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Church, WFUMC to hold health fair U.S. Census Burea FROM STAFF REPORTS Students from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Physicians from Wake For est University Baptist Medical Center will host a health fair Saturday, Feb. 5, at Mt. Pleas ant Missionary Baptist Church. Health Fair 2000 will feature free talks and demonstrations about health risks such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; admission is free. It is the first time that WFU medical students will be involved in an event like this, said Nadia Sutherland, a stu dent coordinator for the event. “It is part of a national ini tiative to promote good health,” she said. “Medical stu dents all over the country are doing the same type of (health fairs).” Free screenings and tests include glucose screenings, blood pressure checks and sick le cell testing. A variety of activities and presentations will be offered, including an information ses sion on domestic violence by Family Services Inc., and a talk by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Robert P. Schwartz titled “Healthy Lifestyles for Kids.” Sutherland says the event is a way to give back to the com munity. She is hoping that peo ple come out and take advan tage of the free service. The American Medical Stu dent Association, the Student National Medical Association and the student chapter of the American Medical Association at Wake Forest are sponsoring Health Fair 2000. Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church is located at 795 Crawford Place, across from Kimberley Park School. Church to hold services for students SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Green Street Church will hold an eight-week session especially for college students, beginning I Wednesday, Feb. 9. Using the “Serendipity” series of group building and faith-exploring material, each session will last from 6 to 8 p.m., beginning with a ■ snack supper. Meeting students at other col leges is an additional benefit of the series. Special invitations have been sent to Salem College, Wake Forest University, Winston- Salem State University and the North Carolina School of the Arts. Green Street Church, a Unit ed Methodist congregation, is at 639 S. Green Street, in the West Salem neighborhood. Its commu nity outreach makes it an appro priate gathering place for stu dents who wish to break barriers that so often separate groups. The church includes people from a variety of backgrounds, both in its congregation and on its staff The group will be convened by Rev. Ellen Yarborough and will then establish its own guidelines and leadership. Also participat ing will be the Wesley Foundation ministers at the local universities. Rev. Tim Auman, Rev. Juanita Tatum and Laura Elliott. There is no cost for the meal or the gathering, and preregistra tion is not required. For more information or to request trans portation, call Yarborough at 723-9060 or 721-0606. Theologian to lecture at WSSU SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, associate professor of systemat ic theology at Howard Univer sity School of Divinity, will deliver the next James A. Gray Religion and Ethics in the 21st Century lecture in Dillard Auditorium of the Albert H. Anderson Center on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 9:45 a.m. Douglas’ lecture, titled A Spirituality of Survival, will focus on sexuality in the black church, which is the subject of her most recent book, “Sexuali ty and The Black Church.” Douglas is also the author of the book “The Black Christ.” A prolific writer, she also has written chapters in numer ous books such as “Embracing the Spirit,” “Living in the Inter section: Womanism and Afro- centrism in Theology,” “Black Theology A Documentary His tory,” and articles in numerous religious journals, which include: The Journal of Religious Thought, Anglican Theological Review, Journal of Eeminist Studies in Religion, The Other Side, and Voices From The Third World, as well as numerous book reviews and encyclopedia entries. Douglas She has given public lectures and presentations across the country. Douglas earned her bache lor of science degree in psy chology from Denison Univer sity in Granville, Ohio, and her master of divinity and doctor of systematic theology degrees from Union Theological Semi nary in New York, N.Y She has received many awards and hon ors, including: Phi Beta Kappa, Hudnut Award for demonstrat ed preaching excellence, and Julius Hanson Award as an out standing student in theological studies. She has been a Ben jamin E. Mays Fellow for Min isterial Studies and received fel lowships from the Fund for Theological Education and the Episcopal Foundation. Before taking a position with the Howard University School of Divinity, Douglas served as assistant professor of religion at Edward Waters Col lege in Jacksonville, Fla. Sponsored by the James A. Gray Endowment and Winston- Salem State University, the lec ture series is designed to spark thought-provoking discussion about some of the most press ing moral and ethical consider ations of our time. Dr. Cedric S. Rodney is James A. Gray professor of religion and ethics at WSSU and is the program coordinator. For more information about the lecture series, call Dr. Rodney at 336-750-2479 or 336-778- 2005. Greensboro from page A4 ship are white people who want to control the museum and what will go