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Volume 43, Number 34

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

Sharon Harrison says she and her son are “…continuing to be victimized by a system that does not protect a parent or student from a school … that does not accept responsibility for [its] negligent actions …”

The Winston-Salem mother is being held responsible for a federal student loan refund check she never received for her son that was cashed at an area Wells Fargo bank by someone posing as her.

Did Harrison report the alleged crime? Yes, to every

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authority she could think of, seeking not only to solve the problem, but have the loan replaced. Problem is, after dealing with two banks, the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Department of Education, Forsyth Technical Community College (FT, and the Winston-Salem Police Department since September 2016, she’s no closer to resolution now than she was on Day One. The situation has put an undue, and unfair financial strain on her family, Harrison says. All because an important check was sent to the wrong address, and now, no one wants to take respon-

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sibility for the mishap, but do want to hold her responsible for paying back a loan she never got.

Even Dr. Gary Green, the president of Forsyth Tech – the school that allegedly caused the mishap – has not met with her as recently as last Tuesday, and his staff has done little, she says, to bring about a timely resolution.

“I am a reasonable person, however, eight months of this is unacceptable and unreasonable,” Harrison wrote in an April 20th email to a staffer of state Sen. Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth), one of many public officials she contacted for help. “And again I am at the mercy of the school and the

bank while I am incurring interest on funds I do not have. I feel that the school should get a commitment from the bank of the release date of my funds. “ Unless the situation radically changes for the best in short order, Harrison may have to ultimately go to court, spending more money to clear up a bad situation not of her making.

And no, she hasn’t begun making payments on the missing money yet, though she’s been advised to, which ultimately could threaten her personal credit.

Teachers and parents get ESSA crash course

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

This fall, school districts across the country will be required to submit accountability plans to the U.S. Department of Education in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the legislation signed by former President Barack Obama in 2015 to replace No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

‘Straight Outta Bethlehem’ Joy Hooper-Carter a former student at Bethlehem Community Child Development Center, talks to students on Bethlehem Community Day last week.

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Child Development Center celebrates 90 years of service

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Before Krispy Kreme opened its doors in 1937, even before the Reynolds Building was added to the downtown skyline in 1929, there was Bethlehem Community Child Development Center.

In September, the early childhood center will celebrate its 90th anniversary. Mayor Allen Joines got the celebration started early last week when he hand delivered a proclamation declaring April 21 “Bethlehem Community Day,” to students and

staff at the center, now located at 520 Cleveland Ave. “It’s my pleasure to be here with you today to celebrate this birthday,” Joines told the students before reading the proclamation.

Since 1927, Bethlehem Community Development Center has served the community through its early childhood education and after school programs. To serve the vital need for early childhood education for low-income families, tuition is based on income. Although the physical building has changed a few times over the years, the mission to serve those in need has remained the same.

Ninety years after the center first opened its doors, Bethlehem is still one of the few local centers that offers tuition on a sliding scale.

According to Bethlehem alum Michael Mason, the idea for the 90year celebration started shortly after

the film “Straight Outta Compton” was released. Moore said he posted a meme on social media that said “Straight Outta Bethlehem,” and the rest is history.

“That’s how the idea began. I posted it on Facebook and I started to hear from Bethlehem alumni from all parts of the country,” laughed Moore.

“I had no idea it would turn into all this.”

During the celebration, students who attended the center 50 to 60 years ago stopped by to express their gratitude for the positive start that the Bethlehem Center provided for them as children.

Joy Hooper-Carter, the first women to serve as stage manager for the famous Apollo Theatre and production assistant for the hit television show “Showtime at the Apollo,” said

National Education Association organizational specialist LaToya Johnson leads a question and answer session during a forum hosted by the Forsyth County Educators Association.

We still must get the Every Student Succeeds Act right, guest columnist says. See Page A7

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To jump start the conversation, at a seminar, Forsyth County Association of Educators (FCAE) President Rhonda Mays briefly discussed the law and stressed the importance of working together.

More than two dozen local teachers and parents learned how they can help shape the future of the education system during a forum hosted by the FCAE last week.

Under the ESSA, states are required to establish student performance, hold schools accountable for student achievement, and include a broader measure of student performance in their accountability systems beyond test scores.

ESSA also includes several provisions that will help ensure student success, including a requirement that all

Museum files complaint against Duke Energy

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

An attorney representing the International Civil Rights Museum (ICRM) in Greensboro has filed a complaint with the North Carolina Utilities Commission against Duke Energy, alleging that the public util-

ity has threatened to shutoff electrical service to the facility at 134 South Elm Street “… unless it posts an $18,224.00 deposit, in addition to paying the regular electric bill.”

However, according to the complaint, filed Monday, the ICRM’s account with Duke Energy “… is now up-to-date and current …,” but

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it all started in July 2016. Sharon harrison’s son, christian, 23, is in his first year studying to be a registered nurse at Forsyth technical community college She has an older son there, too.

Alumna of school

in July 2016, harrison, an alumna of the school, applied for a Direct plUS (parent’s loan for Undergraduate Students) loan, a federal government-backed lending program to help parents pay the tuition and fees of dependent college-aged children, based on the parents’ credit history. the loans typically have a fixed interest rate, which can vary depending on from where the loan is obtained. that interest does accrue from the day that loan is disbursed to the family, until it’s all paid back. the interest rate for harrison’s plUS loan was approximately 4.6 percent because she was getting it through Forsyth tech. and according to the Federal Student aid page of the U.S. Dept. of education website, “the U.S. Department of education (which is the lender) makes Direct plUS loans to eligible borrowers through schools participating in the Direct loan program.” however, the website also makes it clear that “Your college or career school – not the U.S. Department of education – will distribute your financial aid.”

So procedurally, Ft received Sharon harrison’s plUS loan for her son from the US Dept. of education, which, in turn, disbursed it by “…crediting it to [her] child's school account to pay tuition, fees, …other authorized charges.” and if there was money left over, according to the website, “…the school [would] pay it to [the parent], usually by check. in some cases, with [parental] permission, the school may disburse the leftover money to [the] child.”

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“that is exactly how the process works and has worked at other institutions.,” harrison confirmed to The Chronicle, adding that that loan refund would be used for

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h i s t o r i c preservation Month is being observed in May with lectures, walking and trolley tours of historic sites, the unveiling of two

all associated costs to her son’s school attendance. “please note that this is not the first parent plus loan which i have received on behalf of my children. the process with payment has been very clear and at the other institution of higher learning, refunds were mailed to my home.”

But for some reason, that scenario didn’t play out as expected this time, harrison says.

With two sons attending classes at Ft, harrison took out plUS loans last year for both of them. normally the refund after disbursement would be mailed in a check to her home, but on July 27th, harrison says, she was advised that christian’s refund would be forwarded to her electronically direct deposit via BankMobile, which is an option that Forsyth tech provides.

Expecting refunds

By Sept. 27, her older son received his refund, but christian hadn’t. his mother was told to expect it on Sept. 30th, but again, nothing. harrison found herself going back and forth between Ft accounting and BankMobile until oct. 6, when a check for $156.59 arrived in the mail, addressed to christian. harrison provided the chronicle with a photo of both the properly addressed and postmarked envelope to her son, and the check stub attached for that amount. problem was that amount was substantially lower than what harrison was told to expect. after contacting the Forsyth tech accounting office again, harrison says she was told to expect another check for the outstanding balance of $4,347.59, but days later, that second check never arrived, even though she was assured that it was mailed. on oct. 17th, harrison says she was told by Ft accounting that the second check, which had been issued by BB&t Bank, had been cashed on oct.

12th by someone who signed her name, even though no proper identification was used.

Four days later, the story became worse.

Forsyth tech told harrison that the second check, for some reason, was sent to a previous address she formally resided at when she was an Ft student in 2010. clearly an error had been made on the part of Ft, harrison says, because not only had she not used that address on the applications

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repeated May 13 at 9 a.m. trail walks along the reuter trail are scheduled for May 16 at 1 p.m. and May 27 at 9 a.m. the Forsyth county historic r e s o u r c e s commission will

for the Direct plUS loan, but christian’s initial $156.59 refund check came to the proper, and current address.

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harrison was told the older address was what the school had on file. But harrison says her address required on the loan application for funds to be sent to, is what the school was supposed to use.

Forsyth tech promised to contact the fraud Department at BB&t, but ended up only leaving a message after several tries. on october 25, harrison filed a complaint with the Winston-Salem police Dept. By that time, BB&t informed harrison that her loan refund check had actually been fraudulently cashed at a Wells Fargo bank branch. according to an attorney she consulted with, that person, who she suspected now lived at her previous address, could be charged with identity theft, check forgery and felony larceny. however, if harrison thought her problems were now closer to resolution, she was sadly mistaken.

She did what many would consider to be reasonable, given what had happened – she filed separate complaints with the US Dept. of education, the plUS loan Division and the nc community college System; a consumer complaint with the state attorney General’s office, and with Student aid compliance in addition to the local police report.

Bounced around

and of course, harrison was on the phone constantly with officials at Ft, being bounced from one to another week after week, without any resolution. on Jan. 19, Wells Fargo, responding to harrison’s demand that the bank should immediately replace the funds stolen in her name, wrote back, saying in part, “…Wells Fargo's policy regarding customer privacy and security precludes us from releasing customer account information to third parties without a customer's consent or a court order. therefore, we are unable to provide a response to the concerns in your complaint. We respectfully refer you to the originating payer, Forsyth technical community college, for further assistance with

unveil a historic marker about the Brothers Spring and the african School in what is now happy hill park at 1 p.m.

May 20 at the park. the unveiling will be followed by a tour of the happy hill neigh-

researching this matter.” almost a month later, harrison was told by BB&t that her stolen check is “out for collections” to Wells Fargo, which had 90 days to respond. on Feb. 22, the senior vice president of BB&t’s complaint resolution Department responded to her by letter, saying, “ harrison, while we sympathize with your situation, we are not able to respond to your issue. Due to privacy laws, we are not able to provide any information on an account in which you have no affiliation. our advice to you is to contact the maker of the check for further information,“ namely Forsyth tech.

Seeking help

Since February, harrison has contacted her congressional and state representatives, attorneys, other media (including national radio host tom Joyner, who wrote her back saying, “hey Sharon….You need a lawyer”), and filed a complaint with the Federal reserve….anyone she hoped could help her. on March 9, attorney Dudley Witt, with the Winston-Salem law firm of crumpler, Freedman, parker and Witt, sent a certified letter to Dr. Gary Green, president of Forsyth tech, advising Green that Sharon harrison was his client. “it seems through your negligence your institution mailed a refund check in the amount of [$4,347.59] to the wrong address, Witt wrote. “at the present time my client’s son is obligated for the repayment of $5,730.00, despite the fact that he only received the benefit of about $1,400.00 of those funds.” attorney Witt closed with, “ please advise when we may expect the appropriate refund that employees in your office negligently sent to the wrong address.” in an april 25 phone interview with the chronicle this week, Green admitted that neither he nor the school’s legal counsel had responded to the attorney letter, or even spoken to harrison … even just to apologize for the ordeal she’s been through. even though he said that he appreciated the hardship that harrison has gone through, the Forsyth tech president kept saying that because the situation was primarily “a criminal matter,” even though he acknowledged that his school sent the loan refund

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check to the wrong address, Green countered that he didn’t see that as “negligent,” without which there never would have been a criminal investigation.

Green added that he felt that his staff had helped harrison the best that they could. harrison maintains that Forsyth tech staff she dealt with were not proactive enough once they had determined what had happened with the erroneous mailing. Sometimes weeks would go by without hearing anything from them, she said. on april 18, in an email to The Chronicle, harrison wrote, “as of today….the funds given to me from the U.S. Department of education to assist my son with his education have not been released to us. My son has been without needed funds for approximately five months now because of (Ft’s) error. “

Money problems mount

“My son is in a rigorous program and because of (Ft’s) negligence; we are now suffering from a financial burden to cover the things that he needs. he now has to work part-time while in school, and i am currently working additional hours to help him.

