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nwFu rnmam,,acRers c^bra'?~** faculty HMKphHM are on fire . on^ pen in PYFC s. rYg textbook League Q, J= -SeePageA3 '*>l*n\\y The Chronicle ... 66Q West Fjfth^reet ^ Winston-Salem, NC 2710If Volume40,Number8 ? WINS[tON-SALEM, N.C^-| THURSDAY, October 17,2013 Round Two Voters to make selections in General Election contests BY LAYLA GARMS THE CHRONICLE Four candidates are preparing to square off in the Nov. 5 General Election, vying for the chance to represent the city's North and Northwest Wards. In the North Ward, incumbent Denise "DD" Adams is hoping to fend off her Republican challenger, Patricia Kleinmaier. The Northwest Ward will receive new leadership this time arouna as its current repre s e n t a t i v e , Democrat Wanda Merschel, is not running for re election. Lida Hayes-Calvert, a Republican and Jeff Macintosh, a Democrat - both newcomers to politics - are campaigning for the open seat. While they differ in some areas, all four candidates said they'd like to see the econom ic development efforts taking place downtown to extended to other areas of the city, and expressed sup port for pay increases for public safety workers, who currently make less than their peers in other North Carolina cities. Adams, the lone incumbent in the two races, said she has worked to recruit and retain jobs in the North Ward. The Morgan State University alum na is hopeful her record will speak for itself. "1 think I did a good job during my first time in office, and I want to continue to work on my job," she said. "I laid structure, groundwork of economic development, trying to get small businesses more to the front and working on things that are important to the citizens, such as public safety, and this time around, those are the things I'm going to focus on." Among her proudest accom plishments as a Council member Sec Election on A9 Adams Hmyt-Culv*n Macintosh Photos by Ijiyla Garni* Black Girls RUN! members gather at the Gateway YWCA on Tuesday. ?Rj/tlA/, Fitness movement catching fire BY LAYLA GARMS THE CHRONICLE A women's health movement has taken Winston-Salem by storm. Two years after its inception in the local community. Black Girls RUN!, a free running group for women with chapters all over the nation, has amassed hundreds of members, helping city resi dents to shed pounds, improve their cardiovascular health and even make a few friends along the way. BGR's latest "Walk Before You Run" group attracted more than 150 novice runners to its launch in September, the largest group to date for the local outfit, said Kannapolis native Kelly Barr, one of Winston-Salem's three BGR ambassadors. "The program is awesome t<WCl ladies ?ut and get them started in a healthy lifestyle," Ban noted. "...To me, it's a way of life for black women, but we have all types of women. It's very diversified See BGR! on AS BGR member Margaret Epps BGR member Gail Hosch Police trainees prepare for the 'expectant' BY LAYLA GARMS THE CHWONKXE ' Greensboro native William Armstrong has always known he wanted to be a cop. "1 always wanted to help people and try to uphold the law as best as I can," commented the 23-year-old. What the Winston-Salem Police L?epanmcm trainee didn't consider when plotting out his career in law enforcement was that delivering a baby might some day be a job requirement. Armstrong and his 29 fellow recruits visited Novant Forsyth Medical Center last week, to bone up on their labor and delivery skills, in case such a situation ever does arise on the job. For Armstrong, visiting the simulation lab and aiding a lifelike mannequin in delivering her new* bom was one of the most daunting chal lenges he has faced during his 18 weeks of training. "I've been dreading this moment," the North Carolina Central University alum nus confessed. "That was well known." Despite his reservations, Armstong was able to successfully deliver the baby, under the watchful eye of Clinical Nurse Educator Dana Morris. Although he didn't exactly relish the experience. Armstrong said he did walk away feeling more confi dent to address an emergency delivery if the need ever arises. The lesson for the day? "Be prepared for anything," he said. "...Preparing for anything is what gets you ready for the field." Armstong's class is the second group of recruits Sgt. John Morris has brought to his wife's simulation lab to hone their See Trainees on A10 John Morris Photos by Lay la Garms Dana Morris instructs William Armstrong as he delivers the "baby." ST rs. i s > I j8 J J i? 5 c -T d o N = i s | J | | 1 Lsiii I !pi| = o z u- as > ti Class of '63 balanced classes with civil disobedience Rkkos by Todd Lock Larry Womble poses with classmate D e c i e Gunn. BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE ' The Winston-Salem State University Class of 1963 helped to shape the Civil Rights Movement and make inroads for those who followed them. The past struggles and successes were a major topic of < discussion last week during the class' four-day 50th reunion, J which coincided with WSSU's Homecoming. At an Oct. 10 banquet at WSSU's Enterprise Center, I Chancellor Donald Reaves praised the class for its bravery I See Reunion on A10 Tribble Wilson ???? ??? ASSURED I ??tSTORAGE I ol Winston-Salem, LLC L A ???? "T ? ? r~ ? o 5555 ^ V6
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