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Because of their outstanding community service, the Rev. Dr. Nathan Edward Scovens, pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, and Randon Blackmon Pender, president and a charter member of the Winston Salem Black Chamber of Commerce, have been

selected to receive top honors at The Chronicle’s 30th Annual Community Service Awards Gala later this month.

Dr. Elwood L. Robinson, the new chancellor of Winston-Salem State University, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

Scovens and Pender were chosen by a commit-

tee after receiving nominations for those honors.

T h e committee also Scovens poured o v e r nominations for about several more categories of

honors.

The awards w e r e created “to simply recognize people Pender in this community who are making a difference,� said Chronicle

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28-acre campus. He is a chaplain for the WinstonSalem Police Department and a member of the NAACP Legal Redress Committee, Communities in Schools Board, Board of Directors for the Bethesda Center and Board of Directors for the United Way. He was also recently

Shelters stay Tillis, Burr reject N.C. native open to help as attorney general pick; the homeless Senate panel OKs nominee brave cold Publisher Ernie Pitt.

Under Scovens’ leadership, Galilee Missionary Baptist moved onto a new

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With temperatures dropping into the single digits and more than a few inches of our “Southern� snow this winter, shelters across the city are trying to keep those they service warm and out of the elements.

The city’s homeless population relied heavily on the organizations that are in place to assist them, and those organizations made sure to come through.

Officials with Samaritan Ministries, on E. Northwest Boulevard, made the decision to allow the men they service to stay in during the day. The shelter, which is also a soup kitchen, houses men at night for a maximum of 90 days. Typically, the shelter would close its doors at 7:30 a.m. and open them back up at 7 p.m. “I told the guys on Thursday and Friday that they didn’t have to go out,� said Willis Miller, assistant director at the shelter. “We had a lot of guys who physically couldn’t go out there and walk to the day shelter. Once you get down to single digits, especially with the population that we are serving, it’s not good for them to be out walking.�

The nearest day shelter is at the Bethesda Center, on Patterson Avenue, almost half a mile. “Especially with a lot of the older men that we have in here. We definitely did not want themto go out there because they might not have made it there,� he said.

Miller said that the shelter has been full during the last two weeks, but it’s not out of the ordinary for them. On the days that the shelter remained opened during the day, the men housed there took full advantage of it. They were cooperative with the daytime volunteers and helped anyway they could, according to Miller. “The only time they would go out is to smoke cigarettes but they would come back in,� he said. “We just left the television on all day, guys could stay in their beds or come down and watch television, doing some reading or play games.�

Miller said that he’s sure that those at the Bethesda Center appreciated it. “It kept Bethesda from being overcrowded. You have to think about the fact that not just our men go up there, but also other homeless men and women,� he said.

Bethesda is the only day shelter in Winston-Salem. It provides night shelter for men and women.

Shelter Director Carl Potter said that an increase of numbers is not a shock to them because they are used to seeing guests from other shelters.

With the Central Library being closed for renovations, many homeless people are not able to use the facilities in the daytime. They have, however, found other places to go. “We always see a high volume. Now, instead of them leaving out or going to the library, they stay here,� he said.

Both of North Carolina's U.S. senators are opposing the confirmation of Greensboro native Loretta Lynch for attorney general, citing in part pending elections-law litigation by the Justice Department against the state.

Lynch, who went to high school in Durham, would be the nation's first black female attorney general if confirmed.

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr said Thursday, Feb. 26 that he is unable to support President Barack Obama's nomination of Lynch. He See more local comments made the on page A6 announcement after new Sen. Thom Tillis voted Thursday morning against Lynch in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The panel still recommended her confirmation to the full Senate in a 12-8 vote, as three Republicans joined Democrats in voting for Lynch, the U.S. attorney for eastern New York. Her

Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, before the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on her nomination. Lynch defended President Barack Obama's decision to shelter millions of immigrants from deportation though they live in the country illegally but she said they have no right to citizenship under the law. If confirmed, Lynch would become the nation's first black female attorney general. It is the first confirmation proceeding since Republicans took control of the Senate this month.

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ultimate approval is still expected.

The North Carolina Republicans both singled out what they consider Lynch's support to continue the Justice Department's

lawsuit, filed under current Attorney General Eric Holder, challenging a 2013 election overhaul passed by the General Assembly while Tillis was state House speaker.

“I believe states have an obligation to ensure the fairness and accuracy of their elections, but unfortunately this hyper partisan

Rep. Hanes urges Tillis and Burr to resist party pressure On Tuesday, March 3, Rep. Edward Hanes Jr. commented on the decision of North Carolina U.S. Sens.

Thom Tillis and Richard Burr not to support the nomination of Greensboro native Loretta Lynch for U.S. attorney general.

"Needless to say I was disappointed that our Congressional representatives chose not to publicly support Ms. Lynch. She has demonstrated her qualifications to be second to none.

She is a North Carolinian who has

achieved at the highest levels and will continue to represent this State well.

It is sad when our body politic is stratified to the point that great people with supreme qualifications become ensnared and potentially undone. It is my hope that Senator Tillis and Senator Burr going forward will resist party pressure when it comes to supporting the appointment of exceptionally qualified North Carolinians and people of character/excellence more generally."

Grad duo use basketball to help students

BY CHANEL DAVIS THE CHRONICLE

Two graduate students at Winston-Salem State University are making sure that local students are winning on and off the court.

Brittany Ward, 29, and Joel Ward, 28, operate the local Hoops 4 L.Y.F.E. (Low-income Youth and their Families Everywhere). The two are

working on their master’s degrees in arts for teaching middle grades, with a concentration in Language Arts.

The brother and sister team started the nonprofit in an attempt to give families and children an opportunity to reap the benefits that being involved in sports can give someone. “Because we went

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Justice Department has challenged voter ID laws for political advantage,” Burr said in a statement.”I wish Ms. Lynch the best in her future endeavors, but she is not the right choice for attorney general.”

The state law mandates photo identification to vote in person starting in 2016, but starting last year, it also reduced the number of early voting days and eliminated same-day registration during the early voting period. Other voters and groups have challenged the law in federal and state court, arguing the changes are unconstitutional and make it harder for minority groups to vote. Trials are set for this summer.

In a news release, Tillis called the legislation “a common sense and constitutionally sound voter ID law.”

Tillis didn't mention the elections law during his committee address Thursday. While praising Lynch's background, he said he's not convinced there would be enough of a change in management style.

“I do not see someone who is going to recognize that there are legitimate issues that need to be addressed and that we need someone in there that's going to take that seriously,” Tillis told committee members.

Tillis also said in his news release that he didn't like it when Lynch testified to the committee that she considers Obama's recent executive actions on immigration to be legal. Gov. Pat McCrory has joined a lawsuit to challenge those actions.

Despite Tillis’ vote, Lynch won approval from a key Senate committee Thursday to serve as the nation's next attorney general, as divided Republicans clashed over her support for President Barack Obama's immigration policies.

The 12 to 8 vote in the Judiciary Committee sent Lynch's nomination to the full Senate.

Three Republicans joined all committee Democrats in voting “yes.” the case against her nomination, as far as I can tell, essentially ignores her professional career and focuses solely on about six hours that she spent before this committee,” said Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, as he criticized fellow Republicans for using Lynch's testimony in support of Obama's executive actions on immigration as a

Loretta Lynch Bio

Born: May 21, 1959 Greensboro, North Carolina.

Education: Harvard 1981; law degree, Harvard Law School, 1984.

Experience: United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York 1999-2001, 2010.

Partner at Hogan & Hartson in New York, 2002-2010. associate at New York law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel, 1984-1990.

reason to oppose her nomination.

“I do not believe that is a proper way to evaluate any nominee's fitness for any position,” Hatch said.

But GOP Sens. Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Ted Cruz of Texas, among others, insisted that Lynch disqualified herself with her support for those directives and had not shown she would be sufficiently independent from Obama.

“The president's policy is to allow people unlawfully here to take jobs in America — a policy she has explicitly stated she intends to defend,” said Sessions. “We should not confirm someone to that position who intends to continue that unlawful policy.”

Despite the disagreement, Lynch is all but assured approval by the full Senate, under new rules that will require only a majority vote instead of the 60-vote margin required for most legislation.

Timing for a floor vote is uncertain.

But unlike Obama's defense secretary nominee, Ash Carter, who was approved by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 93-5 earlier this month, Lynch is unlikely to win approval by a resounding margin. As Thursday's debate illustrated, GOP opposition to Obama's immigration policies has become entwined in a variety of issues in the newly Republican-run Congress, and it has cut into Lynch's support at the same time it is holding up funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Committee Democrats took turns denouncing their Republican colleagues for using the immigration issue as a reason to oppose

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Lynch, 55, who now serves as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York. She would replace Eric Holder and become the first black woman to hold the nation's top law enforcement job.

“Let me be crystal clear: The place for this battle is in the courts,'' said Sen. Chuck Schumer, DN.Y. “Political fights over immigration should not hold up Loretta Lynch, DHS funding or anything else.”

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GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Jeff Flake of Arizona joined Hatch in voting to support Lynch. Graham suggested other Republicans find another outlet for their opposition to Obama's immigration plans.

“To those who really believe this is a constitutional overreach of historic proportions you have impeachment available to you,” Graham said.

Flake noted that he and others have been eager to say good-bye to Holder, a lightning rod for conservatives who butted heads repeatedly with Capitol Hill Republicans and was held in contempt of Congress.

“The longer this nomination is held up the longer the current attorney general in the Department of Justice stays in place,” Flake said.

But Cruz, a potential 2016 presidential candidate, said, “The answers Ms. Lynch gave in this hearing room, in my judgment, render her unsuitable for the position of chief law enforcement officer of the United States.”

Cruz has pressured Republican leadership to hold up Lynch and other Obama nominees as a way to pressure the president over his immigration plans, but most other Republicans have shown little interest in participating in his approach.

Associated Press writer Erica Werner contributed to this report out of Washington.

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and was on the track team for the school.

“Sports was a niche that we found that we liked. We wanted to share the game with younger kids and give them that same structure that we had growing up,” she said.

The organization, which is run strictly off of donations and doesn’t have a permanent home, also gives children the opportunity to make new friends and have mentors that help students, whether it’s working on multiplication problems or their layups.

A typical day at the summer camp would consist of breakfast, introductions, warm-ups and group gatherings to begin drills and techniques. Through out the school year, students meet with tutors, friends and classmates of

Brittany’s, who can help them with reading and math before they get a chance to hit the court.

“We give them that motivation, criticism and confidence that they are going to need while teaching them the importance of being a student-athlete,” she said.

The youngest camper she has is 4 years old and the oldest is 15 years old.

“We wanted to create something that was affordable for low-income areas that we grew up in,” she said. “We use the rules and regulations in basketball and transfer them into the kids lives. You can use these same gifts that you have on the court to pay for your education in life. The hook is basketball, but we also teach them how to live their lives to be successful in their communities.”

The organization, which is two years old, has also reached out into the

community to give back by providing back-to-school haircuts, holding a toy drive for Christmas, hosting a father-and-daughter dance and a breast cancer awareness basketball tournament with proceeds going to a local breast cancer survivor.

“We want to involve the families,” she said. “We are family-oriented. I don’t think that your financial situation should determine what you’re going to do or the resources that you have available because we are all the same people.”

9-year-old Jaison Serrben said that the program allows him to spend time with his friends while working on his basketball skills. Brittany said that the he has blossomed in his time with the program. He went from his speech being delayed to being on the A/B Honor Roll at Kimberley Park Elementary.

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At the 2013 Community Awards Gala, a crowd of about 700 enjoys the event.

Members of Gentleman's Quorum present a meal for the Homeless Overflow Shelter. Shown here are Stefano Buffert, vice president; Sam Davis, co-founder; and Jahaun King, president.

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Gentleman’s Quorum provides meal for Homeless Overflow Shelter SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

In an effort to reach out to the community, members of the Gentleman’s Quorum Inc. at Elementary School Academy recently provided a meal for the Homeless Overflow Shelter. Sam Davis, cofounder of the organization, was joined by Jahaun King and Stefano Buffert in presenting the meal to feed 20 homeless men on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the shelter, on Oak Street.

The meal consisted of baked spaghetti, corn and green beans. Gentleman’s Quorum members prepared the meal at Davis’ home and then transported it to the shelter. The group

got the idea from Kimberly Hinton-Robinson, who posted a request on her Facebook page. Members of GQ responded.

“We wanted to do something to help people who are less fortunate than ourselves,” said King, a fifth-grader at Elementary School Academy who serves as the president of the organization. “On a cold day like today, I’m sure many of the people there are happy to receive a hot meal.”

Buffert, the vice president, said he has learned many positive things since becoming a member of Gentleman’s Quorum.

“I have learned so much about being a good

citizen,” he said.

“Citizenship is one of our core principals, and what we did in making the food is one way we can help our community. It made me feel good about myself to help other people. I am very thankful to be a part of an organization like Gentleman’s Quorum.”

Gentleman’s Quorum was established in September 2013 by Davis and Elliot Miley.

It was incorporated in July 2014 and has applied for tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 status. Miley said the organization is reaching out to other elementary and middle schools in Forsyth County to establish chapters.

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was selected to receive the Religious Leader Award by the men of the Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Pender is the president of the Winston-Salem State University Brown Alumni Chapter, a member of Chi Eta Phi Inc.’s Chi Chi Chapter, the chairwoman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party 81st Precinct , a volunteer and community organizer for the Oak Summit and Country Club Annex Community, a member of the Womens Fund of the Winston Salem Foundation and member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church where she is a Sunday School Teacher.

