ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Thursday, October 10, 1996 TAG: 9610100023
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-12 EDITION: METRO
Board presents traffic safety awards
The Blue Ridge Community Traffic Safety Board presented its annual awards at a recent luncheon at the Vinton War Memorial.
Among those honored for contributions in the Roanoke Valley were:
*Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Hall, who rescued a teen-age couple from their burning car Sept. 24 on Interstate 581, Traffic Safety Award of Valor.
*John Markey, former chairman of People Against Impaired Drivers, Pelton Award for outstanding leadership in DUI prevention and education.
*Chauncey Lincoln Logan Sr., former local representative to the Commonwealth of Virginia Transportation Safety Board, Regional Traffic Safety Volunteer of the Year.
*James B. Ringer, president and district manager, Farmers Insurance Group, Outstanding Community Leadership Award.
*Virginia State Police, Sixth Division, Outstanding State Project Award for implementing the Safe and Sober Campaign.
*1995 Joint DUI Sobriety Checkpoint, a regional partnership of law enforcement agencies, Outstanding Regional Project Award.
*1995 Safe Rides Program, a Roanoke Valley community project providing rides home during the holiday season, Outstanding Community Project Award.
Stress-reduction classes offered
The Lewis-Gale Medical Foundation will offer a series of stress-reduction classes beginning Oct. 30.
The six-week program focusing on tension-reducing exercises will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $40. For more information, call 265-0056. To register, call MedLine at 776-4863.
`ZooBoo' party for Halloween
The "ZooBoo" Halloween party at Mill Mountain Zoo will be held Oct. 26, from 1-4 p.m. Activities include a scavenger hunt, costume parade, piata breaking and more. Those in costume will receive free pizza. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.60 for seniors and $2.75 for children 2-12. For more information, call 343-3241
Eat breakfast with zoo's critters
Mill Mountain Zoo will hold a "Breakfast with the Animals" on Saturday from 8:30-10 a.m. A free breakfast will be provided by Kroger and Kellogg's Cereal. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.60 for seniors and $2.75 for children 2-12. For more information, call 343-3241.
Chrysanthemum show set at mall
The Blue Ridge Chrysanthemum Society's annual show will be held Saturday and Sunday at Valley View Mall. The display will include 350-400 blooms in all colors and varieties as well as tree forms, bonsai, baskets and bloom boards. For more information, call Louisa Breeden, 366-4497.
Basketball signups for Roanoke youths
The Southwest Athletic Association will hold youth basketball signups for participation in the city of Roanoke recreation leagues Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon at the Department of Parks and Recreation Building, 210 Reserve Ave. S.W.
The program is open to players ages 6-17. For more information, call Susan Knighton, 342-5623.
`Saturday Fun' kicks off at YWCA
"Saturday Fun," a program for children ages 51/2-12, will be offered on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the YWCA of Roanoke Valley. Activities will include swimming, field trips and arts and crafts. Lunch will be provided.
Cost is $35 per month, or $10 per Saturday. Registration in advance is required. For more information, call 345-9922.
Craft and bake sale for elderly
LOA Area Agency on Aging will hold a Craft and Bake Sale on Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Eagle Rock Community Center. The proceeds will benefit the Senior Companion Program, a LOA program that encourages volunteerism among seniors.
If you would like to donate crafts or baked goods, call 345-0451 (Roanoke) or 884-2892 (Eagle Rock).
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