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In a recent story published in a local newspaper, Susan Frye, Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court, maintained that her office “.. did nothing illegal” regarding an Oct. 20 lawsuit that alleges the $1.4 million estate of Mary Ellen Thompson, an AfricanAmerican retired nurse also known as “the ward,” was fraudulently squandered when an assistant clerk illegally appointed an attorney as her estate guardian before declaring her incompetent. This was an act the N.C. Court of Appeals later ruled was legally “invalid” because the process was corrupted, and none of the orders were properly file stamped (or “entered” into the court record), making them official.

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Our series on an Oct. 20 lawsuit against the Forsyth County Clerk of Court’s Office, a local attorney and others, alleging that a $1.4 million estate belonging to a retired African-American nurse was allegedly squandered when that attorney was illegally appointed as her estate guardian, has certainly touched a nerve in our

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“Everything was handled in a professional manner,” Frye insisted to the local newspaper, “… and all laws have been followed. There was no fraud.” But as The Chronicle, which exclusively broke this story online Oct. 23, first reported, that is not what Susan Frye stated in an April 9, 2014 court order titled “Findings of Fact”…. “In the Matter of the Estate of Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson,” filed in Forsyth Superior Court. Frye’s order was not only responding to a series of motions from Reginald D. Alston, Mary Thompson’s estate attorney, about the alleged fraud in the case, but also the earlier Feb. 4, 2014 ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals, which declared that the May 1, 2007 order appointing attorney Bryan C. Thompson (no relation to Mary) as guardian of the

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When the U.S. Episcopal Church installed Michael Curry as its first black presiding bishop on Nov. 1 at the Washington National Cathedral, a contingent from Winston-Salem’s St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church attended to celebrate the momentous occasion. Bishop Curry was the Deacon in Charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church from 1978 to 1982 and Patrice Toney remembers her excitement as a child serving as an acolyte.

WSSU family bonds after student killed on campus

Over 400 students gather around the clock tower on the campus of Winston-Salem State University for a prayer vigil in honor of Anthony White Jr. on Sunday, Nov. 1. White was fatally shot earlier Sunday.

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Jarrett Jerome Moore is arrested in connection with fatal shooting BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Just a few hours after Homecoming activities came to an end, the campus of Winston-Salem State University was shaken to the

core Sunday, when news of a fatal shooting on campus traveled through social media. Another student was wounded at the scene. The shootings Moore were reported about 1:20 a.m. Nov. 1 and occurred in a parking lot near Wilson Hall and Gleason-Hairston Terrace residence halls. Shortly after the shootings, university officials released a statement

that stated Anthony White Jr. had died and that investigators were looking for Jarrett Jerome Moore from Charlotte in connection with the shooting. Moore is a former WSSU student, officials said. Less than 48 hours after the shooting was reported, CharlotteMecklenburg police arrested Moore on outstanding warrants. After deliberating with the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office, authorities charged Moore with murder and possession of

Patrice Toney meets with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of the U.S. Episcopal Church while she was in Washington, D.C., to see him installed as the church’s first black presiding bishop. A contingent from Winston-Salem’s St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church attended to celebrate the momentous occasion.

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“Bishop Curry’s energy fills a room,” Toney commented. “He illuminates a room and you can tell he genuinely loves people.” Even after leaving St. Stephen’s, Curry often returned for special events. Toney explained the special relationship saying, “He always had St. Stephen’s in his heart.” While at St. Stephen’s, Curry encouraged the congregation to become involved in community outreach and Toney remembers one sermon in particular where he preached on “Go,” urging members to go into the commu-

Lingering poverty growing in Winston-Salem BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

It has been known for years. Winston-Salem has a bad poverty problem. Indeed, when it comes t some of the poorest urban areas anywhere in North Carolina, WinstonSalem has areas that rank fourth (Waughtown and Columbia Heights), eighth (Northeast Ward) and ninth (East Ward) out of the Top 10 for having “…

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the most economically distressed [US Census] tracts,” according to a February 2014 UNCChapel Hill study by William High and Todd Owen. Based on the 2010 US Census, the most recent federal population survey, “distressed urban census tracts,” as defined by the study, are urban population sections that have high percentages of unemployment, low per capita income and high percentages of public assistance.

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In that report, Forsyth County actually has 12 urban distressed census tracts in total, but no rural tracts. “Winston-Salem has more distressed tracts than any urban area in the state except Charlotte,” the UNC study states in its conclusion. Charlotte has high poverty areas that rank first, second, fifth, and sixth; High Point third; Greensboro 10th; and Raleigh seventh. That same year in 2014, the Brookings See Poverty on A11

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Residents listening to the city council meeting at City Hall in downtown Winston-Salem on Monday, Nov. 2.

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The Winston-Salem City Council had its meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, at City Hall downtown on 101 N. Main St. The agenda included hearings and voting of zoning property, along with the proposed updated East-Northeast plan. The first item to be voted on was the zoning of the Praise Assembly Church Ministries, Inc. at 3254 Kernersville Road. It will be changed from a Residential Single (RS) family district to an Institutional and Public District (IP). The purpose of the IP District is to accommodate public and institutional uses which have a limited land use impact or traffic generation potential upon surrounding uses. The district is intended to accommodate smaller, less intensive public and institutional uses which have concentrated service areas and are located in or near residential areas, or larger, less intensive recreational or institutional facilities in rural areas.

The City-County Planning Board voted unanimously in favor on Oct. 8. The next item was zoning subject property from Limited Industrial district (LI) to Entertainment: special use limited zoning (E-L) along N. Trade St. Entertainment meaning places that have gatherings such as restaurants and other large venues that don’t exceed more than 250 to 300 people. From previous meetings, the “entertainment” aspect grew out of concerns of citizens living in that area, as well as the local churches. “They [members of New Bethel Baptist Church] did have some interest in looking at the development taking place, which they were not in opposition from,” said Councilman Derwin Montgomery of the East Ward. “But they didn’t want to see something like a ‘Ziggy’s’ being located directly across the street from the church.” The planning board also favored this on Oct. 8 and the City Council voted in favor. Marco Andrade was present to propose the next item, which was the updated East-

Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter, pastor of Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church, takes time to take a selfie with the 60 girls who participated in “Treat Her Like A Queen.”

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Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter speaks to the participants of the “Treat Her Like A Queen” event on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

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Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church’s “Treat Her Like A Queen” was designed to teach girls how to carry themselves like queens. According to coordinators, 60 girls participated on Wednesday, October 28. The girls were treated to a limousine ride around the city as well as dinner and a night of fun at the Piedmont Club, 200 W. Second St. A number of participants are members of the church while others were invited by close friends and relatives.

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m F W t C C N N A Photos by Tori P. Hayneswortha City Council handles several items during its meeting on Nov. 2. p s z Northeast plan. This plan, along with the economic development.” zoning of the areas mentioned, are alongside the objectives to the Legacy 2030 Comprehensive Plan that was accredited by the American Planning Association. “Obviously we had to look at what was done before and we made a lot of adjustments, things that were not clear, boundaries of some of the areas were not well defined, so we did work out all those details,” said Andrade. Andrade recognized the citizens who came out to previous meetings, addressing their comments and concerns about the adopted plan. “My concern though primarily is with housing within the document, and it does not work to sustain the community. We have worked long and hard by increasing the wealth of the community. I really strongly feel this plan does not do that,” said resident Jocelyn Johnson. “Otherwise I think it’s a great plan, it’s almost some parts of a ‘cookie cutter’ for other places, but our housing piece is one of the most important pieces that’s going to help drive

Henry McCarthy, as well as Councilwoman Vivian Burke, gave their d remarks and concerns about the parks and A recreations that are associated with the D adopted plan. “I plan to visit the parks here in o Winston-Salem,” said McCarthy. “It is e something that I think adds to…that is the t vital part to this community.” “I pass it every day, it can be a pretty t park, but it’s not kept well,” said a Councilwoman Burke in reference to e p Harambee Park. The City Council has voted in favor of p the adopted plan. According to Andrade, m the plan will be re-written to make the w noted changes that were discussed in the w meeting and the final draft will be sent to r the city secretary within the next two weeks. Once finalized, the draft will be given to a graphic designer for publication. To learn more about the East-Northeast plan and its updates, visit www.cityofws.org/planning.

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The Community School Bond Coalition (CSBC) recently sat down with school Superintendent Beverly Emory and members of the Board of Education to discuss the 2016 school bond proposal. Made up of four community organizations, (Big Four Alumni Association, Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP-Education Committee, New South Community Coalition, North Winston N e i g h b o r h o o d Association.) the CSBS is han advocate for the best possible bond proposal for students, teachers and citizens. During the roundtable discussion held at Ambassador Cathedral, 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive, Emory praised the organization for putting the event together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to applaud the very professional way the organization went about putting this together.â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a plus to sit down and talk to people who ask for information and do their homework. In every step of the way, this just felt like a really good opportunity to

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have this conversation.â&#x20AC;? According to a press release, the CSBC has been studying the bond proposal since August, which led to the creation of 10 recommendations. The recommendations are geared toward improving inner city schools, such as moving Ashley Elementary to a new location in the same neighborhood in East Winston. The coalition believes the current location of the school doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow students to reach their full potential.

Emory agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving Ashley to a new location is where our mind is too,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to be validated by the neighborhood and community.â&#x20AC;? Another point of interest for the coalition is building of a middle school in East Winston. Currently Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy is the only middle school in the East Winston area. The coalition argues that because the school also houses grades 9 through 12, the neighborhood doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an actual middle school. President of the Big

Members of the Community School Bond Coalition sat down with Superintendent Emory Beverly and members of the Board of Education to discuss the 2016 school bond proposal. their responses, the roundFour Alumni Association and that just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t right.â&#x20AC;? table was a step in the right Eric Martin said that when Other suggestions by direction. the board talks about building more neighborhood the coalition included â&#x20AC;&#x153;In years passed the schools, the inner city is merging the high school program at Winston-Salem school board would not often overlooked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the school sys- Prep with Carver High have even sat down with tem says they have neigh- School to create a magnet us,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With borhood schools, what program, the rebuilding of this board we feel they are neighborhoods are you Easton Elementary, and really interested in hearing talking about?â&#x20AC;? he com- putting an elementary or what the community has to mented. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For certain kids middle school on Indiana say, which definitely is a step in the right direction.â&#x20AC;? they have neighborhood Avenue. Following the roundEarlier this week schools, but for other kids they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. The town of table discussion, Martin Emory and the school Kernersville has just as said that although the coali- board held a briefing sesmany schools as the city, tion probably will not get sion to rank the projects but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have nearly as everything they asked for, listed on the proposed many people living there if the board was genuine in bond.

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A number of projects brought up during the roundtable discussion scored very high in the rankings, including the replacement of Ashley Elementary and renovations to Easton Elementary. The Ashley Elementary project gained a 90 percent approval rate while the Easton project ranked in the 80 to 89 percent range. The board also voted to remove a number of items from the proposal as well. Those items included replacing Sherwood Forest Elementary, renovations to Deaton-Thompson Stadium, and building a new middle school in Walkertown, as well as new elementary schools in Zone 8 and the Innovation Corridor. The projects removed from the bond proposal scored less than 60 percent in the rankings. Today, Thursday, Nov. 5, the board is scheduled to have a meeting with Forsyth County Commissioners to discuss the bond proposal and the progress they have made. The board is expected present the rankings of the projects previous described.

City of Winston Salem offering business-training BY MAYEESA MITCHELL FOR THE CHRONICLE

The city of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development department will be offering a free business training course at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Recreation Center located at 3421 Carver School Road every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Dec. 8. The classes, which are open to anyone interested in starting a small business or who recently started one, began on Oct. 20. Although the classes are meant to be an eight-week course, classes can be attended separately.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had 60 people pre-register for the class and an attendance of 52 at the first session,â&#x20AC;? said Ken Millett, Business Development Senior Project Supervisor for the city of Winston-Salem. Many who registered for and attended the class are residents of Section 3, where the Russell Recreation Center is located, and fall into the category of MWBE (minority and women business enterprises). However, the classes are not exclusively for MWBEs or Section 3 residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program is designed as a series to help those interested in starting their own business learn about the many aspects of entrepreneurship and the hard work

involved,â&#x20AC;? said Millett. A different topic is covered each week and is taught by a city staff member or business resource in the community who volunteer their time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For example, the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Financing and Finding Fundingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; section is taught by Community and Business Development staff and a representative of the MicroEnterprise Loan Program. The session dealing with legal issues is taught by a local attorney,â&#x20AC;? said Millett. The weekly topics will also include market research, social media, marketing, bookkeeping and taxes, and business insurance.

The city has been offering this course for many years as part of Winston-Salemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effort to encourage entrepreneurship, business growth and job creation in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The entire Winston-Salem community benefits from more homegrown businesses and jobs,â&#x20AC;? said Millett. For more information about the business-training course, visit www.cityofws.org/cbd or call 336-7477474.

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After months of working with faculty and staff, Elwood L. Robinson was officially installed as Winston-Salem State University’s chancellor during the annual Founder’s Day Convocation last week. Robinson has been chancellor since January, when he took over the position after Donald J. Reaves retired late last year. The installation ceremony was designed to officially introduce Robinson to the community, alumni, current students and others. In his acceptance address, Robinson promised under his leadership the university will continue to evolve and grow. “Our goal is to give each and every student a unique, intensive academic and social experience,” he continued. “We have to embrace a new model of higher education that ensures that every student is prepared for a career, a job and life in this ever-changing world that doesn’t even exist yet.” He also pointed out that recently WSSU was named one of the top universities in the nation for its contribution toward narrowing the economic gap. “Winston-Salem State University ranks seventh in the nation on the CollegeNet Social Mobility Index [SMI],” he said proudly. “WSSU is the

highest ranked university in North Carolina.” The SMI evaluates colleges and universities based on admission practices that work to reverse the growing economic disparities in the United States. According to Robinson, a total of 931 universities were ranked. The university also ranks first in the UNC system in job placement for graduates and have the highest salary amongst college graduates in the Triad. Mayor Allen Joines said during the ceremony that he is confident Robinson will continue to strengthen the university. “I am proud to be here today for this joyous occasion,” he commented. “I am confident in Chancellor Robinson’s ability to uphold and enhance the legacy of this university.” A number of others spoke during the ceremony as well, including U.S. Rep. Alma Adams who offered her prayers for Robinson’s continued success. “I know you’re going to excel and soar,” Adams said. Kyle Brown, president of the WSSU Student Government Association, said Robinson has been a catalyst for his education and the education of others. “I am confident that under Chancellor Robinson, the university will continue to reach new heights,” he continued. “We will continue to produce excellence.”

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Robinson said although historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) only educate 9 percent of all black college students, WSSU’s relevance will not be rooted in who they educate, but how they educate. “HBCUs like WSSU offer our students something they can’t find anywhere else,” Robinson said. “The HBCU experience is a culture of caring, a culture that prepares students to contribute to their

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Myra Denise Robinson holds the Bible while her husband, Elwood L. Robinson, is sworn in as the 13th chancellor of Winston-Salem State University.

Community members and current students, alumni and educators from across the UNC system attended the installation ceremony for Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson, the 13th chancellor to preside over WinstonSalem State University. communities and cultivates within them the skills they of where life takes them. scend race.” need for careers regardless These experiences tran-

THE CHAM MBER IS... CELEBRATTING LEAD DERS Students gather around the clock tower on the campus of Winston-Salem State University for a prayer vigil on Sunday, Nov. 1. The vigil was held in honor of Anthony White Jr., a victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on campus.

