Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, September 17, 1994                   TAG: 9409200026
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-12   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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AROUND NEW RIVER

PULASKI - A third restaurant in a three-block section of Pulaski's Main Street will open Monday.

That's when Phyllis Proffitt and her oldest son, Darren McGlothlin, will open Granny's.

The new restaurant will occupy the building that previously housed Gaynelle's and Sonny's restaurants, both of which eventually closed. It will join the Renaissance and the Main Street Cafe.

Proffitt said she has been in the restaurant business for a long time, chiefly in the Richlands area of Tazewell County. ``I've been doing it since I was 15,'' she said.

She described Granny's offerings as country cooking with a variety of sandwiches and desserts. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Her husband, Randy Proffitt, operates RP Collectibles across the street where he recently moved into expanded quarters.

Sister City Committee

BLACKSBURG - Blacksburg Sister City Committee meets Sunday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library, 400 Draper Rd.

The meeting includes an update on the committee's sister city, San Jose de Bocay and will focus on future needs of the school built in San Jose de Bocay with funds contributed by residents of Blacksburg and surrounding communities.

Sister Anne Caroline, a current resident of San Jose de Bocay, is the featured speaker. Sister Caroline has worked on health and education projects in Nicaragua for 10 years.

Call Jim Shotts, 552-1874, for more information.

Outreach conference

RADFORD - Radford University will host the Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League's annual conference Sept. 23 and 24.

The league encourages the incorporation of community service into the academic curriculum by giving students the opportunity for hands-on volunteer work.

The conference includes guest speakers, discussions and workshops on topics such as multiculturalism and national service. Virginia Deputy Secretary of Education Steven Janosik will speak Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Muse Hall dining room.

For more information, call the Service Learning Center at 831-6260.

Employee recognition

BLACKSBURG - The Town of Blacksburg Public Works Department seeks nominations for its employee recognition program. The program honors town employees for innovation, service and teamwork.

To nominate a Public Works Department employee, call 961-1142. Nominations must be received by Sept. 30.

Round table Friday

BLACKSBURG - A Center for Public Administration and Policy Round Table will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Thomas-Conner House at 104 Draper Rd.

Josiah Tlou will speak on the dismantling of the apartheid system in South Africa.

Parenting seminars

BLACKSBURG - Deb Schwabe, child care coordinator for the Virginia Tech Resource and Referral Service will speak on balancing the care of children and parents in a bring-a-lunch meeting of the Parenting Seminars Series Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. in suite 142 of Southgate Center.

For more information, call 231-3213.

Instructors sought

CHRISTIANSBURG - The Montgomery County Department of Parks and Recreation seeks instructors for children's program classes in French, Christmas sweatshirt design and environmental programs.

For more information, call Randy Boush at 382-6980.