Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, November 6, 1994                   TAG: 9411080007
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-7   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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AROUND NEW RIVER

WYTHEVILLE - A Wythe County deputy has been nominated for commendation after saving the life of an 8-day-old baby girl.

Deputy Brian Boze responded to an early morning emergency call Oct. 28 on U.S. 52 north of Wytheville about a baby who had stopped breathing. He had to clear the child's breathing passage twice but, when Rescue Squad members arrived, she was breathing on her own.

Sheriff Wayne Pike said members of his department learn first aid as part of their training. He said he would nominate Boze for commendation.

Wytheville break-ins

WYTHEVILLE - Seven Wytheville businesses in the eastern part of town were all hit by thieves on the same night, one week ago.

Wytheville police reported break-ins last Sunday at Blue Ridge Rehabilitative Services, All-State Insurance, Durham's Restaurant, Ocean Bay Restaurant, Pure Country Steakhouse, Farm Credit, and the dental office of Dr. Vic Camden.

Authorities said the thieves seemed interested in cash, not property.

Testing for LPNs

WYTHEVILLE - Wytheville Community College Nursing Department will offer licensed practical nurses a chance to challenge for advanced standing in the nursing curriculum.

The program is open to licensed practical nurses living in the services areas of Wytheville and New River Community Colleges.

The testing will be Jan. 20 in Galax Hall, and will include the National League for Nursing Mobility Profile Test.

Registration is $40 in cash, money order or cashier's check, payable at registration which will be 8:30 a.m. Testing should conclude by 3 p.m. Participants will be evaluated in clinical skills following the passing of all written components.

Further information is available by calling 228-5541, extension 343, or toll-free 1-800-468-1195.

Gas contamination

WYTHEVILLE - A search for gasoline contamination is going on in the eastern part of Wytheville.

Dan Manweiler, with the state Department of Environmental Quality, said drilling last month in six locations east of Estep Tire Co. showed no major soil contamination. The search is now being extended to the bedrock level.

He said preliminary indications show contamination where the topsoil meets bedrock. Results from groundwater testing should be ready soon, he said.