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‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’

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City officials, coalition promote night event with police chief Winston-Salem Police Chief Barry Rountree and Olivia Sedwick, the president of Winston-Salem State University’s Student Government Association, prepare to take questions from the audience at the “Black Lives Matter Late Night Musical” event on Friday, March 27.

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BY DONNA ROGERS THE CHRONICLE

The event was in a church and a pastor was in charge, but the “Black Lives Matter Late Night Musical” event showcased several city officials, including the mayor, making a pitch to an audience of young and old mostly black people Friday night, March 27.

The event started at 10 p.m. in a packed Diggs Memorial United Holy

Church, south of downtown Winston-Salem.

Gospel choirs, a mime group, a gospel rap group and others entertained the audience after a program educating the audience on the Police Department and community relations was presented.

“It is important for me to be here as mayor of this city to say ‘black lives matter,’ Mayor Allen Joines said.

The phrase has been

used since police killed Michael Brown and Eric Garner, two unarmed black males, last year. The slayings prompted outrage and demonstrations nationwide, including in Winston-Salem.

The Friday event was billed as one sponsored by the mayor and the Faithbased Coalition, which includes several city and federal-level officials and Winston-Salem NAACP president S. Wayne

Patterson. Coalition members at the event were Patterson, Council Member Derwin Montgomery and Police Chief Barry Rountree.

Diggs Memorial’s group My Brother’s Keeper, also is a member of the coalition.

“This is meaningful for a lot of different reasons,” Montgomery said. He said all sectors of the community should be in constant dialogue.

Bill calls for oversight in citizen review boards and diversity training for law enforcement North Carolina House legislators have united to present state representatives with a bill that is designed to help end racial profiling throughout the state.

House Bill 193 was filed on March 10 by Rep. Rodney Moore (DMecklenburg) and passed its first reading on March 11. On the same day, the bill was sent to the Judiciary Committee.

The bill has been spon-

sored and co-sponsored by more than 2 0 members of t h e house a n d calls f o r more Hanes divers i t y training for law enforcement, maintenance of and additional oversight through Citizen Review Boards to prevent profiling

Winston-Salem Citizens’ Police Review Board

Winston-Salem Citizens’ Police Review Board Mayor Allen Joines is currently accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Citizens’ Police Review Board. The board has two openings and the applications must be received by April 10. The application form, along with a description of the board, is available through the Boards and Commissions link at Mayor.CityofWS.org, or by calling the Mayor’s office at 336-727-2058. Applications may be faxed to the Mayor’s Office at 336-748-3241 or mailed to P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102.

of any type -- nationality, race, religion, etc., by police.

The bill comes at a time when most Americans

Geneva Brown’s legacy remains intact, daughter says

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Well-known educator and former school board member Geneva Anita Bland Brown made a tremendous mark on the community that endures to this day, her daughter said.

“The work that she started is still going on,” said Wynne Brown, the director of student health services at WinstonSalem State University. “The impetus that she provided is like a train that can’t be stopped.”

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Members of the Winston-Salem Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) finally have an answer to a long-awaited question.

For months members have been in limbo as to what to do about the results from an election in January.

The state NAACP was brought in to assist with an election in January after Incumbent S. Wayne Patterson, who has been president since 2010, asked that the election be monitored, implying that bylaws and procedures were not being adhered to.

The complaint sent to the national office stated that campaign material was passed out inside of the 50Patterson foot buffer zone and that there were no printed ballots. at that election. The issue of campaign material was not addressed in the national office's letter regarding the election results.

Isaac “Ike” Howard was elected president in the Jan. 10 election. Other winners were Doris Herrell, first vice president; Harry James Jr., third vice president; Stephen Hairston, assistant treasurer; and Jim Shaw and Linda Sutton, who won executive board seats. The second vice president position is empty and neither the secretary nor treasurer positions were challenged.

Those results are now null and void.

Patterson, a Winston-Salem native, said that he feels vindicated in Howard his decision to call in oversight for the election.

“The results confirmed what I said,” he said. “I understand the policies of the NAACP and I knew that the polices and procedures were in violation. However, after the national office stated that we were in violation, they mandated a new election date.”

Howard said that he is just fine with holding another election.

“Being a part of the NAACP, a civil rights organization, we follow the mandate of due process. We can’t ask for due process unless we follow the rules of due process ourselves, on the national and state level,” he said.

A letter, dated March 3, on NAACP letterhead, states: “The National Office has received a complaint that was postmarked within the five (5) days after the election and signed by the twenty-five (25) members of the Branch as prescribed by the Bylaws for Units (Article IX, Section 2 (o)). The allegation pertains to the failure to use printed ballots. In accordance with sub-section (a), the National Office has reviewed the matter to determine if the allegations, if true, would have affected the outcome of the election or if they are devoid of merit and/or frivolous.

The National Board of Directors reviewed the findings of the National Staff at the February 21, 2015, board meeting and directed that a new election take place...”

The letter is signed by NAACP President and CEO Cornell Brooks, with CC’s to the Rev. William Barber, state president; Rev. Gill Ford, the National Director of Unit Administration; and the Winston-Salem (Forsyth) County Branch Executive Committee.

The new election will be done, again, by the state conference and would only be open to those members who would’ve been eligible to vote on the date of the originally scheduled election on Nov. 19, 2014.

So what does that mean to those officers who were seemly elected in January?

The letter states: “In accordance with Article IX, Section 2(o)(c), the

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Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, left, and some members of the Faith-based Coalition show a “Black Lives Matter” T-shirt at the “Black Lives Matter Late Night Musical” event on Friday, March 27. (L-R) Members shown are Elder Lamonte Williams, pastor of Diggs Memorial United Holy Church; Council Member Derwin Montgomery; Police Chief Barry Rountree; and Winston-Salem NAACP President S. Wayne Patterson.

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Joines praised Rountree for his efforts to build relationships in the community.

“You do it to prevent problems going forward,” Joines said.

Rountree said that during a time when there is rampant distrust across the nation between communities and the police forces in those communities, “I am here to say black lives matter, and we’re here to say all lives matter.” He acknowledged the large number of young people at the event because, he said, he supports them.

The president of Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) Student Government Association, Olivia Sedwick, also was at the event. She praised the “Trust Talks” that the city police and WSSU students have had, the latest one late last month. The Trust Talks are spearheaded by the city’s Human Rights Commission and bring two sides together for frank discussions, which in this case, center around the police-and-student relationship at WSSU. “It was a wonderful success. We were grateful” for the opportunity to talk, she said.

“It shows we need some understanding to work with police.”

Sedwick passed out information from the Police Department’s website that gives ways people should react to police. She said she wants people “to understand it’s not all the policeman’s fault. We need to govern ourselves as well.”

Elder Lamonte Williams, pastor of Diggs Memorial and a facilitator of the event, brought Rountree and Sedwick to the front of the audience to answer some questions.

One man in the audience asked: “As a 40-yearold black man in this community, how can we get our people in this community to be less intimidated against police?”

Rountree said: “What we try to do is come out and engage people at events like this.” Sedwick said that people should go to the Police Department’s website, which will help explain how to interact

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with police, and should attend community events to find out information.

“There’re a lot of things going on that most of us were not aware of,” she said.

Rountree mentioned some initiatives the Police Department have that engage the community: *A Citizen Police Academy, in which people get an inside look at how the Police Department works. The academy will be 13 weeks, beginning April 16, but the deadline to apply was Monday, March 30. *Ride-alongs, in which people ride with a police officer who is on duty to see what the officer has to handle daily. “It’s not always like it is on TV,” Rountree said.

Rountree also introduced the Police Department’s community

After being asked about job opportunities with the Police Department, Rountree said there are several kinds of opportunities there. *Sworn-in positions, such as police officers. *Dispatchers, who take 911 calls. *Positions in forensics (as seen on TV shows such as “CSI”). *Positions in the crime analysis department.

Rountree also mentioned a scholarship program the police department has for college students. If college students agree to serve as a police officer for three years after graduation, the Police Department will pay the students’ tuition for their sophomore, junior and senior years.

Another area Rountree addressed was the Police Department’s use of body cameras. He said the

Winston-Salem Police information

*To get information on how to act when you encounter police, go to http://www.cityofws.org/departments/police/c rime-prevention, then find the “Stopped By A Police Officer” brochure in the PDF format at the bottom of the page to download it.

*Contact the Community Resource Unit at 336773-7835 or by email at communityresourceunit@wspd.org for information about the SOAR (Successful Outcomes After Release) program.

Also, go to The Chronicle’s website to find information at http://www.wschronicle.com/tag/soar-program/. *For information about the Citizen Police Academy, contact Officer Claudia Morgan, Coordinator at 336-408-8126 or by email at cmorgan@wspd.org. *For all other information, call 336-773-7700.

relations officer, who works to resolve disputes between people “who don’t get along” and meets with neighbors and citizens.

Community Relations Specialist Pamela PeoplesJoyner spoke about SOAR (Successful Outcomes After Release). This is a program that uses city funds to help people who have criminal records. She mentioned that she works with programs such as Team BAM (Becoming a Man), a group that helps male teens.

Artemus Peterson, who leads the Team BAM program, was in the audience.

Williams acknowledged the work he does and took up a donation to support the program.

officers whose terms were to have expired will continue to serve until a new election occurs.”

Patterson said this means that there will be a new election.

“The election is going to be governed accordingly based on the correct polices and procedures when it comes to the election process.”

The agency has been attempting to elect new officers since November 2014. Patterson originally called in the state chapter to oversee the election due to some violations of the agencies bylaws.

According to Patterson, names of candidates were submitted after the nomination process was closed.

Protocol calls for each person running for an office to have been a dues-paying member prior to April 15 of the

department started testing body cameras two or three years ago, and about 340 police officers use them now. This includes 20 school resource officers and officers in traffic enforcement. The police department has an authorized strength of 559 sworn police officers Rountree said that officers can turn the cameras on and off but he asks that officers use them when interacting with people.

Only supervisors or an officer can view the footage from the cameras, and no employee can manipulate the footage. CDs of the footage can be made for trials or investigations.

He also mentioned that the Police Department will

be phasing out cameras in cars at some point.

Montgomery provided some background about why there is so much discussion and attention being paid to the police-and-citizens relationship.

“Winston-Salem has had its own history of things that have taken place in the past,” he said. He mentioned the Darryl Hunt case, in which an innocent black Winston-Salem man in 1984 was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a young white woman.

He was acquitted after 19½ years in prison.

(Also, as part of that history with police, a riot erupted on Liberty Street in 1967 after police killed a black man during an arrest for drunkenness.)

Montgomery said Winston-Salem now has a Citizens’ Police Review Board, which serves as an advisory board to the city manager and Public Safety Committee.

(The Board, instituted in 1993, reviews citizens’ request for appeals of the police chief’s decision regarding complaints against Police Department employees, receives and reviews a summary of internal and externally made complaints against police officers and other duties.)

“We can say now with this police’ systems and policies are in place to try to prevent future such occurrences.

“Nobody’s perfect and things continue to happen.

That’s why we continue to have forums like this,” Montgomery said.

He said Trust Talks should continue. “It just means we’ve done a lot of things that other cities haven’t done,” he said. “In that respect, we’re ahead of the curve.”

Patterson and Montgomery touched on the importance of action after the event.

“We’re all going to have a good time, but at the end of the day, we must be proactive,” Patterson said.

“Moreso for me, the question is, what do we do when we leave here tonight”?

Montgomery said.

“I hope when you leave here tonight, you feel empowered to do something.”

“With the election hold up, we can’t do anything else. We’ve just been frozen.”

– Isaac “Ike” Howard

election year. Patterson said that some people paid their membership dues in August, making them ineligible to seek office. He said that those running for offices had to submit their names, verbally and in writing, to the nomination committee before their Oct. 28 meeting. An individual could have also been nominated from the floor prior to the nomination process being closed at the meeting.

This is not the first time the state has been called in to oversee a Winston-Salem branch election. In 2004, when incumbent Stephen Hairston was being challenged by JoAnn Allen amid questions about the branch’s finances and voting methods, a N.C. NAACP official oversaw the

the results. If that doesn’t work, residents can take from page A1 any alleged case of profiling or discrimination to the believe that racial profiling Public Safety Committee has been a key factor in the for review, according to numerous officer-involved Taylor. shootings across the “As the chair of Public nation. One case close to Safety, I do believe that home is the September making the citizen review 2013 fatal shooting of boards easier to establish Jonathan Ferrell, who was statewide is a good thing, mistaken by a Charlotte especially in cities and police officer for a suspect towns that do not have one in a breaking-and-entering established as we do in case. Ferrell had actually Winston-Salem,” he said. been looking for help after “There can never be too a car wreck that night. much citizen input when it House Rep. Edward comes to government.

“Ed” Hanes Jr., said he Citizen review boards help signed the bill to create a to keep local government conversation and open dia- in the hands of the people.” logue about profiling.

