Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, December 22, 1994                   TAG: 9501070017
SECTION: NEIGHBORS                    PAGE: E-5   EDITION: METRO 
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AROUND TOWN

Good Samaritan Hospice, an in-home program for patients with life-limiting illnesses in the Roanoke Valley, is seeking volunteers to provide practical and emotional support for patients and their families.

This support includes running errands, staying with a patient a few hours to relieve the care giver, visiting patients and providing transportation to medical appointments.

A 23-hour training program will begin Jan. 23.

For more information, contact Melinda Bern or Katye Stuart Bane, Volunteer Services, at 776-0198.

Fire Department, volunteer honored

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors recently recognized Mason Cove Volunteer Fire Department for its 25 years of service to Roanoke County.

Mason Cove officially formed on Oct. 1, 1969, and six of its charter members remain with the organization today. Those six members are Norman Darnall, Glen Bandy, Melvin Conner, Ralph Giles, Fred Rector and Harry Wooten.

In addition to recognizing Mason Cove and its 25-year veterans, the board also noted Tom Lamons, a volunteer for Cave Spring Rescue Squad, for his 27 years of contribution to the community.

Dancers compete in regional competition

Floyd Ward dancers recently competed in Dance Troupe's "Dance For The Gold" competition in Greensboro, N.C.

The school entered 41 routines, including 11 ensemble teams and nonensemble dancers.

The school earned the following awards: third place overall high score in the large group division, senior ballet ensemble performance, "Gypsy Baron"; a tie for high score large group award in the primary/junior division, preteen jazz/lyrical ensemble performance, "Flintstones"; high score award for large group in the senior division, senior gold jazz/lyrical ensemble, lyrical performance, "Anytime You Need A Friend"; costume award for senior silver tap ensemble, tap routine, "Palisades Park."

The group also received the Participation Award for the number of students who actively participated in classes at the seminar.

Afton McGhee won high score award in a solo lyrical in the primary/junior division for "Good Thing." McGhee also received a scholarship and a $25 cash award.

Rosa Bedia, Cora Bradley and Mary Frances Vest won a high score award and a $40 cash award in the duet/trio senior division for their ballet trio performance to "Waltz in C." Amanda Lytton and Courtney Ross received third place overall high score award for their clogging duet to "High-Tech Redneck."

Students earned 10 gold medals, 25 silver medals, five third-place ribbons and one fourth-place ribbon. All first-, second-, and third-place winners are eligible to participate in the National Finals held in Daytona Beach, Fla., in July.