Other awards that will be presented include: *Curator of the Arts: Chadwick G. Cheek, leader of Diggs Gallery. * L i f e t i m e Achievement: Lenwood Davis, Evelyn Terry, Nancy

Young and Harry Davis. *Organization of the Year: The Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity. *Community Service: Claudia Schaefer, Linda Sutton and Patricia Sadler. * Special Recognition: Children’s Law Center The event started as a luncheon then grew.

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BY JOSHUA TREADWELL CHIEF MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST NAVY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

NORFOLK, Va. – A 2007 R. J. Reynolds High School graduate and Winston-Salem, N.C., native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Curvy Buford is a hospital corpsman aboard the Norfolk-based ship, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only 10 operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today.

Named in honor of former President George H.W. Bush, the carrier is longer than three football fields, at nearly 1,100 feet long. The ship is 252 feet wide and weighs more than 100,000 tons. Two nuclear reactors can push the ship through the water at more than 35 mph.

As a sailor with numerous responsibilities, Buford said he is learning about himself as a leader, sailor and a person.

He added that it is an exciting time to be in the Navy, and serving aboard a ship is something he never expected to be doing just a few years ago. “Being on a carrier is fast-paced.� said Buford. “keeps my job really exciting.� “I make sure that the crew of the ship is in optimum health.� “With a healthy crew we can continue to help protect the

Allegacy Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in North Carolina, announced that Donnell Dawson has joined the Allegacy Business Solutions, Commercial Banking team as SBA Business Development Officer.

Dawson has over 10 years’ experience in the financial industry. He assists small businesses through the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan financing program and has a wide range of account management and business

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global sea lanes.�

Sailors’ jobs are highly varied aboard USS George H.W. Bush. About 3,200 men and women make up the ship’s company, which keeps all parts of the aircraft carrier running smoothly. — This includes everything from washing dishes and preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the nuclear reactors. about another 2,500 form the air wing, the people who actually fly and maintain the aircraft. “I never cease to be impressed with the type and quality of work that goes on aboard this ship each day,� said Capt.

Andrew J. Loiselle, the carrier’s commanding officer. “The USS George H.W. Bush team is filled with highly qualified young adults – in many cases, 19 and 20 years old – and they’re out here running a complex propulsion system safely, serving as air traffic controllers, operating sophisticated electronics, launching and recovering aircraft when we’re underway, and keeping this float-

ing city alive and functioning.�

USS George H.W. Bush, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life.

When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 70 attack jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land aboard the carrier at sea.

Powerful catapults slingshot the aircraft off the bow of the ship.

The planes land aboard the carrier by snagging a steel cable with an arresting hook that protrudes from the rear of the aircraft.

All of this makes the George H.W. Bush a selfcontained mobile airport and strike platform, and often the first response to a global crisis because of a carrier’s ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans. “I feel like I have a purpose in life being a part of the fleet and protecting America’s interest,�

Buford Said.

development expertise. He has worked with fortune 500 and small to mid-size business clients in several industries including manufacturing, retail, financial services, hospitality, consumer products, and technology.

Dawson earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Montreat College and served 11 years in the Army National Guard.

Dawson operates out of the Winston-Salem headquarters located at 1691 Westbrook Plaza Drive.

Also, Tracy Duncan, a CFP ÂŽ and CFS Financial Advisor at Allegacy Investment Group, has

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The ranking is designed to recognize the most successful bank and credit union advisors based on several key areas such as assets under management, 12-month production, yearly percentage growth and amount of fee-based business.

Duncan ranked number 22 in the country.

Duncan has over 22 years’ experience as a financial advisor with 14 of those years at Allegacy Federal Credit Union.

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The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold an informal project update meeting regarding the ongoing Salem Creek Connector Project in Winston-Salem.

The project is currently under construction.

The meeting will take place on March 12 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, 144 Fitch Street, Winston-Salem.

The purpose of this meeting is to update the community on the progress of the Salem Creek Connector Project and to explain what to expect in the future.

Citizens may stop by at their convenience; there will not be a formal presentation.

Maps will be available to review and NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or later by March 26th.

NCDOT is constructing a new 1.1-mile, four-lane road with a median from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive south of Winston-Salem State University to Rams Drive (formerly Stadium Drive) at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. A new diverging diamond interchange will be built at U.S. 52, and the current interchange at Rams Drive will be removed. A roundabout will be built at Salem Avenue and City Yard Drive and nine bridges mainly over parts of Salem Creek and U.S. 52 will be built. The nearly $69 million project started in December 2013 and should be completed by summer of 2016.

Project information is also available online at www.ncdot.gov/projects/salemcreekconnector For additional information, contact Jeremy Guy, Resident Engineer, 1151 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27101, by phone at 336-747-7950 or by e-mail at jmguy@ncdot.gov.

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On an electric evening in front of a capacity crowd, Stephen Scott and Taelor Olivia Scott represented the Scott Family during the 2015 induction into the R J Reynolds Hall of Fame of Stuart Scott.

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Scott’s two daughters.

She said she knew the Reynolds tribute would have a special place in his heart, as she remembered fond stories about his formative years there, listening to old school music, wearing knitted sweaters and playing on the football team.@ She remembers a different, private side of Scott: how funny he could be and how he would sing in the car.@ “It’s devastating because he won’t get to see the things I go through, and what was amazing about having him as a father was, he was proud of everything I did,� she said.

Stephen Scott, who currently lives in Raleigh and attended Reynolds, graduated a few years ahead of Stuart

Scott. He said Stuart was a genuine person who uplifted those around him. He said Scott was a tremendous football player in high school but when physical injuries prevented him from playing in college, he devoted himself to being a broadcaster.

It wasn’t always an easy path.

While doing interviews at different stations his senior year, Scott was told by one person that he would never make it in the industry. Stuart Scott said his brother used that as motivation to become the best he could be in his profession. He would land a job at WRAL in Raleigh and two other stations in the South, before he began working at ESPN in 1993.

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The Institute for Dismantling Racism (IDR) wants to have candid and authentic conversations about race and racial inequalities. That conversation began Feb. 3 in Green Street United Methodist Church’s sanctuary, where the agency held its first community discussion.

According to Rev. Willard Bass, IDR executive director, the recent events in Ferguson, Mo. and Staten Island, N.Y. has brought about the need to have public and open conversations about social justice and what people can do to decrease these

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Readers will notice a change in The Chronicle from here on in the form of its new editor.

Donna Rogers has been appointed to the position of editor. She’s excited about her new position.

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The late Stuart Scott, a longtime ESPN personality, was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Reynolds High School on Friday with his family members accepting the honor@ for the "SportsCenter" anchor.

The induction happened at half time of the Reynolds versus Mt. Tabor game at Reynolds Gymnasium.

Scott, a Chicago native who grew up in Winston-Salem, attended ninth and tenth grades at Mt. Tabor and graduated from Reynolds. Scott’s daughter, Taelor, and brother, Stephen, took to the court as Scott was inducted.

Taelor Scott, who is attending Barnard College in New York, said there has been many tributes and kind words since her father lost his life to cancer, including from President Barack Obama, who said, �Over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us – with courage and love.� “He meant quite a lot to lots of people,� said Taelor Scott, one of

Members of the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP are preparing to get on the bus to participate in the ninth annual Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKOJ) People’s Assembly in Raleigh. And they are encouraging others to join them.

This year’s assembly has been dubbed the Moral March on Raleigh. Participants are expected to convene downtown on Saturday (Feb. 14) at 9 a.m across from the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium for a pre-rally before marching to the state Capitol at 10 a.m.

The local branch held a press conference Tuesday Feb. 3 at Emmanuel Baptist Church to tout its support of the Assembly, an initiative of the N.C. NAACP. “HKOJ is a people’s assembly that is addressing our needs in the community. It’s not just an African-American agenda, but it’s a human agenda. It’s about human rights and our ability to live in a community with voting rights education, and with medical needs, poverty and hunger taken care of. There are so many laws that have prevented that across the state,� said Daphne Holmes-Johnson, a representative of the state and local branches. “To move our state forward these are issues that we need to address to continue being progressive.�

An HKOJ coalition was created to fight for equal rights across the state. The group has compiled a 14-point People’s Agenda that denounces bills that have or will be introduced in Republican-led General Assembly. These bills deal with everything from education equality, labor rights and voting rights to health care and equal protection. The agenda suggests alternate actions to fix such issues.

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"the Magic Flute" will be presented on March 13, 15 and 17 at the Stevens center on the campus of the University of north carolina School of the arts. the piedmont opera will hold a Meet the cast party in the student lounge at the reaves center, Winston-Salem Sate University, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

WSSU is one of piedmont opera's education partners. the event will be 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. the event will feature appetizers with select cast members and a behindthe-scenes look at the making of Mozart's last opera. tickets are $35 and are on sale now at piedmontopera.org or at 336725-7101. one of the cast members is Brittany robinson. hailed by the South Florida classical for her “luminous tones” and “lush voice”, soprano Brittany renee robinson made her Florida Grand opera main stage debut as Musetta in "La Bohème" in 2012, previously participating in the young artists program as Zerlina in "Don Giovanni," Yvette in "La rondine," and the page in "rigoletto." Last sea-

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N.C. senators against Lynch on wrong side

Greensboro native Loretta Lynch is on her way to becoming the first African-American woman to become U.S. attorney general, but without the blessing of both North Carolina U.S. senators, who are Republicans.

On Thursday morning, Feb. 26, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis voted against Lynch in the Senate Judiciary Committee. But by a 12-8 vote, the committee still recommended that the entire Senate confirm her.

Three Republicans joined Democrats in voting for Lynch, who is the U.S. attorney for eastern New York.

Tillis and U.S. Sen. Richard Burr are not saying they won’t support Lynch’s nomination because she is not qualified.

Lynch, 56, who went to high school in Durham, oversees federal prosecutions in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island.

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and American literature from Harvard College in 1981 and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School in 1984.

Tillis She has worked for the federal Eastern District for over a decade in various positions, having served several key positions in the U.S. Attorney's office from 1990 to 2001. In 1999, she was nominated by President Bill Clinton to serve as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, During her term as U.S. attorney, Lynch oversaw prosecution of high-profile cases, such as the prosecution of New York City police officers in the Abner Louima case.

In 2001, Lynch left the U.S. Attorney's office to become a law partner at Hogan & Hartson (later Hogan Lovells).

She remained there until January 20, 2010, when President Obama nominated her to the U.S. Attorney position again. Lynch again has handled high-profile cases, such as the case of Citigroup regarding mortgage securities sold by the bank, resulting in a $7 billion settlement.

However, Burr and Tillis seem to overlook the qualifications of this candidate to concentrate on her stances to uphold the law as she sees it. It comes down politics, Tillis has said that when Lynch testified to the Judiciary Committee that she considers Obama's recent executive actions on immigration to be legal, that did not set well with him.

Burr Tillis also said he's not convinced there would be enough of a change in management style from current Attorney General Eric Holder. Republicans have vilified Holder since he has been attorney general.

Burr mentioned in his news release Lynch's support to continue the Justice Department's lawsuit, filed under Holder, challenging a 2013 election overhaul passed by the N.C. General Assembly while Tillis was state House speaker.

Three Republicans joined the Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, voting to recommend Lynch’s nomination to the full Senate. We can’t say all Republicans will be on the wrong side of history when Lynch becomes Attorney General. But we can say that North Carolina native Lynch won’t be able to say the Republican senators in her native state supported her nomination like senators usually support qualified candidates from their home states.

Burr and Tillis are wrong. We look forward to the day soon when the majority vote by the entire Senate is right in confirming Loretta Lynch.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Disappointed in Senator Tillis’ vote To the Editor:

Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) on Thursday, Feb. 26, released the following statement regarding North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis’ vote against the nomination of Loretta Lynch for Attorney General of the United States: “I am deeply disappointed, as I’m sure many North Carolinians are, in Senator Thom Tillis’ vote this morning in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Senator Tillis voted against the nomination of North Carolina’s own, Loretta Lynch, for Attorney General of the United States, despite a successful 30year legal career Butterfield as a lawyer, prosecutor, and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

Senator Tillis had an opportunity today to be on the right side of history in supporting the nomination of Ms. Lynch, who would be the first African-American woman to serve as Attorney General.

The politics that Republicans have played with Ms. Lynch’s nomination is deplorable.

Ms. Lynch’s nomination has been pending for more than 100 days.

During this time she has been open and transparent, answering hundreds of questions requested by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Opposition to her nomination is nothing more than a political ploy by Republicans to once again use any means necessary to show their disdain for the President.

It is disturbing that Senator Tillis is beginning his tenure in the Senate by casting such a misguided and politically calculated vote.

However, I’m confident that the full Senate will confirm Loretta Lynch, a daughter of North Carolina, as the next Attorney General of the United States.”

U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield, N.C. District 1

Confirm Loretta Lynch To the Editor:

I proudly support Loretta Lynch’s confirmation. Lynch deserves a swift confirmation. Yet, after nearly 110 days, the Senate Judiciary Committee finally voted (12-8) to approve Loretta Lynch and move her nomination forward for a vote on the Senate floor. While this confirmation process has been long and chaotic, I do find hope in the fact that Lynch’s confirmation will now move to a full vote in the Senate.

I am extremely disappointed with Senator Thom Tillis’ no vote. He himself acknowledged Lynch’s strong qualifications and experience, adding: ‘She was raised right.’ Some Senate Republicans have treated this Greensboro native horribly. As I lis-

tened to each Senator’s responses, it became obvious that Ms. Lynch was being punished because of their dislike for Eric Holder and President Obama. She is well-qualified and very capable of serving as the next U.S. Attorney General.

I am also disappointed because this profoundly qualified, intelligent A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n woman was scrutinized differently by the Senate than any Adams man who has come before her — eight hours of testimony, almost 900 written questions, and not one of the witnesses who testified said they opposed her confirmation.

