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Karen Tuggle Brad Alley Lynn White Rental inspection, vacant Home • Auto • Life • Business building programs to return By MIKE WILLIAMS She noted the two programs The Patriot could potentially be coupled with a third that would involve some The Town of Pulaski will soon state funding that could be made start back up its dormant Rental available to the town. Inspection Program and Vacant “If obtained, this funding Building Registry. would allow us to engage the 611 East Main Street Council voted unanimously services of someone to actually Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 to do so Tuesday evening at its acquire, rehabilitate or demolish monthly work session. and build new houses once they www.insurancecenterofdublin.com Town Manager Darlene Bur- have been identified as being cham reminded council that sev- structurally inadequate,” Bur- eral meetings ago she had pre- cham explained. WEEKEND WEATHER sented portions of the town code not been a consistent use of either She said the goal of both the concerning two programs involv- of the programs, but in her opin- Rental Inspection Program and Saturday Sunday ing property in three areas of the ion, they are vitally necessary to the Vacant Building Registry town. ensure the safety of people living is to get current owners to keep Mostly sunny, with a high near Mostly sunny, with a high near She said some years ago coun- in the town’s older structures, their properties in a presentable 41. 32. Northwest wind around 10 cil identified the three areas particularly those with frequent condition. Sunday Night - A chance of mph. where it would conduct a Rental turnover through rental activity. “In the case of the vacant prop- rain and snow after 2am. Mostly Inspection Program and a Vacant “I believe even as we are reach- erty registry you make the owner cloudy, with a low around 30. Saturday Night - Clear, with a Building Registry, and named ing to secure new housing of var- aware we are interested in what Chance of precipitation is 30%. low around 18. them West Loop Re-development ious types in the community, we is happening to the condition of District, Downtown Conservation have a responsibility to look at our their property – even as they are Area and the Southeast Crescent existing housing stock, many of vacant – because many vacant Re-development District. which have some significant age Burcham told council there has on them,” Burcham told council. See TOWN, page A2 County launches new small business development program From Pulaski County ley Development Corporation and nity engagement, retail and com- will now operate the facility and mercial development, economic Pulaski County has officially run its Small Business Solutions’ diversification and residential RV & Primitive launched a small business devel- services from within the business development,” stated Jon Wyatt, opment program that will focus center. The center will soon be Chair of the EDA. “It is exciting Camping on providing assistance and sup- officially renamed the ‘Pulaski to see the EDA’s business plan Campground port to the County’s small busi- County Innovation Center.’ reaching its goals of supporting Kayak nesses and local entrepreneurs “Small business development small businesses with profession- Tubing looking to start or grow their has been a priority of the EDA al services, having a new tourism Shuttle Service business. The rollout of the pro- ever since we transitioned from an department in place to market the gram coincides with the acquire- Industrial Development Authority County, and to be aggressively ment of the NRV Business Center, in April of 2018, and broadened advancing many of the EDA’s 2257 Reed Creek Drive, Draper, VA 24324 a mixed-use business incubator in our focus to include small busi- other strategic targets during (276) 620-1374 Fairlawn, VA. The County re- ness and entrepreneurial support these challenging times.” [email protected] cently received ownership of the services, tourism and marketing, Like Us On Facebook facility from the New River Val- workforce development, commu- See BUSINESS, page A3 WE’VE GOT JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! Clerical positions available in Pulaski and Radford are temporary to permanent positions with great companies!

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We've Got Got We've Locally Owned & Operated • www.valleystaffingjobs.com Page A2 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021 some reasonable time as well as ally make a ruling that a partic- “There might be other items the community, not just a single town staff to get acclimated with ular part of the town designated that you might identify during in- property. Town the programs. by street and block either has de- spection that have to do with other “What we found is once you Continued from Page A1 “I believe what’s on the books teriorated or is in the process of sections of the code.” identify the program and where we need to enforce, or we need to deteriorating and has a significant Responding to a question from you are going to start, it caused properties deteriorate more rap- remove it from the books (town number of rental properties. Un- Councilman Brooks Dawson, some landlords to begin working idly than if they are occupied. code),” she added. der that determination the council Burcham said when a rental prop- on other properties because they “The rental inspection program Councilman Michael Reis can then create as many districts erty is inspected and it passes, the knew you were coming. It was – again limited to property in asked if the town would keep the as you want,” she said. landlord would get a certificate just a question of when. Once these conservation and rehabili- three districts already established Burcham said it would be 60 showing the property is good for they understand council supports tation districts – would ensure the or make the programs town-wide. to 90 days before full implemen- four years unless the town gets a it and would stand behind it, it individuals who rent properties “We can’t make them town- tation of the programs, and that complaint. has positive effects. in these areas are living in safe wide. State code doesn’t allow time would be used to do the data “Through the process of do- “Some people will see the conditions. The checklist used for that,” Burcham said. “You have to collection needed to administer ing the inspection the tenant is checklist and see what they need that is similar to that used for a create districts.” them properly and give staff time aware of the fact they can bring to do and decide they just won’t Section Eight inspection. Burcham suggested conducting to conduct an education program. concerns to the town. I read over rent it again. That’s certainly “I would like council to in- the programs in one of the three Burcham said it is not unusual the weekend (on social media) their choice. Then it comes under dicate if you are interested in districts the first year, move to a when a rental inspection program someone had a complaint that a the vacant building registration,” continuing these programs or second one the next year and then is established that you have push- landlord was not fixing a water Burcham explained. ‘re-invigorate’ the programs,” the third. back from landlords. leak and the tenant was having a In that situation, Burcham said Burcham continued. “You can put them on a four- “My experience is that a year significant water bill. It’s that type there’s a concern as to where She said the town would use year cycle meaning the fourth into the program the landlords of thing we could better respond does that tenant can go? existing staff to move into these year you would go back. And will tell you it isn’t as bad as to because [with the rental inspec- “I think we have enough hous- programs after a compilation there are probably other areas that they anticipated,” Burcham said. tion program] we have some teeth ing in our town currently that of addresses and notification of should be looked at for possible “There’s uncertainty and the un- to it. people can find another place. property owners - giving them designation. Council would actu- known is frightening to all of us, But I think we also have an obli- so I would expect that we would “We can’t do anything about gation to our public to make sure move into it slowly and that’s why making the landlord fix the leak, they are in safe housing. And we PUBLIC HEARING I believe we should start with one but we can tell the tenant the other can’t say that today because we of the three districts then move sources they can go to to get that don’t have this type of program. TOWN COUNCIL forward. That also makes it man- relief,” Burcham said. “I think when people see what TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA ageable from a staff standpoint.” “I think this should be a prior- you’re doing they understand. For Councilman Greg East recalled ity,” East said. “When it was dis- instance, if there isn’t a handrail The Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia will hold the establishment of the rental in- cussed before we said we have a going up a set of stairs, that is a a public hearing on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the spection and vacant property reg- beautiful town with a lot of pos- safety issue. We’re looking at the Council Chambers of the Pulaski Municipal Building, 42 First istration programs. sibilities. The idea was you raise safety of individuals. Not that Street, N.W. and take action on the following requests: “Don’t believe rental inspection your neighborhoods by address- they’re living in a palace or any- ever gained traction due to man- ing these types of issues, like thing else, but if they have an ad- A request by Pulaski Development LLC, Agent: Kevin power issues. The intention was having dilapidated properties and equate heat source, light source, Conner, for property located at 1000-1088 Memorial Drive, certainly there. Vacant building people living in them as well an in smoke detectors, things that are (Tax Parcel (s) 072-140-48 & 072-140-48a), for a Zoning registration had to do with our properties that maybe aren’t liv- life safety,” Burcham said. Amendment to add Section 4.11.2-1.2 Light Industrial having at least one building col- able. By addressing that you ad- Uses a. Cottage Industry, c. Custom Manufacturing, d. lapse. There were vacant build- dress a number of problems along Dawson noted that the town Greenhouse or Nursery, e. Industry Type 1, h. Packaging, ings that no one were looking at. with that as well. It has potential could possibly promote the fact and k. Warehouses to Section 4.8.2-2 Special Exceptions I think the programs are good and long term to raise property values it has rental inspections and draw under B-1 Limited Business District. agree with your approach,” he and draw more investment,” he more people to live here. said. said. In the end, Reis made the mo- A request by Aggregate Capital LLC, Agent: Luke Allison, Burcham said administration Burcham said that in many tion to re-invigorate the programs for property located at 37 West Main Street, (Tax Parcel (s) of the programs would fall under communities you have a landlord with East offering a second. The 072-051-21-37), for a Special Exception per Section 4.10.2- code enforcement. that owns properties throughout motion passed 6-0. 2(1)c of the Zoning Ordinance to construct second-floor apartments and first-floor apartments on the south side of the building with entrances facing Peak Creek. Weather to delay vaccine shipments RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — parts of which were covered in Virginia, the fulfillment of -or Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 10 persons are allowed in the Virginia is seeing delays in this sleet, ice and snow Thursday. The ders and the movement of these chambers at a time. As a result, in-person attendance will be week’s COVID-19 vaccine ship- department said that if additional vaccine and ancillary supplies severely limited. Citizens may attend the hearing virtually via ments because of severe winter events are canceled due to weath- may be delayed in other parts of Facebook Live on the Town of Pulaski Facebook Page. weather, the state health depart- er or shipment delays, providers the country,” the news release ment said Thursday. will contact individuals about up- said. All persons desiring to comment on the proposed requests should The Commonwealth will likely dated appointments. submit their remarks to Brady Deal, Planner/Economic Developer, see a delay in the delivery of ap- The health department warned by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, to 42 First Street, N.W./ proximately 106,800 doses due to additional delays could be possi- P.O. Box 660, Pulaski, VA or via email to bdeal@pulaskitown. distribution channels in the Mid- ble for vaccine orders placed this org. A copy of the application and other pertinent materials are west and elsewhere that were shut week, also due to weather. available for public review in the Planner/Economic Developer’s down, the department said in a “Even if the roads are clear in office, Pulaski Municipal Building, 42 First Street, N.W. from 8:30 news release. a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The state had been expect- ing about 120,000 doses this For disabled individuals who may require special auxiliary aids week, according to a department or services, reasonable accommodations will be made by the spokesperson. Town upon request. Please contact the Town Manager’s Office at Multiple vaccination events (540) 994-8696 prior to the above meeting date to arrange these scheduled in the coming days accommodations. have already been postponed due to weather conditions in Virginia, The Patriot - February 19, 2021 - Page A3 Joe Hale Library project goal met By Rick Gardner Special to The Patriot

The $80,000 goal was met, and exceeded. The RCI-IIBEC Foundation and RCI Foundation Canada are excited to announce that they have received over $80,500 in pledges and gifts for the Joe Hale Library Project of Fort Chiswell, Virginia. “This is a very special day,” said Joe Hale. “I am tickled to know that the members of this association, the RCI-IIBEC Foundation, and RCI Founda- tion Canada came together to make this dream a reality. As I The future Joe Hale Library in Fort Chiswell. said when I first found out the RCI-IIBEC Foundation. In hon- “I would like thank everyone ed for this project. For more in- library was being named after or of him, the Foundations de- for their support and faith in us formation, contact Rick Gard- me, I would have argued against cided to donate $40,000 to the reaching our dream goal of put- ner, development officer for the it. However, it is an honor, and Friends of Fort Chiswell Library, ting in the new Joe Hale Pub- RCI-IIBEC Foundation at Rgard- I am humbled by the outpour- a project to which Hale already lic Library of Fort Chiswell,” [email protected] or 919-859-0742. ing of funding for this project Joe Hale donates his time and money. The said Tina Quesenberry, board If you are interested in join- to support this community with Board then reached out to IIBEC member of the Friends of Fort ing this effort, donations may be a public library as well as the RCI-IIBEC Foundation. “We are members and the industry to Chiswell Library. “We can’t made online at: https://rci-iibec- promotion of knowledge and IT grateful for all the donations and match their gift and create mo- thank you enough because of foundation.org/donate.aspx access for this area.” support that has been received be- mentum for the new facility. The all the dreams that will happen Or you may simply mail a “The foundations are glad cause of this project and feel this project involves the purchase of because of this library…internet check to: to be a cornerstone and ex- is just a small way to honor a great a former bank building and the access as well as the availabil- RCI-IIBEC Foundation, Inc. ample for the Friends of Fort man who has impacted our lives transformation of that building ity of support for education and Attention: Joe Hale Library Chiswell Library and their fund- so much.” into a new library serving this research for future generations. Project raising efforts”, according to Hale recently stepped down rural southwest Virginia com- Thank you so much!” 434 Fayetteville St., Suite 2400 Mike Blanchette, Chair of the from his position as chair of the munity. Gifts continue to be accept- Raleigh, NC 27601 Moog to expand in Blacksburg, create 75 new jobs RICHMOND—Governor in the Commonwealth, and it is ex- equipment. Founded over 65 years Byrne-Safier, Vice President of Jobs Investment Program in this Ralph Northam Wednesday- citing to see the company grow its ago with only a few employees, Moog’s Power and Data Sector. endeavor.” day announced that Moog Inc., capabilities in Montgomery Coun- Moog now operates in 26 coun- “As we look to support our grow- a designer and manufacturer of ty,” said Governor Northam. “The tries. Moog maintains a large pres- ing business in established and The Virginia Economic De- high-performance motion con- New River Valley has outstanding ence in Virginia, with multiple new markets, the focus has been velopment Partnership (VEDP) trol products and solutions, will institutions of higher education locations totaling more than 1,200 on developing geographic centers worked with Montgomery Coun- invest $10.7 million to transfer and a world-class workforce, and employees. of excellence with ready access to ty to secure the project for Vir- existing jobs and equipment from Moog’s continued investment is a “Virginia’s aerospace sector a diverse talent pool. Moog places ginia and will support Moog’s one of its Blacksburg facilities to testament to these assets. We are is strong, and Moog is a valuable emphasis on retaining and devel- job creation through the Virginia a larger building in the Falling confident that this expansion will contributor to our leadership posi- oping its current workforce and Jobs Investment Program (VJIP). Branch Corporate Park in Mont- propel the company and the Com- tion in this sector,” said Secretary new employees. Moog appreci- VJIP provides consultative ser- gomery County. monwealth’s aerospace industry of Commerce and Trade Brian ates the assistance and coopera- vices and funding to companies The company will have an forward.” Ball. “We are proud that the com- tion of Montgomery County and creating new jobs in order to sup- additional 80,000 square feet at Headquartered in East Aurora, pany develops revolutionary aero- the Virginia Economic Develop- port employee recruitment and its new operation in Christians- New York, Moog Inc. is a world- space technology from its growing ment Partnership and its Virginia training activities. burg to accommodate increased wide designer, manufacturer, and operations in Montgomery Coun- customers and demand and fo- integrator of precision control ty. This announcement, and the cus on production of its slip ring components and systems. The creation of 75 high-quality jobs, products for the industrial mar- company’s high-performance sys- represents an important step for- ketplace. Virginia successfully tems control military and com- ward as we work to rebound from competed with multiple states for mercial aircraft, satellites and this global health crisis.” the project, which will create 75 space vehicles, launch vehicles, “Moog is excited to be expand- new jobs. missiles, automated industrial ma- ing in Virginia and Montgomery “Moog is an important partner chinery, and marine and medical County, in particular,” said Janet Business Continued from Page A1 This endeavor is a partner- invest. This is yet another ma- omon, Economic Development ship between the Pulaski Coun- jor step toward making Pulaski Director. “I am pleased with the ty Board of Supervisors and the County a next-level community.” support from the Board of Super- Economic Development Author- visors and the EDA Board, their ity. This new program is a stra- The County will be hiring a new commitment will allow small tegic objective identified within Small Business Solutions Man- businesses to succeed when they the County’s recently adopted ager to manage the Innovation call Pulaski County home.” Comprehensive Plan and will Center and run its Small Business serve to help attain the County’s Solutions Center. The Pulaski For more information on the 40-by-30 goal of having 40,000 County EDA will be funding the soon to be named ‘Pulaski Coun- people call Pulaski County home entirety of the new position from ty Innovation Center’, please visit by the year 2030. rental income revenues generated http://nrvdc.org/nrvbc.html “It is vitalizing to see the from within the newly acquired Board of Supervisors and the Innovation Center. The new po- EDA concentrate additional re- sition will be responsible for man- sources on assisting our small aging the overall operations of the business community navigate Innovation Center and working and respond to today’s unique directly with its tenants on both challenges as well as seize upon their business and office needs. equally unique opportunities,” The position will also comprehen- stated Jonathan D. Sweet, Coun- sively assist small businesses and ty Administrator. “Pulaski entrepreneurs with their individu- County bodes tremendous en- al and unique business needs and trepreneurial and small business be a one-stop in connecting busi- growth potential, and providing nesses with whatever assistance support to this sector will help or resources they may need. further stabilize and diversify “Entrepreneurs and small busi- our local economy and make Pu- nesses have helped to make Pu- laski County a more resilient and laski County the wonderful place attractive place to both live and it is today,” stated Michael Sol-

