Photo hy Courtney Gail lard Sheriff Bill Schatzman honors deputies who have been wounded in the line of duty. j Week honors law enforcement BY COURTNEY GAILLARD I HI CHRONICLE The Winston-Salem Police Department kicked off National Law Enforcement Week. May 11-17. Monday by honoring local officers who have been w ounded in the line of duty at a ceremony held in Corpening Plaza. Police Chief Linda Davis was joined by Mayor Allen Joines, Forsyth County Sheriff William Schatzman and U.S. Rep. Richard Burr in paying trib ute to local fallen officers. "It's tough for most of us to believe that recognition of Law Enforcement Week is limited to one week. If we could only rec ognize the important contribution that law enforcement makes every day of our lives." Burr said. Schatzman called it "a proud day for law enforcement." He presented five sheriff's deputies - K.E. Davis, Greg Joyce, Clarke Leak, Curtis Escue and Gary Simpson, all of whom have been injured in the last year in the line of duty - with the Winston Salem Foundation s Rufus W Dalton Award medals. Each offi cer was also presented with a S2.500 check from the founda tion for service and sacrifice in the line of duty. The Rufus W. Dalton Trust assists law enforcement officers who are injured and families of officer, killed in the line of duty. The award is named for a deceased resident of Winston Salem. Schatzman declared that he and other member, of kxal law enforcement will "renew our solemn pledge that we never for get. and we honor those in law enforcement who have paid the supreme sacrifice and have given their lives in serv ice to the com munity - lovingly given their lives professionally to serve those in Forsyth County who've trusted them w ith their safety and their protection." Schat/man said. "We honor you, we cherish you. and we respect you. and we're privilege to have you pro tect and serve us and to work among you." All of the honored officers have recovered from their injuries and returned to serv ice. Chief Davis said, 'This is an auard we hope we don't have to present to an officer injured or a family of an officer killed in the line of duty, but* we are so fortu nate to have this resource in our community." Kemersville Police Officer Steve Britt was among several local officers who volunteered time and services in New York City following the attacks on Sept. II 2(X)I. Britt. who made five trips to assist with clean-up and rescue efforts, has been named the Kemersville Police Officer of the Year. On Tuesday night, a special tribute was paid to law enforce ment officers at the Winston Salem Warthogs game w here the heads of local law enforcement agencies threw out the first pitch. Earlier this morning, the week's events concluded with a memorial serv ice at First Christ ian Church in Winston-Salem honoring deceased law enforce ment officers from Forsyth County. Photos b> (-(.?leu j McMillan Shirley Wertz, Elinor Spearman, Anne Moye, Willie Martin, Helen Johnson, Frances Johnson, Mary Ellis and Doris Hartsfield were honored as "Living Legends." Educators from page AI Riley, Dorothy Tanner. Geneva Brown. Jeannene Caesar. Novella Drake. Bobby Gwyn. Anne Hollingsworth. Victor Johnson, Donald Spencer, Larry Womble and Gwen Wynn. These people received Excel lence in Education awards: Arte sa Bohannon. Alease Cary. Valerie Harris. Kenneth Jordan. Ingrid Medlock, Kwame Nyerere, Viola Sharpe, Elsie Hol land Bonham. Esther Collins. Jackie Hill. Herman Lane. LaJoi Wilson-Moore, Krystal Oglesby and Gladys Wilson. SororCandice Johnson elabo rated on the occasion as she scanned the room. "We are here this evening to honor these educators that have made numerous contributions to the field of education. As we know, education is the profession that makes all other professions possible." Johnson said. "Although some of our honorees have retired, they are still finding ways to be involved in the lives of children." President Patsy Squire wel ^corned all guests to the banquet and honored Dr. Mary Ann Rush of Winston-Salem State Universi ty. who was instrumental in get ting the local Phi Delta Kappa Sorority activated. "So you want heroesv.' Rock stars, athletes, movie stars are not heroes. They are celebrities....There is no prece dence for the drugs and crime in America." Squire said. "Public education did nor create s these problems, but we are dealing with these problems every day." Sqror Dentetria Smith said: "Good teaching is primarily a matter of love. I am sure that you can think hack to one teacher who gave you the extra tie you need ed." Many of the teachers were pleasantly surprised to be hon ored. Bobby Gwyn retired in 1991 with 30 years of service from Easton Elementary. He was glad to be invited to be honored. "This was Surprise to me. I was jubilant and I didn't think that anybody was thinking about me." Gwyn said. "I was surprised and honored to know people were thinking about me." The Excellence in Education awards gave recognition to teachers currently working. f^t&E ANNUAL SPRIfstS^fcR r CLEARANCE SALE! ^ SAME SALE, SAME GREAT DEALS! if- . from Sara Lee Direct Incredible Savings on Kids', Mens', Misses' & Womens' Plus