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I Chronicle F I 'The r By Altl SU . I "When I started out I' Willis Miller, clinical c Council on Drug Abu: with a lot of the people it wouldn't be a threa I especially the black cor In 1974, when Miller j something that few oth< have done. He worked t i' - out carc*s fr?m the Coi drug abusers could seel 441 also put up a lot of fi says. "At that time, ] relations work." Thoug fined to his office, Mill experience the street e knowledge every drug a I I he says. Miller, 29, feels t psychology during his y ty and his knowledge o: ed his ability to help al! I drugs. Although Miller joine< jmfch college, he met n abuse counselor can be on his physical strength Exhibits To Open ? : An exhibition of I sculpture and paintings by Hay ward L. Oubrc will open at the Delta Arts Center, 1511 E. Third St. Sunday, August 22 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. r jj Mr. Oubre, retired chairperson of the Art Department of WinstonSalem State University, has I - exhibited numerous works thoroughout the country, including Atlanta UniversiI v ty Annual Art Show, State _ * v University of Iowa; Alms Gallery, University of Cin: cinnati, Madison Gallery of New York, and North i 'c' T A Dinne X lineal Pmd Offer A W Winston-Salem will experience a new and welcome treat this weekend. A group of local performers have ! banded together to produce an evening of inexpensive dinner theatre in one of the city's clubs. > i Nell D. Britton and Nell; Lite Productions will pre; sent the short plays "Hello, Out There" . by William t- s a r o yan and ! l^nrHerbert" by Robert Anderson Friday and Saturday evening at the Galaxy Show '> and Supper Club. This is ? the company's first formal production, and the group's intent weighs formost in the founder's mind. t t ! 44A lot of times, people think theatre should go into | communities where theatre y'is well known and accepted," Ms. Britton explained. "I decided 1 wanted to begin in the black community and we (Nelli Lite Productions) will continue to serve the black { community." i < < Although the city has several theatre companies, Britton considers her group ; unique. The company is integrated, and the perfor; mance place is in a dominately black neighborhood, but Ms. Britton feels these factors will only enhance the group's acceptance by both 'roflle Job Foil lea Bradford iff Writer , I was the new guy," say irug abuse counselor for th< se (COPA). "I was familia in Winston-Salem. I felt lik< t going into the community nmunity." * oined the CODA staff, he di< er area drug abuse counselor :he streets of the city, handinj incil letting people know tha c professional help. Dosters in nnnl hallc " Mill? r 1T1IIIV. [ was doing a lot of publii ;h his work today is more con er advises other counselors t< nvironment. "I think that*: buse counselor should have,' hat his concentration ii ears at Wake Forest Universi f people have greatly enhanc I kinds of people who misus< i the armed forces and didn' iany_people at WFU and wai strenuous, Miller often reliei to sustain him in what can b< Of Oubr At Arts Carolina School of the Arts. He is successful as both a painter and sculptor and has received awards from across the country. T^iirinn Utr J?... ? L/UHU5 ma icsiucncy ill the Delta Arts Center, Mr. Oubre will lecture on his career as an artist and innovator in wire sculpture. The lectures will be September 7 and 8, from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. All programs at the Delta Arts Center are made possible through the financial assistance of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, The Mary Reynolds Babcoclr r Theatri tactions This 'elcome Chai black and white theatregoers.'4 Blacks have _ _Ia cuuure ana can appreciate theatre; there is a cultural atmosphere in the black community,"stated Britton. She feels that after people realize the fine arts ma> be found throughout the city, patrons of the arts ma> not be as hesitant about going to events in the black community, and the scopc of events offered will grow. ?The first play, "Hdl68 Out There" stars An Blackwood, Joy Johnson. Eddie Brown, and Bob Imus, and deals with ? prisoner and his entrapment within himself and his situations. Larry Womble anc Nell Britton team up as ar elderly husband and wife ir "I'm Herbert", an excerpi from the Broadway corned} "You Know IjCajn't Heai You When The Water*' Running". Britton anc Womble should be quit* comfortable with t hi; casting; they have played i married couple severa times in other local produc tions. Nell-Lite Productions ha.* provided Ms. Britton with several creative outlets founder, actress, designer and director. Her role a.? director is especially impor tant to her.'4Directing is no to be taken lightly,Msh< said.4'Most of the time, t director should not be in i play he or she is directing but I like i challenge. Dinnei theatre presents a problen u lows Me a grueling day. But even when physic mental fatigue can sel s burnouts and turnover: e learned to do is go b r weights). I've learned I 5 from the day." ? Miller says that this is fer. Overuse of drugs * those whom he counsels * '7 teach them (dn r wuri intrir jrusirail r what to do or how y ^ > range from the unempl s . results are basically the "This is a field when drugs and staying off di 1 " A lot of the clients Tv< there were agencies org that their contacts were 5 For many of those wh community is the num I leave my office/* he sa * the same environment * relocate.'