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

DATE: THURSDAY, August 24, 1995                   TAG: 9508240041
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV10   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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AROUND NEW RIVER

Pulaski County Schools have announced the policy for free and reduced-price meals.

Household size and income criteria will determine eligibility for families. Children of families receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) are automatically eligible for free meals.

Foster children also may be eligible for benefits. These households will be notified of their eligibility by Sept. 1.

Parents not notified may submit school lunch and breakfast applications. Applications will be distributed to all households and are available in the principal's office in each school.

The supervisor of food services will review applications and determine eligibility.

Parents who would like to appeal eligibility decisions may contact: William Asbury, Superintendent of Schools, 44 Third St., Pulaski, Va. 24301.

1995 4-H Fair Saturday at mall

CHRISTIANSBURG - The 1995 4-H Fair Saturday, Aug. 26, will turn the New River Valley Mall into a showplace. Children and youths ages 5-19 will participate.

Displays ranging from entomology to electricity begin at 10:30 a.m. A fashion show starts at 1 p.m. and a pet show at 2 p.m. Entertainment by the 4-Hers follows.

Other events include a bicycle rodeo, live animal exhibit, talks and demonstrations.

For more information, call Joyce Martin, 382-5790.

Change in school supplies date

PULASKI - The Salvation Army has changed the date to pick up back-to-school supplies for those who signed up for assistance. The new date is Tuesday, Aug. 29.

For more information, call 980-2400.

Voter registration

CHRISTIANSBURG - A Montgomery County voter registrar will be available Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 5-8, to visit qualified individuals confined by illness or physical disability that has lasted at least 30 days.

To schedule a visit, the General Registrar must receive a completed form no fewer than five days before the desired visitation date.

To obtain a form, call 382-5741 weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., or write Sandra W. Chapin, General Registrar, Montgomery County Courthouse Room 220, P.O. Box 275, Christiansburg, Va. 24073.