Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, May 13, 1990 TAG: 9005090496
SECTION: DISCOVER THE NEW RIVER VALLEY PAGE: 19 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Montgomery County (except the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg) - Call the Public Service Authority at 382-6930. A $30 deposit is required for each service separately (renters only), and will be returned with the final bill. A $5 transfer fee is also required. For new service for homeowners, a $700 new-service deposit is required. The minimum monthly rate is $20.60 for both services.
Blacksburg - Call 961-1119 or visit the town municipal building at 300 South Main Street. New residential customers must pay a $40 deposit plus a $10 transfer fee. The deposit is returned after one year. The minimum bimonthly rate is $24.38 and includes twice-a-week garbage collection.
Christiansburg - Call 382-6128 for information. Applications must be filled out at the municipal building at 100 E. Main St. A $10 deposit is required of homeowners. Renters must pay a $20 deposit. Both are returned when the account is closed. The minimum bimonthly rate for in-town service is $26.50 and includes garbage collection. The rate for service outside the town is $32.25, and garbage service is not available.
Radford - Call 731-3602. A deposit of double the amount of an average monthly bill is required, and there is a $10 monthly fee for weekly garbage service.
Pulaski County (Except towns of Pulaski and Dublin) - Call the Public Service Authority at 980-8888. Renters must pay a $25 deposit. The minimum monthly rate for water is $5. Garbage collection is $11 per month, billed quarterly.
Pulaski - Call 980-1000, extension 51, or visit the municipal building at 42 First St., NW. A $40 deposit is returned after 12 months of consecutive on-time payments. A $5 service charge is also required. The minimum monthly rate is $18.40, with no town garbage collection.
Dublin - Call 674-4731 or visit the town office at Giles and Main streets. A $20 deposit is required and is returned with the final bill. The minimum monthly rate for in-town service is $14 and includes weekly garbage collection. The same service is available outside town limits at a minimum rate of $17.50.
Floyd County - Call the Public Service Authority at 745-2169. Service is available for the town and surrounding area. Deposit of $35 required for renters and is refunded with the final bill. Minimum monthly rate $20.40. Garbage is picked up at dumpsters throughout the county on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Collection is available for county residents in the vicinity of the town. Bi-weekly collection take place on Tuesday and Friday. The standard fee is $5 per month. Call the town office at 745-2565.
Floyd - Call the Public Service Authority at 745-2169 (see above for details). Bi-weekly garbage collection occurrs on Tuesday and Friday and is free to town residents. Call the town office at 745-2565.
Giles County - Pick garbage up at dumpsters every day except Sunday. All other services provided by the towns.
Narrows - Call 726-2423 for information. Requires $50 deposit returnable after a year. Billed bi-monthly, $50 minimum for up to 6,000 gallons. Weekly garbage pick-up.
Pearisburg - Call 921-1222 for information. After-hours emergency through sheriff's dispatch 921-3842. Deposit of $25, returnable after five years with interest. Billed monthly, minimum $6 for 2,500 gallons. Minimum sewer rate of $7 for 2,000 gallons, trash fee is $6 a month for twice weekly back yard pick-up.
Pembroke - Call 626-7191 for water and garbage service. There is no sewers service. Deposit of $40 required for renters, (held until last bill paid), no deposit for homeowners. Billed bimonthly, minimum in-town water $16 for 3,000 gallons, $1.59 per thousand over 3,000;out-of-town service, $25 minimum for 3,000 gallons, $2.78 per thousand over 3,000. Garbage pickup is $3 per month.
\ Electricity
Appalachian Power Co. serves most of the New River Valley, except Radford, most of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech. Customers can request service by calling Apco offices in Christiansburg at 382-6000, in Pulaski at 980-1140 and in Pearisburg at 921-3777. A deposit equal to two months estimated billing usually is required of new customers. The deposit will be returned after 12 months of continuous on-time payments. The minimum residential rate is $5.22 per month, with a kilowatt usage above the minimum amount.
City of Radford Electric Department purchases power from Apco and resells it to city customers at the same rates. Customers can request service by calling 731-3602, or by visiting the office at 619 Second St. A deposit equal to two months estimated billing is usually required of new customers, but may be waived with a letter of credit. The deposit will be refunded after 24 consecutive on-time payments, or when the account is closed.
