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If Wells Fargo says it has been refunding fees to customers who were scammed with false bank and credit card accounts they never asked for, then “Ms. Jones” is still waiting for hers.

In fact, she’s waiting for much more than that.

“It’s just been a mess, a big mess,” exclaimed the former customer who asked that her real name not be published.

The Winston-Salem woman alleges that three years ago, the bank began charging her fees on a credit card account in her name that she knew nothing about, and when she tried to straighten it, out she got the run-around.

It was mid-2013 when Jones recalls getting a telephone call at work telling her that she needed to make a minimum payment of $167.00, or pay the balance on the account with a $6,000 line of credit.

Jones provided The Chronicle with documentation – notices from Well Fargo Card Services to her saying “YOUR ACCOUNT IS PAST DUE” and “THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.” One of the first notices she received showed there were no payments made on a $665.30 previous balance, in addition to $235.90 in cash advances, $77.50 in fees and $14.96 interest charged, totaling

$993.71 owed.

By June 2013 that balance had swollen to $1,364.91, stuffed with numerous “LATE” and “OVERDRAFT PROTECTION” fees, in addition to interest on the debt at just under 24 percent.

“I was baffled because I didn’t have a Wells Fargo credit card,” Jones recalled.

Working near High Point, Jones said she went to a Wells Fargo branch there in hopes of straightening the misunderstanding out. But she says she was told they couldn’t tell her anything, except that she had to make a payment on the $1,364.91 balance in order to keep her credit in good standing. So she reluctantly did that, hoping to eventually correct the situation.

Jones says she then went to a branch closer to where she lived, hoping to get the

assistance she needed, but no one there could tell her anything. However, she did overhear a Wells Fargo representative, on a call apparently to the parent company regarding her plight, saying, “That’s going to be our problem because we don’t have anything signed by her.”

Jones then recalled a Winston-Salem branch near where she got her car serviced. She scheduled an appointment to meet with the branch manager. But on the day of the appointment, Jones arrived, only to be told that the manager she was scheduled to meet with was on vacation.

Frustrated, “Jones” filed “a notice to the Better Business Bureau,” and then went back to another High Point branch.

Still finding no assistance, Jones

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Arts Nouveau encourages young voters with block party Dozens of people attended a block party held last week designed to register voters. The New Voter Block Party was hosted by Arts Nouveau.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

While every vote is important, it’s no secret that voters under the age of 40 will play a major role in deciding who the next president of the United States will be.

With election day right around the corner, Arts Nouveau Winston-Salem (ANWS), a part of The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, held a special block party to encourage young, creative people in the area to speak up and vote.

Along with providing an opportunity for people to

register, the party, held at Activity on the Green on North Liberty Street, also featured a performances by the Carolina Stars Drumline, a DJ, games, food trucks and locally brewed beer for those over 21.

According to the arts council director of major gifts, Devon MacKay, the organization will be hosting other events to ensure young people in the area are registered and ready to make a difference on election day.

“ANWS wants to make sure that people get out and vote,” MacKay said.

A group of community activists is urging the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Public School System (WS/FCPSS) to adopt a mandatory black history course for kindergarten through 12th grade, saying that in an effort to close the achievement gap, it could provide a much-needed “knowledge of self” for African-American students especially, and a greater sense of self-esteem knowing that their people played important roles in American history.

The chief academic officer for the school system says he agrees that greater emphasis on black history is needed for those purposes, and he assures the system is seeking to do just that, but only as part of its current American history curriculum.

But the activists counter that “greater emphasis” is not the same as a mandatory stand-alone course required for graduation. And what they are pushing for isn’t some pipe dream – the Philadelphia Public School System has required a high school African-American history course for graduation since 2006.

If it can be successfully done there for the past 10 years, they ask, then why not here?

Ken Rasheed is one of the members of the Education Subcommittee of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), which includes Vincent Wilkins, Ricky Johnson, Steve Brooks, Amatullah Saleem, Miranda Jones, Chris Taylor, Gwen Rasheed, and Effrainguan Muhammad.

They aren’t the first who have called for black history to be taught in local schools.

The LOC has been meeting with WS/FCPSS officials for months, the last being in mid-August. Thus far, Rasheed says, the response from Superintendent Beverly Emory, several board members and other school officials has been “no” to establishing a mandatory black history course in the system.

But they did, according to Rasheed, “give us some concessions that are going to be hard for anybody to meas-

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The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has announced its first round of 2016-2017 grants made through its Wells Fargo Community Enrichment Mini-Grant program.

These awards provide community groups and individuals with grants up to $500 to infuse the arts into all segments of the community, promote creativity, provide greater access to the arts and bring people together.

“These fall mini-grants will bring art experiences to diverse populations and enable unique collaborations in our community.”

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said Dara Silver, grant program manager for The Arts Council. “We continue to be inspired by the ideas coming from individuals, community organizations, and businesses that have the desire to make a difference in our community through the arts.”

Projects selected:

*Hispanic League will partner with Reynolda House Museum of American Art on Thursday, Oct. 20, to host Columbian classical guitarist Roberto Martinez in the Colorful Sounds in Concert: Latin America. This partnership will celebrate the Hispanic League’s 25th Anniversary and will bring the two

organizations together to begin to explore promoting art and culture to new audiences. *N.C. Black Repertory Company will present a new outreach program titled, Living Room Theatre, for community members who are not physically able to attend shows at the theatre. They will bring actress Perri Gaffney’s one-woman show, The Resurrection of Alice, to hospital- bound and terminally ill patients at local hospitals, rehab facilities, and nursing homes in October 2016.

in the Park on Oct. 8 at the Shallowford Square in Lewisville. This free community event features the Brothers Pearl band along with musical guests and exhibiting artists.

Community partners include Lewisville Recycle Committee, Lewisville Historical Society, Lewisville Civic Club.

*Cross the Line Project is a project of the UNCSA Student Board and will feature five concerts in October in nontraditional places. UNCSA students will perform classical music and engage their audience about the music as a way to keep classical music relevant. Partners include Homestead Hills

Retirement Community, Old Salem Harvest Day Festival, Brookridge Retirement Community, and Reynolda Gardens.

*Piedmont Opera will partner with the local Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council to create a signature opera badge, provide educational programming and an opportunity to attend Puccini’s Tosca at the UNCSA Stevens Center in October. *WS Shuffle will partner with CoffeePark Arts located in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts to present a monthly showcase competition for artists including music, poetry, dance, and performing arts.

The competition is open to artists of all ages and has fostered many local talented individuals.

Currently, the Arts Council has awarded 109 mini-grants totaling $28,000. The next due date for mini-grant applications is Friday, Oct. 27 by 5 p.m. for projects taking place Dec. 1, 2016 – Feb. 28, 2017.

For more information about Community Enrichment Mini-Grants contact Dara Silver, senior administrative assistant, special projects, and grant program manager at 336747-1426 or dsilver@intothearts.org.

Students cheer on Clinton but give advice Editor’s note: The Chronicle apologizes for an error made in The Chronicle on Sept. 29 on page A1. Because of a production error, the entire story was not printed. The story is being reprinted below.

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Trump.

“She touched on a number of issues, but I felt like she could have talked more about her platform,” said Jones.

“She still has my vote, and I think she will win the election, but I just felt she wasn’t her best during the debate.”

Other young voters said Clinton did exactly what she needed to do to win the debate. Senior communications major Simone Joyner said she believes Clinton won the debate because she answered all the questions that were asked, unlike Trump.

Buck Green, a WSSU senior and co-founder of BlackDollars.com, a directory of black- owned businesses, believes that African-American voters will be the difference-maker in the presidential race. He said he thought Clinton won the debate, but she could've done more to appeal to black voters.

"She touched on the major topics, but to get more young black voters, she should have brought up Trump’spast, which is filled with bigotry and racism," he said.

The next debate is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9 in St. Louis.

Before Clinton and Trump squared off, Forsyth County Board of Elections member Flemming El-Amin led an open conversation on the importance of voting. ElAmin told the students that although they came together to watch the debate, the decisions they make at the polls on Nov. 8 will impact the country for the next 50 years.

“We’re just watching the debate, but this is about so much more,” he said. El-Amin said that whoever is sworn in as the President of the United States early next year

will have the power to nominate at least two candidates for the U.S. Supreme Court. He said when it comes to social economics, the judges that serve on the country’s highest court make decisions that last much longer than the tenure of the president. As an example, El-Amin briefly discussed the landmark case Plessy vs. Ferguson, which upheld in 1896 the policy of “separate but equal” in state laws for all public facilities.

Public facilities for blacks and whites remained separate until Brown vs. Board of Education repealed the law in 1954.

“From 1896 until 1954,” he said. “The Supreme Court justices made that decision.”

El-Amin, who pushed for an early voting site to be put on the campus of WSSU, also urged students to exercise their right to vote.

“This is nothing to play with. You must take this seriously,” he said. “Too many died and to many prayed for us to have this right. We can’t take it lightly.”

Longtime community and civil rights activist the Rev. Dr. John Mendez also urged the students to vote.

As he stood in front of the giant screen just before debate moderate Lester Holt appeared, Mendez told the students, “You are leading the struggle.”

He said, “Brilliant young people are changing politics, and I want you to know that I am proud of you.

People like me have run my race already, so where you lead me that’s where I’m going.”

account, and to issue her a refund from a line of credit.

At the end of June 2013, Jones received a form letter from Wells Fargo Consumer Credit Solutions stating that June 27, 2013 – the date of the letter – “we have closed your above-referenced credit card account as you requested.”

But while Jones did get the letter, her refund check never came, despite what the Wells Fargo rep promised on the phone. Jones says she was told both documents would be in the same envelope, but in fact, she was later told, the letter and the check would be coming from two different places, and the check never came.

After waiting two to three weeks, Jones went back to the High Point branch to complain, and within three days, she finally got a check for just

over $7. “Jones” was upset that if she had been short 7 dollars in a payment, the bank would have demanded full payment immediately or charge a late fee, but when the tables were turned, Wells Fargo took close to a month, without reason, to resolve the matter.

That was three years ago. Fast forward to today, and Jones sees news of the current Wells Fargo scandal where 5,300 employees were fired for fraudulently opening over 1.5 million erroneous bank and credit card accounts in customers’ names over the past five years, forcing them to pay fees on accounts they knew anything about.

Published reports say Wells Fargo collected over $2 million in false fees as a result from over 550,000 customers. A spokesperson for the company told The

Jones says Shawna told her the original complaint was investigated in 2014, but no fraud was found in someone else using her name to open a Wells Fargo credit card account.

Shawna added that a new probe was underway given her most recent complaint, and that Jones would be getting a letter from the company within two weeks.

In the interim, a friend at church showed Jones The Chronicle’s Sept. 22 article on the Wells Fargo scandal, where two Winston-Salem branch managers insisted that none of the false accounts were opened in this market.

“That’s not true because I am a victim,” Jones says. “It does affect people in North Carolina, but maybe they don’t know who to contact, ashamed because they did not pay close attention to financial

appraisals to avoid sales that may not accurately reflect a property’s market value, such as foreclosure auctions and transactions between family members or businesses. There are about 5,000 qualified sales every year, he said, and each property is visited by county staff.

“It’s a multifaceted way we make sure we have accuracy,” said Burgiss.

With many more unqualified sales than qualified ones and visits to properties that may not tell the appraiser what’s inside the house, Burgiss said that public input is welcome in the process.

He said that property owners have several avenues of appeal once they get their reappraisal, which will go out in January or February of next year. They’ll be able to file an informal appeal with the Tax Administration office as well as a formal appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review. Residents can also appeal to the state level.

With a stronger housing market, Burgiss anticipates the reappraisal to generally show an increase in property value.

The Forsyth County property tax base, which also includes personal property like cars, decreased by eight percent in 2009 after the last reappraisal.

Burgiss said despite the property value losses, there were less informal appeals and about the same amount of formal appeals in 2013.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Monday night, millions of eyes were glued to TV sets across the country to watch the first presidential debate between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Students from Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and others in the community watched arguably the most anticipated debate in history on the giant projector screen inside the Enterprise Center on South Martin Luther King Drive.

Before the debate, they also heard community leaders tell them how important the election is.

During the debate, Clinton and Trump tackled a number of issues, including race relations, crime and policing, ISIS, the economy and education. Cheers echoed through the large room when Clinton discussed her plans to improve the education system and bring jobs to the country.

Although the majority of students attending the watch party were Clinton supporters, not everyone was pleased with her performance.

Senior nursing major Kelsey Jones said although she believes Clinton will be the next president, during the debate she spent too much time going back and forth with

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decided to close all of her Wells Fargo accounts, including the erroneous credit card account, paying off what was owed, but also filing a complaint saying that someone else opened the credit account in her name without her knowledge or approval.

One of the High Point bank officers did help Jones file the complaint with Wells Fargo and promised an investigation, but also cautioned her, “You’ll never know who did this because they don’t release that information.”

While there, Jones says she was put on the phone with another Wells Fargo representative about the matter. She told the rep that she also wanted a letter from the company confirming that she closed the

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years, will be mailed to property owners in ear The state requires counties to conduct reappraisals of real estate every eight years, but like many other counties, Forsyth does it every four years.

This was controversial in 2013, when the downturn in the housing market resulted in 90 percent of county residents seeing a drop in property value.

During a briefing last week, county Tax Assessor John Burgiss told commissioners not every real estate transaction is counted in

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Chronicle that virtually all of the affected customers were refunded an average of $25.00 per.

But Jones knew she was owed much more than just fraudulent fees charged. She had been forced to pay off over $1,300 on a credit account she never opened.

Three weeks ago, she went back to the High Point branch, with her documentation from three years earlier, to file another complaint, wanting all of the money she paid, plus interest. The branch manager stated that she would also indicate that if Jones’ credit was affected, it should be corrected. She says she was told by a bank officer, who remembered Jones from three years earlier, that she would be contacted.

Someone from the company named “Shawna” did eventually call her.

statements as they should have, no longer having documentation to validate their claim or because Wells Fargo is so large.”

In an effort to seek further assistance, Jones says she’s also sent letters of complaint to State Sen. Paul Lowe of Forsyth County, and U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown [D-Ohio] and Elizabeth Warren [DMassachusetts], who sit on the Senate Banking Committee currently investigating Wells Fargo. An aide from Brown’s office, as well as an aide to Lowe, contacted Jones to followup at press time.