Loretta Lynch would be the first African-American woman to serve as Attorney General. Is that the problem? She deserves and should have been judged on her own merit. She is not President Obama nor is she Attorney General Eric Holder.

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams North Carolina District 12

Swift confirmation To the Editor:

President Obama’s nominee for attorney general, Loretta Lynch, currently serves as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and, if confirmed, would be the first African-American woman to fill the role of attorney general of the United States.

Lynch is a fully-qualified candidate to serve in the role of Attorney General, and the Senate should cause no delay in confirming her to this position.

Lynch has a proven track record as a prosecutor and civil servant.

Born in the dawn of integration in North Carolina to a librarian and Baptist minister, Lynch’s personal narrative has informed her service to the public in her Lynch current role as a U.S. Attorney and instilled in her a necessary commitment to addressing the civil rights issues of our day. The Senate has previously confirmed her appointment as a U.S. Attorney, which bodes as a strong indication of her credibility, veracity and service.

The United States will be wellserved with Loretta Lynch as our attorney general. The Senate should acknowledge this and confirm her without hesitation.

The American people deserve a chief law enforcement officer of the federal government who follows the principles of fundamental fairness and equal justice under the law.

Loretta Lynch will do just that as our attorney general.

Advancement Project works with grassroots partners across the nation who are fighting the civil rights battles of our era on the ground every

day. From fighting modern day voter suppression tactics, to demanding an end to the school-to-prison pipeline and police militarization in communities of color – these civil rights champions deserve an executive in our Justice Department who will remain unrelenting in eliminating racial injustices. The Senate should do the right thing by the American people and confirm Loretta Lynch as Attorney General of the United States.

Co-Director Judith Browne Dianis Co-Director Penda Hair Advancement Project, a multi-racial civil rights organization.

Contact lawmakers about UNC Board To the Editor:

In your editorial “HBCUs Need New Advocate on UNC Board,” who will apply to serve on the UNC Board of Governors?”

You stated that “We hope it will be people who will speak up for the HBCUs and work to stop the move to end a valuable part of Black History.”

Let’s examine the people presently serving on the Board.

The UNC Board of Governors has 32 voting members in which three are ex-officio members.

Twenty-nine are registered Republicans, four are Democrats and two are registered unaffiliated. One of the board members does not live in North Carolina.

There are seven white females and two African Americans.

One is a registered Republican, the other is a registered unaffiliated, which probably means she is a Republican.

Seventeen of the (32) Board members graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

NOT ONE OF THE 32 MEMBERS ATTENDED an HBCU SCHOOL, including the two African -American members.

One attended UNC and the other one attended North Carolina State University and Duke University’s School of Law. Most of the board members are businessmen.

Although the 32 voting members of the UNC Board of Governors are elected by the General Assembly for four year terms and the General Assembly is controlled by Republicans.

African-Americans, especially Alumnus from the HBCU institutions should contact their local representatives and voice their concerns loud and clear to put members on the Board that represent the population of the state.

Conversely, this is the first time in almost twenty years that only two African Americans have been on the board and one of the few times that there was not a board member that graduated from an HBCU institution.

There have been at one time, as many as seven African-Americans on the UNC Board of Governors.

Dr. Lenwood G. Davis

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The perils of poisonous politics Jesse Jackson

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By doubling down on his vile slur on President Obama’s love for his country, ex-New York City Mayor Rudi Giuliani created the media frenzy that he craved. He also set up an easy test of decency for Republican presidential contenders: Who has the sense to disavow Giuliani’s poison? Jeb Bush, Rand Paul and Marco Rubio passed the admittedly low bar; Governors Scott Walker and Bobby Jindal failed ignominiously: Governor Rick Perry pretzeled his way through it.

If Republicans wonder why 95 percent of African Americans and 70 percent of Latinos will likely end up voting for Democrats in 2016, they should look in the mirror. Virtually every African American will see this attack on President Obama as racist, something that would not be occur

were Obama White.

Silence in the face of the attack will be seen as proof that the Republican race-based politics of division remains in force. In his decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act in Shelby v. Holder, Justice Roberts wrote that “this country has changed.”

Giuliani’s insult ratifies the wisdom of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s ringing dissent, that while progress has been made, the Congress surely was right in deciding we still have far to go.

Giuliani’s rant echoes the new hysteria that Republicans are trying to stoke: that Obama is “withdrawing” from the world, and thereby weakening America. A parade of horrors – Russia in Ukraine, ISIS in Syria and Iraq, negotiations over nukes with Iran, terrorist violence in Paris – is summoned up and blamed on the president.

Recently, Obama made the simple and common sense observation that we are not at war with Islam, but with terrorist extremists who want to hijack the reli-

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gion for their own ends.

His statement was similar to that repeated frequently

by George W. Bush when he was president.

Any future president from either party will make similar statements – both to reflect reality and to keep the fear-mongers from fanning hatred here at home.

Yet the president’s comments sparked hysterical comments from across the right-wing noise machine as if common sense were somehow heresy.

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This clamor is feeding a mindless war fever. Do we want to have an armed confrontation with Russia over Ukraine? Not really, the macho hawks basically want to fight to the last Ukrainian. Do we want to put troops back into Iraq?

Not really, although as President Obama has escalated the U.S. response to ISIS, the armchair hawks have moved to more muscular positions, now even mumbling about “boots on the ground.” We are fight-

ing wars in Afghanistan, providing troops and arms and bombs against ISIS, running drone attacks in nearly a dozen countries, dispatching special forces to 120 countries. And somehow this is scorned as withdrawal from the world.

Missing in the hysteria and the vile attacks on patriotism is a sensible policy debate – and a sensible reckoning of how we got to where we are. The reality is that excessive belief in military force has done more than anything to cause this mess. The catastrophic invasion of Iraq is the worst foreign policy debacle since Vietnam.

The decision not simply to go after Bin Laden and al Qaeda, but to wage a counterinsurgency war in Afghanistan and “rebuild” that nation has led to the longest war in our history that shows no sign of ending.

The“humanitarian intervention” in Libya has left chaos and violence in its wake.

The US invasion of Iraq turned the country over to Shiite rule, ironically empowering Iran. ISIS comes out of the Sunni

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reaction to that reality.

Meanwhile we’ve only begun to pay the $3 trillion tab for Bush’s Iraq War, even as our own roads, rail, sewage and water systems grow ever more dangerous for lack of investment.

Those who mindlessly call the president weak, impugn his patriotism, and accuse him of withdrawing from the world ought to be called to account. Enough with the rhetoric, the posturing, and the poison.

What is the policy that they want? Let us hear them explain how they will drive a confrontation with Russia in Ukraine, while fighting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and elsewhere.

The only way Americans will accept this nonsense is if they are scared out of their wits.

Sadly, that seems to be the intent of the fear mongers, who need to be challenged before they frighten us into yet another costly debacle.

Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is founder and president of the Chicago-based Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

The website is www.rainbowpush.org.

FCC did the right thing with Internet vote

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WASHINGTON — A cohort of civil rights leaders applaud the Federal Communications Commission for listening to communities of color who have called on the agency to protect the open Internet applying strong and enforceable Net Neutrality rules.

The FCC voted 3–2 on Thursday to adopt rules that prevent Internet service providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon from blocking, throttling or otherwise discriminating against Web traffic and services. The rules apply the agency’s authority under Title II of the Communications Act to prevent these providers from creating a pay-for-play Internet with fast lanes for the few who can afford steep tolls and slow lanes for the rest of us.

The following statements are from civil rights and racial justice leaders representing organizations that are members of the Voices for Internet Freedom Coalition: Malkia Cyril, executive director of the Center for Media Justice

“The Center for Media Justice — home of the Media Action Grassroots Network — vigorously applauds today's vote for Title II Net Neutrality. On this historic day, the FCC rejected separate and unequal representation online and proved that a small group of committed people can make very big changes. Instead of capitulating to the virulent race-baiting and industry lies, or cowering before the

threat of legal action or legislation, today the FCC codified rules that lock in place the power of the Internet to help close gaps in equity that disadvantage communities of color.”

Rashad Robinson, executive director of ColorOfChange.org

“The open Internet is the platform that allows ordinary people to speak with an unfiltered voice, and Net Neutrality is what protects that. A new civil rights movement is now flourishing in this country in response to tragic and unjust police violence in Ferguson, Staten Island, and many other communities. But without Net Neutrality, the voices of everyday people wouldn’t have a chance. Today the FCC has taken crucial steps toward protecting a vital tool in the fight for equality and justice. This victory shows that people power can sometimes triumph over corporate dollars.”

Arturo Carmona, executive director of Presente.org

“Today we celebrate the FCC's decision to protect Net Neutrality. This is an important win for the rights of Latinos and all people of color. Our ability to produce our own content, speak for ourselves, and use the Internet as a crucial tool for engaging in our democracy has been protected.

We need to ensure that the fight to protect Net Neutrality is protected and that the FCC is empowered to do its job as a regulatory agency."

Jessica Gonzalez, executive vice president and general counsel, National Hispanic Media Coalition

“This is a historic day and a historic victory. As people of color, we have come to rely on the open Internet to educate ourselves, organize for social change, engage in the political process and push back against a history of discrimination and

exclusion in traditional media. I applaud the FCC majority for sifting through the nonsense arguments of a few Internet service providers and their massive team of lobbyists, and siding with the American people for a truly open Internet.”

Joseph Torres, senior external affairs director of Free Press

“The FCC's decision today is a victory in the struggle for racial justice in our country. It’s simply hard to fight for the health and well being of communities of color if we aren’t able to speak for ourselves. While we celebrate today’s victory, we know we’re going to need to continue to fight for our digital rights to ensure our voices are never silenced.”

Coaches play an important role in our society James Ewers

Guest Columnist

Men and women who assume the role of a coach play a defining role in the lives of young people.

Many of us can point to someone that we called “coach” who was instrumental in molding and shaping our lives.

I grew up like most kids playing sports. All of us can remember our very first coach. There are some things that you never forget. My first coach was Mr. William Bryant, but we called him Coach Bryant.

He was my baseball coach and our team was called the Skyland Blue Jays.

Coach Bryant gave us our instructions and showed us what to do. Of course we listened and did

as we were told. None of us talked back to our coach nor did our parents ask him about our playing time.

Upon reflection now, Coach Bryant was also a life coach. He asked us how our grades were and if we were excited to return to school in the fall. He talked with us about having goals and dreams.

He was always pleasant but he was also keenly interested in us as boys. He was much more than a coach.

Coaches have always played an important role in our society. They have served as role models and mentors for us.

The title “coach” is one that you hear a lot but should not be taken lightly.

Those who wear it understand the awesome responsibility that they have.

Students depend upon coaches not only for sports instruction but for social instruction as well.

I can recall many years ago when my sons, Aaron

Basketball superstar Michael Jordan, left, still showed admiration for his college coach, Dean Smith, the longtime coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Smith died last month.

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and Chris, would come home and tell me what the coach said. What the coach said was the gold standard and had to be followed.

My sons had men who wore the title coach well and they were both influenced positively by them.

I grew up in WinstonSalem, N.C. during the 1960s and sports was always the talk of the town.

For example, the recent CIAA basketball tourna-

ment had its early beginnings in my hometown.

You know what it has become now. My friends and I saw Clarence “Big House” Gaines a lot as he lived around the corner from us. What we soon found out was that Coach Gaines was the basketball coach at Winston-Salem Teachers College, now Winston-Salem State University. His wife, Mrs. Clara Gaines, even taught

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me Latin in high school.

Coach Gaines was a legend who coached Earl “The Pearl” Monroe and received many national honors along with winning championships. He was quite influential in our lives as he provided us with much needed guidance and direction. I felt the gravity of his mentorship as I later became a tennis coach at both the high school and college level.

Dean Smith, the iconic basketball coach at the University of North Carolina, passed away recently, and the comments about his character and his love for his players came from all across America. I was privileged to have taken a picture with him many years ago now. One of my college classmates’ son, Hubert Davis, was one of his players. How interesting it was on that Sunday years ago that one of the ABC television announcers for the Carolina game against

Georgia Tech was Jim Valvano. That was after his time as a coach where he led North Carolina State University to a national championship against the University of Houston.

Our children and grandchildren have every confidence in their coaches. If you want to enter the coaching ranks, know that you will be held to the highest of standards.

It is a privilege to be called coach. Wear the title with dignity and honor.

Let it be said about you that you fostered in young people high ideals and lofty goals.

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School and played college tennis at Johnson C Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

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Arts Council welcomes public library program to downtown arts center The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County welcomed “Music and Movement,” the Children’s Room signature program for kids from infants to kindergartners and their caregivers.

It is among library services that have moved during the two-year construction period when the Forsyth County Central Library is no longer “central” but still the sum of its parts that are scattered about the city.

The treasured North Carolina Collection, for instance, has a new home in the Forsyth County administration building.

Other programs have found suitable homes.

Chris Jones, The Arts Council’s chief operating officer, tells us why the council welcomed the library program.

“We are looking for ways to make the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Center more welcoming and vibrant, from top to bottom and throughout the entire day and evening. A morning program like “Music and Movement” certainly fits the bill.

“Caregivers, usually mothers, come in pushing strollers – some with two or three kids in tow – and head for our newly up fitted Mountcastle Forum.

Now also a performance space, as well a venue for meetings and receptions, it has a new floor that scores of boisterous kids cannot harm a bit. There is a lot of music and “, to be sure, but that’s just fine with us,” Jones said. “And we already had addressed noise considerations while prepping the room for music and theatrical performances.”

Nan LaRosee, Children’s Room director at the central library, says “Music and Movement” is

offered every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11 to 11:30 a.m. The program is free and open to the public.

