts of the earth, your eyes and Front Line Workers. Heartbeat Bill which has been saw my unformed body. All introduced in 29 states and the days ordained for me were passed in ten: Arkansas, North written in your book before one Dakota, Iowa, Kentucky, Missis- of them came to be.” Helping Hands Mowing Service Experienced, Quality Service 540-674-4277 or Call 540-616-9064 Licensed & Insured 540-980-2101 Page A8 - The Patriot - January 29, 2021 Hackworth, Buchwald to Arrest made in two B&Es face off for State Senate On January 23, 2021 at approx- female inside. Gale Pulaski Hospital for minor imately 2:30 a.m., officers re- The female was arrested with- injuries related to the aforemen- Patriot Staff Report ceived 32. sponded to a residential breaking out incident and identified as tioned incidents. She was later Voters in Pulaski and Mont- and entering on 5th Street NW. Monicka Jessie from Nashville, released and transported to the Travis Hackworth of Taze- gomery County and the City of While investigating that inci- Tennessee. NRV Regional Jail and is being well County has won the Radford voted at the New River dent, officers were dispatched to a It was determined that Jessie held without bond. Republican nomination for Valley Fairgrounds. burglary alarm at Martin’s Phar- was also the suspect from the ear- Additional charges are pend- Virginia Senate in the 38th Dotson, a Pulaski County na- macy at 3 a.m. lier breaking and entering on 5th ing. If you are familiar with Jes- District. tive who is a law professor at the Officers located a broken win- Street NW. sie, please contact Sgt. D.F. Grim Placing first in a six-candi- Appalachia School of Law and a dow at Martin’s Pharmacy and a Jessie was transported to Lewis at (540)994-8680. date field, Hackworth, who cur- former circuit court judge, gar- rently represents the Northwest nered the most votes cast at the District on the Tazewell Coun- fairgrounds. He got 277 from ty Board of Supervisors, will Pulaski County voters and 80 2nd Semester school schedule set be the Republican nominee in from Radford voters. No votes Pulaski County Public Schools begin the semester with a virtual their courses each day. Classes the March 23 Special Election were cast from Montgomery Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers day.) will not be double blocked for the to fill the vacancy caused by County. made the following announce- • Tuesday, March 23rd will second semester. the passing New Year’s Day of ment this week on the beginning be a virtual day & Wednesday, Sen. Ben Chaffin. The 38th Senatorial District is of the second semester: March 24th will be an in-person 4. Based on revised Covid 19 Hackworth collected 1,932 comprised of Bland, Buchanan, 1. Monday, February 1, 2021 instructional day. (This change guidance from VDOE- votes across the district in Dickenson, Pulaski, Russell and is a teacher workday. Tuesday, was needed so that schools could Future decisions about going a “firehouse primary” held Tazewell counties, the cities of February 2, 2020 is ½ day of pro- be accessible as polling places back to all-virtual or to 50% Thursday, easily outdistancing Norton and Radford, and por- fessional development and ½ day for the special election to replace attendance will be made on a Chad Dotson (1,313) and Eli- tions of Montgomery, Smith and workday. Schools will be closed Senator Chafin.) school specific basis instead of jah Leonard of Russell County Wise counties. for students. the whole division. Any changes (1,200). 2. We will return to 100% at- 3. PCMS & PCHS will devel- to the 100% attendance schedule Tamara Neo of Tazewell Laurie Buchwald, a family/ tendance for M, Tu, Th, & F at all op second semester bell schedules will most likely be made for 2 County received 736 votes, women’s health nurse practi- schools for the second semester that have students attending all of weeks at a time. Jony Baker of Dickenson tioner from Radford will be the with the following exceptions: County got 272 and Kimberly Democratic Party’s candidate in • Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Lowe of Tazewell County re- the March election. will also be an in-person instruc- tional day. (We did not want to Solar Continued from Page A1 lic hearing which saw seven equivalent jobs during the con- noting the county’s Common- citizens speak in favor of ap- struction phase of the project wealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith proving the SUP, while another and approximately $18 million had provided an opinion – at citizen was undecided and 17 in associated labor income. Guthrie’s request – that state spoke in opposition. And, Tuck added, the county conflict of interest laws allow For many of those speaking would realize approximately him to participate in discussion Monday, it marked at least the $47 million in economic output. and a vote on the solar project. second time they had made their After construction, he said, cases for or against the project. the project would produce 12 Guthrie, whose family owns Those speaking against ap- full-time equivalent jobs with two parcels included in the proj- proval spoke of the “irreparable approximately $850,000 in as- ect area, is only one of several harm” it would do to farming sociated labor income and some landowners who will lease their in the county as nearly all the $1.7 million in economic output. land to Hecate for the project. land proposed for the project is Because there are more than located on farmland. They said “Economic impact and ac- three landowners involved, state the land is zoned for agriculture tivity will be enhanced by the law allows Guthrie to participate and should remain so. operation of this facility to a in discussions by the board and Some questioned whether the significantly greater extent than in a vote, as long as he declares project is consistent with the if the land remains used primar- verbally and in writing his in- county’s comprehensive plan. ily for agricultural production,” volvement. Others said the