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RRMM Architects graphic Computer model of proposed design of Pulaski County Middle School’s front entrance. PCMS advances, but second entrance and signal in doubt By MIKE WILLIAMS unanimously to approve the schematic design of the WEEKEND WEATHER The Patriot school and grounds. The vote was important to RRMM's design team as it allows them to continue SATURDAY SUNDAY Pulaski County will likely have to do some politi- moving forward on the project. Rain. High near 53. Chance of Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high cal arm twisting if its new middle school is to get a RRMM representatives told the board that design precipitation is 80%. near 56. Chance of precipitation second - and the preferred - signaled entrance on work on the project is right on schedule, and no major is 70%. Route 11 that designers and supporters want. changes to the design have been made. Saturday Night - Rain. Low Sunday Night - A chance of The Pulaski County School Board on Tuesday held During their presentation, it was noted that design- around 47. Chance of precipita- rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low a meeting at the high school's Little Theater to hear ers did shift the position of the school's track and tion is 80%. around 38. Chance of precipita- RRMM Architects representatives provide an update multi-purpose stadium slightly to accommodate a tion is 50%. on the $47 million middle school project. possible future realignment of Hatcher Road, an idea The meeting represented what RRMM's Ben which has gained favor with local officials in recent Motley called an "important milestone" for the proj- months. ect. RRMM is also now recommending the project Following the presentation, the school board voted See SCHOOL, page A8 Wind power project highlight of annual Boy Scouts gala By MIKE WILLIAMS lights last week during the annual Boy Scouts The Patriot Fundraising Gala, held at Al's on First in Pulaski. According to local scout volunteer Dan Grubb, Remember the name Pinewood Wind Project, for the gala raised well over $8,000 for scouting in the you'll be reading and hearing more about it in the county. months and years to come. Blue Ridge Mountains Council officials updated The project - being studied here since 2013 - those attending on scouting in the county during the would be constructed in Pulaski County on land event. owned by the Blue Ridge Mountains Council of the But it was the wind project that had everyone Boy Scouts of America. talking afterwards. Currently the project is still in the design phase, Wind turbines like those that would be construct- but it was noted last week that the process of seek- ed on ridges inside the scout reservation in Pulaski ing county permits to construct the project will be County operate on a simple principle. The energy in sought later this year. the wind turns two or three propeller-like blades A presentation on the project was one of the high- See WIND, page A2 Page A2 - The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018

Apex Clean Energy photo Wind turbines on a ridge, as pictured on Apex’s Rocky Forge Wind project website. ect in Botetourt County, called power up to 40,000 homes. Rocky Forge Wind. Johnson, himself an Eagle Wind Johnson told those in atten- Scout who said he had camped Apex Clean dance last week that there is a on the scout reservation here in Energy’s Continued from page A1 growing demand among many of the past, explained the project Charlie around a rotor. The rotor is con- today's companies for clean ener- will provide hundreds of jobs and Johnson nected to the main shaft, which gy created by wind and solar significant local spending during speaks at spins a generator to create elec- projects. construction. Up to 10 full-time last week’s tricity. While the Botetourt project is jobs would be created to operate Boy Scout The wind energy project is a the first of its kind in Virginia, and maintain the project once it Gala at Al’s partnership between the Blue Johnson said Pinewood in is constructed. Plus, the county on First in Ridge Mountain Council and Pulaski County would be larger will realize tax revenue from the Pulaski. Apex Clean Energy, a with possibly 30 to 40 wind tur- project - something it doesn't get Charlottesville-based company bines erected on ridges located now from the boy scout reserva- Mike Williams that specializes in clean energy within the 17,000-acre scout tion. photo wind and solar projects around reservation. According to Apex, partnering the country. That many turbines, he said, with the Blue Ridge Mountain Apex is currently involved in would produce enough energy to Council to construct the project the state's first wind energy proj-

on the scout reservation offers to boast that it can create power several key attributes. There is a at Claytor Dam, through a verified wind resource, and there planned solar panel project, at a are existing high-voltage trans- methane conversion plant located mission lines with which to get at the Cloyd Mountain Landfill the energy created into the and by the wind project on the Virginia electrical grid. Building scout reservation. the project on the scout reserva- "Creating power in all four of tion keeps it in a remote and pri- those ways will be unheard of vate forestland, and environmen- anywhere else in Virginia," tal impacts are minimized. Johnson said. Johnson said Apex and scout- County Administrator ing share many of the same val- Jonathan Sweet called the project ues, such as sustainability and a "win, win, win for everyone." conservation, and both have a "We don't yet know all the pos- desire for the creation of clean itive impacts this will have for energy. Both, according to the county, especially in the form Johnson, also see the project as of attracting jobs and capital an educational opportunity for investment," Sweet said. scouts. If all goes well the Pinewood He also noted that when the Wind Project would seek state wind project is completed, permits next year, find a buyer Pulaski County would be the for the energy created and be up only county in Virginia to be able and running in 2020. The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018 - Page A3 Pulaski seeks ARB applicants By MIKE WILLIAMS ing and cell phone towers. of new wireless structures. The Patriot Town council threw its support If the bills are approved in the leg- behind fair school funding by approv- islature, cell phone companies would The Town of Pulaski's Architectural ing a resolution backing a new Small be able to build cell phone towers Review Board has some openings, and and Rural School Coalition. wherever they wish. interested citizens are being asked to The town manager said the purpose Glenn said it would be bad if that apply to fill them. of the coalition is to give as many of happened. At Tuesday's meeting of Pulaski the smaller school divisions a collec- Glenn recalled how a cell phone Town Council, Town Manager Shawn tive voice with the General Assembly tower was originally proposed for the Utt reported that Pam Austin has to better advocate for students, teach- former Rutherford property directly in resigned her spot on the ARB. ers, staff and stakeholders. front of Trinity Lutheran Church, and Her resignation comes on the heels He said the more populous localities how bad an eyesore that would have of local architect Tom Douthat's leav- in the state have the greatest voice on been had it occurred. ing the board. A third member, Chris issues concerning school funding for- Glenn said localities need to main- Utt, has made it known he will not mulas. tain control over where cell towers are seek reappointment. Mayor Nick Glenn noted that most built, not only because of community According to the town manager, two localities in Virginia are small and development concerns, but also applications have been received from rural areas, and those communities because of the money that can be prospective new members, but the need to have a greater say so, "the tail made off the sale of property for the town is asking for more. isn't wagging the dog" on school fund- towers. He said that, with the downtown ing issues. revitalization work progressing, a Council also approved a resolution Also Tuesday, the theater arts fully manned ARB is desirable. opposing the proposed loss of local department at Pulaski County High Interestingly, Douthat - the only authority over cell phone towers. School was once again recognized - architect living in Pulaski - was the this time by town council - for its win- lone architect on the board and anoth- The town manager said proposed ning the Division 4 state champi- er will have to be recruited. legislation being promoted by the onship for its one act play, "You Don't Deputy Town Manager Nichole wireless industry removes the ability Know Jack." Hair told council that a new architect of local elected officials, residents and The department's leader, Jeff does not necessarily have to be a town businesses to have input into decisions McCoy, noted the championship was resident. Only a "majority of the affecting the character of their com- the third won by the department in his ARB" must be town residents, she munities. time at PCHS, which he said is an said. House Bill 1258 and Senate Bill average of one every seven years. The Also Tuesday, council approved two 405 would eliminate most local con- department also won a state title prior resolutions pertaining to school fund- trol over the installation and operation to McCoy's arrival. Tethering bill advances in Senate By KATRINA TILBURY the owners aren't home. A ban on about the animals, it's really about Capital News Service using metal-link chains was also their welfare, then how can you nego- removed. Critics of the legislation tiate all that away? Then it becomes RICHMOND - A bill specifying won exemptions for animals while just about a win," she said. when an animal can be tethered out- they are working on farms and dogs "They're not in bad shape because side passed the Senate on Wednesday actively being used in hunting. they're tethered.... They're in bad with changes aimed at increasing its Matthew Gray, Virginia state direc- shape because they're being neglect- chances of winning approval in the tor of The Humane Society of the ed." Harrington said. House. United States, said earlier the changes Kimberly Hawk, a volunteer for the The bill, SB 872, is the companion were needed for the bill to emerge Houses Of Wood and Straw Project, legislation to HB 646, which was from the Senate Agriculture, said the legislation would help save killed in a House subcommittee. Conservation and Natural Resources the lives of animals, like one dog who Sen. Lionell Spruill, D- Committee. she said froze to death two weeks ago Chesapeake, the bill's sponsor, noted But Alice Harrington, legislative after he became tangled in his chain that changes had been made in the bill liaison for the Virginia Federation of and wasn't able to reach his shelter. and that he hoped a measure would Dog Clubs and Breeders, said after the Hawk's group is a non-profit serving emerge that could protect animals, committee vote that the animal neg- nine counties in central Virginia. The especially dogs. lect laws currently in place are suffi- organization provides wooden dog Feedback from animal control offi- cient. housing as well as straw and bedding. cers led to the removal of require- "If the aim is to just get something "We believe that it's going to help ments that prohibited tethering passed, then how legitimate is what between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., or when they're trying to pass? If it's really See TETHERING, page A4 Page A4 - The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018