“The Central Library has been offering the program for about three and a half years. The Walkertown Branch was first and started offering it a year or so earlier. It replaced the traditional story time at the Central Library that was fading in popularity, and the very first week, 25 showed up, 30 the next and it kept growing,” said LaRosee.

Average attendance now is 70-80, with the number sometimes going over 150 during the library’s summer reading program.

Walk into the Mountcastle Forum and you will see kids marching, dancing, singing and keeping rhythm with sticks, maracas, rhythm eggs, and jingle bells and then, on cue, falling down and feigning nap time for a few seconds as the music suggests.

Library staff use a variety of children's music by such performers as Jim Gill, Greg & Steve, Bari Koral and Ralph's World, along with updated folk songs, a capella, and rock and roll classics.

They look for music that requires listening skills in order to interact with the song at the correct time and in the correct order, and encourages movement.

Staff have found that participants like to be fully engaged and actively contributing to all of the activities. Caregivers are free to join in or visit among themselves, making new friends.

Inquiries about “Music and Movement” can be made by contacting Nan LaRosee, Children's Room Director, Forsyth County Public Library 336-7033041, laroseal@forsyth.cc.

Officers: Avoid jury duty scam

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The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has received several reports recently of a scam to have money sent to a location to avoid incarceration.

Since Monday, Feb. 16, five separate incidents have occurred within Forsyth County to residents who have been contacted by telephone by individuals claiming to be members of the FCSO. The caller explains to the person (potential victim) that he/she has missed jury duty and was subsequently in contempt of court. In order to avoid being arrested and confined in the local jail, the person will need to make arrangements to meet in order to pay the court order money to avoid incarceration or to be taken into custody and transported to the jail.

The FCSO does not conduct business in such a

manner as recorded above.

If a person fails to appear as directed by a Jury Summons, resolution to the matter will not be conducted by telephone requiring a person to transfer money.

If someone is contacted by telephone by person claiming to be a deputy sheriff directing a money transfer be made or imminent incarceration shall occur, the resident should obtain the caller’s name, telephone number, and other relevant information before ending the call.

The resident should then immediately contact the local law enforcement for verification. The perpetrator(s) has been providing the potential victims with some of the victim’s personal information in an effort to validate their scam. Once, the perpetrator was able to manipulate the caller ID to reflect the call was being placed from the Sheriff’s Office.

through assorted art forms.

“This is a great way to introduce different art forms to students. We also hope that students and their families will become more familiar with many of our local artists,” said Marketing Director, Mariedith Appanaitis.

"The program has been a huge success and has been a great example of how non-profits can work together."

The Fairy Tale Project art exhibit will be on display at the Children’s Museum through March 9.

Select pieces from the show will also be on display at the Stevens Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts on March 11, 13, 15 and 17 during Piedmont Opera’s production of "The Magic Flute." The art show is free and open to the public.

Many of the artists and the young authors are available for interviews.

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Red Cross encourages people to uncover their inner hero and donate blood or platelets, volunteer their time or sign up to organize a blood drive.

For more information, please visit redcross.org.

Dr. L’Tanya Joy Bailey 6425 Old Plank Road Suite 108 High Point, NC 27265 Tel: 336 886 7000 Fax: 336 886 7002 Email: info@drbaileyortho.com

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On March 13, 15 and 17, Piedmont Opera will produce Mozart’s "The Magic Flute," a celebration of true love conquering all, which transports us into an enchanted world where good faces the forces of darkness.

To help raise awareness of this production, the opera has partnered with Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, the Hispanic Arts Initiative, The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and The Arts Council of WinstonSalem/Forsyth County to create the “What’s Your Story” contest.

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BY ANNE FLAHERTY ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — Netflix, Twitter and Internet activists have won. Big cable has lost. At least until the federal courts get involved, when everything could change.

Five things you need to know about the Federal Communications Commission's vote Thursday, Feb. 26 to enforce ``net neutrality'' rules for the broadband industry:

1. NET NEUTRALITY IS WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE. With few exceptions, the cable and wireless companies that provide much of the nation's broadband already operate under the idea of net neutrality. This means they don't discriminate among similar types of Web traffic, and don't intentionally slow or block data.

The FCC decision was intended to make sure that the Internet as we know it doesn't change.

Regulators say this was important because some providers had signaled an interest in manipulating their network traffic, potentially entering into paid deals with sites like Netflix to move their content faster. But these efforts never got very far, and many providers say they don't want to upset consumers by violating basic net neutrality principles.

2.

THIS WILL

AFFECT YOU. JUST NOT ANYTIME SOON. The FCC put the Internet in the same regulatory camp as the telephone, regulating it like a public utility. That means whatever company provides your Internet connection, even if it's to your phone, will now have to act in the public interest and not do anything that might be considered ``unjust or unreasonable.'' If they don't, you can complain and the FCC can step in to investigate.

But broadband providers are expected to sue. It's likely they will ask the courts to delay implementation of the rules pending judicial review.

And if a judge agrees, the legal wrangling could slip well into the next president's first term.

Even if a judge grants a stay on the rules, it's unlikely that Internet service providers would start throttling Web traffic or creating paid fast lanes.

Most consumers don't like the idea, and companies would face a fierce public backlash.

3. THE CABLE COMPANIES LOST. The cable and wireless companies that offer broadband say the worst part about the new rules is that they aren't predictable.

Republican FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai compared it to playing a game in which white flags would arbitrarily be thrown on the field. Pai and industry officials say this kind of uncertainty will affect how Internet

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providers operate.

Providers will be much less willing to offer new services to consumers if they think the FCC might get involved, they say.

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INTERNET ACTIVISTS ARE HAVING A MOMENT. Small Internet-based companies won a fight in Washington without deep pockets and lots of lobbyists. They did it by drumming up support among average Americans, who flooded the FCC with a record-breaking number of public comments. As an executive at Mozilla put it, ``millions of people stood together as citizens of the Web to demand those strong protections.''

President Barack Obama gushed that the FCC decision ``wouldn't have happened without Americans like you.''

5. NEXT STOP IS CONGRESS. While broadband providers turn to their lawyers to mount a legal protest to the FCC rules, Republican lawmakers say they will push for a legislative fix. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, is expected to lead this fight, starting with March 18 hearings.

However, the FCC regulations give most Democrats exactly what they wanted in the first place. And Obama likely would veto anything else.

So it's unclear whether Thune or others might be able to find any momentum before the next presidential election.

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Agencies that cater to the homeless were open during the cold weather. They usually are closed to the homeless during the daytime.

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things that they could do.”

Potter said that the shelter received some relief from other shelters opening earlier so that those seeking a bed could get in earlier. He said it is that type of teamwork that helps alleviate what could be a problematic situation.

“We are all pretty much working together,” he said. “We all have the same goal. We were allowing people to come in early, take showers and get in their beds early.”

The shelter did prepare and see if they could house more people due to the extreme weather.

“We had the city come out and inspect some areas to see how many people we could have on mats just in case there was a serious overflow,” he said.

Another issue that the shelter found itself dealing with was food. Potter said that the organization does not typically provide meals but surrounding churches and nonprofits take on the task. With the inclement weather, a lot of those organizations were either closed or cancelled activities.

“We had to go out and buy bread and meat to make sure that we could feed them. We had to make sure we had enough food on hand for those not only in the night shelter but for our guests in the day, as well,” Potter said.

Potter said that the center has also seen an increase in those who come by during the day. He said that most people use the resource or reading areas if they can’t reach a smaller library.

The city is stilling working on its effort to end chronic homelessness. Over the last

several years, the city has an average of 500 who may be homeless on any given night. Now in its eighth year, the plan has shown a decrease in chronic and veteran homelessness due to some of the programs in place.

This year, there was a 21 percent decrease in the number of homeless veterans that were served.

“Our program is showing that when you target programs to meet peoples’ specific needs, you really can end homelessness,” said Andrea Kurtz, director of the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. “One of the things we know about homelessness is that about half of the people who come into the shelter, stay about two weeks, and don’t come back, so a lot of people use the system for what it’s designed for. It was working for a majority of people but not for the chronically homeless and veterans.”

Kurtz said that the community has a very small unsheltered population. She said another way the homeless count is measured is by the services that they receive.

“We identified 19 people who are living on the street. Most of the people are staying in some form of program,” she said.

“The total number of people that we saw last year for services was 1,760, a 4 percent decrease from the year before, but in 2013, we saw a 15 percent decrease.”

Kurtz said that she feels that the program is on track to meet their goals, but as long as there is someone homeless, their work is not done.

For more information on donating to these agencies, call Bethesda Center at 336-722-9951 or Samaritan Ministries 336-748-1962.

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Bulky item collection begins March 2 and goes through Sept. 5 for single-family households in Winston-Salem.

Collection guidelines and address look-up at www.Bulkyitems.CityofWS.or o g or call CityLink 311.

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The Cityy of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, nationaal origin, religion or disability in its employm ment opportunities, programs, sservices or activities.

Mayor: Allenn Joines City Council: Vivian H. Burke, Mayoor Pro Tempore, Northeast Ward; Denise D. Adams, North Ward; Dan Besse, Southwestt Ward; Robert C. Clark, West Ward; Moll olly Leight, South Ward; Jeff MacIntosh, h, Northwest Ward; Derwin L. Montgomery, y, East Ward; James Taylor, Jr., Southeast Ward City Manager: Lee Garrity

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QEA celebrates student fulfillment on senior night

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Deltas from the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. work to enroll people into a health care plan under the Affordable Care Act.

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Deltas from the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. have been on the move enrolling uninsured members of the community into an affordable health insurance plan.

The Chapter partnered with "Enroll America" and conducted phone banks over several days in the month of

February.

The goal was to enroll as many individuals and families into a healthcare plan before the Feb. 15th deadline.

Chapter members made over 450 calls.

Families were educated on the benefits of being enrolled and appointments were scheduled.

In the midst of the grind of usual day to day academia, Quality Education Academy is making preparations to welcome the community, the QEA family, and the student’s families to a free event.

Quality Education Academy takes great pride in honoring our students and will do just that for “Senior Night”. This Friday night March 6, The Fighting Pharaoh’s will play their final home game of the season and the Seniors will be acknowledged and recognized as they near the end of their high school careers; a major milestone of life.

The events of the evening begin at 7:00 p.m., in QEA’s high school gymnasium. It is sure to be one of the biggest events of the year. The Bestowal of Blessings Ceremony is another opportunity for the

Winston-Salem school and the community to celebrate student accomplishments as well as their hopes, dreams and aspirations.

With support from their elders, QEA students are encouraged to set goals and dream big. Receiving a “quality education” includes being recognized for achievements as well as celebrating those who are working to meet expectations and standards. This celebration will be held in QEA’s state of the art high school auditorium.

Due to inclement weather, Bestowal of Blessings has been rescheduled for March 20 and will begin at 5:30 p.m.

For more information see our website www.qeschools.org or call 336-744-7138.

Quality Education Academy is currently accepting applications for both transfer students and new applicants for the fall semester.

Veronica Black chosen chair-elect of Senior Services Board Workshop to featureThelegends program is presented

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Senior Services Inc., announces that Veronica C. Black has been chosen chair-elect of the board of directors of the Senior Services Foundation Inc., a supporting organization of Senior Services.

Black, a director of the Senior Services Inc., board from 2002 until 2010, has been serving on the Senior Services Foundation board since 2011.

Before her election to this new post in January, she served as secretary of

the foundation board.

Black will assume the board chairmanship in January 2016.

Senior Services is a private, nonprofit agency that has been operating in Winston-Salem for more than 50 years, with a mission to help older adults in Forsyth County remain at home for as long as possible, living with dignity.

The Senior Services Foundation comprises a collection of permanent funds donated to Senior Services and is profession-

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Senior Services currently has seven major programs that respond to the

• The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center • Meals-On-Wheels • Help Line • Home Care • Senior Lunch • Living-at-Home • Elder Care Choices

Individuals wishing to volunteer or donate can call 336.725.0907 or visit seniorservicesinc.org.

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What does it take to become a professional athlete or an Olympic medal ist? Four outstanding athletes from North Carolina will share their stories and highlight their sports careers, past and present, during "Tar Heel Sports Legends: A Panel and Workshop for Youth" on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh.

For ages 12 and up, this free program also includes a gallery hunt through the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame to test sports knowledge.

in partnership with Our Youth Matters of Raleigh.

Donal Ware, host of the nationally syndicated sports talk radio show “From the Press Box to Press Row,” will moderate the panel discussion.

Our Youth Matters (OYM) Program is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an academic and social intervention program.

For more information, go to www.ouryouthmatters.org.To learn about the N.C. Museum of History, call 919-807-7900 or go to ncmuseumofhistory.org.

Veteran wounded in Iraq gains special new home

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Ret. Sgt. Allen Megginson received a new home for him and his wife, Amy, on Friday, Feb. 28.

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ing to get disability benefits for it. The couple, which had been living in rural Virginia and fallen on hard time financially, were grateful for the home. They said they hope to reach out to help other local veterans, and perhaps even start a new local veterans' nonprofit.

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Local brothers place in statewide competition

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WSSU representatives participating in the UNC Social Entrepreneurship Conference competition were (left to right): Christian Baucum, Kaley Skantz, LaVie Montgomery, Fredrick Teeter, Dr. Notis Pagiavlas who served as coach for the teams, Jeannette Huntley, Robert Irwin, Raymond Smith, Christian Griffith and Aileah Olds.

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A team representing the Winston-Salem State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masters in Business Administration program was first runnerup in the competition held during the recent Unc Social entrepreneurship conference.

The WSSU team, one of 44 representing all 17 Unc campuses pitching their business ideas to a blue-ribbon panel of entrepreneurs, presented their plan for â&#x20AC;&#x153;TeAMUP,â&#x20AC;? a program that bridges the

difficult transition of youth in foster care to independent adult life.