project pres- Tuck said. During the supervisors’ vote ents a “quality of life” issue as Plus, it was noted, the project Monday night, Guthrie – the last it would harm the rural views will provide these benefits to of the five supervisors to cast from their properties. the county with little financial their vote – declared he would Some speakers asked for impact on existing county ser- abstain from voting. At the time greater amounts of “buffer” be- vices, such as schools, roads, of his abstention, the vote on the tween their properties and por- emergency services, etc. SUP stood at 3-1 in favor. tions of the project. Tuck said the solar project And at least a couple speakers will attract high-tech industries asked the supervisors to delay to the county – especially lead- Pulaski Drain Service a final vote on the project until ing data center companies. they could consider citizens’ Elaine Holeton, the county’s and Plumbing Repairs concerns further. Director of Planning and Zon- Those in favor of approval for ing, noted Pulaski County Ad- Water Heaters • Dish Washers the project noted it is the right ministration Staff had recom- Faucets • Toilets • Drain Cleaning of property owners to lease por- mended approval of the SUP. tions of their land to the devel- She said the project does not Repair & Replace Water & Sewer Lines oper for the project if they so change the pattern of devel- Reasonable Prices • No Job Too Small choose. opment, it is in harmony with They mentioned the econom- surrounding uses, it will have ic benefits to the county and the little effect on neighboring 'The Right Way, future need for greater reliance properties, and it does not pose on renewable energy that will a health, safety or welfare risk Right Away!' follow along with the goals to the community. of the Clean Community Act She noted that two weeks ago which was approved last year the planning commission also by the legislature. voted 5-1 in ruling the project Call 540-998-1223 In the end the majority of su- is in substantial accord with the Experienced, Licensed & Insured pervisors agreed that approving Comprehensive Plan. the SUP request is in the best Holeton said the solar project interest of the county. does support the county’s over- Hecate Energy estimates all vision, as well as supporting Pulaski County will realize multiple policies listed in the $392,000 in annual tax revenue county’s Comprehensive Plan. from the project. Additional real She noted the plan says Pu- estate tax revenues will push the laski County has 77,504 acres first-year total revenue gain for in agricultural production and the county up to approximately the solar project would use 3.4 $735,000. percent of the total agricultural Chris Tuck, attorney for acres in the county. Hecate said the county would At the beginning of the meet- also realize some 350 full-time ing, Guthrie read a statement

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The two teams visit Blacksburg Virginia Tech will begin the Tech’s first seven games are at sons and for the initial time as last met in Blacksburg in 1985. season with North Carolina for home, while four of the squad’s an ACC opponent. The Orange From Hokiesports.com the first time since 1946. The final five games are on the road. haven’t played in Blacksburg Tech’s ACC road schedule BLACKSBURG – The Atlan- two teams also opened the 1898 The Hokies will resume their since the Hokies posted a 51-7 features contests at Georgia tic Coast Conference released its and 1945 seasons against one an- Black Diamond Trophy series victory in a BIG EAST contest Tech (Oct. 30), at Boston Col- 2021 football schedule on Thurs- other. In a series that dates back with West Virginia on Sept. during the 2003 season. The lege (Nov. 6) and at Miami day. Virginia Tech will host sev- to 1895, the Hokies own a 24- 18, marking the first time head game will mark only the second (Nov. 20). The Hokies will close en games at Lane Stadium this 13-6 all-time advantage against coach Justin Fuente has led the meeting between the teams as out the regular season with a season, kicking the year off with the Tar Heels. Tech has won its team into West Virginia. Tech ACC foes. Commonwealth Clash game at a conference clash with North last two home meetings against has won its last three meetings Virginia Tech’s 2021 home Virginia on Nov. 27. Tech has Carolina on either Thursday, North Carolina, including the with the Mountaineers and will schedule will also include a won 20 of the past 22 games Sept. 2 or Friday, Sept. 3. In ad- longest game in ACC history, a play in Morgantown for the first non-conference contest vs. with the Cavaliers, including dition to ACC home games with six-OT, 43-41 victory in 2019. time since 2005. The Hokies Richmond (Sept. 25). It will nine of the last 11 contests in Pitt (Oct. 16), Syracuse (Oct. 23) Tech and Notre Dame will won their most recent contest mark the 52nd meeting between Charlottesville. Hokies rebound, top Irish 62-51 Woods, Water & SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — in the first half. Justyn Mutts knew No. 20 Vir- “They’ve shut us down physi- Wildlife ginia Tech would need to step up cally and defended us twice now,” its game Wednesday night play- Notre Dame coach Mike Brey ing on the road at Notre Dame said. “They’re tougher. They’ve W.A. "Doc" without suspended standout got tougher guys. I love my guys, Davis Tyrece Radford. but they’re really tough and phys- “Everyone on the team goes ical defensively and it’s just ex- into every game trying to give hausting playing against them. It it their all,” said the 6-foot-7 kind of wears you out.” Great Mutts after his 14 points and 11 Virginia Tech built 15-point rebounds helped the Hokies beat leads twice in the first half, the cold-shooting Notre Dame 62-51 second time on Aluma’s three- Hunting in an Atlantic Coast Conference point play with 3:24, and Notre game. Dame never got out of the hole. “Tyrece is a big part of this The Hokies shot 33% in the first & Fishing team,” Mutts