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Many living near Hanes/Lowrance search for answers at meeting with city BY CHANEL DAVIS THE CHRONICLE

Residents in who live near Hanes/Lowrance Middle School on Indiana Avenue are downright mad and want answers to the dozens of questions they have concerning the soil and air quality of their neighborhood. The school is considered unsafe by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School (WSFCS) Board because of contamination issues. On Tuesday night, March 31, the city held a town hall meeting at the Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center at the corner of Akron Drive and Reynolds Boulevard. Nearly 50 people attended the hour-and-a half-long presentation by the Department of Stormwater and Erosion Control as representatives presented a project that will determine how much of the area is polluted and what is in the soil. Stormwater Manager Keith Huff told residents that the main pollutants found in the ground were tetrachloroethene, trichlorothene and 1Dichloroethene, all common chemicals that can be found in common household agents. The solvents are used in dry cleaning, cleaning of metal machin-

ery and to manufacture consumer products and chemicals. “They’re very common. They’re in my household and yours,” Huff said. “The pollutants give off vapors that come up through the soil column. As they migrate through the soil column, if in enough concentrations, they can make their way into a basement or through a slab in a dwelling. That’s how the vapors can affect you in your home. That’s if in enough concentrations.” In February, the WSFCS Board voted to move the students from the school because of a vapor intrusion from chemicals in the soil, although a consultant determined that those vapors were not at significant levels. Questions like “Why are just now finding out?”, “What about our children?”, and “What are you going to do about it?” were thrown around. Assistant City Manager Greg Turner said that preliminary records have been gathered from the city’s records and the Division of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR). “The city is in the same position you guys are. We don’t regulate or control these pollutants, but we are

A man in the audience questions city employees about what is happening in the neighborhood near the Hanes/Lowrance Middle School,which is sitting vacant because the School Board deemed it unsafe.

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Residents near Hanes/Lowrance Middle School gather to learn that the city of Winston-Salem will begin testing their water for toxins. Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke is standing on the left. impacted by them, the pub- as we could about what is tors who work for us,” he lic streets as well as your actually in the soil that said. “We will be working properties. What we want- could affect you, our with the state, inactive hazed to do is find out as much employees and the contrac- ardous branch and the state

$2.2 million grant to help Early Head Start program form in Forsyth County CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

Family Services, the nonprofit that administers the Head Start program in Forsyth County within its Child Development division, announced Tuesday, April 7, that it has received $2.2 million in federal funding that will bring the Early Head Start program to Forsyth County in September. The initial grant period for Forsyth County is for three years, and is open for

renewal. Early Head Start (EHS) will operate year-round and serve low-income families with children from birth to 36 months of age, providing critical education and development services. EHS will serve 120 infants and toddlers and their families. The federal funds also will allow Family Services to hire more people. “The Early Head Start grant will pay the salaries of at least 42 full-time staff mem-

bers,” said Bob Feikema, president and CEO of Family Services. Family Services will pilot a new model for Early Head Start that requires collaboration among community childcare providers to deliver the program. This model is intended to strengthen the community’s system of early childhood development programs. “We will be partnering

DENR to assess what these chemicals mean once we get the samples.” In order to do that, the city will implement monitoring wells in the area. The wells will determine how far the pollutant plume from 2007 has migrated and how it impacts those residents. Kaba Ilco is the current owner of the land in question and has owned the property since 2001. Sampling of the soil conducted before then showed that the ground was polluted when it was owned by Stewart-Warner/Bassick Sack, according to the presentation. The new owners drew up an agreement with state officials, in May 2014, to implement a plan to treat See Neighbors on A2

Bob Feikema, center, President and CEO of Family Services, visits with the 3year-old students of Ms. Reyas, left, and Ms. Wright, at the Sarah Y. Austin Head Start Center on Tuesday, April 7. Family Services received a grant to form the Early Head Start program in Forsyth County.

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Rep. Hanes calls for statewide body cameras See Grants on A2

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position that they know when they’re interacting with each other, that there is an eye in the sky,” Hanes said. The bill would also fund the cameras with a $5 million appropriation from grant dollars from the Governors Crime Commission within the Department of Public Safety for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 fiscal years to purchase and maintain the cameras, including the costs related to the retention and storage of recordings captured. See Cameras on A2

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N.C. House Rep. Edward “Ed” Hanes has presented a bill to the House that would call for most of the police officers in the state to wear body cameras and to activate them when interacting with residents in certain situations. House Bill 537, which was filed last week, calls for law enforcement officers in a population

with more than 200,000 people to activate body-worn cameras when dealing with the public. “The thing that we’ve tried to focus on is this necessary interaction between the police and the community and the fact that people on both sides of that argument need to and want to feel like they’re protected. We want to put both sides in the

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Migration of soil vapors to indoor air This graphic depicts how the chemicals found in the soil effects residents in the area.

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the soil and remove the vapors. In the meantime, the city will be doing its own testing to see just how far the contamination goes. “Our goal is to get new data to depict what’s going on south of 28th street,” Huff said. “Our goal is to move to the south (of Kaba Ilco and Hanes/Lowrance).” The city will sample the groundwaters, soil, soil vapor, surface water and the drinking water system in areas south of 28th street. The permanent wells will be placed by Griffith Enterprises Inc., a consultant of the city, and the city from 28th Street on down. “I got the results for the drinking water,” Huff said. “That has been sampled

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with community child care centers that will each provide one to three classrooms for infants and toddlers,” Feikema said. “This funding will enable us to provide high-quality early learning and child development services during the years when children need it most. Children enrolled in Early Head Start can ‘graduate’ into Head Start and have the benefit of up to

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by a certified lab, and there have been no detections whatsoever. They came back clean.” The entire process will take a couple of months. There will be a two-inch well put in by a geo-probe system. The work began on April 1. “We will come back periodically to get the information that we need,” Huff said. “We will submit all this data to NCDENR toxicologist.” The information collected would be submitted to the N.C. DENR toxicologist for review and risk interpretation. The report would determine if there is any present risk to the residents in the area. “If there are elevated levels that pass the screening levels, we will ask for a remediation plan,” Huff said. “We will ask the state to tell us what to do to manage this risk. In any case, all the information

five straight years of immersion in a researchbased curriculum. The years from birth to five are critical in terms of brain development and preparedness for school and beyond.” EHS will offer continuous, intensive and comprehensive services to both children and their families. Those services include health screenings, social and emotional health, nutrition, social services, and services for children with disabilities.

Head Start serves 499 preschoolers annually at four Family Services facilities located throughout the county, in six community childcare centers, and in three elementary school classrooms in collaboration with the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Elementary Schools. Head Start also offers an extended day program for parents who are working and/or in training or school.

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“Obviously, costs associated with purchasing these cameras is a big issue, and what we didn’t want to do was place an unfunded mandate on smaller counties right away. We started with our most populous counties and that 200,000 encompasses about 60 counties,” he said. "We are also going to make it so that if the larger counties, who already have body cameras, can't use the funds, they can be passed to the smaller counties who might want to participate in the program so they can come in and get in on the funding," Hanes said. Hanes said that the bill has received bipartisan support and he is optimistic that it will pass. “We went to the speaker of the house and the rules chairman to let them know what we were trying to do, and we have the support to move forward on a bill that’s going to get bipartisan support. They’ve been very open to looking

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at the issue. We are hoping that we can get several different bills out there, this being one of them, and that they will join us in what we are trying to do here. That’s not telling officers what to do. We are saying ensure the security and interaction for both sides,” Hanes said. Councilman James Taylor said that he feels the bill is great idea, even though it is not needed for the city. “Winston-Salem, unlike other cities, is in a unique position. We were one of the first cities in the country to move ahead, voluntarily and purchase body cameras for all of our officers that encounter citizens on the street,” said the chairman of the city’s Public Safety Commission. “Our officers are already equipped with body cameras, so whether the legislation is filed or not, we’ve done the due diligence and what we’re supposed to do as a city to make sure we are out in front with public safety in that regard.” Police Chief Barry Rountree was given a chance to read over a draft

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will be shared with the citizens.” Resident Ellen McCloud said that she feels that the school system knew the ground was contaminated in the 1990s. “Every time we raised a question, we were told there was nothing wrong. My problem is that the community wasn’t involved. They (the school) said nothing to the community. Before they said nothing, and this year they had to move those children out in the middle of the school year,” she said. “We’re living there. We are right there. If it’s that dangerous, the contamination did not stop at the school, that’s what put us on edge and opened our eyes because somebody said it was contaminated and took action.” Resident Waunzo Sherard said that he is concerned about the impact that it has had on his property. “I’ve noticed that our property values

have been lowered recently and that my water bill is going up monthly. I want to know if the city is listening,” he said. Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian H. Burke thanked all attendees for their diligence in holding the city accountable and for their participation. “We don’t want to hear what the school system had to say about it. We want it firsthand from those that we’ve hired,” Burke said. “So you, the taxpayers, can hear it from them. If there’s a problem there or something we need to do, we are here today to make sure we give you the answers to your questions.” Another meeting will be planned to share the information that is found. For more information on the presentation, visit http://www.cityofws.org/departments/stor mwater-erosion-control.

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“The Early Head Start grant will pay the salaries of at least 42 full-time staff members,”

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Hanes/Lowrance Middle School is sitting vacant because the School Board deemed it unsafe. City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Manager Keith Huff told residents at a meeting on March 31 that the main pollutants found in the ground were tetrachloroethene, trichlorothene and 1Dichloroethene, all common chemicals that can be found in common household agents.

Ms. Reyas, left, reads a favorite book to her 3-year-old sstudents during storytime at the Sarah Y. Austin Head Start Center on Tuesday, April 7, 2015

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A Winston-Salem police officer demonstrates placement of a body camera.

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of the bill when Hanes drafted it and provided recommendations to make it acceptable across the state. He said that it would need to be specified who the cameras were for and how they’re to be used in general. Both Greensboro and Winston-Salem Police already have the cameras. The closest city outside of them with cameras is Charlotte. “I don’t see a lot of downfalls to it. The larger issues and concerns will be privacy concerns. We have a policy where if there is any interaction with the cit-

izen, we run the camera. That’s going to have to be spelled out clearly,” Rountree said. “Overall, I don’t have a big objection to it.” Taylor said that transparency seems to be what citizens across the nation are calling for these days, and cameras statewide would help to fulfill that order. “If they can get other municipalities and towns on board. We’ve already made steps to be transparent and open in how we police our streets,” he said. “I commend Representative Hanes for

stepping up and doing this for other municipalities, but we are already geared up and the cameras have been implemented on the streets.” Hanes said that the success rates across the nation in those departments who have them, shows that the program works. “We saw that in places like Oakland, California, who’s the first major metropolitan area in the country to implement body cameras. They’ve had a 60 percent reduction in complaints against police officers in the last year and a half. Some of the video

footage has shown bad actions from the police officers, and some of the footage has shown bad actions from the residents. What has happened is police officers using their training the way it was supposed to be used and you have citizens who aren’t acting out against the cops. It’s been a complete winwin situation.” Oakland Police Department’s numbers speak from themselves, according to Hanes. “We can’t move forward in the community unless law enforcement and the community feel safe in their interactions with one another,” he said. “We really do feel that the body cameras help move us forward.” If approved, the changes would become effective Jan. 1, 2016, for members and officers of the State Highway Patrol and county law enforcement officers. For the remaining law enforcement officers across the state, the law would become effective Jan. 1, 2017.

