The service will be in honor of all military, living and deceased, and will feature a flag display, as well as music provided by St. Paul’s Brass.

The event will conclude with the playing of taps.

– Submitted by the Christiansburg American Legion

Organizers of the tournament are seeking community support in the form of sponsorships and prizes. All the funds raised through the golf tournament will support the museum fund, including outfitting of the museum and for operational costs.

The Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Museum offers a display of the history and culture of the Pulaski area. The museum’s artifacts include historic photographs, items from the founding industries and the town’s railroad past, newspapers chronicling important events locally and nationally, and a model railroad display. The newly constructed museum will be located across the street from its previous location and is expected to re-open this fall.

An Eagle Sponsor — an individual, group or company making a gift of $500 or higher — will be recognized with a banner at the registration area of the golf tournament, have their logo on the Town of Pulaski’s web site, have their name and logo printed in the program, and will be able to hand out information about their business or organization at the registration area.

A Hole Sponsor — an individual, group or business making a gift of $100 – will be thanked with a sign placed on the golf course, have their name and logo printed in the program, and have their logo on the Town of Pulaski’s website.

A Birdie Sponsor — an individual, group or company making a gift of $75 — will have a sign placed at the entrance of the golf course and have their name printed in the program.

– Submitted by Barbara Tate, Town of Pulaski

Morgan Linkous and Zack Bird. Photo courtesy of Lisa Estes

Lisa Estes of Newport shares this photo of her daughter Morgan Linkous and her date, Zack Bird, at the 2012 Giles High School prom.

Got photos from proms around the New River Valley this spring? You can share at news@theburgs.com and be entered in our contest; seven winners will receive $100 prizes.

Here are some of the photos we already have:
* Paparazzi from the Giles prom
* Paparazzi at the Pulaski County prom
* Paparazzi at the Floyd County prom
* Paparazzi at the Dayspring Christian Academy banquet
* Reader photos from the Floyd prom
* Reader photos from the Auburn prom
* Paparazzi at the Radford High School prom

Southwest Virginia has more than  27,000 children a year that need a miracle. May is for Miracles and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are hosting an outside concert on the lawn of Nesselrod Bed and Breakfast to help raise funds for those sick and injured children. Music for Miracles will feature a concert by Josh Shilling, of Mountain Heart, alongside The Kings, who have a long history together as Shilling started his musical career traveling with the band.

Gates will open at noon on Sunday, May 20, and food, wine, and beer will be available for purchase from Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate, with children under 12 admitted for free. The public is encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Outside coolers and pets are not permitted. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 224-4747 through Friday, May 18 at 2 p.m.

Music for Miracles will raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Southwest Virginia, which raises funds for the purchase of equipment and services at Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital, the area’s only nonprofit children’s hospital treating more than  27,000 children a year.

– Submitted by Suni Heflin, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital

Photo courtesy of Donna Brillhart

“This is Dumpy, our miniature horse with her newborn colt, Buster Bay. Our granddaughter named him! Buster was born on May 12, 2012, weighing about 20 pounds.”

– Submitted by Donna Brillhart of Blacksburg

The board abruptly ended its last meeting in Roanoke, which has been set to discuss tuition. Read more.

Nelson Metheney. Photo courtesy of Christy Brown

Nelson Metheney has joined the team of Brown Insurance as surety bond manager. Metheney has 14 years of experience in the bond and financial services industry and will be responsible for all bonding business development efforts. He is a member of the Association of General Contractors of Virginia and former graduate of Leadership Roanoke Valley.

– Submitted by Christy Brown

Piper Andrew Meeks passes by the “Field of Crosses,” a dramatic presentation of the names of the 59 Radford heroes who gave their lives in past wars. Photo courtesy of Bob Thomas

The 14th annual Memorial Day Service in Radford will be held Monday, May 28 in Bisset Park. The service honors 59 Radford servicemen who gave their lives in combat during World War I, World War II and Vietnam, and also honors all veterans, as well as those currently serving our nation in all branches of service.

The event is free and open to the public. It will be broadcast live on WRAD, AM 1460, as a service to those unable to attend.

The weekend begins with the placing of hundreds of American flags at the city end of Memorial Bridge on Friday evening by the Dublin-Radford Ruritan, with each flag representing a person being honored by family or friends. The display will remain on view until May 30. Those wishing to place a flag should contact Tereba Bott at 674-6389 evenings.

The Monday morning service begins with posting of the colors by the area’s Vietnam Veterans, to the bugle of Gary Jackson, LTC, U.S. Army Ret., playing “To the Colors.”

Radford Mayor Bruce Brown will welcome the assembly, with the invocation by the Rev. Don Shelor, associate pastor at Central United Methodist Church in Radford. Featured speaker Lt. Col. Wm. Byron Penland, commander at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, will be introduced by Virginia Delegate Joseph Yost. The names of the 59 Radford servicemen who gave their lives in combat during World War I, World War II and Vietnam, will be read by Dana Jackson, U.S. Navy Ret.

Music will be provided by the Radford High School band, directed by Daniel Frankenberger, and the Radford High School choir, conducted by Lois Castonguay. A 21-gun salute by members of VFW Post 776 and taps will conclude the service.

As the service closes, piper Andrew Meeks will play the solemn “Amazing Grace” as he marches past the dramatic “Field of Crosses,” placed in typical military cemetery array, on the field in front of the Bisset Park Gazebo. Each cross bears the name of one of the 59 Radford servicemen. They were constructed by VFW Commander Gary Harris, with costs underwritten by ATK Ammunition and Energetics at the Arsenal, and lettering provided by Sign Systems of Radford.

Attendees will receive miniature flags from Woodmen of the World, Lodges 14. ATK Ammunition and Energetics, in association with the Commander’s office at the Arsenal, provides the printed program for the ceremonies. Major sponsors for the annual activities are VFW Post 776, American Legion Post 30, The Radford News Journal, WRAD 1460 AM, Vietnam Veterans, Ruritan, and the Citizen Memorial Day Committee. EmCee for the program is Bob Thomas, retired media professional from Radford.

Those assisting with the event include Radford Parks and Recreation, City of Radford, the RHS Music Department, NRV Detachment of the Marine Corps League, VFW Post 776 Ladies Auxiliary, and Mullins Funeral Home.

– Submitted by Bob Thomas

The movie will begin at dark (approx. 8:30 pm) on the lawn of the Alexander Black House on Draper Road in Blacksburg.   The Adventures of TinTin is the first in a series of three movies that will run through mid July.

Popcorn and admission are free and Log Cabin BBQ will be selling pulled pork, chicken, hotdogs and drinks. Movie goers are invited to bring blankets and chairs and come out early for a picnic on the lawn prior to the movie.

Upcoming Movies

June 8
The Muppets (PG) (2011) http://disney.go.com/muppets/

July 13
Puss In Boots (PG) (2011) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448694/

Rain Date

In the event of rain, each movie will be rescheduled to the next day (Saturday) at the same time.

– Submitted by Terry Nicholson, museum administrator

Photo courtesy of Antoinette St. Clair

Antoinette St. Clair of Christiansburg snapped this shot of her sweet Delilah in the middle of the shasta daisies while she was planting flowers.

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