continued. “What half but took a 31-22 lead to the happened was unfortunate, but locker room behind Cattoor’s 12 you have to roll with the punch- points on 4-of-5 3-point shooting. Store es.” Hubb scored 17 points on 6-of-10 Tom’s Creek was stocked Mutts was one of four play- shooting, but the rest of the Irish recently and my fishing buddy, ers in double figures for coach were a combined 2 of 15. The Dick, and I were on the way Mike Young’s Hokies (12-3, 6-2 Hokies led 50-35 on Mutts’ basket there last week. We stopped at ACC). Nahiem Alleyne led with with 12:37 to play and 62-47 late. the Blacksburg Feed and Seed 15 points, Keve Aluma added 14 For the game, Virginia Tech store and took a little time points and 12 rebounds, and re- shot 40.3% (25 of 62) while hold- to check it out in addition to serve Hunter Cattoor scored 13. ing Notre Dame to 35.7% (20 of restocking any fishing needs we Virginia Tech rebounded from 56). might have. The store is in a lo- its 78-60 loss Saturday at Syr- BIG PICTURE cation in that is in a not known acuse without the services of Virginia Tech: Young was dis- for this type of business that Radford, who was arrested early appointed with his team’s shoot- would be normally be found in Sunday morning in Blacksburg, ing in the first half. Cattoor’s a college town which most of us Virginia, on charges of driving 3-point shooting in the first half know as the home of VA Tech. while intoxicated and carrying gave the Hokies enough breath- This is perhaps because it was a concealed weapon. The team ing room to carry into the second first opened by Hank Handbury suspended him Monday. half. in 1947 and the town was quite “You’ve heard me say it — if “We missed some opportunities a bit smaller in size and popula- we continue to rebound and play in the first half around the basket tion as compared today where it defense, we’re going to have a that should be automatic,” he said. caters to several thousand stu- shot,” Young said after his Hok- “We’re not shooting great. But Hokiesports.com dents as well as other residents. ies won the battle of the boards Cattoor was really good in the Justyn Mutts drives to the basket for two of his 14 points The long building on North 38-32 while holding the Irish to first half.” Wednesday at Notre Dame. He also added 11 rebounds. Main Street still has the feed their fewest points of the season. Notre Dame: Irish were coming two field goals and shot 10.5% they are really athletic defensive- and grain section on the east end Prentiss Hubb scored 22 off two victories, including a 73- but the western part has a very points to lead the Fighting Irish 59 win at Miami on Sunday, but from the field in the second half. ly,” Brey continued in his praise Nate Laszewski, Notre Dame’s of the Hokies. good selection of hunting and (5-9, 2-6), who ended a two- hit just 3 of their first 18 shots. It fishing supplies. In my opin- game winning streak. The guard was reminiscent of their second leading scorer coming in, was UP NEXT held to seven points but had 10 Virginia Tech: No. 8 Virginia ion, it would rival any sporting scored just five points after inter- half in a 77-63 loss at Virginia stores that are even larger in mission after the Irish shot 32% Tech Jan. 10 when they made just rebounds. Saturday at home. “They’re men and they’re phys- Notre Dame: Saturday at Pitts- size. I had been in there a few ical in the lane offensively and burgh. years ago and missed seeing the selection of bamboo fly rods that they once stocked and were not as high priced as another BISHOP location that I had frequented over the years. When I worked at the Radford Arsenal, I once INSURANCE had to work up an estimate for a Government landfill project that required fertilizer and seeding costs. Blacksburg Feed and Seed was recognized as a reliable supplier as it had been accepted • Home as such several times over the years. Dick and I spent most of our time in the fishing section of • Auto the store. I made a quick walk through the hunting side and checked out the turkey calls as • Life it will soon be Spring gobbler season. There was the same familiar Lynch box-type caller like I had first purchased many years ago in addition to all the other callers such as slate and 540-443-3900 diaphragm callers as well. I then checked the well- 272 A West Main Street, Dublin, Va. known brands of fishing rods www.bishopins.net and reels. There were not any bamboo rods as I first men- tioned as graphite has become the composite material outdis- tancing bamboo and fiberglass as the main type of manufac- tured rods. The G. Loomis in both spinning and fly rod types were in stock there as well as a few other brands. Lew Reels were available that were first introduced by Lew Childre in 1973 featuring the “Speed” Spool and several other major brands. Dick and I were most en- grossed in the fishing lures and especially two top notch plugs. One was the “Swimbait” that is

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PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposal DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Development Opportunity HANDICAPPED REGULATIONS Overview The Town of Pulaski is soliciting proposals for the development of a prime real estate parcel located This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of 24 near the center of the town between Memorial Drive, Newbern Road, and Peppers Ferry Road. CFR Part 8, Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing The parcel consists of approximately 10.2 acres of cleared/wooded land. It has a two-tiered layout with and Urban Development, as published in the Federal Register an upper flat area and a lower flat area. There are a few park facilities located on the property that the on June 2, 1988. 24 CFR Part 8 prohibits discrimination against Town will remove. The property has approximately 500 feet of road frontage along Lynwood Street. qualified individuals because of their handicapped status. Currently, there are two access points to the property.