Hanes, who represents “It’s a conversation that the 72nd district, said that absolutely needs to hap- the review boards are a pen. We’ve had a lot of necessary and needed unfortunate interactions interaction between law over the last four or five enforcement and the comyears that just really munity. He said that it is brought the situation, in not to point fingers at the regards to the interaction police but to create a between police and the checks and balances sysblack community, to the tem for all involved. forefront. This bill aims to “Citizen review boards get the conversation started can, and should, be part of at a higher level so that we that interaction. We have to can work with our law make sure that police offienforcement community cers are being treated fairly and with the in the same way broader commuthat we have to nity to make sure make sure citithat some of the zens are being things that are treated fairly by happening, from the folks that we a profiling standdepend on to propoint, can tect and serve the cease,” he said. community. This Council is not a situation member James where we are Moore Taylor, chair of looking to catch the city’s Public police officers in Safety Committee, said nefarious activity or anythat racial profiling and thing like that,” discrimination Hanes said. “It’s are real throughreally about makout the nation ing sure that and it needs to be everyone is addressed. accountable in an “I would interaction that note that the we absolutely deplorable pracmust have. We tice of discrimimust have police natory profiling officers protectis already proing our communiTaylor hibited by the ty. It’s there to Winston-Salem make it easier for these Police Department, and we boards to exist without a are currently working to lot of encumbrance.” improve the system that is Taylor said that while already in place to address the bill has good intensuch issues,” Taylor said. tions, he believes that it is a “Our police department has double-edged sword to more work to do, but it has communities. He said that been one of the most trans- the bill could prove to be parent and trailblazing too costly for residents due North Carolina police to departments being departments as it relates to strapped for cash and the police checkpoints reform, lost general fund revenues data storage, domestic vio- from recent General lence, police body cam- Assembly cuts. eras, and reductions in uses “I feel that mandating of force. Nationally, all our police department to police departments certain- complete additional reportly have more work to do to ing duties, and to meet promote education and additional paperwork sensitivity training against deadlines in order to prodiscriminatory profiling.” vide a database of informaCurrently, communities tion that can already be have to receive permission requested by any private from legislators to create citizen, actually takes away Citizen Review Boards, from time that our officers which investigates and should be out protecting reviews allegations of mis- and serving our communiconduct by law enforce- ty. This bill does have the ment officers. This bill potential to serve as an would remove that require- excellent source of informent. It would also require mation on reporting collectraining to those agencies. tive local crime statistics to The boards could be the state and federal govcreated without the ernment, however, it may approval of legislatures as place an undue financial long as they follow the burden on our local govguidelines in the bill, ernment to hire additional which include the proce- administrative staff, withdure of appointment, the out providing the necessary manner in which hearings funding,” he said. “It is are held and the length of never a good practice to terms and qualifications for place a price tag on public those appointed. safety. Winston-Salem has Residents already have lost revenue from the loss the ability to file formal of sales taxes, business complaints against any privilege licenses, and the officer of the Winston- loss of the ability to reguSalem Police Department late software fees.” or Forsyth County For more information Sheriff’s Department. They about the bill, visit can also file a complaint http://www.ncga.state.nc.u with the Citizen Police s/gascripts/BillLookUp/Bil Review Board, made up of lLookUp.pl?Session=2015 residents from the commu- &BillID=HB+193&submit nity, if they disagree with Button=Go.

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Patterson, who said he has increased membership in the organization and has garnered funds to renovate headquarters including opening a computer lab and library for the community, said that if elected this would be his last term. He is also ready to get past the election.

“Hopefully we can start focusing on more community activities, our Freedom Fund and activities that the national office has mandated the local office to do,” he said. “We are ready to get down to business.”

Howard, a long-time community activist who is running on visibility, dependability and accountability, agrees wholeheartedly.

“People are looking for the NAACP to begin exerting itself and doing what we are supposed to be doing, which is addressing issues locally, statewide and nationally,” he said. “With the election hold up, we can’t do anything else. We’ve just been frozen.”

Diverse panel of clergy discuss intolerance and religious extremism

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A diverse panel of faith leaders discussed religious extremism Monday night, March 30, at the Stuart Building in .

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Religious Extremism” was part of a series of forums held by the Winston-salem Human Relations Commission that answers questions on different religions.

Moderator Timothy Auman, a Human Relations commissioner and Wake Forest University chaplain, said that extremism can be f found in the United States.

He said the Southern Poverty Law Center estimates that the number hate groups has grown 60 percent since 2000 and about 20 percent of hate crime attacks were motivated by religion in 2010.

The panel consisted of Rev. Nathan Parrish of Peace Haven Baptist Church, Dr. John Mendez of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rev. Fermin Bocanegra of Iglesia Cristiana Wesleyana, Salem College Chaplain Rev. Amy Rio-Anderson, Islamic Center of

Greensboro co-founder 1772, has a diverse student Carl Lut Williams and body that’s learned tolerRabbi Andrew Ettin of ance of cultural and reliTemple Israel in Salisbury. gious differences, She said Williams said Islamic she’s still met some who’ve extremism is very rare in had a hard time accepting this country but in other she was a minister, even countries it’s become thinking that it was unbibliprevalent. He said Islam is cal for a woman to preach. in a struggle with itself.

“When religious “This topic of religious extremism rears its head, extremism is one, I think women are usually at the you can imagine forefront, taking many reasons for the brunt of that,” why, Muslims are she said. wrestling with this Rabbi Ettin on a regular also said getting to basis,” he said. know others was Bocanegra key in combating said he’s experiextremism.

He enced Christian said growing up in extremism firstan ethnically and hand. He fled his religiously diverse Bocanegra home country of community in Peru because of Newark, N.J. helped the sometimes violent per- him gain an understanding secution he faced as a and appreciation of other Protestant in the Catholic cultures. “None of the nation. He said intolerance stereotypes made sense can take many forms in when you came out of that Christianity, including type of experience,” he churches he saw in Mexico said.

Parrish grew up in a that don’t allow women who wear pants. He said as small rural N.C. town that a local pastor, he’s held was the opposite, with the games to bring together only diversity of religion local churches and commu- being some churches were nities of faith in hopes of Protestant and some were Baptist. He said as he grew bridging religious divides.

Rio-Anderson said that older, he got to know and Salem, a women’s college work with people of other founded by Moravians in faiths.“I have been brought

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into communities and into relationships that have deepened and challenged and caused me to reflect more about not only the faith of other people, but about my own faith commitment in relationship with persons of other faiths,” he said.

Dr. Mendez said religious intolerance fits into a pattern of oppression and violence in the history of the United States that has been especially felt by minorities.

“So much of what we’re talking about right now, I think, is predicated on how we understand God and we use God, in many ways, to defend our causes,” he said.He said he saw hope in the new generation for coming together and understanding one another.

He said protests he went to in Ferguson, Missouri, gave him hope as he saw mostly young protestors of all different races and walks of life holding up signs about the value of black life.

“I’m ready to follow them,” he said.

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Top photo, the Winston-Salem Human Relation Department’s Wanda Allen-Abraha (far left) introduces the panel as attendees look on. Above, Carl Lut Williams speaks.

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The Chronicle was among the recipients of awards from the Outreach Alliance for Babies, a nonprofit organization that provides clothing and other necessities to infants whose families are facing financial challenges.

The organization also promotes learning by providing board books for parents and caregivers to read to babies, supports safety by distributing safe-sleep literature and donates new car seats.

The nonprofi says it has provided for more than 2,400 babies since its inception in 2005. The families of the babies must participate in a community agency that provides services for babies and parents.

Karl Yena, a retired RJR Nabisco executive who works annually with over 100 nonprofits in North Carolina, spoke at the banquet.

He said he is awed by babies’ tenderness and what they can become. “It’s our job to help them reach their God-given potential,� Yena said.

Besides The Chronicle, the following are the other recipients of awards, which were given on Thursday, March 26: *In memoriam, Dr. Simon Green Atkins and wife, Oleona Pegram Atkins, accepted

by Simona Atkins Allen, granddaughter; and George H. Black, accepted by Sonya Weaks Black, great-granddaughter. *Dr. Harvey Allen, accepted by Simona Atkins Allen, spouse. *Children’s Law Center of North Carolina, accepted by Executive Director Iris Sunshine and Amy Kuhlman, co-founder and director of operations. *Dr. Serenus Churn, accepted by Vera Stepp. *Annie Brown Kennedy. *Florence Corpening. *Katisha Blackwell/Family Blueprints of North Carolina.

Some highlights of Geneva Brown’s life

*She received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and Master of Science degree in education from N.C. A&T State University. *She received her certification in Elementary Education from Winston–Salem State University and certification in School Administration from UNC-Greensboro. *She studied at UCLA for six years before opening Moore Laboratory School in 1971. *She was chosen to open Moore Laboratory School, the school system’s first open concept, non-graded multi-age grouping, year round school — the first magnet school in Winston-Salem. She retired from Moore after 19 years. *In addition to being Principal of the Year, she was recognized for her service on the N.C. Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

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represent various aspects of her mother’s life, Wynne Brown said. from page A1 “She couldn’t be contained in a box, so we hope to capture some of that in the school system. memorial.�

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teachers and her students,� her daughter cy is an enduring one.

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Salem/Forsyth County School System

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with her, her daughter said.

In 1992, she was elected to the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Board of Education, where she served for 18 years. She retired in 2011.

When Geneva Brown was on the school board, her focus was to “provide the best environment for students and help parents do the best they can,� Wynne Brown said. She also was concerned about the staff and teachers at the schools, regardless of their race. “She knew there were disparities in the system and there still are,� but she spoke out to try to change the system, her daughter said. She tried to make sure all had the same opportunity. “She didn’t get to where she was by tiptoeing through the system,� her daughter said. “She learned the system and mastered it.�

In fact, that is what Geneva Brown did throughout her life. She mastered whatever she took on.

Take athletics.

Geneva Brown was an athlete in her younger years, playing softball and basketball. She later turned to golf and played with her husband of 44 years, Wendell Delworth Brown, before he died. She won many awards.

She even announced the top 30 golfers in the world at the Master’s Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, for three years. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. sorority and was director of the AKA annual golf tournament for 10 years.

All of the work Geneva Brown did was bolstered by “a divine connection that carried her,� Wynne Brown said.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Highland Avenue, since 1955, serving as a Sunday school and Bible Study teacher, trustee, deaconess, and a member of the Women’s Service Council. “She had challenges; we all do,� Wynne Brown said. “But she never let that stop her.�Many might not know another aspect of Geneva Brown, her daughter said.

She was “very kind, compassionate and extremely sensitive.�

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As a young teenager, Norris initially wanted to be a nurse. “Somewhere along the way, that changed,” she said. “I had to go to the hospital and that’s when I decided maybe that’s not what I want to do because you have to put needles in people’s arms, etc.”

Norris said that she realized that she wanted to give back to the community and that she could help people without being a nurse.

The college student began working with the city of Winston-Salem in the Traffic Engineering Department as a summer employee.

“I started in a summer program with traffic engineering. We would go out and count the number of cars,” she said. “It was supposed to be a summer job but once I got my foot in the door there, I was approached, asked if there was any other place in the city that I might want to work, and I said yes. I wanna be a police officer.”

She said that at the time everyone thought she was just a little kid and people didn’t think the 21-year-old female could do the job, especially during the time that women were becoming more involved in law enforcement.

“There were four or five other women, and if we could help each other we did. I formed a tighter bond with the guys that were on my squad,” she said.

She said at first the guys thought they had to protect her until they realized she could hold her own. At that point, that bond became closer because they knew she had their backs as well.

“We were really like a close-knit family,” Norris said.

The 30-plus-year veteran said that she can remember the first time she questioned if this was the career path for her. She said she was riding with her first training coach, Tony Bowen, and they received a Code One call.

“I had never gone that fast in a car. We get to the neighborhood I grew up in and it wasn’t too far from where I lived at the time. It was someone that I knew and he had been cut from his ear and all the way around his throat. The person who cut him was still in the house,” Norris said.

She was given towels and told to stay with the victim and apply pressure to the wound so he wouldn’t bleed out.

While doing that she said that a man she went to school with came up and asked what was going on. He asked to see the cut and she told him no because she was applying pressure. She said he told her to let him see the cut again before he grabbed her by her shirt and flung her off the porch like a rag doll.

“I had to jump so I wouldn’t fall. I remember thinking that that this was not supposed to happen like this. I got up, don’t say one word to him, went in the house and I found my sergeant, Ben Johnson, and pulled on his sleeve like a little kid and told him that man pushed me off the porch,” she said laughing.

“I learned a very valuable lesson that day. It did not make me want to quit but to dig my heels in more to learn more about what I should do and how I should do it. I never had another episode like that again. Regardless as to whether I know you or not, there is a fine line. You can’t cross that line when there is a job to do.”

From there Norris’ career took off. She worked her way up the ranks with promotion after promotion.

Norris called the process highly competitive and serious. She would go on to become a lieutenant, a captain and end up as the assistant chief in the late ‘90s.

She would become the assistant chief and work over the patrol division, where she would be exposed to a wide range of situations. She said that it prepared her for what was next to come: applying for the chief of police position.

When she was told that the chief position was hers, she said she was quite humbled.

“They told me I couldn’t tell anyone anything for the next two hours,” she said. “I wanted to tell my husband so bad. It was an opportunity of a lifetime. The right factors played together at that time. I was so thankful I had an opportunity to be appointed.”

She was sworn in as the city’s 12th Chief of Police in 2004.

“I’ve had a very full life. I’ve had exposure to some things that other people dream of having. I would like to say my dealings with people over the years has been good, for the most part. Everyone is not going to be my friend or be happy with the decision that I’ve made, but for the most part, my treatment in people has been consistent,” she said. “My goal has always been to do the right thing.”

She said that she couldn’t have done anything without the support of her family, husband, children and her commitment to God.

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Being first is not a limited concept to Norris.