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COLLEGE PARK, Md.— Kayla Tarrant loves the University of Maryland. But the campus tour guide says a racist email and photo attributed to her schoolmates makes her reluctant to encourage other black students to enroll “in a place where you feel unsafe and no one cares about you.” “We’re literally begging people to care about our issues,” Tarrant said, with tears in her eyes, to applause from about 100 students — blacks, Hispanics, Asians and a few whites — gathered to discuss the racial climate at the predominantly white, 27,000-student campus. Conversations like the recent one at Maryland’s Nyumburu Cultural Center are taking place nationwide as racist incidents continue to pop up at colleges and universities, even though students are becoming increasingly vocal in protesting racism and administrators are taking swift, zero-tolerance action against it. Last week alone, Bucknell University expelled three students for making racist comments during a March 20 campus radio broadcast. At Duke University, a noose was found hanging from a tree. “I just want to say that if your intent was to create fear, it will have the opposite effect,” said Larry Moneta, vice president for student affairs at Duke. Officials have since accused a student in the incident but have declined to release the student’s name or race. This is happening against a backdrop of promise when it comes to race relations, with campuses enrolling record numbers of black and Hispanic millennials. The current college generation — young people who came of age under the nation’s first black president — is said to have more accepting racial attitudes, but ending racism among them has proved elusive. The Bucknell and Duke incidents came days after spray-painted swastikas and nooses were found at dorms on the State University of New York’s Purchase campus. A former University of Mississippi student was indicted on federal civil rights charges last month, accused of tying a noose on the statue of the university’s first black student and draping it with an old Georgia state flag that includes a Confederate battle emblem. Social media have stoked the issue,

*Duke University officials say a student hung a noose in a plaza of the North Carolina campus, but they refuse to release the person’s name or race.

*Three students at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania are expelled over a campus radio broadcast in which they make racist comments and use a slur.

*Fraternity members at the University of Oklahoma are caught on videotape taking part in a chant that includes references to lynching and uses a racial slur to describe how the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity will never accept black members. *At the State University of New York’s Purchase campus, someone spraypaints swastikas and nooses on the walls of three freshman dormitories. Police arrest 18-year-old Raymond Turchioe and charge him with aggravated harassment.

*Former University of Mississippi student Graeme Phillip Harris is indicted on federal civil rights charges. He is accused of tying a noose around a statue of the university’s first African-American student last year. *University of Virginia student Martese Johnson calls police racist after a violent arrest by state Alcoholic Beverage Control police. Video of his blood-soaked face appears on social media. He plans to plead not guilty to public intoxication or swearing and obstruction of justice.

*An Arizona State University police officer resigns after being caught on video slamming a black female professor to the ground during an arrest for walking in the middle of a street near campus. English professor Ersula Ore pleads guilty to a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest, saying she was walking in the street on May 20 because construction work obstructed the sidewalk. with top administrators at Kansas State, the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Missouri urging students to stop posting anonymous racist speech. The wide usage of sharable video has also been a factor. In February, students at the University of Oklahoma were caught on video singing a chant that included references to lynching and used a racial slur to describe how the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity would never accept black members. “We had an epidemic of racism all across our country,” University of Oklahoma President David Boren, who banned the fraternity from campus, said in a news conference. “Ferguson, Missouri, might be the best-known case, but it’s all across our country every day, every week.” Even before the Oklahoma incident, a little more than half — 51 percent — of college and university presidents in an Inside Higher Ed poll conducted this year

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North Carolina’s own version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and other bills that effect the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community are currently pending in the state legislature. The N.C. Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) — companion House Bill 348 and Senate Bill 550, which were filed in late March — is currently in committee. The bill gives individuals, businesses or other legal entities a legal defense against state action that burdens an “exercise of religion.” Critics fear that this could result in businesses picking who they serve based on religious belief, giving a defense to discrimination, especially against the LGBT community. A similar RFRA law passed in Indiana has caused a backlash with widespread national condemnation and boycotts of the state. Indiana lawmak-

ers scrambled to revise the law by adding non-discrimination language to it last week. Gov. Pat McCrory has already voiced opposition to the N.C. RFRA, saying some items in it “made no sense.” The bill has drawn condemnation from the LGBT rights group Equality NC as well as the N.C. Council of Churches. American Airlines, which has its second largest hub in Charlotte, has already issued a statement against it. N.C. Sen. Paul Lowe and N.C. Rep. Ed Hanes, both Democrats, have said they will vote against the Republican-sponsored bill should it come to the floor. “You shouldn’t discriminate against anyone,” said Lowe. “Every American should have protection under the law, every American.” Another bill both lawmakers oppose is Senate Bill 2, which would allow magistrates, along with assistant and deputy register of deeds, to recuse

themselves from performing marriages based on religious grounds. The bill was written as a solution to magistrates in some counties quitting instead of performing same-sex marriages. Same-sex marriage became legal in North Carolina in October after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to take up an appeal on samesex marriage bans. It is now legal in 37 states. Under the bill, recusals would apply for six months to all marriages if filed by a magistrate and would allow those who quit to come back to their jobs. The bill requires the county to find someone willing to perform a couple’s same sexmarriage, even going so far as to require a district court judge to perform marriages if no magistrates can do it. S.B. 2 passed with a 4832 vote that was largely down party lines in the Senate. Almost all

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Democrats, including Lowe, voted against it, and all but two Republicans voted for it. The bill is currently in the House judiciary committee. “ W e don’t get to pick and c h o o s e when we want to do our jobs,” said Hanes. “I think that bill strikes against the fundamenLowe tal idea that we have, that they have a fundamental service to the state and if they don’t want to perform a service to the state, they’re more than welcome to leave the position.” Forsyth County Chief Magistrate John Phillips said he didn’t think the bill would be necessary locally. He has 18 magistrates under him who do a variety of legal tasks beyond marriages. They work in teams of three or four magistrates.

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Phillips said if one magistrate is uncomfortable with marrying a same-sex couple, it’s simply given to another magistrate. “That seems to work real well, no one is delayed. No one is turned away,” he said. If there’s only one magistrate available, he or she must perform the marriage regardless of their religious beliefs. Phillips said he’s had no magistrates object to doing their job. He said there was never a big rush of same-sex couples to local magistrates, probably because they prefer to be married at local churches instead. Winston-Salem PLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) opposes both bills. Scott Money, the facilitator for the local chapter of the national support and advocacy group, said the LGBT community has been very glad to see legalization of same-sex marriage and progress that has been made, such as inclusive policies by many large

employers for same sexcouples. He said he was disappointed by legislation he considered discriminatory and hopes hard-fought gains are not lost. “We’ believe every citizen of the city and the state should have the same rights as every other citizen of the city and the state,” he said. “We feel in that regard we’ve come a long way and we hope that can continue to keep moving in a positive direction.” Last week, companion bills, H.B. 443 and S.B. 612, were filed by Democrats to give protections to state employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity and would require school boards to have a similar non-discrimination policy. Hanes said he would support it. The state legislative battles aren’t the only ones brewing on LGBT issues. On April 28, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the legality of state bans on same-sex marriage.

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Tavis Smiley, friend of Maya Angelou, speaks tonight in Winston-Salem

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Tavis Smiley had a 25year friendship with worldrenown Winston-Salem resident Maya Angelou before she died last year at age 86. Smiley, a PBS talkshow host, best-selling author and political commentator, has written a book about it and will talk about it 7:30 tonight (Thursday, April 9) at Southeastern Center for

Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive. The book launch for “My Journey with Maya” will also feature a booksigning. Those with premium tickets also will be able to attend a private reception with Smiley. Bookmarks is sponsoring the event. A general admission ticket is $15. A $32 general admission ticket comes with a hard-

back copy of “My Journey with Maya.” Reserved seating, a copy of the book and a private reception comes with a $75 ticket. The private reception starts at 6 p.m. General admission tickets only will be available at the door. To buy tickets in advance, v i s i t www.bookmarksnc.org or call (336) 747-1471.

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The United States Postal Service released the stamp dedicated to the late author, civil rights activist and Winston-Salem resident Maya Angelou on Tuesday, April 7. According to news reports, the dedication ceremony at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. featured, among others, Oprah Winfrey and former Ambassador Andrew Young. Artist Ross Rossin's portrait of Angelou was used for the stamp, according to USPS. The power went out during the ceremony. An explosion at a Maryland power plant is to blame for a region-wide power outage that impacted the White House, the Capitol, the University of Maryland and other buildings throughout D.C. and Maryland on Tuesday afternoon, according to an official. D.C. Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management spokeswoman Robyn Johnson told the Associated Press that the outage affected 8,000 customers in the District. The D.C. Executive Office of the Mayor said the failure was the result of an equipment failure in the power distribution for PEPCO.

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More meetings are planned for Tuesday, April 21 and Tuesday, May 19 to show another draft based on residents’ inputs. After that, a public presentation will be displayed among the City-County Planning Board staff and citizens on Tuesday, June 16 at the Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center, 1502 Mount Zion Place, before taking it to elected officials. For more information, go to www.cityofws.org/planning to view the plan in its entirety. ages of Asian, Hispanic and Caucasian residents. The area encompasses about 14,360 people and 4,523 acres. It is generally bounded on the north by North Liberty Street and Lansing Drive; on the east by Brushy Fork Branch, Winston Lake Park and U.S. 158; on the south by the Southern Railway; and on the west by U.S. 52. Brown said the historical landmarks such as the bridges, archaeological sites and certain properties like the George Black House and Brickyard are to remain on site. The Historic Resources Commission staff has reviewed the sites since 2009, giving input into what should stay, since some have been moved or demolished. Andrade presented improvements that have come along from the adoption plan in 2008. A CVS Pharmacy was built on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive along with the rehabilitation of the building for Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans on Glenn Avenue. Developments have been made along the SmithReynolds airport. Also, new residential houses are to be built along Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets. Then the planning department took the next

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sidewalks and side streets need to be paved for the safety of elders and children. There was also talk of the lack of job opportunities and economic development within the area. According to Montgomery, the East area has had some economic development. He stated, however that the lack of development is because of the private sectors not investing enough into the community. “Bonds have passed into the area. Investments

Winston needs to be the same thing for the East area,” he said. Montgomery said it depends on the private sector making the time and investments and residents should see the adopted plan go into full swing in the next five years. He said that the Council and city are pushing this plan to make it happen based on what the community is saying what they want. “I would like to see the elders and the youth come together,” said Martha

Reid, president of the EastNortheast Neighborhood Association. Reid states that from her travelling abroad, she would like certain things she’s seen infused within the community. Another suggestion made from the residents was to make something other than the recreational center a gathering place for the youth. The millennial generation should be involved in such meetings to voice their opinions. The planning department will take the residents’ suggestions and come up with a draft plan that will closely fit their needs. Several more meetings are scheduled before the new plan is presented to the City Council for approval later this year. Chronicle Managing Editor Donna Rogers contributed to this report.

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“Come share your ideas about how your community should grow.” That’s what the advertisement said to attract people to the meeting last month with city-county planners who would discuss the East-Northeast Winston-Salem Planning Area at the Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center. Twenty to 30 residents came to the meeting. “The people are our main source,” said Marco Andrade, project planner. “They see what’s going on in the community every day. So we want them to tell us their ideas, suggestions, and concerns.” Material from the city says the City-County Planning Board of Forsyth County and WinstonSalem is responsible for preparing and maintaining a comprehensive plan for Forsyth County. “Comprehensive plans” address land use, usually based on zoning. City-County planners discover what residents want in their communities, then present those desires to City Council, which will make laws governing the kind of businesses and other development that will be approved for the communities, if developers want to be in the areas. At the meeting last month, maps were displayed to show what work has been done in the EastNortheast area, as well as sketches and plans on future developments. The district includes parts of the East Ward and Northeast Ward. The planning district has mostly black residents. At the meeting, Chris Murphy, one of the department’s leaders, said the City-County Planning Board’s Legacy 2030 Comprehensive plan involves expansion and improvements on all of Winston-Salem, including the East-Northeast area. The goal is to have new developments that will attract people to reside, increasing the population by 120,000. This comprehensive plan has been accredited twice by the American Planning Association. Kirk Ericson followed up, explaining how the current plan was adopted by City Council and the CityCounty Planning Board in 2008. The March 17 presentation was to show the existing conditions from that adopted plan, while having the intention to reach out to the community to express their views and to give the board more ideas. “During the 2008 plan, people were involved and were giving suggestions,” said Derwin Montgomery, council member representing the East Ward. “It takes what the community wants to see, while the developers figure out how to make it happen.” Montgomery was unable to attend the meeting because of prior

hour for the residents to divide into two groups and conduct a list of what they like about the district, what they don’t like and suggestions for improvement. Altogether there were two pages of what they liked about the residential area, while a total of three to

engagements, but he spoke to The Chronicle later. At the meeting, Byron Brown, another project planner, gave demographics of the East-Northeast Winston-Salem Planning Area, which is 80 percent African-American, followed by smaller percent-

