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The Anointed Mime Ministry performs during the 2015 Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic Fair on Sunday, Oct. 4, during the first phase of Gospel Fest. Sundays’ event was accompanied by cloudy skies, rain and wind. The weather is expected to be better for the second phase, which will be Sunday, Oct. 11. See the story on page B5.

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Questions and concerns about the possible move of Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (WSPA) to Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) where voiced at a meeting Monday night, Oct. 5, in which about 30 people attended.

Superintendent Beverly Emory heard from parents, community members and elected officials during the meeting held in the auditorium of WSPA, which is located on Cameron Avenue in the building of the original Atkins High School.

The building, which was originally built as an African-American high school during segregation, can hold about 900 students. WSPA, a college preparatory magnet high school, which also has a residential middle school, has 450 students.

Emory said that the building’s unused capacity was the reason the school system was considering

It has been a very busy year for the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber and the North Carolina NAACP branch. From voting rallies to educational seminars, the state branch has been working hard this year to improve the quality of life of all minorities in the state of North Carolina.

Today (Oct. 8), local NAACP branches from across the state will gather in Winston-Salem for the 72nd annual NAACP State Convention for reflection and planning.

During a recent press conference held outside the Forsyth County Courthouse, Barber announced the theme of this year’s convention will be “Pursing Liberty in the face of Justice.”

“This years convention is not just about fellowship but about justice as well,” said Barber. “We are going to use this year’s convention to layout our plan of attack for those who are trying to tear this country apart.”

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II answers questions about the 72nd Annual NAACP State Convention during a recent press conference in Winston-Salem, host city of the annual convention.

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Superintendent Beverly Emory speaks to attendees about potentially moving Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy at a meeting held at the school on Monday.

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moving WSPA and doing something else with the space there. She’s been in talks with WSSU Chancellor Elwood Robinson on bringing Prep to the campus of the histor-

ically black university, which would be part of a potential school bond proposal that’ll be on the ballot next year.

“Winston-Salem State is very interested right now

in a possible partnership with us, looking at possibly locating a high school like Prep on their campus, where students would actually earn their high

Mayor Allen Joines said he was delighted to be the host city of the annual convention.

“We welcome Dr. Barber and NAACP members from across the state to our wonderful city,” said Joines, “We are just delighted to be chosen as the host city.”

The three-day convention will feature a number of educational seminars and guest speakers, including the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, who is expected to deliver a powerful address on the opening day of the convention.

Moss is known throughout the nation for his community service and reaching out to inner-city black youth.

Moss’ address will be part of the Religious Emphasis Day held at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

“We are very excited about our Religious Emphasis Day,” said Barber. “We are expecting some very powerful messages from some very powerful people.”

Religious Emphasis Day will also feature a number of open panel discussions on religion and a soul food dinner later in the day.

Michelle Laws, executive director of the state NAACP said, this years schedule is the most exciting she has seen.

“This may be one of the most exciting conventions we have had,” said Laws. “It has been a big year for the state branch and we believe this years convention will reflect the amazing year we have had so far.”

Other noteworthy speakers who will be attending the

Women’s Fund study says more women now in poverty

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Economic insecurity for local women has grown in the last five years, according to a study by the The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem.

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Actress and activist Laverne Cox advocates transgender label for census

About 2,200 people gathered at the Wait Chapel on Wake Forrest University's campus to hear Laverne Cox speak on Oct. 5

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Laverne Cox, best known for her role as Sophia Berset on “Orange Is The New Black,” spoke Monday night, Oct. 5, to a crowded Wait Chapel at Wake Forrest University (WFU).

"I believe it's important to claim the various intersected components of my multiple identities with pride in public because I've not always been able to do that," said Cox when she first addressed the audience.

During her speech, Cox used personal stories from her journey to becoming her true self while relating back to statistics that speak to the death rate of and the lack of support for people who identify as gay lesbian bisexual transgender and queer (LGBTQ).

Cox holds many accolades, including being the first transgendered woman nom-

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inated for an Emmy. She uses her platform as a prominent actress to promote LGBTQ issues with emphasis placed on issues concerning transgender people of color.

"I've never seen ‘Orange Is The New Black,’" said Anita Patel. "I have respect for her, not because she's a character on a show but because I'm interested in what she has to say.”

Patel, a junior at Wake Forrest University , sat with her friends, Regina Murphy, Katie Freudenburg and Janae Shaheed , while excitedly waiting for actress and activist Laverne Cox to take the stage at WFU's Wait Chapel.

The Chapel, which holds 2,200 people, was nearly filled to capacity as students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to hear Cox deliver a keynote address sponsored by WFU's LGBTQ Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Student Union, the Student Activities Fund, the Women's Center, the University

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Laverne Cox at Wake Forrest University on Monday, Oct. 5.

Theatre department, the Documentary Filmmaking Program and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

"As an African-American transgender woman, she can speak to intersectional experiences," said Kayla Lisbenby, program coordinator at WFU's LGBTQ Center, when asked why it was important to bring Cox to campus. "She's attracting different audiences and using her platform to speak on important issues."

Jade Boston, an African-American transgender woman from Winston-Salem, was easily able to relate to Cox's journey.

"It is inspiring to have someone as high profile as Laverne Cox represent our community," said Boston. "It's hard to meet people you can relate to.

Throughout her address, Cox expressed the need to count transgender people in the census and to change policy with the goal of protecting and supporting transgendered people.

Before allowing members of the audience to ask questions, Cox ended her speech with a call to action, asking the audience to go out and have difficult conversations across differences and to create safe spaces with the goal of having a better understanding of who the other person is, and ultimately who you are.

Derrick Boone, a professor of 19 years in WFU's School of Business, agreed with Cox's message of acceptance and support.

He said, "Our job is to educate the whole person and open students to difference points of view."

Others who traveled from area schools like Winston Salem State University and Salem College to hear Cox speak were not disappointed.

Ayana Shiggs who traveled with her friend Myesha Oliver and two resident coordinators from Salem College, summed up the experience of hearing Cox speak.

"It was enough to be there," she said.

Forsyth County offering free flu immunizations SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is offering the seasonal flu vaccine. Flu vaccine is the best way to protect you from the flu and is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age.

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health will provide flu vaccine to anyone at no cost while supplies last. Also, the county will offer High Dose vaccine for those over age 65. The health department will not offer FluMist or intradermal (micro-

needle) Flu. While getting the flu shot is the single best way to protect against the flu, there are several other ways to prevent the virus: wash your hands; cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze; if you are sick, stay home from work and keep your kids home from school if they are sick so it does not spread; and if you do become sick with the flu, take flu anti-viral medications if your doctor prescribes them.

Flu shots will be given in Clinic 3

of the health department at 799 N. Highland Ave. during the following hours: Monday through Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Clinic 3 is a walk-in clinic; appointments are not necessary.

For more information about flu vaccination, contact the health department at 336-703-3100 or visit http://www.flu.nc.gov/ .

Rep. Adams to deliver address to NOW

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U.S. Rep. Alma Adams will deliver the keynote address at the annual conference of the North Carolina National Organization for Women on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Parkway United Church of Christ in Winston-Salem from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The conference theme is “Focusing Women’s Power NOW!” "Women are pushing back and moving forward, demanding our human rights and freedom from unwanted intrusions in our privacy and pursuit of happiness,” says Gailya Paliga, president of N.C. NOW. “We are focusing women's power NOW!" Paliga explains that part of the state conference is educational, and part motivational. “It's a time to network and get organized to focus women's power to make changes that our state

desperately needs to help women move forward."

Morning sessions will feature updates on the status of, and pending legislation on, NOW’s six core issues in North Carolina: ∗ Reproductive rights ∗ Economic rights (including pay equity), featuring Tazra Mitchell, Policy Analyst for the N.C. Budget and Tax Center ∗ Ending violence against women, featuring Suzanne Reynolds, Dean of the Wake Forest University School of Law and legal expert on domestic violence protocol in the courts ∗ Racial justice (including immigration) ∗ LGBTQIAA rights ∗ Constitutional equality through the Equal Rights Amendment Following Adams’ keynote address, attendees will spend the afternoon honing their activist skills to bring about positive

changes for women’s lives in North Carolina, including: electing feminist candidates, taking direct action and working with the media.

For more information about NC NOW, visit https://northcarolinanow.w ordpress.com/home/; or for the National Organization for Women, visit www.now.org About the National Organization for Women

The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist

activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Since its founding in 1966, NOW’s goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

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‘Silent witnesses’ silhouettes highlight domestic violence awareness

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“It shatters families, it leaves loved ones and friends feeling helpless, and it tears apart communities.”

–Kathryn Mobley, WSTV Digital Media producer, marketing and communications.

called Arts Action Against Domestic Violence, who became so outraged by the spread of domestic abuse that they created 26 lifesized wooden figures with the victim’s names on each one of them. Karen Watson, Forensic Services Division Supervisor at the WSPD was the one who created the silhouette figures revealed at the vigil.

Each of the silhouettes that was recognized by Montgomery was sponsored by local businesses or nonprofit organizations.

The Chronicle sponsored one of them.

“Each one of our sponsors who were just recognized opened their wallets, they opened their hearts and provided financial support. With your financial support, I’m sure that someone will find the help they need, someone’s life will be getting better, and also someone’s life will be saved,” said Police Chief Barry Rountree.

Rountree presented a $2,744 donation to Family Services of Forsyth County from the Winston-Salem Police Department. Bob Feikma, president of

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For more information or how to get involved, contact Family Services of Forsyth County at 336722-8173 or visit www.fsifamily.org. To learn more about Silent Witnesses, visit http://www.silentwitness.ne t.

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lies, it leaves loved ones and friends feeling helpless, and it tears apart communities.”

Mayor Allen Joines read a proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and what the community and officials will do to recognize the situations and actions that will be lawfully taken.

“According the Center for Disease Control, nearly 1 in 4 women in the United States reports experiencing violence by a current, or former spouse or partner at some point in her life,” said Joines. “The city of Winston-Salem is committed to take a firm position against domestic violence, and will remain focused on ensuring all people are safe in their homes, and that abusers are held accountable for their crimes.”

Police Captain Catrina Thompson named all of the local media and businesses that will help support the cause and get the word out about domestic abuse. The Chronicle is one of the media representa-

suffered domestic violence over the past 20 years, including the ones that were recognized at the event. After the vigil, family members and friends of the victims personally viewed the silhouettes and took photos, while others were very emotional and

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“We are very excited and we ask that you celebrate, mourn and connect with us as we roll out these initiatives,” said Thompson.

There will be purple lights that will light up at local businesses representing domestic abuse awareness. The audience got to see a commercial by FOX 8 news of families of the victims speaking out about domestic violence. The video will be shown all month long.

Lt. Eric Montgomery presented the unveiling of the silent witnesses silhouettes. The silent witnesses began in 1990 by a group of women in Minnesota

ed a prayer, and asked everyone to remember the lives taken from the shooting that happened at Umpqua Community College in Rosenburg, Oregon.

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Salem Police Department officials and Family Services of Forsyth County held a candlelight vigil, promoting Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Thursday, Oct. 1 at City Hall in downtown Winston-Salem on 101 N. Main St. Family members of domestic violence victims were present at this event to witness the unveiling of the “silent witnesses” silhouettes.

Kathryn Mobley, WSTV Digital Media producer, marketing and communications, was the moderator. She shared a story of someone she interviewed, who was a victim.

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“It’s a tremendous impact to see among us what happens with domestic violence in our community,” said Feikema. “It’s a powerful statement, and it helps us all bear witness to what has happened in our community, and to resolve that it will not happen again.”

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Officials look to future as ground broken for new Central Library

Officials from city and county governments, Forsyth County libraries and Frank L. Blum Construction Company shovel dirt during a groundbreaking last week in front of the Central Library, which will be rebuilt and reopened in 2017.

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Ground was broken on the new Forsyth County Central library on Thursday, Oct. 1.

The Central library closed in October 2014, for renovations. Since then, Frank l.

Blum Construction Company has been removing asbestos from the building.

The ground breaking symbolized the next step in the project, which will involve demolishing the front of the library, which was built in 1952. It will be replaced with a new four-story section of the library to match the current four-story part of the building, built in 1980, which will be renovated. Only the structural frame and foundation of that old section will remain, everything else will be new. The new library will be 101,000 square feet and is expected to be completed by summer of 2017. The $28 million project is being paid for by a bond approved by voters in 2010.

County commissioners along with officials from the library, school board and city council spoke before the symbolic shoveling of dirt.

C o u n t y Commissioner Don Martin, a former Sprinkle-Hamlin school superintendent, quoted Thomas Jefferson, who believed there should be a public library in every county.

“I think you all would agree, libraries have done a lot of extensive good for a small cost,” said Martin, referencing a letter Jefferson wrote on the subject.

Martin said libraries remain important, citing statistics from the American library Association that in 2013 2 billion items were checked out of public libraries, including books, e-books and movies. He

United Way of Forsyth County kicks off 2015 community campaign SPECIAl TO THE CHrONIClE

The United Way of Forsyth County publicly announced the kick-off of its 2015 Community Campaign at the fifth annual Moonlight Madness 5K, a fundraising event coordinated by the city of Winston-Salem to benefit the nonprofit. This year’s fundraising goal is $16.7 million.

“It’s exciting to see how our community rallies around improving the lives and opportunities available to everyone in Forsyth County,” Tommy Payne, president of Niconovum, a reynolds American Inc. subsidiary, and chair of the 2015 Community Campaign, said last month. “We had over 30,000 donors last year as part of the campaign and hope that we can engage even more residents this year. People in Forsyth County understand the value of investing in education, financial stability and the health of our residents and neighbors. They recognize that when they give through United Way it makes a lasting impact and strengthens our entire community.”

Cindy Gordineer, president and CEO of United Way of Forsyth County, says she’s pleased to have

Payne chairing the community campaign, which is projected to end in December. “reynolds has been a great partner of United

also cited Forbes magazine, which said more than half of young people and seniors living in poverty have used a public library for Internet.

Forsyth County library Director Sylvia SprinkleMartin Hamlin said a lot of input from the community, county management and library staff went into the new library. She said the new library will have a “stunning exterior,” a “vibrant interior,” an expanded North Carolina room, new teen and children spaces, meeting rooms, large event spaces, a reading room and a book terrace.

“We are now positioned to make the vision a reality,” she said. “Every effort has been made to incorporate the ideas and best practices that make up a 21st century

library.”

Despite its building being closed for construction, the Central library continues to operate out of the Forsyth County Government Center, with administrative offices, a computer lab that still offers computer classes and a relocated North Carolina room. Staff and some of the Central library’s books have gone to other branches, though some books and other items have gone into storage.

