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Joines from pane A1 massive new baseball stadi um is well underway. Joines hopes to continue his work in the next four years. He recently withdrew his name from Governor-elect Beverly Purdue's shortlist of possible candidates for the NC secretary of commerce, opting for a chance at a third mayoral term instead. "I've been very humbled by the response from citi zens who ... have thanked me for staying," he com mented. "I thmk there's a real concern right now in terms of the economy, and 1 feel honored that people feel like I can help with those issues." It isn't the first time he's turned down the chance at a prestigious post to stay in Winston-Salem. Prior to the 2008 election. many implored Joines to run fof Congress against U.S. Rep. Virginia Fdxx. Although Republican Foxx has had her way with many Democratic oppo nents. Joines sup porters believed that the mayor's rural roots and down-home sensi . bilities would have given him a true chancc . to" beat Foxx. I Joines did orielly entertain the idea, but passed in the end, saying his place was here in Winston-Salem. "It seems to me loeal government is where you can probably have as much direct impact as any job because you're close to the problems ... you have an opportunity to make things happen," he concluded. "I am so encouraged by the possibilities ... I just want to make sure that it's success ful in making this transition (from an industrial to a knowledge-based. econo my,)-'* When Joines last ran in 2005. he faced- no opposi tion. If others throw their' hats in the ring this year, he will be ready. Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke has signed on to help her longtime friend and colleague in his re-elec tion effort. She .will serve as co-chair for his campaign "I believe he has a high value system " Burke said of <the mayor. "He has food communication skills; he has been able to develop some (important) relation ships with Washington (D.C.) and also with the state." Burke, a retired educator and the longest serving member in City Council history, initially met Joines, then an deputy city ^ Wright I manager, when he visited her class room to talk to the children about city gov ernment. ?'"* Years TatefTwhen Joines was, ready to make the transition into politics. Burke says she did her best to show him the ropes. "He's always conferred with me and consulted with me," she said, "I introduced him to (the community) east of (Route) 52." Sharing the role of co chair with Burke this time around is Republican busi nessman Hugh Wright. Wright, the founder and president of Wright Property Management. Inc., also served on Joines' campaign during his first bid for the mayorship in 2001. "He's a good man and I think he's done a good job (as mayor),", declared the former Council member "When he went in the office, the city needed some steady leadership. I think Allen has done a good job of that ." Bringing people together across racial, economic, and even political lines has been one of JoinR' most impor tant skills, in Wright's esti mation. ^ "He's wopderful with people; he's not abrasive or abrupt," he stated "He brings everybody to the table to do what's right for the community." Wright believes Joines is the city's best hope in its struggle *to overcome the crippling effects of the eco nomic downturn. "He has a steady hand; he's been there, done that," remarked the 70 year-old. "He's the best choice to lead the city of Winston-Salem' during this (economic) cri sis." ' .? .. .. _ File Photo Mayor Joints fills for re election in 2005 at the Forsyth County Board of Elections. Folic Acid from page AS the growing baby that even tually becomes the spinal cord and brain. It starts as an open tube, but the tube clos es after 22-23 days. Neural tube defects occur when the neural tube does not close all the way. The most common types of NTDs are anen cephaly and spina bifida. Anencephaly causes a baby to be born without a major part of the brain, skull, and scalp. Anencephaly always causes death; these babies are usually stillborn or die shortly after birth. Spina bifida occurs when the jieu ral tube fails to close and results in a spinal cord that is not completely formed. The bones around the spinal cord in this area do not form cor rectly, so the deformed area of the spinal cord often goes through the spine. Spina bifida can cause many prob lems, such as leg paralysis, , lack of control over bladder and intestines, and fluid on the brain and spine. Why should I take a multivitamin with folic - acid? Taking a multivitamin with folic acid every day, plus eating a healthy diet rich in folate, can increase the chances of .having a healthy baby by up to 70 per cent. The National and NC Folic Acid Councils recom mend' that all womeji who have- a menstrual cycle, whether or not they are try ing to become pregnant, take a multivitamin with 400 micrograms (meg) [equiva lent to 0.4 milligrams (mg)l of folic acid per day. Women who have had a child with an NTD or who have a family history of NTDs should take 4.000 meg (4.0 mg) per day. Folic acid must be taken one to three months prior to getting pregnant to hel|) lower the chance of having a baby yvith a birth defect. Often, the neural tube has finished forming before a woman even knows she is pregnant. While scientists do not know exactly how folic acid prevents birth defects, we do know that it helps make the cells that will form a baby *s brain. spine, organs, skin, and bones. You can buy multivita- . mins with folic acid in your local grocery store, drug store, or discount store. You do not need a prescription to buy multivitamins. Multivitamins with a store brand name are just as effec tive as more expensive brands Many local health departments offer free multi vitamins for women who qualify. You should take your multivitamin at the same time every day and put it in a. familiar place, like by your coffee or your tooth brush. so you remember to take it every day. What are some natural sources of folic acid? Eating a diet rich in folate is important. Some of these foods include: - Broccoli and green leafy vegetables -Tomatoes r- Pinto beanSj black beans, lima beans, and lentils Apples, bananas, papaya, and avocados - Breads and cereals that are enriched (the labels will say "Enriched" on them) - White rice - Orange juice, apple juice -Eggs ' ' I ? t ?' is For more information please call the North Carolina Folic Acid Council at I -800-367-2222 or see the NCFAC . website: www.getfolic .com . - Contribution by Sarah Langdvn . Do you need further information or have ques tions or comments about this article ? Please call toll-free 1-877-530-1824. Or, for more information about the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, please visit our website: http://www.wfubmc.edu/min orityhealth . Applications being accepted for police, acedemy for citizens Residents will learn ins and outs of law enforcement SPECIAL TO THb CHRONICLE The Pohce Department is accepting applications for the spring session of the Citizens' Police Academy, which will begm March 17? 2009. The Citizens' Police Academy is designed to acquaint citizens with the law enforcement profession and the "role of the Police Department "within the com munity. The curriculum is similar to recruit training for new police officers, with a mix of classroom and hands on training on such topics as departmental ? functions, search and seizure laws, use of force, firearm training simulator. K-9 and special operations, crime prevention, domestic violence, vice/narcotics and criminal investigations Students >lill have the opportunity to ride along with a patrol officer The Citizens' Police Academy lasts 12 weeks. Classes will meet Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m at the Public Safety Center, 725 N Cherry St . Enrollment is open to any citizen 18 years or older who resides, works, or attends school in Winston-Salem. For applications. call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 773-7788, or visit the department's Web site at www.wspd.org to com plete an application online The class is limited to 30 stu dents, -Applications must be received by Marcji 2, 2QQ8. Week of 01/07/09 thru 01/13/09 Value Pack Bone-In Ribeye Steaks MvP lb. Without MVP Card Regular Retail Value Pack Country Style ^ Pork Ribs 37 lb. 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