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Marco Andrade, city project planner, thanks the residents in attendance as he closes the East-Northeast development meeting at the Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center.

four pages about what they didn’t like about the area. Certain residents had a common interest about the parks in the area as well as Winston Lake. One resident in particular, Michael Banner, father of two, was mostly fascinated with the historical aspect of the community. “You can walk past a street and not know the history behind it,” Banner said. “You wouldn’t know if that was where the original fire station was located or if that place was where the Black Panthers would have their meetings. You wouldn’t know unless you ask.” Most of the residents’ main concerns were the crime rates, the neglectful landlords and housing, and how certain necessities need to be in a closer range instead of them having to drive miles across town. They want more sit-in restaurants in their area instead of fast food places. Bobbie Collins, one of the elders who has resided in the East-Northeast area the longest, spoke about how thankful she was to have stayed in the same house that she grew up in and have the same phone number. Her concern was how some of the areas look “run-down.” “We need to have some beautification in this area,”

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Don’t confuse official talk with action

Employees with the City-County Planning Board of Forsyth County and Winston-Salem have been conducting planning meeting sessions to update the City-County Planning Board’s Legacy 2030 Comprehensive plan, which involves expansion and improvements on all of Winston-Salem, including the East-Northeast planning area. That area has parts of the East Ward and Northeast Ward. It is 80 percent African-American. About 14,360 people live in the area, according to the 2010 census report. Planners met with residents of the East-Northeast Winston-Salem Planning Area at the Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center last month. More meetings are planned for April, May and June. City material says area plans convey a community vision and general goals to the Planning Board, elected officials and other community leaders. Area plans are simply recommendations developed using a public process to help guide future planning decisions. This information might be unclear to residents. The people who attended the meeting at the Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center last month spent an hour talking about their communities in the planning area. They pulled out their wish lists and what they want to see improved. Most of the residents’ main concerns were the crime rates, the neglectful landlords and housing, and how they want businesses they use often to be closer instead of having to drive miles across town. They want more sit-in restaurants in their area instead of fast food places, presumably so they can sit down with friends and family at nice places and slow down the pace a bit. They want their areas to look nice and not “run-down.” They want sidewalks and side streets paved for the safety of elders and children. And they want jobs. Legacy 2030 will not bring jobs into the planning area. All the work the residents did last month at the meeting will not make their communities any better just because they want them to be. Did anyone explain the steps needed to make things happen? After the Winston-Salem City Council receives what the residents want in the planning areas, they look at the list then update zoning laws and maybe other laws that will affect the planning area. Then they wait for developers or others to come to them with development plans. The city might go out and try to attract developers. But this is a large city. We see that most development is happening in places other than the East-Northeast Winston-Salem Planning Area. How are those areas getting that development? City Council Member Derwin Montgomery, who represents the East Ward, told The Chronicle that when council members look at area plans, those plans are “not a statement of what a city is going to do.” And, he said, “Development is driven from the private sector.” The goal is to make areas “attractive” for investors. So, when are the jobs coming? Montgomery said the city is trying to attract small businesses with a special program that includes loan forgiveness. He is looking to retail to help with the jobs issue. What about other areas of the city? Why are retail stores and restaurants opening up in the southwest and northern parts of Winston Salem? Did they have to wait on development to come to them? The original East-Northeast Winston-Salem Area Plan was adopted in 2008, seven years ago. Since then, the city can only point to a CVS Pharmacy that was built on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and the rehabilitation of the building for Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans on Glenn Avenue as development in the area, along with some housing. Not sure how many jobs came with those developments, but they are not enough. Residents should attend all the meetings seeking input about what they want to see in their neighborhoods and tell the planners what they want. Then, residents should ask council members what are they doing to make things happen. Seven years is a long time to wait. Maybe residents should take up the mantel from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and tell officials why they can’t wait any longer.

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New song for new time? To the Editor:

With recent demonstrative protests occurring in Ferguson, NYC and Selma, is it time to retire “We Shall Overcome” as this country’s pre-eminent Civil Rights Anthem? Many believe the song derived from, "I'll Overcome Someday," by African-American composer the Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley (1851– 1933), and no peaceful demonstration is complete without it. Although the moderate tempo ballad has served the masses well, Public E n e m y ’s "Fight The Power" might be a m o r e appropriate soundtrack to inform contempor a r y demonstrations. Conscious-raising music such as the above songs are like glue that holds peaceful protestors together, especially blacks. The music that we carried with us from West Africa to the U.S. (according to Miles Davis) is everything to our survival as a group and as individuals. In fact, music serves us during our most compelling moments. It is widely held that Negro spirituals were sometimes coded to provide communication methods for escape from slavery according, to Sam Edwards and Lyvonne Chrisman, co-founders of Friends of Negro Spirituals, an organization dedicated to preserving the art form. Our music, whether spirituals, blues, jazz, gospel, R&B, rock ’n’ roll and sometimes hip-hop have informed our struggle for equality in this country and given us hope, strength, vitality and community. Put another way, it is how and why we can overcome. Public Enemy’s near-perfect manifestation of free speech, “Fight The Power,” can resonate with anyone who feels oppressed irrespective of race, creed or color. A hip-hop song, it contains an urgency not found in the slower and more tepid ballad “We Shall Overcome.” It is ironic that most buyers of hip-hop are white, which speaks to the universal appeal of hiphop. If you have ever been to a Public Enemy concert, you can attest to the diversity of fans present, who sing along to “Fight The Power” from personal experience. This diverse group of concert-goers embrace this song for the stunning free speech epistle it is, notwithstanding rapper Chuck D’s stinging critique of John Wayne and Elvis Presley, which may need to be revisited if the song is to be adopted as a new Civil Rights Anthem. If the American experience is about growth and full participation for everyone, then those on the receiving end of oppression must also be open to change and growth.

With Freedom of Speech and the right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, “it’s time to fight the powers that be”! Gabrielle Wilson

Thanks for honoring us To the Editor:

On behalf of the entire staff of the Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina, I want to thank you again for honoring us with a Special Recognition of the Year award. The Chronicle's 30th Annual Community Service Awards banquet was a wonderful event! We are truly humbled to have been included with such outstanding honorees. Thank you for your support of the Children's Sunshine Law Center's mission and for your commitment to maintaining a positive impact on the community.

Iris Sunshine, Executive Director Children's Law Center of North Carolina

AARP seeking legislation to help caregivers To the Editor:

Nancy Hall, Dr. Althea TaylorJones and Jean Moses-Peree joined other AARP volunteers recently in Cary to look for ways to increase support for family caregivers and for adults who want to remain in their own homes as they age. AARP North Carolina will also be seeking legislation that will make saving easier for employees in the state without access to workplace retirement saving plans like 401(k)s or pensions. AARP volunteers have been instrumental in conveying the needs of the state’s 1.7 million family caregivers to members of the North Carolina General Assembly, who will determine the amount of support given to services that provide and enable home and community based care. AARP acknowledges that as the population of our state continues to grow closer to 10 million, the changing demographics reveal that the number of older and disabled adults in need of assistance is growing even faster. Of the 1.4 million people age 65 or older in the state, approximately a quarter of them have two or more physical or mental conditions that make it difficult to do activities required to remain independent. Family members across North Carolina are called on every day to help their older and disabled loved ones with common tasks.

Since family caregiving is largely uncompensated, AARP will be seeking legislation to:

*Allow employees to use existing sick leave benefits for caregiving purposes.

*Allow employees to take short increments of unpaid leave for a family member’s illness, injury, or medical appointments. *Address problems that can arise

with interstate guardianships that are often granted when an adult lacks capacity to make decisions for him or herself. Another area of immediate concern in North Carolinians ages 50 plus is the anxiety over adequate retirement savings. Currently, over 1.8 million workers in the state do not have access to workplace savings accounts. AARP’s commonsense savings proposal “NC Work and Save” (www.aarp.org/ncworkandsave) is an easy way for people to take better charge of their retirement savings and to break the reliance many have on assistance as they age. AARP North Carolina http://states.aarp.org/region/nort h-carolina/

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I would like to thank Mr. Ernie Pitt, The Chronicle staff and the selection committee for the honor of being selected as the recipient of The Chronicle's 2015 Woman of the Year. I'm humbled. Thank you for every PSA and article you have ever published for the nonprofit and service organizations in the community, for without you, there would be a void of valuable information to certain segments of the city's population. I pray that those who attended the Pender 30th Annual S e r v i c e Awards Banquet were inspired by what they saw and heard and will join forces with all the recipients recognized, as they continue in their efforts to make a positive impact in the community. Thank you for over two generations of professional journalism dedicated to keeping our community informed. Randon Blackmon Pender 2015 Woman of the Year Community Volunteer

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Why I applaud former Oklahoma University frat brother Levi Pettit for confronting racism RACE ISSUES AFFECT STUDENTS

Former Oklahoma University fraternity member Levi Pettit recently Guest Columnist stood before a bank of cameras and microphones flanked by a bevy of black elected officials, ministers and civil rights leaders at a black church in Oklahoma City. He apologized for his racially insensitive acts and ignorance. This was the act of a sincere young man who has been battered from pillar to post after the video surfaced of he, and his frat pals, carousing on a bus and shouting racist epithets. For speaking out, he has been the butt of snickers, derision and flat out condemnation. The African-American leaders who stood with and behind him haven’t been spared the vitriol, either. They’ve been the object of vicious name- calling and attacks for having the temerity to back him in his mea culpa. Pettit, though, doesn’t deserve condemnation; he deserves praise. He and his fraternity were booted from the university. His name and that of his family has been dragged deep through the mud. He’ll remain for some time the poster boy for offensive and disgusting frat racial antics whenever some wayward fraternity inevitably engages in them. He could have stood on the prior statement of apology and regret that he issued after the tape went viral and set off a national howl. He could have easily melted into the student woodwork somewhere, completed his studies, and gone on about his business. But he didn’t. Instead, he went very public with his apology and pledge to action. Despite the lambaste of him and the racial put downs and myopia of the detracEarl O. Hutchinson

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tors, this is an important step forward. The public outing of the fraternity came the same week that a study was released on racial attitudes of the millennials. The study found that young whites under 30 are no more enlightened in their racial views especially of blacks than their parents. For example, when respondents were asked, “How much needs to be done in order to achieve Martin Luther King’s dream of racial equality?” There was a huge gap in how they answered the question as opposed to young respondents of color. Forty-two percent of whites answered that “a lot” must be done to achieve racial equality,” which was almost identical to the percent that answered the same of white Gen Xers and 44 percent of white baby boomers. The survey finding conformed pretty much to an AP survey on racial attitudes toward minorities that was conducted in October, 2012. That survey found that in the four-year

period from a prior AP survey on racial attitudes in 2008, a clear majority of whites (56 percent) expressed animus toward blacks. The jump in anti-black racial sentiment came despite nearly four years in office of an African-American president. It’s been the rare day that’s passed in the now more than six years that President Obama has been in the White House that there hasn’t been a racially inflammatory video, photo, a sign, or some public figure popping off on race that has made a headline somewhere. When it does, the predictable happens. The battle lines get quickly drawn, countless individuals jam websites and chat room and boards to downplay, or worse, condemn the critics of the actions as being too sensitive, thin-skinned or slamming them for playing the race card with their denunciation of a racial dig or taunt. The Oklahoma University frat debacle was a near textbook example of that.

