Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, July 21, 1994 TAG: 9408120007
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E7 EDITION: METRO
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A leaderless self-help group for people diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder is being formed in the Roanoke area this summer.
The purpose of the group is to fulfill some of the basic needs of people with the disorder and to allow them to share strengths and problems with others. It is not a therapy group.
For more information, contact Joy, P.O. Box 21421, Roanoke, 24018-0144.
Firefighter receives award from Jaycees
David Bocock II recently received the 1994 Outstanding Young Fire Fighter award from the Roanoke Jaycees.
Bocock, 24, is a certified firefighter III, a hazardous materials technician, a cardiac care technician and a CPR instructor.
Bocock is a member of the Roanoke City Fire Department.
Yard beautification winners announced
Twenty-one residents were recently honored for their efforts in the annual summer yard beautification competition, sponsored by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Judges rated the overall appearance of yards and the garden.
Winners from Bluestone Park were James Hicks, first; Bette Scott, second; and Ella Mae Russell, third.
Hunt Manor winners were Lizzie Tucker, first; Barbara Porter, second; and Clifton Crews, third.
Winners from Hurt Park were Elloween Craft, first; Ruth Ann Casey, second; and Selma M. Martin, third.
Those from Indian Rock Village were Lucille Huett, first; Katley L. Griggs, second; and Cheryl Crayton, third.
Jamestown Place winners were Uldine Board, first; Shirley Eley, second; and Bethany Wendall, third.
Those from Lansdowne Park were Ramona Workman. first; Penny Bowman, second; and Dorsie Christensen, third.
Winners from Lincoln Terrace were Brenda Campbell, first; Henrietta Compton, second; and Cheryl Chestnut, third.
Roanoke Rotary Club installs new officers
Joe M. Sears Jr. was recently installed as the 81st president of the Rotary Club of Roanoke. He is employed by Scott & Stringfellow Inc.
Other officers are: Edward W. Clark Jr., vice president; Robert C. Poole, secretary; James V. Thompson, treasurer; and James C. Sears, sergeant-at-arms.
Volunteers needed for MDA telethon
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for volunteer telephone operators for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association's "Stars Across America" telethon.
Volunteers are needed to work in the Roanoke pledge center for four-hour shifts on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 and 5. If interested, call Donna Kester at 772-3237.
Festival of Trees entries being accepted
The Mental Health Association of Roanoke Valley is now accepting applications for the twelfth annual Festival of Trees.
The festival, a display of decorated evergreens entered by area business and community organizations, will be held in the Jefferson Center in downtown Roanoke from Dec. 2 through Christmas Eve.
Businesses and organizations interested in entering a tree may contact the Mental Health Association at 344-0931.
SHARE Virginia needs county participants
SHARE Virginia, a program of New River Community Action, would like to start additional host organizations in Roanoke County. SHARE is a community service program that distributes food once a month.
Each participant pays $13 and donates two hours of community service, which may be performed at the local host organization, the SHARE warehouse or any other volunteer or church organization.
Groups interested in becoming involved in the SHARE program should contact Sharon Witt at 982-2074.
by CNB