(Ft) has not assumed responsibility for their mistake. no one is willing to tell me who was responsible for mailing the check to the incorrect address. now that those in (Ft’s) Business Services know that i have filed a police report (the detective called to obtain a copy of the forged check) and am moving up the chain of command within the school, they have taken measures to cover-up their negligence and lack of resolution.” “ harrison continued, “(Ft) states they cannot issue out our funds because it is government money. i personally feel we should not have to wait any longer as they used an address on file instead of contacting me. “they were negligent and careless with government funds. as a result of this negligence, the check got into the hands of criminals who stole from the government and my son,” she continued. “i read that the mission of this school system is to minimize barriers to education and improve the lives of students. (Ft) has done the exact opposite. i am hoping that you all are

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willing to assist me to correct this. today i get an update from the school stating the BB&t finds Wells Fargo liable and Wells Fargo will have to replace the funds. this could take another 3 months. Why do my son and i have to still be victimized? ““i am in graduate school with three children in college and a spouse who is on disability,” harrison continued.

“We, as a family, try to improve our way of living and encourage our children to do the right thing at all times, so what do you do when someone willfully steals from you and you have no recourse? this is producing additional financial hardships on my family.”

The Chronicle has been researching harrison’s story since she brought it to this newspaper late last week. on Monday of this week, The Chronicle contacted alan proctor, chairman of the Forsyth tech Board of trustees. proctor is also listed as a senior vice president for Wells Fargo Bank.

Check will be cut

after advising him of harrison’s dilemma, proctor called her and promised to have the situation addressed by the following day, which he did. proctor called harrison tuesday, she told The Chronicle, telling her that Wells Fargo had cut a check to cover the stolen money, and would be sending it BB&t, in turn, would forward the money to Forsyth tech, which would then send harrison another check for $4,347.59, the amount of the original.

Sharon harrison is now in a wait-and-see mode. on Wednesday morning she received a call from Forsyth tech, telling her it would take “two to three days” for the check to be credited to her account at the school. then they will process a check, and call her to come to the school to get it personally. harrison stressed that she did not want it mailed.

But she was also told that Forsyth tech wants her to call the student loan office and “get them to send her the amount of the interest accrued from the date of the loan until present…” and they will also issue a check to cover that as well. the chronicle will report on whether or not that happens next week.

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Urban League, others left out of county mental health budget T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Dozens of programs are covered in Forsyth County’s proposed allocation of mental health funding to Cardinal Innovations Healthcare but some, like the Urban League, may find the money for their programs cut next fiscal year.

The Urban League CEO James Perry says that the program might end without funds to replace those cut.

Counties are required by state law to fund mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disability services. In Forsyth, that money goes to Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, which took over CenterPoint Human Services last year. Its services in the county are mostly funded by Medicaid reimbursement paid to service providers. It also receives state funds for target populations.

The county’s annual $4 million is typically used for services not funded by other means. When the county funded CenterPoint, it had no control over its funds, but, now with Cardinal, the county can pick what services get funding.

County staff has prioritized safety net services, programs that mitigate barriers to care access, jail and emergency service diversion efforts, quality of life

enhancing services, service not eligible for other funding and supporting operation of the Highland Avenue crisis facility, which the county allocated $868,047 to its reverse fund.

The overwhelming majority of budget requests from Cardinal received recommendations by county staff. Among those that didn’t was an annual $25,000 grant to the Urban League.

“Looking at the contract, there was really no deliverables to be able to tell what services we were supposed to be getting,” Assistant County Manager Ronda Tatum told county commissioners last week.

“Again, not saying what was being done wasn’t worthy, it was impossible to gauge the effectiveness of what we were spending money on.”

The county had not contacted the Urban League before making the recommendation not to fund the grant. According to Perry, the money goes to mental health workshops it performs in low-income communities. The workshops let mental health professionals connect with underserved minorities, breaking through stigmas they may have about seeking help.

“It does take someone who they trust coming in and saying, ‘Look, this is important, you can trust this process because it does save lives,’” said Perry.

City with Dwellings takes home 2017 Breaking Barriers Award

City with Dwellings took home the 2017 Breaking Barriers Award during the Fair and Affordable Housing Summit on Thursday, April 20.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The city wrapped up Fair Housing Month last week with the 12th annual Fair and Affordable Housing Summit.

The annual event, led by the Winston-Salem Human Relations Department, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and several sponsors in the community, is designed to promote the Federal Fair Housing Act and its laws against housing discrimination.

Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968, this year marks the law’s 49th anniversary on the books.

This year’s event, held inside the Benton Convention Center, featured vendors, a lunch buffet, and a panel of housing professionals discussing the state of housing here in Winston-Salem but, the highlight of the summit was the presentation of the New Horizons Fair Housing Committee’s Breaking Barriers Award.

Each year the committee

celebrates a local nonprofit in the area that helps end homelessness.

This year the award was presented to City with Dwellings, a partnership of congregations, colleges, civic groups and individuals that provides services to the homeless. It’s The day resource center on West Fourth Street also facilitates phone calls to doctors, governmental agencies, and hospitals for records, provides a bus pass for verified doctor’s or housing appointments, and assists guests with fine tuning their resumes.

After accepting the award on behalf of City with Dwellings, Rev. Russell May said his organization has made it their personal duty to help those in need get off the streets.

“We are providing critical safety nets in this community,” he said. “At City with Dwellings we take it personal when we see people still on the streets. We take pride in creating a community and letting people know that we will not let them fall.”

Perry said the Urban League had reports on the program it gave to CenterPoint. He said his organization had received

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were $60,000 in funding for the Prevention, which provides information, education, training, advocacy and other resources for

“Again, not saying what was being done wasn’t worthy, it was impossible to gauge the effectiveness of what we were spending money on.”

–Ronda Tatum, Assistant County Manager

the money for at least the last five years and without it, the program will cease.

He said that he hopes the county will decide to continue funding it.

Others things staff didn’t recommend funding

abuse prevention. The Coalition’s board also advices the city and county on substance abuse matters. The Cardinal funds from the county comprises the majority of the Coalition’s current budget.

Other recommended cuts included $27,000 for the Text for Teens program that offers text counseling for troubled teens and $141,440 for Dr. Palmer Edwards’ service at the Downtown Health Plaza, who Tatum said is training physicians there. The money from the unfunded programs goes into a reserve fund, which has $473,209 in the recommended budget.

Among the multitude of things county staff is recommending funding includes service providers The Enrichment Center, Daymark Recovery Service, Monarch and Horizons Residential.

There are also funds for opioid outbreak response, mental competency evaluations, foster care and adult

Perry

emergency beds, lab work for patients on medication, the National Alliance for Mental Illness’ Family to Family program and the Stepping Up initiate, which helps the mentally ill and substance abusers in jail.

The budget also restores advisory boards to give advocates more of a voice in how Cardinal is run.

By state law, the county can raise the amount it gives for mental health funding but can’t lower it without across the board County budget cuts.

County commissioners can change what programs get funded in the coming months as they consider the entire county budget that will go into effect on July 1.

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Museum

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A top historic attraction in downtown Greensboro, the ICRM is housed in the former F.W. Woolworth Store that four N.C. A&T University students boldly ordered food at from the whites only counter on Feb. 1, 1960 this reigniting the Civil Rights Movement. The facility was reopened on the 50th anniversary of the sit-in as a civil rights museum in 2010, and opens ed its doors to school children, and visitors from around the world.

Addressed to the commission’s chief clerk, the letter from Greensboro attorney Douglas S. Harris is on behalf of Sit-in Movement Inc., a nonprofit corporation that runs the ICRM and owns the South

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Elm Street property.

Harris tells the commission, which regulates public utilities in North Carolina, that the museum was â€œâ€Śunder some temporary financial pressure due to financial charges associated with the successful completion of‌.â€? two federal tax credit programs related to historic properties and “financially distressed areas.â€?

Duke Energy as “working withâ€? the museum during this time, Attorney Harris continued, and was informed by the museum that â€œâ€Śall past due power bills [would be] caught up by the end of February and be completely current‌ (which was accomplished),â€? he added.

Duke Energy sent a written notice to the museum on Jan. 25, stating that if the bill was not caught

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up by February 16th, that power would be disconnected, the letter continued. So checks were sent to Duke â€œâ€Śthe week previous to the due date which checks should have cleared and did clear‌,â€? but on February 16 at 8 a.m. in the morning, power was cut off without any notice, written or otherwise to anyone at the museum.

A source confirms that the museum’s checks were at Duke, which ended up putting the power back on at 11:30 a.m. that same day. “Our director, John Swaine, ‌ contacted Duke Energy who confirmed that they did have the checks; two hours later, Duke Energy cut the power back on without a deposit or reconnection fees by reason that it was their error and not the museum’s,â€?

Attorney Harris wrote.

But the power interruption did force the museum to refund $765 to a â€œâ€Ś large group of eighty-one disadvantaged school childrenâ€? who had bused in from Union County to take a tour. A corporate conference had to be moved across the street, forcing the ICRM to refund $800 for that.

And a group from Durham also had to have their tour cancelled and money refunded. “All of this happened because Duke Energy varied from its usual routine ‌ of informing Director Swaine that there was a problem,â€? Harris wrote in the complaint.

The ICRM attorney further charged that the museum was being treated differently from “other companies which used

more power and had hundreds of thousands of dollars in electric bills overdue for months [and] did not have the power cut off and did not have to provide a deposit.�

Attorney Harris charges that the Duke Energy liaison to the museum did not inform Director Swaine of the cutoff in order to â€œâ€Ś help those forces who wished to take over the Museum ‌,â€? and in the past has expressed “concernsâ€? about the ICRM’s leadership and direction.

That Duke Energy liasion â€œâ€Śinjected [himself] into the situation to help put financial pressure on the museum, embarrass the museum, and to hurt fundraising with the end result that the black-run Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro would collapse

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students be taught to high academic standards that will prepare them to succeed in college and careers.

The final accountability plan will be submitted by the N.C. State Board of Education and approved by elected officials. “The reason I advocate for students and educators is because I know an equitable education with resources will provide what students need to be successful in the future,� said Mays. “Educators in public education are charged with the responsibility of educating every child that walks in our doors and we cannot do that alone.�

Mays mentioned that working together is a key component of ESSA. She said ESSA provides opportunities for students, families, educators, and the community to get involved with molding our education system. “When you leave here

National Education Association executive committee member George Sheridan discusses the Every Student Succeeds Act during forum on Wednesday, April 19, at Parkland High School.

tonight, it is my hope that you have a better understanding of ESSA and that you have decided what you will commit to help the implementation of ESSA.�

To help teachers and parents discover ways their voices can be heard, Mays called on the assistance of National Education Association (NEA) executive committee member George Sheridan.

Sheridan, who has taught every grade level from kindergarten to 12, said ESSA finally gives educators a seat at the table

where important decisions a are made. “The new education law gives us more say in our classrooms and a seat at the table to determine what really matters to student success, so we must make sure our voices are heard,� said Sheridan. “ESSA is about student success and that is a huge shift away from the failed test and punish approach of the No Child Left Behind Act but, it will only work for our students if we get involved and shape how it is put into action in our

Rhonda Mays, president of the Forsyth County Educators Association, gives background information on the Every Student Succeeds Act during a public forum on Wednesday, April 19.

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,classrooms and schools.�

He said, “The voices that matter most are the people who love the students most. We are more powerful when teachers and parents speak together to become one voice.�

Next, Sheridan encouraged the large group of parents and educators to let school board officials know what they want by identifying what success looks like, what resources students, teachers, and schools need to achieve success, and hold elected officials accountable.

“Public schools were created to provide access to the civil rights and civil participation as well as economic opportunity,� continued Sheridan. “Right now, is a good time to tell your member of congress to oppose the TrumpDeVos budget and not cut funding for public education.�

To wrap up the forum, NEA organizational specialist for the Mid-Atlantic Region LaToya Johnson led a question and answer session. When asked what they needed to create a

‌,� Attorney Harris continued.

Paige Layne, a Duke Energy spokesperson, said, “Disconnecting a customer’s service is the very last step in our collections process and it’s an action we never want to take. We work closely with all customers who have difficulty paying their bills so service interruptions can be avoided, and we’ve worked with this customer for years.

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Cheryl Harry, director of African American Programming at Old Salem, receives her award during the Outstanding Women Leaders ceremony on Thursday, April 20.

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(Left) Honorees pose for a picture during the 14th annual Outstanding Women Leaders ceremony on Thursday, April 20.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Elected officials and others in the community celebrated the accomplishments of more than a dozen women in the community who make Winston-Salem a better place for everyone. The city of Winston-Salem’s 14th annual Outstanding Women Leaders event was held Thursday, April 20, at Embassy Suites.

Since 2003, the annual Outstanding Women Leaders ceremony has recognized more than 50 women from all walks of life.