If you are, or were a customer of Wells Fargo bank, and you feel that you were a victim of an alleged account scam by the company, please contact us at The Chronicle at news@wschronicle.com and tell us your story.

10.14.2016 Opening reception Friday 4:00-7:00pm

DO YOU SEE ME? “This exhibition is a clear, intentional meditation on ways to take control, re-inscribe, and resist dominant narratives of what it means to be SEEN. To be a black man, woman, transgender –to be what the creator created us to be!”

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Motown Sounds of Touch electrifies Dixie Classic Fair

The Motown Sounds of Touch perform the Four Tops classic, “I Can’t Help Myself” at the Dixie Classic Fair on Tuesday.

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Motown Sounds of Touch dazzled attendees at the Dixie Classic Fair on Tuesday night.

The Motown tribute group from Dayton, Ohio, has been entertaining audiences around the country for the last 20 years. The band currently consists of Arthur “Hakim” Stokes, Anthony “Plum” Brown, Xonerale Freeman and Floyd Weatherspoon, who perform with a sixpiece backup band, The Untouchables.

Stokes said that the band is continuing a

proud musical tradition in Dayton that spawned groups like the Ohio Players, Lakeside, Zapp, Heatwave and Platypus.

“The city has always been about groups and putting groups together,” he said.

Sounds of Touch got nationwide exposure in 2013 when it was a top three finalist in the NBC show “The Winner Is.” The show pitted six musical acts against each other and let 101 voters decide who made it to the next round, with the winner taking home $1 million. The finale in which the group performed the Temptations classic,

“Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” had more than 5 million viewers.

Though Sounds of Touch didn’t win, Stokes said they were honored to be chosen to perform on the show out of the thousands of acts that were considered.

“It was a blessed opportunity,” he said.

Sounds of Touch boasts an impressive history, as Stokes and Weatherspoon have written songs for The Jackson Five and Michael Jackson. The group has opened for the likes of Ray Charles, Rick Springfield, The Temptations and Al Green.

Photo by Todd Luck

Sounds of Touch performed at the 2014 Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame induction for Ken Griffey Jr, Dave Packer and Ron Oester and during the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Week in Washington, DC. Though no stranger to county fairs, Tuesday was the group’s first time performing at the Dixie Classic Fair, where they were well-received by attendees.

Stokes said that it’s the love of singing and entertaining the audience that keeps the group going.

“It’s fun, we enjoy it,” he said.

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Below: A 2008 bond paid for the transformation of the school system’s Career Center into Forsyth Technical Community College’s Oak Gove Center. The college is depending on this year’s bond to complete its renovation.

Forsyth Technical Community College has a $65 million bond on this year’s ballot for its capital needs.

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$65 million bond for Forsyth Tech set for ballot

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Forsyth Technical community college is hoping voters will approve its $65 million bond to help the growing college with capital n e e d s and a new location at Smith reynolds Airport.

Green B y state law, counties are responsible for funding the construction and maintenance of facilities at community colleges, so larger capital projects may result in bond referendums like the one that voters will decide this

year.

“When we need a building, when we need to expand space, the county is where we go for that support,” said Forsyth Tech President dr. Gary Green. he said the college’ experienced significant growth over the last 15 years, as more people are looking to gain the skills they need in today’s changing economy. Green said the college’s more than 200 curriculum programs are aligned with the jobs and careers that are in demand.

Forsyth Tech would like to keep that tradition going with a Forsyth Tech Aviation center at Smith reynolds Airport. if approved, the bond will provide $16.6 million to either build or renovate a space at the airport,

located off Liberty Street, for the program. it will give students hands-on experience working on the mechanical structure of airplanes, so they can achieve FAA certification. “it’s instrumental to the growth of the airport,” said Mark davidson, airport director. ”The one thing we’re missing is workforce development.” davidson said it will provide qualified employees needed by several aviation companies at the airport. he also hopes it entices new companies to locate at Smith reynolds.

The airport is an economically depressed area

of the city. Green said the new Aviation center will help link the residences to lucrative growth at Smith reynolds. “it’s a good opportunity to link those good paying jobs in aviation with the community around Liberty Street and around carver high School,” he said.

Also in the bond is:

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* $18 million to complete the renovations that began with the 2008 education bond that transformed the school system’s former career center into Forsyth Tech’s oak Grove center. The money will let the college finish the remaining 100,000 square

feet in the building to expand advanced manufacturing programs, student services and house new programs.

• $21 million for a new Learning commons building with a new library and technology center. The college needs to replace its aging library for continuing accreditation.

• $6.4 million to expand the Transportation center on Patterson Avenue, which trains students to work on automobiles including diesel trucks and motorsports race cars.

• $3 million for infrastructure campus needs like replacing aging water lines and demolition of old, unusable buildings to make

more room for parking and student activities.

Green said Forsyth will be campaigning for the bond through its donorfunded Forsyth Tech Foundation, so no taxpayer money will go to the billboards, signs and other promotions voters will be seeing for it in the coming months.

The Forsyth Tech bond will be at the bottom of the ballot, along with a $350 million school bond and a $15 million county parks bond. if all three are approved, Forsyth county property taxes will increase by 3.6 cents per $100 of property value in 2018 with another 3.8 cents increase in 2022.

Watch parties for vice presidential debate pop up t h e C h r on i C le

By tevin StinSon the ChroniCle

the candidates for vice president tim Kaine and Mike pence took center stage tuesday night when they debated at longwood University in Farmville, virginia. the Winston-Salem Urban league (WSUl) held a watch party for the only debate between virginia Senator Kaine, and indiana Governor pence. although the Urban league is a nonpartisan organization, president and Ceo James perry said, they decided to host the watch party to bring people together to talk about the debate openly. patricia Sadler, WSUl workforce development and community director, said they started having watch parties earlier this year when president Barack obama gave his final State of the Union address.

She said the parties are becoming a tradition.

“We have seen crowds of over 50 peo-

ple,” she said. “it feels good to know that the people in this community are aware, and want to know what these candidates are all about.”

During the two hour debate the two locked horns on a number of issues, including the national debt, policing, Social Security, immigration and Syria. the two also discussed trump’s tax return.

Kaine criticized trump for going back on his word, claiming that he said in 2014 he would release his tax returns if he decided to run for office.

“Donald trump must give the american public his tax returns to show that he’s qualified to be president, and he is breaking his promise.” pence stood by his running mate. he mentioned trump’s tax returns only show that he went through a very difficult time, but hasn’t done anything wrong. throughout the night, Kaine challenged pence to defend the demeaning statements that trump has made throughout his campaign while pence chose to

charge the Clinton-Kaine ticket with running a campaign driven off insults.

While watching the debate valerie page-Flemming, said Kaine seemed to be more prepared. She said, “he did his homework.” although she would not reveal who she was voting for, page-Flemming said she thought the debate was interesting. another partygoer said he didn’t have much faith in either of the candidates.

Students on the campus of Wake Forest held a watch party for the event as well.

Before the debate, professor Melissa harris-perry gave a brief lecture about the importance of vice presidential debates.

Mtv news was also at the watch party to cover Wake the vote, a program that gives students the opportunity to examine the presidential election and experience american democracy through course work, program planning and travel. harris-perry took to twitter to voice her frustrations when pence said he didn’t

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understand why hillary Clinton talked about implicit bias when discussing the Keith Scott shooting during the first debate. “implicit attitude tests reveal that african-americans tend to experience implicit racial bias as well.” she said.

Following the event, Chad Wilcox said, much like the first presidential debate the candidates didn’t let the other speak. he said it makes it hard to really get the facts.

“Both Kaine and pence continued to talk over the moderator, which was pretty annoying,” he said. “although the debate was over two hours long, about an hour was spent calming the candidates.”

When asked if he thought if either party got a leg up following the debate, Wilcox said most people already have their minds made up.

“Most people already know who they’re going to vote for. i don’t think debates are going to change that.”

Charitable trust introduces new president SpeCial to the ChroniCle

Dr. laura Gerald, president of the Kate B. reynolds Charitable trust, met with the community on tuesday, oct. 4, to discuss the trust’s initiatives and invite them to join efforts in supporting early childhood education. local leaders, social service providers, and residents attended an open house gathering. this was Gerald’s last stop in a statewide tour, meeting communities in Durham, lumberton, Morganton, rocky Mount, and Washington.

Gerald described her

background in rural health and child development, and her commitment to efforts like Great expectations, the trust’s strategy to improve early childhood outcomes in Forsyth County. She encouraged the community to work together to help children succeed in school. “i have always advocated for policies that give every child an equal start, regardless of social and economic circumstances,” Gerald said. “i see children as particularly vulnerable. and ‘vulnerable’ is not a term i use lightly, because i think everyone has strength and resilience. But children don’t vote and are not able

to address and overcome the challenges that they are facing. early childhood is a time when children need our support the most.” in addition to introducing Gerald to the community, the reception highlighted progress made by Great expectations, the trust’s investment of $30 million to $40 million over 10 to 15 years to improve early childhood education in Forsyth County. the initiative emphasizes the trust’s commitment to funding sustainable change by working with the community to tap into the expertise and leadership of the people it aims to serve.

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every dollar spent on early childhood initiatives provides over eight dollars in benefits back to the community,” Gerald said. “When children are supported well through infancy and early childhood, they enter the education system ready to learn. if we can start children off on the right foot in terms of prevention and

healthy lifestyles, we will have fewer chronic diseases in childhood and later in life that we will have to support as a community.”

Dr. Gerald is a pediatrician born and raised in rural north Carolina.

Before joining the trust in July, she served as market medical director for evolent health in raleigh. earlier, she served as the north Carolina state health director and executive director of the north Carolina health and Wellness trust Fund. about the trust established in 1947, the Kate B. reynolds Charitable trust is one of

the largest private trusts in north Carolina. its mission is to improve the quality of life and quality of health for the financially needy of north Carolina. the poor and needy Division responds to basic life needs and invests in solutions that improve the quality of life and health for financially needy residents of Forsyth County. the health Care Division promotes wellness statewide by investing in prevention and treatment. Wells Fargo Bank, n.a. serves as sole trustee.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem City Council approved incentives for Corning’s local expansion and discussed a possible way to close a downtown strip club in its Monday, Oct. 3, meeting.

Corning Optical Communications LLC will receive up to $435,300 in economic development assistance in exchange for creating 100 new full-time jobs locally with a average annual wage of $58,000 plus benefits within four years, and invest $30 million in additional machinery and equipment.

Mayor Allen Joines said the project will more than pay for itself, as its

expected to bring in $670,000 in tax revenue in the next five years.

Forsyth County has also agreed to an incentive of up to $384,872 for Corning. The state’s Economic Investment Committee approved a grant for up to $1.93 million over 12 years for Corning’s planned expansion in the state, which will also include 105 new jobs at its Hickory plant, where it will invest $53.5 million.

The incentives encouraged Corning to expand in North Carolina instead of expanding a facility in Mexico.

“For businesses to grow and for the city to be competitive, we must have incentives,” said Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke.

The plant’s workforce

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is largely local, with 64 percent living in Forsyth and 47 percent living in Winston-Salem. Charles McManus, Corning human resource manager, said that 47 percent of the workforce is minority and 38 percent is AfricanAmerican.

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“We want to make sure we’re representing our local community,” said McManus.

City Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams, who used to work at Corning, said the company didn’t mind hiring people like her who don’t have a

science degree and training them. She praised the company for giving people opportunities. The measure passed the council unanimously.

The City Council also discussed a measure that would eliminate the longtime downtown strip club on Cherry Street. In 2003, changes were made to Central Business zoning requirements to prohibit adult establishments, but the already existing club was grandfathered in and became legal nonconforming. The club, which has previously been called Harper’s, Winkers and Lollipops, is now known as Xpressions. The city filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit trying to shut the club down because of what the city says is illegal activity

happening in and around the club.

A settlement in the case is currently being negotiated, but the measure heard on Monday would let the council shut the club down because the city says it’s no longer compatible with Central Business zoning because of “noise, illegal activity and other breaches of the peace,” and the change in character of downtown, with retail businesses and residential units now nearby. The club would be allowed to operate during an amortization period until Dec. 31, 2019 to give its owner time to recoup his investment. The City Council decided to hold the measure until its next meeting on Oct. 17.

County may end its curbside recycling

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

County commissioners may soon vote on an ordinance that will end the county-run curbside recycling program.

Since 2012, the county has provided a voluntary recycling service for residents in the unincorporated parts of Forsyth for a fee.

The current recycling collector, Waste Industries, is not renewing its contract, which runs out at the end of the year, and is the second contractor to not renew.

Low participation and a

downturn in commodities has made it hard for these companies to make money.

The ordinance, presented to commissioners during a briefing on Thursday, Sept. 29, would end county-awarded recycling franchises and deregulate the service. This would allow recycling collection companies to negotiate fees with subdivisions that they’d provide service to.

“What I think that will result in is some of the densely populated areas, like subdivisions where most of our subscribers

already are in the current collection system, to be able to talk to service providers to continue enjoying that service,” said Minor Barnette, director of Marshall Barnette F o r s y t h ’s Environmental service providers Assistance and Protection to have a permit to make Office. sure the recyclables were Barnette said the coun- being collected and delivty would help connect ered properly. Barnette recycling collectors with said that the county could homeowner associations to issue permits before yearsnegotiate service. The end to make sure service county would require the resumes as quickly as pos-

sible for residents.

Those that don’t fall in areas that have negotiated service would have to bring their recyclables to one of the county’s three drop off recycling centers themselves.

County Commissioner Walter Marshall said that he didn’t support deregulation, because he felt less access to curbside recycling could lead to more residents dumping their garbage.

“The environmental impact down the road could be a real problem for

the county,” he said.

Both Marshall and Commissioner Everette Witherspoon support mandatory recycling, similar to what the city has, and don’t support deregulation.

County Commissioner Chair Dave Plyler also expressed interest in mandatory recycling, but said he would support deregulation.

County Commissioners are expected to vote on the measure in their next regular meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10.

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While wearing a shirt that reads “Black Lawyers Matter,” Wake Forest law student Tracea Rice raises a question during a forum focused on the recent events of police brutality and public unrest on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Students ask: What’s next step?

