Submitted photos Irvin Payne has a new transport service business called First Class. Roslyn Payne, CEO/President of Trinity Studios, has been in operation since 2000. ? Couple adds shuttle service to business portfolio SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE ___ Roslyn Payne, CEO/president of Trinity Studios, has been in operation since 2000. Her husband, Irvin Payne, is CEO/president of a new business called First Class. It's a Christian owned and operated transport service business, with Roslyn Payne working alongside of him. Both businesses are based in Clemmons. The company's mission is to provide safe transportation service to a small group of important travelers on a "First Class" basis. The customers will travel in a 12-passenger luxury van to and from their destinations. The company offers aH types of transport services, such as all North Carolina local air ports, train and bus stations. The company offers day trips, wedding party traiisports, corporate company outings, winery tours, team sports, individual transports and couple's night out. The company also provides round-trip or one-way shuttle to all destinations. All transport fares are nego tiable. Trinity Studios also is a Christian-owned and operated business, specializing in event photography. Some of the services offered are: weddings, family portraits, birthday celebrations, team photos, corporate head shots, family reunions, baby dedications, pastor's portraits and more. Also provided are custom CDs and DVDs, enlargement photos, canvas photos, cus tom photo books, and more. To reach First Class or Trinity Studios, call 336-661-5790. Email First Class at FIRSTCLASS369@GMAIL.COM. Email Trinity Studios at ISMILE@TRINITYSTU DIOSRLRCOM. W-S Foundation 2016 Forsyth County Teacher Grants SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Winston-Salem Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Forsyth County Teacher Grants for professional development to K-12th grade teachers in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. A total of $73,088 was granted to 41 teacher grantees. The selection committee, comprised of a panel of professional educators, made the awards in support of innovative and results-oriented educational experiences for teachers to improve their teaching ability and enhance the subject or content being taught in the classroom. The Winston-Salem Foundation is most appreciative of the following component funds that provided funding for this year's Forsyth County Teacher Grants: ?The Sam and Anne Booke Family Trust was estab lished in 1989 by family members of Sam and Anne Booke and awards grants for professional development to K-12 teachers in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. ?The May trice Walton Fund was established in 1989 by the family of the late Maytrice Walton and is available for full-time elementary teachers in the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools. ?The Blanche Raper Zimmerman Fund was estab lished in 1986 by Mrs. Zimmerman to assist teachers in their understanding of world cultures, with preference given to teachers of social studies or history. ""The Gaddy Educator Fund was established in 1995 by Dr. Joe E. Gaddy Jr. to provide grants for the profes sional staff at R. J. Reynolds High School. Dr. Gaddy graduated from Reynolds High School in 1963, and com pleted his undergraduate degree at Davidson College and his medical degree at UNC-Chapel Hill. The 2016 grant recipients are: ?Amber Alford - Walkertown High School - $2,500 to visit Machu Picchu and other heritage sites in Peru ?Carmelina Almanzar - East Forsyth Middle. School - $2,000 to attend the Summer Institute on Academic Diversity ?Kimberly AsKew - East Forsyth Middle School - $2,000 to attend the Summer Institute on Academic Diversity ?Heather Barto-Wiley - RJ. Reynolds High School - $1,700 for four teachers to attend the National Conference for Teachers of English ?Matthew Brady - Parkland High School - $1,750 to attend Comic Con to explore the use of comic books and popular culture in teaching STEM subjects to high school students ?Deborah Brown - Petree Elementary School - $1,000 for a course on the Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display approach of communication with students with limited verbal communication skills ?Virginia Browne - Robert B. Glenn High School - $2,500 for a language immersion program in Vichy, France ?Margaret Caldwell - Clemmons Elementary School - $1,000 to attend the International Society for Technology in Education Conference ?Kimberly Campbell - Carver High School - $2,275 to attend the Masterycon Conference ?Jill Carter - Morgan Elementary School - $1376 to attend the Staff Development for Educators' National Conference on Reading, Writing, Math and More ?Alicia Cone - East Forsyth Middle School - $2,500 to attend the Summer Institute on Academic Diversity ?Rebecca Craps - Whitaker Elementary School - $1300 for an ecological experience in the tropical habitats of Belize ?Danielle DiLuzio - Kernersville Middle School - $2,400 for an activity tracking project with students