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Warm Hearth Village Recognizes Employees with Shining Star Awards5/14/08
Blacksburg-Warm Hearth Village recently recognized seven employees with the Shining Star Award for the first quarter of 2008. These employees demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Warm Hearth Village and its core values; residents, teamwork, ethics, quality, caring and customer service.

Piyalo Adom is endeared by co-workers and residents with her smiling face, sense of humor and gentle spirit. Ann Cook is meticulous and co-workers appreciate Ann’s attention to detail and her cheerful and helpful attitude. Susan Hale treats residents and co-workers with the utmost respect and kindness.

Ray Journell has a sense of humor that makes all resident outings memorable. Linda Kirkner has been an integral part of health care services since the opening of the Kroontje Health Care Center.

Nicole Long is a perfect example of loyalty to Warm Hearth and its residents. Chris Means is a favorite among co-workers and residents with his ready smile and willingness to help.
 
Draper Aden Associates Adds Project Administrator5/13/08
Blacksburg, VA: Draper Aden Associates is pleased to announce that Kimberly S. Kitts, has been hired as a Project Administrator on the Site Planning and Engineering Team in the Blacksburg office. Her duties include facilitation of project scheduling, budgeting and planning. Kitts holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Radford University.
 
Tan 'N Tone Supports Vitamin D-Breast Cancer Research4/28/08
Tan 'N Tone in Blacksburg & Christiansburg is taking part in a North American effort to fund the continuation of research which now shows that vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to a significantly elevated risk of breast cancer.

The campaign, called D-Feat Breast Cancer, is being supported by patrons of the professional indoor tanning community across North America. During the week May 4-10, 2008 every time a customer tans in a higher level tanning unit Tan 'N Tone is donating $1 to support vitamin D-breast cancer research.
 
Warm Hearth Announces Quality Assurance/Nurse Educator4/28/08
Warm Hearth Village is pleased to announce the promotion of Tammy Bradley, LPN to the Quality Assurance/Nurse Educator position at Warm Hearth Village. Bradley joined the Warm Hearth Team at the Kroontje Health Care Center in 2003 and was named Most Valued Performer in February of 2005. She lives in Narrows with her family.
 
FASTSIGNS of Blacksburg Offers Insight on the Use of Signs4/25/08
Consider these basic sign design elements when assessing what your signs say about your business:

1. The message must be clear. Someone without any prior knowledge should be able to read your sign and get an idea of what your business does.
2. Visibility is key. Keep in mind the distance between the actual sign and the person viewing it. For every 40' feet of viewing distance, letters should be at least 1" high.
3. Maximize graphics. Well designed, colorful graphics are more likely to spark attention. Color emphasizes important points and improves reader retention by 82 percent. Utilizing a photo or image when creating your sign can help increase reader recall by 300 percent.

For more information on FASTSIGNS of Blacksburg, or how your business can benefit from signage, please contact Mike Gardner at (540) 951-0683, or visit them at 460 Turner St. NW, Ste 210.
 
Local Play It Again Sports Celebrates Brand's 25th Anniversary4/8/08
Play It Again Sports, a company that provides new and quality used sports and fitness gear for all sports enthusiasts, is celebrating the brand's 25th anniversary this year. And, according to Chick Duus, of the Christiansburg Play It Again Sports location, the company's brand is better and stronger than ever, having won over customers nationwide for its unique "buy, sell and trade" business strategy.

The company has helped parents save money on new and quality used sports and fitness gear while their families experience new athletic endeavors. Play It Again Sports is proud to be a company that embodies what today's consumer desires; great value in products offered, a fun and exciting environment, and the product knowledge and services that a neighborhood sporting goods store can provide.

In celebration of the brand's 25 years in business, the company's nearly 400 locations nationwide, including Play It Again Sports of Christiansburg, will be holding events all through April.
 
The Most Important Financial and Legal Issues for Business4/3/08
Identifying and managing risks for your business can affect how you organize, your contracts, hiring and employment practices, leases and real estate ownership, as well as help ensure that the money you borrow or invest is adequately safeguarded. No matter how big (or not-so-big) your firm, you'll pick up some tips from our local financial and legal advisors. Plus, there will be plenty of time to ask questions and get knowledgeable answers.