Wake Forest law students listen closely during a forum hosted by the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) on the recent events of police brutality and the shooting in Charlotte.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

“How do we break down these barriers?”

That was the question a Wake Forest University (WFU) law student raised during a open panel discussion centered around the struggle between the African-American community and police on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

While wearing a shirt that read “Black Lawyers Matter,” Charlotte native Tracea Rice asked the diverse panel of educators and a member of the local police department for specific steps to heal relations between the community and police in her hometown, and hundreds of others across the country that have seen black men die in the hands of law enforcement for one reason or another.

According to data compiled by The Washington Post in 2015, police killed nearly twice as many whites as blacks.

The Post’s data also shows that unarmed black men are more likely to die by the gun of a cop than an unarmed white man.

Ronald Neal, assistant professor in the department of religion, said in order to create a more just society, individuals must continue to demand justice from elected officials

and other institutions of power.

“The question is, what kind of society do you want to live in? Do we want to live in a just society, a free society? If so, we have to put pressure on the mayors, governors and the police chiefs,” said Neal. “If we don’t hold them accountable, they will continue to get away with this.”

He continued, “The fight for freedom is something that has to be ongoing. It’s a struggle that never ends.”

Derek Hicks, a professor in the School of Divinity, told the room filled with more than 100 future lawyers and undergraduate students that it is also equally important to be proactive and not reactive. Hicks encouraged students to get involved with local organizations that shine a light on the issues that plague our community.

“We have to engage during those quiet times,” said Hicks. “We have to work with the community to help litigate some of these issues.”

WFU Law Professor Shannon Gilreath encouraged the students to exercise their right to vote. He told the students, everything is political.

“Vote, vote, vote,” Gilreath said.

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Sociology professor Hana Brown, law professor Ronald Wright, and Assistant Police Chief Catrina Thompson participated in the forum as well.

A number of students didn’t waste any time answering Hicks’ call to be proactive. After the forum, a dozen members of Wake’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) met to lay out a plan to help local police build a better relationship with the community, and bring more awareness to campus about the issues plaguing communities across the country.

BLSA social justice chair Dominique Caldwell said the students are ready to show the campus and people in the community that they have something to say. Caldwell, who set arrangements for the forum in less than a week, said she was surprised by the turnout.

“See how many people came and seeing how many people are really interested in what’s going on was very encouraging to me,” she continued.

“I’m very very excited about how it turned out, and I’m equally excited to see the impact we can make on the campus and on this community.”

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Editor’s note: Danny and Debora Freeman of Winston-Salem visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture when it opened Sept. 24.

Debora Freeman shares her photographs and her thoughts upon attending the event.

By DeBora Freeman For The ChroniCle

i think the one moment of the opening celebration that stands out for me most was Patti laBelle's rendition of Sam Cooke's "a Change is Gonna Come." as i stood looking at the crowd around me, at all the african-american senior citizens around me, i got teary thinking about how they probably never imagined Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, would ever come to fruition. i thought about how my mother's principal begged my grandfather not to take her out of school because she, being the oldest of six children, had to leave her education on the shelf to help her parents harvest crops to survive and how she, who never sat in a college classroom, was the most knowledgeable person on world affairs and

explained ronald regan's Cold War policies to this college daughter and tried to get this daughter to understand why she was so upset when the iran hostages were released after President reagan's swearing in and not under President Carter's term. as a young college student in 1981, i realized i'd never know as much as my mama, even with all The University of Georgia could offer in a classroom. i thought about she would have been among the many Seniors who were sitting listening to 44, who she would have proudly called "my President" and shook her head in agreement as her Southern brother John lewis took his place at the mic. She would have thought like langston: "i, too, am america."

Danny and Debora Freeman leaving concert the night of Sept. 24.

Shackles used on men, women, and babies in the hull of the slave ship are seen.

An entire case dedicated to election of our first Black President magazines, buttons, Michelle's dress, etc.

Here are some financial costs of slavery and the agricultural system.

Michael Jordan is shown as bronze statute of his jump shot.

This exhibit depicts slaves with actual shackles in 3-D.

This exhibit shows a stool from a historic Greensboro 1960 sit-in.

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At right is one of the artworks in the “Do You See Me?” exhibition: Aaron Fowler, He Was, 2015, Mixed Media, 134x165x1.

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"I am invisible; understand, s i m p l y because people refuse to Guest see me. . . .

Columnist When they approach me they see only my surroundings, themselves, or figments of their imagination – indeed, everything and anything except me." — Ralph Ellison, 1952

Dr. James Pope

*** “Say it Loud!...I’m Black and I’m proud!” — James Brown, 1968

*** The actual beginnings of our expression are post Western (just as they certainly are pre-western).

It is only necessary that we arm ourselves with complete self-knowledge the whole technology (which is after all just expression of whoever) will change to reflect the essence of a freed people. Freed of an oppressor, but also as Touré has

reminded we must be “free from the oppressor’s spirit,” as well. It is this spirit as emotional construct that can manifest as expression as art or technology or any form. — Amiri Baraka, 1970

*** In order to truly be conscious of the power of imagery, one must first interrogate the strains of knowledge that inform the various inferences, interpretations, and/or beliefs that are constructed to make sense of what we “see”. In doing so, it must not be lost that these constructions are a direct product of the culture within which one lives, accepts, or that is forced upon them. Therefore, those who are able to control the means of production and distribution of culture, are then able to control the formation of the identities of themselves and others. Currently, this battle, as in the past, is played out through various forms of media, where images are constructed and consumed with supposedly benign intent—hidden in the universe of creative artistic expression. Rarely are the processes of production and distribution of these images interrogated for their association with power. Rarely are they

interrogated for their (re)inscription, (re)packaging of old forms of racist, sexist, imperialist, and/or colonialist assumptions of what the Other is or is not.

We live in a (global) society where power is constantly reconfiguring itself.

We live in world where identity is currency; where image(s) constantly inform our perceptions of ourselves and others. The struggle to create and own one’s identity —or to a larger extent become visible, recognized, and/or valued is a place of high contestation. In our highly racialized society, the power of image is wrapped within social structures that are constructed to maintain particular forms of consciousness that are centered on tightly woven interpretations of inferiority and superiority. For the African world, the history of the struggle between power and image has always been a place of contention—internally and externally.

To be sure, for the African world this is, as it has always been, a matter of life and death!

…I can see … John Grant, Patrice Lumumba, Steve Biko, Sandra Bland,

Michael Brown …

Winston Salem State University’s Diggs Gallery exhibition, “Do You See Me?” is a clear, intentional meditation on ways to take control, re-inscribe, and resist dominant narratives of what it means to be SEEN. To be a black man/women/transgendered – to be what the creator created us to be! To be spiritual beings living an Earthly experience. “Do You See Me?” Dis an act of what Askia Muhammad Touré and Amiri Baraka encouraged us ALL to do … to “be free from the oppressor’s spirit.”

Because…“it is this spirit as emotional construct that can manifest [itself] as art… ” Dr. James Pope is Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies at Winston-Salem State University.

Winston-Salem State University Diggs Gallery Fall Exhibition “Do You See Me?” Opening Friday, Oct. 14 4 to 7 p.m.

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Helping community helps us achieve our mission The Chronicle has been providing free and low-cost breakfasts and other events for much of the 42 years the paper has been in existence. The newspaper is a community newspaper, with a focus on the community.

We have sponsored the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Forum, the Community Service Awards Gala, the Lash/Chronicle Junior Varsity Basketball Tournament and Gospel Fest, with the first of two held Sunday, Oct. 2. The second and last part of Gospel Fest will be held Sunday, Oct. 9.

On Saturday, Oct. 1, The Chronicle began a new era of helping people in the community. We sponsored a free seminar called “News Media 101: Helping to Get Your Message Across.” The seminar was designed to help representatives in the nonprofit community, including churches, navigate the news media waters in order to successfully get their messages reproduced by the news media.

The Chronicle has a staff with experts who shared knowledge working across three kinds of media: print, broadcast and online. People in the community know that these news media exist but might not realize that there are various ways to get their attention. Some people are going about it the wrong way, so their information is lost or does not reflect the basic information they desire. The Chronicle helped them understand how news media work and how to get their attention correctly.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Judge Eric Morgan gains support for Superior Court To the Editor:

I am writing to express my support of Judge Eric Morgan for Superior Court Judge.

Much has been written about the presidential candidates’ temperament and the suitability of one or the other.

However, in our Superior Court Judges, judicial temperament coupled with a keen legal mind, sense of fundamental fairness and appreciation for the matters which come before the Superior Court is all import.

Judge Morgan has been on the bench since 2014 and has demonstrated all of these superior judicial attributes. The North Carolina Bar Association confirms Judge Morgan is widely respected among lawyers for his integrity, legal ability and professionalism.

Please take the time to vote for Judge Morgan as his public service enhances our community and the judiciary.

Randy James, attorney Winston-Salem

CIAA should move basketball tourney out of Charlotte, too To the Editor:

I think the CIAA 2017 Basketball Tournment should have been moved out of Charolette.

It would seem that each school would give a breakdown on the number of scholorships each school received and the value of each. The CIAA says it would lose $1.5 million.

How is the $1.5 million distributed and how does each school use their portion?

tournaments – because of a state law that restricts the rights of LGBT people.

In a statement Friday, Sept. 30, the country's oldest AfricanAmerican sports conference said its men's and women's basketball tournaments – two of its marquee events – will remain in Charlotte because ``relocation would not be in the best interest'' of members and players.

Championships will be moved in men's and women's cross country, football, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and women's tennis.

The league did not cite House Bill 2 by name but said moving those championships shows it opposes laws that prevent communities from protecting players and fans.

The CIAA has held its basketball tournaments in Charlotte since 2006 and moved its headquarters there from Richmond, Virginia, in the past year. Seven of the 12 members are based in North Carolina, with the others in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Democrats applaud opening of museum dedicated to Black history and culture To the Editor:

While the struggle against discrimination and racial inequality is far from finished, this new museum is a beautiful testament to just how far we’ve come. Tracing our history from the shackles of slavery to the first Black President of the United States, our African American story is one of struggle, triumph and joy. The museum celebrates our champions of justice – extraordinary leaders like

Donna Brazile, Interim Chair Democratic National Committee Washington, D.C.

We appreciate The Chronicle, prisoner says

Dear Mr. Pitt, A special thank you for the years of free subscriptions to your quality newspaper. We have some six young men here from Winston-Salem and I pass the papers on to them. They are always elated and grateful to receive them because it affords them the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the happenings of their local community and alerts them what to expect once they are released.

I also enjoy the many community events you have sponsored for the benefit of the poor and working class. The many banquets, luncheons, awards ceremonies are wellnoted and may God continue to give you the strength to carry on.

I have a new opening in court due to tampering of evidence and outright lies by the investigators and prosecutors. Continue in prayer on my behalf.

Also, please renew my subscription to your newspaper. I cannot pay now but will come and see you when I am released.

Once again, thanks for everything.

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Beaufort Bailey Winston-Salem

NOTE: The Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association says it will move eight of its 10 conference championships set for North Carolina – but not its two basketball

as well as our modern-day history makers like President Barack Obama, and all the ordinary men and women who toiled through our darkest days to forge a brighter future.

Most importantly, this museum will stand for generations among the great monuments and centers of culture in our nation’s capital to enlighten the minds of the millions who will pass through its doors.

The Democratic Party is proud to celebrate the opening of the Museum of African American History & Culture, and all the extraordinary women and men of our past, present and future engaged in the fight for true equality.

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Micha James

Guest Columnist He is 5-foot-8.5, 175 pounds at 12 years old and he is my son. He wears his height and weight as badges of honor, especially when people think he is older than what he is.

What kid wouldn’t? I fuss at least twice a week about him keeping his room tidy and not eating all the snacks in the house. My stories sound similar to my friends who have kids the same age. We deem it as typical middle school

behavior. I don’t fear much, but my fear for my black son’s life is growing each time I scroll through my Facebook timeline and read about another unarmed black man being murdered.

Will he have an opportunity to speak so a police officer will possibly hear that he’s only 12? That probably won’t work because his voice is deep.

They won’t know that his laugh most definitely lets you know he is still a kid or that he has braces that he gets tired of me asking about whether he has flossed. They won’t have time to learn that he has wanted to be a K-9 officer since the third grade. They won’t know that he spends a lot of time watching the Discovery Channel and is

extremely knowledgeable about animals and insects.

They won’t know how much of a homebody he is and that he would much rather play soccer than the expected sports of football and basketball.

They won’t know this because to them he will be seen as a “bad dude.”

I have run out of ways to make the conversation about police shootings interesting to my son. He was annoyed when I asked him to Google the most recent shooting because he said he needed to finish his homework. It is no longer breaking news to him; it is just another news story.

That is not normal. I pray for balance with not allowing him to have social media accounts because of the things he will be

exposed to that he is not emotionally mature enough to handle, yet allowing him to watch parts of the shootings to help him understand the seriousness of what is considered a “bad dude.”

He doesn’t understand why I am so excited that two of his four core curriculum teachers are black.

He doesn’t understand why we travel as far as we do to visit his black pediatrician when there are so many doctors less than 10 minutes from our house. I do it because I want to surround him with as much “community” as possibly. Many of his friends/classmates are white. Their parents call all the time asking for my son to spend time with their families. I appreciate them, but am not naïve to

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the fact that if it is between their sons and mine; mine will be the “bad dude.”

I work two jobs, which means we spend a lot of time apart, so I hate using our time together talking about the dos and don’ts of being black. With each conversation, I strip away another piece of his childhood. The pain of explaining why, because I don’t know the criteria of what a “bad dude” is, I selfishly made him cut some of his beloved afro off to help him look more childlike.

I do all of this while not having an opportunity to use “being black” as an excuse to call out of work.

Fronting my anger is a faux smile I give patients and coworkers who I feel are waiting for me to exhibit some “angry black

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woman” behavior. As I type this, I check my feelings as best I can despite being on the phone with a customer in Charlotte who I feel is baiting me by talking about the riots.

Were it not for prayer and my village, I am almost certain I would have had a psychotic breakdown. Much like parenting, being black doesn’t come with an instruction manual and I do not mind saying it has become too much and I need HELP! Micha James is a freelance writer from WinstonSalem. She is also a proud Alumna of Winston-Salem State University who is passionate about helping and inspiring others.

