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The Passing of a Star Who Was A Guiding Light

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Bishop Terry Young, HPh. D

Drucilla Blankenship

Remembering a Brady Brunch Star

A Storm Is Coming!!!This summer we are having reports that a Hurricane named Arthur is brewing in the Atlantic. People along the East Coast of the United States are being warned to evacuate and move inland onto higher and safer grounds. Every major network is warning the people to leave their beautiful vacation spots.Today we have the intelligence to predict the weather. The National Weather Service can tell you approximately the timing that the storm will form, but only God knows where the storm is going. The tropical storms and hurricanes start out with a cluster of thunderstorms. They defy the regular path of a storm and often move from the Southeast toward the Northwest. The regular path of storm is Southeast to Northeast.The wind circulation of the storms are counter clockwise. Once again defying the circulation of a storm that moves clockwise. I guess you could say that when we are rebellious toward the teachings of God then we begin to move counter clockwise from the direction that the Lord has given us to travel. When we refuse to read the word of God, we will often fi nd ourselves in the dark, since the Word of the Lord is the Light.When a nation or family refuses to go to church to play, we often fi nd ourselves hanging with the wrong crowd. There have been times when all of us wanted to be in the “In Crowd”, but often found ourselves alone when we had been used by the ones that we considered our friends.A storm starts out small. It has stages that it goes through before it becomes a full fl edge hurricane. There is rain, wind, and then a spin. The thunderstorms begin to form and circulate around each other.It is the same way when we are hanging with others who do not regard God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Trouble breeds trouble and often those who will not recognize the protection of the Holy Spirit will do most anything. When the troublesome gather together, they come in agreement against what is spoken in the Bible. Have you ever been there? Perhaps you are there now! Maybe you have a son, daughter, or grandchild that is hanging with a crowd that does not know the truth. You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32). Do not get upset with a person when they are in darkness, just be enough light that they can fi nd their way to the main light of God. Pray to God and ask Jesus to take your petition into the throne room.Every Tropical Storm has an eye. It’s the place where the sun peers through at times. It is also the place where the wind appears

to decrease. Most people have thought that the storm was over only to fi nd out that the worst side was about to approach them. When you are in your storm of life, you can ask God to appear in your situation. In the hurricane, the eye comes a shore and usually hits with a second wave of destruction. If we repent, God may relent and save us from the second half of the storm.The storm on the horizon has to do with the plumb line that has been pulled for us to live up to. Many times we try to lean to our own understanding. The spirit of the Lord would have us to lean on the word of God so that we do not have to lean to our own understanding.When a storm is approaching the watchmen on the walls who are waiting, praying, and studying the word of God will cry out to warn the people of the coming destruction. The National Weather Service has meteorologists who are trained in this fi eld to forecast the possibility of an approaching storm. The meteorologists do not wait until the storm forms to start predicting the possibilities of turbulence. They study the patterns of the storms. They look at the water temperature and know that a Tropical Depression may form. We should be able to look at our spiritual atmosphere and know that storm clouds are gathering.Depressions are formed and can cause mild destruction. If the storm grows, it has even more chance to cause widespread destruction. It is the same way with our families. If we get depressed and refuse to turn it over to God, we will fi nd ourselves with full blown worry and doubt. When we have doubt, we do not have faith. It is impossible to please God without faith!A Tropical Depression grows into a Tropical Storm. They have similar characteristics except that the winds have picked up speed. This will appear to us when we are getting to busy to think, pray, and study the word of God. If you do not study, you will fail the test. The test will be given whether you study or not. Get prepared because the storm is coming!Stock up on your bread for Jesus is the bread of Life. Make sure you get some fl ashlights because Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12). Make sure you get some bottled water for Jesus is the Living Water.Look for your escape route and remember that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light (John 14:6). Be a good neighbor and act like a FEMA offi cial. Go door to door to let them know Jesus is coming and the storm season of life must come fi rst before He returns. Let them know that there is a light house that they can run to. God is a strong tower from the enemy. Come up on higher ground. Hear the word of God and sound the alarm that a storm is approaching in our Political, Economic, and Religious structure! Judgment starts fi rst in the household of faith! Until next time, pray for our advertisers

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“The Joy of the Whole Earth is Mount Zion”Life for Mount Zion Baptist Church began as a song in the heart of a group of vocalists from the state of Virginia. Under the leadership of Reverend G. W. Holland, this group of singers organized Mount Zion in 1889. Shortly afterward the Reverend George W. Johnson assumed the role as fi rst pastor of the church. During Reverend Johnson’s pastorate, Mount Zion worshipped at its Third Street location until fi re destroyed the structure in 1904. Reverend Johnson orchestrated the congregation’s move in 1907 to a new edifi ce built on Ninth Street. In the following year, the Lord called Reverend Johnson home after a pastoral tenure of 19 years.

In 1909, Reverend Richard L. File, a native of Rowan County, accepted the call as the second pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church. During his 36-year mission of faith the church experienced physical and spiritual growth. By 1914 the increasing membership proved to be too much for the existing quarters and a building site at Ninth and Maple Streets was purchased. In January 1916 the fi rst brick for the new structure was laid, with dedication of the completed facility in September 1916. Reverend File’s work was so immensely felt that Shaw University honored him with the Doctor of Divinity degree in 1923. Mount Zion installed and dedicated a pipe organ, as well as initiated several church programs, services and missions under Dr. File’s pastorate. Dr. File died November 3, 1945.

Dr. Kelly Oliver Perry Goodwin, a native of Washington, DC, answered the Lord’s call to be Mount Zion’s third pastor in 1946. Under the leadership of Dr. Goodwin, the internal and external structure of the church was vastly improved. Mount Zion established a church constitution and by-laws; joined the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc.; adopted a church wide budget, established the R. L. File Scholarship Fund; established a child day care program; and licensed and trained ministerial students, and the joint worship and fellowship activities with Knollwood Baptist Church which continues today.

With the arrival in 1979 of the Reverend Gilbert G. Campbell, Jr., a native of Richmond, Virginia, as its’ fourth pastor, Mount Zion experienced more growth, enhanced love of church, and program expansion. Under his management by objective leadership style, Reverend Campbell institutional an annual church budget and encouraged Mount Zion to make more fi nancial investments with its capital holdings. The Inspiration Choir, a audio/video ministry, hand bell choirs, new members’ class, Sacred Music Institute and the Athletic Association were enhanced and prompted Mount Zion’s refrain: We Are One in the Spirit. Mount Zion’s fi fth and current pastor, Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr., a native of Camden, New Jersey, accepted the call in 1984. His family includes wife, Shirley and two son, Serenus T., Jr. and Starling T. both of whom were licensed and ordained as Baptist ministers since their arrival at Mount Zion. Dr. Churn has enhanced the administration and operations of the church and extended the church’s Christian Mission to the more community involvement. The building of the File-Goodwin Life Enrichment Center has meant new opportunities for service to the church and community.Under Dr. Churn’s leadership, the Child Development Center was re-

instituted in 1989 with a staff of 10 providing day care of 60 children. The desire to provide a much-needed service to the elder and their caregivers in the broader community led to the establishment of the Senior Life Enrichment Center. Included in the mission of the Senior Life Enrichment Center is “Super Tuesday” which meets some of the needs for the well senior to learn, fellowship, recreate and maintain a health life style. The establishment of the Youth Ensemble, for ages 13 - 20, the Praise Dancers, and the re-establishment of the scouting programs are designed to reach the youth of the church and community.

During the last 122 years God has richly blessed this faithful company of baptized believers in Jesus Christ. As a result we worship in a multi-million dollar facility, we offer a seven (7) day week ministry.

• We strengthen our members and community through intensive Bible Study groups.

• We seek to minister to children and families by offering a Child Development Center, which meets the Preschool needs.

• We also offer a Summer Camp and Youth Educational Enhancement After School Program in order to ensure the safety of children which is our most precious resource.

• We minister to senior citizens through our Senior Adult Day Care which meets fi ve (5) days a week from 7:30 AM through 5:30 PM.

• We seek to support those who are victims of addiction through our Narcotic Anonymous CNA Program which meets three (3) night a week. The entire community benefi ts by using the File-Goodwin Enrichment Center for functions such as dinners, meetings, receptions, etc.

• We support the information and reading needs of the church and community through our library and its resources.

• We provide and enhance technology skills for our church and community through our Mount Zion Technology Center.

Mount Zion Baptist Church950 File Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27101 USADr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr.

Senior Pastor/CEO

Mrs. A. McLaughlin, ReceptionistMr. H. L. Shaw, Adm. Assistant

Church Offi ce (336)722-2325Fax (336)722-3359

Mzoffi [email protected]

FORSYTH COUNTY

“The Joy of the Whole Earth is Mount Zion”Life for Mount Zion Baptist Church began as a song in the heart of a group of vocalists from the state of Virginia.

Reverend G. W. , this group of singers organized

Mount Zion in 1889. Shortly afterward the assumed

the role as fi rst pastor of the church. During Reverend Johnson’s pastorate, Mount Zion worshipped at its Third Street location until fi re destroyed the structure in 1904. Reverend Johnson orchestrated the congregation’s move in 1907 to a new edifi ce built on Ninth Street. In the following year, the Lord called Reverend Johnson home after a pastoral tenure of 19 years.

, a native of Rowan County, accepted

desire to provide a much-needed service to the elder and their caregivers in the broader community led to the establishment of the Enrichment CenterCenter is “Super Tuesday” which meets some of the needs for the well senior to learn, fellowship, recreate and maintain a health life style. The establishment of the Youth Ensemble, for ages 13 - 20, the Praise Dancers, and the re-establishment of the scouting programs are designed to reach the youth of the church and community.

During the last 122 years God has richly blessed this faithful company of baptized believers in Jesus Christ. As a result we worship in a multi-million dollar facility, we offer a seven (7) day week ministry.