in it, or black people who are "puppets” of white people, they said. “Some people can’t stand the fact that two black men who are alive and well and raising hell can do something like this,” Alston said. “But they’re afraid. They know Earl and I are not going to water this down. “Some blacks feel that way, too. They think Earl and I are too bodacious. They’ve been brain washed. Their self-esteem is gone. And that’s what this museum is going to be about: self-esteem.” Some white people want the museum to fail and they have influ enced some black people, Jones said. “It’s called divide and conquer,” he said. “White people have been doing it for years. They don’t want the true story to be told.” Alston and Jones also have strong supporters, including state Sen. Bill Martin, D-Guilford, a black member of the museum foundation’s board of directors. He said he feels strongly that Alston and Jones should retain their lead ership roles. On Feb. 1, 1960, four black North Carolina A&T State Univer sity students sat down at Wool- worth’s whites-only lunch counter and refused to leave after being denied service. That act led to the integration of communities throughout the South as sit-in demonstrations mushroomed from city to city and Jim Crow laws were wiped from the books. The museum opening has been delayed at least twice and now is at least three years away, Davis said. Franklin McCain and Joseph McNeill, two of the four original sit-in demonstrators, said they intend to seek a meeting with Alston and Jones sometime during the sit-in anniversary celebration. “I’m very disappointed,” said McCain, now a retired Charlotte businessman. “I’m disappointed but not yet disgusted. Greensboro, through this museum, can still demonstrate to the whole world the importance of what happened here. “But it must belong to the entire community, and the entire community must be made to feel like it’s their museum. It can’t belong just to the black communi ty. I’ve told that to Skip and Earl before, and I’ll tell them again.” Theoretically, the board could remove Alston and Jones, but it would have to vote to change its charter, which gives them lifetime membership, and then vote to remove them, Davis said. Davis, who is also a stockbro ker, said people should blame him for the museum’s delay. He said that when the museum board hired him in 1997, he had no experience with museums or nonprofit organi zations. “As a stockbroker, I could say ‘Give me $50,000 or $60,000 and I’ll make you some money,”’ he said. “Now, all I can offer you is a tax deduction and a warm, fuzzy feeling. That took some getting used to.” BLR from page AI team; however, Robinson, Byrom and Hairston were the only ones disciplined, supposedly because they were the highest ranking offi cers working the event. The demotions outraged many, including several aldermen, who contend that other parties respon sible for the melee, including LJVM officials, should be disci plined. George Allison, the state exec utive director of the NAACP, will speak in support of the officers at Monday’s meeting. He is expected to request that they be given back their stripes. All three men filed grievances with City Manager Bill Stuart soon after being demoted and each had meetings with Stuart in mid-November. City officials say the ball is now in the court of the officers, who they say must sched ule formal grievance hearings before any review can go forward. But a source close to the mat ter, who requested anonymity, said more than one of the officers has expressed a desire that Stuart remove himself from proceedings. Stuart’s relationship with the police chief has been cited as one of the reasons the officers are uneasy about his overseeing the hearings, the source said. Last year Stuart talked Davis out of retirement and into her current position, reportedly because he was overwhelmed by her leadership style and abilities. Stuart’s recruitment of Davis was roundly criticized by many local black officials, including Mayor Pro Tern Vivian Burke, who said Stuart’s practice of hiring police chiefs who do not apply for the position was unfair to those who did go through the applica tion process. Stuart had hired Chief George Sweat, whom Davis replaced, in a similar manner. At a news conference in front of LJVM Coliseum in December, members of the Black Leadership Roundtable requested that Stuart appoint a special liaison to hear the matter. The request was quickly denied by Stuart, who met with the group a short time after the news confer ence. Stuart says the city’s charter gives him jurisdiction over such matters. Alderman Nelson Malloy, who is a member of the Roundtable, said he is still 100 percent behind the officers. He still believes they were punished excessively. “They did all they were asked to do,” Malloy said. “She (Davis) went too far in disciplining those officers.” Malloy says he favors an inde pendent grievance officer because he believes it will be difficult for Stuart to “reverse, change or mod ify” a decision made by Davis. The odds are already stacked against the three officers, Malloy said, since the city manager’s track record shows that he rarely revers es decisions made by his subordi nates. “He hand-picked Chief Davis. Do we really expect him to be objective?” Malloy asked. “I don’t think that can happen.” Earlier this week, Stuart reiter ated his stance, stating that as city manager it is his job to act as the