Poems Wanted for Contest and Anthology f Dorcance Publishing Co. Inc. is accepting poems for submission (o its winter 1994 Contemporary Poets - of America and Britain poetry con tcst. There is no Entry ft?r A tntal of 100 cash prizes valued at S5,000 will be awarded. Also 100 gifts of recognition will be conferred. All poets, regardless of previ ous publication or experience, are cordially invited to submit their work for inclusion in this contest; All 100 winners of cash prizes will be guaranteed publication in the Contemporary Poets of America and Britain, Winter 1994 Anthol ogy, a hard-bound volume featuring - poets from both sides of the Atlantic. Non-winning entries may be published at the author's request with purehuse of a copy of the anthology. Interested poets are encouraged to submit one poena, 20 lines or less, any style or subject. All poems entered into the contest will be reviewed by a panel of qualified, impartial judges. First prize will be SI. 500. A second prize of S500, third prize of SI 00, and 97 honorable mentions of S30 will also be awarded. The deadline for submission of-" poems for the Winter 1994 Con temporary Poets of America and Britain contest is Aug. 3 1 , but poets a?e invited to submit their poems as soon as possible. Contest awards will be announced on Nov. 30. Late sub missions will be entered into the next contest. For further information on the contest, write to Contemporary Poets of America and Britain, Dept. NR-W94, 643 Smithfield St., Pitts burgh, Pa. 15222. Free Prostate Seminar to be Held Benign enlargement of the prostate affects more than half of men over age 50, and cancer of the prostate is now the most common cancer among men. A local urologist will discuss the symptoms and treatment of prostate enlargemejjTtfnd prostate cancer at a free seminar for men over age 50 and their wives. The program will be held Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Community Education Center, located at 855-B Bethesda Road. The seminar is sponsored by Forsyth Memorial Hospital and Medical Park Hospital with a grant from Merck & Co. Human Health Division. For more information or to register, call Health Connections at 760-0122. Red Cross Offers Teens Summer Volunteer The Northwest North Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross is gearing up for its annual Summe^ Youth Volunteer Program and ij accepting volunteer applications now. The program matches teen agers, ages 13-18, with one of 30 area agencies who have immediate openings for summer volunteers. "Our program allows young people to build self-esteem and learn about responsibility," said Tim McCoy, director of Volunteer Services. "This experience proves toufee an excellent opportunity for per sonal growth in this crucial time of a young person's life." ? The summer youth volunteers complete a Red Cross orientation and are then placed in one of 30 agencies. Volunteer placements include Special Children's School and Family Services Head Start Program in Winston-Salem, Mead owbrook Manor in Clemmons, Tara Plantation' in King, and Guardian Care in Walnut Cove. For "more information on becoming a Red Cross summer youth volunteer, call the Northwest North Carolina Chapter at 724 0511. Senior Citizens Club Holds Luncheon The Walkertown Senior Citi zens Club held a luncheon meeting Friday at. Red Rock Lodge on Pine Hall Road. Henry Chandler sang a solo. Chandler and Rayford Manns sang a duet, accompanied by pianist Eloise Strickland; Marchrous Roberts, secretary, was the emcee and introduced the speaker, the Rev. Harry Smith. Scripture was led by the Rev. j- ait delivered by Grady Mills. Lois Russell Smith, president, made presentations. Walkertown Mayor H. Gray Swain received 50 pairs of eyeglasses for the Lion's Club, which were collected by the senior citizens club^Artanzia Jones, who is retiring this month from Experiment in Self-Reliance's senior services division, received a plaque in appreciation for her services to the club as coordinator. Swain and * v Jones gave remarks. Smith was also presented a plaque in appreciation _for her service to the club. Moriece Davis delivered the, grace. Clara Chandler, chairman, and Ruby Robert, Ruth Davis, _Narvie_ Campbell and Marie Fulp served refreshments. Other partici pating members were Franklin Tay I6r and Willie Mae Miles. Refresh ment were sent to other members. The club theme for May is "Be A Friend." State Insurance Commissioner Appoints Special Assistant Insurance Commissioner Jim Long recently announced that Sherri Paulette White of Clinton has been appointed as special assistant in the N.C. Department of Insurance. White has been serving as director of Constituent Services for U.S. Congressman Martin Lancaster. "We are all delighted to be able to recruit someone with Ms. White s considerable