Community meeting held in Ararat

Willis Gap Community Center held its Community Crime Watch meeting on Thursday, April 11. Patrick County Sheriff’s deputy Eric Sain opened the meeting with general comments, and Sheriff Dan Smith spoke. Virginia State Trooper Robert Lawson was the guest speaker. He talked about the ins and outs of his job and presented a brief history on his background as a graduate of Patrick County High School before joining the state police and serving six years in Chesapeake. He then was transferred closer to home.   

Refreshments, including a homemade lemon cake by Waymond Dawson and brownies by Dispatcher Campbell were served. Others donated vegetables, dip, and corn chips, with assorted drink offerings.  

The next meeting is planned for Thursday, July 11 at the center, which is located at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.