Vol. XXXVII No. 15
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
THURSDAY, December 9, 2010
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Everleen Hyrd with her
daughter, ElwiUie Jarrett.
A Reason
to Smile
Free dental clinic
provides much-needed
care for locals
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United Metropolitan
Missionary Baptist Church
opened its doors to a unique
form of ministry last week
Nearl> 1(H) area residents
received free dental care at
the 10-chair dental clinic the
large church hosted in its
Fellowship Hall on Dec. 3
and Dec. 4. Patients, who
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everything
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Everleen Byrd was among
the lucky patients on Friday
"It's glorious," said the
South Carolina native, who
spent much of her adult life
in the city as an R.J.
Reynolds employee.
Bsrd's daughter. Elwillie
Jarrett. a member of United
Metropolitan, said her moth
er. who lives in a nursing
home, broke one1 of her teeth
some time ago, but was
unable to get it fixed because
she lacks dental insurance.
"It's been bothering me
ever since that tooth started
breaking." Jarrett admitted.
The clinic was led by Dr.
Keith Phillips and a team of
local volunteers. Phillips, a
Yadkinville resident, spent
22 years in private practice
in Winston-Salem before
leaving recently to accept a
position with the VA
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In the Presence of the President
Winston-Salem, NC
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President Harack Obama speaks at Forsyth Technical Community College's West Campus on Monday. The president praised the school, which
is celebrating its 50th anniversary, for its diverse educational offerings and for reeducating Americans for the new, global workforce. Read
more about what President Obama had to say on page A3.
Businessman relishes
role as part-time Santa
BY LAYl.A FARMER
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l.ongtime city resident Learmond Hayes Jr. wears many hats.
The 54 year-old Balden County native is a father, a grandfather, a mentor and a
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time of year. Hayes dons
another, rather distinctive
cap. that of Santa Claus. a
role he has played for the
last three decades.
"I like working with the
kids." he said. '"Deep down
inside, they're pretty hon
est. If you allow them,
they'll definitely he them
selves."
Early next year. Hayes
will take on yet another
role: that of a business
owner. In February, he will
officially open the doors of
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Hayes l ransportation & Learmond Hayes plans to officially launch his com
Logistics. Hayes began pany next year.
working to get the business
off the ground last year when he was laid off from his job as a transportation man
ager at Jostens after nearly 30 years of service. Hayes, who was once featured in
"Transportation & Distribution," a nationally distributed magazine, said he took the
layoff as a sign that it was time to become his own boss.
"I've been in transportation two-thirds of my life." he said. "That's primarily the
only thing I've done."
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"Santa Claus." Learmond Hayes, visits with a local youngster dur
ing at the W7? Anderson Recreation Center last weekend.
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Rabbi Michael (iisser lights a me nor ah on last Thursday as students watch.
First Light
Wake Forest holds first public Hanukkah celebration
BY TODD LUCK
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Wake forest University held its first-ever
public lighting of the menorah last week in cele
bration of Hanukkah
Nightly lighting ceremonies were held on
each of the eight nights of the Jewish holiday,
beginning on Dec 1. The last candle was lit last
night - Dec. 8
The celebration of Hanukkah. which means
"dedication." dates back to the second century. It
commemorates the rededication of the Holy
Temple in Jerusalem after the Jewish Maccabees
retook it from the forces of the Syrian Greek
emperor Antiochus To purify the desecrated
temple, oil was burned in the temple's menorah
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Hillrl President Elena Schacht places a
bulb into an electric menorah.
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