Martese Johnson is slammed to the ground, face first. This resulted in his face becoming a b l o o d y mess. This incident took place outside of the bar. Now for me the questions come pouring out. First and foremost, if the conversation was that cordial who called the beverage control guys? Second, why didn’t the beverage control guys Martese Johnson assess the scene before immediately letting someone’s face collide with the sidewalk? Lastly, what is the penalty for this type of behavior by the officers? Reports say that Martese Johnson took the alcohol breath test and the results were negative. Do these tests matter or does it depend? This type of beating is an outrage and should be condemned at the highest levels. I just wonder what these three ABC officers were thinking. It is abundantly clear to me that they were not thinking. It appears as if every 60 days some

accident or incident happens which involves y o u n g AfricanAmerican males. This for me is just sickening and outrageous. Do officers who carry guns take diversity and sensitivity training? Of course they do, and the majority of them use those tools to curtail viol e n c e . However there seems to be a growing number of officers who only pay lip service to diver-

Levitt and his pals were properly condemned for their antics and given the boot from the campus. Yet they had legions of defenders, too, that accused the university of not giving them due process, violating their free speech, and for a rush to judgment in summarily expelling them. Many more even expressed sympathy with them for being harshly treated. And some even commiserated with their parents for their alleged suffering and ordeal. The fact that you have one student offender who did not play to that gate, claim victimization and accepted fully responsibility for his racial offensive action is cause for much hope; hope that someone actually got it, and is willing to lend a public face, their face, to those who express their disgust at racial bigotry. It’s even better that this comes from a young person that legions of young people can more readily identify with than all the sermons on racial tolerance from those of the older generation, and especially civil rights leaders. Their sermons are like water off a ducks’ back to many of them. We don’t need more surveys on race relations to know that they haven’t had much meaning so far to many young people such as Pettit. Pettit did the right thing when he spoke out, and so did the black leaders who stood behind him, encouraged and ultimately embraced him. For that, I applaud and will continue to applaud Pettit.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson wrote this column for New America Media. He is an author and political analyst. He is a weekly co-host of the Al Sharpton Show on American Urban Radio Network. His new book is: From King to Obama: Witness to a Turbulent History (Middle Passage P r e s s ) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692370714

U.Va. student didn’t deserve to be beaten up

If a store official told me I couldn’t gain admission, my next move would Guest be simply to Columnist walk away. When rules are presented no matter what I think to the contrary, I get to “steppin.” Some of us may squawk a little bit, but for the most part we leave the scene. Martese Johnson, a 20-year-old black student at the University of Virginia did not get the chance to walk away. The story goes that ID problems led to the club official telling Johnson he couldn’t gain admittance. Kevin Badke was the co-owner of the Trinity Irish Club who denied Martese Johnson admission. Badke said, “He was just disappointed he didn’t get in. He was just acting like a normal college kid. It was very cordial. I actually asked him what high school he went to.” Now to my mind none of the aforementioned statements sound confrontational at all. In fact the exchange between the two of them almost sounds friendly. Martese Johnson is young, black and male. These three descriptors seem to be a catalyst for chaos and confusion these days. In addition, Johnson is a third-year honors student and a student leader. Yet even with these credentials, he found himself on the wrong side of the law on St. Patrick’s Day no less. Almost immediately after this “cordial” conversation between the co-owner, Badke and Johnson, the U. Va. Honors student, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control officers show up on the scene. What happens after they show up is what’s troubling so many of us.

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sity and sensitivity training. When Martese Johnson was told by his family to work hard, stay out of trouble and you will be ok, he believed them. Young men who look like Martese Johnson are experiencing another side of America. Because it appears unnecessary force was used against Johnson, the three officers in question have been reassigned other duties. I guess that is how the system works. You smash a young man’s face into the ground even though reports say he was docile and was not causing any trouble.

Where is the justice in having them reassigned? Why not have the officers suspended until the investigation is completed. It is my opinion that Martese Johnson was victimized by those officers. This case is receiving national attention. The governor of the state of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe is keeping an eye on this case. In fact there will be a lot of eyes on this case. Will these officers receive some type of punishment? We will just have to wait and see. These incidents involving young men of color just continue to happen. The circumstances, in my opinion, are all suspect. However, the results are still the same. Young black men are killed and, in this case, severely beaten and injured. Our country is almost becoming immune to “I can’t breathe” and “Black lives matter.” So what is the solution to tragedy after tragedy? We have formed councils and committees to study the issue, but the brutality keeps on happening. We have had city, state and national officials offer apologies, but the inhumanity keeps on occurring. The moral compass of our America is now severely skewed in the direction of hopelessness and lost lives. Yet we cannot give up the fight for right. Let us be advocates for right in this country. Maybe the message will spread.

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

Hate and discrimination masquerading as ‘religious freedom’ The Charlotte Observer was actually quite moderate and restrained in its recent Rob editorial criticizing the latest Schofield dying gasp of the nation’s pro-discrimination moveGuest Columnist ment. ‘ The editorial — “Indiana shows what not do” — highlighted the so-called “religious freedom” law enacted in Indiana. The law — which was designed by conservatives opposed to LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered] equality — has already set off a firestorm amongst more-forward looking corporate types who are rethinking their involvement with the Hoosier state. Here’s the Observer: “Given the permissive definition of “religion” in the bills, though, the allowed discrimination would hardly

stop with the LGBT community. Even if such cases are only episodic, even one is too many and the state’s image takes a hit. [Indiana Governor Mike] Pence defended the Indiana law by saying he doesn’t think it legalizes discrimination, and N.C. legislators will say it is simply about freedom of religion. But in practice the bills undeniably open the door to discrimination against almost anyone…. Does North Carolina really want to go down this road? Do we want to sanction discrimination by letting anyone deny service to whomever they please? Do we want to jeopardize conventions, job growth and the ability to recruit? Arizona was going to last year, but under pressure from the NFL and others, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed the bill. If it reaches his desk, Gov. Pat McCrory should do the same here.” [End of Observer editorial] And here’s another reason to be against the offensive, copycat legislation filed in the North Carolina Senate and House: It’s morally wrong, offensive and un-American.

As Think Progress reported recently, the discrimination has already started in Indiana. And one doesn’t have to be a MENSA member to imagine the myriad forms of discrimination that some troubled souls in our state would readily engage in if given the green light by state government. After all, it was the same talk about “religious liberty” that was frequently used as an excuse by those who refused to serve people of color and interracial couples back in the last century. Anyone who thinks that ugly beast wouldn’t reemerge is kidding themselves. The bottom line: Let’s hope state political and business leaders nip this nonsense in the bud ASAP and that North Carolinians can avoid the ignominy of seeing their governor go on national TV to defend discrimination and hate. Rob Schofield is policy director for N.C. Policy Watch. Find his columns at http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/.

Senior Employment Program of WinstonSalem Urban League makes positive impact T H E C H R ON I C LE

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People often think of the Winston-Salem Urban League as an organization that advocates for civil rights and primarily serves younger urban clientele. However, it is a senior program that the Urban League operates in 18 counties, which are primarily rural, that is making a major positive impact and improving the quality of life for mature adults. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and Administered by Senior Service America, provides job readiness training, computer training, job search skills, paid work experience and job placement services for 230 seniors annually. Seniors benefit from the skills and experience gained in host agency assignments and nonprofit agencies benefit from highly experienced and qualified mature adults placed in their agencies that increase their capacity to provide quality services to those most in need. SCSEP is highly successful in achieving the ultimate goal of empowering seniors to develop the skills and experience to become gainfully employed. Below are three of the seniors in the Urban League Senior Community Services Employment Program: *Mildred Clinton, a widow of a veteran is gain-

Supreme Court rejects N.C. appeal on election law

WASHINGTON (AP) -–The Supreme Court has passed up an early chance to review a contested North Carolina election law that opponents say limits the ability of AfricanAmericans to cast ballots. The high court intervened in October to order that the law remain in effect for the fall elections after a lower court ruling blocking part of the law. But the justices on Monday wiped away their earlier order by rejecting the state's appeal of that lower court ruling. The federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia had blocked a part of the law that eliminated same-day registration during early voting in North Carolina. A trial is set for July in the lawsuit filed by civil rights groups, and the issue of voting restrictions could return to the Supreme Court before the 2016 elections. North Carolina is among several Republicanled states that have passed election laws imposing photo identification requirements and reducing the number of days set aside for early voting, among other provisions. Officials have said the measures are needed to prevent voter fraud. But critics have called the laws thinly veiled efforts to make it harder for Democratic-leaning minorities to vote. The next elections in North Carolina are in September at the local level. The next statewide contest is the presidential primary in early 2016.

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tification as a peer counselor. He was hired by the U r b a n League as a community educator with the P.O.S.S.E. program, a health and wellness project that the Urban League operates in partnership Russell Helms with the Forsyth C o u n t y Department of Public Health. – Mildred Clinton He later enter the job market. She prepare her for a clerical enrolled in the Urban submitted several job position in both the “for League Senior Community applications but did not get profit” and “nonprofit” sec- Service Employment a response. She enrolled tors. Program. Morris was keenin the Urban League Senior ly focused and took advan*Morris Russell takes tage of the job readiness, Community Service Employment Program for tremendous pride in his job search and computer assistance in developing a host agency assignment at training while looking for professional resume, inter- the Fellowship Home. full time employment. view skills, job search Through the Urban League The wages that Morris training and information on SCSEP, Russell serves as earned through the SCSEP the House Manager and provided income to cover industry trends. Clinton says provides oversight and sup- his basic needs while he “Participation in the pro- portive services for the res- worked in the area that he gram is rewarding and idents in recovery. is very passionate about. Russell is particularly allows me to enhance my Russell has proven to job skills and gain new well-suited for this position be a success story for the skills. The program helped having been a resident of Urban League SCSEP. He to build my confidence to the Fellowship Home him- is simply elated that he has re-enter the workforce. self. He has triumphed over recently landed his ideal The Urban League SCSEP multiple obstacles includ- job with RHA Health is an excellent transition ing addiction and incarcer- Services Inc. back into the workforce for ation due to some poor persons who have been decisions. *Rufus Helms enrolled His life has been com- in the Urban League unemployed for a length of pletely transformed . To SCSEP in December 2014. time.” She feels that the expe- better prepare for employ- After retiring from the rience she is gaining will ment, Morris obtained cer- Chesapeake Ohio Railroad

“Participation in the program is rewarding and allows me to enhance my job skills and gain new skills.”

ing experience and enhancing her skills at Hands On Northwest North Carolina as a participant in the Urban League Senior Community Services Employment Program. She is a valuable resource to Hands On, a nonprofit organization that provides technical assistance for other nonprofits and also coordinates senior volunteer activities. The host agency assignment provides opportunities for Clinton to enhance her computer skills and office practices. Her past work experience includes 38 years as a banking officer. Due to her strong work ethic she transitioned from reconciling clerk to Assistant Manager before retiring in 2010. After several years, Clinton was ready to re-

as an Operator Switchman and relocating to WinstonSalem, Helms was looking for an employment opportunity when he heard about the Urban League SCSEP. After his assessment and Individualized Employment Plan was developed he was placed at H.A.R.R.Y., a veteran’s outreach program as an office assistant. In that capacity, Helms manages incoming calls, greets veterans, and directs them to the appropriate source for services. Helms provides a valuable service to the nonprofit which operates with minimal staff. He is a welcome face for veterans who come to the agency seeking help with a variety of problems from getting their benefits, health care, housing, emergency assistance and other vital services. He is providing a valuable service to our most deserving clientele. Because of his perseverance and strong work ethic Helms is destined to succeed and obtain gainful employment. Seniors who are interested in enrolling in the Senior Community Service Employment Program and nonprofit agencies interested in having a participant assigned to their agency should contact the Urban League. Employers who are seeking experienced and qualified individuals to fill their staffing needs should contact Patricia Sadler at the Urban League at 336 725-5614 or psadler@wsurban.org.