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CHARLES EDWIN GLEN ROGER SHUMATE VIVIAN JONES PAUL HARVEY SHEPHERD EUNICE ANN DILLOW DALTON Glen Roger Shumate, age 81 COLTRANE Paul Harvey Shepherd ‘Har- Eunice Ann Dillow, 72, of Jor- Charles Edwin Dalton, age 80 of Pulaski passed away Monday, IRMO, SC – Vivian Jones Col- vey’, 81, of Dublin, VA went to dan Street, Dublin died Saturday of Dublin passed away Thurs- February 8, 2021. Born August trane, 81, passed away on Febru- his heavenly home on Monday, afternoon, January 30, 2021. She day, February 11, 2021 with his 15, 1939 in Bluefield, WV he was ary 14, 2021. A graveside service February 15, 2021. was born on November 30, 1948 family by his bedside. Born Oc- the son of the late Elisha Ander- will be held Noon on Monday, Harvey was born on Novem- in Virginia and was the daughter tober 31, 1940 he was the son of son Shumate and Sally Elizabeth February 22, 2021 in Fort Jackson ber 24, 1939, to the late Edward of the late Claude T. Dowdy and the late James Edwin “Pud” Dal- Burton Shumate. His wife, Joan National Cemetery. McKinley and Helen C. Shep- Dorothy A. Dowdy. ton and Ola Mae Dalton Mar- Gail Doss Shumate, daughter, Di- Vivian was born April 9, 1939 herd. In addition to his parents, he Surviving are: shall. His sister, Ruby & Ray- ana Lynn Shumate, brothers, Ber- in Pulaski, VA to Thomas How- was preceded in death by his sis- Son – Kevin Randolph Dillow, mond Fisher also preceded him nard, Ray, Alfred, Harold, Ralph, ard and Anna Cregger Jones. She ters, Nita ‘Eunice’ Burk, Conston Dublin in death. He was retired from sisters, Doris, Evelyn, Anna Ruth, will be remembered as an accom- Spradlin, Louise Sarver, and Ruth Sisters – Melba (Frank) White, the Radford Army Ammunition Neda May and May also preceded plished artist and doll maker that Moore; and brothers, Marshall Pulaski Plant as a lab Technician. him in death. won several SC State Fair Blue and Archie Shepherd. Bertha (Andrew) Dillow, Dub- He is survived by his He was a veteran of the Unit- Ribbons. Vivian was employed He is survived by the love of his lin Wife of 60 years – Wilma ed States Marine Corps, serving by Kroger for over 20 years and life – his wife of 62 years, Bren- Peggy Summers, Pulaski Kemp Dalton – Dublin during the Cuban Missile Crisis. loved birds and bunny rabbits. da Shepherd; children, Daniel Joyce Dowdy, Dublin Son – David Dalton He is survived by his Most importantly, she was a lov- Shepherd (Virginia), Debbie Pifer Debbie (Ken) Richardson, Daughter – Susan Ratcliffe Son – Brian Keith (Kim) Shu- ing mother, Meemaw and a dedi- (Tim), Chris Shepherd (Mitsy), Max Meadows Grandchildren – Christopher mate – Draper cated military officer’s wife. and Cindy Blankenship (Mike); Patty Furrow, Radford (Ashley) Hubbard, Karly Hub- Grandson – Korey Matthew In addition to her parents, she grandchildren, Chessie Wilf (Da- Brothers – Carl (Carolyn) bard & fiancée, Cecil Rigney, Shumate is predeceased by her husband, vid), Truly Akers, Danelle Slaugh- Dowdy, Blacksburg Jamey Dalton, Alex Dalton, Great Grandson – Bradley Shu- Major David R. Coltrane (U.S. ter, Tristi DeBord (fiancé Cody Danny (Linda) Dowdy, 6 Great Grandchildren mate Army Ret.); and her siblings, Turman), Michael Blankenship, Wytheville Sister – LaVerne (Johnny) Many Nieces and Nephews Peggy Pampley, Charles Jones, Christopher Blankenship (Sara), Donald (Greta) Dowdy, New- Howlett – Pulaski Funeral services were held Thomas Jones, Jr. and Bobby Briana Linkous (Cody), Payton bern Several nieces and nephews Monday, February 15, 2021 in the Jones. Survivors include her Shepherd; and great-grandchil- Charles (Teresa) Dowdy, Dub- Funeral services were held Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pu- children, Kim Grantham (Mike), dren, Nick Conner, T.J. Hawkins, lin Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at laski with Pastor Perry Slaughter David Coltrane, Jr., Gaye Col- Stanley Warden, Davin Akers, Numerous cousins, niec- the Bower Funeral Home-Chap- officiating. Entombment followed trane (David Lucke), Cathy El- Zakk Slaughter, Lukk Slaughter, es, nephews and many loving el, Pulaski with Pastor Phil in the Highland Memory Gardens lington (Al), Tina Pushic (Eric); Braxton Wilf, Blake Wilf, Bri- friends. Madison officiating. Interment Mausoleum, Dublin. four grandchildren, Elaine Miller, elle Wilf, Amiah Miller, Aubrei Mrs. Dillow was cremated and followed at the Dublin Town To sign Glen’s online guest- Annie Mangum, Michael Mang- Stump, Kaylynn Turman, Chloe the family was in the care of Ste- Cemetery. book, please visit www.bowerfu- um, Crystal Lucke (Rich Cassel- Blankenship, Braydon Blanken- vens Funeral Home, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, donations neralhome.com man); two great-grandchildren; ship, Lucas Blankenship, Caden can be sent to the Hiwassee Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski Ian Miller, and Lilly Casselman; Linkous, Beckham Linkous, Church of the Brethren or the is handling the arrangements for a brother, Kenneth Jones (Mary); as well as another Linkous on Highland Community Church, the family. a sister-in-law, Linda Aikman; the way. Also left to mourn his Dublin. and numerous cousins, nieces and passing are his brothers, Everett To sign Charles’s online guest- nephews. Shepherd (Darlene), Jack Shep- DEATH book, please visit www.bower- In lieu of flowers, memorials herd (Dorothy); and sister, Fran- funeralhome.com may be made to www.Opera- ces Flores (Marcelo); many niec- NOTICES tionsmile.org or to www.michael- es and nephews; and his special, KENNETH NICKLES jfox.org faithful four-legged friend and KIMBLETON Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch companion, Poppie. Kenneth Nickles Kimbleton, Fork Chapel, is assisting the fam- Harvey was a big jokester, 89, of Dublin, passed away Sat- ily. Memories may be shared at but was at the same time, a very urday, February 13, 2021. www.dunbarfunerals.com loving husband and father who The Kimbleton family is in the had broad shoulders. He had the care of Mullins Funeral Home & OCIE VIOLA WORRELL SUTPHIN to Medi Home Health and Hospice for their continued ability to make both of his daugh- Crematory in Radford, Virginia. On February 3, 2021 Ocie Viola Worrell Sutphin, care and love for our mother during these last years ters feel they were his favorite, www.mullinsfuneralhome.com 87, passed away at her home in Dublin. Preceding of her life. and both of them were Daddy’s her in death was her husband Kenneth Lee Young Barbara Luckadoo, you were a true blessing to girls. He retired from the Radford DAVID EUGENE HITE and Emory Sutphin. Also, her son Kenneth Michael mom for your care and love you showed her and our Army & Ammunition Plant after David Eugene Hite, 74, of Young and grandson Timothy Dale Carden. Also, family and we thank you so very much. 30+ years of service. After he Dublin, passed away on Satur- son-in-law Jack Allen Akers. Stella Watson, thank you for all you have done for retired, he worked at the Dublin day, February 13, 2021. Left to cherish her sweet memories are her daugh- your life long friendship with our mom. You have Wal-Mart as a door greeter for 9 The Hite family is in the care ters Christine Y. Akers, Vickie Lee Young Carden cared for her during times when family couldn’t. You years and during that time drove a of Mullins Funeral Home & Cre- and Tina (Jimmy) Y. Sims. Daughter- in- law Geral- are a true and dedicated friend of our family and we school van for the Pulaski Coun- matory. www.mullinsfuneral- dine Young. Grandchildren include Michael Young, truly appreciate all you did for her. ty Public Schools. Harvey was home.com Jill Akers White, Yvette Aker, Amy Sims Bond and Vickie, you have been a true Angel for caring for very much a people person and Jennifer Tallant. Great grandchildren-Tyler Aker, mom so unselfishly since day one. Because of you loved both of those latter jobs as DAVIS ERIC WOODRUM Chloe White, Zander White, Devin Bond and Ryder we had our precious mother years longer than if she he enjoyed being around children Davis Eric Woodrum, 47, Bond. Also, Ryan Tallant, Alyssa Tallant and Jaycee had been anywhere else. She passed away in her own and making them smile. He loved passed away at his home in Pu- Tallant, and a brother, Ron Worrell. home being cared for by your loving hands. dancing with his wife Brenda, and laski County on Wednesday, Feb- Ocie retired from Kollmorgan and enjoyed travel- Ocie is in the care of Stevens Funeral Home in Pu- enjoyed playing bingo in his spare ruary 17, 2021. ing and gardening and spending time with family and laski. The service will be Saturday, February 20th time. He was an excellent har- The Woodrum family is in the friends. at 11:00 AM from the Highland Memory Gardens in monica player and he very much care of Mullins Funeral Home The family would like to send a special thank you Dublin at the mausoleum. Masks are required. & Crematory in Radford. www. See DEATHS, page A5 mullinsfuneralhome.com

