Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, March 16, 1995 TAG: 9503180022
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S5 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
The Organ Transplant Fund is soliciting funds to defray medical costs for Kaye Clark of Roanoke County, who has breast cancer.
Clark had a successful bone marrow transplant in December 1994. But her insurance company would not cover the costs of the procedure, because, at that time, bone marrow transplants were considered "experimental and investigative."
The "Friends of Kaye Clark Fund Committee" has organized several fund-raising efforts. Proceeds from yard, candy and bake sales went to the fund, as well as donations made at the Salem's Police Ball, offerings made at a local church and money collected from cannisters displayed at local businesses.
The Organ Transplant Fund Inc. is also accepting donations in Clark's behalf. Ninety-five percent of the money collected will be designated to Clark's medical expenses. The other 5 percent is used by the Organ Transplant Fund to keep it functioning.
Anyone wishing to help may send a donation to: The Organ Transplant Fund Inc., P.O. Box 411, Salem, Va., 24153. All contributions are tax deductible.
Roanoke women's poetry published
The works of three Roanoke-area women has been selected for publication in "Dark Side of the Moon," a compilation of poetry by The National Library of Poetry.
Shannon Andre Hobson was selected for her poem titled "Emotions." Doretta Winter's winning entry is titled "Rain." Both women are from Roanoke.
Patricia Hammond of Roanoke County was selected for her poem "Autumn's Revenge."
All poems received are also entered in The National Library of Poetry's North American Open Poetry Contest.
Kohinke completes training at institute
Ed Kohinke, vice chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, was among the graduating class of the fourth annual Virginia County Board Chairmen's Institute.
The Institute is sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech in partnership with the Virginia Association of Counties, and the University of Virginia Cooper Center for Public Service. Participants completed 13 hours of classroom instruction in a two-day period.
Participants received an overview of the structure and function of county government, discussed chairman duties and powers, and examined internal and external relationships involving the board chairman. In addition, the Institute focused on various process skills such as leadership, communication, meeting management, decision-making, goal-setting and visioning.
Vinton woman's club seeking crafters
The Junior Woman's Club of Vinton is seeking crafters for the club's annual spring craft show and sale on May 5 and 6 at Lake Drive Plaza in Vinton.
All crafts must be handmade. No manufactured items will be allowed.
For more information, call Mary Kay Brown, 890-6760.
by CNB