Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, September 28, 1995 TAG: 9509280036
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-11 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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The green waste collection boxes at 6100 McCoy Road will be removed by this weekend, Montgomery County announced. The boxes will be removed because the "landowner has other plans for his property," according to a news release from the county.
While the county looks for another waste disposal site in the Longshop-McCoy area, citizens are asked to use one of three nearby sites at Sunnyside Church, the Barber Shop on McCoy Road or the Prices Fork Road Solid Waste and Recycling Site.
The county also announced it will no longer collect solid waste on Sundays. Citizens are being asked to dispose of refuse at green boxes on another day of the week.
In order to keep sites clean, citizens should not illegally leave trash next to full green boxes.
For additional information or to report trash dumping violations, call the county's Director of Public Facilities at 382-5796.
Dog wash Saturday
BLACKSBURG - Owners are invited to bring their dogs to be washed Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Virginia Tech. Dogs will be bathed and towel-dried and their ears will be cleaned for $8. Nail-trimming is $2. Dogs must be on a leash and be at least 5 months old with current vaccinations. The event will be at the equine receiving area of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Call 552-8315.
Floyd GOP supper
FLOYD - Secretary for Public Safety Jerry Kilgore will speak at the Floyd County Republican Party's annual supper Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Floyd Elementary School. Also speaking will be John Hager, chairman of Republicans United for Virginia, and Del. Allen Dudley, R-Rocky Mount. All nine Republican candidates for local office will be there. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and are available from Floyd True Value hardware or any Republican candidate. Call Gene Bishop at 789-4282.
Closing Sundays
CHRISTIANSBURG - Beginning Sunday, the Montgomery County Solid Waste Authority will close its landfill on Sundays. Members of the community are asked to call 382-5796 for more information on refuse collection.
Parade entries sought
BLACKSBURG - Entries are being accepted for Virginia Tech's homecoming parade Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. Tech spokesman Alan Glick said the university is hoping to include the surrounding communities in this year's festivities. Antique cars, clowns, marching units and floats from all types of civic organizations are needed. To submit an entry or for information, call the Virginia Tech University Unions and Student Activities program office at 231-5661, or write Homecoming Parade Committee, 327 Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0138.
Walking club
CHRISTIANSBURG - Two organizations are co-sponsoring a walking club. The New River Valley Agency for the Mentally Retarded Inc.'s Leisure Directions and Area 9 Special Olympics will pair people with and without mental disabilities to walk for exercise and to socialize.
Volunteer orientation will be Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at University Mall in Blacksburg.
The dates of the walking club are Tuesday and Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in University Mall.
Limited transportation will be provided for individuals with mental disabilities. Volunteers are needed. Call Sheila Roop at 381-0310.
Mining documentary
BLACKSBURG - A documentary tracing the coal industry and the lives of miners in Montgomery County will be featured on WTOB Channel 2 Wednesday at 7 p.m. "Hard Times, Rich memories: The Coal Miners of Montgomery County," is produced by Shawna Gray.
At 8:30 p.m., a live performance by the Yams from Outer Space will be featured.
On Oct. 5 at 8 p.m., it's "Sports Authority," the sports talk show featuring highlights and results from various Virginia Tech sports with interviews with coaches and players.
Interior design
DUBLIN - Home interior design classes will be offered at New River Community College starting Wednesday. The classes will be during the evening and will be at the Dublin campus.
Students will learn basic techniques in colors, patterns and layouts for new or old houses. Highlights will include kitchen and bath lighting and colors, proper furniture layout and window treatment. In addition, students will visit a local shop for hands-on decorating tips and practice. Designer Judy Harris will teach the class.
The non-credit course consists of four sessions, which will meet Tuesday and Oct. 10, 17 and 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Godbey Hall, room 165. The course costs $32 plus $10 for materials.
For information, call extension 292 at 674-3600, 921-4595, 745-4595 or 382-4595.
Families sought
BLACKSBURG - Families are being sought to sponsor foreign exchange students for the 1996-97 school year.
The American International Youth Student Exchange Program, a non-profit exchange program, is looking for volunteer families and couples.
For more information, call the organization's headquarters at 800-347-7575 or Samuel and Paula Van Curen at 552-2014.
by CNB