Members of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;TeAMUPâ&#x20AC;? group were Jeannette huntley from Winston-Salem; Fredrick Teeter from edgerton, Wis.; and R. Taylor Irwin from Lawrenceville, Ga. WSSU had a total of two undergraduate and two graduate teams competing.

The other three projects dealt with an app to assist home caregivers, an adult day care center, and a patented technology that extends batter life by about 50 percent.

Dr. notis Pagiavlas, interim senior associate dean and professor of marketing, served as the coach for the WSSU teams.

The conference, sponsored by JPMorgan chase & co., focuses on entrepreneurs working to solve ongoing societal challenges using business principles that can ensure solutions last over time.

Student competitors were challenged to identify problems facing their local communities and offer implementation and financial strategies for addressing them.

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The competition is open to 4-h members in north carolina ages 9-18,

regardless of their cattle experience and ownership.

Three local young men placed well in the competition. In the 9-12 year old division, third place went to Stephen Pledger. In the 13-15 year old division, first place went to his brother, Andrew Pledger.

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The boys are the sons of Walter and Melanie Pledger of Winston-Salem.

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Mayo and Bazemore embody what the CIAA is about

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BY HBCU GAMEDAY WEBSITES

The moment that everybody should have been talking about at the CIAA Tournament went largely unnoticed.

Shortly after the buzzer of championship game, Livingstone's Eric Mayo and Winston-Salem State's WyKevin Bazemore met near mid-court and embraced each other. This wasn't just the customary half-hug that AfricanAmerican men give each other or that the sports world has adopted. It was deeper than that.

See, despite wearing different colors, Bazemore and Mayo are both cut from the same cloth. Two small-town North Carolina guys -- Bazemore from the coast and Mayo from outside of Charlotte --who were overlooked by Division I schools, more so because of their size than skill. Both players came to Winston-Salem State to play for Photo by Erin Mizelle Bobby Collins.

Teammates-turned-rivals WyKevin Bazemore and Eric Mayo embrace Bazemore eventually became a star after the CIAA Championship Game. at WSSU, winning Rookie of The Year and All-Conference honors in 2011n't be at WSSU and it wouldn't be immediate. After two 2012 as the Rams went on to win their 11th CIAA years, Mayo left WSSU, traveling half an hour south on Tournament title in school history. He would go on to win Highway 52 to play for Livingstone, a school that had them all four years, something that only three other play- never won a CIAA title. ers (Charles Oakley, Ralph Talley and Antwain Smith) The Blue Bears and Mayo finally broke through in had done in the history of the 103-year-old league.

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East Forsyth undefeated in conference play

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

This is the second of a two-part series on junior varsity basketball in Forsyth County. Last week’s article featured schools in Classes 1-A, 2-A and 3-A. This week’s season wrap-up story focuses on the Class 4-A schools.

East Forsyth went 12-deep this season with a roster full of mobile athletes who play at full speed from opening tip-off to final buzzer.

That’s one reason why the Eagles are just one of two county teams to go undefeated in conference play this season. Winston-Salem Prep is the other. East closed the season with a rush, winning 13 of its last 14 games.

“We hit some bumps early in the season,” said Coach Rodney Minor, whose team finished the season at 18-5 and 10-0 in the Piedmont Triad Conference. “But we kept grinding it out, day-by-day and game-by-game. I’m so proud of how our guys fought night-in and night-out.”

The Eagles never had to rely on one player to carry the scoring load in every game. With its quality of depth, East Forsyth always had someone to deliver when it was needed most. Connor Sparrow, Sherrod Wells, Brandon Tate, Devin Higgins, Darius Goolsby and Curtis Coleman took turns leading the way offensively.

The development of Sparrow, a freshman post player who averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds, was crucial. With Sparrow operating inside, defenses were forced to collapse, making it easier for teammates to drive to the basket for lay-ups or make kickout passes for uncontested 3-pointers.

Mount Tabor Board work, pesky defense and quick-strike offense propelled Mount Tabor (16-4, 11-1 conference) to the top spot in the Central Piedmont Conference.

The Spartans limited opponents to one shot and Photo by Charles E. Leftwich generated their share of points courtesy of offensive put-backs. Opposing teams had trouble matching Connor Sparrow's presence in the low post was key factor in East Forsyth's success.

Mount Tabor’s intensity on the glass.

Mount Tabor lost two of its best JV players (Jake Rutter and Karron Jeter) in the closing weeks of the regu- crutch. But I’m proud of what this team accomplished.

Basketball is a game of highs and lows. In our case, we lar season to the varsity. The Spartans kept rolling.

Bond Craver, Kai Leslie, Isaiah Wilkins, Jaylen were fortunate to have a lot more highs than we had lows.”

Peoples. T.J. Stevens, Teddy Christakos and Tyrek McNeil Reynolds elevated their games to ensure that the Spartans would Being consistently inconsistent put Reynolds (12-9, 5secure the league’s regular-season title.

7 CPC) in a bind. While the Demons had sufficient talent to more than hold their own, their erratic play proved to be Reagan There weren’t many teams better than Reagan (19-4, too much to overcome.

10-2 CPC) this season. The Raiders prevailed over all “This team was much better than its record,” said challengers except Winston-Salem Prep, East Forsyth and Coach Mike Coker. “We just didn’t play up to our potenconference rival Mount Tabor.

The ability to play at any tempo was a big plus for this tial. With the players we have coming back for next year, group. Malik Miles, Maverick LaRue and Dylond Lindell we’ll work on shooting, decision-making and improving were the key players. Yet, there were times when Reagan basketball I.Q. during the off-season.”

Combo guard Xavier Coles provided a spark at both struggled due to its lack of size at the low post positions.

“We had problems with teams that had some size,” ends of the court for the Demons. During the month of said Coach Jeff Noe. “The lack of rebounding was our See JV on B2

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Kerry Campbell of WSSU (in white) pressures the opposing ball-handler.

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Livingstone outraces WSSU for second straight CIAA men's basketball crown

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Livingstone displayed its balance in winning a second consecutive CIAA Men's Basketball Title on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Guard Daryl Traynham scored 23 points and forward Eric Mayo added 22 points, respectively, for the Blue Bears, who upended Winston-Salem State 106-91 in the CIAA Tournament finals at Time Warner Cable Arena.

Top 24 Rising Stars Basketball Combine offers opportunity

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quality of instruction they receive, it gives the youngsters additional motivation to keep working hard, which will enable them to get the most out of their talents and skills. By taking part in this combine, players get a much better grasp of the specific areas they need to work on to improve.”

The combine will open with a skill development workout. Participants will take part in a variety of drills, which are designed

The high school basketball playoffs are in full swing. Folks are spellbound and excited about the state championship possibilities for the teams they follow.

But, it’s also that time of year when the aspiring playmaker-to-be begins to work on all parts of his game to get ready for the next season. It’s no secret that off-season diligence lays the foundation for upPlayer List - Top 24 Combine and-coming athletes to Quinn Baker, Carver grow and Mason Matrey, West Forsyth excel in their Josh Jenkins, Glenn sport of Kai Leslie, Mount Tabor choice.

Caleb Burgess, Winston-Salem Prep The first Malik Miles, Reagan annual Top 24 Kobe Young, Parkland Rising Stars Xavier Coles, Reynolds Basketball Curtis Coleman, Jr., East Forsyth Combine proRussell Bradley, Carver vides an Denard Williams, Atkins avenue for Ted Christakos, Mount Tabor many of the De’Sean Harrell, West Forsyth area’s top Maverick LaRue, Reagan non-varsity Sherrod Wells, East Forsyth freshmen and Ian Henderson, Reynolds sophomores to James Etter, Atkins further refine Casey Wilkins, Parkland their on-court Connor Sparrow, East Forsyth skills. High Nigel Payne, Reagan school underBrandon Palmer, Winston-Salem Prep classmen Marcus Harris, Glenn received inviJustin Carter, Winston-Salem Prep tations to take T.J. Stevens, Mount Tabor part in the combine based on the recommenda- to sharpen ball-handling, tions of area coaches. passing and shooting skills.

This year’s combine is Following that initial workset for March 13 at 6 p.m. out, a 90-minute NBAat Woodland Gym, better style combine session will known as the “Eagle’s be conducted. Players will Nest.” The gym is located be measured for their vertiat 200 Frampton St., adja- cal jump and evaluated for cent to the old Woodland speed, lateral quickness Baptist Church on and agility.

Patterson Avenue.

The centerpiece activity “The Top 24 Combine’s for the evening is the Top primary purpose is to help 24 “Showdown” game, every participant elevate which is set to begin his level of play in every around 8 p.m. The players facet of the game,” said at the combine will be Jamie Foster, combine divided into two teams. director and JV basketball coach at Carver. “With the See Combine on B2

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CIAA Basketball Tournament had a lot going on beyond the games

People packed the 2015 CIAA Fan Fest presented by Toyota at the Charlotte Convention Center Halls A & B. The event was free and open to the public.

Photos provided, CIAA Facebook page

Contestants play Eco Feud at the Toyota Green Initiative booth at the Fan Fest.

The crowd forms in front of the Coca Cola Zero CIAA staff and local volunteers helped to provide over 600 new shoes Soundstage at the Fan Fest . to elementary school kids at Billingsville Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 27 in partnership with Samaritan's Feet and Coke Zero.

During halftime, there will be a 3-Point Shooting Contest and a Skills and Drills competition (similar to the competition held during NBA All-Star Weekend).

The Top 24 Rising Stars Basketball Combine is presented by Next Level Youth Development, a nonprofit organization based in Winston-Salem.

“Our focus is to help the youth understand their potential,” said Photo by Charles E. Leftwich Dale Guthrie, president of West Forsyth’s Da'Sean Harrell in action.

Next Level. “We develop a plan for them to manage their own growth and improvement and give them the coaching and opportunity to advance in the sport that they love. We offer programs for all levels of athletes and have programs for youth who cannot afford to pay for this level of coaching, but have the talent and desire to take their game to the next level.”

The combine will have a featured guest speaker, which will be announced next week.

Disc jockey Waleed Coyote of 102 JAMZ will provide the music. Admission is $5. For more information, contact Coach Foster at 336-695-3212.

Lady Rams lose in second-round CIAA play

Hall made a personnel move for the tournament and put Kesheria McNeil in the starting CIAA year’s This lineup. That was a departure from Tournament produced mixed the norm. McNeil started eight results for Winston-Salem State’s games during the regular season, women. The Lady Rams but her usual role was coming off advanced past the the bench to first round, but an provide weren’t able to stick offensive spark around long enough shooting at to make it to the guard. McNeil championship final was a model of on Saturday, Feb. efficiency vs.

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(21 Chowan the Entering points, 4 assists tournament, Coach and 2 steals).

A.G. Hall’s team M o s t had a see-saw kind i m p r e s s i v e l y, of experience durMcNeil shot 75 ing the month of percent from the February. Winstonfield (6-of-8) Salem State won and from the three of its first four free-throw line Photos by Craig T. Greenlee games, but nose(9-of-12). For dived and closed Lady Rams point guard Awa Kalmstrom looks for an opening the tournament, out the regular sea- against Livingstone. she averaged 15 son with back-topoints per game back losses to Johnson C. Smith had no problem erasing the mem- and was named to the CIAA Alland Livingstone. ory of defeat in the season finale. Tournament team.

The 60-55 road loss to The Lady Rams played to their McNeil was hardly a soloist.

Livingstone in the season finale strengths and posted a convincing Scott, an All-CIAA pick delivwas especially painful. Down by 73-58 victory over Chowan. ered a double-double with 13 eight points at halftime, WinstonThe win could be considered points and 10 boards. Jasmine Salem State closed the gap to trail a mild upset. The Lady Rams got Carter came off the bench to con45-44 on Jeri Craine’s jumper revenge for a 53-44 home loss tribute 10 points, all in the second with 8:04 left to play in the con- they suffered at the hands of the half. test.

The final 20 minutes of the Hawks in early January. WSSU Dionna Scott of WSSU con- was the Southern Division’s No. game belonged to WSSU, which verted a pair of free throws to cut 5 seed. Chowan was seeded shot 56 percent from the field, 50 the deficit to 53-49. Over the fourth in the Northern Division. percent on 3-pointers and held

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final minutes of the game, however, the Lady Rams weren’t able to make any further headway and ended up losing a close game that they felt they could’ve won.

Entering the tournament’s first round, Winston-Salem State

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2014, beating the Rams for the school's first-ever CIAA Championship. Mayo was largely a complimentary player on that team; guards Mark Thomas and Jody Hill were the stars, and he was the "Clean-up" guy, battling down low for any scraps that may have fallen from the basket.

This season, both players served as the heart and souls of their teams. WSSU and Livingstone split their season series at one game each. Both players were named to the All-Conference team and helped them back to the championship game. This was their moment.

Meanwhile, Bazemore and Mayo both fought furiously to try to pick up their second conference titles in their collegiate careers. Bazemore capped his career with a 24-point, eight rebound performance, while Mayo's 22 points and seven rebounds helped Livingstone come away

with a 106-91 win.

When it was all over, the two teammates-turned-rivals embraced each other. For that moment, nothing else mattered.

Long after everyone forgets about all of that, these boys-turned-men will have their names inked among legends like (Earl) Monroe, (Charles) Oakley and (Ben) Wallace and dozens of others who have played in this one-of-a-kind conference.

The league doesn't get top-talent anymore -- it hasn't had a player drafted into the NBA in more than a decade. It doesn't have the biggest HBCUs any more (nearly half of the 18 teams that made up the league when the tournament was created in the ‘40s are gone).

But what hasn't changed about the CIAA– the impact that its institutions are having on the lives of young people.

