Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, September 1, 1994 TAG: 9409010049
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-14 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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BLACKSBURG - Wyatt farm, a 96-acre planned subdivision off North Main Street, is expected to add more than $20 million to the Blacksburg tax base when its 101 lots are developed.
Collaboration between the town and the developer has improved the sewer service to the Mount Tabor area by replacing two old pump stations with a more efficient station with greater capacity.
"Wyatt Farm has been carefully planned to include over 30 acres of open space with bike paths, walking trails, a nice pond site and special small neighborhood nodules created by the innovative use of the open space concept," said Realtor Joe Jones of Raines Real Estate.
The Wyatt Farm project has incorporated many concepts of the town's recent open-space planning effort. Greenways, open space and multipurpose trails add to the quality of life for residents of the project and all the citizens of Blacksburg.
Lot sales are planned to begin within 60 days. The average lot size will be a half-acre with town water, sewer and natural gas.
The farm has been in the Wilson family since the 1800s. Family members are now developing the site.
Global Showcase
RADFORD - The 1994 New River Valley Global Showcase will be held Sept. 27 and 28 at Radford University's Dedmon Center.
Businesses and manufacturers in the New River Valley, especially those with international ties, are asked to set up displays at the event.
The registration deadline is today.
For more information, call Jill Barr, economic development director for the city of Radford, at 731-3623.
CableRep Advertising
BLACKSBURG - CableRep Advertising, a division of Roanoke's Cox Cable, has opened an office in Blacksburg that can insert local advertisements onto cable television networks. Beth McDilda is the local sales manager. Others working out of the Blacksburg office are Donna Linkous and Linda Bancroft, advertising executives, and Marcela Urbina, sales assistant intern.
McDilda formerly worked for two years in advertising for the Roanoke Times & World-News in its New River Valley bureau in Christiansburg.
CableRep offers businesses spots on CNN, ESPN, MTV, USA, TNN and TNT. It can also produce ads in its Roanoke studios.
Outstanding safety
RADFORD - Harris General and Mechanical Contractors was honored for its outstanding worker safety record from 1990-94 by the PMA Group. Ben Harris, president, was presented the safety award at the company's employee picnic Aug. 20.
The PMA Group is an insurance company headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa.
Contract from Navy
BLACKSBURG - The Navy has awarded Mills, Oliver and Webb, a Blacksburg architectural and engineering firm, design contracts for four housing projects at the Norfolk Naval Base and the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station.
The firm recently completed designs for other housing projects at the Norfolk Naval base and the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
New facility
CHRISTIANSBURG - Comprehensive Computer Services has purchased two acres in the Christiansburg Industrial Park to build a new facility.
The company, better known as CCS Data Station, hopes to start construction immediately.
CT Farm & Country
CHRISTIANSBURG - CT Farm & Country opened its 54th store, in the Hills Shopping Center on Roanoke Street Aug. 26.
The store features new, used and rebuilt replacement tractor parts as well as a large selection of lawn and garden supplies, hardware, paint, work clothing and automotive supplies.
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