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No Resident Left Behind Committee will work to make sure Census sets accurate count for Forsxth BY LAYLA FARMER 1 HE CHRONICLE ? More than 40 city and county leaders are expected to attend the first Complete Count Committee meeting of for the 2010 Census tomorrow morning at the Forsyth Government Center. The newly-formed com mittee will be made up of elected officials, faith leaders, media representatives, entre preneurs and others who can communicate to the communi ty the importance of partici pating in the 2010 U.S. Census. Kelly B. Bennett, a plan ner for the City/County Planning Board, says that get ting the most accurate count possible is imperative. 'Money that comes from the state and federal govern ment is based on your popula tion. typically." he said. "It also determines the number of seats the state has in the House of Representatives and the state legislative districts in Raleigh." Population numbers are tracked during non-Census years as well, but the results ye less reliable than those gleaned from a full-scale Census, Bennett says. "The numbers between the Censuses are based on sam pling and they don't always catch everybody." he stated. "This fc our chance to get that base number (correct)." The federal government currently allocates approxi mately SI, 350 for every per son in the state, so overlook ing a few hundred people in the area could mean the loss of a significant amount of fund ing, Bennett added. Any effort that leads to greater community participa tion in the Census is a positive thing for the county, says David Plvler. chair of The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. "The Complete Count Committee is something that everybody ought to be involved in," Plyler declared. "It's the Census, and that means a lot of money to state and local govern ments." PlyJer is leading the Complete Count Committee effort along with Mayor Alien Joines, who has argUeti that the city's population has been underestimated by : recent counts. Census numbers are used in more ways than one may think, Plyler stated, list ing funding for public health care and infrastructure such as roadways and sewers as prime examples. "The people who get the money are generally the peo ple who are counted; the pri ority goes to the folks thai have the biggest num bers," he said. One of the chief goal.s of the 2010 Census is to increase the mail back response rate. Census forms will soon besin arriving in mailboxes, asking residents to state how many people live in their household and other questions. If the forms are returned, tbe "Census Bureau's job- iis made much -easier, Households.tbat don't respond will receive a visit from a Census worker, hoping to get the information via a face-to face interview. One of the biggest stum bling blocks toward an accu rate Census count is residents who shy away from govern ment initiatives because of their immigration statuses or other legal concerns, Bennett reported However, such things are of no consequence to Census workers, who are under strict orders to collect information for counting pur poses only, he stays. "The Census workers, while they work for the feder al government, they're not in the immigration business or the law enforcement busi ness," he said "They don't share a person's information with anybody else, and that is in fact illegal (if they dot- . This is confidential, and no harm will come from It." For more information about the 2010 Census, iisit ww\y.C'ensus. gov/20 1 Ocehsus . Plvler U.S. Census Bureau i . i \'s; s ? !? ' ' & ttrtwfhl Y<m HaK t y . * . . [? j ' V L ^ "V'' U S Census laugc The federal government is required to do a cen sus every 10 years. Ladies Working Society President Josephine Sherard pres ents a gift to Susanna Roseborough. Each honoree received a framed photo of themselves. Here, Bertha Davis is presented with hers. Seniors from page A1 women," he said. "It is a blessing to live to see 70, and Mrs. Medley has been blessed to see 100. This is the gift of God." City Council member Joycelyn Johnson, a member of Mars Hill for more than 40 years, came up with the idea to honor the women in such a creative way. Medley, who was born on March 15 in Union County, NC. thanked Johnson and all of those who worked to make the celebration a reality. "I want to thank you all for coming today and for sponsoring this beautiful program. I thank God he let me live to see Sister Joycelyn Johnson grow up to be a good woman. When she says something, it's true," said Medley, who came to Winston-Salem in the 1930s to work in the tobacco facto ries. Fittingly, the party took place the day before Mother's Day. Medley told the crowd how she managed growing up without her mother in her life. "I was one of five chil dren. My mother went off and left us. My father sat us down and made a speech about how he was gonna raise us right," she said. "He told us we was gonna go to church and live right. I have never been to jail and have never been accused of any thing. My daddy told us never to steal. If you want something, just ask for it." Medley also had some words of wisdom for those who want to live to see their 100th birthday. "Obey your parents. Your parents can keep you out of trouble," Medley said. "I lived by obedience. Serve I ? ? ? Pastor Smith greets Wyverta Carter. Photos by Felccia Long Alberta Wat kins Alma Hart the Lord day and night. If you can't tell the truth, don't open your mouth Everything you do, do it right." Natasha Lindsey, grand daughter of Medley, described her as a shoulder to lean on and a woman who always offered words of inspiration and encourage ment. Medley had smiles and kisses for her great granddaughter. Bella Family members and friends also stood to offer comments and praise for each of the other ladies who were honored. Mildred Porter recog nized Susanna Roseborough, 76. "She's a Christian. She has been very active in this church. I love her like a sis ter. We have been friends for over 60 years." Thelma Thompson described Alberta Watkins, 79, as a servant in the com munity who would take peo ple to the drug store and always lend a helping hand. Bridgette Robinson hon ored her mother-in-law, Marie Robinson. She Dorothy Mae Armstrong Marie Robinson thanked Robinson for walk ing her kids to Sunday School and being a source of inspiration Marie Robinson favored the guests with a song of praise. "Thank God I could get out today. I still love the Lord. He is still my best friend." she said Mrs. Alberta Watkins, 79, thanked the Lord for Mars Hill Pastor Larry Smith. "Pastor Smith has really been a blessing. I don't