That, is what the CIAA is all about.

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February, power forward Lemuel Gaither emerged as a formidable factor in the paint.

Parkland At times, the season was a struggle for Parkland (13-10, 57 CPC). As things turned out, the Mustangs saved the best for last and won three of their last four games.

In victories over North Davidson, Glenn and East Forsyth, Parkland helped its cause by minimizing floor mistakes and taking higher percentage shots. “I was very satisfied with our play over the final couple of weeks,” said Coach Shawn Smoot. “We had good ball movement and did so much better with our shot selection.”

Chowan (9-of-26) to 34.6 percent field goal shooting. All-CIAA pick Alisha Mobley finished with 30 points and 8 rebounds and Rachael Gostomski added 13 points for Chowan.

Winston-Salem State applied the finishing touches during a 10minute stretch in the second half.

McNeil and Carter combined to score 16 points during that span which put the game out of reach.

The quality of play of the back-ups was pivotal. With Carter leading the way, the Lady Rams finished with a decisive 298 advantage in bench points.

The quarterfinals match-up vs. Shaw proved to be the end of the road. Winston-Salem State fell behind by 20 points at the half (44-24) and things continued

to go downhill in an 88-59 wipeout. The Lady Rams were winless in three games vs. the Lady Bears this season.

Shaw dominated the lanes as evidenced by its 36-18 margin of points scored in the paint. The Lady Bears controlled the glass (45-38 edge in rebounding) and held WSSU to 33 percent field goal shooting for the game.

Micah Brooks (16 points) was the top scorer among five Shaw players who scored in double figures.

The Lady Rams, who finished their season at 11-17, never found an offensive rhythm. Carter scored a team-high 10 points in a back-up capacity. McNeil was limited to 9 points and Scott, who fouled out, finished with 6 points on 3-of-11 field goal shooting.

Briana Wilder (23) of WSSU battles for a loose ball during a regular-season game against Johnson C. Smith.

Eric Mayo (left) and WyKevin Bazemore play during the championship game.

The top players for the Mustangs were Darryl Williams, Kobe Young and Casey Wilkins. Late in this season, Tahj Daniels came off the bench to provide timely scoring from 3-point range.

Glenn Considering what transpired over the course of the season, Glenn’s record (11-9, 5-7 PTC) is misleading. The Bobcats went through a rough stretch in which they suffered eight straight, single-digit losses.

According to Coach Clarence Hosch, wins and losses shouldn’t the sole focus at the JV level. It’s more about getting the players ready for the varsity.

“I like winning as Photo by Charles E. Leftwich much as any other Connor Sparrow's presence in the low post was key coach,” he said. “But the factor in East Forsyth's success. emphasis is skill develop-

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ment. I look at where they were when they started and compare that to where they were when they finished.

Based on that, it’s clear that there was a lot of growth this season, and I’m satisfied with that.”

Josh Jenkins and Marcus Harris developed nicely as a backcourt tandem. Jordan Ward, Bryson Bell-St. John and Ryan Bussell continued to improve with each game. Luke Chamberlin proved himself as a viable low-post presence toward the latter part of the season.

West Forsyth This team showed so much promise in late December.

As the No. 7 seed, West Forsyth put on a stunning holiday run that put in the Lash-Chronicle Classic finals against eventual champ Winston-Salem Prep. The Titans lost 6964 and had the look of a legitimate contender in the CPC. The remainder of the season was a rollercoaster ride for the Titans (10-11, 5-7 conference). In spite of Mason Matrey’s stellar all-around play, West Forsyth never delivered any semblance of consistency.

“Things didn’t turn out the way we hoped it would, but our kids still played hard and put forth a collective effort,” said Coach Jeffrey Williams. “Hopefully, they learned a few things about how to excel.”

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The Blue Bears are the first team since Johnson C. Smith in the 2008 and 2009 seasons to repeat as CIAA champions.

"This is probably the best feeling I've ever had," said Mayo, an All-CIAA player who was on both Livingstone championship teams. "We did it. It means the world right now."

Traynham and Mayo paced five double-figure scorers for the Blue Bears. AllCIAA Guard Eric Dubose scored 18 points and guard Ty Newman, the tournament MVP, scored 13 points. All-CIAA Center Hakeem Jackson chipped in 10 points for the CIAA champions, who shot 57.9 percent from the floor.

Four-time All-CIAA forward WyKevin Bazemore led the Rams (18-10 overall) with 24 points and All-CIAA Rookie Team guard Terrell Leach pumped in 23 points.

All-CIAA Forward Donta Harper scored 20 points for the Rams, who shot 51.7 percent.

Both teams split the regular-season series and shared the Southern Division title, but there was no doubt who was the better team Saturday. The Blue Bears (199 overall) hurt the Rams inside in the first half of the high-scoring affair. In the second half, the Blue Bears buried the Rams with their 3-point shooting.

Bazemore tried his best to keep the Rams in the game. He attacked the basket with abandon in the second half, which led to him making 16 of 20 free throw attempts overall. However, the Blue Bears had too much firepower in the end.

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42 free throw attempts for 81 percent.

The Blue Bears outscored the Rams in the paint (44-34), in bench points (44-27) and off turnovers (30-16) which led to a decisive win.

"This is a great day for Livingstone basketball," Blue Bears' Head Coach James Stinson said. "The guys came out with a purpose. I loved their focus throughout the game. Overall, they persevered and did the job at hand. When I walked into the locker room, they were fully tuned in to what the goals were."

The Rams put a brief scare into the Blue Bears after Leach's 3-pointer cut their deficit to 96-88 with 1:14 left. But the Blue Bears finished with a 10-3 run to claim their second straight crown.

Guard Dwight Williams of the Blue Bears got the championship game off to a rousing start. He blocked a shot in transition, then dribbled coast-to-coast for an emphatic one-handed dunk over a Rams' player which left the Time Warner Cable Arena crowd, especially the Livingstone fans, buzzing.

"I feel I am pretty athletic and I was able to take advantage of it [on the play]," said Williams, who scored eight points. "[My teammates] fed off of it and we won the game."

His dunk jumpstarted the Blue Bears, who went on a 20-9 run for a 24-13 lead on Mayo's jumper. The Rams sliced their deficit to single digits, but the Blue Bears stretched the margin to double digits for the rest of the half.

The Blue Bears established their lead with 58.1 percent shooting and strong play in the paint in the first half. They outscored the Rams in the paint 28-8 and won the rebounding battle 24-11.

The Rams didn't find much success inside, but they stayed within striking dis-

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tance with their perimeter shooting. They connected on five of 11 three-point attempts for 45.5 percent including 3 of 3 shooting behind the arc from Leach.

It was Leach who gave the Rams a spark right before halftime. He launched a 3-pointer behind the mid-court line, which swished through the nets before the horn sounded. The 3-pointer trimmed the Blue Bears' lead to 46-36 heading into the break.

Leach led all scorers with 14 points in the first half for the Rams. Dubose and Williams both scored 8 points for the Blue Bears.

Despite the long-range three from Leach, the Rams could not carry the momentum into the second half against a Blue Bears' squad that had plenty of depth.

"We can go deep into our bench, and it has helped us get over the hump by systematically wearing teams down," Stinson said.

Despite the Rams' hot shooting, Head Coach James Wilhelmi says the Livingstone defense gave his team fits early on.

"It was a 2-3 zone and it did disrupt our flow early," Wilhelmi said. "We had a couple of quick turnovers and we were down eight.

From there, it was tough to battle back. We never got into a true flow."

Though winning back-toback titles is a great feat, the Blue Bears have more goals in sight.

"We can celebrate

tonight but tomorrow, we have to get prepared to play in the national tournament," Stinson said. "Our ultimate goal is to get to the Sweet 16 or Elite Eight. We want to continue playing the way we have been playing of late. We have to do the CIAA some justice in getting the job done. The team is starting to see what they can achieve if they play together."

The All-CIAA Tournament team consists of Newman, Dubose and Mayo of Livingstone; Harper and Bazemore of Winston-Salem State; Joe Reid of Shaw, Anthony Gaskins of Saint Augustine's, Joshua Dawson and Anthony Beck of Fayetteville State and Justin Beck of Bowie State.

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Happening Now Lenten services every Wednesday during the lenten Season, St. James a.M.e. church, 1501 Patterson ave., will hold services at 7 p.m.

Anniversary Ministry For christ church, 2341 n. Patterson, will be celebrating Bishop andrea nash’s 47 years in the ministry and 27 years as pastor of Ministry For christ church. this celebration will be March 5-8.

Speakers are: Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m., Senior Pastor essie Mccullough of new Directional cathedral; thursday night at 7:30 p.m., Bishop Jerry Wise of Macedonia apostolic church; Friday night at 6 p.m. at lone Star restaurant, 110 creekshire Way off hanes Mall Blvd., Senior Pastor Beverly alexander of open Door community church. closing the celebration Sunday will be the rev. Sam cornelius with the Devine connection Gospel group at 6 p.m. at Ministry For christ church.

March 5

Environmental night temple emanuel, 201 oakwood Dr., will hold environmental movie/speaker night at 7-9 p.m. today (thursday, March 5). the topic will be the removal of Dams to restore rivers. the film “Damnation” (94 minutes) will be shown. the session will allow one to travel across america to explore the sea change in our national attitude —from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awareness that our future is bound to the life and health of our rivers. the session also will allow one to explore the impact of ecosystem disruption, including dams decreasing the oxygen levels and changing the ph levels in rivers.

March 6

World Day of Prayer church Women United will celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 6 at Salemtowne, 1000 Salemtowne Dr. registration begins at 11 a.m. and the service will begin at 11:30 a.m. Parking is limited, and it will be marked where to park. the program is written by cWU’s Bahamian sisters. the Bible study (John 13:1-17) "Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet,” will be led by chaplain linda Browne. Membership dues are $10 for individuals and $25 for church groups and will be collected at this meeting. also an offering during worship service will be taken. lunch will be provided by Salemtowne after the service. contact Jamezenna Sudler at 336-722-0542. all are welcome.

March 7

Grow your church Mt. Zion Baptist church, 950 File St., and Mechanics and Farmers Bank will sponsor a “lunch and learn” series from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7. it is called “Grow your church” and is designed especially for faith-based and nonprofit organizations. learn about best practices in compensation, sustainability and succession planning, the importance of financial statements, and how to use remote deposit capture to your benefit. the event is free and will be held at the church. registration starts at 9:30 a.m. the workshop will be presented in partnership with Barry leonard, cPa, MBa and attorney Wayne Patterson. rSVP by Friday, Feb. 27, with Wendy Morgan Butterfield Williamson at 336-7220200, ext. 22 or by email at wendy.morgan@mfbonline.com.

“Chopped Kitchen” the Winston-Salem District of the a.M.e .Zion church conference Workers presents “chopped Kitchen” at 5 p.m., Saturday, March 7, at Goler Memorial a.M.e. Zion church, 630 n Patterson ave. Featured chefs will be Gary Puryear and Bernard Peay (head chefs), tyree Mcleod, nikki Miller-Ka, Barry Moody and Darron Wilks.

Donation is $8. Please bring canned goods for the Second harvest Food Bank, to help replenish its low supply. contact catherine hawkins-Speller for any questions at 336-407-6415.

Church anniversary breakfast St. James. a.M.e. church, 1501 n. Patterson ave. (across from the Post office), on March 7 will have its church anniversary Prayer Breakfast, from 8:30-10 a.m. Men's conference is immediately following the breakfast. there also will be a Silent auction. Featured speaker for Prayer Breakfast will be the rev. Dr. Shirley W. hines. Music will feature Derrell Dukes, a national recording artist.

Donation: adults, $10; under 18, $5. the residing pastor is Steven. l. lyons.

March 8

Building Fund Program Steward’s chapel a.M.e. Zion church, 198 anderson road, rural hall, will hold its Building Fund Program on Sunday, March 8 at 3:30 p.m. the rev. John W. Phifer, pastor of Smyre chapel a.M.e.

Zion church, catawba, will be the guest speaker. the public is invited. rev. eddie l. Fortson is the host pastor.

Worshipping God Program 100 youth Worshipping God Program will be Sunday, March 8, at 4 p.m. at the Mt. olive Baptist church, 1301 c. e. Gray Drive. youth will be acknowledging God through dance, mime, rap, step and song. the public is invited. For information, contact the church at 336-721-1959

Birthday celebration the Pastor's aide Ministry of exodus United Baptist church will sponsor a Birthday celebration Service for Pastor alvin e. carlisle, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. Pastor tony neal of Greater Faith empowerment center in Welcome, n.c. will be the guest messenger. For more information please con-

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Presiding elder to address St. James Men’s Day

preacher is the rev. cordell e. hunter, presiding elder of the eastern District (Baltimore annual the men of St. conference), Second episcopal James a.M.e.

District of the a.M.e. church. church, 1501 n. admitted to the Baltimore Patterson ave. annual conference in 1976, the (across the street r e v . from the U.S. Post hunter office), will celebegan as an brate their annual e x h o r t e r, Day on Sunday, w a s March 8. co-chairs ordained a for Men’s Day are deacon in Brothers ralph 1980 and Barnes and robin ordained an evans. elder in church school Submitted Photo 1982. he will begin at 8:45 pastored a.m. with the men St. James A.M.E. is holding Men’s Day services.

Hunter S h i l o h leading the discusmusic under the direction of thelma a.M.e. in 1980, he was assigned to sion on the subject “the lamb of W. Mccoy, organist.

God.” the morning worship service the Men’s Day theme is “Men of the Worton circuit consisting of Mt. begins at 10 a.m. with the Sons of Destiny, exalting christ, Promoting olive a.M.e. church, Worton, allen Male chorus providing the Justice, called to Serve.” the guest See Hunter on B9

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Civil rights champion Rev. Hesburgh dies

every day until last week, said the rev. John Jenkins, notre Dame’s current president.

