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Martha Dorsey presents an award to Assistant Chief Alonzo Thompson. HAWS from page A1 because I have pulled him out of the ditch once already and he works nearby." Todd rushed to survey the wreckage and learned that the youngest passenger, two year-old Janarri Wright, was nowhere to be found. A quick inspection of the inte rior revealed no sign of the infant. Todd walked around behind the car and made a grizzly discovery. "The car was upside down on top of the little guy - all I saw was his foot stick ing out," he related. "I thought he was dead." Todd called Janarri's name and the child respond ed, so Todd lifted the car up and in one swift motion whisked him away from harm. Janarri sustained frac tures to both his arms and his skull and extensive cuts on his face and was rushed to the hospital, where he spent three days in the Intensive Care Unit. Gerrod Hardy, a Winston-Salem Fire Department engineer, says Janarri owes his life to Todd's quick thinking. "It was through Mr. Todd's heroic efforts that this child survived this terri ble accident," Hardy wrote in a letter recommending Todd for the Housing Alisa Quick speaks. Authority honor. "His efforts on this date did not go unno ticed." Janarri's mother, Cieda Dobson, was on hand for the ceremony, as were his uncle, Antwon Dobson and great grandmother Gwen Dobson. His mother, who was not in the car at the time of the accident, said she learned of Todd's heroism from her mother and younger sister when she arrived at the hos pital. "1 was just thanking God he was there at the right place at the right time," she declared^^>. The family presented HAWS COO Karen Durell presents an award to Fire Chief Antony Farmer and Deputy Fire Marshall Norman Mitchell. Todd with a handwritten card expressing their grati tude. He was visibly moved as he read the inscriptions from Janarri's loved ones. "It's kind of humbling," Todd confessed. "I'm just grateful that I was there and able to help them. It was a scary day." Also during the meeting. Vice President and CFO Martha Dorsey feted Assistant Police Chief Alonzo Thompson, Sgt. Cecilia Singletary and Cpl. William Patterson, all of the Winston-Salem Police Department,-for their efforts in keeping HAWS communi ties safe, and a contingent of BB&T employees for a beautification project they did at the Cleveland Avenue Homes last month. "They have put in time and effort to make sure our development looked better, felt better and people had a sense of pride in where they lived. They have gone way, way out of their way," Dorsey said, turning to the volunteers. "We all know by your example how just one day can make a big differ ence for all of us." HAWS COO Karen Dwell presented awards to Fire Chief Antony Farmer and Deputy Fire Marshall Norman Mitchell for their role in helping the Housing ? ?. , ? Authority secure 700 Fire Stop devices to help protect tenants and properties from fires that begin on stovetops. The Housing Authority's Jessica Moore-Lane, creator of the Caring Angels Cancer Foundation, was given her award by Dorsey. Moore Lane started the foundation in memory of her twin broth er, who lost his battle with cancer last year. The organi zation provides financial assistance to people who are currently battling the dis ease. "No one should have to choose between paying their rent or utilities or paying for their medicine, and Jessica has taken this to heart," Quick remarked. Quick said the agency plans to make the Housing Authority Heroes program an annual event. Jessica Moore-Lane accepts her award from Martha Dorsey. Celebrating Our 2nd Church Anniversary October 14*10 a.m. & 4 p.m. Raster Dr. Roy | A. Swam wl* bring the momhg (message and rr sic tie . I teem Timing Point Church is at 4410 Providence Lane ? Winston Salem, NC 27106 For more Information please call foe office at 924-2872. It's Our Ramiversary, a spectacular celebration of the university's annual homecoming as we commemorate our 120th year of excellence and service. You definitely want to be on the yard, Thursday, October 18,4pm - 9 pm when the Red Sea of Sound kicks-off the festivities. Campus will be filled with more than 48 vendors, selling everything from barbecue to shea butter. Make it a full day on Friday, Oct. 19 from 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm and enjoy the vendor fair, a mini parade and band performance. To complete the fun, join us for an unforgettable FIREWORKS DISPLAY beginning at 9:30 pm. I ? I^Mj L_J 11| |g|L^| It's not over. Chubb Rock will 'TREAT YA RIGHT' at WSSU's ULTIMATE Ole' School Homecoming Jam at the Embassy Suites Grand Pavilion Ballroom, Saturday, October 20,9pm - 1am, following the game.
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