Sprinkle-Hamlin said patrons are finding the relocated services and those who used the Central library to hold events and meetings are now relying on other branches. She said no one is missing out on books, since Forsyth libraries are part of the NC Cardinal consortium of libraries around the state, so even books not currently on the shelf can be ordered.

Sprinkle-Hamlin said though she’s a little sad to see the old Central library go, she’s looking forward to 2017 and for the new, state-of-the-art library that will take its place.

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examples of the critical issues facing the community,” Payne said. “United Way collaborates and invests with partners to tackle the tough challenges

“Together we can make Forsyth County one of the best places in the country for both residents and businesses.”

– Cindy Gordineer, president and CEO of United Way of Forsyth County Way for many years and and make a real impact. has an incredible reputa- We’ve seen some great particularly tion for generosity and sup- progress, port of the community,” around the high school graduation rate, which has she said.

The theme of this risen to 85.4 percent from year’s community cam- 70.7 percent in just eight paign is “What Our years.”

Gordineer agrees that it Community Needs Is You … Because Great Things takes the entire community Happen When We live coming together to enact real change.

United!”

“Community-wide Beyond raising money, the campaign has goals to solutions require commueducate community mem- nity-wide involvement. bers about major issues and Thankfully, we have generous donors, great partners, encourage involvement.

“Although we’ve seen supportive companies and a lot of successes over the organizations, and wonderyears, a number of individ- ful volunteers, like Tommy, uals and families in our who make our work possicommunity continue to ble,” she says. “Together struggle on a daily basis. we can make Forsyth Over 14 percent of our County one of the best children do not graduate places in the country for from high school; one in both residents and busithree children and one in nesses.”

To learn more, go to four adults live in poverty, and 34 percent of children ForsythUnitedWay.org. ages 10-17 are overweight or obese. These are a few

Community members learn more about United Way’s work and Leadership Societies, such as Women’s Leadership Council and Young Leaders United.

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N.C. conference at WSSU contemplates HIV/AIDS advocacy

Jen Jones leads a course during the HIV/AIDS Advocacy Conference on Saturday, Oct. 3.

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Attendees listen to Jen Jones during The HIV/AIDS Advocacy Conference on Saturday, Oct. 3.

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On Saturday, Oct. 3, the fourth HIV/AIDS Advocacy Conference was held in Winston-Salem, designed to bring people from diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives together to discuss how the HIV/AIDS epidemic has impacted their lives and how to move forward.

The conference was on the campus of Winston-Salem State University and was sponsored by the NC AIDS Action Network and the NC Harm Reduction Coalition.

Lee Storrow, executive director of NC AIDS Action Network, said it is important that the community is educated on HIV/AIDS because so many people are still dying.

The American South has the most people living and dying of HIV/AIDS in the United States.

“This epidemic continues to be a major challenge for North Carolina,” said Storrow. “It’s estimated that 36,300 people are living with HIV/AIDS in our state.”

According to Storrow 1,500 new cases are diagnosed each year in North Carolina.

This years conference featured a number of workshops and open panel discussions that covered a number

The HIV/AIDS Advocacy Conference was held on Saturday, Oct. 3 on the campus of WSSU.

of topics including how to effectively interact with policymakers, and understanding how HIV and heroin overdose epidemics are intertwined.

Panelist included members of the NC Harm Reduction Conference, the NC Justice Center, Working America and

the Latino Commission on AIDS. A number of attendees work full time or volunteer at HIV/AIDS nonprofit organizations in the area. During the conference they were able to gain knowledge on how issues such as syringe access and the Medicaid coverage gap affect the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

The conference also held a number courses that discussed ways to improve nonprofit organizations such as reaching individuals through social media.

Jennifer Jones, digital strategist for UNC-TV, led a course during the conference that gave those who attended tips to reach more people.

According to Jones, women are 40 percent more likely to support a nonprofit organization if it has a social media presence.

“When working for a nonprofit, social media plays a big role because you can reach out to people at all times of the day,” said Jones. “It’s simple but effective.” ”The HIV/AIDS Advocacy Conference is a place to connect grow and inspire the growing network and to make lasting policy changes for those living with HIV/AIDS in North Carolina.” Storrow said.

For more information on the NC AIDS Action Network visit www.ncaan.org.

Pride Winston-Salem prepares for festival in historic year

Pride Winston-Salem’s Trade Street festival attracts thousands of attendees each year.

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Pride Winston-Salem is holding events for the next couple weeks leading up to its parade and festival on Oct. 17.

On Sunday, Pride will hold a Drag Brunch at Mary’s Gourmet Diner, 723 Trade St., at 10 a.m, with a disco themed drag show and a specially themed menu. On Oct.16, there will be a ticketed kick off event at the Piedmont Club, 200 W. Second St., with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live performances from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Then on Saturday, Oct. 17, Pride Winston-Salem will take place with a parade at 11 a.m. on Fourth Street and a festival and food truck rodeo from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Trade Street in the Arts District.

“The theme this year is ‘We Are Family’ and we tried very hard to make it a family-friendly fun event,” said Brent Morin, president of Pride Winston-Salem.

The local pride event can trace its roots back to 1996, when NC Pride held a three day Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender

(LGBT) pride event in Winston-Salem. To protest Pride, an anti-LGBT Family Values March was held several weeks later that attracted 12,000 marchers. One of the protest organizers, Berean Baptist Pastor Ron Baity, whose church hosted Republican Presidential Candidate Ben Caron last week, was quoted in the Greensboro News & Record at the time as saying “It’s Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.”

The country has changed significantly since then. Now 12,000 people are expected to attend Pride with only a few protestors holding signs along the parade route. Last year, the festival was held only days after gay marriage became legal in the state. Now it’s being held several months after the U.S. Supreme Court found that gay marriage was a constitutional right in all 50 states.

“We have a lot to celebrate, we have federal marriage equality,” said Morin.

“We have come a long way.

We have more and more people coming out every day and being proud of who they are and living

their true authentic self. It’s more common to see a celebrity or politician come out these days and we’re happy to take them into the fold of family as well.”

Originally Pride intended to kick off its lead-in events with a Rainbow Run 5k on Saturday, Oct. 3, but it was postponed because of severe weather, and will be rescheduled after the Pride festivities.

The Rainbow Run, sponsored by the LGBT philanthropic group Adam Foundation, is meant to make the LGBT community more visible and healthier. Pride is conducting a yearlong healthy living campaign with Novant Health. This includes holding an event to promote the preventative HIV/AIDS drug PrEP, a health screening clinic, a mental health day and sponsoring a healthy living pavilion at Pride itself. Morin said Novant is sending a message that it’s open and affirming to the LGBT community.

“Coming out to your doctor is sometimes difficult if you don’t know where they stand on the issue of sexuality,” he said.

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Church of the Holy Spirit Fellowship was among the many organizations that marched in last year’s Pride parade.

The Pride parade will feature several floats including one from Whole Foods and one with its grand marshals Angela Mazaris, Jack Amoureux and their three children.

The couple has been involved with LGBT rights and Mazaris is the director of the LGBTQ Center at Wake Forest University.

Many walking groups and dignitaries will participate.

The parade, which is free for non-profits, is still tak-

ing applications for participants.

The Pride festival will feature many vendors and two stages with musical performances sponsored by Hanes Brands, Inc and Peace Out Vapes. Wells Fargo is sponsoring a Kids Zone.

Morin said while it is a celebration for the LGBT community, it is an event that people of all walks life attend and participate in annually.

“We would have not had the rapid expectance of marriage equality in the last three years without our straight allies,” he said.

“Winston-Salem is no exception, with the amount of straight families that come to our event who really look forward to Pride.

For more information, visit www.pridews.org.

Friday, October 16 Saturday, October 17 Doors open at 6am both days Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex 414 Deacon Blvd Winston-Salem, NC 27105

First Come, First Served (no appointments, one service per patient) Services include: teeth cleaning, fillings, extractions, partial denture (front teeth only, must come Fri & Sat) Numbered wristbands will be distributed beginning at 3pm Thursday, October 15.

As many patients will be seen as time and staff allow, but having a wristband does not guarantee treatment.

Must be present when number is called.

Find more info: www.ncmomwinston.org Questions? Leave message: 336-713-2828; or NCMOM@wakehealth.edu

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Society pays attention to hurt women in October

Mention October, and some nice things come to mind, such as Gospel Fest. Halloween is in October, too.

But October is also known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring two things that mostly hurt women to the forefront.

Breast cancer awareness advocates have done a good job of making people aware in October of how breast cancer affects women. We hear about the women who die and the women who live, the families affected and how to try to prevent the disease.

Many races are held to raise money to find a cure.

All kinds of breast cancer awareness paraphernalia are available to remind us about breast cancer, too.

Now, domestic violence awareness advocates are becoming more vocal.

There is a growing number of events that are popping up to remind us of women who have died and women who have lived through domestic violence.

Entertainment such as movies and plays have been made about domestic violence. For years the entertainment industry has produced entertainment on the subject.

The question is: With all the attention in October, what’s happening during the other 11 months of the year?

President Obama talked about how gun violence in America is becoming too routine. Domestic violence appears to be that way, too. People live with it and around it. It has become a way of life for many people.

A beloved TV anchorwoman in Richmond, Virginia, died from breast cancer. She was a person who had advocated breast self-exams. Her breast cancer was a fast-moving type that was not caught in time. She had breast cancer in her family.

A death brought the issue of breast cancer to the forefront outside of October. Deaths bring domestic violence to the forefront outside of October.

The Rev. Dr. William Barber II, N.C. NAACP president, talks about how deaths prompted South Carolina to take the Confederate flag down.

When will successes prompt action? When will love conquer all?

Enjoy October but remember that women facehurt 12 months of the year.

Women in Forsyth County need help

The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem examined the lives of women in Forsyth County in a justreleased follow-up study to its 2010 study, “Through a Gender Lens: The Economic Security of Women and Girls in Forsyth County.”

It found that economic insecurity for the women has increased in the last five years.

It also found that graduation rate for girls increased and teen pregnancy rates decreased but poverty rates did not. (See story on page A1.)

Mayor Allen Joines said as he announced his bid for re-election that he will tackle poverty if he regains his post. The Women’s Fund plans to fight it, too, but can’t do it alone. More organizations and community leaders need to join the fight against poverty, which has hunger as a component.

A consortium of groups gathered in September to bring hunger to the forefront. Poverty and its components don’t end in a month. The effort to bring parity to women in Forsyth County should be ongoing. The War on Poverty should not be in the past.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Respect your ancestors, Dr. Ben Carson To the Editor:

“Knowledge is my friend, ignorance my enemy.” That statement has been important to me and hundreds of my former students (19742014) who haveentered my classroom before I retired.

As a private citizen, your right to freedom of religion or freedom from government sanctioned religion is your constitutional right protected by the First Amendment.

The Constitution also has no litmus religious test for citizens seeking public office. Both of these facts are taught in any Civics class or can be understood from a casual reading of our U.S. Constitution.

When any citizen seeking to represent my interest fails to express a simple Carson understanding of these principles in our Constitution, my intelligence is insulted.

Dr. Ben Carson's recent statement regarding the faith of over a billion people, specifically the religion of Al-Islam, who are commonlyreferred to as Muslims, vividly demonstrates his lack of knowledge or simple ignorance of the five basic pillars of Al-Islam.

His advisors would benefit substantially by researching the first Constitution called the Medina Constitution, which provided the first tenets of freedom of religion.

That early community in Yathrib, now called Medina, recognized the faith of the Jewish citizens, Christians and non-believers in 638 A.D. They were free to worship as they had been doing historically under the governor of that city, Muhammad Ibn Abdullah, the last Prophet of the Abrahamic faiths.

Dr. Ben, an outstanding neurosurgeon, should resist being portrayed as Uncle Ben for the benefit of a

political party. Dr. Carson, respect the struggle of your ancestors who were maligned and limited to roles such as an Uncle Ben, against their inherent God-given talents of human dignity and honor.

Fleming El-Amin

Alabama targets minority voters in closing driver’s license offices To the Editor:

We continue to see challenges to voting rights across the country, and Alabama’s decision to close more than 30 driver’s license offices around the state disproportionally impacts African- American voters.

The decision is particularly troubling considering that many of the shuttered offices are located in rural areas and counties where more than 75 percent of the registered voters are African-American. The closure of these offices in eight out of the 10 counties with the highest numbers of African- Americans blocks residents’ ability to obtain a driver’s license, which is required in order to vote in the state.

Alabama’s harsh voter ID law further restricts the ability of residents to obtain the requisite identification needed not only to vote, but also to drive, get a job or apply for a passport.

Alabama’s decision to close ID offices reminds us that 50 years after the Butterfield passage of the Voting Rights Act, the fight for equal access to the polls still continues today. Having a say in our country’s Democratic process still does not exist for all.

U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield District 1, N.C. Chairman, Congressional Black CaucusWashington, D.C.

Planned Parenthood helps the poor, minorities To the Editor:

On Monday [Sept. 28], my colleague Congresswoman Alma Adams [12th District of N.C.] and I had the privilege of hosting three brave patient advocates for a special press event on Planned Parenthood and their important work in communities of color.

These advocates traveled from Texas, Illinois, and New York to share their own personal and powerful stories about the role Planned Parenthood played in helping them lead happy, healthy lives.

We heard touching accounts of incredible strength in the face of insurmountable hardship, and were reminded that overcoming adversity cannot always be done alone.

The stories shared by Courtney Everette, Natarsha McQueen and Cazembe Jackson illustrated the undeniable value of Planned Parenthood’s impact in undeserved communities across the country.

Despite our nation’s strides to expand health care access, AfricanAmerican communities continue to face substantial disparities in their health care outcomes.

This fact – albeit hard for many of my conservative colleagues to acknowledge – underscores the critical need and significance of Planned Parenthood, whose health centers provide birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and lifesaving cancer screenings to millions of people every year.

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore 4th District of Wisconsin Washington, D.C

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Chris Fitzsimon

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The 2015 session of the General Assembly adjourned just after 4:00 Wednesday morning, ending several days of frenzied activity that left many observers scrambling to figure out exactly what happened, much like surveying the damage in a neighborhood the morning after a ferocious overnight storm. And it may take a while.

Many of the news accounts of the session’s tumultuous last days left many progressive advocates breathing a sigh of relief that several especially regressive proposals ultimately failed, abandoned because lawmakers ran out of time or simply couldn’t muster enough support.