#BlackLivesMatter, too?

For the last four visiKeith ble years Magee America has endured, once again, Guest the polarizColumnist ing effects of racism and injustice. Yet, instead of the perpetrators wearing white sheets and lynching African-Americans with coral ropes as they did decades prior, they now wear blue uniforms and use issued firearms.

The loss of Trayvon, Eric, Tamir, Sandra, Freddie, Korryn, Alton, Terence, Keith and all of the others we can name came not because their assassins feared them but, because they believed their lives didn't matter. Secretly, I've wept at my core when I hear the news that they have taken another life. Even when I'm driving my car with my 2-year-old Zayden, I pray that our lives will matter.

As the numbers of African-American lives continue to be disproportionately taken, many onlookers (primarily Millennials), have come with demands and questions about whether those in power believe that #BlackLivesMatter.

And if so, why is injustice prevailing in the loss of these lives?

The Black Lives Matter movement does not assert that other's lives do not matter. It aims to draw attention for the need for understanding if those who enact,

Tom H. Hastings

Guest Columnist Rights. We are inundated with a great deal of loose talk about “rights.”

What sorts of them? Legal rights. Civil rights. Natural rights. Human rights.

Constitutional rights. Godgiven rights. Is there a difference? Says who?

AWR Hawkins of Ammoland Shooting Sports News helps us understand God-given

execute, frame and inform the law also value Black lives.

In my youth, every evening we had to offer a Scripture, after prayer, before we could partake of supper. We would all eagerly go for "Jesus wept" because it was the easiest to remember.

As I sit most evenings unable to eat, sickened to my stomach, praying and searching the Scripture for meaning, I ponder why did Jesus weep.

The Scriptures have three recordings of Jesus weeping. The most notable is because he loved Lazarus, and Martha and Mary. Even in knowing that Lazarus would be raised again, Jesus' human nature and pain mourned, both in relation to their present pain and even their unbelief. Jesus also wept when the chosen people failed to keep the city 'holy' and set apart from other world powers. He saw the city and wept over it. The other prominent presence of his weeping is found in a garden. Jesus wept sweat "like great drops of blood," as he prayed to his Father, knowing his time had come to die for a humanity that might never get it.

Why did Jesus weep? Was it because he was fully human and, yet, fully divine, feeling the spiritual and nature pain of the people? Was it from his humanity and divinity, where he felt love, disappointment, loss, grief and sadness – every human emotion that evokes tears from the heart?

death and dying. Grieving calls us into an experience of raw immediacy that is often devastating. In “A Grief Observed,” a collection of reflections on the experience of bereavement, author C.S. Lewis reveals that "No one ever told me that grief was so much like fear.

“Tears, the lachrymal gland, responds to the emotion of awe, pleasure, love and, yes, sorrow. They are the fluids that rest in the ducts that can cause you to lose sight and can run down into your nose, all because of sorrow not joy. And, when the heart weeps it is beyond the liquid into the small channels that flow into the tear sac.

It is a pain that is likening to the sound of sorrow from the mothers, fathers, family members, who have lost their loved ones in the midst of these murders and executions.

“I am not afraid, but the sensation is like being afraid. The same fluttering in the stomach, the same restlessness, the yawning. I keep on swallowing."

As an African-American male, I can relate to Lewis because seemingly every day my life is at risk. I swallow grief and fear that I, or one of my brothers, our children, or mothers, are next.

It was the sorrow of a suffering people that gave cause to ecumenical faith leaders becoming the catalyst for a civil rights movement for a "Righteous America."

These faith leaders used their sacred spaces to address the grave concerns for the least-advantaged among them. As an American society founded on a hunger

and thirst for religious freedom was turning a deaf ear to the pleas of a marginalized people, certain that God's creation suffered no stratification; these likeminded humanitarians, across racial identity, leading the charge for equality. They understood why Jesus wept, as did Jehovah, Allah, the Buddha, and many other spiritual leaders who wept, too.

Recently, America lost an AfricanAmerican male musical icon, Prince, though not at the hands of those in Blue. I mostly remember him for “Purple Rain,” in particular "When Doves Cry." Though is it understood that these lyrics spoke to a failed relationship between two people, I purport that it speaks more to the sound of the doves. When doves cry, as they soar, it is a sorrowful song and yet in the sound we find a message of life, hope, renewal and peace.

Could the Prince of Peace be sending us a prophetic message that even in these moments of tragedy there is hope for better days? As we stand through our sorrow, will we be able to earnestly declare that #BlackLivesMatter too?

Keith Magee is a public intellectual who focuses on economics, social justice and theology. He is a researcher, scholar and pastor. For more information visit www.4justicesake.org or follow him on social media @keithlmagee.

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rights: “Our right to keep and bear arms is a Godgiven right.” He’s backed up by David French of the National Review who informs us that having and using guns is a “Biblical and natural right of man.”

They seem to be endorsed

by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who railed against a proposed arms control treaty that could, in his words, “hinder the U.S. in fulfilling its strategic, legal, and moral commitments to provide arms to key allies such as

Taiwan and Israel.” Moral commitments and lethal aid—praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. The Republican Senator from Kentucky is of course a champion of right-to-life legislation 100 percent.

Nothing says pro-life like a prayer closet full of guns and some war profiteering.

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by Jeff Bell, who also clears up questions about who defends all our rights and under what circumstances. No, he’s not the Supreme Court Justice who

wrote the prevailing opinion on the matter, he’s the head of the Broward Country, Florida police union, who pulled the plug on the rights of three Miami Dolphin players to be protected by police because they knelt during the Star Spangled Banner. I hope Chief Justice Roberts was taking notes.

I’m pretty sure Donald Trump is informed by these sorts of declarations and friendly reminders about what constitutes your rights, his rights, and the

times when those rights may no longer apply. Reelect McConnell and his ilk, vote in Donald Trump, and watch what happens to your rights. If you do, unfortunately, you may lose the right to know until it’s a bit too late. But for the time being, it’s your right to vote—well, unless you’re part of a demographic likely to vote against incumbents. The 2013 Supreme Court evisceration of the 1965 Voting Rights Act goes a long way toward helping us to under-

stand that, nowadays, voting in the U.S. is much like health care in that it’s a privilege, not a right. That will be all firmed up once Trump gets to appoint the next Supreme Court Justice and possibly a couple more of them.

Rights, schmights.

Focus on the Surreality TV around the election. Much more fun!

Tom H. Hastings is Founding Director of PeaceVoice.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Local Attorney Donald Buie is ending his unaffiliated run for the N.C. Court of Appeals seat of Judge Martha Geer, who stepped down in May. In an email to The Chronicle, he said he has suspended his campaign “due to unforeseen person-

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al and family issues.”

Voters will still see Buie’s name on the ballot and even in their mailbox, since his departure comes after the ballots have been printed and after information about judicial candidates was mailed out by the N.C. Board of Elections.

Two candidates remain who are vying for Geer’s

old seat. One is Democrat Margaret Eagles, who has served as a district court judge in Wake County since 2009 and has been endorsed by Geer. The other is Republican Hunter Murphy, a trial attorney in Waynesville who has been endorsed by former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr.

its role in the community.

Classes meet Thursday evenings for three hours.

Class size is limited to 20 participants.

City of Winston-Salem University is free; however, participants have the option of earning continuing education credit through Winston-Salem State University for a nominal fee of $25. Applications must be received by 5 p.m.

Dec. 30 and are available at the Marketing & Communications Department in City Hall, 101 N. Main St. Suite 336, or by calling CityLink 311.

The application is also posted online at www.CityofWS.org/CWS U and can be printed and mailed in, or filled out and submitted online.

For more information, call CityLink 311.

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The city is accepting applications for the next class of “City of WinstonSalem University,” to be held for 12 weeks starting Feb. 2, 2017.

City of Winston-Salem University gives citizens a better understanding of city government, including the responsibilities of various city departments and

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ure,” meaning that without strict accountability and transparency, any concessions at this point will fall way short of their goal, he says.

“They have an AfricanAmerican infusion in the WS/FCPSS already,” Rasheed continued. “The teachers have an option of whether they want to teach [black history] or not, so it’s really not being taught.

There is a multi-cultural education department, and there’s only one person in that department, … and they also have an AfricanAmerican elective [in the high schools], but 17 students have to sign up for that class per school. If there aren’t 17 students, that class is not taught.”

One of the concessions from the school system, Rasheed says, was that it would be mandated that teachers teach the black history course already in the infusion, and Dr. Willette Nash, program manager of the multi-cultural education department for WS/FCPSS, and her assistant would also be tasked with training them.

Nash currently teaches multicultural education and diversity in the school system.

But who will hold the instructors accountable to make sure that black history is actually being taught effectively? If they don’t, what happens, and how is all of this going to be implemented?

Rasheed asks. He adds that the easiest thing for the school system to do is make the black history infusion mandatory for all students [k-12], but he’s certain white parents would balk if their children were forced to take it in order to graduate.

Rasheed and the LOC, which was born out of the last Million Man March, feel it is vital that the African-American community be made aware of their efforts to establish a mandatory black history course in WS/FCPSS, and support the cause. Petitions have been circulated, and “tons of research” done to prove that it can be done, says Rasheed.

“There is so much work that needs to be done for our children,” the activist laments, citing high poverty/low performing schools in the system where black children are failing, and young blacks males “being killed in the streets.”

“There are so many groups here who are trying to do the same thing. What we should do is come together [to address the problems], but we don’t.”

Not surprisingly, what is playing out now between members of the black community and the local school system is part of the history of the Philadelphia Public School system. Prior to that system formally adopting African-American history as a mandated course of study for graduation in

the high school grades, Philadelphia’s black community demanded black studies for almost 40 years before it was finally approved in 2005.

Through demonstrations, and sometimes violent protests and confrontations in the streets with the police, the black community kept up the pressure, making Philly the first school system in the nation to mandate black history courses.

As expected, rightwing white politicians fought the change, saying American history held out greater value for all students. But activists and educators countered that black history was American history, and not only gave AfricanAmerican students a greater sense of pride, but allowed white students to also learn more about their classmates of color, beyond Black History month.

In the 10 years hence, even though the Philadelphia Public School System has its challenges, there is little controversy about the black history course mandate.

Dr. Kenneth Simington is the assistant superintendent for student services and chief academic officer for the WS/FCPSS, where there are 29 low-performing schools [five high schools and six middle schools], many of which have large black student populations from impoverished communities, the very students who need a greater understanding and awareness of self the most, the LOC says.

Simington told The Chronicle that system officials were “very open to having a discussion with [Ken Rasheed and the LOC] to determine what their interests were. He noted that “required courses typically come from the state Department of Public Instruction … [in addition to] local courses that are approved for graduation,” of which he added there are generally few of those in number.

“We fully support the interest of the [LOC] around increasing achievement for African-American students,” the assistant superintendent said regarding their previous meetings. “How we get there …

I’ll say we had some common interests, but some that were not the same,” the inference being the school system would prefer to take baby steps toward the goal.

“In the context of the diversity course, maybe we weren’t exactly clear about that,” Simington continued.

He referred to Dr. Willette Nash as being in charge of “cultural learning” for the school system, where students are taught about the challenges of racism and prejudice, and are helped to develop awareness skills “related to various groups of people.”

Simington said the school system wants to provide “a curriculum in the multicultural piece

through our social studies curriculum,” and make available professional development for teachers to instruct in multicultural education through Dr. Nash’s office.

“Our position at present is that we would like to accomplish [the LOC’s] request through our multicultural education [programming],” Simington said, effectively not making black history studies a stand-alone course, but integrating it as part of the school system’s social studies curriculum with established strict standards.

But Simington warned that, in his and other educators’ opinion, singling out black history, instead of making it a part of an overall social studies curriculum, “minimizes it” by separating it from the fabric of American history.

He acknowledged that, given the large percentage of African-American students in the WS/FCPSS, school officials have traditionally underestimated the value of multicultural education.

The next step for the “short term,” Simington says, is to have Nash’s office work with social studies and American history high school teachers on professional development for the course, the course standards, and “the emphasis that has been brought to us.”

The long term objective is having elementary school students understanding the importance of African-American history as well,” Simington said, indicating that k-12 planning is in the cards.

As far as accountability and transparency is concerned, Simington said there would be reviews of lesson plans, curriculum documents, classroom walk-throughs, learning walks – “all of these places we can look at to see how we’re doing.”

Simington expects the changes to kick off later this school year, with a plan expected from Nash by the end of this first quarter.

“We’re open to work together [with the LOC],” Simington said.

When The Chronicle spoke with Ken Rasheed and members of the LOC again Monday evening, and shared with them some of Simington’s thoughts, they were cautious. Many said much of what they were hearing now had gone farther than what had been previously expressed in their meetings with school officials, which was good, though they still had many questions. They still maintained, however, that while this may bring them closer to their goal, accountability and transparency to the community were extremely important on the part of the school system for any effort to successfully go forward.

“These are our children,” Ken Rasheed said, “and we want the best for them.”

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East Forsyth Middle overwhelms Prep soccer team in second half

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy fought hard against the Ravens of East Forsyth Middle in last week’s soccer match. The Phoenix held strong throughout the first half of play, but East Forsyth would not let off the gas and left with a 6-3 victory.

The Ravens opened the game by controlling the ball early on, putting shots on goal. They were able to crack the scoreboard with a goal from Angel Aguilar. Prep was able to even the score at one with a goal from striker Anthony Hernandez. Following the goal by Hernandez, the two teams stepped up the defensive intensity, not allowing another goal for the rest of the first half.

Winston Salem Prep midfielder Tresean Stewart, No. Dwayne Leach, Winston-Salem Prep JV head coach, 1 in red, fights for control of the ball against the said his team gave a good effort but conditioning may East Forsyth defender.

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Reynolds stays undefeated

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have come into play late in the first half.

“I think the team played very well. Our first game was Tuesday and we let a couple of goals go in but this time we had a strong first half and the guys got forward a lot more, feeding our strikers,” Leach said.

Hernandez struck again at the beginning of the second half, scoring his second goal of the night. The goal seemed to wake the Ravens offensive players up as they quickly scored the equalizer. Lyeen Pastrana was able to tie the game once again at two.

