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BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

RALEIGH —The early voting site that was closed at Winston-Salem State University must be reopened for the November general elections, says one of the state’s most prominent civil rights leaders.

That’s the message the Rev. Dr. John Mendez, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Winston- Salem, plans to deliver to the Forsyth County Board of Elections (BOE) this afternoon when the Republican-led panel meets to determine the new voting site plan in the aftermath of the July 29 U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of

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The Forsyth County Board of Elections will meet today at 4 p.m. in the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 North Chestnut St. The board will be discussing the county's early voting plan in the wake of the recent federal court decision that reinstated the 17-day early voting period. There will also be a public comment session. Please call 336-703-2800 or go to www.co.forsyth.nc.us for more information.

Appeals striking down aspects of the restrictive N.C. 2013 voter ID law.

In ruling the law “discriminatory” to AfricanAmerican voters, the three-judge panel mandated that North Carolina’s 10-day early voting period before the

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Nov. 8 general elections immediately revert back to the original 17-day early period the law originally upended.

“We need to have the voting site at [WSSU] re-implemented,” Mendez told The Chronicle Saturday during a statewide N.C. NAACP meeting in Raleigh.

To Mendez, the fact that the federal court determined that the Republican-led N.C. legislature deliberately intended to suppress the black vote is reason enough for the Anderson Center on WSSU’s campus to be reactivated, after the Forsyth BOE, by a 2-1 Republican majority vote on July 15, decided to close the early site which had served the campus and African-American community from 2000 to 2012.

When the board took WSSU off the early voting list almost a month ago, Eric Ellison, chairman of the Forsyth

JoAnne Allen switches to write-in candidacy

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

JoAnne Allen ended her bid to be an unaffiliated candidate for mayor and will now be running as a write-in candidate.

In order to get on the ballot as an unaffiliated candidate, Allen needed 6,037 petition signatures, which is four percent of registered voters in Winston-Salem, by Aug. 10. Petitions provided by the N.C. State Board of Elections require voters to give their name, address, date of birth and signature.

That information is then checked against voter registration records to make sure the signers are registered to vote in the jurisdiction of the

2016 Legal team helps Rolling Hills Rolling Hills resident Camalla Clark makes a point during the meeting held by the Human Relations Department and Legal Aid of N.C. on Thursday, Aug. 4. The meeting was held to educate Rolling Hills tenants on the Fair Housing Act.

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tenants with unfit conditions

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last week city officials and Legal Aid of N.C., a statewide program that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people, sat down with residents of the Rolling Hills apartment complex to discuss actions they can take if their living conditions are unfit.

A handful of residents from the apartment complex located in East Winston gathered at the Family Services Learning Center for the crash course on everything from how to file a complaint with the city, to the process of tak-

ing legal action, and every step in between.

Managing attorney for LANC’s Forsyth County office Valene Franco said, after hearing about what was going on in the Rolling Hills apartment complex, they felt the need to let residents know what they can do to help. Last month, city officials announced 97 of the 110 units in the lowincome apartment complex had at least one housing code violation. At that time city officials notified complex owners, Aspen Companies Management LLC, based in New Jersey, that all corrections must me made in a timely man-

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contest. Allen said she had gotten more than 8,000 signatures, but didn’t turn them all in. She said she decided to go with a write-in candidacy instead because the Forsyth County Board of Elections incorrectly discounted many signatures.

“If they didn’t do their job, then why would I have faith in them to come and do the next 3,500 correctly when I submitted three (thousand) and they took over one thousand signatures from me?” asked Allen.

According to Forsyth BOE Director Tim Tsujii, out of 3,636 submitted signatures, 2.501 signatures were verified as valid before the process was halted after Forsyth BOE received a letter from Allen terminating her unaffiliated effort on July 25. Tsujii said that many didn’t count because they weren’t registered or lived outside of Winston-Salem. He said staff reverified discounted signatures that Allen questioned and reversed their decision on about 160 signatures that were determined to be valid vot-

Cook set to begin new chapter under new model

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

While the start of a new school year is an exciting time for all the schools in the WinstonSalem Forsyth County School District, the start of 2016-2017 has some added thrill for stakeholders at Cook Literacy Model School.

The first day of school, scheduled for Aug. 22, a week earlier than other schools in the dis-

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trict, will officially launch the school’s operation under a new instructional model focused on literacy.

In February, school board members informed parents that the school would be adopting the restart model, which calls Dr. Paula Wilkins for an instructional overhaul

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( Right) More than 100 students received free school supplies during a celebration held at Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center last Friday afternoon, Aug. 5.

To mark the start of a new school year, students also received a hot dog lunch, and other surprises during the celebration.

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Hundreds receive school supplies at Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Ben Piggott, supervisor of the Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center, passes out a bag filled with school supplies during the back-to-school celebration on Friday, Aug. 5. Students in Forsyth County begin school on Aug. 29.

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Last Friday, hundreds of local students gathered at Carl Russell Recreation Center, for the centers annual back to school celebration.

This year, Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks partnered with local organizations to help provide school supplies for students in the northeast Winston-Salem community and surrounding areas.

During the event, students were also treated to an all-star basketball

game featuring some of the most talented boys and girls in the area, and a free hot dog lunch. A live disc jockey was also on hand to provide the latest tunes for the children and parents while they enjoyed the festivities.

As he passed out the brightly colored green bags filled with notebooks, paper, pencils and other supplies, center supervisor Ben Piggott said without the organizations in the community, some kids would start school without any school supplies.

ing this year,” said Piggott. “For some parents in this community the start of school year comes with added financial stress. We feel it’s our duty to take some of that stress away. With the help we received this year, I think we managed to do that.”

Others organizations that helped sponsor the event include Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Mentors Lead, AAU Bail Bonding, Chef 2 Child Ford Services and 97.1 WQMG on air personality Renee Vaughn.

National Blind Idol winner from Rural Hall

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

More than 200 people filed into the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) last Saturday evening to see who would take home the title of National Blind Idol.

The brainchild of Anastasia Powell and Chris Flynt, National Blind Idol began last year with help from the Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind (IFB), an organization that provides employment, training and other services to people who are blind or visually impaired. Powell who currently serves as the adult program manager for the Brighter Pathway Foundation, a nonprofit that raises money for IFB, said the competition started off as just something fun to do that turned into much more.

“It’s an amazing feeling to see how much the competition has grown in just one year,” said Powell. “To have some-

thing start on the local level and grow into a national competition in such a short period of time is just amazing.”

While last year’s competition featured only contestants from North Carolina, this year the competition received submissions from visually impaired singers from across the nation, including Nevada, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Missouri, and of course North Carolina.

Powell said with the amazing performances they provide, matched with publicity from local and national news media, the competition will continue to grow.

