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

DATE: WEDNESDAY, December 14, 1994                   TAG: 9412140121
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-8   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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AROUND NEW RIVER

RADFORD - The Radford Public Library recently purchased "Hooked on Phonics," an intensive, systematic reading program and will offer its use during library hours. Patrons may call the library in advance at 731-3621 to reserve the program and study room.

YMCA Thrift Shop

BLACKSBURG - The YMCA Thrift Shop on South Main will accept its last donations for 1994 on Saturday. The store will be closed Sunday through Jan. 2. Collections resume Jan. 3. Call 552-2633.

Ewe and ram sale

DUBLIN - The fourth Virginia Commercial Bred Ewe and Ram Sale is Saturday, Jan. 7, 1995, 10 a.m., at the New River Valley Fairgrounds, Virginia 100 north of Dublin. Nearly 200 bred ewes and several quality rams have been consigned to the sale. Prospective buyers can view animals being screened for the sale Friday, Jan. 6, starting at 9 a.m. For more information, write Pulaski County Extension Agent Richard White, 143 Third St., Pulaski, Va. 24301, or call 980-7761.