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Two Forsyth County state House members are co-sponsoring a bill to create a statewide poverty task. That measure has been currently referred to House Appropriations Committee for review. Representatives Evelyn Terry and Edward Hanes Jr. are among the co-sponsors of HB 410 – “Root Out Poverty/Task Force Funds” is listed as “an act creating a statewide poverty task force, establishing two new personnel positions in the Department of Health and
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Human Services dedicated to poverty reduction and economic recovery, and appropriating funds for those purposes.” In establishing the poverty task force, the bill reads in part that “… poverty in this state is
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widespread, especially among minorities and in rural areas and other parts of the state that have lost significant numbers of jobs.” The bill continues that, “a statewide coordinated effort is
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Stakeholders question future for East Winston
Local business owner Kenya Thorton looks over a map of East Winston with Ayers Saint Gross representative Amber Wendland during a community forum on Thursday, March 23.
A program that helped Forsyth County reach historically low infant mortality rates will see its current funding end this year. The Nurse-Family Partnership is an initiative of the Forsyth County Health Department, in which nurses visit the homes of vulnerable first-time mothers living in poverty. The visits start early in pregnancy and continue until the child’s second birthday with the goal of improving pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and family self-sufficiency. The program greatly reduced preventable deaths for both the children and their mothers. “We’re saving mom’s lives and we’re saving babies lives and we’re changing the trajectory of that whole family into the future,” Nurse-Family supervisor Christine
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Residents voice frustrations and fears of being pushed out of community by city’s master plan BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
This summer, stakeholders in East Winston will have the opportunity to map out the future of the neighborhood where they live, work, and play. But some in the community believe they are developing their own demise. Late last month, representatives from Ayers Saint Gross, a Baltimore-based design firm, held the first of a series of workshops and listening sessions with various people and organizations to find out what they would like
the future of their community to look like. For two days, planners and other members of the Ayers Saint Gross team met with city officials, residents, business owners, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and possible investors in the East Winston area to discuss future planning, and growth for the area. During the workshop, sponsored by Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, City Council Member and East Ward Representative Derwin Montgomery said the goal of the partnership is to build a vision for the east end based on community engagement and support. “This is your plan. The things that are said here today will spark energy into the future of this area,” said Montgomery. “The small sessions and workshops we’re having all come back to the point of what does the neighborhood have to say. Everything you say here today is vital. See Future on A2
Wanous told county commissioners in a briefing last month. The program, which has a $607,000 budget, is mainly funded by a five-year grant by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust that runs out this summer. The program, which also receives some state funds, can sustain itself through November or December. Public Health Director Marlon Hunter told commissioners that Nurse-Family Partnership has complimented the other local programs aimed at improving infant health and has proven itself through results. Forsyth County had consistently been above the state average on infant mortality for years before a successful push in recent years reversed the trend. When NurseFamily Partnership started in 2012, the county had a rate of 10.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. In 2014 and 2015, the county has had a historically low infant mortality rate of 6.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. More than 260 families have been served by the program, but that’s only a fraction of the 1,160 referrals the program has received. It has five nurses, which can serve 125 mothers at a time. “There’s a big demand for Nurse-Family Partnership in our community and that has resulted in constantly having a waiting list,” said Wanous.
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U.S. District Court honors Judge Beaty
Senior federal district judge gets portrait in Greensboro courtroom BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
The U.S. District Court of the Middle District of North Carolina held a special session last week
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required to maximize the State's resources to reduce and potentially eradicate poverty among citizens able and willing to work.” Among the 15 members of the task force the measure is recommending be appointed are three members of the general public, one member recommended by the NC NAACP, and one member recommended by the NC Latino Coalition. Once convened, the bill states, “ The task force shall identify long- and short-range goals for eliminating poverty in North Carolina and Develop a coordinated, integrated, ongoing approach among State
agencies, departments, and institutions to reduce poverty in the State by establishing and implementing poverty reduction targets.” Rep. Hanes did not respond to a request for comment, but Rep. Terry did, saying, “Just read the results recently published on the status of poverty in Winston-Salem by the [Poverty] Thought Force. While many witnessed this evolving, others watched and provided pabulum.” Rep. Terry was referring to 56-page final report last February of the 18-member Poverty Thought Force, a task force created by Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines in the fall of 2015 to examine all aspects of poverty in WinstonSalem, and report back with plausible community-based solutions. When that final report was finally issued, the Thought
Force recommended that the city designate a “poverty czar,” what Mayor Joines called “… someone who would be an individual who would live with this every day.” That person would be in charge of coordinating the efforts of the various government and nonprofit agencies addressing all levels. “Evidence-based facts now prove permanent spirals of poverty,” Terry added. “There's also a correlation between the two PICs – Poverty Industrial Complex and Prison Industrial Complex.” Republican Forsyth representatives Donny Lambeth, Debra Conrad and Julia Howard did not respond to requests for comments for this story.
Council Member Derwin Montgomery, second from right, looks at a master plan of East Winston with residents on Thursday, March 23. Ayers Saint Gross prepared the plan.
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“At the end of the day when you look at any type of development in the community, it needs to come from those who live and reside in the community,” Montgomery said. While Montgomery assured residents that he would never recommend anything to City Council without the approval of the community, several longtime residents questioned what they saw and heard from planners with Ayers Saint Gross. After looking over a map of what the future of East Winston would look like based on other master plans from Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, Winston-Salem State University, and the possible completion of the Cleveland Avenue Area Plan, which featured new condominiums, multi-use spaces for housing and retail, and other upscale features, several residents said they feared they would be
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Whitmore, S.C., by way of Thomasville, went on to receive his law degree from the University of North Carolina in 1974. That same year Beaty entered private practice in Winston-Salem. In 1981, Beaty became a judge of the Superior Court of Forsyth County, where he would serve until his appointment to the U.S. District Court bench by President Bill Clinton in 1994. For more than 20 years, Beaty served on the bench before taking senior status in 2014. Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges. A judge must be at least 65 years old and have served in federal
courts for 15 years to qualify. At the federal level, Judge Beaty handled more than 2,000 criminal cases and 4,000 civil cases. While looking back on his accomplishments, Beatty said, “My goal over the years as a judge has not been about giving lectures but about doing the job. “I may not have been the nicest person over the years but it was about getting the job done and upholding the law,” Beaty said. District Judge Thomas Schroeder said during his time as chief magistrate, Judge Beaty led the Middle District, which has jurisdiction over 24 counties and five major cities, including Winston-Salem and Greensboro, through some tough times. He said,
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pushed out of their own neighborhood. “When I look at the master plan, I see a lot of people being displaced,” said Phillip Carter, who has lived in East Winston for more than 50 years. “My concern when you come in and build all this stuff is affordability. The people who live in this area now can’t afford to live in town homes and condos. We want to see growth in our community but we don’t want to be pushed out.” “Even when we our resources were low and our workload was high throughout his service Judge Beaty has always been the embodiment of an impartial and fully independent judiciary. “I think it’s fitting that his portrait be hung in this courtroom and he be honored in this fashion,” continued Schroeder. “It will serve as a reminder for all of us who come in this courtroom and to all of us as judges of Judge Beaty’s character and his service to this court.” After reading a quote from an article printed in The Chronicle following Judge Beatty’s announcement that he would be taking senior status, Chief Judge William Olsteen Jr., who was appointed lead jurist in 2012, said the citi-
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zens of this state and this country have been privileged and blessed to have the service of Judge Beaty. “Judge Beaty’s portrait on the wall of this court-
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According to Karla Aghajanian with Ayers Saint Gross, their efforts are guided by a steering committee that consists of local nonprofits and others in the community, including Montgomery. She mentioned the company of planners and architects specializes in redeveloping communities that are impacted by institutions of higher education. “This is a prime area for us,” she said. “Our community development work is hallmarked by our stakeholder and resident engagement, and community outreach.” Although the next community forum is not yet scheduled, Aghajanian said they have already planned to make several trips back to the Twin City throughout the summer to meet with residents and others in the community. The official master plan is expected to be unveiled in August. Following the first community forum held at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, Carter didn’t seem convinced that the community would be involved throughout the entire process. “It seems like we’re developing our own doom,” Carter said.
Judge James Beaty and family take a photo next to the portrait unveiled during a special session held by the U.S. District Court of the Middle District of North Carolina last week.
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Kalvin Michael Smith recovering after being shot T H E C H R ON I C LE
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Less than six months after he was released from prison, Kalvin Michael Smith is recovering from a gunshot wound that left him lying on a sidewalk last week. According to reports Smith, 45, was found with a gunshot wound to his abdomen in the 900 block of North Jackson Street on Friday, March 31, just before 9 p.m. Smith was originally listed in critical condition but following a pair of surgeries earlier this week, Smith is recovering much faster than doctors initially expected, Augustus Dark, Smith’s father, said. “It’s almost like a miracle. Kalvin was severely wounded but after an initial surgery to remove the
bullet and another follow up surgery, he is doing well and able to take physical therapy,” said Dark. “Thanks to the grace of God he will not suffer any long-term damage.” At the time of the shooting, Smith was visiting family and friends who live in the area. While no witnesses saw the person who fired the weapon, several residents who live near the East Winston neighborhood where Smith was gunned down said they heard several shots. One resident who didn’t want their name released said they were outside at the time but thought someone was just shooting in the air. “Gun shots aren’t common in this neighborhood, but I didn’t think someone had got shot,” they said. “This is a tragic situation. I hope he pulls through.”
Most property values rise in new reapraisals
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amount of money when he was released, which is not the case. “Because of who my son is, I feared that maybe he was targeted, but if you look at the reports, there have been several shootings in that area in recent weeks,” said Dark. “The police don’t know why there have been so many shootings in the area but they believe it was a random act of violence.” In November 2016, Smith was released after serving 29 years in prison for the robbery and brutal beating of Jill Marker inside the Silk Plant Forest store that left the pregnant woman with severe brain damage and blindness. Throughout his incarceration, Smith maintained his innocence and the evidence uncovered over the
years proved that. Although he was set free, Smith’s fight for justice is still ongoing. The motion that freed Smith only addresses the sentencing on the armed robbery charge. Since being released, Dark said his son has realized that a lot has changed since he was incarcerated and has spent his time trying to get adjusted to life in the real world. Earlier this week, Smith was sched-
uled to start barber school but now that will be delayed. Dark said he is grateful that his son is still here. “All I can do is thank God,” Dark said. Anyone with information on Smith’s shooting should contact Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800. Tips may also be submitted by completing a confidential online form on the city’s website.