Bailey’s Chapel AME ChurchBailey’s Chapel AME Church

Rev. Dr. Theodora K. Moss, PastorRev. Dr. Theodora K. Moss, Pastor

5016 Woodsdale Road5016 Woodsdale RoadRoxboro, NC 27573Roxboro, NC 27573

(336) 599-0337(336) 599-0337

Salt of the Earth Church of Salt of the Earth Church of God in Christ God in Christ

Pastor William H. CooperPastor William H. Cooper1412 N. Church Street, Suite D1412 N. Church Street, Suite D

Burlington, NC 27217Burlington, NC 27217

(336) 395-8523(336) 395-8523

First Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchRev. Dray Bland, PastorRev. Dray Bland, Pastor

Bible Study, Tuesdays @ 1:00pmBible Study, Tuesdays @ 1:00pmMinister Dewitt Johnson, TeacherMinister Dewitt Johnson, Teacher

508 Apple Street, Burlington, NC 27217508 Apple Street, Burlington, NC 27217(336) 227-2542(336) 227-2542

Elm Grove Baptist ChurchElm Grove Baptist Church

Rev. Clarence Johnson, PastorRev. Clarence Johnson, Pastor

1302 US 29 Business1302 US 29 BusinessReidsville, NC 27320Reidsville, NC 27320

(336) 342-3710(336) 342-3710

Pearson Chapel AME ChurchPearson Chapel AME Church

Rev. Barrington Ross, PastorRev. Barrington Ross, Pastor

222 Hwy 62 South222 Hwy 62 SouthYanceyville, NC 27379Yanceyville, NC 27379

(919) 451-9272(919) 451-9272

Looking for A Place to WorshipLooking for A Place to WorshipVisit with the Church of Your Choice Listed BelowVisit with the Church of Your Choice Listed Below

“O taste and see that the Lord is good...”“O taste and see that the Lord is good...” Psalms 34:8 Psalms 34:8 “O taste and see that the Lord is good...”“O taste and see that the Lord is good...”


Bishop Terry Young Receives His Honorary Doctorate

Degree

On June 14, 2014, at the ECC Life Community Center, Pinnacle Maranatha Bible College in conjunction with Trinity Theological Seminary-South Florida, celebrated their 2014 Commencement Ceremony. The theme of the ceremony was: “Believe, You Can Do It”.

Mistress of Ceremony, Dr. Sharonetta McIntyre welcomed everyone and ushered in of the Holy Spirit with Praise and Worship by the Morningstar Choir. (pictured at the bottom of the next column) The Processional of platform guests and graduates (pictured to the right) occurred. Platform guests included: Dr. Faiger M. Blackwell, Dr. W. Kaye McDonald, Bishop Terry Young, Dr. Helen H. Styles, Prophetess Maxine Moore, Dr. Queen L. Cannon, Dr. Theodora K. Moss, Minister Barbara Watson, Dr. Mercedes Summers, and Dr. Dearry Jean Montague.

After which, a powerful, anointed invocation was given by Pastor Jermon Russell (pictured to the left) of Mill Creek Baptist Church, Danville, Virginia and also a graduate of PMBC. He was followed by scripture reading given by Minister Robert Googe and Mrs.

Clara Foriest.

A beautiful, self-written poem was given by Ms. Lenora Corbett, an alumni of PMBC. Her poem was entitled, “Believe”. Morningstar Choir followed with another selection. Student refl ection was given by Evangelist Anna Bass of the Roxboro Campus of PMBC.

Dr. Faiger M. Blackwell gave the introduction of the

commencement speaker. The next voice that was heard after a selection from Morningstar Choir was the commencement speaker, Bishop Terry Young, Pastor of Morningstar Baptist Church of Burlington. He brought a very powerful message to the graduates to journey on to the next level of their spiritual path.

Introduction of Graduates and Certifi cates were presented. PMBC and Trinity graduated seven Doctorate of Theology Degrees which were bestowed on: Dr. Faiger M. Blackwell, Dr. Lorean Blackwell, Dr. Queen Cannon, Dr. Sarah Chambers, Pastor Phyllis Gill, Dr. Myra Johnson-Lopez, and Dr. Theodora K. Moss. Five Master of Theology Degrees were given to: Joann Long, Prophetess Maxine Moore, Pastor Mary Scoggins, The Late Elder William Scoggins, and Minister Barbara Watson. Five Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degrees were given to: Evangelist Anna Bass, Jerry Bass, Princess Brown, Minister Robert Googe, and the late Elder William Scoggins. Ministerial Diplomas in Biblical Studies were given to six students. Nine Associate Degrees in Biblical Studies were given to: Pamela Davis, Syreeta Gardner, Lazarus LeGrant, Tamiko L. Mayo, Evangelist Barbara Morton, Minister Phil Morton, Pastor Jermon Russell, Renita Russell, and Paulette Smith. Certifi cates of Completion in Biblical Studies were given to nine students. And ending the presentation of graduates and certifi cates were 14 Certifi cates of Completion in Christian Counseling being given.

Dr. Faiger M. Blackwell began the Presentation of Honorary Degrees. Honorary Doctorate Degrees were presented to: Dr. Maxine Moore, Assistant Dean and graduate of PMBC; Dr. Sharonetta McIntyre, Real Estate Agent, member of Evangel Fellowship Church, Greensboro

and former Financial Director of Pinnacle Ministries; and the fi nal Honorary Doctorate was presented to Bishop Terry Young (pictured in the next column receiving his Honorary Doctorate Degree), Pastor of Morningstar Baptist

Church and the President and CEO of Unity Builders, Inc., a non-profi t organization. Unity Builders, Inc. is a Community Development Corporation (CDC) and also a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) designated in High Point, NC and Greensboro, NC.

Special presentations were given to: Dr. Maxine Moore, Denise Austin and Lois Clay for their dedicated time and appreciation of the classes. Minister Mary Scoggins was presented a special award for her tenacity spirit and continued dedication to Kingdom Building. The last special presentation was given to Stacey R. Choate for her many years of dedicated service to the ministry and within this presentation an annual award was established to be given to a deserving person. The ceremony was concluded with a Prayer to the Graduates offered by Rev. Dr. Richard Styles and the Alma Mater led by Prophetess Maxine Moore, HPh.D. Closing remarks and benediction were given by Dr. Faiger M. Blackwell and Minister Grea Blackwell.


Church and the President and CEO of Unity Builders,

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and Worship by the Morningstar Choir. (pictured at the bottom of the next

The Processional of platform guests and

(pictured to the occurred. Platform

guests included: Dr. Faiger M. Blackwell, Dr. W. Kaye McDonald, Bishop Terry Young, Dr. Helen H. Styles, Prophetess Maxine Moore, Dr. Queen L. Cannon,

and Dr. Theodora K. Moss. Five Master of Theology Degrees were given to: Joann Long, Prophetess Maxine Moore, Pastor Mary Scoggins, The Late Elder William Scoggins, and Minister Barbara Watson. Five Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degrees were given to: Evangelist Anna Bass, Jerry Bass, Princess Brown, Minister Robert Googe, and the late Elder William Scoggins. Ministerial Diplomas in Biblical Studies were given to six students. Nine Associate Degrees in Biblical Studies were given to: Pamela Davis, Syreeta Gardner, Lazarus LeGrant, Tamiko

by Minister Robert Googe and Mrs.

A beautiful, self-written poem was given by Ms. Lenora Corbett, an alumni of PMBC. Her poem was entitled, “Believe”. Morningstar Choir followed with another selection. Student refl ection was given by Evangelist

graduate of PMBC; Dr. Sharonetta McIntyre, Real Estate Agent, member of Evangel Fellowship Church, Greensboro

and former Financial Director of Pinnacle Ministries; and the fi nal Honorary Doctorate was presented to Bishop Terry Young next column receiving his Honorary Doctorate Degree)Pastor of Morningstar Baptist

After which, a powerful, anointed invocation was given by Pastor Jermon Russell the left)Church, Danville, Virginia and also a graduate of PMBC. He was followed by scripture reading given by Minister Robert Googe and Mrs.

Clara Foriest.

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) designated in High Point, NC and

Special presentations were given to: Dr. Maxine Moore, Denise Austin and Lois Clay for their dedicated time and appreciation of the classes. Minister Mary Scoggins was presented a special award for her tenacity spirit and continued dedication to Kingdom

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JESUS IS CALLING

Rejoice in Me always!No matter what is going on, you can rejoice in your Love-relationship with

Me.

This is the secret of being content in all circumstances.

So many people dream of the day when they will fi nally be happy: when they are out of debt, when their children are out of trouble, when they have more

leisure time, and so on.

While they daydream, their moments are trickling into the ground like precious balm spilling wastefully from overturned bottles.

Fantasizing about future happiness will never bring fulfi llment, because

fantasy is unreality.

Even though I am invisible, I am far more Real than the world you see around you.

My reality is eternal and unchanging.

Bring your moments to Me, and I will fi ll them with vibrant Joy.Now is the time to rejoice in My Presence.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4, 12; PSALM 102:27

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Rejoice in Me always!

A Welcoming, Worshipping, Transforming, Serving Community of Faith

Pastor Ronald Shive grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he graduated from Brainerd High School. He studied at Auburn University, graduating with a degree in Microbiology. He holds a Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, studied additionally at Erskine Theological Seminary, and received his Doctorate of Ministry from Union Presbyterian Seminary.

Ron has served three churches in South Carolina (First Presbyterian Church, Greenville – Associate Pastor; Trinity Presbyterian Church, Travelers Rest – Pastor; and Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, Chapin – Senior Pastor) prior to coming to Burlington in 2002.

Ron is married to Pamela Young Shive, who is an educational consultant with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. They have two grown children, two children-in-law, and one granddaughter.