Visit www.pcpatriot.com Daily For New Obituaries The Patriot - February 19, 2021 - Page A5 ‘Honoring the past, planning for the future’ By MIA TYLER (Virginia Tech Student, Calfee Community Class of 2021) and Cultural The history of the Calfee Com- Center Profile: munity and Cultural Center began long before their current plans George Penn of renovations and community building projects. George Penn, taught well there.” who remembers when the CCCC Although the current communi- was named the Calfee Training ty surrounding Calfee has dwin- School and was the only school- dled since the 1950’s, Penn states ing for African-American chil- that education and community dren in Pulaski, knows all about are still at the top of the CCCC’s DAV ID JOHN both. priority list. He shared that his NORMANDIN, SR. Penn started the first grade at main concern with the project in- David John Normandin, Sr. the Calfee Training School in volves the survival of the Black 78, resident of Brookdale Senior 1953 and walked from his home history of the building and the Living in Bristol, Virginia, went on Beaupel Place across the street assurance that it will be relayed home to be with the Lord peace- every day. According to Penn, properly. While Penn is not on the fully on February 15, 2021, sur- the average day for him consist- Board for the center, he remains rounded by his loving family. He ed of walking to school with his an active voice of input during the was the son of the late George and neighboring teacher, Mrs. Wash- project. Penn sounded confident Frances Normandin, Sr. of South ington, where he would start the while listing the names of people Glens Falls, New York. He was day learning about the legacies that are entrusted with this task, preceded in death by his loving of Frederick Douglass and Jesse one being Dr. Mickey Hickman, wife Ava Costigan Normandin of Owens, hit the playground for re- the current Board President of the Radford, Virginia. He was also cess, return inside for lunch, and CCCC and former Calfee Train- preceded in death by his brother then head back to class before ing School student. Phillip Normandin of Queens- dismissal. Everyone knew of the According to Penn, “Out of bury, New York, his favorite aunt training school not only because our school, out of the former stu- and uncle the late Bob and Mary it was the only source of educa- dents, we have some with PhDs, Bonville, and cousins, the late tion for Black children in the area, we have school administrators. Michael and Claudette Bonville. but because of how close the com- They moved around the country Photograph taken by Virginia Tech student Mia Monroe A native of South Glens Falls, munity was. “We were a tight knit but they got their start right there George Penn alongside his favorite Calfee teacher, Mrs.Dorothy New York and later Pulaski community,” Penn remembers. at Calfee.” This highlighting of Deberry Venable. County, Virginia. He is survived “We loved each other very tight- history does nothing but further by his children, daughter, Teresa ly. The churches and the school solidify the importance of captur- community members, with hopes ki and the children. Along with Fleming, of Bristol, Virginia and all correlated on one thing and ing all of the rich information that of bringing them closer together. the museum, the CCCC will be her late husband Dickie, grand- that was education. And we were Calfee has to teach their current A museum is one of the projects creating a community kitchen, children, Wendy Cox, of Floyd, that the CCCC is planning with- child care facility, and a comput- Virginia and great grandchildren in the building to commemorate er lab for the community mem- Megan and Mason Cox, of Dub- the training school and Pulaski bers of Pulaski county. When lin, Virginia, Robin Stoots and Jobless claims rise County. That certainly “honors asked about his future plans husband Derek, and great grand- the hard work that’s been done,” with the CCCC, Penn mentioned son, Evan, of Pulaski, Virginia, like the CCCC’s motto and Penn spreading the word as best he Casey Blankenship, and great as layoffs stay high himself states. could and getting as many people grandsons Nicholas, Deion and WASHINGTON (AP) — The weather improves, COVID vac- As for the planning of the fu- involved as he can, especially in Jase of Bristol, Virginia, daugh- number of Americans applying for cines are more widely administered ture, that revolves around Pulas- surrounding counties. ter, Michele Normandin Lawson unemployment aid rose last week and further federal aid is distribut- and husband Robert of Austin- to 861,000, evidence that layoffs ed, the economy will pick up in the ville, Virginia, granddaughter, remain painfully high despite a spring and summer. Devan Danielle Chandler, great steady drop in the number of con- The surge in claims may also re- granddaughter, Marlee Ayla firmed viral infections. flect, in part, the extension of two Collins of Haysi, Virginia, and Applications from laid-off work- federal jobless benefit programs granddaughter Emily Cook, great ers rose 13,000 from the previous under an aid package that Congress grandson Joseph Aries Mazurk- week, which was revised sharply enacted late last year. The extension iewicz of Ottumwa, Iowa, and a higher, the Labor Department said of those programs meant that some son, David (DJ) Normandin, Jr. Thursday. Before the virus eraupt- people who had used up all their of Fort Chiswell, Virginia. Step- ed in the United States last March, unemployment aid were eligible to son Gerald (Jerry) F. Danner, Jr. weekly applications for unemploy- reapply. The federal aid package wife Charleen, and grandsons, ment benefits had never topped also provided a $300-a-week unem- Dylan and Evan of Dublin, Vir- 700,000, even during the Great Re- ployment benefit on top of regular ginia, and Stepdaughter Teresa cession of 2008-2009. state benefits. Danner Branch, husband Frank, The figures underscore that the and grandson Andrew of Telford, job market has stalled, with em- Thursday’s report showed that Tennessee. ployers having added a mere 49,000 a total of 18.3 million people were David is also survived by jobs in January after cutting work- receiving unemployment aid as of his sister Diane Murobayashi, Hearts & Flowers ers in December. Nearly 10 million Jan. 30, down from 19.7 million the of Queensbury, New York, his jobs remain lost to the pandemic. previous week. About three-quar- St. Paddy's Day brother, George Normandin, Jr. Though the unemployment rate fell ters of those recipients are receiv- of South Glens Falls, New York last month from 6.7%, to 6.3%, it ing checks from federal benefit Fabrics 10% Off and sister Mary Jane Anderson, did so in part because some people programs, including programs that of New Hampshire, and sister- stopped looking for jobs. People provide jobless aid beyond the 26 in-law, Michele Normandin of who aren’t actively seeking work weeks given by most states. That Ms. Audre's Fabrics Queensbury, New York. He is aren’t counted as unemployed. trend suggests that a sizable pro- 206 Main Street • Narrows, Va. also survived by many special Still, fraudulent claims for job- portion of the unemployed have (540) 921-2042 nieces, nephews and cousins. been out of work for more than six less aid in some states and other Open 10-6 Tues. - Friday, 10-4 Saturday David (Dave) grew up in South issues, including potential backlogs months, reflecting a bleak job mar- Glens Falls, New York and grad- of claims, may be elevating the to- ket for many. uated from South Glens Falls tals. Last week, for example, Ohio Yet the two federal unemploy- High School. He then served in reported a huge increase in applica- ment aid programs — one that the military in the United States tions and said it had set aside about provides up to an extra 24 weeks Navy where he gave 20 years half that increase for further review of support and another that covers of service and then retired as a out of concern about fraud. And self-employed and gig workers — Navy Chief. One of his favor- this week, Ohio reported that ap- are scheduled to expire in about a ite stories he would share was plications under a federal program month. his time spent in Italy, he loved that covers self-employed and gig Italian food. He was employed workers jumped from about 10,000 with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s to over 230,000. That could reflect Office, Pulaski County, Virginia, a backlog of applications, because for 15 years and then retired and Ohio hadn’t reported data under moved to Florida. He enjoyed his that program until two weeks ago. retirement in sunny Florida and Likewise, Illinois reported this NRV spent time travelling the world. week that jobless claims under its He then moved to Tennessee to regular state program doubled — be closer to his family and grand- from 34,000 to nearly 68,000. children. He loved to travel, Septic Tank Service “The unemployment claims data could build any type of furniture, remain a mess,” said Stephen Stan- was a great historian, a fantastic ley, chief economist at Amherst Thank you to all our First Responders cook, and he loved his country, Pierpont. community, brotherhood of the Applications may rise in the FOP, and especially his former coming weeks, economists said, and Front Line Workers. coworkers at the Pulaski Coun- because of ice storms that have ty Sheriff’s Department. But he caused business shutdowns across mostly loved spending time with the country. Yet economists are his family, grandchildren and be- generally optimistic that as the loved pet Heidi. Special thanks to the staff at Brookdale Senior Living and Ca- ris Healthcare of Bristol, Virginia Deaths for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider Continued from Page A4 a donation to a Chief Petty Officer loved shooting pool. Scholarship Fund https://www. The family would like to thank cposf.org/ or St. Jude Research Dr. David Boone for the excellent https://www.stjude.org/donate. care he gave to Harvey. Graveside service will be held Visitation will be Friday, Feb- at 1:00 pm at the Southwest Vir- ruary 19, 2021, from 12-1 p.m. ginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, at Horne Funeral Home. Funer- Virginia on Monday, February al Services will begin at 1 p.m. 22, 2021. Pastor Don Hanshew of in the Chapel, with Rev. Everett Dublin United Methodist Church Shepherd and Pastor John Tibbs Call will be presiding. Arrangements officiating. Entombment will fol- are by Stevens Funeral Home, low in Roselawn Memorial Gar- 540-980-2101 Pulaski, VA. dens, Christiansburg. Page A6 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021 OPINION www.pcpatriot.com Get Students ‘Miss Me Yet?’ “In the first week of his presidency Joe Biden signed more than 40 execu- Back In tive orders. For a guy who campaigned One Nation on bipartisan compromise, he’s off to a very lousy start. So much for working with Republicans – or even his own Under God Our Schools party – in Congress! This is just the By Danielle Reid beginning: in the coming weeks expect Barbara Mandrell once sang, “I was country, when more executive orders, government ma- country wasn’t cool.” I understood what she meant re- didates, economy crushing shutdowns, You might remember some of the pol- Don’t cently on a different topic: resuming in-person learning government spending increases and icies that were put in place during that at schools. more.” administration – and the “changes” that I have been calling for schools to reopen since last -Jim Jordan (R-OH) made conservates cringe: Obama-care, summer. Now, the Biden Administration indicates it Quit Climate Change, World-tour (alleged is moving in that direction. Further, on February 5 Remember back in 2009 after “W” bow to a Saudi Arabian prince), passage Governor Northam issued a statement urging the same left his 8-year term as the 43rd President of same-sex marriage act, “rainbow” outcome, calling on Virginia’s K-12 schools to plan for of the United States and Barack Obama lights on the White House after passage On The in-person learning options by March 15. won the presidential election on the of the same sex marriage act, lifting I am glad to see the governor join this effort. Reopen- slogan “change”? the ban on taxpayer dollars for organi- ing schools is in the best interest of students and their The conservatives in America were zations providing abortions, the beer families. It is supported by scientific data and expert GOP filled with concern about what Obama’s summit, the list goes on and on. opinion. “change” might entail. Many felt that After a short time, some voters were For example, in a June 23, 2020 hearing of the Energy After losing a national elec- his left-wing agenda would bring the experiencing “voters’ remorse” when and Commerce Committee on responding to the corona- tion, it’s natural that a political nation to ruin and destruction. In they realized their definition of change virus pandemic, then-Director of the Centers for Disease party goes through a period fact, during the election, the defintion was different than the left’s definition. Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Robert Redfield said of soul-searching and internal of change was obscure and left up to You might have seen some of the bill- reopening schools would be a “jurisdiction to jurisdic- turmoil. the voter to determine what “change” boards and t-shirts that began to show tion decision” and that the CDC would roll out guide- The Republican Party, though, meant. up ... featuring a smiling and waving lines for doing so safely. has taken it to another level. One significant change did take place George W. Bush with the caption, Also, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National President Donald Trump during the 2009 election. It was the first “Miss Me Yet?” brought most of the GOP along Institute of time a fledgling social network plat- It hasn’t even been 30 days since the for the ride during his conspir- Allergy and form, Twitter, was used in an election. 2020 inaugaration, and many people acy-fueled attempt to overturn Infectious Obama used the two-year old Twitter to are becoming uncomfortable with the the election. Diseases, announce his vice-presidential pick, Joe sudden turn-around in national pol- His loyalists have been scour- said much the Biden. By 2016, six in ten Americans icies from Trump’s conservatism to ing the landscape searching same. claimed they received their news via Biden’s radicalism. In the first couple for Republicans to censure or Having social media, with a majority of them of days after inauguration, Executive primary for insufficient loyalty participat- accessing the news through a mobile to him. ed in this device. See NATION, page A7 The most famous Republican hearing and House freshman mused not too long ago about a space laser listening to these comments, I introduced a resolution a starting the 2018 California few days later urging that schools be allowed to decide wildfires. whether to return in person at the local level. I knew this And Trump has maintained was an important issue for Virginia’s Ninth Congressio- his hold on the party seemingly nal District, which had remote learning imposed on it by effortlessly. the Commonwealth even though its COVID infection This dismaying chapter has rates at the time were much lower than in other parts of led to declarations that the party Virginia. is doomed or calls to split it up. More than six months later, President Biden’s new A former chair of the Wash- Director of the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, told ington state GOP wrote in an reporters at a White House briefing, “There is increasing op-ed in The Seattle Times urg- data to suggest that schools can safely reopen and that ing, as the headline put it, “Let’s safe reopening does not suggest that teachers need to be form a new Republican Party.” vaccinated.” This prompted a Chris Cillizza These voices support calls from the American Acad- item at CNN headlined, “Should emy of Pediatrics from last summer strongly urging Republicans disband the GOP?” the resumption of in-person learning for the health and There’s been a spate of arti- well-being of children. It has noted the lower rates of cles by erstwhile Republicans virus transmission among young people and the impor- announcing they are done with tance being in school has on childhood development. the party. Among the benefits provided by being in school: “social Jonathan Last wrote a piece in and emotional skills; safety; reliable nutrition; physical/ The New Republic titled: “The occupational/speech therapy; mental health services; Republican Party is dead. It is health services; and opportunities for physical activity.” the Trump cult now.” Washing- Remote learning options – when they are feasible, ton Post columnist Kathleen which is questionable for areas lacking broadband access Andrew Cuomo’s deadly lie Parker declared, “The party isn’t – simply do not provide the full range of benefits for the By Cal Thomas, our leaders. doomed; it’s dead.” well-being of children, including their mental health. Tribune Content Agency CNN, which employs Cuomo’s brother, This seems a mite premature A recent article from the news outlet Axios puts num- Chris, didn’t appear to do much to look into about a party that represents bers on some of the harm caused by the lack of in-person The people who hand out Emmy Awards nursing home deaths in New York or fact- roughly half the country and is learning. American students from kindergarten to fifth should ask New York Governor Andrew Cuo- check the governor’s claims. When Chris on the cusp of a majority in the grade have lost an average of 20 percent of reading skills mo to return the one they gave him. Cuomo had his brother on as a guest, the two House, tied 50-50 in the Senate, Cuomo received an Emmy for what they often joked as if they were attending a family and 33 percent of math skills compared to what they and in control of the governor- would have normally learned. An economic analysis called his “masterful” COVID-19 press brief- reunion. If shame has any meaning these ings. The media lauded those performances, days - and it doesn’t - CNN and Chris Cuomo ships in 27 states and both the puts the long-term damage to the U.S. economy at $14 governorship and state legisla- trillion to $28 trillion. extolling his honesty and transparency. It should be repenting in sackcloth and ashes. now turns out he was as honest as many other Among the few seeking the truth - other ture in 22 of those. These numbers astound but still cannot fully convey politicians and as transparent as a brick. than the New York Post -- was Fox meteorolo- If we are going to consider the damage that lack of in-person learning inflicts on The New York Post, which increasingly gist Janice Dean. Her parents-in-law died after this geographically diverse col- children. Some things cannot be quantified, like the practices journalism that should shame the being infected with the virus in a New York lection of officeholders -- whose impact on mental health or the socialization that comes major media, reported last week that a Cuomo nursing home. In an essay for foxnews.com, careers in many instances pre- when students are around their peers. aide, Melissa DeRosa, privately apologized to Dean wrote: “We lost them both to COVID date Trump and will outlast him Worst of all, indicators such as a doubled suicide rate Democratic legislators (but not Republicans) last spring as the virus ravaged their long-term -- a mere personality cult, the for withholding the number of people who care facilities. Their death warrant was signed among teens and children in Clark County, Nevada, word “cult” has lost its meaning. during nine months of the pandemic compared to the died in state nursing homes for fear that the as an executive order by New York Governor real numbers would “be used against us” by Andrew Cuomo who put infected patients The fortunes of our political entire previous year show still more tragic consequence. parties ebb and flow and their Reopening schools does not mean returning exactly as federal prosecutors. into the places where our most vulnerable Cuomo was once called “The King of New resided.” iterations change over time, but they operated before. Each school district of course must York” by The New Yorker magazine and Dean added, “(Cuomo’s) executive order they are deeply embedded insti- adjust appropriate to its circumstances regarding social similar fawning could be found in other media on March 25, 2020, allowed hospitals to trans- tutions of our public life. distancing, allowances for teachers, staff, and students outlets before and during the early stages of fer over 6,000 COVID positive seniors into As Dan McLaughlin, my who may be in a high-risk category for contracting the the pandemic. Now it appears his kingship their long-term care facilities ... at least 15,049 colleague at National Review, virus, and other necessities imposed by the pandemic. may be coming to an end. There have been seniors have died after contracting COVID points out, the Republican Party One approach could be to have the students in the calls for his resignation, even impeachment. in their nursing homes. That’s an increase of has, since its inception, been a Adding to the pain already inflicted more than 63 percent from what our gover- classroom supervised in person by a teacher’s aide who fusion of a classic liberal wing is not in a high-risk category and does not have comor- on family and friends of those who died nor and his health department were officially because Cuomo had allowed - some critics reporting.” with a more populist, elemental bidities, while a teacher with a higher risk status could conservatism. be “Zoomed” into the classroom. say “forced” - many elderly people with COVID-19 into nursing homes, was the gov- The last New York governor to be What’s different about Trump President Biden said after the presidential election that ernor’s callous statement: “Who cares if they impeached and removed from office was is that he represents the ascen- he wanted the majority of schools open by the end of his died in the nursing home or in the hospital? William Sulzer in 1913 during the Tammany dance of the populist wing after first 100 days in office. His press secretary on February They died.” Ah, such compassion from a Hall scandals. He was convicted of misappro- it had long been in a subordinate 9, unfortunately, lowered the bar, saying that this pledge member of a party that likes to style itself as priating funds. position in the party. Even he, merely meant “teaching at least one day a week in the compassionate. Covering up the number of deaths and though, retained key traditional majority of schools by day 100.” Cuomo’s deplorable comment is reminis- arguably contributing to them is a far worse policy priorities of the GOP, cent of Hillary Clinton’s statement about four offense. The state legislature should begin im- American diplomats murdered by terrorists in from tax cuts and judges to reli- That’s not good enough. The science has been clear peachment proceedings and remove Governor gious liberty and abortion. since last summer. Benghazi, Libya. She told a Senate Foreign Cuomo from office. Relations Committee hearing: “was it because of a protest, or was it because of guys out Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcae- That said, the party does need Returning to in-person learning will have difficulties, for a walk one night who decided they’d go [email protected]. Look for Cal Thomas’ to get beyond Trump, who is a but the far greater costs of not doing so have been clear. kill some Americans. What difference, at this new book “America’s Expiration Date: The three-time loser now -- in the Also clear is the relatively lower rate of transmitting the point, does it make?” Fall of Empires and Superpowers and the 2018 midterms, in his 2020 coronavirus among young people. 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Box 2416 • Pulaski, VA 24301 • www.pcpatriot.com • (540) 808-3949 The Patriot - February 19, 2021 - Page A7 Vaccine delays leave grocery workers feeling expendable (AP) - As panicked Americans ing those at the highest risks.” cleared supermarkets of toilet pa- But many grocery workers have per and food last spring, grocery been surprised and disheartened employees gained recognition as to find that they’ve been left out among the most indispensable of of such policies, in part because the pandemic’s front-line work- a CDC panel had raised their ex- ers. pectations by recommending the A year later, most of those second phase of the vaccine roll- workers are waiting their turn out — 1B — include grocery and to receive COVID-19 vaccines, other essential employees. with little clarity about when that Even when grocery workers are might happen. prioritized, they still face long A decentralized vaccine cam- waits. New York opened up vac- paign has resulted in a patchwork cines to grocery workers in early of policies that differ from state January, along with other essen- to state, and even county to coun- tial employees and anyone 65 and ty in some areas, resulting in an over. But limited supply makes inconsistent rollout to low-paid booking an appointment difficult, essential workers who are ex- even more so for the workers who posed to hundreds of customers don’t have large companies or each day. unions to advocate for them. Pulaski County Public Schools Photo “Apparently we are not front- Edward Lara had to close his line workers when it comes to small grocery store — known as School Board Appreciation Month getting the vaccine. That was a bodega — in the Bronx for 40 kind of a shock,” said Dawn days when he and his employees Pulaski County Public Schools will join 132 other school divisions throughout the state to celebrate Hand, who works at a Kroger contracted the virus last spring. School Board Appreciation Month in February. Almost 850 elected and appointed school board mem- supermarket in Houston, where He has tried for weeks to get a bers throughout Virginia will be recognized by schools and communities for their service and dedi- she said three of her co-workers vaccine appointment and final- cation to public education. The theme of this year’s celebration, “115 Years of Providing Leadership were out with the virus last week. ly figured out he could register Advocacy and Support,” reflects the partnership of the Virginia School Boards Association with local She watches others getting vac- through the website of a network school board members as they serve their local divisions and advocate for public education with local, cinated at the in-store pharmacy of health care providers, which state, and federal leaders on behalf of all students. The foundation of student success is yearlong lead- without knowing when she’ll get will notify him when a slot opens. ership advocacy and support from our School Board. We’re proud of our division, and School Board her turn. Lara’s father-in-law died of the Appreciation Month is the time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our elected trustees. Texas is among several states virus in March. His mother-in-law Pulaski County Public Schools is proud and honored to recognize Mr. Timothy Hurst, Dr. Paige Cash, that have decided to leave gro- died in November. Last week, a Mr. William Benson, Ms. Beckie Cox and Ms. Penny Golden for their dedication to the faculty/staff and cery and other essential workers friend who manages his bodega’s students of Pulaski County. out of the second phase of its insurance policy also died. And a vaccination effort, instead prior- cousin in New Jersey got the vi- itizing adults over 65 and people rus for a second time, leaving him Cox promotes #GiveItBack with chronic medical conditions. terrified it could happen to him. Focusing on older adults is an “Nothing to be done. Cross my Former Virginia House of in additional projected revenues million, we can provide one- approach many epidemiologists fingers and hope that God protects Delegates Speaker, retired to provide one-time taxpayer time rebate checks of $190 to support as the most ethical and me,” Lara said after registering teacher, and 2021 candidate for rebate checks. Cox’s proposal individuals and $380 to fami- efficient because it will help -re for the waitlist. Governor Kirk Cox on Tuesday would provide approximately lies.” urged Democrats in the Virgin- two million single filers making duce deaths and hospitalizations Only 13 states are currently al- “I’ll be the first to admit, faster. People over 65 account ia General Assembly to utilize up to $75,000 with $190 checks, See WORKERS, page A8 the approximately $730 million and 987,000 married filers mak- these rebate checks aren’t a lot. for 80% of deaths in the country, But for struggling families, it according to the Centers for Dis- ing up to $100,000 with $380 checks. could mean help with the elec- ease and Control Prevention. tricity bill, spring clothes for “Our main goals with vaccines Lowery “Virginia families have been through a lot, but they’ve the kids, or tutoring. Whatev- should be reducing deaths and Continued from Page A6 weathered the storms of the last er it is they use it for, it’s their hospitalizations,” said William money and they deserve to reelection campaign, and in the to win a presidential election and year with amazing resilience. Moss, executive director of the keep it,” Cox said. International Vaccine Center at Georgia special elections. In serve as president than Donald Through small business shut- Johns Hopkins University School electoral terms, “all the winning” Trump 2.0. The incentives are for downs, forced virtual learning, “In 2018, when Virginia saw of Public Health. “In order to do stopped circa November 2016. them to slipstream behind Trump and repeated failed leadership, a revenue windfall because of that, we need to begin vaccinat- It if feels now as though the for now, but that won’t always they persevered,” said Cox. federal tax changes, Repub- post-Trump GOP will never be true. “Because our families and small lican leaders in the General arrive, American politics moves The temptation to splinter from business owners found a way to Assembly provided taxpayers quickly. Richard Nixon resigned the GOP might be alluring to el- keep working and keep succeed- with nearly $1 billion in tax Nation in 1974, leaving the GOP in utter ements of both the populists and ing in spite of the challenges, the relief,” Cox concluded. “Us- disarray -- and yet Reagan won a the Republican traditionalists, but Commonwealth has almost $730 ing that same model, we can Continued from Page A6 landslide six years later. The Tea this a dead end. million in anticipated revenue provide tax relief, help our Orders began flying out of the Party sprang to life from nowhere for the next two years. That’s families and small businesses, White House almost like carrier in 2009 and had disappeared by The Republican Party is the certainly good news. and stimulate our economy, all pigeons being dispatched. As of 2016, subsumed into the Trump only plausible electoral vehicle “But let’s be clear: that mon- while making sure we don’t February 14th, over 40 Execu- phenomenon. for any sort of right-of-center ey belongs to the people who create new unnecessary spend- tive Orders had been signed. We There will inevitably be an politics in America. It is worth earned it, and I think we should ing we can’t afford in future see former President Trump’s overwhelming controversy in the fighting over, and it will be. simply give it back. With $730 years.” common sense Executive Orders Biden administration or a crisis That struggle is sure to be toxic being overturned like Saturday that moves us beyond the politics and unpredictable -- except for morning pancakes on a hot of the Trump presidency and the the fact that at the end of the day griddle. immediate aftermath. the Grand Old Party will still be Biden’s new orders include New issues will emerge, and standing. Executive Orders to stop border there are plenty of talented, wall construction; stop the ambitious Republican politicians Rich Lowry is editor of the Remain-in-Mexico program, who think they are better suited National Review. which will restart the practice of “catch-and-release; pause de- portations of illegal aliens enter- ing the country with a criminal T.A. Produce history including drunk driving, drug dealing and assault; halt Route 11, Dublin the pipeline causing 11,000 people to lose their jobs, plus Spring Is Near And all the support jobs in relation to the pipeline; restoring the Affordable Care Act; reinstating Onion Sets Are Here! using federal funds for orga- Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Great Selection Of Apples, Naval Oranges, nizations providing abortions; Strawberries, Sweet NY Cabbage, Amish Cheeses, Nuts, changes in gender equality and Dried Beans, 10 Lb. Bags of Pintos, Variety of Canned Goods. sexual identity rules allowing access to the restroom, locker Now Selling Neese’s Sausage! room or school sports regardless of chosen gender; and accord- We Appreciate Our Customers! ing to LawOfficer.com, “Biden reportedly won’t rule out using Call Open 9-6 executive orders to crackdown 674-4233 Closed Sunday on Americans’ constitutionally protected Second Amendment rights.” The difference between the Obama era and Biden era “change” seems to be that we had not previously progressed as far left as the current adminis- tration is taking us. The switch from Trump’s common sense conservativism and his support for individual and religious liberty, to Biden’s radical socialistic policies will leave many Americans – both conservatives and moderates – missing the good ol’ days when Trump was in the White House.