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Most homeowners in Forsyth County should have seen their property values rise as they received their tax reappraisals in the mail this week. Real estate reappraisals, conducted by the county every four years, were controversial in 2013, when the downturn in the housing market resulted in 90 percent of county residents seeing a drop in property value. While foreclosures and other distressed sales aren’t counted in the reappraisal, they can lower the property values of the homes around them. County Tax Accessor John Burgiss told commissioners last week that the housing market is in a much better place than it was four years ago. “The great news is we’re at a low point in financial
“This is generally good news for the homeowners in our county.” -–EveretteWitherspoon, Commissioner
foreclosures in Forsyth County over the last several years, so that trend is looking better,” he said. Almost 70 percent of parcels had their value go up in the reappraisal with 29 percent seeing an increase between 0-6 percent. About 30 percent of parcels had their value go down, with 13.9 percent seeing a 0-6 percent decrease. County staff spent two years doing the reappraisals, which involves examining thousands of qualified sales and the exterior of homes to estimate their value. Burgiss said the goal is to adjust each property’s tax value to sreflect the current real estate market. , “We just follow the real estate market; we do not make -the real estate market,” he said. Commissioner Fleming El-Amin said that there’s a perception that the 2013 reappraisal devalued East Winston, where many properties saw their value drop. Commissioner Everette Witherspoon was concerned how property values can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, even in the same area, often hitting minority communities the hardest. But he was glad to see the overall rise in property values. “This is generally good news for the homeowners in our county,” said Witherspoon, adding he felt appeals were handled well last time. “I think you did a great job in 2013 responding to the concerns of people in District A.” Burgiss said the reappraisal process is far from perfect, especially since staff doesn’t go inside houses. He encouraged anyone with issues with their reappraisal to file an appeal. He said appeals will often result in his staff learning more about the home so they can more accurately assess its value. Property owners can file an informal appeal with the Tax Administration office as well as a formal appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review. Residents can also appeal to the state level. Those with questions about their reappraisals can call 336-703-2300 or visit the customer care counter on the first floor of the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut St. Parcel values and real estate sales information can be found on an interactive map at maps.co.forsyth.nc.us/forsythjs.
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City Council Member Denise “D.D” Adams held a kickoff event for her bid for the Fifth Congressional District seat of longtime Republican incumbent Rep. Virginia Foxx. Adams, a Winston-Salem native who has represented the North Ward since 2009, greeted about 60 supporters at Big Winston Lounge on Saturday, April 1. Adams announced in February her intention to run in 2018 for the Fifth District seat, which Foxx has held since 2005. Though the 11-county district has been a longtime Republican stronghold, the diverse crowd was confident in Adams’ chances. The district make up changed after the lines were redrawn in 2016 after a court ordered them to be. All of Forsyth County is now in the Fifth District, when it wasn’t before. “We have this moment where we can either seize the moment or regret that we didn’t seize the moment,” said Paulette Everette, Adams’ campaign coordinator. Adams told supporters that she believes discontent with Republicans, like the historically unpopular President Donald Trump, will help propel her to victory. “I believe that right now, we have the best opportunity ever to flip this district,” she said. “The stars have lined up. They’re imploding as we speak. And people that even supported that administration are turning their back.” Adams said that Foxx has done little for her constituents in Congress. She promised to improve job opportunities, health care and education in the district. She said she’d listen and respond to her constituents. Adams supporters also spoke, attesting to her energy and dedication to service. Richard Caban Cubero met Adams last year, having met her when he spoke in front
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City Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams speaks to supporters at her campaign kick off at Big Winston Lounge on Saturday, April 1.
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of the City Council asking members to ratify a resolution responding to HB 2, a state law many considered discriminatory that has now been repealed. Adams passionately spoke against HB 2 and voted in favor of the resolution. “The thing I always like about D.D. is that she always brings the fire,” he said. Though the primary isn’t until January, Adams said it’s necessary to start a campaign early to raise the needed support and campaign funds. She’s trying to raise $300,000 in the next three or four months and said the
whole campaign may cost $2.5 million. It’s a 24/7 job, in which she’s constantly traveling between counties. “I’m going to need you to have my back,” said Adams. “If you’re not in this all the way with me, I ain’t mad at you, but like I tell people, you might want to get out of my way because I’m running.” Adams is one of two Democrats running for the seat. Jenny Marshall, who also lives in Winston-Salem and works as a teacher, held her kickoff event in February and actually launched her website and social media back in December 2016. She said Monday that it takes a long time to build the groundwork to take on an entrenched incumbent in a Cubero large district and hopes to raise $1.5 million by the general election. Marshall, a longtime campaign volunteer and first time candidate, said she felt this was the campaign cycle that the right candidate could make a difference against Foxx. She said her issues include income inequality, strengthening Medicare and Social Security, supporting public education and protecting the environment. “I believe we need someone to run for the seat that takes the people’s will with them and that a representative should be representative of the people that they serve and Virginia Foxx does not do that,” she said. For more information on Adams, visit DDAdamsforCongress.com. For more information about Marshall, visit marshallforhouse.org.
Airport looking for replacement for North State BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
Smith Reynolds Airport’s biggest tenant, North State Aviation, recently announced it’s closing down and laying off its 345 employees. Airport Commission Chairman Scott Piper said it was sad, sudden news when the airport was informed of the closure and layoffs. North State did maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on Boeing 737s and 757s. Piper said he hoped to get a new tenant in the hangar as soon as possible. “We’ve got to do our best to get this facility rented,” he said. “The nice thing about what we have today, compared to when North State started, is we have a maintenance hangar operation that is turnkey and ready to go. It has been improved upon in the last six years. It’s in the
best shape it’s ever been.” North State, which opened in 2011, said its actions are due to an “unforeseen significant downturn in business” in a notice it filed with the state because of the layoffs. The company had a second location in Kinston, which has already shutdown. Piper said that North State’s difficulties were not Piper indicative of a downturn in the aviation industry. In fact, he said the airport’s gotten several inquiries about the hangar, but there’s “nothing concrete at this point.”
“I am optimistic that the future looks good for the use of that building,” he said. Piper said that the new vacancy in that hangar is the only one currently on the airfield. “We have done a very good job of maximizing the revenue opportunities we have at the airport,” he said. “We have filled up everything we can with tenants.” Smith Reynolds Airport, which is located on North Liberty Street, also serves corporate and recreational air travel. Its other tenants include Piedmont Flight Training School, Piedmont Aircraft Sales, Piedmont Aviation Components and Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC. Among the Forsyth Tech bond projects scheduled to start construction next year is a space for a program at the airport to train students to work on the mechanical bodies of planes.
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Clear the roadblock and expand Medicaid GUEST EDITORIAL
N.C. Policy Watch has applauded this editorial from the Fayetteville Observer. It provides another powerful reminder of the North Carolina Republican majority’s most outrageous action (or inaction) of the past four years. Here are the highlights: The Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land. That may be so for a long, long time to come. Congress’ failure to repeal and replace Obamacare should change a lot of states’ decisions about health care. At least it should, if our leaders see state government’s primary purpose is to serve the people. In North Carolina, lawmakers have spent the past four years trying to make the health-insurance program fail. They nearly succeeded. More than half a million North Carolina residents were able to join the ranks of the insured because of the program, but now they are facing breathtaking increases in their premiums, in no small measure because the state did all it could to make our insurance exchange fail. Only Blue Cross-Blue Shield offers policies statewide. In other, more supportive
North Carolina will have missed out on about $25 billion in federal money by 2020 by not expanding Medicaid, The Charlotte Observer says.
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states, there is more robust competition among insurers and premium increases have been smaller. State political leaders have also refused to expand Medicaid through Obamacare, leaving hundreds of thousands of families who might qualify without insurance coverage. By refusing the expansion, our politicians have prevented billions of federal dollars from flowing into our health-care system and into our economy. Instead, our federal taxes are financing Medicaid expansions in other states. It’s time for a reassessment of that obstructionist strategy. Repeal-and-replace has failed and North Carolina residents need help improving their health care. Many other Republican-led states are already working to get that federal Medicaid funding before it goes away. That includes Kansas, Georgia, Virginia, Idaho, Nebraska, Arkansas and South Dakota, according to a Washington Post story last week. … Improving the health of North Carolina residents shouldn’t be held hostage to political warfare. But that’s exactly what’s happened here for the past four years. But the war is over. Obamacare is alive and healthier than anyone expected it to be. But many North Carolina residents aren’t at all healthy because they’re still uninsured. Expanding Medicaid will help them, at little cost to the state. Let’s end the holdout and take care of our people . Fayetteville Observer via N.C. Policy Watch
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Listen to advice about teams, Wake coaches To the Editor:
Wake Forest basketball and football coaches should wear a mask. They are robbing the university. Stevie Wonder can see the problem. Your rim protectors are on the perimeter, running back and forth like the Keystone Cops, constantly out of position. If you, the coach, played your seven-footer under the basket, the outcome shoulda, woulda, coulda be different. The football team is the opposite of the basketball team. Good defense, weak offense. You do not have the talent of the Tigers or Bama. Scrap the read offense. It only keeps your quarterbacks on IR; you have speedy. Running backs and dual threat quarterback, play them together by installing the split tee offense. In the words of my dear old mother, “Even a fool can sometimes give good advice.” Alvin Little Winston-Salem
AAA reminds motorists to use caution through work zones To the Editor:
Today [April 3] marks the start of National Work Zone Awareness Week and AAA urges motorists to use caution and drive safely when approaching and driving through work zones as most people injured or killed in work zone crashes – approximately four out of every five – are drivers or passengers. In 2016, 26 people (24 travelers and two workers) died in North Carolina work zones. Across North Carolina, there were 5,831 work zone crashes in 2016. Speeding and distracted driving accounted for more than 50 percent of all work zone crashes in the state. In South Carolina, there have been 55 work zone crashes already this year. As the summer driving and peak road construction seasons approach, motorists in many parts of the country can expect increased levels of
construction activity and may encounter greater numbers of work zone areas. AAA offers the following work zone safety tips to motorists: *Plan Ahead – Motorists are encouraged to check for planned work zone delays and traffic advisories and allot extra travel time prior to departing for their trip. Free to all travelers, the AAA TripTik Travel Planner online mapping tool, available at AAA.com, provides motorists with the latest road con-
struction and traffic congestion information so motorists can plan alternative travel routes to their destinations. *Remain Alert – Motorists should obey the directions of any police officer, firefighter or road crew flagger and follow all posted work zone advisories and signage. Temporary work zone signs are orange and commonly diamondshaped. As with any driving situation, minimize interior and exterior distractions. Construction zones may contain unusual vehicles or machinery that can divert a driver’s attention. Drivers should be prepared to stop, slow down, shift lanes and yield to the movement of construction workers and equipment. Motorists should not turn off their vehicles when stopped on the roadway unless they will be idling for a significant period of time. Reduce Speed – For the safety of all drivers and construction workers, normal posted speed limits are often reduced in work zones. Most states double fines for speeding in work zones when workers are present. Motorists, while keeping consistent with the flow of traffic, should maintain a safe distance between vehicles ahead, traffic barriers, construction workers and equipment.
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On Equal Pay Day, Adams calls for
passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act To the Editor:
It takes the average woman an additional 94 days – three additional months – to earn what her male peers earned in 2016. That is unacceptable. From the North Carolina House to the U.S. House, I have been fighting to close gender and wage gaps. Fifty-four years have passed since we signed the Equal Pay Act into law, but today in North Carolina, women still only make 82 cents for every dollar a man makes – and nationally, that statistic is even worse.
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When women are shortchanged, our children, families and economy are shortchanged. Today [Tuesday, April 4], I am calling on my colleagues to join me in working to close gender and wage gaps by passing the Paycheck Fairness Act.
U.S. Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC12)Washington, D.C.
Note: On Equal Pay Day, Tuesday, April 4, Adams, a member of the Joint Economic Committee, called for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation she cosponsored that would help close the gaps in pay for women and men working the same jobs. Equal Pay Day symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women’s wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year.