Toby Michael Cox Stuart Dean Kress Naomi Davis Brunk William S. "Bill" Kelly Toby Michael Cox, 55, of Pulaski Stuart Dean Kress, age 79 of Newbern Naomi Davis Brunk, 84, of Pulaski, VA William S. "Bill" Kelly, 89, formerly of passed away Monday Feb. 5th 2018 in the passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at died Sunday morning, February 4, 2018 at Pulaski, Virginia died peacefully Friday Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born in his home. her home. She was born in Bland County, February 2, 2018 at the Melech Hospice Pulaski, VAAug. 21st 1962 he was the son Born May 6, 1938 in Pulaski he was the Virginia on May 13, 1933 and was the House in Temple Terrace, Florida. The of the late Fred William Cox, Sr and Joy son of the late Albert & Maggie Turner daughter of the late Gilford and Beatrice fourth son of the late William and Anna Belle Durmon Cox. Kress. His sister, Claudia Lee Crowder, Kitts Davis. She was also preceded in Stover Kelly, he was born in Long Surviving are his wife; Mary Poe Cox brothers, June, Buddy and David Kress death by her husband, Vance Clayton Branch, West Virginia on March 4, 1928. Brothers and Sisters in Law; Fred and and half-sisters - Darlene Parks and Angie Brunk and her son, Jack C. Brunk. Bill was quite young when both of his par- Deborah Ann Cox Carr also preceded him in death. He was a She leaves behind: ents died and, as a result, lived with dif- Gary and Linda Cox veteran of the United States Navy. Daughters & Sons-In-Law - Katherine ferent members of his family during child- Funeral services will be held Friday, He is survived by his (Kathy) & Rickey Roberts, Dublin hood. He attended what is now Ferrum Feb. 9th at 12 noon from the Stevens Wife Dreama & Jr. Redd, Pulaski College when it served both as a high Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Viola Kathleen East Kress - Newbern 4 Grandchildren school and a junior college in the early Dennis Jones officiating. Burial will fol- Children 1 Step-Grandson 1940's. A member of the "Greatest low in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Kathy Lawson - Radford 5 Great-Grandsons Generation" Bill was a veteran of WWII, Church Cemetery. Visiting will be from 11 Jimmy Kress - Radford 1 Step-Great-Grandchild having served in the South Pacific with a.m. till the service hour Friday morning. Teresa Kress - Pulaski A very special thank you to the United States Navy until he was hon- Flowers are appreciated and the family Alecia Kress - Newbern Intrepid/Hospice and caregivers, Carol orably discharged in 1946. asks that memorials be made to the Buck Kress - Westpoint Boyd and Nellie Pettit. We would also Following his tour of duty with the American Cancer Society or the Pulaski Brenda (Jody) Shockley - Hillsville like to thank two very special people, Navy, Bill relocated to Narrows, Virginia County Animal Shelter. 15 Grandchildren 23 Great Harold and Opal Cox. They were there where he was employed by the Celanese Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Grandchildren for us through it all. Corporation and worked for a time in the Home, Pulaski. Sisters A memorial service was held construction industry. In the early 1950's, Twin Josephine Bishop - Pulaski Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Stevens he began his career as an agent and Staff Joyce (Randall) Nester - Dublin Funeral Home Chapel with Harold Cox Manager with the Home Beneficial Life Special Pet Friend officiating. Insurance Company. He was transferred Digger Arrangements by Stevens Funeral to Pulaski, Virginia in 1954 where he was Funeral services were held Thursday, Home, Pulaski, VA. often referred to as "the insurance man." February 8, 2018 at the Bower Funeral Bill firmly believed in the importance of Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. James insurance for his clients and was known to Ferguson officiating. Interment followed quietly make arrangements for premiums at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. to be paid rather than have them lose their To sign the online guestbook, please coverage. Following his retirement from visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Home Beneficial, Bill worked part time in Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is han- Pulaski with Stevens Funeral Home. dling the arrangements for the family. Throughout his entire adult life Bill dedicated himself to service in his church and his community. As a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski, he taught Sunday school and served for many years as a deacon and elder, as well as a dishwasher at the Daily Bread ministry. He was an active volunteer in the American Red Cross serving in many capacities with blood drives, disaster relief and contact for families of men and women in the armed forces. Bill was a member of several non-profit boards and Visit Our Website Daily At was a charter member of the Randolph House Foundation. Soon after coming to Pulaski he was asked to serve as scoutmaster of Troop www.pcpatriot.com 249 at the First Presbyterian Church which was the beginning of many years of dedication to the scouting program. For Obituaries From Area Funeral Homes Hundreds of young men were the benefi- ciaries of his commitment to the funda- mentals and ideals of the Boy Scouts of America. Bill earned virtually every vol- Plus News, Sports & Weather Reports unteer award at the troop and council lev- els including the Order of the Arrow, Wood Badge and Silver Beaver. He also served for many years as an instructor for Tethering both Wood Badge for adults and Fox Fire for young scout leaders. The Pulaski Continued from page A3 Jaycees named Bill as the "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" in 1957 primari- the animal control officers be able to enforce the law bet- ly for his work in scouting. In 1999 he was ter because it's very tangible," Hawk said. presented with the Southwest Times Civic The version of the bill that passed the Senate 33-7 is Honors Award given to "a county resident focused on preventing tethering animals in certain weath- who has contributed to the county and its er conditions, including, when the temperature is below 32 citizens with disregard for publicity, fame degrees or above 85 degrees, and when severe weather or fortune." warnings are issued by the National Weather Service. The Bill is survived by his wife of more than restrictions in the bill do not apply to animals loose in a 70 years Edith H. Kelly of Seffner, yard or in a pen. The bill does not specify the type of ani- Florida, his five children, Jim (Kathryn), mal, instead referring to animals and companion animals Mike (Pat), Steve (Mauri), Rick (Kristen), generally. Judy (Jeff) and numerous grandchildren SB 872 states tethers must be at least 15 feet long, or and great-grandchildren. four times the length of the animal, and limits the weight CNS photo by Katrina Tilbury In accordance with his wishes, Mr. to less than one-tenth of the animal's body weight. A dog in Midlothian outside in a pen. Kelly was cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held in Pulaski at a later date. The family encourages that any memorials be made in Bill's memory to Troop 249 BSA or the First Presbyterian Church both in Pulaski, Virginia. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.

