April 20, 2018

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Sunday Night - Saturday Night - Partly Mostly cloudy, Mike Williams photo cloudy, with a low around 40. with a low around 45. Roger Adkins’ Final Concert Roger Adkins has served as the coordinator of New River Community College’s Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club for several years. His time at the helm of the club, however, ended officially last year when he retired from his position as Industrial Training Coordinator at NRCC. His retirement completed a career of over 57 years of teaching, mostly at NRCC. Adkins came back last Friday night for one last time as Master of Ceremonies for the Dailey and Vincent concert at Edwards Hall, sponsored by the club. Joining the bluegrass duo was former Statler Brother, Jimmy Fortune. The bluegrass and country stars brought Adkins up on stage during their show to pay tribute to him. The show was a rousing success as it sold out with some 1,100 fans in attendance. Pictured above are (from left) Fortune, Jamie Dailey, Adkins, Darrin Vincent and Christian Davis. Anderson new vice president of instruction at New River New River Community College has hired Dr. tor in the electronics, instrumentation and electrical Peter T. Anderson, of Blacksburg, as the new vice area in 1997. In 2010, he became the coordinator of president for instruction and student services after a the Health Information Technology Education national search process. Anderson recently accept- (HITE) grant at the college. He was hired as the ed the position after serving as interim vice presi- dean of business and technologies in 2013. dent for instruction and student services when the "Peter brings a wealth of knowledge, experience previous vice president, Dr. Pat Huber, became and leadership to this position and will bring new president of the college in July. levels of energy and excitement to our work at Anderson began at NRCC as an adjunct instruc- See ANDERSON, page A3 Page A2 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 Volunteer turors needed to help adults in the NRV Literacy Volunteers of the English as a Second Language New River Valley (LVNRV) will (ESL), basic computer skills, hold a tutor training for adult pre-GED, and job readiness volunteers interested in helping skills to help adults in the New local adults improve literacy and River Valley achieve their litera- language skills for increased cy-related goals. independence and better employ- Tutoring, which is one-to-one ment. or small group, takes place at The tutor training will be held New River Valley-wide public on Monday, April 30, from 5:30- locations and days/times that are 8:30 pm at the LVNRV Learning convenient to both the tutor and Center, 195 W. Main Street in the adult learner. Volunteer downtown Christiansburg. tutors are asked to make a mini- LVNRV provides free tutoring in reading, writing, math, See TUTORS, page A3

Martin’s Supports After Prom Party

Martin's Pharmacy has made a $1,000 donation to the PCHS After Prom Party. All donations go toward covering expenses, providing entertainment, food and drinks for the After Prom Party. Organizers and contributors want the students at PCHS to have a fun, safe, alcohol and drug free event to attend after Prom is over. From left to right above: Jennifer Bolling, Anna Tickle, Eddie Hale, Willie Hale and Regina Fields. At right, Willie Hale presents a check to After Prom Party Committee Chair Regina Fields.

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Continued from page A1 NRCC," said Huber, NRCC president. over 14 years. Prior to his employment at the college, Anderson Anderson served spent 18 years working with the Pulaski County as president of School System. He served as the career and technical Blacksburg Dixie education director, an assistant principal at Pulaski Softball from County High School and Dublin Middle School, and 2011 to 2017. as a building trades instructor. He is an 82nd Anderson earned a doctorate from Old Dominion Airborne University, a master's degree from Radford Division University, a bachelor's degree from Virginia "Operation Polytechnic Institute and State University and an Desert Storm" associate degree from New River Community combat veteran. College. "This appoint- Having grown up in Blacksburg, Anderson current- ment is an honor ly lives there with his wife, Julie, and three children, and blessing to Ryan, Brooke and Grace. serve such a won- Anderson is involved in the New River Valley com- derful group of munity in several different capacities. Since 2010, he faculty, staff and has been the pastor at Edgemont Christian Church in Dr. Peter T. Anderson students at New Christiansburg. He is also a member of the River Blacksburg Rotary Club, a board member of the Community Montgomery County Economic Development College," Anderson said. "I look forward to the chal- Commission and has been a youth sports coach for lenges and successes we will experience together."

Pulaski County Schools photo Senior of the Month Senior of the Month for Pulaski County Schools for March is Brody Fields. Brody is the son of Regina and Billy Fields of Pulaski. Brody was described by his nominators as always willing to help, dependable, and with an extremely positive attitude. Brody is an Office Aide second block and he greets everyone with a smile. His man- ners and respect for all people are what make him a prime example of Cougar PRIDE. During his years at PCHS, Brody has played football, ran track, been a member of FCA and Youth Life. Brody works part time at Food City and is very involved with his youth group at the Pulaski Church of God. During his free time, Brody enjoys being outdoors. Upon graduation, Brody plans to attend Emory and Henry and run track and field. He is exploring majors and interested in either Civil Engineering or Sports Management. Tutors

Continued from page A2 mum of a one-year commitment and meet with their students 1-3 hours per week. There are nearly 15,000 adults in the New River Valley without a high school or equivalency diploma. A donation of $10 is requested from volunteer tutors to cover the cost of the tutor training manual. To register or for more information, please contact Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley at (540) 382-7262 or [email protected]. More information on LVNRV, a United Way partner agency and Proliteracy member, is available on the non-profit's website: www.lvnrv.org. Page A4 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018