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weapons on school grounds. The wounded student was treated and released at a local hospital. That person’s name has not been released to the public. Although a suspect in the shooting was apprehended, the pain of losing a fellow classmate to senseless gun violence loomed over the university. However, the WSSU family vowed to stay strong . Students and professors took to Twitter to express their emotions. “Despite tragedy, the resolute will always push forward,” said Jack Monell, professor of justice studies. “My students provide me strength and optimism, we remain Ram strong.” A number of well known local political figures sent their condolences and well wishes to the university during their time of grieving. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (N.C.-District 12), who participated in the Founder’s Day Convocation and annual Homecoming parade, called for an end to gun violence and mindless murders. “My thoughts and prayers are with the family

and friends of Anthony White Jr. and the entire Winston-Salem State University community,” she continued in a statement. “It saddens me that just one day after the university celebrated 123 years and the installation of its new chancellor, we are faced with such a tragic loss of life. “Senseless murders and gun violence must stop.” From the time the shooting was reported until the campus lockdown was lifted more than three hours later, Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson kept students updated with frequent posts on Facebook and Twitter. “I was up all night trying to communicate in anyway that I could,” he commented. “I wanted to let the students know that we were doing every single thing in our power to keep them safe.”

Sen. Paul A. Lowe Jr. commended the newly installed chancellor and the WSSU family for the way they handled the situation. “All of us who are a part of the WSSU family, we will not allow this tragedy to mar the great legacy of the institution,” Lowe continued. “Chancellor Robinson and the university officials are to be commended on how they handled this intense

situation.” During a prayer vigil on Sunday, Robinson provided students with words of encouragement. “Moments like this are an opportunity to speak to the heart, to listen to the heart, to listen to your feelings and that will capture the moment for you,” he continued. “I’m saddened, I am heartbroken, but we have to remember that we have to continue to build upon where we are at, at this particular moment. “We will continue to support each other. I’m asking you to come together, bond together because that’s who we are and that’s what we do.” Throughout the entire vigil, Alice Bitting, an alumna and native of the city, held a burning candle to honor White. When asked why she felt the need to attend the vigil, Bitting said she wanted to show current students that they had alumni support and prayers. “As an alumni, I felt I needed to show the current students we are a family, and in time of need we will always be here for them.” A number of students recall White fondly. “He was real cool and laid back,” they said. “He was really serious about his education and he encouraged others to take it seri-

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The booming sound of bass drums, mixed with joyous laughter echoed through the crowded streets of downtown Winston-Salem this past weekend as WinstonSalem State University’s annual Homecoming parade pounded the pavement. The parade began at Fourth and Poplar Streets and ended at Bowman Gray Stadium, located on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Over the years the parade has become one of the most anticipated events associated with WSSU’s homecoming, not just for alumni and students but for the community as well. For many who live in the vicinity of the historically black university, attending the parade is a family tradition.

A number of residents said they remember their parents taking them to the parade and felt it was important to pass that tradition on to their children. Lakiesha Robinson said she looks forward to the parade because it gives her a chance to see people she hasn’t seen in years or since the previous year’s parade. “The parade is definitely a tradition for my family and friends,” she continued. “It’s more than just a parade. It feels more like a family reunion than anything else.” A number of attendees showed up over an hour early to beat the rush and find a good spot to stand. Some even brought lawn chairs for a more comfortable view. In years past, over 1,000 people crowded the streets just to catch a glimpse as local bands,

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The Winston-Salem State University Nursing Alumni Organization had its annual scholarship banquet on Thursday, Oct. 29,

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step teams and dance troops did their thing. Marching bands from Walkertown, Parkland and Carver high schools all participated in this year’s parade. A number of bands from other states participated as well, including Crossland High School from Maryland, and

Heritage High School, which traveled from Florida. Heritage band director Brandon Jenkins, a WSSU alumnus, said, although the weather was cooler than they are accustomed to, the opportunity to participate in the parade is one he, nor his students will never for-

ing in to greet and mingle with members of the community. A number of residents welcomed Robinson to the city with handshakes and words of encouragement. A few mentioned that seeing Robinson blend with residents showed them that he is a man of the people. James Herd said seeing the newly installed chancellor walk parts of the parade route was different and exciting at the same time. “All the years I’ve attended the parade, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a chancellor do that,” he continued.” I’m excited to see the impact he makes on the university and this community.”

get. “Bringing the band to North Carolina was cool, both figuratively and literally,” he said. “We are still on Cloud Nine.” Throughout the journey, Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson and his wife, Myra, frequently got out of the vehicle they were rid-

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159 at the McNeil Banquet Hall in the Anderson Conference Center on WSSU’s campus. The banquet took place during WSSU’s homecoming, held Oct. 24 through Oct. 31. The evening captured two honorees who were given awards for being trendsetters of the 21st century, and taking their nursing careers to the next level going above and beyond the call of duty. Both of the recipients were graduates and alumni of WSSU. “A trendsetter is a game changer, a risk taker, an inspired innovator, and a love of culture,” said alumna Constance Carlton. “These two honorees are people on the move in the health arena. They are leaders, pace makers, and pace setters who are inspiring the next generation.” Bettie Little presented an award to the first honoree, Dr. Clifton Kenon. Dr. Kenon has many years of experience being a lactation nurse helping women with breastfeeding and helping infants with their nutrition, as well as working in public health. “I want to thank every family that has trusted me with their care, whether it being the hospital or at the community setting,” said Kenon. “You, the patients, the people that I had the opportunity to serve, are truly the highlight of my

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community, and rightly so. Far too many of our elderly citizens have lost their life’s savings, property and other valuable assets under questionable circumstances. And if that isn’t outrageous and painful enough, when our government, funded by taxpayers, allegedly aids and abets these crimes, then it certainly hits a sore nerve in our community that has been an open wound for generations. So when The Chronicle became aware of the fine legal work done by local attorney Reginald D. Alston, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the estate of the late Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson, we knew the issues raised, and the facts therein confirmed, had to be brought forward for the entire community to see. To be fair, the ultimate allegation in the lawsuit by Ms. Thompson’s estate, that her assets had been squandered, has still to be proven in a court of law. But the facts that have brought us to this point, facts confirmed by no less than the N.C. Court of Appeals, should have any rational person asking serious and tough questions of our Forsyth Clerk of Courts Office and the woman elected by the people to manage it, Susan Frye. Now Frye wasn’t the Clerk in 2007 when many of the alleged fraudulent actions in the suit took place, but she’s zealously defending them now. Big mistake. According to its website (ncfcc.us/forsyth-county-hall-of-justice/), “The Clerk’s Office provides administrative support for the judicial operation of the Forsyth County Courts …” That means all administrative support for our county court system must comport with state statute, and longstanding rules that codify legal procedure in doing the public’s business. But according to a February 2014 ruling by the N.C. Court of Appeals on aspects of this case, our Clerk of Courts Office was pretty much making up its own rules when it came to determining whether Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson, the retired nurse with the $1.4 million estate in property and cash, indeed required a guardian to handle her estate matters. Legally, Thompson was first supposed to be found incompetent if warranted, and then the Clerk of Court appoints a guardian for her estate. But the reverse happened … the guardian, local attorney Bryan C. Thompson (no relation), was appointed first, and only then, two days later, did the clerk issue a court order declaring Mary Thompson incompetent. The state Court of Appeals shook its head at this, because that meant Bryan Thompson’s appointment was illegal then in the first place, since Mary Thompson had not yet been legally declared incompetent. To make matters worse, none of these orders from the Clerk’s Office then had been file stamped with date and time, as legally required to make them official. All of this happened in 2007, so in the intervening years until the day Mary Thompson died in October 2014, the lawsuit alleges that attorney Bryan Thompson was managing her estate affairs illegally. And estate attorney Reginald Alston contends that his probe reveals this has happened in many other cases over the years. To add insult to injury, Clerk Susan Frye, who admitted previously in 2014 that this was “…an inadvertent error” needing to be corrected, now defends all of this, saying these procedures were pretty much the practice back then, but she’s cleaned them up now, so no worries, no fraud. No fraud? We’ll let a judge or jury decide that. But the people’s verdict is in: our Clerk of Courts Office is too vital to our city, county and community, to allow an elected official to play fast and loose with the facts. We call on the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts, the N.C. State Auditors Office (which conducted a financial audit of our Clerk’s Office in September 2014 and found internal controls there so lacking, the report stated that while it didn’t find evidence of fraud, the likelihood of fraud if new procedures weren’t implemented, was great); and any other applicable state (or federal) agency, to hold the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court Office accountable for how it has, and continues to conduct the people’s business. What we know so far is totally unacceptable.

WSSU students, parents need security after fatal shooting CHRONICLE EDITORIAL

The festivities surrounding Winston-Salem State University’s Homecoming weekend were going fine until early Sunday morning, when a student was found dead and another hurt on WSSU’s campus. They had been shot. The gunman had not been found as of Sunday. It was a sad Sunday morning in Winston-Salem as prayers were said for the families of the dead and injured. Prayers were said for those who currently attend and work

at the university, also. While police say there is not a threat of an active shooter on the Winston-Salem State University campus, the shootings have shaken the secure feeling on campus. The Chronicle joins those who mourn and applaud police for quickly finding a suspect in the crime to ease the concern of students and their parents and guardians and employees of WSSU.

“On Oct. 15, I called upon my opponent, Roy Cooper, to debate the issues of this campaign before the people of this state.”

Cooper appears to be dodging debates in gubernatorial race Spaulding

By Ken Spaulding Guest Columnist

North Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ken Spaulding held a press conference in Durham on Monday, Oct. 26, during which he made the following statement: 1. On Oct. 15, I called upon my opponent, Roy Cooper, to debate the issues of this campaign before the people of this state.

2. Today, I have received no word from his campaign that he is willing to debate me. 3. If Roy Cooper is afraid to debate me, then how in the world is he going to stand up to the Republicans and their sitting governor?

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few additional steps of progress and support for the importance of debates in the Democratic Primary.

5. The Fayetteville Observer has stepped forward and had the courage and fairness to recognize my candidacy and to call for pre-primary debates. The Indy Weekly has for some time called for the give-and-take between Roy Cooper and me. 6. Now Time Warner Cable, in conjunction with the League of Women Voters, have agreed to sponsor a debate that will be carried statewide.

7. Now, it's time for Roy Cooper to show some degree of respect for the people of this state and agree to stand eye-to-eye and toe-to-toe and

debate the issues, which are so important to North Carolina. 8. Roy can run, but he can't continue to hide. Our party needs strong and new leadership because "business as usual," and "more of the same" have all led the Democrats to constant defeats. 9. The establishment of the Democratic Party has handpicked Roy Cooper and they control Roy Cooper, so I call upon the establishment to instruct Roy Cooper to participate in a series of debates.

North Carolina Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ken Spaulding of Durham is an attorney who is a former legislator and state Board of Transportation member.

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poverty and its many ills, report finds It may be hard to believe Rob in today’s Schofield world of trickledown, doge at-dog, Guest “Trump-oColumnist nomics,” but it was just a few decades ago that a conservative Republican president proposed something that would, today, be widely disparaged as radical socialism. In 1969, Richard Nixon gave a televised address to the country in which he proposed to establish a minimum, federally funded family income. Nixon called his proposal a “Family Assistance System” and he proposed to replace the nation’s alphabet soup of income support programs with a simple, basic amount that the federal government would guarantee to all families with dependent children who met certain criteria. This is from the speech:

“Under this plan, the so-called ‘adult categories’ of aid – aid to the aged, the blind, the disabled – would be continued, and a national minimum standard for benefits would be set, with the Federal Government contributing to its cost and also sharing the cost of additional State payments above that amount. … “Its benefits would go to the working poor, as well as the nonworking; to families with dependent children headed by a father, as well as to those headed by a mother; and a basic Federal minimum would be provided, the same in every State. “What I am proposing is that the Federal Government build a foundation under the income of every American family with dependent children that cannot care for itself – and wherever in America that family may live.” (Emphasis supplied)

There were many legitimate critiques of the details of Nixon’s proposal from all points on the political spectrum, but, at its heart, the proposal contained one critically important insight that we would do well to revisit and revive in 2015 – namely the power of money to combat poverty. Simply put: The best way to fight poverty and its many ill effects is to make sure people – especially children – have enough money to live a decent life. For all of his faults, Nixon understood that it was absurd for the richest nation in the history of the world to have impoverished children and that the simplest and most efficient way to combat the problem was to make sure their families had enough cash on which to live. The power of money

Nixon’s insight was brought home once again recently as the result of a powerful new study of children in North Carolina. This is from a recent article in the Washington Post titled “The remarkable thing that happens to poor kids when

you give their parents a little money” (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/ wonkblog/wp/2015/10/08/the-remarkable-ways-a-little-money-can-change-achilds-personality-for-life/): “Twenty years ago, a group of researchers began tracking the personalities of 1,420 low-income children in North Carolina. At the time, the goal was simple: to observe the mental conditions of kids living in rural America. But then a serendipitous thing happened. “Four years into The Great Smoky Mountains Study of Youth, the families of roughly a quarter of the children saw a dramatic and unexpected increase in annual income. They were members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and a casino had just been built on the reservation. From that point on, every tribal citizen earned a share of the profits, meaning about an extra $4,000 a year per capita. “For these families, the extra padding was a blessing, enough to boost household incomes by almost 20 percent on average. But for the fields of psychology, sociology and economics, it has been a gold mine, too. The sudden change in fortunes has offered a rare glimpse into the subtle but important ways in which money can alter a child’s life. The dataset is so rich that researchers continue to study it to this day.” As the Post story goes on to note, the results for the kids were striking.

