Crossing 52 Initiative to Host Holiday Festival People for Racial Reconcilia tion has planned "An lntercultural Holiday Festival" as part of the Crossing 52 Initiative. The festival will highlight different holiday or cultural events of various religious and ethnic groups, including Christ mas, Kawanza and Hanukkah. The festival will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 2, at the Anderson Center at Winston-Salem State Uni versity, 610 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The goal of the festival is to foster better racial relations by exposing members of the public to various cultures within our commu nity. There will be continuing enter tainment and educational segments, including music, dance, skits, and story-telling provided throughout the evening, featuring the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. Sandwiches, drinks and other con cessions will be available. In addi tion, there will be exhibits, crafts, art and baked goods for sale, as well as games and activities for youth. The proceeds of all sales will go to one or more groups which are fighting racism in Winston-Salem. This festival will be the first event sponsored in the Crossing 52 Initiative. The first three forums on racial relations were held last sum mer. Another forum on race rela tions and public education is planned for January '94. This event is being sponsored by the community and dialogue Task Force of the Crossing 52 Ini tiative. All members of the commu nity are invited to attend. Admission to the festival is free. West 24 The West 24th Street Commu nity Club held its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the home of Robert Jordan. The meeting was open by singing "Come Ye Thankful People Come." Prayers Brother James Watson, In keeping with the Thanksgiving season each club member gave expression why they were thankful. T^e president read a poem We all should b* thankful willing to share, th Street Club Celebrates Thanksgiving in others because we really Care, God will bless us each and every day as we travel along life's high way. Our Thanksgiving donation was given to two of our sick mem bers. At the close of the meeting the group sung "Amazing Grace." Sigmas Thanksgiving Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity con tinues to carry out its motto, "Cul turc for Service and Service for Humanity." Since its founding in 1914 on the campus of Howard University, its main reason for being is to serve its community. On Thanksgiving Day, Delta Sigma Chapter continued this tradi tion with another act of service to our immediate community by giving a complete turkey dinner to deserv ing mother and four children. When you are not in need, its difficult to realize how important a gesture of this kind is. The expressions of grat itude and appreciation by the recipi ent made the effort worthwhile. The chapter officers are: Willie Booker, president; Benjamin Piggot, vice-president; Travis McGriff, recording secretary; Rupert Bell, Jr., financial secretary; R.E. Brower, corresponding secretary; John H. Alexander, treasurer. Children Receive Turkeys For Their Efforts Volunteers from Johnson Con trol Battery Division.Glendale Jen nings, Mike Smith, Gene Koger, Jerry McDuffie, Don Ellis, Anthony Parker, Michael Kimborough and volunteers from Piedmont Federal Saving and Loan Parkway Division Carmen Cannon, Debbie Redding, Leave Cecile and Jonathan Baines and* a volunteer from the W-S Hous ing Authority, Jacque' Bitting, gave out 14 turkey on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the William C. Sims Recreation Center, 1201 Alder Street. The following children received turkey for their efforts Raymond Nicholson 9-years-old at Griffin Elementary , Jason Scott 7 -years-old at Griffin Elementary, Cassandra Penn 12-years-old at Wiley Middle School, Stephen Scott 10-years-old at Griffin Elementary School, Jonathan Scott 13-years-old at Wiley Middle School, Gary Hen derson 13-years-old at Wiley Mid dle School, Chris Spea 18-years-old at Parkland High School, Samantha Johnson 16-year-old at Parkland High School, Rod Gamble 1 5 -years - old at Parkland High School and Nathanial Bitting 15-years-old at Parkland High School. Three points shoot out winners were Marlin Coleman, 19, Eldrige Bitting, 16, South Park High School, Nathan Fair, 13, Wiley Middle School and Ray Bristow, 10. Griffin Middle School. Concert to Be Held at WFU Wake Forest University will hold its annual Christmas lovefeast and candlelight serv ice Dec. 5. The traditional event, begin ning at 8 p.m. in Wait Chapel, is free and open to the public. The Rev. Graham H. Rights, president of the Executive Board of the Moravian Church (Southern Province), will assist Wake Forest Chaplain Ed Christman in conduct ing the service. The Concert Choir conducted by Brian Gorelick, director of choral ensembles,* will sing four anthems and lead the congregation in traditional Christmas carols and the Moravian song "Morning Star." The Handbell Choir, directed by senior Cherie Van Der Sluys, and the Flute