THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, March 19, 1995 TAG: 9503190055
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B2 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT
DATELINE: NORFOLK LENGTH: Short : 43 lines
A former Episcopal bishop of southern Virginia will be recognized for his achievements in civic and spiritual work, and five other community leaders will be honored this week by the Tidewater Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
C. Charles Vache, who served as the Episcopal bishop of southern Virginia from 1978 to 1991, will receive a Lifetime Humanitarian Award at the organization's annual dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Omni Waterside Hotel in Norfolk.
Five other individuals will receive humanitarian awards for their contributions to the community. They are:
Dr. Arthur S. Kaplan, an internist who is chairman of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation and a member of the board of directors of Beth El Temple.
Alex Kotarides, president of Kotarides Baking Co., producer of Mary Jane breads and rolls. He is a benefactor of several local hospitals, including Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
Jean McKenzie Oast, the first woman deacon of Churchland Baptist Church and author of a book on Christian symbolism in stained-glass windows of Churchland.
Philip R. Trapani, Norfolk city attorney and volunteer on various community boards, including Catholic Family and Children Services and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Dr. James O. Willie, an obstetrician and gynecologist who established a clinic for indigent patients at Norfolk Community Hospital in 1956 and ran it free of charge. He is a professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School and serves on the school's minority affairs committee.
The organization is also giving an award to the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, which conducts programs to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding. MEMO: For details, contact Susie Hayman at 804-359-2137. by CNB