Along with being the city’s first African-American chief and African-American female chief, she became the first female and the first African-American to serve as president of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, an organization dedicated to the support and encouragement for police chiefs in the state, in 2001.

One thing that constantly bothered Norris was people contributing her success to her race or gender.

“Whenever I did get promotions, folks would say that it was because I’m black and that I’m a female,” she said.

“I would like to think that I learned something along the way and that my intelligence helped me get there too.”

Her appointment also ushered in the city’s first African-American male police chief in Barry Rountree, a man that Norris calls “very talented.” He was appointed to the assistant police chief position during Norris’ tenure.

“I saw the talent in Chief Rountree and I just wanted to make sure that the talent had an opportunity to blossom,” she said. “He’s smart, willing and ready to do the right thing and he’s also humble servant.”

Rountree said that he holds a lot of respect for the person he worked with for several years. “I always thought she was a professional person. She was a long-term

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Norris said she put in a lot of work at the department before she decided to retire, including providing software for identification in lineups, Norris securing a building for an evidence and training facility, dash cameras in the cars and maintained accreditation.

One thing that weighed heavily on her decision was the death of Sergeant Howard Plouff. The 17-year veteran was shot and killed while responding to a call for help from off-duty sheriff’s deputies after a fight broke out inside Winston-Salem’s Red Rooster Nightclub on Feb. 23, 2007.

“It stills bothers me,” she said with tears in her eyes.

“It was time to go.”

When she made the announcement that she would be retiring, she received a call from WSSU Chancellor Donald Reaves. “He asked me out to lunch,” she said.

Reaves would go on to tell her during lunch that his police chief was about to retire and he needed someone to help move the department forward. “He said ‘you’re an alumnae of the university, and it’s time for you to give back’,”

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she said. “He made a very compelling argument. I left the city in June, was out the month of July and started here in August.”

What does Norris think about that decision now?

“The best decision I’ve ever made,” she said nodding her head for emphasis. “It’s great to come to work. You meet the freshmen and they’re all green. They don’t know what to do, who to be with or what to say. By the time they get ready to graduate, they’re so mature, they really do know their place and how their going to get there. It is a great feeling to work and see that kind of product produced.”

Dr. Trey Cotton, WSSU vice chancellor for student affairs, called Norris an outstanding example to young women everywhere to follow their dreams.

“Not only was she the first African-American female chief for the city, but also for WSSU. Her accomplishments are too many to count, but what I find most noteworthy about Chief is the fact that she is the sweetest, kindest and most genuine person that you can meet; unless of course you are on the wrong side of the law,” he said.

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Patricia Norris was born to serve. Since she was younger, she knew she would serve her community. What she didn’t know was that she would have so much fun doing it.

“I really enjoy what I do. I have an opportunity to work with some brilliant minds, see them develop and know that they’re going to contribute to society in a positive way,” the alumna said as she sat in her office gazing out the window at Winston-Salem State University’s campus. “That really is a good feeling, and it makes me happy to come to work knowing that these young kids will do well.”

Norris, a Winston-Salem native, graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School and earned her undergraduate degree from Winston-Salem State University.

She is also a graduate of N.C. State University’s Administrative Officer’s Management Program.

She became the chief of police for the City of Winston-Salem in 2004 and remained in office until 2008, serving the city for 31 years. She became the city’s first African-American chief and African-American female chief.

In 2008, Norris joined Winston-Salem State University as chief of police and director of public safety.

She has served on several state and local boards.

After more than 35 years of law enforcement and public safety it’s surprising to know that this was not the initial dream Norris had for herself.

employee with the city and she worked her way up through the ranks to make history in Winston-Salem to be the first African-American police chief in the city,” he said. “She was a well-rounded police officer. In my opinion, she was a good leader, too. During that time she was able to implement some changes in the police department that we are still using today.”

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The Chronicle is dedicated to serving the residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by giving voice to the voiceless, speaking truth to power, standing for integrity and encouraging open communication and lively debate throughout the community.

Dialogue on race needs to We have to fight for our candidates be expanded The city of Winston-Salem, the Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity and Institute for Dismantling Racism (IDR) are some of the entities that have been sponsoring recent public forums about race relations.

According to city officials, their talks were going on before Michael Brown and Eric Garner, unarmed black men, were killed by police officers last year in Missouri and New York City.

The Darryl Hunt case, in which an innocent black Winston-Salem man in 1984 was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a young white woman, prompted the city to move toward dialogues on race, Council Member Derwin Montgomery said.

Hunt served 19½ years in prison before he was freed after someone else confessed to the crime.

Also, Winston-Salem dealt with a riot on Liberty Street in 1967 after police killed a black man during an arrest for drunkenness.

Lately, the amount of talks has increased since Brown and Garner were killed. IDR has held a series of talks, with a third one in the planning stages, for instance.

The talks seem to involve establishment-type people or handpicked participants. They usually involve panels. Grass-roots community workers don’t seem to be involved.

Mayor Allen Joines and the Faith Based Coalition presented “Black Lives Matter Late Night Musical� on Friday, March 27. It started at 10 p.m. at Diggs Memorial United Holy Church. This seemed to be a switch from the norm. It was billed as an event “Educating & Raising Awareness On the Plight of ‘Young Men of Color.’�

Team BAM (Becoming a Man) is helping young black men grow into productive citizens. Money was raised to help the organization at the March 27 event. But when has Team BAM members been on the list of panelists in the community dialogues?

A 40-year-old black man asked a question on March 27 at the Black Lives Matter event. He asked: “As a 40-year-old black man in this community, how can we get our people in this community to be less intimidated against police?�

With all the talking among all the groups in Winston-Salem, why doesn’t this community member know the answer to this question? How many 40-year-old black men are a part of the conversations about race? How many 20-year-old black men are part of the dialogue? How many black teenagers are part of the talks? These are some of the main people who interact with police. These are some of the main people who want answers. They want to know how to prevent escalation of incidents with the police. But if they are not part of the dialogue, how will they know?

The “Black Lives Matter� event seems to be moving in the right direction. Not only was good information provided, but entertainment also was added to attract peo The dialogues about race in Winston-Salem should be expanded. How many white residents, not panelists or chosen participants, are part of the conversations?

How many other people of color are talking about race? How many Latinos are part of the dialogues? Police-and-community relations affect people of color of all hues.

More representatives from the Winston-Salem area need to be part of the conversations. Where are the gang members in the talks? Where are the single mothers who are raising the black boys who statistically will interact with police at some time in their lives? Where are the elderly men and women who want to trust police but have questions about that trust?

Montgomery, who represents the East Ward, said March 27 at the Black Lives Matter event that he wanted people to act after the event. “The question is, what do we do when we leave here tonight? I hope when you leave here tonight, you feel empowered to do something,� he said.

One thing that could happen is someone could form a dialogue that includes a wider variety of participants.

If Winston-Salem truly wants to move ahead, all parts of the community need to be part of the dialogues on race. Without comprehensive inclusion, the talks could do more harm than good.

Ernie Pitt

From the Publisher

As we approach the 2016 elections, there is much we need to do and much we can do. The racist elements in our state and nation have made it quite plain that their intent is to make us poorer and a nonentity in the governance of OUR country.

How long is it going to take for us to realize that we must come together as one and fight this nonsense? We have to realize and recognize that the gentry class will say and do anything to achieve THEIR goals, which very rarely means anything good for

our people.

Why are we so eager to please those who are literally trying to destroy us?

Why would any sane black American support the policies of a racist party that advocates eliminating healthcare for everyone; cutting food stamps for the poor; denying equal rights to the LBGT community; reducing taxes for the rich; denying tax deductions for homeowners, etc‌etc‌ etc.

Now, my real point is that we as minorities have the ability to change some of that. In 2016, we have an individual, in fact, two individuals we should support — Ken Spaulding, who’s running tit-for-tat with Roy Cooper for governor; and, Linda Coleman, who very nearly won the lieutenant governor’s race in the last election.

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The only thing that’s really missing is our community’s commitment to making it happen. No Democrat can win an election without our vote. So, what’s keeping us from supporting qualified candidates from our own community? We have to make a commitment to win. That means raising money, getting the word out, one-onone pushing for our candidates. Just because our candidate may be behind or even perceived as being

unelectable, we still have to fight.

We owe it to our ancestors who have really paid the price. We can vote now ‌ but, for how long? Our people suffered untold atrocities for that simple act. Don’t we owe them a good fight?

Our people have been lynched, burned at the stake, crucified, whipped beyond imagination, enslaved, taught to hate one another, to spy on one another. When are we going to end this madness?

I say it is totally up to us to change this paradigm.

No one is going to do anything for us but us. We need to fight for Ken Spaulding and Linda Coleman. They are our only real hope for dignity and change.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks

To the Editor: Please accept my sincere thanks for The Chronicle’s Lifetime Achievement Award on your 30th Anniversary Celebration of providing our community with news that matters to everybody. You make us all proud as journalism is such a powerful Terry tool for stimulating thought and bringing a platform for discourse to civilization. Our spot within this context here in Winston-Salem is better because of The Chronicle. The journey continues and I know The Chronicle will see to its being properly penned.

Congratulations to all of you as you undergo new and challenging changes. We look forward to growing with you. Let me know if I can do anything to assist.

With God’s richest blessings, Sincerely, Evelyn Terry, N.C. state representative for Forsyth County’s 71st District To the Editor: I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Pitt, the Chronicle and the committee for selecting me as recipient of the Man of Year Award 2015. I am very humbled to have been chosen for this award knowing that there were many qualified nominees.

The city of Winston-Salem provides so many opportunities to serve the community and give back some of what we have been blessed to receive. I consider the time well spent and a contribution to my own personal and professional growth.

I’m appreciative of your recognizing my work in this way and plan to continue serving to the best of my ability.

I congratulate the Chronicle for hosting this event each year and seeking out those individuals who have made a difference in this city. It is indeed a privilege and honor to serve this community.

Thank you again for your recognition and support.

Dr. Nathan E. Scovens, Man of the Year, Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

Thank You and Congratulations To the Editor:

First, let me thank the Chronicle for recognizing me, along with others, with a 2015 Community Service Award. I am very grateful to have the Sutton opportunity to serve my community. With this award, I recommit myself to continuing service to our community, for there is still much needed work to be done in our city, state and nation.

Second, I would like to congratulate the Chronicle on their 30th Annual Community Service Awards.

Along with your national recognitions as an outstanding newspaper, 40 years is a testament of great journalism and your dedication to our community. I am proud to see your Mission Statement being fulfilled.

Again, thank you for this honor.

Linda Sutton Community Organizer

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There have been more than 200 articles written on or about me, Pankey’s article is the first one that succinctly captures the essence of my Davis more than 40 years of research and writing.

He clearly illustrated the methodology that I used in publishing 30 books, more than 150 articles, essays, bibliophiles, and book reviews. The books that I have published can be found in 50 states and 50 countries (China, India, Japan, South Africa, Russia, Germany, Lebanon, England, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Greece, Kuwait, Israel, Nigeria, Kenya, etc.) and translated in several foreign languages.

Although the article was primarily written about me in honor of Black History Month, it can be viewed in a much larger context to include other facets of Black history when he declared “AfricanAmerican writers (must) continue the Afrocentric role of the griot (story-teller) responsible for recording and salvaging history in an intergenerational manner passed from one generation to the next.�

Pankey also gave insight to African-American writers and what it takes to be successful to have arduous work habits, keen intellect, creative wordsmith, acumen skills in writing, pride, dignity, courage and convictions and write about historical truths on controversial subjects.

Thanks for article

To the Editor: I would like to thank you for publishing the brilliant article written by Henry J. Pankey, “Cherish the Black History historian who lives

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Senators, reconsider your position on the Loretta Lynch nomination prosecutor who is more than capable of serving as our next Attorney General.

Alma S. Adams

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The Honorable Richard Burr United States Senator 217 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510

The Honorable Thom Tillis United States Senator G55 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Burr and Senator Tillis:

We strongly urge you to reconsider your position on the nomination of Loretta Lynch for United States Attorney General.

We ask that you set aside partisan politics and support the nomination of this qualified nominee who is a native North Carolinian.

Ms. Lynch’s extensive resume as a successful litigator speaks volumes to her qualifications to fill the role of United States Attorney General. As United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Ms. Lynch has passionately prosecuted cases involving public corruption, terrorism, narcotics, and violent crime.

She has earned a reputation from law enforcement and elected officials on both sides of the aisle as being a fair but tough

We recognize that as members of the Senate it is your duty to ensure that our Attorney General meets the qualificaButterfield tions for this important position. This is a sacred duty that must be taken seriously. That is why we ask that you judge Ms. Lynch’s nomination solely on her qualifications and not allow partisan distractions to cloud your judgements.

As fellow members of the North C a r o l i n a Congressional Delegation, we strongly encourage you to stand on the right side of history and support the nomiPrice nation of the first African American woman, North Carolina’s own, Loretta Lynch, to be the next United States Attorney General.

Guest Columnist We must go back to relearn the basic rules of voter education, master them, then share them with our sisters and brothers.

THE PROBLEMS: Many of us have not taken time to look at our elected officials, candidates for office or the issues we face today. We have accepted shortcuts

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like sounds bites and photo opts rather than doing real research.

We give too much credence to national corporate-owned television stations, news programs, talk shows and newspapers. It is very difficult to tell the differences, if any, between their news and entertainment.

NOTE: History has taught us that it is very difficult to defeat our opponent if we do not know their reputation, values, personality and tactics.