This year’s honorees are: Former N.C. Sen. Earline Parmon (posthumous); TaWanna

Archia, project manager, University of North Carolina School of the Arts; Cheryl Harry, director of African American Programming, Old Salem Museums & Gardens; Rosalba Ledezma, associate vice chancellor – facilities, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU); Cheryl Lindsay, Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion, Hanesbrands, Inc.; Randon Pender, independent nurse case management; Dr. Johanna Porter-Kelley, associate professor of microbiology, WSSU; Lynn Rhoades, co-founder/executive director of Authoring Action; Evelyn Sanders, retired teacher and owner of S & J Specialty; Anna Marie Smith, chief human resources officer, Forsyth Technical Community College; Angela Sowell, deputy fire marshall, Winston-Salem Fire Department; and Lanie Pope, chief meteorologist, WXII News 12.

Malone’s restaurant headed for makeover

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

While the sign on the door of Malone’s has read “closed” for the past two weeks, according to Chef Irvin Williams, soon the restaurant will be back and better than ever. Malone’s is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, May 13.

The soul food restaurant located in the Ogburn Station Shopping Center opened its doors last fall with help from a city loan program called Revitalizing Urban Commercial Centers.

Following initial issues with construction, Malone’s, which is owned

by Bernetta Oakes, got off to a fast start but quickly saw that come to a screech-

ing halt.

During a visit to the restaurant in late December, Oakes mentioned she had already brought in an entirely new cooking staff and several customers complained about the consistency in the food.

A few weeks ago, Oakes called Williams in to help turn things around at the restaurant and bring customers back in.

Williams, a private chef and owner of Nola Catering in Greensboro, said when he got the call from Oakes, she originally asked was he looking for a job, not knowing that Williams owned his own business.

He said after speaking with Oakes for almost an

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hour and doing research on Malone’s, he decided to lend a helping hand.

Williams said he decided to help Oakes after reading and seeing all the negative publicity the restaurant has gotten over the years.

“I had never seen a city government publicize a

Salem responds to student demands; students remain vigilant

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Following a weeklong protest on the campus of Salem College, administrators at the country’s oldest continuously operating education institution for girls and women responded to a 10-page list of demands submitted by students.

Just before noon on Monday April 10, students arrived at Main Hall armed with signs calling for an end of the hate culture and racism on campus.

Along with the alleged cases of racism and xenophobia on campus, students who filled the floor of Main Hall also voiced their frustration with unfit living conditions on campus.

According to students who started the protest, dorms on campus are infested with termites, roaches and rodents. One student told The Chronicle that even the food served in the cafeteria has caused several students to get sick.

On Tuesday, April 18, President Lorraine Sterritt released a statement to students, faculty, and staff outlining how faculty, administration, and the Board of Trustees plan to address complaints of lack of diversity and campus facilities.

With regards to diversity and inclusiveness, Sterritt wrote: “As we develop the 2017-2022 Strategic Plan, we are proposing to the Strategic Planning Committee that

increased staff and resources for diversity and inclusiveness, including engagement of external professionals be incorporated into the Strategic Plan.”

Salem also plans to implement a new reporting system for discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

As for the campus facilities and campus life, Salem has set a goal of $7.5 million for facility renovations. Vice President Anna Gallimore plans to accompany a student representative and resident life staff on a comprehensive tour to review facilities. Fogle Flats, an on-campus apartment, was treated for termites. Following treatment an inspection determined that correct termite treatment protocol had been followed.

According to the email, they will continue to monitor the condition of the building built in 1900 and other points listed in the students’ call to action.

“We are committed to moving forward. As is the case in any instruction of high education decisions, protocols, and policies fall under the jurisdiction of different bodies – namely the faculty, the administration, and the Board of Trustees. We will bring forward each of these bodies for their consideration any future issues in the call to action that fall within their jurisdiction, and we will

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work with them to develop action plans where appropriate. We also commit to working closely with the Student Government Association on our continued discussion of these important topics,” Sterritt wrote in the email.

“Making a strong, inclusive Salem community starts with each one of us. As we look to the future let us commit ourselves to putting our highest ideals into action for the benefit of each and every member of the Salem community. I look forward to the success of our collective efforts.”

Although the students met with administrators and ended their protest, several students said the fight for an all-inclusive campus is ongoing.

Following the meeting with faculty and administration, senior Leniece Linder said that the protest was only the beginning.

“We have to hold the people in power accountable. For too long our complaints have been ignored,” said Linder. “Now is the time for action.”

Sophomore Lorina Morton said she was inspired by upperclassmen like Linder who will be graduating in a few weeks but are still willing to fight for other students.

“The fact that we have seniors here willing to stand up and fight for the future of Salem shows how much love is here on this campus.”

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loan the way they did Malone’s. That’s what got me fired up,” continued Williams. “Here we have a black woman trying to give back to the community and not getting the support she deserves from the community. I wanted to come in and change that.”

Along with his 31 years of experience in all aspects of the food industry, Williams said he will also be bringing in a new executive chef. He plans to hire other chefs to operate the serving line as well.

According to Williams, the chefs will rotate throughout the week. He said having chefs running the serving lines works better because they can answer any questions about the food a customer may have.

“If someone comes up and asks what’s in the green beans, if you have a regular server, one of two things is going to happen and they’re both wrong,” said Williams. “They’re going to yell in the kitchen and ask the chef or say they don’t know. When you have a chef working the serving line you don’t have those problems.

“I wanted to bring in people who are passionate about what they do because that’s what makes a restaurant,” Williams said.

As for the loan from the city, according to Evan Raleigh, the city’s director of business and inclusion, Oakes has not missed any payments to the city. The representative for the Northeast Ward, Vivian

Burke, who is a big supporter of the rebirth of the Ogburn Station neighborhood, could not be reached for comment as of Tuesday, April 25.

Williams said customers can expect, when Malone’s reopens, consistent flavorable food, great customer service and an inviting family atmosphere. Although Oakes will maintain ownership of the restaurant, Willians said he will always be in the shadows watching.

“I will always be in the back watching,” said Williams. “Whichever way it comes I will not let anyone criticize Malone’s ever again.”

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Superintendent, N.C. board battle should end GUEST EDITORIAL

It's true that Mark Johnson, elected as state superintendent of Public Instruction last year (after serving two years on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools board), won the office fair and square.

But Johnson has an outsized idea of what his powers should be in an agency that has a traditional line of authority that starts, really, at the State Board of Education. A lawsuit involving the fight over power between the board and Johnson is a waste of time and energy.

The relationship between the board and the superintendent has been tense over the years, with power struggles cropping up now and then.

Long-time Superintendent June Atkinson, a Democrat whom Johnson defeated, clashed on occasion with a board dominated

by Republicans and chaired by a Republican, former U.S. Rep. Bill Cobey.

But now Republicans are squaring off against each other Johnson – largely over Johnson's belief that as the elected superintendent, he ought to be in charge of everything, which includes hiring key staff without the board's approval. In a curious development, some Republicans in the General Assembly want to give Johnson several hundred thousand dollars to hire people without the board's approval.

The board has clear constitutional authority, even if it puts Johnson in an unusual position among officials elected statewide. But Johnson, who's demonstrated something of a hard-line Republican ideology favoring public money vouchers to facilitate people sending their kids to private school and greater expansion of charter schools, is in his mid-30s with limited experience (he is a lawyer and former school board member in Forsyth County).

The truth is, given his inexperience, he ought to recognize that working with his board is more productive than fighting, and that he could learn something from Cobey, who is a conservative Republican but has demonstrated he understands the need to listen and compromise.

The state's public school structure is meant to maximize input from parents and the public. There is the appointed state board, locally elected boards, a state superintendent, local superintendents.

Money for schools comes from the state, but local governments often provide teacher supplements and school construction money.

Johnson says he ought to be able to hire his own people, but the state board has gone ahead and hired some people for high-level jobs based on their experience and the board's judgment. That seems reasonable, and the power struggle, looking at it from the outside, seems more about Johnson's wish to consolidate power and the board's intention to show him there are limitations to that power that are in a way unique to this agency.

The legal fight should end. It is not productive in any way, and both the State Board and Johnson have better things to do.

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Heavy rains come and go but safety should remain To the Editor:

With heavy rain and flooding expected throughout the Carolinas, you should adhere to local authorities and weather warning and instructions.

Be careful on the roads. Here are some recommendations:

*Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Just a few inches of water can turn your vehicle into a boat, and could put your life, and the lives of those around you, at great risk. There is also a danger of asphyxiation if your tailpipe becomes filled with water. Turn around; find another way to get to your destination. Pull over to a safe location if needed. *Slow down and increase following distances. Speed limits are set for ideal road conditions. When it rains, visibility is reduced and braking distances increase.

*Slowing down in the rain also minimizes car repairs. Many motorists try to move fast through puddles, but it’s actually better for your car if you go slowly. Driving fast can force the water to splash up into your car’s undercarriage and cause damage. Your vehicle could suffer electrical problems and other issues caused by water damage – and many of the repairs involve SUV’s because people mistakenly think they are safe to drive through standing water. *Don’t drive distracted.

Eliminate as many distractions behind the wheel, such as cell phone use. Put your phones away!

Disconnect and Drive. *Watch out for hydroplaning. No car is immune from hydroplaning on wet surfaces, including four-wheel drive vehicles.

*Alert drivers behind you that you’re slowing with your brake lights. Without anti-lock brakes, squeeze the brakes until they are about to lock up and then release.

With anti-lock brakes, use the same move – but don’t pump the brakes, which would work against the operation of the ABS system. Slow down as you approach a pothole. *Buckle up, slow down, and keep a safe distance from the car in front of you.

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Take back your liberty by supporting ballot measure To the Editor:

We would all like a sustainable future honoring the values of liberty, justice, and prosperity. However, transnational corporations and judges legislating from the bench are in the way! Super PACs, unions, and other large donors to political campaigns have constitutional rights.

Money is free speech.

High dollar marketing campaigns result in bought elected officials who do not serve voters. Voters should determine who wins our elections and how they serve our interests.

The NC We the People Campaign is working on a ballot measure which declares that North Carolina supports amending the USA Constitution establishing that corporations cannot buy elections, and human beings – not corporations – are entitled to constitutional rights.

Senators Van Duyn, McKissick and Foushee filed Senate Bill 354, The WE THE PEOPLE ACT! House version of the We the People Act H453 has been filed by Representatives Insko, Gill, Richardson and Quick.

Readers, take back your liberty!

Sign a petition for the ballot measure: www.NCWeThePeople.org.

Write post cards to your legislators and get other nonprofit organizations to partner with our coalition.

(Currently 20 groups.)

With enough public support, our legislators in Raleigh will allow North Carolinians to vote in November 2018 by getting this onto the ballot!

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Police accepting applications for Youth Citizens’ Police Academy To the Editor:

The Winston-Salem Police Department is now accepting applications for the Youth Citizens’ Police Academy.

This program is being offered to young men and women, ages 16 or older, who are interested in learning about the Winston-Salem Police Department or a career in law enforcement.

There is no cost to participate.

The application deadline is May 30.

The Youth Citizens’ Police Academy will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26-30 at the Alexander R. Beaty Public Safety Training and Support Center, 1200 N. Patterson Ave. Lunch will be provided.

Topics will include criminal investigations, forensic services, SWAT demonstration, canine demonstration, the firearms training simulator and more. Application forms and complete information are posted online at WSPD.org.

For more information, call Officer Claudia Morgan at 336-4088126 or send an email to cmorgan@wspd.org.

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We still must get the Every Student Succeeds Act right Wade Henderson Guest Columnist

In late March, President Trump signed a resolution to invalidate a regulation designed to help implement the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This move will create tremendous confusion among states that are currently in the middle of putting the new law in place in time for the 20172018 school year.

Even more egregious is that congressional Republicans attempted to rewrite or ignore the intention, history and plain text of the law to eliminate the rule.

The 2015 passage of ESSA was a rare recent example of successful bipartisan policymaking.

The legislation both reauthorized the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and

reinforced ESEA’s core principles to ensure schools have the resources they need to teach all children well, particularly Black children and other children who’ve been neglected for too long, and give them the opportunity to succeed.

Now that the rule is gone, it’s essential that the civil rights legacy and legislative intent behind ESSA and the original ESEA not be obscured and that states recognize in developing their state accountability plans that they are still bound by the provisions of the law designed to ensure all children have equal educational opportunity.

ESEA is – and always has been – a civil rights law. It was a central plank in the Johnson Administration’s “War on Poverty” and one of a long string of legislative successes emanating from the civil rights movement in the mid-1960s. The legislation provided federal funds to help educate low-

income children and recognized that the federal government has an important role in the educational success of every American child, no matter where they lived, how much money their parents had, or what they looked like.