Burnie Temple Lovern Donald Wayne Breedlove Burnie Temple Lovern, age 76 of Beckley and formerly of Pulaski Donald Wayne Breedlove "Gone Fishin'", 62, ful member of Jordan's Chapel UMC, an Exhausted County passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Princeton Health May 28th 1955-April 13th 2018, Preceded in death Rooster of the JC's Pulaski chapter, coached for 26 Care Center. Born August 23, 1941 in Pulaski County he was the son by his parents Walden and Ruth Breedlove. years for the Pulaski recreation department, was an of the late Roy Garfield Lovern & Ruby Pauline Tolbert Lovern. His Survived by active 4-H leader, a Big Brother, served on many sister, Judith Mae Vires and Buck's mother, Mary Frances Kincer wife, Holly, mission trips, and employed at Radford University. Lovern also preceded him in death. and two Don was also instrumental in helping with the Boy He is survived by his daughters Scouts and Webelos. He enjoyed fishing, reading, Son Megan wood-working, VT football, adventures with his Burnie "Buck" Temple Lovern, Jr. & Ing-Mari Bahr - NH (Tim), and granddaughter, and spending time with his family. Jordan, and He touched many lives and had a positive effect on Sisters granddaugh- many people in the Pulaski area. His legacy will Patsy Diane Horton - Roanoke ter Journey, live on through his family and friends. A celebra- Barbara McCoy - Belspring grandson tion of life was held on Monday April 16th at Jane D. Perkins - Pulaski Landon, sis- Jordan's Chapel UMC. Burial followed at Brothers ter Doris, Thornspring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations Michael Dalton - LA brother can be made to Jordan's Chapel UMC Kids of the Roy Leon Dalton - Staffordsville Monroe Kingdom. Online condolences may be sent to the Gene Tolbert - Pulaski (Kathy), family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com A private memorial service will be held later. nieces and Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneral- nephews 540-980-1700 home.com Brian, Mark Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for (Cindy), the family. Clay (Sue), T racey, Virginia Myrtle Shouse Nuckols Randolph (Donna), Scott (Leslie), many great- Virginia Myrtle Shouse Nuckols, age 90 of Dublin passed away nieces and nephews, and friends. Don was a faith- Monday, April 16, 2018 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin. She was born January 18, 1928 in Pulaski County. She is preced- Robert Glenn Goad ed in death by her parents, James Walter Shouse & Susan Turner Robert Glenn Goad, age 78 of Draper passed Smith Shouse; five sisters, Bertha Shouse, Gracie Rutherford, Mildred away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Pulaski Great Grandchild Ward, Enola Shumaker, & Alberta Bentley; five brothers, Aubrey, Health Care Center. Born April 30, 1939 in Draper Paysen Akers Daniel, Charlie, Arthur, & Walter Shouse. he was the son of the late Toney Goad & Mary Sister She is survived by her - Frances Wright Goad. Several brothers and sisters Iris (David) Chumbley - TN Husband of 71 years - also preceded him in death. Brothers Claude Clayton Nuckols - Dublin He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Elwood (Vivian) Goad - Christiansburg Daughter and Son-in-law- He is survived by his Tommy (Joyce) Goad - PA Brenda & John Reichner - Dublin Wife Funeral services were held Sunday, April 15, Son - Marjorie Clendenon Goad - Draper 2018 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski Gary Nuckols - Dublin Children with Brother Frankie Graham & Robert G. Goad, Jr, Five Grandchildren - Robert Glen (Jan) Goad, Jr. - Wytheville his son officiating. Interment followed at the William Dean Reichner Deborah Gail (William) Smith - Draper Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Amy Tickle Grandchildren To sign the online guestbook, please visit Donna Shockley Nuckols Joseph (Britani) Akers, Aaron Smith, Nicole www.bowerfuneralhome.com Ashley Vaught Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the Michael Thompson arrangements for the family. 7 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandson Stephanie Elaine Kidd Funeral services were held Thursday, April 19, 2018 in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel- Pulaski with Pastor Paige Wimberly officiat- Stephanie Elaine Kidd, 37, of Dublin, VA passed Draper Valley Baptist Church. ing. Interment followed in the Newbern Cemetery. away Wednesday April 11th 2018 in the UVA Surviving are her parents; James and Vickie Kidd A special thanks to Highland Ridge Nursing Staff for their loving Hospital, Charlottesville. Brother and wife; Matthew and Angela Kidd care and kindness. She was born May 9th 1980 in Radford, VA and Niece; Alexis Kidd To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneral- was the daughter of James and Vickie Cook Kidd of Funeral services were held Sunday, April 15th at home.com Dublin. the Draper Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Stephanie was a special needs educator with the Wilfred Overton, Rev. Jack Jackson and Rev. Nuckols family. public school system, she was also a member of the Johnny Howlett officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. Legal Notices Isley King Quesenberry Helen Pabis Collier, 82, passed away Friday, Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. Isley King Quesenberry, age 85 of Draper passed away Thursday, April 13, 2018 at her home in Dublin with her fam- www.mullinsfuneralhome.com April 12, 2018 at the Pulaski Healthcare Center. ily by her side. Born December 27, 1932 in Wythe County she was the daughter of The Collier family is in the care of Mullins the late James Edward King and Lillian Grace Keith King Wyrick. Her husband, Alfred Quesenberry and brother, Joseph "Joe Bob King" Hughes also preceded her in death. She was a volunteer for many organizations to include the Lewis Gale Hospital-Pulaski, Red Cross Bloodmobile and her church, the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by her Daughter & Son-in-law Pamela & Dennis Puckett - Shiloh Grandchildren Amanda & Neil Puckett Brother Graham (Evelyn) King - TN Nieces and Nephews Funeral services were held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Mike Ingo officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family. Susie Roxanne Guynn Arnold Susie Roxanne Guynn Arnold, age 64 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at her home. Born December 28, 1953 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late James Henry Guynn & Elsie Dean Guynn. Her husband, Titus Lee Arnold, brother, Eugene Guynn and sister, Ethel Gray also preceded her in death. She is survived by her Son Tracy (Jennifer) Arnold - Wythe Co. Grandchildren Elijah Arnold Makaila Arnold Brother James Junior (Betty) Guynn - Pulaski Very Special Sister & Caregiver Brenda Riggins - Hiwassee Special Nephew & Caregiver Eddie Phillips Special Friend Carolyn Hager Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM - Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Carson Linkous officiating. Interment will follow at the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00-7:00 PM - Friday evening at the Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family. The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 - Page A5 More good Open Forum news from LewisGale Hospital CEO thanks volunteers, chaplains tax reform To the editor, ty mission would be much harder to experience is personally satisfying, This year's federal income tax return due date was achieve without the assistance of our challenging and fun when they use Wednesday, April 18. It's the last time you will have As we observe National Volunteer many volunteers. their skills, talents and free time to to file under the old tax code that was replaced by the Week (April 15th-21st), LewisGale Volunteering is a choice - a noble benefit others. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which will apply to next Hospital Pulaski would like to extend choice - that these exceptional men So as we observe National April's returns. our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful and women have made on behalf of Volunteer Week this year, we thank Although Americans will file under the old, broken team of chaplains and volunteers at our organization. And so at this time of our volunteers for their service, empa- tax code this last time, tax reform has already ush- our hospital for all they do to serve our year, we're proud to recognize our vol- thy and compassion - and for their ered in benefits for taxpayers and workers. patients and assist our staff. unteers' role in improving our patients' selfless dedication to our patients and I've written in this column previously about the It's unfortunate but true: In today's care experience. our mission. benefits of tax reform: many people are already see- hectic world, we don't always say At LewisGale, volunteers add their Thank you. ing a boost in take-home pay because the Federal "thank you" enough. But as a vital own personal touch to help provide Sean Pressman Government now withholds less for income taxes, local health resource, it's important for comfort to patients and family mem- Chief Executive Officer and businesses are paying higher wages, offering us to acknowledge that our communi- bers. Our volunteers also tell us their LewisGale Hospital Pulaski bonuses, and investing in the United States. There is still more good news resulting from tax reform in the Ninth District and nationwide. Letters To The Editor In late March, Want to speak out on a public topic? Send your letter to Open Forum, The Patriot, P.O. Box 2416, Pulaski, VA 24301 First Sentinel or email it to: [email protected] Please include your daytime telephone number for verification purposes. Your Morgan Bank of number will not appear in the newspaper. All letters must be signed, and all letters are subject to editing. Only one Richlands letter per month please. Griffith announced that it would offer employees a $750 9th District bonus. The bank's Representative directors credit tax reform for the savings that they are now sharing with their workers. This follows on First Bank & Trust of Abingdon raising its minimum wage to $15 for the same reason. I've been advised that tax reform enabled K-VA-T Food Stores, the parent company of Food City, to give raises to 25% of its workforce, a total boost to the payroll of $1 million. It also improved its benefits package for employees and can continue some health benefits that had been under stress due to soaring health insurance costs. Also, EnerVest, an oil and gas company with a presence in Southwest Virginia and around 95 employees in the Commonwealth, paid more in bonuses at the end of 2017 and provided a larger average pay increase to its employees than it had in prior years. The company attributed part of its deci- sion to the lift provided by tax reform. Charter Communications, which serves parts of Southwest Virginia, announced in February that it would institute a $15 minimum wage for all employees in the country, saying that tax reform allowed them the resources to implement this policy. Thanks to tax reform, the fast-food company McDonald's is expanding education tuition assistance for employees. The size of the benefit per year increases from $700 to $2,500 for employees and from $1,050 to $3,000, and the number of workers who qualify now includes almost half of the company's U.S. employees. In all, more than four million Americans have received bonuses, and nine out of ten are seeing more money in their paychecks, and more are yet to come. The Kroger Co., which has stores in the Ninth District, recently said it plans to put a large part of the money it saved from tax reform into its employees, but will announce the details later in April. Tax reform has unlocked new opportunities for these millions of our fellow citizens. It means that, rather than counting on Washington to make decisions about how to spend your money, you have more control over your own economic future. People Zuckerberg’s Insufferable Tripe are earning and keeping more of their paychecks to Once again, Mark Zuckerberg is he was a student at Harvard, save or invest as they see fit. sorry. Zuckerberg boasted of having data on Tax reform is fueling growth in paychecks, jobs, The founder of Facebook, who has thousands of students because "people and the economy at large even as people file under apologized for privacy breaches just submitted it." the old code for the last time. throughout much of his company's Zuckerberg has now managed the Businesses are excited about their economic future existence, is back at it, on a much larg- same trick on a global scale. On the with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Take a recent survey er stage than ever before. one hand, Facebook has indeed made of manufacturers conducted by the National The proximate cause is the efforts to protect the data of its users, Association of Manufacturers. It found that 93.5% of Cambridge Analytica controversy. In knowing that it can't risk a fundamen- respondents have a positive outlook for their compa- violation of Facebook's rules, the tal breach of trust. On the other, ny, close to an all-time high, and optimism among Trump-linked political consultancy Zuckerberg has repeatedly said he's small manufacturers is even higher. What is more, schemed to get access to the data of 87 sorry for offenses against his users' pri- expected growth rates for production, capital invest- million users. This has made Facebook -- he just happens to have made rough- vacy because his business model con- ments, and full-time employment are at all-time a scapegoat for President Donald ly $63 billion as the T-shirt-wearing tradicts his self-righteous public pos- highs. Trump's victory on par with the champion of "the global community," ture. This optimism from manufacturers and other busi- Russians and James Comey (at least whatever that means. It's possible to imagine something nesses translates into more jobs and higher wages before the FBI director got fired and It's this pose that makes him and like Facebook run as a nonprofit serv- right here in America. became a Trump adversary). other Facebook officials sound so ice for the global commons. That's not When tax season does come around again next It's not Zuckerberg's fault that he has shifty. In a rocky interview with what Zuckerberg chose to do to. To his year, most Americans will find filing a simpler task. suddenly been deemed on the wrong Savannah Guthrie of the "Today" credit, he created a compelling -- nay, They will find a standard deduction that has nearly side of history, but the Cambridge show, Sheryl Sandberg was asked what for some people, addicting -- product doubled. Families will note a larger child tax credit. Analytica blowup is bringing a useful product Facebook sells. "We're selling and made a killing for the ages. And most Americans will pay less to the Federal spotlight on the most sanctimoniously the opportunity to connect with peo- Government than they would under the current code. self-regarding large company in ple," she said, before catching herself, Perhaps the public pressure will So goodbye to the old code and welcome to the America. Facebook can't bear to admit "but it's not for sale." force the social network to give its cus- prosperity tax reform brings. that it has garnered the largest collec- Something or other must be for sale, tomers even more control over the use tion of data known to man to sell ads or Facebook is the first company to of their data. At a minimum, it will against and line the pockets of its rocket to the top ranks of corporate have achieved something if it gets If you have questions, concerns, or comments, feel founder and investors. America based on having no product Facebook to give up the saccharine free to contact my office. You can call my Abingdon The problem isn't that Mark or profit motive. Guthrie, persisting, one-world rhetoric about its mission office at 276-525-1405 or my Christiansburg office at Zuckerberg is a businessman, and an stated that Facebook sweeps up data and admit the bottom line is as impor- 540-381-5671. To reach my office via email, please exceptionally gifted one, but that he for the use of advertisers. Sandberg tant to it as any other profit-making visit my website at www.morgangriffith.house.gov. pretends to have stumbled out of the objected: "We are not sweeping data. company. Also on my website is the latest material from my lyrics of John Lennon's song People are inputting data." office, including information on votes recently taken "Imagine." To listen to him, Facebook Uh, yeah. That's the genius of it. In a Rich Lowry is editor of the on the floor of the House of Representatives. is all about connectivity and openness reported exchange with a friend while National Review. Page A6 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 What could cause voice to change? DEAR DR. ROACH: Over the ed. past year, my voice has become DEAR DR. ROACH: You hoarse or raspy. I find that I often recently mentioned that apples have to clear my throat while are high in sugar. I am a 74-year- speaking. I've had a stomach old man with borderline diabetes endoscopy and a colonoscopy and an A1c level of 5.7 percent. I done, the results of which were have been eating an apple a day noted as "normal." Nothing has for a long time and worry that I changed in my life, such as cli- might be making my diabetes mate, diet, clothing, furnishings, worse. -- L.T. etc. I have never smoked. ANSWER: The best data I can I suspect it may be allergies, find on this still show that whole since antihistamines seem to help fruit, such as apples, do not somewhat. Is this the best solu- diagnoses, such as chronic laryn- adversely affect blood-sugar con- tion? -- N.G. gitis and benign vocal fold trol if eaten in reasonable quanti- ANSWER: Vocal changes can lesions (such as polyps) are more ties (i.e., up to four a day). An be the result of many common common. Reflux disease can apple a day is still good advice. conditions. Voice changes lasting affect the vocal cords, which may Please don't stay away from the more than two or three weeks be why you had the upper doctor, though. should be evaluated by an ENT endoscopy. (c) 2018 North America doctor, since there are serious Synd., Inc. conditions that can manifest in Chronic sinusitis with post- voice changes. In particular, any- nasal drip is one cause of hoarse- one with a history of smoking ness that can be improved with Short-term needs a prompt and thorough antihistamines. However, I evaluation for voice changes, would not be comfortable treat- professional truck since the nerve to the vocal cord ing this long-term with antihista- driving courses is commonly damaged by lung mines without a more thorough cancer. Fortunately, alternate evaluation than you have report- offered by NRCC

Registration is open for New River Community College's short-term professional truck Photo submitted by Karen Thompson, Pulaski County driving course. During the hands-on training, participants Clean Business Award will learn truck driving skills and take the Virginia DMV's Class A Pulaski County Clean Community Council's Business of the Month Commercial Driver's test to Award for the month of April, 2018 has been presented to Jeff Ballard obtain a CDL credential. of Ike's Auto Sales in Pulaski. One session begins April 28 and runs through August 19. The session will be held Saturdays To Our House invites and Sundays in Roanoke from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class ID #9063). Another session begins May NRV residents to 14 and runs through June 22. The session will be held Monday through Friday in Dublin from 8 dine out for shelter a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class ID #11430). Financial assistance is avail- To Our House's (TOH) Dining Bistro able. For online registration, visit Out for Shelter is Tuesday, April Christiansburg: www.nr.edu/workforce, Classes 24, 2018. Amelia's Pizzeria & Restaurant & Programs, Non-Credit Course Dining Out for Shelter is an Lucie Monroe's (Christiansburg Offerings and search with the annual dining fundraising event, only) class ID number. raising money for homeless men Radford: in the New River Valley. This Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint charitable event will be held at ten Dublin: participating restaurants in the Olykoek Donuts (5:30-9am) New River Valley that have all TOH, a program of New River pledged to donate a portion of Community Action, partners with their proceeds to TOH. faith-based and community Dining Out for Shelter is an organizations to provide shelter, automatic opt-in. On April 24th, food, and compassionate support those who dine at any of the part- to homeless men (guests) nightly nering restaurants are contributing during winter months. A United to the fight against homelessness Way agency, TOH was founded in in our community. It is a small 2010 after the death of a gesture for a big cause. Blacksburg homeless man, Teddy O. Henderson (TOH), and the "Dining Out for Shelter brings program just completed the eighth communities together to raise season. TOH offers case-manage- much-needed funds," says Carol ment and connects guests with Johnson, To Our House resources that can lead to employ- Coordinator. "We are incredibly ment, more permanent housing, grateful that proceeds from partic- and economic sustainability. ipation in this event benefit home- TOH provides 21 weeks of less men." shelter and typically shelters between 40-50 guests per season. Participating restaurants are Over the past eight housing sea- throughout Blacksburg, sons, TOH has provided 9090 bed Christiansburg, Dublin and nights and 27,270 meals. Over the Radford. Restaurants include past four housing seasons, over Participating locations for 2018 100 guests, including several vet- Dining Out for Shelter: erans, found more permanent Blacksburg: housing and over 80 found Bollo's Café & Bakery employment while staying with Gillie's To Our House. For more informa- Mellow Mushroom (5-9pm) tion about the event or to learn The Cellar Restaurant more about TOH, please contact Zoe's Kitchen (5-9pm) Carol Johnson at 540.382.6186 or Our Daily Bread Bakery & visit www.toourhouse.org. The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 - Page A7

