Corpus Christi Caller-Times from Corpus Christi, Texas • 9

SCCtlRR Metro Desk: 886-3662 Metro fax: 886-3732 Metre e-mail: metrodeskcallercom SITTING HEALTHY: Chair exercises are a way to work out even if you have chronic joint pain Page B6 OCA rOBlTUAMES Health 1 I Calendar I Local Kb Corpus Christi Caller-Times Monday October 21 2002 Pago Designer: Ryan Bauer 886-3600 Cancer survivor uses art to reach others SCHOOL NOTES Mentally ill volunteer devotes time to helping others cope By Sara Lee Fernandez Caller-Times CalletflmesChannel 6 Jefferson Volunteer Awards To nominate a volunteecB4 she has been diagnosed as being bipolar and schizophrenic Carver writes poetry children's books speeches and makes crafts with money from her own pocketbook She helps people that she believes need to have some brighter days "She is a very personable said Nouri Griffin director of Adult Loving Care Center "She shares with others and she is very intelligent She can actually do anything she wants to and she knows how to talk to Griffin and Amy Cantu who is the activities director at the center both spoke of Carver helping another patient whom she found crying Griffin said Carver made Phase JEFFERS0NB4 Renee Carver deals with her mental illness and cancer through art and helping others who are in the same situation in "I actively help out with anyone in any way I can" she said pot afraid to talk about my mental illness or my Carver diagnosed with a mental illness as a teen-ager is also recovering from breast cancer She had surgery about eight weeks ago and is still undergoing chemotherapy But the 41-year-old let those things slow her down or stop her from making others feel better about NoMi Sugar of Corpus Christ has been selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference taking place in November in Washington DC He will be among 400 students from around the country attending the conference which is a leadership development program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit Highlights of the program wl indude welcoming remarks from the floor of the LLSL House of Representatives and a panel discussion with prominent journalists at the National Press Club Seger also will meet with senators and a representative or appointed member of their staff to discuss important issues facing the nation as well as participate in a number of leadership activities themselves Carver credits volunteering and helping people at Adult Loving Care center and Mental Health Mental Retardation center with helping her to cope and be positive She is also active in the Alliance for the Mentally 111 been mentally ill since I was Carver said "I am recovering" Carver said Rmm Carver who brecovariag from cancer and is awetafryM shows off i pic of sit she cmlci AMoaf o(har volunteer ectMtitty da citdN to erdb end rimes them others wheat New KZTV il 1 I Melody McCianahan daughter of Jeff and Marta McCianahan of Portland was recently selected to be named in debuts today Who Among American High School Students Only 5 percent of the students in the nation's high schools are given the honor making Melody eligible to compete for one of 200 scholarships of $1000 each that will be awarded this year Upgraded set new segments come to 10 f'j -i" 1 7 By Jeremy Brown Caller-Times Wv a-' McMb OnmanOWr-Tma slay at Chfctas Spoha HoipM Shwalna Gutierrez says people used to bear aomeoae uy is wRfr you1 la the face of larious Bbwsa Ih Rk Joaa GuHanwi (hit) a chsplaln wRk the Cfiristus Spolw HsaRh Systai mg SaMoaio Ztpsda about hh coadMon during Ma recent The Labor Council tor Latin American Advancement Corpus Christ! Chapter recently presented 12 Corpus Christi and Robstown area high school students with scholarships of $500 each They are: Stephana Area and Laura Castaheda of Miller High School Matthew AfenaguerandRavlaOL Guajardo of Moody High School Maribel Cuellar and Louie Cailngasan of Carroll High School Chris Garde and Richard Garcia of King Wgh School Joey Rivas and fevWa Garda of Ray High School and Bned Abrigo Jr and Rolando Contreras of Robstown High School Chaplain: It helps patients do better COLLEGE NOTES By Tricia Schwennesen Caller-Times The local CBS affiliate KZTV Channel 10 is introducing its revamped set today The old backdrop with its cookie-cutter skyline is gone So are the theme song and the cramped ambience In its place is a bright and spacious set with two levels four cameras a