With a resounding, Yes! We’re missing you, President Trump. Page A8 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021 Workers Continued from Page A7 lowing grocery workers to sign eligible any time soon adds to the up for vaccines, according to sense of being expendable. They the United Food and Commer- have fought a mostly losing bat- cial Workers union, which rep- tle for hazard pay, which a hand- resents 1.3 million U.S. grocery, ful of companies offered in the meatpacking and other front-line spring but ended despite multiple workers. resurgences of the virus. Some states are still working A year into the pandemic, through an initial phase that pri- some shoppers still refuse to oritizes health workers and nurs- wear masks and managers often ing home residents. Many states don’t force them to follow the have divided the second phase rules. into tiers that put grocery work- “There are the people who ers lower than others, including come in wearing a mask half- people 65 and over, teachers and way down or take it off as soon first responders. Eleven states as they get in the door,” said have no clear plan for prioritiz- Drew Board, who makes $13.50 ing grocery workers at all, ac- an hour handling grocery pick- cording to research from United up orders at a Walmart in Al- Pulaski County Public Schools Photo 4 Respect, a labor group that ad- bemarle, North Carolina. “I ask vocates for workers at Walmart, them politely to pull it back up Teacher of the Month Amazon and other major retail- and they do and then take it back ers. down when they walk away.” The Pulaski County Career & Technical Education Center and Pulaski County Public Schools are proud At MOM’s Organic Market, Francisco Marte, president of to recognize Mrs. Tara Bird as the February Teacher of the Month. Over the last three years, Mrs. Bird a 21-store grocery chain in the the Bodega and Small Business has built the Pharmacy Technician program from the ground up. She selected the Certified Pharmacy Mid-Atlantic region, chief cul- Association of New York, said he Technician exam as her program’s Industry Credential, a nationally recognized and notoriously chal- ture officer Jon Croft initially tells his own workers not to risk lenging exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. When schools closed last March thought the company’s 1,500 their lives confronting shoppers for COVID, Mrs. Bird found a way to offer virtual instruction for her Pharmacy Tech II students and workers would be vaccinated who won’t wear masks. In Au- worked with the PTCB to offer the exam through virtual proctoring. Due to her hard work, we now have by the end of January. He now gust, an angry customer slashed Pulaski County Public School educated Pharmacy Technicians at Lewis Gale Pulaski, Carilion New thinks it will be more like March thousands of dollars worth of River Valley Medical Center, Martin’s Pharmacy, CVS- Pulaski, and CVS- Hollins. The Career and or April. The company has only goods at a Bronx bodega after Technical Center is a better place because she works there. been able to pre-register workers being asked to wear a mask. from two stores in Maryland and “It should be the job of the po- two in Virginia. lice,” said Marte, whose organi- “Folks feel they deserve to zation handed out 150,000 free Virginia GOP sorting out have an opportunity to be vac- masks in the spring when they cinated having been on the front were scarce. “I tell the employ- line,” Croft said. “The politicians ees, keep your distance and wear its nomination process and the health departments have your mask but don’t put yourself been singing the praises of gro- in danger because we are the FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) rules to her disadvantage. She’s tion of party bosses huddled in a cery workers but now they have ones who lose.” — Virginia Republicans hoping worried that the party bosses will smoke-filled back room,” Ander- been silent.” Marte said he has been lob- to break a 12-year losing streak throw up their hands and simply son wrote. Major food retailers say they bying local officials to set aside in statewide elections face an choose a nominee themselves, Anderson said he’d like to start are doing their part to get their vaccine appointments for bodega additional self-imposed obstacle without any input from voters, making plans for an “unassem- workers vaccinated. Kroger, the workers, many of whom are un- this year: They still have no idea either through a convention or a bled” convention, possibly with nation’s largest grocery chain, aware they are eligible. He hopes how they’ll choose their nomi- primary. multiple locations, drive-thru said it has been vaccinating em- that the recent opening of a large nees. “The people of Virginia need voting, or some combination of ployees in Illinois ever since they vaccination site at Yankee Stadi- Plans right now call for a to realize what’s going on here so tweaks and revisions that would became eligible, but grocery um will make access easier. statewide convention May 1 to they voice their frustration and allow Republican voters to par- workers aren’t yet eligible in The virus, meanwhile, contin- choose nominees for governor, concern.” she said. ticipate. A majority of the party’s most of the jurisdictions in which ues its march through grocery lieutenant governor and attorney A lawyer for the state GOP rulemaking committee agrees, the company operates. Target and stores. general. The problem, though, responded in court papers that but not the 75 percent superma- Walmart also said they would of- Over the past two months, is that mass gatherings are still Chase is suing to gain a political jority needed under party rules to fer their workers vaccines at their there have been 137 COVID-19 banned because of the coronavi- advantage by blocking a nomina- approve such changes. own pharmacies as soon as they outbreaks in Southern California rus pandemic. And party leaders tion method that doesn’t work in A group of more than 30 com- are eligible. grocery stores, and 500 Houston can’t agree on how to adjust. her favor. mittee members who have advo- Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Target grocery workers have been in- The confusion is such that Still, party chairman Rich- cated for a primary instead of a and online delivery service In- fected, according to the UFCW. Amanda Chase, a Donald Trump ard Anderson himself raised the convention sent out a letter Friday stacart have offered bonuses or The union knows of 124 grocery acolyte who has been the bane of possibility that the party’s State pushing for a canvass or firehouse extra paid time off for workers workers who have died since the the state’s GOP establishment, Central Committee will have to primary instead of a convention who get the vaccine. start of the pandemic. sued the Republican Party of step in. He laid out the dilemma as a compromise. Unlike a true When grocery chain Lidl got Debbie Whipple, a scan man- Virginia over its inaction. in stark terms in a Jan. 25 letter to primary, a firehouse primary word from Suffolk County on ager at a Kroger in Fayetteville, In an interview, Chase com- party leaders. could be run by the party under Long Island that it would be Georgia, said her union, UFWC pared the situation to “a game of “(W)e are now on a trajectory its own rules, with far fewer poll- given appointments for its local Local 1996, doesn’t expect Geor- Monopoly and you just want to that will preclude an assembled ing places. workers, it immediately contact- gia to open vaccines to grocery know what the rules are.” convention, an unassembled con- It could also employ ranked ed those who it knew to be at workers until April at the earli- Chase has long advocated a vention, and a primary. That will choice voting that would mimic highest risk. So far, more than est. primary election to choose a require that our three statewide how voting is done at a conven- 100 employees in Suffolk County nominee, fearing that the es- nominees be selected by the SCC, tion, where underperforming have now gotten shots. “We have to be here, just like tablishment can rig convention which will take on the percep- See GOP, page A12 Joseph Lupo, a Lidl supervi- a fireman and a policeman, be- sor who fell ill with the virus in cause people need food,” said March, is one of them. Whipple, who described the “I never ever want to get frustration of watching custom- COVID again, or see anybody ers routinely walk around bare- else get it,” said Lupo, 59. faced and decline offers of free But for many grocery workers, masks. “We should be getting the the realization that they won’t be vaccine.” Man arrested for damage done near Hodge memorial Pulaski County Common- with reckless driving, destruc- wealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith tion of property, and leaving the made the following statement this scene of an accident. week: John Logan Davidson has been The county is thankful for the charged and arrested for the dam- work of the Virginia State Police age that occurred on Route 11 and the support from the com- near the site of the wreck that took munity, yet another example of the life of Perry Hodge. how Pulaski County is united Davidson has been charged and strong. NRCC to offer new heavy equipment operator program New River Community College to earthmoving, interpreting civil recently received state approval to drawings, and using simulator ex- offer a new short-term training pro- ercises for equipment basic con- gram for those interested in heavy trols, loading and unloading, exca- equipment operator. vating, and trenching. The heavy equipment operator “Implementation of the heavy and core craft skills courses will equipment operator program will teach students the necessary basics assist local business and industry to start a career as a trade appren- in securing skilled employees,” tice and heavy equipment operator said Ross Matney, workforce through a combination of online training coordinator at NRCC. training and live lab training. The “The CAT simulators will offer heavy equipment operator level 1 realistic operating situations while course is an 88-hour online class the course curriculum also in- that offers hands-on training using cludes employable skills to assist simulators, which replicate real-life students in obtaining employment operating scenarios through rota- opportunities.” tion-motion platforms and high-res- An exact date and enrollment olution 3D displays for excavator details for the first course offer- and wheel loader equipment. Stu- ings in the new program will be dents in this course will learn ori- announced at a later date. For entation to the trade, heavy equip- more information, contact NRCC ment safety, identification of heavy workforce development at (540) equipment, basic operational tech- 674-3613 or email WFDtraining@ niques, utility tractors, introduction nr.edu The Patriot - February 19, 2021 - Page A9 Virginia Harvest of the Month - Squash By Rachel Burks, FCS some low-cost, healthy recipes SNAP-Ed Agent, Virginia using sweet potatoes. While Cooperative Extension you’re cooking, brush up on these fun facts about sweet potatoes The Virginia Harvest of the to share with your kids: Did you Month Campaign aims to in- know that eating sweet potatoes is crease children’s consumption good for your health? Sweet pota- of seasonal fruits and vegetables, toes have lots of grown in Virginia. This cam- • Vitamin A, which makes your paign was developed by the Vir- eyes strong, ginia Department of Education • Vitamin C, which helps your and launched in 2019. During immune system fight to keep you each month of the year, a single from getting sick, and in-season, Virginia-grown ag- • Potassium, to help your heart ricultural product is featured. and muscles work better. Teaching children about these Another fun fact about sweet fruits and vegetables, at home or potatoes is that George Wash- in the classroom, can help them ington Carver, a famous scientist Pulaski County Public Schools Photo develop positive preferences for commonly known for his exper- them that last a lifetime. imentation with peanuts, came Employee of the Month Although some schools are up with 118 different ways to use providing education and taste sweet potatoes. Some of the prod- The Pulaski County Career & Technical Education Center and Pulaski County Public Schools are hon- tests of these featured harvests ucts he made from sweet potatoes ored to recognize Mrs. Robin Dunavant as the February Employee of the Month. Mrs. Dunavant is Ca- as part of their Farm to School include glue for postage stamps, reer & Technical Education’s biggest cheerleader. She keeps the building running smoothly, manages the programs, there are many ways rope, and shoe polish. budget and income for over 20 programs with varying needs, and ensures that every student, employee, families can celebrate Virginia’s Want to celebrate Virgin- teacher, and administrator feels supported and valued. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. We are Harvest of the Month at home as ia’s Harvest of the Month every grateful for her service and want to congratulate her on being recognized as the CTE Center’s Employee well. For example, you can re- month? You can see each month’s of the Month for February 2021. search fun facts about the food featured harvest in the list below. with your family on the internet. For younger kids, you can check January – Sweet Potatoes out a storybook that features the February – Butternut Squash Mortgages and Baby Steps I recommend starting to put money item from your local library. March – Kale Dear Dave, aside, and including it in your budget as We’d like to own a home someday, Consider purchasing the prod- April – Lettuce soon as you know the need for an item but we know we’re not ready for that uct at your local farmers market May – Strawberries is a real possibility. Waiting until things kind of financial commitment yet. Where go wrong or something breaks down and asking the farmer questions June – Cucumbers does buying a house fit in your Baby will leave you in a real mess, more times about how it was grown and har- July – Zucchini Steps plan? than not. vested. Finally, don’t forget to August – Tomatoes Heather For example, if you’re pretty sure try a new recipe with the item! September – Sweet Bell Pep- Dear Heather, you’ll need another vehicle in a year or Buying a home when you’re broke two, the smart thing is to start putting You can even prepare it a few pers is the easiest way I know to become a money aside now. Do some research on different ways and hold a family October – Apples foreclosure statistic. I’m glad you two prices, then do the math to see how much are being thoughtful and sensible about taste test and vote on your favor- November – Cabbage you’ll need to set aside each month. taking such a big step. ite recipes. December – Spinach And remember, it’s a whole lot easier If you remember, in Baby Step 1 I Let’s apply these idea’s to Jan- For more delicious recipes, to save money when you don’t have advise people to save up a beginner things like credit card payments and uary’s featured Harvest of the educational videos, classroom emergency fund of $1,000. Baby Step other debt hanging around your neck. Month - the sweet potato! Al- activities for teachers, and Farm 2 is paying off all consumer debt from That’s one of the big reasons I want to smallest to largest using the debt snow- though most of Virginia’s sweet to School and Harvest of the help people learn to live debt-free! ball method. Then, Baby Step 3 is where potatoes are grown in the pied- Month resources for families and —Dave you go back and grow your emergency mont region, you will be sure to schools, visit https://sites.google. fund to a full three to six months of * Dave Ramsey is a seven-time #1 find them at your local farmers com/vt.edu/farmtoschool. If you living expenses. national best-selling author, person- With all this in mind, let’s call getting market wherever you live in Vir- work for a school and would like al finance expert, and host of The ready to buy a home Baby Step 3b. Save ginia. When you find them, ask some support implementing a Ramsey Show, heard by more than up for a down payment of at least 20 home is a blessing and not a financial the farmer about the differences Farm to School or Harvest of the 16 million listeners each week. He has percent to avoid PMI (private mortgage curse! appeared on Good Morning America, between growing sweet potatoes Month program, connect to your insurance). Also, make sure any mort- —Dave CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox and regular potatoes. (Hint: they local Virginia Cooperative Exten- gage loan is a 15-year, fixed rate loan, Dear Dave, News, CNN, Fox Business, and many where the payments are no more than 25 How far in advance do you recom- are quite different despite shar- sion Office. more. Since 1992, Dave has helped peo- percent of your monthly take-home pay. mend figuring future purchases into your ing the name “potato”!) You can locate your local Ex- ple regain control of their money, build Doing it this way may delay your budget? wealth and enhance their lives. He also Then, search https://eatsmart- tension Office here: https://ext. dream of being a homeowner for a Robbie movemoreva.org/recipes for vt.edu/offices.html. serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions. while, but it will help ensure your new Dear Robbie, Pulaski County land transfers for January Land transfers for January as Randy Lee Baker to Lukas L. Bluffs Section 2, off River Bluff 1701 Lowmoor Avenue, Pulaski, 3275 Lavender Road, Pulaski, recorded in the Pulaski County Harmon, property at 7192 Depot Road, Fairlawn, $57,500. $29,000. $99,000. Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Road, Belspring, $130,000. Jordan P. Lambert to Ashley R. Stephen G. Hall to Fanteva, Richard C. Crawford to Ashley Beverly J. Ingles to Roberta Michael C. Anderson to Mi- Jones, property at 313 Darst Ave- Inc., property at 4856 Roger N. Stewart, property at 425 La- Lynn Simpson, property at 6613 chael Shane Wyrick, property nue, Dublin, $147,500. Loop, Pulaski, $42,500. fayette Ave. Pulaski, $135,000. Walnut Lane, Fairlawn, $199,950. at 4820 Newbern Road, Pulaski, Times Square REO, LLC to Shelba J. Polson to James Ronald L. Dunford Jr. to Lora $135,700. Castle 2020, LLC, property at L. Reynolds, III, property at A. Slusher property at 1157 Tay- Tyler Scott Hayton to Jane G. lor Street, Pulaski, $185,000. Alley, property at Lot 8 Lilly Stateson Homes, LLC to Wen- Junction of Old Route 100 Road, Remember Your Loved Ones On A Special dy Sumner Dixon, property at Pulaski, $125,000. 6614 Teeth of the Dog Drive, Mary A. Shelton to David Day With An In Memoriam Message. Fairlawn, $625,290. Gibas, 1713 Monte Vista Drive, Andrew N. Viers to Sherry H. Pulaski, $202,200. 540-808-3949 Freeman, property off Peppers Janice G. Ratcliffe to Cody Ferry Road, Pulaski, $308,000. R. Hamilton, property at 821 Kimberly C. Mullins to Ka- Peppers Ferry Road, Pulaski, Pulaski Drain Service sey McCambridge, property at $42,000. 724 Oakhurst Avenue, Pulaski, Ted James Viers to Robert G. and Plumbing Repairs $210,000. Sisk Jr., property at Lot 39 River Water Heaters • Dish Washers Faucets • Toilets • Drain Cleaning Repair & Replace Water & Sewer Lines BUILDING SUPPLIES Reasonable Prices • No Job Too Small INSTALLATION 'The Right Way, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Right Away!' At El Shaddai -Cabinets We Sell And Install: -Countertops Call 540-998-1223 -Decking Experienced, Licensed & Insured -Exterior Doors -Interior Doors -Fencing -Insulation -Millwork -Paneling -Patio Doors -Plumbing Fixtures -Porch Columns -Flooring -Railings -Roofing -Shutters 320-2356 -Sidings [email protected] -Trusses -Windows & more! No Job Too Big Or Too Small For El Shaddai Pulaski, Va. Page A10 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021

