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? ? * Flic- photo MM A Matches are scheduled for next month at the Millennium Center. - Local Mixed Martial Arts to fighters to be showcased Event to hit downtown Millennium Center Jan. 17 SPECIAL, TC? THE CHRONICLE , ?? According to Ring of Dreams fight pro moter Kerry Smith, interest in mixed martial arts is growing quickly in the Triad Local fans will get an up close look at some of the 'excitement fchen several bouts take place next month: MMA's Circle of Fury will be showcas ing new talent as well as familiar names on Jan 17 at the Downtown Millennium Center at 101 West 5th Street in Winston-Salem.' The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The fights are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. On rhe card are Ryan Hayes, former Parkland wrestler Lane Wilijjpth. Casey Hogge, Jeff Tharington. Rand\ Law son. Josh Stanleymnd Grey Adams ? all fight ing out of tire Triad. With mixed martial arts gaining momentum and fans in Winston Salem as welj as the USA;. Circle of Furv has put together a much anticipated event. ."This promises to be great entertain ment," said Smith. "Everyone should come out to the Millennium Center and^support our local fighters.. Don't miss it. It's going to he a lot of fun too." Ticket prices are $25 in advance. $30 at the door, all seats reserved, For VIP Sponsorship and VIP Tables (seat 10. limit ed number available), contact Kerry Smith at 336-575-81-89. ' ' Tickets are on sale now at u n it Ki n goJ[Dreams com, , the Millenium Center .9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. the. Dummit Low Finn and Ted's Famous Chicken during business' if ours. For more information on tickets, call 336-201-0089 or 336-575-8189. Fans can win season tickets for tfrfears at BB&T Stadium, pictured here . WFU photo "Last FaifSitting" contest to start SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Win Football Seat Rights and Wafce Forest season tickets for 1 5 years by out lasting others in a competi tion of perseverance at BB&T Field. The $22,000 prize 'could be yours if you *ore the Last Fan Sitting. ' - Contest participants have the opportunity to win four Football Seat Rights, With first pick in the year two seat rights selection process from available seating inventory The contest winner wiLl receive complimentary ? s?!f son tickets for the selected seat right location for the entire 15-year term of the right, so long all four tickets are scanned at every home football game Registered contest par ticipants must remain sitting in a designated area^of-the stands at BB&T Field, and the last person sitting will, win the Football Seat Rights prize. Throughout the con test participants will have the opportunity to compete in challenges in order to w in prizes that will make their sitting more enjoyable. Th? contest (Vill begin the morn ing of January 5, 2009 au 5:30 a.m. The Football Seat Rights Program allows fans to lock in a seat at BB&T Field for 1 5. 20 or 25 years by making a one-time per-seat donation to current and future Athletic. Department capital projects. After strong first year sales. Wake Forest is. currently accepting commit ment fyrms for the second year of .the program . More information and download-* able commitment forms are available at -www.wakefor estfacilitiesscom The win ner of the Last Fan Sitting ?l ? : Competition will select first in the second year Football Seat Rights selection process. ; To- register, return both the registration form and waiver n> the Deacon Club at: 4W Deacon Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC. 27105. or fax to ? 336-758-4913*. Registration deadline: Friday. January 2. I'or.more information about the~crrm l>e(flio(t call (336) 758-6019. WANT TO APPIY POR . WANT TO CHANGE WANT TO RENEW YOUR STUDENT LOAty5? YOUR ADDRESS? DRIVER'S UCENSf? Want to know where to get all ,th is information? From Social Security benefits to buying surpfuv go property, ^ all Uds of government info-'J^- ^ '> awa' * FlRSTGOVgov 1 (800) FED-INFO Lady Deacs remain undefeated after win CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT , The East Tennessee State Buccaneers cut the Wake Forest lead to just one point with two minutes to play, but a jump shot from Corinne Groves "allow Demon Dytcoa* to- stay ahead in the final minute eh route to a 72-66 wjn on Sunday ETSL" (.3-6) forward Siarre Evans was the leading scorer with 22 points and leading rebounder with 13 boards. Wake Forest sopho more Brittany Waters netted a team-high 19 points and junior Courteney Morris led the Deacons in rebounding . with nine / Wake Forest is now 11-0. marking the longest winning streak in program history. The previous win-streak record was set during the 1987-88 season, when Wake^ Forest finished 23-8 and made its fii^^ippearance in the IVCAA.unirnament This was Wake's first game without starting point guard Tiffany Roulhac, who is out indefinitely with a knee injury sustained in practice after the holiday break. Freshman Brooke Thomas got her'firsf start at point, playing 26 minutes with five points, four Assists and three steals, Sophomore Camille CoUier had her best '3-point performance of the season, hitting four-of-six shots from beyond the arc. The Washington. D C. native tal - lied 16 points through 31 minutes. After exchanging baskets in the opening minutes. Wake Forest pulled ah^ad to gain its largest lead of the game, holding a 2.2-7 advan tage over the Bucs just 10 minutes into play; By the halfr ETSU! cut Wake. Forest lead to nine, going into half time with a^.38-29 score. Latisha* Belcher opened -scoring in the second half with a lay up in ETSLTs first possession. At 17:40 Evans* hit a layup and -followed with a 3-poirtler to whittle Wake's lead to three (42r 37).' A' layup from Wake Forest freshman Secily Ray sparked a Deacon run that Belcher^finally ended, with ^jumper with 15:16 on the clock. ETSU was then abje to capitalize on free throw opportunities to narrow the lead once again The Bucs File photo Wake's Corinne Groves put the Deacs up for good against ETSU on Sunday. shot 77 percent from the line while the Deacons shot well below their season average? of 72 percent with a 46 "per cent performance (6-13). With "exactly two min utes to play ETSU's Gwen Washington put in a layup to cut Wake's lead to 67-66. After a couple of missed free throws from Brittany.. Waters, the Bucs. regained possession. but Alex Tchangt>ue picked up a rebound and sent a long pass in Corinne Groves who put the Deacs in front 69-66 with her trademark jump shot! The, wind immediately tyew out of the Buccaneers' --<ails. Groves followed with another layup and Brooke Thomas set the final -score with a free throw.. Wake Forest returns to action on Jan. I, hosting VNC Wilmington 'at I p.m. The frrwon Dedcoiis will then kickoff a three-game road trip, starting with. Richmond on Jan. 6, contin uing with conference opener against Maryland on Jan.' 8 and wrapping up with Virginia on Jan. 11 . Community Care Center l/oluntm working together to provide free medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured families. . jf * You must be approved as a patient before seeing a , doctor or dentist. We accept applications for new patients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 1:30-4:30 PM. We suggest you pick up a brochure about our requirements to pre pare for the interview. Applications are taken on "first come, first served" basis. apGept only 40 applications per week. ? We are not able to provide care for pregnant wbmei ? We are not a walk-in clinic. ? We can't handle emergencies. ? We can not accept patients with Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans' Administration Benefits or private health insurance. Volunteers and our small staff provide medical and dental care for our patients. We are supported with donations ? from churches, individuals, businesses, foundations and the United Way. We do not receive government funds. 2135 New Walkertown Road Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (across from Evergreen Cemetery) More Information: 336-723-7904 -
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