* Submitted Photos Brothers (from left) Kenneth Faulkner, Carlos Roseboro and Keith Vereen distribute candy at the Omega Friendship Center. ; Omegas make Halloween memorable for kids \ SPECIAL TO THE ? CHRONICLE The Brothers of Psi , Phi Chapter of Omega Psi ' Phi Fraternity, Inc. took part in several Halloween-related activi ? ties. Traditionally, mem bers have donated candy and their time to Hanes ! Hosiery Recreation Center and 14th Street Recreation Center. This year, in addition to send ing candy and volunteers to both sites, the chap ter's Social Action Committee distributed candy to neighborhood children at the Omega Friendship Center on Patterson Avenue. Members also offered words of encouragement to children. Minister Keith Vereen has committed the Fraternity to serving the community during his tenure as Basileus. "Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is committed to serving our communi ty," he said. "We live in a time when children des perately need to see men in the community in a caring and sharing role. Our children depend on us. and Omega Men are determined to be positive role models." Brothers Kenny Francis and Dr. David Peay at Hanes Hosiery. Fall Festival a success at Russell Center SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center held its Fall Festival on Oct. 31. The Halloween evening event attracted more than 100 children. Volunteers passed out candy and other goodies to the kids. Raffles were also held, with the winning youth taking home passes to City swimming pools. Center Supervisor Ben Piggott gave special thanks to the following volun teers: Assistant Center Supervisor Beverly Ligon, Karen Sterling, Cynthia Lowery, Chad Perry (the Center's November Volunteer of the Month), Rodney Lash, Brian Leak, Gloria Johnson, Erica Wilson and Vickie Allen. The Center will host "Bingo for Turkeys" on Nov. 22 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Participants are asked to bring three canned goods to play. W-S U applications available SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The city is accepting applications for the next class of "City of Winston-Salem University," to be held Jan. 30 through April 21. City of Winston-Salem University a gives citizens a better understanding of city govern ment, including the responsibilities of various city departments and the city's role in the community. Classes will meet Thursday evenings for ? three hours. Topics will include city governance I and finance, sanitation, utilities operations. ? streets and transportation, public safety, planning I and economic development, housing and recre I ation. Participation is limited to residents who live I in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. They will V be selected through an application process. City of Winston-Salem University is free, however, participants have the option of earning continuing education credit through Winston Salem State University for a nominal fee of $25. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Dec. 20. Applications are available at the Marketing & Communications Department in City Hall, 101 N. Main St. Suite 336, or by calling CityLink 311. The application is also posted online at www.CityofWS.org and can be printed and mailed in, or filled out and submitted online. For more information, call CityLink 311. ? 1 Winston-Salem Submitted. **ho