The Senate passed legislation Monday night that would divert more funding from traditional public schools to charters—even federal money that pays for school lunches that charters are not required to provide—but the proposal stalled in the House.

A push by Rep. Paul Stam to increase funding for the unaccountable private school voucher scheme failed, though it’s worth remembering that the final budget had already included an increase in funding for the program.

And maybe most importantly, a last minute push by Stam and others to strip local governments of the authority to ban discrimination in housing and employment and raise the local minimum wage failed too in a surprising vote in the House Rules Committee.

The fact that those efforts all failed—at least for now—is good news, but shouldn’t obscure the damage that was done by legislation that did pass in thefinal flurry before

adjournment.

Three pieces of legislation especially stand out.

The so-called “regulatory reform” bill will remove vital protections for our water, air, and land, and allow polluters to escape responsibility for cleaning up the damage they cause.

There are a lot of ways to describe what amounts to a polluters protection act. Reform is not one of them.

Another bill that passed in the middle of the night

will make work and daily life harder for undocumented immigrants in the state and their families by invalidating many of their ID’s and making it easier for employers to exploit them.

The same bill will kick roughly 100,000 lowincome adults of the federal food stamp program next year by forbidding the state to continue to apply for federal waivers so people out of work in counties with high unemployment can afford to feed their

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failies.And lawmakers also expanded legislation passed recently that would create political slush funds for legislative leaders by creating a similar fund for candidates for the Council of State, which includes the governor. The committees will allow, among other things, politicians to skirt contribution limits, ushering in a new phase of pay to play politics.

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hours, including a thinlyveiled attack on Planned Parenthood and an expansion of deer farms.

Important legislation to protect workers misclassified as independent contractors was not approved.

Overall, the last few days of the General Assembly and the reaction to them are a microcosm of the nine month session itself, with lawmakers earning praise for not doing more bad things, not cutting more teacher assistants or slashing the university budget less than they slashed it last year.

Sorry, that’s no reason for celebration. And neither is failing to divert more money from traditional public schools or allowing local governments to keep their authority to respond to their own constituents and protect people from discrimination.

Moving the state backwards less than expected is still moving the state backwards. And move it backwards they did, for the last nine months and for the last 48 hours.

Chris Fitzsimon, founder and executive director of N.C. Policy Watch, writes the daily Fitzsimon File, delivers a radio commentary broadcast on WRAL-FM and hosts “News and Views,” a weekly radio news magazine that airs on multiple stations across North Carolina. Contact him at chris@ncpolicywatch.com.

Making ‘Sunshine Week’ every week The T e n t h Kevin M. “Sunshine Goldberg Week” ended about six months ago, Guest Columnist on March 21.

This annual celebration of open government was created by the American Society of News Editors with a grant from the John L. and James S. Knight Foundation.

Now co-sponsored by ASNE and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Sunshine Week is intended to highlight the importance of open government around the country.

All indications pointed to the fact that this year’s Sunshine Week was one of the best yet. In Washington, D.C. and throughout the country, people found new and innovative ways to make people think about transparency (my personal favorite was the brewing of “Sunshine Wheat” beer – the first beer of Sunshine Week).

Even government agencies embraced the spirit of open government for those seven days. One could take a field trip every day to an agency event touting their success with regard to transparency and disclosure of government records and information.

Media outlets also were doing great things. Highlights included op-eds on the importance of open government by Associated Press President and CEO Gary Pruitt and by Eric Newton, Senior Advisor to the President of the John L. and James S. Knight Foundation.

There were also print and online stories on the barriers to access, editorial cartoons and a video segment highlighting some of the most egregious FOIA delays in existence.

Fantastic. But now six months down the line, what has been the net effect?

Sunshine Week was created because of a perception that people don’t truly appreciate the importance of open government, in part because there was little to no discussion of the issue itself. Sunshine Week was intended to make people stop taking transparency for granted, but not just for a week. We don’t stop being American when the clock strikes midnight on July 5.

So why does it feel like government, media and citizens don’t commit to trans-

There’s plenty more that passed in the last 48

“Congress, the media and the public need to take note as executive branch agencies increasingly try to control the message.”

parency for the 51 weeks until the next Sunshine Week (which, for those looking ahead, will be held from March 13 to 19, 2016)?

In some ways, Sunshine Week undercuts its own success. The congressional committees with jurisdiction over the federal Freedom of Information Act – the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Senate Judiciary Committee – have largely fallen into a pattern of holding one and only one hearing relating to the federal FOIA every year:

during Sunshine Week. And that’s if we’re lucky.

As processing delays and unnecessary invocation of FOIA exemptions diminish the law’s true utility for those who need meaningful information from government agencies in a timely fashion, Congress should be asking more questions of agencies on a regular basis.

Congress, the media and the public need to take note as executive branch agencies increasingly try to “control the message” by limiting unfettered access to

staff or by only allowing staff to speak “off the record” or “on background.”

Not pushing back against these abuses allows the government to, in effect, manipulate Sunshine Week for its own gain. In fact, many agencies have their playbook down pat. Show up when asked to testify by a congressional committee and endure the hot seat for a couple hours and/or hold a public event during Sunshine Week, making sure to say all the right things about transparency and throwing out a few numbers to “prove” that your FOIA backlogs have decreased. Release a few “high value” data sets (which aren’t really all that high in value at all) to show you are being “proactive.” Make it through the week and then most everyone is off your back until the next Sunshine Week.

Quite often it works. Don’t believe me? Look at what the White House did this year. On March 13, 2015, two days before Sunshine Week started, it announced that the White House Office of Administration would no longer be subject to FOIA. Granted, this was not a violation of law, as a federal court had ruled six years before that this office is not subject to FOIA. But the simple fact is that both the timing and the action itself smacked of contempt for open government and should serve as a reminder that no government will ever authentically embrace truly open government, except perhaps within the confines of the one week in which they know all eyes are on this issue.

Government agencies tend to act like a boxer “stealing a round” when it comes to transparency. There’s a grand flourish when they know it will score big points.

But we need to refrain from giving them the champion’s belt for such tactics; at best, they deserve a participant’s medal.

Yes, government agencies need to do a better job of committing to transparency 365 days a year, but so do those pushing them to do better. It’s time to really take what we’ve learned during Sunshine Week and use it the rest of the year. We still have time to accomplish that before next March.

Kevin M. Goldberg is a media attorney with the Arlington, VA firm of Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C. and serves as Legal Counsel to the American Society of News Editors, a member of the OpenTheGovernment.org coalition.

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Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke wishes Yasmine Crowell success on her new beauty salon located at 4221 North Libery St.

Full-service salon opens in Ogburn Station Essence of Beauty Studio holds grand opening event.

Photos by Tevin Stinso

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Ogburn Station Business Corridor received a major face lift on Tuesday, Oct. 6, when Essence of Beauty Studio held its grand opening.

Essence of Beauty is owned and operated by licensed cosmetologist Yasmine Crowell, who is also studying for her Masters in Business Administration degree with a concentration in management.

During the grand opening, Crowell said that she is excited to see her dream of owning her own salon become a reality.

“I always knew this was what I wanted to do,” said Crowell. “I remember making drawings of my ideas when I was in the first grade.”

According to Crowell, reconstruction on the old building located at 4221 North Liberty St. began in early January.

The designer for the salon, Donald Banboo, said after getting Crowell’s drawings and ideas, making the designs was easy.

“Yasmine had some wonderful designs and ideas,

w h i c h job a lot

made the easier.”

Unlike m o s t b e a u t y salons, Essence of Beauty welcomes mothers to bring their children along. With a play area for children, kids Crowell who aren’t receiving service have a place to have fun while their mothers get work done.

Crowell said being family friendly was one thing that was very important to her.

“Most salons don’t allow you to bring kids if they aren’t receiving service.” said Crowell. “Being family friendly is one of the many ways Essence of Beauty is different.”

The Salon is full service and offers personalized styling, and hair coloring. In addition to hair care, Essence of Beauty provides body waxing and razor eyebrow shav-

ing.

Experienced technicians also offer soothing manicures and pedicures, as well as color changes and gel polishing.

Essence of Beauty has something for the men as well.

The studio has a barber shop.

“I think having a barber shop is something that will make us stand out as well,” Crowell said.

When construction is complete, the barber shop will have its own entrance at the back of the building.

“I think having separate entrances was a good idea because the women still want their privacy,” Crowell laughed.

The mission of Essence of Beauty is to ensure each customer experiences the essence of beauty that transforms self images and destinies one experience at a time.

Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke stopped by the grand opening ceremony to wish Crowell much success with her new business.

“The salon is just beautiful,” said Burke. “I am happy to see Yasmine reach her goal of being a business owner.

We need more black-owned businesses, and most importantly, we need to support black-owned businesses.”

limited to: educational institutions, communitybased organizations and churches that submit successful proposals to reach children under 14 years of age, instilling an awareness of the philosophy of Dr. King. The overall goals of the program are to engage children in peer-to-peer educational activities that disseminate information about the life and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to capture the outcomes of such activities. The program antici-

dimensional program that will maximize the number of children and families reached in their region.

Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: developing and delivering replicable school performances about the positive aspects of non-violent behavior; utilizing performances or other media to present the peer-to-peer counseling that is effective in reducing the long-range emotional and physical impacts of bullying, recommending

Gov. McCrory's MLK Commission is offering grants

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Gov. Pat McCrory's Martin Luther King Commission, part of the Human Relations Commission under the NC Department of Administration, is awarding a limited number of grants to promote an awareness and appreciation of the life and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Applications must be postmarked no later than Oct. 30.

The theme of the 20152016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Grant Program is Content of Character, as described in a quote from Dr. King, “I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

The Commission will award a total of two or three grants ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 each to not-for-profit organizations, including, but not

pates that, through these activities, young children will understand the life and teachings of Dr. King.

Because the Commission is interested in reaching a geographically diverse group within a specific region, applicants are encouraged to partner with other organizations within a region, such as local Human Relations Commissions, Economic Development Councils, Urban Leagues and community colleges to design and implement a multi-

guidance for handling situations where bullying exists; creating mentoring and tutorial programs to enhance learning for special needs children.

Applicants are encouraged to use the checklist included in the Request for Proposal to ensure that applications are complete.

For more information, please contact Patricia Tyson at 919-807-4425 or Emily Hunter at 919-8074424.

Domestic Violence Center to mark 10 years of helping abused

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Safe On Seven, Forsyth County’s Domestic Violence Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice at 200 Main St. today (Oct. 8) from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Domestic violence is one of the most common of all crimes and battering is the single major cause of injury to women.

One in four women will be a victim of domestic violence at some point in her life.

It is estimated that 157,000 adults in North Carolina are domestic violence victims each year. Based on research by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the impact of domestic violence on Forsyth County’s economy is $11,600,000 annually. Safe On Seven began operation in Forsyth County in October 2005. Safe On Seven was established with a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, and inspired by the leadership of former district attorney Tom Keith and the collective vision of several partner agencies in Forsyth County including Family Services, Clerk of Court, District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Legal Aid, Department of Social Services, Winston-Salem Police Department, N.C. Department of Community Corrections, and the Winston-Salem State University Center for Community Safety.

In 2005, the launch of Safe on Seven created an integrated team to provide victims access to various services including the prosecution of criminal and civil domestic violence cases.

Previously, victims had to seek out these services at multiple locations

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throughout the community. The “one-stop shop” for domestic violence victims brought together key service providers from law enforcement, the court system, and victim advocates, expediting a variety of services to domestic violence victims who previously had to seek out these services at various locations.

The “one-stop shop” mitigated the stress and trauma domestic violence victims often face as they navigate through the court system.

The Center derived its name from its multi-agency approach to providing services for domestic violence victims. The abbreviation of Safe On Seven is S.O.S., the international distress code for a cry for help.

“Safe On Seven is a shining example of how many very different organizations can unite for a common purpose – to protect, support and advocate for victims of domestic violence. It’s been a lifeline for the 16,000 victims who have used Safe On Seven over the past ten years and a model for many programs across the state,” reflected Bob Feikema, president and CEO of Family Services.

Located on site, Safe On Seven services include assistance with risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and referrals for legal assistance, protective orders, court advocacy, referrals for counseling, shelter and other services including information from law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office concerning court cases.

The main number for the Safe On Seven is 336-779-6320. The Center’s hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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23rd Annual Community Roots Day Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 9 a.m.-nnoon West Clemmonnsville Road

Check-in at Redeemed Missionary Baptist Church, 1170 W. Clemmonsville Rd. First 250 volunteers rec e eive free t-shirts and nd hats. Lunch prrovided for all.

Information an nd Sign-up: www.KWSB.CittyofWS.org or call City L Link 311.

Salvation Army Southern Territory activates disaster appeal

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To support Salvation Army flood response and relief efforts in South Carolina, the Southern Territory is activating a disaster appeal for this event.

While the majority of the heavy rains impact are currently centralized in South Carolina, the event has been designated the October 2015 East Coast Floods – recognizing that flooding may extend to other divisions in the South, and further north into the Eastern Territory in the next few days.

Donations can be made to the following outlets: online at www.SalvationArmyCarolinas.org/flood; call 1-800-725-2769; text “Storm” to 51555; or label checks as “East Coast Floods” and mail them to: The Salvation Army Southern Territorial Headquarters, P.O. Box 1959, Atlanta, GA, 30301.

The Salvation Army of the Greater Winston-Salem Area is an Area Command of the North and South Carolina Division of the Southern Territory of The Salvation Army.

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school/college credit on their campus,” she said.

“But we’re in the very beginning stages. We don’t have details; we don’t have agreements.”

If the move happened, Hanes Middle School might move there and WSPA middle school students would merge with that student body. Emory emphasized that this was just one possibility if the move happened. Hanes was displaced after concerns over the toxicity on its campus last year and is currently housed in the old Hill Middle School, which is too small for the student body.

Emory said that if the move didn’t happen, the school system would be looking at ways to better use the space, either by increasing WSPA enrollment or moving other programs into the unused space.

Parents voiced their disappointment that enrollment at WSPA wasn’t higher and hadn’t reached the 100 students per grade level Emory said the school needed to sustain itself.

Many questioned if the school system had done enough to promote the school and attract students.

“The magnet has failed this school,” said one parent.

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Parent Leslie McLaurin makes a point.

Some felt Prep was being unfairly scrutinized when other schools have unused space, but Emory said that all schools with unused capacity are being looked at for better ways to use that space. Parents also said they thought there had been discussions about closing WSPA last year, but Emory said that those were only rumors, and that no one wanted to end the program. She said any change to WSPA would be to enhance it.