DEATH NOTICES Joyce Stowers Bowers Joyce Stowers Bowers, 84, of Dublin, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. The Bowers family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. Denver Lloyd Bowman Denver Lloyd Bowman, 81, of Fairlawn, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2018. The Bowman family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018 - Page A5 President adds Over 200 Bills Passed So Far Another week of the General and supervises voting and poll loca- momentum Assembly session has come to a close Ben tions in the locality. They are in charge as we quickly approach the half-way of running the electoral process for the point of the 60-day session known as Chaffin county or city they serve. for patients’ crossover. When most people hear the We are fortunate we have wonderful word "senate," they think of the United general registrars in Southwest States Senate, a legislative body known 38th District Virginia. It is important for a general ‘Right to Try’ for moving very slowly and passing State Senator registrar to be accessible and open for very few new laws. The Senate of business to serve the public. While it is Longtime readers of this column know that I am a Virginia is very different from the the practice for registrar offices to strong advocate for changing the law to permit the United States Senate in Washington state they want to vote in even if they operate with normal business hours "right to try" - the right for patients facing life-threat- D.C. do not reside there. five days a week, I am glad Senate Bill ening illnesses to try experimental treatments. My fellow Senators and I have Currently, Virginia participates in 379 requiring general registrars to be I believe this approach is both compassionate and already passed over 200 bills during data sharing programs in the county full time has passed and will move to commonsense. If a person facing the end of his or her this year's session. Having completed where states can share voter informa- the House for a vote soon life opts for an experimental treatment after consider- work on more than half of the bills tion with other states to ensure the Thank you for your continued sup- ing the risks, consulting a doctor, and putting up the submitted by our members in the accuracy of the voter rolls. Senate Bill port. It is an honor to represent funds to pay for it, what right does the government Senate, we are in the midst of the 834 requires the Department of Southwest Virginia in the General have to get in the way? Senate's most productive General Elections to give information about Assembly. Please do not hesitate to According to the Goldwater Institute, 38 states have Assembly session in anyone's memory. possible duplicate registrations across reach out to me with your questions passed some form of "right-to-try" laws, most recently Many of the votes that have taken state lines to our general registrars in and comments during session. You can in Pennsylvania last October. I have introduced bills place in the Senate have been biparti- that county where the voter is regis- contact my office by phone at 276- that would make "right to try" the law at the federal san with very few bills passing on a tered. With this information, the gener- 889-1044 or by email at level. true party line vote. al registrar can request additional infor- [email protected]. Be on Developments Two of the bills already passed by mation and investigate the situation. the lookout for my weekly General Morgan over the past sev- the Senate with a bipartisan vote are We want to make sure that voters reg- Assembly Session update in your local Griffith eral months make my Senate Bill 834 and 379 having to istered in Virginia reside in Virginia paper and on my Facebook page. If me optimistic that do with elections in Virginia. Fair elec- and are not able to shop around states you would like to schedule a visit to this goal is within tions are the cornerstone of our democ- to vote in. Richmond, please let me know. My reach. We may racy allowing citizens to choose their My Senate Bill 379 requires general office can assist with tours and setting 9th District soon be able to representatives to a government for the registrars in a county or city to be full up meetings. Representative provide a measure people. When holding elections, we time and have their offices open five The 38th Senatorial District includes of hope to must ensure that they are safe and pro- days a week. Local general registrars all of Bland, Buchanan, Dickenson, patients facing tough odds. tect the sanctity of voting. One such are essential to the electoral process in Pulaski, Russell, and Tazewell A major breakthrough occurred in August, when the way we can do this is to verify voters Virginia. General Registrars maintains Counties, the Cities of Norton and U.S. Senate passed a version of "right to try." The are not registered in multiple states the voter roll for their locality, assists Radford, and portions of Montgomery, House Energy and Commerce Committee then held a allowing that voter to choose which in the process of registering to vote, Smyth, and Wise Counties. hearing on "right-to-try" legislation on October 3. As a member of the Committee, I heard testimony from several witnesses that day. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb testified about the FDA's role in expanding access to experimental drugs. But the most powerful testimony came from an individual whom "right to try" is meant to help. Lieutenant Commander (Retired) Matthew Bellina graduated from Virginia Tech and served in the United States Navy. He suffers from amyotrophic lat- eral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's dis- ease. He concluded his opening statement with these thoughts: "I know that it is probably too late for me and I have made my peace with that. I need to know before I die that if my children find themselves in this unen- viable position, that this nation that I proudly served will respect their liberties and their right to make their own decisions about their medical treatments." During my questioning, I asked Lieutenant Commander Bellina about a Washington Post article he had written noting that in France, 25,000 people in 2014 took advantage of a program providing access to experimental drugs. How were so many people receiving these treatments in France, a country with a smaller population than ours? He responded that this is a supply issue, not a demand issue. France's laws permit more access to people with terminal conditions looking for treat- ments. I believe the testimony from Lieutenant Commander Bellina and the other witnesses provided momentum for the House to take up "right to try." Trump’s Impure Thoughts President Weighs In To make it law, not only congressional action but a President Donald Trump has had -- to obsess with alleged obstruction supportive administration is needed. impure thoughts about special coun- instead. If there was no collusion, it With President Trump and Vice President Pence, we sel Robert Mueller. is doubtful that Trump has the cor- now have such an administration. In two high-profile That much, we know. The New rupt motive necessary to make an speeches just days apart, President Trump called for York Times reported that Trump impeachable obstruction-of-justice action on "right to try." During his first State of the asked White House counsel Don case against him. Union Address on January 30, he told Congress and McGahn to fire the special counsel. Absent collusion (or some other all across the country who were watching: When McGahn resisted, Trump sinister secret), Trump is guilty of "People who are terminally ill should not have to backed off and left Mueller in place. raging against an investigation that, go from country to country to seek a cure - I want to Talking their clients out of bad at the end of the day, really is built give them a chance right here at home. It is time for ideas -- especially impulsive clients on sand. In which case, it'd be better the Congress to give these wonderful Americans the likely to blunder into gross mistakes if Trump, secure in his ultimate vin- 'right to try.'" -- is what lawyers are supposed to officials who have been central to dication, lowered the temperature Two days later, he spoke to congressional do. the probe politically compromised around the investigation. But the Republicans at our annual retreat to discuss the The Trump-Mueller episode is hatchet men. He disdains his own scorpion is going to sting the frog -- upcoming year's legislative agenda. Once again, he like the "Saturday Night Massacre" attorney general, Jeff Sessions, for especially if the frog is getting brought up the topic, saying, "I hope you folks can if Richard Nixon had merely recusing himself from the matter, round-the-clock cable coverage. approve it, and I hope you agree with it. But I think thought about firing Archibald Cox, and has no use for Deputy Attorney it's so important." then got dissuaded by his advisers General Rod Rosenstein, either. It is certainly true that Trump has I agree. That's why for years I have been carrying and, under advice of counsel, began We don't need an investigation to not, if he ever will, made the transi- legislation and discussing the issue. Soon, suffering cooperating with the Watergate spe- know any of this, because Trump tion from thinking like the owner of Americans who right now have few options for treat- cial counsel. advertises it all the time. What else a family business to thinking like a ing devastating illnesses may have some relief. I'm Is it more meaningful that Trump is his Twitter feed for? president entrusted with the care of proud to have played a part in bringing this hope clos- wanted to fire Mueller, or that the What we don't know, at least with our institutions. er to reality. special counsel's work has continued certainty, is what's behind Trump's If Trump had his druthers, he'd Let's keep the momentum going and make "right to apace for the past six months, with animus? It's one thing if he hatched probably appoint his personal fixer try" the law of the land. indictments, guilty pleas and exten- a high-level conspiracy with the Michael Cohen his attorney general sive interviews of White House offi- Russians during the election that and run the Department of Justice cials? Surely it is the latter, but he's ham-handedly trying to cover like an arm of The Trump If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel Trump's critics argue that his with- up; it is another if he knows there Organization. But there are all sorts free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon drawn directive establishes motive was no such conspiracy and believes of political and institutional con- office at 276-525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at in a prospective obstruction-of-jus- the investigation is, as he repeatedly straints to acting on these impulses, 540-381-5671. To reach my office via email, please tice case. says, "a witch hunt." including a White House counsel visit my website at www.morgangriffith.house.gov. What it establishes is what we This is why it makes no sense for willing to say "No." Also on my website is the latest material from my already knew: Trump hates the Democrats and the press to blow office, including information on votes recently taken investigation and everyone associat- right by collusion -- compelling evi- Rich Lowry is editor of the on the floor of the House of Representatives. ed with it. He considers the FBI dence of which has not yet emerged National Review. Page A6 - The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018

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The Lord Is My Shepherd Churches disappoint. Sometimes in speech and writ- sin, and on my way to a devil's ing, certain words are empha- Teach Me Hell. And if you have been born Why go? sized, to draw attention to them. again, He is your Shepherd too. Q: Recently we moved into As we read the very first verse of Your Word He has been our Shepherd ever a new neighborhood, and I My the 23rd Psalm, often called the O Lord since the day He saved us from suppose we ought to get Shepherd's Psalm, I are going to our sins. He has never left us for involved in a local church, but Answer emphasize some of the words, to Terry a moment. He has been with us I'm not sure it's worth the expand the meaning of the sen- McCraw all this time, and He is with us effort. After all, what differ- tence. even now. ence does it make what One of the best metaphors in We don't have to wait until we church you join—or if you Billy Graham the bible is the comparison of where no flesh can go. He inhab- get to Heaven to call Him join one at all? Our previous Jesus to the Shepherd and the its the third heaven, far above the LORD. We can and should ones didn't do much for us. followers of Jesus to the sheep of starry skies. acknowledge Him as LORD, lives? Will we draw closer to God, and will we discover what His pasture. Is The Lord your Shepherd right now! Today!!! The Lord IS A: I’m sorry you haven’t had it means to be united with other It says... THE Lord is my today? If not, He can be if you'll my Shepherd. a positive church experience— believers? The Bible says, “Let Shepherd. accept His calling on your life to He was MY Shepherd yester- but I hope this won’t keep you the message of Christ dwell There's only One. "Know ye be saved. day, He IS my Shepherd today, from seeking one in the future. among you richly as you teach that the Lord, He is God. It is he Changing the emphasis now; and He will still be MY Churches (like people) differ and admonish one another with that hath made us and not we The LORD is my Shepherd. If Shepherd tomorrow and every from each other, and I strongly all wisdom” (Colossians 3:16). ourselves. We are His people and He can't be the LORD of our day afterwards. encourage you to seek out the Perhaps your real problem, the Sheep of His pasture." lives, He just won't be in our Let's move the Emphasis one that God has for you. however, is that you’ve been "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our lives at all. again. The Lord is MY Have you ever asked yourself content to leave God on the God, is one Lord: Besides Him Over 100 times in the Bible Shepherd. I'm glad that He was what your ideal church would sidelines of your life. Don’t there are no others." Jesus is called LORD. "God has my Daddy's Shepherd. I'm glad be? In other words, what should leave Him there any longer, but The First Commandment God made this same Jesus, both He was my Mama's Shepherd. you be looking for in a church? ask Jesus Christ to come into gave to humanity was, "I am the LORD and Christ." I'm glad that He is your I don’t know how you’d answer your life today—and He will. Lord thy God. Thou shalt have We'll either acknowledge Him Shepherd. But I'm glad, most of this; perhaps you want one The Bible says, “Come near to no other gods before Me. THE as our Lord now, or we'll be all that He is MY Shepherd. I'm that’s friendly, or has an enjoy- God and he will come near to Lord is my Shepherd. forced to acknowledge that He is glad that I have a personal rela- able worship service, or has you” (James 4:8). Other false gods are so called Lord, along with every unsaved tionship with the Son of God and activities for your children. Or gods are powerless gods that can sinner and every demonic spirit, the Savior of the world. I am His perhaps you’ll be looking for a neither see, hear or help folks in in the Judgment. "When every and He is mine. And a lot of you church that’s involved in serv- any way. Conceived of in the knee shall bow and every tongue can say the same thing because ice projects in your community. minds of foolish men, fashioned shall confess, that Jesus Christ is you know Him intimately; He These certainly may have out of wood, metal or stone by LORD, to the glory of God the knows you intimately; and He is their place—but the most human hands, and worshiped and Father." actively involved in your lives. important question you need to admired "as if" they were Deity Let's change the Emphasis If you can't truthfully say that ask is this: Will my family and I which they are not and can never again and say it like this. the LORD is your Shepherd, you grow spiritually in this church? 808-3949 be. The Lord IS my Shepherd. He need to make sure you can say it, Will we learn from the Bible THE one and only Lord dwells became my Shepherd when He about God and His will for our [email protected] found me, wandering and lost in See MCCRAW, page A7 The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018 - Page A7

cradled us up in His loving arms arms? McCraw and carried us into the safety of Because the LORD is my His sheepfold. Shepherd, I shall not want. I shall Continued from page A6 not want for any good thing, in Aren't you glad He left the 90 this life, or in the life to come. before this day is over. If Jesus and 9 and came out and rescued He meets all of our needs accord- is not YOUR Shepherd, why not you? Aren't you glad that Jesus ing to His riches in glory and invite Him into your heart and became your Shepherd? Aren't even gives the desires of our life today and allow Him to you glad to be numbered among hearts to them that walk upright- become Your Shepherd today? His fold, and sheltered in His ly. Now let's move the Emphasis one more time. The Lord is my SHEPHERD. He is the Good Shepherd, the Great Shepherd and the Chief Shepherd. We were all like little lost lambs, wandering aimlessly around, without direction, in peril, out in the wilderness of sin, and He came seeking after us, and found us where we were, and

