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THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1994
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VOL. XX. No.
Bidders
Fail in
Minority,
Women
Hirings
A Aldermen call for
resubmission of bids
By DAVID L. DILiLARD .
Chronicle Staff Writer .. - \
Northeast Ward Alderman Vivian fturke
won her way on a controversial decision that
started at last month's board meeting when
Alderman Robert Northington questioned the.
city's rule requiring contractors to hire minor
ity subcontractors for a storage building at the
Dixie Classic Fairgrounds.
Burke said Northington put the Minor
ity/Women Business Enterprise "on the spot"
when he questioned the good-faith effort con
tractors have to make in searching for minor
ity and women subcontractors.
Burke, who moved to have the item
receive a vote of "no consideration" at the
June 20 meeting, said Northington's concerns
should have been cleared up in the finance
committee^ meeting before it reached the full
board Tuesday night.
"It wasn't right to have them on the spot
answering those questions. These things
should have come out at the finance commit
tee, but apparently they did not," she said. "So
we needed to reject all bids and have them
= ? resubmitted." ? ? ^ ? : ? ?
Northington is chairman of the finance
committee, which had previously reconk.
mended a resolution awarding the contract to
Turner Building Systems. He voted against
see JUDDERS page 3
Judge
Biggs to
Join U.S.
Attorney's
Office
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By RICHARD L. WILLIAMS
Chronicle Executive Editor
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Loretta C. Biggs. Forsyth County's first black
woman judge who won a narrow and bitter re-elec
tion campaign in 1992, said yesterday that she will
step down from the bench to become an assistant
U.S. attorney.
Her resignation will become effective July 21,
and she will begin her new federal position on Aug.v
8
In addition to prosecutorial duties. Biggs will
oversee the coordination of crime-prevention
efforts in the Middle District. Crime prevention is a
critical area of concern of Attorney General Janet
Reno, who oversees all U.S. attorneys' offices.
Reno has stressed that their offices will be evalu
ated on crime reduction rather than the number of
indictments signed.
Biggs, a staunch advocate of children, said the
move will allow her to have a greater impact on
curbing youth violence.
? ?^I-feel -I ^should 4*e -affecting -some-change iind
not just reacting to situations I cannot control," she
said. "While I certainly will miss not being on the
bench, my- new position will give me an opportu-^
see JUDGE page 3
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Loretta C. Biggs announces resignation as Forsyth County judge.
"Reacttorrto JudgeBiggs' Resignation
In an open letter, Judge Biggs thanks residents for
^ allowing her to serve them, page 3
Lawyers, judges and legislators were not shocked by
? Judge Biggs' resignation, page 3
? ? Loretta Biggs was a role model for many young blacks _
p in Forysth County, page 12
John Mendei talks about Loretta Biggs, a friend =
? and parishioner, page 13
Biggs
Could Be
Positioned
For Federal
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By RICHARD L,. WILLIAMS y ' .
Chronicle Executive Editor
Although the talk is premature, by stepping
down from the state bench and becoming a federal
prosecutor, Forsyth County District Court Judge
Loretta C. Biggs could be positioning herself for a
federal judge appointment somewhere down the
road.
ANALYSIS *? ......
As one legal expert notedrttas sort of "rounds
out the resume."
But by no stretch of the imagination does this
make Biggs a shoo-in for a future seat on the fed
eral bench. Nor has there been any indication that's
what she wants. But one thing's for certain: If she
wants it and is recommended to the president for a
seat, she'll have the qualifications.
"There's always possibilities," said Superior
Court Judge James A. -Beaty of Winston-Salem.
"To get into that realm certainly does help your
chances down the road."
Serving in a federal office ? or on a bench at
see BIGGS page 3
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Forsyth Tech Branch Near Carver Road Receives Commitment
By VERONICA CLEMONS
Chronicle Staff Writer
Forsyth Technical Community College board of
directors approved the recommendation of two satellite
campuses in northeast Winston-Salem and Kernersville
last Thursday.