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Senate should oppose nomination of Judge Gorsuch, like the CBC Cedric Richmond
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On Jan. 31, President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Gorsuch’s lifelong appointment to the court would have serious consequences for all Americans, but especially AfricanAmericans and vulnerable communities. Judge Gorsuch has displayed hostility to the rights of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and workers, which is why the Congressional Black Caucus submitted testimony recently opposing his nomination. His judicial record on race and related matters and constitutional and
equal rights litigation does not merit our support or the support of the Senate. All interpreters of the law should be committed to fairness and justice, not a specific legal philosophy of judicial interpretation. Judge Gorsuch’s commitment to “originalism,” or, interpreting the Constitution in a way that’s consistent with the intent of those who wrote it, often results in him ruling in favor of the big guy instead of the little guy, the strong instead of the weak, and the majority instead of minorities. From 2007 to 2016, Judge Gorsuch issued 14 published judgments related to employee discrimination cases. Nine of those decisions were in favor of the employer. We need a Supreme Court justice who will judge cases on the merits, not based on his or her personal philosophies. For example, Judge Gorsuch believes that police officers should be
granted qualified immunity, which prevents law enforcement and other government officials from being held accountable for the excessive use of force. In the case of Wilson v. City of Lafayette, Gorsuch decided that a police officer was entitled to qualified immunity from an excessive force claim arising from the use of a stun gun that ultimately killed a young man. In three other cases involving police accountability, Gorsuch ruled in favor of police searches of vehicles without a warrant, minimizing the Fourth Amendment protections against unauthorized search and seizure. Judge Gorsuch’s ruling in police accountability cases are particularly troubling given the increasing number of shooting deaths of so many unarmed African-Americans by the police, and recent Department of Justice investigations that have
found that police departments across the country have had a “pattern and practice” of racial discrimination. In addition to his poor judicial record on police accountability, Judge Gorsuch has a poor judicial record on workers’ rights. His record is one of supporting employers over employees, even in the case of employees with disabilities. In Hwang v. Kansas State University, Judge Gorsuch ruled that “showing up” for work is an essential job function and that the Rehabilitation Act should not be used as a safety net for employees who cannot work. This case focused on a professor employed by Kansas State University who was diagnosed with cancer, and, after treatments that weakened her immune system, requested an extension due to a flu outbreak on the campus. Judge Gorsuch denied her request and
Neil Gorsuch sided with the university, As the Senate evaluates compromising her health Judge Gorsuch’s judicial and recovery. record, it is imperative that The judicial branch has Senators focus on consisthe power to interpret the tency. Judge Gorsuch has laws of the land, and thus, consistently used the bench impacts every American’s to protect corporations, and way of life. This is espe- limit the rights of minoricially true for the highest ties, women, and workers. court in the land. Because Consequently, the of the decisions rendered Congressional Black by the Supreme Court, Caucus opposes his nomiAfrican-Americans have nation and urges the Senate been granted the opportu- to do the same. nity to attend the school of U.S. Rep. Cedric their choice, women have Richmond is the 25th been granted reproductive Chairman of the health rights, and workers Congressional Black have been granted safety Caucus, and represents the and security from exploita- 2nd District of Louisiana. tive labor practices.
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Time for Congress to restore $6 billion in HUD money F r o m youth yearnCharlene ing for the time to have Crowell their own place, to older Guest Americans Columnist hoping to age in place, the need to have a home is a shared concern of consumers of all ages and locales. It’s where children are raised and memorable moments dwell. It’s also where many people rest, reflect, and shut out the worries of the day. Right now, the future of our country’s commitment to housing is in jeopardy. In the recently-released White House Budget Blueprint, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will not resemble its former self. While some programs are proposed to become smaller, others are identified for extinction. Fortunately, while the President proposes a budget, Congress must hold hearings that offer opportunities to amend what some would deem indefensible. The irony is that so many HUD programs and services that have enjoyed longstanding, broad and bi-partisan support across the country are among those proposed to end. For example, since 1974, HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has provided local and state officials the flexibility to fund local priorities for services, projects and partnerships. Whether the need was affordable housing, blight removal, community supportive services or a way to leverage cap-
ital in redevelopment projects, local concerns have guided how to make the best use of federal funds. According to the White House Budget Blueprint, CDBG would absorb $3 billion of HUD’s proposed $6.2 billion agency cut. Reactions from municipal leaders and organizations were swift. “From CDBG block grants, to Community-Oriented Policing Services, the programs targeted for cuts provide support for millions of working Americans and help cities invest in publicgood projects like police stations, food banks and domestic violence shelters,” said Matt Zone, a Cleveland city councilmember and president of the National League of Cities (NCL), an organization that advocates for 19,000 cities, towns, and villages. “These unprecedented cuts would be devastating to all our nation’s cities – with the worst impacts felt in small towns and rural communities.” Yana Miles, a policy counsel with the Center for Responsible Lending noted that, “In housing, the proposed budget would end some of HUD’s most successful programs that help underserved communities including: Community Development Block Grants, the HOME Investment Partnerships, and Choice Neighborhoods.” Two of the HUD programs that Miles cites are the focus of another proposed $1.1 billion in cuts: Choice Neighborhoods and the HOME Investment partnerships program. The Choice Neighborhoods program provides funding and technical assistance to support local community efforts to improve struggling neighborhoods dotted
with distressed public or HUD-assisted housing. Like CDBG, eligibility is formula-based and requires a formal revitalization strategy or Transformational Plan. This past December, HUD announced that from 34 competitive applications, five cities were selected to receive grants totaling $132 million: Boston, Camden, Denver, Louisville, and St. Louis. An estimated 1,853 units of severely distressed public housing will be replaced by nearly 3,700 new, mixed-income, mixed-use housing units as part of an overall effort to revitalize neighborhoods. For every $1 in Choice Neighborhoods funding, awardees and their partners typically leverage for their projects an additional $5 in public and private funding. Together, the five cities are expected to leverage $636 million through other public/private sources and expect to stimulate another $3.3 billion indirectly to magnify their impact. The HOME Investment Partnerships program focuses exclusively on creating affordable housing opportunities for lowincome families. Until now, it has also been the single largest block grant dedicated to expanding this housing sector. Formula grants for states and local communities are often awarded in partnership with local nonprofit organizations to build, buy, and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for either rent or homeownership. For the nation’s 1.2 million families who live in public housing, the proposed budget blueprint will take $1.3 million from facility improvements, and another $600 million in operational costs. These and other severe funding cuts proposed are the exact opposite of what
[HUD Secretary] Dr. Ben Carson testified to during his confirmation hearings. On Jan. 12, before the Senate’s Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, he said, “[I]t’s difficult for a child to learn at school if he or she doesn’t have an adequate place to live. In these situations, government can and should help. However, I believe we need to ensure that the help we provide families is efficient and effective.” By his own admission, Secretary Carson has never worked in government before. Now as the head of a key cabinet agency, he and his senior staff would be well-served by learning which programs work well and should be preserved from heavy-handed budget cuts. Since post-World War II, FHA-backed mortgage loans have provided funding for millions of Americans. With down payments as low as 3.5 percent, families who cannot afford a large down payment for a conventional loan, can make that important transition from renter to homeowner. In recent years, FHA-backed loans are the most used by Black and Latino consumers. HUD’s history of service has many more examples of how modest public investments have and can continue to leverage larger private funds. The programs that fostered this success deserve to be supported and funded at levels that will continue to benefit the nation. Charlene Crowell is communications deputy director for the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.
Seniors get attention at the Senior Legislature CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) held its first meeting of 2017 on March 14 and 15. The focus was on advocacy on Guest behalf of older adults, with Columnist elected officials at the N.C. General Assembly. Ninetysix delegates and alternates attended. Mary Edwards, a staff member from the Division of Aging and Adult Services, reported that 15 percent of the state’s population is 65 and over and by 2025, 20 percent will be 65 and over. She also stated that the governor’s budget included additional funding for the Home and Community Care Block Grant, which funds in-home services, transportation, and meals. Dawn Oakley Gartman, Project C.A.R.E (Caregivers Alternative to Running on Empty) state director, with DAAS, advised that $500 vouchers are available statewide annually, to eligible caregivers in crisis. The program targets low income (non-Medicaid), rural and minority individuals caring for a person with dementia at home. Additional information is located at http://www.ncdhss.gov/aging/ncprojectcare.htm Mary Bethel, chairwoman of the Coalition on Aging, representing more than 50 member organizations, listed a critical need for seniors as home care services. Home care
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agencies are challenged in recruiting as the pay is minimal. If passed, H.B. 238 would provide for a minimum wage increase to $15 over five years. Charmaine Fuller Cooper, AARP Associate State Director for Advocacy, advised that the newly proposed federal government’s health care act would impose an unfair and unacceptable age tax. Insurance companies could charge people between the ages of 50 and 64 (those too young for Medicare); five times what they can charge younger consumers. Currently that proportion is three times as much. Vance Braxton, director/deputy commissioner, N.C. Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) stated that SHIIP served 105,078 people in 2016. The total federal budget for SHIIP across the United States is $52 million. North Carolina’s SHIIP program saved consumers more than that amount. Braxton added that the MOON (Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice), addresses observation versus admission status. Medicare will not pay for observation, resulting in hundreds and even thousands of dollars incurred by individuals. Beginning in 2018, new Medicare cards will be issued without Social Security numbers listed. For more information or to contact a SHIIP representative, call 1-855-408-1212. NCSTHL Priorities for 2016-2017 are:
1. Re-establish the Study Commission on Aging. 2. Increase Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding by $7 million dollars in recurring funds. 3. Increase Funding for Senior Centers. 4. Sustain and Expand Project C.A.R.E in 2017-2018 by 10 percent annually and thereafter to meet the expected growth statewide. 5. Strengthen and Fund North Carolina’s Adult Protective Services Program by $5 million in recurring funds.
The next NCSTHL meeting is scheduled for June 1314 in Chapel Hill.
The NCSTHL promotes citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues, by convening a forum modeled after the General Assembly. The morning of March 15 was spent at the State Legislative Office complex in advocacy for older adults and the 2016-2017 Priorities. Priorities and information were well received.
Dr. Althea Taylor-Jones, PhD, is speaker and Forsyth County Delegate to the NCSTHL. Contact her at speaker@ncsthl.org or 336-996-3866. You may also contact the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, Area Agency on Aging at http://www.ptrc.org or 336-904-0300. Please visit the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature website at http://www.ncsthl.org.
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Some non-residential properties will now have a chance for reduced stormwater maintenance fees, but criticisms of the fee on other government properties persists. Stormwater fees go to the Stormwater Management Program, which protects surface waters within the city from pollution caused by stormwater that flows from streets, parking lots and yards. The program is mandated by the Federal Clean Water Act for larger municipalities, but cities have discretion on how to fund it. Winston-Salem charges per acre of impervious surface for non-residential properties. A change in the fee that passed last week allows for a credit for some of those properties that install stormwater management devices, such as stormwater retention ponds. Such devices let stormwater flow off a property in a cleaner, more controlled fashion. The credit is up to 25 percent for the quantity of stormwater reduction and another potential 25 percent for the quality, or cleanliness of the stormwater collected. However, this credit is only for non-residential properties built before the
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current stormwater management requirements went into effect in 2008. Those who built after that and were required to have stormwater management devices on their property by city ordinance don’t qualify. The credit will go into effect six months after it was passed. “We’re looking to create an incentive for existing businesses to construct stormwater management systems on their property,” said City Council Member Dan Besse, who heads the public works committee. S t o r m w a t e r Management Director Keith Huff used the example of the city’s many older shopping centers, as the sort of properties that could take advantage of the credit. County commissioners such as Ted Kaplan and Don Martin have criticized stormwater fees that the county and other government entities have to pay, arguing that residents are taxed multiple times since the money residents pay to county, state and federal government is used to pay for the fees. This was a source of tension between the city and county at Smith Reynolds Airport before the city agreed to give the airport development funds
Commissioner Everette Witherspoon said the program was much needed and hoped it could find another foundation grant to keep it going. “I think Nurse-Family Partnership is one of the best programs in Forsyth County,” he said. County staff will be asking the com-
to offset its stormwater cost. The WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools system paid $233,391 in stormwater fees in 2015, which is the highest in the city. Martin, who is also a former local superintendent, said that putting in the required stormwater management is expensive for the school system, costing more than $2 million for the site that contains Kennedy High School and the Career Center. Martin said he didn’t like that the discount won’t apply to those who had to follow the ordinance. “That makes zero sense to me,” said Martin. Martin said with all the renovations done in recent years, he wasn’t sure if many school properties could take advantage of the credit. He couldn’t think of any county properties that could use it. County Commissioners have repeatedly asked legislators for a law exempting government entities from stormwater fees. Currently, a bill introduced in the General Assembly by Rep. Debra Conrad, RForsyth, would exempt runways and taxiways from stormwater fees.
missioners to consider funding the program. Right now the county only provides in-kind support, like office space, to the program. Since current funds will last up until November or December, the program will need about $310,000 for the rest of its next fiscal year. This is a relatively small amount compared to the Health Department’s $23.76 million budget, but Hunter said it would have a big impact on public health.