Parent Leslie McLaurin said she just wanted to see the program stay intact regardless of where it was at, though she also felt that if the school had more electives like band and home economics, that it would attract more students.

“I don’t care where they go, as long the program that you have set aside for them doesn’t change but is enhanced. It’s going to be a good move,” she said.

A front office employee at the school said she’d heard many concerns from middle school parents about merging with Hanes.

Community member Alfred Harvey said it would be better to change the curriculum and attract more students instead of moving.

“The middle school students will be left here.

What type of environment will the middle school stu-

dents be a part of if you bring another middle school here on top of these students?,” he said.

School Board Member Victor Johnson questioned if the move was even possible. He said he’s talked with administrators at WSSU and they don’t think there’s room for a high school.

“I don’t know what Dr. Robinson is talking about, but the people who run the show, they’re saying they don’t see that,” he said.

WSPA Principal Richard Watts said that after he cleared up confusion among parents last year on if WSPA was closing, the ones he’s heard from have been OK with the move. He said the students wanted to make sure the school remained intact wherever it went.

“They want a college prep program; they want to go to college,” he said. “If it’s here, it’s here. If it’s at Winston-Salem State, it’s at Winston-Salem State.

The key for them is to keep WSPA, to keep the Phoenix.”

Watts also added that the school is growing, with 95 students in this year’s freshman class.

Emory said they’ll be more meetings and more chances to get feedback on the potential move, before April, which is when the bond proposal is supposed to be finalized.

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convention include; Joy Reid, political correspondent for MSNBC, Ari Berman, writer for The Nation magazine, and U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (12th District of N.C.).

The convention will feature the ninth annual Romallus O. Murphy program, which offers continuing education credits in law. The topics for the program, which will be on Friday, include looking at voting rights, Confederate flag, Black Lives Matter and the death penalty.

According to Laws, Barber’s State of the State address is always a must see event. The speech is similar to the State of the Union address given by the president of the United States.

“If you plan to attend the State of the State address, you should plan to get there early,” smiled Laws. “It is always one of

our more crowded events.”

According to a schedule of the convention, attorney Lani Guinier of Harvard Law School will speak at the Freedom Fund Awards. Guinier is probably best known as President Bill Clinton's nominee for assistant attorney general for Civil Rights in April 1993. Clinton withdrew the nomination after controversy about her writings surfaced.

Issac Howard, president of the Winston-Salem NAACP Branch, said, “The local branch is proud to be the host of this years convention. The members have been busy preparing for our brothers and sisters from across the state.”

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‘Fire hose’ of moisture slams South Carolina

BY SEANNA ADCOX AND JEFFREY COLLINS ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLUMBIA, S.C. — People across South Carolina got an object lesson Monday in how you can dodge a hurricane and still get hammered.

Authorities struggled to get water to communities swamped by it, and with waterlogged dams overflowing, bridges collapsing, hundreds of roads inundated and floodwaters rolling down to the coast, the state was anything but done with this disaster. ``This is a Hugo-level event,'' said Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston, head of the South Carolina National Guard, referring to the September 1989 hurricane that devastated Charleston. ``We didn't see this level of erosion in Hugo. ... This water doesn't fool around.''

Much-feared Hurricane Joaquin missed the East Coast, but fueled what experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration called a ``fire hose'' of tropical moisture that aimed directly at the state. A solid week of rainfall has killed at least 10 people in South Carolina and two in North Carolina, and sent about 1,000 to shelters. About 40,000 have been left without drinkable water.

One of the latest to die was McArthur Woods, 56, who drove around a barricade and drowned Sunday night. His passenger managed to climb on top of the sedan, which stalled in the rushing water. A firefighter rescued her after someone heard her screams. ``She came out the window. How she got on top of the car and stayed there like she did with that water – there's a good Lord,'' Kershaw County Coroner David West said.

By Monday, the heaviest rains had moved into the mid-Atlantic states.

Along the Jersey Shore, some beaches devastated

by Superstorm Sandy three years ago lost most of their sand to the wind, rain and high surf.

South Carolina authorities mostly switched Monday from search and rescue into ``assessment and recovery mode,'' but Gov. Nikki Haley warned citizens to remain careful as a ``wave'' of water swelled downstream and dams had to be opened to prevent catastrophic failures above low-lying neighborhoods near the capital. ``South Carolina has gone through a storm of historic proportions,'' Haley said. ``Just because the rain stops, does not mean that we are out of the

woods.''

Indeed, shortly after the governor's news conference, two dams in two separate towns east of downtown Columbia burst on Monday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of some neighborhoods.

James Shirer, who lives in the area, saw one of the dams, in the town of Forest Acres, fail and a 22-acre lake drain in 10 to 15 minutes. ``It just poured out,'' Shirer said.

The 16.6 inches of rain that fell at Gills Creek near downtown Columbia on Sunday made for one of the rainiest days recorded at a U.S. weather station in

more than 16 years.

An Associated Press reporter surveying the scene by helicopter saw the entire eastern side of the capital city awash in floodwater. Neither trailer parks nor upscale neighborhoods were spared: One mansion's swimming pool was filled with a yellowish broth.

Some towns were entirely cut off. About 60 miles southeast of the capital, all four roads leading into the county seat of Manning were closed, isolating 4,000 people. Many smaller communities in Clarendon County are in a similar predicament, Sheriff Randy Garrett said.

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Glenn Bobcats looking to start anew in JV conference play

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

After lengthy layoff, Carver eager to return to action

Linebacker Tyheim Cherry (2 in orange) is a key factor for the Bobcats defense.

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BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

When football teams get time off during the season, it can be a plus as well as a minus.

On the one hand, a week off provides additional time for injuries to heal. That's especially crucial in the case of key players who had been sidelined or playing at less than full capacity because of being hurt.

On the other hand, getting too much time off could lead to rustiness. That's the situation for Carver's JV football team.

When the Yellowjackets go on the road to play Surry Central tonight (Oct. 8), it will mark more than a month since they last played (6-0 win over Mount Tabor on Sept.

3).

Typically, football coaches aren't big fans of extended layoffs. They understand that inactivity can wreak havoc with timing and execution on both sides of the ball.

Coach Alonzo Winfield knows this as

well as anyone. Even so, he chooses to look on the bright side of the situation.

“One thing I can say is that since we haven't played in awhile, everybody on the team is healthy,” he said. “So, that's always a plus.”

Due to the heavy rains over the past few weeks, high schools in the area have rescheduled games in an effort to play under more favorable field conditions.

Carver was originally scheduled to play North Forsyth on Sept. 10, but because of inclement weather, that game has yet to be played.

The game date was switched to Sept.

28, but the elements intervened again and now the two teams are set to face each other on Oct. 26.

“We were prepared to play, it was just a case where the weather wouldn't permit it,” Winfield said. “Because we couldn't play, it gave the players additional time to focus on academics and we got some more days in the weight room that we wouldn't

Glenn's junior varsity hopes to reverse a twogame losing streak when it opens league play in the Piedmont Triad 4-A Conference against Southwest Guilford tonight (Oct. 8) at 7.

The Bobcats (3-2) are coming off back-to-back bye weeks, so they should be well rested. During that time off, Coach Steve Herring decided to tinker with his offense, which has played sporadically through the first five games

on the schedule.

“The problems we've had are on the offensive side of the ball,” said Herring. “We haven't taken any steps forward in recent weeks. So, we're going to give some of our defensive players a chance to be on the field when we have the ball.

“That doesn't mean that we're making any major changes. We'll continue to run what has worked for us.

But we'll also make some tweaks here and there to make sure that our offense has our best 11 athletes on the field.”

Herring didn't share any details as to which defensive players would see some action on offense.

Cornerback Tahliek Garnes along with linebackers Tyheim Cherry and Alpascal Reaves will most likely get some touches, which will help wide receiver Christen Wilson, who frequently draws heavy attention from opposing secondaries.

Glenn started the season well with three straight wins, but has slipped since then. The Bobcats most recent outing, an 18-0 shut-

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Rain shakes up local high school football games

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The weather we’ve been having recently has really thrown a wrench into high school football in the area.

Heavy rain has forced athletic directors from across the county to change game days around.

Varsity football games in the area are usually played

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Yellowjackets cornerback Ny'Kele Johnson (24) comes up to make a tackle.

on Friday nights, but for the last two weeks, games have been played on Thursday or in some cases Monday the following week.

Last week, Reagan and Mt. Tabor had their games moved to Thursday while Winston-Salem Prep moved their conference showdown with Bishop McGuinness to Monday, Oct. 4.

To the untrained eye, changing the day of the game should not make that much of a difference, but a number

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of athletic directors in the area have said that not playing the games on Friday usually means less money.

Michael Winbush, athletic director at Carver High School, said when the games are moved to a different day, there is almost always a smaller crowd.

“Moving the game to a different day can make it hard on the other athletic programs because most of them are supported by money we make from the football team.”

WSSU Rams seek remedies after setback at home

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

In the aftermath of Winston-Salem State's stomach-turning setback to Chowan, Coach Kienus Boulware pointed fingers at himself. The Rams overcame a 17-point deficit in the third quarter and almost pulled off a miraculous comeback win on last Saturday.

Almost wasn't enough.

Down by a field goal,

WSSU came up empty on its final offensive possession of the game. Kicking into the face of swirling wind, William Johnson's potential game-tieing 42yard field goal try fell short of the mark and the Rams had to swallow a 27-24 loss

in their home opener.

So, where does Winston-Salem State (1-4, 1-1 CIAA) go from here?

“Well, I'm not going to quit,” said Boulware. “I accepted this job for a reason. I'm up for the challenge, and it's become a little difficult. It's hard to keep looking at the youth of the team. Mistakes continue to haunt us, and eventually, it's all going to come down to coaching.”

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Rams defensive lineman Albert McLean (50) chases Chowan running back Tyree Lee (5).

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out loss to Reynolds three weeks ago, highlighted some of Glenn's offensive woes.

Two of the Demons’ three scores were the direct result of B o b c a t s turnovers that were converted to scores. The defense allowed only one touch– Coach Steve Herring down against RJR's offense.

“Defensively, we played great, which has been the case all season,” said Herring. “But because we didn't do much when we had the ball, our defense spent most of the game on the field. As for our offense, we got bullied and punched in the face and we never really responded to that.”

Although Glenn has had its peaks and valleys, Herring believes his team is ready to make amends and perform at the high level it did earlier this season. He views tonight's road game as a springboard opportunity for the remainder of the season.

“We're looking at tonight as the start of a new season,” he said. “It will be our first conference game, and we have the chance to turn things around and right the ship. For us to be successful, our offensive intensity must match the intensity we have on defense. If we can consistently deliver, we'll be a tough out. (difficult team to beat)”.

“Defensively, we played great, which has been the case all season.”

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have had under normal circumstances.”

Although this team was idle from game competition, it wasn't a case of being non-productive during down time. Winfield believes his team will reap benefits in the weeks to come because the JV players were able to compete against varsity players in practice a lot more than they normally do.

“That's only going to help us,” he said. “With our guys pushing the varsity players every day in practice, it will make our JV players better than they were.

“As for tonight [against Surry Central], I'm excited

for us to finally get the opportunity to get back on the field. I'm ready to see how they're going to respond.”

Having had so much time off, it seems reasonable to assume that Winfield would add some new wrinkles to Carver's scheme. At this juncture, Winfield is more interested in seeing his team continue to build on the game plan that gave the Yellowjackets back-to-back wins before the layoff.

“Our goals for the season haven't changed [to win the Western Piedmont 2-A Conference],” he said.

“And we're not changing our approach, either. As long as we play tough defense and take care of the ball on offense, we'll be in good shape.”

Jaden Sutton of Glenn (28) races down field on a punt return.

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Carver's Tyran Teal runs for yardage on a quarterback keeper.

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JV Football Today

Thursday, Oct. 8 High Point Central @ East Forsyth, 7 p.m.

Davie County @ West Forsyth, 6 p.m.

North Forsyth @ Western Guilford, 7 p.m.

Glenn @ Southwest Guilford, 7 p.m.

Reagan @ North Davidson, 6 p.m.

Winston-Salem Prep @ Mount Airy, 7 p.m.

Mount Tabor @ Reynolds, 6 p.m.

Carver @ Surry Central, 7 p.m.

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Winbush said.

At the college and high school levels, most athletic teams do not make a lot of money, so the major sports such as football and basketball are expected to provide the bulk of money for the other programs such as soccer, baseball and volleyball.

The decision to move the games to a different day are usually left up to coaches and athletic directors. In some

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cases, games are not cancelled or changed until late in the afternoon, which could cause a lot of issues for parents or fans playing to attend the games.

Jamison Long, a fan of local high school football, said it is harder for him to attend rescheduled games because he has to work.

“It’s harder for me to attend games on Monday’s or Thursday’s,” said Long. “On Fridays, I get off a little earlier, which is perfect for me.”

The change has an impact on the players as well.

When games are moved to Monday, players have a shorter

week to prepare for their next matchups.

Junior varsity athletes may be the most impacted by the change. In cases when games are moved to Thursday, the junior varsity games are usually cancelled all together because their are no state playoffs at that level.

Tyquan Watson, a senior running back at Carver, said he’d rather play the game on Fridays.

“I understand that they [Athletic Directors] are trying to keep us safe, but I would rather play the games on Friday,” said Watson. “It just doesn’t feel the same playing on a different day.”

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of the starting blocks when freshman Daveon Perry returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for the game's first score. By the end of the first half, though, Chowan went up 20-10 on two Nick Hahula field goals and two short TD runs by Tyree Lee, who suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter and did not return. Lee finished with 120 yards on 27 carries.

With about six minutes left in the third, Chowan appeared to have the game under wraps. Randall Dixon hit Damian Ellis on a three-yard touchdown pass and the Hawks had a commanding 27-10 lead.

At that point, the Rams came alive. Rod Tinsley connected with Marcel Caver on a 66-yard touchdown pass. The next score was set up by WSSU safetyman Kailan Chavis' 43yard interception return of Dixon's pass. Two plays later, Bronson Greene scored on a five-yard run to make it a three-point game.

WSSU gave itself a genuine shot to pull this one out with 2:23 left to play in the contest. The Rams marched 56 yards in eight plays, but failed to score. In all, it was a day of struggle and frustration for

WSSU's Marcel Caver had Saturday, Oct. 3. a program that had won 29 straight CIAA regular-season games dating back to Halloween of 2010.

The stat sheet doesn't always tell the whole story about how well a team per-

nine catches for 100 yards and one touchdown in the home opener last

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forms. In this case, the numbers from last Saturday's game reveal how ineffective the Rams were at times.

For starters, the ground attack was null and void.