revolving desk and a mesquite-and-pewter motif the greatest thing ever had in TV in Corpus said retired anchor Walter Furley "It is like a movie set really great It is so glamorous and The set at KZTV Channel 10 been revamped since 1985 when the station moved into its current building at 301 Artesian St said general manager Dale Remy The idea for a multimillion-dol-lar facelift came about when Eagle Creek Broadcasting of Corpus Christi bought KZTV Channel 10 in January The makeover which included new equipment hardware monitors graphic and a weather data system cost nearly $2 million Remy said Dave Bridges a local artist and furniture craftsman designed the set "It was important to me to use local vendors when at all Remy said Those associated with the station hope the look wins over viewers KZTV news has traditionally lagged behind Kill and KRIS in the ratings and the improved set is intended to snag a bigger portion of the audience Remy said Kknberiy Ann Skrobetcek has entered the University of Texas at Austin as a freshman while her sister Undsey Ann Skrobarcefc is now in her sophomore year at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie HX They are both the daughters of Jbmes A Skrobaroek of Corpus Christi and Dr Gayle Rothenbery of Houston Keeping the Next Week People are coming up with different ways some very decorative to express their faith For heart patient Seldonio Zepeda barbacoa on Sundays is out But his faith helps him deal with the sacrifices hie knows he has to make for his health The 56-year-old Alice man must rearrange his entire life after major surgery and give up some of his favorite things to stay healthy It'd a daunting task Zepeda said made easier because of his faith in God Recent medical studies show that there is a link between faith or religion and physical health Speaking recently from his hospital bed at Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline Zepeda shared the story that gave him the faith that he and local health care professionals say Courtney Wilson has been accepted into the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Abilene Christian University The daughter of Ron and Debbie WBson of Corpus Christi she recently graduated with foundation and university honors from Texas University College Station where she received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology Mictw OwlwiiMlg Tin Rosia (from left and EaiiHo VIManaal pray with Chaplaia Joyca Knofla wRk Chriftus Spoka Hotpica during a vbit la thair bom bers 10 years ago when faith helped his mother Anita Plaasa sat FAITHB4 now is helping him cope with his poor health As he recovers he remem PImm sm CHANNEL 1QB4 Lindsay Leigh Lawtey of Corpus Christi has been named a UPS Scholar at Rice University bi Houston where she is majoring bi biochemistry and medieval studies Along with the honor Lawtey will receive a scholarship of $3500 from the UPS Educational Endowment Fund Bikes riders get a prayer for the road One says you have enough blessings sharing highways with massive rigs By Venessa Santos-Garza Caller-Times McCianahan of Portland has been selected asa Presidential Scholar for 2002-2003 at test and a parade on Saturday "The bikers we have talked to this weekend have been thrilled" said organizer Randall Hicks already talking about next Tbpolski was one of many area bikers who rode out to New Wine Fellowship Church on Leopard Street on Sunday to participate in a blessing of the bikes The event was part of the Thunder By the Bay Biker Rally that lasted from Thursday evening until Sunday Activities included live music a loudest bike contest a tattoo con year This weekend was the first time Lisa Tbpolski never rides alone Short run or long cruise holding tight to handlebars of her motorcycle Tbpolski always has God with her "Riding is a spiritual thing for she said in four years bikers have had the opportunity to participate in a Abilene Christian University She is the daughter of Jeff and Maria McCianahan and a graduate of the Omega School for Girts in Corpus Christi DM MMnDNB-THMi Putor Fred Zumft pwfonm i Mku btonfeg Sunday at Naw Wine FMhmMp Church hr Hw Haunter By tha Bqr Ww RaRy PIumimBLESSINGSB4 ON SUNDAY Achieving happiness Comic actor Tim Allen reflects on how he has worked to overcome his fear of intimacy ON WEDNESDAY District Cierk A look at district clerk candidates Republican Bob Jones and Democrat Patsy Perez COMING UP.