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I December 11, 1986 Page A6 Close-Up The house that lov< * By ROBIN BARKSDALE Chronicle Staff Writer They call it the "house that love built/' and it's a house that has been home to hundreds of families during the past two years. nri * - ? * i ne Konaia McDonald House has been a home away from home to families with seriously ill and injured children who were being treated in ane of the county's hospitals. v t A national project, the Rbnald McDonald houses '7 think one of the biggest benefits is that parents can be so close to their kids. Before, when parents had nowhere to go, many of them were sleeping in their cars or camping out in the lobbies of the hospitals 4 because it just gets too expensive to stay in hotels." * -- Ellen Montgomery jT~* began in 1973 when a parent whose child was fighting cancer decided to do something to help others in the same type of situation %e had experienced. Kim Hill, the 7-year-old daughter of Philadelphia Eagles football player Fred Hill, was undergoing treatment in a Philadelphia hospital when her father realized that families needed someplace to stay while their children were being treated. / f H r H i k t '(I r ' I f fl > o I ?i H I > > I * 1 '? 4 i I J ? i I ?l i * % BE/* rESm i built and sustains Local McDonald's restaurants and the Philadelphia Eagles football team joined forces to open the country's first Ronald McDonald House in 1974. Today, there are more than 100 houses, and the Winston-Salem Ronald McDonald Hnnw u just one of these units, which are located in more than 60 U.S. cities. There is also a house in Sydney, Australia. Similarly, the Twin Gity facility grew out of efforts based on love, and the house was built on just that foundation. Locally, the organizers were Penny and Dick Latham of Davie County. The Lathams lost their 3-year-old son,'Tdan, to cancer. Following his death, the Lathams wanted to help other families in need of lodging while their children were hospitalized. The Lathams met with other families and community representatives, and in 1981 a non-profit organization was formed. A large plaque in the corridor of the local house bears a portrait and dedication to the Latham family. The local house, previously known as the Rainbow House of Winston-Salem, adopted its present name when McDonald's Corp. offered to lend its assistance to the fund-rai*tno ?ffr*rt? The mortgage for the house, located on Hawthorne Road just across from Baptist Hospital, was paid by the corporation. However, the majority of the furnishings and supplies have been donated by local churches, companies and individuals. ISoelol Notes Community < The Easton Community Crime Watch Group held its last meeting of the year Thursday, Dec. 4, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. During the past seven monthes, the group has held meetings and a cookout for the citizens .of the community. Last Thursday's meeting featured a special appearance by several city officials. I They included Alderman Larry Womble, A1 Baity, assistant city manager; George Sweat, assistant chief of police; Steve Martin, fire captain; Officer Roberson, firefighter; Mary Johnson, assistant fire ^narshal, and David G. Bruce, crime prevention officer. Peggy Sparks, who is the head of the group, opened the meeting. Prizes were given to the 'Toussaint' author t< Noted New York playwright Audley Haffenden will be the guest speaker when the North Carolina Black Repertory Com pany celebrates its fifth annual Black Rep Nke at the Hyatt H Hotel Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. u Haffenden is the author of I "Toussaint - Angelwarrior of SECCA plans memb I The Southeastern Center for I Contemporary Art, or SECCA, I will open three new exhibitions to the public Saturday, Dec. 13. There will be a members opening About Town Personalize* By ROBIN BARKSDALE I Chronicle Staff Writer A grand birthday reception map lac* 0?? I- liviw ,bjl tvvivviiu ai kiiv wutOn Convention Center for Inez Servance Shaw. Family members, co-workers and friends gathered to bring birthday greetings to Mrs. Shaw and to congratulate her on her upcoming retirement. The program and reception were planned with a Southern Bell theme in mind because Mrs. Shaw will be retiring from the phone company after more than 17 years of employment with the local company. Invitations to the affair were prepared in the form of a recorded telephone message, and the program included references to familiar telephone technology, 'such as "call waiting,**"custom . ti if'* * ' * I , ? ^ )PLE jjm mm i I "*wU9 i " S ^^|Hg I Ronald McDonald House resident manager Ell house, which is located on Hawthorne Road (pl~ Ellen Montgomery, resident manager of the local Ronald McDonald House, says the house allows parents to be close to their children and helps defray the cost of lodging for parents whose children will be hospitalized for long periods of time. "I think one of the biggest benefits is that parents can be so close to their kids," says Ms. Montgomery, who has been the resident manager at the * Crime Watch group com Above, Peggy Sparks presents a plaque to S Alderman Larry Womble for community service ([ Parker). 