Letters to the Editor 2/26/19

Dear Editor,
The MLK Day Committee would like to thank each and every one for supporting the 14th annual MLK Day Walk of Legacy.  
A special thank you to guest speaker, the Honor-able Judge Onzlee Ware of Roanoke. To local government and law enforcement officials that participated in the program including Covington Mayor Tom Sibold,  Clifton Forge City Manager Darlene Bercham,  Clifton Forge Mayor Jeff Irvine,  Clifton Forge Vice Mayor Pam Marshall,  Clifton Forge Police Chief Chris Wickline, Alleghany County Sheriff Kevin Hall.  
Participating clergy, Rev. Rosalyn Thomas, Rev. Diane Quarles, Father Tom Collins.   
Also, to churches, businesses and individuals that donated food or money:  CAYA, Good News,  Main Street Baptist Church, St. Andrews, First Baptist Clifton Forge, Historic First Baptist Covington, Wrightsville Baptist, Gospel Tabernacle, Jackson Memorial, McDonald’s, Bartley’s Meat Market, Best Western, Valero, Kroger, Hardees, Stop In, Mr. Raymond Hunter, Mrs. Marie Fitzpatrick.  
Honorable mention to attendees Dr. John Rainone, president DSLCC; and Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Alleghany County, Ann Gardner.  
A very special thank you to Teresa Hunter and the Gospel Tabernacle Hospitality Committee.  
Special Congratulations to 2019 Drum Major Award recipient Mr. Tim Yancey.  
Special thanks to Pam Marshall for coverage from the Virginian Review.  

Sincerely,
The McClinton Foundation

HOPE (Helping Other  People Excel)

CAYA (Come As You Are Outreach Ministries)