Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, January 23, 1992 TAG: 9201240526
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4 Roanoke Masons receive high honorsFour Roanoke men recently received honors in the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
W. Wayne Ratliff received the highest award in the Scottish Rite, the 33rd Degree, at a ceremony in Washington in October.
Elvin H. Ingram, Fred N. Hall and Beverly J. Rhodes received the Investiture of the Knight Commander Court of Honor at a ceremony in Richmond in November.
Adult course schedule set in Roanoke County
The Roanoke County Public Schools' Department of Adult and Continuing Education is accepting registration in courses for the winter term.
Classes are open to all adults regardless of educational level or residence. Students age 60 and older may receive a 10 percent tuition discount.
Courses will be offered in the following areas: accounting and finance, arts and crafts, computers, cooking, dog obedience, engineering and architecture, investments, floral design, food service, GED review, dancing, parenting, health, income tax, industrial safety and health, insurance, interior design, management, marketing, amateur radio, real estate, SAT preparation, self-defense, shorthand and typing, and trade and industrial skills.
For course schedules and fees, call 387-6444 or 387-6449.
Music classes offered for young children
The Music School at Vinton Baptist Church has begun winter/spring classes for children ages 2-6. Classes will continue through May.
The comprehensive music learning system teaches children basic musical concepts geared to their age levels. Instruction includes singing, rhythm instruments and some piano. Each weekly session also includes a craft activity to reinforce that day's lesson.
Musical Treats is for 2- and young 3-year-olds; Music Box is for 3- and young 4-year-olds; and Pathways is for 4- to 6-year-olds.
New classes are forming according to need and interest. The cost is $20 per month, and some scholarships are available. For schedules and other information, call Beth Lane at 343-7685.
Roanoke County mulch is free for the taking
Roanoke County is offering free mulch made from chopped-up Christmas trees and fall leaves.
The mulch is available to the public Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southwest Industrial Park. Residents of Roanoke and Roanoke County can take as much mulch as they like in vehicles no larger than a 1-ton pickup. Mulch must be picked up by Jan. 31.
To get to the industrial park, take Starkey Road south from Virginia 419. Turn right onto Merriman Road and then right onto Commonwealth Drive. The industrial park is behind Penn Forest Elementary School.
Pine and leaf mulch contains nutrients that make soil more fertile for flower and vegetable gardens. Mulch also provides warmth and helps retain soil moisture.
Webber Masonic lodge elects 1992 officers
Richard J. Akers has been elected worshipful master of Webber High 12 Masonic Lodge 282 for 1992.
Other officers include Warren M. Cratch, senior warden; Joseph R. Wozniak, junior warden; High S. Slusher, treasurer; Bowman N. Harris, secretary; Jimmie B. Layman, senior deacon; David I. Bower, junior deacon; Beverly J. Rhodes, chaplain; James L. Perdieu, marshal; Charles H. Thompson, tiler; W. Glenn Ayers, senior steward; Wallace R. Bishop, junior steward; and Pete T. Johnson, trustee.