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Yama Marshall is Certified . Nursing Assistant of the Month _ ? t Special to The Chuonkxe In Home Care Inc., a non profit community service, has selected Yama Marshall as its Certified Nursing Assistant of. the Month for May. Marshalf, a resident of Win ston-Salem was born in Gam bia, West Africa, where she had 11 brothers and one stepsister. Her father was a high school . principal, and her mother was a * home economics teacher. Both I* parents came to Chicago to pur ; sue their college education, met there and later married in Gam- '? bia. They encouraged their chiU ? dren to go to the United Stated* to pursue their education. Yama Marshall initially immigrated to Atlanta 13 years ago. She worked there for two year?, saved money to go to school, then moved to Char lotte. There she completed train ing as a nursing assistant and became certified. She worked with the elderly for six years there before moving to Winston Salem. She said she really enjoys her work with In Home Care Inc. "I know if I wasn't there helping, it wouldn't be the same for my patients." She said she did not have the opportunity to help her grand parents in their old age, and now, "maybe I am trying to do something that I couldn't do for them. " She was chosen for the CNA of the month due to her upbeat attitude, her willingness to be flexible when needed, the posi tive comments received from her patients and their families, no unplanned absences for the past quarter, being up to date with her In-service training, and her paperwork being in on time and accurate. In Home Care Inc. is a ser vice of the Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina, The Presbyterian Homes ?nd the Triad United Methodist Home. Services provided include nurs ing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, companionship, personal care, respite care and social work. India Reeves crowned Miss Enchante 1999 Andrea Lowe, Brittany William*, India Reeves (Mi** Cnchante 1999), Courtney MeCollum, Claire Stack houte and Aundrea Bailey. Special to The Chronicle _j India Reeves recently was crowned Miss Enchante 1999 at the 16th annual Soiree spon sored by Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Reeves is the daughter of Kathy Reeves and Michael Griffin. Claire Stackhouse and Aundrea Bailey were runners-up. Other contestants were Andrea Lowe, Courtney McCollum and Brit-' tany William's. Allen Caldwell was marshal. Special program guests were Valencia Dofctson, Miss Enchante 199$; April Blaire, guest performer; and Margaret Johnson of WXII TV, mistress of ceremonies. Marsha Davenport returns from reservation Special to The Chronicle Marsha Jo Ann Davenport, daughter of Bernice and James Davenport, 1936 Maryland Ave., served as counselor for Lakota Sioux Indians on Rose bud Reservation, Mission, S.D. She is a graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, with a B.S. degree from the University of North Caroli na at Chapel Hill and a master's degree from Georgia State. She accepted the position of staff counselor with Program REACH in Sylva, Jackson County, N.C. REACH is a not for-profit human service agency providing resources, education, advocacy, counseling and hous ing services to victims or per sons at risk of being victims of interpersonal violence. REACH has been providing services in rural Jackson County since 1978 and is well estab lished in the community and the western region as a valuable resource for assisting women to create lives that are self-suffi cieiit and free from violence. The clients are African American, Caucasian, Hispanic and Cherokee. ? * : Area student awarded scholarship to attend UNC Charlotte I Special to The Chronicle ? S CHARLOTTE - Crystal ( ; Renee Lyons, a 1999 graduate of r - Mt. Tabor High School, has ( 1 been awarded a $3,500 Bonnie 3 ! E. Cone Scholarship to attend c * the University of North Caroli- t na at Charlotte. She is the daughter of Gould and Cynthia Lyons of Winston-Salerri. 