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Lifesaving counselors receive Red Cross honor Submitted Photo Hanna Prince holds her award. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Two Girl Scout summer resident camp staff mem bers were recently awarded the National Certificate of Merit lifesaving awards from the American Red Cross. The two young women used skills learned in Red Cross to assist a camper in a life-threatening situation. Hanna Prince of Sophia and Kristin Greene of Port Elizabeth of East Cape, South Africa served as camp counselors at the Keyauwee Program Center in Randolph County during the summer of 2012. During a tubing trip to the Dan River, a camper was pinned underwater, head down and underneath a 60 foot tree that had fallen into the river. The camp coun selors quickly responded by removing her from the water and administering CPR so the camper could cough up the water and breathe on her own. The counselors contin ued to move the injured vic tim down the river, helping her to remain calm and keeping her conscious horn her head injury, while ensur ing the safety of eight other girls on the trip. "We were grateful that our camp staff had the nec essary lifesaving skills to respond to this emergency situation," said Marcia Cole, chief executive officer for Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont. "We are hum bled that both have been honored for their heroism and how to be prepared for anything in life, especially when something like this happens." In 2013, there were only 70 of these awards presented nationally. "We're honored to pres ent this award to Hanna and Kristin as their actions demonstrate why a funda mental mission of the Red Cross is to help people pre vent, prepare for and respond to emergencies," said Suzan Anderson, com munity chapter executive for the American Red Cross Catawba Valley Chapter. "It's so important to have as many people as possible trained in lifesaving skills because an emergency can happen at any time any place." The Certificate of Merit is the highest award bestowed by the American Red Cross and bears the sig nature of the President of the United States. It is a nation al-level award recognizing community members who save or sustain a life using skills learned in Red Cross training. Honorees receive a medal of honor that bears the Red Cross logo and the words, "Lifesaving Award of Merit." Sawyers completes military training SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Haleigh B. Sawyers graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Sawyers is the daughter of Kari and Charles Sawyers Jr. of Belews Creek and a 2012 graduate of East Forsyth High School. Sawyers Above: Terry I Hicks leads I the women I in rehearsal. I R i g h t : I Posters like I these have I been pinned I up all over I town. tort* I Haabd's AmI^ I gar* SbS2*8* thor 'ssssar I *^^5.1 imSm I |J^(?M!!i||^^wrll^tlRW I Messiah from page B1 said. "I enjoy meeting the people. I enjoy the music." Norma Bernhardt of Clemmons, a member of the chorus for more than 25 years, is an accomplished singer and musician in her own right. Bernhardt is a member of the choir and a handbell player at her church, Clemmons Moravian. She also sings at the Great Sabbath service at Home Moravian Church. Even with her full schedule, Bernhardt never misses "Messiah." "It's part of my Christmas tradi tion...," she said. "It's so inspiring and beautiful. I see so many people year after year singing in the chorus, and we're all good friends." Bernhardt has made "Messiah" a family affair this year. Her daughter, Lydian Averitt, will be in the chorus for the third time and her granddaughter, Caroline Averitt, a senior at Grimsley High School, will be singing for her first. I HIMIMlf mi "I grew up hearing her 'Messiah' stories ... so when I was in high school. 1 came and sang and it was such a great experience," said Lyndian Averitt, who lives Greensboro. David Williamson, First Baptist's minister of worship and the arts, direct ed the first rehearsal. He split up the men and women, directing the men himself, while Terry Hicks, the chorus teacher at Reynolds High School, led the women. Williamson, who has long directed rehearsals, said it's been a "wonderful experience" working with talented singers. "To do every note of it is quite a goal and they've done well," he said. Those who'd like to join the per formance are welcome to come for the next few rehearsals. They are held Sundays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 6. The Dress rehearsal will be Saturday. Dec. 7 at Reynolds Auditorium. The performance, also at Reynolds Auditorium, is on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Photos by Todd l.uck David Williamson gets the chorus in tune. ? ? mwm Mil* rra ? MOVIE CHANNELS I I tywtm Mi I For J monthj [[32331 SAME DAY INSTALLATION INUPTOAftOOMS VWwnwafliM* V CALL TODAY 1 INSTALLED TOOAYI ? Call Now and Ask Howl 1-800-405-5081 A.u All often require 24-month commitment and credit qualification ll* I M\ Call 7 days a week 8am tl pm EST Promo Code M80913 JJ| ?Offer subject to change ba*d on premium movie channel availability. M/mo*no *tw*i ft A 1 Community Omr?oh Sorvlooo* ' m ?All Oar* Son* MmMy- NMMabtr 11.2013 1300 n?on to 330 p.*. OONvOtMbiMnAvOTM MnrtwvMw*. N?tti C**0ra 37101 V?t? 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