grievance officer in such matters. “It’s not for community groups and individuals to make such requests,” he said. Stuart said there is no buddy- buddy relationship between him self and the chief of police; he cannot understand why some peo ple might feel that way. With 20 years of experience as city manager, Stuart said he knows how to make objective decisions. Though he couldn’t cite exact numbers, Stuart said he has over turned disciplinary decisions made by his department heads. But cases have to be considered on an indi vidual basis, he said. “We look at the merits (of each case),” Stuart said. According to the source, at least one of the officers thinks Stu art could have reached a decision after the November meetings. ' But Stuart said the purpose of the meetings was not for him to hear the grievances. “I wanted an opportunity in a very short time to have a quick and brief opportunity to see if there was any blatantly obvious.... evi dence of large mishandling of (the concert) by the police,” Stuart said. Stuart says he found no such evidence, but that finding does not indicate which way he will decide the matter. “These were short meetings; we did not go into detail....They were not sufficient enough for me to make a decision.” The source strongly disputes Stuart, claiming that in most cases the “short meetings” lasted for more than two hours. Davis was present at each meeting, the source said, reading the charges against the officers. Everything that would be dis cussed at a formal hearing was dis cussed during the meetings, the source contends. State Rep. Larry Womble, co convener of the Roundtable, said the situation is a “matter of inter pretation.” Womble says he has also heard from sources, which he did not reveal, that some of the officers may feel the meetings were sufficient enough for Stuart to make a decision. “Where the holdup is I do not know for a fact,” Womble said. The Roundtable is standing behind its original call for Stuart to remove himself from hearing the grievances. Womble says there is too much room for “subjectivi ty” with Stuart involved. “Whether real or perceived, he has a vested interest in this mat ter,” Womble said. Womble is hoping whatever decision is eventually made favors the officers. He is calling on indi viduals and organizations to sup port them by showing up at aider- men meetings and writing letters to Stuart and elected officials. Womble said the Board of Aider- men could also do its part to move the process along. “I think the Board of Aider- men has acted in an appropriate way, but I do think the board needs to take a 'more decisive stance....They need to act more quickly to make sure things do not drag on for months,” Womble said. Malloy says the board will act after it hears Stuart’s decision, but Malloy would only hint at what type of action he wants the aider- men to take if Stuart decides to uphold the demotions. “We will cross that bridge when we get to it, but I certainly would hope my colleagues would not let this happen and not respond in any way. I do not know what that response would be,” Malloy said. The officers have each obtained legal counsel and have been tight-lipped about the matter. Davis has said she is bound by state law from talking about per sonnel issues. Stuart said there is still a possi bility that coliseum officials could face disciplinary actions stemming from the concert. “I have not closed that door,” he said. “It is still an active mat ter.” Stuart said his grievance deci sions may coincide with a possible decision on disciplinary actions for others involved. George Allison will speak at the Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the aider- men’s chamber in City Hall Most census takers will v mid-April to mid-June in i 2000, to follow up on hoi that did not return their cd questionnaire. In mral are pie will be needed in Mai to update address, listings* How Much Is the F Marshall Jeffries Ques- Guest Columnist tions and answers about Census 2000 jobs? What Are the Qualifica tions? Applicants should be 18 years old or older. Those ages 16 and 17 may be hired for positions not involving driving so long as they meet feder al, state and local employment requirements. Applicants should not have had a conviction other than a minor traffic violation since age 18. And they should not be currently employed as a tax collec tor/assessor or law enforcement official. Men age 18 or older or bom after Dec. 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Additionally, applicants must take a written test of basic skills and pass a security check. Census workers are paid' They receive a competith wage, based on the averaj for the area and activity (; mately $8.25 to $18.50 pq They are paid to attend trl and reimbursed for mileaj What About BenefI ^United States Census Where Is the Work? What Are the Hours? We strive to have people work within the neighborhoods in which they live. We need a representative work force, reflective of the com munity. Census taking is NOT an office job. Workers spend most of their time locating addresses and conducting door-to-door inter views. In order to find people at home, census takers must work evenings and weekends. Census takers are not elig coverage under Federal era Health Benefits Program, Employees Group Life In Program and the Federal e Retirement System. Day ( provided not eame takers are for benef the Feder Employei pensation disability injury sustained while in mance of duty. They also ble for unemployment coi tion under the unemployn Federal Employees Progr How Does the Censu benefit Your Comrau 2000 Census information: •Determines political repr, tion among states •Helps your community g cial assistance for roads, 1, schools and more •Helps your community p child care, education, heali vices and recreation •Helps your community p the future. When Wm the Work Begin? Call Toll - Free 1-888-325-7733 TDD: 1-800-341-1310 Visit the website WWW.census.gov/jobs2 000 NOTICE MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED) The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) i minority and women-owned firms (MAYBE) to bid on upcoming projects throughout the State. The Locations of the projects a re: d z o ■g a. "5. 