Honoring this civil rights legacy, legislators ensured in 2015 that the ESSA reaffirmed that the federal government has an essential and irreplaceable role in enforcing civil rights laws and holding states and districts accountable if schools are not educating all children well.

One only has to reflect on the long history of state and local decisions shortchanging vulnerable students to understand why the federal role is essential for historically marginalized students, including the children of color who now comprise a majority of K12 students in America’s public school classrooms.

Children facing the greatest barriers to their success like Black children and children from low-

income communities need and deserve schools that educate “all” children well.

They also deserve to know that the federal government will still hold states and school districts responsible if schools are not doing well or need help to improve.

And yet Republicans, in their zeal to rewrite ESSA’s legislative history, have been claiming that states would have carte blanche to ignore the students who’ve been deprived for far too long and sweep problems in schools under the rug now that the rule is gone. And that has led to more confusion and uncertainty for states who are in the middle of drafting their accountability plans, attempting to comply with the law, and deciding how best to support their students.

But make no mistake, ESSA – and its requirements for states – are still on the books and it’s important for our children’s future that states

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understand their responsibilities under the law.

Given our nation’s history, asking states to faithfully implement the law and meet their legal obligations to historically marginalized groups of children, while refusing to provide sufficient federal guidance and oversight, is a recipe for failure. No matter what Republicans say, Congress knew this and that’s why provisions that were in the law since 1965 remained, which is ultimately why the civil rights community supported the final law.

The state accountability plans are, at their core, a declaration of a state’s commitment to the education of all of their children.

It’s the one place where parents and families can see what their state expects of schools – and what they plan to do when schools need more help doing their

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job well. The federal government’s role in helping to ensure these plans put the needs of children first is essential.

Every child in every school in every community across America deserves an education that equips them with the skills they need to forge a bright future. But ESSA’s success depends on states doing the right thing and the U.S. Department of Education holding them accountable when they fail to do so.

Overturning the regulation didn’t change this fundamental dynamic.

Wade Henderson is the president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund.

Wells Fargo and the ‘Cherry Pickin’ of the Black community

Recently Wells Fargo bank's Office of Corporate Communications responded to our series of articles by Guet stating that AfricanColumnist American newspapers were included in their "Open Letter" ad campaign, which was suppose to "rebuild trust."

The inference was that because we used a "few" African-American newspapers, in some communities, that should be sufficient for all members of the Black community.

Perhaps Wells Fargo doesn't understand that our communities and our newspapers are in the very communities in which their banks are located. Let’s not forget the gro-

Dr. John E. Warren

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Remember the scene from “New Jack City” when Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes) told Scotty (Ice T), “This ain’t personal; this is business?”

And at the end of the movie, Scotty said to Nino, “This is personal,” as he proceeded to give him a beatdown. Well, this article is both personal and business. It’s a call to the Alphas, Omegas, Kappas, Sigmas, Deltas, AKAs, Zetas, Thetas, Iotas, known as the “Divine Nine,” and the fraternity I was apart of back in the 1960s at North Carolina College at Durham (now North Carolina Central University), “Groove Phi Groove.”

The latent collective power within these organizations is mind-boggling.

Their members are consci-

cery stores where we shop and our predominantly Black college campuses with Wells Fargo ATM machines.

As a government regulated business, Wells Fargo is required to provide its services without discrimination as a matter of public policy. This is why the Office of The Comptroller of the Currency exercises oversight as well as the House and Senate Finance Committees in the U.S. Congress.

This means that the bank should not be putting out fewer efforts to reach some areas of the community while professing to rebuild its trust with only parts of the banking community.

Perhaps it would be good for someone at the Annual Shareholders Meeting to raise the question as to why Wells Fargo Bank engages in "cherry picking" its out-

reach to our ethnic banking community; the same group of people who were among the victims of the fake accounts created by bank employees.

For clarity, the term "cherry picking" means taking what one considers the best or necessary and making a conscious decision to ignore all the rest.

This April campaign season would be a good place to start correcting this process with an attitude of inclusion of all our communities since Wells Fargo does not use the same process in selecting customers.

without compromising our various missions and such?

I believe there are several things we can do together, but reality tells me that all Black people will never do any one thing together. So in light of that reality, we must come up with something that is simple yet powerful and will demonstrate our collective resolve, not just to the world, but to ourselves and our children. Keep in mind I said, “Simple.”

On the business side of things, this is a call – a challenge – to each member of the abovementioned Black, proud, historic, and venerable organizations to purchase at least one bag of Sweet Unity Farms Tanzanian Gourmet Coffee. The coffee is grown by family co-ops founded by Jackie Robinson’s son, David, 20 years ago. April 15, 2017 was the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in major league baseball; we can break the economic barrier by collectively propelling his son’s company to

veritable, Black economic renaissance.

After accomplishing that simple goal, we could repeat it hundreds of times with other Black companies, thus, creating larger firms that have so much business they would have to hire more employees. In the words of the soul singing group, Atlantic Star, “Am I dreaming?”

Maybe I am, but it’s a great dream, and I pray it will come true.

From what I observe among our social organizations, members of sororities and fraternities are the most conscientious; therefore, I am calling on the Presidents of the Divine Nine to spread the word to their members to take this simple action step toward economic empowerment.

In addition, I want all HBCU student associations, Greek Letter organizations, and individual students to insist that their cafeterias serve Sweet Unity Farms Coffee. Now that’s really a no-brainer, isn’t it?

As I said, this is both

Dr. John E. Warren is publisher of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper and intergovernmental affairs contributing writer to the National Newspaper Publishers Association.

Time for Black fraternities and sororities to step up entious, which is demonstrated by their friendship and loyalty to one another.

They rally around their members during crises; they support one another when they get married and have children; they work together, locally and nationally, on community projects across this country.

They even formed a national collective organization, The National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc.; the group’s stated purpose and mission is “Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations.”

I especially like the part about “mutual interests.” I know it’s a hard question to answer, based on our individualistic and proprietary approach to solving many of our problems, but what are the mutual interests among not only sororities and fraternities, but all Black organizations? Is there one thing that all of us can and should do together

unimagined heights by purchasing his coffee. In case you didn’t know, Jackie Robinson went to work for a coffee company when he left baseball.

On the personal side, Black folks are taking an Ice T beatdown like Wesley Snipes received, only ours is an economic beatdown, much of which we are doing to ourselves by not supporting one another more than we do presently.

What could be more personal than family? Again, one simple solution is for our Black sororities and fraternities, comprising millions of members around the world, to take this challenge personally and buy at least one bag of David Robinson’s coffee, a fitting tribute to his father’s legacy. By doing so, the world would witness a Black-owned company, operating in Africa and the U.S., become a billion dollar firm virtually overnight, all because a group of conscientious Black folks individually spent a very small amount of money on a Black owned product. A

personal and business, and I truly believe that our Black sororities and fraternities can make it happen.

With a little bit of money from a lot of people, we can accomplish a very personal and business milestone, one that our youth can look upon as an example of Blacks using our latent power rather allowing it to sit on the shelf and eventually expire.

Order your coffee at www.iamoneofthemillion.c om (Click on the products tab.). No excuses, y’all.

If you don’t drink coffee, give it as a gift to someone who does.

C’mon, let’s do this.

James Clingman is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. His latest book, “Black Dollars Matter!

Teach Your Dollars How to Make More Sense,” is available on his website, Blackonomics.com.

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Forsyth County commissioners approved $24.3 million for initial projects from the 2016 school bond during their Monday, April 24, meeting.

The school bond approved by voters last year contained $350 million to be spent over eight years. The first allocation of funds will go to maintenance, technology, traffic improvements and preliminary work on building projects.

Of the initial $24.3 million approved, $7.9 million will go to preliminary work on a new Robinhood Road middle school, replacement schools for Konnoak Elementary, Brunson Elementary, Lowrance Middle and Paisley High, replacements for stadiums at Mt. Tabor and Glenn high schools, additions to Easton Elementary and Wiley Middle, Pre-K additions, and Philo-Hill Middle renovation. The funds will pay for site investigation, purchasing

land, design work and preparing bid documents.

Once projects have been bid, then construction money will be requested.

The funds also include $7.3 million for maintenance capital projects like replacing roofs, HVAC controls, heat pumps, lighting and generators. There’s $8.6 million for new technology in the school system’s 1,840 classrooms along with new furniture and 3-D printers in media centers. There’s also $585,000 for preliminary work on traffic and safety improvements that will improve the flow of cars, students pedestrians and buses at different schools and provide shelters.

During a briefing last week, County Commissioners Everette Witherspoon and Fleming El-Amin said they hoped to see minority participation on the projects far exceed the county’s 10 percent requirement, which is the minimum minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) goal required on government projects by

This image shows plans for the new facility that’ll house both Lowrance Middle School and Paisley IB Magnet School, that’ll be built on Paisley’s campus. It’s one of many school bond projects currently moving forward.

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state law.

“Hopefully in this bond we receive more African American participation,” said Witherspoon.

A s s i s t a n t Superintendent Darrell Walker said that the school system worked to exceed that requirement for the 2006 school bond with 17 percent MWBE participation. He said a planned change in the bidding

process may make it easier to get more minority subcontractors going forward.

Also during the Monday meeting, the countycommissioners approved: *A resolution selecting I.L. Long Construction Company for construction management at risk services on the new Clemmons branch library. The county will pay $15,000 plus a 3 percent construction phase

fee for I.L. Long to handle budgeting, cost estimates, pre-qualification of vendors, logistical planning, contracting, scheduling procurement and bidding.

The company will cover cost overruns, if there are any, on the project. *A resolution authorizing staff to apply for a grant or loan from the state that helps cover a $4.3 million project to get a sewer line

into the Idols Road business park the county is developing near Tanglewood. The county will potentially be working with Davie County, which is building a new pump station in the area, and is hoping Clemmons and the City/County Utility Commission will help cover the cost.

School board starts process to combine Lowrance and Paisley

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Earlier this week, the local school board took the first steps toward combining Lowrance Middle School and Paisley IB Magnet School.

Since the 2015-2016 school year, Lowrance, which provides services for children with disabilities, has been housed at Atkins High School on Old Greensboro Road. Lowrance shared a campus with Hanes Magnet School on Indiana Avenue until test results at the site showed high levels of underground contamination. Last year, voters approved a project to build a new Lowrance on the campus of Paisley, a magnet International Baccalaureate middle/high school at 1400 Grant Ave. The project included in the $350 million bond referendum is expected to cost $30,237,286 and increase the school’s capacity from 627 students to 1,027.

During the school board meeting on Tuesday, April 25, the school board unanimously voted to rename the schools John W. Paisley International Baccalaureate

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During a meeting on Tuesday, April 25 the school board voted unanimously to rename Lowrance Middle school and Paisley IB Magnet School.

School and Annie L. Lowrance Middle School.

Paisley served as a school principal at the old Oak Wood School, which would eventually become Kimberley Park School, for 25 years. A graduate of Slater Normal School, now Winston-Salem State University, he brought new ideas to the school system throughout his career.

City Council Member Dan Besse talks about the Welcoming City statement.

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The next steps that the faith community can take in reaction to heightened immigration enforcement, including participating in a Welcoming City joint statement, was discussed at a meeting held at Parkway United Church of Christ on Monday.

Winston-Salem has gotten attention recently after a coalition of residents asked for the city to declare itself a Sanctuary City. Since Sanctuary Cities aren’t allowed by state law, City Council Member Dan Besse created a symbolic Welcoming City resolution to reaffirm immigrants and refugees that Winston-Salem is safe.

Due to fears of retaliation from the General Assembly, some on the council were reluctant to support it and Besse withdrew the resolution last week, rather than face an uncertain vote.

Besse is now gathering endorsements for a Welcoming City joint state-

ment, which includes community, faith and elected leaders. Besse told attendees Monday he’d gotten the support of members of the City Council, county commissioners, school board and even a state lawmaker so far. He plans to make the joint statement on the steps of City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1.

“I’m looking to … put a positive bow on that effort and continue to move on with all the other things that the community is doing to try to help in this,” said Besse.

The resolution was mainly just reassurance.

The Winston-Salem Police Department and Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office don’t check the immigration status of those theyserves, though they do abide by ICE retainers on those already in custody.

Besse said he didn’t expect that to change as the City Council hires a new police chief to replace the retiring Barry Rountree.