Left to right: Ese Acencio, Taylor Farmer, Calyha Kelsaw

Shot Tower Now Open zation that is part of Family and Education) and Laura Norris Culinary arts Consumer Sciences courses in (Culinary Arts) are the FCCLA This photo was taken by Erika Sandy last Saturday. This is Brayden middle and high school. Becky sponsors at Pulaski High Sandy of Pulaski and J.P. Widner, the New River Trail State team at PCHS Roseberry (Early Childhood School. Park/Shot Tower Interpreter. The Shot Tower is open on Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the end of October. wins silver at state conference Congratulations to the Pulaski Library Friends County High School culinary arts team. This past weekend the team competed at the recognize several FCCLA State conference, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The team was required to prepare a menu selected by the Culinary during annual Institute of Virginia. The timed competition incorporated a variety of culinary techniques, such as knife skills, time manage- Honors Dinner ment, team work and communi- The Annual Honors Dinner of Catherine Stout. Mary cation. Pulaski County High the Friends of the Pulaski Catherine, a forty year volunteer School was awarded a silver County Library System was held and a Past President with the medal. on Thursday, April 12th at the Friends, was introduced by FCCLA is the state affiliate of Historic Pulaski Railroad Station Friends' Treasurer Elinor Farmer. Family Career Community in downtown Pulaski. Members Mary Catherine's presentation Leaders of America a national The Patriot • 540-808-3949 and guests enjoyed a delightful was entitled "Getting to Know career-technical student organi- buffet hosted by Lindy Mann of Your Friends - The History Newbern. Keeper." Mary Catherine recog- The Friends annually use nized the work of many of the National Library Week (the week Friends volunteers in making of April 8-14, 2018) to celebrate Pulaski County a better place to the work of the county libraries live and raise a family. and recognize those staff, volun- Mary Catherine has been teers, and citizens who make our actively involved in many organ- system so successful. This year's izations over the years. She and National Library Week theme her husband, Jim, live on the was "Libraries Lead" and cele- grounds of the famous Cloyd's brated its 60th year of recogniz- Mountain Civil War battle. ing the valuable contributions made by all library workers, She has shared her understand- including that of nation-wide ing of the battle and collection of Friends groups. artifacts collected on the grounds A number of Pulaski residents with many individuals, including were recognized by the Friends hundreds of area students over for their outstanding support and the years. contributions to the library sys- Mary Catherine was presented tem over the years. President with a book on the making of Lance Hudnall first recognized crafts for presentation to the Mr. Ferd Harvey for his long- library for patrons to check out. time support of the Friends by providing a facility in downtown Pulaski that the Friends use for their monthly used book sales. Mr. Harvey is a graduate of Pulaski High School and VA Tech with a degree in Forestry. Carol Smith, Technology Coordinator for the library system and Program Chair of the Friends, next introduced Danny and Brenda Bowman, brother and sister-in-law of the late Billie Jo "Brooke" Wood. Brooke was recognized by the Friends for her devotion in supporting the activities of the Friends to the Pulaski community by her writings with the Southwest Times. Brooke was born in Radford and spent most of her life as a journalist with area media, most recently working with the Southwest Times. Brooke passed away this past winter and will be greatly missed by her family and many loyal friends and readers. The third honoree was Mrs. Nancy Hudson, immediate Past President of the Friends. Nancy, a retired school librarian and was introduced by Friends' Secretary and close friend and neighbor, Margaret Spradlin. Nancy and her late husband, Dr. Bill Hudson, have for provided many years of untold hours of volunteer service to the Pulaski area community. A book noting the nation-wide work of the volunteers of Habitat for Humanity was presented to Nancy for placement in the library system. The fourth honoree and dinner program speaker was Mrs. Mary Page A8 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018

Heavy Rains Fill Peak Creek Heavy rains Sunday evening and Sunday night caused the level of Peak Creek in downtown Pulaski to rise overnight. Junior Moles shot this photo of the creek early Monday morning from the bridge on Jefferson Avenue looking toward Al’s on First and the Jackson Park Inn. Board of Supervisors meets Monday at Maple Shade Plaza’s EOC / Information Training Room The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors will meet at the EOC/Information Training Room, 89 Commerce Street S.W., Maple Shade Plaza, in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, for their monthly meeting on Monday, April 23, 2018. An executive session will be held at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. N.R. Trail offers bluebird program Foster Falls- The New River Trail State Park is offering the opportunity to build Eastern Bluebird nest boxes on Saturday, April 21 from 2-4 p.m. at the Discovery Center. Discover new facts about cav- ity nesting birds and receive help in building your own Bluebird home. The first 15 individuals can build their own nesting box with a limit of one per family. This program is free. The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 - Page A9 Engagements Clark, Hale to be wed Philip and Debby Clark of Pulaski are pleased to announcement the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Olivia Brooke Clark to Bo Hale, son of Terry and Rhonda Hale of Pulaski. Olivia is a 2009 graduate of Pulaski County High School. Bo is a 2004 Pulaski County High School graduate. The July 14th wedding is planned at the Floyd EcoVillage, Event Center Floyd, Va.

Olivia Brooke Clark and Bo Hale The Steel Magnolias, San Marcos, Texas. Riverlawn Elementary Steel Magnolias to perform recognized as Breakfast at Dublin Baptist Church Challenge winner On Sunday morning, April 29, 2018, The Steel in churches, community centers, VA hospitals, pris- Last week, First Lady of city of Norfolk Magnolias of San Marcos, Texas, will present a ons, plus "flash mobs throughout the tour. Virginia Pamela Northam •Homer L. Hines Middle in the fully choreographed concert at the Dublin Baptist They will be departing on a 10-day tour through helped No Kid Hungry Virginia city of Newport News Church, Dublin, VA, at 11 a.m. during the morning Arkansas, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and and partners announce the win- •Armstrong High in the city of worship service. The public is invited; there is no Washington, DC on April 27th. Their 2018 theme ners of the 2017-2018 Virginia Richmond charge. is: Sharing Jesus with URGENCY! •Division Winner: Chesterfield The Steel Magnolias have sung throughout the These ladies present as many as one hundred fifty Breakfast Challenge, a cam- County Public Schools paign to increase school break- United States for the past twelve years. They've volunteer concerts a year. They do not charge nor •Hollin Meadows Elementary in sung along the east coast twice; the last tour to the ask for a love offering. Your life will never be the fast participation across the Fairfax County state. In total, 1,514 schools •Falling Creek Middle in east was in 2015 when they stopped in Dublin, VA, same after experiencing the dynamic witness and from 127 divisions participated Chesterfield County for a concert. They spent 16-days traveling as far singing of The Steel Magnolias. in the Challenge. •Stuart High in Fairfax County north as Niagara Falls, singing 43 times through 15 Pastor, Dennis Jones, and the congregation of School divisions were placed Virginia Breakfast Challenge states, covering 4600 miles. They presented 13 Dublin Baptist Church, invite the public to come in one of four categories based winners were announced "Flash Mobs," including New York City at Radio hear The Steel Magnolias present a special gospel on overall enrollment. In each through a Facebook Live stream City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, music concert on Sunday morning, April 29, 2018, category, one elementary, mid- on the Governor of Virginia's Liberty Island Ferry, the new One World Trade at 11 a.m. The church is located at 100 Hawkins dle and high school won based Facebook page. A recording is Center, and invited to sing at the Billy Graham Street, Dublin, VA 24084. on breakfast participation available at: https://www.face- Library and Samaritan's Purse in North Carolina. You can call the church at (540) 672-6061, or growth from October to book.com/GovernorVA/videos/ On that same concert tour, the ladies presented five Debbie Daniel, (512) 757-4901, for more informa- December 2017, compared to 10156389330921095/. concerts at a 3-Day Virginia Beach Gospel Music tion, or go to: www.thesteelmagnolias.com to see the same timeframe in 2016. "Strengthening breakfast pro- Festival in Virginia Beach, VA. The Steel Magnolia concert schedule, or www.face- School winners will each grams helps bolster early child- The ladies traveled through middle America in book.com/thesteelmagnoliastx to find out more receive $1,000 grants and equip- hood education in Virginia," 2016 and one of their favorite highlights was to sing about this ministry. ment for their breakfast pro- Mrs. Northam said. "We know at the Calhoun County Jail in Anniston, AL, where grams. that Breakfast After the Bell The Steel Magnolias were featured on the In addition, one school divi- gives more students access to Birmingham News Station WEAC TV 24. The Patriot - sion from each category won school breakfast, and we're The ladies just returned from another 16-day tour based on breakfast participation proud of all the schools across this past October 2017, to the Pacific Northwest, 808-3949 growth from October to the Commonwealth that partici- traveling through 12 US states, plus Victoria, British December 2017, compared to pated in this year's Breakfast Columbia. They covered over 5800 miles present- www.pcpatriot.com the same timeframe in 2015. Challenge. We need to continue ing 30 Gospel Music concerts as they do every year The following schools and to support breakfast programs to school divisions were recog- help ensure a hunger-free nized through the Virginia Virginia." Breakfast Challenge because of One in seven kids in Virginia their success in connecting more lives in families that struggle students with breakfast: with hunger. Research shows •Division Winner: Norton City that hunger has serious conse- Public Schools quences for children, including •Wenonah Elementary in the city lower test scores, weaker atten- of Waynesboro dance rates, higher risk of hospi- •Shelburn Middle in the city of talization and chronic diseases. Staunton •Hurley High in Buchanan No Kid Hungry Virginia and County its local partners focus on •Division Winner: Augusta Breakfast After the Bell as a crit- County Public Schools ical way to end childhood •Riverlawn Elementary in hunger in Virginia. The program Pulaski County increases access to school break- •Vernon Johns Middle in the city fast by bringing breakfast out of of Petersburg the cafeteria and making it a part •Rural Retreat High in Wythe of the school day. County Visit va.nokidhungry.org for •Division Winner: Harrisonburg City Public Schools more information about No Kid •Larchmont Elementary in the Hungry Virginia and Breakfast After the Bell. N.R. Trail lists spring events Come celebrate Earth Day 2018 at New River Trail State Park on April 22. Join the park rangers as they reseed the park's new butterfly habitat and plant native wildflowers. Meet the rangers at the Foster Falls Train Depot at 11 a.m. where you will be transported to the butterfly garden. Be sure to bring gloves, work clothes and sunscreen. Cameras, snacks and bottled water are encouraged. This activity is open to all ages and free. Discover the natural and cultural history of the New River region as you and your friends travel the Norfolk and Western Railway path in a 40-mile guided van tour with park rangers. Join us on the 2018 Spring Van Tour on Wednesday, April 25 for opportunities for photos of nature and historic sites. Meet the park rangers at the Foster Falls Train Depot at 8:45 a.m. Bring a picnic basket, camera, extra snacks and drinks. Brochures and two bottled waters will be provided. The cost is $25 per person and open to all ages. For reservations and more information, call the park office (276) 699- 6778. Page A10 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018