3 3 0 0 u cc C 0 « .E d a z 0) a 1^ c _o o 0 1 JC 0 « B c S uj 8.1471101 Alamance 7 Grading, Drainage, Paving, & Structures NC-54 from SR-2106 (Whittemore Loop) East of 1-40/85 at Graham to NC-119. Metric 8.U492305 Guilford 7 Grading, Drainage, Paving,& Structures 1-85 Greensboro bypass from West of SR-3300 (Elm-Eugene St.) 2 Northeast of SR-331(Wiley-LewisRd.). Metric : 8.1674801 Mecklenbuig 10 Grading, Drainage, Paving NC49 (S. Tyron Street) at NC-160 (West Boulevard) in Charloiie. Metric 8.1792202 Catawba 12 Grading, Drainage, Paving and Structures NC-127 from North of US-321/NC-127 interchange to North of SR-1182. English i 8.1800702 Cleveland 12 Grading, Drainage, Paving Structure NC-180 (N. Post Road) from SR-2200 to SR-2062 in Shelby. English ' 8.1741304 Surry 11 Grading, Drainage, Paving 1-77 from US-21 Bypass (MP-84 to MP-87) English ; 8.2710801 Ashe 11 Grading, Drainage, Paving & Structure Bridge over Buffalo Creek and approaches on SR-1133 (Buck Mountain Road). English i 7.36U3I3 etc. Franklin 5 Widening, Milling, Resurfacing, Shoulder Reconstruction and Pavement Maikings. One section of primary and ten sections of secondary roads. English 1 7.4011314 etc. Wake 5 Widening, Milling, Resurfacing Shoulder Reconstruction and Pavement Maikings. One section of primary and tthirty sections of secondary roads.. English i 6.429005T Bladen 6 Signing & Guardrail NC-87 (Elizabeth Town Bypass) from SR- 1336toSR-17()4.. English 1 7.4211157 etc. Bladen/ Columbus 6 Widening, Resurfacing,Shoulder Reconstruction and Pavement Maikings Sevai sections of primary road and nindeen sections of secondary roads. English ! 7.4421156 etc. Cumberland/ Harnett 6 Widening, Milling Resurfacing, Shoulder Reconstruction and Pavement Maikings Three sections of primary and fifty-seven sections of secondary roads. English 1 7.4611155 etc Robeson 6 Milling,Resurfacing, Shoulder Reconstmction and Pavement Maikings Five sections of primary and twenty-two sections of secondaiy roads. English 7.6011180 etc Davidson 9 MillingResurfacing and Pavement Maikings Five sections of pimaiy and twenty-six sections of secondary roads. English 1 7.6111181 etc Davie 9 Milling, Resurfacing and Pavement Maikings Two sections of primaiy and two sections of seccmdaiy roads. English ; 7.6211182 etc Forsyth 9 Widening, Milling, Resurfacing and Pavement Maridngs Two sections of primary and eighteen sections of secondary roads. English,, : 7.6311183 etc, Rowan 9 Milling, Resurfacing, and Pavement Maikings One section of primary and sixteen sectiwis of secondaiy roads English 1 7.6411184 etc. Stokes 9 Milling, Widening, Resurfacing, and Pavement Marfcings Two sections of primary and seven sections of secondaiy roads. English, t 7.6511210 etc Anson 10 Milling,Widening,Resurfacing Shoulder Reconstruction and Pavement Maikings Four sections of primaiy and five sections of secondaiy roads. English 7.6611211 etc. Cabarras 10 Milling,Widening,Resurfacing Shoulder Reconstmction and Pavement Maridngs Two sections of primaiy and six sections of secondary roads. Englidi 1 7.6721212 etc Mecklenburg 10 Milling,Widening,Resurfacing Shoulder Reconstruction and Pavement Maikings Five sections of primaiy and ninaeen sections of secmiaiy loads. English 1 7.6811213 etc. Stanly 10 Widenmg,Milling,Resurfacmg and Shoulder Reconstmction Three sections of primaiy and five sections of secondaiy roads English ‘ 7.6911214 etc. Union 10 Widening, MillingResurfacing and Pavement Markings Eleven sectiwis of primaiy and twenty-three sections of secondaiy roads. English i ■3 5.7221099 etc. Avery/ Alleghany Ashe 11 Asj^alt surface treatment One secticm of primaiy and tix^ sections of secondaiy roads. English 1 . 5.7421100 etc. Surry/Wilkes Yadkin 11 Asphalt surface treatment Fifty-five sections of seccmdaiy roads. English 4 7.8221286 Iredell 12 Resurfacing fifteen sectic*is of secaidaiy roads. English H 7.0021005 etc. Transylvania! Henderson/ Polk 14 Resurfacing,Shoulder Reconstmction and Pavement Maikings Two sectiais of primaiy and fcxty-one sectkms of secaidaiy roads. English m bniary 1 North Raleigh Hilton - 3415 Wake Forest Road - Raleigh. N.C. LETTING DATE:Tuesday, February 15, 2000 Prime contractors will be available to receive quotes for trucking, sub-contracting and materials. ) more information and/or technical assistance may come to Room 522 to meet with representatives froirTfl Corp., NCDOT’s Supportive Provider. (919)832-6027 NCDOT Office of Civil R l*800*522-0453 Certificaiion of highway Certification ofsupply/i Comments or concerns; Richard Chrisawn Robert Mathes Delano Rackard: Director
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