“Not only did the extra income appear to lower the instance of behavioral and emotional disorders among the children, but, perhaps even more important, it also boosted two key personality traits that tend to go hand in hand with long-term positive life outcomes.” The traits were conscientiousness and agreeableness – both of which correspond closely with success and happiness later in life. The change was actually most notable

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amongst kids who had been the most deficient. Basically, the authors’ best thinking (something that would also seem to be common sense) is that the boost in family income lowered family stress and contributed mightily to lifting the wellbeing of their children. As Professor Noah Smith of Stony Brook University put it in his own column examining the study: “Children whose families got the money ended up having better job outcomes at age 25. Examining surveys of these families, [the authors] hypothesize that much of the improvement comes from more harmonious family relations. Parents are happier because they have more money, leading to less fighting within the family. This lowers stress on kids, making them healthier, happier and betterbehaved, and leading to a more productive adulthood.” As Professor Smith also reports, the study of Cherokee kids coincides neatly with a 2014 study by neuroscientists that has actually discovered a close relationship between family income and the brain structure of children. As Smith pithily and grimly summed it up: “More money, bigger-brained kids.” What all this means

Of course, as even a few moments’ reflection by anyone who has ever wrestled with poverty (or near poverty) confirms, all of this makes a lot of sense. While there are always exceptions, as a rule, not having to worry where one’s next meal will come from makes life a lot easier and better. Moreover, it doesn’t matter particularly where that money comes from. As the millions of Americans lucky enough to live on inherited wealth can no doubt attest, having money is much better than not having it. While there can certainly be negative consequences that ultimately result for some people from not having to

work (sloth, fraud, substance abuse, etc. …), the fact remains that when the basic choice is between grinding poverty and having enough to get by, the negatives associated with receiving income that one “didn’t have to work for” are hard to find. The implication of these findings for public policy ought to be clear: The simplest, most efficient and best thing that state and federal leaders can do to combat the scourge of poverty and its devastating long-term impact on children is to craft and enact policies that lift the incomes of the poor. This doesn’t mean that we need a rapid expansion of casino gambling – indeed there are other studies that speak to many other negative impacts of casinos in and around the places in which they are located. What it does mean, however, is that we would do well to use all public tools at our disposal to put more cash in the pockets of people who lack it. Whether the path to this outcome is a macro-fix like reconsidering Nixon’s minimum family income proposal or, more likely, a set of specific income-boosting policies like a dramatic increase in the minimum wage, universal health insurance coverage and a reversal of North Carolina’s recent, ill-considered elimination of the state Earned Income Tax Credit (something that even longtime John Locke Foundation contributor Professor Mike Walden of N.C. State recently endorsed), is not terribly important. The key is to recognize the plain and simple power of having money and the devastating negative impacts (for everyone) of consigning a huge proportion of our population to a life without it. As Professor Smith concluded:

“Improving the condition of poor children is not only good for them, it’s also good for society. Children who are more emotionally stable and better behaved engage in less crime and less violence in schools and out, making the country a safer place to live. So we shouldn’t see poverty alleviation as merely a mission of mercy. It would make the U.S. better for all Americans.” Even Richard Nixon could see that. Rob Schofield, director of research and policy development at N.C. Policy Watch, has three decades of experience as a lawyer, lobbyist, writer, commentator and trainer. At N.C. Policy Watch, Rob writes and edits frequent opinion pieces and blog posts, speaks to various civic groups, appears regularly on TV and radio and helps build and develop movements for change. Contact him at rob@ncpolicywatch.com or 919-861-2065. Article printed from NC Policy Watch: http://www.ncpolicywatch.com.

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Black women should ‘walk the walk’ to survive heart disease Cynthia Brown Guest Columnist

It is a known fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death; the number one killer of women, particularly African-American women. Thanks to several national efforts, more than half of all women now know that heart disease is the leading cause of death. However, while heart disease is a major health threat to African-American women, only one third (36 percent) of AfricanAmerican women even realizes this fact. Each year close to 400,000 women have heart attacks; that’s oneper minute. To put this in context, think about it this way; while you are reading this article, five of your African-American sisters may have a heart attack. Even more bad news, African-American women are less likely to survive a heart attack than all other groups. According to the

American Heart Association, 48.9 percent of non-Hispanic black women age 20 and older have heart disease. As I take a moment to reflect, the familiar faces of vibrant women pass through my mind. … Jan, age 35, died of a heart attack, while Debra aged 56 died suddenly from complications of heart disease, and Joan, age 62, died as a result of a massive stroke … all African-American women, all died of heart disease; all someone’s mother, sister, wife or friend. As African-American women, we are 69 percent more likely to have heart disease and heart attacks and twice as likely to not understand the health risks. As we age, risk factors for heart disease increase, in part, due to the decreased production of estrogen. However, largely in part because of risk factors that are preventable. The question of “why?” suddenly screams out to be answered. While the answer is complicated, this we know: AfricanAmerican women are more likely to be physically inactive, more likely to be

obese, and more likely to have poor diets that contribute to heart disease. Statistics like these led to the development of the STEPS to a Healthier Heart Program. STEPS stands for “Sisters Together Empowered for Prevention and Success” and is a heart disease educational intervention targeting AfricanAmerican women. Our research study, based on a 12-week intervention consisting of weekly exercise and “heart smart” seminars related to nutrition, heart disease risk factors and prevention, indicated that by teaching women to take small steps and continue their healthier lifestyle

journey can help women prevent heart disease for themselves and their families. That’s the GOOD NEWS! These trends can be reversed! The American Heart Association says that “80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented.” How? You might ask. Simply by taking small “steps.” Once you have begun, then take another, then another. It is said that “the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” By beginning with small steps such as going meatless one day, reducing the amount of sugary drinks, adding 10 minutes of walking a day, taking

your medication if you have high blood pressure, etc.( the list is almost endless), you can begin your journey to a healthier heart. This journey is not taken alone. The path is paved with advocacy and research. The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to defeating heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Its mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. While research projects like STEPS are important, they also point to the need to fund the vital research and programming that address heart disease and stroke in women and minorities. We were very excited to take part in this year’s Tanglewood Heart & Stroke Walk, locally sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health. It was designed to promote physical activity and hearthealthy living in a fun environment. In total, 4,500 people attended the walk, raising $450,000 for heart disease and stroke research and prevention education

in our community. Closing the gap on heart disease requires proactive steps on all fronts, especially from those who are affected the most. The bottom line is that regardless of our age, as African-American women, we must make the decision to take STEPS to a healthier heart. It’s time to stop “talking the talk” and begin “walking the walk.” And not just one day – but walking just 30 minutes every day can make all the difference in your heart health.

Cynthia Williams Brown is chair of Health, Physical Education and Sport Studies and associate professor at Winston-Salem State University. She is also principal investigator of the STEPS to a Healthier Heart Project. For more information on the results of the 2015 Tanglewood Heart & Stroke Walk, contact Sonja.Seeloff@heart.org or visit www.tanglewoodheartwalk.org. For more information on the STEPS project, contact Marian AndersonBooker at 336-750- 8915.

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New-Bishop Michael Curry was ordained Deacon-in-Charge and then Rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem between 1978 and 1982.Â Here he leads a Bible study class in 1980.

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Bishop Michael Curry of the U.S. Episcopal Church is being installed as presiding bishop.

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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of the U.S. Episcopal Church is congratulated by outgoing Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, who was the first woman in the job.

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ues today due to his passion for social justice and fighting poverty. Toney was among the members of St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who attended last Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s installation and described the event as full of â&#x20AC;&#x153;pomp and circumstance.â&#x20AC;? Being held in the Washington National Cathedral added to the elegance of the event, according to Toney, but what she will always remember is the diversity of the participants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every age, race and culture was represented. Parts of the service were in other languages, a choir from St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands, performed, Native Americans played the drums and chanted. It was the most diverse body of people Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever witnessed.â&#x20AC;? The 62-year-old Curry served as Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina for the past 15 years before being elected to the position of presiding bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church. Father Steve Rice, rector of St. Timothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, remarked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will always remember Bishop Curry as a bishop who was not afraid, who was attentive, and understood the importance of laughter. As in demand as he always was, he would always respond to texts or emails and he always made time for me,

even when we were in disagreement.â&#x20AC;? Rice recounted a time at the end of September when he and Bishop Curry had lunch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our conversation flowed from church politics to theological controversies to our favorite Western television show. As we walked back to his office, knowing this would be our moment together, I asked for his blessing. He put his hands on my head, as a father to a son, and gave me his blessing. A man who would lead the Episcopal Church and be an important voice in the Anglican Commission was a shepherd to one of his flock, which at that moment, was all that mattered.â&#x20AC;? Curryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to give his undivided attention to each individual was also expressed by Father Lawrence Womack, rector of St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church. Womack recalled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since meeting Father Curry in 1996, I have learned much from him. Most importantly, I have seen him in patient and earnest discussion with all types of people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; young children to octogenarians, friends and enemies, alike. He is consistently present with all people who find themselves in his presence. One such example was on an ordinary Sunday morning in Baltimore â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two services down and (possibly) one more to go, he stood at the Crossing in St. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church talking with

parishioners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some who were happy with something and others who had complaints about other things. He attended to each with the same level of concern and care, all while gently attending to his youngest daughter, who was more than ready to get home.â&#x20AC;? To Womack, one of the most extraordinary things about Curry is â&#x20AC;&#x153;he is consistently present with folks in the ordinary stuff of their lives. In whatever capacity, whether he makes a decision with which they agree or disagree, he communicates his care for them as his sisters and brothers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all members of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. He truly listens and hears and values the depth of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns. As a person, as a priest, as the Bishop of North Carolina and now, as Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry is caring of and careful with people in the ordinary stuff of their lives and that is what makes him extraordinary.â&#x20AC;? Toney also noted this patient concern after the end of his installation when Bishop Curry made a point to meet and greet every person who wanted to congratulate him. Although the line was long, he stayed until he had met every person. Toney believes Bishop Curry will unify the Episcopal Church. Toney recalled that in his sermon, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call us to religion, but to love our neighbors.â&#x20AC;?

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HIT THE T IICE! Winston-Salem State University Nursing Alumni and guests attend at the Scholarship Banquet on Oct. 29 at the McNeil Banquet Hall, Anderson Conference Center on WSSU’s campus.

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ognized the Class of 1961. The Class of ’61 was present, and they took a moment to showcase a book that they collaborated on and put together. “As We Go Forth,”written by Dr. Joyce Roland, talked about how there were a total of eight contributors. Roland gave a brief description of the book about personal stories, migrating up north to pursue better opportunities and value the responsibilities of being a nurse. Dr. Lenora Campbell, associate dean of WSSU Division of Nursing, and

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estate, and the subsequent May 3, 2007 order declaring the ward incompetent, were, “… invalid because judgment was never entered…” According to North Carolina law, no judgment or order by a judge or the Clerk of Court becomes “the law of the case” until it is put in writing, signed by the judge or appropriate court official, and then properly filed stamped with the date and time, along with a signature, to conclusively document when that order became effective. The order is then filed with the county Clerk of Court for future reference. Without that file stamp, the order is legally determined to be, according to the N.C. appellate court ruling, “… not entered,” and therefore, “… cannot be the law of the case.” Therefore the May 1, 2007 appointment of Bryan Thompson as guardian was legally invalid, and the subsequent May 3, 2007 order finding Mary Thompson incompetent was illegal as well, not only because it was improperly entered, but because it was issued after attorney Thompson was appointed the estate guardian. Legally, a ward has to be determined incompetent first, in order to justify why a guardian to assist in managing that person’s affairs is needed. That did not happen in Mary Thompson’s case. The Oct. 20 lawsuit alleges that the assistant clerk who issued both legally invalid orders in 2007, Theresa Hinshaw (who has since retired) “… was without legal authority to appoint a guardian …” for Mary Thompson. In her April 9, 2014 “Findings of Fact” in the case, Clerk of Court Frye acknowledges that the orders issued by assistant clerk Hinshaw in May 2007 “… were not file stamped,” “… were not properly entered,” later also admitting, “… through inadvertent error…” In her “Conclusions of Law,” Frye further confirms the problem, this time calling it “… an inadvertent defect in the entry of judgment on the orders.” She thus recommends that, “the court can make corrections to a defect in the entry of judgment anytime …”

Dr. Peggy Valentine, dean of WSSU School of Health Sciences, gave their remarks, as well as updated statuses of the WSSU nursing division and scholarship funding. For more information pertaining to WSSU nursing, go to http://www.wssu.edu/scho ol-health-sciences/departments/nursing/. To get more information on how to purchase the “As We Go Forth” book, contact Dr. Roland at 919824-3267. She can also be reached at either drjoyceroland@yahoo.com, or jroland67@gmail.com. All proceeds will go to the nursing scholarships.

by simply having the clerk now re-enter the orders after the fact, using the legal principle of nunc pro tunc, a Latin term meaning “now for then.” Frye then ordered the re-entry be done, but attorney Alston, representing Mary Thompson’s estate, opposed it, stating that Frye was trying to “… legitimize the fraudulent actions of Bryan Thompson and [assistant clerk] Theresa Hinshaw and protect the interests of the Court, as opposed to those of Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson.” Frye’s Order was later appealed in Superior Court in August 2014, and ruled to be “procedurally improper” because she failed to appoint a guardian ad litem, or legal representative specifically for Mary Thompson, as was done in 2007. The matter was sent back to the Clerk’s Office to determine the ward’s current competence, in contrast to 2007. But Mary Thompson was very ill at the time, and subsequently died that October 2014 prior to a hearing on the matter being held. Per state statute, her death immediately terminated any guardianship arrangements – alleged or otherwise – but Frye had a Rockingham County clerk go ahead with the hearing that December. The Rockingham clerk ruled in favor of the Forsyth Clerk’s Office, but attorney Alston, Mary Thompson’s estate attorney, later successfully challenged that ruling in Superior Court, which agreed with the Court of Appeals that the 2007 orders were indeed legally invalid. Clerk Susan Frye’s own words from April 9, 2014 – ironically file stamped and entered into the Forsyth Superior Court record – stating that what happened in the Mary Thompson case was “…an inadvertent error” that needed to be corrected, clearly contradicts her pronouncements to that local newspaper that the Clerk of Court’s Office “…did nothing illegal,” followed all of the laws, and handled “everything … in a professional manner.” Frye did try to hang her hat in that article on a Feb. 5, 2015 Forsyth County Superior Court order in the case which stated, “In 2007, it was standard practice of the

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Larry C. Woods, the CEO of the Housing Authority of WinstonSalem, testified on Capitol Hill to the House of Representatives’ Budget Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The committee members invited him to speak about the need to change the overall approach to public assistance in a way that provides “positive exit strategies” for recipients. The title of the hearing was Restoring the Trust for America’s Most Vulnerable [Hearing ID: 104125]. Woods advises that the strategy to success is not just to “throw money” at the federally funded “safety net” programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, housing and other social services. Instead, fund and support these programs based on hard data reflecting positive results that “grow families out of poverty.” Woods states, “Our entire system is broken, plain and simple … and it’s broken because our approach is flawed.” Until now, the focus has only been on “getting people in, not getting people out of the safety net.” Woods believes the new direction of public assistance programs should be creating and implementing positive initiatives for getting people up and out

of the safety net, thereby avoiding a perpetual cycle of poverty. He wants to help the “most vulnerable” populations overcome challenges of generational poverty; a cycle that continues today with few tangible and attainable incentives for positive change. According to Woods, there are a growing number of agencies (public and pri-

“Our entire system is broken, plain and simple … and it’s broken because our approach is flawed.”

vate) that are discussing coordination of services, resource leveraging, collaborative partnerships and data sharing, all related to performance-based outcomes. Woods said, “Just recently, [Winston-Salem] Mayor Allen Joines convened a meeting with leading educational institutions, charitable and philanthropic trusts, human service providers, consultants, housing providers and a host of others to develop strategies to address the poverty in our city.” Woods testified on a panel of public service providers and leaders including William McGahan (founder, Georgia Works!), Olivia Golden (executive director, Center for Law and Social

Policy/CLASP) and Robert Doar (Morgridge Fellow in Poverty Studies, American Enterprise Institute/AEI). They all spoke on the importance of continuing to fund public service organizations and the impact their services have on the economy. However, they also focused on how local agencies should have the flexibility to recommend and determine the types and levels of services that best fit the needs of local populations they serve. They stated that cutting funding would only make the matter more complicated with a highly negative impact on the economy on a national scale. House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price recognized the challenges of non-localized funding regulations and its long-term affects. He described the presentations and full written testimonies of the panel members as “incredibly inspiring.” He urged his colleagues to read the entire testimonies to understand the aspects of what each organization is working to accomplish on a local scale and beyond. View the full testimony a t https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_UHLIqyDZzs&f eature=youtu.be. Woods’ testimony begins at 41:06, and he continues throughout the hearing with comments on various related discussion items.

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Shown are (L-R) Robert Doar, Morgridge Fellow in Poverty Studies, American Enterprise Institute/AEI; William McGahan, founder of Georgia Works!; Tom Price, Budget Committee Chairman; and Larry Woods, CEO of the Housing Authority of WinstonSalem.