Although she’s not a singer herself, Powell said she just enjoys encouraging others to take to the stage.

“I feel confident that as the word continues to spread, the competition will continue to grow like wildfire,” she said. “At Industries for the Blind, we believe people have the right to succeed in every area of life and we just wanted to offer them this

Those at vigil remember Kendrick Smith, a victim of fatal shooting

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Following prayer, Pastor Curtis Friday of the Love Church, located in WinstonA candlelight vigil was held in the Salem, gave words of encouragement to parking lot of the Belview Recreation Smith’s family and friends in attendance.

Center on Tuesday evening to celebrate the Friday said, “Although I know it will take life of Kendrick “Rocko” Smith, a 22- some time to heal the pain, I just want the year-old black man who was shot and family to know that God has your back. killed a few blocks away from where the “Just lean on him. Have confidence in vigil was held last year.

God and he will be the one to comfort you through all the trials and tribulations you According to reports, police were are going through.” responding to a noise complaint at a house Smith’s mother, Lakeisha Smith, then party at a home located at 1017 E. read a poem that she wrote following her Devonshire St. As they arrived, police son’s death. While struggling to hold back heard gunshots and the crowd quickly tears, she thanked everyone for being by began to disperse. After securing the scene, her side while she continues to deal with Smith was found dead from gunshot the lost of her oldest son. wounds in front of the home by officers “I want to thank everyone that knew with the Winston-Salem Police my son and has been by my side every step Department. During the vigil, more than a of the way,” said Smith. “Without you dozen people gathered to light candles in guys, I never would have made it because honor of a life that was taken much too this has truly been the worst year of my life.”

The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest While reflecting on his H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published life, Smith’s younger brothevery Thursday by Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing ers, Brandon and Zyrah Co. Inc., 617 N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. Smith, said Kendrick was the 27101. Periodicals postage paid at Winston-Salem, N.C. type of person who got along with everyone he came in Annual subscription price is $30.72. contact with. They both mentioned he was also a good POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: father whose life was cenThe Chronicle, P.O. Box 1636 tered around providing for Winston-Salem, NC 27102-1636

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platform to pursue their musical talents.”

Flynt, who is a musician and director of low-vision services for IFB, said although putting the competition together Hampton is challenging, seeing the performers face their fears and take to the stage is worth it.

After surviving the first two rounds of competition which were held earlier this year, five finalists battled for the grand prize of $1,000. This year’s finalists were Claire Culbreath and Howard Patterson from Winston-Salem, Charity Hampton from Rural Hall, and Kimberly Taylor and Taffany Bolger who are from Charleston, S.C. To begin the final round, contestants sung together before singing two songs

each while judges decided who would take home the 2016 title. While each contestant moved the crowd during their performances, the on-stage presence of Charity Hampton stole the show and earned her the grand prize.

Along with a check for $1,000, Hampton will also receive the chance to record in a professional studio and a professional headshot, not to mention bragging rights for the year. After winning the competition, family and friends flooded the stage to congratulate Hampton. Later that evening, she took to Facebook to express her emotions.

“It was such an honor to compete against such amazingly talented people,” said Hampton. “I would like to thank everyone who has made this competition possible, especially the employees of IFB and the volunteers.

“I can’t thank you all enough for all of the love and support through all this.”

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Lakeisha Smith, the mother of Kendrick “Rocko” Smith, struggles to hold back tears while trying to read a poem she wrote for her son who was the victim of a deadly shooting last summer. A vigil was held for Smith on Tuesday a few blocks away from where he was killed. his three children.

Huntley urged black men to become role “He was a loving man who cared a lot models and take responsibility for their about his family,” said Brandon. “It has communities. He said now is the time for been a rough time without him, but I have black men in the community to take young to stay strong in memory of him. I know men and boys and lead them in the right that’s what he would have wanted.” direction.

Zyrah said, “Although it has been hard, “It’s time we take responsibility for our it makes me feel good to see the people he own communities,” he continued. “More touched come out and celebrate his life. than anything we need role models. Take “Even though he is gone, it’s good to these young men by the hand and show know that people still care.” them the way and let’s put an end to all this To wrap up the vigil, Bishop John violence.”

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Prominent donald Trump supporters visited the Forsyth County republican Party Headquarters hoping to get minorities and women to get on the “Trump Train” on Friday, august 5.

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speakers included former apprentice contestant Omarosa Manigault, who is now african-american outreach director for the Trump Campaign. “i just want to say one thing to Hillary Clinton and the democrats: ‘you’re fired!’” she said to cheers from the standing-roomonly crowd. while there were many women in the audience, it was overwhelmingly white. it still didn’t stop speakers from making their spiels to black voters.

Trump spokesperson katrina Pierson said she was honored to be a black woman supporting Trump. she said she expects black communities to support Trump because they’ve been failed by “liberal policies.” “we have black children trapped in inner city

schools with a failed public education system,” she said. “These children are required to speak spanish before they can graduate from high school, but cannot be taught to read and speak proper english.”

Pierson has garnered a lot of attention lately after she blamed Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton “changing the rules of engagement” in iraq for the death of army Capt.

Humayun khan. khan died in 2004 when George Bush was president, a mistake she later admitted. Trump has been in a war of words with khan’s parents after their appearance at the democratic national Convention. Pierson didn’t address the controversy, but said she was honored to take “daggers” for Trump as part of her job. youTube stars and Trump super fans from Fayetteville, Lynette “diamond” Hardaway and rochelle “silk” richardson, also expressed their pride in being black women for Trump, repeating that african-americans need to come off the “democratic plantation.”

Hardaway said that immigrants need to come in the country legally and speak english. “when you come to this country, you come correct and you assimilate to our ways,” she said. “you can’t assimilate, and you stay out. That’s coming

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from a black woman that said that, so the white people won’t get upset.”

Trump’s daughter-inlaw Lara Trump and eric Trump Foundation vicepresident Lynne Patton also spoke, saying that Trump was a good man and emphasizing his business history, including properties he’s turned around and workers he’s hired. earl Phillip, former Trump campaign n.C. director, also toured the state with the speakers last week. He is now deputy chair for the national diversity Coalition for Trump, which is trying to get diverse voters to support Trump. Phillip and the others visited republican Party offices around the state. They also held events in Charlotte at the Trump national Golf Club and an african-american church that endorsed Trump. appealing to minorities and women is an uphill battle for the Trump campaign. an nBC news/wall street Journal poll last week found that democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton has 91 percent support among registered africanamerican voters while Trump only had one percent. among women, Clinton had 46 percent support while Trump had 34 percent.

Though speakers repeatedly said Trump is not bigoted or intolerant,

Reality star Omarosa Manigault signs a Trump sign for Sam Solomon, who is running for the Soil and Water board, in front of the Forsyth County Republican Party Headquarters on Friday, August 5.

