Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, May 4, 1995 TAG: 9505040044
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E-2 EDITION: METRO
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The ARC Roanoke Inc. recently presented several awards.
Clifford Robinson, Michael Hutchens, Mike Young and Robert McKinney were the Outstanding client achievement award winners.
Sears Roebuck and Co. received the Supported Employer of the Year award, and Jimmy Shaw received the Advocacy Award.
The organization honored the late Ray Robrecht as a Distinguished Citizen.
Housing authority offering repair loans
The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority has begun the Owner-Occupied Rehab Program to provide low- to moderate-income individuals with affordable loans for home improvements and repairs.
Through the program, the authority will assist individuals in making needed repairs to roofs, porches, windows, heating systems, ceilings or floors, and items that will enhance the livability and comfort of their home. Loans are offered at below market rates and free projected planning and supervision by construction specialists will also be provided.
To be eligible for the program, residential owner-occupied properties must be located within a Conservation or Rehab District designated by the city of Roanoke. In addition, the combined household income, adjusted for family size, may not exceed 80% of the median area income.
For application information, please contact Clarice Walker 983-9254, or Marnie Church 983-9243.
Salvation Army camp extended one week
The Salvation Army Christian Summer Day Camp has been extended one week.
The camp, for 6- to 12-year-olds, is from 8 am. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Salvation Army Community Center on Dale Avenue. It lasts from June 19 to Aug. 18.
The $20 registration fee includes two day camp T-shirts. The weekly rate is $45 per child, and $35 for each additional child if more than three in a family.
Parents or guardians must provide transportation to and from camp and a bag lunch each day. Cold drinks will be provided.
All fees must be paid by cash or money order the Friday before the session begins.
Registration runs through May 31 at the center. Space is limited to 50 children.
For more information, call camp director Judy Flanagan at 343-5335, between 1 and 9 p.m.
Museum, zoo offer kids summer camp
The Science Museum of Western Virginia and the Mill Mountain Zoo are teaming up to offer a one week summer camp for children ages 8 to 10.
Participants in "The Essential Elements" will spend days visiting both the zoo and the museum. Children will discuss the basic elements of the Earth: air, fire, water and how biodiversity is affected by earthly interactions.
The program will be held July 31 to Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration fee is $85, although membership to either organization may provide a discount. For more information, either call the zoo at 343-3221 or the museum at 342-5727.
by CNB