April 13, 2018

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Locally Owned And Operated Middle school project said to be right on schedule By MIKE WILLIAMS phase. The Patriot The school board approved moving on to the construction document phase, the change in tennis Work on the county's new middle school is mov- court plans and an early grading package in which ing ahead right on schedule with grading work tar- grading for the entire school site will be done as geted to begin this summer. opposed to only the building site. Pulaski County's Board of Supervisors and The boards heard a report on school enrollment School Board heard an update on the middle school and attendance from School Superintendent Dr. project Monday evening during a four-hour joint Kevin Siers. meeting that saw a number of topics covered. Siers said enrollment as of March 31 stood at Representatives of RRMM Architects, Gay and 4,003 students - a drop of 105 from last school year. Neel and Skansa updated the boards on the school Declines in enrollment, Siers said, were recorded work. at Pulaski County High School, both Pulaski and The two boards learned several things about the Dublin middle schools, Riverlawn and Snowville project, including the news that it should be known elementary schools. Gains had been seen at both within 30 to 60 days whether a desired traffic signal Pulaski and Dublin elementary schools, and Critzer will be allowed at the Thornspring Road - Route 11 Elementary is holding steady this year compared to intersection at Cougar Express. The signal is key in last year. allowing that intersection to serve as the primary Siers attributed a portion of the decline to a rise entrance to Pulaski County Middle School. in home schooling. He said 20 additional students As design work has progressed, it was noted the are now being home schooled, raising the total in size of the middle school property has fluctuated the county to 186 students. He said that matches a from as much as 58 acres to a "shade under 53 statewide trend seen as more state approved online acres" currently. programs become available. The original school plans called for grading to Siers added there is a total of 341 students not allow for the construction in the future of six tennis included in the school system's average daily mem- WEEKEND WEATHER courts. The ground would be graded and made bership, which puts the county's school-aged popu- "pad ready," but no construction would take place lation at 4,344. SATURDAY SUNDAY for now. Designers, however, recommended elimi- Out of district placements, Siers reported, have nating three of the courts due to terrain issues. declined from 29 students last year to 22 this school Partly sunny, with a high near Showers likely, possibly a thun- Ben Motley of RRMM Architects said his firm year. 73. South wind 8 to 14 mph, derstorm after 5pm. Some of had completed the design development phase of the Siers reported what he calls a "pretty significant" with gusts as high as 23 mph. the storms could produce heavy project and was, with the school board's approval, Saturday Night - A chance of rainfall. High near 67. Chance ready to move into the construction document See SCHOOL, page A2 showers. Mostly cloudy, with a of precipitation is 80%. low around 59. Chance of pre- Sunday Night - Showers likely, cipitation is 30%. low 44, rain chance 90%. Free Clinic announces new dental care initiative Special to The Patriot by Jim Kelly, clots. People with gum disease are nearly twice as President BOD Free Clinic of Pulaski County likely to suffer a fatal heart attack and about three times more likely to suffer a stroke. Most everyone at some point in their lifetime has As more is learned about the connections experienced some type of a problem with either between good dental health and good overall their teeth or gums and possibly both at the same health, the need for increased dental care has time. Dental care can be both expensive and diffi- become a major health concern in Pulaski County, cult to find for those without a regular dentist or the New River Valley and beyond. dental insurance. In the most recent Community The Free Clinic of Pulaski has, for many years, Health Needs Assessment released by the Carilion referred its patients to the dental clinic in NRV Medical Center, area residents identified adult Christiansburg, but as the demand increases then so dental care as "the most difficult service to get in does the wait time for patients to be seen. People the community." As a result, well over one fourth of with dental emergencies are left with few, if any, NRV residents reported that they do not go to a den- options to be treated locally. The Board of Directors tist for regular care and more than half have not vis- of the Free Clinic at its December 2017 meeting ited a dentist within the last year. decided to pursue ways in which the clinic could The Surgeon General of the United States has facilitate treatment for patients with dental emer- indicated in a report on Oral Health in America that gencies. A restricted fund was created by the board clear links exist between oral infections and other to address this situation and has since been aug- health issues including diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy difficulties, clogged arteries, and blood See CLINIC, page A2 Page A2 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 School Clinic

Continued from page A1 Continued from page A1 increase in attendance this year at school and surrounding property, monthly meeting this past mented by a generous private Area Transit system, will cover county schools. and using the money raised for Tuesday. donor. Dr. Rick Mansell volun- the costs of traveling to and from Average attendance is up by capital improvement needs with- The State Police will be con- teered to establish the framework appointments. nearly a half of a percent. in the school system. ducting similar studies at each for this new board initiative. Dr. After emergency situations are "With 4,000 students and 180 While no decision was made county school by the time school Mansell and wife Dr. Carole addressed, patients can then be school days, half a percent is a Monday night, it appeared mem- starts next fall, Siers said. Pratt both have retired from the referred to the Federally pretty significant increase," Siers bers of both boards and County The assessments are part of an practice of dentistry but are not Qualified Health Care Facility in said. "Typically, your goal for a Administrator Jonathan Sweet effort by the school system to strangers to donating their time Christiansburg for long term year is one tenth of a percent were onboard with the idea of make sure security and plans are and skills to helping many peo- dental care. The FQHCF has increase," he said. liquidating the property and put- up to speed in the school system, ple across Virginia receive much recently opened a satellite office The future of the former ting the money back into the and that all schools are on the needed care. Rick is the immedi- in Dublin but dental services are Claremont School property was school system for capital needs. same page on how to prevent and ate past president of the clinic not yet available. discussed. Siers said the school School safety was also on the address any potential threats to board where he has given many A grant has been applied for to system no longer has a need for meeting agenda. local schools. years of service. establish a dental clinic in the old elementary school and Siers said the Virginia State By personally visiting nine Dublin and the Free Clinic Board would be seeking permission to Police has completed a security Siers said discussions have been held with local law enforce- practicing dentists in Pulaski of Directors has given its support either sell the property or convey assessment at PCHS and the County and discussing the need to the proposal. Both programs, it back to the board of supervi- school board was due to hear the ment agencies and that next year evacuation drills will be conduct- for emergency care, Dr. Mansell even when fully operational, will sors. results of that study during a was able to receive commitments not meet all of the dental care Siers suggested selling the closed session at its regular ed at each school to make sure designated areas are sufficient from all nine to see patients on a needs of the residents of Pulaski for parents to pick up their chil- rotating basis. County who do not have a fami- dren should an incident occur Practitioners at the clinic will ly dentist but these are steps in a that requires an evacuation of make referrals for their patients positive direction. students. when the need to do so is identi- Uninsured adults in Pulaski fied. Mrs. Vickie Jones, LPN County between the ages of 18 Siers said the school system's will coordinate connecting and 64 that are not currently capital needs plan would likely patients with participating den- patients should call Pulaski Free need to be revised based on the tists in order to ensure an even Clinic at 540-980-0922 and set security assessment done by the distribution of cases. up an appointment for eligibility State Police. Initially, each of the nine den- screening. Individuals must be Assistant Superintendent Chris tists will see two patients per patients of the free clinic to par- Stafford also reviewed for the month which can provide up to ticipate in the dental initiative as supervisors the school board's eighteen individuals with emer- outlined. Persons with or without budget proposal for 2018-19. gency dental care which has not insurance can contact the previously been available. One Federally Qualified Health Care hundred dollars per patient will Facility for an appointment to be allocated from the board's discuss their health care needs restricted fund to defer the costs and make arrangements for pay- incurred by the dentists. ment on a "sliding scale." Patients will be asked to make a "deposit" of $20 when their appointment is made as an incentive to follow through with their visit to the dentist. Once an individual has kept their appointment, then the $20 will be returned to them. If transportation is a problem 808-3949 for any patient, the clinic, with [email protected] the cooperation of the Pulaski The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 - Page A3 GiveBigNRV: Annual online giving day set for April 18 From The Community Valley (CFNRV). donors, 100% board donations, night EST on April 18th and con- Foundation of the The Community Foundation and the best video to promote tinue until 11:59 p.m. on that New River Valley does not receive any fee income their organization. Many local same day. Donors can go online from the giving day, but does donors, including National Bank, to cfnrv.givebig.org to connect Nonprofits from all over the provide technical assistance and help make these incentive prizes with causes they care about and New River Valley will come social media training to all par- possible. The CFNRV will hold a make tax-deductible donations to together for the 5th annual online ticipating nonprofits. This year, kick-off event for the Giving Day support the important work of giving day, otherwise known as The CFNRV will also offer over and its Fund for the NRV their favorite New River Valley GiveBigNRV this April 18th. $10,000 in Giving Day incentive Initiative on April 17th from 5- nonprofits. This innovative online $250,000. prizes to organizations that raise 7pm at the Alexander Black Gifts can even be prescheduled fundraising event encourages the most money in each county, House in Blacksburg. at any time leading up to the giv- New River Valley residents to "The goals of our online giving the greatest number of unique GiveBigNRV begins at mid- ing day. donate as much money as possi- day are to provide area nonprof- ble in support of their favorite its with an online presence, to local charities in just twenty-four expand their donor base, and to hours. This year over 125 non- increase the dollars raised for profit organizations are partici- important community work. pating. These gifts will help area organi- Collectively in 2017, partici- zations work more smoothly, pating organizations raised over enable innovation, provide fuel $220,000 for 115 organizations for growth and just allow them to in just 24 hours. Close to 2,000 spend more time doing what they donors participated, contributing do best-serving the needs of our from $10 to $10,000. This year community", notes Kim the Community Foundation of Thurlow, Director of Community the New River Valley has set a Programs at the Community 2018 fundraising goal of Foundation of the New River New River Historical Society to hold annual genealogy workshop Registration is now open for Genealogy Workshop to be held on Saturday, May 19, 8 AM - 4 PM, at Dublin Christian Church, 5605 Dunlap Road, Dublin, VA. This is a new location for an annual event sponsored by Wilderness Road Regional Museum and the New River Historical Society. Sessions for the day will focus on DNA testing and the nuts and bolts of doing genealogical research. All are invited to register for this special event. Light refreshments will be served during check-in time, and lunch will be provided by the JOY Circle of Dublin Christian Church. Morning sessions, DNA-The Basics and DNA-Beyond the Basics, will be presented by Robert S. Lockett, Jr., president of the Wythe County Genealogical and Historical Association. Lockett will define DNA and examine its properties that are used for determining family relationships. The presentation will explore commercial DNA testing and how users can interpret the results for information on family relationships. He will use a case study to show how DNA testing was used to verify a kinship. Janie Dillon, a researcher and instructor in genealogical research, will lead the afternoon sessions entitled Genealogy FAQS and Case Studies. The pursuit of family history often leads genealogists on a journey teeming with puz- zling questions. Dillon will examine those that researchers most often ask, and she will explore case studies of problems she has encountered in her search for family roots. Throughout, she will provide tested tips for teasing out those hard-to-solve questions. A registration fee of $50 is due by May 1. It may be paid on-line at www.eventbrite.com by searching for Genealogy Workshop, or it may be brought to the Wilderness Road Regional Museum during hours of operation, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:30-4:30. Participants may also mail the fee, along with contact information, to Wilderness Road Regional Museum, PO Box 373, Newbern, VA 24126. After May 1, registration will be available for $55. Fees are non-refundable. For more information about Genealogy Workshop, contact Becki Gunn at 540-674-8378.

