Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, August 17, 1994 TAG: 9408170061
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-11 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech's Newman Library recently received access to the Federal Bulletin Board, a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides users with an opportunity to access government information in electronic form. Information available through the service ranges from subjects such as the North American Free Trade Agreement to health-care reform.
Library patrons may access and download information contained in the board free of charge. The service is available on the second floor of the library in the reference room.
Users of personal computers can also access this service by using a modem and telecommunications software. Users can browse the board for free - but first must pay a fee, $7 a file, to download information.
To learn more about the Federal Bulletin Board, call 231-6340.
New River cleanup
Volunteers are needed to participate in a cleanup along the New River on Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.
The cleanup is being sponsored by the Keep Giles County Beautiful Committee, the National Committee for the New River and Partners for the New River.
Starting points include McCoy Falls; Bluff City (under the 460 U.S. bridge near Wades); and Narrows (meet at the IGA parking lot).
A picnic will follow the cleanup.
For more information about adopting a spot or cleaning up the river by canoe, call Dorothy Johnson, 921-2525 or 626-7073, or Jean White, 953-5549.
NRV Hospice
New River Valley Hospice Inc. is offering a series of training sessions for prospective volunteers.
Trained volunteers will go into a patient's home and offer companionship and respite for the terminally ill and their families.
Classes will be held at Heth Student Center, Radford University and include such topics as:
"Introduction to Hospice" and "Medicare-Medicaid Insurance Coverage."
"Attitudes on Death and Dying."
"Communications" and "Active Listening."
"Stress Management."
"Nutrition," "Pain Control" and "Body Mechanics."
"Grief, Loss and Bereavement."
"HIV, Hepatitis B and AIDS."
Registration is required by Friday, September 16.
For registration or additional information, call Sandra Graham Myers, 552-8077 or (800) 834-9281.
Master Chorale
BLACKSBURG - The Blacksburg Master Chorale will begin weekly rehearsals for its 1994-95 concert season Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.
The Master Chorale, led this fall by interim music director, Jim Bryant, will be preparing Handel's "Nisi Dominus" and Haydn's "Lord Nelson Mass" for a performance in October, as well as varied Christmas music for its annual holiday concert.
For audition information, call Craig Fields, 231-8502.
Teletechnet director
DUBLIN - Old Dominion University, in partnership with New River Community College, announces the appointment of Teresa Delph as Teletechnet Site Director.
Teletechnet is a distance learning initiative within the Commonwealth of Virginia with degree programs offered in the following areas: Nursing - RN to BSN; Engineering Technology - Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical and Business Administration - Management.
Course offerings will be interactive broadcasts transmitted live by satellite from Old Dominion University's campus in Norfolk.
Tuition charges are $115 per credit hour for in-state students and $190 for out-of-state students.
Applications and registrations are now being accepted for the fall semester.
An orientation-open house session will be held Monday, Aug. 22, 9:30-11:30 p.m. and Tuesday Aug 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Call 674-3630 for information or applications.
by CNB