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UPCOMING EVENTS
February 2 Groundhog Day
February 7
Monthly Neighborhood Gathering Christ Moravian Fellowship Hall
7pm
February 14 Valentine’s Day
February 14
West Salem Civic Club Meeting
February 16
West Salem Garden Club TBA
February 20
Presidents Day
CITY CONTACTS
Police Non-Emergency | 773-7700
CityLink | 727-8000 or 311
Building Permits | 727-2625
Scott Frye
Zoning Inspections | 727-2830
Monty Sprinkle
Sanitation/Trash | 727-8000
Housing Issues | 734-1270
Amy Lanier
Forsyth Co. Animal Control | 703-2490
Hispanic Human Resources | 727-8000
Adolfo Briceno
Landlord/Tenant Issues | 727-8000
John Floyd
WEST SALEM NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
President | Brandon Vickers 345-2376 [email protected]
Vice President | Patricia Olmstead 391-3146
[email protected] Secretary | Rick Henterly
412-855-3727 [email protected]
Treasurer | Greg Levoniuk 971-0699 [email protected]
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Joann Reed Apryl Roland Judith Ruff
West Sal e m Ne i g h bo r hood
News l e t t e r
VOLUME XI ISSUE I | January/February 2012
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West Salem ~ Putting the Unity in Community
Since 1782!
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE BEING
DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, YOU
HAVE THE RIGHT TO FILE A
COMPLAINT. NO ONE MAY TAKE
ANY ACTION AGAINST YOU FOR
DOING SO, EVEN IF IT TURNS OUT
THERE WAS NO DISCRIMINATION.
As we discussed in the previous newsletter, The City of Winston-Salem has a Fair Housing Ordinance that is enforced by a board known as the Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission.
In the second and final part of this series, we will highlight examples of discrimination and explain the investigation process.
Part 2
Fair Housing
! A real estate agent tries to persuade someone not to buy or rent a house in a certain neighborhood because of the racial makeup of the neighborhood. This is called steering.
! A black person answers a newspaper ad for an apartment. The landlord tells him the apartment has already been rented. It turns out the apartment has not really been rented, and the landlord later rents it to a
white applicant who answers the same ad. ! A property manager refuses to rent an apartment to a single woman, but
he will rent the apartment to a single man. ! A resident manager refuses to rent an apartment to a family with
children, will only allow families with children to live in certain buildings or on certain floors, or charges families higher security deposits
! A rental manager charges minority
tenants a larger security deposit or higher rent that white tenants
! A landlord isn’t consistent with checking credit records and overlooks small credit problems for some and not others
Cont. “Housing” page 2
from the Human Relations Department
of Winston-Salem
! Call the Winston-Salem Human Relations
Commission and tell them exactly what happened.
! If discrimination is indicated, you will be asked to come to
the office and fill out a complaint form (HUD Form 903).
! The person against whom the complaint is filed will be
notified of the charge and asked to submit an answer.
! The investigation will begin, and if evidence of
discrimination is found, the Human Relations Commission
will try to resolve the complaint.
! If attempts at resolution fail, the case may be referred to a
hearing board who can subpoena evidence, witnesses and
records. The hearing board can then issue an order that
can be enforced in a court of law.
Are you new to West Salem?
If so, WELCOME! Stay connected by joining our
email database for important
neighborhood news. Send
your email to:
A R O U N D T O W N
!Pub l ic !Sale!of!Reynolds!Art!Collection !Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
February 10 ~ 10am-7pm
Daddy/Daughter !Dance !Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem
February 11 ~ 6-8pm
!Twin!City!Kiwanis!Club!Pancake!Jamboree! Benton Convention Center
February 17 ~ 6:30am-8pm
!Her itage !Family!Fest !A !B lack !H istory !Month !Ce lebrat ion !Old Salem
February 18 ~ 9:30am-4:30pm
Big !Winter!Bash !Millennium Center
February 24 ~ 8pm
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Connect. Share. Volunteer.
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Q: I noticed that the Piedmont Baptist College has new signs with a new
name - Piedmont International University. Can you explain the change?
A:
WESTIE ASK
According to President, Charles W. Petitt, what was originally called Piedmont Bible Institute has now achieved university status to become Piedmont International University.
In a letter on the school’s website, he explains: “The institute progressed to become a college (Piedmont Bible College for most of our history), and
the college progressed to the point of adding a graduate school (eventually being called Piedmont Baptist College and Graduate School). Over the past decade Piedmont has doubled in enrollment, added a nice variety of new graduate and undergraduate degree programs (including a PhD in
Bible), launched branch campuses in two other countries (one is still a teaching site), created an online Spanish version of our Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, developed a world class online school, and restructured Piedmont with four distinct academic schools.”
“All of this has propelled Piedmont into the exciting position where we can now obtain university status. The university
label should also be less confusing to prospective students from other countries where “college” is synonymous with high school. “
PIEDMONT – Because of our stellar history and rich heritage INTERNATIONAL – Because of the all-nations priority of our mission* and vision** UNIVERSITY – Because it represents more accurately what we are
Have a question for Westie?