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Larmie Jeanette Sutphin Stephens James Douglas "Doug" Pagan Larmie Jeanette Sutphin Stephens, 73, of Dublin, passed away James Douglas "Doug" Pagan, age 83 of Pulaski, wife Jamie of Indian Trail, NC, and Dr. Pamala J. Monday, April 9, 2018. She was a former City of Radford Director of died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Carilion Roanoke Alley of Tucson, SC: Great Grandchildren; Sara, Finance and owned and operated Collectors Showcase in Dublin. She Memorial Hospital. Doug was a member of the Madison, Owen and Graceyn. Funeral services was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Doug were held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Seagle Eleanor Sutphin; and brother, Avril Sutphin. grew up surrounded by farming, and continued car- Funeral Home with the Rev. Teresa Tolbert officiat- Survivors include her husband of 40 years, rying on this tradition his entire life. Doug also ing. Interment followed in the Pagan Family Eddy Stephens of Dublin; son and daughter-in- worked full time and retired after many years of Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sym- law, Dale and Billie Stephens of Fairlawn; spe- service to the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. In pathy may be made in the form of donations to cial K9 companions, Butch and Chester; sister- addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church % Rev. in-law, Susan Sutphin of Eden, N.C.; nephew, his wife, Josie Ovida Bullins Pagan. He is survived Teresa Tolbert 5897 Alum Spring Road Pulaski, VA Allen Sutphin of Winston-Salem, N.C.; niece, by his daughter; Rita Pagan Alley and her husband 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the fam- Sherry Sutphin of Washington State; and 8 close Owen Robert Alley of Goose Creek, SC. ily by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Stephens friends, Laura Moore, Mildred Wall, Donna Grandchildren; Robert Allen Alley and his wife Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. Ward, Agnes Dobbins, Francis Viars, Nancy Nicole of Phoenix, AZ, James Steven Alley and his 540-980-1700 Bowman, and Bill and Marion Leadmon; and many other relatives and friends. Peggy Sue Davis Gravley The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services Peggy Sue Davis Gravley, 73, of Fairlawn, VA, Mike (Leslie) King; Beth King; Ronald (Lauren) will begin at 2 p.m. with Richard Goad and Cliff McLawhorne offi- died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Roanoke Memorial Davis, Jr.; Chris (Rebecca) Donald; Megan (Byron) ciating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Hospital after eight weeks in intensive care. She Hughes. Dublin. was born on April 6, 1945, in Oakvale, WV, as the Peggy retired from SunTrust Bank with 45 years In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a contribution to fifth of six children to Cecil of service, where her clients received her steadfast the charity of your choice. Wilburn Davis and Etha Marie attention and special care. She was a beautiful per- The Stephens family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Smith Davis Janey. son with a kind heart, who was always ready to Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com She was predeceased by her help anyone who needed her. She was a strong mother and father; her only presence in the life of her grandson, who lived with Elizabeth Howard (Betty) Beamer child, Lisa Dawn Gravley Peggy and Ed for more than 10 years. She was Elizabeth Howard (Betty) Beamer, 82, of Blacksburg died Brown; a niece, Mitzi Davis, a loved and admired by her family and friends and Saturday afternoon, April 7, 2018. She was born in Pulaski, VA on nephew, Steve King, and three will be missed intensely and deeply by all. May 20, l935 and was the daughter of the late Harold Lee Beamer, Sr. brothers-in-law, Grover A celebration of life is scheduled for 6:00 PM - and Mary Smith Beamer. She was also preceded in death by her Gravley Gravley, Garvin Gravley, and Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Bower Funeral Home- bother, Harold Lee Beamer, Jr. Edward Gravley. Chapel, Pulaski, VA with The Rev. Christopher Betty was an RN for many years and met many people throughout Left to cherish her memory are Edrel (Ed) Donald & Pastor Darlene Marshall officiating. the New River Valley in the course of her work. She especially Gravley, her husband of 53 years; her grandson, Visitation will be from one hour before service time enjoyed working with teenagers and young adults. Noah Harmon Brown; and her son-in-law, Paul Friday at the funeral home. Other interests included gardening, reading and sewing. She had a Joseph Brown. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters - Lacy Wilburn Davis, Spokane, Ashes will be interred in the Southwest Virginia passion for animals and cared for many strays that came her way. Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, VA. Surviving are: WA; Joe Davis (Teresa), Dublin, VA; Pat King (Bill), Dublin, VA; Ron Davis (Lois), Claytor Lake, To sign the online guestbook, please visit Brother - Robert Beamer and his wife, Joan of Columbia, SC www.bowerfuneralhome.com Niece - Janelle Beamer of Columbia, SC VA; and Darla Donald (Wayne), Blacksburg, VA. Sister-In-Law - Mary Frances Beamer of Oakridge, OR Many of her nieces and nephews considered her a Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the Nephews - Mark Beamer of CA second mother - Joe (Aimee) Davis, Jr.; Ben Davis; arrangements for the family. Hal Beamer and Ben Beamer of OR Several Great-Nieces and Nephews Larry Clark First Cousins - David Beamer of Doylestown, PA Sometime during the early without you. Edwards William (Bill) Beamer of Vinton, VA morning hours on April 7, 2018, He was preceded in death by Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law Scott Jackson of McKinney, VA the love of my life, Larry Clark, his son, John Travis Clark, par- Rocky & Kathy O'Dell Pamela (Pam) Kirkner of Pulaski, VA let go of my ents - Charles & Lois Clark, Nephews Special Cat - Sister Spunky hand and Father & Mother-in-law - Arvel Dusty (Sherry) Edwards Betty will be cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral took the & Mildred Quesenberry and David (Melissa) Edwards Chris service. hand of brother-in-law - Rusty Edwards. (Leslie) Newman Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA. Jesus and his Larry fought a long, hard battle Logan O'Dell angels and with his health. He recently had Malachi O'Dell went to his an amputation of his leg and won Adam Clark new home in the battle of learning how to walk Dillon, Wyatt, Dakota, Jakob, heaven. He on his new prosthetic (camou- Jake, Zach and Clark Clark went to hold flage) leg. He worked at Volvo Nieces his son Truck Corp. for 33 years, 8 Dena (Jamie) Soltis Travis, who he has grieved for months and had many treasured Lauren, Olivia and Kate the last year and a half and to see friends. his Savior, Jesus Christ that he He is survived by his Funeral services were held accepted on April 14, 1991. We Wife Irene Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at the were married for almost 48 years Quesenberry Clark - Snowville Max Creek Baptist Church with and I can't imagine living life Son Ross & Pastor Mike Coleman and Ersel Regina Clark - Snowville Alderman officiating. Interment Special Grandsons followed at the Page Cemetery, Mason Ross Clark Snowville Community. Ryan Matthew "Bubba" Clark To sign the online guestbook, Sister Linda & please visit www.bowerfuneral- Russell Newman - Floyd home.com Brother Stacey & Bower Funeral Homes, Shelly Clark - Salem Pulaski is handling the arrange- Sister-in-law Brenda ments for the family. Wylie Earl Chewning Wylie Earl Chewning, age 89 of Pulaski passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born September 6, 1928 in Bland County he was the son of the late Orsen Wylie Chewning & Maggie Hamblin Chewning. His wife, Bettie Ann Clark Chewning; brothers, Fred, Bob, Wallace, Willie and sisters, Mary Lorraine Talbert, Edna Mae Collins, Janie Wright, Martha Pruitt and Nellie Lou Pruitt also preceded him in death. He was retired veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his Children Freddie Chewning - Pulaski Vickie (Thomas) Beavers - Pulaski Timothy (Michelle) Chewning - Pulaski Grandchildren Jennifer Chewning & Cameron Chewning Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Earnest Chinault and Pastor Randall Lawrence officiating. Interment followed at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. Special thanks go to Jerry & Jeanette Hollandsworth and Jennifer Chewing, his granddaughter, for their loving care. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family. Death Notices Richard Lee Kenley See More Richard Lee Kenley, 72, Obituaries passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home in Dublin surrounded by his family. On The Kenley family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Page A6 Crematory in Radford, Virginia. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 - Page A5 Don’t punish Open Forum Voting is your right and responsibility community To the editor, support Mr. Keith Marshall who I competent mayor of the City of believe is the best person to be mayor Radford and its residents; he is not Cities in The Patriot circulation areas of the City of Radford. Mr. Marshall seeking to embellish his ego. need your vote. Each and every vote is has experience as a member and vice May each person in the various banks important to select the best persons to mayor of Radford's City Council. cities in the voting areas of The Patriot As the House of Representatives considers banking represent you and your city. Your Mr. Marshall has knowledge of the make a thoughtful evaluation of the legislation, I find myself thinking about the legacy of health and welfare are related to those economic needs of the City of Radford candidates and advocate your choice to Maggie Walker, a great success story from the annals persons you elect to govern your cities. and the needs of its diverse population, others in your locale by different of Virginia. This means you need to determine by as indicated in his candidacy materials means of communication. Celebrate Walker was born in Richmond in 1864 to a former various means who are the ideal per- and my personal experience. His inter- after voting that you have assumed slave who, after the War Between the States, worked sons for the positions up for election. personal relationships along with his your right and responsibility as an as a laundress. She helped her mother with this task as Vote for these persons and encourage experience and dedication enhance his American citizen. she grew up, then became a teacher, and eventually your friends to vote. sincere desire to make the City of John R. Phillips devoted herself to the Independent Order of St. Luke The residents of the City of Radford Radford an ideal place to live. Mr. (IOSL), an African-American fraternal society. will select a mayor in this election. I Marshall is dedicated to serve as a One of her ideas for supporting its members was starting a bank. As she told the IOSL's convention in 1901: Drug Discount Program supported "First we need a savings bank. Let us put our mon- To the Editor, provide affordable drugs to our needi- offered up solutions to fix and return it eys together; let us use our moneys; let us put our est for years to come. to its intended purpose. money out at usury among ourselves, and reap the Although unknown to most people, Recent well-intentioned, but poorly I would like to encourage benefit ourselves. and rarely mentioned in the news, the designed, policy tweaks have put the Representative Griffith to keep fight- Morgan Let us have a 340B Drug Discount Program affects program on a path where hospitals and ing in Washington D.C. for the under- bank that will take many needy patients in Southwest large corporate pharmacies are pock- served, uninsured, and low-income Griffith the nickels and Virginia. eting revenue intended to help vulner- patients in his district. I hope he con- turn them into Originally, the 340B Drug Discount able patients. tinues to support the 340B PAUSE Act dollars." Program aimed to improve care for Thankfully, we here in Southwest and cosponsors the bill, so it will Her idea came uninsured or vulnerable patients by Virginia can thank Congressman expand access to care and therapies 9th District to fruition in having drug manufacturers drastically Griffith and the othermembers of the for the most needy among us. Representative 1903, when the St. reduce the cost of medicines for House Energy and Commerce Luke Penny providers that primarily serve these Oversight Committee for keeping Mark Capps Savings Bank was chartered and opened for business. patients. The 340B Drug Discount their eyes on such a delicate, and Dublin With this success, Maggie Walker became the first Program no longer delivers on this mostly buried, issue. They took the African-American woman in the United States to goal, and needs to be updated to help time to review the program and have found a bank. She stayed active in its management through the rest of her life, serving as Chairman of the Board after it merged with two other banks during the Great Depression to become Consolidated Bank and Trust. But if today's regulations were in place when Maggie Walker started her bank, her idea may never have survived, because she would have needed to comply with the same regulations as Citibank. That's right, the Citibank, which had been founded as City Bank of New York in 1812 and was already among the country's biggest banks during her life. It's hard to imagine someone new to banking and trying to start one having the resources to ensure compliance with all the rules put in place for the industry's biggest, estab- lished players. This state of affairs arose after the financial crisis of the late 2000s. Certainly, there were bad actors on Wall Street who behaved irresponsibly. But the Obama Administration and the Democrat-controlled Congress reacted by cracking down on banking operations large and small. Laws like the Dodd-Frank Act imposed onerous rules not just on big operations in financial centers but on community banks with no culpability in the financial crisis. Big banks have the resources to withstand the added burdens of new rules. They can hire the lawyers and accountants required to navigate the byzantine world of banking regulation. Community banks often can't, but they must comply just the same. As a result, they may have to limit the services they provide or even shut down, a hardship not just to the employees of the banks but the people in their communities. In Virginia alone, there have been 32 community bank mergers in the past five years, according to the Virginia Association of Community Banks. These mergers take away options from consumers, especially in rural and underserved areas. How does closing them Amazon Isn’t AVillain teach Wall Street a lesson? President Donald Trump gets results. half of that. The people who run community banks aren't the fat His attacks on Amazon have tanked No one is forced to buy from cats that Elizabeth Warren likes to talk about. They are the company's stock. Amazon. Customers go there because invested in their community, looking to help local It's hard to think of a more pointless- they find it easy to use and cheaper businesses and their neighbors. They are people like ly destructive act of presidential jaw- than the alternatives. Amazon isn't Maggie Walker. boning in our history. The online retail- pocketing huge profits. Instead, it is "One size fits all" is a poor fit for banking regula- er is a jewel of our market economy doing what companies should do: tion. It advantages nobody but bureaucrats and big that has delivered more choice and innovating, then plowing the proceeds banks. The House of Representatives has been work- convenience at a lower cost. into more investments (Amazon is ing on legislation to ease the burdens on community The backdrop for Trump's animosity much more than an e-commerce com- banks. is that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos owns pany). Its fulfillment centers are won- For example, the Taking Account of Institutions The Washington Post, which, like ders of productivity and hold the with Low Operation Risk (TAILOR) Act would much of the major media, is unrelent- tion to the industry. Now, e-commerce promise of as-yet-unforeseen transfor- require regulators to consider factors such as risk pro- ingly hostile to the president. The bias is challenging the big-box retailers in mations in other businesses. file and the potential unintended consequences of of the Post is nothing new, nor should their turn. This is how the American rules. The Financial Institutions Examination Fairness it be taken out on the underlying busi- economy works. Michael Mandel of the Progressive and Reform Act demands more transparency and ness of its owner. Policy Institute points out that online responsiveness from regulators, so financial institu- Trump's anti-Amazon jag can be put Trump has two specific complaints shopping saves consumers the time tions can understand the rules they are expected to fol- in the same bucket as his tariffs against about Amazon. One is that it is ripping involved in driving to a store and look- low. China -- Trump being Trump, unleash- off the U.S. Postal Service, costing the ing for a product -- and shifts all that The Senate has also passed legislation that would ing in accord with his gut instincts and U.S. government billions of dollars. (unpaid) labor to (paid) workers in its provide relief for community banks. It is my hope that animosities. Perhaps a better deal can be extracted - fulfillment centers and drivers. These as the Senate and the House confer on the language, The similarities end there. The dif- - a recent study by Citigroup conclud- jobs provide, he writes, "decent pay for the banking bills can be made better. It is my hope that ference is between targeting the ed as much -- but the Postal Service a high school graduate, in a fast-grow- some of these ideas will reach President Trump's desk Chinese regime and a great American says its arrangement with Amazon is ing tech-related industry, which soon. company, between lashing out against profitable. The second is that Amazon requires a mixture of physical and cog- Regulatory relief for community banks is fair to mercantilism and against a capitalist doesn't pay sales taxes. This once was nitive skills. Many of them are full- them and good for the economy. By releasing the success story, between berating an true, but Amazon now collects sales time jobs with full benefits. They aren't choking grip of bureaucracy on community banks, adversary of the United States and an taxes in all states that levy them. easy jobs, for sure -- but neither are future Maggie Walkers may be able to flourish. adversary of his own. The larger case against Amazon is manufacturing jobs." If there wasn't Amazon, someone that it is killing off traditional retailing, In short, there are many scourges in If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel would have invented it, or at least the while accruing too much power for American life. Amazon isn't one of free to contact my office. You can call my basic model of leveraging new tech- itself. While brick-and-mortar retail is them. Christiansburg office at 540-381-5671. To reach my nologies to transform retail. Beginning in decline, less than 9 percent of retail office via email, please visit my website at www.mor- in the late 1980s, the advent of big-box sales are done through e-commerce, Rich Lowry is editor of the gangriffith.house.gov. retailers brought a productivity revolu- with Amazon accounting for less than National Review. Page A6 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 Vietnam veterans honored by local DAR chapter Submitted by Sheila D. Nelson