Featuring Reid Broughton, Attorney, Sands Anderson Marks & Miller, Brad Denardo, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, National Bank and Todd Murray, Executive Vice President/Loans, National Bank.

Join us April 17 at the Skelton Conference Center at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg for this informative event. Registration is $15. Register online at www.sandsanderson.com/news_events/event/blacksburg_important_issues.html or call (540) 443-9800 and ask for Kathy Johnston.
 
Goody's Honors Gilbert Linkous Elementary School as Finalist in Inaugural Grant Program3/27/08
Goody's Family Clothing in Christiansburg today recognized Gilbert Linkous Elementary School as a finalist in its inaugural Good Deeds for Schools grant program. The newly created program is designed to help local schools pay for the things they really need but cannot afford through regular education funding.

Gilbert Linkous Elementary School's grant proposal requested new fencing for the school perimeter and was selected by a panel of judges who work at the local Goody's store. The school's proposal is now in the final round of judging at the Goody's corporate headquarters, vying for one of 50 $10,000 grants the company will award in April. In appreciation for its efforts, the school will receive volunteer hours from its local Goody's store management.
 
Smith to Speak at National Groundwater Conference3/27/08
Jeffrey E. Smith, P.G., Senior Project Geologist of Draper Aden Associates will present a paper at the National Ground Water Association’s 2008 Ground Water Summit in Memphis, TN on March 31, 2008.

Smith will present “Karst Landfill Environmental Assessments In the Valley and Ridge Geologic Province of Tennessee and Virginia.” Smith has 20 years of experience managing geotechnical and hydrogeologic investigations at a variety of proposed, existing, and closed landfill sites in Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

The Ground Water Summit is an annual conference that engages local, national, and international science partners in a setting that facilitates the exchange and dissemination of technical information and new science developments and allows a means for discussion of policy and regulatory issues pertaining to ground water

Smith has been with Draper Aden Associates for 16 years and has a B.S. in Geological Science from Virginia Tech.
 
Local Business Owner Attends National Play It Again Sports Conference3/25/08
Charles Duus of Play It Again Sports of Christiansburg gains knowledge about industry and success tips for business during annual gathering

Christiansburg, VA (Grassroots Newswire) March 19, 2008 -- Local business owner Charles Duus was pumped up, re-energized and motivated, after attending the 2008 Play It Again Sports Winter Conference and Trade Show, February 8 - 11. The annual meeting provided helpful information about the industry, Duus said, and helped attendees step back, focus and take a fresh and different look at their businesses.

"I think the company provided us with a strong agenda that was beneficial and really had something of interest for everyone," Duus said. "Also, the workshops were powerful and the other events were remarkable. I really enjoyed networking with my fellow colleagues and delving into the core focus of the company."
 
Local Tanning Salon Distinguished as one of the Nation's Top Facilities3/17/08
Looking Fit Magazine, a national trade publication supporting the indoor tanning industry, recently named Tan 'N Tone, Christiansburg, VA., as one of the Top 250 salons in the nation. Looking Fit identifies Tan 'N Tone as one of the most innovative, dynamic and fast-growing indoor tanning salons in the United States.

The success of the salons that were chosen can be attributed to a number of factors including their professionalism, commitment to education and superior customer service. Year after year, the indoor tanning industry grows in direct proportion to consumer confidence gained through knowledgeable tanning salon owners and operators who have the welfare of their customers in mind.
 
Business is Bloomin' as Outback Steakhouse Celebrates its Company's 20th Birthday3/17/08
With almost 800 restaurants across the country and 950 locations worldwide, Outback SteakhouseR continues to increase its "steak" in the casual dining industry, with no signs of slowing down. Already voted "Consumers' Choice in Chains" by Restaurants & Institutions, this month the company marks 20 years of enhancing its customers' experiences. To kick off the birthday celebrations, Outback locations, including Outback of Christiansburg, will be promoting classic favorites along with a number of new, limited time only creations, in addition to launching a number of customer-focused activities at individual restaurant locations across the country.

"Fresh food prepared from scratch, bold flavors and top-quality ingredients, our outstanding employees and unsurpassed commitment to service have been the keys to Outback's success over the past 20 years,"said Outback Steakhouse Chief Operating Officer Paul Avery.
 
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