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The International Civil Rights Center & Museum (ICRCM) in Greensboro has named John Swaine, who has been chief financial officer with ICRCM since 2009 and chief operating officer since November, to chief executive officer, chief financial officer. Bayard 'Bay' Love is joining as chief operating officer, director of development. Swaine will continue to lead the organization and manage the critical accounting responsibilities associated with the end of the tax credit arrangements that have financed the ICRCM and are set to unwind in 2016. “Swaine's more than 25 years of financial and managerial experience, his tenure with the organization, and his demonstrated leadership make him an ideal person to lead ICRCM through its next phase of growth,” the museum’s board said in a news release. As chief operating officer and director of development, Love will work closely with Swaine and the board to guide the longer-term strategy, engage museum visitors and supporters, and implement operational initiatives. Love will also lead the museum's fundraising and development efforts. Board Chairwoman Deena Hayes-Greene said, "The board unanimously supported promoting John to the CEO position, and agreed that Bay brings the right combination of experience in nonprofit work and business. Together we expect that the team will work our board to successfully meet our short-term financial needs and develop our

long-term operating model. “Equally as important, Bay has a deep understanding of contemporary civil rights issues and the ongoing challenges of racial inequity. He will play a critical role in developing and attracting content that will keep ICRCM on the cutting edge of our present-day lunch-counter issues, such as health disparities, achievement gaps in education, and the growing racial wealth divide." Love has a Master's in Business Administration from UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Master's in Public Policy from the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy. He left a job with a leading corporate strategy firm to join the team in Greensboro and has significant nonprofit experience from his four and a half years as Chief Financial Officer at a community clinic that he helped found and lead in post-Katrina New Orleans. He has also served as a consultant and volunteer to numerous organizations working on present-day civil rights issues. Since 2013, he has provided limited probono support and counsel to ICRCM and is familiar with some of the key challenges and opportunities facing the museum. "I'm honored to be joining such an important institution," Love said, "I think that the mission and vision of ICRCM are particularly relevant today as businesses, academics, and communities across the country continue the movement towards diversity, inclusion, and equity that the Greensboro Four represent. I'm also excited to work John,

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our board, and partners across the city and state to carry ICRCM's important work into its next phase." "The decision was unanimous. All of us on the board are ready to roll up our sleeves. Within the next two years, we will exit our tax credit arrangement and meet all of the outstanding obligations associated with the initial capital outlay." said Ron Milstein, who will be working closely with Love in as chair of the board's development committee. "We currently have over 70,000 visitors annually, and have garnered attention and support locally and from across the country. Bay's business and nonprofit experience, combined with his understanding of modern day civil rights issues make him the perfect addition to help lead the museum to even higher levels." said Earl Jones, one of ICRCM's founders. According to Nancy Vaughn, Greensboro Mayor and ICRCM board member since 2013, "We still have challenges and decisions ahead, but we're equally excited about the opportunities. With our expanded board, and with Deena, John, and Bay in leadership, we have turned a corner and I look forward to being an active part of what's to come." The International Civil Rights Center & Museum (ICRCM) is a historic landmark, an exhibiting and collecting institution, and an educational service organization. ICRCM promotes an understanding of the struggles for social justice and equality in the United States and across the globe.

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The Love Church, 4198 Cherry St., and its pastor, the Rev. Curtis Friday, took over the Wake Mart gas station on the corner of Cherry Street and Polo Road for a few hours to give away $5,000 in free gas on Good Friday, April 3. Members of the church were stationed at every pump as cars rolled in from the Cherry Street entrance. Each car received $20 in gas and window washing. Along with the gas giveaway, the church sur-

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prised a member of its congregation with a Suzuki Vitara Crossover. She is a faithful single mother in our congregation who fell on hard times when her car broke down last year. Despite her lack of transportation she still made it her mission to come to the church during the week for janitorial services as well as attend all services. “In light of Easter, and the representation that Jesus gave His life for us, The Love Church took the time to give back to the community,” the church

said in a statement. The Easter weekend continued on Saturday, when the church’s Youth Ministry hosted an Easter Eggstravaganza at Oak Summit Park. Many came out to the Easter egg hunt, fellowship and the food. “Our ministry believes that we should strive to be like God and the word says ‘For God so loved the world that He gave ….’ The Love Church is determined to be a church known for loving and giving to our community to bring Matthew 25 Alive!” the church said.

Above, those in the know line up at Wake Mart gas station on the corner of Cherry Street and Polo Road for free gas on Friday, April 3. The Love Church, 4198 Cherry St., and its pastor, the Rev. Curtis Friday, took over the gas station for a few hours to give away $5,000 in free gas. At right, the church surprised a member of its congregation with a Suzuki Vitara Crossover.

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Above and at right, the Easter weekend continued on Saturday, when the church’s Youth Ministry hosted an Easter Eggstravaganza at Oak Summit Park. Many came out to the Easter egg hunt, fellowship and the food. “Our ministry believes that we should strive to be like God and the word says ‘For God so loved the world that He gave ….’ The Love Church is determined to be a church known for loving and giving to our community to bring Matthew 25 Alive!” the church said.

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The Winston-Salem State Lady Rams track & field team earned a pair of weekly honors from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Wednesday, April 1. Senior sprinter, Nya Michaux, was named the CIAA Track Athlete of the Week while head coach Inez Turner was named the CIAA Women’s Track & Field Coach of the Week. Michaux took home the honor after a great performance at the Winthrop Adidas Invitational. She placed second in the women’s 100m dash with an 11.79, an NCAA Division II proviMichaux sional qualifying time. She qualified for the event finals after winning the preliminaries with a 12.05. She was also second in the women’s 200m dash with a 24.95. Turner took home the honor after leading a great overall effort by the Lady Rams. Under her guidance, the team dominated the sprint events with two of the top three finishers in the Turner women’s 100m dash and the 200m dash. Under her guidance, freshman Domtilla Kiplaget also placed third in the women’s 5,000m run and fifth in the women’s 1,500m run. The Lady Rams won’t have long to wait for their action when they head to nearby High Point to take part in the Vertklasse Meeting. For more information on Lady Rams track & field, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at 336-750-2143 or log on to www.WSSURams.com.

Tajanel McNeill: WSSU Track All-American BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

When Tajanel McNeill arrived at Winston-Salem State four years ago, she was unknown, unheralded and had no grand expectations for her future as a college athlete. Those circumstances never caused McNeill to waver in her desire to make the most of an opportunity to earn a roster spot on the women’s track and field team. Since her freshman year, McNeill has matured and blossomed as an all-purpose athlete. Aside from competing in all three of the horizontal jumping events (long jump, high jump, triple jump), she expanded her horizons to include the 100meter hurdles, javelin throw and 4x100 relay. Over the past three years, McNeill, a senior from Newark, N.J., has owned the field events in the CIAA. During that span, she’s the six-time Field Events MVP of the conference track and field championships (indoor and outdoor). At the national level, she ranks among the elites. McNeill is a three-time AllAmerica, twice in the triple jump and once as a member of the Lady Rams 4x100 relay. “Tajanel has become the athlete she is today because of her

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discipline,” said Coach Inez Turner of Winston-Salem State. “She made the choice to be the best that she can be. Not only does she do the necessary extra work, but she has the mindset that you need to compete and succeed at a high level.” By the time her college career comes to a close, McNeill, an E x e r c i s e Physiology major, could end up being the most decorated women’s track athlete at WinstonSalem State. For now, though, she’ll McNeill concentrate on winning national titles in the triple jump and 4x100 relay at the NCAA outdoor championships in May. McNeill recently took time out of her schedule to discuss her college career with Sports Week.

SW: You weren’t heavily recruited coming out of high school, so you came to track tryouts as a walk-on and your career has turned out extremely well. Summarize your time at WSSU. McNeill: My time as a walkon was definitely motivating. It helped to mold me into the athlete I am today. When I first came out, I didn’t know my place on See McNeill on B2

This softball season has been a struggle for Winston-Salem State. With less than a month remaining before the CIAA championships, the Lady Rams were 10-17 overall. That’s a different scenario from recent history. WSSU has won three of the last four conference crowns and advanced to the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Tournament each time. A look at the roster provides some insight about the team’s sporadic play. Roughly 70 percent of the roster is comprised of freshmen and sophomores. As for upperclassmen, the numbers are sparse (three seniors and one junior). “We’ve had our ups and downs this season,” said veteran WSSU coach LaTaya Hilliard-Gray. “Our won-loss record doesn’t reflect our talent level. This group is still going through a growing process and learning how to come together as a team. “Even though we’ve struggled, I’m very satisfied that our players continue to remain totally committed to the program. The vision is for us to grow stronger as the season progresses. Coming down the stretch, we’ll have plenty of opportunities to see how much we can grow.” In a double-header loss to Anderson University (SC) on April 4, the Lady Rams were never able to get fully in sync against the Trojans, ranked No. 21 in the national polls. The first game ended in a 10-6 defeat. WSSU cranked out 11 hits, but left eight runners stranded on base. In an 8-2 setback in the second game, the Lady Rams had nine hits, but the three errors they committed contributed to their downfall. The season didn’t get off to the best of starts. The Lady Rams lost their first seven games and it’s only been twice this season that they’ve won back-to-back games. Establishing continuity hasn’t been easy either. During the early part of the season, inclement weather resulted in 13 games being postponed or

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Nyki Caldwell’s pursuit of clearing 6-feet in the high jump is anything but a pipe dream. At this juncture, she’s only 1½ inches shy of soaring to heights which have never been achieved in women’s track and field at Wake Forest University. Caldwell, a senior who majors in Health and Exercise Science, closed out the winter season in grand fashion. She jumped 5-feet-10 inches to win her specialty at the Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in February. As a sophomore two years ago, she was the ACC indoor runner-up. Photo by Wake Forest University Athletics With that first-place finish, Nyki Caldwell of Wake Forest is the ACC indoor champion in the Caldwell became the first high jump. Wake Forest woman to win a gold medal in a field event at the conference indoor championships. While the was set by Trina Bindell in 1996. “Achieving 6-feet would secure my place in the title-clinching jump wasn’t her best ever (PR is 5feet-10½ inches), it brought Caldwell so much joy record books,” said Caldwell, a four-time All-State and satisfaction to make All-Conference as an ACC high jumper in high school (Dexter, Mich.). “I’ll focus a lot on my steps and technique. I’m looking champion. “I was very pleased with the outcome,” to win at the ACC outdoor meet and qualify for the Caldwell said. “Things turned out the way I hoped NCAA Regionals.” In the high jump, mastering technique is essenthey would. It would’ve been nice to PR. But this tial. It’s an event which demands precision, speed was the ACC meet, so what counts more than anyand strength, much like the athletes who run hurthing else is that you win.” Caldwell makes it clear that her ultimate goal is dles. Jumpers typically take a pre-determined numto set a new Wake Forest standard at 6-feet by the ber of strides that will put them at the right take-off time her college track career ends later this spring. The current school record of 5-feet-11 3/4 inches See Caldwell on B2

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WSSU spring game to benefit Second Harvest Winston-Salem State University will have its Spring Football Game on April 11 at 3 p.m. The location will be at Glenn High School, 1600 Union Cross Road in Kernersville. Admission is free with two non-perishable food items. All food items are being donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank. For more information on Rams football, visit www.WSSURams.com.

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cancelled. Whether WSSU can put together a lengthy win streak before the end of the regular season is anyone’s guess. At this juncture, that’s what it would take for the Lady Rams to have a legitimate shot at reaching the .500

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the team and they put me any and everywhere. But my mentality was to stay focused and do what I came out do which was to put in the work and effort in a sport that I love. SW: Once you made the team, what prompted you to see how much you could achieve? McNeill: I was inspired to get better because of all the teammates who were NCAA qualifiers and/or nationally ranked in their events. I had to do everything I could to keep up with them (in workouts). To do that, I knew I would have to dedicate myself to working hard. If I didn’t make it, I could still be satisfied because I would know that I poured all of myself into it. But I thank God because He blessed me and made it possible for me to excel as a track athlete. SW: You’ve decided to turn pro when your track days are done at WSSU. What sparked your desire to compete at that level? McNeill: I had never thought about being a professional athlete. That’s something that really became clear to me not so long ago. I think that everybody in track and field should have the dream of eventually competing as a professional one day. Since I wanted to follow in the footsteps of some of my nationally-ranked teammates, I set some short-term goals. I wanted to be a national qualifier and it happened. Then, I wanted to make All-America and that came to pass, too. Now, my No. 1 goal is to be the NCAA Division II (outdoor) national champion in the triple jump. That’s what I’m working towards right now. I’ve put in a lot of work and was able to accomplish my previous goals fairly quickly. So, I feel like the next step for me is to take it to the professional level. Achieving those short-term goals helped me realize that it’s possible for me to make good on my long-term goal to compete as a professional athlete. SW: You’ve done a little bit of everything in WSSU track. It seems like the heptathlon would be a good fit for you once your college days are done. What are your thoughts about that? McNeill: The heptathlon has been brought up a few times by my coaches. I’m not opposing it. But I know my passion is in the jumps. I’ve put in a huge amount of effort and work into everything they have me doing. I feel like I’m dedicated enough to each and every event. If I can put that same amount of energy into just one specific event, or maybe two jumps, who knows how far I can go from there? SW: Tell me about track and field at your high school (Greensboro’s Grimsley). Did it help prepare you for college competition? McNeill: It made me appreciate the sport more. It

