THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, May 19, 1996 TAG: 9605170209
SECTION: CHESAPEAKE CLIPPER PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Eric Feber
LENGTH: Medium: 82 lines
Chesapeake youngster
Wish Bettie Culpeper many happy returns of the day.
The Chesapeake Sentara Nursing Center resident celebrated her 102nd birthday on April 27.
At her surprise party, Mrs. Culpeper enjoyed the cake, the well-wishes of residents, friends and family and the songs of Rick and Linda, a singing duet made up of two nursing home volunteers, said Wanda Lynch, facility activity assistant.
And what does a youngster like Mrs. Culpeper like to do?
``She loves music,'' Lynch said. ``She plays the bell and the maracas in our rhythm band.'' Calling all boats
Got a boat?
If you do, here's your chance to be a good citizen and neighbor.
The Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council is recruiting volunteers with boats to help with its Clean the Bay Day Project, which takes place Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. until noon.
Usually volunteer support for this annual clean-up action has been strong, said Gail McClure Bradshaw, who heads the Chesapeake Parks and Recreation's Special Programs office, which oversees the CEIC. But more small boaters are needed.
So, if you've got a small boat and want to do something worthwhile, call the CEIC and sign up today. The number of the Special Programs Office is 547-6411. The force was with her
Indian River High School counselor Mary Raines got up close and personal with the U.S. Air Force.
The Chesapeake educator recently traveled with 35 others to San Antonio, Texas, to see first-hand what the Air Force offers in training and continuing education.
According to E.P. O'Connor, staff sergeant and local Air Force recruiter in Chesapeake, the Air Force's recruiting service sponsors tours to give educators an up-close look at the service's facilities and programs.
These special tours help make the primary advisors of students - teachers, counselors and principals - personally aware of what the Air Force offers, O'Connor said.
During Raines' three-day tour, she got a small sample of basic military training. She was given the opportunity to eat with basic trainees, visit their dormitory and watch them run an obstacle course.
Raines was even able to spend time with T-38 aircraft maintenance men and pilots at Randolph Air Force Base.
The tour ended with a discussion led by a panel of first-term airmen. Singer on tour
Scott Williamson recently sang in the Orient.
The 1989 Western Branch High School graduate performed a concert tour of Korea and Taiwan with the Westminster Choir.
Williamson is the son of Gary Williamson, former Northwest River Park ranger, and Linda Williamson.
A 1993 graduate of James Madison University, Williamson is studying voice and choral conducting at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, N.J.
The choir is the official chorus-in-residence at the Spoleto Festival U.S.A. in Charleston, S.C. Members of the choir also sing with the Westminster Symphonic Choir.
Williamson is also a member of the Churchland Baptist Church in Chesapeake and has been involved with Young Life, a Christian youth group.
Because of his faith, Williamson plans to enroll in the seminary after he finishes his college studies. He plans to use his music in some type of ministry situation. ILLUSTRATION: Shirley Tisdale has been the school crossing guard at the
intersection of Varsity Drive and Walden Avenue for 22 years. She
plans to retire when school ends in June. Children who traveled to
and from Portlock Primary School years ago under Ms. Tisdale's
watchful eye now have children of their own who make the trip.
by CNB