The Town of Pulaski, Virginia advises the public, employees, Primarily, the property is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The property is currently zoned and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of R-3 Multi-Family Residential which permits a plethora of residential uses including single-family handicapped status in admission or treatment or employment in, dwellings, two-family dwellings, townhouses, apartments, and cluster housing. Commercial and civic its programs and activities. uses are also allowed by special exception.

The Town of Pulaski, Virginia has designated the following as Proposals the contact to coordinate efforts to comply with this requirement. Proposals should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021 to Brady Deal, Planner/ Economic Developer, via email to [email protected], or by mail to 42 First Street NW/P.O. Box Such inquiries should be addressed to: 660, Pulaski, Virginia 24301. Please call (540) 994-8619 if you have any questions.

Dave Quesenberry, Clerk of Council The response should include: 42 1st Street NW - Project narrative discussing the details of the proposed project Pulaski, Virginia 24301 - Preliminary site plans Phone: (540) 994-8602 - Project schedule Virginia Relay: 7-1-1 - Bid offer for property 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Proposed investment - Projected revenue produced by the development - Development team/experience PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA TOWN OF PULASKI Possible Job, Business Opportunities The Planning Commission of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in The Town of Pulaski, Virginia is preparing to carry out public sewer infrastructure improvements the Council Chambers of the Pulaski Municipal Building, 42 First through the use of Virginia Community Economic Development and Appalachian Regional Street, N.W. and take action on the following requests: Commission Grant Funds. In the implementation of this project the following job types may be available: A request by Pulaski Development LLC, Agent: Kevin • Pipelayer Conner, for property located at 1000-1088 Memorial Drive, • Excavation, loader, and grading equipment operators (Tax Parcel (s) 072-140-48 & 072-140-48a), for a Zoning • Carpenter Amendment to add Section 4.11.2-1.2 Light Industrial • Electrician Uses a. Cottage Industry, c. Custom Manufacturing, d. • Laborer Greenhouse or Nursery, e. Industry Type 1, h. Packaging, and k. Warehouses to Section 4.8.2-2 Special Exceptions In carrying out this project, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, its contractors and subcontractors will, to under B-1 Limited Business District. the greatest extent feasible, utilize qualified persons who permanently reside within Pulaski County, Virginia for employment and training positions. A request by Aggregate Capital LLC, Agent: Luke Allison, All job openings will be listed with the local office of the Virginia Employment Commission. Persons for property located at 37 West Main Street, (Tax Parcel (s) qualified for the jobs listed should register at the following location: 072-051-21-37), for a Special Exception per Section 4.10.2- 6226 University Park Dr., Suite 300 2(1)c of the Zoning Ordinance to construct second-floor Radford, Virginia 24141 apartments and first-floor apartments on the south side of the Phone: (540) 831-5980 building with entrances facing Peak Creek. Online: www.vec.virginia.gov

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 10 persons are allowed in the Additionally, the following contracts and procurements will/may be made: chambers at a time. As a result, in-person attendance will be • Professional Architectural/Engineering services to complete the final design, surveying, permitting, severely limited. Citizens may attend the hearing virtually via and inspection process. Zoom using the following link and information. • Construction services for the installation of a one-million-gallon wastewater process tank, approximately 12” force main, gravity sewer pipe, a pump station, and necessary appurtenances. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82631564830?pwd=dGRGeDcwZzV6R TljZnMyZlVnU25jdz09 The Town of Pulaski, Virginia will, to the greatest extent feasible, use businesses located in and Meeting ID: 826 3156 4830 owned by persons residing in Pulaski County, Virginia. Passcode: 260708 Any person residing or firm located in the above named localities may request to participate in All persons desiring to comment on the proposed requests should procurement opportunities associated with this project by contacting the following person within ten submit their remarks to Brady Deal, Planner/Economic Developer, (10) days of this notice: by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021, to 42 First Street, N.W./ P.O. Box 660, Pulaski, VA or via email to bdeal@pulaskitown. Bill Pedigo, Director of Engineering org. A copy of the application and other pertinent materials are 42 1st Street NW available for public review in the Planner/Economic Developer’s Pulaski, Virginia 24301 office, Pulaski Municipal Building, 42 First Street, N.W. from 8:30 Phone: (540) 994-8616 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Virginia Relay: 7-1-1

For disabled individuals who may require special auxiliary aids or Written requests should include the name, address, product or service and phone number. services, reasonable accommodations will be made by the Town upon request. Please contact the Town Manager’s Office at (540) All above-referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis. The names of businesses 980-1220 (TDD accessible) or (540) 994-8600 prior to the above who respond to this notice will be included on procurement lists for this project. Names of job seekers meeting date to arrange these accommodations. will be given to contractors. Page B4 - The Patriot - January 29, 2021

