Pulaski Southwest Times (Newspaper) - June 25, 1989, Pulaski, Virginia PAGE SOUTHWEST JUNE Dogs JTPA Continued from page A1 dog rather than risk being dis Crowder also urged owners that should they be contacted by phone regarding a to obtain all necessary information before releasing the amount of the Crowder also indicated that a missing dog report comes in on a dog that has previously been the subject of a A com plaint is lodged by another party against the dog in effect the owner for failure to comply with the animal control law then at a later date the same dog becomes the sub ject of a missing dog This type of circumstance might indicate that the never have dis appeared had the owner been more If the theft is not an isolated inci dent and several dogs of the same breed are missing from the same general then this may be result of dogs being stolen to supply Because of the type of research done by these only certain the more popu lar ones like golden re The prov mutt is less likely to end up in this Nor would the mutt likely be nabbed for purebred dogs are usually the target for thieves with resale in Crowder went on to say that no particular time of year seems to have any bearing on the number of she did say that more dogs are reported missing around the Fourth of July and following severe Dogs are frightened by loud unless they are under control by their they will said Of not only is the dog dis oriented for the practiced dog it is also easy There are several precautions for pet owners to help guard against At the very top of the list should be the observance of the Pulaski County animal Con trol Ordinance and the Virginia State Code requirement that all dogs be Obey the county control ordin ance and dog under im mediate control at all said only does the law require a current county dog but the tag is also one of the easiest means of identifying a missing Missing dogs with dog tags purchased be tween November 1 and January 31 stand a better chance of being re turned to This is because tags purchased between these dates are listed on a computer readout from the county offices and include not only information on the but the owners name and address as Also important is the mounting of the dog tag on a good well fitting collar for the dogs comfort and Know how to identify your said Know what kind of dog you even if its a mixed Mixed breeds have identifia ble characteristics and the tion gives us something to look for in the Crowder added that a recent pic ture of the dog not only gives the officers an accurate description should the dog be but is also helpful if the owner wishes to print bulletins and distribute them throughout the If you really care about your dont take it shopping with Consider getting a sitter if you dont want to leave it alone or turn on the television or radio if the dog does not like to be Not only is leaving a dog in a closed car but youre inviting particularly if you leave a window partially said The proper control of a dog is es to its Crowder Weather Report Extended RICHMOND AP The National Weather Services extended forecast for Monday through Wed Partly cloudy Monday and scattered showers or thunderstorms returning i Highs in the mid to upper Lows in the mid to 60s to low Cooler in the moun National Forecast Temperatures Hi Due to technical difficulties the temperatures were unavailable for todays temperatures temperatures last 12 last 24 hours ending al 7 forecast for June 2S COW Warm Stationary Regional Forecast VIRGINIA Partly sunny Sunday with a chance of afternoon thunder storms High in the lower to mid Fair Sunday Low in the Partly sunny Monday with a chance of afternoon High in the I WEST VIRGINIA High in the Mostly clear Sunday Low in the Partly cloudy High in the NORTH CAROLINA Party cloudy Chance of showers or thunderstorms inland mainly during the afternoon and Highs 80 to Partly cloudy Sunday Lows 60 to 70 with some 50s in the moun Partly cloudy Highs 80 to 90 Billy Publisher Mike Managing Editor Turk Circulation Director Joan Advertising Director Carolyn Business Manager Paul Press Superintendent DM Ann Assistant Editor Vickie Composition Supervisor Dan Sports Editor Copyright 1988 The Southwest Box 391 Virginia 24301 Telephone 7039805220 1989 Worrell dba The Southwest All rights reserved erty rights for the entire contents of this publication shall be the property of Trie Sou no part here of may be reproduced without prior written consent Published Monday through Friday and Sunday mornings by Worrell Enter dba The Southwest with offices at 34 fifth Vir 24301 Entered as second class matter and postage paid at the Post Office Pu Virginia 24301 Subscription rates By carrier one year months three year six months three months Senior citizens receive 10 percent discount if paid In for three or Pulaski A Main Street Program community stressed the importance of dog owners adhering to the Animal Con trol Most missing dog complaints would not have hap had the owners taken more responsibility for their even the most cautious owners may find themselves looking for a missing Crowder also offered some useful tips on what to do to help get a lost or stolen dog re Call the animal shelter imme said State low