The project now needs a financial commitment
from the county commissioners.
James Rousseau, Forsyth Tech's vice president of
planning and development, said the project will prob
laby need about $2 million the first year for operational
expenses. This commitment is needed before the project
moves on to Raleigh for a final approval from "the state.
He added that the funds may be needed in the fiscal
budget for next year or maybe even 1 996.
That amount funded by the county will decrease by
about 25 percent each year, Rousseau said. By the
fourth year, the facilities should be self -sufficient.
Forsyth Tech will receive funds from the state for each
full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrolled. That num
ber is. expected to rise, eventually being able to cover
the amount previously funded by the county.
A feasibility study summary shows that Forsyth
Tech expects 217 (FTEs) from the Lansing Drive site
the first year and 203 from the Kernersville site.
Carver Road-area residents were concerned that the
Kernersville site would be approved and not the one in
their neighborhood. But college officials assured the
commitment for both sites during a community meeting
at Carver High School before the vote on Thursday.
Rousseau said demographics from the feasibility
study conducted by the school show there is a need for
both sites. And school officials said at that community
meeting there was enough money to construct both
facilities. Forsyth County owns the 8-acre tract of land
for the proposed Carver Road/Lansing Drive site. Dud
ley Products donated land for the Kemersville site. x. ?
The state will look at several criteria in determining
if the proposed sites will be approved. Some of those
criteria are showing that there are enough students to
support each site and what impact the sites will have on
neighboring educational facilities. The only criteria not
yet satisfied is a resolution from county commissioners
agreeing to financially support the facilities.
Rousseau said by approving a resolution, the com
missioners would be allowing Forsyth Tech to be able
to do a great service to the community, especially in
these proposed site areas where the high-school drop
out rates and the unemployment rates are high.
Tentative curriculums include basic education
courses such as English and math, GED courses and
other courses such as occupational extension that
involve training for police and fire departments to get
individuals trained to enter the work force. w
Computer classes will also be offered, which will '
be beneficial to nearby businesses who may want
employees to get computer training.
Rousseau said through the study both sites were
found to have similar needs and therefore will offer a lot
of the same classes. Rousseau added that he wasn't sure
when the issue will come before the county commis
sioners. FTCC President Bob Greene said he was all but
certain the state board would approve both sites.
Economic Development
Key Challenge for Blacks
A Topic is one of several to be discussed at
Leadership Black Caucus here July 14-17
By VERONICA CLEMONS
Chronicle Staff Writer
lenges for African Americans in the 21st
century is to be equally included, said
Andrea Harris, president of the N.C. Institute
of Minority Economic Development.
"We've got to make them realize that
they can onty go so far without the African
American community," she said.
Harris will moderate a workshop on
-economic development during the 18th
annual N.C. Leadership Black Caucus,
which will be held in Winston-Salem July
14-17.
see ECONOMIC page 3
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Entertainment 25
Obituaries 27
Religion 26
Sports ...17
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East Winston CDC Gets
$ 1 60,000 in Grant Money
By VERONICA CLEMONS
Chronicle Staff Writer
The East Winston Community Develop;
ment Corp. has been awarded $163,500 in
grant funds from state organizations dedicated
to affordable housing and stimulating CDCs
across the state.
The N.C. Community Development Initia
tive Inc. awarded the East Win "storTCDC
SI 50.000 of the $2.1 million that it is investing
in CDCs and minority financial institutions
throughout the state.
Kimberly Williams, who works with CDI,
said there was an very aggressive grant
process, and the money awarded is available
for up to three years. Every CDC that wants to
continue to be funded must reapply.
"The criteria may be different, but we'll
use the same basic information," she said.
"Now, we're just trying to get through the first
phase."
Only lO to 13 CDCs were approved for
funding. Williams said only mature and high
performing CDCs were considered for the
grar^tfioney. CDCs that have been in opera
? see EAST page 3
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