Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, July 19, 1994 TAG: 9407190030
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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CHRISTIANSBURG - Bob Ridley of Georgeson & Co., an antique and collectible shop in Christiansburg, has created a program for local businesses to aid small businesses in Albany, Ga., that have been ravaged by flooding.
Ridley, who was stationed in Albany in 1956 at the Turner Air Force Base, said he fondly remembers the small business people along the town's main street. His program, Main Street to Main Street, will help some of those businesses rebuild.
When Ridley mentioned to colleagues his plan to donate a percentage of his sales from Thursday through Saturday, some followed suit. Others have given donations. So far, 17 businesses have contributed to the program raising a total of $500. Ridley has contacted the Albany Police Department to find businesses in need of the contributions.
Ridley sees most aid to flood victims coming in the form of water and shelter to individuals. "As business people, we want to help individual businesses clean up and buy new stock," he said. "The merchant participation has been tremendous."
Contributors may send a check made out to: Main Street to Main Street, in care of Danny Hardy, the First National Bank, P.O. Box 600, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. For further information, please call Georgeson & Co. at 381-1884.
Advisors sought
CHRISTIANSBURG - Montgomery County Public Schools is looking for members of the business community and area residents to serve on an advisory committee for the Workforce Partnership Agreement.
The agreement between schools and local businesses will encourage students to graduate by providing placement services and help businesses to hire qualified graduates.
Applicants are asked to submit a letter to Richard Ballengee, 200 Junkin St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. For further information, please call 382-5136.
Top dealership
RADFORD - Chrysler Corp. has named Thompson Chrysler Plymouth in Radford a top dealership award recipient.
The award, presented to only 10 percent of Chrysler dealerships, recognizes outstanding achievement in customer satisfaction, sales performance, administrative efficiency and community relations.
Wal-Mart fund-raiser
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Wal-Mart store in the Marketplace in Christiansburg has raised $9,500 for the Children's Miracle Network.
The fund-raiser's prize of a cruise to the Bahamas went to Gregory Hall of Radford University.
Bank has dividend
CHRISTIANSBURG - The First National Bank in Christiansburg has announced that bank shareholders will receive a cash dividend of 35 cents per share. The dividend, a result of strong earnings, brings the total payout for 1994 to 90 cents per share, up 10 cents from last year.
The bank reported a profit of $1.8 million for the first six months of the year.
Maids and More
CHRISTIANSBURG - Maids and More, a new business serving the New River Valley, will provide housecleaning, laundry and grocery shopping for local households as well as preparing an evening meal.
The service, offered as a whole or in parts, is available on a monthly, weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time basis.
For further information, please call call Tammy Leonard at 381-2124.
Cutting Edge
MAYBROOK - Cutting Edge, a new computer system and component store in Giles County, offers service on most IBM compatible computers and custom-designed computer systems
For further information, please call 626-5311 or mail a request to P.O. Box 219, Pembroke, Va. 24136.
Chamber salutes
BLACKSBURG - The Greater Blacksburg Chamber of Commerce has recently recognized four local businesses with weekly chamber salutes: the Tina Hicks Dance Company in Christiansburg, Total Lawn Care in Christiansburg, the Matrix Gallery in Blacksburg and Kelly Temporary Services in Blacksburg.
Clown training
Paul deGastyne, a teacher and co-owner of The Clown Co. in Blacksburg, recently attended a workshop, "Advanced Studies in the Performance Art of Clowning III.|
The training camp was conducted by two Clown Hall of Famers, Leon "Buttons" McBryde and Frosty Little.
The workshop covered the finer points of theater, mime and movement, circus, Christian ministry and hometown clowning.
Attendees also were treated to a general session taught by Michael "Coco" Polakovs," a Russian Circus Clown.
The event was held in Fincastle.
by CNB