The discussion at Monday’s meeting went

Lowrance, a graduate of Greensboro College, served as the principal of Fairview School in Greensboro for 22 years. She enjoyed serving children who needed additional counseling.

The motion to rename the school was made by board vice chair Robert Barr and seconded by Victor Johnson. According to the budget plan posted on the Winston-

Faith leaders, activists plan next steps on immigration

Rev. Craig Schaub of Parkway United Church of Christ holds a clipboard for volunteers to sign during an event on immigration activism held on Monday.

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well beyond symbolic statements.

David Fraccaro, director of FaithAction International House in Greensboro, talked about giving a “moral, faithful response” on immigration.

FaithAction House provides services to immigrants and connects them with the wider community so “strangers become neighbors.”

He said that President Donald Trump’s executive order widening deportations beyond undocument-

ed immigrants with felonies is being felt locally. He said in recent weeks, several men from Libya and Central America without criminal records in Greensboro where taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and are now at a detention center in Georgia awaiting deportation.

Among the options for actions that were discussed was the possibility of housing an undocumented immigrant in a house of worship, something that

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Carolyn Samuels, a graduate of Bethlehem Community Child Development Center, tells students about her time spent at the center over 50 years ago.

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Salem/Forsyth County Schools website, construction is scheduled to begin this year. The estimated end date is set for the spring of 2019.

Building and Grounds Committee chair Lida Calvert-Hayes said she will be meeting with residents in who live near Paisley to discuss the future of the school on Monday, May 15.

Rev. Kelly Carpenter of Green Street Baptist Church and Parkway’s Rev. Craig Schaub have been looking into.

Fraccaro said though ICE can raid any building with a warrant, there is currently a policy against raiding houses of worship, schools and health centers unless it’s absolutely necessary.

“The idea is that ICE is not going to raid a house of worship, not because they absolutely can’t although they’re not supposed to, but

she learned a lot of lessons at Bethlehem that didn’t have anything to do with reading and writing.

“60 years later, I’m still meeting people who have gone to Bethlehem Center. A lot of real cool people came through here. We have people who are actors, lawyers, doctors, business owners and it started right here at Bethlehem Center,” Hooper-Carter said.

Recently, Isaac “Ike” Howard said that during a visit to the center while looking for his graduation photo on the wall, he mistook his son’s photo for his own. He

because it would be a public relations nightmare,” Fraccaro said.

Despite that, he said, there’s only about 15 cases of this currently happening nationally and none in the South. There’s a lot of logistics that go into converting a private part of a church into living space and providing for the basic needs of the individual or family that would be living there.

“We want congregations to start having this conversation because we don’t know what might come in six months,” said Carpenter.

There were several actions church leaders were ready to move forward with and signed volunteers up for. These included a rapid response network that would act as witnesses to ICE enforcement actions, lobbying state and federal lawmakers against legislation targeting undocumented immigrants, and beginning “stranger to neighbor” events to bridge the gap between immigrants and the rest of the community.

said Bethlehem has been a proud tradition for his family and thousands of others in the community.

He said, “When it comes to early childhood development, I think Bethlehem is Number One.” Today, Bethlehem serves children from 3 months old to 4 years old. There are also before and after school programs for children ages 5 through 12, and a summer enrichment program.

After receiving the proclamation from Mayor Joines, Executive Director Debra Forest said she was honored to be a part of the Bethlehem tradition.

“We have Bethlehem Community Day. It doesn’t get much better than that,” she said.

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East Forsyth tackles Mineral Springs

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Soccer is literally a game of bounces, some good and some bad. In their game against East Forsyth, the girls of the Mineral Springs soccer team had the ball bounce the wrong way almost all game long as they were defeated by a score of 3-0.

The Ravens of East Forsyth jumped out early on Mineral Springs by scoring an early goal. The defensive lapse by the Bulldog defense allowed East Forsyth to attack the

goalie and sneak one by her.

During the beginning portion of the first half, the Ravens continued to dominate possession of the ball, not allowing Mineral Springs to have an opportunity to tie the game.

After settling down a bit, the girls from Mineral Springs began to launch their own attack later in the half.

The Bulldogs had their chances late in the first with a couple break away chances but were unable to

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Lizbeth Ponce, No. 18 in blue, battles with the East Forsyth player for possession of the ball during their game last week.

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West Forsyth dominates Reynolds in baseball matchup See Tackles on B2

Nick Lindsey, No. 00, of Reynolds tries to get a hit off Titan pitcher Cy Seeley.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

West Forsyth jumped all over the Demons of R.J. Reynolds early and often in their Junior Varsity game last week. By the end of the second inning, the Demons already were trailing by six runs. When the dust cleared, the Titans walked away with a dominating 13-2 victory.

In the top of the first inning, the Titans were able to get off to a good start by scoring a run on a single by designated hitter Brandan Cuthrell. The Demons escaped any further damage in the inning and took the plate down one.

After the Demons had one man on base with only one out, they were doubled up on a hit and run,

enabling West Forsyth to get out of the inning.

In the top of the second, the flood gates began to open up as West Forsyth began to pile on the runs.

With the Reynolds pitcher having control issues, he quickly loaded the bases

The double by Spignor prompted a pitching change by the Demons.

The next pitcher did not fare much better as he immediately surrendered another run. After the top of the second inning, the Demons were already

with only one out. Titan right fielder Ethan Campbell's base hit gave them another run to make the score 2-0.

Next up to bat was Cordin Spignor, who hit a three run double and cleared the bases, making the score 5-0.

down 6-0.

In the bottom of the second, Reynolds looked to be on the road to making the game interesting as they were able to load the bases themselves with only one out. Unfortunately for the Demons, they did not capitalize on their opportu-

13-2

nity and left the inning still scoreless.

The third inning was more of the same for the West Forsyth batters. The Titans scored five more runs in the inning, giving them an 11-0 advantage after the top of the third.

The Demons could not crack the scoreboard in the bottom of the frame and still trailed by 11 runs.

The Demons finally got on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning after loading the bases. They scored one more before the end of the fourth to make the score 11-2 after four innings. The fifth inning was uneventful for both teams as neither side scored any runs.

The top of the sixth

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The Reynolds pitcher was throwing heat against the West Forsyth batters.

Police basketball team playing local high schools See Matchup on B2

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Basketball teams from the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD), Carver High School and WinstonSalem Preparatory Academy played a “pink-out� charity basketball game Saturday, April 22, to benefit the Northwest N.C. affiliate of the Susan G. Komen organization and its efforts to fight breast cancer.

Unfortunately for the WSPD, its team lost 60-54.

The game was played at the CP3 Basketball Academy gymnasium, 1902 Mooney Street, Winston-Salem.

Admission was $5.

Pregame activities included a survivor three-point See Police on B2

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The Winston-Salem Police Department shows support for the Pink Out Basketball Game, to benefit the Northwest N.C. affiliate of the Susan G. Komen organization and its efforts to fight breast cancer.

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Two players chase after a loose ball in the soccer game between Mineral Springs and East Forsyth.

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capitalize on any of their opportunities. The East Forsyth goalie stymied any attempt from the Mineral Springs offense. They went into intermission trailing 1-0 and looked to rebound in the second half.

“During the first half we did not play up to our standards in my opinion,” said Ralph Pearson, Mineral Springs head coach. “We are missing two of our best players, which caused our defense to be a bit shaky. We were playing very shorthanded, but we put up a good fight.”

To start the second half, neither team was able to establish any dominance on the offensive end. Not having learned from their previous mistake, Mineral Springs had another defensive lapse and allowed the East Forsyth attacker to penetrate the defense and score another goal, giving them a two-goal lead.

Even while down two goals late in the second half, the Mineral Springs girls continued to attack and try to get back into the game. They just could not crack the defense from East Forsyth.

With just minutes left in the game and the outcome already a foregone conclusion, the Ravens scored their third and final goal to close out the scoring for the game.

“The girls played well and they worked really hard today,” said East Forsyth Head Coach Amber Day. “Scoring that early goal allowed them to play with a little more confidence so they were not afraid to make some mistakes. Just being able to gain more experience is great for the girls.”

Pearson added, “I always tell my girls that even when we lose, we are still winning. My definition of, fail is, first attempt at learning, so when you look at it in that context we are still learning. If we continue to exhibit good sportsmanship as we did today, good things will come in the future.”

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meant more scoring for the Titans. After a wild pitch from Reynolds, West Forsyth put another run on the board.

Following a sacrifice fly, the Titans ended their scoring for the night, making the score 13-2.

The Demons could not put any runs on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning, causing the game to become a final as they were down by more than 10 runs.

West Forsyth's pitcher, Cy Seeley, pitched well in their game against Reynolds last week.

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shootout. Charity auction items included an autographed Chris Paul jersey and an autographed Wake Forest University basketball.

Police Chief Barry Rountree was a celebrity coach.

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WSPD loses 60-54 in the Komen Pink Out that raised money to support a cure for breast cancer.

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Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center Director Art Blevins, second from right, awarded certificates to these Wake Forest University law students who volunteered at the center. They are (left to right) Charlee Fox, Class of 2017; Dominique Caldwell, Class of 2017; Christine Tabora, Class of 2019; and Robert Botkin, Class of 2019.

Wake rec center volunteers gain certificates

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Wake Forest University law students who assisted Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center personnel were honored recently for tutoring kids from kindergarten through the 12th grade along with coaching basketball in the Hanes Hosiery youth leagues with kids ages 6-9 and 10-16.

Director Art Blevins recently awarded the Wake Forest University law student volunteers with a certificate of appreciation for their work this past year at the center. Blevins says the WFU law students are incredible and a blessing to the program at the center. The law students have been helping Blevins at the center for the past 15 years.

“It's been great to have these kids come up here over the years,” he said. “I don't let the parents coach here to keep the pressure and politics out of it so the Wake

Forest law students become, the coaches and they are fair and have been great over the years.”

Along with their coaching duties throughout the year, the WFU law students come to the center every Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30-5:45 p.m. tutoring the kids in a variety of subjects.

“They are just a positive influence to have around the kids,” Blevins went on to say about the WFU law students. “They are all as smart as a whip so they can help our kids out with any subject.”

Blevins says he would love for the relationship of the WFU law students and the centerto continue to mature and blossom over the years. He thinks both the students and the children at the center equally benefit from the partnership.

“I am happy that the kids continued to come back each year because they have been a blessing,” he continued. “Besides the basketball and the tutoring, they also

help out with special events like the pizza party they will have for the kids this coming week.”

Christine Tabora, a second-year law student, says she began tutoring in September of last year and has really enjoyed helping the kids at Hanes Hosiery with their homework.

“I feel that just the one hour a week that I work with them they have become more enthusiastic about their school work,” said Tabora. “I also feel that I am helping these kids realize the potential they have to be successful students by lifting their confidence. However, what I enjoy most about tutoring is developing connections with the students.”

Another WFU law student, Charlee Fox, added “I think tutoring the kids at Hanes Hosiery is such a reminder of how meaningful it is to advocate and educate. I looked forward to working with the kids each week because I was inspired by their

progress and curiosity. I doubt I'll ever be able to verbally express the depth of gratitude I have for the opportunity to tutor the kids.”

Blevins said the students have had the Wake Forest basketball team come to the center to meet with the kids along with other nice gestures. He wanted to give a special thanks to all of the volunteers from WFU. Besides Christine Tabora and Charlee Fox, this year’s student volunteers are: Dominique Caldwell, Cint Mast, Candice Diah, Meghan Holland, Samantha Poon, Le'Ron Byrd, John Sexton, Robert Botkin, James Lathrop, Caleb Hodge, Ryan Daughterty, Kevin Olsen, Alexis Tremble, Kristin Smith, Mark Huffman, Dylan Tucker, Jordan Lite and Chris Doerring.

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It seems only natural that Theresa Davis would have a fondness for the athletic program at Carver High School. She graduated from Carver in 1999.

While there she was also a key member of the Yellowjackets’ tennis team.

She was also one of the football team managers for the 1998 Carver team that won the State 3-A Championship.

Davis recently gave back to Carver’s athletic

program, donating shorts for the Yellowjackets’ football team.

“We decided to give these shorts so that the players would have matching gear for spring and summer workouts,” Davis

said. “The weight room and off season conditioning program are vital to the success of any football program. We hope this will serve as an incentive for the kids in the program.