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The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem will celebrate the open house of its fourth Step-Up housing location, Camden Station, on Friday, Nov. 6. Unlike traditional public housing guidelines, ablebodied adult participants in the People Achieving Their Highest (PATH) program who desire to live in the newly constructed or renovated Step-Up housing locations must work at least 30 hours per week. As participants step up

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and out and progress through the program, they truly progress toward attaining self sufficiency and the “American dream.” The PATH program is a program recently implemented at the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem. The primary goal of PATH is to reduce or eliminate families’ need for public assistance. It is designed to provide guidance that promotes long-term self-reliance and economic stability through education, job training, job placement and in some cases, home ownership.

Within the PATH initiative, the Housing Authority provides modernized affordable housing (referred to as “Step-Up” housing), while community partners provide other supportive services and case management to help ensure participants’ success. These partners include but are not limited to educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and law enforcement. As participants move up and out of the PATH program, it provides opportunities for the Housing Authority to assist other families in need.

Infant mortality at a historic low in Forsyth County BY MAYEESA MITCHELL FOR THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County’s infant mortality rate decreased in 2014 to 6.4 infants per 1,000 live births, according to a report released by the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. Infant mortality, which calculates infants who are born alive and die before the age of one, is considered one of the most important indicators of a community's health. "The health of the community is measured by infant mortality," said Rodd Smith, Director of Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition. "Whenever you have more babies dying, you have to ask yourself why." The matter of questioning why can be

resolved by examining the three leading causes of infant mortality. They are: prematurity and low birth weight, birth defects, and other conditions originating in the perinatal period. Although the three largest factors can be measured, the reasons these factors develop are a result of a variety of environmental, cultural and health influences. “We know that many factors that contribute to infant mortality are societal and complex,” said Marlon Hunter, Forsyth County Health Director. “From a health perspective, we want women to achieve optimal health before they become pregnant in order to improve birth outcomes.” Unfortunately, many AfricanAmerican women do not have access to the proper prenatal care and are subject to additional stress levels that can have a negative effect on pregnancy.

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CHAPEL HILL — Governors of North Carolina's public university system awarded pay raises of up to 20 percent to top executives at 12 of the state's 17 campuses after consultants reported the officials were underpaid, documents released Monday show. Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Ellwood Robinson gets an 8 percent increase to $280,000. The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors on Monday released information on raises approved during a closed-door meeting on Friday. Consultants hired by the university system's board found ``the University's total compensation for its most senior executives was not competitive with market and did not adequately equip the University to recruit or retain top talent,'' a statement provided by university system officials said. Five of the 17 chancellors have been hired in the past year, seven in the past 16 months. University faculty and other employees received a $750 bonus but no raises

this year. Gabriel Lugo, a mathematics professor at UNC-Wilmington and the chair-elect of the UNC Faculty Assembly, which represents educators across the statewide system, declined to comment Monday. Friday's Board of Governors decisions came one week after the oversight board hired former U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings to run the 220,000-student university system at a base salary of $775,000 a year, nearly 30 percent more than the $600,000 paid to current president Tom Ross. Her salary is higher than presidents at the University of Michigan and the University of California, but lower than top leaders at Texas public universities. Spelling could be paid more if she meets incentive bonuses the governors haven't yet set for her. Overall consumer costs have increased since 2008, when the Great Recession was worsening, by 13 percent, the consultants reported. University chancellors in North Carolina received an average pay raise of 7 percent in that time. The pay raises approved Friday were made retroactive to July.

This imbalance in prenatal care has resulted in a disparity in birth outcomes. According to the report, the infant death rate for African-Americans was 10.6 deaths per 1,000 live births, while the death rate for white infants was 5.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. This means that for every white infant that dies, two AfricanAmerican infants die. “The disparity is there and has existed for years,” said Smith. Although the disparity still exists, it has improved substantially. Much of the improvement in the last 20 years is a result of effective programs put in place throughout the county. “Many of the services provided by the medical community in Forsyth County leads to improved care for women, particularly for the time before and after pregnancy,” said Smith.

One such program being put in place is by the Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition. Over the next three years, they will be increasing their efforts in helping to decrease infant mortality by addressing issues related to reducing preterm birth, improving mental health services for women, and stressing the importance of individuals of reproductive ages developing reproductive life plans. The Coalition will work in coordination with the Department of Public Health, concerned citizens and health and human service professionals to execute this plan. “More and more we are learning that infant mortality is a community problem and community problems need community solutions and investment,” said Hunter.

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Mayor allen Joines’ Winston-Salem poverty thought Force is looking to the public for ideas to reduce poverty in Forsyth county. the thought Force is a 21-member panel that will take community ideas for reducing poverty and turn them into actionable proposals. the panel is comprised of many government officials and heads of local organizations that deal with poverty. representatives of local colleges such as Wake Forest University provost rogan Kersh, who chairs the group, and Winston-Salem State University chancellor elwood robinson are also on the panel, and will be using their resources to analyze ideas and see which can be effectively implemented. “i tried to come up with a sort of diverse group of individuals who were good thinkers, who represent various segments of the community and who had interest in poverty reduction,” said Joines. the thought Force is divided into five sub-committees dealing with different aspects of poverty: health and Wellness; housing and homelessness; Job and Workforce Development; education and life Skills; and hunger and Food insecurity. each subcommittee is holding a meeting to get ideas from the public. the meetings follow the “World café” model, in which attendees are divided into rotating groups that discuss specific prompts, as guided by a moderator, before sharing findings with the larger group at the end.

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institute – a Washington think tank – in conjunction with the online “Business insider,” also released a report showing that Winston-Salem was second on a list of major metro areas in the nation that experienced tremendous growth in poverty in distressed tracts with 20 percent-plus poor populations between the years 2000 and 2008-12. With 24.1 percent of its residents living below the poverty level, the city had an 82 percent growth in its poor population from 2008 to 2012 alone, according to U.S. census figures, with african-americans – over 34 percent of WinstonSalem’s population, according to the census – making up more than 31 percent of those in poverty. the impact of the economic recession, which cost many their jobs, is seen as a key factor, observers and officials say. the east, northeast and Southeast wards are the areas of the city that are struggling most with issues of high unemployment and low median household income. like other distressed tracts across the state, poverty is concentrated in these areas, thus yielding high crime, lower health outcomes, and few, if any, economic opportunities. in each case, according to the 2014 Unc study, these wards suffer from lower rates of home and vehicle ownership; a high likelihood of families with children headed by single mothers (indeed three of five families are headed by single mothers. they also have the highest proportion of Spanish-speaking and non-english speaking households. Unemployment in urban distressed tracts is

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the first such event held in September, focusing on food insecurity, yielded about 300 ideas that the thought Force is still reviewing. the rest of the meetings will be held in January and February.

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“I tried to come up with a sort of diverse group of individuals who were good thinkers.”

one business leader to the panel. he said he hopes those who have lived in poverty will share their insights during World café meetings. Joines said the goal is to come up with

Winston-Salem Poverty Thought Force members

• rogan Kersh, Wake Forest University provost • Wynne Brown, Student health Services director at the Winston-Salem State University Wellness center • Joe crocker, poor and needy Division director at Kate B. reynolds charitable trust; • Beverly emory, Winston-Salem/Forsyth county Schools superintendent • Bishop todd Fulton, Ministers conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity president • robert Garcia, hispanic league vice president • lee Garrity, Winston-Salem city manager • art Gibel, Goodwill industries of northwest north carolina president • cindy Gordineer, United Way of Forsyth county president • Gary Gunderson, Faith and health Ministries vice president at Wake Forest Baptist Medical center • Marlon hunter, Forsyth county public health director • Sen. paul lowe Jr. of n.c. Senate District 32 • Walter Marshall, Forsyth county commissioner • Derwin Montgomery, Winston-Salem council Member and Bethesda center for the homeless director • earline parmon, outreach director for U.S. rep. alma adams • Kenneth peacock, retired chancellor of appalachian State University • evan raleigh, city community and Business Development deputy director • elwood robinson, WSSU chancellor • Michael Suggs, Goler community Development corp. president • larry Woods, housing authority of Winston-Salem ceo • linda Jackson-Barnes, director of the mayor's office

“What’s been done before hasn’t worked” said Joines. “the idea is to generate a lot of ideas and test each one of those ideas with impactfulness and doability and then have some really good critical thinking individuals kind of look at it and come up with what makes sense.” Joines said that he plans to add at least

20-25 final recommendations on reducing poverty next year that‘ll be presented to the public for further comment before being submitted to the city, county, United Way and other agencies and organizations for adoption. he’s hoping to get broad community support for the plan that the thought Force produces.

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literally at least twice the statewide rate. per capita income is less than half the state average, and poor urban residents have greater rates of public assistance, according to the Unc study. these economically distressed wards also share the characteristic of having lower percentages of adults who’ve graduated from high school or attained bachelor degrees or higher, than statewide attainment rates. on thursday, oct. 29, Mayor allen Joines, along with city council Member Derwin Montgomery and others, announced the formation of the so-called Winston-Salem poverty thought Force – a 21member panel of civic and academic leaders tasked to

hold a series of community meetings to devise effective approaches to lowering poverty in the city. “We are going to address poverty in five sub areas,” Joines told the chronicle by email subsequently on tuesday. “Jobs; food ; health disparities; education; and housing. We will be seeking broad community input into each of these subject areas and from that input will create objectives to address the issue. it is our plan to complete this analysis and idea-generating phase by early spring and then transform the ideas into tangible and measurable objectives by mid-year.” “in 2014, more than 24 percent of the citizens in Winston-Salem lived in poverty, based on their

household income,” Joines told reporters on oct. 29. “that’s not only disheartening, but unacceptable for a progressive city. residents who live in poverty cannot provide themselves and their dependents with adequate medical care, education, housing, food and other resources by which we measure our quality of life.” Montgomery said at the press conference that with a quarter of the city’s residents “lacking in the basic necessities,” WinstonSalem cannot move forward. “truly, poverty forces people to live in the shadows of our community and adversely impacts us from our schools to our private businesses,” Montgomery told

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Bishop todd Fulton, president of the Ministers’ conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, is among the panel members. he said the more than 50 churches that make up the Ministers’ conference see poverty in their congregations every week. “poverty has always been an issue in the african-american community,” he said. Marlon hunter, director of the Forsyth county public health Department, is also on the thought Force. he said his department serves many low-income residents, and he’s hoping the panel will get at the root causes of poverty. “poverty is a social determinate of health,” he said. andrea Kurtz, director of the 10 year plan to end chronic homelessness and United Way housing Strategies director isn’t on the panel (though Forsyth United Way president cindy Gordineer is). She said the 10 year plan shows that such community collaborations can work. chronic homelessness, which is a disabled person who’s been homeless for a year or more or who’s been homeless four times in the past three years, is half of what it was in 2010. the plan has also ended veterans’ homelessness, meaning that a veteran in the homeless service system can receive housing in a matter of weeks. Kurtz said that in order for the efforts on poverty to be successful, it’ll require the city, county and organizations involved to make serious commitments like what happened with the 10 year plan.

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reporters. “if our morality does not lead us to take action, the economics of poverty should. We will all pay if we do nothing.” in an email response for comment from the chronicle tuesday, Montgomery elaborated. “at the end of the day, there are several things that i personally think need to happen. (1) people want and need to work, must make not just a ‘living wage’ but what i consider a “thriving wage”, (2) there must be educational pipelines for everyone that desires, that connects to meaningful employment (3) the state and federal government must change the rules for those receiving public assistance that incentives their economic accent. as it stands today,

if an individual wants to get a higher paying job, they put at risk any assistance they receive that simply helps them make ends meat. there should be a gradual reduction in assistance and not the ‘cliff’ that is currently in place.” Montgomery continued, “there has to be access to opportunities. Barriers that have impacted black and brown individuals disproportionately must be set aside, this includes the impact of criminal records and credit scores used in the hiring process.” the chronicle also reached out to northeast Ward council Member and Mayor pro tempore Vivian Burke and Southeast Ward council Member James taylor Jr. by email and phone to get their thoughts about what the city and state should specifically be doing to address the growing poverty in the city. however, neither responded to our requests for comment by press time tuesday. the five thought Force subcommittees will begin their meetings in January and February, officials say. Forsyth Futures will provide the latest data analysis to the effort. “Ultimately, our goal is for the thought Force to come up with a list of recommendations that are both feasible and impactful,” Joines said, “and to set a goal in terms of a percentage of reduction in the poverty rate.” Joines continued, ““i realize that this is an ambitious undertaking, but i believe that if we act collaboratively as a community, we can come up with a plan that will significantly reduce our poverty rate, and in the process, improve the lives of thousands of our citizens.”

WSSU ranked among top 10 in the nation for improving economic mobility

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Winston-Salem State University was named one of the top 10 universities in the nation for its contribution toward narrowing the economic gap in the United States. ranking seventh in the nation on the collegenet Social Mobility index (SMi), WSSU is the highest ranked university in north carolina and the second highest ranked historically black university in the country. a total of 931 universities were ranked. the SMi evaluates colleges and universities based on admissions practices that work to reverse the growing economic disparity in the U.S. WSSU scored high on all of the variables considered in the ranking: number of lowincome students admitted and graduated, low tuition cost, and high employment outcomes after graduation. according to the study, a “high SMi ranking

means that a college is contributing in a responsible way to solving the dangerous problem of economic immobility in our country.” “Winston-Salem State University has a long history of educating exceptionally promising students from underresourced families,” said WSSU chancellor elwood l. robinson. “the Social Mobility index ranking demonstrates that we are fulfilling our goal of helping students succeed while having a positive and long-lasting economic impact on our state and nation.” Unlike other ranking systems, which use “exclusivity” to rank colleges and universities, the SMi measures the extent to which a college or university educates more economically disadvantaged students at a lower tuition, so they can graduate and obtain well-paying jobs. the ranking comes as WSSU is embarking on a strategic plan for 2016-2021. as the strategic plan is developed,

WSSU is intentionally developing practices and programs that ensure that the campus continues to address the challenges and obstacles facing low-income, first-generation and minority students. “Students from under-resourced populations require an educational experience that integrates academic guidance, mentoring, support services, and a caring community,” said robinson. “hBcUs like WSSU have always created a different educational experience for our students, but we must continue to evolve to ensure that promising students learn the skills they need to be successful in jobs that may not even yet exist. i’m proud that we have been recognized for our efforts in this area and know that we will continue to make an impact on the economic lives of thousands of families.” to view the full rankings and the methodology for the SMi, visit www.socialmobilityindex.org.

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Big Four Alumni, Urban League unite for service

The Big 4 Alumni Association and the Winston-Salem Urban League hosted a business attire clothes drive on Friday, Oct. 30 for seniors currently looking for employment.

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The Big Four Alumni Association recently joined forces with the WinstonSalem Urban League to sponsor the organizations’ first annual Day of Service. During the event, alumni from Atkins, Carver, Anderson, and Paisley provided business attire for the seniors who participate in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). SCSEP is the largest Federally-funded program specifically targeting adults seeking employment and training assistance to lengthen self-sufficiency. According to SCSEP Director Patricia

Sadler, they decided to join forces with the Big Four Alumni Association after president Eric Martin approached her with the idea. “Eric Martin contacted me about getting more involved with the community,” said Sadler. “We decided a clothes drive would be a good idea because so many of our seniors are seeking employment.” Sadler went on to say that many of the seniors don’t have the proper attire to wear to job interviews which in some cases can be a determining factor in being hired or not. “We are grateful for everything the Big Four Alumni Association is doing for our seniors,” she said. “A lot of our partici-

Eric Martin, president of the Big 4 Alumni Association helps Lance Shristler find a blazer during the clothes drive at the Urban League on Friday, Oct. 30.

