Distributed Free Each Friday Since 2009 October 19, 2018 www.pcpatriot.com Locally Owned And Operated Pulaski’s VFW Post 1184 celebrates75th anniversary By DANIELLE REID provides support The Patriot at veterans' funerals with a On Saturday, October 20 the Old Dominion Twenty-One Gun Pulaski Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Salute, playing Post 1184 will be celebrating their 75th Taps, and folding Anniversary. and presenting The Pulaski VFW was established in 1943 to the U.S. flag to serve veterans from WWI and WWII and help them surviving family receive their earned entitlements and benefits from members. the U.S. Government; and be recognized for their The modern sacrifices made to our nation. Many times, veter- VFW is active in ans need assistance with claims for their military the local commu- support services, referrals for other assistance, back nity providing services to veterans, but also helping pay and disability resources. to encourage and educate the youth. Programs such The VFW is a national non-profit Veterans serv- as Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy offer sub- ice organization, but they also serve in many ways stantial awards and scholarships to students and in many communities throughout the U.S. - through essay writing and audio essay contests. frequently helping veterans through donations, Each year, a specific topic is chosen for the students covering bills, and supplying groceries where need- to write or speak about. National prizes range in ed. Additioinally, the VFW Honor Guard program See VFW, page A2 Baby girl born along I-81 off- WEEKEND WEATHER ramp doing well, heading home SATURDAY SUNDAY By DANIELLE REID Showers likely, mostly cloudy, Mostly sunny, with a high near The Patriot with a high near 60. West wind 48. 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precip- The definition of a hero is "a itation is 70%. Sunday Night - Mostly clear, man distinguished by exception- Saturday Night - Mostly with a low around 30. al courage or fortitude." Most cloudy, with a low around 37. would agree that, without profes- Chance of precipitation is 30%. sional training, assisting with the delivery of a human baby while parked at an off-ramp of I-81 would qualify for heroism. Bobby Carter will undoubtedly be seen as a hero to his family and newborn daughter. While cars were whizzing past, oblivious to the imminent cir- cumstances, the miracle of bring- ing a new life into the family was taking place. Baby Alyssa Reign Carter was born in the front seat of a white Cadillac at 8:07 pm on Sunday, October 7, 2018; delivered by her daddy and assisted by Pulaski County Deputy Rose Farris. Earlier in the day, the baby's mother, Nilsa York, had experi- enced unusual pain and contact- ed her physician. Because the baby wasn't due for several more weeks, she was advised to lay down, relax, take a warm bath, etc. But when the pains contin- Baby Alyssa and mother, Nilsa at her Pediatric Room in Carilion See BABY, page A3 New River Valley Medical Center. Page A2 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 could help the VFW during the 20 from 12 to 4 p.m. VFW Post VFW Fair." 1184 is located at 2 Dora The Pulaski VFW welcomes Highway in Pulaski. Continued from page A1 new members and encourages them to get involved with this For information about Pulaski value from $500.00 to a worthy service organization. All VFW Post 1184, call: $30,000.00 scholarship. 540.994.9748. Pulaski are invited to attend an Open According to Tammy Cruff, House in celebration of the 75th For additional information Pulaski VFW Auxiliary presi- VFW Post Commander, Anniversary of the Pulaski VFW about VFW: dent, a few years ago Pulaski stu- Post 1184 on Saturday, October https://www.vfw.org/about-us dent, Lucas Earhart won the local Jim Ridpath Patriot Pen competition and advanced to district competition. In addition, the Pulaski VFW supports a Teacher of the Year award and Outstanding Law Enforcement and EMS awards; provides Christmas Bags to the Veterans living at the VA Hospital and Christmas Boxes filled with a week's worth of food for the Christmas holiday. Most people are familiar with the annual "Buddy" Poppy Drive service members in local com- not exist without the Auxiliary," held on Memorial Day weekend munities. states Joe Cruff, referring to the and Veteran's Day where VFW Quartermaster, Joe volunteer hours they provide. Veterans offer a red poppy lapel Cruff, there are annual events Cruff commends the Pulaski flower in exchange for a mone- where the VFW participates. The VFW Post Commander, Jim tary donation. The donations are most obervable is the food Ridpath for his dedication. "Jim used to support a variety of booths at the Pulaski County Fair has been doing an