Beginnings of Community and ChurchThe community known now as Burlington had its genesis in the 1850s when offi cials of the North Carolina Railroad developed an area of one and one-half square miles to house their maintenance and repair shops in the Northern Piedmont. The little village that grew up around this activity became known as Company Shops. Very soon, The Rev. Archibald Currie, pastor of the Graham Presbyterian Church, held the fi rst religious service in the village. This was followed by other services, fi rst held in an open shed of the railroad shops, then in a school building, later in the dining room and parlor of the railroad hotel, and fi nally in a union church building constructed in 1869. A commission of Orange Presbytery established the Presbyterian Church in the Company Shops community on June 15, 1879. The Rev. Benjamin Mebane was called to serve as pastor to the 21 women and men who signed a covenant and became charter members. (At the time, Dr. Mebane was also serving the Graham church as pastor.) After the railroad shops moved to Spencer, N.C., in 1886, the town’s name was changed from Company Shops to Burlington, and the church became known as the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington. The initial Presbyterian Church building in Burlington was completed in June 1891, and in 1895 the congregation called its fi rst full-time pastor,

The Rev. Malcolm Shields. A building program in 1909 resulted in a new sanctuary, classrooms, and a new tower and steeple for the First Church on a prominent downtown Burlington corner lot now occupied by the Burlington’s Headquarters Fire Station.

Mission ChurchesAs early as 1900, the need for a mission church in a northwest Burlington community was observed. The congregation built a chapel and conducted services until 1913, when a new congregation (now known as Westminster and now a part of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church denomination), was offi cially organized. Soon afterwards, the clergy and members of the First Church helped Presbytery offi cials to organize Piedmont Presbyterian, Eldermont (now Shiloh) Presbyterian, and East Burlington Presbyterian (now merged with the Westminster congregation). About 1943, the First Church led in the development of a mission congregation in east Burlington that has evolved into the Northside Presbyterian Church (now affi liated with the Presbyterian Church in America).

Worship ServicesWorship is the central act of the Christian Church. First Presbyterian Church places a great emphasis on worship and urges all members to worship on a weekly basis. The two Sunday morning worship services are based on the best tradition of the rich and deep worship that has sustained the Christian Church for two thousand years. These services are at 8:30 AM (normally in the Williams Chapel) and at 11:00 AM (in the sanctuary), except during the summer months when there is one combined service at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary.

While both of these services are deeply rooted in the rich traditions that have sustained Christian worship for two thousand years, we seek to allow room for the Spirit of God to blow a new and living, giving Word to us.

Sunday morning schedule:9:00-9:45 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages

9:15 a.m. – Summer Choir Rehearsal9:45 a.m. – Session meets for prayer

9:45 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship in the Welcome Center10:00 a.m. – Worship in the Sanctuary11:00 a.m. – Lemonade on the Lawn

First Presbyterian ChurchRonald Lowell Shive, Pastor

[email protected] (w) 336-228-1703 ext. 214


A Welcoming, Worshipping, Transforming, The Rev. Malcolm Shields. A building program in 1909 resulted in a new

ALAMANCE COUNTY


Pastor Ronald Shive grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he graduated from Brainerd High School. He studied at Auburn University, graduating with a degree in Microbiology. He holds a Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, studied additionally at Erskine Theological Seminary, and received his Doctorate of Ministry from Union Presbyterian Seminary.

Ron has served three churches in South Carolina (First Presbyterian Church, Greenville – Associate Pastor; Trinity Presbyterian Church, Travelers Rest – Pastor; and Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, Chapin – Senior Pastor) prior to coming to Burlington in 2002.

Ron is married to Pamela Young Shive, who is an educational consultant

Pinnacle Praise Teaminvites you to

“Praise in the Elements”Saturday, August 2, 2014

Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the Praise Team

Location: Front Lawn of Pinnacle1009 Sharpe Road, Burlington, NC 27217

Contact Joyce Googe @ 336-213-2894


“Because God is the Greatest Power, we are not Defeated”

D e l i v e r a n c e Tabernacle Next Generation, located at 107 Lowdermilk Street, is the newest addition to the Deliverance T a b e r n a c l e Fellowship of Churches, Inc. Nestled in the heart of Greensboro, just moments east of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University it is a lighthouse to the sick, affl icted, lost, and troubled souls everywhere. This dynamic ministry was conceived in the heart of God and birthd through the humbled obedience of its leader, Elder Augusta King.

Supported by an awesome ministry team and body that supports her, they work untiringly to see that the change the ministry stands for becomes a reality in the earth. The inaugural service was held on February 10, 2008 and the ministry was grafted into the fellowship on May 9, 2008.

They operate in the purpose of Isaiah 61:1-3,1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorifi ed.

Elder King’s favorite quotation is, “Because God is the Greatest Power, we are not Defeated”.

If you are looking for a miracle healing and blessing,

Come join us at DELIVERANCE

TABERNACLE NEXT GENERATION and see what God is doing in the

heart of Greensboro. It is the lighthouse to the sick,

Affl icted, Lost, and Troubled Souls EVERYWHERE!

Deliverance Tabernacle Next Generation

107 Lowdermilk StreetGreensboro, NC 27405

, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of

, that he

“Because God

GUILFORD COUNTY

Calling All Men!!!!!Pinnacle is starting a

Full Gospel Network Group in Alamance County

The Second Interest Meeting will be July 19, 2014 at 8:00 am at Blackwell

Funeral Home, 1292 Rauhut St., Burlington, NC. Call 336-213-2016 for more information.


The Second Interest Meeting will be July 19, 2014 at 8:00 am at Blackwell

Funeral Home,

D e l i v e r a n c e Tabernacle Next Generation, located at 107 Lowdermilk Street, is the newest addition to the Deliverance T a b e r n a c l e Fellowship of Churches, Inc. Nestled in the heart of Greensboro, just moments east of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University it is a lighthouse to the sick, affl icted, lost, and troubled

that mourn;3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the might be glorifi ed.

Elder King’s favorite quotation is, is the Greatest Power, we are not Defeated”.


Shaping an academic medical centerIn 2008, John D. McConnell, MD, was named as the fi rst chief executive offi cer in the history of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the largest employer in the Piedmont Triad, including almost 90% of the region’s physicians listed among the “Best Doctors in America.”

As CEO, McConnell oversees the clinical, research and academic enterprise for Wake Forest Baptist, reporting to the Medical Center’s board of directors.

McConnell comes to Winston-Salem from Dallas, where he was executive vice president of health system affairs at

University of Texas Southwestern beginning in 2003. In that position, he had overall responsibility for UT Southwestern’s university hospitals and clinics as well as the faculty physician practice.

A noted urologist who joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 1984, McConnell held a number of clinical as well as administrative posts at UT Southwestern, including urology department chair, prostate disease center director, vice president for clinical programs and executive vice president for administration.

During his tenure as chair of urology, McConnell’s department was ranked in the NIH top 10 funding list. His own research accomplishments were recognized by his election to the prestigious Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.

McConnell brings to Wake Forest Baptist a philosophy of balanced excellence which has guided his career for 25 years. “All components of the mission must be the best they can be,” he explained. “We all think and act as one entity. The emphasis is on quality not quantity.

“From a prospective patient’s viewpoint, Wake Forest Baptist will be the best place to go for the highest quality care from the best physicians who have been attracted by the quality of students and topnotch research,” McConnell added. “Every individual who works at Wake Forest Baptist should feel appreciated and challenged to optimal performance.”

Wake Forest Baptist’s relationship with Wake Forest University was a major draw for McConnell.

“Close affi liation with a leading university, especially in such areas as mathematics, computer science, engineering, business and law, is vital

to a medical center with a vision of greatness,” McConnell said. “The complexity of health care and the challenge of translating research advances into improved patient cares require expertise not traditionally found in an academic medical center.”

A native of Independence, Kansas, McConnell earned a BA in chemistry from the University of Kansas, then an MD (magna cum laude) from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, followed by surgical internship and urology residency at UT Southwestern.

He and his wife, Melinda, a former medical technologist with an MBA, have been married for 30 years. Their daughter Cara is an English major at the University of Kansas.

“The not-so-secret formula for success,” he wrote to the Wake Forest Baptist CEO Search Committee, “is to identify and recruit the most talented faculty possible and then to provide them with the resources and environment to succeed.”

It took 39 years before the two-year medical school founded in 1902 at Wake Forest College formed the partnership with N.C. Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem that defi nes the institution today.

The story of how and why the medical school at the college, in tiny Wake Forest, N.C., decided to relocate to Winston-Salem is a fascinating tale involving visionary leaders, a community minded family committed to improving health care in northwest North Carolina, and sheer will. And the medical school’s move in 1941 paved the way for the rest of Wake Forest College to relocate 15 years later.

Today, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is a thriving, nationally renowned academic medical center. With 14,000 employees, it is Forsyth County’s largest employer. It operates more than 1,000 acute care, psychiatric and rehabilitation beds. The medical school is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best, just as the hospital has been since 1993.

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Shaping an academic medical centerIn 2008, John D. McConnell, MD, was named as the fi rst chief executive offi cer in the history of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the largest employer in the Piedmont Triad, including almost 90% of the region’s physicians listed among the “Best Doctors in America.”

As CEO, McConnell oversees the clinical, research and academic enterprise for Wake Forest Baptist, reporting to the Medical Center’s board of directors.

McConnell comes to Winston-Salem from Dallas, where he was executive vice president of health system affairs at

University of Texas Southwestern beginning in 2003. In that position, he had overall responsibility for UT Southwestern’s university hospitals and


The Passing of a Star Who Was A Guiding Light

When it comes to the enduring love of Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, death will not do them part.

The 91-year-old activist and actress, who died late Wednesday, June 11, 2014, will spend eternity with her late husband — their ashes co-mingled inside an urn bearing the words, “In This Thing Together.” Dee, the epitome of grace, courage, style and class across seven decades of stardom, was fl anked by two generations of family when she passed away at

10:30 p.m. in her suburban home.

“She very peacefully surrendered,” said her daughter Nora Day, standing Thursday on the back steps of her parents’ New Rochelle house. “We hugged her, we kissed her, we gave her our permission to go. “She opened her eyes. She looked at us. She closed her eyes, and she set sail.”

The Cleveland-born, Harlem-raised Dee emerged in an era when African-American women remained second-class citizens on stage and screen.

She went on to earn an Emmy, a Grammy and a Screen Actors Guild Award, along with a 2008 Oscar nomination for playing the mother to Denzel Washington’s Harlem drug kingpin in “American Gangster.”

In 1965, she became the fi rst African-American woman to perform a leading role at the American Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Conn.

The lights on Broadway were dimmed for 60 seconds at 7:45 p.m. Friday, June 13th in her honor.