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Draper Valley Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Draper's Valley Presbyterian (PCA) 3200 Lee Highway 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski 2755 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, VA 24324 Draper, Va. 24324 (physical address) Mailing address: Same as above Pastor: Alan Pearce 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski Pastor's Name: Rev. Robert E. Davis Service Times: (mailing address) Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Mathews Bible Study Sunday, 5 p.m. Pastor's Name: Will Shelton Primary Service Times: Sunday Worship, 11 a.m. Associate Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening, 6 p.m. Sebastian Ruiz, Hispanic Pastor 8:30 and 11:00 Prayer Service, Wed. 6:30 p.m. Sunday Services Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:15 p.m. Phone: 980-1028 9:00 AM - Hispanic Worship Wednesday Evening (5:45 Supper in the www.drapervalleybaptist.org 9:00AM - Contemporary Worship Fellowship Hall (Sept thru May) - Youth Groups 10:00AM - Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.) Glorious Grace Baptist Church 11:00AM - Traditional Worship Contact Info: 552 E. Main Street Contact Info. Phone - 540-994-9015 Dublin, Va. 24084 Phone: 540.980.3331 e-mail - [email protected] Message Pastor: Doug Testerman e-mail: [email protected] website - www.dvpca.org 674-1762 website: www.fumcpulask.org Primary Services: Trinity Lutheran of the 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring Baptist Church Church ELCA 11 a.m. Sunday worship 6887 Depot Street 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Belspring, VA 24058 540-980-3624 Cross Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Pastor Darrell Linkous The Rev. Terrie Sternberg Paul was quick to admit that it Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Service Times: trinitypulaski @gmail.com wasn’t his own clever preaching Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. or oratorical skills that led the Open Door Baptist Church Sunday worship: 11 a.m. (Sept. - May) Corinthians to believe in Jesus 4576 Miller Lane Wednesday Bible Study and Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Christ. Pulaski, VA 24301 Youth Group: 7 p.m. (June - Aug.) Paul came declaring the mys- Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 tery of God, and that mystery Primary Services: [email protected] www.trinitypulaski.org was the great plan of Salvation, Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. through the gospel message of Worship, 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church Trinity United Methodist the Cross. That message had Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road Pastor: Judy Yonce never been preached to them Phone: 980-2046 Pulaski, VA 24301 Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. before, but it was preached to Pastor: Michael S. Jones Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. them by Paul, God’s anointed Draper United Methodist Church Sunday 528 5th Street, S.E. Minister. Paul came not to be 3080 Greenbriar Road 9:45 am - Sunday School Pulaski, Va. admired, but to declare that Draper, VA 24324 11:00 am - Worship Phone - 980-0820 Jesus Christ died on the Cross, Pastor: Mark Asbury Wednesday to pay the penalty in full for Primary Service Times: 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting Snowville Baptist Church the sins of the world, their sins Sunday School, 10 a.m. (540) 980-4731 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee included, and many received Worship, 11 a.m. Email: [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart the gospel and were saved as a Phone: 276-477-3835 Sunday School: 10 a.m. result of the message. River of Life Church Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. The great plan of Salvation Newbern Christian Church 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. was not just something thought Disciples of Christ Shawn Burchett, Pastor of by God, and instituted in a 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Sunday School 9:15 AM Fairlawn United Methodist Church last ditch effort to save humanity Rev. Denise and Ken Walker Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 from sin. God didn’t look all 540-440-8733 Wednesday Evening Life Pastor Mark A. Miller through heaven and try to find Building Service 7:00 PM [email protected] someone who would go and die Christ Episcopal Church www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 Cell) 540-320-2431 for mankind as I have heard 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. preached before when someone Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Delton Church of God Sunday Worship (with children's message): said, “He couldn’t find anyone Phone: 980-2413 of Prophecy 11 a.m. who would do it, and finally Email: [email protected] 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. Jesus spoke up and said, “I’ll www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Youth Ministr y go.” That may make for some [email protected] (276) 620-3191 Facebook.com/Fairlawn-United-Method- emotionally charged preaching, Jordan's Chapel UMC Sunday mornings - 11 AM to 12 PM ist-Church but it is simply not the way it Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Sunday evenings-Facebook live services happened at all. Worship: 9:30 a.m. announced on Facebook Grace Ministries The great plan of Salvation Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evenings- To be announced at Church of God of Prophecy in which God was to become a Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. later future time until COVID-19 ceases 1021 Macgill Street man and die for the sins of the Delton COGOP is following all COVID-19 Pulaski, VA 24301 world was conceived of, in the Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church safety guidelines of social distancing, masks, Church: 540-980-2118 mind of the Godhead, from the 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, cleaning, and disinfection. Cell: 276-233-8083 beginning, before the foundation Hiwassee, VA 24347 Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 of the earth was laid. Before He Pastor Mark Asbury Heritage Church www.pulaskigracemin.com even created man. The bible de- Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin Email: [email protected] clares Jesus is the Lamb of God Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Pastor Mike Pierce Pastor Mike Williams Who taketh away the sins of the Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. Service Times: Children's Ministry world. It also declares that He com/cecilschapel.umc Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Aaron & Becky Sampson was slain from the foundation of Sundays, 10 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. the earth. Newbern United Methodist Church (540) 674-9220 Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Marie Dobbins used to sing a 5155 Wilderness Road Website: www.heritagechurch.net Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. wonderful