Draper Valley Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Draper's Valley Presbyterian (PCA) 3200 Lee Highway 301 N. Jefferson Ave. - Pulaski Draper’s Valley Presbyterian (PCA) Draper, Va. 24324 (physical address) 2755 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, VA 24324 Pastor: Alan Pearce 135 Fourth St., NW - Pulaski Senior Pastor: Rev. Robert E. Davis Service Times: (mailing address) Associate Pastor: Rev. Roland Mathews Bible Study Sunday, 5 p.m. Pastor's Name: Will Shelton Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 Youth Groups and Adult Prayer www.drapervalleybaptist.org 9:00AM - Contemporary Worship & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. 10:00AM - Sunday School Phone - 540-994-9015 Rebekah, Grace Baptist Church 11:00AM - Traditional Worship e-mail - [email protected] 552 E. Main Street Contact Info. website - www.dvpca.org Dublin, Va. 24084 Phone: 540.980.3331 Sunday Morning Worship Live-Stream • Isaac’s Pastor: Doug Testerman e-mail: [email protected] 11:00 a.m. 674-1762 website: www.fumcpulask.org (or anytime) on YouTube Primary Services: Bride 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Belspring Baptist Church Trinity Lutheran 11 a.m. Sunday worship 6887 Depot Street Church ELCA Abraham, Isaac’s father, Sunday Night Power Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Belspring, VA 24058 2 Fifth Street, N.W., Pulaski was concerned because his son Wednesday Night 7 to 8 p.m. Pastor Darrell Linkous 540-980-3624 Isaac wasn’t married at the age Grace Kids and Teens Bible Study Service Times: The Rev. Terrie Sternberg of 40. He didn’t want his son to Sunday School: 10 a.m. trinitypulaski @gmail.com marry an idolatrous Canaanite Open Door Baptist Church Sunday worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. women, so he sent his trusted 4576 Miller Lane Wednesday Bible Study and (Sept. - May) servant Eliezer, to Mesopota- Pulaski, VA 24301 Youth Group: 7 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. mia to a place near Haran to Pastor: Rev. N.K. Howlett Darrell Linkous: 353-0081 (June - Aug.) choose a bride for Isaac from Primary Services: [email protected] Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:30 Abraham’s own people. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. www.trinitypulaski.org After many days of travel- Worship, 11 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church ing, the servant arrived at his Wednesday Night, 7 p.m. 995 Peppers Ferry Road Trinity United Methodist destination at dusk and waited Phone: 980-2046 Pulaski, VA 24301 Pastor: Judy Yonce by the community well until Pastor: Michael S. Jones Sunday Worship - 9:45 a.m. the women came to draw water Draper United Methodist Church Sunday Bible Study - Wednesday, 7 p.m. for the evening meal. While 3080 Greenbriar Road 9:45 am - Sunday School 528 5th Street, S.E. he waited, he put out a fleece, Draper, VA 24324 11:00 am - Worship Pulaski, Va. as Gideon did when God told Pastor: Mark Asbury Wednesday Phone - 980-0820 him to gather the troops and to Primary Service Times: 6:30 pm - Prayer Meeting go out and fight and defeat the Sunday School, 10 a.m. (540) 980-4731 Snowville Baptist Church invading Midianites. Gide- Worship, 11 a.m. Email: [email protected] 3238 Gum Log Road, Hiwassee on’s faith was weak so he put Phone: 276-477-3835 Pastor: Rev. Tony Hart out a fleece, which was part River of Life Church Sunday School: 10 a.m. of the woolen coat of a sheep, Newbern Christian Church 5311 Black Hollow Road, Dublin, Va. 24084 Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. and asked God to give him a Disciples of Christ Shawn Burchett, Pastor Wednesday Night Service: 7 p.m. sign that it if it was really God 5183 Wilderness Road, Newbern Sunday School 9:15 AM speaking to him to let the fleece Rev. Denise and Ken Walker Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM Fairlawn United Methodist Church be wet the next morning and 540-440-8733 Wednesday Evening Life 7584 Brandon Road, Fairlawn, Va. 24141 the ground around it be dry. Building Service 7:00 PM Pastor Mark A. Miller The next morning the fleece Christ Episcopal Church www.rolcdublin.com 540-674-4500 [email protected] was wet and the ground around 144 North Washington Ave., Pulaski Cell) 540-320-2431 it was dry. Still Gideon’s faith Service: 10 a.m. every Sunday Delton Church of God Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. was weak. To be doubly sure, Phone: 980-2413 of Prophecy Sunday Worship (with children's message): Gideon asked God to allow the Email: [email protected] 4570 Boyd Road, Draper, VA 24324 11 a.m. fleece the next morning to be www.christpulaski.dioswva.org Pastor Vickie Lee Viars Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. dry and the ground around it [email protected] (276) 620-3191 Youth Ministr y wet. God again gave him the Jordan's Chapel UMC Sunday mornings - 11 AM to 12 PM Facebook.com/ sign he asked for. Now the ser- Pastor: Rev. Becky Wheeler Sunday evenings-Facebook live services Fairlawn-United-Methodist-Church vant of Abraham asked God for Worship: 9:30 a.m. announced on Facebook a sign. If the woman who was Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evenings- To be announced at Grace Ministries to be God’s choice as the bride Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. later future time until COVID-19 ceases Church of God of Prophecy for Isaac, to let the woman to Delton COGOP is following all COVID-19 1021 Macgill Street whom he asked to give him a Cecil's Chapel United Methodist Church safety guidelines of social distancing, masks, Pulaski, VA 24301 drink of water from the well, 5801 Cecil's Chapel Road, cleaning, and disinfection. Church: 540-980-2118 and to let her also offer to water Hiwassee, VA 24347 Cell: 276-233-8083 his 10 camels. Pastor Mark Asbury Heritage Church Bus Ministry: 540-385-9972 Some may wonder if it is Worship service is 8:45am-9:45am 6195 Cleburne Boulevard, Dublin www.pulaskigracemin.com a lack of faith to put out a Sunday School is 10 - 10:45am Pastor Mike Pierce Email: [email protected] fleece to ascertain God’s will. Ricky Dishon, 540 239 6360, www.facebook. Service Times: Pastor Mike Williams It IS a lack of faith, although com/cecilschapel.umc Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Children's Ministry we do need to make sure it is Sundays, 10 a.m. Aaron & Becky Sampson God’s voice we are listening to Newbern United Methodist Church (540) 674-9220 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. instead of another voice that is 5155 Wilderness Road Website: www.heritagechurch.net Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. not of God. God has made His Exit 98 off I-81 Newbern Facebook.com/ Children’s Free Breakfast 10:30 a.m. will well known in the Bible. Rev. Paige Wimberly HeritageChurchDublinVA Ages 5-12 He also endows those who are 674-6111 Men’s & Women’s Ministry Wed. 6:30 born again and filled with the Worship Services: 9:45 a.m. Fairlawn Baptist Holy Spirit with confidence to Sunday School: 11 a.m. 6758 Oxford Avenue Faith Bible Church be lead, guided and directed by Fairlawn, VA 24141 110 LaGrange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301 His Spirit. Putting out fleeces Valley Harvest Ministries Pastor: Jim Linkous shouldn’t necessary to discern 1 Harvest Place First Missionary Baptist Church Associate Pastor: T.J. Cox God’s will for our lives. Spirit P.O. Box 458 7318 Manns Drive / P.O. Box 90 540-980-5433 filled believers standing on the Dublin, VA 24084 New River, Virginia 24129 www.facebook/faithbiblechurch written word of God should Senior Pastor Steve Willis (540) 639-5331 Sunday School: 10 a.m. be able to prayerfully make Associate Pastors: email: [email protected] Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. right decisions without a fleece. Perry Slaughter, Elaine Wood, Derick Burton Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Goodman, Sr. Sunday Children’s Church: 11 a.m. However, we must make sure Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Associate Minister: Sunday Evening: 6 p.m. that it is really God’s voice that Wednesday School 7 p.m. Rev. Annette Cheek Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m. is speaking to us and not an- www.vhmdublin.org Clerk: Mrs. Carlotta Lewis Children’s Meal: 6:30 p.m. other voice. Jesus said that “a 540-674-4729 Sundays: Children’s and Youth’s Group Classes: 7 p.m. wicked and adulterous genera- Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. tion seeks after a sign.” Rather Mountain View United Methodist Church The Lord's Supper - Each First Sunday Dublin Christian Church than depending on a sign, we 6648 Wilderness Road Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting & 5605 Dunlap Road should have a close enough Dublin, VA 24084 Bible Study 6:30 p.m. P.O. Box 1330 relationship with God, that Phone: 540-674-6111 Dublin, VA 24084 we recognize His voice as He mountainviewumc.yolasite.com/ Dublin United Methodist Church (540) 674-8434 speaks to us. Jesus said, “And Pastor: Paige Wimberly P.O. Box 577 www.dublinchristianchurch.com when he putteth forth his own Adult Sunday School: 10 a.m. 424 East Main Street Richard R. Goad, Jr. sheep, He goeth before them, Morning Worship with Children's Church at Pastors Don Hanshew & Don Shelor Senior Minister and the sheep follow Him: for 11 a.m. (540) 674-5128 Sunday School 10 a.m. they know his voice. And a [email protected] Worship 11 a.m. stranger will they not follow, Dublin Baptist Church Early Worship - 8:45 am Sunday Evening Worship and but will flee from him: for they 100 Hawkins Street Sunday School - 9:45 am Youth Meeting, 6 p.m. know not the voice of strang- Dublin, VA 24084 Praise & Worship Small Group - 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study and Children's Bible ers.” (John 10: 4, 5.) 540-674-6061 Worship - 10:55 am Classes, 7 p.m. If we are in daily, prayerful [email protected] communication with God, we Website: dublinbaptistva.org Freedom Fellowship Church First Presbyterian Church will recognize His voice when Pastor: Dennis Jones 1730 West Street 408 N. Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski He speaks to us. Be it an au- Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Radford, VA 24141 Pastor Melissa McNair-King dible voice, through an Angel, Children's Church and Nursery Sr. Pastor: Jerry W. Collins (540) 980-2132 a still small voice, the written Evening Service: 6 p.m. 540-577-5780 [email protected] word of God, a dream or a Tuesday: Women's Bible Study, 10 a.m. [email protected] www.firstpresbyterianpulaski.org vision. God’s voice will never Wednesday, Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: be contrary to His revealed will 11 a.m. Children’s Church Sept.-May: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., in the Bible. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Service Service 11 a.m. Once I was praying for direc- 7 p.m. Youth Service June-Labor Day: Service 10 a.m. tion concerning my leaving a Wednesday Family Night, 6 - 7:30 p.m. See MCCR AW, page A11 The Patriot - February 19, 2021 - Page A11