The Vietnam conflict was a very divisive issue in American history. Unfortunately many veterans, who came home to a country divided over the debate about the war, didn't receive proper recognition for their service or were outright disrespected and protested against. As time has passed, although many Americans still view the war as wrong, they have come to recog- nize that the veterans of that war were only doing their duty to their country. Many Vietnam veterans are finally receiving proper recognition for their service. March 29 has been declared National Vietnam Veterans Day, and Pulaski County joined in the nationwide celebration. Count Pulaski Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, has been named an Official Commemorative Partner in the County Chamber of Commerce, special group of veterans. Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce photo 50th Anniversary recognition of the County of Pulaski, and the Vietnam Veterans were invited Vietnam veterans pose in the Pulaski County Visitors Center with Vietnam War Veterans. They Towns of Dublin and Pulaski, to to pick up a card at the Visitors representatives of the DAR. were joined by the Pulaski sponsor an event honoring this Center from March 23 through March 29. With this card, they could visit many area businesses for special gifts, recognitions, or Additional Obituaries discounts on March 29. Participants in this special recog- John Clyde Warf, Jr. nition included: John Clyde Warf, Jr., age 87 of Draper passed away Friday, April *Home roasted coffee at 6, 2018 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Brunch at the Merc Born September 27, 1930 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late *Homemade cookie at the John Clyde Warf and Minnie Catherine Cox Warf. He is also preced- Merc Marketplace ed in death by a number of brothers and sisters. *Basic car wash at Automotive He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and United States Car Wash Marine Corp with 22 years of service. *Flag lapel/hat pin from He is survived by his Pulaski County Daughter and son-in-law *Blue Ridge Fudge Lady-10% Tammy Mulrooney & husband, Brian-CA Hero Discount EVERYDAY Granddaughter *Member One FCU at Anna Mulrooney-CA Fairlawn Retail Center-Free cof- Sisters fee, donut, and goodie bag Gladys Ingram - Pulaski *Free glazed donut at Olykoek Patsy Hall - Pulaski *Webb Donald, State Farm- Brothers Goodie bag Bobby Warf & wife, Shirley - Dublin *Tuck's Collision-Special Ed Warf & wife, Helen - SC goodie bag Funeral services were held Monday, April 9, 2018 in the Bower *Pulaski County Patriot Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Randall Lawrence offici- *Highland Memory Gardens ating. *Fisher Finds-Free coffee and Entombment will be at a later date at the Southwest Virginia See VETERANS, page A7 Veteran's Cemetery, Dublin. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family. Claude Nunn Claude Nunn, 88, of Pulaski, Va., died on Friday, April 6 2018, his 65th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughter Karen, and three nephews; Donnie Walls, Jimmy and Billy Clay. Claude was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Ruby Nunn, three sisters; Pauline, Mary and Olive, and five brothers; Bill, June, Jessie, Doug and Gene. Claude served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10th at the Family Worship Center, 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski with Pastor Jeff Willhoite and Dr. C.R. Conner officiating. Interment followed at Highland Memory Garden, Dublin. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 - Page A7 LewisGale Pulaski welcomes new member to hospital Board of Trustees The LewisGale Hospital Pulaski Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that it recently elected Mr. Joseph (Joe) R. Levine, P.E. as its newest member. Mr. Levine has served as the Executive Director of the New River Resource Authority located in Dublin, VA since 2003. He has over 26 years of experience in engineering consulting, man- Factory Merchants Mall Burns agement, public works, and solid An aerial view of the Factory Merchants Mall site in Fort Chiswell shows fire damage at the front of the waste. Mr. Levine has worked mall that has been closed for a number of years. The cause of last Friday morning’s fire is still under for state government, local gov- investigation. Investigators has been all but ruled out in the incident. ernment, regional authority, and engineering consultants. He received his B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering from Virginia Military Institute and is a licensed professional engineer and Class II Facility Operator. Joe Levine Mr. Levine currently serves as a Board member on the Virginia embodies the spirit of the com- Waste Management Facility munity and brings talent, expert- Operators and Pulaski County ise and energy to the table. We Chamber of Commerce. He are very fortunate to have Joe on lives in Dublin, VA with his wife our Board as we continue to Paula, son Gage and daughter strengthen our presence in the Elise. New River Valley." said Angie Mr. Levine joins the existing Covey, LewisGale Pulaski's members of the Board of Chairman of the Board. Trustees which include Angie Covey, Chairman; Gary Museum to honor Hancock, Vice Chairman; Sean Pressman, CEO; Dr. Ken Gray, former First Lady Chief of Staff; Dr. Stuart Goldstein; of Virginia Dr. Karanita Ojomo; Dr. Will The Edith Bolling Wilson Hale; Peggy White; Franky Birthplace Museum in Wytheville Marchand; Jim Davis; and Tina will be host the First Lady's Tea on Kapalin. Sunday, May 20th. Mrs. Susan "We look forward to working Allen, former Virginia First Lady, with Mr. Levine to continue to will be the featured speaker, and advance our mission of provid- will present on the history and ing compassionate high-quality legacy of various First Ladies. The care to the patients we serve." museum's annual event is held the said Sean Pressman, LewisGale Sunday after Mother's Day, to Pulaski CEO. "Joe is an accom- honor President Woodrow plished executive that exempli- Wilson's proclamation of the first fies LewisGale Pulaski's values Mother's Day in 1914. This year's and brings with him a demon- event will be held at 3:00pm, at strated track record of successful the Bolling Wilson Hotel located management in a service indus- at 170 E. Main Street, Wytheville, try." Virginia. "Our newest Board member This event serves as a fundraiser for the Edith Bolling Wilson Veterans Birthplace Museum, home of the only Appalachian born First Lady. Continued from page A6 Tickets start at $35 per person and donuts, 15% discount on quali- available at the Edith Bolling fying items Wilson Birthplace Museum, at *Ratcliffe Transportation- edithbollingwilson.org/tea, or by Patriotic Ribbon Tac Pin calling 276-22- EDITH (276-223- The Patriot • www.pcpatriot.com *Fast Auto Loans-refresh- 3484.) ments and loan specials *OK Barber Shop-half price hair cuts *Fatz-10% discount Special Recognitions From: *Town if Dublin *Town of Pulaski *Pulaski County Library System *Bojangles in Dublin *AmeriCare Plus