Choir, directed by music instructor Kathryn Levy, will also perform. Donald L. Armitage is the organist. As a prelude to the service, the Messiah Moravian Band will pro vide music and John Acker, the uni versity carilloneur, will play caril lon music. The lovefeast and candlelight service are sponsored by the Chap lain's Office. Following the service, donations can be made to Crisis Control Ministry and the Samaritan Soup Kitchen. re? V-A ^ ^ X25 XX The Central Winston-Salem Association Presents The CHRISTMAS me LIGHTING - C?L?EmiON Friday - Dec. 3rd 7 pm Winston-Square Park next to Sawtooth Building . on Marshall Street FREE FREE FREE ?Advent-Hopewell Moravian Band ? Stevens Center Children's Chorus ? Academy of Dance Arts ? Sing-alongs ? Free Hot Chocolate and Candy ? Lots of Costumed Characters ? A special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus The City Chrismas Tree will be officially lighted by Mayor Martha Wood. In case of rain , the program will be cancelled When you come downtown, look for the Park & Shop Logo at participating businesses. Ask for Park & Shop stamps and park free at six convenient locations. [7)Ch>fry Marshall Dad* (Bahtnd The Marque) QUbafty-Mam Deck (Across from RJR) p*| Government Carter Lot (In Front ol C#y Half) [7] Central Parking (Cherry and 2nd Sta.) Qn Convention Center Deck (6th St at Cherry) f7| Southern National Center (2nd* liberty St.) Happy Holidays JJIiyi NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING jET C,TY OF WINSTON-SALEM The Board of Aldermen will consider a proposal to amend the City of Winston-Salem Zoning Ordinance as shown below: DATE: December6. 1993 TIME: 7;3Q pm PLACE: Board of Aldermen Chamber. Citv Hall a) Proposal to amend Sections 25-3. (b) and 25-6. (I) of the Code of the City of Winston-Salem regarding new changes in the Floodway and Floodway Fringe Regulations by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Zoning Text WT-205. Prior to the hearing, interested persons may obtain any additional information which is in the possession of the City/County Planning Board in that office at City Hall on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interested citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard. All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City's ADA Coordinator, at 727-2056 or 1-800-735-2862 for Voice to TDD or 1-800-735-2962 for TDD to Voice. THIS MEETING WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE ON CITY TV-13. Marie Matthews, Secretary to the Board of Aldermen City of Winston-Salem Citizen Bonds \ # Two . . . Four . . . Six . . . Eight. See How They Appreciate ! Citizen Bonds. Citizen Bonds. f \ I MTV Support Your Home Team. Invest in City of Winston-Salem Citizen Bonds. Let the earning power of Citizen Bonds pay for your long-term financial goals, like college and retirement. Your investment can double in 14 years or triple in 20 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 3.60% 3.80% 4.05% 4.20% 4.35% 4.45% 4.55% 4.75% 4.85% 4.95% 5.05% 5.15% 5.25% 5.35% 5.45% 5.50% 5.55% 5.60% j?Ho? nMPflOOd years. And, since the interest you earn is exempt from Federal income tax and North Carolina State income and intangibles taxes, Citizen Bonds are even more valuable. Bonds with maturities from three through nine years are priced at $ 1 ,000 and pay interest semi annually. The prices of 10- to 20-year bonds are steeply discounted so that they return $ 1 ,000 at maturity. You can invest up to $25,000, and the longer the maturity you choose, the greater the rate of interest you earn. $1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000 00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000 00 1.000.00 625.34 590.29 556.12 522.90 490.72 459.62 429 66 400.87 376.57 353.40 331.34 These bonds may not be an appropriate investment for everybody. You're cncour aged to consult with a tax adviser. This advertisement does not constitute an offer Proceeds from the sale will be used to improve streets, bridges, walkways, street lighting, recre ational facilities and public safety equipment in Winston-Salem. So, while you're helping reach your goals for tomorrow, you're making the City of Winston-Salem a better place to live today. i \\ \m i i-oi in \i I \ i \ h i i >s Tax-Exempt Rate Federal Income Tax Rates 28.0% 31.0% 36.0% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% 5.27% 5.64% 6.02% 6.40% 6.77% 7.15% 7.52% 7.90% 5.45% 5.84% 6.23% 6.62% 7.01% 7.40% 7.79% 8.18% 5.93% 6.35% 6.77% 7.20% 7.62% 8.04% 8.47% 8.89% Reflects impact of North Carolina State income tax exemption Act quickly. The number of bonds is limited. Orders will be accepted beginning Nov. 29 by phone or mail, first-come, first-served. For details or to place your order, call the Bondholder Rela tions Group at our easy-to-remember number: 727-2468 to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy. The legal description of these bonds is contained in the Official Statement available from the City of Winston-Salem.

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