Martinsville Bulletin, Inc.
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Martinsville, Virginia 24115
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Friday, November 20, 2009
THURSDAY’S WORD was perspicuous (per-SPIK-yuh-wus). It means plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation. “His language is very pure, perspicuous and to the point.” (Source: Merriam-Webster Online)
FRIDAY’S WORD is anachronism (uh-NAK-ruh-niz-um). “Manual typewriters and slide rules are often regarded as anachronisms in this age of computers and calculators.” (Source: Merriam-Webster Online)
Michelle Wirt Eaton’s students at Martinsville High School are collecting pop tabs from aluminum cans as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House.
Eaton sent the release from RMH stating that collecting pop tabs is a great way to teach kids about philanthropy and the importance of recycling, and raise funds to help children and their families at the same time.
Many families travel far from home to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children. The treatment may last a day, a month or even longer, the release stated. It’s a long time to be away from home or to divide a family.
Ronald McDonald Houses collect pop tabs instead of entire aluminum cans because the tabs are pure, high-quality aluminum, unlike cans, which consist of aluminum and other alloys, the release stated. Tabs are also easier to store than whole cans.
“We are very excited about this project, and I would like to fill 30 full ‘Ronald McDonald’ boxes by Dec. 11,” said Eaton. She said her students will travel to the Roanoke Ronald McDonald house on Dec. 15 to tour the facility and turn in the tabs. Anyone who would like to participate can pick up a box in Eaton’s Room No. G110, or e-mail her at meaton@martinsville.K12.va.us.
Sherry Vestal, a band booster, said more than 100 vendors have signed up to participate in Bassett High School Band Boosters 18th annual Christmas Craft Show Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Reminders:
• To make a donation to Christmas Cheer, the address is: P.O. Box 540, Martinsville, Va. 24114. The donation also may be dropped off at the Christmas Cheer location at 211 Doyle St., located near the former Martinsville Rescue Squad building off Hooker Street. To apply for cheer, you must apply in person during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday until Dec. 3.
• The deadline for donating coats to the 14th annual Coat Drive for Kids, Horsepasture District, is Dec. 1. If you have a coat in good condition to donate, you can drop it off at the Horsepasture Rescue Squad on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 6 and 9 p.m., at Hollywood Cinema or at One-Hour Martinizing on Rives Road. Or you can call Debra Parsons Buchanan at 957-1394 to arrange pick-up.
• The Fraternal Order of Eagles 3739 is collecting nonperishable foods to distribute to local food banks and to social services. Food may be dropped off at the club at 210 Mill Creek Drive, located below Jan’s in Collinsville. Push the buzzer at the club door and someone will accept your donation, or call member Rhonda Riley at 226-6531 if you don’t have transportation to get the food to the club.
• A free seminar on “Diabetes: Your Diet and Your Feet” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday in the conference room at West Piedmont Business Development Center. Perkins Medical Services will host the seminar on diabetes and diet, and the Martinsville Health Coalition will be available to individually counsel men on erectile disfunction and diabetes. A diabetic shoe specialist will discuss the importance of wearing the correct shoes and how those that qualify may get them free. Lunch will be served. Limited seating. Call 403-5164 or 957-1101 to register.
To get your public office listed as being closed on Thanksgiving Day in the upcoming Calendar, e-mail information to info@martinsvillebulletin.com or fax to 638-8801 by Monday. |
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