Twenty-eight Vietnam Veterans signed up for the gift cards and an official recognition certificate presented by the DAR. This brings to 241 the number of certificates awarded in Pulaski County. At the March 29 ceremony at the Visitors Center, Regent Carol Smith and Vice Regent Elinor Farmer pinned the following Vietnam Veterans with a special commemorative pin, bringing the total pinned by the local chapter to 150. Those pinned were Elmore Childers, James Tolliver, Hubbard Jarrells, Larry Freeman, Ernie Simkins, Nathan Stephens, Ronnie Garlic, Troy Phillips, Allen Stouts, Robert Morris, Larry Clevinger, and John McNair. Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet attended the ceremony. Morgan L. O'Quinn, Deputy District Director for Congressman Griffith was also in attendance and spoke with veterans about veterans affairs. A sincere THANK YOU is extended to all who participated in the celebration of this special day and especially to all Vietnam Veterans for their service. Page A8 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018

Fairlawn United Methodist Church 7584 Brandon Road, Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Fairlawn, Va. 24141 Sunday Worship (with chil- Pastor Mark A. Miller dren's message): 11 a.m. [email protected] Bible Study, Wednesday: 7 p.m. Cell) 540-320-2431 Youth Ministry Facebook.com/Fairlawn-United-Methodist-Church

Denominations Christian Denomination the wall with signs over each defined by the free dictionary is: Teach Me door. One said Baptists. One "A large group of religious con- said Methodists. One said gregations united under a com- Your Word Pentecostals, and so on. He said mon faith and name, usually he was saddened in his dream organized under a single admin- O Lord that such separations were pres- istrative and legal hierarchy." Terry ent in heaven. When he went Denominations were not cre- McCraw through the appropriate door for ated by God but by man. There his denomination, and entered are currently over 37,000 into the Celestial City, He dis- denominations in Christianity that repentance and godly sor- covered that everyone inside the worldwide. That is a mid bog- row are the first steps to obtain- walls were gathered together as gling statistic. ing forgiveness and salvation. one. Christians shouldn't be We all believe that we are saved Denominations exist due to Churchy. We are all saved by by grace through faith. "For by differences of opinion as to the faith in the same shed blood of grace are ye saved through faith; interpretation of the scriptures. Jesus, our mutual blessed and that not of yourselves: it is We are all on the same side. Savior. We are all going to the the gift of God: Not of works, God's side. We're all in the same same Heaven. So the least we lest any man should boast." Eph. family, the family of God. We can do is to get along with one 2: 8, 9. We all believe that the are all "one" in Christ Jesus. another in this life. Church is not just a building or Jesus was praying one time and I have brothers and sisters in a meeting place, but is the body He said of His followers, Christ who are Methodists, of Christ. "There is one body, "Neither pray I for these alone, Presbyterians, Lutherans, and one Spirit, even as ye are but for them also which shall Catholics, Holiness, called in one hope of your call- believe on me through their Episcopalians, Independents, ing; One Lord, one faith, one word; That they all may be one; etc. We all believe in the same baptism, One God and Father of as thou, Father, art in me, and I basic tenants of the bible. That all, who is above all, and in thee, that they also may be Jesus is the Son of God and the through all, and in you all." Eph. one in us: that the world may Savior of the world. That His 4: 4-6. Those who are "in believe that thou hast sent me." blood cleanses us from all sin. Christ" are all members of the John 17: 20, 21. That there is a heaven to gain same universal body of Christ. The trouble with denomina- and a hell to shun. That every Denominationalism has done tions is often times too much word in the bible is true and that more to separate the body of emphasis is placed on minor dif- it is our standard for living. We Christ and cause division than ferences. We all agree on the Attend The Church Of all believe in water baptism. We any other contributing factor. major things. It shouldn't bother all believe in the Holy Spirit. We I have a friend who had a us if someone believes a little all believe in eternal life for the dream. He said he dreamed he differently than we believe as Your Choice This Sunday righteous and eternal damnation died and went to heaven. When for the wicked. We all believe He stood outside the Jasper Walls, he said he saw doors in See MCCRAW, page A9 The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 - Page A9