Community Calendar from pageW at 336.734.7326 or email ewaddell@forsythtech.edu. April 9 - Burke Street Food Truck Festival Winston-Salem will host the 4th Annual Burke Street Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 9, from 3-8 p.m. on Burke Street in down town Winston-Salem. About 60 food trucks will stretch over a half-mile from Burke up to the cor ner of Fourth and Broad. The festival will include art vendors, live music, a children's area with inflatables, and other new amenities and attractions,Two stages will feature live music by popular local groups. The food trucks will repre sent a variety of North Carolina cities and cuisines, including some vegetarian and gluten free options. New this year are VIP tickets for $20 available in advance online from Eventbrite that gives access to the trucks for an hour before the festival begins and a beverage of choice from a designated VIP area. April 9 - George Black House and Brickyard planning committee The George Black House and Brickyard Charrette Planning Committee will meet with a team of experts on Saturday, April 9, to study and plan for the future of the George Black House and Brickyard, a site on the National Register of Historic Places, located at 111 Dellabrook Road. A working luncheon will take place at St. Paul United Methodist Church for the panel members to hear from others in the community who have been invited to address the panel and offer their suggestions. The members of the panel will pres ent their findings to the community and anyone who would like to attend this presentation is wel come. It will be in the Fellowship Hall of St. Paul United Methodist Church located at 2400 Dellabrook Road, beginning at 3:30 pm. April 9 - Free leaf compost available The city is offering free leaf compost April 9 for as long as supplies last. Compost will be loaded between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Forum 52 Yard Waste Facility, 180 Northstar Drive, Rural Hall (in the Forum 52 Business Park off Forum Parkway). New procedures will be imple mented fpr the distribution. No leaf compost will be available prior to the scheduled distribution dates. On Saturday, April 9, all types of vehicles will be loaded. All vehicles must have a tarp or cover and all loads must be fully covered before leaving the site. Vehicles without a tarp or cover will not be loaded. For more information call CityLink 311 or go to Utilities.CityofWS.org. April 10 - Access-ABILITY Day C j --4? ? Access-ABILITY Day: Building Community and Raising Awareness, will be held on Sunday, April 10, from 1 - 5 p.m. at SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Rd. This N.C. Science Festival event is designed to educate the community and pro vide resources for persons with physical and developmental disabilities. Discover some of the latest advances in assistive technology, meet therapy animals (including miniature horses from Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center), try an off-roads wheelchair, and more, included with admission. For more information, visit www.sci works.ore. April 10 - Celebration of Ttalips The public is invited to a Celebration of Tulips on Sunday, April 10, from 2-4 p.m. at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 S. Main St., Kernersville. Visitors to the garden will be treated to the splendid sight of over 20,000 spring bulbs in full bloom. This year's dis play features varieties never before seen in the Garden. There will be self-guided tours of the Garden, plus refreshments, and news about upcoming events. The Garden gift shop will also be open, and stocked with lots of wonderful items for the entire family. And, it's not too early to shop for that perfect Mother's Day gift! This event is free and open to the public. Also happening on April 10 is a lecture by Brent Heath, Brent and Becky's Bulbs< with a light lunch provided. Tickets to that event are $30 per person. For more infor mation, visit www.tienerbotancial garden.org or call 336-996-7888. April 10 - An Evening of Art Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road, will host an Evening of Art on April 10 from 6 10 p.m. This event will feature over 20 pieces of Canvas Art from local African-American artists. Artists will also be painting live at the event. There will be spoken word performed, as well as a live perform ance of R&B and Neo-Soul by . Souljam. Tickets are $25 and are available now at The Basement Tattoo and Beauty Studio, 1321 Hardesty Lane. This is an all Black Attire affair. Call 336-893-5122 for more information. April 14 - non-partisan candi v dates forum The public is invited to a non-partisan candi dates forum on Thursday, April 14, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Community Mosque, 1419 Waughtown St.- The forum is being co-sponsored by ACGG (American Coalition For Good Government) Triad Chapter. The moderator will be Fleming El-Amin. Candidates are asked to RSVPby April 12 to fleming07.fea@gmail.com. Have a Story iduStnow news@wsckronicle?om jj^CRIME I pUTWEDoIr I I ?. * ? ? c.. .

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