“A TRUE APOLLO LEGEND RUBY DEE 1922-2014,” read the marquee above the Apollo Theater on 125th St. in Harlem.

Her career as an actress paralleled her work as an activist, often done with

husband Davis at her side until his death in 2005.

She and Davis were close friends with both Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, whose eulogy Davis gave in 1965 — two years after Dee delivered a stirring reading at King’s March on Washington.

In 2005, Dee and Davis received the National Civil Rights Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Freedom award. Six years earlier, both were arrested while

protesting the police shooting of unarmed immigrant Amadou Diallo.

The two starred side-by-side in a pair of Spike Lee-directed fi lms, “Do The Right Thing” and “Jungle Fever.” In all, they performed together in 11 plays and fi ve fi lms.

Dee’s fi rst fi lm role came in 1949’s musical drama “That Man of Mine.” She played Rachel Robinson in “The Jackie Robinson Story” in 1950, and co-starred opposite Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt and Cab Calloway in “St. Louis Blues” in1958.

She appeared in the 1979 TV movie “Roots: The Next Generations,” and co-starred with Davis in their own short-lived 1980-81 show, “Ossie and Ruby!”

Dee was a frequent presence on New York stages for four decades, joining the American Negro Theatre in 1941 and making her Broadway debut two years later in “South Pacifi c.”

She starred opposite Davis in the 1946 play “Jeb,” and the two were wed in 1948. Together, Dee and Davis wrote an autobiography in which they discussed their political activism and their decision to have an open marriage (later changing their minds). Together they had three children: son, blues musician Guy Davis, and two daughters, Nora Day and Hasna Muhammad. Dee was a breast cancer survivor of more than three decades.

Dee was born Ruby Ann Wallace in Cleveland, Ohio in 1922, to Gladys Hightower and Marshall Edward Nathaniel Wallace, a cook, waiter and porter. After her mother left the family, Dee’s father remarried, to Emma Amelia Benson, a schoolteacher.

Dee was raised in Harlem, New York. She attended Hunter College High School and went on to graduate from Hunter College with a degree in romance languages in 1945. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta.

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When it comes to the enduring love of Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, death will not do them part.

The 91-year-old activist and actress, who died late Wednesday, June 11, 2014, will spend eternity with her late husband — their ashes co-mingled inside an urn bearing the words, “In This Thing Together.” Dee, the epitome of grace, courage, style and class across seven decades of stardom, was fl anked by two generations of family when she passed away at

10:30 p.m. in her suburban home.


When it comes to the enduring love of Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, death will not do them

The 91-year-old activist and

husband Davis at her side until his death in 2005.

She and Davis were close friends with both Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, whose eulogy Davis gave in 1965 — two years after Dee delivered a stirring reading at King’s March on Washington.

In 2005, Dee and Davis received the National Civil Rights Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Freedom award. Six years earlier, both were arrested while

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Long recess: Retiring teacher brought never give up attitude to the

classroomBy Jessica Williams / Times-News

Drucilla Blankenship knows the secret to being a successful teacher.

“When you get frustrated, don’t give up,” she said, refl ecting on her 41-year career as an A l a m a n c e C o u n t y t e a c h e r . “Just step back, refl ect. You can’t do it all by yourself. Get a colleague to help.”

Blankenship served 20 years at Alexander Wilson Elementary, seven years at South Graham Elementary, 10 years as an instructor in Early Childhood, and three years at Ray Street Pre-K, collecting honors and awards along the way.

She says her interest in teaching started early.

“My aunt was a teacher, and I liked

working with kids, mostly young children, but it was my seventh-grade teacher who infl uenced me most. She was great,” she said.

While teaching has its challenges, like never having enough time to get everything done, Blankenship says being able to help the kids is what kept her going.

“The best part is when the kids really get it and you see it in their eyes, and fi guring out c h a l l e n g e s with them. Not really the money,” she laughed.

While one door is closing, she doesn’t plan on leaving e d u c a t i o n

behind for good. Blankenship hopes to continue working with pre-K students to stay busy, though her free time will be spent catching up on all of the things she hasn’t had time to do.

“I’m looking forward to reading James Patterson’s books, walking, exercising. Those things get put on the back burner when you’re busy,” she said. “And I’d like to travel some, go to the beach and the mountains in North Carolina.”

to being a successful teacher.

“When you get frustrated, don’t give up,” she said, refl ecting on her 41-year career as an A l a m a n c e C o u n t y t e a c h e r . “Just step back, refl ect. You can’t do it all by yourself. Get a colleague to help.”

“The best part is when the kids really get it and you see it in their eyes, and fi guring out c h a l l e n g e s with them. Not really the money,” she laughed.

While one door is closing, she doesn’t plan on leaving e d u c a t i o n

behind for good. Blankenship hopes to continue working with pre-K students to

Long recess: Retiring working with kids, mostly young

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Remembering a Brady Brunch StarAnn Bradford Davis (May 5, 1926 – June 1, 2014) was an American television actress. Davis achieved prominence for her role in the NBC situation comedy, The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959) for which she twice won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, but she was best known for playing the part of Alice Nelson, the housekeeper in ABC’s The Brady Bunch series (1969–1974).Early lifeDavis was born in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of Marguerite (née Stott) and Cassius Miles Davis. She had an identical twin, Harriet, and an older brother, Evans. When Davis was three, she and her family moved to Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and later from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She originally enrolled as a pre-medical major; however, she changed her mind and went into drama after seeing her older brother’s performance of Oklahoma! Davis graduated in 1948 with a degree in drama and speech.

CareerDavis’ fi rst television success was as Charmaine “Schultzy” Schultz in The Bob Cummings Show. She auditioned for the role, because her friend’s boyfriend was a casting director and recommended her for the part. She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series twice out of four nominations for this role. On February 9, 1960, Davis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From 1969 to 1974, Davis played housekeeper Alice Nelson in The Brady Bunch television series. She later returned to take part in various Brady Bunch television movies, including The Brady Girls Get Married (1981) and A Very Brady Christmas (1988). She also reprised her role as Alice Nelson in two short-lived

Brady Bunch spin-off television series: The Brady Brides (1981) and The Bradys (1990), both of which lasted only six episodes. She also made a cameo appearance as a truck driver named “Schultzy”, a reference to her days on The Bob Cummings Show, in The Brady Bunch Movie in 1995. In 1994, Davis published a cookbook, Alice’s Brady Bunch Cookbook, with Brady Bunch inspired recipes. The book also includes recipes from cast members. In the early 1990s, Davis focused on theater. She performed in a production of Arsenic and Old Lace, and a world tour production of Crazy for You. Davis never completely retired from acting; in her later years she was the celebrity spokeswoman in several Shake ‘n Bake commercials, and later appeared in several disposable mop commercials for Swiffer. She also appeared in a number of Brady Bunch reunion projects, most recently TV Land’s The Brady Bunch 35th Anniversary Reunion Special: Still Brady After All These Years. On April 22, 2007, The Brady Bunch was awarded the TV Land Pop Culture Award on the

5th annual TV Land Awards. Davis and other cast members accepted the award, and she received a standing ovation.

Personal lifeIn 1976, Davis sold her home in Los Angeles to move to Denver, Colorado, where she joined an Episcopal community called Trinity School for Ministry led by Bishop William C. Frey. The community later relocated to Ambridge in Beaver County in far western Pennsylvania. Davis had long been a volunteer for the Episcopal Church, working at the General Convention, attending services at churches around the country, and was not cloistered. Davis never married nor was she publicly known to have been romantically linked to anyone.

DeathDavis died on June 1, 2014, at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Earlier in the day, she had sustained a subdural hematoma from a fall in her bathroom in the San Antonio residence, in which she lived with Bishop Frey and Frey’s wife, Barbara. Sources close to her say she was in excellent health for an 88-year-old woman, and her death was a complete shock.

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and Cassius Miles Davis. She had an identical twin, Harriet, and an older brother,

When Davis was three, she and her family moved to Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School and later from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She originally enrolled as a pre-medical major; however, she changed her mind and went into drama after seeing

Davis graduated in 1948 with a degree in drama and speech.

Davis’ fi rst television success was as Charmaine The Bob Cummings Show.

She auditioned for the role, because her friend’s boyfriend was a casting director and recommended her for the part. She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series twice out of four nominations for this role. On February 9, 1960, Davis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

22, 2007, The Brady Bunch was awarded the TV Land Pop Culture Award on the 5th annual TV Land Awards. Davis and other cast members accepted the award, and she received a standing ovation.

Personal lifeIn 1976, Davis sold her home in Los Angeles to move to Denver, Colorado, where she joined an Episcopal community called Trinity School for Ministry led by Bishop William C. Frey. The community later relocated to Ambridge in Beaver County in far western Pennsylvania. Davis had long been a volunteer for the Episcopal Church, working at the General Convention, attending services at churches around the country, and was not cloistered. Davis never married nor was she publicly known to have been romantically linked to anyone.

DeathDavis died on June 1, 2014, at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Earlier in the day,


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Elder William Leon Scoggins Jr.

Elder William Leon Scoggins Jr., of 303 Ridge Rd., died June 9, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late William Ivory Bailey Scoggins and Mrs. Aileen

Scoggins. He was married to Mary “Cookie” Scoggins of the home.

Elder was a member of the following organizations, PVA (Paralyzed Veterans of America),Sunday School Superintendent, Minister Board, Church Anniversary Committee-“Chairperson” Pastor Aide Committee, he served as Chaplain at The Duke/ VA Hospital in Durham and Richmond Va., Wheel Chair Worshipers was a ministry that he founded. He received a Master Degree through Trinity Pinnacle Maranatha Bible College.