United States Army General George S. Patton and German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel spent many hours studying each other

before and during the war.

THE SOLUTIONS: Two words: voter education. We need to do an in-depth study of the people we elected; those running for office and the issues affecting our lives.

Finding all of that information could be a full time job, so we need to divide that task. We can find some information online, in the media and conversations with groups or people we trust.

Our conversations and online search will still be a small part, leaving the media to fill us in on the majority of that important information.

I watch NBC News and MSNBC for the majority

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of my trusted daily news. I watch FOX on a limited basis to see what the other side is saying. I read my local daily newspaper and some days purchase USA Today. For weekly trusted news, I read my two local Black newspapers in Wilmington, N.C. They are The Wilmington Journal and Greater Diversity News.

As you see, it takes a lot of research to become the well-informed educated voter we all want and need to be. If you do not have or take the amount time that I do to become or remain an educated voter, I have one suggestion that will help you on your way.

The majority of political information we are seeking can be found in, our reference book, the weekly Black Newspaper.

Their professional staff has done the detective research for us so we just need to read, digest it, and then evaluate our options.

To my knowledge,

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there are six more Black newspapers in North Carolina. They are: *The Carolina Peacemaker in Greensboro. *The Carolinian in Raleigh *The Chronicle in Winston Salem *The County News in Iredell County *The Carolina Times in Durham * The Fayetteville Press (monthly) in Fayetteville The search for truth is a never-ending battle. The early Europeans found truth by listening to Radio Free Europe. We, Blacks, find truth by reading Black newspapers.

We must financially support our papers by purchasing a subscription and advertising our businesses.

If we do not own a business, we can still participate by buying space for memorials, anniversaries and congratulations. Black papers have no corporate

sponsorship that tell them what to print, so they can, and always, tell it like it is.

Use it or lose it.

To be successful in this our Third Reconstruction, we must make the best use of one hour (60 minutes).

Please spend only five minutes discussing the problem and 55 minutes working on the solutions.

S E R E N I T Y PRAYER: (truncated) God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

James J. Hankins is a retired vocational education teacher, past president of the New Hanover County NAACP, A&T State University alumni, member of friends of Abraham Galloway and author of the book “What We Blacks Need To Do”.

To comment or order a copy of his book, please email him at jhan606@gmail.com.

The fact that the school has a historical museum is astonishing and was unlike any museum I have toured before. Although it was not huge it was filled with boundless Black history.

Manuscripts of the first Black publications and books were all housed in Howard’s museum.

The NNPAF still had much to show and tell the interns as we prepared for the final day of Black Press Week at the National Press Club during the last luncheon with a panel of dynamic NNPAF members.

My presumption that the panel would present and expand on the common clichés of the black community was unfulfilled because they dug much deeper than that.

George Curry, whom I grew much admiration for over the week, was among the seven panelists. They had much to say about voting issues, racism issues, and addressed an important and perplexing concern: Is Black journalism dead?

As the panelists gave

their take on the same issues, the intelligence of each of them came through the power of their words.

“The power of voting is tremendous,” said one.

“Black people have to be twice as good to succeed,” said another.

The panelists concluded that Black journalism was indeed not dead and was now in the hands of the younger generation. But are we ready? That was a question that was up for debate as one of the panelists stated the “future of the Black press is shaky” because the younger generations do not know our history.

As one of the future Black journalists, I assure The Chronicle and the NNPAF that I am committed to continuing and elevating the legacy of the Black Press that the firstand second-generation successors have bravely set in place for us.

The other interns of NNPAF share my same mindset. We will not let you all down.

NNPA event helped me to appreciate the Black Press Sheridan Watkins

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Whose genius idea was it to host all renowned Black publishers and contributors of the Black Press together in one setting? To you, I extend the utmost appreciation, as it led the way for me, an intern at The Chronicle, to be a part of Black Press Week this year in Washington, D.C. The National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation (NNPAF ) celebrated 75 years of Black excellence in the media through numerous awards, recognitions and sponsors and invited 19 eager interns to see it unfold on March 2527.

This became an enormous platform to network with those who have securely established themselves over the decades and

young prospects who share similar goals and aspirations. Interns and professionals from across the nation — Texas, Florida, Tennessee, California and Arizona to name a few — traveled many miles to witness themselves and their peers continue the NNPAF tradition.

Since there was so much to include in this week of historic Black journalism, allow me to take you on the virtual dayto-day journey of Black Press Week 2015: The experience began as soon as my feet hit the pavement. Within an hour, the NNPAF interns were greeting one another and gearing up for the first workshop of the day, with the editor-in-chief of the NNPAF News Service, George Curry.

Curry has gained much experience in journalism.

He has published a few books as well as been involved in many media organizations.

I could tell by his demeanor that the interns

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were in for an intense lesson, and although the workshop was not long, he made sure to share vital pointers to improve our feature writing skills.

And from there it was time to meet some people who have been doing our intended profession long before we grasped our aspirations. Many Black publishers, including The Chronicle’s Ernest Pitt, were there to network and share common interests

and advice with the NNPAF interns. It was amazing to see Black legends together in one place.

The following day was the only full day the interns had to experience Black Press Week in Washington, D.C., and the NNPAF made sure to take advantage of it.

The highlights of that day were traveling to Howard University to see the media lab, the museum and the library.

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Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, celebrated Women’s History Month on Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15. This year’s theme was “Emmanuel Meeting the Needs of Women: Embracing, Educating and Empowering.” On March 13, church members visited Sunrise Towers Apartment, 801 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, to hold a Women’s Clothing Giveaway.

City offices will be closed Friday, April 3, for the Easter holiday.

CityLink, the city’s citizen service call center, will be staffed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to assist citizens and will be available outside of those hours for water, sewer and other non-911 emergencies.

Garbage collections scheduled for Friday, April 3, will take place on Monday, April 6. Recycling and yard waste collections will not be affected. For more information call CityLink 311.

Cassandra Barkley, left, and Joyce “Ms. Diva” Watlington enjoy shopping at the Emmanuel Clothing Giveaway

Carolyn Allison, member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, moves a rack full of donated clothes.

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Emmanuel Baptist Church member Danyetta Jackson, left, helps resident Joyce Watlington find the perfect pants.

Winston-Salem State University hosts fourth annual Elementary Mathematics Invitational SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem State University’s Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (CMSTE) and the Department of Mathematics will offer the fourth annual Elementary Mathematics Invitational (EMI) on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. until noon in the Thompson Center on campus.

EMI, an official event of the 2015 North Carolina Science Festival, is a special free event geared toward diverse audiences with a mathematics competition for regional fourth- and fifth-graders.

There is also a family math session for parents of the contest participants that provide math activities to use at home.

Additionally, experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will speak about the integration of STEM in their professions and STEM connections to everyone’s daily lives. The event will culminate with an award ceremony for the winning student teams.

As an official 2015 North Carolina Science Festival event, EMI is among hundreds of community-based events that showcase STEM activities across the state.

The festival, the first statewide undertaking of its type, is a two-week celebration each spring that brings hundreds of events hosted by schools, colleges, libraries, museums, parks, businesses and other community organizations together under one banner to recognize the economic, educational and cultural impact of science in North Carolina.

The Festival is presented by Biogen Idec Foundation and produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

For more information about EMI, contact Dr. Pamela Moses-Snipes at mosessnipes@wssu.edu or (336) 750-2494 or Dr. Vincent Snipes at snipesv@wssu.edu or (336) 750-2488.

Registration will be done on a first come first serve basis. To register visit: www.wssu.edu/ncmsen and click on the Elementary Mathematics Invitational tab on the left and then click on the registration form. For more information on the Science Festival, visit www.ncsciencefestival.org.

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Award-winning recording artist and actor Common will be the speaker for Winston-Salem State University’s 2015 commencement on Friday, May 15, at 9:45 a.m. in Bowman Gray Stadium.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Common as our commencement speaker considering his recent accomplishments, both as a musician and an actor,” said Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson. “While he has been performing for more than 20 years, he certainly has hit another level in his career. More importantly, he continues to strive to inspire young people to take advantage of all the opportunities they are presented and to work diligently to fulfill their individual potential.

I know he will have a message that will have a positive impact on our graduates and I also know how excited they are to have him be a part of their commencement ceremony.”

A two-time Grammy Award winner, Common won the 2015 Academy Award and the 2015 Golden Globe Award for best original song for his work with John legend on “Glory” from the film “Selma,” in which he co-starred as 1960s civil rights movement leader James Bevel.

Also one of the country’s leading hip hop artists, he debuted in 1992 with the album “Can I Borrow a Dollar” and gained notable mainstream success through his work with the Soulquarians.

Common earned his first Grammy Award in 2003 for best R&B song for “Love of My Life” with Erykah Badu and his second Grammy for best rap performance by a duo or group for “Southside” which featured Kanye West.

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“Selma,” Common will star in the soon-to-bereleased “Run All Night” with Liam Neeson.

He made his major movie debut in 2007 as villainous Common mob enforcer Sir Ivy in “Smokin’ Aces” and appeared alongside Denzel Washington in “American Gangster.” His other film credits include “Wanted,” “Street Kings,” “Terminator Salvation” and the comedy “Date Night.”

Common is the founder of the Common Ground Foundation, a nonprofit that exposes underserved inner-city young people to new opportunity through the creative arts.

Over the past 12 years, the organization has broadened its focus also to include mentoring, a summer camp and creating job-training experiences for youth throughout the City of Chicago, Common’s hometown. Last year, the Foundation hosted its inaugural Spring Youth Business Conference to provide students with job readiness skills.

Also launched in 2014 was the AAHH! FEST hosted by Common, a oneday community-wide musical celebration that also provides a variety of job-related experiences for students.

The Common Ground Foundation has been recognized by CNN Heroes and BET Hip Hop Awards as a philanthropic organization doing great work in urban communities.

Mayor Allen Joines is accepting applications from city residents interested in serving on the following boards and commissions: *Human Relations Commission (1 opening) * Public Assembly Facilities Commission (5 openings) *Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 openings) Applications must be received by April 10.

The application form, along with descriptions of the boards, is available through the Boards and Commissions link at Mayor.CityofWS.org, or by calling the Mayor’s Office at 336-727-2058.

Applications may be faxed to the Mayor’s Office at 336-748-3241 or mailed to P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102. For more information call the Mayor’s Office.

Winston-Salem promotes ‘Everyone Matters Day’

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The city Human Relations Commission is joining with local advocacy groups to promote “Everyone Matters Day” in Winston-Salem on Thursday, April 2.

Members of the commission, along with representatives of the Hispanic League, Interfaith WS, Equality Winston-Salem, the Winston-Salem Youth Advisory Council, North Star LGBT Community Center, the College Advisory Board, Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals and Winston Under 40 will be distributing locally designed “Everyone Matters” stickers to promote inclusiveness and acceptance.

Everyone Matters Day is a worldwide movement founded by journalist and social entrepreneur Heath Cliff Rothman that seeks to bring together local governments, celebrities and the public at large in order to help people embrace inclusiveness and tolerance.

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George Catlin’s Pictured in the photo from left to right: Dan Ozimek, Emergency Services Director; Daren Ziglar; Brent Motsinger; Amelia Griffin; Mark Johnson; Christopher Davis; Timothy Whicker; Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry; Herbert Swaim; and Russell Gentry.

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Forsyth County fire and EMS receive distinguished SHARP awards from N.C. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

N.C. Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry presented the prestigious SHARP award to the Emergency Services divisions at the County Commissioners meeting Thursday, March 12.

The SHARP award (Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program) recognizes employers with exemplary safety and health programs and who have maintained

injury/illness rates below the national average.

The SHARP award is an exceptional achievement for these employees who perform some of the most difficult and challenging work there is, said Commissioner Berry.

Forsyth County Fire and EMS have joined an elite group of public sector employers.

Our EMS Department is the first in North Carolina to achieve this status and the Fire Department is one of only

six others in the state.

Commissioner Berry praised the Emergency Services Department for its exceptional public service and recognized them as a model public sector agency in North Carolina.

The Commissioner presented SHARP plaques to the Fire Division, EMS Station 8, EMS Station 6, and the EMS stations in Clemmons and Kernersville.

She also presented the SHARP Flag to the two divisions.

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At the start of last week, Winston-Salem State’s baseball team was on a roll. The Rams had a sevengame win streak going and were slotted 27th in the NCAA Division II national rankings.

The rest of the week wasn’t so fruitful. WSSU suffered back-toback losses for the first time this season. The Rams were victimized in the late stages of both games, which were played at BB&T Ballpark.

Winston-Salem State (22-8, 71 CIAA) took a two-run lead over Lenior-Rhyne in the eighth inning, but allowed five runs in the ninth in a 14-11 loss on March 24. The following day, the Rams gave 14th-ranked Catawba all it could handle in a contest that required extra innings. The outcome was decided in the 10th when WSSU surrendered six runs in

a 7-1 defeat. For the game, the Rams were held to four hits.

“Lenoir-Rhyne and Catawba are very good,” said Coach Kevin Ritsche of WSSU. “You can’t afford to make mistakes against teams of that caliber. If you do, it comes back to haunt you. What it all came down to was us not being able to finish.

We’ve been in our share of games where we’ve been the team to make the come back and win.”

Winston-Salem State’s bats came alive in a big way against Lenoir-Rhyne. Trailing 7-1 in the bottom of the fourth, the Rams erupted for six runs on six hits.

