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

DATE: SATURDAY, February 18, 1995                   TAG: 9502200055
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV6   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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AROUND NEW RIVER

PULASKI - The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will hold an open house at the Pulaski Railway Station, Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m.

The station, renovated with donations from local businesses, is the site of the new chamber offices and the Town of Pulaski's Museum.

The reservation deadline is Feb. 22.

For further information, call the chamber, 980-1991.

National Bank gets top ratings

BLACKSBURG - Two bank research firms, Bauer Financial Reports Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla., and Veribanc, Inc. of Wakefield, Mass., recently awarded the National Bank of Blacksburg their highest ratings in banking excellence.

The bank also received Veribanc's Blue Ribbon Bank Commendation for the second and third quarters of 1994, the oldest national distinction from the private sector presented to banks for safety, soundness and financial strength.

\ Meadowbrook adds nursing service

SHAWSVILLE - Meadowbrook Nursing Center is newly licensed by the Virginia Department of Health to offer skilled nursing services.

The center has expanded its rehabilitation therapy program offering physical, speech and occupational rehabilitation services.

For more information, call the center, 268-2203.

Smithfield names apartment manager

CHRISTIANSBURG - Valley-Wide Management Inc. was recently awarded the Smithfield Manor Apartments management contract. The company provides professional property management and caretaker management services to nearly 50 clients in the New River Valley.