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mark by early May when the conference championships are held in Cary. “We’re looking to get on track and hopefully, we’ll be playing our best right ball towards the end of the regular season,” said Hilliard-Gray. “We won’t be satisfied just to win the tournament and go to the regionals. The goal is to compete and make it past the first round.” The Lady Rams, 6-2 in the CIAA, are led by three players who provide stability and versatility. Sophomore right-handed pitcher Mercedes Hargett is arguably WSSU’s best player. As a pitcher, she has a 69 record with 91 strikeouts and 38 walks. At the plate, she’s batting .382 with four home runs and 15 RBIs. Hargett ranks among the CIAA leaders in pitching wins, RBIs and homers. “After her freshman year, she worked hard in the offseason and I could tell the difference right away,” said Hilliard-Gray. “When she came back, she was a much better player than she was a year ago.” Chyna Riley (.386 batting average) has emerged as productive utility player who can pitch and play in the outfield and at second base. Under Hilliard-Gray’s guidance, Riley, a sophomore, has transitioned well as a converted left-handed hitter, who bats in the lead-off position in the lineup. “Hitting from the left side helps Chyna to take full advantage of her speed,” Hilliard-Gray said. “She’s petite (5-feet-4), but plays much bigger than her size.” Katrina Bartlett, a senior who alternates between third base and shortstop, originally attended junior college and switched to playing in the outfield. HilliardGray convinced her to change back to being an infielder when she came to WSSU. The move has worked out well for all parties involved. Bartlett is the team’s leading hitter (.413) and she’s tied with Hargett for the team lead in home runs and RBIs. “Katrina has stepped up as one the voices of leadership,” Hilliard-Gray said. “She’s aggressive at the plate and she’s good with the glove.” Winston-Salem State will return to action with a doubleheader at home against Barton College on April 17 at Salem College Field. The first game is set to begin at 4 p.m.

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Tim Sullivan, a Wake Forest assistant coach who from page B1 specializes in the vertical jumps, has worked with point to make a clean jump. If Caldwell over the past three the athlete doesn’t generate years. There are no doubts in enough speed on the run-up his mind about her capabiliapproach, he or she may not ties for this outdoor season. generate sufficient lift to clear “Physically the bar. If they and mentally, chop their steps on Nyki is in a very the approach, it good place right will slow momennow,” he said. tum and most like“She’s grown ly result in a failed by leaps and attempt. bounds in her Determining confidence level the proper take-off and her knowlpoint is equally edge about important. Taking training. She off too close to the knows she can bar, or taking off jump higher Caldwell too far away from than what she the bar, will cause did at the ACC a missed attempt. As jumpers meet and she’s still hungry. Is attempt to clear greater jumping 6-feet possible for heights, technique becomes her? Absolutely. It’s all about even more crucial. Nyki competing and perform“The key is to stay consis- ing to the best of her ability. tent with technique all the “Now that we’re in the way through the jump,” outdoor season, we’re in a Caldwell said. “But it’s also new training cycle, so we’re about spacing. As the bar is building everything towards raised, you develop a feel for the championships in May what adjustments to make on and June. As we get closer to where to start your approach the end of the season, Nyki and where to start your take- could be one of the best high off.” jumpers in the country.”

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helped me to grow my love for track and I learned all about the value of hard work. When I was at Grimsley we didn’t have a great track and we didn’t have a lot of people. It wasn’t the ideal place to have a track team. In practices, it felt like we were running on concrete. In making the transition from high school to college, that’s what I carried with me. You have to work hard. It’s not about you, it’s about the team. Those are the values I carry with me today. SW: You’ve earned multiple All-America honors over the past three years. What do you most want to accomplish by the time your college track career is over? McNeill: One thing that’s really been on my heart in recent weeks is to pour into my teammates. I want to tell them what I know and what I’ve learned. If you love the sport, then it’s mandatory that you put some effort into it. At the college level, it requires a lot more out of you, so it’s not as easy. It’s not about the athlete’s feelings. It’s about the team, it’s about the sport. It’s about what can you do to help the sport to grow. SW: Has your career turned out the way you thought it would? McNeill: When I first got here, I didn’t have any great expectations for myself. It was like I was dreaming. I never thought I would be able to accomplish in the manner that I have. There were so many great people who were already at WSSU before I came. Compared to them, I wasn’t so sure about Photo by Craig T. Greenlee how well I could jump or how well I could run. The only thing I knew for sure was that I Tajanel McNeill is one of the premier triple jumpers in the NCAA could work hard. Even if I wasn’t all that Division II. good, I was going to make sure that I would continue to show progress over the weeks to McNeill: There are a lot of jumpers who do thatp come. Track and field was something I really wanted to already. My jumps coach (Austin Davis) got that started do. That’s my passion for the sport. SW: What’s been your biggest challenge as a college with me. In practice I was always analytical and always striving to be perfect in every detail. He felt I could do betathlete? McNeill: For me, any type of transition is a challenge. ter if I learned to relax during competition. So, he suggestIn my sport, I went from the jumping events to hurdles and ed that I start a slow clap right before I take off down the being part of the 4x100 relay. Making transitions gives me runway. I was so scared and afraid to try it. I’d seen it done an uncomfortable feeling. I try my best to do what I can. But I have my coaches helping me. They’ve held my hand before, but didn’t think it would be any good for me. G and walked me through and I’ve gotten great support from When we tried it that first time in practice, I was so my teammates. With that kind of support and encourage- worked up and nervous, but excited at the same time. I’ll never forget how it all came together. I jumped far-I ment, it’s been so much easier for me to deal with transither than I ever had before (a personal best). I forgot allP tion. I really appreciate that. SW: When you compete in the long jump and triple about technique and everything else. That’s when I foundL jump, you always start to clap and then others join in with out that the hand clap helps me to relax and do what IC already know how to do. you. How did that start? How does it help?

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the Winston-Salem State lady rams (5-6) gave it their all, but the team came up short in a 5-4 loss at local rival Salem college (2-5), Friday, april 3. in a match between a pair of evenly matched and determined opponents every point counted in the tough loss. the lady rams got a slow start to the match with some struggles in doubles play. though the sophomore duo of Gabrielle lindsay and Deja Stewart took an 8-2 win at #1 doubles, the team took a pair of losses at #2 and #3 doubles. the lady rams were able to bounce back with some great efforts in singles play,

but the effort was not enough. Both Stewart and lindsay took singles wins as Stewart took a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 win at #2 singles while lindsay took a 6-4, 6-3 win at #3 singles. Freshman aja Grant took a 6-1, 6-1 win at #4 singles as well. however, the lady rams ended the match with losses at #1, #5, and #6 singles. the loss was the only non-conference loss of the season. the lady rams will return to action thursday when they head to Salisbury to take on the livingstone Blue Bears. For more information on lady rams tennis, contact the WSSU office of athletic Media relations at 336-750-2143 or log on to www.WSSUrams.com.

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Winston-Salem State played a solid game, but could not hold off the eagles of carson-newman University in the ninth inning, as the rams would drop a heartbreaker, 4-3 Friday, april 3 in Jefferson city, tenn. With the loss, WSSU falls to 22-10, while carsonnewman improves to 20-15 on the season. WSSU starting pitcher, Sam Burton, was on his game and did not surrender a hit and retired the eagles in order in three of the first four innings until the fifth inning, when carson-newman was able to strike first, by scoring two times on two hits to take a 2-0 lead. But the rams would bounce right back in the top of the sixth inning, when WSSU would strike for three runs on two hits. Dylan Dombrowskas picked up the first rbi with a single through the middle that scored Gavin culler, followed by a double to left center from nathan Steger that scored Dylan Dombrowskas and connor andrus, to give WSSU a 3-2 advantage. carson-newman would tie the game in the seventh inning, as they scored one run on two hits to pull even. the eagles would get a walk off double and rbi, after a carson-newman player was hit by a pitch, to win the game 4-3. nathan Steger led the rams at the plate, going two for four with two runs batted in, while Dylan Dombrowskas also went two for four with one run scored and one run batted in. connor andrus went one for two with a run scored, and Gavin culler went one for four with a run scored. colby Keene and phillip page each went one for four. Jordan cummings took the loss for the rams out of the bullpen, pitching the final 1.1 innings, allowing one run on one hit with two strikeouts. Sam Burton was strong as the starter, going 6.0 innings, giving up two runs on three hits, with six strikeouts, but also six walks. eric corlett went 1.0 innings allowing two hits, and one run with one walk.

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Davidson Hospice welcomes golfers to 8th annual tournament

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hospice of Davidson county will hold its eighth annual Benefit Golf tournament on thursday, april 23, at the Sapona ridge country club, 439 Beaver creek road, in lexington. proceeds will be designated for the compassionate care of the agency’s patients and families facing a life-limiting illness. all area golfers are invited to attend the event. registration is open to individual golfers as well as corporate and group teams. registration forms are available at hospiceofDavidson.org. the captain’s choice tournament will offer two tee times this year – an 8 a.m. shotgun start with a 7 a.m. registration and a 2 p.m. shotgun start with an 11:30 a.m. registration. a grilled lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. for all who register. the $75 per player entry fee includes green fees, cart, snacks and beverages. Seniors 60+ will be able to play from the gold tees and ladies will play from the red tees. trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for winners in both morning and afternoon play. trophies will also be awarded for closest to the pin on par threes, longest Drive and Straightest Drive. players will have the chance to win a number of other prizes including a 2015 chevy equinox. We have added a 3putt, putting contest to this year’s event. this contest is open to all registered players for an additional $10 with a possible $5,000 grand prize. For more information about this event, registration or sponsorship opportunities, please contact tammy troublefield at 336-475-5444 or ttroublefield@hospiceofdavidson.org. a special corporate registration is available for $400 and includes a team registration with business advertising banners on team carts plus a hole sponsorship. Sponsors for this year’s tournament include, Gold Sponsors - rcr racing and Kaufman trailers, Silver Sponsors - Brass craft of thomasville and parrott insurance, hole-in-one Sponsor - Davis chevrolet pontiac Buick GMc of lexington, hospitality Sponsor lexington Barbecue, inc., and Wells Fargo – putting contest and lunch Sponsor.

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Happening now Intercessory Prayer Conference Piney Grove Baptist Church, 4715 Indiana Ave., will have its annual Intercessory Prayer Conference on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Darrick Clemons and St. Joseph Baptist Church will be the guest on Thursday and Pastor Jimmy Montgomery and Antioch Baptist Church from Ridgeway, Va. will be the guest on Friday. The public is invited. Call 336-744-5759 for more information. 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 healthrelated topics. The admission is free. The pastor is Rev. James Clyburn Sr. The church’s phone number is 336-767-0981.

Food and clothes available Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Hill Church, 4951 Manning St., a Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open for those who need food and clothes. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-744-3012. Bishop Claude C. Turner is founder, pastor and teacher.

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Pastor to celebrate 36 years at Mt. Olive Baptist Church

He has been blessed with a wife for 50 years, Eula Harlee Gray, of Laurinburg, Dr. Charles E. Gray, pastor of Mt. N.C.; two sons, the late Andre and Olive Baptist Church, will celebrate his Michael; one grandson, Charles 36th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday, Michael and one granddaughter, April 12 at 4 p.m. Guest speaker will Chau Dre’. be the Rev. Waymon Monroe, pastor Dr. Gray and Mt. Olive Baptist of Solid Rock Baptist Church, and Church Mass Choir have prohis congregation. duced two gospel tapes; “Let God Dr. Gray was born in Greenville, Be God” and “Magnify Him.” He N.C. He was educated in the public has produced and presented the schools and received his Bachelor of following plays to the public, “Let Science degree in political science God Be God I & II” (written by his from Fayetteville State University. He son, Michael Gray); “Order My received his master’s and doctorate Steps and the Upper Room to degrees from Andersonville Calvary.” Submitted Photo Theological Seminary, graduating Some of the organizations that Dr. Charles E. and Eula Harlee Gray summa cum laude. Dr. Gray is dedicated in supporting He moved to Winston-Salem in 1972, where he united are the NAACP, Crisis Control, Samaritan Soup Kitchen, with St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. In 1978, he Winston-Salem Rescue Mission, YMCA, Red Cross, Feed felt his calling from God to deliver His word, and on Jan. the Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Smile 11, 1979, he preached his first sermon. On Nov. 4, 1979, Train, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, he was installed as the pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Habitat for Humanity and Toys for Tots. 1301 East Belews St. The street is currently named C. E. Dr. Gray says nothing is more important to him than Gray Drive. saving lost souls. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Greater Tabernacle celebrates Resurrection

Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., ended a week of celebrating Holy Week with a sunrise service and Communion on Sunday, April 5, at 6 a.m.