SoUth BenD, ind. — the “We knew when he wasn’t rev. theodore hesburgh trans- going to the office, that was a sign,” formed the University of notre Jenkins said.

Dame into a school known almost in a letter Friday to the student as much for academics as for foot- newspaper, President Jimmy carter ball, even if it recalled his 40meant challenging year friendship popes, presidents or with hesburgh, legendary football saying he coaches. devoted his life and he did it to serving while championing humanity and human rights taking couraaround the globe, geous stands. from civil rights “Father close to home — he hesburgh has joined hands with made the world Martin luther King a better Jr. at a 1964 rally Rev. Theodore Hesburgh place — for and opened campus those of us doors to women — to supporting whose lives he has touched directly third World development. the and as an inspiration for generations work often took him far from cam- to come,” carter wrote. pus, where the joke became that hesburgh’s goal coming out of while God was everywhere, seminary was to be a navy chaplain hesburgh was everywhere but during World War ii, but he was notre Dame. instead sent to catholic University But hesburgh, who died late of america in Washington, D.c., to thursday, Feb. 26, at age 97, spent pursue a doctorate. he then returned enough time on campus during his to notre Dame, where he quickly 35 years at the helm to build notre rose to become head of the theology Dame into an academic power. he department, then executive vice was featured on the cover of time president. he was named president magazine a decade into his tenure in 1952, at age 35. for an article describing him as the his passion for civil rights most influential figure in the reshap- earned him a spot as a founding ing of catholic education, and he member of the U.S. civil rights was awarded 150 honorary degrees. commission in 1957. President During his tenure, student enroll- richard nixon fired him from the ment spiked and the school’s commission in 1972, after hesburgh endowment grew from $9 million to famously challenged nixon’s $350 million. record. the charming and personable “i said, ‘i ended this job the way priest found as much ease meeting that i began 15 years ago — fired with heads of state as he did with with enthusiasm,” hesburgh students. his aim was constant: recalled in 2007.

Better people’s lives. it wasn’t his only challenge to “i go back to an old latin motto, authority. When the Vatican opus justitiae pax: Peace is the work demanded conformity to church of justice,” hesburgh said in a 2001 dogma, hesburgh insisted that interview. “We’ve known 20 per- notre Dame remain an intellectual cent of the people in the world have center for theological debate. and in 80 percent of the goodies, which 1949, he took on powerful football means the other 80 percent have to coach Frank leahy while reorganizscrape by on 20 percent.” ing the athletic department. hesburgh died late thursday in 2000, when hesburgh was night on the school’s campus in awarded the congressional Gold South Bend. hesburgh had lost his Medal, President Bill clinton called sight and had been slowing down, him “a servant and a child of God, a yet he still celebrated Mass daily genuine american patriot and a citiand showed up at his campus office zen of the world.”

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Grace Presbyterian to sponsor concert series

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the concert Series committee of Grace Presbyterian church, 3901 carver School road, will sponsor the Voices of God's children inc. (VoGc) in concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, in the church's sanctuary. the public is cordially invited to attend the free concert. there will be an offering collected during the intermission.

VoGc is a nonprofit, all volunteer choir that is open to all people and based in Winston-Salem. Dedicated to the preservation of the historic music of the african-american community known as negro Spirituals, the VoGc began with an interdenominational concert performed in July 2008 as part of the monthly concert Series at Grace Presbyterian church.

Founded in September 2008 as a multi-racial community choir by the late James Daniel Smith, the VoGc has performed about 35 concerts around the Piedmont triad with 36 members who represent about 20 different religious and non-religious organizations. the VoGc inc. is directed by Dr. Deborah t.

Daniels and accompanied by John thomas. the concert Series committee also was founded by the late James D. Smith and led by him in 2008. the groups will celebrate their Furches seventh anniversary.

Will "eJ" Furches, a mime minister, will perform during the intermission. there will be a reception after the concert in the J. D. Peterson Fellowship hall.

Members of the concert Series committee are: rudolph V. Boone Sr., chairman; Kenneth r. Sullivan Jr., vice chairman; Patricia roberts, secretary; Kenneth n. Jones, assistant secretary; eloise lipscomb, treasurer; Gwendolyn Parker, assistant treasurer; Shirley W. Bynum, emeritus; and louyse tuffin, emeritus. the rev. toure' c. Marshall is the senior pastor of Grace.

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Lesson Scripture: John 14:15-26 By the end of this lesson, we should: • Understand the importance of the holy Spirit • recognize the Spirit’s power • live so that God gets the glory out of our lives

Background: Jesus’ earthly ministry was coming to an end. For three years, he taught his disciples and many others the correct interpretation of the Mosaic law and the Prophets. in his inaugural sermon, the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) he declared that he came not to abolish the law or the Prophets but to fulfill them.

See Matthew 5:17. the Jewish hierarchy over time distorted

eral times that he had to Mildred leave. they really didn’t Peppers understand.

Would we?

Sunday the plot School Lesson was in place as he shared his final Passover with them. chapter Scripture.

13 recorded the epitome of they concentrated on personal piety and ritual. Jesus servanthood. instead of actcame to correct that error ing “kingly”, Jesus became and to model Godly love the humble servant. Peter, for humanity. he knew that you know the impetuous the opposition would be one, refused the gesture. great but in order to after Jesus responded, redeem, he had to stand for Peter wanted to be washed all over! Jesus then stated God and to give his life. the disciples and the that he would deny him others witnessed his mira- three times. Judas iscariot cles; heard his teachings; left the room and the teachand noticed his example. ing continued (chapter 14Preparing them for his 16).

Lesson: Jesus, the departure was almost finished. Jesus told them sev- lamb of God is about to

face his ultimate sacrifice. he assures them that he and God have not left them alone. a comforter (counselor) will be sent to them. this Presence will be an advocate, an encourager, a guide and a witness in the days ahead. in a patriarchal society (father led), the two groups of people at the bottom are the orphans and widows because they have no one to speak for and protect them. Very often they become slaves (not like america) in order to survive. Jesus assures them that this will not be their fate; the holy Spirit will come. our ancestors call the comforter the holy Ghost! those who don’t believe will ignore the Spirit of truth because they can’t

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tact the church at 336-650-1002.

Women’s Day The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 robinhood road, will hear Marieta PerezSimons explore the meaning of International Women’s Day in a talk titled “The Genius Within” at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. At the 9:15 a.m. forum, Himanshu Gopalan and Smeeta Souza-roy will continue their travelogue about a trip through northern India. Visitors are welcome.

Find more information at www.uufws.org.

Installation new Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1212 Dunleith Ave., will install its pastor-elect, the rev. ronald eugene Speas, on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.

Speas will be the fifth pastor in 69 years for the church.

He follows the 35-year pastorship of Pastor emeritus Samuel J. Cornelius. Guests will be Dr. James A. Webster and the Oak ridge First Baptist Church. The public is invited.

Church anniversary Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 123rd Church Anniversary. The anniversary theme is "Celebrating 123 Years Of The Lord's Help" with the Scripture 1 Samuel 7:12. The guest minister will be the rev. Joel Shackleford, pastor of Clarks Memorial Baptist Church, Booneville, nC. Bishop S. T. Davis Sr., is the host pastor.

Beginning March 10 Poetry series Centenary United Methodist Church’s Music and the Arts Ministry will host “Poetry as Prayer, Prayer as Poetry: The struggle for faith in the poems of John Donne and Gerard Manley Hopkins,” a discussion by Anthony “Tony” Abbott, at 7 p.m. on March 10, 17 and 24 (with 31 as a bad weather date) in Centenary’s Memorial Auditorium, 646 W. Fifth St. Winston-Salem (use the 4 1/2 Street entrance). Abbott, who is a retired Davidson College english professor, former department chair, poet, novelist and Pulitzer Prize nominee, will examine the extraordinary lives of these two poet priests, Donne as an Anglican and Hopkins a roman Catholic, and then examine how each used poetry, particShackelford ularly the sonnet, to speak openly and intimately to God out of their deep spiritual needs. Handouts will be available at all lectures. Abbott will recite poems at the beginning of each session. Weekly topics include: March 10-John Donne, The Holy Sonnets; March 17-Gerard Manley Hopkins, The Life of A Jesuit Priest; March 24-Gerard Manley Hopkins, The Welsh Sonnets and the “Terrible” Sonnets. The event is free.

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Community dialogue On Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m., the Freedom Tree at IDr will convene a second community dialogue at the S.G. Atkins CDC, enterprise Center, 1922 South MLK Drive, to explore faith community pathways to a just and flourishing Winston-Salem. events in Ferguson, Missouri; Staten Island; Columbia; and other places urgently press questions of social justice into public conversation. The conversation is a continuation to relate the national conversation about these issues to the future of our city. In particular, the dialogue will address three questions: What does a vision of the future our city in which all communities flourish look like? What are the obstacles for realizing this vision?

How will we negotiate these obstacles successfully?

The event is open to the public. Panelists include will include various members of the clergy.

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see or know Him. Judas, not Iscariot raises a valid question. Obedience (vs. 21) here doesn’t refer to memorizing some words or following a ritual. It means to live love in all walks of life. Living love can’t be accomplished on one’s intentions. The Spirit will be there to empower, to guide, and to protect from day to day. Because Jesus gave His life; laid in the tomb for three days; and got up with all power in His hands, believers recognize that they are not alone. When the disciples hear this, they continue to lack understanding.

Life’s Application: Many of us grew up in Sunday school and worship. We memorized a lot of Scriptures and stories. We were baptized with a lot of sermons as well.

Like the disciples, knowledge and understanding came later. By and by those words and actions started to make sense. Maturity began to set in and our perspective on life radically changed. We now know the “proper place” for Beginning March 17 things and recognize the importance of humanity.

Spring Revival Jesus promised the coming of the Spirit to guide, proPhillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 132 W. tect, empower, comfort and correct our thinking and Glenn Ave., will hold its Spring revival Tuesday actions. We are not orphans; we have an Advocate. Thanks through Thursday, March 17-19 at 7 p.m. The speakers be to God!! will be Pastor James r. Clyburn of red Bank Baptist Church, Germanton, on Tuesday; Dr. Darryl Aaron of First Baptist Church, Highland Ave. on Wednesday; and Dr. Lester Boyd of Friendship Baptist Church on In home nursing foot care for Seniors Thursday. The theme for the revival is “Igniting s 0REVENTIVE FOOT CARE Passion for Spiritual Transformation.” Transportation s &OOT ASSESSMENT will be provided. You may contact the church office for more information or to schedule a pick up at 336-723s &ALL ALERT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE 9451. The rev. Chad r. Armstrong is senior pastor. s 4HERAPEUTIC 2EMINISCENCE

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Grief session St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook road, sponsors Grief Share, a support group for persons who are experiencing grief due to the loss of someone close to them. "Is This normal?" is the topic on Saturday, March 18, at 10 a.m. in the church conference room. Grief Share is nondenominational, featuring biblical teachings and recovery topics. The sessions are free, designed to give support and encouragement on one's journey "from mourning to joy." For further information contact the church office at 336-723-4531 or 336-722-5517.

Starting on March 22 Revival Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries, 2001 n.e. 25th St. (corner of Ansonia and 25th), will hold its Men's revival starting on Sunday, March 22 at 5 p.m. with Bishop Preston Mack of Jesus resurrection Power; Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. with Pastor Johnny Johnson of United Deliverance Church of God and concluding on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. with Bishop edward Allen of Ambassador Cathedral. Senior Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host pastor.

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deadLIne: monday 5:30 Pm • 25 WoRdS FoR $20 caLL cLaSSIFIedS at (336) 722-8624 m/WBe BId notIceS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY UTILITY COMMISSION MUDDY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INFLUENT TRANSFER FORCE MAIN

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 143-128 and 143-129, sealed Bids for the construction of the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Transfer Force Main Project will be received by City/County Utility Commission (Owner) at the office of the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 16, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 until 2:00 PM local time on March 25, 2015, at which time, all Bids that have been duly received will be publically opened and read aloud.

A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on March 11, 2015 at the City Hall Building Room 16, 101 North Main St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss project.

The Project consists of furnishing and installing approximately 20,000 LF of 30” ductile iron pipeline conveying raw wastewater between the Muddy Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Archie Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant along Muddy Creek and Salem Creek including all associated fittings; valve and air release structures; manholes; tie-ins; clearing; erosion control; and all other pipeline work shown in the Drawings and described in the Specifications.

Bids will be received on a unit price basis for a single prime Contract. Bidders are hereby notified that they must be properly licensed as required by Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

All Bidders must purchase a complete set of Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office of Black & Veatch International Company, 11000 Regency Parkway, Suite 410, Cary, NC 27518 (919-462-7526)

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Bidding Documents also may be examined at the following locations: 1. Office of the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101, (336) 727-2983; 2. ISqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive, Suite 502, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (800) 364-2059;

3. Black & Veatch International Company, 10715 David Taylor Drive, Suite 240, Charlotte, NC 28262. (704)-510-8464.

Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any Bidding Documents obtained from any source other than the Issuing Office. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may result in obtaining incomplete and inaccurate information. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the Bidding Documents that may be issued.

Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Compliance with the City/County Utility Commissions Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) program is required on this Contract. MBE/WBE program requirements are included in the Bidding Documents.

Instructions for submitting bids may be obtained by contacting Jerry Bates, City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, (336) 747-6939 or email (preferred): jerryjb@cityofws.org City/County Commission Jerry Bates, Purchasing Director

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CONSOLIDATED PLAN WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH HOUSING CONSORTIUM

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The Federal Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) (Section 5307) grant program The Federal Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) grant program A Coordinated Approach to Meeting Transportation Needs for Low Income, Disabled and the Elderly in the WinstonSalem Urban Area

The Federal Transit Administration has announced that Winston-Salem Urban Area will receive federal transportation funds to assist eligible agencies in meeting the transportation needs of low income, disabled and elderly populations. Project proposals are being accepted for funding under The Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) grant program and/or The Federal Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant program.