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Area middle schools spring into track season Also More Stories, Religion and Classifieds
The girls start the 400 meter dash during last week’s track meet at Carver High School. BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
Outdoor track season is upon us. For the middle schools in the Forsyth county area, last week was the first time many of the schools had the opportunity to see if their off season workouts and practice will pay dividends. Wednesday, March 29, marked the first track meet for Philo Hill, Mineral Springs and Winston-Salem Prep mid-
dle schools. All coaches and athletes were interested to see how they would fare against an opponent. With it being so early in the season, many of the coaches were using this meet more as a learning experience. “This was our first track meet and we were inexperienced but they did a really good job for their first time coming out,” said Carlos Torian, Winston-Salem Prep’s
Local prep star highly recruited across nation shares plans
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West Forsyth's K.J. Henry is one of the most sought after and highly recruited athletes not only in the state of North Carolina but across the nation. Not only does Henry excel on the gridiron but also in the classroom, as he is a Crosby Scholar and Titan Achiever with a G.P.A. over 3.5. The Titan defensive end is currently the Number Two player in the state and 19th overall in the class of 2018, according to ESPN's Jr. 300. He has garnered attention from some of the top powerhouse football programs in the nation. He has narrowed his list of schools to 10 and plans to make a verbal commitment this fall. Henry said he got into playing the game of football at a young age but his first love was actually basketball. However, with his dad coaching at Wake Forest at the time, he continued to play and developed a love for the game. “When I first started getting hit was not always my favorite thing about football,” Henry stated. “I stuck with it and as I kept growing, I started to become the one giving the hits instead of receiving them and the game became a little more fun.” He says the bond that he has built with his teammates at West Forsyth is the best thing about playing right now. He says the ability to meet people from all walks of life and come together for a common goal is special. Henry started his high school career at Forsyth Country Day but transferred to
West Forsyth for his sophomore year. He says that move was the best he could have made for his career because he has grown so much over the past two seasons. He credits the Titan coaches for their work
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head coach. “We don't really have a track at our school, so for their first or second time actually running in lanes they did a great job.” “On the boys side, Nathan Cathcart did really well in the 100 and 200. He knew coming in that he wanted to do well and he did. He came out and owned each event. For the girls, I was pleased with Jayla Williams because she
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The 6-foot-5-inch 230 pound Henry is the top defensive recruit in the state of North Carolina
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K.J.'s top 10 schools are (in no particular order) 1. Clemson 2. Ohio State 3.Pittsburgh 4. Alabama 5. Georgia 6. Louisville 7. Virginia Tech 8. South Carolina 9. Penn State 10. University of N.C. Charlotte
with him on his fundamentals and technique. K.J. acknowledges its a great thing to be coveted by all of these universities but knows he has to stay hungry and humble. “It’s a great feeling and I don't take it for granted at all,” he continued. “Some people ask me if I get tired of it or tired of people asking me questions and I tell them I don't because I feel that would be disrespectful to the position I'm in.” “I also get the chance to pave a path for
Carver alum signs letter of intent to play for Fayetteville State
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K.J. Henry is a rising senior at West Forsyth and is one of the most highly recruited players in the country.
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As a 2016 graduate of Carver High School, Jonathan Transau was able to achieve a full scholarship from Hampton University to play tight end. After a few months had passed, Transau became homesick and wanted to come home. He did just that. After taking some time to collect his thoughts and feelings, Transau realized that the best course of action was to return to college. He says he decided to go with the See Alum signs on B2
Jonathan Transau signs with Fayettville State to play football with his father James Transau.
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The boys 400 meters came down to the final meters as the Philo Hill runner took home the victory.
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(Below) Nathan Cathcart of WinstonSalem Prep races toward the finish line during the boys 4x100 meter dash.
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was sluggish in practice but really showed up today.” Torian says not all team members were able to make it to the meet at Carver High School last Wednesday. He says he knows the members who were able to make it will let the absentee teammates know how the meet went and will encourage them to come out and do the same next week. Philo Hill boys head coach, Malcolm Dixon, said for the first meet he was pleased with the effort and performance of his team. He says many of his team members are running track for the first time so he thought they did “exceptionally well.” “You know for most of my team to have never run track before they all stepped up to the plate,” Dixon said. “They did what we asked them to do and I am very proud of all of them. I think this will give them a lot of momentum going forward and increases the competitive nature they already have.”
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The girls fight for position during the last few meters of the 800.
my younger siblings as well. I am really enjoying every second of it, honestly.” Going into his senior season, K.J. knows all eyes will be on him. He says he would love to come home with the defensive player of the year award along with bringing home a state championship for the Titan fan base. Henry will also participate in the Under Armor All-American Bowl at the end of the year. For Keith Henry, K.J.'s father, he says he has told his son that making it to the highest level takes sacrifice and commitment and thus far K.J. has showed both of those qualities. Mr. Henry says he is proud of his son and for the fact that K.J. has stayed humble throughout this process.
Mrs. Henry says she began to see the athletic talents in K.J. during his middle school years. But she says to really impress her, doing well in the classroom is the place to do it. Mr. and Mrs. Henry both expect K.J. to do well on the next level and they say the final decision will be left up to him as to where he will attend college. K.J. says he really looks up to Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller. He says math is his favorite subject in school. He has not decided on a major in college but says he definitely wants to minor in business and eventually follow in his father’s footsteps and become a coach at some point in time.
The Henry family is pictured, front row from left to right, Nicole Henry and Keith Henry and back row from left to right, Maya, Isaiah and K.J. Henry.
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Jonathan Transau stands with Fayetteville State head coach Richard Hayes Jr.
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Fayetteville State because they continued to call and check on him throughout his time off from school. “The coaches at Fayetteville State just called me every day just to make sure I was OK,” Transau said. “They really had my back and supported me more than any other school.” Transau says that he will miss the big lights and big game atmosphere of playing high school football. He knows that being a
student first and an athlete second is how to best approach his college life this time around. “I want to work hard on and off the field,” Transau continued. “I just want to better myself each and every day.” James Transau, Jon's father, said he was very happy that his son was able to achieve this second chance to play football. “I was really happy for him to be able to continue to play and further his education,” Mr. Transau said. “Hard work pays off and that's all I have wanted to install into my kids. Sports
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is secondary. I want him to get a degree and anything that happens after that will be a blessing.” “I just want him to work hard and be dedicated. He has a young son and I just want him to be a strong father and get his education. I want him to finish and do what I didn't do because that's what it's all about.” Transau said he knows that the road will not be easy but that he is up for the challenge. He knows this is his second chance and will not waste the opportunity.
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Jonathan Transau signs with Fayettville State to play football.
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Coach holds banquet for championship team Most Valuable Players Kevon Powell, left, and Nathan Cathcart stand with head coach Lester Nowlin.
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Early last month, the Winston Lake YMCA crowned the Spurs champions of their 13-14 age group. Head coach Lester Nowlin told his team if they won the championship, he would do something special for them. Last Sunday, coach Nowlin followed through on his promise and held a banquet for his team at Tony's Lounge, 117 Walkertown Ave. in Winston-Salem. Nowlin, who has been a longtime coach at the
YMCA. has always had his awards banquets for his team at Tony's Lounge, where he has also worked for nearly three decades. Nowlin, who pays for the trophies out of pocket, says he is happy to be able to provide this celebration for the kids and their parents. “I feel great and it makes me feel even better to get these young men off the street and in the gym to win a championship,” Nowlin said. “It makes me feel good to be able to set a positive image for these young men and the community.”
Nowlin not only provided each team member a trophy but also provided rings for every player. He also had two specially made Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophies for Kevon Powell and Nathan Cathcart. He says he has been blessed in life and doesn't mind spending money on the young men who fought so hard to win the championship trophy. Tony Couch, owner of Tony's Lounge, provided the venue and food to everyone free of charge. He said it made him feel great to see all the smiling
Coach Lester Nowlin poses with his team as they display their trophies in front of Tony's Lounge, where the banquet took place.
faces of the kids and parents. “I think as a local business owner we sometimes need to step up and help the youth,” Couch said. “I've always been one to work with the community and the young people because they are our future. We have to do more to help them. We are treating them special because that was a special feat by them winning the championship and hopefully we inspire them to continue to do great things.” The two MVP's of the team, Cathcart and Powell,
were totally surprised and honored to have been named MVP by Nowlin. They said they weren't expecting all of what Nowlin did for them. “This feels great and I have to thank God because without Him I would not have been able to make it this far,”Cathcart said. “I'm just going to continue praying to Him because I could have been injured or something but God saw fit for me to win this instead. I want to keep working hard and do the best I can.” Powell added, “I am so
happy to have been named MVP, especially after all the hard work I have put in this season. I am really just so proud of myself and my team for winning the championship. Going forward, I just want to do the best that I can by keeping my grades up and staying out of trouble.” Nowlin says he would love to have the kids who are eligible to return on his team next year. For those players who are moving on, he wishes nothing but the best for them.