Yard sale Great Commission Community Church, 3733 Ogburn Ave., will have an Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, April 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Commission Community Church. All proceeds will benefit GC3 Cares, which is the outreach ministry. For more information, call 336-577-3420 or visit www.greatcommissioncommunitychurch.com April 12

Women’s Day Women’s Day will be held 10 a.m. Sunday, April 12 at Benbow Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 453 E. Main St., East Bend. The Rev. Keith M. Davis is Pastor. Guest Speaker is Rev. Vanessa T. Martin and congregation of House of God from Walkertown.

Missionary Day Service New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 New Hope Lane, will hold the annual Missionary Day Service on Sunday, April 12 at 4 p.m. Pastor Warren Napper, and the members and friends of Canaan Baptist Church will be the special guests. Deaconess Hazel Howard is the program leader. Bishop John C. Parks is the senior pastor.

Apostle Brenda McCloud, pastor of Greater Tabernacle, leads sunrise service worship.

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“Pour Out Your Wrath” The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear Rabbi Dr. Andrew Ettin present a sermon titled “Pour Out Your Wrath” at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. At the 9:15 a.m. Forum, Gus Preschle will speak on North Carolina’s missing clean-power plan. Visitors are welcome. Find more information at www.uufws.org.

Guest speaker Rev. James Gilliam of Antioch Christian Church will be the guest speaker at Antioch Baptist Church, Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m.

Missionary Anniversary Hickory Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, 3791 Harper Road, Clemmons, will hold its Missionary Anniversary on April 12 at 3 p.m. Speaker: Karen Oliver from Piney Grove Baptist Church.

Starting April 13 Spring revival Steward’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 198 Anderson Road, in Rural Hall, will hold its Spring Revival on Monday-Friday, April 13-17 at 7 p.m. nightly. The Rev. Johnny Ruff, pastor of Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, will be the revivalist for the week. The Rev. Eddie Fortson is the host pastor. The public is invited to attend.

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. nightly. The guest revivalist will be Pastor Andrew Draughn, from Mt. Airy. All are welcome. April 15

Lunch and Learn Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 1535 East Fourth St., will hold its monthly Lunch and Learn seminar on Wednesday, April 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. The Rev. Dianne Horton, Chaplain for Transitional and Supportive Care; Clinical Ministries Division of FaithHealth Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, will be the guest speaker. “Coping with Grief and Loss Exploring the Mental, Emotional, and Physical Reaction” is the seminar topic. A free nutritious meal prepared by Goler Memorial’s chef Terrance Crumb will be served. The seminar concludes with a free door prize drawing. Contact Mertice Williams, coordinator, at 336-9932237 to reserve a space or for more information. This event is sponsored by the Adult Department of Christian Education. The Rev. Johnny L. Ruff is the pastor. April 17

Choir Concert Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. on Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. will have its Joyful Noise Men Choir Concert. The public is invited. There will be guest choirs performing. Contact

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St. Mark members hold multiple events for pastor’s anniversary

Pastor McCloud gives a word during the service.

S. Wayne Patterson takes part in the service.

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St. Mark Baptist Church, 1100 Manley St., has planned multiple events to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the pastor, the Rev. Dr. James Fulwood, and First Lady Hattie Fulwood. The first wave of events started on Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. The Rev. Dr. James Linville and members of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church were the guest. On Saturday, April 4 a banquet was given in honor of the Fulwoods at 6 p.m. at the church. The celebrations will continue marking the 41st anniversary of the Dr. Fulwood and First Fulwood on Friday, April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WinstonSalem Hotel & Spa, 3051 University Parkway. This event is sponsored by New Day Ministries, which is affiliated with St. Mark. Contact Steve Johnson at 336-987-9953 for more information.

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doctrine of Gnosticism was developing. Basically, the belief was based on “secret knowledge” that led to Salvation. It crept into the early churches. Jesus never said that! Mildred Roman persecution was the policy of the Peppers day as well. However, “John was confident that God’s people would hold fast to Christ and live a life of love” Sunday (Richards’ Complete Bible Handbook). School Lesson They only needed a little encouragement. It was important that their lives were lived from the inside out, not vise versa. The apostle emphasized that the Background: Bible scholars new life was based on an intimate relationship with have agreed the apostle John penned the Gospel, the epistles bearing his name, and the Revelation. All of the Christ (love) that is to be shared with one another. This epistles were teaching tools that argue, illustrate, exhort, love shared by believers is the best indication of and instruct believers. During that time (A.D. 80s), the See Peppers on B5

Lesson Scripture: I John 3:11-24 By the end of this lesson, we should: • Dispel any notions that some “secret knowledge” leads to Salvation • Understand that God’s love and the power of the Holy Spirit inspire sharing • Deepen our commitment to share God’s love with others

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Deacon Reginald Fleming at 336661-6687. April 17

Special event The Fruit of the Vine World Garden is sponsoring a special event on Friday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at The Winston Salem Hotel & Spa, located at 3050 University Parkway. Speakers include Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, author and motivational speaker Rudy Ferraro, World Garden Founder the Rev. Steve Johnson, Dr. James Fulwood, Majic 99.9 radio talk show host Robyn Tatum, Winston Salem Police Department, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department, WinstonSalem Fire Department and other community people. RSVP to the Rev. Johnson, founder of the World Garden, at 336-987-9953 or Steve@fruitofthevineworldgarden.com.

April 18 Antique Auto Show Fruit of The Vine Garden will sponsor an Antique Auto Show on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Winston Salem Hotel & Spa located at 3050 University Parkway. There will be free food. Donations will go to The Vine World Garden, a non-profit organization. Donations will help provide seeds for individuals to “plant a seed, feed the world.” There will also be live book signings from author Rudy Ferraro. The public is invited.

‘Save Our Girls’ On Saturday, April 18, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan will be delivering a message to women only via webcast called “Save Our Girls.” It can be viewed at 1530 Martin St. Doors open at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Sister Shelia Muhammad at 336-497-8603. 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 two-day celebration

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Lesson: Near the end of Chapter 2 through Chapter 3, the focus is on the qualities of the “Children of God.” John presents to believers that some “secret knowledge” is not necessary for Salvation. Believers know what is right because they know Jesus. They should understand that the world rejects them because the world doesn’t know Him. Jesus’ sacrifice allows believers to live a better life. Believers’ lives are not to be characterized by sin. This isn’t perfection! This is a process, not an overnight transformation! John refers to Cain, who killed his brother Abel (Genesis 4). Cain’s envy of Abel leads to murder. His illustration points to the realization that actions say more about relationships than do words. Envy destroys relationships instead of strengthening them. The apostle suggests that when riffs come, and they will, resolve them as quickly as possible. Festering riffs lead to death and destruction. Christ, the believers’ example models real love – He dies for humanity that they might live. Living love means sharing from one’s abundance with others who don’t have. Love is active. Words matter, but actions are more important. The emphasis on love counters Gnosticism. God knows the heart. Life’s Application: If we have all the right words and do all that we can for others and love not, we gain nothing! Paraphrased from I Corinthians 13:1-3. There are no secrets to Salvation; Jesus makes it plain for every generation! To build relationships, we must share from genuine love that comes through Jesus and the Holy Spirit only. It is not a ritual or a check list that is done without thought, but an honest love that springs from the fruits of the Spirit. If we fake loving God, we can fool some but God knows the truth. Corporations and politicians this goes for you too.

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, feel free to contact: Minister of Music : Brother Kenny Anderson at 336345-8922 or Church secretary: Sister Janet Tucker at 336-6826241 or call the church telephone at 336-724-1780 or email Smatinc@att.net. April 19 Fruit of the Spirit Program Steward’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 198 Anderson Road, Rural Hall, will hold its Fruit of the Spirit Program on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. There will be different speakers for this event. The Rev. Eddie L. Forston is the host pastor. The public is invited to attend. 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 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 WinstonSalem; Rev. Darrell Hampton, pastor of Union Gospel Baptist Church, Germanton; and 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 Sunday, April 26. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. and service will begin at 2 p.m. Guest church will be

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Union Gospel Baptist Church, of Germanton. Pastor Darrell Hampton will be preaching.

Restaurant St. James A.M.E. Church is the new owner of Kool Running Jamaican Restaurant, Located at 1521 E. Fifth St. Hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ongoing Noon-Day Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host a NoonDay Express on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage hearts at midweek, preaching the Gospel of power and commitment. A lunch will be offered. The public is invited. Rev. Dr. Linda M. Beal is the pastor. For more information, contact Tracee Spears, church secretary, at 336429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336528-3256.

Boutique SJ Boutique at St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave., will be open every second, fourth & fifth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This free clothes boutique is open to the public. Men Helping Men Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., sponsors “Men Helping Men Be Men” every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All men are invited. Come and be apart of Men Helping Men. Contact Elder Kevin G a r y f o r m o r e information at 3367 6 7 4326.

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St. Matthew Apostolic Temple Church of Jesus Christ, 3640 New Walkertown Road, where Bishop Joseph P. Lowery is pastor, invites the public for a two-day celebration of the “Sanctuary Choir Anniversary." The services will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19. On Saturday at 6:30 p.m., the mistress of ceremony will be Evangelist Beverly Alexander and the special guest will be Dionn Owen and Renaissance Choir and other guest choirs from the city. On Sunday at 4 p.m., the celebration continues, with Bishop James E. Wiley Jr. as guest speaker and his church, Greater Liberty Temple Church from Shelby. For more information, contact Minister of Music Kenny Anderson at 336-3458922; the church secretary, Sister Janet Tucker, at 336-682-6241; or the church at 336724-1780 or email Smatinc@att.net.

St. Benedict’s hosts ‘Many Rivers’ presentation and events

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Members of St. Benedict view the PBS documentary “The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross.”

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The African Affairs Ministry of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 1625 E. 12th St., recently hosted an open viewing of the acclaimed PBS documentary “The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross.” The viewing also included a community dialogue around the issues seen in the film. “Many Rivers,” developed by Henry Louis Gates, chronicles 500 years in the lives and stories of Africans in America from the shores of Africa to modern day. The program starts with Juan Garrido, a free black man whose 1513 expedition with Spanish explorers in Florida made him the first known African to arrive in what is now the United States, and ends with Barack Obama in the White House in 2013, a time of complexity and contradictions for black Americans. In between, Professor Gates, director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard, draws on the latest scholarship to put flesh on characters like the resilient South Carolina slave girl Priscilla as well as her descendants. Professor Fred Rick Roundtree from WSSU expertly facilitated an informative discussion during break out sessions. Daisy Foster, a coordinator of the event, pointed out that the activity allowed for new discoveries and insights on black history. “The group was very actively engaged and our facilitator Dean Roundtree stimulated us as we separated fact from fiction and extended our knowledge on when, where and how we entered into this complicated society we live in today,” Foster said. “In view of the recently released US Department of Justice report of the Ferguson situation and other incidents, we must make ourselves available for this type of dialogue so that we can become part of the solution. It is our Christian duty.” St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is marking its 75th anniversary this year. The church invites alums of St. Anne’s Academy, St. Benedict’s School and the general community to join in the many anniversary observances scheduled throughout the year.

The St. Matthew Sanctuary Choir is celebrating its anniversary.