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Mike Williams photo The Pulaski County School Board and School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers listen as RRMM Architect Ben Motley respoonds to a question from the audience during Tuesday night’s update on the Pulaski County Middle School project.

attempt at a traffic study in the Andy McCready, Cloyd District concerned about the issue at this news of there possibly not being a School area of the proposed middle Supervisor Joseph Guthrie and time. traffic signal at the Thornspring school was interrupted by weather County Administrator Jonathan "That's more of a county issue," Road - Route 11 intersection will Continued from page A1 and subsequent school closings, Sweet urged the school board and McCready said, noting the open- cause concern for parents and trav- forcing the need for a second board of supervisors to combine ing of the school is still two years elers through the area, the general include a gravity fed sewer line, attempt at analyzing traffic in the efforts to approve resolutions ask- away. "Hatcher can be re-directed design of the project appears rather than the original idea of area. ing VDOT to bend its guidelines in less than two years." "locked in." pumping sewage up to an existing Results of the second study to allow for the signal. McCready acknowledged that sewer line near PCHS. The gravi- aren't due until mid-March, how- Sweet said resolutions by both ty fed line would connect to a ever, RRMM representatives boards could be taken to officials sewer line previously installed for Tuesday night painted a gloomy in Richmond and to the county's Pulaski Elementary School. picture on the likelihood VDOT state legislators in an effort to win Forgiveness RRMM will continue to hold will approve the signaled intersec- approval. meetings with staff, middle school tion. Motley suggested any such res- This at first, may appear to be department representatives and While RRMM still plans to pur- olution address funding for an unusual topic for a business Down To administrative officials to iron out sue VDOT's approval, the best it Hatcher Road's realignment out- leader. However, after I share more design plans. And talks will expects to get from the state side the $47 million allotted for my views, you may see forgive- Business be held on bid alternatives should agency is flashing school zone the school's construction. Sweet ness as one of the strongest and bidding for the school project Peggy White lights on the approach to the agreed, noting there are other most over-looked qualities of a come in too high. Pulaski County school and turn lanes into and out potential sources of funding avail- leader. The only bump in the road Chamber of of the site. able for moving Hatcher, includ- The topic in church last week Tuesday was news from RRMM Commerce It was noted during discussion ing revenue sharing with VDOT was on forgiveness. As the ser- that the Virginia Department of of the traffic signal that while new and others. mon progressed, it became Transportation is not likely to guidelines followed by VDOT on Asked if county officials saw apparent the lesson was about a result, he was inspired to approve a traffic signal at the such things as traffic signals have any issues with the school plans to learning to let things go. develop the art of effective and Thornspring Road - Route 11 changed and make approval in this this point, McCready said a new Suddenly, I felt my 'elbow, and persuasive writing. Years later, intersection where a second case doubtful, VDOT has been program has begun that could pro- then that look of, "Oh, Mom!" President Lincoln appointed entrance to the school had been known to respond to political pres- vide funding for a realignment of This teaching struck us both as Stanton as his Secretary of War, hoped for. sure. Hatcher Road, and that he did not another important one. Never, which most certainly was an RRMM said VDOT's first Board of Supervisors Chairman feel the school board needed to be until that point, had I really instrumental choice. It was thought about how much nega- through actions such as these tive energy goes into holding that Lincoln's practice of quietly resentment, bitterness, and feel- forgiving and embracing differ- ings of retaliation. That's a lot of ences helped heal a nation wasted energy! which he led in moving past its Energy that, if harnessed, mistakes and egregious wrongs. could be turned into positive One of the most profound energy and used for good. No examples in history of the one ever said it was easy. It power of forgiveness, when takes strong leaders to under- contrasted against bitterness and stand the greater good and to revenge, is the differences in the see the importance of forgiving. outcomes is Nelson Mandela in Look back over time at some South Africa in comparison to of these great individuals: those of Robert Mugabe in Abraham Lincoln once said, Zimbabwe. Mandela, after being "The man who can't make a unjustly imprisoned for 27 mistake can't make anything." years, was able to put aside his His philosophy of the value of feelings and embrace a greater forgiveness spurred an entire good, thus becoming the nation, and he made it a priority President of South Africa. In to create a compassionate contrast, in Zimbabwe, Mugabe nation. One illustration of how perpetuated feelings of resent- he embraced forgiveness is seen ment and bitterness, and there, in the story of Lincoln's first revenge became the focus. encounter with Edward Stanton. South Africa grew and positive- In a public setting among their ly changed whereas, in early peers, Attorney Lincoln was 2000s the people of Zimbabwe publically insulted and humiliat- experienced famine, economic ed by Attorney Stanton. disaster, and disapproval from Although Lincoln surely felt the the West, because of President shaming, he chose to not retali- Mugabe's violence toward land- ate, but instead to study owners. His lack of a forgiving Stanton's court performance. As nature created upheaval in Zimbabwe and eventually led to the demise of his leadership, when his resignation was called for in 2017. Transformational leaders understand that holding grudges is a form of arrested develop- ment, holding them back. Great leaders understand the power of forgiveness and work to create environments where people are not afraid to think beyond their four walls and can challenge themselves to exceed without the fear of making mistakes. Think about times when you, as a leader, have benefited from the forgiveness of others, or from your forgiveness of others. Although we don't forgive for our own gain, it usually turns out to be an unexpected benefit to us when we practice having a loving and forgiving nature. Work hard, be productive, and above all else stay positive.

808-3949 The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018 - Page A9 County jobless rate at 3.9% in December NRCC to host Black History Staff Report Month program New figures released this week by the Virginia Employment In celebration of Black History Commission show Pulaski month, New River Community County with a 3.9 percent unem- College (NRCC) and the col- ployment rate for December. lege's Black History Committee According to the VEC's fig- will sponsor a guest speaker and ures, 657 of the county's 16,673- music program on Sunday, member work force were out of February 18, at 3 p.m. The event work during the survey week in will be held in 117 Edwards Hall December. at NRCC in Dublin and admis- The December figure is two- sion is free. tenths less than the 4.1 percent Keynote speaker Chris rate in November, and 1.2 per- Sanchez, project organizer for the cent less than the 5.1 percent rate Christiansburg Institute, will for December of 2016. speak on the topic "Black Liberation as Restorative Justice Pulaski County's rate for this and Storytelling." past December puts it in 80th Sanchez, moved to Blacksburg place out of 134 cities and coun- in 2015 from Detroit, Mich., ties in Virginia along with serving at Dust Covenant Radford and Dinwiddie County. Church, a church he co-founded. Elsewhere in the New River He says his experience serving in Valley, Floyd and Montgomery ministry was a healthy and cre- counties took top honors for the ative space for him to intimately best unemployment rate for engage and explore issues of December at 3 percent. out of work out of a work force ployed in December with 328 cent, with 561 people unem- injustice and oppression. He is of 50,723. unemployed out of a work force ployed out of 13,628. currently a student at New River In Floyd, 250 members of its Giles County recorded a 3.7 of 8,437. Virginia's unemployment rate Community College and plans to 8,317-member workforce was percent rate with 297 people Wythe County recorded the for December was a low 3.4 per- transfer to Virginia Tech to study out of work in December. In unemployed out of 8,042. worst unemployment rate in the cent, while U.S. unemployment sociology and religion. Montgomery, 1,508 people were Radford hit 3.9 percent unem- NRV for December at 4.1 per- stood at 3.9 percent. Musical performances will be presented by Clendel Brown and a dance group, Anointed2Mime. N.R. Health District offers flu shots Clendel Brown, of Rich Creek, will sing. A student at NRCC, The New River Health District Department, 220 E. Main St., highly contagious and generally and thoroughly, for at least 20 Brown is a Giles County ACCE will offer free seasonal flu vac- Radford - Tuesday, February 13, spreads from person-to-person seconds; scholar. He plans to transfer to cine for adults and children in a 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. when an infected person coughs •Cover your cough, either by Radford University to study series of clinics at each of the dis- •Giles Co. Health Department, or sneezes. using a disposable tissue or music. Brothers Jeremiah and trict's local health departments. 120 N. Main St., Pearisburg - The timing and duration of flu coughing into your sleeve, not Josiah Williams, students at Dates, times and locations are: Wednesday, February 14, 9 a.m. seasons vary; they can occur your hand; and Pulaski County High School, •Montgomery Co. Health to noon from early fall to late spring. •Stay at home when you are have been performing mime Department, 210 S. Pepper St., This flu vaccine will be Receiving an annual seasonal flu sick. dance for four years. They are Suite A, Christiansburg - offered free to anyone 3 years vaccine is the best way to reduce For more information, call the sons of Mia Williams of Pulaski. Monday, February 12, 8 a.m. to 3 and older on a first-come, first- your risk of becoming sick with New River Health District at The public is invited to the p.m. served basis. Be sure to wear the flu and spreading the virus to 540-585-3300 or visit event; light refreshments will be •Floyd Co. Health Department, clothing that is loose around the others. All persons age 6 months www.vdh.virginia.gov. served following the program. 123 Parkview Road, NE, Floyd - arm so that a public health nurse or older should be vaccinated Monday, February 12, 1 to 4 p.m. can administer the flu shot in the against influenza each year. •Pulaski Co. Health upper arm. To minimize your risk of con- Department, 170 Fourth St., NW, Influenza, commonly called tracting or transmitting the flu, Pulaski - Tuesday, February 13, 8 "the flu," is a serious disease follow these simple steps: a.m. to 1 p.m. caused by the influenza virus that •Get vaccinated; •Radford City Health affects the respiratory tract. It is •Wash your hands frequently Woodlands program offered landowners Virginia landowners looking for those interested in deepening optional field trip at the conclu- to gain an understanding of how their understanding of woodland sion of the course, which allows to keep their woods healthy and management and participating in them to hone their new skills and productive can do so in the com- hands-on management activities. interact with one another and fort of their own home. It teaches basic management with natural resource profession- Virginia Cooperative principles and techniques for als. Those who complete all of Extension and the Virginia both novice and veteran private the optional advanced assign- Forest Landowner Education forest landowners. Materials ments can finish the course with Program in Virginia Tech's provided include four reference a draft forest management plan. College of Natural Resources books and access to an online a The registration fee is $45 per and Environment are offering an tree identification tutorial. family. Register online at online course to help private https://forestupdate.frec.vt.edu/o landowners become better stew- Natural resource professionals nlineregistration.html. For addi- ards of their land. and experienced landowners tional information, contact The Online Woodland Options serve as mentors for the students Andrew Vinson at 540-231- for Landowners course begins and help with questions via the 6494. February 12, 2018. This 12- course Group Discussion Board. week self-paced class is geared Participants may attend an JMU announces fall 2017 president's list HARRISONBURG -- James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the president's list for the fall 2017 semester. Courtney Beville of Pulaski Madelyn Clark of Pulaski Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. James Madison University offers each student a future of signifi- cance -- not an education of mere prestige, but an extraordinary edu- cation of exceptional scholarship, inventive thinking, unparalleled attention to the world community, a university-wide enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to student success. Page A10 - The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018 Experts call for more resources to fight the opioid epidemic By SOPHIA BELLETTI Capital News Service

