THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, January 14, 1996 TAG: 9601120199
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY SUSIE STOUGHTON, STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: SUFFOLK LENGTH: Short : 44 lines
W. Ross Boone has a dream similar to Martin Luther King Jr.'s.
He envisions all citizens of his hometown working together for the betterment of mankind - regardless of race, gender, economic standing, social status or any other potentially dividing matter.
And as part of his efforts to make that dream come true, Boone - chairman of this year's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration - has made sure the program includes a diverse mix.
Boone, director of academic programs at the Oliver K. Hobbs Campus of Paul D. Camp Community College, has tried to promote participation from the entire community.
He and Lula Holland, co-chair, organized the city's annual celebration, which will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Nansemond River High School.
Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Alan R. Felumlee, pastor of Main Street United Methodist Church.
Other highlights include presentating the ``I Have a Dream'' Award and announcing winners of an essay contest open to city school students. First-place winners of the middle school and high school divisions will read their compositions.
This year's ``I Have a Dream'' Award will go to the Suffolk Meals on Wheels program.
The food program, coordinated by Bee Norris, embodies the ideas expressed by King, Boone said. Its volunteers deliver meals to people who otherwise might not get proper nutrition.
There will be a musical tribute by Luefras Robinson, saxophonist; and Adrian Fisher, pianist. The Nansemond River High School chorus will perform.
In case of inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled.
Anyone needing transportation may call the UAW Local 26 at 539-9400. ILLUSTRATION: Photo
Bee Norris, Meals on Wheels coordinator
by CNB