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Local minister delivers message in song BY SAM DAVIS THE CHRONICLE What good is a song if it doesn't inspire? That's the theory behind the music ministry of Minister Jesse O'Banner. A Detroit, Mich., native, O'Banner moved to Winston-Salem a decade ago to further his ministry. Since then he has moved around the church community looking to fulfill his calling from God to minis ter through music and The Word. His journeys led him to his landing at New World Cappadocia Outreach Church. It is through that associa tion that a relationship has been established that has allowed him to take his ministry to another level. On Saturday night O'Banner will perform in concert at the Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium in Win ston-Salem. along with Hezekiah Walker. But more importantly, his new CD will be released. O'Banner performs with his choir, the United Voices of Worship, on the recording, which is on the Respect Records label. The release of the CD represents a milestone in O'Banner's life. Although he's been around the recording industry and performed with a number of recording artists. his new release is special to him. "It means a lot to me," O'Banner said. "It is an opportunity for me to share my ministry with people from all walks of life" O' Banner's new release is much-anticipated by the gospel music industry. It has been pre viewed by DJ's ^? across the country, ? Banner who have' given the release rave reviews Nathan Malloy. the producer of the CD. said he expects sales to take off. "We're so excited to be releasing it," Malloy said. "It's going to be very successful. From the time I met Jesse 1 could sense the anointing. He's extremely talented and I think his music offers something for every one." Already the release has been pre viewed in major urban areas such as Baltimore. Washington, Philadel phia, New York and Los Angeles. "They're all excited about the project," Malloy said. Malloy said he believes O'Ban ner's music will fill several niches. "He'll find a place because his music is something that not only the kids can relate to, but the grown ups as well. You really can't put it into words how I feel about it because it is unique. But it's going to take off." The CD is dedicated to the mem ory of O'Banner's wife, the late Jen nifer Bristol O'Banner, who died last year at the age of 26. "Although sfi?fe looking down on us, I want to let her know that she is behind all of this," O'Banner said. "She's the one who actually named this ministry. 1 know I'll always have her blessings." O'Banner has been performing in church since the age of five. He also sang in school choirs, local tal ent shows and also traveled with Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and the Michi gan State Choir, where he led many of the choir's songs After moving to Winston-Salem, he formed his own group which he called the "Sounds of Praise". After a year of performing it disbanded and he began traveling with a host of artists including Bruce Parham, Christopher Brinson, Chris Gray, David Allen. Beverly Crawford and Keith Staten. He also opened for headliners such as Vicky Winans and Shirley Caesar. After a serious of ups and downs, including the illness and death of his wife, O'Banner found his way to New World Cappadocia Outreach, which is co-pastored by the Revs. Melvin "Rip" Wilkins and Paul Jeter. "1 met Jesse about three years ago and about two years ago he started singing at some of the vigils that we were doing in the Winston Salem area," Wilkins said. "After that he started working with us doing some of the outreach crusades in the local housing areas, he began to see that is where his ministry should be directed. He's been such a big help because he's been through many pitfalls and that's what our ministry is about. We're here to heal the wounded and hurt. "Through that, along with his wife passing away, he's been able to realize the need for his ministry," Wilkins added. "He's a great out reach minister, instructor, accompa nist and choir member." In addition, O'Banner has helped out with several of the church's projects such as the PEJ Ensemble, which recently released a CD and the Community Outreach Choir, which also has recorded a CD. Both groups will perform on Saturday, along with O'Banner and the United Voices of Worship. Holden named first black patrol commander By GARY ROBERTSON i THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH - Lt. Col Richard Holden, who 30 years ago was one of the state Highway Patrol's first black cadets today was named the agency's first black commander by Gov. Jim Hunt. The appointment of Holden comes one day after state crime con trol officials unveiled plans to closely monitor traffic stops in the coming months to determine if blacks are being irgeted. Holden, 51, succeeds Col. E.W. Horton, who left the patrol after Hunt ordered an investigation into free building materials Horton received for his home in 1995. Hor ton had previously said in sworn statements that he paid for the mate rials Six veteran troopers applied for the job. Hunt said he and Richard Moore, secretary of crime control and public safety, interviewed all of them. He said it was one of the most . time-consuming decisions he ever has made. "He is a man who inspires confi dence and loyalty," Hunt said of Holden. "He is the essence of fair ness." ? Holdeil previously was the Patrol's director of support opera tions A Wendell native, Holden was one of the first six black cadets to enter the Patrol's training school in 1969. He rose steadily through the ranks during his 30^-year career and is the only one of that group who remains with the agency. Holden said he doesn't plan major changes immediately. "Our number one focus is on saving lives." Holden said today. "We also want to have the right tools out on the roads!" He said the agency's morale remains high despite the abrupt departure of Horton. Hunt said all six candidates underwent exhaustive background checks by the State Bureau of Inves tigation. "It's been a helpful process. I'm glad we did it and I hope we contin ue to do so in the future," the gover nor said. Horton. who was patrol com mander for three years, succeeded - ' " I Col. Robert Barefoot, another com mander who left under a cloud. Barefoot took early retirement after hi$ friendship with a Garner man who headed a stolen goods ring became