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the perception among many minorities is different. Trump has become well known for his controversial campaign statements about illegal immigrants from Mexico being rapists and drug dealers, and restricting Muslims from coming into the country. Before he ever ran, in 2011, he demanded that Obama show his birth certificate to prove he wasn’t secretly born in kenya.

Many view the debunked “birther” conspiracy theory that Obama was born in africa instead of his home state of Hawaii as a racist attack on the first black president. Phillip said he wants black voters to look at Trump’s policies instead of his past controversies. reggie reid was among the attendees and thought the event was “excellent.” He’s africanamerican but prefers to be called a “human being” instead. reid, who volunteers with the local GOP, said he supported senator

Trump makes GOP Convention whiter, some say

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CLeveLand – republican national Conventions are routinely mostly white. This year’s, however, was remarkably so, particularly according to african-american republicans, some who complained to the media and their party. if anything, this year, the party bash was most notable for prominent black republicans who did not show up.

Missing was a long list of Black republican stalwarts – former secretary of state Colin Powell, former secretary of state Condaleeza rice, south Carolina sen. Tim scott, Utah U.s. rep. Mia Love, former Oklahoma U.s. rep. J.C. watts, former education secretary rod Paige, former secretary of Housing and Urban affairs alphonso Jackson and a long list of black state and municipal office holders.

Many were turned off

by Trump and statements he has made about Mexicans, Muslims and others that even members of his party called racist.

One bit of news that caused the convention some embarrassment was the lack of black delegates to the convention.

Telly Lovelace, the republican Party’s national director for africanamerican initiatives and Media, sent an email to reporters outlining the diversity of delegates at the party’s convention.

The total number of african-american delegates was 18 out of 2,472 delegates. That figure represents less than 1 percent of total delegates. in 2004, by comparison, the number black delegates at the convention was 7 percent, according to the Joint Center for Political and economic studies, a washington public policy organization that produces

research on black electoral politics. in an interview at the convention, Lovelace said that unofficially those numbers have changed, but he didn’t have any new figures. “we’ll be releasing the official numbers soon,” said Lovelace, who noted that he is the only africanamerican at the rnC headquarters. despite the statistics that show black voters are turned off by Trump and the absence of so many prominent black republicans, Lovelace said the party’s black engagement is better than it was in 2014. “we need to build a relationship with the [black] community,” he said, which he was hired to do.

Lovelace was previously the managing director of ir Media LLC, an africanamerican owned washington-based communications firm founded by Jarvis stewart, former chief of staff to former U.s. rep.

Harold Ford Jr. His job is to make the republican Party seem like a viable option to africanamerican voters. His hiring followed an exodus of black staffers in the party’s african-american outreach where the entire black outreach staff at the rnC left their positions between October and april.

Lovelace said the wellpublicized friction between the republican Party and the Trump campaign is improving.

The rnC will continue to hire black staffers, implement a program that will allow the rnC and state republican chapters to engage with historically black colleges and universities and will reach out to the black community using a wide range of media on issues important to them, he said. “we’re taking a step in the right direction,” he said.

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A protest on Thursday, Aug. 4, in front of Sen. Richard Burr’s WinstonSalem field office tried to draw attention to his support of increasing privatization in Medicare.

The protest, organized by the N.C. Democratic Party, had about 30 people holding signs on the corner of Miller and First streets.

There was a table set up with mock coupons for Medicare. It was a reference to the Seniors Choice Act, a 2012 proposal by Burr and Sen. Tom Coburn to give seniors a fixed amount that could be eapplied toward a private gplan or a government plan ,modeled on Medicare. dProtestors chanted e“Medicare now, coupons gnever!” e William Dworkin, pres,ident of North Carolina lAlliance for Retired Americans, told his fellow protestors he was afraid that such a plan would not cover the entire cost of insurance, especially for

those in bad health.

“I want it to be simple, comprehensive and standard,” he said.

Matilda Phillips, president of North Carolina Senior Democrats, and Fred Terry, president of Forsyth County Senior Democrats, also spoke on their fears that future coverage might not be complete and comprehensive if the program shifted toward privatization.

“What we have now, we paid for, and what we have now must continue,” said Terry, a former city council member.

As of 2015, more than 55 million Americans were covered by Medicare, but the Congressional Budget Office has forecasted it will become insolvent by 2026.

Burr’s proposal in 2012 was touted as a way to prevent insolvency. Along with the choice of plans, it also proposed gradually raising the retirement age to 67, increasing Medicare Part B premiums and having out-of-pocket protection so seniors wouldn’t pay more than $7,500 per

year in medical expenses.

Burr said at the time he hoped it would act as blueprint for legislation, but his campaign site makes no mention of it, simply saying he would “fight to protect our retirement programs so that America’s seniors can continue to count on these benefits being there for them.”

The protest was held on the same day that Democratic nominee Deborah Ross attacked him on Social Security and Medicare at an event in Fayetteville. Ross was recently endorsed by the non-partisan National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare because, according to the organization, she understands and supports “the critical roles that Social Security and Medicare play in the retirement and health security of our nation’s older citizens and their families.”

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William Dworkin, president of North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, speaks to fellow protesters outside of Richard Burr’s office on Thursday, Aug. 4.

My Brother’s Keeper looks to inspire students on first day of school 100 Male Reception Tunnel to usher in the start of the 20162017 school year at Ashley Academy

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a male mentoring initiative designed to empower young men of color, is trying to make sure the first day of school is one the young men at

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Ashley Academy will remember. On the morning of Monday, Aug. 29, MBK is planning a 100 Male Reception Tunnel to greet young men as they enter the area of learning to jumpstart the new school year.

The purpose of the welcoming ceremony at Ashley is to inspire students to start on the right foot and help them carry that momentum throughout the year. During the event, professional men will offer words of encouragement during an assembly at the start of the school day.

MBK was launched by President Barack Obama to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. At the local level, director Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams and other members on the committee have been working to ensure those in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County reach their potential.

Williams mentioned the event will also give students an opportunity to connect with possible mentors who will work with students throughout the school year.

“The first day of school is very important; that’s why we feel it is important that we are there to welcome them with open

arms,” Williams said during a MBK committee meeting held last month.

“We want the boys and young men of color to know that we are here to support them,” he continued. “That’s what this initiative is all about, making sure our young men stay on track.”

While MBK will begin the school year at Ashley, that is only the beginning.

As the school year progresses, the mentoring program will look to make an impact in every elementary school and surrounding communities in the district.

Williams said MBK will first focus on elementary schools because so many in the area are performing below the state average.

“We won’t be finished after we touch the students at Ashley,” continued Williams. “The purpose of this initiative is to change the lives of all boy and young men of color and that’s what we intend to do.”