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pants don’t have the money to go out and buy new clothes for interviews. The fact that we had so many people willing to make donations is a big help.” Lance Shristler said he saw a number of items during the clothes drive that caught his eye and said now he feels more confident about going to job interviews. “This was a great idea,” he said. “I saw a lot of great items here today from shoes to blazers. They really had a wide variety of items to choose from.” Although this is the first community event sponsored by the Big Four Alumni Association, Martin said this is only the beginning. “We wanted to make more of an impact

in the community,” he said. “This is the first of many events we will be hosting that will be geared toward uplifting the community. Day of Service is just the beginning. A lot of people think all we do is have a dance,” he continued. “As president I will make sure the Big Four Alumni Association leaves its mark on this community.” Sadler stated the SCSEP is still accepting donations of business attire. The seniors are in dire need of coats and jackets as well. Donations can be dropped off at the Winston-Salem Urban League, 201 W. Fifth St.

WSSU gives students a head start on careers

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The days of waiting until graduation to look for that dream job is a thing of the past, says Lamonica Sloan, director of Career Development Services at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). To be competitive in the workforce, students must start early. To give students a head

start on their futures, WSSU held a career, graduate school and internship expo. The event was designed to allow students of all classifications and majors time to have face-to-face dialogue with employers, college recruiters and even federal government and Army and Marine recruiters. “Regardless of where you might be in your academic career, the earlier you get started the more successful you are going to be,” Sloan said. “If you are unsure about what you want to do after graduation, it’s important to get out and talk to recruiters.” A survey completed by CareerBuilder shows 51 percent of employed 2014 college graduates have jobs that don’t require a college degree. Sloan is a firm believer that employers are looking to hire people who have a set of skills that allow them to be successful no matter what the industry or job. For example, the recruiter at the Sam’s Club table was looking for managers who are leaders, she said, adding that she has an engineering degree. She said the kind of degree students have is not as important as the leadership skills they have. “Now more than ever, employers are looking for that set of core skills that

ships are established, you can always follow up down the road.” Combined, more than 60 businesses and colleges participated in the event on Oct. 22. A number of students mentioned they believed the expo was a

great event to allow students to see what opportunities they have. Some recruiters were seeking interns, who would work while in school. “I came here just to get an open review about what’s out there,” said

Trequan Holman, a sophomore Mass Communications major from Durham. He stopped by The Chronicle’s booth. Other students were looking for opportunities after they leave WSSU. “It’s very important to

check out your options after graduation,” a student said. “You don’t want to wait until the last minute. You want to get your feet wet and see what’s out there.” Chronicle staff contributed to this report.

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Looking back on the 2015 JV football season, it's fitting that the two best teams will meet in the final week to determine who's the best. West Forsyth hits the road to play North Davidson tonight, in a game that has some interesting story lines. Kickoff is set for 6 o'clock. The Titans (9-0) have yet to lose this season. A victory would guarantee a perfect season and a first-place finish in the

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Central Piedmont 4-A Conference. North Davidson (8-1) will give West Forsyth all it can handle. After suffering a gut-wrenching loss in the season opener (13-12 to High Point Central), the Black Photo by Craig T. Greenlee Knights have won eight straight. Both teams are Key performers for West Forsyth's defense are KeAndre Buyna (2 in white jersey) and unbeaten in the CPC, so Alexander Garrett (58). tonight's winner will emerge added incentive to spoil West Forsyth's evenly matched. North Davidson could as the league's mythical JV conference quest to go 10-0. rate as a slight favorite, but only because of champ. On paper, these teams appear to be Aside from that, North Davidson has See Titans on B2

Yellowjackets get hijacked in mind-boggling loss

T.J. Boyce of Carver looks for running room during a punt return.

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Murphy's Law was in full effect in Carver's eyebrowraising loss to West Stokes in JV football last week. Literally and figuratively, every conceivable thing that could go wrong, did go wrong. “All night, we faced so much adversity,” said Coach

Alonzo Winfield of Carver. “There wasn't a whole lot that went right for us. But on the other hand, our people continued to play hard in spite of all the things that didn't go in their favor. I'm proud of the way they handled themselves.” It was bad enough that the Yellowjackets had their worst performance of the season in a 35-6 loss on their home turf. Five key contributors had to watch from the sidelines because of injuries. Carver never resembled the team that had a five-game win streak going.

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Both teams entered the game tied for first place in the Western Piedmont 2-A Conference standings. With one game left on the schedule, the best that Carver (6-2, 3-1 WPC) can hope for is a second-place finish. Aside from injuries to key personnel, the Yellowjackets appeared sluggish. Carver started last week with a 30-0 road win over North Forsyth in a Monday night game that was rescheduled because of See Loss on B2

Pitts 'excited about the possibilities' in basketball for QEA

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Isaac Pitts isn't making any guarantees about Quality Education Academy winning a national championship. Yet, there's an undeniable tone of eager anticipation in the coach's voice as he discusses the upcoming basketball season. The Pharaohs open shop against Moravian Prep on their home court on Friday night (Nov. 6, 7 o'clock tip-off).

“We've worked hard (in the pre-season) and I'm very pleased with what I see,” said Pitts, who begins his eighth season at QEA. “All the pieces are in place, and I'm excited about the possibilities. It's not a stretch to say that for this group, the sky is the limit.” Pitts bases his assessment on a comparison with his teams that won three straight National Christian Schools Athletic Association championships in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

“They can be just as good,” he said. “We have 10 players on this year's team who are viewed as high-level, major-college prospects.” DeShawn Corprew, a four-star college recruit, is the headliner among a trio of returning seniors. Corprew, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, dramatically increased his stock over the summer. He delivered sterling performances while playing for the Boo Williams AAU team and See Excited on B2

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Coach Isaac Pitts explains defensive principles during a pre-season practice.

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home-field advantage. Other than that, the game figures to be a toss-up. Given that both teams' offenses score 30-plus points a game, the final outcome could be determined by which offense gets the ball last. Both defenses, while solid, figure to face their sternest challenges because there's so much offensive diversity. The Titans and Black Knights have strong ground games with gifted runners who are a threat to score anytime they touch the football. The passing attacks are equally explosive. West Forsyth has a versatile crew of game-breakers. Kenyar McPhatter isn't a bruiser type of running back, but his elusiveness and surprising strength make him a tough matchup as a runner and as a receiver coming out of the backfield. At the receiver slots, Jamon Brown and Kallai Buyna are big-play threats. Drew Latham has evolved as a key cog at quarterback. Latham's prime assets is his decision making. He rarely throws interceptions and he's effective enough as a runner to keep defenses from keying solely on McPhatter. Two keys for West

Forsyth's defense are Clifton Mack and Alexander Garrett. Both must play well in order for the Titans to control the line of scrimmage. Safety KeAndre Buyna leads the way for an opportunistic secondary. West Forsyth has held opposing offenses to 15 points per game this season. North Davidson operates from multiple offensive sets with quarterback Josh Sicignaeo as the focal point. The backfield tandem of Zi Russell and Hunter Morgan is the best the Titans have faced all season. Matthew Rogers and Jacob Laflesh are proven commodities at wide receiver. The defense – with nine freshmen and two sophomores as starters – is young, but skilled, smart and game-tested. The strength is the front line, anchored by Blake Stephens and Devon Welch. Linebackers Maddox Johnson and Zander Williams are the other prime contributors on a defense that has allowed 15.1 points per game. West Forsyth and North Davidson have big-play capability on both sides of the ball, so the final outcome could be determined by turnovers and/or special teams play. All the elements are in place for this game to be the most memorable of the JV season.

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Kenyar Phatter of West Forsyth is a threat to score as a runner, pass receiver and kick return specialist.

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heavy rains in late September. Three nights after whipping the Vikings, the Yellowjackets were back in action against a revved-up Wildcats squad. It didn't help matters that Carver's starting quarterback ( Ty r o n Teal) and his backu p ( Te r y a n Cherry) were out of commission Winfield because of concussions. In their absences, the Yellowjackets had trouble trying to establish any semblance of offensive continuity. By midway through the second quarter, starting running back T.J. Boyce was called on to run the team as the fourth-string quarterback. “It's tough when you have to go that far down the depth chart,” said Winfield. “Plus, we fell behind early, and that really hurt us. West Stokes played well, but I also feel that with all that was going on with us, they caught us at a good time.”

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Thursday, Nov. 5 North Forsyth @ Ledford, 7 p.m. Glenn @ Ragsdale, 7 p.m. Reagan @ Reynolds, 6 p.m. Carver @ South Stokes, 7 p.m. Atkins @ North Stokes, TBA Northwest Guilford @ East Forsyth, 7 p.m. West Forsyth @ North Davidson, 6 p.m.

Yellowjackets linebacker Jeremy Brown (8) and lineman Travez George (50) close in to make the tackle on Nick Myers of West Stokes. Photo by Craig T. Greenlee

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After the opening kickoff, the game turned ugly in a hurry for Carver. On fourth down in the first

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impressed onlookers at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, which annually attracts the best high school players in the country. The scouting report on Corprew: Powerful wing player and versatile perimeter defender who's difficult to guard off the dribble. Vastly-improved outside shooter has the skills to develop into a standout combo guard. Corprew (12 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals per game last season), verbally committed to Arkansas-Little Rock in early September. Of the three returnees, Pape Ndiaye is the most intriguing – partly because he's somewhat of an unknown commodity after missing all of last season with a torn ACL. He didn't play on the AAU circuit this past summer. Instead, he focused solely on further enhancing his strength and conditioning for the upcoming season. Ndiaye, a 6-foot-9 power forward who averaged 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks two seasons

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QEA's Pape Ndiaye is good to go after missing all of last season with a torn ACL.

ago, has the ability to play with his back to the basket. And he's a crafty enough ball handler to drive past defenders off the dribble. Not only is he an aboveaverage outside shooter, but he's a skilled rebounder and shot blocker. Prior to his injury, which happened a week before last year's season opener, Ndiaye was getting serious looks from over 20 colleges, which included Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Washington

State and UNC Charlotte. “It was hard for me to sit and watch [last season],” Ndiaye admitted. “I felt like I let my teammates down. But now, I'm doing very well. Coach [Pitts] did a great job in helping me to keep my mind right. All during rehab he kept telling me, 'don't give up, don't give up.' I'm ready to show everybody that I'm 100 percent all the way back.” With Ndiaye sidelined for the season, Marsellis Purvis (averaged 8 points

prevent a blocked kick and he ran, but was tackled behind the line of scrimmage at the 10-yard line.

and 10 rebounds per game) emerged as the Pharaohs' top post player. Purvis, a 6feet-8 power forward, more than held his own in the paint against bigger opponents. Purvis' presence will keep teams from focusing all their efforts on stopping Ndiaye down low. Last summer, Purvis continued to sharpen his skills while playing with Team Loaded, one of the nation's highlyregarded AAU programs. Andre' Toure leads a talented class of newcomers who are expected to provide immediate help in the Pharaohs' quest to finish among the nation's Top 25. In Pitts' view, Toure, a 6-feet-8 sophomore small forward, compares favorably to former QEA standout Quincy Miller, who played with the Detroit Pistons last year and is now playing in Europe. “Andre' is one of the elites at his position,” said Pitts. “I believe he's among the Top 10 in the country. Even now, he's as good as Quincy [Miller] was as a 10th-grader.” Ranathan Ono Embo, a rangy 6-feet-5 junior point guard, has the requisite

Three plays later, Tyler Smith scored on a nineyard quarterback keeper and Nick Smith kicked the PAT to put West Stokes up 7-0. On the ensuing kickoff, Phillip Legette fumbled on the return and the Wildcats recovered at Carver's 20-yard line. Smith connected with Zan Sandlin on a six-yard touchdown pass to give his team a two-touchdown cushion near the end of the first quarter. West Stokes (6-2, 4-0 conference) added another touchdown with less than a minute left to play in the second quarter on Smith's 19-yard scoring pass to Tyler Little. Carver showed some spunk and resiliency right after that score when Boyce sliced through heavy traffic to score on an 87-yard kick-off return. Carver's jubilation, however, was short-lived. The Yellowjackets were flagged for a block in the

back, and Boyce's score was nullified. West Stokes led 21-0 at intermission. The Yellowjackets finally reached the end zone with 2:57 remaining in the third quarter. Boyce fumbled the snap while lined-up in the shot-gun, but still managed to power his way through two tacklers on a four-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 21-6. West Stokes put the game out of reach early in the fourth quarter when Smith threw an 11-yard scoring pass to Austin Lilly, who scored again on a short run with less than a minute remaining in the contest. “We'll bounce back,” Winfield promised. “We're getting our injured players back in time for that last game. We know we can do better than what we showed against West Stokes.”

Pape Ndiaye has developed an inside/outside game which makes him a tough cover for opponents.

skill-set to thrive as Corprew's backcourt partner. Ono Embo gets to the basketball at will, and he's an exceptional perimeter defender. Malik Prevard provides depth and athleticism at power forward. The 6-feet-9 senior is an abovethe-rim finisher who blocks shots and plays tenacious defense. Pitts added a pair of outside shooters to the roster, which will enhance QEA's offensive diversity.

Jaylan McGill and Keith Stagg are pure shooters who routinely torch defenses from 3-point range. “We have some new faces, but our team DNA is still the same,” said Pitts “We rely on defensive pressure to create more offensive opportunities. And with every [offensive] possession, we push the tempo That's how we put our opponents on their heels at both ends of the floor.”

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The game of basketball has always been a way to teach life lessons. The D1 Sports Training facility will hold a tournament designed to promote just that. The second annual North Clic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, scheduled for next Saturday, Nov. 14, is designed to bring awareness to the positive healthy relationships basketball creates, promote understanding of how to communicate properly and good sportsmanship. For this year’s tournament, North Clic will be partner-

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ing with NBA star Chris Paul and his Chris Paul Foundation, D1 Sports and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Paul is from the Winston-Salem area. North Clic originally began as a clothing brand, but founder Lloyd Leonard Jr. decided to revamp the brand into a fundraising opportunity for youth programs. Paul This year’s tournament will have some added flavor: Last month it was announced that Joe Pope will be hosting the tournament. Pope was voted Streetball’s Best Announcer in 2014. He is mostly known for announcing the Under Armour Elite

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24 tournaments that are aired on ESPN. The tournament will feature a live DJ as well. A number of participants from last year’s tournament said they had been looking forward to this year’s tournament to show their skills. They expect the tournament to be a lot bigger than last year’s. Registration for the tournament will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Those looking to pre-register can do so by signing up at D1 Sports Training at 1901 Mooney St. The tournament is open to all genders ages 7 to 45. Cost for team registration is $50. Proceeds earned will go to the Chris Paul Foundation and the D1 Sports Training facility. For more information on the tournament, call (336) 825-7004 or (336) 210-4788.

Tyree Massey, No. 5, looks for a path during the WSSU Homecoming game against Shaw University on Oct. 31.