talent and back-b ground," said Long. "Her knowledge* ' of eastern, and Piedmont North Car olina, her reputation within several special communities, and her ser vice-minded orientation are impor tant additions to the department." White's duties will include act ing as one of the department s liaisons with the General Assembly; liaison with public interest and pub lic service groups; director of the department's Office of Minority Affairs; and leading a variety of spe cial policy, research and outreach projects. White has worked with Con greSswoman Lancaster since 198?r She holds a bachelor of science in zoology from Howard University and did graduate work at North Car olina A&T State University and the Bowman -Gray School of Medicine. Active in political and civic affairs. White served as a volunteer at the 1988 Democratic National Conven tion in Atlanta, and as a VIP trou bleshoqter with the 1992 Democra tic National Convention in New York. Summer Outdoor Furniture Should be Stylish, Durable and Easy to Maintain Summei-time consumers crave outdoor furniture that is stylish, durable, easy to maintain, light weight and affordable ? all quali ties that resin furniture possesses. Resin is a form of plastic. Most formulas combine polypropylene with other chemicals that make the finished product more flexible, stur dier and better able to withstand the elements than previous generations of plastic furniture. Other improve ments include dust and static-free prpperties and a glossy finish. Styling improvements include more generous chairs and sturdier tables. Although white is the best-sell ing color, hunter green, gray and black ? particularly for indoor use ? are selling well in some areas. Several manufacturers are exploring different ways to introduce color, reports the Soap and Detergent Association. These include colored inserts in seats and backs, snap-on seat cushions, woodgrain textures and multi-colored table tops in mar ble and granite finishes. In some cases, resin is combined with other materials, such as melamine. acrylic or glass. . Stackable chairs are extremely popular. They are easy to store and styled to be suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use in dorm rooms. play iuuiiis and as spare chairs. Because they are light, compact and won't scratch the floor, they are par ticularly welcome as extra dining are ready to clean it up to dress up the patio, deck or lawn. Many per sons are asking questions about how to clean their outdoor furniture. The HOME ECONOMICS By Joanne j. falls Home Economics Extention Agent room chairs. Prices can vary widely. In gen eral. the more expensive versions are thicker and heavier than the less expensive ones. High-end resin fur niture is usually heavier and often* has a lacquer finish that resembles high-gloss paint. Resin furnilure can retain its sleek, clean look for years with min imum care. Most soils and stains can be cleaned off with a non-abrasive, all-purpose cleaner, a glass cleaner or a cleaner-polish, following the package directions. Or wipe the sur face with a sponge or cloth dipped in a solution of hand dishwashing detergent and warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean, soft cloth. This is the season to enjoy the outdoor furniture. A lot of people ^stored their outdoor furniture and following information is a care package for your furniture: The best care of vinyl furniture to remove all mildew. Chlorine bleach is safe to use on mosfevinyl furniture. However if in doubt, pre test the solution on an inconspicuous spot before cleaning. Wrought iron furniture can be wiped down with a damp cloth and dried. Wrought iron needs painting at least every other year. For rust on metal, sand the rust off and wipe down the surface with a damp cloth that has been dipped in a clorox water detergent solution. Wood furniture will need a thorough dusting. If there is a pro tective coating on the wood, wipe down with a solution of sudsy clorox and water. Red wood needs a wood sealer from time to time, and when the color changes it needs restoring. Local Student Receives Degree Tawanna Lynette MT.K.H ence teams in basketball. King, a 1989 honor graduate of King is a member of St Bene Bishop McGuinness High School, diet Catholic Church and Alpha reccived a^Bttlor of science Kappa Alpha Sorority. degree in computer science from _ Sbe is the daughter of Mr. and the Catholic University of Amer- Mrs. Willie L. King and the grsnd ica in Washington last Saturday, daughter of Flora B. King and Mr. King received a minor in manage- andMrs. William H. Cain Jr. King's parents treated her to t women s oasKetoati team, wnere she presently Jtolds the school record for scoring the most points thc.rtpM points scored. Sheis also listed Who's Who Amoq mm Spp 1 "for Most Female Athlete m of