Sizes From Activewear to Lingerie Friday, May 16th, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. MASTERCARD. VISA & CASH ONLY! NO CHECKS! NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES! O Directions to Grandview Market: Reynolds Road, turn on to Yadkinville Road (at Loehman's Plaza) Follow Yadkinville Road for approximately 3 miles. _ ^ Grandview Market on Right (old Grandview Supermarket) Pick-up and delivery Letter carriers collect food to help local agencies BY COURTNEY GAILLARD THE CHRONICLE Last Saturday, letter carriers in Forsyth County and around the nation, delivered and picked up more than just mail. As pan of the largest one-day food drive in the country , local U.S. Postal Ser vice workers collected 49.000 pounds of food to "Stamp Out Hunger." The food that was collected went toward hunger relief pro grams at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission and Samaritan Ministries. Postal customers placed non perishable food items next to their mailboxes for letter carriers to collect. Regardless of the amount of food donated, letter carriers picked it up and loaded it into their mail trucks. "We go to every door six days a week, and we see (hunger) day in. day out," said Reggie Gentle, a 25-year employee of the Postal Serv ice. Gentle, who is also president of the local Lener Carriers Association Branch 461. said he has noticed in recent years more people w ho seem to be falling on hard times due to job layoffs. "Just seeing that smiling face saying thank you makes it all worth it" Gentle said. This is the 11 th year of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Local letter carriers, who have been participating in the food drive for the last five years, col lected more than 40,(KX) pounds of food during last year's drive. More than a half-billion pounds of food has been collected by let ter carriers nationw ide so far. Nan H. Griswold. executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Caroli na. said: "I think letter carriers know more about our community than we give them credit for because they are out in it every day. They have told us that they see hungry children and people in need. For them to take the time to do this, while they're doing their jobs and delivering the mail. I think it's very generous of them. " The food bank's national organization. America's Second Harvest, sponsored this year's food drive. Griswold said this one-day food drive is the easiest way for people to give to those in need. "I just think there's no excuse for people to not get involved in (the fixxl drive)." Griswold said. "We appreciate the letter carriers and the Postal Service's involve ment in this; we really do." Approximately 33 million people in this country are consid ered to be "food insecure" or at risk of hunger, according to a 2001 U.S. Department of Agri culture (USDA) report. PhiMo by Kevin Walker Mail carrier Norvell Arnette sorts canned goods he collected along his route Saturday. School system announces last-day dismissal times SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The dismissal times for the final day of school for Win ston-Salem/Forsyth County students on both the tradition al and year-round calendars have been set. The final day a.m.; middle schools, noon; elementary schools. I p.m. On the last day, breakfast will be served at all schools, and lunch will be served atT elementary and middle schools. for students at schools operat ing on the traditional calendar is May 30; the final day for year-round schools is June 6 The dismissal times for traditional and year-round stu dents are: high schools. 10:30 winston-salem symphony "Peter Perret, Music Director Saturday nights, live! series concert Heartbreak & Hanky-Pgnky Saturday, May 17, 7:00'pm' Featured guest artist Chris Murrell, jazz vocalist, Winston-Salem Symphony Swing Band classical series concerts Symphony Showcase Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 20 at 8t00 pm Program includes: Don Juan by Strauss Haffner Symphony no. 35, K, 385 by Mozart Symphony no. 2 in C Major, op. 61 by Schumann special events other activities: try it before you buy it event- Saturday, May 17 at 2:30 pm at the Stevens Center. Attend this FREE dress rehearsal to See behind the scenes of a concert. Complimentary Krispy Kreme Doughnuts & Coffee. Drawing for a 2003-04 subscription. O music lovers' luncheon Featured speaker. Dr. Andrea Kalyn, Assist. Dean for the'School of Music at NCSA Friday, May'16, 12:00 noon at The Piedmont Club Reservations Required 724-7077 cocktails & conversations 45-minutes prior to each concert at the twin' City Club Appetizers & cocktails available kids' club Saturday, May 17 at 6:00 pm and Sunday. May 18 at 2:00 pm in the Green Room of the Stevens Center. www.wssymphony.org Call 723-7919 for tickets! Students 18 & under attend free it accompanied toy a paying adtlit' Stgffcn?. senior. "aTi group .discaunts are available 'Applies to full-price, single adult ticket purchases only." Saturday Night Live is a rMgltered trademark of the National Broadcasting Company.

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