The Ravens then scored three unanswered goals, putting them comfortably ahead 5-2. The Phoenix attempted to mount a comeback but the Ravens defense was stifling in the second half.

Ravens head coach Amber Day says her team was beaten soundly by the score of 9-2 the week prior and they See Soccer on B2

after tough win against Parkland

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son long. Shaheim Revel and Desmond Hood ran hard all game long. The Demons were able to score first when quarterback Mysta Goodloe completed a nine-yard touchdown pass to Tobias Johnson off of a well-executed play action to put them up 6-0.

Parkland's dynamic running back Zyheir Dillard was kept under wraps by the Demon defense early as he was not able to find much daylight. He was able to break loose later in the quarter and led the Mustangs down the field, where they were able to score a field goal to make the score 6-3 to end the first quarter.

Parkland head coach Lamont Atwater says his varsity coaches have been working with Dillard in order to get him to run

35-22

The JV clash between Parkland and Reynolds lived up to all of the pregame hype surrounding it. With both teams calling Deaton Thompson Stadium home, both teams had large crowds come out to cheer them on. The Demons were able to triumph 35-22, but the game was closer than the score may indicate.

Parkland started the game off with a little trickery by kicking an onside kick and recovering the ball on the initial kick off of the game. Though catching Reynolds off guard, the Mustangs were not able to score any points off of the early gift.

Reynolds stuck to their bread and butter by running the ball as they have all sea-

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Parkland running back Zyheir Dillard breaks loose for a long run during the game against Reynolds.

Parkland quarterback Tyrone Barber, No. 3 in white, gets sacked by Saadiq Johnson during last Thursday’s game.

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Atkins vs. Glenn JV game cut short due to lightning

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Playing football in the elements is an aspect that makes the game different from most others. With rain in the forecast prior to the game between Atkins and Glenn, it had the makings of a sloppy game and a sloppy game is what ensued. The Bobcats were able to fight through the See Short on B2

The Glenn and Atkins teams fight for a fumble during their rain-soaked matchup.

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The East Forsyth player streaks past the Prep defenders while attempting to score a goal.

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wanted to redeem themselves against Prep.

“They did not want to lose so we went back to some of the basics that we had been practicing,” Day said. “They are really competitive and with the loss last Thursday, they were a little comfortable in the first half because they thought they were a lot better than Prep. Once the second half started they turned their motivation up.”

Isaiah Sales was able to bring Prep closer with a late goal, bringing

Tough win

the score to 5-3. Vance Barbour of East Forsyth quickly answered with a goal of his own to close out the scoring for the game.

Coach Leach said he knows his team is somewhat thin with not having many subs but is pleased with the effort of the guys on the bench. He says his guys will continue to progress throughout the season.

“From the first game to the second game, we saw a lot of improvement. We kept the score down and it was only the inexperience of our goalie when we subbed out that might have been the difference in the game. We will tighten up at our goalie position and get our midfield a little bit stronger. I think we will be good going forward through the season,” says Leach.

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up field more often instead of looking to bounce every run to the outside looking for the homerun carry.

Reynolds continued to pile up yardage on the ground and points on the scoreboard when Hood scores from 15 yards out to bring the score to 13-3.

Following a fumble by the Demons, the Mustangs continued to ride Dillard.

Two plays into the drive Dillard found a hole and scampered 25 yards and found the end zone to bring them within 3.

The Mustangs scored another touchdown before the end of the half, giving them a 16-13 lead going into intermission.

Reynolds head coach Rod Dunlap says he was not surprised by the tenacity the Mustangs played with all game but happy his team was able to hang on to the victory.

“Sometimes we are a little immature and that's what we showed. We got up early and the guys got complacent so we knuckled down and got on them at halftime and made some minor adjustments,” said Dunlap. “We are a secondhalf team, for some reason we are a second-half team and we like to grind and we won’t give up until it’s zeros on the clock and

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Reynolds tight end Jayshaun Fluitt, No. 33 in black, drags the Parkland defender into the end zone. that's what they showed.”

Starting the second half neither offense was able to sustain a scoring drive.

Reynolds running back Desmond Hood changed that running one in from the 12 to give the lead back to the Demons 21-16.

Mustang quarterback

Tyrone Barber quickly answered the Reynolds score with a touchdown pass to Chase Rorie early in the final quarter to give them the lead once again at 22-21.

The turning point in the game was a fumble by the Mustangs deep in their

own territory. The fourth quarter turnover led to the go ahead Reynolds touchdown putting them up 2922. The Demons added another touchdown late in the game to seal the win.

Coach Atwater says they spoke about overcoming adversity all week in

practice and to fight hard to find the endzone.

“As far as coming back and mentally staying tough they knew we had this game,” said Atwater. “I think Reynolds knows they got a gift. It was a good game but we were facing a lot of guys with a lot of

Photo by Timothu Ramsey

experience.”

Parkland will face off against Reagan for their next game. Reynolds will take on Mt. Tabor, their cross town rival, in a battle of the unbeatens.

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monsoon like conditions and win 24-0.

From the first possession of the game both teams had trouble holding on to the ball. Atkins fumbled on a hand off, which was recovered by Glenn and run back for a touchdown for the first score. Atkins followed that drive with another fumble that was recovered by Glenn once again.

Glenn converted the Camel turnover into more points when wide receiver Christen Wilson caught his first of three touchdown passes of the night to put the Bobcats up 12-0. Atkins was able to hold onto the ball on their next possession but with the Glenn defense line overwhelmed the Atkins offensive lineman their running backs had little room to run.

The Bobcats were bitten by the turnover bug as well as they fumbled on their next set of downs, which gave Atkins some life. With the rain coming down even harder, the Camels fumbled once again, and Glenn recovered.

While driving for another score, Glenn fumbles and two plays later Atkins does the same.

Later in the drive Wilson catches another touchdown making the score 18-0. Both offenses get bogged down when the rain intensifies, forcing punts from each team.

Unfortunately while trying to field a punt, the Atkins return man muffed the ball and it was recovered inside the 10 yard line by Glenn, setting them up for another scoring opportunity.

With under a minute left in the first half of play, Glenn took over at the 27 yard line following a shanked punt by the Atkins punter. Wilson caught his third and final touchdown before the half ended.

The game was called due to lightning in the area.

With the Bobcats leading 24-0 the game was decided to be a final at that point.

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The Glenn vs. Atkins game was shortened due to lightning in the area. Glenn pulled out the 24-0 victory.

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The North Forsyth offensive line practices a blocking scheme for the game against the Yellow Jackets.

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The Vikings from North Forsyth practice their quarterback to running back exchange in preparation for tonight’s game against Lexington.

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Lexington Yellow Jackets face off against North Forsyth Vikings Coach Hill

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North Forsyth was scheduled to play Western Guilford this afternoon but with the Hornets not able to fill a Junior Varsity roster this season, the Vikings will switch gears and take on the Yellow Jackets of Lexington High.

Lexington head coach Chuck Henderson said he wants his team to show up and compete. He says since they are not familiar with the style of play the Vikings use, they will “do the best job we can do at what we do.” The Yellow Jackets currently have a record of 1-2 and are hoping to get to .500 with a victory against the Vikings.

“We want to try and get them running sideways so that we can run vertical,” said Henderson. “We try to swing the ball and get guys into space. We like to take advantage by trying to outflank them and get speed on the perimeter.”

Coach Henderson says he feels the season has been going well thus far. He said they have a lot of freshman on the team and with five sophomores playing varsity it adds more inexperience to the team.

According to Henderson this is a good and bad thing because it takes away from the team’s overall experience but also gives some of the younger guys more playing time.

North Forsyth is also looking to even their win-loss record at 3-3 with a victory tonight. Viking head coach David Hill

Coach Henderson

said he will look at some film of the Yellow Jacket team to get an idea of their style of play. He says it will give them an opportunity to see the areas where they are strong along with being able to point out any team weaknesses.

The Vikings are also in the midst of a quarterback change ,with their starter moving up to play on the varsity level.

Hill said he thinks his team will play well regardless of who is playing behind center.

“Whoever we have at the quarterback position, the kids have responded well.

We have to just go with it and get through the game and whatever happens, happens,” Hill said.

Hill said his team has played hard every snap this entire season. He says that is one of the main principles he and his

staff like to imprint on their players.

“A lot of our kids come in from youth programs, and one of the things we teach from day one is finishing the game. You will look at our sideline and we may have 30 kids and you may look at other sidelines and they have double the amount so we condition the kids and have them prepared to play hard.”

Coach Henderson says his JV team went 5-0 in conference play last year so he would like to achieve the same mark this year. He says his team has improved incrementally each week. His goal for his team is to eliminate the mental mistakes that come along with a young team. He believes by the end of the year his team will be mentally sharp.

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George Burnette steps down as Chief Operating Officer at UNCSA University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) Chancellor Lindsay Bierman has announced that Chief Operating Officer George Burnette has stepped down as part of an administrative reorganization.

Effective immediately, the departments of Facilities Management, Police and Public Safety, and Financial Services will report to Carin Ioannou, who has been named Chief Financial Officer. Ioannou has served as the Senior Director of Business Affairs since 2007, and Burnette before that, was the Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance. She has a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Services from GardnerWebb University, and a Master of Business Administration from Pfeiffer University.

Braeden Katura Johnson receives President’s Volunteer Service award Braeden Katura Johnson, a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School class of 2016, received the gold medal for The President’s Volunteer Service Award for 493 hours of community volunteer service. The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is the premier volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service.

Johnson served in various community organizations including Johnson E.S.R., the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Summer Enrichment Theater Program, and the National Black Theater Festival as design and production and lighting technician, and “The Archives,” a local historical repository for African-American history to aid in the documentation of African-American historical information in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Johnson is the daughter of Paul S. and Chenita B. Johnson; the granddaughter of Jacquelyne B. Barber and Robert L. Doby, Marinda and Calvin Johnson, Sr.; and the great-granddaughter of Louise B. Hawkins and Lloyd Hawkins and Jake J. Johnson. She attends Mount Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center where Rev. Yvonne H. Hines is the Senior Pastor. Johnson is a freshman at Mars Hill University.

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Today, Oct. 6 - Black Chamber of Commerce meeting The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce (WSBCC) is hosting a series of Member Business Spotlights. The one in October will be today, Thursday, Oct. 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Blvd., Winston-Salem. Ernie Pitt, founder of the Winston-Salem Chronicle and longtime advocate for promoting and presenting the history of Black America, will speak on "How Events Help Business Grow."

If WSBCC members are interested in showcasing your business at upcoming meetings, please contact Gloria Hairston, program and events chair at ablessing2haveenuf@centurylink.net or 336-391-4012.

Through Nov. 1 – The American Farm Workshop Reynolda House Museum of American Art will offer a six-session workshop through Wake Forest University’s Lifelong Learning Program. This course will explore Grant Wood’s work and its relation to other Regionalist painters and their predecessors. Primary instructors are Margaret Norfleet Neff, co-founder of the Old Salem Cobblestone Farmers Market; Allison Slaby, curator; Bari Helms, director of archives and library; and Phil Archer, Betsy Main Babcock Director of Program and Interpretation. The cost is $125, plus possible membership fees.

Register and find more information online at reynoldahouse.org or call 336.758.5150.

Now through June 2017 – Art Exhibit As part of its 2016-17 season, the Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts is pleased to introduce INTERSECTIONS + CONVERSATIONS: The People’s Gallery at Delta Arts Center. The new space, carved from Delta Arts Center's renovated lobby area, will run concurrently with the regular exhibition schedule inside the Center’s 1400 sq. ft main Simona Atkins Allen gallery from September 2016 thru June 2017. Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Hours are Tuesday –Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delta Arts Center is closed every third Saturday

of the month. Delta Arts Center is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call (336) 722-2625.

Now through Oct. 9 - Fire Department Demonstrations The Fire Department will be setting stove-top fires daily during the Dixie Classic Fair to demonstrate the effectiveness of stove-top fire-suppression canisters. The department will also hold daily demonstrations of a home sprinkler stove-top fire suppressors which attach with magnets to the stove hood. The demonstrations will be held next to the Fire Department’s Fire Safety House, which will be stationed at the fair near the Gate 2 entrance. Weather permitting, demonstrations will be held: *Thursday, Oct. 6: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. *Friday, Oct. 7: 11 a.m., 5 p.m. *Saturday, Oct. 8: 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. *Sunday, Oct. 9: 11 a.m., 3 p.m.

Also at the fair, the Fire Department will have its Fire Safety House and its Fire Safety Town, featuring fun and hands-on activities that teach children the principles of fire safety; and the Fire Department will be accepting sign-ups from Winston-Salem residents interested in participating in the department’s free smoke alarm installation program.

Oct. 6 & 7 - City Employees Collecting Food City employees are holding a canned food drive during Customer Service Week, Oct. 3 – 7. Collection boxes will be placed in City Hall, 101 N. Main St. and the Stuart Municipal Building, 100 E. First St., for citizens who would like to contribute. All food collected during the food drive will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. The food drive is an initiative of the city’s Service Excellence Design Team, a committee drawn from every city department that oversees the city’s customer service excellence program.

Oct. 6 & 7 – Grief Workshop and Conference

Sundays

October 2nd & October 9th 3:00 pm-6:00 pm Clock Tower Stage

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Hospice of Davidson County is hosting a free community grief workshop at Davidson County Community College, 297 DCCC Road, Thomasville, today, Oct. 6, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., in conjunction with its fifth annual Grief and Loss Conference, which will be held on Oct. 7 from 9 – 4 p.m. Registration is required and is open until Sept. 30.

For more information or to register, call 336-475-5444.

Oct. 6-8 – Production of “Prequel to Peter Pan” The Prequel to Peter Pan will be presented by the Piedmont Players Theatre, Inc., Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 12-15 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Meroney Theatre, 213 S. Main St., Salisbury. The Tony-winning play based on the best-selling novels upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). Winner of five Tony awards, including Best Play.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors/students. For more information, visit www.piedmontplayers.com or email md@piedmontplayers.com.

Oct. 6, 19 &-20 – History and Science Program Throughout the 2016–2017 school year, Old Salem Museums & Gardens will present an educational program titled “Science Alive in Old Salem” aimed at bringing science and history to life for young people.

Dates for fall 2016 are Oct. 6, 19, and 20. The cost is $15 per student, $23 for adults when booked and paid with the school 30 days prior. Walkin tickets are $27. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-441-5305.

