i I Page 2 Doing the WSTA on a Bus is Convenient! “I’ve been riding the bus as long as I Ccin remember and highly recommend it. It is the most convenient way to get to and from work." — Madeline Shannon, employed by James L. Lassiter, attorney Join others who already benefit from doing the WSTA. For more information about bus, ridesharing, Ttans-Aid and night services, call 727-2000. WSTA Winston - Salem Transit Authari ty 7&7-gaOO Buses Carpaals Vanpaals Trans-Aid The plight of the homeless is one of this coun tries largest and misunderstood dilemmas. The Phoenix researched the situation and wishes to share it with the community. See page 20. Happy Holiday Our Senior Citizens have endured much throughout their lives. Staff writer Dennis Schatzman uncovers startling statistics which could jeopardize their future and ours. See page 9. The Freedom Bowl has come and gone. After low attendance in Winston-Salem Groves Stadium we must wonder, "Will It Return?" See page II. The year is rapidly coining to a close, but the memories remain. The Phoenix staff wanted to catch some of the areas more memorable moments in 1987. Pic tures say what we can not. See page 23. On The Cover Seven-week old Rahni jere Sumler is surely one of the best •Christmas gifts Publisher Rodney Sumler and wife Ann have had in quite sometime Please Support Our Advertisers! Publisher Rodney J. Sumler Editor Malcolm A. Pharr Account Executives Calvin Raynor, Sales Manager Malcolm Pharr Staff Writers Rodney Moore Robert Brown Special to the Phoenix by Dennis Schatzman Photographers Malc6lm Pharr