RICHMOND -- An average of 19 people a week overdosed on opioids in Richmond last year, and government agencies and other entities have responded to the cri- sis in a variety of ways, from dis- pensing overdose reversal drugs to arresting addicts. Academic and law-enforcement experts discussed the problem and possible solutions Tuesday in a panel discussion titled "The Opioid Epidemic: Impact on Communities" at Virginia Commonwealth University. "It is our problem, and it is our Photos by Craig Zirpolo responsibility," said Kate Howell, Naloxone Training at VCU an assistant professor at VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. "Addiction is not new," Howell said. "What is new is the drugs are more powerful and affordable Naloxone than they were in the past and eas- Syringe ier to get." Amy Cook, also an assistant professor in the Wilder School, said there are three approaches to combating the epidemic: •Expansion of community- based services •Recovery housing •Needle exchange programs In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly legalized needle exchange services -- but no pro- gram has been implemented in the logical issues," Cook said. "The them to get the help they need," commonwealth. key part is, you have to be able to Leonard said. "At least arresting Cook said needle exchanges address it all and monitor it all -- and bringing them in, they're recognize the multidimensional and when it's not monitored, that's alive." factors needed to treat addiction. where we drop the ball." Leonard said he doesn't want to However, she said, there is not a Chesterfield County Sheriff arrest addicts, but said the "one size fits all" approach. Karl Leonard said he uses an resources they need aren't accessi- "Were looking at a variety of "arrest them all" strategy when it ble in most communities. Through treatment approaches -- communi- comes to preventing overdoses. the "arrest them all" strategy, ty-based, sociological issues, bio- "There is no other program for Leonard allows addicts to get off the street and sober. "In 37 years, I never saw any drug as harmful, as plentiful, as cheap as heroin," he said. "As a state, we're failing." The leading causes of unnatural death in Virginia from 2007 to 2013 were motor vehicle colli- sions, gun-related deaths and fatal drug overdoses. In 2013, fatal drug overdoses became the lead- ing cause, according to the Virginia Department of Health. First responders who work with the Richmond Ambulance Authority have seen a spike in the number of opioid overdose patients in recent years. They esti- mate using about 1,000 doses of the overdose revival drug Naloxone to save people's lives last year. In November 2016, then-Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared opioid addiction a public health emer- gency in Virginia. The opioid crisis has affected people not only in cities but also in suburban and rural areas, especial- ly in Appalachia. That has made the problem hard to ignore. "It wasn't a crisis until it hit a group of communities we can't ignore," Howell said. "Once it hit our suburban communities, they called it a problem. It sets up this dichotomy where we expect a cer- tain kind of people. Now it's dif- ferent; we say, 'Oh no, we have to do something.'" Va. likely to expand medical marijuana By FADEL ALLASSAN Capital News Service

RICHMOND - Virginia inched closer to greatly expanding med- ical marijuana use this week after legislation passed the Senate with unanimous support - three days after its companion bill was like- wise approved by the House of Delegates. SB 726, which passed 38-0 on Monday, would let doctors issue certifications for patients to use cannabis oil to treat the symp- toms of diagnosed conditions or diseases. The House version of the bill - HB 1251 - passed 98-0 on Friday. With similar bills approved in See EXPAND, page B6 www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot • Friday, February 9, 2018 • Page B1 Final recruiting day Defense still won the day ... I guess The game was coming down the homestretch. The Eagles Locker had a slim lead. The Patriots had the football. That meant Room Tom Brady was in control. The Patriots had gone over 80 yards for touchdowns the last three Dan times they had the ball. What Callahan did you think was going to happen this time? If you're honest, I'd say something like done continued to get the job at least 80% of everybody done. Chris Hogan was a col- watching thought Brady was lege lacrosse player. Brady taking his offense down the passed for 505 yards! Without field again to win the Super that one play, he may have Bowl. I would have bet a saw- passed for 600. buck on it. It's a great day for the Hokiesports.com Instead an extended arm Eagles, but not a terribly sad Tech’s junior point guard Justin Robinson scores a career-high 32 points in the Hokies home win from the Eagle defensive front day for the Patriots. It is over N.C. State knocked the ball from Brady's America's team. Any other grasp, and Philly recovered. claims aren't valid. Over the Game time. It was the only past 20 years the Pats have defensive play of magnitude won five Super Bowls and Robinson, Hokies too made the entire game, but it played in 10. They have won decided the issue. So I guess us the AFC title 10 times. The old timers still get to say Patriots have won their divi- defense wins games. sion title 20 times. New much for N.C. State It was an exciting Super England has qualified for the Bowl. Nick Foles was better playoffs 25 times in what is Hokiesports.com paradox. It's ironic. closer than seven the rest of the than anyone expected. Other still one of the younger fran- "We haven't run one play since way. than the one turnover I guess chises in the NFL. Brady quar- BLACKSBURG - Virginia the last time I saw you [the Omer Yurtseven led the the other things of consequence terbacked his 8th Super Bowl Tech used a career-high 32 points media]. But I think when you're Wolfpack with 20 points, while was the Patriots tried a trick I thought Jacksonville had an from point guard Justin Robinson trying defensively to do the right Markell Johnson added 15 points play and it was there, but the overall more talented team that to notch an 85-75 ACC victory things and you're going against and 10 assists. Torin Dorn, the execution was not. The Eagles the Patriots. I think much could over NC State on Wednesday what we were doing, you under- Wolfpack's second-leading scorer tried a trick play, it was there, be said about the Eagles. I def- evening at Carilion Clinic Court. stand the value of what you want coming in at 13.4 points per game, and it worked. Then there was initely felt like they were the With the win, the Hokies moved to do offensively. I've probably finished with just four and saw his a botched field goal by the physically stronger team, but to 17-7 overall, 6-5 in the ACC. been too pretty and too cute, and streak of scoring in double figures Patriots you hardly ever see, still, Brady was never statisti- The Wolfpack fell to 16-8 overall, 'Oh, look at what we've done end at six games. and that came after an unwise cally sacked. The game was 6-5 in league play. Both squads are offensively and look at all these decision by Brandon Crooks to also evidence that tackling now in a four-way tie for fifth numbers.' GAME NOTES leap in the air rather than sim- continues to decline at all lev- place in the ACC standings. "I need to do a lot better job. • The Hokies have won four of ply step to his left for a first els of football. That's a very Robinson connected on 11 of 17 Really thankful for how we play their past five, and in those four and goal. sad aspect of the game. Why? from the floor, including two 3- offensively, but I really think it's wins, no team has shot above 44 This was a game the Patriots Because of over regulation and pointers, for the Hokies, who because of what we did defensive- percent from the floor. could have won easily. Both caution, and I once heard Bo bounced back from Saturday's loss ly." • Tech's three 3-pointers made teams were pretty much help- Schembechler, the old great to Miami and have now won four Tech took control in the first tied for its season low less to stop the other. I thought Michigan coach say, "If you of their past five games. half, using a 16-3 run and taking a (Presbyterian). the defensive personnel situa- want to tackle well, you must Blackshear Jr. added 18 points for 41-26 lead on Robinson's basket • Robinson scored in double fig- tion caught up with New first practice tackling...... every Virginia Tech. with 2:55 left in the half. The ures for the 11th straight game. He England a bit. They played vir- day.'' Makes a lot of sense to Coming off an 84-75 loss to the Hokies shot 64.5 percent in the is averaging 18.1 points per game tually the entire season without me. Hurricanes - their third ACC loss first half (20 of 31) despite making in that stretch and shooting 50.4 their three starting linebackers How long will Brady go? I at home this season - the Hokies just one 3-pointer and led 47-34 at percent from the floor (40.4 per- and did again in the Super have no idea, but he's 41 and responded by shooting a sizzling halftime - the second-most points cent from beyond the 3-point arc). Bowl. I think it showed at the absolutely still the best, and 63.5 percent from the floor (33 of allowed by NC State in a half this • Robinson's 32 points were the line of scrimmage. arguments are now futile, he's 52) against the Wolfpack. That season. most scored by a Hokie this sea- I still marvel at Brady. He the best ever, and I do not field-goal percentage was Virginia The Wolfpack, who had four son and the most by a Hokie since played the entire season with- expect to ever see his like Tech's best against an ACC foe wins over teams in the top 20 of teammate Justin Bibbs scored 32 out his top receiver Julian again. Brady, and a fellow by this season, which came, interest- the Ratings Percentage Index points vs. Wake Forest on Jan. 13, Edelman, and lost Crooks early the name of Belichick, have ingly enough, after the Hokies' (RPI) coming in, saw their three- 2016. in the second quarter. But the given new meaning of what it spent their two days of preparation game winning streak snapped and • Devin Wilson got to start in man is a machine and a lot of means to get more out of less working solely on their defense. lost for just the third time this sea- place of Ahmed Hill, and the sen- wideouts who other franchises "It's counterintuitive," Tech son when scoring more than 70 ior scored six points and dished thought couldn't get the job See CALLAHAN, page B2 coach Buzz Williams said. "It's a points. They trailed the entire sec- out an assist in just his fourth start ond half, coming as close as 61-55 of the season. He played 24 min- on a 3-pointer by Sam Hunt with See HOKIES, page b2 10:52 remaining, but getting no Page B2 - The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018 Hokies