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

God’s Ways Always Best After bringing the Israelites the world. out of Egyptian bondage, God Teach Me "Wherefore come out from set up a form of Government among them, and be ye sepa- for His people, Israel. The Your Word rate, saith the Lord, and touch twelve tribes of Israel were not the unclean thing; and I ruled over by Elders from each O Lord will receive you, And will be a tribe, and judged by fair and Terry Father unto you, and ye shall honest Judges like Samuel. McCraw be my sons and daughters, saith These Elders and Judges gov- the Lord Almighty. erned the people by divine 2 Cor: 6: 17, 18. direction from God, Who was for me. When God's people reject the King of Heaven. Their joy God's way is best for you, for God's will for their lives, God and happiness came from them me, Oh, may we all more trust- will allow it, but He will put a not being like the other Nations ful be; until, beyond the parting leanness in their souls. of the world. sea, I'll sing, God's way was We read about this in Psalm Sad to say, the people of best for me." 106: 14, 15. In the wilderness Israel strayed from God's way. The bible says in Proverbs 3: the children of Israel quickly They became dissatisfied with 5-7 "Trust in the Lord with all tired of eating the manna from the form of government that thine heart; and lean not unto heaven. They murmured and God had set up and wanted to thine own understanding; in all complained, and insisted that have their own form of govern- thy ways, acknowledge Him, God give them meat to eat. ment, like the other nations of and He shall direct thy paths. They longed for the fish and the world. They were more Be not wise in thine own eyes; flesh pots in Egypt. They ques- desirous of self will than they fear the Lord, and depart from tioned their leaders and doubt- were of God's will for them. evil." ed God's will was best for Sometimes people question When we step out of God's them. God's ways and believe that will and over into to our own "They soon forgot His works; they can come up with better will, we are doing something they waited not for His coun- ways. However, God's ways are very foolish and just asking for sel: But lusted exceedingly in always the best ways. We can't trouble. the wilderness, and tempted improve on God's ways. To Self-will is exactly what hap- God in the desert. And he gave stray from God's ways is to pened to Israel when they them their request; but sent bring trouble down upon our- rejected God's rule over them, leanness into their soul." Psalm selves. and demanded a King in order 106: 14-16. Eliza Hewitt wrote a great to be like the other Nations of They committed a great sin Attend The Church Of song. "In humble faith at Jesus' the world. against God. They tempted the feet, O, may I learn a lesson God wanted Israel to be dif- Lord God of Israel. sweet; that whether sun or rain ferent from the other nations of Remember that Jesus said "It Your Choice This Sunday I see, God's way is always best the world. Just like God wants is written, "Thou shalt not the Church to be different from See MCCRAW, page A11 The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 - Page A11

