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? ( Mendez to celebrate 14th anniversary i The Rev. Dr. John Mendez will celebrate his 14th pastoral ; anniversary at Emanuel Baptist [ Church, 1075 Shalimar Dr., Oct. : 12. [ A native of New York city, '. Mendez has pastored Emmanuel ? in Winston-Salem for the past 14 ? years. Before coming to Winston, ;he was with the Pleasant Grove ; Baptist Church in Wendell, N.C., I from 1977 to 1983. i Mendez attended Shaw iUniversity in Raleigh; the ?Interdenominational Theological [Center in Atlanta; the j [Southeastern Baptist Theological [Seminary in Wake Forest; and he recently graduated from the Post iGraduate Center of Mental ?Health in New York City in pas toral counseling psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. His lecture experience is exten sive. His speech at the Thomas Dorsey's National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in Winston-Salem in 1991 was voted into the history of the organiza Tho Rov. Dr. John Mondox tion. In 1993, he was the keynote speaker at the Progressive National Baptist Convention in the time slot normally reserved for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Noted for his contributions to civil and human rights, Dr. Mendez was a consultant in the investigation of the Hawaiian Land Rights issues for the Racial Justice Group of Hawaii. He con ducted a fact finding mission in Puerto Rico concerning Vegas J Island issues in 1986, and present ed evidence before a tribunal and the United Nations on U.S. war crimes in Central American coun tries in 1984. Mendez is the facilitator and founding member of the Citizens United for Justice. He also serves on several other boards. He received the President's Award for the Progressive National Baptist Convention, the Wendell-Wake County NAACP Humanitarian Award, the Achievement Award for the Winston-Salem Urban League , and the 1989 President's Award of the NAACP in Winston-Salem, as well as many other awards. Mendez is married to the for mer Sarah Lee Howard, who is a client liaison coordinator in infor mation services at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. The couple has two children, Sekou and Jamila, who are both students at North Carolina Central University, in Durham. Family Services retirees continue to help children -Retirees of Family Services Child Development Program met at the home of Clarene Stewart, ? 125 Kingsland Court, Sept. 30. rhe meeting was conducted by the president, Alma Barber. The jroup continue to promote growth n education, health, economics ind social welfare in areas essen tial to the needs of chf'.'ren and families. New members Betty Johnson, Adelaide Price and Mary Adams were given a plants as welcoming gifts. A Christmas dinner was planned for Dec. 9. There was a delicious luncheon served by the hostess. Others in attendance were Selena Davenport, Joan Patton, Wyvetra Carter, Helen Falls, Barbara Benson, Frances Brannon, Ruth Medlock and Thessalonia Jenkins. Members not present were Arlease Hawkins, Mary Kay, Minnie Barksdale and Estelle Shelf. Four Locals Win at Mid-Atlantic Sectionals I j Winners Last Week ; Monday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m., Carl H. Russell Community Center A game was not .held so that players could attend the funeral service of Sylena Elizabeth Lester Nesbitt, daughter of Waldo and Maijorie Lester. Our sympathy is extended to the entire Nesbitt and Lester fami lies. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m., Carl Russell Community Center Winston-Salem Duplicate Bridge Club First Place ? Rudolph Boone and Floyd Neal Second/Third/Fourth Place He ? Geraidine Cary and John Oriflis; Ooldia Anderson and Beverly Mitchell; and Renita Thompkins-Segers and Olivia Thompldns place trophies in the Modified Round Robin during the recent Mid-Atlantic Sectional Tourn ament that was held in BRIDGE NEWS Rudolph V. Roono Sr. Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m., Rupert Bell Recreation Center Kings and Queens Duplicate Bridge Club No report. News Flash! Four local players won first Portsmouth, Vs. Congratula tions to Ruth Washington, Earline Parmon, Pauline Winphrie and Sandra Brown! This event is one of the most popular and competitive on the East Coast Champion sheepdogs lead Walk Against Cancer Abbey, 7, and Clyde, 5, have been doing volunteer work since they Were puppies. The two champion old English sheepdogs visit nursing homes often in a Pet Therapy program. They've co chaired a major fashion event, taken part in charitable narathons, and they're returning to co-chair the American Cancer Society's Dogs Walk Against dancer Oct. 18 at Tanglewood 5ark. Last year's event drew several lundred happy participants ? nore are expected for the fourth innual walk, which also benefits he NCSU Veterinary Teaching -lospital. Dog owners register with their ?ets and collect pledges before he walk; those who haven't reg stered may sign up and make a ontribution at Tanglewood. Pets nd people will vie for valuable rizes, including one for the ooch who fetches the most ponsors, the dog who looks lost like his or her best friend, le Tido or Fifi wearing the best lalloween costume, the dog who erforms the best trick, and the lost colorful canine. Well known dogs will enter tin and demonstrate various mine talents ? from sniffing ut drugs to obedience training. Those who wish may take part in "The Blessing of the Animals." A pet photographer will be available, and there will be a -silent auction. Community volunteer groups planning to participate include Professional Secretaries, Friends of Greyhounds, the Bloodhound Search and Rescue team, veteri narians from the NCSU hospital and students from Wake Forest University. Champions Abbey Lane and Classy Clyde will lead the marchers. Dogs Walk Against Cancer T-Shirts will go to all (human) participants who raise or contribute $50. For information, call Abbey and Clyde's home number, 922 1525 and ask for Betty Davis, or call the American Cancer Society at 768-1224. Yen Are Invited to join us in our Spiritual Journey on a ? 50 Days Fast Rav Or Salti O Lartay PMtor I Beginning September 14 - November 2, 1997 Meet at Goler Memorial A.M.E.Zion Church for Prayer each morning at 6:00 a.m. The Fast is Open to the Community Persons with Prayer Requests should send their requests to: Rev. Dr. Seth O. Lartey 630 N. Patterson Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27105 FOR EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND YOU GET ONp BONUSPOINT* YOUR POINTS ARE ON YOUR RECEIPT ' sqq to?9to(73 (?gx? ttim ix^imtea '''''%m mi' i l^lg.WI^FREESSaScSll BbfflBl P1TE3 uBa. Ijm* ?9, <nd VtMfar. Soar Ort?5 ? Cram and Onion. ... r ^ Wivy Lap. Hidden * ! PtftafO Valey Ranch, Red / Wte? 6 oz. Asst. Var. Lay's - I Potato Chips r 0%b ?*? ijro9 ? Limit 2 With Additional Purchases At Regular Retail. 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