Continued from page B1 utes - his most in ACC play. ly has 1,350 career points.

• Blackshear scored in double UP NEXT figures for the 16th time this sea- The Hokies play at rival son. Virginia on Saturday - and the Cavaliers will have the extra moti- • Bibbs scored 11 points, mark- vation of possibly moving to No. ing his 16th game in double fig- 1 in the Associated Press poll next ures this season. He moved past week following Villanova's loss Carolos Dixon into 21st place in Wednesday night. The game tips career scoring at Tech. He current- at 6 p.m. Callahan

Continued from page B1 the past few years. Wouldn't 5th, Cincinnati 6, Texas Tech surprise me at all if they con- 7, Auburn 8, and Duke (king of tinued to do the same. the one and doners) is a lowly 9th! Kansas is down talent River Ridge District Different Sort of Hoops wise but is still 10th somehow. Season: St. Mary's is 11, Clemson 16, Boy’s Basketball This is actually a bit refresh- Rhode Island 18, West Virginia ing. It's not like college foot- went through a stretch of four Tournament Bracket ball where you can write on a losses in five games and is still tablet what four teams will be 19th, Carolina is in a down in the final four playoff in year at 21, Nevada is 23, Cougar boys, girls open River Ridge 2022 and you will likely hit Kentucky is all the way down three of them. There's a lot of to 24, has already fallen out of District Tournaments on Friday excitement in college football the top 25, and is likely to do it during the season, but when it again after another defeat. With the completion of Wednesday night's RRD With the completion of Wednesday night's RRD gets down to the nitty gritty, That's a different sort of list of games the final seeding has been determined. games the final seeding has been determined. there is little suspense as to ranked teams. Who's the Pulaski Co. boys basketball will host Pulaski Co. girls basketball will travel to Cave who will be involved, and after Christiansburg this Friday in the quarter final round Spring this Friday in the quarter final round of the strongest conference? I'm not today's final recruiting num- of the tournament. Below are the details. PCHS River Ridge District Tournament. Below are the sure there is one. bers come in, you will find All-Sports Passes will NOT be honored at this details. Basketball is a tournament things are going to remain the game. Admission is $5 sport. Much of what happens Friday 02/09/18 same. during the regular season But at least for this one sea- Friday 02/09/18 Girls Basketball sometimes seems to matter not son, it looks different for bas- Boys Basketball River Ridge District Quarter Finals much, lots of games. But we ketball and since the Super River Ridge District Quarter Finals Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring 5:30 pm are nearing the conference Bowl has been played, it's time Christiansburg @ Pulaski Co. 7 pm tournaments, then comes the to give hoops a look. First is NCAA. It might be a lot of fun -Submitted by Scott Vest, PCHS Athletic Director Villanova, not a great surprise because it may be more unpre- because the Wildcats are very dictable than ever. Villanova good and well coached. But could win a third after winning you still didn't expect a top its second on a buzzer shot two P-Yankees add Haugh as Asst. GM ranking at the stage. Especially years ago that stopped Carolina The Pulaski Yankees are proud the Pulaski Yankees. I look for- since they continue to win after from winning two in a row. to announce the hiring of Betsy ward to working with the Calfee losing one of their best players UVa may never have a better Haugh as the team's Assistant Park ownership group and the to injury for the season. chance to win it all. Purdue General Manager. Pulaski community to build on Number two is Virginia. I hasn't really made a serious run Haugh, a native of Earlysville, the great success the organization doubt this Cavalier team is the since Rick Mount and you Va., joins the Yankees after two has had in recent years," said most talented ever at UVA, but have to be old like me to seasons with the Danville Braves, Haugh. it executes, plays great remember that name. where she started as a trainee defense, hits open shots, and is before being named Sales & Since October 2016, Haugh well coached. Number three is The Final Day: Marketing Manager in has assisted the Appalachian Purdue. The Boilermakers have Wednesday was the final day September 2016. Prior to begin- League with its media relations size inside. One guy reminds of college football recruiting. It ning her career in Minor League efforts as the league publicist, a me of Egor Kravitsky, whoever appears that Georgia and Ohio Baseball, Haugh earned degrees role she will maintain while with that is. Huge fellow that can State will hold strong at 1-2, from Virginia Tech (MA, the Yankees. She was named the play. They also can hit the but it could flop depending on Communication, 2016) and Appalachian League Woman of open shot, and they are an old some big late signatures. I Marshall University (BA, Sport Excellence and Appalachian team, no one and doners, actu- think Texas, Penn State, and Management and Marketing, League Outstanding Employee ally juniors and seniors, the Miami should hold at 3-4-5. 2014). While at Marshall, she of the Year at the conclusion of formula used by Carolina the Notre Dame appears as if it worked in the Thundering Herd's the 2017 season and also helped last three years. will finish in the top seven and Athletic Department as a sports the Danville Braves earn 2017 I think Nova, UVa, and is closing strong. Clemson has information intern. Appalachian League Purdue are 1-2-3 because they only 16 players in its class, but "I am extremely excited to join Organization of the Year honors. Betsy Haugh deserved to be that. The rest is has climbed back to 10th hav- really mystifying. Xavier is ing inked the top player from five different states. George and Clemson may finish with as many five star recruits as all the other teams in the country combined. Florida State is closing well and will be top 15, but the biggest gain in the nation is Nebraska as it has added two four star recruits and three, 3 stars on the final day and will move from 71st two months ago and will finish somewhere between 15 and 20 under new head coach Scott Frost. That's an almost unheard of turnaround. Virginia Tech has had a solid recruiting campaign and will finish in the top 25. Tennessee is experiencing a drop down the stretch and could finish outside the top 30. West Virginia is 28th at deadline and will likely finish in the top 30. Some surprises. Jimbo Fisher is finishing fairly well at Texas A&M, but the Aggies will still finish in the mid-30s range. Stanford is a stunning 74th, UNC a not good enough 42, Wisconsin 38, Florida has fall- en down to 30, and Alabama has finished first or second for five consecutive recruiting sea- sons and came into the last day ranked 9th with some big fish on the hook, however, most of them didn't bite, the Tide lost players to some rivals, particu- larly Georgia, and at press time Bama had fallen to 12. That's not bad at all of course, but it looks different for Alabama. Also, a few major things will happen late so there could be a bit more change, but things should hold steady. The Patriot 808-3949 www.pcpatriot.com The Patriot • Friday, February 9, 2018 - Page B3 VT adds 3 to 2018 class Fragale nabs second Hokiesports.com offense, three athletes and one specialist. preseason The state of Virginia topped the 2018 BLACKSBURG - Head coach Justin class with seven signees, followed by Fuente welcomed three student-athletes North Carolina (six) and Florida (four). All-America honor to Virginia Tech on Wednesday to round The Hokies added two signees apiece Hokiesports.com out a 27-player 2018 recruiting class that from Maryland and Pennsylvania. The BLACKSBURG - The 18th annual National included 24 early signees. District of Columbia contributed two Collegiate Baseball Writers preseason All-America The three newest Hokies will all join players to the signing class, while squad offers an inside glance at the top NCAA Division the Lunch Pail Defense. That trio Georgia, Illinois, South Carolina and I players scheduled to star in the 160th season of inter- includes two defensive linemen (Jaevon Tennessee were all represented with one collegiate baseball and includes Virginia Tech redshirt- Becton and Cam Goode) and one line- addition to the Tech roster. senior Sam Fragale, a third team honoree. This is the backer (Dax Hollifield). Becton earned first-team All-State and second preseason All-American selection in 2018 for "We're excited to add Jaevon, Cam first-team All-USA accolades following Fragale, who was tabbed a third teamer at third by and Dax to an already deep and talented his play in 2017. He helped guide Ocean Collegiate Baseball. signing class," Fuente said. "I'd like to Lakes High School to a 10-2 record as a Fragale, who was a Second Team All-ACC first base- thank all our coaches and staff who senior and a second-round appearance in man last season, will move over to third base for the worked so tirelessly throughout the the VHSA 6A playoffs under head coach 2018 season. The native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recruiting process. We're anxious to get Joe Jones. He is planning on majoring in finished third on the team last year in average at .310, the entire group on campus to start the agribusiness construction. but led the Hokies with a .615 slugging percentage, 15 Quit job for next chapter in their journey." Goode earned first-team All-Met hon- home runs, 63 RBI and 12 sacrifice flies - which also The 27-player group is comprised ors by The Washington Post and helped led the NCAA. Among the nation's leaders, he also fin- from nine different states, plus the lead St. John's College to the 2017 ished 17th in RBI per game (1.15), 32nd in total RBI, school? District of Columbia and includes 12 WCAC Championship this past season. 55th in home runs, 58th in HRs per game (0.27), 65th Dear Dave, players on defense, 11 players on See HOKIES, page B6 in slugging percentage and 82nd in total bases (131). My wife and I have $72,000 in debt from student loans and a car loan. We're trying to pay off our debt using the debt BUSINESS AND SERVICE snowball system, and we each make about $45,000 a year. She's a teacher, and she's plan- ning on going back to school DIRECTORY for her master's degree, but she's thinking about quitting her job to do this. She'll be TO ADVERTISE HERE • CALL 540-808-3949 able to make more money with the additional education, and she would only be unemployed for two years. The degree pro- gram will cost us $2,000 out of pocket per semester for two years. Does this sound like a good idea? Chris Dear Chris, There's no reason for your wife to quit her job to make this happen. Lots of people - especially teachers - hold down their jobs and go back to school to further their educa- tion. I'm not sure trying to make it on one income when you're that deep in debt is a good idea. Whatever you do, don't bor- row more money to make this happen. Cash flow it, or don't do it. We're talking about $8,000 total, and you've got Ask About Our Senior $72,000 in debt hanging over your heads already. My advice Citizen Discount! would be to wait until you've got the other debt knocked out, then save up and pay cash for school. You could slow down your debt snowball, and use some of that to pay for school, but I'd hate to see you lose the momentum you have when it comes to getting out of debt. The choice is yours, but don't tack on anymore student loan debt. I know her income will go up with a master's degree, so from that standpoint it's a good thing to do. But if you do a good thing a dumb way, it ends up being dumb! -Dave Dear Dave, My grandmother passed away a week ago. She was 98, and I know both she and my grandfather had pre-paid for their funerals in 2004. However, there were outstand- ing costs of $1,500 with the funeral services we had to pay out of pocket, because she had outlived the insurance policy attached to the pre-payment plan. 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808-3949 Page B6 - The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018 rapidly now, and because of this, it Expand is not a decision that should be in the hands of the legislature," said Florida State named Continued from page A10 Dunnavant, who also is a doctor. "Instead, it should be with physi- both chambers, the legislation cians." appears likely to be headed to the Virginia is poised to join 29 ACC Baseball favorite desk of Gov. Ralph Northam, a other states that allow the use of Democrat and physician, who has marijuana for medicinal purposes, GREENSBORO, N.C. pion. 2018 ACC Baseball Preseason said he would sign such a measure according to the National (theACC.com) - Florida State has Twelve coaches picked North Coaches Poll into law. Conference of State Legislatures. been selected as the 2018 Carolina to win the Coastal Doctors in Virginia currently Three U.S. territories have a simi- Atlantic Coast Conference base- Division, with Virginia receiving Overall Champion can issue medical marijuana certi- lar policy. ball preseason favorite in a vote two votes for first place. The Tar Florida State (10) fications only to people with of the league's 14 head coaches, Heels tallied 96 points, ahead of North Carolina (3) intractable epilepsy. If Northam The legislation is considered a major victory for marijuana-law while North Carolina was tabbed the Cavaliers (83), Duke (62), Wake Forest (1) signs the bill, the new law would as the favorite in the Coastal Miami (60), Georgia Tech (46), let doctors issue certifications to reform advocates. Division. Virginia Tech (27), and Pitt (18). Atlantic Division treat any condition. The ACC has had at least 1. Florida State (13) - 95 Both bills were a recommenda- "This will bring relief to thou- The Seminoles were picked by seven teams earn bids to the 2. Louisville - 78 tion of Virginia's Joint sands of Virginians suffering from 10 coaches as the team to beat in NCAA Championship in each of 3. Clemson - 70 Commission on Health Care, cancer, Crohn's disease and the conference. The Tar Heels the last nine years and has had at 4. NC State - 53 which researches health policy PTSD," said Jenn Michelle picked up three votes and Wake least one team in the College 5. Wake Forest (1) - 52 options for the state. Pedini, executive director of the Forest received one vote for World Series for 12 consecutive 6. Boston College - 25 The chief sponsors of SB 726 marijuana law reform advocacy overall conference champion. group, Virginia NORML. "We seasons. Last year, the ACC led 7. Notre Dame - 19 were Republican Sens. Siobhan Florida State led the way in the all conferences with 20 All- Dunnavant of Henrico and Jill could not be happier with the Atlantic Division with 95 points, Americans and had 75 players Coastal Division Holtzman Vogel of Fauquier and unanimous passage of these bills." followed by Louisville (78), selected in the 2017 MLB Draft. 1. North Carolina (12) - 96 Democratic Sen. David Marsden Clemson (70), NC State (53), Nine different ACC teams 2. Virginia (2) - 83 of Fairfax. The chief sponsors of An April 2017 poll by Wake Forest (52), Boston have been ranked in the five 3. Duke - 62 HB 1251 were Republican Dels. Quinnipiac University indicated College (25), and Notre Dame national polls that have been 4. Miami - 60 Ben Cline of Rockbridge and overwhelming support for the (19). The Seminoles were select- announced so far, led by Florida 5. Georgia Tech - 46 Glen Davis of Virginia Beach and legalization of medical marijuana ed as division favorites by 13 State and North Carolina, both of 6. Virginia Tech - 27 Democratic Dels. Eileen Filler- in Virginia. About 94 percent of Virginian voters polled expressed coaches, with Wake Forest get- which have been in the top 10 in 7. Pitt - 18 Corn and Kaye Kory, both of ting one vote for division cham- every poll. Fairfax. support; 59 percent backed legal- "The literature on medical izing small amounts of the drug cannabis is going to be evolving for recreational use. Hokies Dave