Children in grades K-12 are invited to visit Old Salem for a day of hands-on science activities and demonstrations throughout the historic town. Participants will learn about the advanced understanding of science and technology exhibited by the Moravians of Salem.

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Oct. 6 Fall Revival The congregation of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 N. Claremont Ave., will be observing its Annual Fall Revival today, Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. The special guests will be Dr. George Pass and the congregation of Village Life Church, Greensboro. Dr. Pass is the pastor and founder of the Village Life Church. As a gifted musician, he has collaborated with various gospel artists. He has served as musician for several national ministerial personalities and has traveled across America and abroad to many countries. For more information, call 336-7231297. Rev. L. Dwight Hash Sr. is the senior pastor.

Oct. 6-7 Pastoral Anniversary Cornerstone of Faith, 2430 Farrington Point Dr., will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bishop Grosjean L. Stephens and the first year of Pastor Debra Terry Stephens today, Oct. 6, and Oct. 7, 7 p.m. nightly. The community is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.cornerstonechurchinc.org.

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Union Baptist expands to Jamestown

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Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St. in Winston-Salem, has been in existence for over 90 years.

Officials have decided to open a second location in the city of Jamestown at Castle McCulloch, an events building. The church held its inaugural service on Sunday, Oct. 2. Members from the home church along with new visitors from the Jamestown community came out to worship.

“Union Baptist church has always been a community church. We really believe that evangelizing is the key to

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giving people God. This vision from Bishop [Sir Walter] Mack is a way to expand our reach,” said Dr. Kia Hood on the decision for the church to open

a new location in Jamestown.

Hood will be the lead pastor of the new site. She said she is excited for the possibilities the new location has in store. According to Hood, the Lord came to Bishop Mack and told him to expand. They mulled over the possible locations for the new church for nearly three years until Mack and Hood were performing a wedding at Castle McCulloch and the site seemed perfect for him.

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Oct. 6-7 Wealth Transfer Conference The Wealth Transfer Conference 2016 will be held today, Oct. 6 and Oct.7 at 7:30 p.m. at World of Trust International Life Center, 3806 Community Road. For more information, call 336-564-5109 or 252-237-3000. Prophet Calvin Suggs has ministered on all major platforms.

Oct. 8 Health Fair The Women's Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 E. 12th St., will host a Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 8 , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The WSSU RAMS Know H.O.W. Mobile Unit will be on site to perform blood pressure measurements, BMI, glucose and cholesterol screenings. Health education sessions will also be provided. All are welcome to participate in this community event. Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr. is pastor.

Oct. 8-9 60th Church Anniversary Dellabrook Presbyterian Church, 115 Dellabrook Road, will mark 60 years of Christian service to the community over the weekend of Oct. 8-9. The observance will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, with the Rev. Dr. Serenus Churn, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, leading the service, followed by a meal for everyone attending. The commemoration will continue on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the 11 a.m. service, featuring the Rev. Willard Bass as the guest preacher. Bass is the founder and director of the Institute for Dismantling Racism. The weekend’s celebration will conclude with a meal following the service. Dr. Carlton A. G. Eversley has been Dellabrook’s pastor since 1984.

Oct. 8 - 22 Church Anniversary Celebration St. Benedict the Moor Catholic church will celebrate its 75th anniversary beginning on Saturday, Oct. 8, with a Spiritual Retreat from 2 to 4 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 20, there will be a presentation on Historical Awareness of Winston-Salem as it relates to the legacy of African-Americans & St. Benedict the Moor from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 22, 1-3 p.m., there will be an anniversary luncheon.

Tickets: $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight.

To purchase tickets, please call Gloria King at the church office at 336-413-6798.

Oct. 8 Fish Fry The United Methodist Men of Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 1840 Butler St., will sponsor a fish fry on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 (plates only). For more information, call 336-788-3421.

Oct. 8 GriefShare Support Group Grief Care Ministry at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road, sponsors GriefShare , Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. The topic for this session is, “Grief and Your Relationships.” GriefShare is a support group for persons who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. The sessions are free, each session is self contained, meaning a person does not have to attend in sequence. GriefShare is nondenominational, with biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics, designed to give encouragement and support as a person journeys from "mourning to joy." For further information, contact the church office: 336-723-4531.

Oct. 8 Seasons Tea Union Bethel A.M.E. Church Missionary Society, 1716 Richard Allen Lane (formerly Trade Street), will be celebrating our Seasons Tea on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. Rev. Jasper W. Hemphill is the host pastor.

The public is cordially invited to attend.

Oct. 9 Worship Service and Forum The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 9 and 11 a.m.

The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on the joy of legacy thinking. At the Forum, 9 :15 a.m., Donna Rogers, managing editor of the Winston-Salem Chronicle, will speak on “Planted in the Community.” At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Dr. Gloria Fitzgibbon will reflect on Svetlana Alexievich’s book “Secondhand Time.”

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Christian hip hop artist Kayo Bracey carried out a bass pumping, crowd-pleasing set during Gospel Fest.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Unlike last year’s rain soaked affair, the first day of this year’s Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic Fair was a perfect early autumn afternoon. That was the perfect backdrop for what was to come.

This year’s lineup of performers had something for everyone no matter their age.

The acts at Gospel Fest, which The Chronicle is helping to sponsor, ranged from traditional choirs, a mime ministry and a Christian hip hop artist.

The concert opened up with the mass choir from St. Paul United Methodist Church. The choir performed a number of traditional hymns reminiscent of its

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excellent performance a year earlier. Members said they enjoy coming out to Gospel Fest and performing for the crowd.

“It’s certainly a privilege to be invited and to share with the crowd what God means to us,” said Chip Grace of the St. Paul mass choir. “It’s not often we get to perform out and share the Gospel with other people, so every opportunity we get we surely take it.”

Divine Innocence dance ministry performed Following St. Paul was the a mime routine during the first day of mime ministry of Divine Gospel Fest Innocence, a high school student Gospel Fest Part 2 at R.J. Reynolds High School.

Gospel Fest will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. She said, “I can do all things 9, near the Clock Tower during the Dixie through Christ who strengthens me and I’m just happy for this Classic Fair. Admission to the fair is re-

Church burns its mortgage to mark ownership

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

To celebrate the retiring of the debt owed on the b u i l d i n g , Ministry for Christ Church held a “Burn M o r t g a g e

Ceremony” program Sunday, Oct. 2. Special guests for the day’s events included Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Vivian Burke, Mayor Allen Joines and the Big Four Choir.

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The ceremony opened with selections from the Big Four Choir and seating of honored g u e s t s .

Scriptures were read, a dance routine from the Dancing Angels

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of Ministry for Christ Church and remarks from Burke and Joines followed.

The highlight of the evening came with the presentation of official documentation, which

was placed inside of container for burning.

C h u r c h Pastor Bishop Andrea M. Nash said she has had a long-standing relationship with Joines and Burke over the years

and was elated they were able to attend.

“I am excited and overwhelmed for this to finally come,” said Nash. “It’s been an uphill

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Background: The time of Hebrews is A.D. 67 and for Matthew A.D. 28. The Sermon on the Mount is on a mountain near Capernaum. The Hebrew’s letter is a continuum of Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises from the Old Testament and evidence of Him as God’s son. The sermon is an explicit demonstration of the greatness revealed in what Jesus said and did.

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Lesson: Paul starts the first verse of Chapter 3 by identifying the addressees as holy Elder brethren or priest as a nod Richard Wayne to Christ as being the High Priest. Jesus faithfulness Wood is compared to that of Moses. Moses of course is Sunday the writer of the law, School Lesson which all Jews are to follow and thus puts Moses in very high regard. But note that Jesus being the builder of all things is not a mere man building a house, but is in fact God and thus worthy of more glory than the keeper or servant of the house. Christ’s superiority is still being established to keep the ostracized Jews from converting completely back to the Mosaic way of thinking.

Moses was a servant in God’s house (verse 5) and as such

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journey, but God brought forth the change and I give him all the honor, the glory and the praise because without him it would not have happened.”

Burke added, “It’s most important when our churches who are our partners have activities. We want to be present. I have known Bishop Nash through the years and her hard work, so it was important to be here and not miss this occasion.”

Mayor Joines said he

wanted to attend the ceremony to represent the city of Winston-Salem and to congratulate Bishop Nash and the church.

“I think as mayor, what I try to do is try and support all of our churches, particularly on a day like today,” said Joines. “Today is a special day, with all the hard work from the ministers and members of this church to retire the debt on the building. It’s a great celebration, and I want them to continue to be a presence for God in our community.”

Toward the end of the service, the church came together to pray for breast cancer and domestic violence awareness month and those dealing with those issues.

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Jamestown he noticed there were not many AfricanAmerican churches in the city. He said after some prayer and discussion, the church decided on that location. When speaking of why he chose Hood for the pastor position at the new church, he said, “It was very obvious Dr. Hood possessed the pastoral

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skills to do the job, so it was an easy decision to make her pastor at the new location.”

Mack went on to say that Hood is able to relate to people of all ages and he wants the new location to be fruitful but more importantly be relevant and impactful. He said he wanted to stress quality ministry over quantity.

Hood stated it was a surreal moment when she

was about to lead her first service. She said she was a little nervous but had faith that God was going to lead her in the right direction.

“I asked God to send me places I can’t even see because if God sends me to those places he will take care of me,” said Hood. “I also asked God to send me the people we need to minister to.”

She says she came to the location prior to the first

service and prayed for prosperity and for the Lord to send her the people she needs.

Her sermon centered on how people should be “thanking Jesus for all he has done for us” and concluded the service with a special prayer acknowledging breast cancer and domestic violence awareness months.

The audience during Gospel Fest were treated to a diverse set of acts and beautiful weather.

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opportunity to be able to stand in front of God’s people and show them my gift.”

The other acts were Pastor Todd Curry, Dr. George Pass & NEW, Nelson L. Roberts, Jeremiah Salter & Nu Elevation Worship and Kayo Bracey.

Bracey is a Christian hip hop artist who not only performed upbeat tracks that had many in the crowd dancing but also gave a history of how he was delivered from a life of sin. He also spoke about Alisia Dieudonne, one of the North Carolina A&T students shot and killed over the weekend, whom he

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in his faithfulness is to be remembered. Christ, on the other hand as God’s Son, is in charge of the house (verse 6). Paul continues his point of Jesus being the head and superior by saying we are the house, if we can assert with bold confidence our grip on this fact (verse 6). Jesus is superior to Moses.

Matthew writes of the Sermon on the Mount and how Jesus appeals to His listeners on various points.

This particular appeal says “These words I speak to you … are foundational words, words to build a life

knew and was a part of his latest music video. He said when he heard the news, it broke his heart and the irony is she left Chicago to get away from violence just to unfortunately succumb to it.

“It’s so much negativity going on in the world, it’s nice to just do anything positive period,” Bracey continued. “It’s too much hate going on now so lifting up God and being able to come to a positive event like this, I love it. I feel like my music is relatable, because when I was younger in church, I loved God but the music didn’t hit me. So for the kids, they hear all of this music on the radio so when you can replicate that, but talk about God in it, it hits them harder because they can

on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter” (verse 24) (The Message Remix: Pause, Eugene Peterson). The verse goes on to say the solid foundation is desirable. Matthew records “But if you just use my words in Bible studies and don’t work them into your life, you are like a stupid carpenter” (verse 26).

The building will collapse like a house of cards as soon as bad weather hits (verse 27). Verses 28 and 29 express how “the crowd bursts into applause … It was apparent that He [Jesus] was living everything He was saying – quite a contrast to their religious teachers.” (The Message,

relate to it.”

There was a steady flow of people who came to check out the perfomers on stage. Many people stayed for the entire event and loved the different acts. Kay Hawkins of Winston-Salem said she comes every year and always enjoys herself.

“It was wonderful and I’ve been coming since they first started. I really liked the young rapper because I’m really interested in what our young people are doing and he had a good message. This year all the choirs had a different sound, which was really nice.”

Paulette Williams of Winston-Salem added, “Everything went well.

The praise and worship was awesome.”

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For Your Consideration: Why is Jesus considered the High Priest of our faith? How are we a house?

Life’s Application: The basic message to us is that Jesus is the center of our faith and we in essence belong to Him. He has given us advice, encouragement, warnings and promises. It’s up to us to act in a responsible way by implementing all these instruments for spiritual growth and maturity into our lives. Life really is what you make of it. Let Jesus be your life coach.

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She said she really enjoyed Dr. George Pass & NEW and that she will be returning next week to check out the next set of acts.

The church congregation came out in full force to celebrate the mortgage burning ceremony.

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BARBER Dwyane Bernard Barber was born on October 17, 1958 in Bridgeport Ct. Dwyane’s mother, Alma Grier Barber Horton preceded him in death. Father, Alexander Barber, Jr. resides in WinstonSalem. Dwyane departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Dwyane graduated from East Forsyth High School and served in the US Army where he was honorably discharged. He attended Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee where he pledged Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. He was enrolled at Forsyth Technical Community College, studying Diesel Mechanics. Dwyane was a devoted father to his sons, Jordan Crockett and Luke Barber of WinstonSalem and daughter Rechina Green of Kihei, Hawaii. He leaves two granddaughters, EzauraCelis Ibarra and Jordyn Holton. Dwyane had one younger brother, Alexander E. Barber, III

who died in June 2013 and has one sister, Sonya Barber who resides in the city. Dwyane is survived by his loving and supportive father, Alexander Barber, Jr. and grandmother, Mrs. Parphinia Ford. His paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Barber, preceded him in death two weeks prior to his own.

Dwyane leaves a devoted partner Latrell Edwards and a devoted friend Christopher Legette. He also leaves to mourn, loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Dwyane was an openhearted individual who would do anything for anyone. The advice he provided to others, “You have to think in Life”.

Dwyane had a personal relationship with God and wasn’t ashamed to tell others about it!

Dwyane was loved by many and will never be forgotten.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Hickerson, officiating.

The family visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Wednesday at the Chapel.

Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com (RUSSELL).

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The participants in the prayer walk prepare for the journey with a prayer before they start.

‘God belongs in my city,’ Christians declare as they walk downtown

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The “God belongs in my city” prayer walk started in New York City years ago when young people there spotted “a million people are fine without God, aren't you” written on the subway walls. As a response youth, groups from around the city gathered in Manhattan and started the walk. People from all denominations were included.

