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jrke named 3rd vice chair of Democrats Thursday, April 14, 1988 Wwston-Sakm Chronkk PageAl3 NNETH RAYMOND Staff Writer j issistant District Attorney * ^urke said he intends to rep- Ithe Afro-American coinmu- Ijnterests as the newly elected \ lice-chairman of the Forsyth ^ Democratic Party's execu- , ^mittee. j toe was unanimously voted ^ceed Charles Washington g the county convention at ^ id High School last Satur- 'like Wells, chairman of the said that Burke was an excel- hoice and that he is pleased minority won the position. / We need someone who is j t of the black community's gpip," he said. "We know Todd -,i^'j;the job and we're glad that a ^^'man has the the Job.” Sj^ilUs also said that he would 0 see more Afro-American Wiifealion in the party. - it's good that we have blacks Burke involved," he said. "But it would be great if more would participate and become more actively involved." Burke's new office places him in a decision-making role with the county party. The third vice-chair man also acts as the secretary and treasurer and must be an adult under the age of 35. Burke agreed with Wells and said that he has an opportunity to help the committee better under stand the Afro-American point of view. "The black perspective needs to be presented accurately," said Burke. "I'm going to try to help in that area and also maybe bring some new ideas." Burke is a member of the Young Democrats, a group of 40 members which assist with fund raisers, rallies, and forums. Burke was nominated by Wells and Stanley Gunner, president of the Young Democrats. Gunner said that the commit tee needed someone who would put in the lime it takes to do a good Job. "The position requires the per son to put a lot of his time into it," Gunner said. "Todd is the type of person who will put his all into whatever he is given to do." Gunner also said that Burke's involvement and concern for the Afro-American community makes him right for the job. "Todd will look out after the black community and will speak whatever is on his mind," he said. "The Democratic Parly needs someone who will bring in the concerns of the black community and Todd is die man for the Job. After Burke was publicly nominated, the party voted him to the office unanimously. Burke i^ also the coordinator of the "Say Yes to a Brighter Future Program," at the Piedmont Recreation Center. The program encourages Afro-Amcrican chil dren to set goals and achieve them and also provides guest speakers as role models. Burke, 26, graduated from Morehouse College in 1983 and North Carolina Central School of Law in 1986. ii il il il il i| i| i| il II II II II II II U Winston-Salem Plasma Center "Special for New Donors Only" BrInG this ad for @ EXTRA BONUS on 1st & 6th plasma donations • Free Mini Physical ‘Test for AtDS Antibody & Hepatitis • You must have iocal I.D, • Donations must be consecutive -- 79K.Q77A I to duality f 425 trade ST. (MRMnHiiniHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKitiiiiiitiiniHiiii iiiiiiiiHiitMiiiiiiiiMiiinHitiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiHiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMilitiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii artin bans sale MOTHtR'S OAY . May .8. 1983 ........ aPd... GRADUAnON DAY •Unique Design Speciai Orders • Graduation Prssetils "SHOP EARLY AT THE ESSENCE UP PINE JEVJkLHY QLDrOWNfHOiPiNOPmiS^ ,, , OPEN HOURS: Monday-Werirtesday 10-6p.rn., Tiiutsday-Riday 10-9 p.m.; Saturdays 10-6 p.m. a' ytitne by appointment From Page A1 Ice we don’t have them the Idon doesn't really affect us." Although the agencies would bnger carry the plates, some lid still be available through [: outlets. "Although they won’t be able b them from the agencies, still be accessible," Rhodes "There are a number of ;« a person could pick up the ich as convenience stores, larkets, and retail stores, rry them." ^y, an Afro-American who St in the cafeteria of Reynolds b Center, said that he noticed the vanity plate in the License Plate Agency in Parkway Plaza when he went to pick up his tags. He said that he believed it should n't have been there. "The South lost the war," he said. "1 don't understand why they want to hold on to it. Il should only be seen in a museum some where." Kay also said that he was offended by seeing it in an office under the authority of the stale. "I know the history behind that flag," he said. "To see it in an office under state authority seems to me as if the state supported that kind of thinking." llllinillMIIUMIIIIIillMlllllllllilllllHIIIIIllIIIMIIIIIIIIMIINinillillllllllllltlllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllflHinillllllllllllllillllllillillHIIIilllllllll: Mini’s to Maxi’s New Mini's and Longer Length Fashions barv'L: 50% Gov. James G. Martin greets Mrs. Car! Russell during a recent visit to the Carl Russell Recreation Center (photo by Santana). iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiHiiiiiii Fashionable i.nv today's tiends o;' length if you prefts". 2113 and 2120 are done in n cling Anfron’ III tvith s sni; lace bottom trim ibai ca;: shorleneil from 1 1 /' :o .2 inches by just clipping the rows of lace. Swae simple style 2121 feau rounded back slit, yerfec; i- today's fashions in J' ' ii(iiiiiiiiiiii)iiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiii immons gets key endorsements iHiiiiiiitriWiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiHiHmiiiiniiHiiiiiiiHiHMHiii From Page A1 ,J. I Both Burke and Womble said ^their endorsement of Sim- l-Vas not a reflection on the tmfr candidacy. ,'Ann Simmons is the only 'ho has directly asked me for lupport," said Burke. "I see IS a person with some ideas, has a certain type of style and cwnmunicate in a very calm .■fi [(wl Wbmble said that he also sup ported Woodruff, but that she had not asked him for a formal endorsement. In addressing her supporters, Simmons noted the recent contro versy over the proposal for a new site for a county health center. It was generally understood during last year's bond referendum that the new health center would be built near the existing Reynolds Health Center. Last week the Forsyth County Board of Health recommended a site near Knollwood Hall, about six miles from the current site in Ea.st Winston. "The Board of County Com missioners will have a lot to say about that decision," said Sim mons. She called upon those pre sent to "let the board know that the power is in the people." .‘'There are loo many decisions made in the dark which affect you," she said. She told the crowd that they should make an attempt to attend the board meet ings every second and fourth Mon day. "You should be there," she said. "I've been there and that’s why I'm standing before you ask ing for your vole." 20" S-M-U-XL INDERA MILLS FACTORY OUTLET Now with two locations to serve you. . 300 S. Marshall St. Plnebrook'piaia Mon.-Fri. 10-6 Patterson Ave, Sat 10-4 Mon., lues., Y/sd. 10-5; Thurs. & Fri. 10-8; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 1-6
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