Continued from page B3 Continued from page B3 He also was named Military Bowl Player of the Week and was cho- than they do in caskets. In sen to play in the Under Armour All-American game. The defensive other words, they don't make lineman posted 46 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 14 sacks and three as much money selling the forced fumbles under head coach Joe Casamento. casket as they do selling a pre- Hollifield turned in 150 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two paid policy on the casket. forced fumbles and one fumble recovery this past fall under head Do you understand my rea- coach Lance Ware at Shelby High School. His 629 career tackles and soning? If we knew the exact 139 tackles for loss are both school and county records. In 2016, date she pre-paid, and how Hollifield helped lead Shelby to a perfect 16-0 season, capping it off much she pre-paid, that figure with a state title behind a 16-tackle, one-sack, one-fumble recovery invested in a good mutual fund performance to take home MVP honors. He was four-time would be a whole lot more MaxPreps.com All-American, a four-time NC Preps All-State selec- than the cost of a reasonable tion and the Charlotte Observer's All-Region Defensive Player of the funeral. It's the same principle Year. He played in this year's U.S. Army All-American Bowl where behind the reason I advise he served as a team captain. folks to not pre-pay college, or just about anything else, that's likely far into the future. The money you could've made on The Patriot - 808-3949 the investment is a lot more [email protected] than the value of pre-paying. Pre-planning, on the other www.pcpatriot.com hand, is a great idea for many things - including funerals. I'm truly sorry for your loss, Rebecca. God bless you all. -Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and mul- tiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey. Citizens can keep eye on legislature from home By FADEL ALLASSAN Capital News Service

