Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, July 13, 1995 TAG: 9507140029
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S-2 EDITION: METRO
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On behalf of the children, parents, board of directors and staff of the Northwest Child Development Center, I want to express deep appreciation for the many people who made contributions during our recent 12th anniversary observance.
Special thanks to Cheryl Manning, who set as her goal to raise $1,000 toward the purchase of a new commercial gas range. Manning achieved her goal and exceeded it by several hundred dollars. I'm happy to report that the stove has been ordered.
Of course the need continues as equipment wears out, so contributions are always welcomed. I invite all interested persons to visit our center at 1523 Melrose Ave., N.W.
Audrey M. Wheaton, director
Roanoke
Dear Neighbors:
We have two children who attended Addison Aerospace Middle School during the last school term. Not only have they received excellent advanced academic instruction, they have been able to explore the world of space and space travel through realistic simulations in a shuttle.
They have received that instruction from teachers who really care. Through this caring, the teachers have helped these students to develop social and organization skills. They have been taught to strive for the top. "Don't worry about falling. If you do we'll catch you and help you try again."
Hooray to the teachers at Addison. They have placed a group of middle school students on the path to success.
Robin C. Edwards
Roanoke
Dear Neighbors:
On June 20, before heading home from an errand, my son, Cody, who is 4, asked for a Lifesaver. I gave him one. As we approached the intersection of Hershberger and Shell station - he grabbed me, he was choking.
I pulled across traffic into the Shell station on the right. When I got him out of the car, he was panicking. I had learned the Heimlich maneuver from a CPR course taken at work. I gave him a back blow, nothing. Cody was past the panicking stage, he was terrified. Then the abdominal thrusts.
Two men came over to us to help. I was no longer the medically trained person, but "Mom." I had begun to panic. Cody had thrown up, but had not dislodged the piece of candy. The man, who was medium build, tall with dark hair offered Cody his water bottle. The candy had moved to his chest causing him some discomfort. He calmed us down, and Cody drank some.
The man would take no offer of money for the water bottle and I forgot to ask his name. The other man's support was also appreciated very much.
Thank you both for your time and assistance. May God bless you.
Thanks also to all those who volunteer their own personal time to teach CPR because it does help someone, sometime.
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Dillman
Roanoke
by CNB