The movement has gone from city to city across the nation and this is the second year it has been held here in WinstonSalem. Rob Hardin, prayer walk organizer, says the walk is a declaration because of all the unrest that is tearing our cities apart.

“We are different races The crowd was full of young people who sang right along with the artist on stage. and different ethnicities but we are all under the same umbrella and that's Christ,” said Hardin. “God belongs in my city” is a movement in our city and we are not falling victim to what the world is doing but we are standing up for what we believe in and that's Christ.

Christ deserves to be in our city and in everything we do.”

The prayer walk started at the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission on North Trade Street. The route included stops at the bus station downtown, where the walk participants stopped, prayed and witnessed to any who was willing to listen. They continued downtown to the jail, where they stopped and prayed once again.

According to Norman Damon, the prisoners in the jail were tapping on the window to acknowledge their presence.

Immediately following the walk, there was a concert featuring contemporary and hip hop Christian artists. Instead of a traditional concert style where everyone goes up individually, they decided to perform a collaborative concert where two or more artists were on stage simultaneously.

Jeff Prince, a performer in the concert, said events like the prayer walk show what you see in the media doesn't define what is really happening.

“I think every last one of us here are struggling with something but at the end of the day happiness is temporary, but joy in Christ is forever,” said Prince.

“We want to let people know you find real joy in Christ no matter what you are going through.”

Damon added he thinks this walk is important because of the status of the youth in the country right now. He says he knows a walk is somewhat old fashioned but with the concert concluding the walk he hopes more youth will be enticed to come out.

Artist and prayer walk participant Jeff Prince said it’s great to have an event like this in the city where people can come together

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Turning Point Church, 6592 Baux Mountain Road, will celebrate its sixth anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m.

The guest speaker is Minister Anita Dean Arnette, “The Boss Lady,” host of Sunday Morning Praise and Midday Gospel Praise at Truth Broadcasting 1340 AM. Dinner will be served immediately after the morning worship. The pastor is the Rev. Dr. Roy A. Swann. For further information call 336-306-3601.

Oct. 9 Homecoming and Birthday Celebration Ministries of Truth, 145 Alice St., invites former members and the community to the homecoming and birthday celebration of our founder Bishop William E. Koger as we celebrate his 79th birthday on Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be District Elder John Thompson.

Oct. 9-12 Homecoming and Revival The St. Andrews UMC, 1840 Butler St., will have its Homecoming service and revival Oct. 9-12. The Homecoming service will start at 3 p.m. Monday revival speaker will be Pastor Rodvegas Ingram of Reidsville; Tuesday revival speaker will be Pastor Sherrie Lindsay; and Wednesday revival speaker will be Pastor Nathan Harris of Greensboro. The revival services will start at 7 p.m. each night. Rev. Dale P. Sneed is the pastor.

Oct. 9-15 16th Pastoral Anniversary Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., will celebrate Apostle BJ McCloud’s “Sweet 16th Pastoral Anniversary.” On Sunday, Oct. 9, Overseer John Ford from Healing House of God will be the guest speaker at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, the speaker is to be announced. On Thursday, Oct. 13, Pastor Janice Heath from Greater Higher Ground will be the guest speaker at 7:30 p. m.

Friday, Oct. 14, Pastor Diane Barrino from Mercy Outreach Church of Deliverance, High Point, will be the guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, will be Apostle BJ McCloud’s Appreciation Service at 6 p. m. On Thursday, Oct. 20, there will be a food box giveaway at 2058 Dellabrook Road from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

For additional information, please contact Greater Tabernacle Worship Center at 336-777-1113.

Oct. 10 Foundation ceremony Sri Mata Hindu Temple of WinstonSalem (Winston Salem Hindu Temple), 8535 Lasater Road in Clemmons, is holding a grand foundation ceremony. The ceremony includes Sanku Staapana, which will be held on the evening of Monday,

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Computer Diagnostic Clinic on Friday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Technology Building, Room 415, on Main Campus, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway.

The clinic is free and open to the public.

No computers will be accepted after 12:30 p.m. The public can bring their PCs or Macs to the college to receive the following services: computer diagnostics, minor computer repairs, virus removal, virus protection, spam removal, driver & system updates, and file system clean-up or tune-up. While computers are being serviced, Forsyth Tech faculty will hold mini workshops addressing topics such as how to secure personal computers and create simple websites. Parking will be available in front of the Technology Building.

Visitors can park in spaces reserved with orange traffic cones.

Oct. 7 - Golf Tournament Fundraiser Winston-Salem Experiment in SelfReliance will hold a golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 7, beginning at 9 a.m. at Winston Lake Golf Course to raise awareness about poverty in Forsyth County and to raise money to support the services provided by ESR. Players will receive cart and green fees, breakfast, lunch, and a swag bag. First, second, and third place winners will receive trophies.

Winners will also include last place, closest to the pin, and longest drive for both male and female. For more information about the golf tournament and to register, visit www.eisr.org/events or call 336.722.9400.

Oct. 7 – Garden Tools and Tool Care Workshop Forsyth County Cooperative Extension will present the workshop, “Garden Tools and Tool Care” on Oct. 7 from 12 – 1 p.m. at the Forsyth County Extension Office, 1450 Fairchild Road.

The workshop is free, but registration is required. To register, email coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or 336-703-2850, no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Oct. 7 and 9 - Fair Parking for a Good Cause Senior Services will open its parking lot on Shorefair Drive to the public attending the Dixie Classic Fair Oct. 7 and Oct, 9, with proceeds benefiting Meals-onWheels. Located on the corner of Shorefair Drive and Deacon Blvd., the Senior Services lot will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. on the specified

Oct. 10 at 5:21 p.m. to 6:46 p.m.

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Oct. 12-14 Church Anniversary Temple Deliverance Church, 2930 Prescott Drive, will celebrate its church anniversary with the following guest speakers: Wednesday, Oct. 12, Pastor Donald Darby, Amazing Grace Ministries; Thursday, Oct. 13, Apostle Edward Allen, Ambassadors Cathedral; and Friday, Oct. 14, Pastor Scott White, Abba Father's Ministries. Services are nightly at 7 p.m.

The pastor is Bishop Charlie Jenkins. For more information, email: miracletempledeliverancech1@gmail.com.

Oct. 30 100th Church Anniversary The Hanes Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 819 N. Highland Ave., is excited to announce our upcoming 100th Anniversary Celebration Service on Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Presiding Prelate Bishop James B. Walker of the 7th Episcopal District. Our theme is “A Century of Honoring the Past, Serving the Present, Dedicated to the Future.” Many generations have worshipped and provided dedicated service to Hanes Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. We are inviting you to share with us in this glorious occasion.

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Wednesdays Noon Service Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church, 5095 Lansing Dr., will have noonday service every Wednesday beginning at noon. The 45-minute service is designed to uplift one’s spirit in the middle of the week. Senior Pastor Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter will preach. The public is invited to attend. For further information, contact the church at 336-723-2266.

Monday – Friday Free lunch and snack Between noon and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, free lunch and snack will be provided to any child at Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries. The church is located 2001 E. 25th St. (corner of Ansonia and 25th Streets). Senior Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host pastor.

4th Tuesday Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336744-3012.

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dates. A parking fee of $5 for each vehicle goes directly to the Meals-on-Wheels program to feed a homebound senior.

Fairgoers will not only have convenient parking at Senior Services, but will also be providing a hot, nutritious meal for an older adult in need. The Senior Services lot is at 2895 Shorefair Drive. A police officer will be on duty in the lot, which is gated and well lighted.

Oct. 7-16 – “The Sting of White Roses” The N.C. Black Repertory Company will kick off its 37th season with the world premiere of “The Sting of White Roses.”

The play examines the effects of breast cancer on a family while highlighting the strength found in one’s faith. $1 from ticket sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen Northwest N.C. For more information, visit www.ncblackrep.org.

Oct. 8 – Handle with Care Domestic Violence and Homelessness Walk Salem College presents the Handle with Care Domestic Violence and Homelessness Walk on Oct. 8.

Registration is 10-11 a.m., speakers at 1111:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 11:40 a.m. at Salem College.

Oct. 8 – Audiobook Workshop Winston-Salem Writers will hold a workshop on turning a book into an audiobook on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m., at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem. Presented by Joel Richards, who has narrated over 150 audiobooks and thousands of e-learning and shorter nonfiction works, the workshop will cover the potential of the audiobook industry and the typical production process. The cost is $10 for nonmembers and free to members of Winston-Salem Writers. Seating is limited. Pre-register by emailing donna@wswriters.org.

Oct. 8 – Grand Opening Forsyth Humane Society (FHS) is hosting a Grand Opening on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 12 – 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop in our new Morykwas Adoption and Resource Center at 4881 Country Club Road to discover all FHS has to offer our community. Free t-shirts will be available while supplies last and children can participate in a scavenger hunt. Adoptions will still be processed during the event.

Oct. 9 – Second Sundays on 4th Second Sundays on 4th, a free familyfriendly outdoor event series, will return on Oct. 9 from 3 – 6 p.m. There will be two free bands, as well as a kids’ zone with free bounce houses, games and arts activities. The event is held on 4th Street

Noonday Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host Noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage hearts at midweek. A lunch will be offered. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336528-3256.

4th Thursday Worship at Winston-Salem Rescue Mission The Evangelism Ministry of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church located at 1905 N. Jackson Ave. will worship the 4th Thursday of the month at the WinstonSalem Rescue Mission at 7 p.m.. Pilgrim Rest’s pastor is Paul W. Hart.

Sundays and Wednesdays Clothes closet The Ambassador Cathedral Clothes Closet will be open on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information, call 336-725-0901.

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-7237071.

2nd Saturday Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes.

The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-744-3012.

Bible study The Eastside Church of Christ, 536 Barbara Jane Ave. NE, Winston-Salem, is offering a free mail-in Bible study. It is designed to give a greater knowledge of the word of God. The eight-lesson course is an overview of the entire Bible. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up today by calling 336-722-2088 or by e-mailing bern3@lexcominc.net. between Cherry and Marshall Streets, and thanks to First Presbyterian Church, there is free parking in any of the nearby First Presbyterian parking lots. The headliner will be New Orleans legend Glen David Andrews. In our Summit School Kids’ Zone, children’s activities will be run by The UNCSA Community Music School.

For more information, visit www.sso4.com.

Oct. 10 – Auditions for “Macy’s Yes, Virginia: The Musical” Twin City Stage will hold auditions for “Macy’s Yes, Virginia: The Musical” on Monday, Oct. 10, at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in WinstonSalem. Auditions for actors ages 7-15 will begin at 5:30 p.m., and auditions for actors 16+ will begin at 7:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary and everyone is welcome to audition. Actors should come to the lobby for check-in. Everyone who auditions needs to be prepared to sing 1632 bars of a musical theatre song of a noncontemporary genre. Actors should wear comfortable clothing, as they will be taught a brief dance/movement sequence.

Children who can tap dance should bring their tap shoes to the audition.

Performance dates are Dec. 16-18. All performances will be held at the Arts Council Theatre. For more information, please call Twin City Stage at 336-7480857 x 209 or visit the website at www.twincitystage.org.

Oct. 10-15 – Sign up for Christmas Assistance Program The Salvation Army of WinstonSalem will be holding signups for their Christmas assistance program at the following dates, times and locations: October 10-13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Area Command, 901 N. Cleveland Ave., Washington Park Corps, 1411 S. Broad St., Kernersville Corps, 770-D Park Centre Drive, Kernersville; 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club, 2100 Reynolds Park Rd., International Boys and Girls Club, 2850 New Walkertown Road; Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-Noon at Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club and International Boys and Girls Club. All signups will be done on computer.

Oct. 11 – N.C. Farm School Summit The North Carolina Farm School Summit is Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Guilford County Extension Center in Greensboro. The summit is open to anyone interested in starting a farm or already growing a farm. There also are speakers on marketing meat or livestock animal, as well as small ruminant health, and a panel of N.C .Farm School graduates who will speak about

2nd, 4th and 4th Saturdays Community clothes closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 10 a.m. the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across from the U.S. Post Office. For more information, contact Myrna Williams, coordinator, at 336-9235881 or 410-245-3306. Clothing donations and accessories accepted.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food pantry, clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1-3 p.m., Love Community Development Corporation, located at 3980 N. Liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call 336-306-8119.

Emergency food give-away Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 North Hampton Drive, in partnership with second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC, provides to the community at large an Emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.); first and third Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, (8 to 10 a.m.).

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their farm experience and where their businesses are headed. There will be vendors at the summit too, catering to farming needs. Registration is $25 per person, and forms are available at www.ncfarmschool.com.

Oct. 11 – Welcome to Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available. The session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main Street, Walkertown. The session is designed to explain and clarify the Medicare sign-up process and educate attendees on how to make smart choices.

Trained Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be on hand to answer general questions. The session is provided at no cost.

Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Oct. 12 – Small Business “Pathway to Success” Series The Forsyth County Public Library Southside Branch will hold the last of its “Pathway to Success” series in the library auditorium, 3185 Buchanan St., for those thinking about starting their own business, on Oct. 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. These programs are part of the Small Business Series at Forsyth County Public Library, in partnership with Forsyth Tech Small Business Center. Call 336-703-2980 for directions to Southside. For more information, call 336-703-3023 or email lohmanj2@forsyth.cc. You may also register at Forsyth Tech Small Business Center by calling 336-757-3810. All programs are free and open to the public.

Oct. 13 – 14th St. Elementary School Alumni meeting The 14th St. Elementary School Alumni will be holding its monthly meeting Thursday Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at the 14th Street Recreation Center. All that once attended 14th St. School are welcomed.

Contact : Marva Reid @ 336-997-2519

Oct. 13 – Panel on Suicide A free speaker meeting and panel discussion focusing on the public health issue pertaining to suicide among adolescents and young adults will be held at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center, James A. Gray Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Road, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments provided.

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Bringing diversity through the union of family is the goal of the second annual Bridal Fair and Fashion Show, Saturday, Oct. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. at The Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston Salem.

The event’s theme is “Building an inclusive community while celebrating love and the union of families.”

The goal of the multicultural bridal fair is to bring people of all backgrounds together to learn how diverse cultures celebrate love through wedding fashions and traditions – for the bride and groom.