Survivors are one son, Marcus McGhee of Greensboro; one brother, Barry Scoggins; three half-brothers, William Bailey Jr., Christopher Bailey and Felix Bailey, all of Roxboro; one sister, Sharon Scoggins; three half-sisters, Wilma Sanford, Ursula Wilson and Letisha Sanford, all of Roxboro; maternal grandmother, Lealie B Scoggins of Roxboro; one brother-in-law Clifton Moore (Sandra) of Chesapeake, Va., Tony Paylor of Durham; three sister-in-laws, Cheryl M Moore of Durham, Nicole Malachi of Charlotte and Tara

Leon (Jose) of Roxboro; two god sons Nicholas Dixon and Ayden Wilkerson of Roxboro; three god daughters, Ashley N Malachi of Cary, LaShanda Henderson of Oxford and Shaqcueal Jones of Durham; three grandchildren; 16 nieces, 16 nephews, eight great nieces, three great nephews and a host of loving, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at the Christian Apostolic Holiness Church in Semora. Burial followed in Peace Garden Memorial Cemetery.

Baby Bryonne Nicole Dickerson

Bryonne Nicole Dickerson, infant daughter of Mr. Brian Dickerson and Ms. Frances Richmond, of 1716 North Side Drive, died June 9, 2014, at ARMC.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Johnnie Coletrane; stepgrandfather, William Coletrane; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Pratt of Burlington; paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Moore of New Jersey; three brothers, Brandon Worth and Jalen Worth, both of the home, and Kamari Felton of Burlington; and a sister, Karra Richmond of Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Fredrick Daye; and paternal grandfather, William Dickerson.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 3:00pm in the Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell Funeral Home with Bishop Harold Farr, Jr., Offi ciating. Burial followed in the North Lawn Cemetery.

Mr. Kerry Lee McCandies

Mr. Kerry Lee McCandies of 2607 H u g h e s Mill Road, Burlington, N o r t h C a r o l i n a was called home to be with the Lord on

June 15, 2014 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Mr. Ralph Henry McCandies and Mrs. Mamie Miles of the home. He was preceded in death by one brother, Rickey McCandies.

He loved to fi sh and dance. He was a great horse shoe player and pool player. Most importantly he loved spending time with his family. He will forever be remembered as “The Life of the Party.”

Kerry Lee leaves to cherish his many memories: one son- Justin McCandies of Bertie, NC, two daughters- DeVodka “Shawn” Harvey (Adrian) of Burlington and Angelia “Angie” McCandies of Green Level, NC; ,fi ve brothers- Ralph McCandies Jr. (Janice) of Burlington, Kenneth Waddell McCandies and Michael Tyrone “Boot” McCandies of the home, Mark Andra McCandies of Raleigh, NC and Timothy “Tim” McCandies of Washington, DC; two sisters- Patricia Ann Womack of Washington, DC and Mary Sharon “Pinkie” Holt of Raleigh, NC; fi ve grandchildren- T’Keyah, Tre, Jealyn, Takeara and Alijah and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 1:00pm at Martins Chapel Baptist Church, 5043 Martin Chapel Church Road Mebane, NC 27302 with burial following in the church cemetery.

Mr. Alfred G. Worth Jr.

Mr. Alfred G. Worth Jr. better known as “Jim” passed this

earthly life to his eternal resting place on June 21, 2014 at Peak Resource of Alamance.

Alfred was born on June

9, 1930 to the late Willie Alfred Worth and the late Dorothy E Woods Worth.

He was a member of Melfi eld United Church of Christ, where he was a Deacon(Emeritus) ,sung in The Male Chorus, loved going to ballgames, mowing with his tractor and spending time with his family.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Four Sons-Tony Foust (Florence) of Manassas, VA, Willie Worth (Janice), Jimmy Worth (Janice) both of Burlington, N.C. and Terry Worth (Della) of Graham, N.C; Two Daughters- Sebena Foust and Sonia Robinson (Steven) both of Haw River, N.C. One Sister- Margie Cowan of Goldsboro, N.C.; Twelve Grandchildren, Eight Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 1:00pm at Melfi eld UCC2145 Melfi eld Drive Haw River, NC, Alamance 27258. Burial followed in the Phillips Chapel Church Cemetery.

Ms. Dametria Ke’Aloha Saunders

On June 21, 2014, the Lord dispatched His angels to call home to her eternal resting place, Dametria K e ’ A l o h a

Saunders from Danville Regional Medical Center.

Dametria was born on August 27, 1987 to the late Algie Saunders Jr. and Jamie Andrews Saunders of Danville, Virginia.

She loved to ride and enjoyed looking at the everyday beauties of life. She loved to dance and make videos. She was full life and there was never a dull moment when she was around. She will be truly missed by her family and her friends.

Dametria leaves to cherish her fondest memories: one son-Xzayerion Saunders; two daughters- Laleonna Saunders and Zyliah Saunders all of Danville, VA; four brothers Algie Saunders III, Tyrell Saunders, Jamal Saunders and Quintell Saunders all of Danville, VA-; four sisters- Martina Calvey, Tia Saunders, Aisha Saunders all of Danville, VA and Sylbia McGowan of Baltimore, Maryland. Five devoted special friends Marquetta Sharon Dixon, Lakeyia Dixon, Penny Denise Holmes, Javonne Baskin and Jeanette Calloway all of Danville, VA. She is survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held on Monday June 30, 2014 at 02:00pm at Greater United Holiness Church, 1008 N. Main Street, Danville, Virginia with burial following in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ms. Clara Marie Pulliam Russell

Ms. Clara Marie Pulliam Russell, 69, of 712 N. Sellars Mill Road, B u r l i n g t o n , North Carolina left this earthly life to go to her heavenly home

on June 30, 2014 at Hospice of Alamance-Caswell.

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Scoggins Jr.Elder William Leon Scoggins Jr., of 303 Ridge Rd., died June 9, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late William Ivory Bailey Scoggins and Mrs. Aileen

Scoggins. He was married to Mary “Cookie” Scoggins of

Side Drive, died June 9, 2014,

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Johnnie Coletrane; stepgrandfather,

“The Life of the Party.”

Kerry Lee leaves to cherish his many memories: one son- Justin McCandies of Bertie, NC, two daughters- DeVodka “Shawn” Harvey (Adrian) of Burlington and Angelia “Angie” McCandies of Green Level, NC; ,fi ve

Mr. Kerry Lee McCandies of 2607 H u g h e s Mill Road, Burlington, N o r t h C a r o l i n a was called home to be with the Lord on


H u g h e s Mill Road, Burlington, N o r t h C a r o l i n a was called home to be with the Lord on


He was the son of the late

known as “Jim” passed this earthly life to his eternal resting place on June 21, 2014 at Peak Resource of Alamance.

Alfred was born on June

9, 1930 to the late Willie Alfred Worth and the late

Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 1:00pm at Martins Chapel Baptist Church, 5043 Martin Chapel Church Road Mebane, NC 27302 with burial following in the church

Ke’Aloha SaundersOn June 21, 2014, the Lord dispatched His angels to call home to her eternal resting place, Dametria K e ’ A l o h a

Saunders from Danville Regional Medical Center.

On June 21, 2014, the Lord dispatched His angels to call home to her eternal resting place, Dametria K e ’ A l o h a

Ms. Clara Marie Pulliam Russell, 69, of 712 N. Sellars Mill Road, B u r l i n g t o n , North Carolina left this earthly life to go to her heavenly home

on June 30, 2014 at Hospice of Alamance-Caswell.


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Ms. Clara Marie Pulliam Russell cont.Clara was born on December 20, 1944 to the late Mr. Clair Pulliam and the late Ms. May Belle Winstead Pulliam. She was married to the late Mr. Wilbert Eugene Russell.

She was a retired CNA at White Oak Manor. She loved to sing, cook, and play with grandkids. She was also a seamstress. She loved to serve the Lord and she was a licensed minister. At an early age, she joined Patillo church and later joined the choir where she led numerous songs. She then later joined God’s House of Joy and was a faithful member until her health declined.

Clara leaves to cherish her loving memories: one daughter, Katrina Sheree Russell of Burlington, NC; two brothers, Clyde Pulliam and Charlie Pulliam both of Burlington, NC; one foster brother, Harold Pulliam of Burlington, NC; one foster sister, Helen Snipes of Burlington, NC; four grandchildren-Mario Enoch, Shontae Foust, Shannon Foust and Makayia Foust; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by: one son, Kenneth Eugene Russell; and fi ve sisters-MaryLee Clay, Hattie S. Corbett, Frances Lea, Gladys Harris, and Linda Tate.

Funeral Services were held on Sunday July 6, 2014 at 02:00pm in the Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell Funeral Home. Burial followed in the North Lawn Cemetery.

The McCandies Family would like to say Thank-You again during the loss of their dear love one, Kerry Lee “Rabbit” McCandies.

All the staff was really professional and comforted us greatly doing this diffi cult time. May you all continue to receive the blessings you so deserve.

Love, Mamie McCandies & Family

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Baylor’s Isaiah Austin Receives Ceremonial Pick at 2014 NBA Draft

By Jessica Fecteau

Instead of being drafted by an NBA team, Baylor power forward/center Isaiah Austin was drafted by the entire league.

Isaiah accepted a ceremonial pick from Commissioner Adam Silver at the NBA Draft on Thursday at the Barclays Center in New York after being diagnosed with Marfan syndrome during a physical for the draft. The condition affects the connective tissue in many parts of the body and consequently ended his basketball career.

“I had a dream that my name was going to be called,” Isaiah, 20, told ESPN of his NBA aspirations. “They said I wouldn’t be able to play basketball no more,

at a competitive level … They told me my arteries and my heart are enlarged, and that if I overwork myself or push myself, my heart could rupture.”

The 7-foot-1 sophomore was once considered a fi rst-round prospect for the draft until his diagnosis. When his name was announced, the entire arena rose from their seats, giving Isaiah a standing ovation while he shook hands with Silver and took photos, as all draft picks do. Instead

of a team jersey, Isaiah sported a generic, royal-blue NBA hat.

“I have a whole life ahead of me,” Isaiah said. “I’m not going to sit here and I’m not going to sulk about not being able to play basketball anymore, because I can still be involved with the game somehow or some way.”

Instead of focusing on the setbacks sure to come, Isaiah has vowed to make his fi ght against the syndrome a positive experience and not an excuse to just exit the stage, never to return. He has created a “Dream Again” campaign and launched a website where he is selling t-shirts in support of the Marfan Foundation. Isaiah wants to take the spotlight he has been afforded and use it to further educate the public about his condition. The NBA’s kind and classy gesture will only help Isaiah Austin accomplish his goal. Isaiah stated also that this was not the end, but just the beginning of something great from God.