While the purpose of the welcoming ceremony and the mentoring program is to inspire students, a number of parents said they were also excited to see how the initiative will impact the community.

When told about the plans for the first day, Adriana Ross, whose son is a third grader at Ashley, said she was interested to find out more.

“That program seems like a perfect fit for schools like Ashley,” she continued. “A lot of these young men come from single parent homes, so for them to see successful black men on the first day they go back to school is amazing.

“I am excited to see how the program works in this community.”

If you are interested in participating in the 100 Male Reception Tunnel, or becoming a male mentor, contact MBK committee member Aretha Garr at 336-871-6307.

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It’s looking less and less like Gov. Pat McCrory’s attorneys will be able to cajole the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the recent U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling dismantling the state’s 2013 voter ID law, espe-

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cially after the federal appeals court turned the Republican governor down last week.

That means the N.C. NAACP is “full speed ahead” with strategies to maximize voter registration, voter education and getting-out-the-vote in time for the November general elections.

On Saturday, Aug. 6, hundreds of activists from NAACP chapters and coalition groups across the state gathered at Christian Faith Baptist Church in Raleigh not only to celebrate their recent federal court victory, and commemorate the 51st anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, but also to plot the way forward now that 17-day early voting, same-day registration, out-of-precinct provisional balloting and preregistration for 16 and 17year-old prospective voters

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As Senior Pastor Kenneth Cooper, right, of Christian Faith Baptist Church in Raleigh and various NAACP and coalition members listen, the N.C. NAACP president, the Rev. Dr. William Barber II, extols those gathered last Saturday, Aug. 6, to work harder to maximize voter participation in November. has been legally reinstated.

The N.C. NAACP and Democracy N.C., a nonpartisan advocacy group, estimate that as a result of the federal appellate court ruling, at least 100,000 more North Carolinians will now be eligible to vote in November.

“It takes all of us to win these battles,” declared a jubilant, but cautious N.C. NAACP president, the Rev. Dr. William Barber II. “We must be mindful that we must continue to mobilize … so we must activate mobilization plans to ensure that we continue to protect this franchise

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County Democratic Party, said “Shame on them.” An online petition has since been circulated to have the WSSU site reopened.

Last week, the state BOE instructed local BOEs in all 100 counties to revise their early voting site plans in lieu of the federal ruling. At a meeting Saturday in Raleigh, the Rev. Dr. William Barber II, N.C. NAACP president, warned attendees that all local BOEs might be resistant to

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ers. During its public meetings, Tsujii had the three-member Forsyth BOE look over disputed voter signatures that staff determined didn’t match the signature on their voter registration and the board ruled some were valid.

Tsujii estimated that close to 3,000 out of the 3,636 signatures would have counted if the verification process hadn’t ended.

He said Allen had turned in an additional 2,000 signatures last month that weren’t processed before she ended her unaffiliated bid.

In her withdrawal letter, Allen accused the Forsyth BOE of “negligent handling” of the petitions and giving her “misinformation.” During an interview with The Chronicle last week, she said she believed the mistakes to be intentional, accusing BOE staff of bias.

because this struggle is still real,” said Derick Smith, Political Action chair of the N.C. NAACP. According to Barber, the N.C. NAACP is coordinating over 1,300 churches, synagogues, temples and mosques to be a part of the Sunday “Souls to the Polls” early voting effort.

Thousands of volunteers across the state have been recruited for both voter registration and education of the issues, and during the early voting period and on Nov. 8, there will be volunteers assigned to voter protection, making sure that the letter of the

adopting the 17-day mandate, and might try to cut the number of sites or hours of operation as a result.

Since studies prove that AfricanAmericans favor early voting, social activists like Mendez say fighting to have more sites and hours is one battle. But it’s all for naught if there aren’t strong voter education and get-out-to-vote efforts as well.

“We have to do everything we can to get people out to vote,’ says Mendez.

“That’s the biggest challenge.”

“We do not want, and cannot afford to

Tsujii denied these accusations.

“It was clerical human error, but nothing of negligence or intentional mishandling,” said Tsujii.

Tsujii said 10 different BOE staff, including temporary workers, spent hundreds of man hours entering the information on petitions into computerized modules provided by the State BOE for verification. He said staff followed statute and direction from the State BOE, which Tsujii consulted throughout the process. Tsujii and local board members have said repeatedly in meetings they tried to be as fair and transparent as possible in the process.

Though Allen filed a form for a writein candidacy, mayor is a position that always has a write-in blank for voters to write in whoever they like.

Allen said that she chose to run as unaffiliated because she believes voters shouldn’t follow political parties, and instead look at who is the best person for the job.

Local author details troubled childhood in varied memoir ma and childhood issues such as myself,” said Stuckey. “I have really A troubled childhood is vivid memories to abuse a common theme with my brothers and I sustained many American youths. when we were younger and For some they are never my book chronicles a lot of able to overcome the trau- that from the eyes of a ma they endured; child.” for others it motiIn the book vates them to sucshe recalls her ceed. In the case encounters with of Latisha R. Child Protective Stuckey, it proServices from the pelled her all the age of four. She way to a master’s details the issues degree and to her mother was become an author. dealing with, of On Friday, being a young Stuckey August 19, at the mother of multiEnterprise ple children withConference and Banquet out the assistance of the Center, Stuckey will offi- father in the home. She cially release her book goes on to describe how titled “Cast Down but not her mother would leave her Destroyed, Destiny's and her siblings with others Child.” The book is a col- or alone in the home altolection of letters, gether. They were taken Scriptures, poems and from their mother by the memories written to her courts and spent time in birth and adoptive parents. different homes until her “I initially decided to aunt adopted them. write the book to give a Once being placed with voice to children who have her aunt, she gained the gone through similar trau- stability she had longed for.

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At the age of 14 she had the idea of writing a book.

That idea remained with her for the next 20 years, until she sat down and put pen to pad. The Glenn High School graduate stated from her work with individuals in mental health and substance abuse, it sparked her to finally fulfill her dream of writing the book.

Following her graduation from Glenn, Stuckey has gone on to obtain her B.S. in Human Services from Gardner-Webb University, as well as her Master’s in Human Services, and Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University. She wants her book to bring healing to those who have gone through similar issues in their childhood.

The book release will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be open to the public.

There will be spoken word and liturgical dance, along with a soloist.

law is being carried out to ensure a fair election.

The first priority for NAACP and coalition members was to pressure their local county boards of election (BOE) across the state to institute new plans that expand early voting sites and accessibility starting Oct. 20. Barber vowed that the NAACP would “show up at every” local BOE meeting, “Because we will not have a ruling by the courts that calls what you have done ‘unconstitutional,’ and then allow you to play mischief with it and still suppress the right to vote.”