“Having graduated from Carver I understand some of the school’s challenges and it is only natural that I would want to give back,” she said. “My dad [Sam Davis] and I formed an Athletic Apparel company a few years ago and we wanted to contribute to some of the programs that he and I have been a part of

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over the years. My dad was on the coaching staff at Carver for many years and helped Carver win two state championships. He was assistant head coach on the 2002 team that won the state championship as well. He always instilled in me the need to give something back.”

Carver recently announced that long-time assistant Greg Scales is the new head football coach.

Davis said she thinks that is a positive move for the school.

“Coach Scales is a no-

nonsense kind of coach and that’s what I think the school needs,” she said.

“He is very knowledgeable and hopefully our gift will inspire other alumni to reach out. Carver has gone through some rough times lately, but we believe in the school and want to show our support for Coach Scales, Athletic Director Melvin Palmer, and the entire Carver Nation.

Anyone who graduated from Carver understands the impact that being a member of Carver Nation has made on their lives.”

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The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission announces its 11th annual Charity Golf Tourname from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 28, at Bermuda Golf Course West, 129 Orchard Park Drive, Advance. Shotgun start is 9 a.m.

All proceeds from the event will provide for the hungry, homeless and hurting in the Triad.

The tournament will provide each golfer the chance to qualify for a hole-in-

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To learn more about this event, visit www.wsrescue.org or contact Carol Walter at 336-723-1848, ext. 114 or via email at golf@wsrescue.org.

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The first day of May will mark the first day of National Small Business Week. Forsyth Technical Community College Small Business Center, 525 Vine St., will have a weeklong event to honor small businesses and entrepreneurs. Each day they will have events that seek to network and grow small businesses.

National Small Business Week was created in 1963 by the John F. Kennedy Administration. Every community college around the state has a small business center. Allan younger, Forsyth Technical Community College small business center director, will show Winston-Salem what small businesses have to offer.

“If you didn't know, small businesses contribute a lot more to the economy than we often give them credit for,”

Community Briefs

Parkland Hall of Fame is seeking Nominees The Parkland Magnet High School Hall of Fame (HOF) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 class. Deadline is May 12. Nominations are for athletes, individual athletics, and for athletic distinguished service, contributions and dedication to the Parkland Magnet High School Athletic program by bringing pride and distinction to the school and community. Eligible athletes must have graduated at least five (5) years prior to a nomination.

Nomination forms are available from the school Main Office or on the Parkland Magnet High School Website under the Athletic Director’s page. To locate the school website, go to www.wsfcs.com; click on the heading, Schools, scroll the list for Parkland High Magnet School; locate the heading, Athletics and click. The Hall of Fame information and nomination forms are presented.

For additional information, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at 336-771-4704, Mackie Thompson at 336-813-4073 or Chris Kirkpatrick at (336) 287-1707.

Ryan’s Restaurant wins Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award The Distinguished Restaurant of North America (DiRōNA) Award, one of the oldest and most prestigious awards for fine dining, announces that Ryan’s Restaurant, 19 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem, has received the DiRōNA Award for Achievement of Distinction in Dining. “DiRōNA is excited to announce its first awarded restaurant in WinstonSalem,” said Scott Breard, DiRōNA executive director. “Ryan’s Restaurant is more than just a great steakhouse. With is cozy yet private setting, Ryan’s offers a menu that it’sas pleasing as the wooded ravine its picturesque windows overlook. A wide variety of steaks are matched with an equally exciting list of classic and seasonal entrees, all complimented with a wine menu that is sure to create the perfect pairing. We are very proud to welcome Ryan’s Restaurant to DiRōNA” The restaurant has been locally owned and under the same management since 1981. Phone is 336-724-6132; website is www.ryansrestaurant.com.

WFU School of Business selects alumnus to deliver graduate hooding keynote Anil Rai Gupta (MBA ’92), chairman and managing director of Havells India, will offer the Wake Forest University School of Business graduate hooding ceremony keynote address on Sunday, May 14.

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in Wait Chapel on the University’s Reynolda Campus.

Havells is one of the largest makers of industrial and household electrical products in India. Gupta took the company global in 2007 with the purchase of Sylvania in Europe and South America, one of the biggest overseas acquisitions by an Indian company.

During his time at Wake Forest, Gupta received the academic proficiency award, and the Babcock Award for excellence in academics, integrity, and leadership. He served as vice president of the graduate Student Government Association at the School.

Actively contributing toward children’s health, nutrition, and education, Gupta and Havells have provided mid-day meals to more than 58,000 school children every day for nearly 10 years. He is one of the founding members of India’s first liberal arts institute, Ashoka University. tor

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The Board of Directors of Exchange/SCAN announces the selection of Elizabeth Miller to head its child abuse treatment and prevention efforts.

Miller is only the third Director in the agency’s 36 years of helping families.

Board Chair, Jennifer Martin, shared “We are confident in Elizabeth's ability to lead SCAN into a new era of serving children and families.” Miller comes to Exchange/SCAN with leadership experience in administration, strategic marketing and relationship building. A graduate of Wake Forest with a BA in History and a Master’s in Education, Miller most recently served as the Mission Outreach Director at Komen Northwest NC. A 2016 Triad Business Journal “40 Under 40” honoree, Miller has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for 14 years as a Big Sister and in the last two years as the chair of the Bigs Council. “I am deeply humbled to have the opportunity to work with Exchange/SCAN.” Exchange/SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) is a local, non-profit United Way partner agency that strives to make a track record of making the world a better place for children. If you have questions, referrals or are interested in volunteering, please call 336-748-9028 or visit our website at www.exchangscan.org.

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he said. “For the last couple of years, we have put an emphasis on Small Business Week arranging a wide range of activities.” younger said that many businesses fail because they do not focus on the one thing that will make them successful. He thinks bringing all of these small businesses together under one roof will allow more businesses to be successful.

Each day from May 1- May 4, the center will have a total of 14 events. There will be a theme for each day.

Monday's theme will be “Social Media and Technology Frenzy.” Tuesday's theme is “What's your One Thing?”

Wednesday's theme is “Promoting your Small Business.”

Thursday's theme will be “SBC (Small Business Center) On The Road.”

At the end of Small Business Week, Forsyth Tech will also introduce “Venture Cafe Winston-Salem.” This

weekly meeting will congregate every Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. where entrepreneurs and small businesses can meet and discuss any and everything weekly. To learn more information, visit venturecafewinstonsalem.com. younger says he is always eager this time of the year because he knows what the Small Business Week entails.

He said this year with the added events during Small Business Week, he is hoping for a large turnout.

“I stay excited about the opportunity to help small businesses,” he said. “I view this as an extension of the opportunity we have to help small businesses be successful.” younger says the showcase is free for all businesses that wish to participate and it will be a great networking opportunity for any business.

For more info visit forsythtech.edu and search for Small Business Center.

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April 27- ‘Nature In Garden’ Learn strategies to work with nature for growing an organic vegetable garden and how to incorporate native plants in your garden during “Nature In Garden.” This lecture will be on Thursday, April 27, from 6-8 p.m. at 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem. Contact the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office to register for this lecture. Phone: 336-7032850 or email coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc.

April 27-29 - Paneh Mime International Paneh Mime International: presents D4H Mega Mime Conference & Concert, taking place at the WinstonSalem Fairground Annex, Education Building and Bolton Home and Garden Building on April 27-29.

Registration starts at $40. Visit www.wsfairgrounds.com or www.panehmime.org to register.

Registration is now open for the conference. For more information and a complete list of speakers, visit www.panehmime.org.

April 27- Tradition and Innovation in Fine Craft Series New Winston Museum’s Second Quarter Salon Series, co-curated in partnership with the Center for Design Innovation and Piedmont Craftsmen, will be on Thursday, April 27 from 5:30 till 7 p.m, at the Center for Design and Innovation at 450 Design Ave (near Salem College).

This programming series, titled “craftXws: Tradition and Innovation in Fine Craft” will feature three events with a focus on the crafts movement in Winston-Salem, past, present and future. The first in the series is The Craft Tradition in Winston-Salem. These educational events are free and open to the public.

April 28- Summer 2017 Wells Fargo Community Enrichment Mini-Grants Deadline The Arts Council of WinstonSalem and Forsyth County is seeking applicants for its summer round of Wells Fargo Community Enrichment Mini-Grants. The deadline is Friday, April 28, by 5 p.m., for projects taking place June 1 through August 31, 2017. These grants are sponsored by Wells Fargo and provide community groups and individuals access to small-project grant funds up to $500 that promote creativity and use art as a means to bring people together.

April 28- Fourth Annual Arts and Craft Beer The fourth annual Arts & Craft Beer is on tap for Friday, April 28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Sawtooth School, located upstairs in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in downtown Winston-Salem. This fundraiser event combines craft beer tasting, art demonstrations, art making, and live music with all proceeds from the event benefiting the Sawtooth School’s Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $20 in advance at sawtooth.org/beer and $25 at the door. Purchase tickets now at www.sawtooth.org/beer. Proof of age is required for entry.

April 28- 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission announces it’s 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, on Friday, April 28, 2017 beginning at 9 a.m., at Bermuda Run West in Advance, NC. All proceeds from the event will provide for the hungry, homeless and hurting in the Triad. The WinstonSalem Rescue Mission is now in its 50th year of providing life-changing services for the homeless and needy in our community. To learn more about this event, visit our website at www.wsrescue.org.

April 28-WSSU Annual Golf Classic Support Winston-Salem State University students while at Winston Lake Golf Course at the 17th annual WSSU Golf Classic on Friday, April 28. All proceeds from the event benefit the WSSU Foundation General Scholarship Fund. The entry fee is $180 per person or $630 per four-per-

son team and includes a cart, green fees, golf balls, souvenirs and lunch.

Sponsorships also are available. The deadline for all entries is April 14.

For sponsorship information or to sign up, please visit www.wssu.edu/golfclassic or contact Regina Craven at 336-750-3147 or cravenr@wssu.edu. The event is one of many planned in celebration of WSSU’s 125th anniversary.

& Event Center at 6205 Ramada Dr., Clemmons, from 4 to 9 p.m.

April 29 – Piedmont Chamber Singers announce 39th Season The Piedmont Chamber Singers will hold a concert for their “Strings Attached” theme 39th Season on April 29. The concert will feature a variety of string-instrument accompaniment. The April 29 concert will be held at Ardmore Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. featuring Arthur Bliss’s Pastoral: Lie Strewn the White Flocks. For tickets call Piedmont Chamber Singers at (336) 722-4022, or email manager@piedmontchambersingers.org.

May 2 – Crisis Control Ministry’s 27th annual “Hope du Jour” fundraiser On Tuesday, May 2, Crisis Control Ministry will host its 27th annual “Hope du Jour” fundraiser, benefiting the programs and services provided to families throughout Forsyth County. For more information on Hope du Jour, becoming a participating restaurant or a restaurant party host, visit hopedujour.org or contact Shannon Heck at 336.201.5599 or sheck@crisiscontrol.org.

April 29- Muddy Creek Music Hall features James Keelaghan Muddy Creek Music Hall, 5455 Bethania Road, Winston-Salem, NC will feature James Keelaghan.

8 p.m. The event will take place on April 29. Cover charge is $20 for general public and $18 for members.

Advanced tickets may be purchased a t www.fiddleandbow.org/index.html.

April 29-Community Day The lawn of Reynolda will transform into a Paris park for Reynolda House Museum of American Art’s annual free community day April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Americans in Paris” Community Day will feature hands-on art activities, Morse code souvenirs, dance performances and more. The event is free, open to the public and all families are welcome.

Parking is free, and is available onsite and nearby. Food and drink will be available for purchase from La Vie en Rose and Patriot Pretzel food trucks and Café Gelato. The address is 2250 Reynolda Road, WinstonSalem.

April 29-Community Clean UP Day The Village of Clemmons will be hosting a Community Clean Up on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine). This event gives volunteers an opportunity to preserve the local environment by cleaning and beautifying the Village of Clemmons. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to register through the online form or at Clemmons Public Works Facility (3800 Dillon Industrial Drive) at 8 a.m. on the day of the event. Every bag of trash collected along the roadways in one less bag of trash in our lakes and streams. Numerous sponsors throughout the area sponsor the event, providing free breakfast, lunch, t-shirts, and many door prizes including gift cards and promotional items. For more information about the event, contact Emily Harrison at 336.766.9170.