know why he looks over his eye glasses at us. He is so young ! thank the Lord for everything. I wish you all a happy Mother's Day,4' she said. Heat from pagr AR - Children should wear at least 45 SPF sunscreen. - Sunscjren should be applied generously and re applied after swimming, tow eling. or sweating. - Wear a hat to protect your face. ears, and neck - Wear sunglasses to pro tect your eyes If you do get sunburned, taking cold showers, and applying moisturizing creams, lotions with aloe, or cold cloths can help ease the dis comfort Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, fluid-filled blisters, 'di/./mess. or difficulty seeing How can heat exposure harm me? Over-exposure to the heat can cause serious health prob lems, even death. Most often the victims of heat-related ill nesses are those who work out side, remain in the heat for long periods of time, or are dehydrated. Heat exhaustion is the most common type of heat related illness. If not treated, it can lead to a much more dan gerous condition: heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaus tion include: Cool, moist,. pale, or flushed skin, heavy sweat-: ing, headache^ nausea or vom iting, dizziness, and exhaus tion: To treat heat exhausiion, remove or loosen the person V clothing and apply it'obl, wet cloths. Give them a ^ glass of cool water every'- 15 minutes Let the person rest. in ,a com fortable position- and watch them carefully. If the person develops a fever of 1.02 degrees or higher, fainting, confusion, or seizures,, you should get medical help right away. ? ?' # v- . Heat stroke is a life-threat ening condition that can lead to death, if not treated promptly. If you think someone has heat stroke, act quickly to get med ical help. Symptoms* include: hot, red skin, disorientation or changes in consciousness, hal lucinations, rapid or weak pulse, rapid and/or shallow breathing, and fever. To treat heat stroke'. Call 911 immediately!'. Move the perMHi to a cooler place and quickly cuol their bod> with a cool hath or wet cloths and a ian. Watch for signs of bfeath ing problems Give the person small amounts of water to drink, and keep them I>ing down How can I prevent heat-related illness? When in hot weather con ditions - Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirst) Water is the safest liquid - to drink during heat emergencies Your body need* water to keep cool. Two to four glasses of water everv hour are recom .mended. Don't drink liquids that contain caffeine (i.e. cof fee, sodas), alcohol, or large amounts of sugar. They may make you feel better bneflv. but may worsen dehydration - Stay indixirs and in an" air-conditioned location, if possible. If your home does not have air-conditioning, go to a public place - Use fans to hejp circulate air; -'???. v": ?;'* - Take cool showers or baths periodically throughout the day. _ - Wear lightweight. Iight coiored. loose fitting clothing. _? - NEVER leave any person or animal in a closed, parked vehicle. jj v-. ' ? - Always check on. infants and children, the ejderty. and those Who are sick for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke - Limit outdoor activity to momiftg and tv'eniVig hours. - Rest often in shady areas . - Wear a. hat. sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30 or high er)-. \ ? - Contribution, by: Sarah L a n g' . d : o.-.-n Do you need further infor mation or have questions or comments about this article ? Please call toil free 1-877* 530-1824. Or, for more infor mation about the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, please visit our web ? s. ? i t e http://wwwMfubmc.edu/minort ty health . NO DUMPING CITY ORDINANCE * ? m mm ? t i d ,!>toct Image Illegal dumps are one of the areas of concern for the Community H ygi en e Section. Hygiene from pa fie AS ring debris gathered when clearing land. "Inert debris" includes unpainted concrete, brick, concrete blocks, uncon taminated soil, rock and grav el. The Community Hygiene Section is also charged with enforcing laws and regulations about decontamination of rriethamphetamine and clan destine drug laboratory sites. We oversee the assessment and clean-up activities, dis posal of hazardous waste, and restrictions on reoccupation of contaminated properties. The county manager relies on the Community Hygiene staff for technical information and assistance in administra tion of the franchised garbage collection ordinance. Mosquito Control While mosquitoes have a unique and important role in the environment, large num bers of mosquitoes can be a nuisance and health hazard. Mosquitoes can be vectors of disease, transmitting infec tions. Mosquitoes are known vectors of malaria. West Nile virus, yellow fever, dengue fever, and certain other illness es in humans Mosquitoes are also vectors of heartworm in dogs and of eastern equine encephalitis in horses. They need surprisingly little water to breed and grow, and they can thrive in almost anything that can hold water, including birdbaths. gutters, and even standing water in the bases of flower pots In an effort to control mosquitoes. Forsyth County conducts a year-round mos quito surveillance and control program using integrated pest management ( IPM ) tech niques to lower the nsk of transmission of mosquito borne diseases IPM is a com bination of identifying and tracking mosquito populations and breeding locations and developing the best strategies to control mosquito breeding with the least impact on the environment and without harming "non-target species.' Non-target species include humans, animals and other insects. Some of the strategies we employ involve the use of minnows to eat mosquito lar vae and applying specialized bacteria to water in breeding sites to prevent mosquito lar vae from becoming adults These bacteria are not toxic (b humans and other mammajs and have little or no impact on other non-target aquatic species (like tadpoles, mayfly and dragonfly larvae*, but are very effective at getting rid of mosquito larvae. TTie Community Hygiene staff provide education to the public about indoor air quality, environmental mold and con trol of other pests including bedbugs, ticks and fleas in the community! We also thoroughly in ves tigate all reported rodent bites To find out more about Community Hygiene and our role in waste management and pest control or to read about our work in other areas of interest. please visit: http; www forsvth cc Publich ealth/communitv Hygiene, aspx Minor Barnetfe is the Environmental Health Supervisor or the FC, DPH You can reach htm at 336^703 3l6S or bar netnm<& forsvth cc
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