RICHMOND - It may not offer the drama of "House of Cards," but an initiative at the Virginia Capitol is lifting the curtain on the workings of the General Assembly. In January, the House and Senate started live-streaming and archiving videos of commit- tee hearings. On a computer or cellphone, Virginians can now watch - from the comfort of their homes or offices - what used to require a trip to the Capitol. How to watch For links to videos of floor sessions and committee meet- ings, go to the General Assembly's website - http://vir- giniageneralassembly.gov/ - and click on "Members and session." To watch a committee meet- ing, drill down to the commit- tee's webpage and then to the agenda for a specific meeting. There, you will find a video link. For videos of subcommittee meetings, go to EyesOnRichmond.org, a project of the group Progress Virginia. Eyes on Richmond has four "channels" - websites featuring a different video stream. The pro- ject's home page includes a cal- endar listing which subcommit- tee meetings are being webcast on each channel. Each channel's home page also has a link to videos of pre- viously recorded subcommittee meetings. www.pcpatriot.com The Patriot - Friday, February 9, 2018 - Page B7 February 9 4 for $30. If you would like to water from the wells of Salvation 540-994-6006. followed at 7 p.m. with a large reserve a space, please contact Isaiah 12:3 group meeting and then everyone Dublin Presbyterian to have Stacy King at 276-620-0389 or Pulaski Old Time Jamboree will divide into smaller groups at yard sale [email protected]. FYI ON-GOING: A Bluegrass Jam session for play- 8 p.m. The church is located at 1 Dublin Presbyterian Church will Breakfast (biscuits and gravy, ers of all ages is held every Harvest Place in Dublin. have a yard sale on Friday, ham, bacon, sausage) will be Solomon's Closet Clothing Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. February 9 - Saturday, February available from 8 - 11 and hot dog Bank at the Pulaski Senior Center. Join Narcotics Anonymous 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. plates will be available from 11 - New and used clothing for chil- the jam by playing an instrument The NA group HOW meets each Women's clothing, household 2. All proceeds will benefit dren and adults. Requested dona- or singing or just come by and Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ items, cook books, puzzles, Baker's Chapel Youth. tion of $1 for 10 items. Clothing enjoy the music. Call John "Doc" Episcopal Church located at 144 games, Christmas decorations, donations, also accepted and wel- McElroy at 320-3688 for more Washington Ave., in Pulaski. The garden supplies, bird feeders, March 17 come. The Clothing Bank is open information. The center is located meeting is open to everyone. framed pictures, jewelry, shoes. the second and third Tuesdays 10 across the street from the post There will also be cornbread and Max Creek to hold Annual Egg a.m. - 12 noon. New Life Church office. N.A. Principles before beans, hot dogs, desserts, and Hunt & Easter Celebration of the Nazarene is located at 45 Personalities homemade quarts of soup. Max Creek Baptist Church will S.Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. Cowboy Church new ministry N.A. Principles before hold it's annual Egg Hunt & Feeding America On the third and fourth week of Personalities meets Thursday at 7 February 10 Easter Celebration on Saturday, Distribution of fresh produce and each month Cowboy Church p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 6 March 17 at 11 a.m. The event is baked goods at no charge on a offer food bags to the elderly and p.m. at the First Presbyterian Dublin UMC Star Fighter's intended for kids aged 11 and first-come-first-served basis, shut -ins. On these weeks, inter- Church Annex located at 4th and Relay for Life Team Bake Sale. under. This is a FREE event. Saturday's from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 ested participants may come by Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For This event is February 10th, 2018 There will be a minimum of p.m. New Life Church of the the church at 12 noon for pick up more information, go to from 9:00am-2:00pm at the 3,000 plastic eggs hidden around Nazarene is located 45 S. if able. Delivery is available if www.newrivervalleyna.org Kroger in Radford, VA. We will the church grounds in areas sepa- Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. necessary. Call Mike and Pat have cakes, pies, cookies,bread, rated by age group. Hunts will be Ruth's Harvest Thompson at 540-577-4923. AA: and candy for sale. Help us to released approximately every 15 Food pantry and boxes prepared Cowboy Church is located at 520 Alcoholics Anonymous meet find the cure for CANCER! minutes until all age groups have for qualified recipients twice E. Main St., Pulaski (across from Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meet- gone. All eggs will have candy or monthly. Applications available at Downtown Exxon). ing); Wednesday (noon); and First Baptist Church to host a prize ticket inside. There will be the church office. New Life Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- singing group and spaghetti a coloring contest with pre-filled Church of the Nazarene is located Pulaski Daily Bread in need of ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian dinner Easter Baskets as prizes. There at 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. volunteers Church of America across from First Baptist Church at 325 will be an Easter Story presenta- Daily Bread is in need of servers Magic Mart. For more informa- Randolph Avenue will have the tion. Popcorn, hot dogs, and Adult Day Care and Fall on several different days, so if tion call 980-5233. singing group, "Simple Gifts of drinks will be served. Prevention Center hosts month- you can spare a few hours a week the Blue Ridge" performing at the ly BINGO you may contact Debbi Harrell Al-Anon - Pulaski: church at 6 p.m. on February 10. April 20 (Director) at 980-2131 between There will be a spaghetti dinner Adult Day Service and Fall the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group (a before the performance at 5 pm. Save the date for the "Those Prevention Center hosts BINGO p.m. Monday through Friday. support group for friends and This event is open to the public. River Women's Conference" on the 4th Saturday of each families of alcoholics) meet every Donations will be accepted and Those River Women's Conference month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Celebrate Recovery Support Monday night at 8 p.m. at the reservations are requested. To will be held April 20 - 22 at the the Ruritan building on 4th and group at VHM Pulaski Presbyterian Church of RSVP, call the church at 980- Randolph Ave. United Methodist Jefferson St in Pulaski. The build- Valley Harvest Ministries in America across from Magic Mart. 6565 and leave a message. Church. Design Team members ing is located near Seagle's Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- Contact number: 540-980-5233. include Rev. Karen Black, Pastor Funeral Home. Everyone wel- port group for people who are February 13 of Randolph Ave. UMC, Marva come! working through hurts, habits and If you would like to publicize Hickman 540-250-1203 (Contact hang- ups. The group meets each community activities (FREE of Shrove Tuesday Pancake person for the conference), AmVets Post #50 Thursday at 6:30 p.m. charge) please contact us by Supper Jacinth Henry, Janet Johnson, Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. email: [email protected]. Christ Episcopal Church Pulaski, Cynthia Gladden, Yolanda AmVets Post #50 meets each Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Hunter-Bulls, Pamela Olverson. Friday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. will be Tuesday February 13th in The church is located at 1607 Dinners sold at post. The post is the church Parish Hall. Serving Randolph Ave., Pulaski, 540-980- located at 1018 East Main St., time is 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. The 8775. With joy you will draw Pulaski. For more information church is located on Washington Ave. at the bridge. Entrance to the Parish Hall is in the back off of Main Street.Everyone is invited. Donations are appreciated.

Sons of Confederate Vets, Stuart Artillery Camp to meet The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Stuart Horse Artillery Camp 1784 will meet on Tuesday, February 13, 7pm at Ray's Restaurant on Rt. 221, North of Floyd. Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) are also invited to attend. If Floyd County Public Schools are closed on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week due to weather, the meeting will be cancelled. For further information, please call 1-216- 233-8401 or 540-239-9864.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper The Draper United Methodist Church will hold a pancake sup- per in the fellowship hall of the Draper UMC located at 3080 Greenbriar Rd. in Draper on February 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The all you can eat menu will consist of pancakes, sausage, bacon, gravy, biscuits coffee, and soft drinks for a donation at the door. Let us do the cooking on Shrove Tuesday and enjoy a great evening of fellowship while sup- porting the work of the Draper United Methodist Men. Take outs will be available. February 16

Fairlawn Presbyterian Church to hold benefit for PC 4H Club Spaghetti supper at Fairlawn Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 16 , 4 p.m.- - 7:30 p.m. to benefit the Pulaski County 4H Livestock Club.

The 3rd Annual Coy Hill Pancake Supper The 3rd Annual Coy Hill Pancake Supper will be held Feb. 23rd from 4-8 pm at Woodlawn P.H. Church, 3874 Oak Grove Rd. For information, call 276-728-2088. (Donations Accepted) February 17

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The workshop incorporated the museum's educational book, “How the Sheep Helped Win the War.” L to R - Debbie Wilkerson, Joyce Covey, Carla Hallstead, Ruth Ann Whitener, Elinor Farmer, Jan Woodward, Betsy Ely portraying Edith Bolling Wilson, and Judy Barr. Not pictured: Carol Smith, Mary Beth Glenn, Christine Bailey, Farron Smith, and Stacey Heller. Wilson museum presents program to local educators The Edith Bolling Wilson The January 5th workshop provid- Professional Development Day. Birthplace Museum recently part- ed an overview of the life and Area businesses and organizations nered with Pulaski County Public legacy of Mrs. Wilson, focusing supporting the outreach program Schools to present a county-wide on her efforts as First Lady during and book distribution included: Professional Development In- World War I. Friends of the Pulaski County service for fourth grade teachers. Joyce Covey, a retired Pulaski Library, Dublin High School County School teacher and volun- Alumni Association, Count teer for the Edith Bolling Wilson Pulaski DAR, Delta Kappa Birthplace Museum, served as the Gamma (Nu Chapter), Pulaski presenter for the workshop. The County Retired Teachers workshop incorporated the muse- Association, The Coffee Grinder um's educational book, How the Restaurant, Dublin Lions Club, Sheep Helped Win the War, which Carla Hallstead, Dr. Holly Welty details when President and Mrs. Miller, and Linda Grey (in honor Wilson placed a flock of sheep on of Dorothy Sanchez). the lawn of the White House to Additionally, the Nu Chapter of free grounds laborers for wartime Delta Kappa Gamma provided duties. The wool from the sheep, refreshments for the teachers. named "White House Wool," was Delta Kappa Gamma is an interna- auctioned off raising nearly tional teachers society promoting $100,000 for the American Red professional and personal growth Cross. of educators and excellence in The workshop provided an education. Several members of engaging framework for teachers Delta Kappa Gamma attended the to integrate the story into the class- workshop and encouraged Pulaski room. The program's teaching aids County teachers to join their correlate with Virginia Standards organization and learn more about of Learning and provide students scholarship opportunities avail- with an introduction to World War able. I. Debbie Wilkerson, the The Edith Bolling Wilson Museum's Education Coordinator, Birthplace Museum is the birth- facilitated the workshop giving an place and childhood home of First overview of First Lady Mrs. Lady Mrs. Wilson, wife of Wilson and her place in history. President Woodrow Wilson. The Wytheville resident and retired Museum and Bolling Home is educator, Betsy Ely, portrayed the located at 145 E. Main Street in First Lady, and shared information Downtown Wytheville, Virginia. about her life in Wytheville and in As one of only eight historic sites the White House. This school across the country dedicated to the year, each fourth-grade student in interpretation of a First Lady, the Pulaski County Schools will museum tells the story of the over- receive a copy of the museum's looked, yet vitally important role educational book. that Edith Bolling Wilson played Mrs. Elinor Farmer, a member in the White House at a pivotal of the Pulaski Friends of the moment during World War I. For Library, organized funding for the info, visit edithbollingwilson.org.