The bridal fair will feature Latino, African, Muslim, Asian and traditional American wedding attire.

Wedding industry experts such as florists, wedding attire designers, decorators, wedding planners, caterers, entertainment, hotel services representatives and more will be on hand to offer information about their services and share resources for creating a unique wedding day experience!

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Winston Salem and member of The Enterprise Center Ambassador’s Council, says, “This type of event is a microcosm of a greater worldwide community, that while diverse, the bridal fair centers on love, acceptance and family.” She adds, “We’ll celebrate differences, embrace understanding and showcase the beauty among all of us!”

Last year’s first Multicultural Bridal Fair and Fashion Show, according to the Winston Salem Chronicle, was both entertaining and resourceful, allowing potential married couples access to significant resources for a wedding in a relaxed atmosphere – splendidly done. Telissa Ward, owner of Destiny’s Wardrobe and event planner summed it up this way: “The event achieved its goal of bringing all backgrounds together to celebrate a common thread we all share – love and marriage.”

Submitted photo To RSVP for free tickets, go to Eventbrite: 2nd Annual Lorraine Roseborough, right, gets a Winston-Salem Multicultural Bridal Fair and Fashion. For more informaproclamation from Mayor Pro Tem Vivian H. Burke. tion, please contact Patricia Degraffinreaidt at 336 7346916 or email sgatkinscdc2@gmail.com. This event is cosponsored by S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization, Lorraine Roseborough celebrated her 82nd birthday http://www.sgacdc.org/wedding.html. with a formal dinner at the Quality Inn, Hawthorne Road.

The theme was “Diamonds Are Forever.”

More than 50 family members and friends attended the affair.

Roseborough was pleasantly surprised when one of the guests, Dr. Vivian H. Burke, Mayor pro tem, presented her with a city proclamation. The proclamation celebrated her life’s works and generosity that she has given to her family, friends and community.

In her closing remarks Roseborough referred to them as warm and genuine diamonds because she said “Diamonds are Forever.”

Proclamation tops birthday celebration

Day care participates in federal food program

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From left to right, Patsy Murrill, Elizabeth Newton, Gladys Wilson, Tanya Jones and Norma Guthrie take a break during the event.

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The Quality Education Institute Inc. (Day Care) announces its participation in the U. S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants, are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 866632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339: or 800-845-6136 (Spanish), USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you have any questions, please call Mark Flowers at (336) 744-0804 or email mflowers@qeschools.org.

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The Social Action Committee of the Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. recently hosted its annual cookout for the community. The event was held at the Forsyth County Agricultural Center.

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You can’t judge a book by its cover.

Even so, we do it all the time: we see someone’s outside and think we know what’s inside. We base it on his looks, or his youthful indiscretions – things, as in the new book “Writing My Wrongs” by Shaka Senghor, that he may

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deeply regret.

Little James White wanted to be a doctor when he grew up.

Enveloped by the love of his parents, he was secure in the idea that he could maintain his honors status and do good for people in his Detroit community. But then his parents split, reconciled, and split again; his mother took her frustrations out on him and she kicked him out of her house.

Jay was just “a little boy” of 14 then, but it didn’t take long for some-

one to offer him a job selling cocaine at 5 dollars a “rock.” He started earning big money, wearing cool clothes, getting girls, smoking crack.

By 17 he’d been in trouble with the law and had been given many second chances. By 18, he’d been shot in the leg and foot.

By 19, he was in prison for shooting another man, killing him.

In his first six weeks in County Jail, Jay saw it all: rape, robbery, beat-downs, murder. He learned the “law of the jungle” and knew that he could never let small disrespects slide.

It was a whole new world, but a sentence of up to 42 years for firearm possession and murder put him in another universe.

Years later, transferred to various prisons within the state and carrying a new name and a new assault charge, Shaka Senghor promised himself repeatedly that he would change, only to have it beaten back by prison life and the deep anger and guilt he carried. Finally, mid-way through a fourand-a-half year stint in adseg, he “took a long and painful look” at himself and equipped his cell “like a classroom,” reconnecting with the black history he loved and the religious

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“Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison”

by Shaka Senghor c.2016, Convergent Books $26.00 / $35.00 Canada 269 pages

studies he craved.

“But the real changes,” he says, “came when I started keeping a journal.”

I’m glad he did that.

You will be, too, once you’ve started “Writing My Wrongs,” but don’t think for a minute that this is an easy book to read.

One expects passages of brutality in a book about prison, but author Shaka Senghor takes it a step beyond, to something of nightmares or movies. That he was moved from prison to prison makes the chaos even keener; prisoners, says Senghor, sometimes lose track of time and readers could be forgiven for the same. Enter the mael-

strom from the safety of your sofa, in fact, and the ending of this book – Senghor’s hard-won redemption and afterlife – will remind you that you’ve been holding your breath awhile.

“Writing My Wrongs” may be right for a certain kind of book group. For sure, it’s something every young person should absolutely read. It’s uplifting, triumphant to the skies and, once you start it, you’ll be sorry to reach its back cover.

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The Children’s Home has officially welcomed New Story Church to its campus. New Story undertook renovations of Woosley Chapel this summer, including painting, minor repairs, and new flooring.

Pastor Scott Osterberg said he is excited about reaching out to the children who live on The Children’s Home campus as well as the surrounding communities. This is New Story’s third campus and will be known as New Story West End. On Sunday, Sept. 11, the first service was filled with joy and great energy, members reported. It included a celebration of 10 years of sobriety for one of New Story members. Pastor Scott commented that one-third to onehalf of the New Story congregation is in recovery, “So if you don’t know where to turn for help, come to New Story!”

Katheryn Northington, Board Chair of The Children’s Home, led a prayer over the church and the Home, asking for the grownups to keep this space a safe and loving place for all the children who come here.

Chief Executive Officer Brett A. Loftis read from Scripture and told the New Story congregation, “We are glad we get to share our home with you.”

When the offertory was passed, children from The Children’s Home passed the baskets. Pastor Scott said the offertory was slated for two programs, half to support New Story’s homeless ministries and the remaining half to support kids’ and youth ministry at The Children’s Home

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“We See Red” is a common logo in East Winston and the Winston- Salem community at large, as well.

While this is a rallying chant for Winston-Salem State University’s athletic teams it was also a reality on the streets in East Winston and local college campuses recently.

Members of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. attired in their signature colors of crimson and cream, took to the streets to encourage unregistered citizens to register to vote in time for the upcoming elections.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Political Awareness and

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and New Story West End. In his sermon, Pastor Scott reminded the congregation that we all have a blank page and a chance to start over, regardless of our background. He said, “On your next page, you can choose love or hate, hope or despair, war or peace, life or death. God takes all the trash in our lives and weaves it into a thing of beauty.”

New Story’s beliefs tie directly into the mission of The Children’s Home, which helps children to write their own new stories, as they recover from the effects of trauma.

There were 250 adults and teens in attendance in Woosley Chapel, with 80 kids across the courtyard in KidStory and YouthStory. After the service, volunteers stayed to pack lunches for New Story’s homeless ministries. New Story West End will hold regular Sunday services at Woosley Chapel every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.

The Children’s Home, founded in 1909 by churches of the Western North Carolina Conference of United Methodist Churches , serves at-risk children and families in residential group foster homes, outpatient therapy and medications clinics, community foster care and adoptive homes, and day treatment at Kingswood School. For more information about The Children’s Home, please visit www.tchome.org.

New Story Church was founded five years ago by people who wanted to create a church for broken people. For more information about New Story church, please visit www.newstorychurch.org.

Social Action Committee along with other members of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter conducted a silent voting campaign and registered citizens to vote on the corners of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and New Walkertown Road.

The next week they focused on unregistered citizens at local institutions of higher education.

Tuesday, Sept. 27 teams from the sorority conducted voter registration and silent voting campaigns at Forsyth Technical College, Wake Forest University School of Law and Submitted photo Winston-Salem State University.

Members of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. took to the streets to encourage unregistered citizens to register to vote.

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M/WBE BID NOTICES Lexington Housing Authority, Lexington NC Seeking Experienced Fee Accountant

Request for Proposals (RFP) For: Fee Accountant Issued: October 6, 2016 Submission deadline: 5 PM on October 24, 2016

ALL QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS RFP MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: Friday, October 21st, 2016 @ 2pm No interpretation of the meaning of the Bid Documents (contract, scope, deliverables et. al.) will be made to any bidder.

Questions may be submitted, in written form, to: Lexington Housing Authority ATTN: RFP Fee Accountant 1 Jamaica Dr. Lexington NC, 27292 or emailed to: arobinson@lha-nc.org.

Questions will be answered by the appropriate individuals and answered within 2 business days via email with a return reply acknowledging receipt of the email requested. Questions and answers will be shared with all bidders. .

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M/WBe Bid notices DBE/MBE/WBE BUSINESS ENTERPRISESNOTICE TO BIDDERS

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, Inc (Habitat) is soliciting quotes for services from interested DBE/MBE/WBE subcontractors and suppliers to carry out its construction and neighborhood revitalization program. Habitat builds and renovates up to 40 properties per year in Forsyth County and sells to low income homeowners. Services needed include appraisers, attorneys, lead/asbestos abatement contractors, HERS energy raters, home inspectors and building material suppliers. Trade subcontractors of masonry, concrete flatwork, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, drywall, insulation and landscaping are also required. All trade contractors must be up to date on 2012 Energy Code Requirements and must prove 7 years of experience in energy efficient building. All vendors must have workers compensation insurance.

This request for proposals covers only purchases of less than $10,000 per house.

Interested parties should contact Ryan Froelich at Habitat for more information (336) 765-8854, ext. 103. Proposals can be sent to Ryan Froelich at Habitat, 1023 W 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105.

The Chronicle October 6, 2016 Advertisement for Bids

The DAVIE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION is seeking Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services for Demolition at Davie County High School. For a copy of the Complete RFQ, please visit: www.davie.k12.nc.us. Qualifications are due October 12 at 2:00 p.m.

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LeGaL notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Michael Anthony Brookshaw, also known as Michael A. Brookshaw, and Michael Brookshaw, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Michael Anthony Brookshaw, also known as Michael A. Brookshaw, and Michael Brookshaw, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P.O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 29th day of December 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 29th day of September 2016.

MARY V. BROOKSHAW EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL ANTHONY BROOKSHAW ALSO KNOWN AS MICHAEL A. BROOKSHAW AND MICHAEL BROOKSHAW

Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax)

The Chronicle September 29, October 6, 13, and 20, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Roy Howard Lumbert (16 E 1378), deceased December 25, 2014, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 17, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of September, 2016.

Keith Lumbert Administrator CTA for Roy Howard Lumbert, deceased 1770 Crossfield Ridge Lane Winston Salem, NC 27127 The Chronicle September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2016

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2011030185 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at:

4561 Indiana Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block3485 Lot(s) 050 On City County Tax Map

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 4561 Indiana Av, the property being known as Block 3485Lot(s) 050 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

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 24th day of October, 2016, 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 4561 Indiana 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: September 29, 2016

The Chronicle October 6, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia N. Stover (16 E 755), also known as Patricia Nicholson Stover, deceased January 24, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 24, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 22nd day of September, 2016.

Darrell Nicholson Administrator for Patricia Johnson Rush, deceased P.O. Box 24534 Winston Salem, NC 27114 The Chronicle September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2016

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS

BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 16 SP 1986 FOR THE ADOPTION OF A FEMALE MINOR CHILD BY PAIGE THOMAS TO: Unknown Birth Father of Baby Girl Thomas

Take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed with the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina in the above entitled special proceeding. The Petition relates to Baby Girl Thomas, a minor female child born on September 18, 2016 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 38 weeks gestation. The Birth mother is Paige Thomas, a current resident of Lexington, North Carolina. Ms. Thomas reports that the birth father is unknown and conception occurred on December 31, 2015 or January 1, 2016 either in Winston Salem, North Carolina or Mocksville, North Carolina. TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days from the first day of publication of this notice, that date being October 6, and upon your failure to do so the Petitioner will apply to the Court for relief sought in the Petition. Any parental rights you may have will be terminated upon the entry of the decree of adoption. This the 6th day of October 2016. Kelly T. Dempsey, Attorney for Petitioner, 7810 Pineville Matthews Road, Suite 9, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226.

The Chronicle October 6, 13, and 20, 2016

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15 JT 205

IN THE MATTER OF: MAKENZIE FOUNTAIN DOB: 05-02-00

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: John Doe - father of the juvenile

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 juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

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 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 4, 2016 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 20th day of September, 2016

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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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016071693 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016010469 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at:

In the Matter of: Property Located at:

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 4211 Shamel St, the property being known as Block 2564 Lot(s) 005 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 3314 Urban St, the property being known as Block 1362Lot(s) 030 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

4211 Shamel St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2564Lot(s) 005 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 28th day of October, 2016, 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 4211 Shamel 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.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: September 28, 2016

The Chronicle October 6, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Trellis Edwann Simon (16 E 1909), also known as Trellis E. Simon, Trellis E’dwann Simon, Trellis Simon, deceased September 1, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before January 8, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 6th day of October, 2016.

Ceroy Simon Administrator for Trellis Edwann Simon, deceased 2001 Emorywood Road Rural Hall, NC 27045 The Chronicle October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Sandra Best Lumbert (16 E 1379), also known as Sandy Lumbert, Sandra B. Lumbert, deceased May 12, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before December 17, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 15th day of September, 2016.

Keith Lumbert Administrator CTA for Sandra Best Lumbert, deceased 1770 Crossfield Ridge Lane Winston Salem, NC 27127 The Chronicle September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 2016

3314 Urban St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block1362Lot(s) 030 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 28th day of October, 2016, 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 3314 urban 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.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: September 28, 2016

The Chronicle October 6, 2016

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Before the Clerk

Austreberta Olmedo Garcia v. Rodrigo Perez, 16 CVD 4626 (Forsyth County) TO MR. RODRIGO PEREZ:

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: CHILD CUSTODY

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than November 11, 2016, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 6th day of October 2016.

Jennifer K. Payne Attorney for Plaintiff Payne & Associates, PLLC 206 North Spruce Street, Suite 1B Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone: 336.283.9181

The Chronicle October 6, 2016

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