2017 RiverRun offers documentary on HBCUs
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This year’s RiverRun festival is packed full of events and educational offerings for the WinstonSalem community. In its 19th run, the annual festival is being held on through April 9. During the run of the Festival, RiverRun creates an inspired environment in downtown Winston-Salem featuring a dynamic combination of talent, film-loving audiences and industry heavyweights. A hotbed of discovery and interactivity, this cultural event offers screenings of yet-to-be released films, opportunities to interact with artists and immersion into the art and business of the independent film world. This year the festival will feature a film titled “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities” – USA, directed by Stanley Nelson. It chronicles the 150-year story of historically black colleges and universities (HBCU). It will be shown 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 at the Babcock Theatre on the campus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 1533 S Main St. in Winston-Salem. In addition to its international submissions, the
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festival will present stories from North Carolina. This section boasts North Carolina filmmakers using their talents to creatively render compelling tales. Some of the films will include: *“Chairman Jones,” which tells the story of a self-educated farmer who disregards racism and lack of education and emerges as a trailblazer during the
tense 1969 school desegregation crisis in Northampton County, leading the fight to end nearly a century of inequality in education. *“Purple Dreams,” which tells of a three-year journey that serves as an inspirational window into the lives of inner-city, atrisk students in Charlotte, who succeed at their passion while embracing the
awarded to persons for exemplary service to the State of North Carolina and their communities that is above and beyond the call of duty and which has made a significant impact and strengthened North Carolina. Some notable recipients of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine include Maya Angelou, Rev. William Barber II, Andy Griffith, and Charles Kuralt. The dream to become an educator began for Ellis while a student at WinstonSalem State University, where he served as president of the Student NCAE. Once in the classroom, he served as a building representative, as vice president of the Forsyth County Association of Educators
(FCAE), and as president for two terms. A life-long learner and someone who excelled in everything he did, Ellis ran for and was elected to the NCAE Board of Directors. He then ran for NCAE vice president, serving two terms (20082012), and won the seat of NCAE president, serving from 2012-2016. A native of Mocksville, N.C., Ellis was the oldest of five siblings. As a student educated in public schools, he loved English and social studies, and credited his eighth-grade health and physical education teacher with piquing his interest in teaching. He described him as “a mentor and an inspiration.” Ellis was recognized
transformative power of their arts education. * “ T r u t h Underground,” which tells of how three spoken word poets struggle through poverty, discrimination, PTSD and abandonment to illuminate what fellow North Carolinian poet Maya Angelou called “a brave and startling truth.” RiverRun’s year-round education program (Films
with Class) gives area educators the opportunity to expose their students to Festival films. During the festival, students attend and participate in private screenings with the filmmakers and special guests. This is opportunity is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Founded in 1998, RiverRun was inspired by the French Broad River near Brevard, North
Carolina, where the festival was originally held. Each year since its inception, RiverRun has grown substantially, boasting over 18,000 tickets sold in recent years For the RiverRun’s entire schedule, go to http://riverrunfilm.com/#r dv-calendar.
Ellis extensively for his work as an educator and community leader during his career. He was twice voted as Middle School Teacher of the Year while still in the classroom. In 2010, his alma mater Winston-Salem State University bestowed
upon him the Alumni Achiever Award for the School of Education and Human Performance. A member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., he was honored by the organization with the Delta Sigma Chapter President’s Officer Appreciation Award, the Spirit of Sigma Award, The Centennial Legacy Award, and the Man of the Year Award. After leaving the NCAE presidency, Ellis returned to Winston-Salem to teach at Philo-Middle School in Winston-Salem. The school recently named a classroom in his honor, which is now occupied by his daughter and teacher Gabrielle Ellis. “It’s unique that I’m able to be right in his
classroom, doing something that was important to him,” she said. “I know he’d be proud.” Ellis was married to wife and best friend Lisa for 23 years. His legacy will live on through the couple’s five children. A special presentation was made at the NCAE Convention and Representative Assembly in Raleigh on Saturday, March 25, to recognize Ellis. His family was present to accept the awards, which were presented by NCAE President Mark Jewell. NCAE is the state’s largest education advocacy organization for public school employees and represents active, retired, and student members.
Ellis inducted into the NCAE Educational Hall of Fame SPECIAL FOR THE CHRONICLE
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) inducted Rodney N. Ellis Sr., former NCAE president from Forsyth County, into its Educational Hall of Fame. Each year, NCAE names an educator or staff member posthumously to the Hall of Fame in recognition of an outstanding career in public education or service to the Association. In addition to the Hall of Fame Induction, Ellis received posthumously the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is among the most prestigious awards presented by the governor of North Carolina. It is
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March 2017 Clemmons Rotary Student of the Month Halie Chmura was recognized on March 15, as the Rotary Club of Clemmons “Student-of-theMonth” for March 2017. She has excelled academically and is a member of the National Honor Society and Math Honor Society and is ranked 26th in a class of 524 with a GPA of 4.94. Last year she was recognized as a Junior Marshal for being in the top 5 percent of her class and a member of Crosby Scholars program since freshman year. Chmura has been a member and has participated in several school activities to include: a member of the varsity basketball team all four years of high school and was the captain during her senior year season; a member of The Friends of Racheal Club which is an anti-bullying club all four years and is currently the president of the club; and a member of the Key Club since her freshman year. Chmura plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill and to go to medical school with an interest in Oncology. The Rotary Club of Clemmons meets the first three Wednesday’s of each month at The Village Inn Event Center. For more information please contact clemmonsrotary@gmail.com. Wake ‘N Shake event raises more than $330,000 to support cancer research The Wake Forest community raised more than $330,000 to support cancer research during this year’s Wake ‘N Shake fundraiser event – a 12-hour dance marathon benefitting the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. Community members came together to stand in support of those affected by cancer, asking for donations in support of their participation. Wake ‘N Shake, a student-organized event, started 12 years ago and continues to grow in participation and donations each year. The event also included live music and entertainment, games, competitions and special guests throughout the evening. Eight team champions, who are cancer survivors, also shared their stories.
Wake Forest professor wins ‘Award for Excellence in Teaching’ Lynn Neal, associate professor in the study of religions department at Wake Forest, is the recipient of the American Academy of Religion’s (AAR) 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award. The award recognizes the importance of teaching and honors outstanding teaching in the field. Neal will be interviewed the summer for Religious Studies News and will be the featured speaker at a Special Topics Forum sponsored by the Teaching and Learning Committee at the 2017 AAR Annual Meeting in Boston, Nov. 18-21. Wake Forest wins third-straight ACC Debate Championship The Wake Forest debate team claimed its thirdstraight ACC Debate Championship Sunday. The event was held at the University of Miami April 1-2. Wake Forest debaters, sophomore Adam Tomasi and junior Brent Mitchell, were undefeated, winning over the University of Miami in the final round of the championship. Mitchell finished as the ACC's top overall speaker, while Tomasi, a back-to-back ACC Champion, finished second. The topic for the debate was “Resolved: The United States Electoral College should be abolished.” “This incredible accomplishment reflects the hard work of our debaters and coaches,” said Jarrod Atchison, associate professor of communication and director of the debate program. “It would not have been possible without the support of the University and our guest coaches.” This year’s tournament featured teams from 11 ACC schools, including Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, Notre Dame and Pittsburgh.
Forsyth County Ranks 36th in NC Health Rankings Forsyth County has been ranked 36 out of North Carolina’s 100 Counties in health outcomes, according to a United Way supported report on county health rankings. The United Way in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released the report, an analysis of length and quality of life, every year. It compares every county in the United States in 58 different factors that researchers believe affect a person’s health. Thirty-five of those factors are used in the ranking of counties within each state. “This report shows us that where we live matters to our health and not everyone has the chance to reach their full health potential,” said Cindy Gordineer United Way of Forsyth County president and CEO. “The rankings call attention to the many factors including jobs, housing and education, that impact health. Education, financial stability, health, basic needs and thriving individuals and neighborhoods stand at the foundation for strengthening our community.” The overall ranking of 36th is an improvement over 2016, when the county was ranked 43. For 2017, Forsyth County’s highest category ranking was 14 in clinical care, which measures the percent of population under age 65 with out health insurance, ratio of population to primary care physicians, the percentage of Medicare enrollees ages 65-75 that have HbA1c monitoring and the age of Medicare enrollees age 67-69 that receive mammography screenings.
Students lead efforts to win Home Depot Retool Your School grant Winston-Salem State University is competing for up to $50,000 in grants as a nominee for Home Depot’s 2017 Home Depot Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program. Home Depot will award $360,000 in grants to nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the highest votes. As of Tuesday, March 15, WSSU, pushed by tweets and votes from students, was in second place in its category. The top three vote-getters in each category will receive grants of up to $50,000 for campus improvements. To vote for WSSU: *Use #WSSU_RYS17 on Twitter and Instagram *Vote online (one vote per day) at retoolyourschool.com Voting continues through April 16.
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Now -April 8 – “Reflections on Time” “Reflections on Time,” the Winston-Salem Light Project (WSLP), is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Saturday, April 68 at Merschel Plaza, at the intersection of Fourth and Trade Streets in downtown Winston-Salem. The annual outdoor lighting installation by students in the School of Design and Production (D&P) at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) uses lighting and projection to visually transform architecture. Now –April 15 – Red Cross Blood Donation The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donors of all blood types are needed this spring. Make an appointment to donate blood by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
April 6 – Staying Ahead of Garden Pests This program is a part of Forsyth Cooperative Extension's Spring Home Garden Series and will be held on April 6 from 6- 8 p.m. How can you stay ahead of common pests in your garden? Learn measures to prevent pests and common issues in both the vegetable and flower garden. Contact the Forsyth Cooperative Extension office to register for this lecture. Phone: 336-703-2850 or email coop-extregistration@forsyth.cc. It will be located at 1450 Fairchild Road. April 6 – Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce This month’s speaker at the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce (WSBCC) meeting will be Calvin F. Patterson, chairman and CEO of Earnest Harvest LLC. He is also the Host/Producer of “Empowering You” (public affairs radio program on WSNC 90.5 FM). He is the former Board of Trustee and vice chairman for Community Relations of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Arts Council and former Board of Trustees, secretary, vice-chairman, and chairman of Historic Bethabara Park. The meetings will be from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Blvd. April 6, 20, & 29, May 13 & 25 – Spring Garden Workshop Series The Old Salem Department of Horticulture has announced the schedule for its spring garden workshops. The workshops are free and open to the public. To pre-register for any workshop, please email vhannah@oldsalem.org or call 336-7217357 (please leave a message if no one answers) to register. To join Friends of the Gardens, call 336-7217333. Workshops are scheduled as follows: *Touch, Smell and Learn! How to bring Provence into your GardenThursday, April 6, from 12-1 p.m. *Hosta: Growing Guide and Variety Pictorial Review-Thursday, April 20, from 12-1 p.m. *Eating to Live or Living to Eat? Cooking with Herbs-Saturday, April 29, from 10-11 a.m. *Living with Coyotes-Saturday, May 13, from 10-11 a.m. *Herbal Remedies-Thursday, May 25, from 12-1 p.m. All workshops will be held in the Wachovia Room, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. For more information call 336-721-7300 or visit oldsalem.org.
April 7 – Award-winning Artist Jessica Singerman reception Sawtooth School for Visual Art presents “Among The Weeds And Other Blossoming Things,” a collection of paintings from award-winning artist Jessica Singerman. The show will be on display in the Corridor Gallery through April 30, with the opening reception on Friday, April 7, from 5-7 p.m.
April 7 – Muddy Creek Music Hall features Ellis Paul Muddy Creek Music Hall, 5455 Bethania Road, Winston-Salem, will feature Ellis Paul. 8 p.m. The event will take place on April 7 at 8 p.m. Cover charge is $20 for general public and $18 for members. Advanced tickets may be purchased at www.fiddleandbow.org/index.html. For more information about Ellis Paul, visit ellispaul.com. April 7 – Huff Family Pop-up Gallery The Winston-Salem Urban League, 201 W. Fifth St., will host a pop-up art gallery during April First Friday Gallery Night featuring art by James and Earnestine Huff. The event is set from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., on Friday, April 7. The pop-up art
gallery will display art from, and pay tribute to the careers of James and Earnestine Huff. During the event, Jasmine Huff will screen a short documentary about her parent's work.
April 7- May 11– New Impressions National Printmaking Competition Winning prints from the New Impressions National Printmaking Competition are on display in Sawtooth’s Davis Gallery April 7 through May 27. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. New Impressions, sponsored by Speedball and Arnhem 1618 Printmaking Paper, is a competition for college students across the country in six printmaking categories. Sawtooth will also display Under Pressure highlighting printmaking instructors from the school in conjunction with New Impressions. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Sawtooth is located upstairs in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N. Spruce Street. For more information, visit sawtooth.org or call 336-723-7395.