Conner Andrus opened with a solo home run to left field and Colby Keene singled to drive in another run. With two outs, Des Roberts slapped an opposite-field, three-run double down the left-field line. Roberts raced home to tie the game 7-7 on Dylan Dombrowskas’s two-base hit.

With the game tied 9-9 in the eighth, the Rams broke the stalemate on Andrus’s bases-loaded single to center. Chris Kane followed up with an RBI-sacrifice fly to score Roberts from third base.

Entering the final month of the regular-season, Ritsche is concerned about run production. He realizes his team must show more consistency at the plate to enhance its chances of repeating as CIAA champs and making a return trip to the Division II playoffs.

“It’s important for us to be able to string together some hits so we can push some runs across the plate,” he said. “Doing so will keep us out of those situations where we’re forced to play from behind.”

Jacob Barber tops the Rams with a .429 batting average and Andrus has been a model of consistency. Andrus leads the team in hits with 36 and is second in batting aver-

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College basketball’s Final Four is only two days away from tip-off. By this time next week, we’ll all know whether Kentucky succeeded or failed in its quest to become the first team in nearly four decades to go undefeated and win an NCAA championship.

Danny Manning of Wake Forest knows a few things about this time of year.

From both a player’s and coach’s perspective, he knows what it takes to win at the highest levels.

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WSSU battles childhood hunger with 'Rams Triple Play'

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Winston-Salem State University and its Athletic Department invite you to engage in “Rams Triple Play: University, Community, and Service."

WSSU's 2015 mission is to “Strike Out Childhood Hunger,” and the university is requesting assistance on Sunday, April 12, as the Rams’ baseball team competes against Bluefield State College at the BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way. It is the home of the Winston- Salem Dash.

The game begins at 1 p.m. However; the university invites fans, their families and friends to attend a tailgate in the parking lot of the stadium beginning at 11:30 a.m. to partake of fun and entertainment for all ages.

In addition, favorite Ram student-athletes, cheerleaders and band members will be there for a special meetand-greet during the tailgate.

The cost of this event is $5 for adults (ages 13 and up) and free for children (ages 12 and under) with a non-perishable food item.

For further information, please contact LaTaya Hilliard-Gray at 336-750-2598.

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Parkland High School girls’ team is on track to be champs again

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In spite of a training schedule setback and minor injuries, there’s not even a hint that Parkland might be slowing down.

That’s bad news for the contenders who desperately want to unseat the Mustangs as North Carolina’s premier team in high school girls’ track and field.

Parkland, winners of back-to-back state indoor team titles in Class 4-A, has its sights set on repeating as state outdoor champs. For now, though, the singular focus for Coach Antwan Hughes is to get his athletes completely healthy and fully back on schedule with their training regimens.

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to a national title in 1988 and was the consensus pick as National College Player of the Year. He was an assistant coach on Kansas teams that advanced to the Final Four twice and won the national championship in 2008.

Now, it’s his job to restore a Wake Forest program that had nose-dived in recent years.

Given Manning’s results as Tulsa’s coach, there’s a tidal wave of optimism about the future for Wake Forest basketball. In his second and final year at Tulsa, he guided the Golden Hurricanes to the Conference USA tournament title and a second-round NCAA Tournament appearance. It was Tulsa’s first trip to “The Dance” in 11 years.

As expected, the Deacons had plenty of lumps and bumps in Manning’s inaugural season as head coach. An early ACC tournament exit mirrored what the season was like. At times, Wake Forest (13-19) showed promise. But there were far too many other instances in which Manning’s squad self-destructed.

In a frantic stretch that lasted all of six seconds, Wake Forest’s basketball season was laid to rest. The Deacons put together an inspired second-half comeback to bring the Greensboro Coliseum crowd to its feet. But it wasn’t enough to prevent an 81-80 loss to Virginia Tech in the opening round of the ACC Tournament.

This loss was an especially difficult pill to swallow. Wake had genuine opportunities to pull this one out, but couldn’t find a way to close the deal.

Down by 1 point with time running out, Wake power forward Dinos Mitoglou took a 9-foot jumper from the left side which bounced off the back side of the rim.

Devin Thomas followed up, but his tip-in attempt was also off the mark. Codi MillerMcIntyre elevated above the traffic in the paint for another tip-in try, but his potentially-game-winning shot rimmed out at the sound of the final buzzer.

Game over. Season over.

“There was growth,” Manning said. “The players are beginning to understand how important it is for us to establish effort and energy as a mindset. I liked what I saw in those games when we competed

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and were locked-in defensively. But we didn’t always do that every night. In order for us to be successful, we must play with emotion and intensity all the time.”

The defense must also improve.

Wake Forest ranked last in the ACC in scoring defense (72.1 points per game) and next-to-last in field goal percentage defense (.450). Bottom line: the Deacons couldn’t stop anybody, especially at critical times during the late stages of games.

On the plus side, Wake Forest has four returnees who contributed and played meaningful minutes as first-year players.

True freshmen Cornelius Hudson, Mitchell Wilbekin and Mitoglou, along with redshirt freshman Greg McClinton (WinstonSalem Prep) will only get better as they continue to elevate their level of play.

Upperclassmen Miller-McIntyre and Thomas are primed to make the most of their upcoming senior seasons. Miller-McIntyre (14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists per game) was voted Honorable Mention All-ACC as a point Manning guard. Thomas, a 6feet-9 power forward (12 points, 8.8 rebounds per game) played well at times, but has struggled with consistency.

“Our young guys logged a lot minutes and they handled it well,” said Manning. “The progress they made gives me confidence that we are moving in the right direction. Still, we’re not moving nearly as fast as I’d like. But, we are getting there.”

If Manning’s signings from last fall live up to their four-star ratings, the Deacons will get immediate help for next season. Doral Moore, a 7-foot center, chose Wake Forest over Kentucky, Florida, Illinois and Ohio State.

John Collins is a prized 6-feet-9 power forward who had considered Miami, Kansas State, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee, Texasand Maryland. Point guard Bryant Crawford is a skilled 6-feet3 playmaker/scorer who was heavily recruited by Georgetown, Southern Methodist, N.C. State and Tennessee.

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age (.375) and RBIs (26).

Roberts, though, is on a hot streak. Prior to WSSU’s road game at Catawba on Wednesday, he was hitting .370, which included 11 extra-base hits and 19 RBIs. During a recent 10-game stretch from March 15-25, the senior left fielder hit .433 (13for-30) and drove in eight runs.

“Over the past few weeks, Des has really turned it on,” said Ritsche.

“Now that he’s completely recovery from last season’s hand injury, he’s gotten his timing back.”

Stand-out pitching propels WSSU. Ace righthander Sam Burton (1.74 ERA) has given up 21 hits in 41 1/3 innings with 43 strike-outs and only 16 walks.

Lefty Jordan Carlton has allowed 12 earned runs in 37 innings pitched (2.92 ERA).

Burton, who is 3-2, gets solid support from right-handers Eric Corlett (5-1) and Jordan Cummings (4-1with 2 saves). Both have proven themselves as shut-down types coming out of the bullpen.

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powering type, but he throws strikes,” Ritsche said. “He has a nice curve and change-up, and he does a good job of spot-pitching with his fast ball. What makes Eric and Jordan so effective is their ability to throw off-speed pitches for strikes.

“Pitching has carried us all year. But we’ll still make some changes with the back end of our bullpen and with who we put in the game as middle relievers. These tweaks will help us to bring in the right pitchers for the right game situations.”

The winter storms that caused area schools to shut down for nearly two weeks in late February, had a negative impact. No teams were allowed to conduct practices during that time.

Aside from that, several Mustangs haven’t been at full strength because of nagging injuries.

Katlin Sherman (sprints), Ila Mumford (long jump) and Nateja Hale (hurdles/long jump) have had to deal with ankle injuries in recent weeks.

Ebony Williams, state indoor champ in the 55-meter hurdles and 300-meter dash is getting over a slightly strained groin which occurred in the finals of the 60-meter hurdles at the New Balance Indoor Nationals in March.

Erin Morrison, who was Parkland’s top quartermiler a year ago, is starting Photo by Craig T. Greenlee to come around after being sidelined for nearly eight Miaysha Bryant ran the third leg on Parkland's victorious 4x200 relay team at the indoor national weeks with an injured championships.

Achilles.

“We’re still a little behind (in train- national indoor runners-up in this event, ing) because of that two-week layoff,” losing by .18 seconds to champ New Hughes said. “But I’m satisfied with how Rochelle (NY). Three months later, training is going. The biggest challenge Parkland delivered one of its best performright now is trying to get past these ances of the season in winning the 4x200 in decisive fashion at the New Balance injuries.”

The Mustangs weren’t at their best Outdoor National Championships.

“We had the fastest time in the prefor the New Balance meet, yet they still turned in some credible performances indi- lims, so we were ready when it was time to vidually. Sherman earned All-America run in the finals,” said Bryant, a senior honors with a third-place finish in the 200- who will run for N.C Central. “All of us came together and agreed that we had to meter dash (24.05 seconds).

On the morning of the race, leave everything out there on the track. We Sherman woke up feeling pain in her right were so excited and proud to win a nationankle. Despite the discomfort, she never al title in the relay.”

The first day of spring was two gave any thoughts to scratching from the weeks ago and it’s still relatively early in event.

“It was my last indoor nationals the outdoor season. The Mustangs, howev(for high school), and there was no way er, are already showing signs of good that I was going to sit that one out,” said things to come. They figure to be as formiSherman, the state outdoor champ in the dable as ever when it’s time for state qual100 and 200. “I got a good tape job on the ifying at the Class 4-A West Regionals in ankle and then I just gutted things out. May. As of March 29, Parkland athletes When I’m competing, I’m not thinking about pain. Since I had Lane 6, my entire had the fastest times in North Carolina in focus was to get out fast and hold on to the five events: Williams (100 hurdles/13.84 seconds and 300 hurdles/44.06 seconds); end.”

Entering the indoor nationals, McNeill (400 /56.24 seconds); 4x200 relay Williams was a solid pick to make All- (1:42.58 seconds) and 4x400 relay America by finishing among the top six in (4:01.75 seconds). Look for the Mustangs the 60-meter hurdles. She ran well during to post progressively faster times as temthe preliminary rounds. But in the finals, peratures continue rise in the weeks ahead.

“We’re training hard and our times she hit a hurdle awkwardly, which caused her to break stride and lose contact with are dropping,” Bryant said. “The (unexthe front-runners. The end result was an pected) time off hasn’t helped any. But it shouldn’t be long before we’re back to eighth-place finish.

The Mustangs made amends in the running the times we should be running at 4x200 relay. McKinley McNeill, Sherman, this time of year.”

Sherman has mixed emotions about Miaysha Bryant and Williams won comfortably in one minute, 38.10 seconds. The her final season coming to a close in less time was not as fast as Hughes had hoped than six weeks. As a senior who has signed with University of North Carolina at for.

“I thought we might run faster,” Chapel Hill, she wants to cement a chamHughes said. “The girls ran good on the pionship-winning legacy for those who first day, but as the rounds went by (in their come after her.

“It’s going to be a bittersweet other events), fatigue started to set in and their legs weren’t fresh like they are nor- time,” she said. “On the one hand, I’m mally. The long layoff had a lot to do with excited about going to school and getting the opportunity to compete at the highest that.”

Over the first two legs, the 4x200 level in college. And I want to have a good turned out to be a dead heat between high school track farewell. The goal is to Parkland and the Medgar Evers Track finish strong and set the bar high.

“We’re all working to bring home Club (NY). Bryant put together a strong third leg to give Williams, who ran anchor, another outdoor state team championship a slight lead to work with. Williams pulled and I’m looking to get personal bests in the away andParkland won by six meters over 100, 200 and the high jump. After that final the runner-up New Yorkers who ran one (high school) meet, the next time I see my high school teammates, I’ll be wearing minute, 38.72 seconds.

A year ago, the Mustangs were the Carolina-blue.”

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Winston-Salem State basketball player William Peay is working as an intern at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, where the center director is Coach Art Blevins.

He put together a basketball clinic, with the help of several teammates from WSSU along with family and friends.

A total number of 43 kids from elementary to high school took part in the clinic, as parents and other department workers watched.

William Peay, along with the help of his older brother Antwain Peay who graduated from Johnson C. Smith University and West Forsyth High; Cedric Myers, a childhood friend of William's at Reagan High School; senior WSSU forward Wykevin Bazemore a four-year AllConference player who is the younger brother of Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore; and senior guard Javan Wells, who also played at WSSU. All came out for the special event and to help William put on a basketball clinic for the kids.

William took the kids and split them up by grades, with Antwain Peay working with the youngest kids, taking those kids and leading them through some passing drills, dribbling drills and shooting drills.

Looking at the youngest kids in the gym having fun and enjoying the game of basketball brought joy to the parents’ faces as they took pictures of their children.

William Peay and Cedric Myers both worked with the middle-school kids on their mechanics on dribbling and shooting the ball, as well as the different types of passes to make on certain situations, and making lay-ups. These kids were put through drills that would help them be more skilled in their basketball ability and

things they could use when they go into the gym or at home practicing in the driveway.

Wykevin Bazemore and Javan Wells took the older group of kids into drills that they do every day for WSSU. Watching these teenagers work was very impressive.

