Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, August 26, 1993 TAG: 9308260408
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E-11 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
The names of the Roanoke Valley residents who took the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination in May and passed have been announced.
They are: Philip H. Bennett, Roanoke; Connie I. Bush, Vinton; Edward G. Elliott, Salem; Michael D. Glazier, Roanoke; Michael W. Gray, Salem; Tamra Z. Hansen, Roanoke; Robin L. Hatcher, Roanoke; Karen S. Higgins, Roanoke; Delores A. Phillips, Salem; Peter J. Ragone II, Roanoke, Laura K. Rugg, Roanoke; Judy K. Surgeon, Roanoke; Deborah S. Wade, Salem; David W. Wampler, Salem; and Kelley W. Willis, Roanoke.
Three win in museum's amateur photo contest
The Virginia Museum of Transportation Inc. has announced the winners in its first amateur photo contest, sponsored by First Virginia Bank.
The winners of each category are: Robin Shavers of Richmond, steam engines and diesel engines; Al Wekelo of Richmond, passenger stations; and John McAllister, Lynchburg, scenic locations.
All entries were photographs of Virginia trains or Virginia train-related subjects and were judged on originality and creativity. The winning photographs will on display through Oct. 30 at the museum at 303 Norfolk Ave. S.W.
Volunteers needed to help plan festival
Volunteers are needed for various positions in planning and implementation of Roanoke's Festival in the Park.
Some areas needing volunteers are performing arts, logistics, concessions, children's activities and fund raising.
For more information, call Wendi Schultz at 342-2640 or write Roanoke Festival in the Park, P.O. Box 8276, Roanoke, Va. 24014.
Author to discuss business of writing
Cary Cohen, who has authored nine books dealing with business management and marketing, will present "Writing Can Be Fun and Profitable" at the Valley Writers' Sept. 2 meeting at the Elm Park Estates near Tanglewood.
Cohen, a consultant with a Richmond firm, also has had several articles published in trade and professional journals.
The program will begin at 7:30 p.m., and is free. For more information, contact Rodney Franklin at 982-1654.
Red Cross announces new hours for donors
The Roanoke chapter of the American Red Cross has announced new, hours for donors.
The blood center, 325 Church Ave., will now be open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.; on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.; and on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Area agency on aging announces new name
The board of directors of the League of Older Americans Inc. has announced that the agency will be known as LOA Area Agency on Aging effective immediately.
The location, mailing address and telephone number have not changed.
by CNB