In Guilford County on Monday, over 300 activists heeded the call, storming the BOE meeting there, demanding that the board to do away with plans to drastically cut a dozen of 25 designated early voting sites, including at N.C. A&T University and UNC – Greensboro. Under pressure, the GOP-led board capitulated, allowing sites to stay at the two schools, and not cutting any other sites.

But for the first seven days, early voting will be only held at the Guilford County Board of Elections.

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have a repeat of Reconstruction,” he insisted.

Mendez is confident that WinstonSalem/Forsyth County will have a good voter turnout in November. But voter education is essential, he said, also challenging every church to have a “social action ministry” committee to not only register people in the church, but also in their communities.

“I plan to hit these streets myself, and

Wake County, the local BOE met by teleconference, thus disallowing any public input, deciding to also extend the initial seven days of the 17-day early voting period, starting Oct. 20, only at the downtown Raleigh BOE office. Prior to the decision, NAACP activists objected to that option, saying that in a county as large and populated as Wake, having only one early voting site for the first seven days was most inconvenient.

One Republican Wake BOE member, Edwin Woodhouse, cousin to Dallas Woodhouse, executive director of the N.C. Republican Party, proposed eliminating Sunday “Souls to the Polls” voting that African-American churchgoers favor, and the voting site at N.C. State University. Both motions were rejected 2-1.

New Hanover County’s BOE will meet Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. to make its decision.

On Saturday, Barber told those gathered at the N.C. NAACP meeting that, “Now that we have won the case, we must use what we’ve won, and we must protect what we’ve won.

We must have millions to march to the polls, and hundreds to march to these boards of elections.”

“Our excitement…,” Rev. Barber added, “…must now be turned into effort.”

go into a lot of these communities, talk to folks, and really try to get them to come out and vote,” Mendez told The Chronicle, emphasizing that people really need to know what’s at stake.

“There can’t be an excuse for anybody not to get out to the polls,” Mendez said, later adding, “They have to realize that their behinds are at risk. If Donald Trump gets elected, it’s going to be doubly open season on black folk and people of color.”

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ner or face they would face fines. According to reports, a number of units had rodent and rat infestations.

As if that wasn’t bad enough, other units had much bigger issues, including leaking sewage.

“We thought it was important to get the word out about the resources available in the community,” said Franco. “Some people may feel like there is noting they can do. We take it as our responsibility to spread the word that there is something you can do.”

To begin the meeting, Legal Aid attorney Liza Barron discussed the responsibilities of landlords under the city code and Fair Housing Act. Barron encouraged tenants to read their leases and keep a record of all unfit living conditions after reporting them to the landlord. She said it is important to keep a record because it can be used as evidence, if they decide to take legal action.

“It’s important that you read all the terms of service listed in your lease,” she continued. “If the landlord refuses to make repairs or takes too long, there could be a breach of contract and you can go to court.”

Barron noted to begin the legal process the city

must first conduct an inspection. Although the city cannot force the landlord to make repairs, they can levy fines every day until repairs are made.

Next, Human Relations Department director Wanda Allen-Abraha and fair housing investigators Adolfo Brieno and Jelani Biggs discussed the inspection process carried out by the city, and how they are handling the complaints they already know about.

Brieno and Biggs mentioned while some repairs have been made at the complex, nearly a dozen units still need repairs.

While acknowledging that many people in the community may not know about the Fair Housing Act or their rights as tenants, Abraha said having information sessions can help change that narrative. She mentioned human relations representatives have been going door to door speaking with residents to find out what’s going on.

According to Abraha, after talking one on one with tenants, they were able to find out more than half a dozen tenants have experienced some type of discrimination from management.

“We have received allegations based on race discrimination, sex discrimination, and disability discrimination,” she continued. “At last count we have about seven open cases that

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we are looking into. There could be more.”

Abraha said they will continue to speak with residents to find out if any others have had their rights violated.

Following the meeting, residents spoke with The Chronicle about what they learned.

Although she hasn’t had any major issues in her apartment, Teresa Archea, who has lived in Rolling Hills for 11 years, said she decided to attend the meeting just to arm herself with knowledge, just in case she has any issues in the future.

As she sat among a sea of empty seats, Acrhea said she was disappointed that more people didn’t attend.

“The people who really need this information aren’t here,” she said.

“They are providing us with the information we need. I learned a lot of valuable information about my rights that I didn’t even know.

“I wish the people who are having the real issues were here to get this information. We have to do a better job of taking care of ourselves and our community. It has to begin with us,” Archea said.

Later this month the Human Relations Department will host a follow-up session. A date has not yet been set.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 The start of the 2016-2017 school year will officially launch a new instructional model focusing on literacy at Cook Literacy Model School, at 920 11th St. Principal Dr. Paula Wilkins said she is excited about the future of the school.

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with The Chronicle to discuss the restart model, and the start of a new chapter for Cook.

Wilkins, who is a native of the city and a graduate of Carver High School, said she decided to accept the position at Cook because she wanted make a direct impact in the community, and Cook seemed like a perfect opportunity to do so.

Before taking the helm, Wilkins served as the director of human resources for professional and talent development here in Forsyth County.

She also worked as an administrator with the local district’s initiative for Professional Learning Community, a program that looks to widen the availability of early child care development, as well as the Gifted and Advanced Learning Program.

“I’ve always wanted to make an impact in this community, so I asked myself, what better way to do so than working every day directly supporting students,” said Wilkins.

“Although I was making an impact working with the district’s improvements teams, I wanted to make a difference on a smaller scale as opposed to the district.”

In 2001, Wilkins returned to her alma mater.

During her tenure at Carver, the high school was regarded as a priority school, which called for reform as well. She said she is confident and fully prepared to turn things around at Cook.

“I’ve been through this process before, and I understand there is work to do.”

While the summer is usually regarded as the offseason for students and educators, for Wilkins and the 51 new teachers she has hired since March, summer 2016 has been filled with meetings, and professional development courses.

Along with working with a design team to create a new curriculum, administrators and teachers have been connecting with parents and students as well. Wilkins mentioned along with making phone calls, school leaders have been making home visits

to receive feedback from parents.

“The focus has been one band, one sound,” continued Wilkins. “For this to work, we all have to speak the same language. We have to know and understand the same things so we can be consistent in our support for students and their families.”

Last month, a number of roundtable discussions were held to receive feedback as well.

Administrators have also been working with local organizations in an attempt to provide services for families in the community.

Wilkins said in order for things to change at Cook, the community must be a part of the change as well.

“The key to this turnaround is letting the community in. The walls of this building don’t have the capacity to do the turnaround and impact the lives of these children. But this community has the access to do it.

“We have to wrap our arms around everyone who is willing to do this work with us.”