WSSU was held to a minus-2 yards rushing for the game.

As a result, the Rams were forced to be onedimensional and more predictable. Rashad Cooper

and Rod Tinsley split time at quarterback. The two combined for 225 passing yards with three interceptions.

Defensively, WSSU allowed 373 total offensive

T yards. Chowan controlledU the game's tempo by controlling the clock. The Hawks established a decisive edge in time of possession – 36:09 to the Rams 23:51.

“We had another change at quarterback this week,” said Boulware.

“We're struggling there and we're struggling to move the football. Aside from that, we struggled to tackle (running back) Tyree Lee. Had he not gotten hurt, who knows what kind of game this would have ended up being. We just have to keep working to get better.”

In retrospect, the Rams lost because they could not generate enough offense at crucial times. WSSU's resilient, but over-worked defense ended up playing too many snaps. Fatigue prevents even the best of defensive units from playing up to their full capability.

As the Rams head toward the season's midpoint, they are searching for answers.

“Right now in my postgame frame of mind, I don't believe there are too many bright spots to find from this game,” said Boulware.

“I'm sure that when I take a look at the game tape, I'll see a guy or two, here and there, who stood out.”

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Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson looks out over Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3. It was the first home game of the football season. The Rams overcame a 17-point deficit in the third quarter and almost pulled off a miraculous comeback win on last Saturday. The team lost to Chowan University, 27-24.

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The crowd cheers for Winston-Salem State University’s football team in Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, as it attempted unsuccessfully to beat Chowan University in the university’s first home game of the season.

WSSU’s Caver, Bloomfield and Perry earn CIAA weekly honors CHARLOTTE —- The WinstonSalem State University Rams have three players selected as CIAA Players of the Week for their performances against Chowan University last weekend.

Marcel Caver Jr (Senior, WR, Bedford Heights, Ohio) led the WSSU Rams receivers with a nine catch, 100 yard day.

He had a big play of a 66 yard receiving touchdown late in the fourth quarter of the Rams loss to Chowan. Caver also threw one pass on the day, a 44 yard completion.

Michael Bloomfield (Senior, DL, Jacksonville, NC) had a breakout game

with a game-high 11 tackles and two tackles for loss in the Rams loss to Chowan.

And Daveon Perry (Freshman, DB, Kannapolis, NC) had a great afternoon for the Rams, as he returned three kickoffs for 125 yards, including an 89 yard return for a touchdown on the game's opening kick.

He averaged 41.5 yards per return.

The Winston-Salem State Rams will host Johnson C. Smith University on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Bowman Gray Stadium. The Rams will celebrate a new CE “Big House” Gaines Hall of Fame Class, as well as honoring our HORN$ members and football alumni.

Former Shaw athletic official tapped for CIAA post Bloomfield

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CHARLOTTE — Marcus Clarke, former director of athletics at Shaw University, has joined the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) as the Senior Associate Commissioner for Championships and Events.

“I am thrilled to have Marcus become a part of the staff,” said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. “He is no stranger to the family and he will be a great asset in moving the conference through its strategic vision.”

Clarke will manage the conference’s 15 championships and associated ancillary events. In addition, Clarke will assist in managing the basketball tournament.

He will serve as the primary liaison for scheduling, NCAA Division II grants and medical athletic trainers association.

After serving in the U.S. Army as a medic from 19831986, Clarke began his collegiate career in athletics in

1992 as the head athletics trainer at Virginia Union University. He later assumed the positions of head track & field and cross country coach and the compliance director.

Clarke In 2002, Clarke became the director of compliance at Shaw University and served for a stint as the interim director of athletics in 2009; he was officially named the director of athletics in 2013.

During the span of three athletics roles, Clarke has played a major role with over 30 CIAA Championship

Perry

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teams and one NCAA National Championship team.

“I’ve been fortunate,” Clarke said. “I’ve had the chance to do a number of things, and I’ve been fortunate enough to be part of a lot of successful teams and programs.”

Clarke has served as the president of the CIAA director of athletics and first vice-president of the CIAA Management Council. He has chaired numerous CIAA sports committees and was appointed to the NCAA Division II Committee for Legislative Relief.

Clarke was born and raised in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1996, he served as the athletic trainer for the British Virgin Islands Olympic team, and was responsible for the care and injury prevention of the track & field athletes in the delegation. Clark will relocate to Charlotte with his wife Sabrina and the two children Marissa (daughter) and Maurice (son).

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Local organization mobilizes for Million Man March The Winston-Salem Local Organizing Committee (WSLOC) has established a committee of cross community, local, civic, national, political and faith-based organizations to plan and attend the 20th anniversary commemoration of the Million Man March, “Justice or Else,” on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Washington D.C. The 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, “Justice or Else,” is a national movement for justice. All are invited to this momentous event.

The WSLOC’s purpose is to plan and implement community activities and participate in events leading up to and beyond the March with the ultimate goal of creating a local agenda to address concerns related to economics, education, health, criminal justice and policy.

For bus information visit www.wsjoe.com or contact Akil Razzak at 336-817-3958 or Dana Muhammad at 336-354-8278.

Tickets also can be purchased at Nation’s Discount Store on 805 Akron Drive, Monday through Friday, 4 to 6 p.m.

Registration opens for Apex School Of Theology

The Apex School of Theology at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St., is now enrolling for the spring semester, which will begin in January 2016.

Programs of study include: Associates Degree In Christian Education (A.C.E.), Bachelors In Theology (B.T.H.), Masters of Christian Education (M.C.E.) and Masters of Divinity (M.Div.).

The Apex School of Theology is an accredited program and provides theological education to prepare clergy and laity for service in churches and Christian ministries. The school employs degreed faculty who possess exceptional teaching skills, academic prowess, and a strong passion for advancing God’s kingdom through teaching.

Apex students are exposed to the tremendous educational resources that stem from first-rate area schools such as Winston-Salem State University, Wake Forest University and NC A&T State University. Students who have graduated from Apex have entered into the work force using their degrees.

Information about the enrollment process, degree programs, scheduling, financial aid process, and other general consultation is provided for those who want to earn degrees. Non-degree students interested in Biblical life-long learning may take classes for Biblical enrichment, to sharpen their skills for local ministry.

For more information, please contact Dr. Kia Hood, Learning Center Director at 336-724-9305, extension 231, email khood@unionbaptistwsnc.org or visit the website: unionbaptistwsnc.org. Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. is pastor and teacher.

YouthBuild Winston-Salem accepting applications

YouthBuild Winston-Salem, a job-training program for high school dropouts, is accepting applications for its next class. Interested citizens can come to Belview Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays to learn more about the program and receive assistance with applying. The center is located at 2800 Burgandy St. YouthBuild Winston-Salem is a nine-month program that offers eligible high school drop-outs the opportunity to get paid while they earn their GED and receive training and certification in a construction trade, nursing assistance, pharmacy technology, facility maintenance, or advanced manufacturing.

All YouthBuild participants also receive a personal development plan as well as assistance after they complete the program to find a job or continue their education.

Information and an application for YouthBuild construction trainee positions is posted under the Jobs link at the top of CityofWS.org. To apply for other trainee positions or for more information call 336-397-7770 or send an e-mail to youthbuildws@cityofws.org.

Arbor Acres raised more than $57,000 Arbor Acres’ residents, staff, and guests have contributed $57,661 to benefit Senior Services of Forsyth County’s Meals-on-Wheels Program. This is the 13th year the continuing care retirement community has hosted a fundraiser for Senior Services. Senior Services President and CEO Richard Gottlieb said the years of donations translate into more than 68,500 hot meals for seniors in the community.

This year’s theme, CARte Blanche in Gay Pa’ree, was the fictitious, musical story of a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer whose family won a trip to Paris. The story took place at a Parisian café, Café CARte Blanche, and chronicled the family’s hysterical reaction to daily life in a foreign land.

More than 30 residents and staff starred in the show, which was performed five times during the week of Sept. 21. Over 550 people attended the performances and gala, which was held on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Including this year’s event, Arbor Acres’ residents, residents’ guests, and staff, have donated more than $411,000 to Meals-on-Wheels since the first fundraiser.

When accepting the donation Gottlieb said, “Arbor Acres is amazing! All of us at Senior Services are overwhelmed at the dedication of the many Arbor Acres residents whose efforts, compassion, and generosity make the Meals-on-Wheels fundraisers such a success and so much fun!”

Family Services participates in food program

Family Services Inc. and its daycare and Head Start centers (Sarah Y. Austin, Winston-Salem State University, Kernersville and Mineral Springs) announce their 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. 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 about income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals by family size, call 336-722-8173.

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UNCSA's play premiere The UNC School of Arts senior class will perform Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia" today (Oct. 8) at 7:30 p.m. at UNCSA campus, located at 1533 S. Main St. Other performance dates are Oct. 9-16 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17 and 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 general admission and $15 for students with valid ID. For more information, visit UNCSAevents.com.

Road. Other performance dates and times are as follows: Oct. 10, 8 and 10:30 p.m., Oct. 11 at 2 p.m., Oct. 16 at 8 p.m., Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased with cash at the door before the show, or in advanced by emailing spiritgumtheatreco@gmail.com. For more information, go to www.spiritgumtheatre.com.

Sierra Club meeting The Sierra Club Foothills group will have its meeting on today (Oct. 8) at the Single Brothers Workshop at 10 Academy St. in Old Salem.

Zachary Keith, Lead Organizer will present the program “Protecting our NC coast”. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Cornelia Barr at 336-4092772 or email cbdub@me.com.

Cover crop workshop There will be a cover crop workshop and planting demonstration on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at Love and Faith Community Garden at Praise Assembly Church Ministries, located at 3254 Kernersville Rd. There will be basic information about cover crops, practice, planting cover crops and take home seeds to sow in your own garden. For more information, call 336705-8823 or email gregormm@forsyth.cc.

"Matheson's Children" play premiere Tickets are on sale at the WSSU's box office for "Matheson's Children,” which will debut on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at WinstonSalem State University's Dillard Auditorium in the Anderson Center on campus. This emotional tale blends drama and humor to tell the story of five slaves co-existing while living in a plantation house and their quest for freedom. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 336750-3220 or go to www.wssu.edu/tickets.

Shelby Stephenson at Forsyth Tech Forsyth Tech will host North Carolina Poet Laureate, Shelby Stephenson for a lecture on Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Oak Grove Center Auditorium on campus at 2100 Silas Creek Pkwy.

The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-397-5407.

Carolina Stars Basketball registration The Carolina Stars Basketball is now open for winter registration.

There will be winter travel league, intense skill training and development camps. Boys from second to sixth grade, and girls from sixth to seventh grade based on the current grade for the 2015-2016 school year are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit www.carolinastarsbasketball.com.

Art exhibit at Sweet Potatoes Bobby Roebuck is a visual artist and a freelance photographer with a unique artistic vision. His photography series from local jazz festivals throughout the triad and local public/private events will hang on the dining walls of Sweet Potatoes Restaurant, located at 529 NW Trade St. For more information, call 336727-4844, or contact Roebuck at 336-251-7773 or email blroebuck@bellsouth.net.

Halloween Costume contest The Goodwill Halloween Costume Contest submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 10. Go to www.GoodwillHalloween.org to submit your photo entry. Winners will be announced on Oct. 21. First prize for adults gets a "Woods of Terror" adult passes; second prize gets a $25 gift card from Goodwill; first prize for child costume gets a $60 gift card to the North Carolina Zoo; and second prize gets a $25 gift card from Goodwill. Also, first prize for best pet costume gets $60 gift card from PETCO, and second prize gets $25 gift card from Goodwill. For more information, visit www.GoodwillHalloween.org.

Benefit concert A benefit concert to support Petree Elementary School will be on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 4055 Robinhood Rd. A suggested $10 donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds will benefit the fellowship's partnership with Petree Elementary including purchase of school clothes, food, backpacks and field trips. There will be a reception after the concert. For more information, email estoller@triad.rr.com or abarefield@triad.rr.com.

Rescheduled Big Sweep The annual Big Sweep will be on Saturday, Oct. 10. All individuals and organizations that signed up to participate are requested to update "Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful" to be available that day by sending an email to georges@cityofws.org, or call 336-403-7824.

“The Drowning Girls” show Spirit Gum Theatre Company will present, “The Drowning Girls” beginning Friday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Actor’s group on 843 Reynolda

A Night of Talent There will be a Senior Talent show on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Shady Grove Wesley Church home on 119 N. Bunker Hill Road in Colfax. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and children.

Tickets will be $12 at the door.

Tickets are available at The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville, 431 W. Bodenhamer St.; or at The Senior Enrichment Center, 130 E. Mountain St. For additional information call 336-993-2625.

Shadow Puppet Project There will be a Shadow Puppet Project on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Delta Arts Center on 2611 New Walkertown Road.

Children will enjoy a shadow puppet play, followed by a music presentation, lunch and puppet making crafts.

Cost is $6 per person. For more information call 336-722-2625.

Final Second Sundays on Fourth The final Second Sundays on Fourth will be on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. on Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem. This is a free familyfriendly event. There will be a performance by Towers, and up and coming Raleigh-based band. For more information, visit www.sso4.com.

Food for Kids Merrell Footwear and Mast General Store of Winston-Salem (516 NW Trade St.) is teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. to provide Food for Kids. For each pair of Merrell Footwear purchased from Oct. 14 through Oct. 31 at the Mast General Store, Merrell will donate funds to fill a backpack with food. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.hungernwnc.com or call 336-727-2015.

Joy-Ann Reid at WFU National Television Correspondent Joy-Ann Reid will speak at Wake Forest University on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Porter B. Byrum Welcome Center on campus. Event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m.

Reid will discuss bias and objectivity in journalism, media coverage of police-involved violence against civilians and the rise of citizen journalism. For more information call 336-758-5237.

Converge South Tech conference Converge South will have their day-long conference on Friday, Oct. 16 at Wake Forest University's Benson Center. Converge South is the recipient of a $6,000 grant from the Winston-Salem Millennium Fund. Keynote speaker will be Jennifer James, creator of nice web communities and a blogger. For more information, email info@convergesouth.com, or call 336-509-0743.

Medicare enrollment The Medicare Annual Enrollment period will take place from Oct. 15 to Dec. 17 at the Shepherd's Center, located at 1700 Ebert St. Enrollment session will be conducted Fridays on Oct. 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20; and Dec. 4. The sessions will assist Medicare beneficiaries to review their plans and make changes if necessary. One hour appointments will be offered from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Appointments must be made by calling 336-748-0217.

