Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, February 2, 1995 TAG: 9502040013
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-6 EDITION: METRO
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Total Action Against Poverty is accepting nominations from individuals and groups for the fourth annual Noel C. Taylor Distinguished Humanitarian Award. Nominees must live in any of TAP service area's 11 jurisdictions: Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rockbridge County, Botetourt County, Covington, Clifton Forge, Alleghany County or Craig County.
Nominees should "have the capacity to promote unity and harmony, show respect for individuals, have compassion for low-income people and be committed to creating opportunity for all."
Taylor was recognized by TAP in 1992 for his dedication to his fellow citizens, according to a news release from TAP. Other recipients of the award are Lawrence H. Hamlar in 1993 and the Rev. James A. Allison Jr. in 1994.
Nominations must be submitted by Feb. 15. They may be faxed to (703) 345-4461 or mailed to Taylor Award, c/o TAP, P.O. Box 2868, Roanoke, Va. 24001-2868.
For further information, call Sara Bemiller at TAP, (703) 345-6781.
Service academy nominees named
Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Roanoke, recently announced the names of Roanoke Valley students he has nominated for 1995 enrollment in the service academies.
Trimble Bailey, daughter of Mike and Denise Bailey of Roanoke and student at Roanoke Valley Christian School, was nominated to the Naval Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy.
David Baril, son of Albert and Beverly Baril of Roanoke and student at Cave Spring High School, was nominated to the Naval Academy.
Christopher Berger, son of Jeffrey and Barbara Berger of Roanoke and student at Cave Spring High School, was nominated to the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy.
Philip Buchy, son of Philip and Mary Buchy of Salem and student at Roanoke Catholic School, was nominated to the Military Academy and the Air Force Academy.
Brian Kosko, son of Victor and Linda Sisson of Troutville and student at Lord Botetourt High School, was nominated to the Air Force Academy.
William Massello, son of Dr. William Massello III of Roanoke and Gail Massello of Roanoke and student at Roanoke Catholic School, was nominated to the Merchant Marine Academy.
Matthew McCorkindale, son of Jeff and Carolyn McCorkindale of Roanoke and student at The Principia Upper School in St. Louis, was nominated to the Naval Academy.
Evan Richardson, son of Alec and Melissa Richardson of Blue Ridge and student at Lord Botetourt High School, was nominated to the Air Force Academy and the Naval Academy.
Sponsors needed for bowling fund-raiser
All Star Bowling Lanes in Roanoke needs sponsors for juniors under age 18 who will bowl for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The Bowl-A-Thon will be held the week of Feb. 10.
Money raised will help support the research hospital, located in Memphis, Tenn. The hospital pays all bills beyond what a patient's health insurance covers.
Anyone interested in being a sponsor may pick up a form at the bowling alley; or, call Linda Dunn, volunteer coordinator of the ``Bowl-For-Life'' campaign at 342-1848.
Scholarships available for certification exam
The Roanoke Chapter of Professional Secretaries International is offering two Dorothy M. Smith scholarships for the May Certified Professional Secretaries Examination.
The scholarships pay for the processing and exam fees.
Contact Teresa Chewning, 989-2384, for more information and application forms.
Explore Park needs natural history guides
Explore Park officials are recruiting volunteers to serve as natural history guides for school groups and the general public.
A background in natural history or environmental education is preferred. Volunteers are needed for some Saturdays, Sundays and weekdays from April 15 through Oct. 31.
A training program begins in March to introduce volunteers to the mission of the park and to familiarize them with its ponds, woods, wetlands, river banks and six-mile trail system. The park is located at milemarker 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke.
Volunteer hours can be used to fulfill school requirements or scouting badges.
Interested adults and teen-agers should call Mary Lou Richardson, park naturalist, at 427-1800 by Jan. 31 to receive more information and an application form.
American Indian craft workshops offered
Explore Park is offering a series of workshops covering traditional American Indian skills led by the park's American Indian interpreter.
Dan Abbott will teach friction firemaking, traditional eastern centerseam moccasin making, folded bark basket construction and fingerweaving.
During each workshop, Abbott will share his knowledge about the traditions of the American Indians.
The workshops begin in February, but registration has already begun. Call the park at 427-1800 to learn more about the programs.
Adult education program seeks teacher volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the Blue Ridge Community Services' Adult Education program, which offers classes at Virginia Western Community College for adults with mental retardation.
Classes offered include subjects related to daily living skills, academics and the arts. The goals of the program are to increase students' understanding and independence in the community and their overall quality of life.
Some classes being offered for spring are: music appreciation, basic math, dancercise, apartment/home care, library education and personal hygiene.
Classes meet Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks and will start Feb. 21. Volunteers are provided training and supervision.
Plans for classes have already been developed and teaching experience is helpful, but enthusiasm considered just as important.
For more information, call Pat Hill at 342-6003.
LOA to offer Tax-Aide program
League of Older Americans Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the American Association of Retired Persons, will sponsor the Tax-Aide program, which assists senior citizens in preparing personal income tax forms.