Out of all the three groups, this group was the only one that the kids didn’t want to take a break for water. They were full speed the entire time, working on shooting, moves to get open and moves to get to the basket, while finishing over top of defenders. They even did some defensive drills that I’m sure no one in the gym expected to see, but if you do follow WSSU basketball, you should know their team motto is “Shock N’ Awe.�

Every kid in the clinic came ready to work hard and get better, and they couldn’t have had some of the best people to teach them. In attendance for the older group of kids was Winston-Salem Prep star Mychala Wolf, who just came off of winning the girls 1A state championship.

The dedication that she showed by participating in the event was remarkable. It proves that just because you have some success, there is always room for improvement to get better.

Center Director Coach Art Blevins said, “It was a great clinic, and I have to thank William, his Ram teammates Wykevin and Javan, and William’s brother Antwain and friend Cedric for coming out and making this event a success and giving back to the kids."

Blevins gave high praise for William and the work that he is doing at Hanes Hosiery, saying, “William is a great young man that I am extremely proud of, and it is a pleasure to have him here with me.�

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The Winston-Salem State University Rams faltered late and could not hold off the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears, and fell 14-11 on Tuesday evening, March 24, at BB&T Ballpark in downtown Winston-Salem.

With the loss, Winston-Salem State falls to 22-7, while Lenoir-Rhyne improves to 20-12 on the season.

The Lenoir-Rhyne Bears wasted no time in breaking into the scoring column, as they were able to get to the Rams pitching early and scored two runs in the first and two in the second to go ahead 4-0.

WSSU fought back, and in the bottom of the second inning got one run back, when Nathan Steger tripled to right field scoring Connor Andrus to cut the lead to 41.

The Bears would answer with three runs in the fourth inning to lead, 7-1, and it looked as if they would run away with the game.

But Winston-Salem State would come back with a big sixth inning, where they would plate six runs on six hits, to tie the game at 7-7.

Connor Andrus homered to start the inning, followed by a Jacob Barber double.

After a Nathan Steger single, and Alex Grubb was hit by a pitch, Colby Keene singled, brining in Chris Kane, who was pinch running for Barber. Des Roberts would double down the left field line, clearing the bases and Dylan Dombrowskas doubled down the left field line to score Des Roberts.

Lenoir–Rhyne was not done, and scored a run in the top half of the fifth inning, to surge ahead 8-7.

The Rams once again had an answer in the bottom of the sixth, as Dylan Dombrowskas doubled to right field allowing Des Roberts to score, and Dombrowskas would eventually scored on

a wild pitch to give the Rams a 9-8 lead.

Once again the Bears would fight back, and would score a run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game at 9-9.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, WSSU would plate two more runs, and looked to salt the game away. Connor Andrus and Chris Kane would pick up RBI’s and WSSU would take a 11-9 lead in the final frame.

But two big errors by WSSU infielders, coupled with three hits, doomed the Rams as Lenoir-Rhyne would score five runs to take a 14-11 lead.

Winston-Salem State would go down 1-2-3 in the bottom of the ninth, to fall to the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears, 14-11.

Devin McLemore took the loss for the WSSU, after surrendering three hits, three runs and a walk in the ninth. Only one run was earned, however. Eric Corlett started for WSSU and went four innings, allowing seven runs on six hits with four strikeouts, and Hayden O’Neal went 0.2 inning allowing one run, walking two and strikeout.

Tyler Scearce went 1.1 innings, and allowed one hit, one run with two walks and a strikeout, and Jordan Cummings went 2.0 innings, and gave up two runs on two hits with a walk and two strikeouts.

Des Roberts led the Rams at the plate, going three for five with three runs scored and three runs batted in, including a double, while Connor Andrus went two for four with two runs scored and two runs batted in. Dylan Dombrowskas also finished two for four with one run scored and two runs batted in. Nathan Steger went two for five with one run scored and one run batted in, and Colby Keene went one for five with one run scored and one RBI. Chris Kane went one for two with a run scored and one run batted in. Jacob Barber finished one for two, while Gavin Culler scored one run.

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Happening Now Holy Week events Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St. is celebrating Holy Week Monday, March 30, through Saturday, April 4.. Communion will be served every evening at 6 p.m. On Saturday, April 4, at Civitan Park in Kernersville, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the annual Easter egg hunt will be held. Sunday, April 5, at 6 a.m., Sunrise Service and Communion will be. For additional information, contact Greater Tabernacle Worship Center at 336777-1113.

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Walking for Jesus On Thursday, April 2, Restoration Christian Fellowship Church will be walking two miles from the bus station in downtown Winston-Salem at 6:30 p.m. This is in remembrance of what God the Father did at Calvary. The church is expecting souls to be saved and delivered as they take it to the streets.

‘Voices of Transition’ At Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive at 7 p.m, Thursday, April 2, is environmental movie/speaker night. Topic: Intentional Communities and Community Led Food Production.

"Voices of Transition" will be shown. This film presents innovative, inspirational – and concrete – solutions to the food security challenges humans are increasingly facing. Learn the history of our intentional Moravian communities in historic “Wachovia,” now the core of Forsyth County.

Speakers will be Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn, who will present on ideas of Transition Towns in Torah and modern Israel, and Martha Hartley and Dr. Michael O. Hartley, from the Old Salem Department of Archaeology.

April 3

Pastor’s anniversary St. Mark Baptist Church, 1100 Manley St., will celebrate the 41st anniversary of the pastor, the Rev. Dr. James Fulwood, and First Lady Hattie Fulwood, starting on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m.

The Rev. Dr. James Linville and members of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church The Fulwoods will be the guest.

On Saturday, April 4 a banquet will be given in honor of the Fulwoods at 6 p.m. at the church. The public is invited.

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Youth celebration Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway will have a Youth Celebration that will include a fun filled day for all youth on Saturday, April 4 from noon to 2 p.m. All youth are welcome to attend this event that will include an egg hunt, game activities, kite flying (bring a kite), and a delicious complementary lunch.

For more information call the church office at 336784-9347.

April 5

Cantata Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 1435 E. Fourth St., will present a cantata titled 'The Seven Last Words of Christ' at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 5. The Cathedral Choir and guest soloists will perform with an orchestra. Duncan Gray is the director; Marion “Pete” Thomas, the organist; and Julie Hunter, the pianist. This performance features seven movements corresponding to the seven last words of Christ as He hung on the cross; and a musical depiction of the earthquake following the crucifixion; exploring and revealing the emotional resonances inherent in the story of the crucifixion.

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Birthday service Pastor Apostle Wallace Gaither turns 70 on Saturday, April 4. Apostle Gaither is the Pastor of True Temple Outreach Ministry, 1415 S. Main Street. On Sunday, April 5, Dr. Rev. Samuel Cornelius will be the guest speaker at True Temple Outreach Ministry, at 11 a.m. for Pastor Gaither’s Birthday and Easter service.

‘Awake My Soul’ The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear the Rev. Lisa Schwartz present a sermon titled “Awake My Soul” at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 5. At the 9:15 a.m. forum, John Cavello will lead a discussion of current events. Visitors are welcome. Find more information at www.uufws.org.

Beginning April 5 New service hours Beginning Easter Sunday, The Love Church will have two weekend service times, Sundays at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

Beginning April 6 Spring Revival Spring revival services will be held at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3978 Pine Hall Road, Walkertown, on Monday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. each night. The Rev. Frank Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, will be the speaker for the three-day

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As Lenten season ends, Christians prepare for the most glorious day in Christianity.

Resurrection Day is when Jesus the Christ rose from the grave, having sacrificed His life for mankind.

Some churches mark Lent with a wooden cross draped in purple cloth on their property. One explanation of the practice is that "Colors associated with Lent are primarily purple and violet, which are the Western liturgical colors symbolizing the suffering of Jesus prior to crucifixion and the suffering of humanity and the world. They are also the colors of royalty, symbolizing the coming Resurrection on Easter Sunday."

(From http://www.presbyterian.org.nz.)

The week preceding Easter is known as Holy Week. It begins on Palm Sunday and is traditionally a week of somber reflection on the events preceding Jesus’ death: His triumphant entry into Jerusalem; His cleansing of the temple; His betrayal by Judas; His Last Supper with His 12 apostles; His arrest, crucifixion and death; and His burial in a tomb.

Holy Week ends on Holy Saturday, which is the last day of Lent.

Many churches in the WinstonSalem area will hold services to celebrate Resurrection Sunday, which also is known as Easter. The following is a list of services provided to The Chronicle:

enacted. The guest Preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Eric J. Greaux, Carver Pastor of Triad Ministries Church of Road God located in Christian Kernersville.

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Sunrise Service will be held Easter Sunday, April 5, at 6 a.m. The guest Preacher will be Elder W. C. Pankey, Associate in Ministry, Mt. Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center.

Breakfast will be served immediately after service in the Steven L. Lyons Fellowship Hall.

The Rev. Steven L. Lyons is the pastor of St. James, located at 1501 N. Patterson Ave. across from the U.S. Post Office. The public is *St. James A.M.E. Church will invited to attend both services. hold Maundy Thursday Service at 7 *At Mount Zion Baptist p.m. on Thursday, April 2, during See Easter Services on B7 which The Last Supper will be rePhotos by Donna Rogers

Talking About Hospice

Photos by Erin Mizelle for The Chronicle Goler member Rosetta Church members and guests from the community listen at the Lunch and Learn Foster takes notes seminar at Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church. during the talk.

"A Gift To Me, A Gift To You" was the March 18 topic for Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church's Lunch and Learn seminar. The church is at 1435 East Fourth St. Rosemary Niles, Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Faith Community Liaison for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, was the guest speaker. A free meal was provided, and attendees were eligible for a door prize drawing.

Contact Mertice Williams, Lunch and Learn Coordinator at 336-993-2237 for information about future programs during lunch. The Lunch and Learn is a series of educational seminars sponsored monthly Hospice’s Angela Nicholson by the Adult Christian Education directs attendees to information Hospice’s Rosemary Niles Department. The Rev. Johnny L. Ruff is about her agency. speaks. the pastor.

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Lesson Scripture: 2 Corinthians 15:1-11, 20-22 By the end of this lesson, we should: • Accept Christ’s Resurrection without doubting • Understand that without it, our faith is bogus • Rejoice that our new life is assured because of the Resurrection

Background: The New Testament churches weren’t very different from us today. They were in the process of becoming “new creations.”They faced numerous conflicts. Paul often referred to them as “carnal” because they continued to live like the pagans. He founded the church at Corinth during his second journey and remained there for 18 months, teaching and modeling the “new creature.” About five years later, he got word of the church’s problems. There were lots of them, ranging from doctrinal i s s u e s , i m m o r a l i t y, Mildred disunity, famiPeppers ups, ly break in speaking to tongues, Sunday of conduct School Lesson meetchurch ings. Simply put, this epistle addressed how to resolve problems in the church. Chapters 1-14 focused on each issue.

Lesson: For the Greeks, they accept Jesus’ message and His suffering but don’t comprehend His Resurrection. You see, they understand the physical body as the house of the immortal soul; some can’t envision a physical resurrection. Paul’s approaches the issue based on what he taught them at first. The Gospel is simple – Jesus died for our sins; was buried; and rose from the dead on the third day. If they don’t believe all of this, their conversion is in vain. Believing all of this is their See Peppers on B7

Mack to be inducted into Board of Preachers

promotion of education and dedicated to continual The Rev. Dr. Sir Walter advancement.

L. Mack has been selected He completed a continfor induction into the uing education program at Martin Luther King Jr. Harvard University, where Board of Preachers of he was both a pupil and Morehouse invited guest College. preacher. He was This honor also a guest lecwill be bestowed turer and round upon Mack at the table participant formal induction at Oxford ceremony on University in Thursday, April 9, O x f o r d , 11 a.m. in the England. Mack Martin Luther currently serves Mack King Jr. students as their International academic adviChapel on the campus of sor and theological mentor Morehouse College in through the doctoral proAtlanta, Georgia. gram at United The speaker for the Theological Seminary. induction ceremony is the Mack is married to Honorable Anwarul Karim Lady Kim Romaine Bush.

Chowdhury. He is the He is a native of Winston2015 Gandhi, King, Ikeda Salem and is the son of Community Builders Prize Frances Mack and the late Recipient. The world- Rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack renowned Morehouse Sr. College Glee Club will The community is sing. invited to attend the inducMack is the pastor and tion ceremony in Atlanta. teacher of Union Baptist For more information, call Church in Winston-Salem. the church office at 336Formally educated at Elon 724-9305 or visit the webUniversity, Duke s i t e : University and United www.morehouse.edu/mlkc Theological Seminary, hapel.

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Forsyth County Senior Democrats Patsy Keever, chairwoman of the N.C. Democratic Party, will address the Forsyth County Senior Democrats Thursday, April 2. Keever's topic will be "Rebuilding the N.C. Democratic Party." The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Golden Corral, 4965 University Parkway (336 767 3505).

Members and guests wanting the breakfast buffet and/or beverages will be able to enter the restaurant beginning at 8:30 a.m. Keever was a Buncombe County commissioner from 1992 to 2004 and served in the N.C. House of Representatives from 2010 to 2012.

Free Wine & Cheese gathering The ‘5’ Royales Committee will sponsor a free Wine & Cheese gathering for donors on Friday, April 3, from 3 to 5 p.m., at The Winston-Salem Foundation, 751 W. Fourth Street. The committee is raising funds for Winston-Salem residents to travel to the ‘5’ Royales’ induction ceremony on April 18 at the International Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. The homegrown group is credited with helping to define R&B during the 20 years — 1945 to 1965 — the quintet performed and produced records. The Wine & Cheese event will give donors the chance to meet committee members and relatives of the ‘5’ Royales. The original members are deceased. Tickets for the Sock Hop will available at the gathering.