Book Sale The Kernersville Senior Enrichment Center will have its 16th annual book sale on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Senior Center, located in the lower level of the Paddison

Memorial Library at 130 E. Mountain St. All genre of books are available. For more information or to volunteer, call 336-992-0591.

Community appearance deadline The Community Appearance Commission is seeking nominations for the 2016 Community Appearance Awards. Nominations should be made for places, projects, or individuals in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County that contribute positively to our community’s appearance and may include residential/neighborhood projects; retail, office and industrial projects; new construction, rehabilitation and restoration projects; and landscaping, environmental preservation and conservation projects. Nominations must be received

by Oct. 16, 2015. More information and a nomination form is available at the Community Appearance Commission website at CityofWS.org/CAC. SECCA Museum Teaching The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art Curator of Education Deborah Randolph, staff, museum educators and Jen Oleniczak of the Engaging Educator will have an experimental gallery experience on Friday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at 750 Marguerite Dr. Participants will work in small groups, receiving prompts to interact with their assigned art object, and creating short presentations that will be shared with the larger group.

For more information call 347-8153767 or email info@theengagingeducator.com.

Family Fun Saturdays There will be a Family Fun Saturday at the New Winston Museum on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 713 S. Marshall St. Activities will be related to the current exhibition "Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Winston-Salem's Wheels and Change". Admission is free. For more information, call 336724-2842 or visit www.newwinston.org.

Old Salem Harvest day There will be a Harvest Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Old Salem Museum and Gardens, located at 600 S. Main St. There will be activities involving fall foods from the harvest. Tickets are $23 for adults and $11 for children ages 6-16. In addition, there will be a Harvest Day Craft Beer Tasting at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Single Brothers' Workshop. Tastings at $20 per person, and persons must be 21 years of age and older. Spacing is limited so call 1-800-441-5305 to register. For additional information about Harvest Day, visit oldsalem.org for more details.

Community day/job fair The Southeast Neighborhood Association (SENA), in partnership with S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation will host its third annual community day and job fair on Saturday, Oct. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. on Monmouth St. This event is to bring businesses, agencies and residents together, while sharing resources with those looking for employment, home weatherization and repairs. For more information, contact Carol Davis or Juan Aquilar at 336-734-6900, or email sgatkinscdc4@gmail.com.

Community volunteers needed Volunteers are needed for the the free adult dental clinic on Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, located at 414 Deacon Blvd. Greeters, interpreters, runners, patients escorts and more are needed. For more information and to register, go to HYPERL I N K "http://www.ncmomwinston.org" www.ncmomwinston.org, call 336713-2828, or email HYPERLINK "mailto:NCMOM@wakehealth.edu" NCMOM@wakehealth.edu.

CROP Hunger Walk registration Teams and individuals can now register to participate in the 2015 CROP Hunger Walk to fight hunger.

The walk will be on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Corpening Plaza, located at 231 W. First St. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.

Teams can register online or contact Lucy Shaffer-Doherty at 336-7247875, ext. 1040. For more information, register, volunteer or donate, go to www.cropwalkforsyth.org.

Volunteers needed Hospice of Davidson County is in need of volunteers. Go to Hospiceof Davidson.org. For additional information, contact Sumiko Harmon at 336-475-5444.

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Happening Now Fall revival Vessels of Honor Church Ministry will have its fall revival today (Oct. 8) and tomorrow (Oct. 9) at 7 p.m. at 3608 Ogburn Ave. Guest speakers will be Pastor Scottie White, senior pastor of Abba Fathers Ministry (Oct. 8), and Pastor Johnny Scott, pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Yadkinville (Oct. 9). For more information or transportation contact Pastor Clara Cremedy at 336-624-9351.

Oct. 10 Pre-Women's Day The women of Shiloh Baptist Church, located at 916 E. 12th St., will be having their first pre-celebration event on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be food and beverage, cost of a small plate is $5 and a large plate is $9. For more information, call 336-724-9263.

Beginning Oct. 10 Women’s Day Union Chapel Baptist Church, located at 300 W. 25th St., will have their Women’s Day beginning Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11. The theme is: “The Power of Prayer”. The celebration will begin at the church from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday (Oct. 10), followed by a fellowship at Northside Bowling Lanes Duren-Robinson (3550 Patterson Ave.) from noon to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $2.50 per game per person and $2.50 for shoe rental. On Oct. 11, worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Evangelist Dr. Vanessa DurenRobinson, associate minister of Kimberley Park Holiness Church will be guest speaker. The celebration will conclude with the Light House services at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 336-748-8644.

Oct. 10 Fish fry/chicken sale The Young People’s and Children’s Department of St. James A.M.E. church will sponsor a fish fry/chicken sale on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at 1501 N. Patterson Ave. Pre-orders are welcome. Rev. Steven L. Lyons is pastor. For more information, contact the church at 336-655-7848.

Women’s conference Macedonia Worship Center Women’s Ministries present “Sisters Saturday Morning Table Talk” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Worship Center, 500 Kinard Drive at S.D. Johnson Lane. Registration is $10, which includes payment for lunch. For more information, contact the church at 336-725-2190. Bishop Jacqueline Cassberry Hill, associate pastor is in charge of Women’s Ministries.

Oct. 11 Worship service Jarett Terry, Director and Choreographer of the "Greater is He Mime Ministry" will host an afternoon program on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. at the New Direction Movement Cathedral, located at 3300 Overdale Drive. For more information, call 336-7712111.

Gospel Fest

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Dionn “Maestro” Owen, director of Renaissance, a gospel choir, leads the choir during the 2015 Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic Fair on Sunday, Oct. 4.

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Day one of Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic Fair was held on Sunday, Oct. 4 in Winston Salem.

As with the Awakening Festival the week before, Sundays’ event was accompanied by cloudy skies, rain, and wind. With the inclement weather, the crowd was somewhat subdued at the onset of the concert but everyone’s mood quickly rose as the St. Paul Mass Choir took the stage and had everyone bobbing their heads.

There were familiar faces from previous years, such as the JH Heath Mass Choir, Raymond and Kim Larkin, The Big 4 Choir and Pastor Grosjean with NU Sound.

Anthony Bailey of the Big 4 Choir said, “We have come here to not only give God His praise, but we have come to support the other groups as well.

Dr. Raymond O’Neal of the Renaissance Choir added: “i enjoy

The JH Heath Mass Choir performs during the 2015 Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic Fair on Sunday, Oct. 4.

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the fellowship, the coming together to lift up the name of Jesus. To let some crying person know that God is the answer to everything regardless if you’re sick or going through whatever, God is the answer.”

The Renaissance Choir, which also participated in the Awakening Festival, was a crowd favorite and has been for many years at Gospel Fest.

Dionn “Maestro” Owen, director of the Renaissance choir, said “ive never been on the stage with Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, or Kirk Franklin and it was totally different, but God really blessed us and i really enjoyed the unity that we had there.”

When asked what he enjoyed most about Gospel Fest, Owen replied, “i love it when we all come together. it’s not about just one particular group that’s singing, everybody supports everybody, and that’s what i really like about it.”

There was a diverse group of performers, from contemporary artists,

traditional choirs, and there was even a mime group, so there was something for everyone, young and old alike.

The organizers of the event also held raffles in between acts and gave away many prizes to the audience members, who were excited to participate. There were even individuals that stopped by to enjoy the music that was not previously aware that the event was taking place, but just heard music and came to watch.

Benita Matthews of the Big 4 Choir said, “i just enjoy gospel music, and this is some good gospel singing tonight.”

Bobby and Emma Chavis said they came out to cheer for Raymond and Kim Larkin, who attend the same church as well, and participate with the praise and worship team.

The Gospel Fest will continue next weekend on Sunday, Oct.11 at 3 p.m. at the Dixie Classic Fair, and with better weather a larger crowd is expected.

Beginning Oct. 11 Pastoral anniversary Greater Tabernacle Worship Center is celebrating Apostle BJ McCloud’s 15th Pastoral Anniversary. On Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4:00 p.m., Bishop Marian Hickman from Word of Life Pentecostal Church of Christ will be the guest speaker. On Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m., the guest speaker will be Apostle Andria Weeks from Greater Works Church of Deliverance Ministries of West End. On Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m. the guest speaker will be Pastor Janice Heath from Greater Higher Ground Ministries and on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:00 p.m. the guest speaker will be Apostle Allan Hinnant from Power of Praise Tabernacle of Deliverance Ministries of Benson. There will be an Appreciation Service Talent night on Saturday, Oct. 17 for Apostle BJ McCloud at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4:00 p.m., Overseer John Ford from Healing House of God will be the guest speaker. For more information, call 336-777-1113.

Oct. 11 ‘Through a Glass Darkly’ The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, located at 4055 Robinhood Road, will have a sermon by Rev. Lisa Schwartz called, “Through a Glass Darkly” at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11.

At the Forum at 9:15 a.m., Mari Jo Turner, the executive director of the Hispanic League, will talk about the Hispanic community in Forsyth County. For more information visit uufws.org.

Oct. 11 Celebration of Thanksgiving, Praise New Hope Missionary Baptist Church,1201 New Hope Lane, will have a Celebration Of Thanksgiving And Praise at 4.p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. The following will be featured: Voices Of Praise, Phillips Chapel Men’s Choir, New Zion Baptist Church Praise Team, Fourhim, and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. For more information, call 336-7245401 Beginning Oct. 15 Church anniversary The Miracle Temple Deliverance Church will have its 17th annual church anniversary beginning

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Members of the community both young and old enjoy the 2015 Gospel Fest on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Editor’s note: This is the last Sunday School Lesson column by Sister Mildred Peppers.

We thank her wholeheartedly for her years of service to The Chronicle and the WinstonSalem community.

Earning Credibility

Lesson Scripture: Acts 9:19b-31 By the end of this lesson we should *Remember that Salvation is open to all *Church folk beware who you write off *Stay the course and people will recognize your trans-

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Background: Jerusalem and the surrounding areas are Mildred ablaze with excitement and caution. The Holy Spirit came Peppers in Acts 2 and the Gospel spread more. The numbers of Sunday believers were growing daily.

School Lesson They shared everything, which made others curious.

Eventually, the Sanhedrin attempted to stop the apostles from preaching and teaching in the name of Jesus. it didn’t work! Saul, a Pharisee, committed himself to wiping out

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Thursday, Oct. 15 and Friday Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at 2930 Prescott Dr. Guest speakers will be as follows: Apostle Edward Allen of Ambassadors Cathedral for Christ; Pastor Scott White of Abba Father Ministries; and Pastor Carolyn Tatum. For more information, call 336-4736689.

Oct. 19 Initiative for AfricanAmerican Males The WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools will sponsor an Initiative for AfricanAmerican males (I AAM) on Monday, Oct. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Enterprise Center on 1922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. This is a forum on raising achievements for AfricanAmerican male students.

The Minsters’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity supports this event. For more information, contact Rev. Lakeisha Hill at lfhill@wsfcs.k12.nc.us or call 336-462-1091.

Oct. 24 Fish dinner sale St. Andrews United Methodist Church will be

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selling fish dinners ($8) and fish sandwiches ($5) on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1840 Butler St. Sodas will also be available for purchase.

For more information, contact the church at 336-7883421.

Through Nov. 1 Annual Bake Sale St. James A.M.E. Church is now taking orders for its Annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale.

Orders must be placed by Nov. 1 for delivery on Nov. 14 between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information or to place an order, call 336-724-3865.

Through Nov. 2 Living Healthy workshop Living Healthy is having a workshop every Monday through Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peace Haven Baptist Church on 3384 York Road. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call 336-7480217.

Ongoing 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

this radical movement. After Stephen’s death, Saul got permission from the Sanhedrin to go to Damascus to arrest other believers.

On the way to the city, he and his companions experienced a bright light that knocks them to the ground.

His transformation begins. Only Saul experienced verses 4-19a. Ananias, though hesitant at first, went to him in Damascus and assisted in his transformation. He spent three years (Zondervan’s NIV Study Bible) in Arabia “praying, reflecting and examining Jesus through the eyes of

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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.

Ongoing Emergency food giveaway Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 North Hampton Dr., 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.

Ongoing Boutique SJ Boutique Free clothes closet is open every second, fourth and fifth Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2

Jewish Theology” (UMI Precepts for Living). Then he visited Peter in Jerusalem for a few days. Needless to say, the believers were suspicious of this new convert. Saul returned to Tarsus, his home.

Lesson: Each time a plot is devised to kill Saul, believers rescue him. Saul goes back to Jerusalem, where the people remain cautious.

Barnabas brings him to the apostles, bearing witness to his bold preaching in Damascus. The second threat to his life is foiled and some believers get him to the port city to send him home to Tarsus. Notice that individuals reject Saul but Jesus never did! He is transformed for His purpose. So are

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p.m. each month at St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave. Open to the public.

Volunteers needed. Contact 336-995-1464.

Ongoing Noon-Day 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 your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of Power and Commitment. 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 336-4290512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256.

Ongoing Food and Pantry Clothes Closet 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 question to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-744-3012.

Ongoing 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., providing hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-744-3012.

Ongoing Men Helping Men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact 336-744-3012.

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we! As we “become,” believers will bear witness to our boldness.

Life’s Application: Church folk should not be so quick to reject other believers. After all, we were dead in our sins until we accepted Christ.

When we are rejected, stay the course and stand on your beliefs. Your witness cannot waiver. Be bold! Saul’s personality doesn’t change. He continues to be fiery and bold for Jesus.

God meets us where we are and molds us into what He wants us to be.

Don’t get caught up in the external; acceptance is nice and comforting but not necessary to be a witness for Christ.

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the WinstonSalem/Forsyth county asset Building coalition (aBc) held a community Day celebration at the Enclave apartments on Sept. 17. the coalition has invited the residents of the Enclave apartments to participate in a communitybased project that offers tools for families to increase their financial stability. the project offers residents financial education, coaching, and a variety of supports for pursuing homeownershipbetter jobs, savings, and affordable credit counseling. the coalition will work together with individual residents to create a plan based on what they want for themselves and their families.

“We believe that by bringing asset building services such as information about banking products and enhanced money management skills directly into a neighborhood, entire families can learnhow to skillfully prepare for their economic futures,” said twana W. Roebuck, executive director of the non-profit Experiment in Self-Reliance, which coleads the aBc. “this can be a powerful way to break the chains of generational

The Asset Building Coalition holds Community Day at the event and wanted to poverty.” the community Day volunteer.