Isaiah revealed during his sophomore year at Baylor that he has a prosthetic right eye because of a detached retina, a problem associated with Marfan syndrome. Sources say Isaiah is educating himself about Marfan syndrome and plans to advocate for it by educating the public.

“These past couple of days have really taught me a lot about myself,” he said. “They’ve really shown me, no matter what obstacle you get thrown in life, there’s always a way around it or a way through it … For the rest of my life I’m going to keep a positive attitude and not take anything for granted because it can be ripped away from you in seconds.”


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Instead of being drafted by an NBA team, Baylor power forward/center Isaiah Austin was drafted by the entire league.

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“These past couple of days have really taught me a lot about myself,” he said. “They’ve really shown me, no matter what obstacle you get thrown in life, there’s always a way around it or a way through it … For the rest of my life I’m going to keep a positive attitude and not take anything for granted because it can be ripped away


An Eyewitness AnchorTisha Powell co-anchors Eyewitness News at 5 p.m. with Steve Daniels and at 6 p.m. with Larry Stogner. Tisha also anchors Eyewitness News at 10 o’clock on CW22 with Steve Daniels as well as the 11 p.m. show on ABC11. When Tisha is not on the anchor desk, she is out gathering the latest in medical breakthroughs for the Eyewitness News Health and Fitness Report.

Before coming to ABC11 Eyewitness News in 2004, Tisha was the midday anchor at News 9 San Antonio and a reporter and anchor for KABB where she covered the escape of the Texas Seven and the Spurs’ NBA Championship. This Louisiana native graduated from Loyola University New Orleans where she majored in broadcast news and minored in political science. After college, Tisha worked as a reporter, producer and anchor for WCBI in Mississippi. She then went back home to WDSU in New Orleans. As a WDSU reporter, Tisha traveled to Honduras to cover the devastation of Hurricane Mitch and then later returned to cover the rebuilding efforts.

While here in the Triangle, Tisha has followed the UNC Tar Heels

to the Final Four and traveled back to New Orleans in 2005 to cover Hurricane Katrina for Eyewitness News. Tisha has also interviewed infl uential people like First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

Tisha is an Army wife of 14 years and enjoys traveling the country to watch her 10-year-old daughter compete in gymnastics and track and fi eld. She is also a parent volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America and Duke School for Children, and an avid supporter of the American Heart Association and Meals on Wheels.

The Louisiana Association of Educators honored Tisha for outstanding education coverage, and the Press Club of New Orleans recognized her for outstanding deadline news coverage. In her spare time, she is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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King Named Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year

Recent graduate and former North Carolina A&T women’s basketball player Tracy King was recently named a nominee for the 2014 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

The Woman of the Year award honors graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in academics, athletics,

service and leadership.

King thrived on the court, in the classroom, and in the community as a model student-athlete at A&T. King fi nished her basketball career as the 14th player in program history to score 1,000 points. She scored 1,172 points and is ninth on the all-time list in rebounds (561) and steals (223).

A strong academic student as well, King graduated in May with a degree in graphic communications with a 3.95 cumulative GPA. After graduation, King

accepted an internship with Nike in Oregon in the sports marketing department which will result into a full-time position in August.

Her efforts in leadership in and in the community didn’t go unnoticed as she was a captain of the basketball team, president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), 1st vice president of the Alpha Mu chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and member of the Chancellor’s Council of Intercollegiate Athletics. Additionally King served as a tutor and mentor for A&T’s Academic Mentor Program, along with volunteering with several local schools and charities in the Greensboro area.

King was one of 446 female student-athletes nominated for the prestigious honor which included 205 Division I athletes, 75 Division II athletes, and 166 Division III athletes.

In its 24th year, the NCAA Woman of the Year award acknowledges a nominee from each member institution. Each conference then selects up to two women from the nominees to represent the conference. The Woman of the Year selection committee then selects the top 30 honorees – 10 from each division.

From the top 30 candidates, the selection committee

determines the top three in each division and announces the top nine fi nalists in September. The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics will vote from the fi nalist pool to determine the 2014 NCAA Woman of the Year this fall.

The top 30 honorees will be recognized with the 2014 Woman of the Year announcement at the annual ceremony in Indianapolis on Sunday, Oct. 19. Tracy is the daughter of Stan and Nardos King. She has one sibling, Chad, and was born on Dec. 29, 1991. She majored in graphic communications/printing and publishing and plans to work for ESPN as a graphic designer and is also considering a career as an NCAA Division I women’s basketball coach. She mentors and serves as an academic coach for freshman. She is a member of the Golden Key, Honor Program and serves as the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Council. Her other interests include shopping, traveling and graphic design.

She spent her summer vacationing in Kona, Hawaii. Her favorite book is The Invisible Thread and her favorite television station is ESPN. She enjoys eating her favorite meal, baked chicken with rice and gravy and green beans.

determines the top three in each division and

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An Eyewitness AnchorTisha Powell co-anchors Eyewitness News at 5 p.m. with Steve Daniels and at 6 p.m. with Larry Stogner. Tisha also anchors Eyewitness News at 10 o’clock on CW22 with Steve Daniels as well as the 11 p.m. show on ABC11. When Tisha is not on the anchor desk, she is out gathering the latest in medical breakthroughs for the Eyewitness News Health and Fitness Report.

Before coming to ABC11 Eyewitness News in 2004, Tisha was the midday anchor at News 9 San Antonio and a reporter and anchor for KABB where she covered the escape of the Texas Seven and the Spurs’ NBA Championship. This Louisiana native

to the Final Four and traveled back to New Orleans in 2005 to cover Hurricane Katrina for Eyewitness News. Tisha has also interviewed infl uential people like First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

Tisha is an Army wife of 14 years and enjoys traveling the country to watch her 10-year-old daughter compete in gymnastics and track and fi eld. She is also a parent volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America and Duke School for Children, and an avid supporter of the American Heart Association and Meals on Wheels.

The Louisiana Association of Educators honored Tisha for outstanding education coverage, and the Press Club of New Orleans recognized her for outstanding deadline news coverage. In her spare time, she is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Recent graduate and former North Carolina A&T women’s basketball player was recently named a nominee for the 2014 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

The Woman of the Year award honors graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in academics, athletics,

service and leadership.


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An Exemplary Education InstituteDr. Bruce R. Scism became Danville Community College’s fi fth president on August 1, 2013.He was born in Danville, VA, but grew up in Chapel Hill, NC. He earned his

bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from Eastern Illinois University, and his Doctorate of Education in Community College Leadership from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.

Prior to coming to DCC, Scism was vice president of academic affairs at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN, for fi ve years. Scism also served as interim president at Volunteer State from October 2011 to May 2012. He was chief academic offi cer at Lee College, a comprehensive community college in Baytown, TX from 2006-2008, where he directed academic affairs including transfer, technical/vocational programs, and workforce development.

Previously, he served as vice president for academic affairs and student services at Triton College in River Grove, IL (2002-2006) and as associate vice president for instructional technology at Triton College (2001-2002). He was coordinator of the Illinois Prairie Higher Education Consortium and the Illinois Prairie Internet Consortium from 1999-2001, and served as director of virtual learning at Lake Land College in Mattoon, IL, from 1998-2000.

Scism, who also earned an Illinois teaching certifi cate for grades 6-12, has been an instructor in the Department of Social Sciences at Lake Land College and an adjunct instructor in the political science and continuing education departments at Eastern Illinois University. He previously served as an elected member of the Charleston, IL City Council from 1985-1993, and was re-elected and served 1997-2001. He has presented numerous workshops on assessments, online learning, and web design topics.

An accomplished musician, Scism is a singer and songwriter and publisher at Scism Music. He also plays piano, guitar, bass, and is learning mandolin and fi ddle. He has had some success with placements in professional music libraries and has earned recognition for his music, including fi nalist for

Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year Award by Houston Fort Bend Songwriters’ Association (2007). Several of his musical compositions have been nominated for “Best of Song U”.

Scism is the son of Tom Scism of Pelham, NC, and the late Shirley Chilton Scism. He is married to Beth Scism and the couple has three children: son Joel, a police offi cer in Illinois; son Taylor, a recent nursing graduate of Cape Fear Community College (NC); and daughter Jaclyn, a bank employee in Illinois, who is also a singer and songwriter.

Danville Community College is committed to providing quality comprehensive higher education and workforce programs and services to promote student suc-cess and to enhance business and community development.

About The CollegeDanville Community College is a two-year institution of higher education under the state-wide Virginia Community College System. DCC’s service area includes the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County. The college, its employees, and students are governed by the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and with the support and advice of the Danville Community College Board.

Danville Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs and activities, admissions, and employment. Inquiries related to the college’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Affi rmative Action Offi cer, Danville Community College, 1008 S. Main St., Danville, VA 24541, 434.797-8458; toll free: 800.560.4291, ext. 8458, or TTY: 434.797.8542.

Danville Community College values the multicultural diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to creating and nurturing a campus environment which both welcomes and empowers all individuals. We recognize cultural differences of background, experience, and national origin, and we seek to promote the common bonds of humanity which cross the boundaries of cultural difference.

The College has an open admissions policy. You can enroll if you have a high school diploma or the equivalent, or have reached the age of 18. In order to help you succeed, you may, however, be required to participate in developmental studies before beginning course work in the particular fi eld of study you have chosen.

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He was born in Danville, VA, but grew up in Chapel Hill, NC. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from Eastern Illinois University, and his Doctorate of Education in Community College Leadership from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.

Prior to coming to DCC, Scism was vice president of academic affairs at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN, for fi ve years. Scism also served as interim president at Volunteer State from October 2011 to May 2012. He was chief academic offi cer at Lee College, a comprehensive community college in Baytown, TX from 2006-2008, where he directed academic affairs including transfer, technical/vocational programs, and workforce development.