That fundraiser will be held April 10, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 2000 Silas Creek Pkwy. and will feature the Mighty Eliminators, a local R&B group.

Tickets are $20 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets contact: Bobby Ray Wilson at 336406-5138, 336-703-0133, xxxzoology55@yahoo.com; Or, Kim Bell, 3 3 6 - 3 5 4 - 9 8 3 6 , kimskreations63@gmail.com.

Family Easter Fling Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks will hold its annual Family Easter Fling at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 4. Free entry and parking is available through Gate 5 on Deacon Boulevard.

Children up to age 8 can participate in a traditional Easter egg hunt. A separate scavenger hunt will be held for kids 9 to 12. The Family Easter Fling will also have music, Fire and Police displays, demonstrations by Mad Science and N.C. Tennis, and prizes from DTLR. Also on hand will be Sparky the Fire Dog, the Chick-fil-A cow, and Bolt, the mascot of the WinstonSalem Dash. In the event of rain, the event will be moved in the Fairgrounds Annex.

Easter in Old Salem Old Salem Museums & Gardens will celebrate Easter, one of the most important seasons in the Moravian Church, on Saturday, April 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a full day of fun events perfect for all ages. Easter in Old Salem will take place throughout the Historic District, although most activities will take place at the Vierling House and Barn. All Easter activities, including the Easter Egg Hunt, are included with an All-In-One ticket, which is $23 for adults and $11 for children ages 6-16.

Friends of Old Salem are admitted free. For more information, call 336-7217300 or email info@oldsalem.org. Additional information can also be found at oldsalem.org/easter.

Easter Egg Hunt Hayrides Tanglewood Stables is offering Easter Egg Hunt Hayrides through Sunday, April 5, featuring a scenic tractor-drawn hay ride through Tanglewood Park on your way to the Easter Egg Hunt Field. Egg hunting provided for the young children in the group with lots of photo opportunities. Join in with other families on one of our pre-scheduled rides for $9 per person on the following weekend days: March 28, 29 and April 4, 5.

Schedule the whole wagon for your group of 20 to 30 people for $200 any day through April 5. For reservations and more information contact Mike Dowd at tanglewoodfarm@yadtel.net or 336-766-9540.

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‘Arts Alive’ Old Salem Museums & Gardens will host the popular educational program “Arts Alive in Old Salem” on Wednesday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arts Alive brings the rich history of the arts in early America to life for young people. The cost is $9 per student, $20 for adults. Old Salem pays for one adult per 12 students.

Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-441-5305. Students must be accompanied by a teacher or adult.

Sierra Club meeting A Sierra Club meeting will be 7 p.m. Thursday April 9, at Single Brothers Workshop, 10 Academy St. in Old Salem. Program: Thru Hiking North Carolina’s Mountains to Sea Trail. Join Assistant Ranger Lora Arrington of Hanging Rock State Park for a slide presentation of her thru hike of North Carolina’s Mountains to Sea Trail. While the trail is a work in progress, many folks have made the thru hike in about three months. Lora will answer your questions about how you can begin hiking sections of the trail or maybe become one of the thru hikers. Join the group for the social at 7-7:30 p.m., with announcements at 7:30, and our program at 7:45.

Contact person: Cornelia Barr at 336409-2772 or cbdub@me.com. The meeting is free and open to all.

Yoga for a cause Stretch Yourself – Help A Child: A Yoga Fundraiser to Benefit the Children’s Law Center of Central N.C. will be held Saturday April 11, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 students.

Admission may be waived for survivors of domestic violence. Contact Susan at 336-831-1909x8 for details.

Bring a towel or blanket and a yoga mat if you have one. A limited number of mats will be available to borrow.

Arrive before 9:30 a.m. to check in and set up your practice space. Guest teachers: Judi Maloy of the Yoga Gallery; Crista Baker of Paz Studios; Valerie Kiser of Sunrise Yoga Studio; Mike Fagan for Laughing Yoga; Teresa Hicks of Gold’s Gym. Dharma talk by Iris Sunshine, executive direc-

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Funding for Resident-Led Development Does your community have a special project they’ve been waiting to see become a reality this spring or summer? Are you ready to organize residents around what really matters in your neighborhood? Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods will be hosting its monthly Monday Night Interest meeting for residents interested in applying for a grassroots grant ranging from $100- $5000.

NBN grants are for any neighborhood association or neighborhoodled group interested in making a change in their community using the gifts, skills, talents and drive of the residents. It’s time to make residentled development a reality; all it takes is a grant application, an idea, and you. Please note in order to be eligible to apply for an NBN grassroots grant you must attend a Monday Night Interest Meeting held on the first and third Mondays of every month starting at 6 p.m. at Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, Augsburg Community Center, 502 N. Broad St., upper level entrance. For more information contact Dee Washington NBN Program Officer at dwashington@nbncommunity.org or 336-6022519.

Tax help AARP Tax Aide will be offering free tax assistance this year at the Centenary UMC Annex, 657 Fifth St., across from the main entrance of the downtown library, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They help with returns for all ages and income levels at no charge.

You do not have to be an AARP member. To get help with your taxes, you need to bring a picture ID, Social Security card, your W-2 and/or 1099s, Employer ID numbers or Social Security numbers of child care providers and, if possible, last year's tax returns. If you want to file jointly electronically, you will also need to bring in that information for your spouse. If you want direct deposit of any refund, you should also bring your checking or savings account information.

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NoTiCE iS HEREBY GiVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on April 6, 2015 on the following proposed amendment to the official Zoning Map of the City of WinstonSalem, North Carolina:

1. Petition of Brookberry Farm, LLC to amend and change from RS-9 and MU-S to MU-S (Residential Building, Single Family; and Planned Residential Development) and Site Plan Amendment, the zoning classification and official Zoning Map of the property located at the southern terminus of Summer Hill Lane, west of Meadowlark Drive; property consists of ±25.12 acres and is PiN #s 5896-50-4386, 5896-60-1534, 5896-61-2054, and 5896-61-3322 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the City-County Planning Board - Zoning Docket W-3246.

2. Petition of H. Mack Charter School Consulting, LLC to amend and change from Lo to PB-L [Adult Day Care Home; Arts and Crafts Studio; Banking and Financial Services; Bed and Breakfast; Child Care, Drop-in; Child Day Care, Small Home; Church or Religious institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; College or University; Combined Use; Food or Drug Store; Fraternity or Sorority; Furniture and Home Furnishings Store; Government offices, Neighborhood organization, or Post office; Museum or Art Gallery; Nursing Care institution; offices; Parking, Commercial; Police or Fire Station; Recreation Services, indoor; Recreation Services, outdoor; Residential Building, Duplex; Residential Building, Single Family; Residential Building, Twin Home; Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services A; Services B; Testing and Research Lab; Theater, indoor; Utilities; Adult Day Care Center; Child Care, Sick Children; Child Day Care Center; Life Care Community; Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; and School, Private], the zoning classification and official Zoning Map of the property located on the west side of North Laura Wall Boulevard, south of Fifth Street; property consists of ±0.15 acre and is PiN #6835-67-4597 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3252.

3. Petition of Art Taylor for property owned by Janice Spainhour and Joyce Bentubo to amend and change from RS-9 to Lo-L (Veterinary Services; offices; Residential Building, Single Family; Residential Building, Duplex; and Residential Building, Twin Home), the zoning classification and official Zoning Map of the property located on the northwest side of Reidsville Road/U.S. 158, across from Grover Street; property consists of ±1.94 acres and is PiN #6856-04-2389 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3253.

4. Petition of Anchor Associates, LLC and the Allan Anthony Trust to amend and change from GB-S to GB-S (Arts and Crafts Studio; Banking and Financial Services; Building Contractors, General; Building Material Supply; Child Care, Drop-in; Church or Religious institution, Community; Church or Religious institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; College or University; Convenience Store; Food or Drug Store; Fuel Dealer; Funeral Home; Furniture and Home Furnishings Store; Government offices, Neighborhood organization, or Post office; Hospital or Health Center; Hotel or Motel; institutional Vocational Training Facility; Library, Public; Motorcycle Dealer; Nursery, Lawn and Garden Supply Store, Retail; Nursing Care institution; offices; Park and Shuttle Lot; Parking, Commercial; Police or Fire Station; Recreation Facility, Public; Recreation Services, indoor; Recreation Services, outdoor; Restaurant (with drive-through service); Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services A; Services B; Shopping Center; Shopping Center, Small; Stadium, Coliseum, or Exhibition Building; Storage Services, Retail; Testing and Research Lab; Theater, indoor; Utilities; Veterinary Services; Adult Day Care Center; Child Care institution; Child Care, Sick Children; Child Day Care Center; Life Care Community; Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; School, Private; and School, Public), the zoning classification and official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of Hanes Mall Boulevard and Stratford Road; property consists of ±0.66 acre and is PiN #6814-244527 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the City-County Planning Board - Zoning Docket W-3254.

5. Petition of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, inc. to amend and change from LB-S and RM-18 to RM-18, the zoning classification and official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of Cherry Street and Fourteenth Street; property consists of ±0.77 acre and is PiN #6826-92-4143 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3255.

6. Petition of The City of Winston-Salem for property owned by others to amend and change from County RS-9 and MU-S to City RS-9 and MU-S, the zoning classification and official Zoning Map of the property located on the north and south sides of Heron Ridge Road, west of Meadowlark Drive; property consists of ±64.49 acres and is the entire portion of Brookberry Farm Phase 4 Map 2 (plat book 63 page 16) that is not already inside the City limits and PiN #s 5896-63-7613, 5896-54-4115, 589664-6233, and the entire portion of 5896-53-5820 that is not already inside the City limits as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3257.

7. Petition of The City of Winston-Salem for property owned by Kastania, LLC to amend and change from Davidson County HC to City LB, the zoning classification and official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of old Salisbury Road and Friedburg Church Road; property consists of ±2.20 acres and is PiN #6821-01-49-4877 as shown on the Davidson County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W3258.

8. Petition of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, inc. to amend and change from LB-S and RM-18 to RM-18, the zoning classification and official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of Cherry Street and Fourteenth Street; property consists of ±0.77 acre and is PiN #6826-92-4143 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3255.

9. Proposal by the City-County Planning and Development Services staff to amend Chapter B of the Unified Development ordinances Chapters A and B of the Unified Development ordinances to create regulations for urban agriculture – UDo-257.

All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes.

During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zon ing of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the abovedescribed property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classi fication.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

BY oRDER oF THE CiTY CoUNCiL

Renée L. Phillips, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NUMBER 14 E 1806

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS HARRISON, DECEASED

The undersigned, serving as counsel for the Administrators of the Estate of Thomas Harrison, Deceased, late of 2240 E. 22nd Street, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC 27105, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, Atty. Margaret A. Dudley, 806 Summit Avenue, Suite 202, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC 27405 on or before June 26, 2015, which date is three months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the Estate of Thomas Harrison, Deceased, will please make immediate payment to the undersigned, Atty. Margaret A. Dudley, 806 Summit Avenue, Suite 202, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC 27405.

This the 23rd day of March, 2015.

Margaret A. Dudley Attorney for the Administrators 806 Summit Avenue Suite 202 Greensboro, NC 27405 (336)-373-0828

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson (15 E 1563), deceased october 2, 2014, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before June 26, 2015 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of March, 2015.

Calvin Brannon, Administrator for Mary Ellen Brannon Thompson, deceased.

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NUMBER 14 E 1792

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA HARRISON, DECEASED

The undersigned, serving as counsel for the Administrators of the Estate of Virginia Harrison, Deceased, late of 2240 E. 22nd Street, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC 27105, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, Atty. Margaret A. Dudley, 806 Summit Avenue, Suite 202, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC 27405 on or before June 26, 2015, which date is three months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the Estate of Virginia Harrison, Deceased, will please make immediate payment to the undersigned, Atty.

Margaret A. Dudley, 806 Summit Avenue, Suite 202, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC 27405.

This the 23rd day of Match, 2015.

Margaret A. Dudley Attorney for the Administrators 806 Summit Avenue Suite 202 Greensboro, NC 27405 (336)-373-0828

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M/WBE BiD NOTicEs ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY UTILITY COMMISSION MUDDY CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INFLUENT TRANSFER FORCE MAIN

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 143-128 and 143-129, sealed Bids for the construction of the Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant influent Flow Equalization Facilities Project will be received by the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 16, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 21, 2015, at which time, all Bids that have been duly received will be publically opened and read aloud.

A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on April 7, 2015 at the City Hall Building Room 16, 101 North Main St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. Representatives of owner and Engineer will be present to discuss project.

The Project consists of Construction of new flow equalization facilities at the Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant including two (2) day tanks, rate control structure, associated sitework, and associated electrical work.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract on a lump sum basis, including adjustment unit prices and allowances as described in the Bidding Documents.. Bidders are hereby notified that they must be properly licensed as required by Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

All Bidders must purchase a complete set of Bidding Documents from the issuing office.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the issuing office of: Black & Veatch international Company, Suite 240, 10715 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28262, telephone (704) 548-8461.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LEGAL NOTicEs

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL WINSTON-SALEM AREA PLAN UPDATE

NoTiCE iS HEREBY GiVEN that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber, Room 230, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, at 7:00 pm on April 6, 2015, to consider comments from the public concerning adoption of the North Central Winston-Salem Area Plan Update, which covers the area bounded on the north by Reynolds Boulevard and Akron Drive; on the east by US 52; on the south by Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Eighth Street, and the Southern Railway; and on the west by the old Town Country Club.