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Keep focused as new school year starts

It’s back-to-school time. You can tell because of the number of back-to-school events popping up.

Various things are promoted at these events. Some promote speakers, some promote fun activities and most promote the distribution of backpacks.

Organizations and churches gather items to distribute to students in need of items for school. A good question is, how many distribute what students really need for school, in fact, for life?

This is the 21st century, and many things from the past are no longer relevant. But we shouldn’t make reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic some of them.

The experts say newspapers are dwindling in circulation because people, especially young people, don’t read anymore. News reports say cursive writing is not being taught in schools anymore. Also, news reports say there is talk about bringing back geometry and algebra. Where did they go?

Audio and video rule these days. Students, from the youngest to the oldest, are using computers, tablets even mobile phones to learn and communicate. However, African-Americans need to remember their history. Many ancestors broke out of the chains of slavery by having the ability to read.

Frederick Douglass is a prime example.

Reading material has taken on new forms, but the words still must be read. Many slaves learned how to read via the Bible. The Bible is still the same as it was during slavery times. People can still read the same Bible, but now they might read it on an electronic Bible, tablet, computer or mobile phone. The Bible also is now on audio devices, but reading helps augment understanding of the Bible. Reading helps the understanding of many things, but people have to know how to read in order to understand and gain that understanding. The Scriptures are projected on many projection screens in churches for congregations, and church officials believe members can read them, but how many members can’t read what is up there?

What if students can’t read a copy of the Constitution, such as the one Mr. Khizr Khan pulled from his pocket and offered to give to GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Democaratic National Convention?

If students are not learning cursive writing, how are they writing their signatures? Have we reverted back to the time when African-Americans just signed an X as their signatures because they didn’t know how to write their names? Writing letters by hand used to be an art in some circles. Think about how much handwritten letters of our famous ancestors are worth now.

And ‘rithmetic is still needed. People use some all the time, like when we pay for items we purchase at retail outlets. We should be calculating the money we need to purchase items and how much we should be getting back from the retailer. It’s cumbersome to use a calculator for every purchase when we could just use the calculator we carry around with us all the time: our brains.

Even journalists, who mostly write for a living, use arithmetic, especially the ones who must design the news pages. They even use some geometry.

The point is that we have come to a bad place in the 21st century when at least one entire school has been designated as a literacy school because its students can’t read well enough to make the grade. We have got to get back to our roots, when teachers actually taught students what they needed to know to make it in the world and students were respectful enough to learn what was taught.

President Obama said: “If we want America to lead in the 21st century, nothing is more important than giving everyone the best education possible – from the day they start preschool to the day they start their career.”

If we don’t get back on track, we could end up living in the dismal world Trump described during the Republican National Convention.

So, while we are gathering backpacks for students to use when they go back to school, let’s put something in those backpacks that will really fuel their futures: a book to read.

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N.C. DOT urges public to attend meeting on proposed widening To the Editor:

The N.C. Department of Transportation needs to hear from you (the public)!

Officials will hold an open house public meeting for the proposed widening of Big Mill Farm Road from I-40 Business to West Mountain Street in Kernersville.

The purpose of this project is to improve connectivity and capacity in this area.

The open house public meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the East Forsyth Middle School cafeteria, at 810 Bagley Drive, Kernersville, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Interested citizens are encouraged to attend at any time during those hours. Please note, there will not be a formal presentation.

N.C. DOT and consultant staff will be available to provide information on the project, answer questions and receive comments.

The public can view maps displaying the location and design of the project as they become available online at http://ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/default.html.

Anyone desiring additional information may contact Wilson Stroud, Project Development Engineer, at 919-707-6045 or via email at wstroud@ncdot.gov. Comments may be submitted until Aug. 30.

N.C. DOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson, Senior Public Involvement Officer ,at 919-7076073 or email: pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

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State should take action against people responsible for cruelty to animals on farms

To the Editor: Anti-whistleblower laws (commonly called "ag-gag" laws) effectively block anyone from exposing cruelty to animals, food safety issues, poor working conditions, and more.

In January this year, North Carolina's own ag-gag law, HB 405, went into effect. This law gives employers the right to sue those who document and expose welfare issues on their property without permission, thereby threatening crucial eyewitness investigations, such as PETA's recent exposé of a Sanderson Farms hatchery that documented dying and dead chicks and chicks ground up while still alive.

Earlier this year, PETA and a coalition of groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging HB 405, which is now pending in federal court.

Despite the Constitution's longtime recognition of the right to challenge laws that chill First Amendment activities without first having to violate the law, North Carolina is arguing that PETA or any other group that seeks to challenge the unconstitutional law must first risk millions of dollars in potential liability by violating it and being sued.

Instead of violating the First Amendment rights of those who expose cruelty, North Carolina should take action against those who are responsible for such cruelty on factory farms.

Jared Goodman Director of Animal Law PETA Foundation Los Angeles, California

State Democrats join others to challenge 2016 plan that changes congressional districts To the Editor:

Polls show that Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike believe that gerrymandered electoral districts are bad for our state and nation.

Today [Aug. 5] the North Carolina Democratic Party is joining with Common Cause and concerned voters from across the state to challenge the validity of the gerrymandered congressional plan enacted by the General Assembly in 2016.

In a state in which 50 percent of the voters cast their ballots for Democratic candidates and only 30 percent of registered voters identify

themselves as Republicans, the Republican-dominated legislature has enacted a plan designed to award 10 of our 13 seats in Congress to Republican candidates. That is wrong by any measure. We are asking the courts to strike down the 2016 plan and lay out the limitations our Constitution imposes on partisan greed.

North Carolina Democratic Party Executive Director Kimberly Reynolds Raleigh

We must fully restore the protections of theVoting Rights Act To the Editor:

As we commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act [on Aug. 5], members of the Congressional Black Caucus call upon our House Republican colleagues to support bipartisan legislation to fully restore the protections of the VRA. The VRA is the most successful piece of civil rights legislation in our country’s history. Yet, in the more than three years since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Shelby County v.

Holder, we have witnessed a series of coordinated attacks on voting rights in states across the country.

On this 51st anniversary, let’s recommit to our work to restore the VRA and pass legislation that will expand access to the ballot box for millions of Americans. It is up to each of us, as members of Congress, to ensure the path to participate in our country’s democratic process remains clear and unfettered for all individuals once and for all.

U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield (DNC) Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Washington, D.C.

Note: Three years ago, in Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court invalidated a key component of the VRA that prevented discrimination before it occurred. Since then, new restrictions have been put in place in 22 states – 18 of them Republican led – since 2010, making it harder for millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote.

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2016-17 brings changes in the N. C. law and requirements for entering school

BY SUSAN F. MCINNES SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

It seems as if the school year just ended for summer break, but no, it is time to start preparing for the 2016-17 school year to begin!

