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fBill Moyers to speak lat Wake Forest ?w ? Bill Moyers, one of America's ?best-known commentators on reli ? tgion, will share his insights on the spiritual journey of the United ^States and its people Nov. 19 in a Jspeech at Wake Forest University Jfor its 1997-98 Year of Religion in ?American Life. ? The speech, "Religion in American Life: Reflections from a ^Long-time Observer and ^Participant," is at 8 p.m. in Wait iChapel The program is free and -open to the public. Seating will be -on a first-come, first-served basis. During his 25-year career in television, Moyers has been execu tive editor of the highly acclaimed Iseries, "Bill Moyers' Journal," Isenior news analyst for the CBS Evening News, and chief corre spondent for the documentary series, "CBS Reports." Since establishing his own pro- | duction company. Public Affairs Television Inc., in 1986, Moyers has produced more than 200 hours of programming, including several specials focused on reli gion: "Facing Evil," "God and Politics," "Amazing Grace," "Healing and the Mind" and his most recent program, "Genesis." His work has earned Moyers more than 30 Emmy Awards. Additional background on Moyers is available through Wake Forest's year of Religion Web site at www.wfu.edu/wfunews/yor. htm. ? ?? Marriage enrichment lecture topic for, meeting "Family of Origin ? More than Mom and Dad" is the topic Jim and Johnne Armentrout will explore at the Nov. 25 meeting of the Winston-Salem Association of Couples in Marriage Enrichment (ACME). The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks club on Silas Creek Parkway.. The program will enable cou ples to look at their separate fami ly trees and gain insight into ways their marriage has "inherited" or "modeled" aspects of their sepa rate families. The Armentrouts have been active in many local community activities, and they have served as local ACME president and are now serving on the national board for ACME. Jim is a local business man and Johnne is a counselor at Wake Forest University. The meeting will be preceded by a private buffet dinner for ACME. All members and guests are invited to come early and enjoy the dinner and informal fel lowship. The dinner buffet is $10 per person. Zion Memorial to present three workshops The Family Enrichment Center of Zion Memorial Baptist Church will sponsor three workshops Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop topics are Financial Planning/Management, presented by Julia Banks of Mechanics and Farmers Bank; Time Management, presented by Phyllis Smith, counselor at Winston-Salem State University; and Stress Management, present ed by Althea Taylor Jones, former director of counseling at Winston Salem State University, candidate for a doctorate degree in family and child development at Virginia Tech., and the "First Lady" of Zion Memorial. Zion Memorial is at 101 N. Dunleith Ave. The Rev. Joseph Jones is pastor. The public is invited. Iota Phi Lambda celebrates American Education Iota Phi Lambda Sorority cele brated American Education Day Nov. 8 at the YWCA. The National theme this year is 'Teaching Children to Think and Dream..." American Education Week is designated to spotlight education. It is also to inform the public of the accomplishments and needs of public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs. Soror Mary Jackson gave a brief history of American Education Week. It was first cele brated nationally in 1947 by lota Phi Lambda Sorority. Observance of the event was intended to pro vide Iota Phi Lambda a public forum for stressing the education al aims of the sorority and for ini tiating or participating in programs to promote excellence in education. The speaker, soror Ann Little, assistant principal at Konnoak Elementary School, talked about the importance of education and how the entire community should be involved. She encouraged the audience do the very best that can be done. She said diligence and determina tion should be used to set goals. She stressed the importance of putting God first, obeying parents and working hard. Without edu cation, she said, children not only lack the skills they need for the future, they lack hope. Several children were on the program talking about inspira tions and impacts on their educa tional life. Dwayne McNair Jr., grandson of sorer Mary Jackson, said his teacher at Cldfflmons Elementary School had ah impact on his educational life by helping him form better reading habits. He told the group he may write a book some day. Derone Penn, a student at Cook Middle School, named sev eral teachers who had inspired him to do well in school. He said he has made great improvement over the past few years. He also said that his adoptive mother, sorer Jean Brown, has been a great inspiration to him. Jaradd McDougal, a student at North Davidson Middle School, said several teachers inspired him. One of those teachers, he said, pushed him to do his best. Another of her teachers inspired her by her fairness and the way she made learning fun. She is the daughter of sorer Portia McDougal. Kendra Washington and Adrienne Foster teamed up to dance to the music of "I Believe I Can Fly." They attend Mineral Springs Middle School. Kendra is the daughter of sorer Shirley Miller. All children on the program were given Lifesavers to give to their teachers. There was a label on the candy that read "You are a lifesaver." The sorority also sent letters of thanks and appreciation to all schools in Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools. The chapter president, Florence Corpening, gave closing remarks. The American Education Committee included chairperson Mary Jackson, Jackie Dunlap, Shirley Miller, and Evelyn Phillips. 8B Papa's Got A Brand New Bag. ? ' ' ? ? ?* Those who appreciate quality enjoy it responsibly. ?1996 CROWN R0VAL*IMP0RTED IN THE B0TTLE*BlEN0ED CANADIAN WHl<*fcY?4p-i,ALC0M0l B? tiOtUMbft '1 ?0OF ^JOSEPH ? bFA&RAM&SONS NEW YORK NY PARAS GOT A BRANi NEW BAG'? * American Education Week ^ . ?Cr% r\ vQ November 16-22,1997 I I
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