McCraw Women’s Continued from page A8 conference long as they are "In Christ." preeminent influence for God in Those who are saved are a sin darkened world. It is the set April 20-22 brethren in the Lord Jesus and as restraining force that is keeping You are are invited to the 7th brethren, ought to act like the anti-Christ from rising to Annual "Those River Women's brethren. power. When the Spirit filled Conference 2018 to be held at Those who have become Church is caught up to meet Randolph Avenue United Children of God are brothers Jesus in the air at the Rapture of Methodist Church April 20-22, and sisters in Christ, no matter the Saints, and the good influ- Friday - Saturday. This year's con- what Church Denomination they ence of the Spirit filled Church ference theme is "Meet Me at the have chosen to join. is taken out of the way, this old River." The conference will be It has been said that there are world will turn completely rot- held at Randolph Ave. United many different vehicles or routes ten then. Lawlessness will pre- Methodist Church located at 1607 to get to heaven. And it is true, vail and no one will be safe. A Randolph Ave., Pulaski. as long as all come to God one world church will arise that Conference Scripture for the through Jesus. "Neither is there will contain the cults, damnable conference comes from Isaiah salvation in any other for there heresies and false beliefs in the 12:3. Session topics include Tai is none other name, under heav- world all rolled into one. Chi, Meditation, Cancer, Women's en, given among men, whereby Fortunately the true Church of Fashion, Financial Stability, we must be saved." Acts 4:12. Jesus Christ will be gone by Vision and Eye Care, Technology Jesus Himself said "I am the then and safe in the everlasting and Cyber Security, Domestic way, the truth and the life. No arms of God. Violence and Mental Health. one comes to the Father, but by Presenters will be Jan Harris, Me." John 14:6. The Patriot Dr. Karanita Ojomo, Amanda The Church, even with its The Patriot - 808-3949 problems and differences, is the 808-3949 See WOMEN, page A10 Page A10 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 Police make arrest in thefts From Pulaski Police description similar items on the woman's Department of the sub- property, thus locating further ject. victims. On the afternoon of April 4, 2018, officers of the Pulaski Shortly Jenny Lenee King, 28, of Police Department responded to after, officers Pulaski, was charged with the the 700 block of Randolph Ave in located the following crimes and subse- reference to a female subject woman in quently arrested: three counts of walking from house to house tak- her home petit larceny third offense, van- ing items from various lawns. King and recov- dalism/property damage, grand ered many of larceny, and driving suspended. Upon arrival, officers met with the items reported missing. multiple victims who gave a Additionally, officers observed Slightly above-average Atlantic hurricane season predicted By Colorado State University named storms during the Atlantic Science and lead author of the External Relations Staff hurricane season, which runs from report. June 1 to Nov. 30. Of those, The team predicts that 2018 Colorado State University hurri- researchers expect seven to hurricane activity will be about cane researchers are predicting a become hurricanes and three to 135 percent of the average season. slightly above-average Atlantic reach major hurricane strength By comparison, 2017's hurricane hurricane season in 2018, citing (Saffir/Simpson category 3-4-5) activity was about 245 percent of the relatively low likelihood of a with sustained winds of 111 miles the average season. The 2017 sea- significant El Niño as a primary per hour or greater. son was most notable for factor. The team bases its forecasts on Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Tropical Atlantic sea surface over 60 years of historical data Maria, which devastated the temperatures are currently near that include Atlantic sea surface United States and portions of the their long-term average values. temperatures, sea level pressures, Caribbean. Consequently, they are considered vertical wind shear levels (the a neutral factor for 2018 Atlantic change in wind direction and The CSU team will issue fore- hurricane activity at the present speed with height in the atmos- cast updates on May 31, July 2 and time. phere), El Niño (warming of Aug. 2. A weak La Niña this past winter waters in the central and eastern has weakened slightly over the tropical Pacific), and other factors. This is the 35th year that the past few weeks. While there is the So far, the 2018 hurricane sea- CSU hurricane research team has potential that a weak El Niño son is exhibiting characteristics issued the Atlantic basin seasonal could develop by the peak of the similar to 1960, 1967, 1996, 2006 hurricane forecast. Recently, the Atlantic hurricane season, the and 2011. Tropical Meteorology Project odds of significant El Niño devel- "The years 1960, 1967 and 2006 team has expanded to include opment appear relatively low. El had near-average Atlantic hurri- Michael Bell, associate professor Niño tends to increase upper-level cane activity, while 1996 and 2011 in the Department of Atmospheric westerly winds across the were both above-normal hurricane Science. William Gray launched Caribbean into the tropical seasons," said Phil Klotzbach, the report in 1984 and continued Atlantic, tearing apart hurricanes research scientist in the to be an author on them until his as they try to form. Department of Atmospheric death in 2016. The western tropical North Atlantic is currently slightly warmer than normal, while the eastern tropical Atlantic is slightly cooler than normal. Colder-than- normal sea surface temperatures provide less fuel for tropical cyclone formation and intensifica- tion. They are also associated with a more stable atmosphere as well as drier air, both of which suppress organized thunderstorm activity necessary for hurricane development. 14 named storms The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project team is predicting 14 Women

Continued from page A9 Palmer, Dr. Sarah J. Erwin, Jessica Lilly Godfrey, Priscilla Miles, Kristine Stuart, Rev. Dr .Karen Black; Yolanda Hunter- Bulls, Rev. Barbara Anderson Johnson. Ministers include Rev. Sharon Bowers, Rev. Juandolyn Stokes. Music leaders are Roxanne Buford Beamer, Pat Dillard. Registration is $25 per person and includes sessions with dinner on Friday, continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Please note, evening services are open to the general public. For those who cannot attend the day sessions join us for the evening sessions. Feel free to contact us with any questions at 540-980-4595 or 540-250-1203. Registration Conference sponsors are: GOLD Martin's Pharmacy. Pulaski Holiday Inn Express, Dublin RAUMC, Pulaski SILVER Cut Nice, Radford

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Those River Women Conference team include Ruth White, Jacinth Henry, Janet Johnson, Cynthia Gladden, Yolanda Hunter-Bulls, Pamela Olverson, Marva Hickman, Rev. Karen Black. www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot • Friday, April 13, 2018 • Page B1 It’s spring! That means it’s time for football It appears spring has finally past two years. 4- There appears Mike Anders put the Cougars mate complaint. Kyle Busch arrived and let us hope it is not to be help on the way at the Locker through the paces regularly. It won the race in Texas last week another trick, but spring football wide receiver positions with appears to be a dedicated bunch, because Harvick lost a lap in the is underway all across the coun- highly regarded Caleb Farley Room and the opinion here is there is pits when a wheel came loose. try, and that certainly includes returning from injury and Ball much to look forward to next Harvick says it happened Virginia Tech. It's a big spring State transfer Damon Hazelton season. because of a malfunctioning for the Hokies. There are a lot of ready to go after catching 51 Dan Time to Clean of the Desk: mandated air gun that all teams questions that need to be passes for 505 yards and four Callahan •They call it the "Italian must use as dictated by answered. touchdowns as a freshman. 5- Is Connection'' at Villanova. The NASCAR so everybody must 1- Bud Foster needs to retool Herndon Hookier ready to chal- Wildcats have won three nation- use the same equipment. his defense. 2- There is work to lenge Josh Jackson at quarter- ers are working diligently in the al championship games and the Harvick says his team would do with the offensive front. 3- back? I really don't think that's off-season too. I stop by and point guards on the three teams never use the mandated air gun It's Justin Fuentes third year at likely, but it all must come check out the Pulaski County have been Ernie DeGregorio, unless forced to. It smacks of the helm, and expectations will together quickly. Tech opens the Cougars of course frequently. Ryan Arcidiacono, and Dante socialism to me, and likely cost not lessen even though there are 2018 season with Florida State. Head coach Stephen James and Divincenzo. Makes sense to me. likely more gaps to fill that the High school football play- lead weight training instructor •Kevin Harvick has a legiti- See CALLAHAN, page B2 PCHS, LewisGale to provide sports physicals May 9 Pulaski County High School, League physical form completed in conjunction with LewisGale and signed by both student and Hospital Pulaski, will again be parent/guardian. providing sports physicals to Pulaski County Public Physical forms are available in School students who will be the front offices of Pulaski enrolled in the 6th through 12th County High School, Pulaski grades during the 2018-2019 Middle School, and Dublin school year. Middle School, or can be printed The physicals will take place at vhsl.org . at PCHS in the Career and In an attempt to expedite this Technical Education Building on process, the start time for current Wednesday, May 9 beginning at PCHS students is 3:30 pm. 3:30 pm. Current middle school students The cost will be $10 dollars should arrive no earlier than 4:25 and students should arrive with pm to prevent overcrowding and their Virginia High School congestion. PCHS sports, activity calendar for next week Hokiesports.com New Uniforms Warmer weather is finally here important activities on the and that means a lot of spring schedule. Virginia Tech this week unveiled new uniforms for the 2018-19 football season. sports activity at Pulaski County High School. Plus, there’s other Monday 04/16/18 Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Galax 5 pm

Tuesday 04/17/18 Varsity Baseball: Coppinger Tournament TBD JV Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg 5 pm Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg 5 pm JV Softball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Boys Soccer: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Soccer: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Boys Tennis: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. 4:30 pm Girls Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg 4:30 pm

Wednesday 04/18/18 Varsity Baseball: Coppinger TBD Boys Soccer: Pulaski Co. @ Carroll Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Soccer: Carroll Co. @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring 4:30 pm

Thursday 04/19/18 National Honor Society Induction 7:30 pm Little Theater

Friday 04/20/18 JV Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring 5 pm Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring 5 pm JV Softball: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Boys Soccer: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Soccer: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Boys Tennis: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. 4:30 pm