VPI Electric serves the entire campus of Virginia Tech and most of Blacksburg. Call 961-6437 for information. Applications are available at the office at 1421 N. Main St., Blacksburg. No deposit is required for residential service. VPI Electric follows Apco rate guidelines.
\ Natural Gas
United Cities Gas Co. (formerly Tennessee Virginia Energy Corp.) provides natural gas to most of the New River Valley, including Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Pulaski, Dublin, Montgomery County and Pulaski County. Applications for service can be obtained at the company's offices in Radford on First Street or in Blacksburg on Country Club Drive. Deposits range from $75 to $100 for residential service and are based on the customer's credit record.
Columbia Gas serves parts of Giles County, including Pearisburg, Narrows and Rich Creek. Call 921-4570. Operators will dispatch orders to the specific areas. A deposit equal to two months billing is required for first time customers and renters.
\ Telephone
The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. serves most of the New River Valley. Call 1-561-1000, toll-free. A deposit may be required, depending on credit information. The deposit will be returned after a sufficient payment record has been established. Installation costs start at $38.50 for a simple connection. Labor costs for inside work are $21.70 for the first 15 minutes, and $12.10 for each additional 15 minutes. Materials cost extra. Service usually is provided within three business days of the request. However, C&P recommends requesting service three weeks in advance during the busy fall season when students are returning to area colleges. C&P provides long distance service within Southwest Virginia. To choose a long-distance carrier outside the region, contact a C&P service representative.
Continental Telephone of Virginia serves Newport in Giles County. Call 1-804-348-8822, toll-free. A deposit may be required, depending on credit information. The deposit will be returned after 12 months of continuous on-time payments. Installation fees vary, beginning with a charge of $29.25 for a simple connection. Service is usually provided within three business days of the request.
The Pembroke Telephone Cooperative serves Pembroke and portions of Newport, Goldbond, Eggleston and Ripplemead in Giles County. Call 626-7111 for information. An application for service must be filled out at the office on Snidow Street, Pembroke. A $40 deposit and a $10 membership fee are required. The deposit will be returned after 12 months continuous on-time payments. Installation fees start at $16, with an additional $9 required for touch tone service. Extra telephone jacks cost $10 each. Allow three to four days for service.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative serves Floyd County. Call 745-2111 or visit the office on Oxford Street in Floyd. Customers are required to purchase a share of stock at $20. A deposit is not usually required, but may be, depending on the applicant's credit rating. The deposit will be returned after nine months of continuous on-time payments. Installation fees start at $40. Service is usually provided within five days.
\ Cable Television
Blacksburg Cable TV Systems serves Blacksburg and parts of Montgomery County. Call 552-3341 or visit the officeat 1401 Main St. Installation fees are $25 for new service, and $20 for a transfer. The basic rate for 26 channels is $15.35 in Blacksburg, $16.04 in Montgomery County, and $13.95 in the annexed area of Christiansburg. Extra channels are $10.45 per month, including converter.
Scott Cable serves Radford, Christiansburg, and parts of Montgomery and Pulaski Counties. Call 639-3991 in Radford or 382-1479 in Christiansburg. Installation fees are $24.95 for new service, $10 for a transfer. The basic rate for 30 channels is $15.35 per month. Extra channels range from $7 to $9 per month. Converters are rented for $5, $3, and $2 per month, depending on the type of converter.
Better Entertainment Cable serves Pulaski and Dublin. Call 980-3966. Installation fees are $25 for new service, $15 for a transfer. The basic rate for 22 channels is $25 per month. Extra channels are $9.95 per month.
Cable Systems USA serves Narrows, Pearisburg, Pembroke, Ripplemead and Rich Creek in Giles County. Call 726-2288. Installation fees are $35 for new service, $20 for a transfer. The basic rate ranges from $6 to $9 depending on the area served. Extra channels range from $5 to $10.
Simmons Cable serves Radford, Christiansburg, some other parts of Montgomery County, and Pulaski County.$24.95 new service installation fee; $10 transfer; the basic monthly rate for 31 channels is $18.45; premium channels range from $7-$9 monthly; converters range from $2-$5.
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