ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, October 3, 1996 TAG: 9610030093
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: N-4 EDITION: METRO
Board presents traffic safety awards
The Blue Ridge Community Traffic Safety Board presented its annual awards at a luncheon last Friday at the Vinton War Memorial.
Among those honored for contributions in the Roanoke Valley were:
*Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Hall, who rescued a teen-age couple from their burning car Sept. 24 on Interstate 581, Traffic Safety Award of Valor.
*John Markey, former chairman of People Against Impaired Drivers, Pelton Award for outstanding leadership in DUI prevention and education.
*Chauncey Lincoln Logan Sr., former local representative to the Commonwealth of Virginia Transportation Safety Board, Regional Traffic Safety Volunteer of the Year.
*James B. Ringer, president and district manager, Farmers Insurance Group, Outstanding Community Leadership Award.
*Virginia State Police, Sixth Division, Outstanding State Project Award for implementing the Safe and Sober Campaign.
*1995 Joint DUI Sobriety Checkpoint, a regional partnership of law enforcement agencies, Outstanding Regional Project Award.
*1995 Safe Rides Program, a Roanoke Valley community project providing rides home during the holiday season, Outstanding Community Project Award.
Roanoke County police open house
McGruff the Crime Dog and Smokey the Bear will be among the attractions at the Roanoke County Police Department's third annual open house Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The department will give S.W.A.T. and K-9 demonstrations, and weapons will be on display. Visitors will have an opportunity to ride in a police car, operate a radar gun and view techniques used in criminal investigations.
Food will be available at the open house, which will be at the Public Safety Center, 3568 Peters Creek Road, near its intersection with Interstate 581.
Chrysanthemum show set at mall
The Blue Ridge Chrysanthemum Society's annual show will be held Oct. 12-13 at Valley View Mall. The display will include 350-400 blooms in all colors and varieties as well as tree forms, bonsai, baskets and bloom boards. For more information, call Louisa Breeden, 366-4497.
Stress-reduction classes offered
The Lewis-Gale Medical Foundation will offer a series of stress-reduction classes beginning Oct. 30.
The six-week program focusing on tension-reducing exercises will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $40. For more information, call 265-0056. To register, call MedLine at 776-4863.
Senior Star Revue this Friday
The annual Senior Star Revue featuring music and dramatic readings by performers ages 55 and older will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in Whitman Auditorium at Virginia Western Community College.
The Men's Fellowship Chorus of the Roanoke Valley and the Male Chorus of First Baptist Church, Cloverdale will perform.
This revue, sponsored by the Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, benefits the sorority's scholarship program. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children. To buy a ticket, call 562-5221.
Costumes encouraged for`ZooBoo' party
The "ZooBoo" Halloween party at Mill Mountain Zoo will be held Oct. 26, from 1-4 p.m. Activities include a scavenger hunt, costume parade, piata breaking and more. Those in costume will receive free pizza. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.60 for seniors and $2.75 for children 2-12. For more information, call 343-3241.
Eat breakfast with zoo's critters
Mill Mountain Zoo will hold a "Breakfast with the Animals" on Oct. 12 from 8:30-10 a.m. A free breakfast will be provided by Kroger and Kellogg's Cereal. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.60 for seniors and $2.75 for children 2-12. For more information, call 343-3241.
Planning seminar for seniors Tuesday
A personal planning seminar for senior citizens will be offered Tuesday from 10 a.m.-noon at the Brambleton Center.
Topics will include legal issues, taxes, investments, funeral planning and more. For more information, call Grace Poff at 982-2100.
Basketball signups for Roanoke youths
Youth basketball signups for the city of Roanoke recreation leagues will be held the next two Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon at the Department of Parks and Recreation Building, 210 Reserve Ave. S.W.
The program is open to players ages 6-17. For more information, call Susan Knighton, 342-5623.
`Saturday Fun' kicks off at YWCA
"Saturday Fun," a program for children ages 51/2-12, will be offered on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the YWCA of Roanoke Valley. Activities will include swimming, field trips and arts and crafts. Lunch will be provided.
Cost is $35 per month, or $10 per Saturday. Registration in advance is required. For more information, call 345-9922.
Craft and bake sale benefits LOA
LOA Area Agency on Aging will hold a Craft and Bake Sale on Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Eagle Rock Community Center. The proceeds will benefit the Senior Companion Program, a LOA program that encourages volunteerism among seniors.
If you would like to donate crafts or baked goods, call 345-0451 (Roanoke) or 884-2892 (Eagle Rock).
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