5 make special guest appearance Haiti/' which depicts the Born in-Jamai enisodes in the life r>f Tnuccaint or,A r-nrrontU, y^A . - - - ? * ??% VU1 1 VllilJ 11 V I L'Ouverture and the saga of the Haffenden is i Haitian Revolution. Dillard Univer studied at the Ai The work will be presented by and Dramatic Ac the company during Black Haffenden's c History Month; the show will run elude "Pushkin from Feb. 6 through Feb. 15. Search for Hono iers reception for opening of thre reception Dec. 12 from 7 to 9 tion titled 441 p.m. D.C., Painters ( Opening in SECCA's main and Under the H gallery and remaining on view . The exhibit wil through Jan. 25 will be an exhibi- ty of work and r ] wishes greet Inez Shav calling*' and "person to person/' Several telephones were placed Rfo throughout the reception area to |p:' complement the yellow and gold ?*>-'. m decorations. A large banner with W'': a picture of a telephone receiver hung on it was inscribed with the words, * 'It's for You, Inez." The mistress of ceremonies was Annie R. Hairston, who ap- j* yj 4 peared on behalf of the Richard- A' ! Servance-Shaw family ties. Jack Gwin, Mrs. Shaw's work supervisor, spoke of the honoree < as a loyal and valued employee. Dr. Serenus T. Churn, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, profiled Mrs. Shaw and noted her W!y7r!?^BHP work and leadership at her home church. lnezS Gloria K. Wilson shared childhood remembrances of the arrival of Mr growing up with Mrs. Shaw. Annie S. Wiley < A special surprise came with - Wiley was exp i ) t 4 Local events, organizations H and people, calendar. H en Montgomery ivands in the doorway of the ioto by James Pa(kW). I house since July. "Before, when parents had nowhere to go, many of them were sleeping in their I cars or camping out in the lobbies of the hospitals I because it just gets too expensive to stay in hotels." Young patients come to the local hospitals from other parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tenhessee. Ms. Montgomery says it is I Please see page A16 dudes year's agenda ^ two oldest residents of the neighborhood, Virginia Hairston and Roger Hutchins. donation was presented to Dr. Moore, the pastor of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. ^The meeting was then turned . over to Bruce, who shared his knowledge of crime prevention. He has worked closely with Mrs. BW Sparks on educating the com-, I I munity about crime prevention' 4 H matters. f 1 The group leaders extended' special appreciation to the members of their neighborhood who have been active in the club. Mrs. Sparks says the group has planned more activities and outheast Ward meetings for 1987. >hoto by James Womble, commenting on the Please see page A14 at annual Black Rep Nite ca, West Indies, work, "The Gaston-Hudson Rail ng in New York, Disaster." a graduate of . , . . . . . . ..it?, Koc Admission to the gala is free; sit y and has , . r. ?? i dress is after-five. merican Musical :ademy. ? Because of limited seating, all >ther works in- those planning to attend Black ? A Poet's Rep Nite should contact thecomrM and his latest pany at 723-7907. e new exhibitions this month 0 Washington, sion, from the rhythmic and Around, Behind geometric oils of W.C. Richard[ill)." son to the highly decorative ll feature a vane- enamel painting on wood panels nodes of expres- Please see Daae Aid - - I 9 " * * * v at retirement gala r Christmas holidays but made the trip early to celebrate with her sister. rThe guest of honor received an old-English brass rubbing from her family. The gift depicts the Madonna and Child etched in ^ - gold. Mrs. Shaw's son, Howard L. Shaw, made the oresentation w/jJW . Ruth Cummings, a foster \ daughter, presented Mrs. Shaw ik with a bouquet of roses. \ ?n behalf of l^e Southern Bell Pioneers, a group of retired employees, Wlllia P. Smith jf welcomed Mrs. Shaw as the group's newest member. | ^ More than 260 guests attended the dinner celebration. A threehaw tier cake with a musical telephone box affixed to the top was a topic s. Shaw's sister, of conversation at the dinner. ?f Boston. Mrs. Music for the occasion was eetcd lor the Please see page A11 ' S. *>> .
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