Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, June 13, 1995 TAG: 9506130060
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-7 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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PULASKI - Pulaski Encouraging Progress has been ranked by an economic development magazine as one of the top 10 groups promoting economic development in 1994.
The magazine, Site Selection, based PEP's inclusion not only on its work to attract new industries but helping existing industries expand.
The magazine cited PEP for its role in keeping the Volvo-GM Heavy Truck Corp. plant in Pulaski County where it is now expanding, its work in finding new industrial sites, and its cooperation with surrounding localities.
"PEP's teamwork-based response to a critical challenge played a big role in helping land 1,000 new jobs and $200 million in new corporate capital investments for Pulaski County," the magazine said.
PEP started in 1987 as a cooperative effort among Pulaski County, the towns of Pulaski and Dublin, and the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce to get state industrial certification for the county. After that was achieved, its volunteer members continued working in the industrial area.
Arrests for good cause
CHRISTIANSBURG - Notable residents will be thrown in jail Friday in the American Heart Association's Cardiac Arrest program. The suspects will be freed from the lock-up in the town square only if they can gather enough donations to make bail. The money will be used for research and community programs. Call Jacque Akers or Norma Carroll at 381-1200.
$5,000 for 'Sly Sam'
DUBLIN - A $5,000 prize will be awarded to the person who catches a specially tagged bass called "Sly Sam," at the Claytor Lake State Park Family Fishing Tournament. In its 10th year, the annual tournament is scheduled June 24.
Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in youth (13 and under) and adult divisions for catching the largest fish in the following five categories: small mouth bass, large mouth bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish. The first place prize in the adult division is $50 and a trophy; the winning prize in the youth division is $25 and a trophy. A consolation prize will be awarded if "Sly Sam" is caught after the tournament but before Sept. 6. Other tournament activities include a free scenic cruise on the Pioneer Maid and lecture on Claytor Lake wildlife.
The event will start at 8 a.m., rain or shine, at the Claytor Lake State Park gazebo. Anglers must have a registration card to participate. For registration and rules, call 382-4993.
Banking celebration
BLACKSBURG - The National Bank of Blacksburg will celebrate Community Banking Week, June 11-17, with events in its seven branch offices. Refreshments will be available and $50 savings bonds will be given away. The National Bank is 104 years old and is the only community bank serving Giles County. It also has offices in Montgomery County. Call 552-2011.
Museum store
BLACKSBURG - Smithfield Plantation's museum store has been accepted for membership in the international Association of Museum Stores.
Diane Hoover, store manager, and June Stubbs, assistant manager, went to the association's annual meeting in Pittsburgh in May. They attended workshops and seminars along with 700 store managers.
The Smithfield store is open Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m., from April to November, and during special tours. Store profits are used for the preservation of the plantation. Call 633-0892.
by CNB