Previously, he served as vice president for academic affairs and student services at Triton College in River Grove, IL (2002-2006) and


Loaded Potato and Buffalo Chicken

Casserole2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cubed (1”)8-10 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2” cubes1/3 cup olive oil1&1/2 tsp salt1 Tbsp. black pepper1 Tbsp. paprika2 Tbsp. garlic powder6 Tbsp. hot sauce

Topping:2 cups fi esta blend cheese1 cup crumbled bacon1 cup diced green onion

Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Spray a 9X13” baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and hot sauce. Add the cubed potatoes and stir to coat. Carefully scoop the potatoes into the prepared baking dish, leaving behind as much of the olive

oil/hot sauce mixture as possible. Bake the potatoes for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and crispy and browned on the outside. While the potatoes are cooking, add the cubed chicken to the bowl with the left over olive oil/hot sauce mixture and stir to coat. Once the potatoes are fully cooked, remove from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Top the cooked potatoes with the raw marinated chicken. In a bowl ix together the cheese, bacon and green onion and top the raw chicken with the cheese mixture. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the topping is bubbly delicious.Serve with extra hot sauce and/or ranch dressing.

oil/hot sauce mixture as possible. Bake the

PINNACLE RECIPE CORNERoil/hot sauce mixture as possible. Bake the potatoes for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and crispy and browned on the outside. While the potatoes are cooking, add the cubed chicken to the bowl with the left over olive oil/hot sauce mixture and stir to coat. Once the potatoes are fully cooked, remove from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Top the cooked potatoes with the raw marinated chicken. In a bowl ix together the cheese, bacon and green onion and top the raw chicken with the cheese mixture. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the topping is bubbly

Serve with extra hot sauce and/or ranch

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Alamance County ChurchesArches GroveBelview Baptist ChurchBethel Fellowship ChurchBurnett’s ChapelCedar Cliff Holiness ChurchChristian Tabernacle ChurchClinton Memorial ChurchEbenezer UCCElon BaptistFirst Baptist - Apple StreetFirst Baptist Church-GrahamGanttown Baptist ChurchGethesmane ChurchGlen Raven First BaptistGospel TabernacleGreen Level Christian ChurchHouse of PrayerJeffries CrossMaple Grove BaptistMelfi eld UCCMiles Chapel ChurchMiracle TempleMorgantown BaptistMorningstar Baptist Mt. Carmel ChurchNew Birth BaptistNew Covenant UHCNew Pentecostal ChurchQueen’s Chapel AME ChurchRefuge Temple ChurchStoney Creek AME ChurchSt. Matthew AMESt. Peter’s Holiness ChurchStoney Creek AMETrue Revelation BaptistVisitor’s ChapelWaymon Chapel

Alamance County BusinessesAlamance Community CollegeAlamance Health Dept.Amko Fairway One Atop

Atty. Christopher WatkinsAtty. Early Kenan, Jr.Auto Zone Auto PartsBennie PoteatBig Daddy Barber ShopBlackwell Bros. FloristBur-Gra MeatCharles Drew CenterCitgo Station - MebaneCox ToyotaDave’s DiscountDave’s Mini MarketDick ShirleyDollar General Dominican WrapDr. EasonDr. Pinnix-Bailey, DDSDudley’sEagles Food MartExxonFairway One StopGod’s Favor ChildcareGolden Eagle TaxGreat Stops TaxiHair in Motion SalonHarbor InnHigh Profi le BarbershopJoe Shopwell Mini MartJoy MartK Discount Beauty SupplyKanagroo ExpressKC Quickie MartKim’s MartL & J FashionsL & M BarbershopMini One MartNations Hair Care CenterNew Directions InternationalOccasionsO’Reilly Auto PartPiedmont Health CarePositive Youth CenterPresbyterian Home

Pump PackRick’s Stop Mart / SunocoSam’s MartSchewel’s FurnitureShell StationSteven’s MarketSteven’s MarketTommy’ s Mini MartTrinna’s TrinketsTrollinger’s West 70VogueWest Webb Market

Durham County Churches & Businesses Abiding Savior Luth. EvangelisticAngier BaptistAntioch ChurchBethel Life Family Worship CenterBethlehem Temple Apostolic Faith ChurchCameron Grove Baptist ChurchCity of Joy MinistriesCommunity BaptistCox Memorial Freewill BaptistEbenezer Missionary ChurchEcclesia House of PrayerEmmanuel AME / BaptistFaith Assembly ChurchFaucette Memorial CME ChurchFirst Calvary BaptistFisher Memorial United Holy ChurchGeorge’s RestaurantGethsemane Missionary ChurchGlad TidingsGrace Church of DurhamGreater Walltown United HolinessGreater WordHoly Infant Catholic ChurchImmanuel 7-Day ChurchKings Park InternationalLakeview Baptist ChurchLakewood Baptist

Life CommunityLincoln MemorialLove of God Missionary ChurchLowes Grove ChurchMen’s DormMonroe Christian CenterMorning Star Missionary BaptistMt. Calvary Light HouseMt. Calvary United Church of ChristMt. GileadMt. Olive ChurchMt. Vernon BaptistMt. ZionNehemiah Christian CenterNew Covenant Holiness ChurchNew Creation United Methodist ChurchNew Jerusalem Cathedral ChurchNorth EastOne Love MinistriesPeace MissionaryPiligrim BaptistRussell MemorialSeed Time & Harvest FellowshipShepherds House ChurchSt. Joseph Baptist ChurchSt. Jospeh PlaceSt. MarkTrue Way Holiness Union BaptistUnited House of Prayer for All PeopleVictory TempleWest Durham BaptistWomen’s Dorm

Forsyth County Churches & BusinessesCarver Road Church of ChristDellabrook Presbyterian ChurchDelta Arts CenterGreater Cleveland AvenueMacadonia TVPH Church

Shiloh Baptist ChurchShouse CME Temple Church Solid Rock Missionary BaptistSt. Paul UMCSt. Stephens

Guilford County Churches & Businesses7th Day AdventistAshtae / Minority Business Dev CenterBessemer United MethodistBethany Community ChurchBethel AMECappadocia ChurchCedar Grove BaptistClapp’s ChapelDestiny Christian CenterDudley’s CosmetologyEagle Food MartEmmanuel United Church of ChristEvangel Fellowship COGICFaith BaptistFirst BaptistFruit of the SpiritGenesis BaptistGodly Faith Christian CenterGrace LutheranHall StationHayes Memorial United HolyHoly TempleHouse of PrayerJesus Is the Answer Deliverance SanctuaryLaughlin MemorialLebauer Health CareMack’s ChapelMetropolitan United MethodistMissionary Bible StudyMt Zion BaptistNew Beginners Church

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Man wants inheritance to help veteransBy Carlton Koonce

Jerry Totten and Alice Glaze-Robinson reminisce on Katie Bell Bowe and the property she owned across the street. Years ago, community children played sports and games at the back of the property they called “Bowe Stadium.” COURTESY OF DAVID LEE FITTS JR.

DURHAM — Cutting grass for his neighbor as a teen in rural Yanceyville, Jerry Totten had no idea the property would one day be his.

Now the 50-year-old Durham resident hopes to renovate the buildings at 259 W. Church St. for veterans wanting to get away from urban areas like the Triangle – before they are demolished.

The two-acre lot houses two turn-of-the-century structures that once belonged to Katie M. Bowe, who ran them as boarding homes for black teachers at the Caswell County Training School, between the early 1930s and the late 1960s.

Teachers at the segregated high school were not allowed to rent rooms in hotels in and around town. Because most of the teachers came from outside Caswell County, Bowe, a local restaurateur and secretary at Yanceyville Missionary Baptist Church, opened her home.

The larger, two-story home on the property has four bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, a kitchen, living room and dining area while the smaller single-story home has a bedroom, bath, kitchen and living room.

Totten received the property a decade ago, a few years after Bowe died around age 100. Knowing its history, he said his fi rst thought was to begin working on upgrades for his “vision,” but the recession forced him to stop.

The structures need at least $100,000 in repairs, Totten said.

“It’s not a condemned state, but they need roofs, windows and fl oors,” he said.

A local UPS driver, Totten and his teenage son, Brandon, currently work keeping the grass cut and trash out of the yards. Totten said he is not out for a profi t or to form a nonprofi t, and that he’s just a “private citizen” wanting to help the community.

He believes the homes could serve better purposes than being torn down.

Racing against time

Totten has contacted nonprofi ts, the Department of Veterans Affairs and media to fi nd out what exactly he needs to do, but feedback, he said, has been slow.

“I’ve seen articles about vets being homeless and every little part someone can play helps,” he said.

Darryl Hicklen is CAARE Inc.’s veteran transitional housing director and the Bull City Stand Down chair. BCSD is an annual Durham event that focuses on helping veterans.

In addition to running CAARE’s veteran housing, Hicklen also runs two other houses for homeless vets.

He knows of “housing fi rst” models like Totten is interested in and said it takes a certain empathy to teach vets in transition how “to fi sh again” and do for

themselves.

He thinks many veterans would like to get away from larger urban areas like Durham but said there are procedures to follow such as providing transportation to VA appointments and knowing what to do in emergencies.

“You’re taking a chance on someone’s life so you have to build trust, and that takes time,” Hicklen said.

In an email, Town Manager Haynes Brigman said he is aware of Totten’s property but unfamiliar with its history. The town would support any renovation or reuse of the structures that met zoning ordinance guidelines.

“If it is Mr. Totten’s intent to create a niche for veterans, I think that that type of project would be a valuable and unique service for this community that we currently do not have,” Brigman wrote.

Hicklen added that donating the houses to the VA could also be a possibility for Totten.

The ‘Teachery’

Alice Glaze-Robinson, 73, runs the Outreach Ministry across the street from Totten’s property and knew Bowe for decades.

Also a teacher, but not one who resided at the boarding home, she said the property and homes were once called “the Teachery.”

Galze-Robinson said Bowe pushed residents to be “citizens of the community” and that demolishing the buildings would erase history.

“Ms. Bowe would have loved the idea of turning the property into a quiet place for vets,” she said. “It was in her nature.”

Denise Pierce, another Yanceyville resident, lived with Bowe during the 1960s and ’70s, after she became a widow. She looked upon Bowe as a grandmother and also grew up with Totten.