Thornspring United Methodist Church 5670 Thornspring Church Rd. Pulaski Christian Church, Inc. McCraw Dublin, VA 24084 4531 Brookmont Road, Pulaski, VA 24301 Pulaski First Church of the Brethren Pastor: Rev. Teresa Tolbert www.pulaskichristianchurch.com/ 1749 Newbern Road Continued from Page A10 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Rev. Kathy Warden, Pastor, Pulaski, VA 24301 good paying job with benefits, Worship Service: 11 a.m. (540) 250-2974 Pastor Frank Peters to go out and take another job Phone: (540) 980-2927 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 on commission only with no Worship 11 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. benefits. As I prayed over the First Baptist Church Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. matter, I was strongly impressed 5473 Baskerville Street Monday Bible Study 980-3798 in my spirit with an answer to Dublin, VA 24084 7 to 9 p.m. my prayer. The strong im- Pastor Wallis Brown Wednesday Bible Study Abundant Life Ministries pression was just three words. 3050 Lee Highway “Consider the Lilies.” And I 540-674-2677 7 p.m. Pulaski, VA 24301 (540) 980-5506 Service: 11 a.m. remembered the whole passage (Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) of scripture. Jesus said, “Con- Aldersgate United Methodist Pastor Randall K. Lawrence Sr. New Dublin Presbyterian Church 1946 Medallion Drive sider the lilies how they grow: Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. they toil not, they spin not; and 5331 New Dublin Church Road Pulaski, VA 24301 Sunday Evenings 6 p.m. by announcement yet I say unto you, that Solomon Dublin, VA 24084 (540) 980-1349 Wednesday Evenings (Family Night) 6:30-7 Pastor: Sara Jane Nixon Pastor Becky Wheeler pm children fed, 7:15 pm Bible Classes all ages in all his glory was not arrayed Website: newdublinpres.org Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class like one of these. If then God 540-674-6147 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. THRIVE Teen Class so clothe the grass, which is to Services 11:00 AM Sundays Children’s Bible Class and day in the field, and tomorrow First Baptist Church Special Activitiy Classes is cast into the oven; how much Community Christian Church 220 Magazine Street more will he clothe you, O ye of 5382 Grace Street, Dublin VA, 24084 Pulaski, VA 24301 New Life Church of the Nazarene little faith?” (Luke 12: 27, 28) 540-674-4308 540-980-3336 45 S. Jefferson Avenue I took that as an answer to Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Email: [email protected] Pulaski, VA 24301 my prayer and to assure me that Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev, Douglas Patterson 540-980-2001 whatever job I took, God would Sunday School 10 a.m. www.newlifepulaski.com take care of me. It’s been over First Dublin Presbyterian Church (ECO) Sunday Worship 11 a.m. email: [email protected] 50 years now and I have never 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va. 24084 Monday's Child Youth Group, Monday Pastor: Julie Armbrister missed a meal yet thanks to my P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 Evening 6 p.m. Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. heavenly provider. Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m. first-dublin-presbyterian-church-eco.com Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Immediately, before his Wednesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. Minister: prayer was completely finished, The Rev. Dr. Olin Marsh Whitener, Jr. Pulaski Presbyterian Church a young woman of surpassing Trinity Baptist Church beauty came to the well, was (PCA) 4008 Robinson Tract Road Max Creek Baptist Church 975 Memorial Drive hospitable enough to give him Pulaski, VA 24301 water to drink and then offered 3000 Old Route 100 Road, Draper, Va. 24324 Pulaski, VA 24301 Telephone: 980-8186 to water his ten camels. A www.maxcreek.org Office Phone:980-2631 Pastor Johnny Howlett www.facebook.com/maxcreekbaptist Email: [email protected] Minister of Education Rev. Steve Taylor camel can drink up to 20 gal- Senior Pastor: Mike Coleman Website: www.pulaskipca.org Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. lons of water at a time. And yet Youth Minister: Charlie Prince Stated Supply: Rev. John Gess Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. she voluntarily offered to do it. Director of Visitation: Ersel Alderman Sunday School: 10:00am Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m. This quick answer to the prayer Sunday Services Worship Service: 11:00am Wednesday - Adult Bible Study and Youth shows us that it doesn’t take Sunday School: 10 a.m. Group - 7 p.m. God long to answer our prayers Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Sure Foundation Christian Fellowship if they are in His will. Teen Social and Class: 5 p.m. 6598 Annie Akers Road Grace Fellowship Baptist Church The servant was assured by Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Radford, VA 24141 2640 Max Creek Road this sign that this beautiful Wednesday Bible Study & Classes:7 p.m. (540) 639-3443 P.O. Box 326 young woman was God’s choice Pastor Steve Phillips Hiwassee, VA 24347 to be a bride for Isaac. The ser- Pulaski Church of God Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am Pastor: Jason N. Aker vant followed her home to ask 1621 Bob White Boulevard Sunday Night Prayer: 5:30 pm Phone: 276-699-3176 for lodging for the night. When Pulaski, VA 24301 Wednesday Night [email protected] they arrived, the servant told Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor Donald Jones Prophetic Teaching: 6:30 pm her and her family that he had Sunday Worship Service: 11 a.m. come to the area to get a bride 540-980-8880 Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 p.m. www.pulaskicog.church New Hope Chapel for Isaac. Rebekah and all of her family agreed that she should Sunday Services 1555 Case Knife Road St. Edwards Catholic Church Sunday Life Groups: 9:30 a.m. Pulaski, VA 24301 journey with this servant to be- Corner of N. Washington Ave. and come the bride of Isaac. When Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Darrell Gray 7th Street N.W., Pulaski they arrived at Abraham’s home, Wednesdays Midweek Connect: 7 p.m. (276) 733-6080 Phone: 980-6511 Pastor Gray and congregation invite you to Fax: 980-6511 Isaac met Rebekah for the first Showers of Blessing Church of New Hope Chapel. Priest: Fr. Bernie Ramirez time. His eyes must have nearly God in Christ Service Times: Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Thursday popped out of his head when 305 Newbern Road, Dublin 10 a.m. Sunday School he saw his beautiful bride to be Pastor Elder Stephen Muse 11 a.m. Sunday Service Warriors for Christ II and he agreed to marry her right Come and Worship With Us! Bishop Sherman Buckner away. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Center 600 Skyline Circle Rebekah is to be admired Sunday Worship: 11:30 a.m. First Pentecostal Holiness Pulaski, VA for her faith in God in that she Tuesday Night Bible Study: 7-8 p.m. 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski 540-315-2317 believed that God had chosen 540-980-7287 Sunday School: 10 a.m. her to be the bride for Isaac and Randolph Avenue Jeff Willhoite, Pastor Worship: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. responded favorably. God has a United Methodist Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Thursday: 7 p.m. Service plan for every life. If we’ll walk 1607 Randolph Avenue Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. by faith, God will reveal His Pulaski, VA 24301 KidsZone 10:45 a.m. Bob White Boulevard Baptist Church plan for our lives in due time. 3826 Bob White Boulevard Pastor: Rev. Dr. Elston McLain Evening Worship 6 p.m. And our response to God’s plan Pulaski, VA. for our lives, is to get in His Worship Service: 11 a.m. www.fwcpulaski.church Pastor: Allen Harman Phone: (540) 980-8775 plan and allow God to work His Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. purposes through us. Preaching: 11 a.m. Seagle Sunday Evening: 7:30 p.m. Funeral Home Bible Todd Bruce, Manager 415 N. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski, 980-1700 Trivia 1. Is the book of Darius in the Old or New Testament or nei- ther? 2. From Philippians 4, what does the apostle Paul instruct us to do rather than worry? Cry, Pray, Love, Talk 3. Who, perhaps, did Jesus give a standing ovation to in Acts 7:55-59? Herod, James, John the Baptist, Stephen 4. How long did the journey of Ezra take from Babylon to Jerusalem? 3 days, 2 weeks, 4 months, 4 years 5. Who’s the runaway slave in the book of Philemon? Lem- uel, Marcus, Doulos, Onesimus 6. All of Job’s children were killed in a ...? Flood, Fire, Wind, Stampede

ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Pray; 3) Stephen; 4) 4 months; The kingdom of God is peace and joy 5) Onesimus; 6) Wind From the writings of the Rev. to remember that the devil wants smile. People from every race and Billy Graham us to live discouraged lives. If we culture respond to a smile. Try it Hardcore trivia fan? Visit Q: I am having a hard time focus on what is bad we pull the and you will see. There is indeed Wilson Casey’s subscriber site being joyful. Discouragement shade on future’s light. We must so much unpleasantness in this at www.patreon.com/triviaguy. follows me. Living through put our eyes on others and most world, but the Bible says that the COVID-19 has deepened my important is to keep our eyes on kingdom of God is peace and joy sorrow and loneliness. What is the Jesus. (Romans 14:17). secret to overcoming this horrible Desire to live an outgoing, We will never be free from emotion and finding peace and outflowing life in the context of discouragement and despondency happiness? - S.L. eternity. When Jesus left this earth until we know and walk with the A: We should be a “glimmer” after His resurrection, He said, Do not be trapped by the very fountainhead of joy, the Lord for someone who may be discour- “It is to your advantage that I go world’s darkness. If we belong to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. aged. The Bible tells us to apply away; for if I do not go away, the Jesus Christ, we are children of Find a smile for your family, our hearts unto wisdom (Psalm Helper will not come to you; but light. We must remember when neighbors, co-workers and, yes, 90:12). While our tendency is to if I depart, I will send Him to you” we’re discouraged how much even strangers. You will find that live in the past and sometimes (John 16:7). That Helper is the more discouraged others are. you will leave your house each dread the future, it is important Holy Spirit of the living God. Make a point to be pleasant and day with a sweeter spirit. Page A12 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021 GOP Continued from Page A8 candidates are eliminated at each stage and a new ballot is conduct- ed until one candidate achieves an outright majority. But it’s not at all clear that this proposal could get the necessary support from the committee, ei- ther. The details of how the nomina- tion process will work are of crit- ical importance to the candidates, particularly in a gubernatorial race that has multiple well-fund- ed candidates who currently ap- pear unlikely to win a majority vote on a first ballot. “(W)e now stand at an impasse with no apparent way forward,” Anderson wrote in his Jan. 26 Senior of letter. “From my perspective, the clock is ticking.” the Month In an interview Friday, RPV spokesman John March said no Mike Pulaski County Public Schools significant progress has been and Pulaski County High School made in the weeks since Ander- is pleased to announce our Senior son wrote his letter, but he down- of the Month for February is Cur- played the possibility that party American Pickers to tis Jon Chayton Rollins. Chayton bosses will choose a nominee. is the son of Curtis Rollins and “I’ve not seen anyone who Randy Biggs of Dublin. Chay- wants that option,” he said. ton’s nominator stated that he is a Republican gubernatorial can- film in Virginia in April tremendous leader. He shows up didates, meanwhile, are eager to every morning for football lifting see the rules put in place so they The American Pickers are ex- with a great attitude and works can tailor their campaigns to cited to return to Virginia! They extremely hard. He has a great whatever the nomination process plan to film episodes of The His- ability to connect with everyone will be. tory Channel hit television series from all different backgrounds. “The State Central Commit- throughout your area in April He is a very impressive young tee will take care of its business, 2021. man. He truly exemplifies Cou - hopefully sooner rather than lat- We understand that with the gar Pride. er, but that isn’t stopping us from proliferation of COVID-19, we While at PCHS, Chayton has doing everything it will take to are all facing very uncertain played basketball and football win no matter the nomination,” times. We at American Pickers as well as currently serving as a Del. Kirk Cox said in an emailed are taking the pandemic very se- member of the Equity Advisory statement. riously and will be following all Team. Upon graduation, Chayton Another candidate, former guidelines and protocols for safe would like to attend college and Carlyle Group CEO Glenn Youn- filming as outlined by the state major in sports therapy. gkin, expressed frustration with and CDC. 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The off-year elections The American Pickers TV Show are watched closely by both par- is looking for leads and would ties to see which might have an advantage heading into national midterm elections. Republicans last won a gover- nor’s race in Virginia in 2009, but they often fare better in the year after Democrats win the White House. A recent exception was in 2013, when Democrat Terry McAuliffe beat Ken Cuccinelli. Cowboy Church McAuliffe is running for gover- nor again this year. We will begin parking lot The Patriot services Feb. 21 with Is Published 11 a.m. worship services and Each Friday 6 p.m. Bible study. Our Website Please show your support for our Extension programming in www.pcpatriot.com Pulaski with a gift during Giving Day, February 24, 12 pm, Friday Night Music Jam to February 25, 12 pm. Your gift will help support our Is Updated programming efforts through ANR, FCS, 4-H and ROTA will begin March 5 at 6 p.m. Throughout (Rural Opioid Technical Assistance). 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Pulaski County Lady Cou- gars’ Keslyn Secrist hit a shot at the buzzer in overtime to beat Loudoun Valley, 41-39 to advance to the state championship game Saturday at 6 p.m. at PCHS. The Lady Cougars remained unbeaten with the win at 11-0 on the COVID-shortened season. The Lady Cougars will host Louisa County in the Group 4A State Championship on Saturday night at PCHS. Louisa County de- Brian Bishop/PC Patriot Brian Bishop/PC Patriot feated Grafton, 48-26 Wednesday. Keslyn Secrist goes the length of the court as time runs out in Ally Fleanor scores 2 of her 20 points during the 4th quarter. overtime to score the winning basket. 2021 Pulaski County Football Preview Cougars set to kick off different season their way,” he said. This season will be different Season begins from other season due to the fact that it will be starting during February, as opposed to the be- Monday night at ginning of fall. When asked about any con- cerns, Dixon said that the weath- Cave Spring er was a big one. By LUCAS GOAD tradition that he built.” “I would say that the big con- The Patriot Dixon said he is good friends cern right now is the weather. It with his PCHS predecessor, is a new thing, in terms of play- The Pulaski County Cougars Coach Stephen James. “So, I had ing in this weather. We’re hav- are preparing for a season that some insight there. On this side of ing to practice inside more than will be unlike any we’ve seen be- the state, this is the job! To have we’re probably used to. Trying to fore. And it’s the first season for an opportunity to come here and find time to be efficient in a gym- new head coach, Mark Dixon. be a part of the tradition is an nasium or in a parking lot, while Before signing on to lead the honor for me and my wife,” said still getting the work done to get Cougars, Dixon was previously Dixon. these kids ready to play.” the head coach at Galax. During Dixon will be taking over for Dixon is also still trying to fig- his time there, Galax won a state James who resigned after accept- ure out what his starting lineups title in 2015, and finished as run- ing a teaching position at George for both defense and offense will ners-up in the 2011 and 2019 sea- Wythe High School. be. He does say that offensively, sons. Last season, the Cougars fin- he wants to be more physical. During his time with the Ma- ished third in the River Ridge “Long story short, we’ve al- roon Tide, he finished with six District with a 9-3 record. During ways run the ball a ton and then region championships in ten sea- the season, the Cougars finished last year we threw it more, but sons. 5-1 at home, 4-1 on the road, and historically we like to be physi- Coach Dixon is looking for- 0-1 on neutral turf. cal and run the football.” ward to keeping the well-known When asked about what he’s On the defensive side of the PCHS football tradition alive. looking forward to the most this ball, he wants to continue the “I’m super excited,” Dixon ex- season, Dixon said he is looking things that Pulaski has been do- claimed. “I certainly know the forward to watching his players ing in order to help the kids to be tradition of Pulaski County foot- grow. Head Coach Mark Dixon in the best position possible. ball and Coach (Joel) Hicks. I’ve “I’m just looking forward to The roster is currently made met him before and so I under- watching these young men grow, keep within the Virginia High administration has been great up of 47 students, all ready to stand how important football is I can’t wait to see them grow and School League guidelines, and about everything, doing every- make some noise this upcoming to the community and that really become better players.” he has been impressed with how thing we can to make sure that season. just got me super excited at the Dixon said the school has been the players have been handling there is a football season. I’m Players returning from past chance to just try to continue the following COVID protocols to things. also super proud of the boys, season include 6 ft., 180 lb. soph- “We’ve been keeping up with they’ve been handling every lit- omore quarterback, Cam Coo- the protocols, the school and the tle curveball that’s been thrown per. Next up is Ethan Gallimore, a 5 foot 10, 195 lb. senior who will be playing at the fullback and outside linebacker positions. BISHOP Another returning player will be Chase Dotson, who will be playing as wide receiver and INSURANCE both safety positions. Joining them will be 5’7”, 150 lb. senior, Jacob Crabtree, who will be han- dling both the kicker and punter duties. Returning to play wide receiv- • Home er will be senior Parker Arnold. Another returning player will be senior lineman Clayton Phillips, • Auto who stands at 6’3” 285 lbs. On the defensive line, 6’4” 250 lb. senior Cooper Dunnigan will • Life be returning as defensive tackle. When asked about the Coach- ing staff, Dixon seemed to be very impressed with what he’s seen so far. “I believe that this is the same 540-443-3900 staff from the previous season, and these guys are great. They’re 272 A West Main Street, Dublin, Va. wonderful guys, they love Pulas- www.bishopins.net ki County, and Pulaski County See COUGARS, page B5 Page B2 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021 Have A Great Season Cougars!

2021 Pulaski County High School Varsity Football Team

2021 Pulaski County High School Varsity Coaching Staff 2021 PCHS Cougars Football Schedule Monday 02/22/21 Pulaski County @ Cave Spring 7:00 PM Saturday 02/27/21 Hidden Valley @ Pulaski County 1:00 PM Friday 03/05/21 Pulaski County @ Christiansburg 7:00 PM Friday 03/12/21 Blacksburg @ Pulaski County 7:00 PM Friday 03/19/21 OPEN Friday 03/26/21 Patrick Henry @ Pulaski County 7:00 PM Friday 04/02/21 Pulaski County @ Salem 7:00 PM PCHS Cougars JV Football Schedule Tuesday 02/23/21 Patrick Henry @ Pulaski County 6:00 PM Monday 03/01/21 Pulaski County @ Franklin County 6:00 PM Thursday 03/04/21 Christiansburg @ Pulaski County 6:30 PM ** Thursday 03/11/21 Pulaski County @ Blacksburg 6:45 PM ** Thursday 03/18/21 OPEN Thursday 03/25/21 Pulaski County @ Patrick Henry 6:30 PM ** Thursday 04/01/21 Salem @ Pulaski County 6:00 PM

540-980-1426 ** Denotes a Middle School Game Prior to the JV Football Game ** Foothills Chiropractic • 101 First Street, N.W., Suite 1B • Pulaski The Patriot - February 19, 2021 - Page B3 2021 Pulaski County Cougars

Meet The Cougars

1- Cam Cooper 3- Ethan Gallimore 4- John Lyman 5- Drew Dalton 6- Corvin Carter Page B4 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021 Remembering Dan Callahan as football begins He would have been fired up after a short illness. He didn’t like “That’s one of the few times Dad the News Journal. right now. Ready for another sea- going to hospitals and fears over was wrong,” Tony said. “I had worked in odd jobs at the son of Cougar football. Anxious to COVID made things worse, and I asked Dan a couple of months Welch Daily News in the summers see how the team would fare under the end result was he waited too before his death if he would provide of my high school years (the hot new head coach Mark Dixon. long to seek medical help. me with a resume´ of sorts. It was metal days) and liked it. That also By now he would have known The last several years Dan wrote my sly attempt to secure from him made me realize that the circula- just about everything you could football and a weekly sports col- the details of a 50-year career that tion department would have the know about this season’s team. Its umn for The Patriot. He told me I could use to nominate him for a address and directions I needed to strengths, its weaknesses – and he once just a couple years ago that in spot in either a local or statewide find that new customer. would have had the inside track on the recent few years he had enjoyed hall of fame to recognize his work “Turned out the paper was hir- what the coaches thought privately what he was doing more than any and how much it had meant to the ing. I walked in the front door and about the upcoming season. How time in his career. community. was almost immediately offered far the Cougars could go down the Shortly after his death I sat down skinny as a youngster and was a He didn’t want to go into a lot of a job. I told them I had a job, but road to a district, region or even with his older brother, Tony and we good baseball player, making the detail. He said the hallmark of his about two hours later I was in the state title. reminisced about Dan. We laughed local little league All-star team as career was his experience, and not newspaper business and resigned And he would love to talk about and shed a few tears. an outfielder. a lot of big jobs or college degrees. from Met Life and the rest is his- it and share his knowledge and It’s taken this reporter a while to “Pretty good defense, but an ex- He did offer details on how he got tory,” Dan recalled. opinion with everyone who would be able to sit down and write about cellent hitter,” Tony said of Dan. his start in the newspaper business. Tony recalled Dan’s first football listen. Occasionally adding a mild the things Tony and I shared about As he got older, Dan kept up with “I started at the old News Jour- assignment for the News Journal. complaint about how hard he had his little brother. It only seems fit- Major League Baseball and Tony nal in 1970 at the age of 22,” Dan “I remember Danny called worked getting the preview to the ting to include this column within said he could tell you all the statis- wrote. “My first assignment in and said, ‘Hey, I’m covering the new season ready for the paper. the edition that includes a preview tics about the players and teams. sports was the final four years of game for the paper. I’m going to And lamenting the fact he’d have to the Cougars’ upcoming season. “He knew what he cared about. old Dublin High.” do a write-up.’ He was a nervous to carry all that radio equipment Tony said he and Danny, as he In school he was a mediocre stu- Dan had made his way to this wreck. I could tell he was really from place to place during the always called him – his real first dent because he wasn’t interested in area and got a job with Metropol- wired up. I think it was Giles vs. season. He was getting too old for name – grew up in Caretta, W.Va. it. He liked history and he was into itan Life Insurance. Dublin,” Tony recalled. that he’d say. “As kids we always had each oth- all the sports stuff.” “I got hired in one day and “For the News Journal, Dub- But not this season. er’s back. I’m 14 months older than Tony said their dad, Louis, told worked for Met for most of two lin was secondary. They were all For the first time in 47 years, Danny. I’ll be 75 in October (2020) Dan once that, “One of these days years. I was doing fine, but while about the Bobcats. Dan had to Dan Callahan will not be covering and Danny would have been 73 in you’re going to grow up and you’re looking for a new customer’s ad- write two paragraphs about the Cougar football this season. August,” Tony said. going to have to make a living son,” dress in the DeVilbiss Funeral game. He was up to 3 a.m. and Dan left us on May 20, 2020 He recalled how Dan was so and all this sports information Home area of Radford I passed by won’t help you. See WILLIAMS, page B7

7- Layne Suthers 8- Will Bishop 9- Chayton Rollins 10- Caleb Yelton 11- Chase Dotson

12- Jacob Johnson 14- Chris Gallimore 15- Brett Jones 16- Zack Parker 17- Jacob Crabtree

18- Austin McNeal 19- Broc Simpson 20- Trevor Burton 21- Nathan Pratt 22- Parker Arnold

Our 61st Year Of Serving Pulaski County! GO ALL THE WAY COUGARS! The Patriot - February 19, 2021 - Page B5 Cougars Continued from Page B1 football. I’m blessed to inherit such wonderful coaches.” The Cougars will start the sea- son against Cave Spring on Mon- day, February 22, 2021 at 7 p.m. at Bogle Field.

2021 Pulaski County Seniors

23- Quemar Porter 24- Nicholas Woolwine 28- Connor Compton 30- Jacob Lytton 31- Ethan Tickle

33- Grayson Deu 34- Tyler Underwood 35- Noah Long 51- Jason Golden 52- Jack Johnson

53- Diego Turner 54- Alan Fernandez 55- Zeke Surber 57- Clay Phillips 60- Cooper Dunnigan

61- Connor Gallimore

62- Zack Gallimore B6 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021

2021 Pulaski County Coaching Staff Dakota Harmon, Richard Lewis, Josh Fleenor, Eric Berry, Zane Quesenberry, Mike Anders, Mark Dixon, Randy Dunnigan, Rob Colley and Buddy Ratcliffe Not Pictured: Chris Castle, Tanner Dotson and Craig Hodge

63- Jacob Brown 66- Jacob Turman 68- Cole Albert 73- Tre Hayden 74- James Horton BEST OF LUCK COUGARS!