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Continued from page A10 tempt the Lord thy God." to eat, became sick and died as a result of it. They tempted GOD to prove to them that He Who are we to demand anything of God? We had wisdom enough and power sufficient enough can ask Him for what we want and need, but to to sustain them in the wilderness. And this, after demand anything from God is both foolish and God had worked many mighty miracles for presumptuous. When we in the Church demand them. that God give us thus and so, we are very apt to God's anger was stirred up against them and stir up the wrath of God against us. He may He sent so many quail to fall into the camp and reluctantly give us what we demand, but along die, that they were stacked up 3 feet deep across with it, He'll put a spiritual leanness in our souls. an area 20 miles wide. There were so many If we want our souls to be fat, instead of skin- quail for them to eat that they got sick of eating ny as a bean pole, then we, like Jesus did in it and it ran out of their mouths and noses. Gethsemane, must pray the same kind of prayer that He prayed. "Not my will but Thine be God had blessed them with manna, bread from done." heaven, in abundance. Manna was the healthiest food they could have eaten for it came from Somebody said be careful of what you ask God. Every blessing we receive from God is God for, because you might just get it, and then good. James 1:7 says, "Every good gift and be sorry you asked for it in the first every perfect gift is from above, and cometh place.Consequences may accompany it. down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." We must be very careful that our desires don't They demanded meat to eat, and God reluc- cause us to pray prayers that test God. Instead of tantly gave them what they asked for, but along testing God, we should always be found, trusting with it, He put a leanness in their souls. A plague God. For God's ways for our lives are always the The Patriot - 808-3949 fell upon them and those who lusted after meat best ways. Page A12 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 From The Writings of Billy Graham God encourages you to pray to Him any way possible Church Women United May Q: I grew up in a church father has compassion on his Friendship Day set for May 4 that only used printed or My children, so the Lord has com- The Pulaski Unit of Church Women United will hold their May memorized prayers. However, passion on those who fear (or Friendship Day on Friday, May 4, at 11:00 am at First Christian now that I've rededicated my Answer respect) him" (Psalm 103:13). Church - Winset Community Center. This year's theme is "Reaching life to Jesus I want to pray on How can you learn to pray? for Wholeness," and my own, but I worry that I Pray just as if you were talking we will have a guest might offend God if pray in to a close friend -- because you speaker from Medi- my own words. Is this a dan- Billy Graham are! Praise Him in your prayers Home Health ger? -- Mrs. S.L. ... confess your sins to Him in Hospice to present on wholeness of life A: Formal prayers have their wrong or offending God in your your prayers ... seek His will in place -- but no, you shouldn't your prayers ... and pray for from a hospice point prayers. God wants us to come of view. We will also worry about saying something to Him in prayer, and He yourself and for others in your prayers. Remember too that recognize Jordan delights in our prayers. Chapel's "Feed My After all, if you have been a Jesus Christ -- who is at the LewisGale Father's right hand -- also prays Lambs" backpack parent, did you get angry with food ministry for your children when they first for us, and His prayers are perfect. The Bible says, "Do not be children for their out- parent one tried to talk? Did you turn your standing efforts in back on them if their words anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and caring for children weren't perfect, or their sen- and families in our tences were childish? No, of petition, with thanksgiving, of most present your requests to God" county. We will also course you didn't. Instead, you receive our encouraged them, and you were (Philippians 4:6). ethical (This column is based on the "Fellowship of the thrilled at their first words. Least Coin" offering as well as our usual free-will offering that sup- The same is true with God. words and writings of the late For the ninth consecutive Rev. Billy Graham.) ports the work of Church Women United. year, HCA - LewisGale Hospital God is our Heavenly Father, and Pulaski's parent company - was He loves us and yearns for us to (c)2018 BILLY GRAHAM There will be a covered dish fellowship luncheon after the service. named recently as one of the come to Him and talk with Him LITERARY TRUST DISTRIB- The Winset Community Center of First Christian Church is located at World's Most Ethical -- even if our prayers aren't per- UTED BY TRIBUNE CON- 524 N. Jefferson Avenue in Pulaski. Companies by fect! The Bible says, "As a TENT AGENCY, LLC. For more information, contact Lavelva Stevens at 540-980-0501. The Ethisphere Institute*, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. HCA is one of only 135 companies in 23 countries and 57 industries to earn the distinction. "We are honored and humbled to be included on this presti- gious list," says Sean Pressman, CEO of LewisGale Hospital Pulaski. "Our ethical culture and conduct - from the local level here at Pulaski all the way up to HCA's global headquarters in Nashville - are reflected in the work of every HCA employee and their shared commitment to our core values of compassionate patient care, fairness, and integrity in everything we do." Since 2007, Ethisphere has honored those companies who recognize their critical role to influence and drive positive change in the business community and societies around the world, and work to maximize their impact wherever possible. "Over the last 12 years, we have repeatedly seen that those companies who focus on trans- parency and authenticity are rewarded with the trust of their employees, their customers and their investors," explained Ethisphere CEO Timothy Erblich. "While negative head- lines might grab attention, the companies who support the rule of law and operate with decency and fair play around the globe will always succeed in the long term." Local residents inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, LA -- The following local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Alicia Barnett of Dublin was initiated at Radford University. Kelli Clayton of Pulaski was initiated at Radford University. Lauren Hale of Pulaski was initiated at Radford University. Renee Turpin of Dublin was initiated at Radford University. These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. www.pcpatriot.com SPORTS The Patriot • Friday, April 20, 2018 • Page B1 Will River Ridge Remain Intact? It seems almost a certainly it doesn't work. start to wonder how our nation Pulaski County in football any- that every two years when dis- The hope here is that one day Locker even operates for one day. The more either. They say should cussions concerning the VHSL and all its affiliates most galling thing is the issue they be allowed to leave the RR "Redistricting,'' or realize that the best thing to do Room usually doesn't amount to much. they would still entertain playing "Reclassification'' take place in is put in a system based on the But in this case that's not the Pulaski County in football, but if the ranks of the Virginia High numbers and make it concrete, way it is. It does add up to you believe that I hope I'm your School League, there is always a no exceptions. Will that make Dan something pretty big for Pulaski next real estate agent. bit of turmoil, or something everyone happy? No, it most Callahan County if it happens. Cave If the VHSL allows Cave and worse than that. Let us hope it's certainly won't, but at least it Spring and Hidden Valley are HV to move it creates a huge just a bit this time. would create some consistency lobbying to leave the River problem for Pulaski County and There are always some which has been lacking for a But that is also what creates the Ridge District and move to the makes Scott Vest's job as athletic schools coming up with reasons number of years. It's impossible big rub. Everybody wants what Blue Ridge District. Franklin direction just about the toughest why they should be in another to be all things to all people. is best for them, and should it County, a Class 6 school is also AD job around. district or why they should be The VHSL is made up of put some other schools in a hoping to move from the It's numbers. If the two allowed to play at another level, good people, and the principals hardship, that's okay, we got Piedmont to the Blue Ridge. schools move to the BR, that and the abundance of political and athletic directors at the indi- what we want. Why? That's a really good leaves the River Ridge with decisions over the years based vidual schools that make up the That's nothing more than a question. I think the main reason Pulaski County, Salem, on the assumption that we VHSL are good people, all just glimpse of the real world. Think is they just don't want to be in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and should try to make everybody trying to do what they feel is in not? Just listen to a couple of the River Ridge. I think also Patrick Henry. There are prob- happy has done little more than the best interests of their school, politicians argue over whatever they might not want to play complicate things. In a nutshell, exactly what you or I would do. for an hour one day and you'll Salem, Patrick Henry, and See CALLAHAN, page B3 TITANS OF THE CAGE Event at PCHS benefits Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Local and regional MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fans came out April 7 in record numbers at Pulaski County High School to support the sport of mixed martial arts, the fellowship of Christian athletes, as well as the several area fighters competing in the event. The event was sanctioned by United Combat Arts and the sport of MMA is regulated by and overseen by the DPOR of the State of VA. Highlighted bouts on the night saw Pulaski County fighter, C.J. Burleson bring home the TOC cruiserweight championship belt by defeating C.W. Ferguson of Roanoke, VA by first round TKO. Also, A.J. Sanchez of Team Enigma out of Chicago, IL pulled off the upset of the evening when he pulled off a guillotine choke to defeat Ray Ray Holston of Ring-Combat Sports in Wytheville to become the new TOC bantamweight champion. In the biggest and most anticipated fight of the evening, it was the current TOC featherweight champ, Jeromy Mitchell of Advantage Martial Arts in Princeton, WV taking on Doug Williams of Ring-Combat Sports in Wytheville in a bout deemed a super fight. Williams used takedowns and ground and pound techniques to defeat Mitchell in a bout that was contested at 150 lbs. Early in the second round, Williams scored another C.J. Burleson (left) of Pulaski took home the TOC cruiserweight championship by defeating C.W. Ferguson (right) of takedown and then secured a position Roanoke. See CAGE, page B3 PCHS, LewisGale to again provide sports physicals May 9 Pulaski County High School, League physical form completed in conjunction with Lewis Gale and signed by both student and Hospital Pulaski, will again be parent/guardian. providing sports physicals to Physical forms are available in Pulaski County Public School the front offices of Pulaski students who will be enrolled in County High School, Pulaski the 6th through 12th grades dur- Middle School, and Dublin ing the 2018-2019 school year. Middle School, or can be printed The physicals will take place at vhsl.org . at PCHS in the Career and In an attempt to expedite this Technical Education Building on process, the start time for current Wednesday, May 9 beginning at PCHS students is 3:30 pm. 3:30 pm. Current middle school students The cost will be $10 dollars should arrive no earlier than 4:25 and students should arrive with pm to prevent overcrowding and their Virginia High School congestion. Page B2 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 Spring Game brings end to Hokies’ practices Phil Patterson made ward to come to work with these guys every day because they're one of several big eager to learn, they're eager to plays by the Hokies' please and they're eager to go out and compete. That's half the bat- young players, and tle." now Tech looks As for the other half? "We've got to have a big-time ahead to an summer from now until we open important summer up camp," Foster admitted. "That's where those guys will By Jimmy Robertson make their biggest adjustments For hokiesports.com … I think we've made improve- ments, but we're just scratching BLACKSBURG - The score- the surface." board said 28-26 in favor of the Foster joked that he sounded offense at the conclusion of a like a broken record, as media sun-splashed Spring Game at members peppered him with Lane Stadium on Saturday after- questions about certain positions noon, and the game itself includ- following the game. The Hokies ed much of what many fans usu- are young here, inexperienced ally see at spring games - some there and need to improve over- big plays, controlled environ- all. ments (the quarterbacks weren't On the positive side, Tech has live, no kickoffs, etc.) and oodles some nice, young talent. of players getting some action. Patterson made a heckuva one- The real question to be asked, handed grab in the second half, though, is this - what was learned and he also caught a 33-yard about this team, not from this “We’ve got a long ways to touchdown. Grimsley shows a game, but the sum of 15 practices go,” said Hokies Head Coach penchant for making plays. over the past month? Justin Fuente - pictured above Kaleb Smith and Coleman Fox, Perhaps head coach Justin preparing to lead his charges who scored on a short touchdown Fuente summed it up best. onto the field last Saturday run, caught passes of 42 and 38 "We've got a long way to go," prior to Tech’s Spring Game. yards, respectively. Tailback he said. "This might be the most Deshawn McClease broke off a important summer of any team 49-yard touchdown run. I've ever coached." Fuente and coordinator Brad The Hokies roll into summer Cornelsen want the offense to searching for many of the same At left, redshirt junior Ryan make more big plays. Saturday, things that they went into spring Willis loads up a pass under they actually got that. practice in search of - maturity, pressure. Tech's youth on defense also experience, and for certain play- showed its stuff. Emmanuel ers, strength and weight. Tech Belmar - who had a great spring lacks experience at the receiver, Hokiesports.com photo - recorded a safety, and Zion tailback, cornerback, linebacker, Debose, another defensive end, defensive end, punt returner, and registered a sack. Khalil field-goal kicker positions, and Ladlerintercepted a pass. Rivers pretty much all the players at made a bunch of tackles. those positions need to get bigger Freshman defensive back and stronger. Jermaine Wallerbroke up a cou- For instance, take a look at the ple of passes. receiver spots, where the staff ward after catching four passes was proud particularly of cally. "He's a microcosm of our foot- desperately wants to players start for 36 yards. The rising sopho- Hezekiah and Phil in terms of How young is Foster's bunch? ball team right now," Fuente said emerging. Maybe the coaches more weighs 180, and he needs their dedication to improve every Only one senior - Ricky Walker - of Waller. "I think he's got talent. saw some of that Saturday when to perform more consistently. single day. We've still got a long played on defense in the entire He's young. We don't have time Phil Patterson led all receivers Same deal with another rising way to go, but they were really Spring Game. Of course, project- to pull him aside and say, 'Just with five catches for 86 yards. sophomore, Sean Savoy, who productive and took strides for- ed starters Adonis Alexander, relax. We'll call you in a couple The rising redshirt sophomore hauled in an 83-yard touchdown ward this spring." Mook Reynolds and Vinny of years when it's time to play.'" only played in five games last reception Saturday. Unfortunately, Fuente lacks a Mihotamissed nearly all of No, the time to play is now. season, and he weighs around "A lot of work to do," Fuente veteran defense with which to spring with injuries and figure to Well, actually in three months 190 pounds. The Hokies need for said of the receivers. "We didn't lean over the next few months return, but still, youth will be when many in this young group him to get stronger and to devel- get to practice with several of and into the season. Coordinator served this fall. gets their true college football op into that go-to receiver. them. We'll get healthy and be Bud Foster finds his unit in a Especially at the linebacker baptism in Tallahassee. On Labor Or maybe Hezekiah Grimsley, able to show up every day and similar situation as the offense - group, where Foster needs to find Day night, no less. another receiver, took a step for- work hard and improve. trying to break in young players replacements for the incredibly "Those three guys got better. I who still need to mature physi- productive tandem of Tremaine The Hokies went into this Edmunds and Andrew spring practice as a work in Motuapuaka, and Dylan Rivers progress, and for sure, they cer- and Rayshard Ashby, two rising tainly remain that. sophomores, made their first And while Fuente stresses the "starts" Saturday. urgency of this summer for his "I do like this group," Foster developing squad, he can at least said of the linebackers after the take comfort in one aspect - judg- game. "It's important to them. ing from the spring and the They're very willing and want to Spring Game, he has some excit- be good players, and I look for- ing pieces with which to work. The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 - Page B3 not continue due to injury. Cage Elijah Caviness (backyard brawlers) and Addison Hendry Continued from page B1 (uprise MMA) showcased their known as the crucifix position kickboxing skills in a teen kick- and begin to open up on Mitchell boxing "expo" bout with no win- with repeated strikes, until refer- ner being declared. Also Chris ee Marcelo Rodriguez stepped in Spencer (Ring-Combat Sports) to stop the fight, with Williams took on Stacy Dalton II victorious by TKO referee stop- (Austinville) in an MMA "expo" page. with no winner being declared. In other events of interest, K.C. There were also two crowd Cockran of Hybrid martial arts in pleasing youth expo bouts featur- Roanoke defended his light- ing students of the Tiny Titans weight championship by defeat- martial arts program at Ring- ing Dylan Smith of Elite grap- Combat sports in Wytheville. pling in Lebanon. Brandon Four year olds Riley Grubb and Williams of Greensboro, NC Joey Larkin entertained the fans became the new TOC welter- with their jiu-jitsu skills. Riley is weight champion by defeating the daughter of Danielle Reeves the reigning champ, Joey and Cody Grubb of Wytheville DeSanto of Indiana by rear naked and Joey is the son of Joe and choke in the fourth round. Jaylee Ashley Larkin of Rocky Gap. Long of Ring-Combat Sports in Next it was seven year olds Wytheville defeated Will Brady Sark and Dalton Walters Holtzclaw of the UFC gym in displaying their jiu-jitsu tech- Norfolk by second round TKO to nique to the enjoyment of the move Longs record to 2-0. In the large crowd. Brady is the son of main event of the evening it was Greg and Tonya Sark and Dalton Christian Bradberry of is the son of Wayne and Denise Knoxville, TN (formally of Pictured with hands raised are seven year oldsm Dalton Walters (left) and Brady Sark (right) who Walters, all of Fort Chiswell. Wytheville), claiming the vacant competed in a youth grappling expo bout. TOC middleweight belt by Ring girls for the event were Roanoke, by first round TKO. Tiffany Barr of Abingdon and defeating veteran fighter Antwon Up and coming fighter Zion Curtis of Modern Gladiators in Keyona Miller of Roanoke. The Tomlinson of Team Legion out of National anthem was performed Roanoke stopped Micah Dando by sisters Ashley Larkin and Callahan of Josh Cate MMA out of Lindsay Gray of Rocky Gap. The Knoxville, TN in the quickest event was sponsored by and ben- Continued from page B1 fight of the night by TKO in only efited the Pulaski County 18 seconds. Tyler Carrico of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. lems with that. First of all PH is Ring-Combat sports in a Class 5 school and likely soon Wytheville stopped Charlie to be Class 6. Carroll County Conner of Halifax fight team by PCHS Sports has left the RR for the Three TKO in the second round. Other Rivers but is one of those polit- results on the night included; ical decisions designed to try Robert Niday (modern gladia- Schedule and keep everybody happy. tors) defeated Stacy Dalton Monday 04/23/18 Carroll has been allowed to (Ring-combat sports) by TKO, Varsity Softball: Floyd @ Pulaski play down. Even though it is a Jacob Coller (Uprise MMA) Co. 5 pm Class 4 school enrollment wise, defeated Dee Venable JV Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Floyd its future schedules will consist (Martinsville) by TKO, Jake 5 pm almost totally of Class 2 and 1 Lineberry (backyard brawlers) Boys Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ schools. This fall is the last defeated Clay Anders (Ring- Carroll Co. 4:30 pm time Pulaski County is sched- Combat sports) by guillotine Girls Tennis: Carroll Co. @ uled to play Carroll, and that's choke, Josh Cook (Halifax fight Pulaski Co. 4:30 pm okay. PCHS was in favor of team) defeated Daniel Parsons Tuesday 04/24/18 that. But the stability of a dis- (Big Stone Gap) by rear naked Varsity Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ trict is a huge concern for the choke, Austin Cox (Elite Salem 5 pm future. You may need all hands Grapping) defeated Jody Pyles JV Baseball: Salem @ Pulaski Co. on deck. Could Carroll be (Pyles combat) as fighter could 5 pm forced to return to Class 4 in Varsity Softball: Salem @ Pulaski the future? I hope not, but Above: Chris Spencer (left) of Co. 5 pm teams need a schedule. Ring-Combat Sports in JV Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Salem So what happens if Cave and Wytheville lands a jarring left 5 pm HV leave, and don't play the hand to Stacy Dalton, II Boys Soccer: Pulaski Co. @ (right) of Austinville. Salem JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Cougars? Scheduling becomes Girls Soccer: Salem @ Pulaski a huge issue. It's far more diffi- At left: Ring-Combat sports Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow cult than most realize. Just a Boys Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ quick perspective. Lynchburg fighter, Doug Williams Salem 4:30 pm (2 matches) and Danville area schools have celebrates after stopping TOC Girls Tennis: Salem @ Pulaski Co. no scheduling issues, they have featherweight champ Jeromy 4:30 pm (2 matches) plenty of schools to play and do Mitchell in the evenings not need to travel all the way to "super fight" bout. Wednesday 04/25/18 Pulaski County. Teams up in Track: @ Salem 5 pm the Valley, Rockbridge to Thursday 04/26/18 Harrisonburg are scheduled up Varsity Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ and do not need to travel. Other Carroll Co. 4:30 pm (2 Five Inning than Abingdon being a Class 3 Games) school and already on the JV Baseball: Carroll Co. @ schedule, there is no school Pulaski Co. 5 pm south of Pulaski County to play. West Virginia schools do not See PCHS, page B4 open on the same date as Virginia, they start a week later, making it almost impossible to match dates to schedule a game. So that's the question. In 2019 the Cougars already have games scheduled with Salem, PH, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Northside, William Byrd, Abingdon, and Bassett. That's eight. Cave and HV would make 10 and a very solid football schedule, but what happens if Cave and HV are gone? Where do the other two games come from? Byrd is replacing Carroll and Bassett is replacing Wm. Fleming who opted out, deciding not to reschedule PCHS after this fall. The issue could be decided on April 25 at the next district meeting. If you're a Pulaski County football fan you should hope Cave and Hidden Valley decide to stay and those two schools will be met with sub- stantial opposition to the move. Let us hope the opposition is successful because if it doesn't work out that way, then some other things are going to have to change. And as usual change usually doesn't make people happy, and in the long run you almost always find out things would have been better if people had just left well enough alone. If it comes to pass and Cave and HV leave it won't be the end of the world, there are some options that would be explored, but it certainly would complicate things a great deal. Page B4 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 Richmond: There’s no place like home for Hamlin From NASCAR the Bristol race, but the popular rookie certainly had a career-mak- Denny Hamlin doesn't just love ing day, leading his first-ever to come home to Virginia for sen- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup timental reasons, he considers Series laps. He led six laps from Richmond Raceway, in particular, lap 375-380 - and ran among the a place he can always contend for top five for longer still. victory. And with good reason. Although Wallace's No. 43 Hamlin has three Monster Richard Petty Motorsports Energy NASCAR Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 ultimately wins at the track, where the series faded to a 16th-place finish, it was will race in the Toyota Owners still an accomplishment that 400 Saturday night (6:30 p.m., ET Wallace will remember always. on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM "Onto the next. …'' he wrote on NASCAR Radio). His mark of 10 social media after sharing his top-five and 14 top-10 finishes in thoughts post-race; so competitive 23 starts there makes him one of that he seemed nearly as frustrated the most productive drivers in the not to finish inside the top-10 as he field there. And no one on the was happy to have led the laps. track this weekend has led more "Small team making big gains laps (1,653 or 17.9%). and that's what we need,'' he said The three-quarter mile on Twitter immediately after the Richmond track is a place where race. Hamlin has always looked for- "Good to see the 43 back up ward to competing. And it could front leading laps and doing good prove to be exactly the shot of Jerry Markland/Getty Images things. Still have momentum on adrenalin Hamlin needs to reboot Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the our side,'' he added, making a his 2018 season. rain delayed Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on point to stay positive, thinking big After a thrilling third-place fin- April 16, 2018 in Bristol, Tennessee. picture. ish in the season-opening Daytona In addition to the laps out front 500, Hamlin's season has largely 2016 fall race. He's led 263 laps in Monday, Wallace has a pair of top- vacillated between near-misses the last five races there and had 10s this season - including a run- and lost opportunity. He's had four finishes of third in this spring race ner-up finish in the Daytona 500 top-six finishes, but also four last year and fifth in the fall race. and an eighth-place finish at Texas showings less characteristically "Obviously after some unfortu- - to bring to his Richmond out of the top-10 including a 34th- nate circumstances in Bristol, I'm Monster Energy Series debut this place finish at Texas two weeks looking forward to returning to week. ago after being involved in a Richmond where I know we can In six NASCAR Xfinity Series crash. be competitive,'' Hamlin said. starts at Richmond, Wallace never He's ranked eighth in the "This No. 11 FedEx team is more finished worse than 16th. He had a Monster Energy Series standings, motivated than ever to get a win pair of top 10s, including a sixth but is among the top-three drivers and competing in front of my place in his last race at the track in Richmond proficiency. Hamlin hometown crowd always adds Next Race: Toyota Owners 400 last April. has top-10 finishes in his last six some an extra incentive." The Place: Richmond Raceway races at Richmond, including a The Date: Saturday, April 21 Making Progress win from the pole position in the Win-Win-Win Situation The Time: 6:30 p.m. ET Jimmie Johnson didn't finish his TV: FOX, 6 p.m. ET Kyle Busch's win a week ago at Bristol long race weekend in Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Victory Lane however, his third- PCHS Texas and this Monday at Bristol Distance: 300 miles (400 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 100), marked the fifth time in his place finish marked a season-best Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 200), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 400) effort from the seven-time cham- Continued from page B3 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship career that pionship team and provided great Friday 04/27/18 he's won back-to-back races. And 2016 races. His last victory was in he does have a pair of top fives in optimism that a win may be close. Varsity Baseball: Christiansburg he shows up at Richmond this the 2012 spring race, and he actu- the NASCAR Xfinity Series at the He moved from 20th to a season @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm week absolutely the driver to beat ally won every spring race from track. high 17th in the championship JV Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ again. A victory Saturday night 2009-2012. His Penske Racing teammates rankings - a single point out of the Christiansburg 5 pm would mark the second time in Joey Logano and Brad Playoff-eligible top 16. Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Penske Power Keselowski -- ranked second and It was his first top five of the Christiansburg 5 pm Busch's 14-year Monster Energy Series career that he's won three Although Ryan Blaney under- fifth in the standings, respectively, year and second top 10 in the eight JV Softball: Christiansburg @ standably left Bristol disappointed have three wins between them at races. But for a sport accustomed Pulaski Co. 5 pm straight races. Boys Soccer: Christiansburg @ His four victories and 15 top- last weekend after being crashed Richmond. All three victories to Johnson winning. … and win- Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to five finishes are most among his out while leading early in the race, have come in the last eight races - ning. … and winning, it has been a Follow competition this weekend at he can take some solace in yet the team swept the 2014 highly-publicized trophy gap. It's Girls Soccer: Pulaski Co. @ Richmond. Busch's 109.7 driver another strong showing. Richmond races - and Logano is been a career-long 31 races since Christiansburg JV @ 5:30, Varsity rating is tops in the series, as is his The Penske driver - who led the defending winner of this race. Johnson last celebrated in Dover's to Follow **GAME PLAYED @ 7.4 average finishing position. His twice for 100 laps at Bristol - is Victory Lane. EASTERN MONTGOMERY HS** 8,855 laps run in the top-15 -- ranked sixth in the standings So Close… Johnson's work at Richmond is Boys Tennis: Christiansburg @ Kyle Larson led 200 laps at encouraging, however. He has Pulaski Co. 4:30 pm (88.5% of the time) -- is second thanks to five top-10 runs in the most in the field. season's opening eight races, Bristol Motor Speedway but had three victories - only Kyle Busch Girls Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ to settle for a runner-up finish - his has more - and he's finished 11th Christiansburg 4:30 pm Busch has five top-10 finishes including a third place at in the last seven Richmond races, Martinsville three weeks ago. second of the early season and or better in the last seven races Saturday 04/28/18 including back-to-back runner-up Blaney's best showing at third top-three. And as "frustrat- there, including a pair of top-five Track: @ Blacksburg 9 am finishes in fall 2015 and spring Richmond was 18th last fall. But ingly successful" as that was, he is finishes. eyeing the Monster Energy "The finish in Bristol is exactly NASCAR Cup Series stop at what this team needed,'' Johnson Richmond, where he won for the said. "I've known that every week first time at the track in last we have been getting better, but September's regular season finale. it's nice to finally have a finish to Larson has a win and a runner- back that up. up in the last three races there and "Now if we could just fix these has posted an impressive 10.4 bouts of bad luck we have been average finish in eight starts. The having. I'm already ready to get Chip Ganassi Racing driver has back in the Lowe's for Pros Chevy led laps (73 total) in the last three and looking forward to Richmond. races. We have put together some solid runs there lately and with the Taking the Lead momentum from Bristol, I'm Darrell Wallace Jr. didn't win ready to roll." Cooking for Crowds food safety training set

