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Distributed Free On Fridays For 11 Years! September 11, 2020 www.pcpatriot.com Locally Owned And Operated Insuring You & Yours Voters have 3 options for casting ballot Early voting begins next Friday in Virginia Patriot Staff Report Pulaski County Citizens have three ways to cast their ballot in November’s election. One of those Karen Tuggle Brad Alley Lynn White ways begins next Friday (Sept. 18). Kathy Webb, Pulaski County’s Registrar and Di- Home • Auto • Life • Business rector of Elections says there are three options for local citizens planning to vote in this year’s election – in-person on Election Day, through early voting and voting by mail. Option 1: Election Day is November 3rd. All polling sites will be open for in person voting. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Please do not forget your ID,” Webb said, adding “Masks are strongly encouraged and social distanc- ing will be required.” 611 East Main Street Option 2: Virginia now allows for early voting. Early in-person voting will begin Friday, Sept. 18 ment of Elections website. An application can also Dublin, VA 24084 • 540-674-4678 and will take place at the Office of the General Reg- be mailed to you by calling the Registrar’s Office istrar at 87 Commerce Street, Pulaski. Hours are at 540-980-2111. The deadline to request a ballot www.insurancecenterofdublin.com Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. be mailed is October 23rd at 5:00 p.m.,” Webb ex- “The office will also be open Saturday, October plained. 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and October 31st IMPORTANT DEADLINES! WEEKEND WEATHER from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,” Webb said. She noted According to Webb, the deadline to register to that Saturday, October 31st is the deadline to vote vote or update your information is Tuesday, Octo- Saturday Sunday early. She reminded, “Please do not forget your ID ber 13th, 2020 at 5:00 pm. - The deadline to request to vote by mail will be Showers likely. High near 79. and masks are strongly encouraged and social dis- High near 74. East wind around Friday, October 23rd, 2020, at 5:00 pm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. tancing will be required.” 6 mph. Chance of precipitation - The deadline to vote early is October 31ST, Sunday Night - Showers and Option 3: Vote by Mail. Voters can request a is 80%. 2020, at 5:00 pm. thunderstorms between 8pm and ballot be mailed to them. Early In-Person Voting Hours: 2am, then a chance of show- “An application must be received by the Regis- Saturday Night - Rain, mainly - Monday through Friday beginning September before 8pm. Low around 68. ers after 2am. Low around 67. trar in order for a ballot be mailed. Applications Chance of precipitation is 80%. Chance of precipitation is 80%. can be completed online at the Virginia Depart- See ELECTION, page A2 Town of Pulaski offering grants for non-profits From Town of Pulaski Our hope is that these funds will offset the impact of the recent shutdown brought about by COVID-19. Following a CARES Act funds allocation of near- The funds may be used for critical expenses in- ly three million dollars to Pulaski County, the Town cluding but not limited to rent, supplies and utility of Pulaski has received a portion of these funds for payments. uses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through Pulaski County has also implemented their own part of our received funds, the Town of Pulaski es- Non-Profit Recovery Grant Program. For non-prof- tablished our Small Business Grant Program. its located within the Town, you may apply for both Now, after receiving another round of funding our grant and the County’s for a possible combined from Pulaski County, we have the funding to create payout of $10,000. the Non-Profit Grant Program. The application is available online at www.pu- The Non-Profit Grant Program will function very laskitown.org. Hard copies are also be available at similarly to our Small Business Grant Program. the Municipal Building in the Town Manager’s of- Starting Tuesday, September 8th, non-profits locat- fice. ed within the Town of Pulaski were able to apply for Online applications may be submitted to Jordan a grant of up to $5,000 to assist with various costs Whitt, Social Media Manager at jwhitt@pulaski- associated with the operating expenses of their town.org. If you have any questions regarding the non-profit organizations. See GRANTS, page A2 JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! 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[]No []Yes - In addition to these hours, our []No office will be open two Saturdays Constitutional Amendment If you are unsure if you are Pulaski Fire Parade for in-person voting - Saturday, #2 registered, do not know where October 24th, 2020 8:30 am to Should an automobile or pick- you go to vote, or have any oth- The Pulaski Fire Parade – one 2020,” Kiser said. 4:30 pm. and Saturday, October up truck that is owned and used er question about the election on of the area’s largest if not the 31st, 2020, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm primarily by or for a veteran of Nov. 3, please call the Registrar’s largest in the area – won’t roll “We do apologize to all for this decision, but we feel with all the (LAST DAY TO VOTE EARLY the Office at 540-980-2111. You can through Pulaski this year. IN PERSON!) United States armed forces or also check your registration sta- Pulaski Fire Chief Robbie Kis- risk and factors involved regard- ing COVID that this is the best the Virginia National Guard who tus online at the Virginia Depart- er announced today the parade BALLOT DROPBOXES has a one hundred percent ment of Elections website. has been canceled for this year and right decision for our great citizens within our town, com- ARE AVAILABLE: service-connected, perma- The deadline to register to vote due to COVID-19 concerns. Ballot dropboxes are available nent, and total disability be free for this election is October 13th, “It is with great sadness that I munity, and County of Pulaski as well as the New River Valley. at the Registrar’s Office Sept. 18 from state and local taxation? 2020 at 5:00 pm. inform everyone that due to the through Nov. 3 and at each pre- COVID-19 circumstances and all “We will now focus on the cinct on Election Day. the risk associated with it, that 2021 Fire Prevention Parade and RFP for GrantWriting Services Pulaski Fire Department is CAN- strive to make it even better than The Nov. 3 ballot in Pulaski CELING the Fire Prevention Pa- last year’s parade for our commu- County will have the following Town of Pulaski rade scheduled for October 10, nity,” he stated. races: - President and Vice President The Town of Pulaski is seeking proposals for the provision of grant - Member, United States Sen- writing services. Individuals or firms meeting the requirements ate of this Request for Proposals (RFP) are invited to submit their PET OF THE WEEK - Member, House of Represen- credentials. In order to protect both the tatives, 9th District citizens of Pulaski County - Commonwealth’s Attorney Submission Requirements: and our personnel, we will -Constitutional Amendment #1 be closed to the public until -Constitutional Amendment #2 • Name, education, and experience of the individual. further notice. • Demonstrated areas of practice which illustrate candidate’s We will alter our adoption On the two Constritution- ability to provide services in the areas identified in the General process during this time. al Amendments, one is about Requirements portion of this RFP. If you are interested in an whether Virginia should establish • Describe experience involving the successful research and animal here at the shelter, a redistricting commission, and receipt of grant funds. The location and normal operation hours please submit your the other concerns whether or not of the offeror’s office(s). application with you may to grant some state and local tax • If the offeror is a firm, please include a description of the access on our Face Book relief for veterans. firm experience and expertise as identified in the RFP. Please page: Pulaski County, VA Here is the exact wording for include the name and biographical information including Animal Control each of the two amendments: resumes of any partner or associate that may be presented to Once your application the Town of Pulaski to represent the firm. is approved, you will be Constitutional Amendment #1 • Offerors should provide thorough submissions, addressing all contacted and a time will be aspects of the RFP. Incomplete proposals will not be considered. made available for you to do Should the Constitution of • Offerors must provide a writing sample as part of their a meet and greet. Virginia be amended to estab- lish a redistricting commission, proposal. With all of the stress in this crazy world today, what an adorable consisting of eight members of • Offerors should provide a minimum of three (3) references way to lower your stress level and bring your blood pressure the General Assembly and eight for whom grant writing services have been provided within the down.