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The Shaw Bears took advantage of late WinstonSalem State University (WSSU) penalties to tie the game and send it to overtime, where an interception in the second overtime spoiled the WSSU Rams Homecoming, as the Bears came away with a 32-25, two-overtime win over the Rams at Bowman Gray Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31. With the win, WinstonSalem State falls to 4-5 overall, 4-3 in the CIAA and 3-1 in the Southern Division, while the Shaw Bears pick up their first

win of the season, and move to 1-8 overall, 1-5 in the CIAA and 1-3 in the Southern Division. Shaw would get on the board first, as the Bears would connect on a fouryard passing score from Terrence Shambry II to Danny Webster. The PAT was missed, giving Shaw the early 6-0 lead. WSSU would answer back with 9:20 on the clock in the second quarter, when Kerrion Moore would break away on a 29-yard touchdown run to give the Rams a 7-6 advantage. Shaw, playing inspired football, answered the Rams’ score on their next possession, as Shambry

would find Artravius James from 14 yards out to retake the lead, 12-6 after another failed PAT. WSSU found another spark on this Homecoming day, and after a 10-play, 64 yard drive, Tyree Massey would cross the goal line would 1:36 left before halftime to give the Rams a 1512 lead heading into the locker room. The only score in the third quarter came from Shaw University, as Joe Nguyen connected on a 27yard field goal to tie the game at 15-15 heading into the final quarter. The Rams would go on a deliberate 67-yard, 11play drive, but it would stall deep in Shaw territory, and Will Johnson would come on and connect on a 26-yard field goal to give the lead back to WSSU, 1815. In the waning minutes of regulation, the Shaw Bears would go on a long drive themselves. The Rams defense looked like they would hold the Bears and get the ball back, as Shaw would go for it on fourth and 22, but a defensive holding call would keep the drive alive for the

Bears, and with 23 seconds remaining in the game, Joe Nguyen would connect n a 36 yard field goal to tie the game and send it into overtime. In the first overtime, it would only take Shaw two plays to find the end zone, as Terrence Shambry would find an open

jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. A number of fans who attended the game said that although the score didn’t show it, the game was tough and hard-fought on both sides. Leon Johnson said this was his first time seeing both teams play. “The Packers got a monster squad, from what I saw tonight,” he said. Key contributors for the Packers throughout the season include Rahkiem Morris, Jashauwyne Stephens, Antwan Spring Jr., Jaylon Weathers, Daniel Moyer Jr., Tazhae Woods, G’Mone Wilson

and Jordan Timmons. During a game earlier this season, Packers Head Coach Gary Warren said if his team cuts down on mental mistakes, they could go all the way. “Mental mistakes will be the deciding factor in us being mediocre and being national champions,” he said. “We have to cut down on mental mistakes.” Next, the Packers will face off against Mint Hill in the American Youth Football League State Championship. The winner will go on to represent North Carolina in the national tournament held in Florida.

Trevante Long for a 20 yard touchdown. With the PAT, Shaw would go out in front 25-18. Winston-Salem State would answer, as Rod Tinsley Jr would find Demeeko Jones Jr for a three yard touchdown pass, and with the subsequent PAT, would tie the game at 25-25. The Bears would score on their first play of the second overtime, as Marquise Grizzle took the handoff and got around the left end and ran free into the end zone from 25 yards out to give Shaw a 32-25

advantage. Two plays later, Rod Tinsley Jr.’s pass would be intercepted at the Bears two-yard line to seal the victory for the Bears. WSSU finished the game with 360 yards of total offense, (188 rushing and 172 passing), but allowed Shaw to finish with 506 yards (239 rushing, 267 passing). Tyree Massey led the Rams’ rushing attack, with 23 carries for 70 yards and one touchdown, while Rod Tinsley Jr finished with six carries for 48 yards. Kerrion Moore had eight carries for 47 yards and one touchdown and Xavier Quick had seven carries for 23 yards. Rod Tinsley finished the day going 12 of 31 for 172 yards and one touchdown, but also three interceptions. Rashan Williams led the WSSU receivers with three catches for 49 yards, while Demeeko Jones Jr also had three catches for 20 yards and one touchdown. Tyree Massey (40 yards), Kenneth Patterson

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(27 yards), Marcel Caver Jr (20 yards), Kerrion Moore (8 yards), Eric Williams (4 yards) and William Belcher (4 yards) all finished with one catch apiece. Will Johnson punted seven times for an average of 40.1 yards per punt. Johnson had a long punt of 49 yards, while dropping three inside the 20-yard line. He was also one of one on field goals. Defensively, WSSU was led by Michael Bloomfield, who had a team high nine tackles, 0.5 tackle for a loss, a fumble recovery and two quarterback hurries. PJ Clyburn (5 solo), Phillip Williamson (3 solo) and Xavier Gregory (4 solo) had seven tackles each, and Michael Douglas finished with five tackles. Jayron Rankin and Aaron Johnson also finished with five tackles each. Winston-Salem State will host Fayetteville State next Saturday for Senior Day, with kickoff scheduled for 1:30 p.m. The game will determine the Southern Division Champion and representative in the CIAA Championship Game.

Pfafftown Packers named city champs in PYFCL BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Pfafftown Packers Jr. Midget team capped off and undefeated season to gain a Piedmont Youth hFootball & Cheer League s(PYFCL) City -Championship over the weekend. w In the much-anticipated smatch-up with the Tiny .Indians, the Packers were -able to flex their muscle -and come away with the d39-14 victory. - It seems none of the .teams in the PYFCL Jr. rMidget Division could tmatch the speed and strength of the Packers.

“The Packers got a monster squad, from what I saw tonight.” –Leon Johnson

Multiple times throughout the season, the Packers managed to score more than 40 points. On some occasions, teams even failed to gain a single first down. Coming into the matchup, many expected a much closer game, because neither team had recorded a lost. The Packers hushed all those talks early when they

The Pfafftown Packers capped off an undefeated regular season with a 39-14 victory over the Tiny Indians in the PYFCL City Championship on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Packers will now face Mint Hill in the state championship.

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Beginning Nov. 8 Pastoral and church anniversary Greater St. Luke Church of the Apostolic Faith, Inc., is having its 13th annual pastoral and church anniversary beginning Sunday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 15. At 3796 S. Main St. Service will be at 7:30 p.m. nightly, except for Nov. 8, which will be at 4 p.m., and Nov. 15, which will be at 11 a.m. The theme this year will be “Obey the Man of God in Your Life: Hebrew 13:17”. All are invited to attend. For more information, call 336-788-4381, or email greater_stluke@yahoo.com Nov. 8 Steward’s Chapel Day Steward’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 198 Anderson Road, Rural Hall, will have its Steward’s Chapel Day program on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. Rev. Dr. Tyrone K. Rigsby, pastor of Center Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Tobaccoville, will be the guest speaker. Rev. William Speas is the host pastor. For more information, call 336-969-2711.

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A manager at WinstonSalem State University has been ordained as a minister. Dr. Vanessa DurenRobinson was ordained as a minister during the 98th General Assembly of the Holiness Church of God Inc. at Kimberly Park Holiness Church. Elder Robert Edmond Jr. is pastor. Minister DurenRobinson has been a lifelong member at Kimberly Park Holiness Church and was called into the ministry Nov. 25, 2012. She says her calling is to, “Preach a message of faith, hope and the love of God.” “There are many hurting people

who need encouragement and need to know that God loves them, and is not mad at them.” General Bishop Arnie H. Joyce officiated the Oct. 2, ordination service along with Vice-Bishop Theodore Rice and Vice Bishop James Ijames, and the Elders Board. Minister DurenRobinson is married to Charles Ross Robinson, Jr. and has two daughters, Deborah and Lakeshia Winfield. She is employed at Winston-Salem State University and is director of research in the School of Health Sciences, and assistant professor in the Healthcare Management program.

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Nov. 8 “Religion without Creed” The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, located at 4055 Robinhood Road, will have its service entitled “Religion without Creed”, delivered by Rev. Lisa Schwartz on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. At the 9:15 a.m. forum, Earl Scott will review “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. For more information, visit uufws.org.

Nov. 8 Anniversary and Promoter’s program The Effort Club of New Bethel Baptist Church will celebrate its 91st anniversary and have its annual Race Progress Promoters Program on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. at 1016 NW Trade St. The Race Progress Promoters Program honors African American individuals and groups who have made significant contributions in Winston-Salem to promote community visibility. A meet and greet reception will be held in honor of the award recipients. For more information, contact the church at 336-724-1824. Nov. 8 Choir anniversary The New Birth Worship Center is celebrating its Ensemble’s anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. at 1033 Newbirth Drive in East Bend. The youth choir will be performing, as well as “Angels of Mercy” dance ministry. The theme is “A New Beginning and a New Start”. For more information, contact the church at 336-699-3583 or visit www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

Nov. 8 Veterans Observance St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 810 N. Highland Ave., will hold a Church Service in observance of veterans on Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. fellowship in the Parish Hall will follow the service. All are welcome. For more information, contact Elnora Gore- 336-7662344.

Beginning Nov. 9 Faith summit Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church, located at 5095 Lansing Drive, will hold a Faith Summit beginning Nov. 9 through Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will include Bishop Vaughan McLaughlin, senior pastor of the Potter’s House International Ministries in Jacksonville, Fla.; and Bishop Jerome Williams, pastor of New Testament Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. For more information, contact the church at 336-661-0226. Nov. 13 Church Bazaar St. Stephen's Episcopal Churchwomen, 810 N. Highland Ave., will have its annual Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Features: Lunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), Dinner (4-7 p.m.) of Fried Fish, $10/Baked Chicken $$8, with sides; Baked Goods and Flea Market. All are welcome! Tickets sold in advance or at the door. Contact Elnora Gore, 336-766-2344.

Nov. 14 Singers’ anniversary The Napper Singers will celebrate their 55th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northhampton Drive. The doors will open at 5 p.m. Special guests will be George Dean and the Gospel Four of Memphis, Tenn., and the Chosen Disciples of Asheboro. Other guests will be the Divine Connection, the Scott Brothers and Dion Owen and Renaissance. For more information, contact Constance Daniels at 336-918-3471. Nov. 15 Pastoral anniversary The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its pastoral anniversary of Pastor Paul W. Hart on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m., on 1905 N. Jackson Ave. Elder Sherman Hart will be the speaker present. For more information, contact the church at 336-761-1351.

Nov. 15 Pastoral anniversary New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will continue its annual pastoral anniversary services on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at 1201 New Hope Lane.

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Bishop Barbara Adams took over as senior pastor of Born Again Free Church after her husband died in 2014.

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Pastor’s wives who are now pastors see trend for women in the pul pit Born Again Free Church is at 741 Moravia St. in Winston-Salem.

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Men typically fill the role of senior pastor in most African-American churches. What happens when the senior pastor dies? For the parishioners of the Born Again Free Church and Mt. Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center, the pastors’ wives became the senior pastors. Bishop Barbara Adams and the Rev. Yvonne H. Hines lead the WinstonSalem churches, respectively. Hines has been in that position at Mt. Sinai since 1995. She took over for her husband, Bishop John L. Hines, who unexpectedly passed away in 1995 Mt. Sinai celebrated its 100-year anniversary in October. Hines’ transition to her current position had some initial speed bumps, but she was chosen by a majority of her congregation as the one to assume the role of senior pastor. She said she has flourished in this capacity for the last 20 years. She was the first community-recognized female senior pastor of an African- American church in the area. “You don’t take preaching up; preaching takes you up,” said Hines of her calling to the ministry. “A lot of people see preaching as a job. I don’t see it as a job. I see it as a call, and I think that’s what it should be.”

Hines says that she did not have aspirations of becoming senior pastor of Mt. Sinai, but after her husband died, she said, “it pursued me” and she understood that this is her life’s calling. “If we are going to be successful, we need to be thoroughly prepared from the pulpit aspect and the administrative aspect as well,” Hines said of women in the top roles in the church. She said gender should not have any bearing on whether people attend a church if people attend church for the gospel and a well-operated ministry. Adams assumed her role at Born Again Free Church in 2014 after her husband, Apostle Lindsey W. Adams, died. He was also the church founder. The Born Again Free Church just celebrated its 35th anniversary in September, the first since the passing of Apostle Adams. “There are more women who are being acknowledged and receiving the call for the ministry,” said Bishop Adams when asked about female pastors. Adams went on to say, “When people look at the ministry, most of them look at it for the glamour, and they have seen a lot of female TV ministers, and they get caught up in

that. When you are dealing with thef souls of people, that is a great responsibility.” There are still some individuals who think that a woman should not be in the pulpit. When asked about that, Adams touched on how some take certain Scriptures from the Bible to fit their own misogynistic agendas and that being a minister is not a position that was solely designated for men. She also said that many people overlook the fact that women pastors are mentioned in the Bible in the Old and New Testament. Both Adams and Hines expressed their pleasure in the fact that more women are pursuing a life in the ministry and are no longer just relegated to subordinate roles in the church. Hines stated that the proverbial glass ceiling has now been shattered, and women are now able to access more prominent roles in the pulpit. The senior pastors also shared their hope that this current trend will continue into the next generation of young women and ultimately get to the point where they are not looked at as female pastors, but just pastors in general. “There are a few young women who come up to me from time to time and say they want to be like me, so

Sunday School Lesson column expected to resume

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Sister Mildred Peppers has retired as the Sunday School Lesson columnist. We thank her wholeheartedly for her years of service to The Chronicle and the Winston-Salem community. Look for the column to resume with a new columnist in the future.

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Mt. Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center is at 2721 Manchester St. in Winston-Salem.

Rev. Yvonne H. Hines took over as senior pastor of Mt. Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center after her husband died in 1995.

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anything that I can do to help a young person decide they want to work for the Lord, I will assist them,” Adams said.

Union Chapel to celebrate Men’s Day The Union Chapel Baptist Church Male Chorus will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Union Chapel Baptist Church, 300 W. 25th St., will have its Men’s Day celebration on Nov. 6 through Nov. 8. On Friday, Nov. 6, Wake Forest Law School Elder Law Clinic will hold a workshop at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 7, veterans will be honored at the “Gathering of Brothers” at 10 a.m.

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Deaconess Arlene Tate and Lakesha Weston will be leading the program. For more information, contact the church at 336-7245401.

Nov. 15 Pastoral anniversary Mt. Zion Baptist Church is having its pastoral anniversary of Dr. Serenus T. Churn on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at 950 File St. The guest speaker will be Dr. Samuel Williams of Savannah, Ga. For more information, call 336-722-2325.

Ongoing Food program First Baptist Church f Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

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

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

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For the Sunday, Nov. 8, service, the Rev. Larry Wright, associate minister, will speak at 11 a.m. The Mighty Men of Union Chapel will be featured in a concert at 5 p.m. All are invited. Rev. Konnie B. Robinson is pastor. For more information, call 336-655-1951. 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. 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.

Providing hope 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. 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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Wake Forest Baptist one of five centers receiving $5.3 million NIH grant Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, University of Florida Health and four other institutions have received a three-year $5.3 million grant to study whether or not reducing this inflammation could help avert loss of mobility in older adults. Researchers know that low-grade chronic inflammation is a risk factor for disability, impaired mobility and slower walking speed. The newly funded pilot study, called “Enabling Reduction of Low-Grade Inflammation in Seniors”, or ENRGISE, will test whether fish oil and the blood pressure drug losartan — which have been shown to lower inflammation — could improve physical function. The research will take place at four institutions in addition to Wake Forest Baptist and UF. The investigators include Michael Miller, Ph.D.; Mark Espeland, Ph.D.; Stephen Kritchevsky, Ph.D.; and Daniel Beavers, Ph.D. at Wake Forest Baptist. Other investigators are from University of Florida, Northwestern University, Tufts University, University of Pittsburgh and University of Vermont.

