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Exodus to present honors during BHM program I SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE j The Worship and Arts Department and Glory Arts Ministry of Exodus United Baptist Church, 2000 Wilbur St., will hold its Black History Month celebration, "The Victory of Praise, Recognition & Heritage," on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Alvin E. Carlisle is the host pas tor. The program is designed to celebrate the Lord, local history and individuals in the community that have made a difference, many of whom will be honored during the program. This year's honorees include Mabel Robinson, N.C. Black Repertory Co.; Anita "Boss Lady" Dean-Arnette, 1340 The Light; Margaret Johnson, WXn News 12; Leo Rucker, Rucker Arts Studio; Maynard "Busta" Brown, WXII/Next Level of the Triad; T. Kevin Walker, The Chronicle; Bill Pratt, the Gospel Crusaders; Monique Johnson, artist and administrator of the Life With Monique blog; Dr. Felecia Piggott-Long, author and Carver High School teacher; and Lawanda Lash, It's for His Glory Ministries. The semi-formal event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Ronee Walker Wilson at 336-422-3259. Rescue Mission now offers pick up service Hi 3i WS Rescue Mission Photo The Thrift Store is located at 715 N. Cherry St. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission Thrift Store has acquired exclu sive use of the national web site PickUpMyDonation.com in Winston-Salem and surrounding counties. The site gives individ uals wishing to donate gently used household items, including furni ture, appliances and clothing, a simple solu tion for scheduling a donation pick up. Previously, Rescue Mission Thrift Store donors had to make a phone call to schedule a pick-up or drop off items themselves. Now, pick-up requests can be made quickly and easily with a computer, smart phone, or tablet - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Donations do have to meet specific certain cri t e r i a PickUpMyDonation.com software helps the donor understand the qualifica tion process, and offers convenient drop-off loca tions, if the donation doesn't meet pick up cri teria. For more information about the ministry of the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission, visit http://www.wsrescue.org or https://www.face book .com/ WS Rescue. Mack to receive 'Rhythms' award Saturday SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE _ Dr. Sir Walter Mack Jr., pastor and teacher of Union Baptist Church, has been selected as one of the recipients of the Rhythms of Triumph Community Award of Excellence. The annual honors - presented oy ivtcuonaia s, y/.i ana 1510 WEAL - go to unsung African Americans and hard-working Triad leaders. They will be spotlighted at a gala event on Friday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Auditorium in Greensboro. Seven-time Grammy nominee Joe and Stellar Award-winning artist Isaac Carree will perform at the event. Union Baptist has a congrega tion of more than 4,200. Dr. Mack Dr. Mack has led his church to become high ly involved in innovative missions programs, creating new ways to make ministry relevant for all generations. A native of Winston-Salem, he is married to the former Kim Romaine Bush. For ticket information, call the Greensboro Coliseum at 336-373-7474 or visit greensborocoliseum.com. PR Photo Bill Smith with some of his many gongs. Yoga and Gongs Percussionist to give concert SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Percussionist Bill Smith will present "Gong Immersion," a concert that will be held from 7:30 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Yoga Gallery of Healing Arts, 534 N. Liberty St. Many believe gongs have been scientifically proven to have healing effects on a cellular level and have been used in ceremonies and rituals for thou sands of years. Participants may lie on the floor on blankets, mats and cushions or sit in chairs to allow the soothing vibrations of gongs, bells and singing bowls to wash over them. Smith has been playing drums and percussion for more than 45 years and has been specifically concen trating on the sonic possibilities of gongs in both per formance and healing/meditation sessions for the past five years. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/gongman, yogagallery.net or call 336-725-4119. ? > Local war hero turns 100 SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Decorated World War II veteran Frank T. Manley is celebrating his 100th birthday today. He was born in Jackson, Tenn. on Feb. 20, 1914 and relocated to Alton, 111. in 1934. He retired from the Alton School District in 1979. He is married to the former Marian (Stewart) Manley, and the couple look forward to celebrating their 68th wedding on March 20. They relocated to Winston-Salem in 1999 to be closer to their children. He was the father of seven children. Two of them, Maurice and Larry, are deceased. All five of his surviving children - Terry, Brenda, Charlotte, Cassandra and Frank - live in Winston-Salem. He has 15 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Manley has also been employed as chef, tree trim mer, mechanic and a jewel er, who designed his own jewelry. He also worked in the community to make lives brighter. He played Santa at Lincoln Elementary School in Alton, and he made sure no child in the neighborhood ever went hungry. Manley served in World War II as a frontline water purifier and mechanic with Manley 1751st Engineering Trans-Atlantic Division. , He earned many medals and awards, including two Victory Medals and two Bronze Medals, the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters Ribbon and a Good Conduct Medal. He was the subject of an Alton Telegraph article about him and his brother, Roger, who also served in the Army during the war, and the chance meeting they had in Africa during the war. Manley proudly flies a flag signed by an officer fighting in Afghanistan. The flag was raised, saluted and dedicated to Manley before it was presened to him. Manley is a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. He served as a deacon and usher at St. John's Baptist Church in Alton, 111. for 65 years. Manley is also a Mason and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks Club. Manley had a great a love for planting gardens, fishing and hunting. He is not the first centenarian in his family. His sister Beulah lived to be 103 and his grandmother, Greer, lived to be 113. His advice for a good long life is, "Be Nice To People and Dance." The children will honor their parents during a pri vate celebration on Feb. 22 at their home. 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