All interested citizens are invited to attend said hearing, at which time they will have an opportunity to be heard.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain additional information on the North Central Winston-Salem Area Plan Update in the office of the City/County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays.

BY oRDER oF THE CiTY CoUNCiL oF THE CiTY oF WiNSToN-SALEM Renée L. Phillips, City Secretary

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the meeting, to Angela i. Carmon, the City’s ADA Coordinator at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319.

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M/WBE BiD NOTicEs Advertisement for Bids

Sharpe Brothers is actively soliciting quotations from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) of North Carolina Certified M/WBE Subcontractors for a city of Greensboro street resurfacing project, contract # 2015-001 bidding April 9, 2015.

The project goal for this work is 3% for MBE and 4% for WBE. We are looking for quotes for the following items: Trucking Asphalt (hourly rates), Asphalt Milling, Sidewalk, Concrete Curb Ramps, & rapid set manhole and water valve adjustments. if interested please contact our office for all the bidding information. our contract person is Kenny Alston at (336) 235-2756 or e-mail: Kenny.alston@sharpebrosvg.com.”

The Chronicle April 2, 2015 Advertisement for Bid

Yadkin Valley Paving, inc. is requesting bids from certified MBE/WBE firms on the City of Winston-Salem resurfacing project bid #2. We are soliciting bids for hauling and stripping and various other trades. Bid documents may be viewed at 121 Cloverleaf drive Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. Please contact Mr. Todd Ferguson @(336)765-7900 no later than Tuesday, April, 14 by noon. Any interested bidders are urged to contact Yadkin Valley Paving, inc. To discuss policies re-guarding further assistance to qualified bidders where appropriate.

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TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

The Town of Kernersville is offering the right individual an opportunity to join its Public Services Department. Work includes operating a rear-loading and recycling residential refuse truck assisting laborers in collecting curbside yard waste collections and curbside trash and recycling collections. Seasonal operation of leaf vacuum truck. MIN QUALIFICATIONS: Must have valid NC CDL. Must successfully pass physical exam and drug screen. PAY RANGE: $11.73 - $17.36/hr.

The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits. App Deadline: 5pm, Fri, 04/10/2015. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must complete Town of Kernersville Application which may be obtained from www.toknc.com or Town Hall (336)992-0306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon. – Fri. EEO Employer.

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revival. Everyone is welcome.

Beginning April 8 Anniversary services The members of Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 E. 12th St., will celebrate the 24th anniversary of pastor, teacher and friend the Rev. Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr. The following preachers will preach on Sundays throughout April. On Wednesday, April 8, Dr. Serenus Churn and the Mount Zion Baptist Church; on Wednesday, April 16, Bishop Sheldon McCarter and the Greater Cleveland Christian Avenue Church; on April 23, the Rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack and Union Baptist Church; April 30, Dr. Nathan Scovens and Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. The celebration will climax on Sunday, May 3, with Dr. John Mendez and Emmanuel Baptist Church. Each service is at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

April 11

Health Fair The 11th annual Health Fair sponsored by the Nurse’s Ministry will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Red Bank Baptist Church, 6405 Red Bank Road, Germanton. There will be vendors set up, door prizes, and lectures for teens and adults on health-related topics. We ask the community to take charge of their health by taking part in this event. The admission is free. The pastor is Rev. James Clyburn Sr. The church’s phone number is 336-767-0981. The Rev. James R. Clyburn Sr. is the pastor.

Starting April 13

Revival Rock of Ages Baptist Church 4707 Cherry St. will hold revival from Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 16. Service begins at 7:30 p.m. The guest revivalist will be Pastor Andrew Draughn, from Mt. Airy. All are welcome.

April 17

Choir Concert At Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc.

Easter Services from page B4

Church, 950 File St., On Maundy Thursday, April 2, Dr. Paul Lowe and his congregation from Shiloh Baptist Church will worship at Mount Zion.

Sunrise Service will be on Sunday, April 5. The Rev. James Cook and the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church Family will join Mount Zion at this time for worship and a fellowship breakfast, with service beginning at 6:30 a.m. *On Thursday, April 2, Restoration Christian Fellowship Church will be walking two miles from the bus station in downtown Winston-Salem at 6:30 p.m. This is in remembrance of what God the Father did at Calvary. The church is expecting souls to be saved and delivered as they take it to the streets. *At Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., several services will be held for Holy Week. On Friday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m., Calvary 7 Last Words will be presented. Several preachers will deliver the message. On Saturday, April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, the annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held. On Sunday, April 5 at 6 a.m. we will have Sunrise Service.

Elder Rosetta Dennis will deliver the message, and there will be a continental breakfast served at 5:30 a.m. before the service. Bishop Claude C. Turner is founder, pastor and teacher.

For more information, contact the church 336-744-3012. *Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway will have a Youth Celebration that will include a fun filled day for all youth on Saturday, April 4 from noon to 2 p.m. All youth are welcome to attend this event that will include an egg hunt, game activities, kite flying (bring a kite), and a delicious complementary lunch. For more information call the church office at 336-784-9347. *On Good Friday, April 3, Pastor Curtis Friday and The Love Church will be giving away $5,000 in free gas. The time begins at 1:30 p.m. and the location will be revealed on 1340 AM and 103.5 FM radio stations at 1 p.m. along with social media pages of Pastor Curtis Friday & The Official Love Church. Anyone with any questions or concerns, should email to marketing@thelovecity.org or call the church at 336-525-1LOV (1568). *Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 1435 E. Fourth St., will present a cantata titled 'The Seven Last Words of Christ' at 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 5. The Cathedral Choir and guest soloists will perform with an orchestra. Duncan Gray is the director; Marion “Pete” Thomas, the

Peppers from page B4

Salvation! He provides witnesses, most remain alive, who can validate Jesus’ physical Resurrection. Search the Gospels to find Jesus’ appearances. In each instance, He proves that He isn’t a ghost! Paul then gives his personal testimony about the Risen Savior. It is God’s grace that saved him. It is only Jesus’ sacrifice that makes Salvation possible. Adam, the first man brought death; Jesus brings life. He concludes that if they

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on Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. the public is invited to Joyful Noise Men Choir Concert at Calvary Hill. There will be guest choirs performing. Contact Deacon Reginald Fleming at 336-661-6687.

April 18

Choir anniversary St. Matthew Apostolic Temple Church of Jesus Christ, 3640 New Walkertown Rd., where Bishop Joseph P. Lowery is pastor, invites the public for a twoday celebration of the “Sanctuary Choir Anniversary" on Saturday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. Mistress of ceremony will be Evangelist Beverly Alexander. Special guest will be Dionn Owen and Renaissance Choir and other guest choirs from the city. Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m., the celebration continues, with Bishop James E. Wiley Jr. and his church Greater Liberty Temple Church from Shelby as guest speaker. If you have any questions contact: Minister of Music : Brother Kenny Anderson at 336-345-8922 or Church secretary: Sister Janet Tucker at 336-682-6241 or call the church telephone at 336-724-1780 or email Smatinc@att.net.

April 25

Crusade Evangelical Baptist Ministries and Rock of Ages Baptist Church are sponsoring a "Let Your Light Shine For Jesus Christ" Crusade, the fourth Saturday, April 25, at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the 25th Street Grill, 858 25th St. (at corner of 25th and North Liberty Street). The following Ministers and Christian friends will participate: The Rev. Ernest Ford, senior pastor of Rock of Ages Baptist Church; the Rev. Arnette L. Ford, pastor of Rock of Ages Baptist Church; the Rev. Virginia Wofford, founder of Evangelical Baptist Ministries in Winston-Salem, the Rev. Darrell Hampton, pastor of Union Gospel Baptist Church, Germanton; Rev. Dr. Linda Beal, Pastor of New Liberty FGB Ministries.

April 26

Pastor's anniversary Senior Pastor Ernest L. Ford and Pastor Arnette L. Ford will celebrate their second anniversary April 26.

Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. and service will begin at 2 p.m. Guest church will be Union Gospel Baptist Church, of Germanton. Pastor Darrell Hampton will be preaching.

organist; and Julie Hunter, the pianist.

This performance features seven movements corresponding to the seven last words of Christ as He hung on the cross; and a musical depiction of the earthquake following the crucifixion; exploring and revealing the emotional resonances inherent in the story of the crucifixion. *Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., is celebrating Holy Week, Monday, March 30 – Saturday, April 4. Communion will be served every evening at 6 p.m. On Friday, April 3, Greater Tabernacle Worship Center presents “Seven Last Sayings” at 7 p.m. On Saturday, April 4, at Civitan Park in Kernersville, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. is the annual Easter Egg Hunt. On Sunday, April 5, at 6 a.m. will be Sunrise Service and Communion. The pastor is Apostle BJ McCloud. For more information, contact Greater Tabernacle Worship Center at 336-777-1113. *Piney Grove Baptist Church will have a weekend of Easter activities beginning with an Easter Festival on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. to noon at the PGBC Family Life Center, 4633 Grove Garden Drive.

There will be an Easter Egg hunt for children of all ages and many more fun activities for all ages. The celebration will continue on Sunday at 6 a.m. with an Easter Sunrise Service followed by an Easter Program at 8:30 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. For more information about these events, call 336-744-5759. *Communion Service will be held at New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, 7184 Shallowford Road in Lewisville on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Beverly W. McMillian and the church of Bethlehem AME Zion Church of Pfafftown. The Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr. is the pastor. Also, New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church will have Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5, starting at 6 a.m. Sunday morning.

The Rev. Warren Nance of Hickory Grove A.M.E. Zion Church and congregation will worship with the church. Breakfast will be served. The Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr. is the pastor.

For information, call the church at 336-945-9083 or 336-945-5618. *Born Again Free Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God, The Apostle's Faith Inc., 315 Spring St., Thomasville, where the pastor is Bishop Barbara G. Adams, will have its Easter Sunday service, Sunday, April 5. Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. followed by Praise & Worship Service at 11 a.m. Pastor & Overseer Bishop Barbara G. Adams will deliver the Easter message … "He Rose!

Jesus Is Alive & Doing Fine!" For more information please call 336251-8717. *Mount Sinai Full Gospel

they have nothing. By the time chapter 15 ends at verse 58, the Corinthian Christians are challenged not to doubt and to continue to serve because the Risen Lord will return.

Life’s Application: Isaiah 52:1353:12 predicted Christ’s suffering for the sake of humanity’s sins. All four Gospels recorded Jesus prediction of His death and Resurrection. Without the Resurrection, Christians have no hope! We would be a group of good meaning folk with nothing else. After Thomas felt Jesus’ hands and side, he believed in the Resurrection. Jesus

Deliverance Center, 2721 Manchester St., will present "Seven Last Words in Song" on Good Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. featuring original musical compositions with psalmists accompanied by a string quartet. The Resurrection Celebration will continue Sunday, April 5 at the 11 a.m.

Easter observance. High praise and worship, music, dance and dynamic preaching will culminate the celebration. The public is invited to attend these services. For additional information, contact the church office at 336-722-2624. The Rev. Yvonne H. Hines serves as Senior Pastor. *Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 4707 Cherry St., will have the last seven words of Jesus on Friday, April 3, beginning at noon to 3 p.m. There will be seven preachers, preaching the word. Minister George Hodges, form First Step Kingdom Minister, Greensboro; Rev. Bulford, Solid Rock Baptist Church; Bishop Marvin Cremedy, Vessels of Honor Church Ministry; Pastor Errol Gay, United Bible-Way Worship Center; Sister Pauline Martin; the Rev. Birdie Rush; and Pastor Clara Cremedy, Vessels of Honor Church Ministry. *Jerry C. Gilmore III, president, and the members of the Original Easter Sunrise Committee invite the public to attend the 2015 Seven Last Words of Christ Service at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 3, at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1016 North Trade St., with the Rev. Dr. Kendall D. Jones serving as the Host Pastor.

Bishop Tavaris Johnson Sr., Pastor of New Dimensions Community Christian Center of High Point, will serve as the worship leader. The First Word – Dr. Kendall Jones, Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church; The Second Word – Rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack, Jr., Pastor of Union Baptist Church; The Third Word – Pastor Beverly Alexander, Pastor of Open Door Community Church; The Forth Word – Bishop Sheldon McCarter, Pastor of Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church; Fifth Word – Bishop John Parks, Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church; The Sixth Word – Dr. Daryl Napper, Sr., Pastor of Daryl Napper Ministries; The Seventh Word – Bishop Freddie Marshall, Jr., Pastor of Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance. Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 North Claremont Ave., presided by the Rev. Dr. L. Dwight Hash Jr. The Light, 1340 AM radio station, will be broadcasting live at 6 a.m. For more information, please contact The Original Easter Sunrise Committee via phone at 336-723-5508.

told him that he is blessed because he saw. He goes on further to say that those who did not see and yet believed are blessed also. Because he lives we can face evil, disappointment, failure, happiness, and success.

Notice there is no mention of perfection. If that could be accomplished on our own, then we wouldn’t need Jesus! His Resurrection is our guarantee for eternal life. Don’t doubt – believe.

May we celebrate Resurrection Sunday with all sincerity. God Bless each of you!

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