ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Monday, January 1, 1996                TAG: 9601010003
SECTION: VIRGINIA                 PAGE: A1   EDITION: HOLIDAY 
SOURCE: ERIC BRADY STAFF
note: below 

GEE, I THOUGHT UNCLE SAM WAS 'NONESSENTIAL'

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ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:      A looming Uncle Sam - Jeff Lambert of Giant Step 
          Promotions - gets a high five from a participant in Sunday's First 
          Night festival in downtown Roanoke. The alcohol-free New Year's 
          celebration attracted residents of all ages. Light rain fell on the 
          crowd, but many of the more than 50 activities were held indoors.   
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