Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, June 16, 1994 TAG: 9406160086
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-2 EDITION: METRO
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I was recently in your area, visiting my daughter and her family. On April 28, my husband and I shopped in downtown Roanoke and had a delightful lunch at Brother's Bakery.
It wasn't until April 30 that I realized I had left my purse at the bakery. I was pleased to discover the good and honest people at the bakery had my purse in their safe and had made a call regarding their "find" to my home in Westbury, N.Y.
I would like to thank the employees.
Sincerely, Maryellen Keane Westbury, N.Y.
Dear Neighbors:
On behalf of the Clean Valley Council, I would like to commend the citizens of the Roanoke Valley for participating in Household Hazardous Waste Day on May 7.
More than 500 cars came to the event to properly dispose of household toxics. The environmental interests of these citizens kept paints, pesticides, motor oil and other toxics out of the landfill. The cars that came to the collection day carried an average of 87 pounds of waste - all of which was disposed of properly.
The challenge now is to continue the education on household hazardous waste and seek a more permanent solution. The more we, as consumers know, the more we can respond in our buying habits, our choice of alternate products and our disposal of hazardous waste.
Sincerely, Marni Stinson Clean Valley Council
Dear Neighbors:
It is with profound gratitude that the letter carriers of Roanoke, Vinton and Salem acknowledge the generosity of our customers who contributed food items to our Letter Carrier Food Drive on May 14, 1994.
Approximately 50 tons of food were collected and given to the Southwest Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank to help fight hunger in southwestern Virginia.
The success of this grand endeavor depended upon the mutual effort of area businesses, the Postal Service and area residents who donated their time and resources to help serve the needy in the Roanoke Valley.
We are proud to serve you as letter carriers and we thank you abundantly for caring and sharing. Roanokers you are first class all the way.
Sincerely, John Deatherage President Letter Carriers of Roanoke, Salem and Vinton.
Dear Neighbors:
On Thursday, April 28, 1994, there was an article that appeared in the Neighbor's section of the Roanoke Times entitled "After the Prom." This article was very informative and hopefully opened the eyes of area readers to the efforts being made to educated and protect our teens.
However, there was a part of this article that I personally feel might have misled readers about the death of a fine young man whose life was snuffed out at the age of 20.
The article states that a $1,000 scholarship will be received in the memory of this young man, Geoffrey Pelton, "who was killed in a drunken driving accident, May 16, 1993."
It should state "who was killed by a drunken driver." Geoffrey was not drinking. He never did drink alcohol. It should be made clear that Geoffrey lost his life through no fault of his own. He was killed by an irresponsible individual who chose to drink and drive.
Sincerely, Pat Stultz 985 Barrens Village Lane Roanoke
by CNB