outstanding important rehabilitation services where they serve breakfast, lunch job and is very active in VFW. and direct assistance to needy and dinners and have an ice Last year he took a week off and disabled veterans and active cream booth. "This post would work as vacation time, so he Photo courtesy Joe Cruff, VFW Quartermaster VFW Post 1184 representatives Jim Ridpath, Tammy Cruff and Joe Cruff are pictured here with members of the Safety Patrol at Critzer Elementary School following a presentation to students on proper flag etiquette. The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 - Page A3 Baby Continued from page A1 ued, they were advised to go to her doctor's office in Radford. "Our two-year-old daughter, Lexi, must have known some- thing we didn't. All day Lexi kept kissing and patting her mommy's tummy and saying, 'baby's coming,'" stated Carter. It was on the way from their home in Wytheville to Radford that Baby Alyssa decided she wasn't going to wait. Nilsa's water broke about the time the couple got to Exit 92, so they pulled off the Interstate and called 911 for assistance. A short time later, Deputy Farris and Sgt. Nelson arrived on the scene; and Farris began to assist with the delivery. According to Carter it was quite an emotional moment. "I caught baby Alyssa as she was born, wrapped her in a blanket and placed her on her mommy's stomach," he said. The first REMSI Ambulance arrived on the scene about three Two-year-old big sister, Lexi Jade, and Bobby Carter visit new- minutes after the baby was born born baby Alyssa (top right) at her Pediatric Room in Carilion and administered oxygen to New River Valley Medical Center. "Lexi must have known some- Alyssa. Sgt. Nelson drove the thing we didn't. The day Alyssa was born, Lexi kept kissing and five-pound eleven-ounce baby patting her mommy's tummy and saying, 'baby's coming,'" stat- to Carilion New River Valley ed Carter. Medical Center in Radford in the first REMSI vehicle. Nilsa was transported to the hospital a short time later in the second REMSI vehicle. When asked about the adven- ture, Carter stated that it was a spiritual experience. "If some- body does not believe in God and Jesus, after seeing this (baby being born), they would." Baby Alyssa is gaining weight and expected to be released from the hospital to go home on Saturday. Lexi Jade and her mother, Nilsa York share a moment with Baby Alyssa in her Pediatric Room in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Free renter education workshop set The workshops are for tenants, email the contact as noted that is until you learn about them. landlords, friends, anyone consid- most convenient for attendance. The two-hour workshop dis- ering renting, and the variety of Please register at least one day cusses the expectations of land- days and times New River Valley prior to date, although registration lords and helps attendees learn locations make the workshops is preferred but not required for their rights, responsibilities and accessible to busy people. attendance. We encourage anyone good practices such as how check Pulaski Library to participate. their credit score and how to 60 3rd St NW, Pulaski Topics covered will include improve it. Monday, October 22 5:00 PM leases, deposits, and payments; There will be refreshments and Designed to help anyone learn repairs and other common dis- door prizes! the key elements and skills to be a putes, Fair Housing laws and evic- Find upcoming dates on our good tenant and a good landlord, tion in Virginia - aspects of being a webpage: http://newrivercommu- Interested attendees should call or tenant that may seem mysterious nityaction.org/renter-education/ Page A4 - The Patriot - Friday, October 19, 2018 ROBERT WILLIAM “BOB” ously of his time and talents to home.com may be sent to the family by visit- HARRIS EDWARD MOLES ABBOTT various churches and community Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski ing www.seaglefuneralhome.com Harris Edward Moles, age 84 of Robert William “Bob” Abbott, organizations throughout his life is handling the arrangements for Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Pulaski passed away Sunday, 88, of Bedford, Virginia, passed and considered his donation of a the family. Home, Pulaski. October 7, 2018. away October 15, 2018 at home. kidney to his brother to be his Born May 4, 1934 in Floyd, He is survived by his wife of 60 most important act of sacrifice. He ARVIN DICKERSON ALICE CAROL SLACK Virginia he was the son of the late years, Betty Swecker Abbott of believed in doing a job to the best Arvin Dickerson, age 91, of STEVENS Bethleham Bedford, a of your ability and it showed in his Pulaski and recently Fairlawn, Alice Carol Slack Stevens, 94, Moles & sister, Betty carpentry skills.