Trained volunteer counselors will answer questions and review prepared tax returns on site and will also be available to make home visits to shut-ins. Volunteer counselors are trained by AARP to understand the provisions of the tax code that affect senior citizens.
When meeting with a tax-aide counselor, bring all the necessary documents, including:
Copy of last year's income tax return(s).
All W-2 forms which show your income from working or from all pensions paid to you.
SSA-1099 form which shows the amount of Social Security paid to you.
Record of any other income you have received.
Receipts or cancelled checks for any medical/dental expenses and any contributions made to charities.
Counselors will be available at the following locations and times:
Brambleton Center, 3738 Brambleton Ave. S.W., Feb. 1-April 13, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m; Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.
Melrose Towers LOA Office, 3038 Melrose Ave. N.W., Feb. 7-April 11, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3911 Greenland Ave. N.W., Feb. 1-April 12, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Nazareth Church, 2505 Electric Road S.W., Feb. 4-April 15, Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.
Presbyterian Community Center, 1228 Jamison Ave. S.E., Feb. 6-April 10, Mondays, 1-4 p.m.
Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road S.W., Feb. 2-April 13, Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.
Salem Senior Center, 110 Union St., Feb. 1-April 12, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fincastle Community Center, Main St., Fincastle, Feb. 24, Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m .
Call the site nearest you to make an appointment or call 345-0451. Assistance is available by appointment only. Tax assistance is free but donations are encouraged to defray costs.
Agency offers free pregnancy counseling
Catholic Charities of Southwestern Virginia Inc. offers free counseling for pregnant women who are unsure of their options regarding their babies.
To speak to a counselor or for more information, call 344-2749 in Roanoke or 1-800-296-2367.
Retirees' group elects officers for 1995
Don Starkweather has been elected president of The American Association for Retired Persons.
Other officers for 1995 are: Betty Ayers, vice president; Barbara Moore, secretary; Doris Humphreys, assistant secretary; and Ray Forbs, treasurer.
Masonic group installs officers for 1995
William J. Hicks recently was installed as worshipful master of Pleasants Masonic Lodge No. 63.
Other 1995 officers include: Kenneth Gauldin, senior warden; John W. Hardin, junior warden; James H. Hubbard, treasurer; Samuel C. Palmer, Jr., secretary; David Baumgardner, senior deacon; Carter Cox, junior deacon; W. Preston Leech, chaplain; and John D. Lawrence, senior steward.
Roanoke council earns K of C awards
The Knights of Columbus Council 562 of Roanoke has won the Father McGivney and Columbian awards for 1993-1994 .
The McGivney award, named for the founder of the international organization, is given in recognition of outstanding membership recruitment and retention efforts. The Columbian award is presented for excellence in the sponsorship of programs that serve families, church, youth and community as well as council members.
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family, fraternal, service organization with 1.5 million dues-paying members worldwide.
Black history program to include tributes, displays
The Roanoke Academy for Mathematics and Science Magnet School will hold a free Black History Program on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m in the school auditorium.
Several residents will be recognized as African-American Pioneers of the Roanoke Valley and will receive the Cup of the City from the mayor's office and certificates from the governor's office in recognition of their past efforts in community improvement.
This program will also include a display of visual artifacts of black Americans who rendered service to the Norfolk and Western Railway.
The program also will feature the "Life and Times of Miss Lucy Addison," who served as an educator in the black community from 1886 until 1927.
Onzlee Ware, a Roanoke lawyer, will be the guest speaker.
For more information, contact Harold Cannaday at (703) 981-2751 between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Civil rights group honors 6 Roanokers
The Concerned Citizens for Justice USA recently honored six Roanokers during its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration.
Robbie Board was recognized for being one of the oldest NAACP members still working for equal rights, and Margie Jumper was honored for refusing to give up her seat on a Roanoke bus before Rosa Parks made history.
An posthumous honor recognized Bernice Holland for her work with the Concerned Citizens for Justice and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Former coaches, but still school administrators, Irvin Cannaday Jr. and Shirley Stuart, were honored for their efforts to keep all children in school.
The group also gave Elder I.L. Ward, general manager of WTOY radio a special award for the station's commitment to promoting issues and programs of special interest to the black community.
Program emphasizes proper eating, walking
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Cooperative Extension are sponsoring a program, Noonlighting, to encourage sensible food selection and walking as a way of maintaining good health.
Health department statistics show the major causes of premature death and disability in our area are heart disease, stroke and cancer. Smoking, sedentary lifestyles and high fat diets are the primary changeable risk factors to lower these causes of death.
Noonlighting offers training to one or two members of a church, workplace or organization. These people then will organize a 15-week support group of co-workers or friends to walk and learn how to choose food.
The cost of training, which begins begins Feb. 22, is provided by a grant through the Virginia Department of Health. The training will be from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at Hollins College.
People interested in learning to teach the Noonlighting program may call Debbie Sams or Fran McDaniel at the Roanoke County/Salem Health Department, 387-5549, by Monday.
by CNB