She agrees that turning the property around for veterans is a worthy cause, especially since Bowe’s son was a veteran.

During cleaning, Totten has found chests in the house that hold letters and other memorabilia, including love letters to teachers from soldiers during World War II, school commencement programs, obituaries and checks, some dating back to the 1930s and early 1940s.

N.C. Central University’s archives department is currently looking into the material for possible historical value. The university archivist, Andre Vann, is working with two graduate students to process the records. He believes it will yield a “great richness” regarding the African-American history of Yanceyville and that the information would be a great contribution to the town’s preservation efforts.

Totten believes the combination of the property’s history, Bowe’s community connection and possible veteran transition housing could be “history in the making.”

While currently in a tight spot, he’s hopeful things will work out.

“It’s a quiet zone where vet families wouldn’t have to worry,” he said. “It would be good to let Caswell County know we have this.”

To fi nd out more about Totten’s efforts, call him at 919-949-1716.

CASWELL - DURHAM COUNTIES

By Carlton Koonce

Jerry Totten and Alice Glaze-Robinson reminisce on Katie Bell Bowe and the property she owned across the street. Years ago, community children played sports and games at the back of the property they called “Bowe Stadium.” COURTESY OF DAVID LEE FITTS JR.

DURHAM — Cutting grass for his neighbor as a teen in rural Yanceyville, Jerry Totten had no idea the property would one day be his.

Now the 50-year-old Durham resident hopes to renovate the buildings at 259 W.

material for possible historical value. The university archivist, Andre Vann, is working with two graduate students to process the records. He believes it will yield a “great richness” regarding the African-American history of Yanceyville and that the information would be a great contribution to the town’s preservation efforts.

Totten believes the combination of the property’s history, Bowe’s community connection and possible veteran transition housing could be “history in the

While currently in a tight spot, he’s hopeful things

“It’s a quiet zone where vet families wouldn’t have to worry,” he said. “It would be good to let Caswell

To fi nd out more about Totten’s efforts, call him at


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Truth Deliverance ChurchTwin Oaks ChurchUnion Grove United Holy ChurchUnited Institutional Baptist ChurchUnity Baptist ChurchWadsworth ChurchWe Are One Christian FellowshipWells Memorial COGICWhite Oak Grove Baptist

Orange County Churches & BusinessesBethsada BaptistGreater Canaan BaptistHunter’s Chapel ChurchJohnson Chapel AMEKimes Chapel BaptistMebane First BaptistMebane First Presbyterian ChurchMt. Moriah BaptistNew Life Tabernacle ChurchSt. Luke’s Christian ChurchCitgo Gas StationGreen Level Town Hall

Roy MartTrollinger’s West 70

Rockingham County Churches Assembly FaithBethel AME ChurchBrown’s Chapel Baptist ChurchElm Grove BaptistFirst Baptist Church-ReidsvilleFirst Christian ChurchFree Spirit MinistryGarrett’s Grove UMCGreater Shining Light BaptistHigh Rock GroveTrue Vine Baptist

Rockingham County BusinessesAdvance Auto PartsAuto ZoneBarnes Street StoreCarolina ApothecaryCash PawnFamily Fare

Food Mart-ShellHouse of MusicIH FoodJohnson & Son Funeral HomeMr. Tuck ShoesO’Reilly Auto PartsPelham TransportationPine Forrest Pulliam GroceryRoss StoreSpark & SonShear Barber ShopSouth Scale MarketThe Cutting Room Barber ShopWeeks Grocery Store

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Step Out On Faith…Start Walking!By Shonte’ Hodnett

This year, I celebrated the fi rst day of summer in New York City during a weekend vacation to visit my good friend from college and to explore the city. Prior to June, I had not been to NYC in 8 years, since 2006, so I was excited to go again. While chatting and catching up with my friend, she told me about her recent volunteer trip to Africa. She shared how she wanted to go to Tanzania to volunteer as a teacher for the local kids, but she did not know anyone who wanted to go with her so… she decided to go by herself. She planned the entire trip by herself. She contacted the volunteer agency, got her vaccinations, started a “Go fund me” page to raise donations, purchased her visa, booked the fl ight and all. Her planning process caught the interest of her roommate. Her roommate decided to join, so they traveled to

Tanzania together. Although she started the process by herself, she did not have to fi nish it alone. I’ve learned that many times, in the quest to pursue goals in life, the only person you may have who is willing to walking with you from the very beginning is God, and later down the road people will join! Sometimes you cannot wait for others to join your movement before you begin to move. Many times, you just have to step out on faith, whether you have a walking buddy or not. In the bible, Hebrews chapter 11 explains what faith is. Hebrew 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” I like this famous quote by Martin Luther King Jr., he said “faith is taking the fi rst step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” I think of it like this, if you can see the whole staircase before you step out, that’s not faith, now is it? No, it’s not. My Dad likes to watch action movies, so while growing up I watched a ton of them, especially during the summer when I was on summer break from school. I remember watching the 3rd Indiana Jones movie. In the movie, there is a scene where Indiana Jones was challenged to step out over a cliff even though he could not see a bridge beforehand. He decided to jump!

I think this is a good example of faith. Faith is stepping out and doing what God instructs you to do even when you cannot see what will happen in the end. You do not know what God is going to do in the end, but you just trust Him and step out of faith anyway. Stepping out on faith of course, does not have to involve jumping on a plane to fl y half way to the other side of the world. It can involve trusting someone in leadership, starting a new relationship, starting a new job or a business, moving away for college, and so on. I found an article on WebMD.com that explains how studies have shown that the willingness to take risks is linked to personal satisfaction. The study was done on 20,000 people in 2005. They all fi lled out a survey about their behavior. According to the survey results, people who were willing to take risks in life sometimes, which could include times where they stepped out on faith, tend to lead more content and satisfi ed lives. They don’t tend to look back on life and say “what if” as much as those who are more resistance to trying new things. Stepping out of faith is not the same as living a wild and risky life. Faith is instead the result of trusting God and living a life that is not controlled by fear. Fear is a result of a lack of faith in God. I would love to go on a volunteer trip to Africa next year, God willing. I know it can be hard to step out on faith and do something new, even if it is something you really want to do. It can be an even bigger challenge when you have to step out without another person to step out with you, but after much prayer, why not step out with God’s approval? Just start walking.

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This year, I celebrated the fi rst day of summer in New York City during a weekend vacation to visit my good friend from college and to explore the city. Prior to June, I had not been to NYC in 8 years, since 2006, so I was excited to go again. While chatting and catching up with my friend, she told me about her recent volunteer trip to Africa. She shared how she wanted to go to Tanzania to volunteer as a teacher for the local kids, but she did not know anyone who wanted to go with her so… she decided to go by herself. She planned the entire trip by herself. She contacted the volunteer agency, got her vaccinations, started a “Go fund me” page to raise donations, purchased her visa, booked the fl ight and all. Her planning process caught the interest of her roommate. Her roommate decided to join, so they traveled to

Tanzania together. Although she started the process by herself, she did not

I think this is a good example of faith. Faith is stepping out and doing what God instructs you to do even when you cannot see what will happen in the end. You do not know what God is going to do in the end, but you just trust Him and step out of faith anyway. Stepping out on faith of course, does not have to involve jumping on a plane to fl y half way to

Step Out On Faith…Start Walking!


Tough Times Demand Tough Actions We have many funeral and cremation packages starting from $750. Please note the ones that are listed below. Our two chapels are spacious. Our staff is compassionate

and our prices are affordable. Let us help you plan the homegoing celebration of your loved one with dignity as we render our professional

service. Such as: Funerals followed by Cremations start at $2,500 and Cremations followed by Memorial

Services start at $1,500 Affordable Funeral Prices

(Prices quoted are with place of choice within a 75-mile radius)Includes Chapel or Church Visitation, Graveside Services, Casket (5 colors to choose from), Pick-

up, Embalming, Dressing, Hearse, Tent, and Flower

Van..................$4,995* (Professional Services are a part of the package but are not discounted)

*Does not include graveliner, vault (if required by cemetery), sales tax, charges for opening and closing of grave, fl owers, certifi ed copies of death certifi cates, newspaper

obituary (other than free) or any other cash advance items

Call BLACKWELL FUNERAL HOME at 336-229-1939 for more information & Your Pre-Need Arrangements

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and our prices are affordable. Let us help you plan the homegoing

We have many funeral and cremation packages

and our prices are affordable. Let us help you plan the homegoing

(Professional Services are a part

opening and closing of grave, fl owers, certifi ed copies of death certifi cates, newspaper

Tiempos dificiles Require Acciones Agresivas

La Funeraria Blackwell - Blackwell Funeral Home ayuda y continudra asististendo en estos tiempos difi ciles.

Tenemos muchos servicios de funeral y cremacion disponibles empazando desde $750. Favor de referirse

a la lista siguiente. Nuestra capillas son espaciosas. Nuestros empleados compasionados y nuestros precios

rasonables. Permitanos ayudarles a planifi car el momeno cuando un ser querido pasa al reino de los cielos con

dignidad. Nuestro servicios professional son como tales:El funeral con Cremacion: Initia en $3,600 con Servicio

Memorial siguiente: $1,500

~Precios Comodos~(Los precios en lista a su escojer deutro de 75 millas de alcanse)

Incluye Capilla O Iglesia, Servicio de Cemeterio ataul. (colores al escojer) Transporte del y Embalsamo, Vistuaje,

Carosa y Carosa de Flores y carpa.......$4,995*(Los servicios Profesionales son parte de la oferta pero no se descuentan.)

*No incluye impuestos, la fosa de cemento, abrir fossa, fl ores, copias de defunccion certifi cadas, anuncios de periodicos, o otros detalles requiriendo dinero en efectivo.

Llame Funeraria: Blackwell Funeral Home (336) 229-1939

para mas informacion y Prenecesidades

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FOR INFORMATION/REGISTRATION, Call or Email Joann Long @ 919-451-7087 or

Tammy King @ 336-229-1939 or Faiger M. Blackwell @ 336-213-2016

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FOR INFORMATION/REGISTRATION, Call or Email Joann Long @ 919-451-7087 or

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