Memorial Industrial School added to the National Register The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced that Memorial Industrial School in northern Forsyth County has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The school in northern Forsyth County is of statewide historic importance as an orphanage for African-Americans, one of only two large, accredited facilities in the state with this purpose. Contributions from the Duke Endowment and local philanthropists subsidized the campus acquisition, construction, and operation beginning in 1925. The cottage-type rural campus is also architecturally significant as a cohesive, intact orphanage encompassing a central administration building, three residential cottages, a power plant, and a superintendent's house arranged around a central drive and expansive lawn.

YMCA begins statewide membership benefit As of Nov. 1, full facility/full privilege YMCA members in North Carolina have the flexibility to use other Y facilities throughout the state, at no extra charge. YMCAs across North Carolina are participating in the Reciprocal Membership Program that allows members to visit any Y as part of their membership with no additional charge. Members belong to the branch they use more than 50 percent of the time, but can visit other facilities as part of their membership. In the Northwest North Carolina area, the new partnership also includes the Gateway YWCA in Winston-Salem. Gateway YWCA members will be able to visit any of the 16 branches within the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Association. The Gateway YWCA includes the Helen C. Hanes Aquatic Center with an eight-lane competition pool and the largest indoor Water Park in the Winston-Salem area. The YWCA also includes a fitness center, three group exercise studios, and a wide range of exercise classes, as well as AAU regulation-size basketball courts and indoor-track. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina includes 16 locations in Forsyth, Stokes, Davie, Yadkin, Iredell, Wilkes, and Alexander Counties. The new membership structure allows Y members to access more pool space, hundreds of group exercise class offerings, more gym space, racquetball courts, as well as specialty programs including Hot Yoga, CrossFit at three locations, Les Mills GRIT, and state-of-the-art Training Centers. When you join the YMCA, you also receive three free uFit sessions with a Wellness Coach to help members set and achieve goals. Details about the program can be found on the YMCA’s website at ymcanwnc.org/MyYisEveryY.

Walkertown Middle School project completed Matthew Poston’s DonorsChoose.org project is one of more than 70 receiving funding in Horace Mann’s “Seventy in 70” giveaway. The giveaway celebrates Horace Mann’s 70 years of helping educators reach their financial goals. By funding supplies through DonorsChoose.org, Horace Mann helps limit personal resources teachers spend in the classroom. Poston, a seventh grade science teacher at Walkertown Middle School in Walkertown, will use his preserved frog specimens to teach students about organ systems. The “Seventy in 70” giveaway funded more than 70 DonorsChoose.org projects throughout the nation, a total of $35,000 in donations. DonorsChoose.org is a website where teachers post requests for classroom supplies or tools, and donors choose to fund them. Since starting its partnership with DonorsChoose.org in 2011, Horace Mann has funded more than $3 million dollars in projects, and its agents have also taught teachers about the program and shown them how to post projects. “We know from our own educator surveys that teachers spend a lot of their own resources in the classroom,” said local Horace Mann agent Lacy Dorsett. “Our partnership with DonorsChoose.org helps the teachers get the supplies they need to engage their students.”

DCCC President receives Triad Business Journal Award Davidson County Community College President Dr. Mary E. Rittling is receiving recognition as one of this year’s Most Influential People in The Triad by the “Triad Business Journal”. Each year, the “Triad Business Journal” unveils a list of individuals who are influential in the region and are recognized for being committed to helping the Triad region thrive. In announcing this year’s recipients, the Business Journal states, “influence means different things to different people. For this list, inclusion is not guaranteed by being at the helm of a major employer or a powerful institution. It is not defined by how many boards an individual sits on, but rather how an individual is making a difference with such organization.” Dr. Rittling states, “As an educator, you hope to significantly and positively impact your students and colleagues. Being recognized for this notable award is very humbling and an honor that would not be possible without the support of members of the DCCC community. I am very fortunate.” Dr. Rittling will be personally honored, along with others acknowledged for this award, at a reception today (Nov. 5) at High Point University. All awardees will have the chance to hear the “State of the Region” address presented by the Piedmont Triad Partnership and celebrate with the other recipients.

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Hanes Hosiery center closed for repairs The Hanes Hosiery Community Center at 501 Reynolds Blvd. is closed through Friday, Nov. 6, for plumbing repairs. The local Punt Pass and Kick competition scheduled at the center for 6 p.m. today (Nov. 5), will be held on the ball field. Black Chamber meeting The Winston Salem Black Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly meeting, today (Nov. 5) at 6:30 p.m. at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Derick Scales, owned of Occupational Testing Solutions, will share his experience of security a contract with the City of Winston Salem facilitated by the Winston Salem Black Chamber of Commerce. The meeting is free and open to the public. Meet and Greet 6 to 6:30 p.m. The meeting states at 6:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Gloria Hairston, Program and Events Chair, 336-3914012. Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement will show the movie “Merchants of Doubt.” The movie will be shown today (Nov. 5) 7 to 9 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive, near Thruway Shopping Center. Contact phone and email Gayle Tuch, cell: (336) 407 2767; gayle@ggtuchlaw.com. This film addresses the use of questionable public relations tactics by tobacco companies and corporations to mis-educate the public. Final sale of Angelou items RCW Auctions is in the process of preparing to sell the final items being sold to the public from Dr. Maya Angelou's estate. The third and final sale will be at RCW Auctions auction house on Saturday, Nov. 7. It includes office contents including the desk and chair where Dr. Angelo wrote her books and poems. A preview day is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6. Go to http://www.rcwauctions.com to find a link to what will be sold. Call Robert 336-757-2182 or Chelle at 336-757-2561 for information.

Senior Democrats meeting The Forsyth County Senior Democrats will meet on today (Nov. 5) at 9 a.m. at the Golden Corral, located at 4965 University Parkway. NC Attorney General, a candidate for Governor of NC, will address the Forsyth County Senior Democrats. His topic will be "Getting out the vote". Members and guests wanting the breakfast buffet and/or beverages will be able to enter the restaurant beginning at 8:30 am. For more information, contact Jim Shaw at 336-767-0860, 336-287-5053 or email JamesWShawSr1@gmail.com

Voter rights forum There will be a voter rights forum on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westover Recreation Center, located at 267 Bonanza Drive in Fayetteville. The forum is free and open to the public. Publishers will engage in messaging and outreach in order to ensure that all who wish to get involved with the task of protecting and expanding voting rights will know how to get involved. For more information, go to greaterdiversity.com/voter-rightsforum-to-take-place-in-fayettevilleprotecting-and-expanding-voterrights/. College admissions The Johnson C. Smith University Winston Salem Area Alumni will hold a college admissions session on Saturday Nov. 7 at 10:15 a.m. at Southside Library, located at 3185 Buchanan St. The topics of discussion will include JCSU admissions process, scholarship award criteria, university overview and more. The guest speaker will be Mr. James Burrell Director of Admissions at Johnson C. Smith University. The session is open to all interested students, parents, friends and others wishing to learn more about JCSU. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/JCSUWinstonS alemAlumni.

Veterans’ Day parade There will be a Veterans’ Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. in Winston-Salem. The parade will start at Fourth and Broad streets, to Liberty St. and then to Business 40. Any veterans, businesses or nonpolitical organizations are to contact Walter Emery, parade coordinator at 336-766-8087 or email onebentskid@gmail.com.

Veterans’ claims clinic canceled The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Winston-Salem Regional Office, and Goodwill Industries were to host a walk-in clinic, resource center, and Town hall

for Veterans, family members and the public to provide assistance with VA claims, Loan Guaranty, Vocational Rehabilitation and Education benefits on Nov. 7. But it has been canceled. For more information, contact Kori Mabe at 336-251-6493. Play workshop Award-winning script writer, filmmaker, creative writing and spoken word educator Nathan Ross Freeman will conduct a Ten-Minute Play workshop: Structure, Approach and Adaptation, on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Authoring Action, 624 W. Sixth St., Winston-Salem, where Freeman serves as artistic director. The workshop, sponsored by Winston-Salem Writers, will kick off the Ten-Minute Play competition which opens Nov. 15. The contest closes in January and the winning plays will be performed in a staged reading in April. The workshop is free and open to the public. To register or for more information, contact Susan Williamson at swilliamson@wswriters.org or visit www.wswriters.org.

Book festival The High Point Public Library will host a book festival for local authors on Saturday, Nov. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at 901 N. Main St. in High Point. Traditionally published and self-published authors from High Point will be invited to showcase their work at the festival. The library will also accept published authors from other parts of Guilford County as space allows. Authors will have space to sell and showcase their work. Also Jim and Joyce Lavene, bestselling mystery authors, will host a workshop entitled “Tall Tales: Myths and Lies About SelfPublishing vs. Traditional Publishing” from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or authors interested in participating, contact Nancy Metzner at 336-883-3650 or e m a i l nancy.metzner@highpointnc.gov. Annual Scout Day Old Salem Museum and Gardens will host Boys and Girls Scouts from North Carolina for its annual Scout Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 600 S. Main St. Each year scouts explore Old Salem and learn about its rich history. Activities will include playing a Native American game, coloring a German Fraktur, Germanic style cooking and more. Discounted Scout ticket prices of $9 per child and $14 per adult are available with advance reservations and prepayment through Oct. 30. For further information, go to www.oldsalem.org.

‘Evening of Whimsy’ Book marks is hosting “An Evening of Whimsy”, to celebrate to 150th anniversary of the publication of “Alice in Wonderland”, by Lewis Carroll on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Millennium Center at 101 W. Fifth St. As part of the event, Bookmarks will feature Englandbased international bestselling author, Gregory Maguire, on one of his few stops during the 11 days he is in the United States. Maguire is the author of Wicked (the basis for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same name) and his newly released book, After Alice, a retelling of Carroll’s classic. Book sales will be on site by Bookmarks. Tickets are $55 per person and $100 for two people. For more information and to purchase the tickets, go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/e vent/1628535 or call 1-800-8383006. ‘The Boxcar Children’ Twin City Stage presents, “The Boxcar Children,” opening on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the HanesBrands Theatre, located at 209 N. Spruce St. Additional performances will be on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Based on the book classic series by Gertrude Chandler Warner, orphaned and in danger of being sent to different foster homes, the four Alden siblings run away and make their home in an abandoned railroad boxcar. Pursued by the authorities and a mysterious stranger, the children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together. Tickets are $15. For more information or to purchase a ticket, go to www.twincitystage.org.

Benefit Dinner Humane Solution Spay/Neuter Program and West End Café are hosting a Spay-ghetti Benefit Dinner Sunday, Nov. 8 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at West End Cafe, 926 W. Fourth St. Supporters may dine in or take out. All proceeds help cover the cost of spay/neuter surgeries for low-income pet owners as part of Humane Solution’s “Spay it Forward” cam-

paign. Dinner includes spaghetti with or without meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Adult meals are $12; seniors and children under 12 are $8. Please be prepared to pay for your ticket with cash or credit card only. For more information, call 336-782-3779 or visit www.humanessolution.org. Caregiver brunch and learn There will be a caregiver brunch and learn on Monday, Nov. 9 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Senior Services, located at 2895 Shorefair Drive. Registration is at 10:15 a.m. This session is in recognition of Veteran’s Day entitled “Caregiving Information on Veteran Benefits”. Judith Marsh, Outreach Specialist for the Public Contact Team at the Winston-Salem VA Office, will share information and answer questions about benefits and services available for veterans and their families in North Carolina. Refreshments will be available throughout the morning. Space is limited so reservations are required. To make a reservation or for more information, call 336-7216918.

Hair symposium The North Carolina State Beauticians & Cosmetologists Association Inc. Western Regional presents Design Essential's Education & Styling Team 2015 Hair Symposium featuring "Design Essential" for continuing education credits Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hampton Inn, 1990 Hampton Inn Ct., Winston-Salem .Cost is $25. Participants will receive four Continuing Educational Hours. For more information contact a local Design Essential representative, Dr. Deborah Alford at 336-650-1003 or Dr. Earline White at 336-816-0571.

Free Film Showing The Stroke/Cancer Survivors Organization will be showing the film, “Eating: The Chance to Save Your Life!” at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 on the second floor of the Enterprise Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The film reveals how eating processed meats can cause cancer, stroke and heart disease, the leading causes of disability and premature death in America. The showing is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP contact John Raye at (336)782-8383 or by email at rayeandrosie@aol.com. Veterans’ Day Open House The HARRY Veterans Community Outreach Services, Inc. is having a Veterans’ Day open house on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 897 Peters Creek Parkway, Suite 102. There will be light refreshments and gift bags. For more information, call 336-7253410.

Veteran’s Day employment fair Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is hosting a job fair at Goodwill, 2701 University Parkway, on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event begins with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. , followed by the job fair from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The job fair is open to anyone seeking employment. Participants are asked to bring copies of their resume, and are encouraged to wear business attire. For more information, email Sandy Jolley, sjolley@goodwillnwnc.org, or call 336-724-3621 extension 1212. Sierra club meeting The Sierra Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Single Brothers Workshop, located at 10 Academy Street in Old Salem. Frank Holleman III, Senior Litigator for the Southern Environmental Law Center will discuss: Should Duke Energy Be Forced To Stop Violating Clean-Water Laws?” Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Cornelia Barr at 336409-2772 or email cbdub@me.com.

Resume workshop The Triad Association of Black Journalists will have a resume workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Reynolds Center of Greensboro College campus, located at 1015 W. Market St. There will be a professional journalists panel, one-on-one resume critiques and interviews, portfolio tips and more. The community is invited to attend. To register, go to https://gsoresume.eventbrite.com.

Anderson Class of 1966 Anderson High School Class of 1966 will meet at Delta Fine Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road, on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Clyde Moore at 336-761-0668.

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retired teacher Diane Faison, who depicts harriet tubman, was one of the many recipients of an Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County grant announced at the organ i z a t i o n ’ s “ C o m m u n i t y investment reveal.” the Arts Council announced more than $1.8 million in grants for its 2015-2016 grant cycle at the Milton rhodes Center for the Arts on oct. 29. thirty-eight different organizations, some in more than one category, and 16 individuals received grants. Faison, who received a grant enabling her to take her one-woman show, “the Spirit of harriet tubman,” to middle and high schools, presented a short, moving scene from the show to the representatives of arts organizations and arts advocates who gathered for the “reveal.” the north Carolina Black repertory Company, which presents the

national Black theatre Festival, received one of the largest grants. Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts, a long-time Arts Council F u n d e d partner, received a grant under the new “Annual event and S e r i e s Grants.” Carolina Sparrow M u s i c Ways, which presents “Carolina live, our Musical heritage,” a 45-minute program that introduces elementary school students to the piedmont’s cross-cultural musical legacy, received funding as well as William Scheidt, who takes handson African drumming and dancing workshops to elementary and middle school students. in his comments, Jim Sparrow, president and Ceo of the Arts Council, said that priorities in the grant making process included “diversity and a

sense of touching people.” this was evident in both the larger grants and the smaller but impactful “mini grants” that included an original play to be presented at the WSSU Anderson Center and a cultural arts festival with live music and entertainment at easton park. Sparrow elaborated by saying, “this year is especially significant because the Arts Council has revamped its awards process so grant categories are clearer and better fit the diverse organizations and artistic projects that comprise the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County arts community. We are moving toward a model that will allow us to target specific needs and take advantage of opportunities when they arise throughout the community.” this year, the Arts Council solicited input about the future direction of the Arts Council and had a committee comprised of Funded partners, Board members and others assess the grants process.