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Braylon Foster “I’m not turning it in until I think it’s what I think it should be,” Tony recalled Dan telling him. “He was determined about it.” That’s how Dan worked the rest of his career. Friday game nights meant covering the game – either from the sidelines or the radio booth in the press box – working for hours after the game, writing his story, checking game stats, 75- Felipe Aguilar 84- Robert Hedge 88- Evan Alger looking at photos for use in the pa- per, writing captions and when the game story was complete, he’d sit PCHS Cougars Football Schedule and write a column to go with it. Plus, there would be eating, phone Monday 02/22 Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring 7:00 PM calls, “Friday Football Extra,” and football talk with his stats crew. Saturday 02/27 Hidden Valley @ Pulaski Co. 1:00 PM It was about 1980 when I got Friday 03/05 Pulaski Co. @ Christiansburg 7:00 PM the opportunity to help Dan on the sidelines keeping game stats. I Friday 03/12 Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. 7:00 PM was a member of the paper’s press Friday 03/19 OPEN crew, but Dan allowed me to help on Friday nights, and that’s how I Friday 03/26 Patrick Henry @ Pulaski Co. 7:00 PM got my eventual start in news and Friday 04/02 Pulaski Co. @ Salem 7:00 PM sports reporting. That was a great time. Joel Hicks had just arrived, and the Cougars’ fortunes were about to turn in a big way. It was great just to be around it. Tony told of how Dan was in- strumental in Pulaski County’s hiring of Coach Hicks. He recalled how Dan later turned down the job of Assistant Sports Editor for the Tallahassee Democrat – the paper for Florida State athletics – because he’d built a life here, loved Pulaski County GOOD LUCK and didn’t want to leave. He recalled, too, how Dan was such a favorite on the radio all those years serving as the “Voice of Cougar Football.” Tony said one of Dan’s favorite on-air comments actually came PULASKI COUNTY from their uncle Garland. “We were at one of the big games and it was late in the game and our running back broke loose down the middle and unless you were a track star you weren’t about COUGARS! to catch him,” Tony said. “Garland jumped up and said, ‘Hold her Newt, she’s heading for the barn.’ And that’s how that saying started. Dan stole it from Garland.” Tony said that, to Dan, the big game of the week was always on Friday night. “You think about Virginia Tech, West Virginia or anybody else. Dan didn’t care. The big game was Friday night. The Cougar game. To Dan, they could be holding the Your Neighbors Are Rooting For You! national championship game on TV, but he couldn’t care less. He was going to be right there at Ken- neth J. Dobson Stadium. That was the BIG game. The Cougar game was all that mattered to him. “He knew every player on the team. From the star player down to the youngster who wasn’t talented physically and isn’t going to be a key player on the team. ‘He wants to be a Cougar and that’s all that matters,’ Dan would say. “He called me a few years back and he was upset and I said, ‘Dan, what’s wrong.’ He said, ‘King Harvey just died.’ King was in Pittsburgh working with a pro- gram to help needy and disabled children. Dan loved him. ‘What a great Christian kid he was,’ Dan would say. For those new to Cougar foot- ball, King was one of the early “stars” of the team during Hicks first seasons. Tony had a message for Cougar fans he wanted to share in The Patriot, and I’m sorry it’s taken so long for me to pass this along. “Pulaski County can know he loved ya’ll. For all the Cougar fans, thank you all for the love you showed my brother. The goodbye you gave him at the funeral was overwhelming. He would be so proud because he loved you all. With all my love thank you. Tony.” We at The Patriot miss Dan very much, as do many in the community. Often over the past several months there have been moments when we wanted to share some information with him to get his reaction. Or to just talk about the news of the day – be it sports, politics or grandchildren. It hurts that we can’t still do that. We trust we’ll see him again, and that when the Cougars take the field Monday evening, he’ll be watching from above. Page B8 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021 Classifieds www.pcpatriot.com STORAGE UNIT AUCTION FOR SALE: FAIR HOUSING MISCELLANEOUS NOTICE: Storage unit #96 offered for List Your Real Estate For Sale With Me Public Auction 12 gauge camouflage turkey We are pledged to the letter • 51 Years of Experience. barrel with turkey choke for a TC and spirit of Virginia’s policy • Principle Broker at McCraw Real Estate in Radford. Town Center Storage Encore, new condition, $200. 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Great Woods, Water & Louisville named ACC times with Wildlife a dog and baseball pre-season pick W.A. "Doc" GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC. (31) and Pitt (17). 19, with conference play set to be- Davis com) – For the third year in a row, Louisville finished 51-18 two gin on Friday, February 26. The Louisville has been selected as the years ago while reaching the final 15-game ACC Baseball Champi- a gun Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball bracket of the CWS and was ranked onship will be held May 25-30 at a preseason favorite by the league’s as high as No. 2 in the nation when site to be announced in the coming The old man sat by the crack- hunting buddies said he should 14 head coaches. The coaches vot- the COVID-19 pandemic halted weeks. ling fire in the open fireplace have him put down because he ed Miami as the favorite to win the play early in the 2020 season. The Full results of the 2021 ACC with his cleaning kit on a table suffers. He couldn’t do that and Coastal Division. Cardinals are ranked among the Baseball Coaches Preseason Poll, along with his trusty double. He wanted to continue to think on Louisville received nine votes top 10 this preseason in five of the with first-place votes in parenthe- looked upon a picture that was the good times. He said Jock as the likely overall ACC winner. six major national polls. Miami and sis: above the mantle and saw there deserved to go to dog’s heaven Miami and Virginia received two Virginia have also received multi- Atlantic Division the trusted beagle that had been or if not as Will Rogers once votes each, and Florida State had ple top-10 rankings. 1. Louisville (11) - 95 responsible for jumping and remarked, “I want to go where one. Ten ACC teams have been 2. NC State (1) - 74 chasing many rabbits for nearly they do go.” You too, can go to Louisville was also picked to fin- ranked in at least one major poll 3. Florida State (1) - 73 fifteen years. He and Jock, the heaven (at no charge). I once read ish atop the Atlantic Division with during the 2021 preseason, and 27 4. Clemson (1) - 48 beagle’s name, along with a a bumper sticker saying, “Take 95 total points, followed by NC different ACC players have been 5. Wake Forest - 45 double-barreled shotgun called a Free Trip to Heaven.” Romans State with 74 and Florida State with named to at least one preseason 6. Boston College - 39 “Elsie” had made a good team. 10:13KJV states, “For whosoever 73. Clemson placed fourth with 48, All-America Team. 7. Notre Dame - 18 The gun was so named being it shall call upon the name of the followed by Wake Forest (45), Bos- The ACC has placed at least one Coastal Division was a twelve gage L.C. Smith Lord shall be saved.” ton College (39) and Notre Dame team in each of the last 14 College 1. Miami (7) - 89 with the field grade barrels. Until next time (18). The Cardinals received 11 World Series and at least six teams 2. Virginia (5) - 85 The gun now appeared worn votes as the division favorite, while in each of the last 16 NCAA Tour- 3. Georgia Tech (2) - 71 from the many trips into the CLASSIFIED NC State, Florida State and Clem- naments. 4. Duke - 59 field but was still a very clean ADVERTISING son had one each. 5. North Carolina - 40 shooting gun. He had cleaned Seven coaches picked Miami All 14 ACC baseball teams open 6. Virginia Tech - 31 the outside metal parts and Gets Results! to win the Coastal Division, while their seasons on Friday, February 7. Pitt - 17 rubbed the fine English walnut www.pcpatriot.com Virginia had five first-place votes with linseed oil. The old hunter 540-808-3949 or and Georgia Tech two. The Hur- then cleaned the left barrel [email protected] ricanes tallied 89 total points, fol- LEGAL NOTICES which was still shiny and the lowed by Virginia (85) and Georgia twist in it was still visible. The Tech (71). Duke placed fourth in the right barrel was clean except voting with 59 points, followed by Second Public Hearing: for what appeared to be a rust North Carolina (40), Virginia Tech spot about midway. The soft Calfee Training School oil-soaked patch cleared this up and he placed the gun back onto PSA Office Assistant Adaptive Reuse Project a cloth on the table and leaned The Town of Pulaski will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2021 back to reflect on some remi- The Pulaski County Public Service Authority is accepting at 7 pm to solicit public input on a Community Development nisces of hunts with Jock. applications for an Office Assistant. The applicant must perform Block Grant (CDBG) proposal for the adaptive reuse of the Calfee Looking at the picture of Jock routine clerical work processing payments, work orders, daily Training School at 1 Corbin-Harmon Dr. (formerly Magnox Dr.). again, he closed his eyes and reports, applications, reconciliations, etc. Applicant must possess The adaptive reuse project will include the retrofitting of the leaned back in his rocking chair excellent customer service skills, any combination of education historic school into a community and cultural center that will to reflect on a hunt with him and and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, house a museum, childcare center, commercial kitchen, computer his hunting partner, Jim, who at considerable clerical experience and experience in accounting and lab, event and office space, outdoor playspaces and a half basketball one time, had a couple of hunt- computer operations. A successful background check and drug court. A detailed fact sheet, including information about how many ing beagles of his own named and alcohol test is also required. Gravy and Grits. There had low to moderate income residents are likely to benefit, will be presented for comment. Residents will also be given a chance to fallen a skiff of snow that night The salary range for this position is $24,066 - $40,899 and is comment on the Town of Pulaski’s past use of CDBG funds. and this Saturday morning was commensurate upon education and experience. This is a full the agreed time that Jim was time position with benefits: health, dental, life, optional vision Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 10 persons are allowed in the there at an hour after daybreak. insurance, supplemental life, state retirement program, optional chambers at a time. In result, citizens will not be able to attend the Jim was a year older at nineteen 457 retirement program, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, hearing in-person. Citizens may view the hearing via Facebook and was in from college during and much more. the December break. Jock was live on the Town of Pulaski Facebook page. All persons desiring to comment on the grant proposal should submit their remarks to twelve years age at this time Interested individuals may review a full job description and apply Jill Williams, Calfee Community & Cultural Center Executive was allowed to sleep inside by at the appropriate Virginia Employment Commission Office or Director, by 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, to 42 First Street, the wood stove as arthritis was log onto the Pulaski County Website at www.pulaskicounty.org. NW/PO Box 660 Pulaski, VA or via email to [email protected]. beginning to creep into his Applications should be submitted to Tammy Safewright, Human Persons may also comment via Facebook live. joints. Resources Director at [email protected]. His master came into the A copy of the fact sheet and environmental review report are room dressed for the hunt with Position is open until filled his trusty “Elsie” and Jock was available for public review in the Engineering Office, Pulaski Municipal Building, 42 First Street, NW from 8:30am to 5pm, by his side immediately. They Equal Opportunity Employer met Jim with his two beagles Monday through Friday. and walked up on a ridge overlooking a nearby creek that For disabled individuals who may require special auxiliary aids was nearly dry as little rain PULASKI COUNTY or services, reasonable accommodations will be made by the had fallen that fall. The second Town upon request. Please contact the Town Manager’s Office brush pile they kicked brought PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY at (540)980-1220 (TDD accessible) or (540)994-8600 prior to the out a good-sized rabbit and the PAYROLL COORDINATOR above meeting date to arrange these accommodations. Additional race was on. Jim followed his accommodations are also available to people who are deaf or hard two beagles to where the rabbit The Pulaski County Public Service Authority is seeking a qualified of hearing by calling Virginia Relay service at 711. ran into a pool of water at the candidate as a Payroll Coordinator. The applicant must possess a creek while Jock’s master stayed minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s at the brush pile. He watched Degree in Business Management is preferred but not required. as Jim’s two beagles became The position also requires previous payroll experience including PUBLIC HEARING confused thinking the rabbit had calculation of time, time entry, tax preparation, W-2 reporting BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS crossed the creek to the other and reconciliation, ACA 1095-C reporting, new hire reporting, side. It had not and leaped along COBRA, deduction reconciliations, etc. Applicants must undergo TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA rocks in the nearly dry creek a drug, alcohol, background and driving record check. Please see bed. Jock was not fooled and our website at www.pulaskicounty.org for a detailed job description. The Town of Pulaski Board of Zoning Appeals hereby gives checked along the banks to find notice that the public hearing originally scheduled for February where Brer Rabbit came out and This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits such as 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. is cancelled. The hearing will now be held on followed his trail and turned health, dental, optional vision, retirement, vacation, sick leave March 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Pulaski him back to the beginning for and paid holidays. The salary scale for this position is $35,557 - Municipal Building, 42 First Street, N.W., in order to hear citizen an easy shot from the double. $56,584 and is commensurate upon education and experience. comments regarding the Board of Zoning Appeals intention to act Fast forward a couple of years on the following variance request: and World War II had been Interested individuals can apply at the appropriate Virginia going on for nearly two years Employment Commission Office or may download and submit an A request by Shah Development LLC, for a variance to and “Uncle” had called for the application from www.pulaskicounty.org to Tammy Safewright at Section 4.4.3 Site Development Regulations of the Zoning services of Jock’s master. He [email protected]. Ordinance of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia for property had been for six weeks of basic located at 202 Fifth Street (tax parcel (s) 081-7-152-1) in at Fort Bragg and home before Position is open until filled. the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District. Section 4.4.3 shipping out. He gathered his Equal Opportunity Employer requires a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet for duffle bag and the M-1 over the single-family dwellings and setbacks of 25’ from the Front, shoulder and proceeds to go 5’ from the Side, 25’ from all public streets, and 25’ from through the front yard gate. He the Rear. The applicant requests a variance to allow a 10’ looked back to see Jock ready to Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department setback from Fifth Street and a 10’ setback from Madison follow, but he turned back and Administrative Assistant Avenue. The applicant also requests a variance to allow said, “Not this time old fellow.” construction on the lot which is less than 10,000 square After his two years in the The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is now accepting feet in size. This would permit the applicant to construct a army, the war in Europe had applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant whose single-family dwelling in the approximate location of the ended; (about 25 years later both primary duties include providing administrative support by former dwelling on the parcel. L.C. Smith and Herter’s went entering warrants, citations and civil process paperwork, out of business). The master and maintaining files, screening and responding to inquiries, etc. Comments and/or questions can be sent ahead of the hearing his now feeble dog, Jock, was Strong customer services skills required as well as two years of via email to Brady Deal, Planner/Economic Developer, bdeal@ approaching fifteen years of age related administrative support experience. A background check as pulaskitown.org, or via phone at 540-994-8619; or in the form of (105 for humans). His rabbit well as a drug and alcohol screening is required. written comments to Brady Deal (42 First Street, N.W., Pulaski, Virginia) until the date of the hearing. Copies of the variance Salary is expected to begin at or around $35,000 and is application, site plans, and corresponding ordinances may be commensurate upon education and experience. reviewed at the Pulaski Municipal Building Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Interested individuals may review a full job description and apply at the appropriate Virginia Employment Commission Office or Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, in-person attendance will be download an application from www.pulaskicounty.org and remit severely limited. Participants are encouraged to join the meeting to Tammy Safewright, Human Resources Director at tsafewright@ via Zoom using the meeting credentials listed below. pulaskicounty.org. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82000591040?pwd=YUpMUXBCdFZ Position is open until filled. MN2Y5TDUwK2QxWkNtZz09 Meeting ID: 820 0059 1040 Equal Opportunity Employer Passcode: 814610 Page B10 - The Patriot - February 19, 2021

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After bagging the biggest race in NASCAR, the Daytona 500, Front Row Motorsports’ Michael McDowell must come back down from the Cloud-9-type celebra- tion all week and return his focus to battle it out on the 3.61-mile, 14-turn Daytona International Speedway Road Course in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 At DAY- TONA this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio in hopes of be- coming just the sixth different driver to win the first two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season. If McDowell can accomplish the feat, he will join some elite company: Matt Kenseth (2009: Daytona, Auto Club), Jeff Gordon (1997: Daytona, Rockingham), David Pearson (1976: Riverside, Brian Bishop/PC Patriot Daytona), Bob Welborn (1959: Champion, Daytona), Marvin Lady Cougars Win Region 4D Crown Panch (1957: Lancaster, Con- cord). Pulaski County’s Lady Cougars destroyed Amherst County last Sunday to win the Region 4D championship. Here the team poses for The Glendale, Arizona native, the photographer with the Region Championship trophy. The win advanced Pulaski County into the state semi-finals and a game against McDowell, made his series debut Loudoun Valley. PCHS came out on top Wednesday evening with a last second overtime victory, 41-39. The Lady Cougars advance to the at the Daytona Road Course last state Class 4 championship game Saturday against Louisa County. season; he started 30th and fin- ished 10th. Austin Dillon holds Cup points lead for first time in career King of the Road: Elliott Richard Childress Racing’s looking for his sixth career Austin Dillon didn’t win the Day- road course victory tona 500 last weekend, but his No active driver has more wins third-place finish was enough to on road courses in the NASCAR give him the NASCAR Cup Se- Cup Series than Hendrick Mo- ries driver standings points lead torsports’ Chase Elliott. What’s for the first time in his career. Hi even more impressive is El- previous career-best points posi- liott’s ascension to the ‘King of tion in the series was third after the Road’ in the series has all winning the 2018 Daytona 500. happened since 2018. In the last Dillon ran a masterful race last seven NASCAR Cup Series road Sunday and was in contention to course races, Elliott has won five win on the final lap, but the 2018 including the last three consecu- Daytona 500 winner had to settle tively. for third when the caution came Chase Elliott’s road course out to end the event. Dillon racked dominance has garnered him five up points all race, finishing third wins which has him tied for sev- in the first stage and fifth in the enth on the NASCAR Cup Series second stage. Now the North Car- all-time road course wins list olinian holds a six-point lead over with Dan Gurney, Darrell Wal- second-place Denny Hamlin. trip and Tim Richmond. Dillon will look to retain his If the defending winner of the points lead this weekend at the Daytona Road Course, Elliott, Daytona Road Course, where wins this weekend, he will join he made his track debut in the Bobby Allison, Richard Petty, Clash last Tuesday, because he Ricky Rudd and Rusty Wallace missed the race last season due in a tie for third-most series road to COVID-19 protocols. In the course wins with six each. Clash, he started 19th and fin- Jeff Gordon leads the series ished 11th. in road course wins with nine (five at Sonoma, four at Watkins Glen). Tony Stewart has the sec- ond-most road course wins with eight (four at Sonoma, four at Watkins Glen). In the inaugural Daytona Road Course race, the Dawsonville, Georgia native started seventh and raced his way up to the front leading 34 laps en route to the victory. Heading into this weekend, Elliott is likely the favorite and the stats support the assump- tion. Elliott is the series leader in the following key pre-race loop data categories – Driver Rating (135.6), Average Running Posi- tion (3.1), Lap Led (34), Laps in the Top 15 (64 laps, 98.5).