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              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Wednesday, May 17, 1995                TAG: 9505160104
SECTION: ISLE OF WIGHT CITIZEN    PAGE: 11   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   31 lines

GTE NAMES PADGETT TO SMITHFIELD POST

Rodger D. Padgett has been named local manager for GTE's Smithfield area operations.

Padgett is responsible for installation, maintenance and switching office operations for the exchanges of Crittenden, Chuckatuck, Smithfield, Surry, Dendron and Claremont.

He began his career with GTE in 1970 as a communications technician in Smithfield. Padgett has served the company in various positions, including communications technician in Emporia and Virginia Beach, and central office supervisor in Virginia Beach, Smithfield, Franklin, Wakefield and Surry.

Rodger D. Padgett has been named local manager for GTE's Smithfield area operations.

Padgett is responsible for installation, maintenance and switching office operations for the exchanges of Crittenden, Chuckatuck, Smithfield, Surry, Dendron and Claremont.

He began his career with GTE in 1970 as a communications technician in Smithfield. Padgett has served the company in various positions, including communications technician in Emporia and Virginia Beach, and central office supervisor in Virginia Beach, Smithfield, Franklin, Wakefield and Surry. by CNB