Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, May 9, 1995 TAG: 9505090098
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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BLACKSBURG - The Renaissance Music Academy of Virginia seeks donations of items for its second annual benefit yard sale, Saturday, May 27. Furniture, appliances, books, household items, infant and children's clothing and other items are needed.
Donated items can be left Saturday, May 13, or Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.-noon, at the former Sydney's store, next to the YMCA Thrift Shop, Gables Shopping Center, South Main Street.
Pickup service is available for large items. Donations are tax-deductible and receipts will be issued.
Proceeds benefit the Renaissance Music Academy, a nonprofit music school. For more information, call 552-1383.
Medical Services Week
PULASKI - The county life-saving crew has several events planned for National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 12-20.
May 12: 7 p.m. parade; gospel sing at Dublin Middle School.
May 13, 10 a.m. Equipment display, free blood-pressure check and appearance by crash-test dummies Vince and Larry at the Radford Shopping Plaza.
May 14, 2-5 p.m. Equipment display at Wades supermarket in Dublin. 6 p.m. Equipment display and free blood-pressure check at Wendy's in Dublin.
May 15, 7-10 p.m. CPR certification class and first aid demonstration at Station 1 rescue house in Dublin. $5 registration. Call 674-5415 or 639-3839.
May 16, 7-10 p.m. Station 1 open house.
May 17, Scout Night for all Boy and Girl Scouts. A CPR and first aid demonstration will be conducted at Station 1.
May 18, 7-10 p.m. Open houses at Stations 2 and 3 in Fairlawn and Snowville.
May 19, 6:30-10 p.m. Barbecue dinner with appearances by Vince and Larry and the LifeGuard 10 and Medflight helicopters at the county high school.
May 20, 3-5 p.m. Equipment display and free blood-pressure check at Wendy's in Dublin.
Applicants sought
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants for the following boards and commissions:
Community Services Board: sets local policies and decides programs to be offered in the area. Reviews finances of mental health/mental retardation agencies. Two positions will be vacant June 30. Term of office is three years. Board members meet every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Electrical Examining Board: Board members meet as needed to hear appeals of decisions made by the electrical engineer. Five positions will be vacant June 30. Terms are five years.
Library Board: Administers and establishes policies for the operation of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library. Two positions will be vacant June 30. Members meet every third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Christiansburg Library.
Office of Youth Board: Provides information to county government and other agencies on youth-oriented issues. Six positions will be available June 30. Terms are for three years. Board members meet every third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Courthouse.
Planning District Commission: Administers a comprehensive regionwide plan for growth and development. Members establish policy and delegate duties to staff members through an executive director. Term is for three years. Members meet every fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Planning District Commission office in Radford.
Social Services Board: An administrative board that works cooperatively with the state board to provide financial assistance for service programs as requested. Term is four years. Members meet every other third Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Social Services Building.
Applicants must be residents of Montgomery County, registered voters and in good tax standing. Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent to Betty S. Thomas, county administrator, P.O. Box 806, Christiansburg, Va. 24073-0806. Deadline is June 14.
AAUW honors 3
BLACKSBURG - Three women have been honored by the Blacksburg branch of the American Association of University Women with named grants to the Educational Foundation Program. The three - Polly Cobb, Lucy Lee Lancaster and Polly Hale - were active members of AAUW and the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg communities.
The grants were announced at the annual AAUW luncheon in March. The EFP provides funds to advance education and research, foster equity and self-development for women and support change in society. A total of $1,565 was contributed to the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund of the Foundation for 1995-96.
Cobb, who died in 1989, joined the Blacksburg Branch of AAUW in 1969 and was president, EFP chairwoman, program vice president and legislative chairwoman. She was president and secretary of the Regional Art Association.
Cobb was particularly interested in furthering understanding between people in the United States and Russia. She taught Russian at Virginia Tech, reviewed books on Soviet topics and was an interpreter for visitors. Her husband, Whitfield, lives in Blacksburg.
Lancaster was an active member of AAUW for more than 50 years, holding various offices, including the presidency, throughout the years. She was a graduate of Virginia Tech and, as a longtime member of the library faculty, she was honored with the university's Ruffner medal. She was a member of several art, music, education, history and public service organizations in the community. Lancaster left her house on Washington Street in Blacksburg to the YMCA for its offices. She died in 1989.
Hale was a retired professor at Virginia Tech, where she taught Russian and was considered an expert on the Soviet Union. She was an active member of AAUW and a regular contributor to its literature group and EFP. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and many professional organizations. She died in 1994. Her husband, Maynard, lives in Blacksburg.
by CNB