Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, March 14, 1991 TAG: 9103150745
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E-7 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Compiled by Beth Handley
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Maureen Castern owns the business, which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The telephone number is 342-4650.
\ PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CLAIMS FILING SERVICE, owned by Carol Allman, files medical and Medicare insurance claims for clients, following up each claim until payment is made.
For an annual fee, Allman files claims, keeps an up-to-date file of all expenses, interprets explanation-of-benefits forms, arranges payments to physicians and hospitals, and follows up on all services. For the convenience of the disabled and those recuperating from illness or injury, all services are performed by home visits and over the telephone.
Allman may be reached at 562-7679 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
\ ELM PARK ESTATES is a retirement community at 4230 Elm View Road, across Electric Road from Tanglewood Mall.
Elm Park has studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit has a private bath, kitchenette, individual thermostat, overhead sprinkler system and emergency intercom. The complex also has a craft/multipurpose room, library, television lounge, billiard lounge and chapel. Activities include craft and exercise classes, shopping excursions and other events.
There are no buy-in fees or leases. The monthly rates cover three meals a day, maid and linen service, utilities and transportation. The facility is operated by Holiday Retirement Corp. of Salem, Oregon. For more information, call 989-2010.
\ ADVENTURE TRAVEL, at 5330 Peters Creek Road, offers various travel services, including business, vacation or group travel; cruises; sports packages; honeymoon packages; fund-raising trips; and meeting planning.
Owner Marti Spraker has 11 years' experience as a travel professional in the Roanoke Valley. The agency is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., with Saturday and evening hours by appointment. The telephone number is 563-0600.
\ PAMPERED PETS INC., owned by Code Weaver of 1905 Mayfield Drive S.E., offers in-home pet care while the owner is away. The business also brings in mail and newspapers, waters plants and does other things to make the home look lived in. Pampered pets is insured and references are available.
Pet grooming is another service offered. In-home grooming and pickup and delivery services are available. Office hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The telephone number is 345-9659.
\ PERFECTION REFINISHING, owned by Dale and Jane Slocomb, refinishes bathtubs, counters, appliances and ceramic tile in customers' homes.
The refinishing product, which is available in a variety of colors, is the same type as has been used by the aerospace industry to protect surfaces from sand and ice particles. The company gives free estimates. For more information, call 366-9564 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
by CNB