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- yet rage aj WfnsfbniSalem, */ 23 ..0808 . NORTH CAROLINA ROOM FORSYTH CTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 660 W 5TH ST WINSTON SAL2! NC 2"7-0--2">55 nits V Vol. XXXIV No. 50 THURSDAY, August 28, 2008 North's high hopes put into action -See Page Bl Bike riders trek into town for charity 75 cents former NFL star ' .C q t/". talks Ncrth Carolina Rf ;lif , ) to ioc^ ? 660 West j <? Taking it to the Street Congregations take bold action against stroke BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE Two local churches took a stand last week against a deadly foe - the nation's third leading killer, in fact. Armed with hand-held, homemade signs, young mem bers of Second New Bethel and Solid Rock Baptist Church raised public aware ness about stroke by standing along the intersection of New Walkertown and Carver School roads. The group also handed out healthy snacks and stroke prevention pamphlets to motorists. The grassroots effort was part of CITIES (Communities Initiative to Eliminate Stroke), a $1 .9 million project of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Locally, Forsyth Medical Center has been awarded a CITIES grant to work with churches and businesses in Forsyth and Guilford counties to create stroke prevention and awareness programs. The CITIES initiative aims to reduce deaths in the See Stroke on A4 0 Photo by Todd Luck Pastor Waymon Monroe leads the charge at last week's stroke rally. Nikki Giovanni Sonia Sanchez Omar Tyr?< Star power to be strong at annual book festival BY LAYLA FARMER THE CHRONICLE Several renowned African American writers are coming to Winston-Salem next month to attend the Bookmarks festi val, a favorite among local lit erary connoisseurs and occa sional readers alike. The Sept. 13 free festival in Historic Bethabara Park will feature 48 published authors for a day of storytelling, lec tures, workshops, book sign ings and other interactive activities. "There's a lot of interaction for individuals as well as authors," said Bookmarks President Debbie Harllee. "The authors make themselves very accessible." Among those slated to attend are poet Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez, and Omar Tyree. Giovanni, a Virginia Tech professor, has penned more than two dozen books, includ ing illustrated children's books, essay collections and volumes of poetry. Sanchez, who emerged from the Black Sec Bookmarks on A13 Grace and Style Photo by Todd Luck Hispanic Arts Initiative dancers perform Sunday during a community celebra tion in Skyline Village. The event featured food, entertainment and a school sup - plies give-away for youngsters. Read more about it on page B7. Sharing , THE Wealth Web site helps churches profit from online shoppers c BY LAYLA FARMER THE CHRONICLE Banner ads. Email coupons. Online only offers. They're all gimmicks that are designed to do one thing. get you, the con- I sumer, to spend more money. For many people , an extra 10 per cent off in an Gibson online store can be enough to get their juices flowing, and perhaps inspire them to spend a little more than they should. With the launch of his new Web site, faithrewards.com, Charlotte native Mitch Gibson is hoping consumers will be willing to splurge for a good cause. Started earlier this year, faithrewards.com allows shop pers to lend support to the faith based community of their choice by shopping in a vari ety of online stores. There is no cost to the churches to be listed on the site, which gains its revenue from advertise ments. J "This is something that I'm giving the churches," Gibson remarked. " The idea res onates with people and I do think that the fact that it's free See Faith on All Spirited rally kicks off Salem's NCAA entrance BY LAYLA FARMER THE CHRONICLE Amid what could only be described as unadul terated pandemonium, Salem College ushered in a new era. The institution, which is the oldest women's college in the nation, officially kicked off its inau gural season as a full member of the NCAA and unveiled its new athletic logo in a spirited pep rally at its Bryant Hall Tuesday afternoon. "It's a thrilling moment in our history, a day we will long remember at Salem College," Salem President Dr. Susan Pauly declared. "It acknowl edges that we are an institution that recognizes the whole woman - mind, spirit and body. We're proud of all our students as athletes and as schol ars and celebrate all of their accomplishments." Yellow and blue pom poms in the hands of every man, woman and child in attendance com plemented the massive balloons that descended See Salem on A4 The crowd celebrates Salem's NCAA inclusion. ? In Memory of Charlene Russell Brown " Growing and Still Dedicated to Serve You Better " ffittggell ffluneral ffiome Wishes to Thank Everyone For Their Support 822 Carl RusseU Ave. Cat Martin Luther King Or.) Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336) Fax (336) rusfhome <&> bellsouth jnet
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