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I i ? i mm ? Photo by DeMonica Porter-Muach Ronnoll Orooty aboard tho guidod mittilm frigatm USS Nkholat. Southern son defending democracy m the gulf Special to THE CHRONICLE As of late there has been plenty of action in the Middle East getting national and inter national attention. One such sailor in the middle of all the action is Ronnell Greely. Greely, the son-in-law of Robert and Sally Bethea of Winston-Salem, is stationed aboard the guided missile frigate.USS Nicholas which left its home port in Nor "* folk, Va., on a six-month deployment last November. A 1983 graduate of Varnado High School in Varnado, La., Greely said he enlisted the same year. "I didn't feel I was ready for ' college. The only reason I chose the Navy was because it was the first recruiting office I came to." Greely, a 34-year-old petty officer first class, is a mess mam agement specialist and a valu able member of the Nicholas team. "I'm the leading mess man agement specialist in the divi sion and it's my job to maintain food service spaces, equipment and personnel to the highest standards of sanitation and - safety" he said. "I enjoy my job because it gives me an opportu nity to have a positive influence on the young people that work with me." In his time in the Navy, Greely has enjoyed some of the unique experiences available to sailors. "I helped build the air craft carrier USS John C. Sten nis from nothing to the best floating war ship on the water. I also enjoyed my tours of duty in Hawaii and Charleston, S.C. Being able to touch the lives of others with the blessings God has given me has provided the best memories." . Greely and his shipmates have been a major part of vari ous operations, some of which have garnered national acclaim, such as the recent goings-on in the Persian Gulf. The job of the USS Nicholas is to protect air craft carriers from attacks from the air and below the surface. To accomplish this mission, the frigate carries surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles and torpedoes. Married to the former Ursu la Bethea of Winston-Salem, with two children Jeremy, 7, and Kyana, 3, Greely enjoys his job and plans to make the Navy his career. "I hope to retire from the Navy and someday and operate my own business," Whatever his future holds, he'll be able to look back on his time in the Navy with fond memories' and pride in his service to our country. Favors honored .. _ft.'- -* ? ' ? during dedication Special to THE CHRONICLE . The National Labor Rela > tions Board is a Federal Gov ernment Agency charged with enforcing the _ National Labor Relations Act. The act gives employees the right to join together for mutual ai<d and protection regarding their conditions of employment. Favor* March 17, 1994, is marked in the minds of Region ll(Win ston-Salem) employees. It was on that day that 20-year employee and recently appoint ed Supervisory Attorney Paris Favors, Jr., died at age 46 of a heart attack in the Regional Offijce. His co-workers and friends have mourned his loss since that , time, and shared thejr memories of an outstanding person and leader. It is fitting then, that on Jan. 29, 1999, the Region dedi cated its hearing room to the memory Mr. Favors. Attending the event, other than current staff members, were retirees with fond memo ries of Paris, as well as members of the bar practicing before the Region. Additionally, Mr. Favor's widow Gail was present along with 20 members of the Favors family. As part of the ceremony, %taff members Nor man Reese, Jasper Brown, Jane North, and Ingrid Jenkins, each spoke of their personal memo ries of Paris, and how he man aged to personally touch their lives and counsel them in the most unobtrusive and yet mean ingful way. Mr. Favors was an ordained minister, in addition to his lawyerly duties, who made him self available to all in the office and in the wider community. Paris was the lead counsel for some of the agency's land mark cases, the most significant of which involved the J. R Stevens Company. In hearing of the dedication of the hearing rooms, the lead employer coun sel in one of the Stevens cases, wrote that "...Paris was certain ly a fierce adversary but always conducted himself in a courte ous, professional manner...I consider it a privilege to have known him." Regional Director Willie Clark, Jr., spoke of Paris' impeccable character, and the fact that the hearing room will serve as a reminder of his love of trial work and'the protection of those for whom the Act was designed to protect. But most importantly, Clark continued, the most significant memorial to him is the good reputation and name he left behind which was evidenced by the presence of all at the dedication ceremo ny. T General Counsel Feinstein noted in a letter read to the gathering, that "..Paris was one of the first people I met when I began my career with the Agency 24 years ago in Region II...In his quiet and determined way he>was always there to con sult and guide and provide inspiration....He was a public servant who viewed his job as a calling...." Following remarks of appre ciation from the Favors family, a reception was held for a period of fellowship and more remi nisces of Mr. Favors. ?? The Chronicle's e-mail address is: wschron@netunlimited.net Woodson Visits Chronicle Photo by Steven Moore' Thirty-two students from Cortor O. Woodton School of Challenge visited The Chronicle lost week. The group of kindergartners and first graders toured the building and met representatives of all the different departments. ' r' BBBwSt active, healthy people who love life. 1 And rocking the night away flip O Zt J know you're still active, healthy : and vibrant. 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