Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, December 29, 1994 TAG: 9501060022
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S9 EDITION: METRO
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Mayor David Bowers recently presented outstanding citizenship awards to members of the Mayor's Task Force for Project Self-Sufficiency.
Those accepting awards included: Karen Hall, Parvin Hosseini, Angela Rowland, Ianthia Vaughn, Dorothy Wade, Felecia White, Rovella Ferrell, Shawn Gardner and Sheila Whiteman. All were recognized for extraordinary volunteer service in the project.
They served as "positive role models" in support of the project.
Leslie Taylor, staff writer for the Roanoke Times & World-News, also accepted an outstanding citizenship award for her support.
Outstanding employer awards were presented to Bonny Spruill, laboratory supervisor at Roanoke Memorial Hospital; and Michael Wright, general manager of S&S Cafeteria.
The project is administered by the Consortium, the Roanoke Department of Social Services and the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Their goal is to help the participants achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Science museum offers kids' programs
Early Science Education registration has begun for the Science Museum of Western Virginia and Hopkins Planetarium.
The winter session begins Jan. 17 and ends Feb. 23 for preschoolers ages 31/2 to 5. The program allows children to explore, experience and discover science for themselves.
Four sessions are available for this six-week session: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; and Thursdays, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Students may enroll for a total of six classes, one each week; or 12 classes, two each week.
The last day to register for the spring session is Jan. 16. Registration is for a complete series and may be done by mail or in person at the fourth-floor admission desk of the science museum in the Center in the Square building or by phone with a credit card.
The fees for museum members are $50 for six classes and $75 for 12 classes. Nonmember fees are $60 and $90, respectively. Class size is limited to 10 per section.
For more information or to register, call Jennifer Hollingsworth-Austin, program coordinator, at 342-5718.
AARP honors Roanoker for service
Jerald White of Roanoke was recognized for four years of volunteer service to the American Association of Retired Persons.
White is the coordinator for Retired Teachers for Virginia. He trains leaders to improve retired teachers' unit operations and is an AARP spokesperson for health care reform.
Living Center gets state grant
The Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services has awarded the Blue Ridge Independent Living Center Inc. a $26,000 grant.
The money will be used to provide independent living services to eligible individuals who are severely disabled and who live in Roanoke, Botetourt, Craig and Alleghany counties or the cities of Roanoke, Salem, Covington and Clifton Forge.
People interested in finding out if they qualify for this money can call the center at 342-1231 or 342-1939.
Builders group elects officers
Richard Whitney Jr., president of Fralin and Waldron Inc., has been elected president of the Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association.
Other officers to be installed are: Joe Miller, E.J. Miller Construction Co., vice president; David Radford, Radford and Co., treasurer; Rusty Coffman, Central Fidelity Bank, vice president/associate; Jim McFadyen, Dominion Renovations, vice president/remodeler; and Andy Kelderhouse, Fralin and Waldron Inc., vice president/sales and marketing.
Women's business group elects officers
Melissa Mallen-Register recently was elected president of the Roanoke Valley Business and Professional Women.
Other officers for 1995 are Patricia Quillen, first vice president; Barbara Shelton, second vice president; Belinda Denson, recording secretary; Barbara Weddle, corresponding secretary; Meredith Walters, treasurer; and Janet Pratt, nominating chairman.
Festival of Wreaths winners announced
Esther Davis of Salem won first place in the Festival of Wreaths, held recently in conjunction with the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge's Holiday Gift Show.
Davis received $250 for her efforts.
Hilda Lent of Vinton took second place and $150. Third place and $100 went to Tonya McGuire of Roanoke.
All proceeds from the festival will support programs and services of the council.
Salem Rotary makes contribution to Scouts
The Salem Rotary Club recently contributed $1,000 to the Boy Scouts of America, Blue Ridge Mountains Council trust fund in memory of Harley Erb, a past president and member of the Salem club since 1977.
The contribution will go into a fund that will send needy Scouts to summer camp.
Erb, who died this year, was an Eagle Scout from the Roanoke Valley. He helped found and worked as a volunteer with the Sequoyah Council, another regional Boy Scout Council in Johnson City, Tenn.
Erb served as Scout commissioner, council president, assistant director of interracial activities for BSA and regional Scout executive before retiring in 1964.
Contributions should be directed to the Harley Erb Campership Fund, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 7606, Roanoke, VA 24019, or to the Harley Erb Campership Fund, c/o Salem Rotary Club, P.O. Box 5, Salem, VA 24153.
Vinton Masons install officers for '95
Kim P. Wright has been installed as worshipful master of the Vinton Masonic Lodge No. 204, 1995.
Other officers are Buddy Davis, senior warden; Edward Barger, junior warden; Alfred Anderson, treasurer; Ronald
Underwood, secretary; Gregory Johnson, senior deacon; Richard Brenner, junior deacon; Gordon Watson, tiler; Joseph Bush, chaplain; Randy Kessler, marshal; David Cundiff, senior steward; and C. Keith Gatrel, junior steward.
by CNB