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I October 3. 1985 Page A5 Civic Ventur The author is a local attorney and a member of Winston-Salem Civic Ventures. % On Sept. 10, Winston-Salem Civic Ventures, the advisory board designed to help WinstonSalem and Forsyth County implement the proposals of the Crane Economic Development Study, held its first meeting% Since its inception one year ago, this organization of civic leaders and city and county government otlicials has moved forward aggressively in developing its own organizational structure and executing certain of the Crane study recommendations. Most notably, Civic Ventures recommended the Webb Cos. of Lexington, Ky., as developer for that area of the center city known as Superblock. This area will see the completion of a 200,000-square-foot office building within the near future. Superblock, near City Hall and the Hall of Justice, is filled with ?WinstonSak An independent, loa NEWSRQOM: Robin Barks editor; Karen Hannon, Dav Truhon, copy editor. SPORTS: David Bulla, spor Raymond. PHOTOGRAPHY: James P Blue, Joe Daniels. ADVERTISING: Julie Perry Blue. OFFICE STAFF: Sharyn Ha Verisia West. PRODUCTION: Vinson De manager; Tim Butner, Yvo CIRCULATION: Veronica ( Frank McCants, Blandelia it ( ' ' - - *?Ja r f *< t . ^Pva^l ^BJl II > -utm^^ / ^fenta V f 11 v? Y Haras Mall: 768-9200 Shop M Saturday 11 Sund IE FORUM es and black t WE GUEST COLUMN By BEVERLY R. MITCHEL the sounds of major construc-. tion. The finished office building, with its underground parking garage, and later retail and possibly residential development, are expected to bring new life and vitality to a downtown which, like downtowns in many "... Any significant growth ... opportunities for employ what about opportunities foi in the black community, i.e development of minority bi goods and services of existin cities across the country, has experienced a gradual decline in status and use over the years. ' Of nr\\ires VI VVUI JV, U1V VUII3U UWUUII U1 buildings won't, in and of itself, reverse the decline of downtown. This fact is well recognized by Civic Ventures, which established Chronicle illy owned newspaper dale, community news id Rankin; Yvonne Bichsel ts editor; Kenneth arker, photo editor; Art , advertising manager; Art wkins, Fernice Wardlaw, wberry, production nne Bichsel Truhon. Suions, Harry McCants, McMoore, Angela Ross, rr Vifo BV n onday to 3 to 9:30; ay 1 to 6 I More opinions, columns and features. enterprise L three subcommittees to carrv out its objectives for the year. The Central Area Committee, chaired by Manson Meads and Dr. David Branch, has been the moving force behind the mortar and brick projects, particularly the Superblock development. and development will create ment for black citizens. But r real economic development for equity ownership, the isinesses and the use of the g minority businesses?" The County Development Subcommittee, co-chaired by Ken Raschke and Loud Walter, also recommended that the Webb Cos. develop an industrial park off Interstate 40. Current opinion is that this park's proximity to WinstonillHMHMHIHNHIHtHMIHHHHHMHWHHIimutmmilN Chronicle M iimMHwiinwiimnminiiiiimmiinmnintm?HHii ding job. A greater number of people are better informed of our program and the needs of the youth we.serve and we have gotten many volunteers. Many thanks. Bert Grisard Executive Director Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Forsyth County Inc. Our man Friday To The Editor: With Jim Hunt's withdrawal a// There's always omething new at k of Hanes Mall... cover the warm appeal of rabbit fur jackets. Save on girls' rabbit fur :kets from Caravelle. Bomber style features zip front and slit pockets. Of red or grey dyed rabbit fur from China, these coats have elasticized waist and cuffs to keep little girls warm. 4 to 14 and Preteen. Reg. 80.00 to 110.00. ^ NOW 60.00 to 79.99 GIRLS CLOTHING tmi" I [ SAW START VOCUNW PROS TEST1N8 MALI AREAS OF SPORTS...' BASeSALL. > FOOTBAtt-v / BASKerBAa, fcs HOTO.mg/CJ SPORTS M6PIA,,, I (5k Salem State University lends itself to work and study opportunities for WSSU students and faculty. Dialogue to facilitate such use has already begun. The promotion and marketing subcommittee, chaired by Richard Stockton and this writer, has focused its attention on identifying those factors, in addition to new buildings, which will bring citizens back downtown and restore the area to its former status as the focus of the city's activity. IIIIIIIIIIIHHMMHMNNtUIIIIMIIIIIMailllllliaillllllMllin railbag IHaMllllillllliiiiiiiiiiiMiiuimiiiiiiiiiiiimaiiiHiiiimim from the 1986 North Carolina U.S. Senate race and John East's illness, we face a tremendous opportunity to elect an untainted, non-polemical, intelligent candidate. As all UNC alumni know, Bill Friday,- who retires from this academic year after 36 years as head of UNC, is a man with practical experience, integrity and compassion. Who better to tackle the immense domestic budget deficit and international debts than the man who has so successfully handled the UNC system budget^ I There's no need Every Week the Winston I ... timely, in-depth local news c I get anywhere else and with a th I ... detailed, week-to-week news I of newsworthy organizations, p I preps to the colleges to the pros I photography. ... hard-hitting editorials and cc I black community. Week after week. TlVlVT aeTTHe Winner of eight First Place Award* In the National Newspaper Publishers Assoclatlor competition and wlnn of 13 awards among weekly newspapers from "the N.C. Press Association. America Winsto 1 K. ^ Toward that end, plans have been made to study the needs of downtown's inhabitants: merchants, customers, residents, clients and employees. Additionally, survey data will be secured from city residents who do not live, shop or work in the downtown area. From the information derived from the survey, proposals for downtown revitalization will be developed. Amid the construction, the committee and subcommittee meetings, the research and >m Page A4 His calm and thoughtful insights will be invaluable on arms control matters. Above all, Bill Friday knows North Carolina: He is a winner we need in the U.S. Senate. Wander J. Lorentz de Haas Chapel Hill A story idea To The Editor: ! As a three-year subscriber to tick; wee] I to miss out on commi -Salem Chronicle brings you: overage, as well as periodic news analyse oroughness you won't find anywhere els of church and social events in your com ersonalities and events ... award-winning , including standings, scores, features, c >lumns of particular reference to the ? H10 pumaCLIP&M Winsfn8+iim Chro 17 N. Liberty Si. WUrutofl-ftatem. NC 17 FU Name 1 Address r J Ci,y New Subscriptions C Out-of-town, add $ Free Complimentar 's Best Black New 'n-Salem C. rhe Twin City's Award-Winning Weekly r \ 4 % A # Oa 7 ^ 7 surveys, the recruiting of new business and industry, and the myriad other activities aimed at insuring the growth r*f the cirv and county, black citizens, understandably, question the benefits of all this activity for them. Clearly, any significant growth . and development will create new jobs which will increase the opportunities for employment for black citizens. But what about opportunities Please see page A9 V ) the Winsron-Salem Chronicle, I've yet to have read an article pertaining to public relations and those blacks who contribute to that demanding profession. Is it possible to have some coverage on the subject? Have a good week and thanks for your time. Sarah L. Glover Raleigh Editor's note: We'll see what we can do. ^71 k. inity news. ?s, from a perspective you can't e, mumty, including profiles ; sports coverage, from the olumns and action % A ^ J gA V AIL OR COME BY mmmm nieU 101 (919)722-8624 I cask Fiurr ? . State | >ily! Zip J 5 c ENCLOSED yCopy 6 Men f> Men FREE' spaper ... hronicle'
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