known. Lt. Col. Cecil Wilkins, who was interim comman der after Barefoot left, resigned amid a federal investigation of the patrol's hiring and promotions. Hunt and Moore today announced that upper-level Patrol management are now taking a new, three-day ethics course. They said the decision to launch the program wasn't directly related to the circum stances surrounding Horton's depar ture. Piggott named Northwest principal of the year Special to THE CHRONICLE Daniel A. Piggott, principal of Carver High School who was Winston Salem/Forsyth County School System winner in the Northwest Region has cap tured the title of "1999 North west Region Principal of the YCThe honor catapults him to the state level against five other regional winners. The Principal of the Year program is sponsored by Wachovia Bank N. A. and the North Carolina i Department of Public Instruction. Piggott received the honor at a luncheon recognizing 19 system winners in the Northwest region. He submitted a portfolio includ ing educational background, hon ors and activities, leadership style, philosophy and letters of recom mendations. He also underwent a personal interview by a selection committee. ' Prior to naming the Northwest regional winner, each principal was presented a framed certificate and a check for $20b.00 for being their system's winner. The 1998 Western Regional winner, Kath leen Noyes, principal of Haw River Elementary School in Asheville - gave inspirational tr \ ? remarks. 1 Piggott accepted the honor and commented "that only God could have been responsible for him receiving such recognition. I see my position as a mission of God to make a difference in the lives of ^young people." Diane Piggott, his wife, and -.Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Superintendent Donald Martin were in attendance at the time of this recognition. The state competition contin ues with a team visit with Piggott and a day of observation at Carv er on March 19, 1999. The state winner will be announced at a luncheon in Raleigh on April 27, 1999. Chronicle The Choice for is Monday at African American News JSZ ? ami Information ^ WOMEN'S Merchants TIRE & AUTO CENTERS ? Kay Beaver, our Women's car care expert, hosts this free two hour clinic designed to help you avoid breakdowns and repairs. You will learn how to check engine fluids, understand tire maintenance and learn safety precautions you can take. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Clinic will be held from 7:00-9:00pm. Call to reserve your spot today! 7 I Announcing the LAW OFFICES OF PATRICK G. VALE 3000 Bethesda Place, Suite 104 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 765-7097 ' , ? All Civil Matters ? General Business Matters ? Wills & Estates ? Please call for an appointment TODAY!! i 1 Never Give Up! Almost ten years after battling y back from an auto accident that nearly t ended his life, 36-year-old Charles Charles Ridley of Greensboro is a Junior I Ridley of Greensboro is today an in the UNCG School of Education major undergraduate student at UNCG. jng in Early Childhood Education. "If s been a long road back, but I find that as an adult student I'm not as easily distracted as I was when I was younger. And the standards 1 set for myself are higher. "After my accident, I was in the hospital for a year. 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Call ACES at flHPV| (336) 334-5757 and ask W to speak with an advisor, ^^rkL Or, e-mail us at Vfl V aces@uncg.edu. http://www.uncg.edu/ace HIS^U I The Chronicle's e-mail-address is: wschron@netunliraited.net NOTICE MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED FIRMS The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking minority and women-owned firms (M/WBE) to bid on upcoming highway projects throughtout the State. The Locations of the projects are: ^ ~ o> o S 3 5 1 . -S. P* O O > O > a ? o cr 5 z h 8.1250903 New Hanover 03 Foundation Load Tea 8.2720501 Avery II Grading, drainage, paving. PVT markings & structwe 8.2770801 Yadkin II Grading, drainage, paving, pvmt markers & structure 8.1281101 Sampson. Milling, resurfacing. PVT markings Duplin. Pender & cable guiderail ANewHanover v , 8.1404101 Wake 05 Safety improvements 8.I4Q430I Wake. Johnson 05 Safety improvements o w 8.1590201 Scodand 08 Safety improvements 8.1661201 Mecklenburg 10 Median cable guiderail Cabamis 8.1822901 Iredell 12 Guankail & cable guiderail 8 1871601 McDowell 13 Guardrail 81951701 Henderson. PoOt 14 Safety improvements 8.2590301 Scotland. Hnlte 08 Grading, drainage, paving. PVT markings & structure , : 8.2821701 Iredell 12 Grading, drainage, paving & culvert 8.1844801 Buncombe 13 Median guardrail I "53 "5 I fj-5, 3 15 BndgeoverNE Cape Fear River On US-17 Mctnc 00% (Wilmington Bypass) Bridge over North Toe River & approaches Metric 07% on SR-134S (Watauga St.) New route from S of US421 to SR-1146 Metnc 12" (Shacktown Rd.) 1-40 from Johnston County line to NC I 32 in English 12% Wilmington US-64 & 264 from SR-1003 to US-264 English 20% 1-40 from Jones Sausage Ragd to NC-42 east English 12% of Raleigh - US-74 from US-74 Business' west of English 12% Launnhurg u> Robeson County line 1-85 ffom North of SR-2472 in Mecklenburg English 14% ! Co. To North of SR-1430 in Concord 1-77 from Mecklenburg/Iredell County line to English 12% North of SR-1892 1-40 from US-70 to East of US-221 English 12% 1-26 from the South Carolina line in Polk Co English 12% To the Henderson-Buncombe County line Bridge over Lumber River & approaches on English 06% SR-1404 in Scotland County & SR-1104 in HokcCounty Culvert over unnamed creek & approaches on English 10% SR 2342 1-40 from SR-1205 to East of SR-2531 41-26 English 12% from Henderson Co. to 1-40 LETTING DATE. Tuesday, March 16, 1999 *** MONDAY, MARCH 15,1999 6 PM - MIDNIGHT *** North Raleigh Hilton - 3415 Wake Forest Road - Raleigh. N.C. Prime contractors will be available to receive quotes for trucking, sub-contracting and materials. M/WBE's needing more information and/or technical assistance may come to Room 522 to meet with representatives from the Bennington Corp., NCDOT's Supportive Provider. (919)832-6027 NCDOT Office of Civil Rights & Business Development I?HOO*522-O45.l j \ Certification of highway contracting firms Richard Chrisawn j. ? \ Certification of supply/service/engineering firms: Robert Mathes I ?? Comments or concerns: Delano Rackard: Director rr ?
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