ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, January 19, 1997 TAG: 9701210052
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 7 EDITION: METRO
Aviation Giant and Local Joke-Teller Retires!
After 41 years, 1 month, and 5 days with the Federal Aviation Administration, Peyton H. Hash retired on January 3, 1997. He will now begin a second, much-anticipated career, as a Domestic Engineer with the firm of Hash Enterprises in Roanoke County. CEO and Chief Financial Officer Merle Hash states that ``..while it is true and his domestic and culinary skills have been somewhat lacking in the past, we here at Hash Enterprises feel that with constant supervision and coaching, Peyton will ultimately reach his full potential in his new career.'' Although Hash could not be reached for comment at this time, due to his new responsibilities, he stated in an earlier interview that the rumors he was addicted to ``Live with Regis and Kathie Lee'' were totally false. Has also hopes to divide his time between his five grandchildren, and his brand new bread maker. Best of luck in your new career, Pop-Pops! We love you!
Firefighter Honor
Mr. Richard L. Patton, Jr. was honored Monday, January 13, 1997 at Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Colin Gee, Chief, presented Richard with an award for Firefighter of the Year, 1996 and an award for Outstanding Service in Answering Fires Alarms during the year of 1996. Richard has been a member of Mt. Pleasant since Sept. 1995 and has been a volunteer since 1985 serving on Hardy Vol. Fire Dept. and Fincastle Vol. Fire Dept. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Patton, Sr. and is employed by Varney Electric. Richard lives in Roanoke with his wife Amanda and stepdaughter Emily.
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