requires that an animal shelter keep a dog for five a very long a missing dog might be put to sleep if not claimed within the Take the initiative to come to the Animal Shelter in person to attempt tb identify your If your dog is not you may be able to give a better description that will aid us in recovering you dog if you can relate your animal to one we have at the it is of utmost impor Calendar Continued from page A1 II Pup pet II workshop for 8 to 12 year olds will be held June 2630 from 10 until There is a Call 9807363 for more sewing classes for teens 10 to 15 years will meet June 2630 from 1 3 For more information call will be singing at Morgans Chapel in New at 11 on June Public is invited to Greek Pentecostal Holiness Church will host Wallace guest and the youth choir from the Shower of Blessing Church in Sun day June at 7 Pastor James Hopkins welcomes everyone to youth services at Brush Arbor Wor ship Center June at and June at Evangelist is 16yearold Keith Linkous and his Pastor Carson Linkous invites young and BIBLE SCHOOL Grace Assembly will be having Vaca tion Bible School from 7 to 9 be ginning June 26 through June Grace Assembly is located behind Underwood Pontiac in This years theme is Everyone is For additional information call 381 BIBLE Creek Pentecostal Ho liness Church Vacation Bible to be held June 26 through to 9 each This years theme is Jesus is refresh and more each Directors are Jerry and Judy For more information call 9800495 SCHEDULED Thorn Springs United Methodist Church will begin a revival June at Evangelist will be Ger ald will be healing ser testimonials and altar BIBLE Radford First Pente costal Holiness Church will have Va cation Bible School June from There will be classes held for children up to age The church is located on Second and Ing les Streets in For transporta tion can REUNION PLANNED The Sutphin Family Reunion is set for June at 11 at the VFW hall in Participants are asked to bring a picnic lunch to be Bibles and other family re cords and photos for For more information call Mary Sutphin at Ci Watch will hold its regular mon meeting June at at the Recreation An important decision is to be made at this meeting and all members are ur ged to TO READ Dublin native Kathryn Hankla will read from her works at the Fine Arts Center on June 25 at 3 Hankla is a poet whose most recent work Blue Moon and Poor has received wide A reception will follow the reading and the public is United Methodist will hold revival services June through June at 7 each Guest evangelist is Marvin United Methodist Church Conference Public DOG SALE SET Open Door Baptist Church will hold a hot dog sale June from 10 until 3 The church is located on Miller Lane in the Commun ity v REUNION The Henley reunion will be held June 25 at the Dugspur Rescue Squad Build Bring two well filled baskets and enjoy the tance that you be able to give the best possible description of your said In addition to not disclosing the amount of the dont give the dogs That will give a thief an Even if the dog was merely a thief in the area could call the dog and the dog would respond without bystanders taking any particular Most people would logically think the dog was responding to its owner as well as its said Put up bulletins in you neighbor theres safety in and the more people who know about the the more people that can be on the lookout for the Neighbor hood crime watch programs are es helpful in discovering thefts and aiding in the return of stolen Be Since theft is al ways a watch for large particularly those from Be aware of trucks with unu SCHOOL REUNION Shiloh School Day is set for June there will be special feature pictures taken and remembrances of former Activities will begin at 11 and drinks will be TO MEET Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the Pulaski Chap ter Order of the Eastern will meet June at at the home of Harry and Jean CLASS OF Du blin Class of 1974 is having a class reunion on July The extended deadline is June Any classmate who has not received information can send their address to DHS Class of Reunion 75 Peppers Ferry 24141 or call BAKING CONTEST There will be a pie baking contest on July 4 at Jackson IT is open to men and 18 years and Categories include or fruit pies and all entries must be at the park by Judging will take place at 10 Prizes will be and it is sponsored by the Sesquicentennial call FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRA TION The Floyd County Merchants and Association will sponsor the annual July 4th celebra tion at Floyd County High School Football with gates opening at 10 Admission is for anyone over Fix years of OF 54 REUNITES Du blin School Class of 1954 will hold a reunion July at the Rib and Sirloin Red Car pet If any member of the class has not been please call 6740598 or 6749505 for informa All Draper and Dublin high school graduates of are invited to join the Class of 54 for the Continued from page A1 Dublin boundary appeal of budget approved by compensa tion for constitutional shell building VACO legislative program addi personnel and ap Highway matters will include extension of route naming of the private road just beyond route 1226 in River ap and schedule for road 181 