Do you shop, prepare or in preparing or serving food serve food to groups of 15 or on a regular basis to the pub- more children or adults? Do lic. you raise money for your non- The next course will be profit group by selling food at taught April 30, 2018, from fairs or street festivals? Do 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the you cook and serve food for Newport Community Center, your school, church or civic 434 Blue Grass Trail, group? Newport, VA 24128 Then the "Cooking for Crowds" class is for you. You The cost for this course is will learn food safety stan- $20 per person and will be dards, how to use a food ther- collected at the beginning of mometer and gloves and learn the class, however, please reg- methods to keep food safe and ister with us by April 27 to clean. You will also receive a prepare handouts. food thermometer, hand wash- ing sign and a certificate to Unsafe food can "spoil" use at inspected temporary your group's reputation and its events if you successfully finances. Don't take a chance. complete the class. Sign up for the class and learn Virginia Cooperative to protect yourself and the Extension and New River people you feed. To register, Valley Health District will be please contact the Giles teaching a "Cooking for County Extension office at Crowds" Course. This course (540) 921-3455 or email is designed for persons who [email protected] or the Pulaski serve and sell food to the pub- County Extension Office at lic at temporary events and (540) 980-7761 or email sbur- festivals and/or are involved [email protected]. The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 - Page B5 Privatizing the VA To hear David Shulkin tell it, he was bounced from his position as head of the Department of Veterans Affairs because he was anti-privatization, pres- sured by those (who were unnamed) who want to privatize the VA's medical services. Now he's used the media to defend options for those who still want himself, not mentioning his ill- VA care; less veteran-centered advised European trip on the research will be done; and the government dime. civilian care will be provided by The truth is, others are very those who don't understand the much against privatizing the specialized help many veterans VA. Sen. Jon Tester, the ranking need. member on the Senate To make VCP better, do away Committee on Veterans' Affairs, with the 40-mile distance is against privatization. The requirement. If the VA can't get American Legion is against it, us in for appointments in a rea- as is the Veterans of Foreign sonable amount of time (30 days Wars. at this point), we'll go to wher- We need to keep the VA, with ever we can be treated quickest. the Veterans Choice Program Spend the money needed to Country Boys, Slate Mountain (VCP) on the side, if that's what fix up VA facilities. Too many we want. A version of Choice are old, with vintage surgical care actually started in 1945 wings and aging roofs. Ramblers to play NRCC Jamboree under the name Hometown Start firing those who are only Program. (Look for VHA marking time in their govern- The music of The Country DIRECTIVE 1601. The current ment jobs, collecting a pay- Boys and Slate Mountain version is 1700.) check without putting veterans Ramblers will be featured during If all our care, or even most of first. That includes those who New River Community College's it, is farmed out to the civilian manage the money and don't Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club world, what does the VA recognize the waste. Jamboree on Saturday, April 28. become? There will be less At this point, it looks like a Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 money for innovations; facili- political football. Call your sen- Edwards Hall at NRCC in ties will close, leaving fewer ators and speak up. Dublin. The Country Boys have been playing traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music through- What will you do out North Carolina and Virginia for over 40 years. The band orig- inally formed in the late 1960s, with several lineup changes this summer? throughout the years. The pres- Step One around here, the ent band is made up of Donald minute the snow starts to melt, Clifton, Johnny Joyce, Tim is to grab the latest newsletter Bowman, Billy Hawks, Marsha from the senior center and see Todd and Doug Joyce. The band Slate Mountain Ramblers and (at top) The Country Boys. what trips are planned. They're cites the Country Gentleman and always low in cost, to a great the Osborne Brothers as some of Parts Inc., Pilot; First the show. There is no charge for location and someone else their musical influences. Community Bank, Pulaski; admission; however, donations drives the bus. Some trips state. The Slate Mountain Ramblers Gregory Seeding and will be accepted to help pay trav- include a tour guide at the other * Search online for weekly is a family old-time group from Landscaping Company, Pulaski; el expenses for the musicians. end, with lunch planned at a farmers' markets nearby. Mt. Airy, N.C. The members are King's Tire Service, Pulaski; The jamborees are held the sec- wonderful place with a view out Chances are they'll accept Richard Bowman, Barbara Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., Dublin; ond Saturday of each month, the windows. If your senior EBT/SNAP benefits, if you Bowman, Marsha Bowman Todd Pulaski Patriot, Pulaski; October through April at NRCC, center has trips like this, be sure have those. and Randy Hiatt. The Slate Shoney's Restaurant, Dublin; a Crooked Road affiliated venue. to sign up early. Spaces will go * Once summer is really here, Mountain Ramblers play for Southern Furniture Warehouse, More information about the fast. you'll need some indoor activi- dances, shows, family and com- Radford; Sunshine Tours, NRCC Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Here are some more ideas to ties. Ask around about book munity gatherings, and benefits. Dublin; and Wade's Club is available from Tim Jones stay busy this summer: clubs, art classes, senior swim- The band has a winning tradi- Supermarket. at 540-674-3683, and online at ming, weekly matinees fol- tion, placing at various fiddlers' The doors open at 5 p.m. for www.nr.edu/fiddle. * Talk to friends and neigh- lowed by lunch, indoor flea conventions and the group has bors about daily walking, either markets, painting scenery for traveled as far as Gainsborough, early in the morning or after the theater, a yoga class, learn- England, to perform. supper. Look for indoor walking bridge or canasta, a ball- Corporate sponsors of the jam- ing spots if your area doesn't room dance class ... there are so borees include Anderson have sidewalks. Make plans to many indoor options. Audiology, Dublin; August go on a picnic or head to the * Go online to www.redhat- Jewelers & Boutique, Inc.; ice-cream store after your society.com and see if there is a Duncan Ford - Lincoln - Mazda, walks. chapter in your area. Their goal Blacksburg; Estes Auto & Truck 808-3949 * Does your local gym or -- having fun! While wearing YMCA offer Silver Sneakers red and purple! classes? Those workouts are Summer gear is starting to geared to seniors, and your appear on store shelves. Stock Medicare Advantage plan may up on sunscreen and hats, and pay for it. Go to grab a new water bottle while www.SilverSneakers.com and you're there. And maybe a red look up plans offered for your hat?

