Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, November 25, 1993 TAG: 9311270058
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: W-13 EDITION: HOLIDAY
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WSLS-Channel 10 will salute eight Roanoke Valley African Americans who are outstanding in community service during its Black History Month celebration in February.
The TV station is seeking nominations of names of individuals to recognize. Nominations including a brief description of the nominee should be submitted by Tuesday. to WSLS, Attn: Greta Evans, P.O. Box 2161, Roanoke, Va. 24009.
30 honored for work on behalf of children
The Roanoke County Education Association honored 30 individuals and organizations for their work on behalf of children with "We Teach the Children Whole Village Awards" during its American Education Week celebration.
The award's name comes from an African proverb, "It takes a whole village to educate a child," said Debbie McClure, association president.
Recipients included PTA groups and committees at Back Creek, Fort Lewis, Glen Cove, Green Valley, Mountain View, Penn Forest, and Roland E. Cook elementary schools; and Glenvar High and Cave Spring Junior High schools.
Also being recognized were volunteers and support staff members at Burlington, Cave Spring, Glenvar, Herman L. Horn, Mason's Cove, Oak Grove, and W.E. Cundiff elementary schools; William Byrd High and Hidden Valley Junior High schools; and Lewis Gale Clinic, C&P Telephone, Tultex, General Electric, Frame 'N Things; also Bob Johnson and Bayes Wilson.
Along with community support systems, the education association is engaged in a year-long program to get parents involved in homework and schoolwork and to work with their children's teachers.
Notebook answers caregivers' questions
The LOA Area Agency on Aging has compiled a book to help people who care for the elderly.
"So Now You're A Caregiver: A Resource Guide for Caregivers of the Elderly" providesinformation about home care, consumer, mental health and veterans services; financial, medical,and housing alternatives issues; and assessing activities.
The book is available from the agency for a $20 donation. Copies may be obtained at the central office at 706 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, or by calling 345-0451.
Mental health group elects 1994 officers
Ann F. Harman has been elected president of the board of directors of the Mental Health Association of Roanoke Valley for 1994.
Other officers elected are: Kathryn Van Patten, president-elect; Kay G. Kostura, secretary; and Dr. Jeff Wetter, treasurer.
The board also named several new members: Dr. Maureen Guelzow, Amy Lowman, Toni Tillman, Dr. David Trinkle, Ellen Weinman and Faith Wilson.
Jaycees to help kids, sell Christmas trees
The Roanoke Jaycees are sponsoring their annual Cherub Tree to provide Christmas gifts for 300 children who are selected by Roanoke Valley social service departments.
Names can be picked from the tree located in the food court at Tanglewood Mall. Gifts for the children should be taken to the J.C. Penney Hair Salon for delivery.
The Jaycees will also sell Christmas trees from a lot at Virginia 419 and Chaparral Drive, beginning Sunday. The lot will be open weeknights from 5:30 until 10 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Proceeds from the tree sales will help sponsor Jaycee community projects.
Volunteers needed at area nursing homes
The LOA Area Agency on Aging is seeking people 18 years and older to volunteer for the Ombudsman Program.
Volunteers will donate four hours a week at an assigned nursing home working to improve communication between the facility staff and residents.
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 10,and training will be provided in mid-January.
For an application or more information, contact Linda Barrett at 345-0451.
by CNB