There have been some changes in the North Carolina law and requirements for not only kindergarten students and rising seventh graders, but also for students of any grade level who are entering the North Carolina public school system for the first time. (This category is inclusive of students from other states, countries, previously home-schooled students and students from private schools.)

Any child entering the public school system for the first time for the 201617 school year is required to have a health assessment. The health assess-

ment can be done no sooner than 12 months prior to the date the child is eligible for entry into the public school system.

If you are a parent, guardian or person standing in “loco parentis” (which is fancy Latin wording for “in place of a parent”), it will be your responsibility to see that the requirements for school are fulfilled. You might ask, “What happens if I cannot or do not fulfill these requirements you are speaking of?” The answer is your child will be suspended from school until the missing health requirements are met.

The opening day for school in Forsyth County for the upcoming school year is Aug. 29. A 30-day count is used to determine the last day a student can attend school without the necessary requirements.

The final day a student can

attend school without meeting all requirements is Sept. 28. The first day of suspension would then be Sept. 29.

As for polio, three, four or five doses can be given, but the last dose must be given on or after the child’s fourth birthday.

Let’s break this down category by category so nothing is missed, misconstrued and no child shall be subject to being suspended from school for any missing health requirements.

Kindergarten students, (ages 4-6 years old), are required to have a physical examination to include vision and hearing tests.

The immunizations required for kindergarten are four or five doses of DTaP. The last dose must be given on or after the child’s fourth birthday.

Three doses of Hep B are required and the last dose should be given on or after six months or 24 weeks of age.

Two doses of the measles vaccine are necessary and both doses must be given on or after the child’s first birthday.

Two Mumps vaccinations are required. One Rubella immunization is required. These will typically be listed as “MMR.” The final required vaccination for entry into kindergarten is two doses

of Varicella or a history of the disease known commonly as “chicken pox.”

History of the disease must be documented by a health care provider.

Students entering the seventh grade are required to have the same vaccinations as kindergarten students with the following exceptions and/or additions. One Tdap vaccination is required as well as one meningococcal dose by age 12 or upon entering seventh grade, whichever comes first.

I understand this may be confusing. In North Carolina a grace period of 30 days is very generous.

In some states, a child is not allowed to be enrolled in school without all requirements immediately in hand. The thought to take away from all this is to go ahead and make an appointment with a doctor, a clinic or the local health

department as soon as possible. It might be easy to say that you have “all summer”, or you have “the 30day grace period”, but trust me, as a parent and as a school nurse, appointments will be difficult to get.

Currently there are more than 4,000 students slated to start kindergarten in Forsyth County alone.

The closer we get to the opening day of school and especially if you have waited and are now under the 30-day grace period, appointments fill up quickly. The school nurse consultant in your child’s school is an excellent resource. Don’t wait! Make the necessary appointments today!

Susan F. McInnes, RN, is a school nurse and Public Health nurse with the Forsyth County Health Department.

It’s time to let education innovation and opportunity thrive

Imagine a bi-partisan Jeanne commission Allen focused on one of A m e r i c a ’s Guest Columnist most pressing national i s s u e s .

Imagine a consensus opinion on what needs to be done to save generations of American youth-at-risk.

Now imagine ignoring those recommendations.

Unthinkable to some, but the sad reality we see today.

Some 40 years ago, A Nation at Risk called the American public to arms, impressing on them the urgent need to refocus on a robust education for our nation’s youth. Nearly half a century later, we have forgotten this report’s impactful message. We forget it produced a generational commitment to education reform that endured.

Our commitment is shaken, and in danger of collapsing at the very moment a nationwide commitment to real, lasting education reform is so needed.

Education reforms enacted over the past few decades have been the driving force for better outcomes for millions of kids. Public, and private, school choice, as well as charter schools and other innovations created real opportunity, literally lifting children from poverty.

But scores on the Nation’s Report Card are a glaring reminder of how far we still need to go. Just 37 percent of all 12th graders are making the grade in reading and 25 percent in math. The achievement gaps are sadly growing among minority kids.

You might look around and see so many school choice and charter options and ask where’s the evidence of innovative education opportunities slowing down?

Consider Washington, DC, where education reform efforts are central to the District’s rebound, transforming its business, residential, and even tourist climate.

Even there, charters are – illegally - underfunded compared to traditional schools and they have still met with such success.

Ohio, on the other hand, sees regulations – many of which have nothing to do with education at all - falsely imposed in the name of accountability that are creating obstacles for schools.

Charters should be required to demonstrate fiscal accountability and educational success. But so should traditional public schools, and private ones.

Charters were started under the notion of freedom from broken, bureaucratic rules in exchange for accountability to get to the end goal of radically improving children’s lives. Now, as states re-impose so many unrelated regulations on charter schools they are dangerously close to causing them to become the very thing they sought to change.

advances are made today by trying new things, and disrupting old systems.

Everywhere, except education. There, it’s the same old excuse “it can’t be done.”

We can’t innovate because the decisions about our children’s learning are still largely regulated by outdated, inflexible laws.

We need to radically rethink everything education.

Our children are growing up in an increasingly global, digital world. They hail taxis on their smartphone. They interface & communicate on screen, all day.

And yet they’re in classrooms facing a blackboard.

The greatest need in education today is for learning opportunities built to fit our digital Innovative Age. For real progress, we need an environment that welcomes rather than rejects innovation.

Innovators need to be players in the game, instead of working at the sidelines tossing their products into the court and hoping someone – likely someone raised on a one-size-fits-all textbook - catches them and chooses to use them.

Improved educational outcomes require innovation and opportunity throughout the education landscape.

It is time to offer freedom to those who want to engage in real innovation – freedom from burdensome regulations, yes, but also freedom to disrupt and engage new models and modalities.

Let’s reinvigorate the basic principles that started a generation of education reform and charter schools.

That means defining accountability as learning, and finding wholly new and meaningful ways to measure actual progress.

We must carve opportunities to match each student’s own needs with the institutions or learning environments that might best serve them. To do all of this, we must ensure that money is available to fund students wherever they are, and that education policy focuses on allowing innovation, creating opportunity, and yielding results.

The Center for Education Reform is proudly at the forefront of education innovation, working to create the policy environment that allows for unique solutions to take root in any school and every community. We welcome the involvement of anyone who, like the Commission behind A Nation at Risk, can set aside other disagreements and focus on where we agree: that our kids are our most important national treasure, and we must provide a new opportunity agenda in education so that their future – and in turn our nation’s – is secure.

There’s a path forward.