Saturday 04/21/18 Track: @ William Byrd 10 am PROM: NRCC - Edwards Hall 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm Page B2 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 are gone, and at least three more son with a four-game set in are coming in and all have said Miami, and then played four Callahan publicly they are not interested games in the freezing cold of Continued from page B1 in graduating from Duke. They Milwaukee. It amounted to a could care less about Duke's 17-day road trip to start the sea- Harvick another win. highly regarded academic son. •How to clean up the game of integrity. Apparently Duke's •The most interesting aspect college basketball? Seems a bit basketball program doesn't care of UVa's spring football practice simple to me. Instead of the about it either. will be the progress of Arizona apparel companies (Nike, So what to do? Throw out the State transfer quarterback Bryce Adidas, etc.) buying the athletic rule. Stop lying and expect the Perkins. He is the younger programs why not do it the way public to believe it. Just let brother of starting UCLA tail- it used to be done. The universi- them go from high school to the back Paul Perkins. ties buy the products from the pros. If they make it fine, if they •Speaking of scheduling it has apparel companies. That way fail, it's their choice. You can't been announced that Michigan the only people that own college make somebody do the right has paid $650,000 to get out of basketball are the schools that thing or make a good choice. So a contract with Virginia Tech for play college basketball. stop the charade. Throw out the games originally slated for 2020 The other thing that needs to Hokiesports.com rule, and without the "One-and- and 2021. The Wolverines have Frank Beamer and Chuck Hartman be done is get rid of the "One- Done'' college basketball will done the same, cancelling a and-Done'' fiasco. The NBA regain some of that lost integri- series with Arkansas. It appears will not work with college bas- ty. the primary reason was Notre Beamer, Hartman ketball like the NFL does with So there you have it. Schools Dame. Michigan wanted to college football, so to heck with buy from the apparel compa- renew that series for obvious it. These people do not want an nies, not the companies buying reasons, and also television has inducted into Virginia education and with the only one the schools, and throw out the entered the fray and both games year rule, they aren't going to rule that allows the game to be with Notre Dame will be prime- get one anyway. So why embar- an insult to the academic time Saturday night under the Sports Hall of Fame rass the academic integrity of a process. Then you will be much lights, and that's a whole lot college education? closer to what college basketball more money. Just follow the Hokiesports.com coaches at the time he retired. For years the biggest com- is supposed to be. bucks. His 47 seasons as a Division I plaint back in the days when •Prediction. With the first •A parting shot at the other VIRGINIA BEACH - Former head baseball coach are tied for Georgetown was a power in pick in the NFL Draft the big time "One-and-Done'' Virginia Tech football coach the most ever coached by an basketball was that its program Cleveland Browns will take school. Kentucky has paid John Frank Beamer and longtime Tech individual in the profession. His was not a like example of the quarterback Sam Darnold and Calipari $24-million the past baseball coach Chuck Hartman final record at Tech is 961-591-8 ultra-highly regarded school with the 5th pick in the draft the three seasons, and they haven't were both enshrined as members and he became Tech's winningest famous for producing big time Browns will take defensive end even made a Final Four. This of the Virginia Sports Hall of baseball coach in 1987. He guid- lawyers. And that's true. There Bradley Chubb. It's about time year UK got beat by the team Fame's Class of 2018 last ed Tech to more victories than was nothing in common with an they made good draft picks. (K-State, 6th in the Big 12), Saturday. any other coach during the uni- education at Georgetown and its •Who's in charge of schedul- who got beat by Loyola. None Other members of the Virginia versity's athletic history. basketball program. So tell me, ing? The Chicago Cubs spring of the players from those two Tech Sports Hall of Fame's Class Beamer was appointed to the is that not the same photo at trained in Arizona. After leaving teams were talented enough to of 2018 include: Michael College Football Playoff selec- Duke? It signed all "One-and- camp they played an exhibition be recruited by Kentucky. Could Cuddyer, Doug Doughty, tion committee in 2017 and also Dones'' last year, four of them in Boston, then opened the sea- there be a message there? Thomas Jones, Kara Lawson, received the Neyland Trophy for Rick Mahorn and Megan Silva his contributions to the game. Schultz. Prior to his retirement in 2015, Beamer was the winningest PCHS girls active coach in FBS history at the time of his retirement, having beat C’burg tallied an impressive career record of 238-121-2 at Virginia in tennis Tech. Under Beamer, Virginia Tech football enjoyed unprece- Pulaski County’s girl’s tennis dented success, with 23 consecu- team last Thursday (April 5) tive bowl appearances, a mark defeated Christiansburg, 6-3. that the Hokies have extended to According to Coach Brandon 25 straight under head coach Lawson, PCHS won four of the Justin Fuente in 2017. six singles matches and two of Hartman retired from coaching the three doubles contests. in June of 2006, following 28 In singles... seasons at Virginia Tech and 47 #1 Madeleine Hyduke lost 0- seasons on the collegiate level. 6, 1-6 to Wilson His No. 1 was the first baseball #2 Breanna Lytton won 6-3, 4- number to be retired at Tech. He 0 (Yates retired during 2nd set) earned the highest recognition a #3 Allyson meek won 6-2, 6-2 collegiate coach could receive vs Showalter when he was inducted into the #4 Sydney Covey lost 2-6, 6-7 American Baseball Coaches (4-7 tiebreak) Association Hall of Fame during #5 Ella Hyduke won 6-2, 6-2 the ABCA 2004 annual conven- vs. Malki tion in San Antonio, Texas. A #6 Allyson Castle won 6-1, 6- 2002 inductee into the Virginia 1 vs. Ayala Tech Sports Hall of Fame, Hartman is also a member of the In doubles... NAIA Hall of Fame. #1 Madeleine H/Sydney C Hartman's overall coaching lost 4-8 record of 1,444-816-8 placed #2 Ella H/Breanna L won 8-1 him fourth in all-time wins #3 Allyson M/Brooke S won among Division I baseball 8-3. The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 - Page B3

Cougar Junior Varsity Girls Go 22-0 The Pulaski County School Board honored the Junior Varsity girls basketball team at their meeting on Tuesday night. The Lady Cougar JVs went a perfect 22-0 during the past season.

Photo courtesy of Pulaski County Schools

Busch, Harvick take turns atop Monster Energy field From NASCAR 22, leads his competitors in aver- We just need to keep it going." age finish (9.5), average running Last week's winner Kyle position (5.135) and running the Top of the Standings Busch and the season's three- most laps (913) in the top-15. Kyle Busch extended his lead time winner Kevin Harvick have His 116.3 driver rating is tops as atop the Monster Energy shared a lot of time at the top of well, even though he hasn't won NASCAR Cup Series standings the leaderboard this year - and a Cup race there. Yet. with his win at Texas, but Team their overall combination of In the NASCAR Xfinity Penske teammates Joey Logano first/second places in a race is Series, Jones was equally as hot. (-38) and Ryan Blaney (-51) nearing modern day record He won both the 2016 and 2017 remain on his heels. marks. Next Race: Food City 500 Bristol spring races and in 2016, Logano has two wins and This past weekend, Busch The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway he won from the pole. He started seven top-10 finishes in 18 starts beat Harvick to the line. Two The Date: Sunday, April 15 on pole in the 2015 spring race at the half-miler while Blaney is other times this season (at Las The Time: 2 p.m. ET as well. still looking for his first top five. Vegas and Phoenix), Harvick TV: FOX, 1:30 p.m. ET "I feel like we're settling into Six drivers among the top 10 in finished first and Busch was sec- Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio our groove a little bit,'' Jones the standings have wins at ond. Distance: 266.5 miles (500 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 125), said at Texas. "This is a good Bristol - and with the exception In fact, the two former Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 250), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 500) two week stretch. Coming in, I of Denny Hamlin's lone win in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup was pretty excited going to 2012 - the other five (Kyle champions have combined for Texas number one, then off to Busch, Logano, Kevin Harvick, eight one-two finishes in their as the winningest driver with fourth-place effort after starting Bristol next week. Fun weeks for Brad Keselowski and Kurt careers, one less than Busch and three victories. Jimmie Johnson, 21st. He's quietly been reeling me, two of my favorite tracks. Busch) have multiple wins. Brad Keselowski. Interestingly, Joey Logano, and Kurt Busch all off impressive showings this this week's Monster Energy have two apiece. season, collecting five top-11s in NASCAR Cup Series venue, However, Kyle Busch boasts the opening seven races. Bristol Motor Speedway, is a the most top-two finishes with And the half-mile Bristol bull- place that Busch and Harvick five. Clint Bowyer and Johnson ring is a place Jones must be have NEVER finished first and have four each. Logano has the looking forward to. In the series' second together in a race. most top fives (eight), followed last race there - the August night Among active drivers, by Kyle Busch (seven). Brad race - he earned his first Monster Harvick and Jimmie Johnson Keselowski, Johnson and Energy Series Busch pole posi- have an all-time high of 13 races Harvick all have six each. tion and led a race-high 260 laps where they finished a combina- before finishing second to his tion of first and second. On The Verge current Joe Gibbs Racing team- The Monster Energy Series Second-year Monster Energy mate Kyle Busch. all-time record belongs to NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Granted, he has only two Richard Petty and David Jones picked up his best finish of Monster Energy Series starts at Pearson, who finished a varia- the 2018 season at Texas - a Bristol, but statistically Jones, tion of one-two in 58 races. Johnson leads all active drivers with 78 finishes of first or second-place over the last 10 seasons. Busch is right behind with 75, followed by Harvick (68), Keselowski (46) and Denny Hamlin (45).

All They Do Is Win, Win, Win There is great history of Bristol win streaks topped all- time by NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip's seven-race vic- tory streak from 1981-84. Waltrip's historical run was halt- ed in the August, 1984, race by another NASCAR Hall of Famer, Terry Labonte, who went on to win his first Cup title that year. Modern day drivers have also shown a propensity for consecu- tive wins at Bristol. Kurt Busch leads all present-day Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series competitors, winning three in a row - a 2003 season sweep plus the spring race in 2004. And he nearly won five straight, as he won the spring 2002 trophy, but Jeff Gordon won the fall race. His younger brother and the current Monster Energy Series points leader Kyle Busch also nearly won five straight - he swept the 2009 Bristol races, Jimmie Johnson won the spring race in 2010, and then Kyle won the next two -- the fall of 2010 and the spring of 2011. Brad Keselowski is the latest to hoist back-to-back Bristol tro- phies, doing so in the fall of 2011 and spring of 2012, his Monster Energy Series championship year.

