Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, June 17, 1993 TAG: 9306170477
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: N-16 EDITION: METRO
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The Red Cross presents the award to a corporation or person who best exemplifies the spirit of charitable giving.
With Krisch's leadership, the Roanoke Valley chapter recently completed a $1.5 million capital improvement campaign to expand and refurbish chapter offices.
In March, Krisch was awarded the Clara Barton award, the chapter's highest volunteer leadership award. It was the third time the chapter has presented the award in its 77-year history.
Highland Park named Blue Ribbon School
Highland Park Learning Center was recognized recently as one of 185 "blue ribbon" schools - out of 85,000 from across the country - in ceremonies in Washington.
President Clinton addressed the 1991-92 representatives in a White House ceremony May 14. Roanoke School Superintendent Frank P. Tota, teacher Rita Dunkin and Principal John Lensch represented the school.
The U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Schools program was established in 1982 and seeks to promote excellence in educational leadership, instruction and organization, and to motivate other schools by calling national attention to those it recognizes.
Highland Park is the first Roanoke elementary school to be recognized.
Literacy Volunteers give books to children
The Literacy Volunteers of America-Roanoke Valley and the Roanoke public schools Chapter One Project gave new books to about 60 children recently at the Caru Apartments in Northwest Roanoke.
The book party was part of Literacy Volunteers' ongoing encouragement of reading for pleasure.
New books are needed for future giveaways. For more information, call the Literacy Volunteers office at 342-1624. Volunteers also are needed to work with adults and children as part of Family Reading Connections of Roanoke.
The program is a collaborative effort among Roanoke and Roanoke County public library systems, Literacy Volunteers of America-Roanoke Valley, and C&P Telephone.
Further information is available from the Literacy Volunteers office.
YWCA presents awards to honor supporters
The YWCA of Roanoke Valley recognized several individuals and organizations for their support of its programs and goals at its annual meeting. E. Wayne Harris, superintendent-elect of Roanoke public schools, was the keynote speaker.
Lil McCoy and Stan Breakell were recognized as outstanding volunteers.
Pauline Brower, president of the YWCA Coffee Club, received the Founder's Award.
Television station WDBJ received the Horizon Award for its support of issues of interest to Roanoke Valley women and families.
The United Way of Roanoke Valley was honored with the Vision Award for its partnership in meeting the needs of valley citizens.
The Community Spirit Award was given to Allstate Insurance Co.
Gordon Parker, general services manager of Appalachian Power Co., was given the Kennard Award.
YWCA board member Gertrude Harris received the President's Award. Diane Poff, chairwoman of the annual meeting received special recognition, and staff member Joyce Bonds received the Appreciation Award.
by CNB