April 8 – Understanding Power and the Art of Diplomacy Neighborhoods for Better Neighborhoods is conducting a workshop, Understanding Power and the Art of Diplomacy. This workshop is an awesome way to establish a good foundation in social innovation and sustainable community development. Meals and snacks provided with registration. It will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday April 8 at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S Martin Luther King Dr., Winston Salem. For more information, call 336-602-2519.
April 8- WSSU ‘40 under 40’ Awards Winston-Salem State University, in collaboration with the WSSU Young Alumni Council (YAC), honors 40 remarkable alumni who are making great strides in their careers and contributions to their communities through the WSSU “40 Under 40” Alumni Awards. These graduates embody the WSSU motto of “Enter to Learn. Depart to Serve.” The 40 Under 40 Alumni Awards Gala will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, in the Benton Convention Center, Piedmont Room 4, in WinstonSalem. For tickets or more information, please visit www.wssu.edu/40under40. April 8- Forsyth Tech Open House Forsyth Tech will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. – Noon at the Oak Grove Center on its Main Campus, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. The event offers the community the opportunity to learn about the variety of career and college transfer programs available at the college, as well as resources that support students’ academic success. The event is free and open to the public. Preregistration is requested by completing the form found at http://www.forsythtech.edu/openhouse. April 8- FCDP County Convention The Forsyth County Democratic Party convention will be held on Saturday, April 8 at 9 a.m. at Parkland High School, 1600 Brewer Road in Winston-Salem. Guest Speaker will be Senator Jeff Jackson, speaking on "A New Generation of Leadership" All are welcome.
April 8- WSSU Spring Open House Winston-Salem State University’s Office of Admissions invites prospective students, family members and chaperones to attend Spring Open House on Saturday, April 8. The event will include a walking tour of campus and visits to residence halls. Students also can explore the academic track that interests them. The event is free. However, attendees are encouraged to budget $7 to $10 per person for lunch. For more information or to register, please visit: www.wssu.edu/openhouse. April 8- Jazz & Jambalaya at Delta Arts Center Join Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts Inc. as we honor local Jazz legend Mr. Joe Robinson for his lifelong commitment and mastery of the Iconic American Art form- Jazz. Saturday April 8 at Delta Arts Center 7-10 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased online at www.deltaartscenter.org or at Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown road, W-S, NC. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. April 8- Cobblestone Farmers Market The Cobblestone Farmers Market has announced that the sixth season
of the market will begin April 8, in Old Salem Museum and Gardens, 600 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem. Due to its success last year, Cobblestone will bring back its weekly Community Booth. This weekly rotating booth features a small business or organization and allows the customers to sample a wider variety of food and products being made locally. The Outdoor Market will run Saturdays, April 8 thru November 18, from 9 a.m. until noon. Cobblestone continues to accept and provide bonus bucks to both SNAP/EBT participants (formerly known as food stamps) and those utilizing the FMNP WIC program.
April 8-9 - Mastering Color Workshop Learn how colors affect each other ans well as the viewer’s perceptions. Train you eye to discern subtle differences in hue and learn to evoke whatever emotional response you wish through your compositional color choices. Mastering Color Workshop with Amy Funderburk will be held on April 8 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and April 9 (2 p.m.-5 p.m.). Early Bird: 125.00 deadline March 17, Regular: 150.00 deadline April 5. April 9 – Police Prayer Circle Mark your calendar and join us for our monthly Police Prayer Circle on Sunday, April 9 from 3-4 p.m. Rain or Shine. Bring your friends and family to show our Winston Salem Police and Law Enforcement Officers that we come together in unity to pray for their safety and our community.
April 9 - UNC Center for Civil Rights Benefit Concert There will be a Concert to Benefit the UNC Center for Civil Rights on Sunday, April 9 at 12 p.m. It will be held at The Haw River Ballroom – 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd, Saxapahaw, NC 27340. Admission: $10.00 advance/$15 day of show **All Ages Show April 9- July 5 - Heartstrings Offering Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group Heartstrings will offer a Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group beginning Wednesday, April 19, in Winston-Salem. This 9-session support group will meet on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. through July 5th. The group is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a baby from conception to one year of age. Participants will have an opportunity to meet other mothers and fathers who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. They will also learn more about their grief and its impact on relationships with family and friends, ways to memorialize their baby, and ways to nurture themselves. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Participant fee of $15 per meeting applies for each parent/support person pair. Scholarships funds are available. For registration and more information, please visit www.heartstringssupport.org or call 336-3359931.
April 11 – Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities Meeting The W-S Mayor's Council for Persons with Disabilities (MCPD) will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday April 11 in the conference room of The Adaptables Inc., 7744 North Point Blvd. MCPD will have continued discussion about the NC ADA Network project that the council is undertaking. In addition, further planning of the annual Barrier Awareness Day scheduled for May 12 will take place. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy it. If you or your organization know of events that would be of interest to council members please bring those to share. April 12 – Film Screening and Community Conversation Explore challenging systems, preview compelling stories, and participate in building powerful solutions to help ensure entrepreneurship in Forsyth County is inclusive at, “Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Systems, Stories and Solutions,” a film screening and community conversation event produced and facilitated by Hustle Winston-Salem (Hustle WS). All are invited to attend this free event. Space is limited. Register and learn more by visiting www.hustlews.com Inclusiv e Entrepreneurship: Systems, Stories and Solutions is sponsored in part by Wake Forest Innovation Quarter which will also serve as the event venue and is located at 525 N. Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.. The film screening and conversation will begin at 6:30 p.m.. For more information email Magalie Yacinthe See Com. Cal on B6
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April 7-9 15th Pastoral Anniversary The 15th Pastoral anniversary of Pastor vernon e. and First lady Kim Brown of new Zion Baptist Church, 158 highland avenue, Winston-Salem, will be held through april 9. on Friday, april 7 at 7 p.m., a service will honor of First lady Kim Brown at new Zion Baptist Church with minister Barbara hester as the guest speaker. on Sunday, april 9, the 68th Church anniversary in conjunction with the 15th Pastoral anniversary will be celebrated. The speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be minister Tavares vance. at 4 p.m., the celebration will conclude with the Rev. Dr. James F. linville of Piney Grove Baptist Church as the guest speaker. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 336-725-9644. April 6-7 Women’s Conference First lady michelle mcCloud and the women of Fresh Fire Worship Center, 1538 Waughtown St., present their 2017 Women’s Conference: “your latter Days Shall be Greater.” event time and dates are as follows: *april 6 at 6 p.m., Resurgence health and vendor Fair Social event. *april 7 at 7 p.m., Pastor victoria venable of Cathedral of Praise Capital heights, maryland Register now at www.freshfireworship.org or 336-833-4208. April 6 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship The humanism with heart program of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will sponsor a viewing event from 7 -8:30 p.m. For this meeting people will watch an episode of the PBS series “accidental Courtesy” that captures Daryl's search for answers to the question, "how can you hate me when you don't even know me?" This will be followed by a discussion. For more information, email umanism@uufws.org.
April 7 & 9 Pastoral Anniversary St. mark Baptist Church will be celebrating the pastor, Rev. Dr. James Fulwood, and First lady hattie Fulwood’s 44th anniversary starting on Friday, april 7 at 7 p.m. Rev. Dale Sneed and members of St. holmes United methodist and St. andrews United methodist Church will be the guests. on Sunday, april 9 at 11 a.m., Rev. Warren napper will be the guest preacher for the morning service. St. mark is at 1100 manley St. April 7-8 40,000-Pound Potato Drop The Society of St. andrew, an ecumenical hunger Relief organization, along with nehemiah Worship Center of Winston-Salem will sponsor a 40,000-pound potato drop. Potatoes will be distributed to agencies that provide food to the community, to churches and to individuals. The potato drop will be Saturday, april 7 at 3 p.m. and april 8 at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at Christ Rescue Temple apostolic Church, 1500 Dunleith ave, Winston-Salem. For further information, contact Pastor Paul Thombs at 336 918-3012 or Tim Davis at 336 414-5023 April 8 Yard Sale St. andrews United methodist Church, 1840 Butler St., will have a yard sale on Saturday, april 8, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the parking lot. Spaces and/or tables can be rented for $10. Contact mr. ingram at 336-924-4472 for more information.
April 8 Installation Services Zion memorial missionary Baptist Church will have installation services for Rev. Randell a. Cain Jr., as its sixth pastor on Saturday, april 8, at 3 p.m. The service will be held at the albert h. anderson Jr. Conference Center at 601 South martin luther King Drive (on the campus of WSSU). Bishop J. Jasper Wilkins ii will deliver the message. he is the pastor of Wake Chapel Church, Raleigh. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call R. J. nobel at 336-341-5608.
April 9 Whole Man Ministries Anniversary Whole man ministries Church, 3916 old lexington Road, Winston Salem, will be celebrating its 11th year of Church and Pastoral anniversary on april 9 at 4 p.m. mayor allen Joins will present a Proclamation and apostle montel mclinnahan of lumberton will deliver a celebratory message. national Recording artist Johnny Clifton will render song selections and michael Whisonant featuring F.o.C.U.S. as well as other ministries, pastors, and guests will also participate. This is a free event the public is welcome. April 9 Sunday services Worship services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (traditional), Rev. Dr. David Calhoun will speak on “living Purposefully.” at explorations, 9:15 a.m., Steve Weston will lead a discussion of the Southern Poverty law Center’s “Ten Ways To Fight hate.” at the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Fellowship poets will be reading from their works. See UUFWS.org. The church is located at 4055 Robinhood Road.
April 9 Easter Cantata The Chancel Choir of Shiloh missionary Baptist Church, 916 e. 12th Street, will present its annual easter Cantata, “Beyond the Cross,” Sunday, april 9 at 4 p.m. Terry Kelly of Shiloh is the pianist. elnora Gore is the soloist. Choir members from United Cornerstone Baptist Church, St. Stephens See Rel. Cal. on B6
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First Calvary Baptist celebrates fifth Pastoral anniversary
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Rev. Derwin l. montgomery answered the call on his life and preached his initial sermon on June 5, 2005, at the young age of 16. Under the direction of Dr. James W. abrams Jr., Senior Pastor of St. James Baptist Church in hopkins, South Carolina, montgomery was ordained in october 2010. in april 2012, montgomery was installed as senior pastor of the First Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. This past Sunday, april 2, he and the congregation celebrated his fifth anniversary. The guest speaker was abrams, See Fifth on B6
Rev. Derwin Montgomery gives a special thank you to those who helped put the anniversary service together.
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Malachi House II celebrates graduates
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last weekend, more than 1,100 people helped the men of malachi house ii and their families celebrate recovery during the seventh annual Silent auction Fundraising Banquet. Since opening its doors in 2010 malachi house ii has helped men from all walks of life regardless of race, creed, religion or social economic background recover from life
changing issues such as incarceration, drug and alcohol addiction, and homelessness. The annual banquet is the program’s biggest fundraiser of the year. it also serves as the graduation ceremony for men who finish the nine-month program that focuses on sustained recovery, character building, vocational training and job readiness. malachi house ii, based in Greensboro, is a nonprofit nine-month residential faith-based recov-
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ery program. officials say they are driven with a mission “to restore lives of men and their families to strengthen our communities,” as well as, provide the tools needed to overcome substance abuse and become successful in every area of their lives. The primary goal is to assist men in overcoming the problems that lead to addiction and bridge the gap between recovery as they transition back into mainstream society, with a focus on sustained recovery, character
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a pastoral anniversary, church anniversary and a pastor's birthday are three special days that are circled on every church congregation’s calendar. For the Rev. Dr. Charles edward Gray, all three of those momentous days took place within 48 hours. april 1 is Gray's birthday and april 2 marked the day of his 38th pastoral anniversary and the
The men of Malachi House II perform during the seventh annual Silent Auction Fundraising Banquet on Saturday, April 1.