Short Track Prowess With Martinsville Speedway in the rearview mirror, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series completes its early spring short track trio of races at Bristol this week, then Richmond Raceway next week. A look at the best drivers at these tracks in the past five years during the spring span shows Carl Edwards Page B4 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018

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Native American Heritage Festival on tap in Radford Bisset Park in Radford is a nat- by the Radford Visitor's Center. ural backdrop for the 8th annual More information is available at Native American Heritage www.VisitRadford.com or by Festival on April 14th, 2018. calling 540-267-3153. When the park was being exca- vated, Native American artifacts were found that dated back some 400-plus years and this festival aims to honor that heritage. Featured at this year's Native American Heritage festival will be Aztec dancers, Native Americans in full Regalia, Warrior Path as Host Drum and craft and food vendors with authentic merchandise reflecting the cultural heritage of the different tribes of Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. Dancers in full Regalia are welcome to participate in a $250 Luck of the Draw. Gates will open at 11a.m and at Noon, there will be a Grand Entry procession of many tribal affiliations, head dancers, elders and children. Master of Ceremonies, Lowery Begay, will direct the activities in the arena and will explain the symbolism, protocol and spiritual meanings of the dances, Regalia and drums to the spectators. Admission prices for the Festival are as follows: $5 for adults, $3 for youth and veterans. The festival will be held rain or shine. Everyone is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Bisset Park is located on West Main Street at 23 Berkely The Patriot Williams Drive in Radford, VA. The event is being sponsored 808-3949 Page B6 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 Always Be A Learner Do you think you are the spoke to Robin Burnette, The up with that vision. smartest person you know? Blue Ridge Fudge Lady. Robin is Down To Know your numbers. You Do you believe you are the a learner and always looking for might be paying a bookkeeper but best looking person you know? ways to improve her successful Business you have to personally know Do you think you are the most small business. She is a great Peggy White what your costs and income are creative person or the most suc- example of someone who is a Pulaski County in order to make prudent deci- cessful person you know? true learner, and of someone from Chamber of sions and navigate to your end If you do, you can stop read- whom we can all learn. Commerce goal. ing - because this article is not Robin sat down with us to dis- Practice time management. As going to benefit you. However, if cuss some of the lessons she has a small business, you find your- you get the fact that life is always learned, and to share a valuable able takeaways that she learned self doing everything; therefore, it changing, and that in order for resource she used to help her with from the book. is important to manage your time you to be the best "you," you her business. She relied on a book wisely. have to always be a learner. called the Alligator Business Lay a proper foundation. This Allow space for processing. Last week on the Chamber Solution Book, by H. Roy Austin. means when you create your See WHITE, page b10 Live Business Broadcast we Robin recounted the most valu- vision make sure your values line BUSINESS Expenses, AND not income SERVICE Dear Dave, I bring home $4,100 a month in military disability pay and Social Security combined. My DIRECTORY wife brings home an additional $2,000 each month. Should we base our emergency fund level on her income only, since mine is guaranteed? Lewis Dear Lewis, Your emergency fund should- n't be based on income. I rec- ommend folks have three to six months of household expenses set aside in an emergency fund. What would it take to operate your household for that length of time if one or both of your incomes disappeared? I don't anticipate your income stopping, Lewis. But income loss isn't the only thing you're guarding against with an emergency fund. You're also guarding against things like an illness in the family, if the transmission in the car goes out, or your home's heating and cooling unit needs to be replaced. There are many more crises that can come upon a family other than a loss of income. I don't mind if you two lean toward the three-month side of expenses, since your income is pretty stable. But always remember, an emergency fund should contain three to six months of expenses, not income. Thank you for your service, sir. -Dave Dear Dave, I've started your personal finance course in high school, so I'm asking this for the entire Ask About Our Senior class. What happens to your debt if you pass away with no Citizen Discount! relatives or heirs to take responsibility for what you owed? Elizabeth Dear Elizabeth, In many cases it simply does not get paid. 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April 12 Salvation Isaiah 12:3 den. We hope to see you there! www.relayforlife.org/pulaskiva Dee Dean at 540-392-3555 for more information. The center is located Delton Church of God of Prophecy April 21 Radford COGIC Women's On-going community across the street from the post office. to hold revival Ministry invites women to lunch- based activities: Delton Church of God of Prophecy Rockford UMC eon Cowboy Church new ministry Revival will be life changing, anoint- There will be a Hot Dog Pulaski Flea Market Opens On the third and fourth week of each ed and powerful. The revival will Dinner/Basket & Baked Goods Radford COGIC Women's Ministry Pulaski Flea Market opens Saturday, month Cowboy Church offers food begin Thursday, April 12, - Sunday, Auction at Rockford United invites all women to join them for a April 14, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The market bags to the elderly and shut -ins. On April 15, 6:30 p.m. nightly. On Methodist Church on Saturday, April luncheon on Saturday, April 28 at 12 will be held every Saturday through these weeks, interested participants Sunday, April 15 Evangelist Shirley 21. Hot Dog Dinner starts at 5 p.m. noon. The goal is to encourage and October, 2018 . The market is held on may come by the church at 12 noon Quesenberry will be speaking. Then featuring homemade chili. empower women of all ages to reach Commerce St., across from the Train for pick up if able. Delivery is avail- nationally recorded artists "Chosen" Basket/Baked Goods Auction begins their goals, dreams and desires and Station in Pulaski. able if necessary. Call Mike and Pat from North Wilkesboro, N.C. will be at 6 p.m.The church located at 6867 realize it's not too late to be who God Thompson at 540-577-4923. in concert on Saturday, April 14 at Viscoe Road in Fairlawn. All pro- called us to be as Women of God. For Group sets aside day each month Cowboy Church is located at 520 E. 6:30 p.m. ministering in song and the ceeds go to the Youth Group and the more information please call the to pray for County Main St., Pulaski (across from Word! Everyone is welcome! Come Building Fund. church at 540-639-5948. There is no A group of citizens of Pulaski County Downtown Exxon). as you are! The church is located at charge for the luncheon. has set aside the 15th of each month 4570 Boyd Rd., Draper. Directions Jordan's Chapel UMC to hold to fast and pray for the county. The Pulaski Daily Bread in need of vol- take exit #92 off I-81 then turn on fundraiser June 9 group asks that citizens who are of a unteers Greenbriar Rd., go past Draper Jordan's Chapel UMC will hold a like mind please join them in their Daily Bread is in need of servers on Mercantile and Bryson's store to end fundraiser to send the pastor of the Claytor Lake Beach Festival effort. several different days, so if you can of the road. Turn left on Delton Rd. church, Rev. Becky Wheeler and planned for June spare a few hours a week you may and go 4.2 miles to the church. For Donnie to the Holy Land on Solomon's Closet Clothing Bank contact Debbi Harrell (Director) at more information, contact Pastor Saturday, April 21 ,5 p.m. until sold Claytor Lake Beach Festival will be New and used clothing for children 980-2131 between the hours of 8:30 Vickie L. Viars at out. The menu will be homemade Saturday, June 9, 2018 10 a.m.- 10 and adults. Requested donation of $1 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday through [email protected] spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert p.m. Claytor Lake State Park for 10 items. Clothing donations, also Friday. and drink. Cost: monetary donation. 6620 Ben Bolen Drive,Dublin, VA accepted and welcome. The Clothing April 14 Dine or carry out available. The 24084. Arts, Crafts, Food Vendors, Bank is open the second and third Celebrate Recovery Support group church is located at 5095 Alum Old Dominion Historical Fire Truck Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 12 noon. New at VHM First Baptist Church to sponsor Spring Rd., Pulaski. Drive In, Car/Motorcycle Show, Life Church of the Nazarene is locat- Valley Harvest Ministries in Dublin is Fish Fry Everett Lee Yearout, Jr. Adult/Youth ed at 45 S.Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. now sponsoring a support group for First Baptist Church, 220 Magazine April 22 Fishing Tournament/Essay Contest, people who are working through Street, Women's Ministry will spon- Coast Guard Auxiliary Search & Feeding America hurts, habits and hang- ups. The sor a fish fry on Saturday, April 14, Friends & Family Day Gospel Rescue, Claytor Lake Sailing Distribution of fresh produce and group meets each Thursday at 6:30 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Celebration Of The Year 2018 Association, Remote Control baked goods at New Life Church of p.m. menu consists of: Fish plates (2 Friends & Family Day Gospel Airplanes, Cumulus Broadcasting the Nazarene each Saturday from Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. fol- pieces of fish), baked beans, slaw, Celebration Of The Year 2018 at Live Remote, Wine Tasting & 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (no charge) on lowed at 7 p.m. with a large group drink -$7. Other items include: Fish New Mount Olive United Methodist Entertainment with Beach Music & a first-come-first-served basis. The meeting and then everyone will sandwiches - $5; Hot dogs with fix- Church 309 Russell Avenue in a mini performance by the Wohlfahrt church is located 45 S. Jefferson divide into smaller groups at 8 p.m. ings - $1.50 each; Hot dog plates (2 Radford On Sunday April 22nd. Haus. The Grand Finale is Fireworks Ave., Pulaski. The church is located at 1 Harvest hotdogs), baked beans, slaw, chips, Service will begin at 3pm with Guest by Grucci at Dusk. There will be a Place in Dublin. drink - $6 ; Nachos with cheese and of the Service Bishop Michael Penn, parking fee of $10.00 or $5.00 & 5 Ruth's Harvest chili - $2. For delivery please call Choir, & Congregation Of The cans of food. A free shuttle service Food pantry and boxes prepared for Narcotics Anonymous 540- 980-3336. Galilean House of Worship of is provided from the parking lot at qualified recipients twice monthly. The NA group HOW meets each Martinsville, Va. Special Praise Wal-Mart in Dublin beginning at 6:00 Applications available at the church Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Boating Safety Course to be held Dance By: Stepping For Christ pm. For more information email the office. New Life Church of the Church located at 144 Washington Boating Safety Course for Operators (Sister Dance Team) Of Alia & Claytor Lake Festival Committee at Nazarene is located at 45 S. Jefferson Ave., in Pulaski. The meeting is open of Boats and Personal Watercraft will Jianna Saunders of First Baptist [email protected] Ave., Pulaski. to everyone. be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 Church of (555 West Rock Rd) in from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wytheville Radford. Dinner will be served right June 23 Adult Day Care and Fall N.A. Principles before Personalities Meeting Center, Meeting Room 3, after service. The Public is invited to Prevention Center hosts monthly N.A. Principles before Personalities 333 Community Boulevard, attend. Relay for Life to be held in BINGO meets Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday and Wytheville. Materials and instruction Fairlawn planned Adult Day Service and Fall Saturday at 6 p.m. at the First are free of charge. Bring a pencil, April 25 Prevention Center hosts BINGO on Presbyterian Church Annex located at highlighter, lunch and drink. Pre- Pulaski County and Radford City the 4th Saturday of each month from 4th and Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For Registration is required. Children 12 Revival to be held at Woodlawn Relay for Life will be held June 23, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Ruritan build- more information, go to and under must be accompanied by P.H. Church 2018 at Motor Mile Speedway locating on 4th and Jefferson St in Pulaski. www.newrivervalleyna.org an adult. Online Registration at Revival will be held at the Woodlawn ed at 6749 Lee Highway Fairlawn, The building is located near Seagle's http://www.register- P.H. Church April 25-27, 7 p.m. Va. 24141 Relay for Life is the sig- Funeral Home. Everyone welcome! AA: ed.com/events/view/117082. For fur- nightly with Josh and Ashley Franks, nature fundraiser for the American Alcoholics Anonymous meet ther information contact Mendy Special singing each night. The Cancer Society. Relay for Life is AmVets Post #50 meets every Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meeting); Harman at [email protected] church is located at 3874 Oak Grove volunteer driven in thousands of Friday Wednesday (noon); and Thursday at ginia.gov or 540-494-3569. Rd. For information, call: 276-728- communities and 27 countries and AmVets Post #50 meets each Friday 8 p.m. (open meetings) at Pulaski 2088. around the world. Volunteers give of from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinners sold at Presbyterian Church of America April 20 their time and effort because they post. The post is located at 1018 East across from Magic Mart. For more April 28 believe it's time to take action against Main St., Pulaski. For more informa- information call 980-5233. Save the date for the "Those River cancer. Join us June 23 at Motor tion 540-994-6006. Women's Conference" Friends of Peak Creek Spring Mile Speedway for the Relay For Al-Anon - Pulaski: Those River Women's Conference Clean Scheduled Life of Pulaski County and Radford Pulaski Old Time Jamboree Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group (a will be held April 20 - 22 at the Our Early Bloomers event was so City from 11am - 11pm as we A Bluegrass Jam session for players support group for friends and families Randolph Ave. United Methodist popular last year, we are holding it remember loved ones lost, honor sur- of all ages is held every Thursday of alcoholics) meet every Monday Church. Design Team members again this year. Please join us, vivors of all cancers, and raise money evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Pulaski night at 8 p.m. at the Pulaski include Rev. Karen Black, Pastor of Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m.-12 to help the American Cancer. Society Senior Center. Join the jam by play- Presbyterian Church of America Randolph Ave. UMC, Marva p.m. at Thyme to Grow Greenhouse make a global impact on cancer. ing an instrument or singing or just across from Magic Mart. Contact Hickman 540-250-1203 (Contact per- in Dublin, VA for a fun FREE inter- Register today at come by and enjoy the music. Call number: 540-980-5233. son for the conference); Jacinth active kid's event. Kids can get their Henry, Janet Johnson, Cynthia hands in the dirt while planting a Gladden, Yolanda Hunter-Bulls, seed to take home, decorate garden Pamela Olverson. The church is markers, and create fun bird feeders. located at 1607 Randolph Ave., While here, explore the greenhouse Pulaski, 540-980-8775. With joy you with the kids. As the saying goes, will draw water from the wells of more than a seed is planted in a gar- Page B8 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 - Page B9

