Kmart names Bryant
Pharmacist of the Year
Kmart Corporation today pre
sented Karen Bryant, pharmacy
manager at the Kernersville, N.C.
Kmart with the "Pharmacist of the
Year" Award.
The national award honors a
pharmacist for excellence in cus
tomer care, contribution to the phar
macy profession, involvement in
community service and Kmart store
activity. Bryant received the award
from Howard Kramer, Kmart direc
tor, recruitment and pharmacy per
sonnel, in a store ceremony at the
South Main Street Kmart store.
"This award recognizes our
pharmacists' commitment to excel
lence," said Kramer. "Karen Bryant
is a credit to her profession bringing
excellent care to her customers and
the community."
Bryant was one of the three
regional finalists for the national
award representing the company's
Southern Region. Other Regional
Pharmacist Award winners included
Susanne Sopko, Hermitage, Penn.,
East Central Region; and Deborah
Bauman, St. Louis, Mo., West Cen
tral Region.
Bryant, a graduate of the Uni
versity of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill, has been employed by Kmart
since 1986. An active member in
her community, she is involved in
organizing various local health fairs
and also accompanies substance
abuse counselors on various com
munity presentations to address Rx
issues. She volunteers at Crisis
Control Ministry Free Pharmacy in
Winston-Salem and is a member of
the Kmart Good News Committee
(the store's employee community
outreach group).
Bryant, a former President of
Along the Garden Path
Garden Club in full bloom
*-^A1nng the Garden Path, Garden
Club is experiencing a wonderful
new year of activities.
The September meeting was
held in the home of Mrs. Arlean
Gill, many members were present
and enjoyed a dinner served by the
hostess. At this meeting the new
officers were presented and
installed. Convention reports and
vac&tion echoes were given.
The October meeting was held
in the "Red Room," at Winston
Salem State University. Mrs. Louise
Hamilton was acting hostess. Topic
for the discussion was "Signs of
Fall." Mrs. Ellsworth Banner was
the leader.
The November meeting was
held in the home of Mrs. Mary
Perkins. Topic for discussion was
"Decorations for Thanksgiving."
Miss Mabel Allen was the leader. A
dinner followed the meeting.
The December meeting was
held at the Rupert Bell Recreation
Center. Acting hostess was Mrs.
Savilia Wilson, topic for discussion
was "remembering _ the __s]ck,
exchanging cards." Tinley Shew
make was special guest. The hostess
later served dinner.
The annual Christmas dinner
was a graftd success. Members
enjoyed a dinner and a beautiful
fellowship with family and friends.
Julie Johnson welcomed the many
guest. Louise Hamilton, who was
hostess for the dinner, gave the pur
pose of the occasion and presented
Alderman Virginia Newell who pre
sented certificates to members who
have been affiliated with the club
for a period of 15 years. The Leg
end and the Lighting of the Candle,
Carrie Mayfield. The presentation
of the door prize was given by Mrs.
Ellsworth Banner. Mrs. Lucille
Sledge, a guest, received the prize.
The singing of Christmas Carols
was conducted by Mrs. Louise Foy.
Prayer and the benediction was
given by the Rev. Luther Jones.
The January meeting was held
in the home of Mrs. Julie Johnson,
the topic for discussion was "Buy
ing a Plant and Taking it Home."
The members enjoyed a dinner.
Many members were present
The February meeting was held
in the home of Mrs. Eva Lang. The
topic for discussion was "Valentine
Fun." The leader, Mrs. Verna Grier,
gave the group fun activities for
Valentine. The members enjoyed
the hospitality shown by Mrs. Eva
Long.
Members in regular attendance
are: Mabel Allen, EllswortnBanner,
Roberta Cooke, Sinclaire Crowder,
Bonnie Daniels, Ruby Dunlay,^
Emmalene Goodwin, Arlean Gill,
Verna Grier, Ruth Glenn, Louise
Hamilton, Mary Elsom, Julie John
son, Eunice Long, Sharon Lindsay,
Mary Perkins, Margie Roomer, Sav
illa Wilson, and Carrie Mayfield.
This club cultivates the beautiful.
St. James to celebrate second
phase of its 110th anniversary
St. James A.M.E. Church, will
celebrate the second phase of its
110th anniversary, Sunday, March
15, at 4 p.m.
The Sara Allen Missionary
Society, will lead the "One Hundred
Women in White" annual occasion.
History reveals that the Mis
sionary Society was named after the
first Bishop's wife of the A.M.E.
Church. Sara Allen is known as the
"Mother" of the A.M.E. Church. In
1827, she organized a Missionary
Society called the "Daughters of the
Conference."
The Sara Allen Missionary
Society continues to help the home
less and imprisoned make donations
to the needy, administer to the sick
and shut-in members, and recognize
elderly missionary ladies, who have
given of their time and service in
the church and the community.
Mrs. Clarene Stewart, president
of the local Sara Allen Missionary
Society, will preside over the ser
vice.
Guest speaker, for the occasion,
- will be Mrs. Helen Ray S. Pridgen,
from Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church
in Charlotte.
Mrs. Veronica Ford, president
of the local Young People's Depart
ment, will introduce the speaker.
Mrs. Vernadine Carter, will rec
Carlene Stewart
ognize and honor Mrs. Hattie Tal
bot, Mrs. Geneva Harris, and Mrs.
Hattie Powell, for their continued
years of service and dedication to
the Sara Allen Missionary.
Mrs. Betty Jeffers, will wel
come "One Hundred Women in
White," who will march in from the
15th Street side of the church.
Mr. konald Hughes, minister of
music, will be in charge of the
music. Mrs. Rachel Check, hostess
for the day, will serve refreshments
to all attending.
The Rev. Carrington Carter will
bring the closing remarks.
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Mercy Seat sponsors gospel
On Sunday, Match 15, Junior Choir of Mercy Seat will
Mercy Seat Holiness Church will also sing. There is no admission
sponsor a gospel program at the charged and the public is invited,
church at 4 p.m. The host pastor is Bishop T.R.
The program will feature the Rice.
Manigault Gospel Singers of The church is located at 145
Harrisburg, Penh., and the Pine Tree Road. For more infor
Gospel Truths of Charlotte. The mation call 767-0693.
Karen Bryant
the Northwest Pharmacists Associa
tion, N.C., is currently a member of
the National Pharmaceutical Asso
ciation and on the Task Force on
Minorities in Health Professions at
Wake Forest University.
More than 1,400 of Kmart's
2,300 U.S. stores have pharmacies.
Kmart Corporation serves
America with over 4,000 retail out
lets in all 50 states in the United
States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
Kmart, currently operating 2,377
Kmart stores is also the parent com
pany for Payless Drug Stores,
Builders Square, Waldenbooks,
PACE ivtcfn focf ship Warehouses,
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WSSU to
offer GRE
Preparatory
courses
The Officc of Continuing
Education at Winston-Salem State
University has scheduled a series
of GRE Preparatory courses
throughout March and April.
The series begins March 14,
with an orientation session on.
"Test-Taking Strategies."
Other topics covered will
include "Verbal Skills," March
21; "Reading Comprehension,"
March 28; "Quantitative and Ana
lytical Ability," March 29 and
April 5; and "Test-Taking Strate
gies," April 5.
All sessions will be held on
Saturdays and Sundays from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. in room G-77 of
the Anderson Center's Continuing
Education Division.
? For more information on the
courses and registration fees, call
the Office of Continuing Educa
tion at 750-2630.
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