Email: [email protected]
(cont. from page 1) Housing
Investigation Process
Winston-Salem Human Relations Department
336.727.2429
TDD 336.727.8319
AND…
Scan with your smart phone
Meet Michael Bricker. A local historian and West Salem resident of 33 years, he was born in Old Salem and first moved to our
neighborhood when his family’s home was demolished (all of Old Salem’s newer structures at that time were taken down to
return the area to its original architectural style of 1820).
His passion for West Salem and its history has led to many accomplishments for our neighborhood. His research began when he
represented West Salem for the Legacy Plan of Winston-Salem in 1998.
In 2004, he founded the West Salem Historical Association as a way to gather, preserve and share the centuries old history of our
neighborhood.
He presided over the nomination of West Salem for the National Register of Historic Places, and in 2005, West Salem was
deemed a neighborhood worth preserving for its significance in American history.
In 2010, he obtained the Preserve America nomination for West Salem as the 19th Preserve America neighborhood in the United
States. This award is notated from the White House as the top historical acknowledgement for American neighborhoods to date.
He has authored 3 publications involving West Salem and Winston-Salem and is presently working on his fourth historical book
entitled, "Historic Forsyth County."
One of his favorite features of our neighborhood is the 600 block of Poplar Street. To him, it represents the true historic beauty of West Salem.
“Keep Life Flowing”
Have you been looking for a way to help others in 2012? Would you like to contribute to keep life flowing
for someone in need in your community and all around the world? Well, look no further. We provide a
simple, safe way to help save lives in need through Plasma donation.
Kedplasma USA was established to ensure a safe and reliable supply of plasma for the production of protein
therapies that help save lives world-wide, as well as in your local communities. Kedplasma is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Kedrion; a global biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development,
production and distribution of plasma-derived products. Plasma is the protein/antibody portion of the blood,
and is manufactured into life-saving therapies that treat patients who suffer from bleeding disorders,
immune system deficiencies, genetic lung disorders, hepatitis, serious liver conditions, and many other
diseases.
Plasma donors should be at least 18 years of age and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. The donor will go
through an extensive medical history screening process and medical examination to ensure they are suitable
to donate. To verify that each donor meets the medical health screening and testing requirements the initial
visit takes an average of two to three hours and includes a physical examination. Each subsequent visit takes
approximately one hour. The human body typically replenishes plasma within a 48 hour time frame if the
donor keeps a healthy diet of ample amounts of fluids and protein. The Federal Government permits the
donor to donate two times in a seven day period. The donor is compensated for his time upon each
donation.
Donating plasma is similar to donating blood, however when donating Plasma the donors “Red blood Cells”
will be returned to him/her through a process called Plasmapheresis. The Plasma donation takes place in a
sterile, controlled environment, and is performed by a highly trained medical staff. All donors are repeatedly
educated on proper diet and nutrition upon each visit.
We are located at 250 YWCA Way directly behind the Gateway YWCA. Our friendly, and helpful staff
will be willing to answer any questions that you may have.
As a Plasma Donor you will be contributing to a life-saving cause. So come and Keep Life Flowing in
2012.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday 8am-4pm
Saturday 8am-2pm
P A I D A d v e r t i s e m e n t
A d A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Next Door Neighbor
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Bringing
Neighbors to Neighbors ~
Want to share
your story? We’d
love to feature
you, your family
and/or your pets!
Send photos &
info to:
westsalemnews@
gmail.com
W e s t S a l e m
H i s t o r i c a l
A s s o c i a t i o n
by Michael Bricker
The West Salem Historical Association (WSHA) was founded in 2004 by Michael Bricker with a mission to showcase research, present, and trumpet the 200+ year history of West Salem.
Everyone is welcome to join. Currently there are around 100 members and all of their help in accumulating historical information and data is greatly appreciated. There are no dues at this time, nor are any formal meetings held. Most of the work currently being done is collecting and cataloguing information.
Happy New Year from the
Historical Association, and
Happy 230th Birthday to our
Historic District circa 1782.
Hopefully 2012 will be a good
year for Historical
Preservation and expression in
our country and state as well
as our little hamlet of West Salem.
2011 marked a first for the
organization and West Salem
with a bus tour in November
organized by the Shepherd’s Center.
Stay tuned for next month’s
column where I’ll talk about
the details of the tour and
what’s in store for 2012.
If any of our residents or nonresidents have photos,
articles, or anything of historical importance and would like to share them with
our organization, please contact us at [email protected] or 336-
750-0402. All photos or documents shared in the publication will be returned
after the production by the publisher.
Classifieds are offered free to West Salem
neighbors wishing to sell personal items. Business advertisements are paid
advertisements billed at the standard rates.
FOR SALE
Firewood: primarily locust, cherry, and walnut. Grown right here in West Salem.
Please call or email Cameron for more details: 862-268- 0303 or
[email protected]. $100/cord. Smaller amounts also
available.
FOR SALE
Vacation packages in gated community, $100-$125 for 4 people, worldwide
locations. Call Irma Jackson at 773-0506.
West Salem
Classifieds
Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-2pm
(336) 722-8275
250
KEEP LIFE f l o w i n g
250 YWCA Way Winston-Salem, NC 27127
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