5 ? i :?i Tfie Bonnie E. Cone Scholar- t hip is named for Bonnie Ethel c Zone, a charismatic teacher of nathematics who founded yNC rharlotte. In addition to the >3,500 annual award, the schol trship includes a $2,750 educa ion abroad stipend. Lyons also has won the Scholastic Excellence Medal and he Crosby Scholar Certificate >f Achievement. The Chronicle's e-mail address is: wschron@ netunlimited.net 1 ... i ; v v . Somerset Court of Mocksville. An affordable assisted-living option. Nestled in downtown Mocksville, Somerset Court offers seniors on a fixed income a gracious assisted-living residence with a variety of amenities and services. We take pride in our social programs, our extensive personal care services, the elegance of our facilities and the small-town charm of our location. Opening in JUNE, Somerset Court of Mochville is currently accepting residency and enplqymei^jpplications. t_ o u * t ^ owo*n#fT> Somerset Court - 150 Ken Dwiggins Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028 - Ph: 336.75i.J209 AM seminars ami screenings are held at BatHeakh in Hones Mall and require prr-rtgistraium I unless otherwise indicated. To learn more about BestHealdr or BestHeabh5%- or to register for V Iio/thu taking the bite out of summer: first aid for summer calamities 6:30 p.m. Monty Leonard, MD, of the Depart ment of Emergency' Medicine will discuss first aid treatment for snake bites, spider bites and other summer pests, itt 11/fri lawnmowep saftty essentials 10 a.m. Many unnecessary injuries resuk each year from the careless use of lawn mowers. Join Debbie Thompson, RN, with Brenner Children's Hospital and Health Services for a discussion on lawn mower safety and ' A/\' \ ^ injury prevention. U 14/mon preventing strokes 5 pan. Cheryl Crenshaw RN, and Janet Crumpla; RN, clinical, nurse specialists with the Stroke Center, will discuss ways to prevent strokes, ibr 15/1ue the key to meeting life's challenges ? 9 a.m. Ratty Suggs, PhD, will speak at BestHealth to introduce you to the Senior Resource Center, a free library of materials on aging issues located at the J. Paul Sticht Center on Aging and Rehabilitation. Learn ways to deal with health problems and other challenges that come with growing older. "iT far BestHealtb55 members only. 15/tue prostate specific antigen (psa) screening 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Comprehensive Cancer Center ofWake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Ilease note that this free screening requires taking a blood sample APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED and space is limited. ~tX 17/thu what are ojnkal trials 10 a.m. Susan Margitk, associate director of Clinical Trials at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, will explain what dinical trials are, why they are important and how you can participate in one. Coach Clarence "Bighouse" Gaines will share his personal experiences as a clinical trial participant. ? 18/fri preventing strokes 10 a.m. Cheryl Crenshaw, RN; and Janet Crumpler, RN, dinical nurse specialists with the Stroke Center, will discuss ways to prevent strokes. 9 19/sat light summer meals i 11 a.m. ChefThomas Pino of Lowes Foods will tempt your taste buds with these light dishes that are perfect on hot summer days. Recipes and samples will be provided, "iti" 22/nje what you don't know can hurt you -enjoymg fireworks safely 6r30 p.m. An expert in fire safety will discuss how to safely handle fireworks and prevent injury. Join us for this pie-Fourth of July special! "idf 24/? cooking for one i 10 a.m. Jennifer Sobolsai, _ _ registered dietitian, " . , r\ will share tips rjvf) jB and recipes for preparing single serving meals. 26/sat free diabetes " screening ^ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration not required. 29/tue epilepsy today i 2 p.m. William Bell, MD, an epilepsy specialist with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, will discuss the latest advances in how epilepsy is diagnosed and treated, "ijf For BestHeahh55 members only. 30/wed carpal tunnel i ?? syndrome update ? Noon, Jennifer Lubkin, hand therapist with the Hand Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, will discuss the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome and the latest treatments I available. 30/wed is viagra for you? i 6 p.m. Dominick Carbone, MD,'a urologist with Wake Forest s ' t. Medical Center, will /7 ^ c?.' -I 114/MON PARKINSON'S DISEASE 7 p:m. Guest Steve Tatter, M.D., [department of - Neurosurgery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. <* 21/MON GUUCOMA 7 p.m. Guest Brent Bond, M.D., Wake Forest University Fve Center. 28/MON INFERTILITY I 7 pm. Guest Jeff Deaton. M.Q., Section, on . H Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medfcal Center. I I .. I I 21 /?<>NEYEWEAR FASHION SHOW 4 p.m. Come to University Optical Services at the Wake Forest University Eye Center and let an eyewear specialist help you pick out the most current styles, shapes and colors of eyewear to complement your facial features, skin and hair color. Ten percent discount for seniors. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED; call 716-4888. University Optical Services is located on the sixth floor of the Richard Janeway Clinical Sciences Tower at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. 'IDT bmedical ce ntill
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