* The familial s client is re-exposed to d ? The battle against dru e Works Center Foundation, the Nortl Carolina Arts Council anc the National Endowmen for the Arts* the Winston Salem Foundation, and th< Winston-Salem Alumna< Chapter of Delta Sigrm Theta Sorority, Inc. The exhibit and lectur< are open to the public; ad mission is free. Th< Center's hours are Mon days, Wednesdays, an< Fridays, from 10 a.m. unti 6 p.m. , Tuesdays anc Thursdays from 2 p.m. un til 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 p.m. until 5 p.m. Call 722-2625 or 725-1888 for further details. e t Weekend ige Of Pace to a company; a play wit* too much message ma; create too serious an even ing for the theatregoer. Ms Britton acknowledges thi: criterion and her compan; offers a balance of messact and entertainment. "Each person takes a little bit o; happiness with them wher they leave." The evening of dinnei theatre will offered at th< Galaxy Show and Suppei Club, 2511 Old Greensborc Rd. The club will open at" p.m., with buffet at 7:3( p.m., curtain at 8:30 p.m and dancing beginning at 1( p.m. Dress is casual, and i donation of $12.50 is re quested. For reservation! and details call 761-0375 oi 767-4877. Lfcti I ALL SI I Now r itffi ?SELF SERVICETbt 0L081T r>M>bH cane* tiiM ipwtlow in Winston * Basically % :al stamina may be present, : in. "This field is high in s," Miller says. "What I've lome and work out (lifting how to exhaust my tensions where he and his clients dif-. is a coping mechanism "for * . In a setting where his clients ug abusers) how to deal ons. I don't tell them to do it." ? Willis Miller OVpH trt fhp nrnfoccinml ? ^ ww ?>V pi VIVJJIUIiai, lilt same. e people actually getting off ugs is very low," Miller says. 5 dealt with didn't realize that anized to help them. I think .mainly in the community." 0 seek Miller's counsel, their ber one enemy. "Once they iys, "they're going back into because they aren't able to? Irugs. g abuse is ongoing but for a t 1 i - / I il "- K*"' 7* - -ttm Hp Hayward Oubre's " Hunt Nan To Authoi Governor Jim Hunt has 1 named Larry Shaw of , Fayetteville to serve on North Carolina's Canital Building Authority. The s Authority awards contracts i for capital improvements to ! state property. 1 i Shaw, the first black to 1 serve on the Authority, is president of Shaw Food i Services and a member of t FINAL UlBUftl hoes on V2 Pi nrSHVSMIVIHNHPP HMBMIiMIMII ^ 538 N. TRADE SI M?? PHONE: 725-0473 f \J ' Wherevt person to seek CODA is realize," Miller says, "is th this door, he's saying 1 hav Responding to the needs dividual process. 4<You he ween clients)," Miller expla is that I see every client as a clients are professionals, an Since he grew up in Winstc of town called Boston, ma his friends. Miller says that accept a position with CO know people who are addic 44Our neighborhood alway recalls. As he grew up, the d was alcohol. "Alcohol hit L ^ r i ^ ? wiiu lur 1/ years couldn't < an alcoholic. "I used to th Miller says. t4I think it w school) when I realized tha blem." Drug abuse is an illness th affect his children, Tim, 9, are not into drugs," he^sa then they ask questions (rel Miller has this advice for h ?smoke,?it?eventually?bee ?because someone else smoki And it's not cool." Messages on drug abuse pi See Page mm m Mother & Child." ies Shaw rlty the state's Small Business Advocacy Council. T* 1 i ne nine-member \uthoritv includes two nerions named by the Governor, one person by the Speaker of the House, one 3y the Lieutenant Governor, and five ex-officio -nembers. Shaw replaces Judy M. Stephenson of Raleigh. His ;erm expires June 30, 1983. Raduj rue Um Your ?MASTER CHARGE ?? * The Chronicle, Thurj erlGo* a start. "One thing I A ^ j||l at when a client comes in mPIISP e a problem." of his clients is an inive to differentiate (bet- -J| M ins. "What happens here JSS9*> n individual. Some of my . .Jm :gI d some are uneducated." >n-Slaem on the West side ". , 0T* ny of Miller's clients are * part of his motivation to ^kr i w,// DA was the fact that he , :ted to drugs. yHB had Hnioc in it " \4ill#?r . >.. ?& rug most widely overused \ i 4; my family,'* says Miller, * iccept that his father was * < ink it was my problem," as my senior year (high -jMI t my old man had a pro- ^ at Miller hopes will never _ __ dJL:P|B and Willis Jr., 12. "They & ys.- "But every now and - A lating to drugs)." jfc. omes & problem^??~ iMHlBfii L's doesn't mean it's okay. iailjj revention reach more ears Willis Miller, clinical 8 for the Council on Dr THURSDAY THRU Si SAVE 25 A DURING OUR PRE-SE LAYAWAY SALE ON LEATHER OUTERWE/ ZT $57d?, holds your-putchase and gives you i November 25, 1982 to complete pay under our regular layaway terms. regularly 65.00 to 275.00 choose from 20 different styles inc sportcoats and vests _ ^ ! i . f - - . 'sizes 10 tit every man trom 36 to 5 a company representative will assi: for an accurate fit some styles and sizes in store, mo sale ends Saturday, August 21, 15 MEN S OUTERWEAR Belk of Winston-Salem h 768 9200 Monday to Saturday. 10 A M to9 3C *' f s' . . *" iday, August 19, 1982-Page 7 ' "s - % B drug abuse counselor ug Abuse. kTURDAY r ' ' .- :.'? Q ? ? ASON MIEN'S \R vn until ?ments luding jackets, iO regular and long st you in measuring r "St special orders )82. tanesMa" ,PM Sunday i to 6 P-M.
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