April 29 – Independent Bookstore Day Bookmarks will celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day with a Groundbreaking and Celebration for its new bookstore and gathering space on Saturday, April 29 at 10 a.m. in the Breezeway at 634 West Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem. During the month of April, visit Bookmarks, 251 N. Spruce Street, or any other of the 12 Independent Booksellers of Piedmont North Carolina (IBOP*NC) to get your Field Guide map stamped for a chance to win prizes. Special programming, merchandise and giveaways are planned at each store on the last Saturday of April. For a list of stores and more information, visit www.Page158books.com/IBOPnc or www.facebook.com/IBOPnc April 29 – FRIENDS of Winston Salem FRIENDS of Winston-Salem will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Saturday, April 29, at the Village Inn

April 29 – Annual Family Day All are invited to celebrate the Annual Family Day/Education Luncheon at South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road, on Saturday, April 29, at 2 p.m. Contact Imam Joe'l Saahir 336-955-2828 or Fleming El-Amin at 336-575-0895 for more information.

May 2 – Open Mic Night Winston-Salem Writers will hold Open Mic Night on May 2 from 7-9 p.m. in the conference room at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. Open Mic is open to the public and writers are allowed five minutes to read their work before a friendly audience. For more information, visit www.wswriters.org.

May 2—Homeschool/Small Group Day Programs for home-educated children and small groups in grades K-9. May 2: Environmental Park Tour (Grades K-4) at 10 a.m. and Science Extravaganza (Grades 5-9) at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is required, and group admission rates apply.

Classes limited to 20 students.

Register online at www.kaleideum.org.

Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem. (336) 767-6730.

May 4-6 – Annual Book Sale The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem’s annual book sale enables us to provide life-enhancing programs and services to over 5,000 older adults throughout the WinstonSalem community. We need volunteers to help with keeping the thousands of books in an orderly fashion (floaters), checking out buyers (cashiers) and breaking down the book sale. Help needed for the following time slots: May 4-5: 9 a.m.-9 p.m (4 hour blocks)—need floater or cashier May 6: 8 a.m.-2 p.m (4 hour blocks)—need floater or cashier May 6: 2 p.m-6 p.m. (3 hour blocks)—close down, box breakdown tables, redistribute books to boxes May 5 – Arts Council Seeking Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education Grant Applications Deadline The Arts Council of WinstonSalem and Forsyth County is seeking applications for its Wells Fargo ArtsIn-Education grant for its 2017-2018 grant cycle. The deadline is Friday, May 5 by 5 p.m. for projects taking place between October 2017 – May 31, 2018. For more information about Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education Grant or to discuss potential projects contact Dara Silver, Senior Administrative Assistant, Special Projects, and Grant Program Manager at 336-747-1426 or dsilver@intothearts.org. Applications can be downloaded at www.intothearts.org.

May 5-7, 12-14, & 19-21 – “Spider’s Web” at the Stained Glass Playhouse Performances of "Spider's Web" will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, May 5 & 6, 12 & 13, and 19 & 20 at 8 p.m., and on Sundays, May 7, 14, and 21 at 3 p.m. All performances will be done at The Stained Glass Playhouse, located at 4401 Indiana Avenue in WinstonSalem, N.C., in the former sanctuary See Com. Cal on B8

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Now-June 21 First Christian Church women’s Bible study First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main Street, Kernersville, will host a women’s Bible study, "The Battle Plan for Prayer" by the Kendrick Brothers on Tuesday nights from 6:30 until 8 p.m., through June 13 in room C005. For more information, contact Helen Peddycord at hpeddycord@triad.rr.com.

Now-April 28 Forsyth Countywide Baptist Training Institute The 64th annual Forsyth Countywide Baptist Training Institute is going on through April 28 from 6:15 p.m-8:30 p.m. each night at First Baptist Church, 700 North Highland Avenue, WinstonSalem. Theme: “Reaching the Masses: Reaping the Benefits of the Harvest.”

April 28 Goler Metropolitan’s Home Missions Goler Metropolitan’s Home Missions will sponsor a Fish Fry on Friday, April 28 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost of the dinners will be $8 per place, dine in or take out.

April 28 Parent’s Night Out The Open Arms Ministry will hold a Parent’s Night Out for all foster and adoptive families on April 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main Street, Kernersville. Age-appropriate activities and snacks will be provided. Volunteers are Basic life Support (BlS) certified. RSVP to openarms@fccministries.com with the number of children and their ages. For more information, contact Carla at 336-782-3007.

April 29 Yard sale, food sale Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1716 Richard Allen lane (formerly Trade Street) will have a yard sale, fish fry and chicken plate sale on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. until. For more information call 336-650-9012.

April 29 Wreath Laying Ceremony On April 13, 1964, the Rev. Dr. Martin luther King Jr. came to Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church to encourage everyone to register to vote.

On Saturday, April 29, 2017, Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church will commemorate this historical event at a Wreath laying Ceremony at the church at noon as part of the church’s year-long celebration of the church’s 75th Anniversary. The public is encouraged attend, especially those individuals who were present that night. Rev. Johnny l. Ruff is pastor of Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, at 1435 East Fourth St. April 29 1 Minute Prayer Stations Greater Higher Ground Ministries, with Pastor Janice Heath, will be having 1 minute Prayer Stations on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Prayer stations will be located at Beauty World, 3427 Patterson Ave., and Piedmont Apartments, 2700 Piedmont Circle.

April 30 Church Anniversary St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 1501 N. Patterson Avenue at the Corner of 15th Street (across from the U.S. Post Office), will celebrate its 135 Anniversary Sunday, April 30. Service begins at 10 a.m. The preacher will be the Right Rev. Staccato Powell, the 102nd Elected and Consecrated Bishop in line of Succession in the A.M.E. Zion Church, presiding prelate of the Western Episcopal District.

April 30 New Birth Worship Center Family and Friends Day The New Birth Worship Center Missionary Society is sponsoring Family and Friends Day on Sunday, April 30, at the church, 1033 Newbirth Drive, East Bend. Everyone is invited to attend Sunday school at 9 a.m.; Praise and Worship Service at 9:45 a.m.; the Morning Worship Service, which will be delivered by Pastor Dr. James l.E. Hunt, will begin at 10 a.m. lunch and fellowship will follow the morning worship service in the Fellowship Hall. For additional information, call 336-6993583 or visit our website at www.newbirthworshipcenter.org/.

April 30 99th Church Anniversary First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N. Woodland Avenue, will celebrate the 99th Church anniversary on Sunday, April 30, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ann Dalton, associate minister of Emmanuel Baptist Church, will be the guest minister. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 336724-2611.

April 30 Family and Friends, Missionary Day The Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N. Jackson Ave., invites all to its Family and Friends and Missionary Day service on Sunday April 30, at our 11 a.m. worship hour. The speaker for this occasion will be Deacon Tracy Hairston, a member of Greater Galilee Baptist Church in Winston Salem.

April 30 Healing and Deliverance Crusade Mount Sinai Full Gospel Deliverance Center,

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Many people believe the power of prayer can have a profound impact on a person’s life. last Friday nearly 300 people from 50 churches gathered together outside of the Forsyth County Jail to pray for the inmates, their families, staff, victims and the successful re-entry into society of the offenders upon release.

The prayer vigil was organized by the Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries, which has been holding the vigil off and on for the past 12 to 15 years according to Ministry Chaplin Rodney Stilwell. The vigil surSee Vigil on B6

The prayer vigil participants wanted to make their presence felt to the inmates and prison guards.

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Choir celebrates 15-year anniversary and album release lbum release The choir sang beautifully throughout the evening during the anniversary on Sunday, April 23.

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Dionn Owen and Renaissance have been a staple in the Winston-Salem area for well over a decade. From Gospel Fest at the Dixie Classic Fair, performing at concerts or releasing CDs, the choir is well known in the gospel community and beyond.

On Sunday, April 23, Dionn Owen and Renaissance celebrated their 15-year anniversary at Macedonia Worship Center. Along with celebrating their anniversary, the choir also released their third studio CD, titled “In the Moment.”

Owen stated he was excited about releasing the new

album to the public and for those in attendance at Macedonia Sunday evening.

“I am just so very excited because of what we had to endure to get this CD done,” he said. “Everyone just did a miraculous job on it and we just thank God for what He has done.”

The program’s emcee was Bishop Stephen Williams.Owen and Renaissance sang a number of songs, some old and some new. They also gave a community presentation award to Bishop Todd Fulton for his work with food justice in the city of Winston-Salem.

“I am just so glad that the people of the community has chosen me to be a pillar rather than me choosing it for

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Union Baptist Church will host its first College Internship Benefit coupled with a 50th Birthday Gala Celebration for Bishop Sir Walter l. Mack Jr. 7 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Grand Pavilion Ballroom at the Embassy Suites in downtown Winston Salem.

Not only will the life and ministry of Bishop Mack be celebrated, but a portion of the collected proceeds will benefit the

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new college internship program.

The event will include performances by comedian Marcus Wiley and national gospel recording artist Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, with a guest appearance by Caleb Serrano, from the television show, Steve Harvey’s “little Big Shots.” local musicians will perform jazz. Judge Denise Hartsfield will be the host for the evening.

Tickets for the gala can be purchased

The Good Shepherd’s love

Lesson Scripture: John 10:1-15

By the end of this lesson, we will *Explore how the lord is the Shepherd who meets all our needs. *Contemplate the goodness of our lord in all areas, especially as our Shepherd. *Affirm the love of God expressed in the life and ministry of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

Background: The time of the lesson is A.D. 29 and the place is Jerusalem. Jesus has already perplexed an audience mixed with believers and deceivers by healing a man blind from birth. The reactions and consequential questions lead to what takes place in our lesson after the willful unbelief in Chapter 9 of John. In the face of a mir-

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acle, the Pharisees (false shepherds) still chose not to believe and attempt to draw Israel astray from the true knowledge of the kingdom of the messiah.

Lesson: Jesus now declares himself both the gatekeeper and the good shepherd. Verses 1-5 are Sunday an illustration of a shepSchool Lesson herd tending sheep and how a pen or some other enclosure using a gate to gain entrance and exit being manned either by the shepherd himself or a hired person. This arrangement affords security from thieves and robbers, etc. who might seek to gain entrance in other ways. The shepherd pointedly would always gain access by the gate. He would call his sheep, which may be mixed with other sheep, by name. They in turn would See Lesson on B6

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rounded the jail on all sides.

Each participating church had an assigned area and some individuals prayed together as a group while other chose to pray individually. Stilwell says over the years the number of participants varies but the goal is always the same.

“The number of people who come out goes up and down from year to year but what has never changed is the spirit of people who want to send a message to the community and the men and women inside,” Stilwell said. “The message to the people on the inside is that we have not given up on them. The

message to the community is that we have to take ownership of our crime problem and we have the means to fix it.”

Jone Reid, a Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministry volunteer, said she loves coming to the prayer vigils because it is a prelude to another ministry they are involved with named hope on the Inside outreachwhere they hold a retreat on the inside of the jail for a half day.

“It’s a good gathering of churches of all different denominations,” Reid said.

“The gathering of Christians from other churches means a great deal to me. It's basically having church outside the walls of the church. It's very powerful and it moves

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the heart of God.” Along with prayers, a Moravian church band performed before the praying.

The band played “Amazing Grace” to close the festivities.

Deborah Farmer, a prayer vigil participant, says she became aware of the Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries because her two daughters were on the prison ministry board.

“I've been upset for years about the injustices in our prison system and how sentences aren't fair,” she said. “The population that goes to prison is not representative of our country’s population, so there is something wrong with the prison system.”

“The biggest benefit is getting all of the people out

Dionn Owen presents a community award to Bishop Todd Fulton for his work in the city of Winston-Salem

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myself,” Fulton said. “I am just so honored that they decided to bestow this honor upon me and I will continue to work for the people.”

Owen said he is anxious for the people to hear their new music. He says from the people he has spoken with in person and on the radio they are “excited to just get the CD in their hands and finally be able to listen to it.”

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on the church’s website: www.unionbaptistwsnc.org or by calling the church office at 336-724-9306.

Contributions are also being accepted for the college internship program.

For more information, you may call the church office or email: events@unionbaptistwsnc.org.

The inaugural college internship program will provide professional and leadership development, along with life skills to help students deal effectively with the demands of everyday life that are not found in text books.

Summer employment opportunities will be offered to college sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students will gain valuable industry experi-

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ence, strengthen their resumes, make contacts with professionals in various fields, and have personal growth experiences.

Sponsorship packages are available to organizations and individuals who would like to contribute to this meaningful and unique ministry program.