“My neighbors were event was open to all residents at the Enclave happy. We have never had apartments and featured anything in the Enclave,” entertainment, food, and said Bates. “that was games for kids. the event something to get the neighgave residents and borhood together and it coalition members the definitely did. people opportunity to get to know found that they didn’t one another and to learn know a lot about the partabout what the coalition ner agencies and it enlightcould provide. linda Bates, ened a lot of people about resident of the Enclave different non-profits.”

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Wells Fargo donates to free tax preparation SpEcial to thE chRoniclE

Experiment in SelfReliance has received a $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo. these funds will support ESR’s Forsyth Free tax program.

Forsyth Free tax, a program of Experiment in Self-Reliance, provides free tax preparation through the Volunteer income tax assistance program to low and moderate income individuals and families in Forsyth county making $53,000 a year less. all tax preparers are certified by the iRS and help people receive every tax credit for which they qualify (for example, the Earned income tax credit, or Eitc). on average, a qualified Forsyth county taxpayer receives $1,700 in Eitc credit, and the credit can sometimes total more than the amount earned during the year. in addition to benefiting working families, the credit brings money directly into our community.

Forsyth Free tax also offers online tax services a t www.myfreetaxes.com/for syth to individuals making less than $59,000 who want to self-prepare their taxes.

Eitc and Vita are vital asset building tools that help low-moderate income people build wealth.

nine community sites are available throughout Forsyth county during tax season to provide free tax preparation services. in addition to free tax preparation, sites offer asset Building counseling, and linkages to asset-building programs such as Experiment in SelfReliance’s individual Development account program, nc Saves, Financial literacy counseling and more.

“We are most thankful to Wells Fargo for their support of Forsyth Free tax. the grant they have awarded us will enable us to expand our reach to more of our neighbors, empowering them on their path to self-sufficiency. this gift will also help to save taxpayers thousands of dollars in tax preparation fees,” said takia Miller, Forsyth Free tax program Manager.

Executive Director twana W. Roebuck is grateful for the longstanding relationship with the Foundation.

“Wells Fargo has been a major lynchpin for ESR's capacity to continuously improve our asset building programs for many years,” said Roebuck. “in concert with our tax program and our signature iDa program we are able to inform Winston-Salem/Forsyth county residents of tax preparation services and a

Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR) partnered with M&F Bank for a back to school drive to benefit clients of ESR. With the help of M&F Bank staff members and individuals from the community, three boxes filled with school supplies were donated to help ESR families in need. a non-profit, community action agency, ESR has been helping people in Winston-Salem/Forsyth county since 1964. often clients struggle to find adequate and affordable school supplies for themselves and their children. ESR was thankful to partner with M&F Bank to relieve that burden for clients.

“Feeling prepared on that first day is important,” says twana W. Roebuck, Executive Director of ESR. “it can truly dictate the course of the day.”

Sept. 17. ciative of the support of our financial sponsors, local foundations and community partners in making this event a success. We look forward to supporting the long-term success of the participants.” the community Day was the first of several planned events and networking opportunities for residents and coalition members. the place-based initiative will be an ongoSubmitted photo

ing process. "i am very grateful to all the members of the asset Building coalition for making this community day so much fun," said peter laroche, president and cEo of Financial pathways. "and it was very gratifying to see the community come out and take an interest in financial stability. this is a good sign for the coalition's first place-based project."

Earlier this year, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation awarded a grant to support the coalition’s activities. a website is currently under construction with the support of the Kate B. Reynolds charitable trust. the community Day was sponsored by pnc Bank, BB&t, truliant Federal credit Union, the city of Winston-Salem, and chick-fil-a.

The WinstonSalem/Forsyth Asset Building Coalition (ABC) is a voluntary collaboration of more than 20 local organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals.

For more information on the Asset Building Coalition or its placebased initiative, contact Peter Laroche at peter@financialpaths.org or Twana W. Roebuck at twana.roebuck@eisr.org

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L-R): Twana W. Roebuck, Executive Director of ESR, Jim Rosenberger, Analytic Consultant, Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Chris Bryan, ESR Board Chair, Jerry Romans, ESR Vice Board Chair, Leslie Hayes, Carolinas Business Banking Manager and Tamika Bowers, Community Development OfficerPiedmont Triad holding the donated grant. menu of supportive financial stability resources community-wide. our joint vision is to empower people to become selfreliant long term.”

Wells Fargo awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. "there is a tremendous need for resources like financial and tax assistance programs in the triad," said tamika Bowers, Wells Fargo's community development officer. “Wells Fargo is honored to support ESR in their mission to empower individuals to better themselves and help build the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.”

Experiment in SelfReliance is a United Way partner agency established in 1964 during lyndon B. Johnson’s War on poverty. its mission is “empowering working low income and chronically homeless individuals and families to achieve their full potential for long-term social and economic self-reliance.

For more information about ESR’s services, visit our website at www.eisr.org.

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the Enclave Apartments on Director of Financial Education at Financial pathways of the piedmont, which also co-leads the coalition, oversees the aBc place-based initiative. “the aBc is grateful for the warm response we received from the residents of the Enclave,” thompson said. “opportunities to work alongside families as they create life plans is exciting. We are also appre-

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as the loan holders for ESR’s new facility, M&F Bank has supported ESR and countless community partners in their endeavors to provide much needed resources to individuals and families in Winston-Salem/Forsyth county.

“We could not be more grateful to M&F Bank, its staff members and community supporters for helping our clients and their children breathe a little easier,” said Roebuck.

Experiment in Self-Reliance Programs include Self-Sufficiency, Housing, Forsyth Free Tax, and New Century IDA (Individual Development Account). Clients must be working low to moderate income individuals and families. For more information about ESR, visit our website at www.eisr.org or call 336-722-9400.

Honor student urges females to defer intimacy with a male

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“You have a voice, and you have a choice about when you should become intimate with your boyfriend. Time is on your side. You do not have to rush into something you are not ready for,” said reynita McMillan, an honor student at north carolina agricultural and Technical State University.

McMillan, 25, was one of the guest speakers invited to address the Dare to Be Queen class at northwest Middle School this summer.

McMillan came to empower the seventh- and eighth-graders in the program to make wiser decisions about relationships before things go too far. McMillan shared statistics about teen pregnancy in Forsyth county from the SHiFT nc organization of Forsyth county. “in the year 2013, the number of pregnancies among girls ages 15-19 in Forsyth county was 404. regarding percentages, 42.1 percent of those young ladies were african american; 61.7 percent of these young ladies were Hispanic, and 18.5 percent of them were caucasian. You do not have to be a statistic.

“When i was your age, about 13, i made the decision that i would like to wait until marriage before being sexually active as part of my commitment to God. You may not wish to make the same commit-

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ment i made, but i do want you to know that the teen pregnancy rate for girls your age is higher than it should be. You need to give yourself time to make a sound decision about your relationships,” said McMillan.

McMillan says that she made this decision because her grandmother, the late Mae clarida Piggott, and her mother made this commitment, and they were successful at accomplishing this goal. also, her father, reynard McMillan, introduced her to a class in the community called “True Love Waits.” attending this class confirmed her desire to wait until marriage.

She has found it to be a good choice. “i may not get as many dates as some young women, but when i look in the mirror, i like what i see. i enjoy accomplishing my goals, and i believe that one day, i will meet that special someone who is compatible with me, who takes an interest in some of the things that are important to me,” McMillan said. “Temptation is always present, but i try to make wise decisions about the friends i hang out with.

Hanging out with positive people who are goal-oriented helps me stay focused on my best self.”

Felecia Piggott-Long, who has taught the Dare to Be Queen class for four years, told the girls about a friend who died in childbirth at the age of 14. “i asked my mother to take me to the

Women’s organization, Kimberly Park Holiness prepare for conference SPeciaL To THe cHronicLe

Minister Lady carolyn edmond, founder of WiSe (Women in Spiritual excellence) along with Kimberly Park Holiness church will host “Under construction: Women at Work” conference 2015.

Women’s health, both spiritually and naturally, is a focus of the conference, with special attention to support the month of october in observance of Breast cancer awareness.

The conference begins Friday, oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. with praise and worship featuring Sister Margie Jefferson and Sister cydnee Hymes, Spiritual Dance Festival including TestimonyMime Ministries, Kayla Sorrell, Soloist cydnee Hymes and a christian simulation experience titled “Getting our Parts connected” based on romans 12:1-6 by Minister carolyn edmond.

on Saturday, oct. 17, a “Shop to You Drop” trip to Tanger outlet in Mebane, for fellowship and fun is scheduled.

The Sunday, oct. 18, Women’s Day service at 11 a.m. will be chaired by Sister Theressa Hymes and Deaconness Katosha Sorrell.

Sister Phyllis Mosley of Kimberly Park is the 11 a.m. Women’s Day Speaker.

The conference continues at 4 p.m.

Sunday, with alvin Borders, president and ceo of How is Your Heart. Borders and company will present the play, “Dr. Heart Block Family Practice.” The play uses entertainment to educate on ways to have a healthy heart. Borders has toured and presented at various churches throughout the community to educate the importance of heart health.

The public is welcome to all events.

Pastor, elder robert r. edmond, Jr. is pastor of Kimberly Park Holiness church.

old Salem announces opening of new restaurant

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old Salem Museums and Gardens announced the opening of a new dining option The Flour Box Tea room and cafe, in the historic district.

Located in the lower level of T. Bagge Merchant (the entrance is off of West Street), The Flour Box Tea room and cafe offers morning coffee and pastries, casual lunch options as well as afternoon tea. it is open from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. it is closed on Mondays. “old Salem is very excited that The Flour Box Tea room & cafe is now open, providing our visitors and Triad residents with more places to eat in the historic district,” said ragan Folan, President and

ceo of old Salem Museums & Gardens.

“This is another step towards enhancing the offerings at old Salem both for the community and visitors to our museum.”

The Flour Box Tea room and café is owned and operated by wife and husband team, Milla and Mike ranieri, who also operate The Flour Box, a bakery at the corner of Marshall Street and Brookstown avenue.

“We are delighted to be part of old Salem,” said Mike ranieri. “our aim is to provide delicious and interesting food in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.”

For more information, visit oldsalem.org. To contact The Flour Box Tea Room & Café, call 336-201-5182 or e m a i l theflourboxtearoomandcafe@gmail.com.

n.c. arts council Fellowships applicationdeadline is nov. 2

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The north carolina arts council will accept applications for the 2015-16 artist Fellowship awards for choreographers. craft, film and visual artists until Monday, nov. 2.

The artist Fellowship program, now in its 35th year, supports creative development and the creation of new work for artists in north carolina. The artist Fellowship allows artists to set aside time to work and to buy supplies and equipment.

The fellowship award is $10,000.

Fellowship guidelines can be found at http://www.ncarts.org. north carolina artists who have been year-round residents of the state for at least a year immediately prior to the application deadline may apply. Students are not eligible.

The n.c. arts council's fellowship program is one of the country's premier programs for artists support with fellowship totally more than $4.5 million awarded to more than 600 artists across disciplines.

The fellowship program is also the foundation of the arts council's support for artists, including the regional artist program grants, creative capital workshops, north carolina Heritage awards, artist Directory and the Mary B. regan community artist residency grant. For more details on the exhibition and programming, go to www.secca.org or visit the arts council's blog at www.ncartseveryday.org. applicants will submit the artist Fellowship application electronically using the online application system. complete details about the fellowship are available on the arts council home page at www.ncarts.org.

Any questions about craft, film and visual arts should contact Jeff Pettus at jeff.pettus@ncdcr.gov or call 919-8076513. Choreographers should contact Andrea Lawson at Andrea.Lawson@ncdcr.gov or call 919807-6511. General inquires can be directed to Amy Hoppe at amy.hoppe@ncdcr.gov or call 919-807-6501.

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Reynita McMillan (center) chats with the girls of Dare to Be Queen about making wise life choices.

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hospital to visit my friend who was having a baby. i was in the seventh grade,” said Piggott-Long. “My mother took me to the hospital to visit my friend, but we were unable to see her because she had complications during the delivery, and died giving birth to her child. However, the child lived.”

Piggott-Long is reynita McMillan’s mother.

“My mother told me this story years ago, but what i remember most is her description of the funeral. My mother explained how her friend was dressed in a beautiful white lace dress in the casket, and my mother was a flower girl, and she also wore a white lace dress,” said McMillan. “My mother never forgot this lesson, and neither did i. Having a child at such a young age is not the best choice for you. Give yourself time to mature. Time is

on your side. Give your boyfriend time to prove to you that he loves you. True love does wait.”

Maya, one of the students in the class, thanked McMillan for taking the time to speak to them about matters of the heart.

“Thank you for allowing us to ask questions about love and respect. it lets us know that we do not have to fold under pressure, and it is oK to wait. Sometimes it seems like everybody is sexually active, but this lets us know that young people can wait until they are ready,” Maya said.

Piggott-Long explained that some of her male students told her that they keep a “book of bangs” which lists girls they have been with. Khalie, another student, spoke up immediately. “no real lady would want to be in one of those books,” she said.

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Two Winston-Salem State University students were named among top students selected as members of the 2015 White House initiative on Historically Black colleges and Universities HBcU all-Stars.

Mona Zahir and Kyle Brown were among 83 undergraduate, graduate and professional students recently selected.

The all-Stars were selected from more than 450 students who submitted applications represent-

ing 70 HBcUs. Students were selected based on their accomplishments in academics, leadership and civic engagement.

Zahir, a junior from charlotte and Brown, a senior from Kinston are both political science majors. over the course of the

year, the HBcU all-Stars will serve as ambassadors of the WHiHBcUs by providing outreach and communication with their fellow students about the value of education, and the role of the initiative as a networking resource.

Through social media and their relationships with community-based organizations, the all-Stars will share promising and proven practices that support opportunities for all young people to achieve their educational and career potential.

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NBA star Chris Paul, Wake Forest Baptist plan basketball tournament

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the Second Annual North Clic 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will be partnering with local NBA star Chris Paul , D1 Sports and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center on Nov. 14. the purpose of the event is help bring awareness to positive healthy relationships amongst youth, understanding how to communicate properly,

Play about voting rights set for tuesday

Performers in the play “When Courage Becomes Contagious” are shown with playwright Felecia Piggott-Long, first row, far left.

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the imani Players of emmanuel Baptist Church have been invited to perform “When Courage Becomes Contagious” by Felecia Piggott-long at the Carver School road library, Carver School road, on tuesday, oct. 13, at 6 p.m. this Forsyth County Public library staff is sharing cultural history throughout the year. this reader's theatre performance is about the voting rights struggle in Selma, Alabama and in Winston-Salem.

Business consultant speaks to black women students at WFU

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Beverly l. robinson, MBA/AVP/Client Service Consultant at Abbot Downing-A Wells Fargo Business, invited by Abrea Armstrong, business student leader, spoke at Wake Forest University on Sept. 25.

