Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, May 19, 1994 TAG: 9405200024
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E-2 EDITION: METRO
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The Blue Ridge Interstate Impact Network will give a program entitled "Take A Walk on the Wild Side," Friday and Saturday.
The program will highlight rare, endangered and unusual species of wildflowers, birds and wildlife.
A slide-show introduction to area wildlife will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, and a silent auction, featuring works by Roanoke Valley artists and craftspeople, will be held. Both events will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, 2015 Grandin Road S.W.
Saturday will feature a 6 a.m. birdwalk, a wildflower walk at 10 a.m., and an exploration of streams and ponds at 1 p.m. Meeting site for all walks is at the Bent Mountain Elementary School.
Admission for Friday's events is $5, and admission for all Saturday events is $5. Proceeds going to the Blue Ridge Interstate Impact Network, which was organized recently because of concerns about a proposed Interstate 73 route through Bent Mountain.
For more information and to register, call Jan Dowling at 774-9301.
Child-care centers raise money for MDA
Youngsters at several Roanoke Valley child-care centers recently raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southwest and Central Virginia.
Children at First Union Child Development Center each hopped for two minutes and raised more than $700.
Participants from Raleigh Court Presbyterian preschool raised $722. Lauren Kelley was the top fund-raiser, collecting $161 for the MDA.
Children at 13 YMCA Magic Place Daycare Centers hopped, crawled or did jumping jacks and raised a combined total of $1,348 for the association. Lindsey Clark was the top fund-raiser. Hopping for the Monterey Elementary School Magic Place, she raised $291.
All proceeds from the event will be used to sponsor monthly clinics, summer camps and other patient services for local MDA families.
VA employee wins 1 of 3 national awards
Emma Dix of the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center recently received the Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing from the Department of Veterans Affairs. She was one of three winners selected from nominations from across the country and was honored at a ceremony in Washington D.C.
The award recognizes innovations in areas such as the care of patients with spinal cord injuries, promotion of research and continuing education and an ability to motivate patients while promoting teamwork among clinical personnel.
Dix, a nursing assistant at the Salem center, was also recognized for perfect attendence, performance and dependability.
Vinton Junior Woman's Club receives awards
The Junior Woman's Club of Vinton was honored with two awards at the Virginia Federation of Woman's Clubs' state convention.
In the small club division, the group received a second place Junior Continuing State Project award for their work with Camp Easter Seal West.
The club also received the award for Best Single Project in the arts department for their trip to Mill Mountain Theatre with Niagara House residents. They were also recognized for their participation in Operation SMILE.
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Lee Plaza
The Roanoke Valley Veterans Council will conduct its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Lee Plaza at 10 a.m. on May 30.
Retired Navy Adm. John D. Summers, will deliver the memorial address. Wreaths also will be placed in memory of Roanoke Valley veterans.
Natural Foods Co-op elects board members
The Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op recently elected the following members to its board of directors: Mary Clifford, who is serving a second term, Dana Faulds, Jan Dowling, Tim Summers and Teeny Harden.
Richard Faulds was elected legal adviser, and Robynn Onyett and Nancy Markhoff were appointed to serve as a co-management team.
Retiring from the board after three years were Freeda Cathcart and Rebecca Talbot.
by CNB