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building, skill development and vocational training. While the event has drawn big crowds in the past, this years’ event was bigger than ever, thanks to the men in the program See Malachi on B6
church's 108th anniversary. at the age of 74, Gray has made a tremendous impact on mt. olive and the surrounding community as well. on July 5, 2005, Belews Street was renamed to C.e. Gray Drive by the City Council of Winston-Salem for Dr. Gray's outstanding work in the community. The Sunday afternoon service was very heartwarming. mt. olive was
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Lesson Scripture: John 3:1-16
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*Recognize that Jesus’ death for us is the supreme example of love. *love Jesus more in view of his death on our behalf. *Seek to live as spiritually reborn people who know and respond to God’s love.
Background: The lesson is dated for a.D. 27 and takes place in Jerusalem. John’s gospel is noted as the one that emphasizes Jesus as the Son of God. The encounter here with nicodemus is around the time of Passover and after the time Jesus displayed anger in clearing out the Temple. it’s also during this time that Jesus performed
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lots of miracles and members of the high class Jews including nicodemus were witnesses.
Lesson: We start our lesson identifying nicodemus as a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin (high council). Sunday nicodemus visits Jesus by School Lesson night for reasons of his own and acknowledges Jesus as a teacher sent from God, because of the miracle he himself had seen Jesus perform. Being the intelligent guy he was … he wanted to have a one-on-one conversation with Jesus (verses 1-2). one of the things nicodemus wanted cleared up or explained was the idea of “born of the spirit.” Jesus said in the explanation, “except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingSee Lesson on B6
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The congregation listens as Dr. James Abrams delivers the sermon for Rev. Derwin Montgomery’s fifth pastoral anniversary.
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who was accompanied by several members of St. James Baptist Church. According to the church, Montgomery, 28, is a young and energetic leader for his time. He has and continues to dedicate his life to service in mankind and believes anyone can come back from anything with God. “It's good to have time for anniversaries because it's good to celebrate, but for me it's often a time for reflection,” Montgomery said. “It's not about one person when you have pastoral anniversaries, even though it often looks that way, but for me it's a time for re-commitment to what we are doing and how we are doing what we are doing.” The St. James Baptist Church Choir sang throughout the service. A solo song and poem tribute was dedicated to Montgomery by Sister Mary Jackson and the Youth Department. Abrams sermon was titled “Walking with God.” Toward the end of his sermon, he gave Montgomery some encouraging words for him to persevere
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through the years as he is pastor of First Calvary Baptist. Following the Abrams sermon, the different ministries presented Montgomery with gifts. A special gift from visiting church St. James was also presented to Montgomery. After receiving his gifts
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Montgomery, took the mic and gave a heartfelt thank you to everyone that was involved with putting the service together along with everyone in attendance. He then gave gifts of his own to many of those who helped make the service run as smoothly as it did. Montgomery then gave a special thanks to his family and close friends. “I try to do something every time we have a celebration of some sort,” Montgomery went on to say. “I can't be pastor and do what I'm doing absent of any of those people, so we have to take the time out and say thank you. That
doesn't happen by accident; you have to be intentional.” Montgomery, who represents the East Ward on the Winston-Salem City Council, became the youngest elected official in North Carolina when he first won the seat in 2009 as a 21-year-old college junior at Winston-Salem State University and the youngest AfricanAmerican elected official in the country. For the past three years, Montgomery has been the executive director of the Bethesda Center for the Homeless. Also, Montgomery is a leading director in the newly formed The Chronicle Media Group, LLC, which is buying The Chronicle. The sale is expected to be finalized in May. Montgomery says he is excited about the new opportunity. “All of this further encapsulates for me the truth that this life is not my own,” he continued. “When you walk with God sometimes you go places you never knew you could go. If there ever is a day where I am questioned if there really is a God, all I have to do is look at my own life and can tell there is truly a God and he continues to move in so many ways.”
Members of the Malachi House II marketing team – Juan Smith, Brent Stewart, Brandon Crawford, Harold Lazzier, and Deuane Neally – pose for a photo during the seventh annual Silent Auction Fundraising Banquet.
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who make up the Malachi House II advertising and marketing team. Six hundred people attended the first night of the fundraiser on Friday, March 31, and more than 500 attended the second night of the celebration on Saturday, April 1. Founder and executive director of Malachi House II, James Speight, who found solace at the original Malachi House
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dom of God. (verse 3).” Nicodemus then asks the obvious question: “can he enter the second time into his mothers’ womb, and be born?” (verse 4). Jesus responds with reference to Old Testament of water representing spiritual washing or purification of the soul, accompanied by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God at salvation (verse 5). Jesus also tells him not to be confused by “Ye must be born again”… going on to say just like the wind cannot be controlled or really understood, we know it’s there and see its work, so too … “where the spirit works, there is undeniable and unmistakable evidence” (verse 8) (Mac Arthur Study Bible). Nicodemus continues with his questions and Jesus says “Art thou a master of
in 1997, said he was excited to see the class of 2017 move on and become productive members of the community. “Recovery is not an easy process, so I’m excited to be here today celebrating these men who have stuck with it and remained diligent to get the recovery tools they need to move forward in life,” he said. “The support we have for this event really blesses my heart. If it wasn’t for The Malachi House, I wouldn’t be here today, so now to be used as a vessel to help other men” is a blessing.
Israel and knowest not these things? (Verses 9-10) In other words if you were not so concerned with the externals of religion, you would be able to see the spiritual perception. Jesus tells Nicodemus also that it’s not his intellect that’s keeping him from believing it’s his unwillingness in his heart as was the case with a big portion of the nation of Israel (verses 1112). Then says Jesus if you can’t believe the earthly things you’ve seen and I explained, how do you expect to believe those things of heaven? I speak of them because I witnessed them while I was in heaven (verse 13). Moses lifted up the serpent so the people looking on it would live physically, Jesus said, “even so must the Son of man be lifted up:” (on the cross) so the people will live spiritually and eternally (verse 14). Concluding the discussion for us, Jesus
says God loves us “so much,” to the extent that He sacrificed His son. There is no greater love and because of that love we can have everlasting life (verse 16). For Your Consideration: How does religion get in the way of faith? Jesus often references Old Testament events when teaching. Why do you think He does so?
Life’s Application: You and I are those undeserving people, the ones whom God so loved that He gave Jesus over to death. By His resurrection He claimed authority that belongs to God alone. By His authority alone can people enter God’s promised kingdom, the full realization of His gracious love. (Standard Lesson Commentary 2016-2017).
joined once again by Solid Rock Baptist Church of Winston-Salem. The sermon was delivered by Solid Rock Senior Pastor Waymon Monroe, who said he loves celebrating anniversaries with Mt. Olive because that's where he started. “It's humbling and rewarding because of the fact that most of my history is here,” Monroe said. “It all started for me here, so when I return, I always get some renewed strength and knowledge that there is more work to be done.” “I want to emulate his [Gray’s] service to the community. When I see what he has done for his community, it makes me want to do more for mine. I have a long way to go, but I believe I will be able to do more.” As the honored guests, Dr. and Mrs. Gray were treated to wonderful singing, a dance routine from the Adult Dance Ministry along with gifts from the congregation and visiting church. Gray said he never takes any year for granted and is honored for each and every guest who comes out to celebrate with them. “It doesn't seem like 38 years because time has gone by so fast,” Gray said. “The people that I pastor to don't make it hard for me, so I don't have many struggles. My congregation just seems to follow my vision,
so it makes it easy. I appreciate the way God has blessed me to have a flock that will just fall in line.” “Every year the celebration just seems to grow bigger and bigger. All I can say is that God has
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been good to me over these 38 years.” Gray said he really prides himself on his commitment to helping out his community. He says he made it a mission when he first arrived at Mt. Olive that he would positively impact the surrounding community as best he can. He says he is happy that his son and grandson have taken the mantle and have carried the torch he has for community service. For Gray, he says this time of year always keeps him on “Cloud Nine” because of all the activity that goes on. “When you can put all of them together; 74 years on the earth, 38 years pastoring here and 108 for the church, it truly is a blessing,” Gray went on to say. “I thank God that He has allowed me to be the longest tenured pastor at Mt. Olive.”
Rev. Dr. C.E. Gray and Mrs. Eula H. Gray accept the gifts presented by those of the congregation.
Photo by Timothy Ramsey
The Adult Dance Ministry performs during the anniversaries for Rev. Dr. C.E. Gray and the church.
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Episcopal6Church, Love and Faith Christian Fellowship Church, and the Shiloh Baptist Church Mass and Gospel Choirs will participate in the cantata. Yvonne Anthony is the director and president of the Chancel Choir. Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr. is senior pastor. For more information call 336-785-0288. April 9 ‘Last Words’ Cantata Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 1435 E. Fourth Street, will present the 83rd Rendition of “The Seven Last Words of Christ” Cantata by Theodore Dubois on Palm Sunday, April 9, at 6 p.m. The Cathedral Choir and guest soloists will be accompanied by Derensky Cooper, minister of music at First Baptist Church; Marian “Pete” Thomas, guest organist; and guest orchestra members of the Winston-Salem Symphony. This performance includes seven movements corresponding to the seven last words of Christ as He hung on the cross. Rev. Johnny L. Ruff is the Pastor.
April 9 through 30 Kimberly Park Holiness Church Anniversary The congregation of Kimberly Park Holiness Church, 417 Burton St., is celebrating its 98th anniversary during April. The celebration services are set for each Sunday morning and two afternoons. The service times are 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Guest churches and their pastors slated for the 4 p.m. services include Bishop TR Rice of Mercy Seat Holiness Church (April 9). Designated ministers of the church will speak during the 11 a.m. worship services. All are welcome April 13 Seven Last Words of Christ Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1800 N. Liberty St, will have seven phenomenal women of God sent to preach the “The Women’s Prospective” of The Seven Last Words Of Christ on April 13 at 7 p.m. Come hear God’s last words spoken by powerful women of God.
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April 12 – Know Your Rights A presentation for community members to discuss legal rights during encounters with the police. The discussion will focus on general rights in the home, car, and public. The presentation is for general information only and the information provided does not constitute legal advice. This is a virtual session and it will be conducted on April 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. Join us by using this link: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/289 210508
April 13 – Young Professionals Mixer Join us on Thursday, April 13 for the WinstonSalem Urban League April Young Professional Mixer which will include a screening of the documentary “13th” by Ava DuVernay. The mixer will be at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 13 at Carolina's Vineyards and Hops, 1111 South Marshal Street. RSVP preferred. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.co m. Put Winston-Salem, N.C. in the city category and the event in the event category to go to page.
April 13-15 – Last Super Performance The Last Supper is the story of Leonardo da Vinci’s struggle to complete his famous mural. Actors portray Leonardo, Jesus, the twelve Apostles, and two women, while singers express the meaning and emotion of the action through song. The performance will be held on April 13-15 at Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd; Winston-Salem. Tickets to The Last Supper are priced at $10. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets to The Last Supper may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box Office (Fridays from 12:30-3 p.m.), online at www.wstheatrealliance.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006. Please call Theatre Alliance at (336) 723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows. Performances are Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 8 p.m.; Friday, April 14, 2017 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 8 p.m.