gospel song entitled, Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Facebook.com/ Ages 5-12 “When He was on the cross, I Rev. Paige Wimberly HeritageChurchDublinVA Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 was on His mind.” (Composed 674-6111 by Ronald Michael Payne) And Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Fairlawn Baptist Faith Bible Church that is a very true song. We Sunday School: 11 a.m. 6758 Oxford Avenue 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 WERE on His mind. He looked Fairlawn, VA 24141 Pastor: Jim Linkous down through the scope of time Valley Harvest Ministries Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox and saw that you and I needed a 1 Harvest Place First Missionary Baptist Church 540-980-5433 Savior and willingly laid down P.O. Box 458 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 www.facebook/faithbiblechurch His life for us. Dublin, VA 24084 New River, Virginia 24129 Sunday School: 10 a.m. You and I were on His mind, Senior Pastor Steve Willis (540) 639-5331 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. long before that. We’ve been on Associate Pastors: email: [email protected] Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. His mind, ever since before the Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. foundation of the earth was laid. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Associate Minister: Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. He knew then that He would Wednesday School 7 p.m. Rev. Annette Cheek Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. bleed and die on the cross for us, www.vhmdublin.org Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. so that we might be redeemed, 540-674-4729 Sundays: live eternally and not die in our Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Dublin Christian Church sins. Mountain View United Methodist Church The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday 5605 Dunlap Road Somebody asked, “If God 6648 Wilderness Road Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & P.O. Box 1330 knew that man was going to Dublin, VA 24084 Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Dublin, VA 24084 fail, why make man in the first Phone: 540-674-6111 (540) 674-8434 place? We don’t know the an- mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Dublin United Methodist Church www.dublinchristianchurch.com swer to that. We don’t know why Pastor: Paige Wimberly P.O. Box 577 Richard R. Goad, Jr. God loves us. All we know is Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. 424 East Main Street Senior Minister that He does. Paul said it was a Morning Worship with Children's Church at Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor Sunday School 10 a.m. mystery. “What is man that God 11 a.m. (540) 674-5128 Worship 11 a.m. is mindful of him?” God in His [email protected] Sunday Evening Worship and foreknowledge knew mankind Dublin Baptist Church Early Worship - 8:45 am Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. would fail and yet He created us 100 Hawkins Street Sunday School - 9:45 am Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible anyhow. This is something that Dublin, VA 24084 Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am Classes, 7 p.m. no one knows, but I’m looking 540-674-6061 Worship - 10:55 am forward to finding out, when all [email protected] First Presbyterian Church things are revealed to us, in the Website: dublinbaptistva.org Freedom Fellowship Church 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski next life. Pastor: Dennis Jones 1730 West Street Pastor Melissa McNair-King I love that song that Andrae Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Radford, VA 24141 (540) 980-2132 Crouch used to sing, “I don’t Children's Church and Nursery Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins [email protected] know why Jesus loves me, I Evening Service: 6 p.m. 540-577-5780 www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org don’t know why, Jesus cared; I Tuesday: Women's Bible Study, 10 a.m. [email protected] Sunday Services: don’t know why, Jesus sacrificed Wednesday, Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., his life, but He did, Thank God 11 a.m. Children’s Church Service 11 a.m. He did.” Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. The love of God was demon- 7 p.m. Youth Service Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. See MCCR AW, page B7 The Patriot - January 29, 2021 - Page B7 Thornspring United Methodist Church Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. Pulaski First Church of the Brethren 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 1749 Newbern Road Dublin, VA 24084 www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ Pulaski, VA 24301 McCraw Pastor Frank Peters Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert Rev. Kathy Warden, Pastor, Continued from Page B6 Sunday School: 10 a.m. (540) 250-2974 Sunday School: 9:45 Worship: 11 a.m. strated, on the Cross. “Greater Worship Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. love hath no man that this, that Phone: (540) 980-2927 Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. 980-3798 a man lay down His life for His Worship 7 p.m. friends.” (John 15:13) God the First Baptist Church Monday Bible Study Abundant Life Ministries Father gave His only Begotten 5473 Baskerville Street 7 to 9 p.m. Son, and Jesus gave His very Dublin, VA 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 3050 Lee Highway Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 life. Jesus shed every drop of Pastor Wallis Brown 7 p.m. (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) his life’s blood on the cross, so 540-674-2677 Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. that we might be saved. “At the Service: 11 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Cross, At the cross, where I first 1946 Medallion Drive Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement saw the light, and the burden New Dublin Presbyterian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 of my heart rolled away; It was 5331 New Dublin Church Road (540) 980-1349 pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages there by faith, I received my Dublin, VA 24084 Pastor Becky Wheeler Adult Bible Class sight, and now I am happy, all Pastor: Sara Jane Nixon Sunday School 9:45 a.m. THRIVE Teen Class the day.” (Isaac Watts) Website: newdublinpres.org Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Bible Class and Brother Buddy Martin wrote 540-674-6147 Special Activitiy Classes something in his blog that fits Services 11:00 AM Sundays First Baptist Church well in this message. He said 220 Magazine Street New Life Church of the Nazarene “The message of the cross 45 S. Jefferson Avenue Community Christian Church Pulaski, VA 24301 includes all that we receive 5382 Grace Street, Dublin VA, 24084 540-980-3336 Pulaski, VA 24301 540-980-2001 from God through Christ Jesus. 