Beverly spoke specifically to female African-American business students in a two-hour session that covered various corporate and professional scenarios and experiences. topics addressed were: techniques for navigating Corporate America; how to search for careers from an AfricanAmerican demographic; specific ways to leverage our unique viewpoint in a professional environment; how to subtly combat and circumvent discrimination in the workplace and in school; establishing mentors in your professional environment; daring to bring your whole self or culture to work; dressing for the job you aspire to; the importance of mock interviews; asking for, and volunteering for projects; the benefits and necessity of employee Assistance Programs; joining Black/African-American team Member Networks; exuding confidence; avoiding a “dumb-down” approach to coworkers; going above and beyond expectations; nat-

ural hair and Corporate America, and the importance of becoming part of a diversity network. the students, from varying geographical backgrounds, were keenly astute and intelligent, and boasted differing majors in Business, Finance, economics and other degree-tracks. All were interested in addressing topics that are not typically taught in business courses. they each were prepared with questions for the presenter.

Beverly shared her several years of corporate wisdom and experiences, and enjoyed the camaraderie and respect the students Robinson shared with one another.

Abbot Downing provides comprehensive services to ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations and endowments and provides products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and its various affiliates and subsidiaries. to learn more, visit https://www.abbotdowning.com/contact_us/winston-salem/.

Wake Forest University confirms plans for undergraduate classes

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Wake Forest innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem is nationally recognized as a burgeoning hub of innovation in biomedical science and information technology.

Wake Forest University has confirmed plans to offer undergraduate academic programs in Wake Forest innovation Quarter, a division of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. the University has leased space in a former r.J. reynolds to b a c c o Company building f r o m We x f o r d Science and technology.

Wexford is currently renovating space in the 60 series building, adjacent to the planned home of the Wake Forest School of Medicine, to accommodate classrooms and laboratories for innovative undergraduate science programs. “our interest in Wake Forest innovation Quarter allows us to explore fully the intersection of arts and science, scholarship and entrepreneurship, and tradition and innovation,” said Wake Forest President Nathan o. hatch. “An undergraduate presence in Wake Forest innovation Quarter would add to the growing synergy among the city’s aca-

demic institutions, while supporting intellectual collaboration, research opportunities and community engagement.”

Wake Forest undergraduate students could begin taking classes and conducting research in innovation Quarter as early as Jan. 2017. Space is being planned to accommodate up to 350 students by 2021. "the vision for the innovation Quarter includes creating a robust knowledge community,” said Wake Forest innovation Quarter President eric tomlinson. "the addition of progressive undergraduate programs from W a k e F o r e s t University alongside the various scientific and clinical graduate programs already here very much contributes to that vision, and we are excited to partner with the University in this endeavor.”

Details about new academic offerings and the logistics required to extend the reynolda Campus presence to downtown Winston-Salem are still in the planning phase and working through the University’s faculty governance process.

Wake Forest University and Wake Forest innovation Quarter intend to share more news about an undergraduate presence in Jan. 2016.

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enhancing leadership skills and learning good sportsmanship behavior.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Paul’s CP3 Foundation. the event will held at the D1 Sports facility located on 1901 Mooney St., Winston-Salem.

For more information, contact lloyd J. leonard Jr. at 336-825-7004, tony Fulton at 336-210-4788 and or via email at northclic@gmail.com.

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Atkins High School Class of 1970 celebrates reunion

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Celebration was in the air July 24 through July 26 when Class of 1970 alumni from the historically black high school Atkins High School celebrated their 45th reunion.

After months of planning, classmates near and far gathered on Friday night (July 24) for a “Meet and Greet” at the WinstonSalem Hotel and Spa on University Parkway, sharing old stories of high school days. The traditional maroon tee-shirts with gold lettering were distributed to classmates.

On Saturday morning (July 25) class members gathered to eat breakfast together at the Golden Corral on University Parkway prior to assembling on the steps on the historically Atkins High School steps, now known as Winston-Salem Preparatory School at Atkins.

Then on Saturday night, class members reconvened at the WinstonSalem Hotel and Spa, formerly Sundance Hotel to hear from former Atkins High School teacher, Rev. Konnie G. Robinson, pastor of Union Chapel Baptist

Church. He reminded class members of “that blue book” he taught from, but urged classmates to read and abide by “The Book” (the Bible).

Also the Class of 1970 President, Harold Epps challenged members of the five “F’s” to remember: Faith, Fun, Fellowship, Family, Finances.

The agenda also included a banquet meal, commemoration of deceased classmates, souvenirs, and a traditional ‘70s “Soul Train Line.”

The reunion celebration concluded with worship services with the Uncompromising Word Fellowship, Inc. church family, where Anthony Jones is pastor.

It is with anticipation that many more classmates will join in the next reunion activities to be held in the year 2020 celebrating 50 years.

To participate in future class planning meetings, please contact Jean MosesPetree, Class Reunion President at 336-721-1288, Class Reunion Vice President Doris Jones at 336- 767-4115, or Class Member Carolyn McWillis at 336-725-0220.

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Class of 1970 alumni from the historically black high school Atkins High School celebrated their 45th reunion.

The Salvation Army accepting Christmas assistance signups

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Autumn may have just begun but it’s time to start signing up for Christmas Assistance from The Salvation Army. People in need or facing a tough stretch this Christmas season should apply now.

Applications will be taken in Stokes County Monday through Friday during the month of October, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Stokes County Department of Social Services Building, located at 1010 Main St. in Danbury.

In Yadkin County, applications will be taken today (Oct. 8) through Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yadkinville United Methodist Church, located at 204 West Main St. in Yadkinville.

Applications will be taken in Forsyth County at The Salvation Army Christmas Center at 680 Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1216, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.

For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, go to www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/winston-salem/programs/christmas/information “The Salvation Army Christmas Assistance is made possible by the generous donations of our many volunteers and partners in the Greater Winston-Salem Area through programs including The Salvation Army Angel Tree, Stuff a Stocking, The Winston-Salem Symphony Toy Drive Concerts, and the Red Kettle Campaign,” said Area Commander Major James Allison.

For information on these and other Salvation Army programs and to volunteer or make a donation, please go to www.salvationarmyws.org or call 336-723-6366.

Art Nouveau Winston-Salem’s annual art exhibition now open Shown is a work from Stephanie Jolisa Woods.

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Art Nouveau Winston-Salem is now open in the Womble Carlyle Gallery at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, located at 251 N. Spruce St. The exhibit will run through Saturday, Oct. 24. The theme this year is “the connectivity between artists in our community.”

Art Nouveau is affiliated with The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, and its mission is to cultivate a community of young people 21-40 years of age who are committed to supporting the future of arts and artists in WinstonSalem and Forsyth County.

Five artists will be exhibited alongside another local artist who they have named as an inspiration to them. The artists par-

ticipating are: Laura Lashley, Andrew Fansler, Heather Evans Smith, Jennifer McCormick, Dane Walters, Mike Duggins, Molly Grace, Tyler Pennington, Johannes James Barfield, and Stephanie Jolisa Woods.

“As members of this new generation build their lives in 21st Century WinstonSalem, it is important that we engage young leaders and create a strong community among them centered on the arts. Our bottom line is we need the participation of these young leaders in business, education, government, technology, and medicine in arts and culture today to realize WinstonSalem and Forsyth County’s full potential tomorrow,” said Jim Sparrow, president and CEO of the Arts Council.

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CHANGE OF VOTING PLACES FOR THE 2015 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, FORSYTH COUNTY

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Sedge Garden Elementary School (013) to a different location at Beesons Crossroads Fire Department, 1105 Old Salem Road, Kernersville, NC 27284.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Sedge Garden Elementary School Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Sedge Garden Elementary School, 475 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC 27284.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Southeast Middle School (015) to a different location at Beesons Crossroads Fire Department, 1105 Old Salem Road, Kernersville, NC 27284.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Southeast Middle School Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Southeast Middle School, 1200 Old Salem Road, Kernersville, NC 27284.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Piney Grove Elementary School (066) to a different location at Kernersville Library, 130 E. Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Piney Grove Elementary School Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Piney Grove Elementary School, 1500 Piney Grove Road, Kernersville, NC 27284.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Piney Grove Fire Station (062) to a different location at Kernersville Elementary School, 512 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Piney Grove Fire Station Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Piney Grove Fire Station, 1109 Piney Grove Road, Kernersville, NC 27284.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Meadowlark Middle School (074) to a different location at Lewisville Elementary School, 6500 Lucy Lane, Lewisville, NC 27023.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Meadowlark Middle School Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Meadowlark Middle School, 301 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for New Hope AME Zion Church (075) to a different location at Unity Moravian Church, 8300 Concord Church Road, Lewisville, NC 27023.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the New Hope AME Zion Church Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of New Hope AME Zion Church, 7070 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, NC 27023.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Vienna Elementary School (131) to a different location at Shiloh Lutheran Church, 703 Lewisville-Vienna Road, Lewisville, NC 27023.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Vienna Elementary School Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Vienna Elementary School, 1975 Chickasha Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Pfafftown Christian Church (132) to a different location at Shiloh Lutheran Church, 703 Lewisville-Vienna Road, Lewisville, NC 27023.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Pfafftown Christian Church Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Pfafftown Christian Church, 3323 Transou Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Rural Hall Elementary School (031) to a different location at Kings United Methodist Church, 6840 University Parkway, Rural Hall, NC 27045.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Rural Hall Elementary School Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Rural Hall Elementary School, 275 College Street, Rural Hall, NC 27045.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Macedonia Baptist Church (092) to a different location at Tobaccoville Community Center, 4225 Tobaccoville Road, Tobaccoville, NC 27050.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Macedonia Baptist Church Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Macedonia Baptist Church, 6816 Doral Drive, Tobaccoville, NC 27050.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Oak Summit United Methodist Church (081) to a different location at Ibraham Elementary School, 5036 Old Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Oak Summit United Methodist Church Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Oak Summit United Methodist Church, 732 Oak Summit Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.

Pursuant to authority given by G.S. 163-128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Forsyth County Board of Elections has voted to temporarily move the voting place for the 2015 Municipal General Election for Providence Moravian Church (111) to a different location at Walkertown Library, 2969 Main Street, Walkertown, NC 27051.

Notice is hereby given that effective for all elections hereafter, the voting place for voters in the Providence Moravian Church Precinct shall be moved back to the usual location of Providence Moravian Church, 929 Old Hollow Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105.

This is the nineteenth day of September 2015.

Kenneth Raymond, Chair Forsyth County Board of Elections

The Chronicle October 1 and 8, 2015

leGAl notices NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2015

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the citizens of Forsyth County that an Election will be held in the following municipalities on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

The purpose of this election will be to elect the following offices: Three Commissioners for the Town of Bethania; one Mayor, three Councilmen for the Village of Clemmons; one Mayor and five Aldermen for the Town of Kernersville; one Mayor and six Councilmen for the Town of Lewisville; one Mayor and three Councilmen for the Town of Rural Hall; one Mayor and two Councilmen for the Village of Tobaccoville; one Mayor and two Councilmen for the Town of Walkertown; one Mayor and two Councilmen for the City of King.

The voting places may be obtained by calling the Forsyth County Board of Elections or viewed on our web site, www.fcvotes.com. The last day of registration for those not previously registered is Friday, October 09, 2015. The last day on which qualified voters who have moved their residence from one precinct to another precinct within Forsyth County may transfer their registration is also Friday, October 09, 2015.

Voter registration forms must be received

by October 09, 2015 if delivered in person or postmarked by October 09, 2015 if mailed, in order to be valid for the November 3, 2015 Municipal General Election. Otherwise, a current Forsyth County registered voter who has moved within the county may transfer their precinct on Election Day according to the provision of G.S. 163-82.15 (e). Registration forms are available from the Board of Elections office, public libraries, various government offices, registration drives, and other public locations. Contact the Forsyth County Board of Elections office for a complete list.

Individuals who are not certain whether they are registered should contact the Forsyth County Board of Elections. The registration records will be available for public inspection by any elector of Forsyth County during regular office hours and days of the Forsyth County Board of Elections, 201 N. Chestnut St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, (Monday – Friday, 8-5) or at www.fcvotes.com.

Mail out no excuse absentee ballots will be allowed in this election for all voters.

Early Voting, no excuse absentee voting will take place at the Forsyth County Board of Elections office, October 22, 2015 through October 31, 2015. You may inquire as to absentee voting procedures by contacting the Forsyth County Board of Elections office at (336) 703-2800 or at www.fcvotes.com.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, the date designated for the 2015 Municipal General Election, the polls in Forsyth County, North Carolina shall open at the hour of 6:30 AM and shall close at the hour of 7:30 PM. This is the 14th day of September 2015.

Signed: Ken Raymond, Chair Forsyth County Board of Elections

The Chronicle October 1 and 8, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Marthaniel Linton, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Marthaniel Linton 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 8th day of January 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 8th day of October 2015.

WILLIE L. GLOVER EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHANIEL LINTON 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)

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leGAl notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Lloyd J. Leonard, Sr., Lloyd J. Leonard, Lloyd Julius Leonard, also known as Lloyd Julius Leonard, deceased September 16, 2008, 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 16th, 2015 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 17th day of September, 2015.

Lloyd J. Leonard, Jr. Executor for Lloyd J. Leonard, Sr., deceased 4460 Green-Meadows Lake Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27106

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STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (REQUIRED BY 39 U.S.C.*3685) Date of filing: October 1, 2015 Title of Publication: The Chronicle Publication No. 06-7910 Frequency of Issue: Weekly No. of Issues published annually: 52 Annual Subscription Price: $30.72 Location of Office: 617 North Liberty Street, P.O. Box 1636, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102-1636 (Forsyth County) Publisher: Ernest H. Pitt, P.O. Box 1636 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Editor: Donna Rogers, P.O. Box 1636 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 The owner is Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing Company, P.O. Box 1636 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities are none.

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6000 A. Total No. Copies Printed (Net Press Run) 6163 B. Paid and/or Requested Circulation 601 620 (1) Paid Requested Outside County Mail 3,602 3,717 (2) Paid In County Subscriptions 450 515 (3) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers 0 (4) Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS 0 4,653 4,852 C. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation D. Free Distribution by Mail 12 12 (1) Outside County 50 28 (2) Inside County 0 0 (3) Other 767 500 E. Free Distribution Outside the Mail 829 540 F. Total Free Distribution 5,482 5,482 G. Total Distribution 681 518 H. Copies Not Distributed 6,163 6,000 I. Total 89% 91% Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete.

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