April 13-16 - 40+ Stage Company to Present ‘Greater Tuna’ The play “Greater Tuna”will be presented in the Mountcastle Forum in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem, Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m., Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 15, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 16, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 for students. Tickets are available at the Milton Rhodes box office by calling 336-747-1414. A discount is available for groups of ten or more and can be arranged by calling John Hohn at 336-4570523 or Gene Johnson at 336-575-4446.
April 15Craft Development Workshop Daniel J. Davis will present a workshop on craft development hosted by Winston-Salem Writers on Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem. This workshop is designed to show the bones of good story structure which can be applied to any fiction genre or to works in progress. Daniel J. Davis is a science fiction and fantasy writer whose stories have appeared in several print anthologies. The workshop is $25 for nonmembers and free to members of Winston-Salem Writers. Memberships are available for $36 for the year. To register to attend the workshop, email programs@wswriters.org. Seating is limited.
Trump’s budget cuts promise to HBCU’S BY CASH MICHEALS FOR THE CHRONICLE
Have historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in North Carolina been doublecrossed by President Donald Trump’S budget? It was over a month ago when over 80 presidents and chancellors from HBCUs across the country flew to Washington, D.C., to meet President Trump and members of Congress to discuss more federal funding for their institutions. Leaders came away from those meetings feeling welcomed and cautiously optimistic that they would be seeing greater support from a Republican president and GOP-led Congress than even from President Barack Obama in the past eight years. But while Congress has yet to put forward its proposed budget, there are already concrete signs from President Trump that his promise, codified with an executive order vowing that HBCUs will be “an absolute priority for this White House,” is really not as “absolute” as first promised. Indeed, at the same time the HBCU fly-in conference was proceeding, with GOP leaders such as Rep. Mark Walker (R-Guiford-6), South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, and even House Speaker Paul Ryan in attendance to reach out to HBCU leaders, The Associated Press was reporting “GOP lawmakers said there were currently no concrete plans for increased funding” beyond what the Obama Administration supported. According to a March 24, story in The Atlantic titled, “How Will Historically Black Colleges Fare Under Trump?” … the Trump administration’s “America First” budget proposal … slices federal education spending by 13.5 percent but claims to “maintain” minority institutions and HBCUs at around $492 million, the same amount the previous administration initially budgeted. But the previous administration added discretionary spending to that figure, and the New America Foundation estimates last year’s sum to be around $577 million – about 15 percent more than $492 million. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12), cochair of the congressional bi-partisan HBCU Caucus, was leery of the Republican outreach then, and clearly felt redeemed about the lackluster results thus far. “…[T]his administration claimed it is a priority to advocate for HBCUs but, after viewing this budget proposal, those calls ring hollow,” Rep. Adams said in a March 16 statement, also citing “no specific increases for HBCUs.” “This budget slashes critical funding for institutions, students, and their families, “ she added. Some HBCU presidents, like Chancellor Elwood Robinson of Winston-Salem State University, are still cautiously holding out hope. “The president’s budget request is just the first stage of the federal budgeting process,” WSSU’s Chancellor Robinson said in a statement. “As the budget is more fully refined in the House and Senate, we will continue to work with our lawmakers to ensure that they continue to invest in America’s future by keeping higher education a priority.”
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2016-CP-10-1406
THIRD AMENDED SUMMONS (Jury Trial Demanded)
CAROLYN PARSONS, MARK BENTCOVER, SHAWN SWARZ, MICHAELA SWARZ, ROSEMARIE G. PETTI, LYNN P. YATES, BRET M. BAUER, DAVID MARK WILLIFORD, TRACY KOOZER, SHARON P. MCGUIRK, AND JASON HALL, Plaintiffs, vs CAMBRIDGE COMMONS, LLC, CC II, LLC, D/B/A CC II-SC, CC II-SC, LLC, MARK C. SURLES, INDIVIDUALLY, LIBERTY HOMES, INC., N/K/A LIBERTY OAK, INC., MCGEE BROTHERS, CO., INC., CARL CATOE CONSTRUCTION, INC., CARL CATOE CONSTRUCTION, INC., D/B/A CARL CATOE CONSTRUCTION, CO., INC., ALL AMERICAN ROOFING, INC., PELLA WINDOW & DOOR, LLC, SFI OF THE CAROLINA’S, INC., PORT CITY HOMES, LLP, T.G. CONSTRUCTION, LLC, EBLEN ANAYA JIMENEZ, AMBROCIO RAMIREZ-MARTINEZ, SERGIO VARGAS; DELFINO JACOBO MARES, MANUEL HERNANDEZ RIOS, CASTILLO SOCORRO MONTIEL, TRUJILLO CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND EUGENIO GUMECINDO VARGAS-MAYORGA, Defendants.
TO: DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and are required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber, at 864 Lowcountry Blvd., Ste. A, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint *This Third Amended Summons was filed in the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas on October 27, 2016. SEGUI LAW FIRM PC Phillip W. Segui, Jr. 864 Lowcountry Blvd., Ste. A Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-1865 psegui@seguilawfirm.com THE CHAKERIS LAW FIRM John T. Chakeris 231 Calhoun Street Charleston, South Carolina Charleston, SC 29401 Dated: October 25, 2016 (843) 853-5678 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Viola Hairston Sterling (17 E489 ), also known as Viola H. Sterling, deceased November 29, 2014, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before June 25, 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 23rd day of March, 2017.
Ray Raymond Sterling, Jr. Administrator for Viola Hairston Sterling, deceased 3879 Ruskin Court Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 The Chronicle March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 2017
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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Angelo Michael Giammarino (16 E 500), also known as Michael Giammarino and Michael A. Giammarino, deceased November 17, 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 1, 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 30th day of March, 2017.
Michelle Giammarino Administrator for Angelo Michael Giammarino, deceased 2005 Brook View Court Matthews, NC 28104
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Scott Stroud, Plaintiff v. Kenia Bracht and Bernard Smith, Defendants 17 CVD 142 (Rockingham County)
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.
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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division
TO BERNARD SMITH: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: CHILD CUSTODY You are required to make defense to such pleadings not later than May 2, 2017 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. Additionally, you are required to appear in court on April 20, 2017 at 9 am in Rockingham County Courthouse, if you wish to be heard on temporary custody of your minor child. This the 23rd day of March, 2017. Ronald D. Payne II Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 624 Kernersville, NC 27285 336-283-6198 855-812-8332 (toll free fax) info@paynelawpllc.com
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON
PAUL H. EASTMER, EDWARD W. FLEUREN JR., ALEXANDRE M. FLEUREN, DEBRA L. MORGAN, DENNIS J. DOWD, TIMOTHY J. ROWAN, AND MARY K. ROWAN, Plaintiffs, vs. CAMBRIDGE COMMONS, LLC, CC II, LLC D/B/A CC II-SC, CC II-SC, LLC, MARK C. SURLES, INDIVIDUALLY, LIBERTY HOMES, INC., n/k/a LIBERTY OAK, INC., MCGEE BROTHERS, CO., INC., CARL CATOE D/B/A CARL CATOE CONTRACTORS, ALL AMERICAN ROOFING, INC., PELLA WINDOW & DOOR, LLC, SFI OF THE CAROLINA’S, INC., PORT CITY HOMES, LLP, T.G. CONSTRUCTION, LLC, EBLEN ANAYA JIMENEZ, AMBROCIO RAMIREZMARTINEZ, SERGIO VARGAS, DELFINO JACOBO MARES, MANUEL HERNANDEZ RIOS, CASTILLO SOCORRO MONTIEL, TRUJILLO CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND EUGENIO GUMECINDO VARGAS-MAYORGA, Defendants.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SUMMONS (Jury Trial Demanded)
TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and are required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber, at 864 Lowcountry Blvd., Ste. A, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint
*This Summons was filed in the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas on December 7, 2016. SEGUI LAW FIRM PC Phillip W. Segui, Jr. 864 Lowcountry Blvd., Ste. A Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 884-1865 psegui@seguilawfirm.com THE CHAKERIS LAW FIRM John T. Chakeris 231 Calhoun Street Charleston, South Carolina (843) 853-5678 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Charleston, SC 29401 Dated: December 6, 2016
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Paige Macy Nance Administrator for James David Macy, deceased 3410 Willow Wind Drive Pfafftown, NC, 27040
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Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process. Part time Church Secretary Position Available
Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. -2 p.m. at $10 per hour. Must be experienced and skilled with use of all office equipment. Mail resumes to: Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 101 N. Dunleith Ave., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101. ATTN: Deacon Ministry
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April is Fair Housing Month
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The city’s annual observance of Fair Housing Month will begin today, Thursday, April 6, when Mayor Allen Joines reads a proclamation at noon at the Allegacy Federal Credit Union, 1691 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem. Fair Housing Month promotes the federal Fair Housing Act and its laws against housing discrimination. 2017 marks the 49th anniversary of the signing of the Fair
Housing Act by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. Winston-Salem has a fair housing ordinance that mirrors the Fair Housing Act. The Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission and Human Relations Department are responsible for enforcing fair housing laws locally to ensure fair and equal housing access and treatment for all people regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, family status or religion.
The Zeta Phi Beta 2017 Triad Finer Womanhood celebration was held at Winston-Salem State University’s Donald J. Reeves Student Activity Center.
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Sorority sponsors the 2017 Triad Finer Womanhood ples of the Sorority. While reading it, various sorors illustrated the poem: Kayla Clemmons (Scholarship), Anastasia Bethea (Service), Margaret Poston (Sisterhood) and Roberta Parson (Finer Womanhood). Sylvia Caldwell brought the audience to its feet with her very creative Liturgical Dance, “The Lord is Blessing Me.” Following Invocation and Grace by Lenner Jefferies, the attendees enjoyed a brunch, on March 4. The second part of the program began with a selection, “Say Yes” by WSSU’S Omega Chapter Members Alicia and Samantha Robinson. A skit, “It all Started with a Walk” written and directed by Whitney Johnson was presented with Leeanna Lee as Founder Stemmons, Saquana Terry as Founder Neal, Whitney Johnson as Founder Faithful, Virginia Marshall as Founder Goings and D’Netta Breland as Founder Watts. Sigma Brothers George Hauser and Sean Hawkins portrayed Brothers Charles
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One of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s principle activities has been the celebration of Finer Womanhood Month. Rho Zeta, the WinstonSalem Chapter, served as hostess for the event. The program was held at Winston-Salem State University’s Donald J. Reeves Student Activity Center. The theme for the observance was: “Reflections of a Finer Woman.” Chapters throughout the country and abroad celebrate at some point and in some manner during March. The chapters in the Triad have chosen for quite some time now to come together, with chapters taking turns hosting the observance. Curly Sellers presided. Gloria Frazier gave the welcome, which was followed by a selection, “We Shall Behold Him,” by Sigma Brother Reginald McCaskill. Frazier penned and read a poem that focused on the five princi-
and Langston Taylor. The skit centered on a lover’s stroll and how that love affair led to the founding of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Alicia and Samantha Robinson sang a paraphrased version of “At Last.” The “Sophisticated Stroll,” choreographed by Candice Burris was performed by Rho Zeta and Omega chapter sorors. Six chapters from around the Triad presented awards: Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Thomasville, Yanceyville and Winston-Salem. Two awards were presented from each chapter in the Triad. President Delores K. Turner presented the awards from Rho Zeta Chapter. Roberta Parson received the Soror of the Year Award and Marian A. Hairston received the President’s Award. Following remarks from Regional Director T. Diane Surgeon, Esq., State Director LaKeshia Holley and Rho Zeta’s President Delores K. Turner, the celebration ended with the singing of the Sorority’s National Hymn.
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