WSPD1 Graduates pose with Chief Pat Norris and other members of the WSPD leadership team. Citizen's Police Academy graduates more residents SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Winston-Salem Police Department had the graduation ceremony for its Spring 2008 Citizen's Police Academy on Tuesday, June 3 at the Public Safety Center. In attendance were 21 graduating members of the Academy, Police Chief Patricia Norris and members of the Department's Command Staff. The Citizens' Police Academy is a 12-week program of comprehensive instruction designed to give citizens an opportunity to become better acquainted with the law enforcement profession and the role of the department within the community. The Citizen's Police Academy is offered two times a year and is open to individuals 18 and older who reside, work, or attend school in Forsyth County. The fall session of the Citizen's Police Academy is scheduled for Aug. 26 - Nov. 11. Those interested in the next scheduled ses sion may call 336-773-7788 or visit www.wspd.org for more information. Watt to tell residents about federal grant opportunities SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE U.S. Rep. Mel Watt is sponsoring his 2008 12th Congressional District Grants Conference on June 16 at the Phillips Classroom Building at High Point University in High Point from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This conference is designed to provide local gov ernment agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations with details about the grant acquisition process and how to apply for federal grants. The conference will pro vide information on the pro grams offered by federal agencies, the intricacies of the application process and tools for locating and researching federal funding opportunities. The sessions will feature rep resentatives from a number of federal agencies, including* the Departments of Commerce, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Justice and Labor. Congressman Watt sponsors a grants conference every year in various parts of his congressional district which covers parts of Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Rowan, Davidson, Guilford and Forsyth counties. "The grants conferences have proven to be very valu able resources for govern ments, agencies and individu als seeking grants from the federal government," Watt said. "We try to improve the information and resources we provide each year and have gotten great feedback from our efforts." News Clips Busy spring for ABWA The Winston Salem Chapter of American Business Women's Association (ABWA) participated in the recent Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Members followed that event with their annual spring mem bership campaign. From this campaign, eight women joined ABWA. The installation serv ice for new members was held on Tuesday, June 3 at the Piedmont Club. ABWA is a contributor to funding of bowling events sponsored by Piedmont Nursing Group. These bowling events will begin Saturday, June 14, from 1 1 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Creekside Lanes. The group meets every first Tuesday of each month for a dinner meet ing at 5:45 at the Piedmont Club, located in the BB&T Bank Building on Second Street. For additional information, contact Sandra Kay Lawson Crump at 336-978-0345. Tabor alum completes Air Force basic training Air Force Airman Ryan M. Cheatwood has * graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organiza tion, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. I n a d d i - t i o n , airmen who com plete basic 1 training I earn credits toward a n assnci ate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. ? He is the son of Voyce and Donna Cheatwood of Winston-Salem. Cheatwood is a 2005 graduate of Mount Tabor High School. Vigil planned for man murdered a year ago Vigils for Healing will hold a vigil in remembrance of Larry Darnell France Jr., who was just 40 when he was mur dered a year ago. It will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. The vigil will be held in front of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 3230 Heitman Dr. in EaSton. The location is near the site where France was found fatal ly shot outside of a home in the 1000 block of Louise Road on June 17, 2007. He lived a few blocks away on Crowder Street. Shortly after the mur der, Winston-Salem police arrested two men, both were 20-years-old at the time. ? The vigil officiants will be Kymberly Hoffman, a Hood Theological Seminary Graduate Student and Winston-Salem State University academic advisor; and the Rev. Jo Bjorling, of the Family Ministries Resource Team of the Pilot Mountain Baptist Association. Vigils for Healing is an interfaith community ministry comprised of volunteer clergy and laity. i File Photo Mel Watt represents the 12th District of N.C. s o 0 1 d o 5 t; C3 u Clark s B rown ^Sons Since 19281 FUNERAL HOME We pause to thank the community for your support during the past $0 years, ana rededicate ourselves to service in the years ahead. OUR FIRST LOCATION OUR SECOND LOCATION t0^ present LOCATION ?S"KLe> \