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Thf Vol. XXXIV No. 26 _ & r > ?&&*? THURSDAY, March 6, 2008 Roseboro has become CIAA legend -See Page B1 More voting sites requested by some - See Page A3 ?j, 75 cents Teens e\ebr;% showcase ? Q cf> their .. iUO i torthGarolina R OfytV//SY J orsyth?ounty N)Jjc Library \hl~~i r-:xxi_ ox . Second Chances NC residents with felony records can recover voting rights BY LAYLA FARMER THE CHRONICLE A widespread misconcep tion has kept some eligible voters from casting their bal lots in past elections. Many ex-offenders mistakenly believe they are ineligible to vote, voting advocates say. "(Ex-offenders) are among t h e groups that have been his torically left out of the process," said Jennifer Frye, Frye associate director of Democracy North Carolina, a nonpartisan organization that focuses on voting rights and campaign finance reform. "We don't want anybody to be turned away." State law prohibits those with a felony conviction from voting, Frye says, but only temporarily. Ex-offenders are eligible to re-register as soon as their debts to society are paid. "The rules vary state to state, but in North Carolina ... once you have completed all the terms of yout sentence -which includes parole and restitution - you automatically have your voting rights restored," she remarked. Ex-offenders who were registered prior to their con victions must re-register to exercise their voting rights. Once they have re-registered, ex-offenders may vote just as any other citizen would, Frye says. "In order to feel like a full fledged citizen, that right to vote is very important for everybody, including those who have served their time," Frye pointed out. "I think for ex-offenders especially, the whole idea of serving time for a crime is to go through reha bilitation and be able to come back into society as a citizen, someone who is going to par See Voting on A4 Rubbing Shoulders with Spike Photo by Jaeson Pitt Members of Black Men for Change share a laugh with Director Spike Lee last week after the filmmaker's appearance on the Winston-Salem State University campus. Black Men for Change is a student group that is involved in myriad on-and-off campus activities. The organization hosted a forum on the State of the Black Male just hours before Lee's lecture. Guest readers share classic Dr. Seuss tales with kids BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE It's not every day the mayor reads a Dr. Seuss book to a class of enthusi astic third graders, Jbut Monday was an unusual day at Kimberly Park Elementary School. The school took part in Read Across America this week. The event promotes reading by get ting schools to encourage stu dents to read Seuss's famous children's books. Locally, several elementary schools have invited guests to come and read Seuss's work to students this week. Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines was one of the Teacher Sherry McCollum celebrity readers at Kimberly Park. "I try to support tlfls every year because, to me, just encouraging strong reading habits is so impor tant for these young people's success, not only in education but in their careers," said Joines. "I am fear ful with computers and video games (that) we may be losing some focus on reading." Joines, dressed in his customary suit and tie, sat on a stool as he read "Oh, the Places You'll Go!," which is Seuss's final book. Published in 1990, the book reflects on life's struggles. Joines read each page and discussed its meaning as he showed the stu dents the book's illustrations. Joines was not the last visi ^ Photo* by Todd Luck Students enjoy a breakfast of green eggs and ham. tor Johari McRae's third grade class, which is made up of all boys, would receive. Jamie King, a member. of Best Buy's Geek Squad (the store's com puter repair team), visited the class dressed in full Geek Squad attire. King - who also makes shirts for the school through his business. Next Level Sports Gear - read "The King's Stilts." McRae applauded the visi tors for taking time to read to her students. She said their presence was a real benefit to See Reading on A13 Artists community unites to help two of its own - ? - - ?? rtrn Photo* by Jae#on Pitt James "Jams" Jolliff, or Brother Reade, rocks the house at the Werehouse. Far Right: Justin "Dirt" Holm and Jody Erickson enjoy the music. 1 o Couple lost everything in house fire JAESON PITT THE CHRONICLE The city's talented com munity of young artists came together Monday to help one of its own. A benefit showcase at the Werehouse featured bands, singers, rappers and musi cians, all of whom donated their talents to help raise money for Justin "Dirt" Holm and Jody Erickson, a couple who lost everything in a Feb. 17 house fire. As contributing artists in the downtown arts scene, Holm and Erickson have little in terms of a secu rity blanket to fall back on. A minimum $5 donation was requested for admission into the fundraiser at the Werehouse. a popular Third Street creative hub Prior to the performances of the bands Young Sons, Love Language, Autopassion. in which Holm is a guitarist, and Hip-Hop acts Brother Reade and DJ SK. the venue announced that it had already raised close to $800 for the couple. The dough was donated through solicitations at Krankies Coffee^which has a location in the Werehouse), The Garage, 6th&Vine restau rant, Elliot's Revue and Hatch Inc. Folks also donated gift cards, clothes, and household items. Mayor Allen Joines See Artiste on All In Grateful Memory of Our Founders, FlorrieS. Russell and CarlH. Russell, Sr. "Growing and Still Dedicated to Serve You Better ?" ffiuggcll fflmtmtl Home Wishes to Tlumk Everyone For Their Support I " ' ' , ? ? * 822 (Carl Russell Ave. Cat IVl?r-tin Luther King Dr.) Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336) 7ZZ Fax (336) 63 1 rusfhome <S> bellsouth jnet I i C
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