Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, October 27, 1994                   TAG: 9410270045
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-12   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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IN BUSINESS

RADFORD - The Radford Army Ammunition Plant set a safety record of 973 days without a lost-time injury.

The plant's workers regularly handle hazardous materials used in the production of explosives.

"We achieved this through a total dedication to safety," said Mike Griffith, Hercules safety manager. "It's an all-time record."

The previous record was reached in February 1985.

New travel agency opens

CHRISTIANSBURG - Sol Ames of Blacksburg opened a Travel Agents International office in the Marketplace Shopping Center.

The full-service travel agency focuses on leisure, group, corporate and international travel.

The office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information, contact the office at 381-2300.

Shop offers Japanese items

CHRISTIANSBURG - Kayo's Oriental Shop introduces Japanese culture to the New River Valley.

The new business on Merrimac Road in Christiansburg offers Japanese gifts and take-out food six days a week.

For more information, contact Kayoko Oshima at 381-4022.

Valley magazine to be published

CHRISTIANSBURG - The Christiansburg-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and Promedia Advertising and Marketing Consultant Services will produce the second annual Christiansburg-Montgomery County Quality of Life Magazine.

The chamber will distribute 5,000 copies of the magazine to businesses, newcomers to the area and visitors.

For information on placing advertisements in the magazine, call Karen Hedge at ProMedia, 633-2045, or Kathy Mantz at the chamber of commerce, 382-4251.

Company offers sign rentals

BLACKSBURG - Stork on the Run, a new business in Blacksburg, offers lawn-sign rentals to announce special events.

The signs, in a variety of characters including clowns, teddy bears and storks, publicize births, birthdays and anniversaries.

For more information, call 951-2229.