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M/WBe Bid noticeS Solicitation for Bids

MWH Constructors, Inc. seeks certified MBE/WBE businesses to provide subcontractor quotations for the Elledge Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Flow Equalization Facilities Project in WinstonSalem, NC on the following trades:

Asphalt Paving, Erosion Control, Grading, Hauling, Seeding, Sheeting/Shoring, Concrete Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Concrete Joints & Accessories, Cast-in Place Concrete, Grouting, Concrete Crack Repair, Rebar Erection, Metals, Dampproofing, Paintings & Coatings, Electrical, Hatches.

Please fax your quotations to 813-2262406 or email to gail.henry@mwhglobal.com by 5:00 PM on April 20, 2015.

Bid Documents are available for review at the Office of the City/County, Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC; iSqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive, Ste 502, Cincinnati, OH 45242; MWH Constructors, Inc 3157 Royal Drive, Suite 250, Alpharetta, GA or you can send a request for access to the bid documents to gail.henry@mwhglobal.com. MWH will review all responsive quotes and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for the project. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please contact us and we will review your needs and provide assistance or direct you to available agencies for assistance.

Please call 813-699-5110 with any questions. The Chronicle April 9, 2015 Solicitation for Bids

Central Builders, Inc. of Rocky Mount, N.C. is soliciting quotations and participation from MBE/WBE/DBE/HUB subcontractors and suppliers on the Winston-Salem, N.C. City/County Utilities South Fork Improvements Program Contract No. 1 project. The project will be bid on April 22, 2015, and quotations for materials and supplies and subcontract proposals must be received in our office by April 21, 2015. We are willing to break down or combine elements of subcontract work and in that regard we solicit subcontract proposals for clearing and grubbing, hauling, silt fence and erosion control, seeing and mulching, bore & jack, paving rock drilling and blasting, by-pass pumping, Armorflex, CCTV, project filming, instrumentation and control system, fencing, etc. We will provide assistance to qualified subcontractors in such areas as bonding, insurance, joint payment agreements, and quick pay agreements to meet cash flow needs. Plans are available for review at our office, in the AGC and Dodge plan rooms, and may be secured from the Project Engineer, Hazen and Sawyer, PC, 4944 Parkway Plaza Blvd., Suite 375, Charlotte, NC 28217, Telephone 704/357-3105. Interested parties may contract Brent Phillips, Central Builders, Inc., P.O. Box1679, Rocky Mount, NC 27802, Telephone 252/442-8047, Fax 252/446-4793, brent@centralbuilders.com. The Chronicle April 9, 2015 Legal Advertisement Solicitation for Bids

Layne Heavy Civil (LHC) is actively seeking qualified Minority and WomenOwned Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) for construction of the South Fork Improvements-Contract #1 project for the City/County Utility Commission in Winston-Salem, NC bidding Wednesday, April 22, 2015 @ 2:00 pm. Subcontract and supplier opportunities include preconstruction audio/video survey; land surveying; temporary erosion and sediment control; clearing and grubbing; jack and bores; tunneling; seeding and sodding; cast-inplace concrete; precast concrete; readymix concrete; fencing; asphalt pavement replacement; painting, aggregates; mechanical; trucking; and pipe supplies and appurtenances. Plans and specifications will be made available upon request. LHC is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact us if you have not heard from us by April 20, 2015 and we will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance. Quick pay agreements may also be available to qualified subcontractors and suppliers. Inquiries and quotations may be submitted to LHC (770) 969-4040 or faxed to (770) 969-4363. All bids must be submitted by close of business on April 21, 2015. The Chronicle April 9, 2015

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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.

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THE WINSTON SALEM TRANSIT AUTHORITY IS PROPOSING CHANGES TO ALL its BUS ROUTES. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED CHANGES WILL be held throughout Winston-Salem beginning MAY 6TH.

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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.

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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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Family Love and Involvement Program (FLIP) students, their parent/guardians and FLIP staff visited SciWorks on March 14. From left to right are (Front Row) Monquie Carpenter, Davon Styles, Khizia Bristow, (Second Row) Vivian Allen, Kaileah Joyner, DreQuan Wilson, Nancy White, (Third Row) Mrs. Flossy Jackson, Antoine Joyner, Ashley Perry, 9 Dashawn Walker, A'Najah Williamson, Zakieyan Allah, (Fourth Row) Kenneth Wilson t w C c

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On Saturday, March 14, the students of the Family Love and Involvement Program (FLIP), their parent/guardians and FLIP staff visited SciWorks for a day of fun and science exploration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have Fun & Learnâ&#x20AC;? was the theme of the day. The day at SciWorks began for the nonprofit organization and group with a viewing of a show called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sol & Companyâ&#x20AC;? at the SciWorks Planetarium. The planetarium is a multi-media theater with a simulation of the night sky as observed from any place on Earth, which made the show even more fantastic. This show gave a very realistic look at the eight planets in our solar system that orbit the sun (sol). The students and parents were in awe of the beautiful planets that were projected on the ceiling and surrounding walls of the planetarium. Not only did the show display the eight planets in all their beauty and glory, it also gave detailed information on each planet, such as the size, color, atmosphere, etc. in comparison to Earth. Immediately after the show at the Planetarium, the students and parents enjoyed a pizza lunch in the SciWorks Food Court. For the remainder of the trip, the families were free to visit the many exhibits, animals, learning labs, traveling exhibit hall, sound works, Millennium Ball Patio and many more attractions and play areas. The animal of the day was the River Otter in the Native Gardens. Students were encouraged to read the exhibit labels and discuss it with their parents, each other

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and the FLIP staff. The entire SciWorks outing was made possible by a generous grant of $300 from the Winston-Salem Foundation, with funds provided by the A. F. Clement Trust for Youth. FLIP was started by a group of relatives who were reared in the housing projects of Winston-Salem. It is an after-school tutoring and summer enrichment program committed to reaching out to youth in first through fourth grades and their families, in the Cleveland Avenue Homes Community Center. FLIP meets on Monday and Thursday each week from 5 to 7 p.m. The program is an academic intervention and enrichment program designed to give children extra support with homework, literacy and math and to incorporate enrichment activities such as technology and science exploration. The program helps students work to their potential in core academic subjects, such as reading and math. FLIP offers students an array of enrichment activities that will complement their regular academic programs. The organization aims to help the students realize their dreams to be productive students â&#x20AC;&#x201D; academically, socially and emotionally for a better future in the 21st century. FLIP is committed to providing services that will enhance the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school curriculum, as well as challenge and extend the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pursuit of knowledge. Family involvement is crucial in obtaining these goals and the families are encouraged to actively participate as partners in these programs on a regular basis.

Teachers volunteer to help with the students. Jonae' Hana, left, has worked for the WSFCS for nine years and is a third-grade teacher at Griffith Elementary School. Diedra Howie is a retired teacher who worked for the WSFCS for 36 years. Teacher Judith Whitmire Bryant with students Khizia Bristow, Vivian Allen, and Davon Styles at SciWorks.

Positive Image Performing Arts wins big

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â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cannibalâ&#x20AC;? received seventh place overall in Teen Advanced Small. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can You Feel Itâ&#x20AC;? received ninth place overall in Teen Advanced Large. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orange is the New Blackâ&#x20AC;? received first place overall in Teen Performance Super. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fancyâ&#x20AC;? received third place overall in Mini Performance Small. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Candy Girlâ&#x20AC;? received third place overall in Mini Performance Large. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Am Oneâ&#x20AC;? received sixth place overall in Teen Performance Duet/Trio. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did Thatâ&#x20AC;? received third place overall in Junior Advanced Duet/Trio. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tamara Williamsâ&#x20AC;? received seventh place overall in Teen Advanced Solo. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dive in the Poolâ&#x20AC;? received second place overall in Teen Advanced Duet/Trio. â&#x20AC;˘ Jalena Roseborough received first place overall in Teen Advanced Solo. â&#x20AC;˘ Zakaiya Harvey received sixth place overall in Junior Advanced Solo. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;S.O.S.â&#x20AC;? received ninth place overall in Junior Performance Duet/Trio. â&#x20AC;˘ Shaqwaun Stanley received seventh place overall in Senior Advanced Solo. â&#x20AC;˘ Faith Powell received sixth place overall in Senior Performance Solo. â&#x20AC;˘ Kayla Williams received 10th place overall in Junior Advanced Solo. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girl Powerâ&#x20AC;? received 10th place overall in Junior Performance Duet/Trio. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;In This Shirtâ&#x20AC;? received first place overall in Teen Advanced Small.

Positive Image Performing Arts received 11 double platinum awards, nine platinum awards and seven gold awards. This qualifies the group to go to the Showstopper National Finals in either Sandusky, Ohio; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Anaheim, California; or Galveston, Texas, this summer.

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In Concord last month, Positive Image Performing Arts competed against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for prestigious top honors at Showstopper, the largest dance competition in the country. Their entries placed as follows:

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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 the group for the social at 7-7:30 p.m., with announcements at 7:30, and the program at 7:45. Contact person: Cornelia Barr at 336-409-2772 or cbdub@me.com. The meeting is free and open to all.

Winston-Salem Job Fair Seeks to Fill 40 CDL Openings The city of Winston-Salem will hold a job fair Friday, April 10 specifically for CDL drivers and equipment operators to fill a critical shortage within its workforce. The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Goodwill Career Connections Center at 2701 University Parkway in Winston-Salem. As of March 31, the city had more than 40 vacancies for employees with a Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license who are capable of operating trucks, backhoes, loaders, excavators and other construction equipment. Attendees should bring their CDL license. A map and directions to the job fair location and more information about qualifications for CDL and equipment operator positions is posted on the Human Resources page at CityofWS.org.

Sock Hop The “5” Royales Committee will sponsor a Sock Hop Friday, April 10, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 2000 Silas Creek Pkwy. It 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 336-406-5138, 336-703-0133, xxxzoology55@yahoo.com; or, Kim Bell, 336-354-9836, kimskreations63@gmail.com.

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Service providers workshop The Browning Of America: Implications And Strategies For Service Providers will be Friday, April 17, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gateway YWCA, 1300 S. Main St. The workshop costs $150 per participant (limited scholarships available, $50 discounts for three or more). Please RSVP by Friday, April 10. Call 336-722-8379, ext. 105.

Wine-tasting event The 11th annual Cheers! A Toast to Children’s Health, a wine-tasting event that benefits Brenner Children’s Hospital at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, will be held Friday, April 10, at Old Salem Visitor Center from 6:30-9:30 p.m. This year’s event features the traditional Grand Tasting, a live auction at 8 p.m. and a new offering called The Cellar, in which participants enjoy an hour of tasting and education about wine along with great food and the selection from more than 100 wines featured in the Grand Tasting. Time slots for The Cellar are 6:45-7:45 p.m. or 8:15-9:15 p.m.

Writers gathering Writer Jayne Penne' will host the Gathering of Writers Phase II, Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at Carver School Road Branch Library. Her special guests include Myra Worrell, Media Specialist at Konnoak Elementary and Ann Dubose Little, writer author and educator. Admission is free.

Financial Bootcamp The Winston-Salem Urban League will have a Financial Bootcamp at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at its headquarters at 201 W. Fifth St. Call 336-725-5614 for more information. This is free and open to the public.

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Delta Arts Open House On Saturday, April 11, from 1-3 p.m., Delta Arts Center will celebrate 10 years in its current home at 2611 New Walkertown Road with a Community Day and Grand re-opening of its newly painted facility. The facility upgrades are made possible by a generous gift from Mr. James Watson, proprietor of the locally owned 360 Painting Company. For more information, call 336-7222625 or email delta2611@bellsouth.net.

Open House Forsyth Tech will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Grove Center on the College’s Main Campus, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway. The event is free and open to the public. The event offers the community the opportunity to learn about the variety of career and college transfer programs available at the college. Pre-registration is requested by completing the form found at http://www.forsythtech.edu/openhouse. For more information, visit forsythtech.edu or call Eddie Waddell, director of Recruiting and Student Support Services, at 336-734-7326 or email ewaddell@forsythtech.edu.

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.

There’s only one Emergency Department in the region designed around the unique needs of children. That’s the Emergency Department at Brenner Children’s Hospital. All of our equipment is child-sized. And our physicians, nurses and staff are specially trained in emergency care and pediatrics. So whether your superhero’s emergency is a broken bone or an allergic reaction, Brenner Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive emergency care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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