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“When all is said and done,” said Sparrow, “our objective is to be good stewards of the funds entrusted to us by donors, ensure we meet their expectations, and strengthen and move forward the arts community in some manner through every grant we make.” At the Community investment reveal, the Arts Council highlighted its six grant categories by showcasing performances and presentations by grantees in each of the categories.

*organizational Support Grants – Matthew troy, Artistic Director of piedmont Wind Symphony *Annual event and Series Grants – Kernersville little theatre

*regional Artist project Grants - Wurlitzer prize

*Arts in education – Diane Faison, one-woman harriet tubman show *innovative project Grants – the olio glassworks, youth in transition

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* C o m m u n i t y enrichment Mini Grants Winston-Salem South Asian Film Festival

the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County raises funds and advocates for the arts, sponsors events in conjunction with other arts organizations, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural and learning opportunities, develops social capital and aids economic development.

About Arts Council Grant Awards for the 2015-2016 cycle

*109 grants awarded. Total of $1,807,116 in grant awards. *Organizational Support Grants - 14 totaling $ 1,398,500 *Annual Event and Series Grants – 14 totaling $112,000 *Duke Energy Regional Artist Project Grants - 11 totaling $25,000 *Wells Fargo Arts-in-Education – 17 totaling $100,000 *Innovative Project Grants – 13 totaling $49,000 *Community Enrichment Mini-Grants – 7 to date with 30 by end of this fiscal year totaling $15,000 *Advertising Assistance Grants – 10 totaling $107,616

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rAleiGh—the north Carolina historical Commission voted unanimously to proceed with planning a memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol to commemorate the contributions of African Americans to the life of the state. “We must begin to tell the story of the great contributions African Americans have made to north Carolina,” Gov. pat McCrory said. the vote came after a recommendation of McCrory to natural and Cultural resources Secretary Susan Kluttz. the endorsement follows a 2010 study of monuments both inside and outside the Capitol and concurrent recommendations for developing additional memorials. the historical Commission joins the African American heritage Commission in seeking to fully represent the diversity of north Carolina's history. those backing the proposal commend the work of the north Carolina Freedom Monument project and seek to complement, not supplant, its ambitious plan for a public art project two blocks northeast of the Capitol. the planning committee is charged with site selection and identification of one or more designers to be placed before the historical Commission for final selection. the first step will be identification of a suitable space on the State Capitol grounds with consideration of the northwest, southwest and southeast corners. the Vietnam Memorial occupies the northeast corner and offers the prime model for scale. As to thematic elements, a host of potential subjects will be made known to prospective designers. the first meeting of the planning committee is set for January 2016.

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Women's Fund group marks eighth anniversary

Members of the ACEY Group of The Winston Salem Women's Fund celebrated its eighth anniversary with a luncheon at The Graze Restaurant.

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the aceY Group of the Winston Salem Women's Fund celebrated its eighth anniversary with a luncheon at the Graze Restaurant of the Marriott Hotel. More than 40 women attended the luncheon, which had the theme "the legacy of Women of color."

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the luncheon speaker on oct. 10 was cheryl Harry, director of african-american Programming at the old Salem Museums and Gardens. the aceY Group, led by Dr. Betty a. alexander, is a dynamic group of professional women that supports the mission of the Winston Salem Women's Fund, and who independently has supported various groups in the community in an effort to enhance the lives of our women and girls.

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Shown at the Oct. 20 dedication of Habitat’s new campus are (L-R) Chris Spaugh, trustee, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust; Mark Dunnagan, board president, Habitat Forsyth; Tamika Bowers, Community Development Officer, Wells Fargo; Sylvia Oberle, executive director, Habitat Forsyth; Carol Hoover, Strategy Consultant, Wells Fargo; Jonathan Sadler, Wells Fargo Coliseum Drive Store Manager; and Shinika McKiever, Client Service Manager, Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services.

Wells Fargo awards $50,000 grant to Habitat Forsyth

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Wells Fargo has awarded $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth county through its Priority Markets Grant Program. the gift was announced at the oct. 20 dedication of Habitat’s new campus at 1023 W. 14th St. the grant will be used for Habitat’s home repair program and training curriculum. the Habitat repair program primarily assists low-income, non-Habitat home-

owners whose houses need significant repairs for problems that pose health and safety risks. Most homeowners served are senior citizens without the financial means or physical capacity to make repairs themselves. the training curriculum offers both classroom and hands-on courses on basic home maintenance and repairs to both Habitat and non-Habitat homeowners.

Black churches show support for Obama’s environment plan

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Leaders of the nation’s major black churches (L-R) – the Rev. Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr., the Rev. Dr. Timothy Tee Boddie, the Rev. Jesse V. Bottoms Jr., the Rev. Brian K. Brown, Bishop Carroll A. Baltimore and Bishop James B. Walker – presented over 10,000 pastors’ signatures to Congressional Black Caucus members in support of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan.

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WASHINGTON – Leaders of the nation’s major black churches – representing nearly 13 million African-American members – presented over 10,000 pastors’ signatures to Congressional Black Caucus members in support of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan. The leaders said they are making the effort to push forward the bill, which has a goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent by 2030. Bishop George Battle, senior bishop of the A.M.E. Zion Church; the Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr., president of the National Baptist Convention of America; and the Rev. Dr. Timothy Tee Boddie, general secretary to the Progressive National Baptist Convention of America, were among the those who presented the signatures to members of the Congressional Black Caucus. U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, who represents Oakland, Berkeley and other northern California cities, applauded their effort. ”As faith and community leaders, their commitment to protecting and pre-

serving our fragile planet is greatly needed as we work to address climate change,” Lee said in a statement. Lee said the president’s plan and other environmental action must have a positive effect on disadvantaged communities. “This is truly an issue about justice – environmental justice, economic justice and racial justice. The negative effects of pollution and climate change have disproportionately affected communities of color,” she said.

“As we work to reverse climate change, we must all raise our voices together and ensure that the economic opportunities created by the green economy are open to all.” According to caucus members, almost 40 percent of the 6 million Americans living close to coal-fired power plants are people of color, and they are disproportionately African-American. Pollutants released from those plants have led to high rates of asthma and respiratory issues within nearby communities. In the Triad area of North Carolina, the issue of air pollution and AfricanAmericans has been raised. The N.C. NAACP announced in June that it is

Community Kitchen receives grant to help underemployed SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina is pleased to announce a $12,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation for its Triad Community Kitchen (TCK) culinary training program. TCK empowers the formerly unor underemployed with basic cooking skills, placing them in local jobs. “We are very thankful for support from funders like the Bank of America Charitable Foundation,” said Jeff Bacon, Executive Chef and Executive Director of TCK. “Many of our students would have no ability to pay for job training without our scholarships. Bank of America’s commitment to local workforce development helps people get a second chance and be productive members of the community.” TCK has graduated 510 people since opening in 2006. As a program of Second Harvest Food Bank, TCK students and

staff “give back” by preparing ready-to-heat meals that are distributed to emergency feeding programs across the Food Bank’s 18 counties. The program has recently expanded to include a full-service, upscale restaurant in Winston-Salem called Providence Restaurant. TCK Providence Catering, which launched five years ago and has a long, successful track record, has also grown and moved to the restaurant site—the new Doubletree by Hilton on University Parkway. Triad Community Kitchen (TCK) provides culinary and life skills training to unemployed and underemployed individuals and works to assist graduates in finding full-time employment. More than 500 people have graduated from the program in the past nine years. The oneyear job retention rate is 67 percent, more than double the national average of similar programs. To learn more, visit www.hungernwnc.org.

launching a civil rights investigation into the disproportionate public health hazard that fracking and coal ash pollution pose to poor communities and people of color in Stokes County. The NAACP investigation is specifically targeting environmental racism in Stokes County, but the entire state is on notice. The coal waste contamination and fracking tests in North Carolina have drawn nationwide attention and concern.

According to President Obama and his supporters, his plan would decrease premature deaths from emissions by nearly 90 percent and asthma attacks in children by 90,000 by 2030. The Rev. Jesse Bottoms, vice president of the National Baptist Convention, echoed concerns about the impact of pollutants on African Americans. “Environmental concerns are not abstractions for African-Americans,”

Bottoms said. “They are real, and they affect us in very real ways, particularly our children and seniors.” According to the White House, the number of Americans with asthma has more than doubled over the last 30 years, and severe droughts, wildfires and the rising sea level are affecting communities nationwide. Of the 15 warmest years recorded, 14 of them have occurred since 2000, with the warmest year being 2014. Children and

the elderly, the sick and the poor are most at risk from effects of climate change. Bishop Carrol Baltimore of the Global United Fellowship said, “No one should have to live in dirty air that makes them sick, but it’s especially unfair that our least fortunate and most vulnerable communities—our children and those living in poverty and with lower incomes—have to suffer even more than the rest.” Chronicle staff contributed to this report.

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Project Name: Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, Colfax, NC Bid Date: Tuesday 11-17-15 @ 2:00 PM Please provide your proposal by: 11-16-15

Work includes the following trades:

Asphalt Hauling, Boring Jack, Concrete, Erosion Control, Hauling, Landscaping, Paving, Pipe Suppliers, Seeding & Mulching, Traffic Control, and Utilities Please contact Daniel Lynch at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to the project documents. Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check agreement in writing if needed and Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the City of Greensboro

JRL encourages 2nd tier DBE/MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier DBE/MBE/WBE Subcontractors. Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336368-4613 The Chronicle November 5, 2015

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IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 14-DR-18-1134 SUMMONS

ELBA LOPEZ, Petitioner, vs. JESSICA KIDDER GUILLERMO HERNANDEZ, Respondents. RE: Guillermo G. Kidder-Hernandez A minor under the age of Fourteen (14) years,

TO THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and within thirty (30) days of receiving notice you shall respond in writing by filing with the court in which the adoption is pending notice and reasons to contest, intervene, or otherwise respond; the court must be informed of your current address and of any changes in address during the adoption proceedings and failure to file a response within thirty (30) days of receiving notice constitutes consent to adoption of the child and forfeiture of all your rights and obligations with respect to the child. Christopher D. Lizzi, Esquire Attorney for Petitioner 2170 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 402 North Charleston, SC 29406 North Charleston, South Carolina (843) 797-0222 Fax:843-797-0202 August 8, 2014

A Summons and Complaint for adoption was filed in the Dorchester County Family Court, 212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483 on August 12, 2015. The Chronicle October 22, 29 and November 5, 2015

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 1402

IN RE DOE

To: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF A MALE CHILD, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE THAT a petition has been filed for the adoption of a male child born on or about the 27th day of September, 2015, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Betty Jo Johnson (a Caucasian woman, then 27 years of age, smallboned, brown hair, green eyes). It is believed that the child was conceived in the Forsyth County, North Carolina area in December 2014 or January 2015. You must either file a written response before the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above or otherwise make defense to such petition within forty (40) days after November 5th, 2015, exclusive of such date, to participate in and to receive further notice of the proceeding, including notice of the time and place of any hearing. Upon your failure to respond to the petition within the time prescribed, the petitioners will apply to the court for an order that your consent to the adoption is not required and for a decree of adoption which will terminate any parental rights you may have with respect to the child. Brinton D. Wright Attorney for Petitioners Post Office Box 39266 Greensboro, North Carolina 27438 Telephone: (336) 373-1500

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE XAVIER PEOPLES, Jr., Petitioner/Father, v. KIMBERLY SUTTON, Respondent/Mother. In re: Kimara Ann Sutton, born June 11, 2008, and Kimiya Ann Sutton, born May 28, 2009. Nos. 2015-3140 2015-3141 PT No. 208421 ORDER TO SERVE BY PUBLICATION

This matter came before the Honorable Julie Ottman, Magistrate, on October 2, 2015 on the motion of Xavier Peoples, Jr. ("Father") to serve Kimberly Sutton ("Mother") by publication. Mary B. Langford was present representing Father. Mother was not present nor was anyone present on her behalf. The Court considered the sworn Petition, the Motion to Serve by Publication and Counsel's Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry, and finds that the Mother's whereabouts are unknown and that ordinary service of process cannot be had upon her.

lT lS THEREFORE ORDERED that service of process by publication is ordered and Mother is ordered to appear and answer or otherwise defend against the Petition to Establish Paternity and for Custody filed by the Petitioner whose attorney is Mary B. Langford, 401 Church Street, 28th Floor, Nashville, Tennessee 37219, within thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication of this notice; otherwise a default judgment will be entered against Mother for the relief demanded in the Petition. lT lS FURTHER ORDERED that this notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation serving WinstonSalem, North Carolina once weekly for four consecutive weeks. Entered this the 7th, day of October, 2015. W. Julie Ottman, Magistrate

Appoved for entry: Mary B. Langford, No. 20169 Corley Hernard Lyle Levy & Langford PLC Historic L & O Tower 401 Church Street, 28th Floor Nashville, Tennessee 37219 Telephone (61 5) 627-4677 Facsimile (615) 627-4765 mlangford@chlll.com Attorney for the Father The Chronicle October 22, 29, November 5, and 12, 2015

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015080089

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015031054

In the Matter of:

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2001 Althea Av, the property being known as Block 0927Lot(s) 198 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 30th day of November, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2516 Ansonia St, the property being known as Block 1215Lot(s) 150 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 25th day of November, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 229 Wheeler St, the property being known as Block 0532Lot(s) 030 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 30th day of November, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 2001 Althea Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block0927Lot(s) 198 On City County Tax Map

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2001 Althea Av including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: October 27, 2015

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION LORELEI TEDDER, Plaintiff, vs. BOBBY WILLIAM WHITLEY, Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: BOBBY WILLIAM WHITLEY, Defendant

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY AND MOTION FOR EMERGENCY EX PARTE CUSTODY ORDER

You are requested to make defense to such pleading not later than the 1st day of December, 2015, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 22nd day of October, 2015.

James D. Gillespie Neaves & Gillespie, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff Post Office Box 771 Elkin, NC 28621 (336) 835-2522 State Bar No.: 9237 The Chronicle October 22, 29, and November 5, 2015

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COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 2516 Ansonia St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block1215Lot(s) 150 On City County Tax Map

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2516 Ansonia St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: October 26, 2015

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COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 229 Wheeler St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block0532Lot(s) 030 On City County Tax Map

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 229 Wheeler St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: October 27, 2015

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015080052

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2013061776

In the Matter of:

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 510 Shamel Ct, the property being known as Block 6015Lot(s) 084 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 30th day of November, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2005 N Locust Av, the property being known as Block 1234Lot(s) 058 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 30th day of November, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 5028 Page St, the property being known as Block 2936Lot(s) 002 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 23rd day of November, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 313 Solon St, the property being known as Block 3214Lot(s) 011 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 25th day of November, 2015, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 510 Shamel Ct Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block6015Lot(s) 084 On City County Tax Map

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 510 Shamel Ct including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: October 27, 2015

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COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 2005 N Locust Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block1234Lot(s) 058 On City County Tax Map

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2005 N Locust Av including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: October 27, 2015

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COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 5028 Page St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2936Lot(s) 002 On City County Tax Map

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 5028 Page St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: October 22, 2015

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COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 313 Solon St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block3214Lot(s) 011 On City County Tax Map

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 313 Solon St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: October 26, 2015

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