Like Us At Pulaski County-Patriot Page B10 - The Patriot - Friday, April 13, 2018 Governor announces Mohawk to expand RICHMOND - Governor region," said Governor Northam. innovation has yielded products Ralph Northam this week "This win can be attributed to the and technologies that differenti- announced that Mohawk region's strong workforce, infra- ate brands in the marketplace and Industries, the leading global structure, and competitive busi- satisfy all remodeling and new manufacturer of residential and ness climate. We are proud to construction requirements. commercial flooring products, boast this industry leader on our Mohawk's brands are among the will purchase new equipment roster and look forward to con- most recognized in the industry and expand its manufacturing tinuing our long-term partnership and include American Olean, operation in Carroll County. with Mohawk." Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Virginia successfully competed Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk against Alabama for the project, Mohawk Industries is the Group, Pergo, Quick-Step, and It’s Grill and Salad Time which will retain existing jobs world's largest flooring manufac- Unilin. The ongoing story has me after them. Once you season the grill and enable Mohawk to continue turer, creating products that 18 months of duty on the you can cook on them. supporting consumer demand for enhance residential and commer- During the past two decades, Columbine to a transfer to the Let's look at salads, most of the residential carpet. cial spaces around the globe. Mohawk has transformed its USCGC Avoyel home ported in salads need some type of lettuce, "Mohawk Industries is an Mohawk's vertically integrated business from an American car- Fields Landing, California about red or green spinach, Romaine important corporate steward of manufacturing and distribution pet manufacturer into the world's six miles south of Eureka. and cabbage. Cabbage for slaw Carroll County and the processes provide competitive largest flooring company with The Avoyel had a crew of sixty should be cut with a knife very Commonwealth, and we are advantages in the production of operations in Australia, Brazil, men and was a "search and rescue finely (you can buy it at the mar- pleased the company has decided carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, lami- Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, cutter." The ship was 205' long. ket that way). Tear the green part to reinvest in Virginia, securing nate, wood, stone, and vinyl Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, We started with the birthday cakes into bite size pieces. The white its future longevity in the flooring. Its industry-leading and the United States. and I was always given 4 to 8 stalk of the leaf can be cut into matches, I was the guy who got small pieces but, it loses the fla- everybody up, cooks first about vor. This gives you the salad bed. 5:30 a.m. I covered the ship and Next is adding meat, beef, chick- had the time to help the cooks, en, turkey, pork, sea food, cold mainly eating sausage and egg cuts, and cheese. Make sure these sandwiches for a start, we would are cut into bite size pieces, if they get some of the guys together and are not leftovers, you need to cook have cookouts and parties. any raw meat. Cut meat into Fields Landing was a small strips, 2-3" long, fry in frying pan town with about 500 people. Four with butter. This should only take times a year we would have a a couple of minutes, if you use community party, two times the chicken or turkey you can pound folks from town did the main the meat flat first, then cut and fry. cooking. We did Christmas and If helps to add (powdered) cheese Summer BBQ at the fairgrounds. or bread crumbs to coat the meat Once at the fairgrounds and the pieces. You can add onions, pars- other three times was in Grange ley, sage (small amount), chives, Hall. I got to cook a whole steer at green onions, olives (ripe and the fairgrounds the first year. I was green), pickled veggies (Italian the Big "A" that is what we called food section), sliced almonds, and the ship, cleaned and dressed chopped walnuts. about 800 to 900 pounds of meat. Note on cheese: The cheddars It took 24 hours to cook a steer on are good to shred for salads, some a wood fired pit. We started the of the smoke cheeses need to be day before about 10 a.m. building cut into cubes and some of the the fire and started cooking by smoke cheeses need to be cut into noon. It took about four of us to cubes and some of the strong cook the steer, for the 24 hour cheeses like Blue Cheese can be cooking period. The guys from the used as dressing, mixed with olive ship brought food to the fair- oil, this is great with beef and pork grounds so we had food (supper, in the salad. dinner, breakfast). Next is your choice of dress- The town and various folks pro- ings, dressings should be a vinai- vided the beverages of coffee, pop grette type. The heavy dressings, and beer, the beer came in barrels cover the taste of the salad. All about four of them, because cook- you get is the dressing. You can ing is hot hard work. We turned delete the heavy dressings with the meat with stainless steel long olive oil or apple cider vinegar. If handled pitch forks and the steer you need a sweetener to cut down had been cut in 25 to 50 pound the vinegar, use a pack of coffee pieces. I did learn a number of sweetener or two, this will cut the things in the art of cooking from flavor of the vinegar. some of my First Nation friends As the spring time is with us, and fisherman friends. crops of fruits are coming in Next we go to beach cooking in grapes, strawberries, some of the Monterey, California. April is other fruits can be added to your with us, I pray that the snow taste all during the Spring and storms are over! It is not in my Summer. department, but I have asked. Until next time! It is grill and salad time. I hope you cleaned your grill, if not, use water (no soap),clean the inside with a wire brush and water, clean it out, let it dry and start a fire in the grill, with wood, take cooking oil and brush to the grilling racks and let them get hot, so the oil burns on the racks and flavors White

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