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New River Resource Authority Board of Directors recently recognized NRRA Executive Director Joe Levine, fourth from left, for 15 years of service to the Authority. Board members present for the recognition, and the jurisdictions they represent, are, from left, Bob Asbury of Radford, Barry Helms and Al Bowman of Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority, Thomas Starnes of Radford, Peggy Hemmings of Dublin, Andy McCready and Frank Conner of Pulaski County and Paul Baker of Giles County. Mr. Levine also was recently elected to the Board of Trustees for LewisGale Hospital-Pulaski.

A crew awaits first floating ducks to cross finish line in last year's Lucky Duck Race in Lucky Duck New River at Bisset Park. Race set for April 28 at Bisset Park in Radford

A citizen Looks at the front-end loader's cache of 3000 rubber ducks, later to be released from Memorial Bridge down into the New River for the Lucky Duck Race, sponsored by the Radford Noon Rotary Club on April 28, as part of a multi-event day at Bisset Park.

Photos by Bob Thomas This year's Lucky Duck Race, help with annual scholarships for cash and other prizes, is set for RHS students, help for for April 28 at Bisset Park, as needy veterans, little book part of a multi-event day of fun, libraries and other projects of including a food truck rodeo, the club. craft vendors, Highlander Half Tickets at $5 each, or a Marathon and 5K races on this "Quack Pak" of five for $20, are final day of the RU Pride being sold by club members Weekend, and much more. and at sales setups at Kroger The race, following dumping and Rural King in the shopping thousands of rubber ducks into mall in Fairlawn. Tickets will the New, gives citizens the also be available on the day of chance to purchase tickets rep- the race throughout the day's resenting numbered ducks - many activities up until race with the first floating to the fin- time. ish line eligible to win $500, Added attractions in the park 250 and $100 cash, plus other on April 28 include RHS "cow prizes for additional ducks pie bingo," music, kids games making it to the finish. and other activities. The race is an annual event Information on the Rotary overseen by the Radford Noon race is available at rafordnoon- Rotary Club as a fund-raiser to [email protected]. Page B8 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 Handling confrontation From time to time, we are of dread loomed. ers to become defensive, and elic- faced with confronting a situa- Rarely, if ever, have you ever Down To it negative feelings. tion. For many, confrontation can heard me say or employ business When having a difficult con- be difficult, whether it is due to practices in personal matters, but Business versation, being prepared with fear of the outcome or fear of in this case I think the same phi- Peggy White what you want to say and how hurting someone's feelings. losophy and principles applied. In Pulaski County you want to say it helps you facil- Let's face it, it is much easier a difficult work situation where Chamber of itate the exchange, and the sooner to let things ride and stay with the an issue needs to be addressed, Commerce you have the conversation the status quo than it is to bring-up a approach the conversation from better. It is never an easy thing to possibly unpleasant issue that the same stance of mutual respect do, and most of us would like needs attention. as you would in a personal situa- just as you would in a personal nothing better than to avoid those Recently a good friend was tion. relationship. And third, no matter confrontations altogether. faced with a personal situation Second, put yourself in the whether it is a business or person- However, avoiding is rarely the that warranted a confrontational other person's shoes before al confrontation, it is better to answer, and in business a direct conversation, and those feelings approaching the conversation and never use the word YOU. In both see things from their perspective, cases YOU statements cause oth- See WHITE, page B12 BUSINESS Laptop AND dilemma Dear Dave, My husband and I are just starting Baby Step 1 of your SERVICE plan. Prior to this, we told my two nephews we would buy them laptop computers for college. They don't get a lot of DIRECTORY encouragement or support from their immediate family, so we try to help them when we can. Should we go ahead and honor this commitment, postpone getting our starter emergency fund in place, and possibly take on a little more debt, or bow out of the agreement? Lisa Dear Lisa, Well, it's difficult to be gen- erous when you're broke. You don't even have $1,000 to your names, and you're going to buy two laptops? I don't know how much debt you have, or what your household incomeis, but I do know neither of you have managed your money very well in the past. If you make $50,000 a year, and you have $70,000 in debt, you should sincerely and apolo- getically bow out. Explain that you made a big mistake, and just be honest about why you can't provide the laptops. If you make $200,000 a year, but you've just been incredibly silly and lazy with your money, you should buy the laptops and then get serious about growing up and getting control of your finances. Don't make promises, financial or otherwise, you can't keep. I know this is a tough, embarrassing situation, but it's what I would do if I were in your shoes. -Dave Dear Dave, Do you think the value of a "tiny home" would depreciate Ask About Our Senior like a trailer? Romeo Citizen Discount! Dear Romeo, That's a tough one. I'm not certain they would depreciate like a trailer, but I don't think they would go up in value much, either. Anytime there's a very limited demand for something, the price or value doesn't generally increase. And there are very To Advertise Call few people looking to buy tiny homes. The tiny home movement is kind of a niche thing. The Patriot - 808-3949 It's a very narrow market, and something that doesn't have a lot of demand isn't going to appreciate. I would avoid the tiny house movement if I were you, Romeo. Don't invest in things that don't have proven track records and don't go up in value. I love real estate, but not tiny real estate! -Dave