backup due to route 100 and route 683 Allisonia new road off route 693 parallel to state park and route way Winsdon Pound will pre sent the annual report of the Al cohol and Drug Abuse Task Charlea Hoover will present the Hoover Color Cor Industrial Revenue Bond and the Virginia Champion Odyssey of the Mind will be presented by Carrie Self and Carl Citizen comments are included on each regular monthly meeting agenda with no prior appoint ment necessary to Any ci tizen concern can be communi to the county administrator by calling 9808888 between 8 and 9 Monday through Continued from page A1 official entry now by calling 6745115 or The entry fee is only The first event is scheduled to be off and running promptly at 8 July sual and strangers in the said Crowders observations on miss ing stolen dogs come from 10 years experience at the Pulaski Animal she is genuinely concerned about animals with whom she comes in Its easy to see that being Animal Control Officer is more that just a job to Crowder she really Just ask Or better ask those three smiling faces of McKeever Continued from page A1 how things have changed from the early years is his better working re with Council member Alma was one who had opposed McKeevers appointment as town An though shemay not always agree with McKeever even there has been a greater degree of respect between the McKeever looks at the town and takes pride in the downtown revita effort now When I took office they were al ways talking about doing something There are now improve ments to and and lot has been done with federal grants saving local tax Weve made the downtown look He is also proud of the housing grant that has allowed the town to remodel houses and Theres a lot of substandard hous ing and I hope council will continue this Hes also proud of how the public perception of public safety has im He noted when he first came to Pulaski as the police chief about 1982 he began working toward im proving the He believes the town people look upon the police as a more professional He added the fired department has always been professionally The report he made refer ence to from Municipal Advisors only had praise for that department at that McKeever spent just over 10 years in law most of that with Shortly after coming to Pulaski he made his career And he has served as Pu laskis Town Manager for the last six Hes looking forward to the oppor in New a section of the country hes always His parting advice to the town in volves accepting economic change which is coming to the United States so Generally weve been successful in creating but jobs from the future will come from the service sector and the public needs to accept that they cant rely on the must prepare for Pulaski will have to be more com Other areas around us are growing naturally due to a universi ty or We have to go on the road and work hard or econ development wont We have to make it Pulaski must define what it wants to he Summer Special Snow Crab Legs Cluster Includes Salad Bar King Car Restaurant 11 9802920 Cocktails Daily Lunch Buffet Continued from page A1 to operate a total services program in and Bland counties Rooftop of Virginia Community Action to oper ate a total services program in Car roll and Grayson counties and Ga lax a private adminis tration and training agency based in to operate ejob and customized train ing programs in Carroll and Gray son counties and Galax New River Valley Agency on Ag to operate a classroom training and skills pro gram in the New River Valley for workers 55 and over New River Valley Human Re a private job training agency based in Christians to operate a total services program for Montgomery County and Radford Job Ser a private job training agency based in operate a total services program in Pulaski and Giles The Private Industry Council also made a special award of to the Washington County Skills Center to operate a classroom train ing program for the Councils entire service the 13 counties and ci ties of the New River and Mount Rogers planning This grant will enable the Skills Center to offer classroom instruction in clerical computer weld machine diesel mechan and The source of this grant money was the Virginia De of Vocational Area Deaths BERTHA THORNTON CECIL Bertha Thornton age 81 of Route died early Saturday morning in Radford Community Hospital Born in Pulaski County on May she was the daughter of Davy Thornton and Gra ham She was preceded in death by her James Richard Surviving are three Betty Blankenship of Dublin Anna Justice of Pu laski and Brenda Edmonds of Hiwassee two Cecil of Hiwassee and Robert Cecil of Christiansburg one Ber tie Ridpath of Pulaski 11 grand children and two great Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 at Stevens Funeral Chapel with the William Edmonds Burial will follow in Cecils Chapel United Methodist Ceme The family will receive friends Sunday from 79 at Stevens Funeral Home in Pula Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of MARY WEEKS Mary age died Arrangements are pending at Fu neral SEAL COATING Striping Asphalt 6746962 FAW PAVING INC Golden Corral Honors Officer of the Week Frances Bu Special For June 6 Chopped Sirloin House Salad GOLDEN CORRAL 1075 Main