540-674-4308 Email: [email protected] Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev, Douglas Patterson www.newlifepulaski.com email: [email protected] Adoption, Acceptance, Righ- Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. teousness, Sanctification, Sealing Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Pastor: Julie Armbrister Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. and Salvation.” First Dublin Presbyterian Church (ECO) Monday's Child Youth Group, Monday If it had not been for what 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va. 24084 Evening 6 p.m. Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. Jesus did on the cross, none of P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. us could be saved. There is a first-dublin-presbyterian-church-eco.com Trinity Baptist Church message in the cross. The most Minister: Pulaski Presbyterian Church 4008 Robinson Tract Road important message of all. And The Rev. Dr. Olin Marsh Whitener, Jr. (PCA) Pulaski, VA 24301 the message is, “For God so 975 Memorial Drive Telephone: 980-8186 loved the world that He gave His Max Creek Baptist Church Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor Johnny Howlett only begotten Son, that whoso- 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 Office Phone:980-2631 Minister of Education Rev. Steve Taylor ever believeth in Him, should not www.maxcreek.org Email: [email protected] Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. perish but have everlasting life.” www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Website: www.pulaskipca.org Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. (John 3:16) Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m. On the cross of Calvary, Jesus Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Sunday School: 10:00am Wednesday - Adult Bible Study and Youth willingly suffered and died and Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Worship Service: 11:00am Group - 7 p.m. paid the penalty for the sins of Sunday Services the world, so that He could bring Grace Fellowship Baptist Church Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship many sons and daughters to 2640 Max Creek Road Morning Worship: 11 a.m. 6598 Annie Akers Road glory. Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. Radford, VA 24141 P.O. Box 326 Hiwassee, VA 24347 The Apostle Paul said, “For Evening Worship: 6 p.m. (540) 639-3443 Christ sent me not to baptize, Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m. Pastor Steve Phillips Pastor: Jason N. Aker Phone: 276-699-3176 but to preach the gospel: not Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am with wisdom of words, lest the Pulaski Church of God Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm [email protected] Sunday School: 10 a.m. cross of Christ should be made 1621 Bob White Boulevard Wednesday Night of none effect. For the preaching Pulaski, VA 24301 Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. of the cross is to them that perish Pastor Donald Jones foolishness; but unto us which 540-980-8880 New Hope Chapel St. Edwards Catholic Church are saved it is the power of God.” www.pulaskicog.church 1555 Case Knife Road Corner of N. Washington Ave. and (1 Cor. 1: 17-18) Sunday Services Pulaski, VA 24301 7th Street N.W., Pulaski Paul said, “But God forbid that Sunday Life Groups: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Darrell Gray Phone: 980-6511 I should glory, save in the cross Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. (276) 733-6080 Fax: 980-6511 of our Lord Jesus Christ, by Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez whom the world is crucified unto New Hope Chapel. Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday me, and I unto the world.” Showers of Blessing Church of Service Times: Dottie Rambo wrote a beau- God in Christ 10 a.m. Sunday School Warriors for Christ II tiful song, entitled, I will Glory 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 11 a.m. Sunday Service Bishop Sherman Buckner in the Cross. “I boast not of Pastor Elder Stephen Muse 600 Skyline Circle works nor tell of good deeds, For Pulaski, VA Come and Worship With Us! 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Dr. Elston McLain www.fwcpulaski.church Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. cross.” Worship Service: 11 a.m. Preaching: 11 a.m. Phone: (540) 980-8775 Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 7:30 p.m. CLASSIFIED Seagle FUNDAMENTAL ADVERTISING Funeral Home Gets Results! Todd Bruce, Manager www.pcpatriot.com 415 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, 980-1700 540-808-3949 or [email protected]

Bible Trivia 1. Is the book of 2 Timothy in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Ruth 1, who called herself Marah, a name meaning “bitter”? Priscilla, Miriam, Nao- mi, Deborah 3. What did Malachi say the people of Judah were stealing from God? Servants, Unrigh- teous miracles, Holy Grail, Owed tithes Nourish children with God’s truth 4. Which was a city of Ephraim From the writings of the Rev. pleasure, power, lavish houses, be taught the Scripture, replacing and home of the Ark of the Cove- Billy Graham and wisdom. King Solomon what the world teaches with the nant? Ai, Sardis, Gaza, Shiloh seemed to have it all. After gaining things of God. 5. What Old Testament word Q: I worry about what my everything he had ever wanted, means “anointed”? Bishop, Mes- children learn in school but I am he reluctantly concluded that his God gave us children so we siah, Jehovah, Salvation not able to send them to a pri- life was still empty and without could prepare them to become 6. Ahasuerus was also known vate school. What can a parent meaning. His search for lasting adults. Children will learn far more as ...? Noadiah, Agrippa, Joash, do to make sure that children happiness had failed. Why? His by watching their parents than by Xerxes learn the right things that bring soul was empty. just listening, so we must be sure them true happiness? - P.T. Children are dependent upon to live what we teach. ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Nao- parents for many things, but one it is worth the effort. Imagine the wisest human king mi; 3) Owed tithes; 4) Shiloh; A: There are many examples of the most important things they The most important thing, saying that he denied himself noth- 5) Messiah; 6) Xerxes in the Bible about people seeking need is sound leadership from though, is to nourish children with ing but learned that all he achieved happiness. King Solomon was mom or dad, hopefully both. The God’s truth. A child is too young to was meaningless (Ecclesiastes convinced he knew how to find duty of parents is to correct and have enough wisdom to recognize 2:10-11). We must all learn from happiness - and he pursued it as nurture children. Nurturing can be true happiness as they pursue it, so these lessons that have stood the he accumulated wealth, fame, difficult and can bring hardship but they must be led. Children need to test of time. Page B8 - The Patriot - January 29, 2021 County receives state Don’t Embrace Wrong Things tourism marketing grant Dear Dave, of ignorance involved. Don’t Your plan has been a lifesaver get me wrong, I don’t mean Pulaski County Tourism has re- the Pulaski County Tourism De- for us. Why do you think some being dumb or stupid. 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This ness, VTC offered these grant I think there are several en-time #1 national best-sell- funding cycle, local partners will funds as a first step to re-entry into reasons why some folks resist ing author, personal finance provide more than $5.6 million the marketplace to spur economic making changes in their lives, expert, and host of The Dave in-kind value to match the VTC activity and future travel across even when those changes would Ramsey Show, heard by more grants. The grants will ultimately the Commonwealth of Virginia. make things a whole lot better than 16 million listeners each impact 483 statewide tourism en- Tourism is one of the Common- and easier for them. One of a car without a payment, or week. He has appeared on tities. wealth’s largest economic engines, those things is often denial. college without student loans. Good Morning America, CBS Pulaski County Tourism will with visitors to Pulaski County My dad used to tell me 90 We’ve been sold on the idea of This Morning, Today Show, use the VTC Recovery Marketing spending more than $62,886,431 percent of solving a problem debt so aggressively that most Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, Leverage grant funds to promote in 2019, supporting 636 work is realizing and admitting a folks don’t believe life without a and many more. Since 1992, and launch their summer cam- opportunities and contributing problem exists. I’m convinced pile of payments is possible. Dave has helped people regain paign - Escape to the Mountains. $4,500,000 in local and state tax that one of the major factors Also, change is painful. Most control of their money, build “We are very excited to kick-off revenue. keeping people from winning people won’t change until the wealth and enhance their with money is they don’t realize pain of where they are exceeds lives. He also serves as CEO they even have a problem. If you the pain of change. No matter for Ramsey Solutions. PULSE are apathetic because you think who you are, where you’re at things like debt and living pay- right now financially is, in large February 4 days at 8 p.m. (closed meeting); check-to-paycheck are okay or part, a sum total of the decisions American Legion, HHC Post 30 Wednesday (noon) and Thursday just the way things are, you’ll be you’ve made to this point. If you to meet at 8 p.m. (open meetings) at Pulas- unwilling—or even afraid—to don’t like where you are, you The American Legion, Har- ki Presbyterian Church of Ameri- make the big changes necessary have to acknowledge the fact vey-Howe-Carper Post 30 will ca located at 975 Memorial Drive. to achieve big results. Debt is so that things need to change—you meet on Thursday, February 4, 7 Contact number is 540-440-0066. ingrained into our culture that need to change. p.m. at the VFW Post Home on Note: At present time masks are most Americans can’t envision Finally, there’s an element 102 Watts St. in Radford. In case required and social distancing ob- there is heavy snow or ice that served. day, the meeting is cancelled. For further information, please call Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group 250-2283 or 239-9864. (a support group for friends and families of alcoholics) meet every February 9 Monday night at 8 p.m. at Pulaski Sons of Confederate Vets, Stu- Presbyterian Church of America art Horse Aux. Camp to meet located at 975 Memorial Drive. The Sons of Confederate Veter- Contact number 540-818-0621. ans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp Note: At present time masks are 1784 will meet on Tuesday, Feb- required and social distancing is ruary 9, 7 p.m. at Aly’s Family observed. Italian Restaurant on 3204 Riner Rd. Camp Commander Will Reed will present a talk on the “History of the 4th Virginia Infantry Reg- iment.” Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are also invited to attend. In the event of heavy snow or ice that day, the meeting is cancelled. For further information, please call 320-4315 or 239-9864.

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PET OF THE WEEK

In order to protect both the citizens of Pulaski County and our person- nel, we will be closed to the public until further notice. We will alter our adoption process during this time. If you are in- terested in an animal here at the shelter, please submit your application with you may access on our Face Book page: Pulaski County, VA An- imal Control, Once your application is approved, you will be contacted Dalton is a 2-3 year old female tabby. She and a time will be made has been at the shelter since September. available for you to do a When she arrived, she was very pregnant; meet and greet. she was a great mama to her kittens and they all found wonderful homes. Now Monday-Friday it’s her turn. Dalton is sweet and loves 10AM-4PM and attention, but only when she asks for it. She’s very playful and would enjoy having 10AM-12Noon on her very own cat tree to climb. Saturday Pulaski County Animal Control, 80 Dublin Park Rd. Dublin, VA 24084, 540-674-8359 Pet of the Week Is Sponsored Each Week By Todd Bruce, Mgr. Seagle Funeral Home