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April 20 the Kelly's from St. Louis, Mo. a.m.- 10 p.m. Claytor Lake State please join them in their effort. Thompson at 540-577-4923. Marcus and Loretta travel the Park Cowboy Church is located at 520 Save the date for the "Those nation ministering in song an 6620 Ben Bolen Drive,Dublin, Solomon's Closet Clothing E. Main St., Pulaski (across from River Women's Conference" Word. Marcus was a night club VA 24084. Arts, Crafts, Food Bank Downtown Exxon). singer in Las Vegas until the Lord Vendors, Old Dominion New and used clothing for chil- Those River Women's Conference saved him many years ago. His Historical Fire Truck Drive In, dren and adults. Requested dona- Pulaski Daily Bread in need of will be held April 20 - 22 at the ministry in song is truly anointed, Car/Motorcycle Show, Everett tion of $1 for 10 items. Clothing volunteers Randolph Ave. United Methodist with a variety of both hymns and Lee Yearout, Jr. Adult/Youth donations, also accepted and wel- Daily Bread is in need of servers Church. Design Team members contemporary music. Loretta's Fishing Tournament/Essay come. The Clothing Bank is open on several different days, so if include Rev. Karen Black, Pastor ministry of the Word is very pow- Contest, Coast Guard Auxiliary the second and third Tuesdays 10 you can spare a few hours a week of Randolph Ave. UMC, Marva erful and anointed. The Kelly's Search & Rescue, Claytor Lake a.m. - 12 noon. New Life Church you may contact Debbi Harrell Hickman 540-250-1203 (Contact have been at ALM several times, Sailing Association, Remote of the Nazarene is located at 45 (Director) at 980-2131 between person for the conference); and always have been a blessing Control Airplanes, Cumulus S.Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 Jacinth Henry, Janet Johnson, to the church. Services times are Broadcasting Live Remote, Wine p.m. Monday through Friday. Cynthia Gladden, Yolanda 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday Tasting & Entertainment with Feeding America Hunter-Bulls, Pamela Olverson. and 7 p.m. Mon. - Wed. Pastor Beach Music & a mini perform- Distribution of fresh produce and Celebrate Recovery Support The church is located at 1607 Randall Lawrence and the con- ance by the Wohlfahrt Haus. The baked goods at New Life Church group at VHM Randolph Ave., Pulaski, 540-980- gregation give the public and Grand Finale is Fireworks by of the Nazarene each Saturday Valley Harvest Ministries in 8775. With joy you will draw churches a special invitation to Grucci at dusk. There will be a from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (no Dublin is now sponsoring a sup- water from the wells of Salvation join them for these special revival parking fee of $10.00 or $5.00 & charge) on a first-come-first- port group for people who are Isaiah 12:3 services. The church is located at 5 cans of food. A free shuttle served basis. The church is locat- working through hurts, habits and 3050 Lee Highway 1/4 mile past service is provided from the park- ed 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. hang- ups. The group meets each April 21 Carilion LewisGale Hospital- ing lot at Wal-Mart in Dublin Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Pulaski on 11 N. For more infor- beginning at 6:00 pm. For more Ruth's Harvest Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. Rockford UMC mation call the church office at information email the Claytor Food pantry and boxes prepared followed at 7 p.m. with a large There will be a Hot Dog 540-980-5506. Lake Festival Committee at clay- for qualified recipients twice group meeting and then everyone Dinner/Basket & Baked Goods [email protected] monthly. Applications available at will divide into smaller groups at Auction at Rockford United April 23 the church office. New Life 8 p.m. The church is located at 1 Methodist Church on Saturday, June 23 Church of the Nazarene is located Harvest Place in Dublin. April 21. Hot Dog Dinner starts Good Neighbor Club to meet at 45 S. Jefferson Ave., Pulaski. at 5 p.m. featuring homemade The Good Neighbor Club will Relay for Life to be held in Narcotics Anonymous chili. Basket/Baked Goods meet April 23 at 5 p.m. for Fairlawn Adult Day Care and Fall The NA group HOW meets each Auction begins at 6 p.m. The potluck meal at Anderson Pulaski County and Radford City Prevention Center hosts month- Sunday 6 p.m. at the Christ church located at 6867 Viscoe Memorial Presbyterian Church in Relay for Life will be held June ly BINGO Episcopal Church located at 144 Road in Fairlawn. All proceeds Pulaski. The public is invited. 23, 2018 at Motor Mile Adult Day Service and Fall Washington Ave., in Pulaski. The go to the Youth Group and the Speedway located at 6749 Lee Prevention Center hosts BINGO meeting is open to everyone. Building Fund. April 25 Highway Fairlawn, Va. 24141 on the 4th Saturday of each Relay for Life is the signature month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at N.A. Principles before Crossroads-The Apostolic Faith Revival to be held at Woodlawn fundraiser for the American the Ruritan building on 4th and Personalities Church to host movie night P.H. Church Cancer Society. Relay for Life is Jefferson St in Pulaski. The build- N.A. Principles before Crossroads - TAFC will host a Revival will be held at the volunteer driven in thousands of ing is located near Seagle's Personalities meets Thursday at 7 movie night on April 21, 6:30 Woodlawn P.H. Church April 25- communities and 27 countries Funeral Home. Everyone wel- p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. The church is located at 27, 7 p.m. nightly with Josh and and around the world. Volunteers come! p.m. at the First Presbyterian Valley Medical Center(Suite C) at Ashley Franks, Special singing give of their time and effort Church Annex located at 4th and 4550 Lee Highway, Dublin, each night. The church is located because they believe it's time to AmVets Post #50 meets every Jefferson St., Pulaski, Va. For Refreshments will be served. at 3874 Oak Grove Rd. For infor- take action against cancer. Join Friday more information, go to mation, call: 276-728-2088. us June 23 at Motor Mile AmVets Post #50 meets each www.newrivervalleyna.org Jordan's Chapel UMC to hold Speedway for the Relay For Life Friday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. fundraiser April 28 of Pulaski County and Radford Dinners sold at post. The post is AA: Jordan's Chapel UMC will hold a City from 11am - 11pm as we located at 1018 East Main St., Alcoholics Anonymous meet fundraiser to send the pastor of Early Bloomers event to be remember loved ones lost, honor Pulaski. For more information Monday at 8 p.m. (closed meet- the church, Rev. Becky Wheeler held at Thyme to Grow survivors of all cancers, and raise 540-994-6006. ing); Wednesday (noon); and and Donnie to the Holy Land on Greenhouse money to help the American Thursday at 8 p.m. (open meet- Saturday, April 21 ,5 p.m. until Our Early Bloomers event was so Cancer. Society make a global Pulaski Old Time Jamboree ings) at Pulaski Presbyterian sold out. The menu will be home- popular last year, we are holding impact on cancer. Register today A Bluegrass Jam session for play- Church of America across from made spaghetti, garlic bread, it again this year. Please join us, at www.relayforlife.org/pulaskiva ers of all ages is held every Magic Mart. For more informa- salad, dessert and drink. Cost: Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m.- Thursday evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. tion call 980-5233. monetary donation. Dine or carry 12 p.m. at Thyme to Grow On-going community at the Pulaski Senior Center. Join out available. The church is locat- Greenhouse in Dublin, VA for a based activities: the jam by playing an instrument Al-Anon - Pulaski: ed at 5095 Alum Spring Rd., fun FREE interactive kid's event. or singing or just come by and Pulaski Al-Anon Family Group (a Pulaski. Kids can get their hands in the Pulaski Flea Market Opens enjoy the music. Call Dee Dean support group for friends and dirt while planting a seed to take Pulaski Flea Market is now open. at 540-392-3555 for more infor- families of alcoholics) meet every April 22 home, decorate garden markers, The market is held every mation. The center is located Monday night at 8 p.m. at the and create fun bird feeders. While Saturday (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.) across the street from the post Pulaski Presbyterian Church of New Mount Olive UMC host here, explore the greenhouse with through October, 2018 . The Flea office. America across from Magic Mart. Friends & Family Day the kids. As the saying goes, Market is held on Commerce St., Contact number: 540-980-5233. Celebration more than a seed is planted in a across from the Train Station in Cowboy Church new ministry Friends & Family Day Gospel garden. We hope to see you there! Pulaski. On the third and fourth week of If you would like to publicize Celebration of the Year "2018" at Group sets aside day each month each month Cowboy Church community activities (FREE of New Mount Olive United Radford COGIC Women's to pray for County offers food bags to the elderly charge) please contact us by Methodist Church 309 Russell Ministry invites women to A group of citizens of Pulaski and shut -ins. On these weeks, email: [email protected] or Avenue in Radford On Sunday luncheon County has set aside the 15th of interested participants may come drop by The Patriot newspaper April 22. Service will begin at 3 Radford COGIC Women's each month to fast and pray for by the church at 12 noon for pick office at 138 N. Jefferson Ave., p.m. with Guest of the Service Ministry invites all women to join the county. The group asks that up if able. Delivery is available if Pulaski or call 540-808-3949. Bishop Michael Penn, Choir, & them for a luncheon on Saturday, citizens who are of a like mind necessary. Call Mike and Pat Congregation of The Galilean April 28 at 12 noon. The goal is House of Worship of to encourage and empower Martinsville, Va. Special Praise women of all ages to reach their Dance by: Stepping For Christ goals, dreams and desires and (Sister Dance Team) Of Alia & realize it's not too late to be who Jianna Saunders of First Baptist God called us to be as Women of Church of (555 West Rock Rd) in God. For more information please Radford. Dinner will be served call the church at 540-639-5948. right after service. The public is There is no charge for the lunch- invited to attend. eon.

Abundant Life Ministries to June 9 hold revival services Special services will be held at Claytor Lake Beach Festival Abundant Life Ministries Church planned for June beginning April 22 - Wednesday , Claytor Lake Beach Festival will April 25. The evangelists will be be Saturday, June 9, 2018 10 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class set for Pulaski, Giles Virginia Cooperative to help youth and adults to Extension's Family and make healthier food choices Consumer Sciences will offer a and focuses on fruit, vegetable, one-day cooking program for grains, protein and dairy food Giles and Pulaski County groups. youth, ages 7-13, to gain skills Eating balanced and healthy in the kitchen to lead healthier meals is encouraged throughout lives. This one-day cooking the program. The kids will use class will be held Tuesday, MyPlate as a reference during April 24, 2018 from 5:00 pm to the planning and preparation of 8:00 pm at the First United their dinner that night. The Methodist Church in Pulaski MyPlate message is: fill half of and Thursday, April 26, 2018 at your plate with fruits and veg- the First United Methodist etables, a quarter with grains, Church in Pearisburg. and a quarter with protein. Kids in the Kitchen is based Participants will prepare a com- on the program "Healthy plete dinner that night. Weights for Healthy Kids" and Cost is $5 per child to cover helps youth realize that an indi- food expenses for the day. vidual can be healthy at any Space is limited to 20 children, size through maintaining posi- so pre-register for the Pulaski tive attitudes and behaviors program by April 19, 2018, by related to food, drink, physical contacting the Pulaski activity, and body image. VCE Extension Office at 540-980- health and nutrition programs 7761 or pre-register for the use the USDA's latest food Giles program by contacting the guidance program called Giles Extension Office at 540- MyPlate. MyPlate is designed 921-3455 or [email protected]. Page B10 - The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 The Patriot - Friday, April 20, 2018 - Page B11

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Draper Community Park Walk to Bryson's - Foul shooting contest

In addition to the greatest field trip ever, The Walk to Bryson's, the Draper Community Park will host its first foul shooting contest on the new court during the day's field events. There will be separate divisions for elementary, middle, high school, adult (19 to 49), and seniors 50 and up. We are only asking for a donation to the fund to build the park for each entry. The winner of each category will receive a Championship certificate from the Draper Community Park committee. If you have any questions contact jjhaw- [email protected]. NRCC offering free computer tune up The Patriot • www.pcpatriot.com New River Community College will hold a Cyber Day event on Saturday, April 28. Cyber Day is an event where anyone can bring their laptops, desk- tops, tablets and phones for a free tune up and virus scan. The NRCC Computer Club is hosting the event from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room 127 at the college's New River Valley Mall site in Christiansburg. There will be several students and Dr. David Filer, NRCC information systems associate professor and club advisor, working on the systems at the event. Any Windows or Android device is welcome. The NRCC Computer Club focuses on the skills of repairing and creating computers for campus and community use. White

Continued from page B8 correlation between conflict and effective ways to confront a situ- productivity has been cited. The ation clearly and directly. Yet, CPP Inc., publishers of the both in our personal and business Myers-Briggs Assessment and lives, if we can take only one the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict thing away from thoughts about Mode Instrument, commissioned having a confrontational conver- a study on workplace conflict. sation, let it be to respect each They found that in 2008, U.S. other in the pursuit of a solution, employees spent 2.8 hours per and leave our pride and egos week dealing with conflict. This aside. amounts to approximately $359 Work hard, be productive, and billion in paid hours (based on above all else stay positive. average hourly earnings of $17.95), or the equivalent of 385 million working days. I don't know that we need to quantify that on a personal level, although we do have these situations in our personal lives as well as at work. In business, though, it does 808-3949 seems profitable to learn productive techniques and skills for [email protected]