Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, September 14, 1995 TAG: 9509140010
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: W-9 EDITION: METRO
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Amos, a specialist in the Virginia Cooperative Extension 4-H Office, worked to assure that the 4-H program is meeting the needs of today's youth. She also held workshops to train leadership for the State 4-H Cabinet.
HARRY J. RUSSELL, a Roanoke native currently living in Edison, N.J., has received the Humanitarian Award from The National Conference of Christians and Jews, Central New Jersey Chapter.
The award recognizes his contributions in the mental health field and in the areas of human and civil rights. Russell recently retired as vice president for mental health and community services at JFK Medical Center in Edison.
TIA MORRISON and KIANNA PRICE, representing the Roanoke Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America during the organization's 42nd annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Teen Conference, won second place for their duet, "It's Me Oh Lord."
The chapter also won fourth-place for the T-shirt competition, a certificate of recognition for community service project, and second-place for distance traveled and percentage of teen participation.
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a national organization that sponsors youth activities. The Roanoke chapter has more than 30 youths and adults.
ELLEN WEINMAN has been elected chairman of the Roanoke Valley Court Appointed Special Advocate Foundation for the 1995-96 year. Other officers are: Jim Starke, vice chairman; Uneita Anderson, treasurer; and Billie Wall, secretary.
Sue Dodd Gaylor, Chuck Smith, Doris Kinsey, and Carolyn Wharton were named to the board of directors.
HARRY E. GUILLIAMS is commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1264 of Roanoke. Other1995-96 officers are: Bernie Hudson, senior vice commander; John Keyser, junior vice commander; Jim Stasko, chaplain, Gene Plankey, adjutant; and Edwin A. Hornby, quartermaster CRYSTAL SPRING SCHOOL has announced the names of its PTA officers. They are: Emily Saul, president; Melissa Clay, first vice president; Chriss Davies-Ross, second vice president; Marsha Christy, third vice president; Bittsy Hall, secretary; Karen McNally, treasurer.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF ROANOKE-DOWNTOWN recently installed Lawrence M. Taylor as president. Others installed include: Ronald N. Lundy, president-elect; Edgar P. Heurtematte, secretary; Jane Milliron, treasurer; Thomas B. Brown, vice president programs;and Vince Miller, sergeant-at-arms.
Past President Thomas S. Turner, Cal Johnson, Cynthia Shelor, Karen W. Ramsey, Craig G. Patton, and Thomas O. Branch were named to the board of directors.
The Lions of Virginia District 24 E has installed its officers for 1995-96. They are: NELSON LEFTWICH and JEROME J. DeGRAFF JR. from the Roanoke Valley have been elected district Lions Clubs officers.
Leftwich, a bank annalist, was installed as district governor and also elected chairman of the Counsel of Governors, making him the state leader.
DeGraff, a Realtor, was installed as vice governor.
RHODA WOODSON has been elected president of the Ladies' Auxiliary for Blue Ridge Post 484 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Also elected were: Renva Wilson, senior vice president; Virginia Bower, junior vice president; Ruth McGlothlin, secretary/treasurer; and Ann Saunders, chaplain.
ROANOKE WINNERS at the Rockbridge Regional Fair's Quilting Exhibit included: Rosemary Streb, first in the small quilt category and third in the small, pieced-quilt category; Blake Lipscomb, third in the bed-size, appliqued category; and Eunice Brenneman, second in the small, machine quilted category.
Streb and Lipscomb tied for third place in the bed-size, other techniques category.
WANDA ENGLISH recently was installed as president of the Delta Kappa Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Other officers for 1995-96 include: Barbara Thomas, vice president; Carol Campbell, secretary; Elaine Prillaman, treasurer; Mozelle Bamber, educational director; and Lynda Wyatt, parliamentarian.
ROANOKE VALLEY CHAPTER MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF DeMOLAY picked up several awards at their recent statewide meeting. John Critzer won a public speaking contest and was named the state's best all-around DeMolay.
Jason Akers received the Brotherhood Award, the organization's second highest individual award. Cabell Cobbs and David Bower received the Legion of Honor award, and Brandon Linthicum and Chris Kinsley were recognized for outstanding advertising sales for the meeting's program booklet.
The chapter also won first-place trophies for softball, volleyball and basketball. Critzer won the singles competition in tennis, and Kirk Andrews and Cal Beasley won the doubles crown.
THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS recently named George Pelton Citizen of the Year. Pelton lives in Roanoke and owns 1st Team Auto Mall. For five years, he has donated a new vehicle to a high school student. The lucky students qualified for the prize by attending the After Prom Grand Finale, an event started to offer Prom Night alternatives to alcohol and drugs.
THE THURSDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB elected officers for a two-year term. Louise Strickler will lead the 400-member group as president. She will be assisted by Louise Dunlap, first vice president; Judy Clark, second vice president; Carolyn Via, third vice president; Doris Sartelle, recording secretary; Buford Firebaugh, treasurer; and Lucile Chapman, past president.
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE BLUE RIDGE presented its Perry F. Kendig Award to Glenn and Joanne Thornhill and WVTF Public Radio. They were recognized for making outstanding contributions to the arts.
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