Please submit applications to the address below no later than Monday, April 6, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. Applications received after that date and time will not be considered.

Proposals may be delivered, mailed, emailed or faxed to: Kaori Fujisawa Winston-Salem Metropolitan Planning Organization Department of Transportation, Room 307 Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building P.O. Box 2511 100 E. First Street Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Telephone: 336-747-6882 Fax: 336-748-3370 kaorif@cityofws.org

Instructions for submitting proposals and complete specifications may be obtained during regular office hours or online at www.dot.cityofws.org.

A public workshop for preparing grant applications has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2015 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., located in Meeting Room 1 in Forsyth County Department of Public Health at 799 North Highland Avenue, WinstonSalem, NC 27102. Please R.S.V.P. to this workshop invitation by calling Kaori Fujisawa at (336) 747-6882 or via e-mail at kaorif@cityofws.org.

The Winston-Salem DOT in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federallyassisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice regarding the Winston-Salem Urban Area MPO programs has a right to file a formal complaint with the Fred Haith, City of Winston-Salem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, NC 27102, within one hundred and eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discrimination occurrence.

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Notice is hereby given by the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County regarding the availability of documents for review and comment pertaining to the draft 2015-2016 Annual Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as follows:

• The 2015-2016 Annual Plan reflects the third year implementation of the 2014-2018 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (CP). The CP is in the process of planning and applying for federal funds that are provided to communities on an entitlement basis: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. The CP is a combined plan of the City and County as the Winston-Salem/Forsyth Housing Consortium and is a prerequisite to Consortium funding under the HOME program.

• 2015-2016 Annual Plan implementation includes proposed expenditures from Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015 appropriations of approximately CDBG ($1,970,321), HOME (916,843) and ESG ($174,636), Continuum of Care, carryover G.O. bond and Housing Finance funds, and projected program income revenues with a projected total from all fund sources of up to approximately $8 million. A portion of the projected total includes available resources, derived from unexpended prior year funds, which have been allocated to projects and activities to be implemented during the 2015-2016 program year.

• Program activities to be undertaken are single-family housing rehabilitation, including removal of architectural barriers and control of lead-based paint; emergency repair assistance for owner-occupants; new construction of single-family and multifamily units; mortgage financing for first-time home buyers, with or without rehabilitation; rental assistance; small business loans; contractor and construction training; and public services and facilities that specifically address housing and economic self-sufficiency. Funds are also budgeted for program administration and Section 108 loan repayment.

• The final CP will be submitted to HUD by May 15, 2015 following public review and comment beginning April 8, 2015 and review and approval by the City Council at the April 20, 2015 City Council meeting.

Notice of Public Hearing

The proposed 2015-2016 Annual Plan will be presented for a public hearing review at the following time and location: Date: Time: Place:

Thursday, March 17, 2015 7:00 P. M. Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building 100 East First Street

Notice of Public Review Document Locations

Copies of the draft 2015-2016 Annual Plan summary will be provided at the public hearing. The draft 2015-2016 Annual Plan will be available for review on April 8th on the City’s website at the following address: http://www.cityofws.org/departments/community-and-business-development/planning/reports , and at the following locations during regular business hours: City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department – address below City Secretary's Office - Room 140, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street Forsyth County Library Branches: Central Library - 660 West Fifth Street Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center - 1110 East Seventh Street Reynolda Manor Library - 2839 Fairlawn Drive Southside Library - 3185 Buchanan Street Mazie Woodruff Center Library - 4915 Lansing Drive

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services for the public hearing or more information should be directed to Peggy Hale, (336) 734-1266. Persons requiring TDD service may call (336) 727-8319. Written comments received

by May 5, 2015, at the address below, will be responded to, and incorporated into the document submitted to HUD. Consolidated Plan Comments Community and Business Development Department City of Winston-Salem P.O. Box 2511 (office at 100 East First Street, Suite 423) Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Fax (336) 727-2878 Email mellinp@cityofws.org

The City of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, or service.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2014031113 ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at:

1607 Gray Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block1220 (s) 004P on City County Tax Map

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 12th day of November 2014, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows: Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing,

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 1607 Gray Av, said structure being situated on Block1220,Lot(s)004P , as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of WinstonSalem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition.

Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1607 Gray Av. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: February 9, 2015

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO 2013101485

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

ORDER TO RECLOSE AND SECURE DWELLING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

ORDER TO RECLOSE AND SECURE DWELLING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

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This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 801 N Graham Av, the property being known as Block 0438Lot(s) 281 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 500 Humphrey St, the property being known as Block 0804Lot(s) 064B is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 3899 Hartford St, the property being known as Block 3647Lot(s) 073 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

This matter being heard before the Housing Conservation Administrator on November 28, 2012, pursuant to a Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued and served upon the owner of record and parties in interest as required by law, the Housing Conservation Administrator made the following findings of fact:

This matter being heard before the Housing Conservation Administrator on July 17, 2014, pursuant to a Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued and served upon the owner of record and parties in interest as required by law, the Housing Conservation Administrator made the following findings of fact:

Property Located at: 801 N Graham Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block0438Lot(s) 281 On City County Tax Map

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 18th day of March, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 801 N Graham Av including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: February 16, 2015

The Chronicle March 5, 2015

FORSYTH COUNTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 14 JT 019 14 JT 020

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

IN THE MATTER OF:

GAVIN JOSEPH PEREZ-AGUILA DOB: 06-15-12

GLORIA JAYDE PEREZ-AGUILA DOB: 06-15-12 TO:

John Doe – biological father of the juveniles Fernando Jose Copia – legal father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1103.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2015 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 23rd day of February, 2015 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

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Property Located at: 500 Humphrey St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block0804Lot(s) 064B On City County Tax Map

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 18th day of March, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 500 Humphrey St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: February 16, 2015

The Chronicle March 5, 2015

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Property Located at: 3899 Hartford St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block3647Lot(s) 073 On City County Tax Map

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 20th day of March, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 3899 Hartford St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: February 18, 2015

The Chronicle March 5, 2015

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Property Located at: 1500 Clark Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block 6062 Lot(s) 000U on City County Tax Map

The housing referenced above failed to comply with the Standards of Fitness as prescribed in Section 10-197 of the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

Due to the violations, said housing was condemned as dwelling unfit for human habitation and an Order was issued on December 11, 2012, directing the owner to repair, alter or improve said housing so as to render it fit for human habitation or to vacate and close the housing within the time specified in the Order.

Section 4-101 of the Housing code of the City of Winston-Salem further provides that if an owner closes and secures a dwelling and thereafter the dwelling is unlawfully opened, the owner must reclose and secure the dwelling or be subject to a Civil Penalty.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the house at 1500 Clark Av be RECLOSED AND SECURED within thirty (30) days after service of this Order. An owner who fails to comply with the Order to Reclose and Secure a dwelling shall be subject to a Civil Penalty of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) for the first day following the expiration of the Order, and SeventyFive Dollars ($75) per day for each subsequent day that the house remains in violation of an Order. Please call this office after the dwelling is secured.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1500 Clark Av including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator D. Ritchie Brooks, Community and Business Development Director Date Issued: December 24, 2014 The Chronicle March 5, 2015

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Property Located at: 506 Pitts St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block 0803 Lot(s) 105B on City County Tax Map

The housing referenced above failed to comply with the Standards of Fitness as prescribed in Section 10-197 of the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

Due to the violations, said housing was condemned as dwelling unfit for human habitation and an Order was issued on November 7, 2014, directing the owner to repair, alter or improve said housing so as to render it fit for human habitation or to vacate and close the housing within the time specified in the Order.

Section 4-101 of the Housing code of the City of Winston-Salem further provides that if an owner closes and secures a dwelling and thereafter the dwelling is unlawfully opened, the owner must reclose and secure the dwelling or be subject to a Civil Penalty.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the house at 506 Pitts St be RECLOSED AND SECURED within thirty (30) days after service of this Order. An owner who fails to comply with the Order to Reclose and Secure a dwelling shall be subject to a Civil Penalty of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250) for the first day following the expiration of the Order, and SeventyFive Dollars ($75) per day for each subsequent day that the house remains in violation of an Order. Please call this office after the dwelling is secured.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 506 Pitts St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Housing Conservation Administrator D. Ritchie Brooks, Community and Business Development Director Date Issued: December 30, 2014 The Chronicle March 5, 2015

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Festival dates set The national Black Theatre Festival will be held Monday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 8 throughout Winston-Salem. This is the only national black theatre festival in the country offering six consecutive days of professional theatre, film, poetry, workshops, seminars and shopping. nBTF is the international outreach program of the north Carolina Black Repertory Company. The Festival has been held biennially since 1989 and attracts thousands of national and international patrons, theatre professionals and scholars to Winston-Salem, n.C. For additional information and a schedule of events, visit www.nbtf.org, or call the Festival office at 336-723-2266, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tea workshop The old Salem Museums & Gardens Department of Horticulture will offer The Wonderful World of Tea workshop on Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Single Brothers’ Workshop, 10 W. Academy St. It is free and open to the public. To pre-register for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.org or call 336-7217357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336-721-7333.

Documentary screening The High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., will be showing “High Point: A Memoir of the African American Community,” Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m.

The documentary is presented by Yalik's Modern Art and Custom Media Solutions Production. For more information, call 336-885-1859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.

Neighborhood information meeting neighbors for Better neighborhoods and the United Way of Forsyth County are holding a community information meeting on Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carl Russell Community Center, 3521 Carver School Road. Dinner will be provided and children are welcome to attend. RSVP by calling 336-701-2626 or emailing arue@nbncommunity.org. Resident input and involvement are actively being sought to build stronger, healthier neighborhoods. Residents from any of the following neighborhoods are invited to attend: Bowen Park, Cardinal Acres, Castle Heights, Dreamland, Eastgate Village, Ebony Hills, Ladeara Crest, Lakeside, Monticello Park, northwoods Estate, Prospect Park, Spaulding Drive and Wildwood Park. If you would like to attend this information session, be considered for the Resident Impact Council, or just get involved in this neighborhood work, call neighbors for Better neighborhoods at 336-701-2626 or email arue@nbncommunity.org.

“Brewing and Distilling” The inaugural SciWorks After Dark event, “Brewing and Distilling,” will take place on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to

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Maryland, and Holy Trinity, Edesville, Maryland, in April 1984 and was then was assigned to the Historic St. James A.M.E. Church, Havre de Grace, Maryland, in June 2004.

His ministry encompassed church building and restoration, mortgage redemption, increased membership, community and political involvement and financial empowerment. More importantly, through discipleship, innovative ministries and strategies, many accepted Christ as their Savior.

At the 195th Session of the Baltimore Annual Conference, Pastor Hunter was elevated to presiding elder and assigned to the Eastern District of the historical Baltimore Conference.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, Master of Science Education Administration and Supervision degree from Morgan State University, and Graduate Program Religious Education from St. Mary’s Seminary and Ecumenical Institute.

Additional post graduate work has been done at Loyola College, Coppin State University and Goucher Institute. He completed requirements for the Doctoral Degree in Christian Education. He is a proud Life Member of Morgan State University Alumni Association.

After 33 years of service, Rev. Hunter retired as an Administrator of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. He is married to Joan Walker-Hunter and has two sons, Cordell Jr. and Kenneth. His focus remains “I Tried to Serve.”

After the service, refreshments will be served in the Steven L. Lyons Fellowship Hall.

St. James is under the pastorate of the Rev. Steven L. Lyons. The public is invited.

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sample brews from various breweries. There will be demonstrations by the Forsyth County Home Brewer’s Association and Mayberry Spirits Distillery, and light refreshments will be provided by The Porch Kitchen & Cantina. Tickets, which are $18 in advance (through March 10) and $23 at the door, may be purchased at www.sciworks.org or at the museum admissions desk.

SciWorks is located at 400 W. Hanes Mill Road (just off University Parkway and off US 52 at exit 116). For more information, visit www.sciworks.org.

Zumba and Health Fair The Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation Department will hold a zumba and health fair on Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hanes Hosiery Community Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. For more information, contact Lisa W. Smith, Physical & Mental Health Chairperson at 336-830-2042.

Sierra Club meeting The local Sierra Club will meet 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12 at Single Brothers Workshop, 10 Academy St in old Salem. The program will be a penguin-based tour of Antarctica, new Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Peru, and the Galapagos Islands. The meeting is free and open to all. For more information, contact Cornelia Barr at 355 Park Blvd, W-S 27107, 336-409-2772 or cbdub@me.com.

Caregivers classes Registration is now underway for two Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes. These are six-week classes for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. one class will take place on Tuesdays, March 10-April 14, 6-8 p.m., at Clemmons United Methodist Church, 3700 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. A second class will be held on Mondays, March 16-April 20, 10-11:30 a.m., at Brookridge Retirement Community, 1199 Hayes Forest Drive. There is no charge, but donations are accepted.

Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at 336-748-0217. Classes are sponsored by the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, Family Caregiver Support Program, Senior Services, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, SECU Family House, and Daybreak Respite Program. Classes fill quickly, so early registration is suggested.

Sweetheart Ball The Magnificent Seniors Social Club will host its annual Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, March 7, from 7 p.m. until midnight at The Hawthorne Inn, 420 High St. All are welcome to the dinner and the dance.

The event benefits Hospice and Palliative Care of Winston-Salem. Semi-formal attire. For tickets, which are a tax-deductible donation of $40 per person, call 336986-0364 or 336-893-5069.

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