The event will feature Christian scene-stealer Marcus D. Wiley, who has taken clean comedy to the upper echelon of entertainment. Wiley's widespread appeal is contemporary enough to entice the fashion-savvy and culturally conscious Generation Xs, Ys, and Zs, but traditional enough to melt the matriarchs as he recounts Mama's mandates. His rapidly growing acclaim was bolstered after securing a coveted spot on Yolanda Adams' nationally syndi-

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recognize his voice and gather to be led by, rather than driven by the shepherd in safety (verse 4). Because they would not recognize the voice of a stranger they would not follow him (verse 5). As plain as this seems, the people didn’t get the meaning of what Jesus was saying. So to make it clearer Jesus said, “I am the door of the sheep” (verse 7). The thieves and robbers are all those who preceded me in attempts to lead the sheep (verse 8) and to reiterate Jesus repeats “I am the door,” I am the way to salvation, the entrance and exit, the guide to green pastures (verse 9) protector, provider and sustainer. All others are interested in themselves and only

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2721 Manchester St., will host a Healing and Deliverance Crusade, Sunday, April 30, at 7 p.m. For additional information, contact the church office at 336-722-2624 or msfgdc@bellsouth.net (Rev. Yvonne H. Hines, senior pastor).

April 30 Youth Talent Showcase The L.O.U.D. Youth Ministry of Great Commission Community Church presents the first Youth Talent Showcase on Sunday, April 30 at 5

The prayer vigil surrounded the entire prison last Friday. here and aware of what’s going on,” Farmer continued. “I think the inmates will feel the spirit with all

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sible satire of the spiritual prosperity movement.

Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson echoes the spirit of timeless favorites founded

by Phil Johnson, Keith’s father who started his

want to destroy lives (verse 10).

To make sure there is no ambiguity hear … hear this … “I am the good shepherd,” meaning I will give my life for my sheep (verse 11) because I love them and consider them worthy of protection. Not so for a hireling, says Jesus; his only interest is in himself and how he can prosper and stay safe. A hired man will not put himself in danger (verses 12, 13).

Stating again for emphasis: I am the good shepherd and I know my sheep, and am known of mine.” (9 verse 14). Jesus says His relationship with His sheep is not a casual one, but one of intimacy. The love flows both ways. David paints a great picture of a sheep and shepherd relationship in Psalm 23. Jesus closes with a declarative statement that He and the Father

p.m. at Great Commission Community Church, 3733 Ogburn Ave. The showcase is open to all youth ages 10-18.

Contact admin@greatcommissioncommunitychurch.com on or by Wednesday, April 26.

April 30 Race and Gender Issues Worship services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (traditional), Gail and the Rev. Charlie Davis will present “A Musical Exploration of Race and Gender Issues.” At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., “Power Corrupts” will be the topic as Charlie Wilson moderates a panel of Gayle Tuch, an environmen-

banging on the windows.

Many watched from their windows for the entire 30minute vigil.

Dionn Owen and Renaissance had everyone in attendance on their feet as they celebrated their 15th anniversary and the release of their new CD, titled "In the Moment.”

“This album is not similar to our past work; its a different flavor and tone,” Owen went on to say. “We went in a different direction this time and we used more local artists this time to highlight out own people for a change.”

“Healing, hope and deliverance are some of the things I hope people get our of this album. We went through a lot putting this together and you can tell in our music. The pain, triumphs and victories we went through definitely come through in our music.”

Edna Smith, a 15-year veteran of the choir, said she cated Morning Show airing in 35 of the country's most popular cities. Flaunting his gift of gab is his wildly popular alter ego "Bishop Secular" who soars on sen-

of us out here.”

The inmates acknowledged the presence of the prayer vigil participants by

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singing career at the age of 6. He adds a new flavor that has, without debate, transformed the quartet music genre forever. From the release of his first project with then World-Wide Records in 1998 titled, “Through The Storm.” He has bridged the gap in the family of music listeners, gaining notoriety among the young and the seasoned music lovers. In 1999, with the release of his sophomore project “Live and Alive,” came the gospel anthem, “I Just Want To Be Right.” Johnson has been nominated for one Grammy Award, one Gospel Music Academy Dove Award, 12 Stellar Awards nominations, winning three Stellar Awards, two Soul Train Award nominations, and many other awards.

are one and His sacrifice for His sheep is one of demonstrative love.

For Your Consideration: Jesus said “I am” four times in this setting, emphasizing two points. How do they relate to “I am” in an Old Testament setting when God said it, or do they?

Life’s Application: God’s love for us was proven through the sacrifice and death of Jesus Christ. He continues to provide, protect and guide us each day. Others need to know and experience the love of God. Show interest in others and offer help.

If they ask, let them know it is the love of God shining through your actions. (UMI Annual Commentary 2016-2017).

tal attorney, and Bill Blancato of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Dr. Gloria Fitzgibbon will discuss why at least four of our Presidents have lionized Norman Vincent Peale. For more information, see UUFWS.org.

April 30 Interfaith forum On Sunday, April 30 at 1 p.m. the public is invited to an Interfaith forum at Masjid Al Muminun at 1510 Harriet Tubman St. Contact Imam Joe'l Saahir at 336-955-2828 or Fleming El-Amin at 336-575-0895 for more information.

was eagerly anticipating the release of the choir's new CD. She said she hopes the people enjoy it as much as they like performing it for them.

“I just want to thank God for 15 years on this choir,” Smith said. “I am the oldest member of the choir at 74 years old and I'm just thankful for the fellowship and bond we all have. These 15 years have been great, and I look forward to 15 more.”

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You are further advised that if the subject dwelling is not demolished within the above time frame, a public officer of the City of Winston-Salem will cause said dwelling to be demolished and a lien for said cost, less the proceeds from the sale of salvageable materials, will be assessed against your property. Before the subject property is demolished you will have an opportunity to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling; however, this removal effort must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the expiration of the aforementioned 90 day demolition period. This is the only notice you will receive regarding your right to remove any and all personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling prior to demolition by the City or contractors retained by the City. To the extend there are any salvageable materials remaining in or attached to the subject property, said items will be subject to sale in accordance with Chapter 10, Article V of the City Code.

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This the 27th day of April, 2017.

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IN THE MATTER OF: ZA’NIYAH MARKAYLA JONES DOB: 07-24-12 DEQUAN RYAN RICE DOB: 03-24-14

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Unknown/Unnamed - father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Motions seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Motions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motions, the Movant will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 16, 2017 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 10th day of April, 2017

Erica Glass Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle April 13, 20, 27, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of James David Macy (16 E 1256), also known as David Macy, deceased May 18, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before July 8, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

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

This the 6th day of April, 2017.

Paige Macy Nance Administrator for James David Macy, deceased 3410 Willow Wind Drive Pfafftown, NC, 27040

The Chronicle April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of John Neal Wilson, Sr. (16 E 256 ), also known as John Neil Wilson, Sr. and John N. Wilson, Sr., deceased December 30, 2015, 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 July 15, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 13th day of April, 2017.

Randolph Wilson, Executor for John Neal Wilson, Sr., deceased 11931 Old Timber Road Charlotte, NC 28269

The Chronicle April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 2017

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Edward Fulks - father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Motions seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Motions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motions, the Movant will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Friday, June 16, 2017 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 4th day of April, 2017

Erica Glass Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle April 13, 20, 27, 2017

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Mark Daquan Jones - father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Motions seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Motions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motions, the Movant will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Friday, June 16, 2017 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 4th day of April, 2017

Erica Glass Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle April 13, 20, 27, 2017

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T H E C H R ON I C LE

APRIL 27, 2017

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Assisting local schools with growing food along with minimizing the global footprint is a win/win situation for all parties involved.

McDonald's highlighted its recycling program titled “McDonald's Good Neighbor, Good Grounds” coffee grounds, which has existed since 2015, on April 22, Earth Day. The event, which was held at the McDonald's on Fernhurst Way in Greensboro, celebrated community members who are actively participating in sustainable living initiatives in the Triad.

The program, which helps divert used coffee grounds from the landfill by reusing them to add nutrients to soil or compost, is part of the company's larger goal to minimize waist and increase inrestaurant recycling to 50 percent by the year 2020, sources say. Through this initiative, Triad area restaurants donate over 25

Com. Cal.

pounds of grounds to local schools and community gardens each week.

Teachers and students from Bessemer Elementary School, representatives from the High Point Public Library Garden and members of Southern Guilford High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter were featured for their participation in the program.

Southern Guilford senior and FFA chapter president, Gabriella Scalla, thinks this was a great idea that McDonald's initiated to not only help the environmen, but also help the schools with their soil production.

“We use the coffee grounds from McDonald's in our compost at Southern Guilford High,” she said.

“It's very beneficial for us and also taking waste out of the landfill, which is really important.”

Hailey Frazier, Southern Guilford Agriculture teacher and FFA adviser, says that “in our FFA program we teach

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Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for seniors (60+) and teachers, and $11 for students.

For tickets, call (336) 499-1010 or visit stainedglassplayhouse.org/spiders-web/.

Tickets may also now be obtained through our Facebook page at facebook.com/stainedglassplayhouse

May 6 – Community Shredding Day Girl Scout Troops 40232 and 40875 will sponsor a community shredding event on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Shredding will take place in the Lewisville Elementary School side parking lot; cars should enter from LewisvilleClemmons Road. Shamrock Shredding will provide secure onsite document destruction for a suggested donation of $5 per box or bag (the donations are appreciated, but no one will be turned away if they

our kids that you have to take care of the world.

People think that things won’t affect them, but it will. If we can teach the kids that we can use things that are here to grow food, we will all be better for it in the end.”

Assistant Greensboro City Manager David Parrish attended the event to show his support for the sustainability work of this program and the community at large.

“We as a city are committed to sustainability so to have a corporate partner who's willing to pledge their commitment to waste reduction is phenomenal,” Parrish said. “I am a parent of three, so to be able to see a partner like McDonald's partner with the schools sets a great example for the children.”

Local Triad McDonald's owner Courtney Barnhill said the program benefits everyone involved and she is excited for the possibility of other locations building relationships with local schools to

can't donate, since the important result is preventing identity theft). Proceeds will be used by the Girl Scouts to fund service projects in their community. The Scouts will also be distributing tips on how to avoid identity theft. For more information, please contact the troop leader at 336-9726226.

May 6 – MESDA Design Seminar On Saturday, May 6, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) will hold its annual Design Seminar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2017 Design Seminar, “An Affair with the South,” will once again feature what’s chic in southern design and will take place in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road in Winston-Salem. Program includes a catered luncheon. Space is limited and preregistration is required to ensure a place.

The cost is $135 per person or $125 for Frank L. Horton Society members or $1,000 for tables of eight people.

The students from Southern Guilford High School and Bessemer Elementary look on as Assistant Greensboro City Manager David Parrish speaks.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

expand the program all over the Triad and beyond.

“This is just our way to help and to give back and reduce our waste and reduce what’s going into the landfill,” she said. “We are looking for more schools and community gardens to partner with at

every Triad location.”

“I feel blessed and I feel like it is my social responsibility to teach the next generation on how to be sustainable and how to take care of our earth,” Barnhill continued. “I try to go out to the community

Interested individuals can register online at mesda.org, by calling 336-721-7369, or e m a i l i n g MESDAPrograms@oldsalem.org.

May 6 – Yoga by the Barn at Old Salem Old Salem Museums & Gardens, in partnership with TowniesWS, is presenting Yoga by the Barn on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Salem Tavern Meadow adjacent to the Salem Tavern Barn at 812 South Main Street.

Participants can support the education and restoration efforts of Old Salem Museums & Gardens while enjoying a relaxing yoga session in a historic setting. The event is free, however a donation to Old Salem Museums & Gardens is requested to participate (minimum $5 donation suggested).

No registration is required. All participants have a chance to win a year-long family membership to Old Salem. For information, contact Tabatha Renegar at trenegar@oldsalem.org or at 336-721-7352.

in any way I can so an event like this today is wonderful. I am happy to be apart of it and I would love to see it spread to all 14,000 locations across the country, and that's what McDonald's is attempting to do.”

May 6-Oct. 21 – Village Farmers Market Village Farmers Market market is at Village Hall, 3715 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Its locally grown, in-season, diverse producer market with select value added products that embrace the slow food movement and values the direct farmer/customer relationship. For more information, please contact Megan Ledbetter at 336-766.7511.

May 7 – Police Prayer Circle Please join us outside the Winston Salem Safety Building (Police Station) on Sunday, May 7, from 3-4 p.m. to pray for our law enforcement and first responders.

May 15th begins National Law Enforcement Week. Join us on Sunday, May 7 to show support for our men and women who put their lives on the line every day for US.

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