We can use the lessons of today’s Innovation Economy, where a teenager

with a bright idea can both change the world and become a business titan. In every field – from medicine to finance –

Jeanne Allen is founder and CEO of The Center for Education Reform in Washington, D.C. and author of The New Opportunity Agenda, a new manifesto on education in America. Find it at https://www.edreform.com/new-opportunity-agenda/.

County Commissioners put bonds on ballot

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Public sounds off on the bonds before the vote

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

It’s all up to the voters now, as the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to place $430 million in bonds on the November ballot.

Commissioners voted on the measure during its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 8, after a public comment session on the bonds. The vote was 52 with County Commissioners Richard Linville and Gloria Whisenhunt voting against it. Both have voiced opposition to the size of the bonds, saying it was too much debt for the county to take on if voters approve them. Whisenhunt also

In a letter to the commissioners, the coalition asked for the construction of a new middle school in East Winston. It also objected to the $25 million replacement school for Ashley Academy being removed from the bond and replaced with $900,000 for a shovelready plan to be implemented in a future bond.

The letter also opposed the new middle school at Smith Farm to relieve Southeast Middle School, because the coalition said it will increase racial and economic segregation.

County Commissioner Everette Witherspoon responded, saying that the biggest single bond project

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replacements and expansions of existing ones in the bond, are focused on relieving schools that are over capacity.

There were also several speakers like Robert Watkins, who felt it was just too much debt for the county to take on.

“Is that fiscal responsibility?” he asked. “Is that for the future of our children?”

A string of other speakers, including Ronda Mays, president of the Forsyth County Association of Educators, and several principals felt it would be money well spent.

Lowrance Middle School Principal Peggy Dickey said it would be good for

“Where do those kids go to school around East Winston?”

–Ike Howard, president of the local NAACP

said she felt the eight-year window for the school bond funds to be allocated was too long and that current needs may change over that time span.

Before the vote, there was a public comment period with proponents and opponents each using most of their allocated 15 minutes to speak on the $350 million school bond.

Members of the Community School Bond Coalition wanted changes to the bond because they felt it lacks equity. Robert Leak III said he felt not enough was being done for Easton Elementary and East Winston. Carolyn Highsmith, president of the New South Community Coalition, asked that the work be monitored so priority projects were done in a timely manner. Ike Howard, president of the local NAACP chapter, said there was no “proper” middle school in East Winston and that many parents are sending their children elsewhere.

“Where do those kids go to school around East Winston?” he asked. “They don’t go to school in East Winston.”

involved replacing an East Winston school, with nearly $47 million going to build a new home for Lowrance Middle School on the campus of Paisley IB Magnet School and to also expand the existing school there.

Also in the bond, Easton Elementary has $9 million to add 12 classrooms, a new cafeteria and two pre-K classrooms.

There are improvements to schools across the system, such as equipping every classroom with new technology and updating media centers with a 3-D printer in every school.

County Commissioner Walter Marshall responded by saying that students are going to school outside of East Winston, not because there aren’t enough schools there, but because that’s where parents are choosing to send them. WinstonSalem Preparatory Academy has a middle and high school in that part of town, but is under capacity.

The school system has been looking at ways to attract more students to WSPA. School system officials have said the new schools, along with

the community and for her school, which had to move because of toxicity concerns on its old campus.

“Right now we’re a wing and a pod at Atkins High School because we had to move, and we’re woefully in need of some space,” she said.

School board members like Elisabeth Motsinger also spoke in support of the bond.

“Budgets are moral statements and they say what we value and we back it up with dollars,” she said. “Our children obviously should be our shared, most precious resource.”

The school bond is one of three bonds the commissioners approved. The other two are a $65 million Forsyth Tech Bond and a $15 million parks and recreation bond. If all three are approved, county property taxes will increase by 3.6 cents in 2018 per $100 of property value and another 3.8 cents in 2022.

Community School Bond Coalition members said Monday they hadn’t decided yet whether to support the school bond in November.

County considers combining recycling and garbage services CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

County commissioners asked staff to look into combining its garbage and recycling services during a briefing on Thursday, Aug. 4.

Minor Barnette, director of Forsyth’s Environmental Assistance and Protection office, presented the combined service as an option for county recycling. The current recycling contractor, Waste Industries, is not renewing its contract, which will run out at year’s end. It’s the second recycling provider to not renew. Low participation and a downturn in commodities have made it hard for these companies to make money.

The county offers voluntary garbage and recycling service in the unincorporated parts of the county for a fee. Of the 22,000 houses in those areas, 13,000 use the garbage service, but only 2,600 subscribe to the recycling. The hope is that combining the two services for one fee will attract enough participation to sustain recycling.

Barnett said the three current garbage contractors have indicated an interest in such a move.

County Commissioner Walter Marshall was the sole commissioner who said that instead of a voluntary program, the county should have mandatory recycling.

County, city lowering jobs requirement in Caterpillar incentive deals

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During the Monday, Aug. 8, regular county commissioners meeting, a change to the Caterpillar incentive agreement was approved.

Commissioners approved a change that would extend the agreement five years and add Caterpillar subsidy, Progress Rail, to the 2011 agreement for $10.1 million in incentives. It also lowers the minimum jobs the Caterpillar facility can have in order to not trigger clawback provisions from 196 to 100. This is higher than the original 50 jobs Caterpillar originally asked for.

Also that night, the finance committee of the Winston-Salem City Council approved the same change for its $13.35 million in incentives, which is expected to go to the full council on Aug. 15.

Due to a global decline in the mining

industry, there’s been less demand for Caterpillar trucks, which the WinstonSalem facility makes the axles for.

Caterpillar’s workforce has been reduced from 341 employees last year to 289 in January. Lowering the job requirement will let the facility not default on its incentive deals during a transitionary period as it brings in Progress Rail, which makes train parts, to bring jobs back to the facility.

Mayor Allen Joines and several council members said that though Caterpillar would have to pay the incentives back if it closed the facility, they’d much rather alter the deal and keep the jobs in the community.

“We want to thank you for not closing the doors and cutting off the lights,” City Council Member D.D. Adams told representatives of Caterpillar.

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Triad girls learn soccer skills from Women's World Cup and Olympic champions

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The names Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Tisha Vinturini-Hoch are synonymous with the sport of soccer around the world and more so here in the Tar Heel state. All three women were superstar soccer players for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the mid -1990s.

The women partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) to hold three soccer clinics this past weekend in Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Charlotte. The Live Fearless Soccer Clinics are a way for the soccer legends to teach the girls a few soccer skills but also to enlighten the girls on the importance

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of healthy living for themselves and their families. The camp was hosted at the Twin City Soccer Club.

“With this campaign, we are going to talk about living fearlessly.

Getting outside of your comfort zone is how you challenge yourself and grow as a person,” said Hamm. “We want them to know that setbacks and mistakes are a part of life and how you respond to those tells you who you are and what you are made of.

You just have to keep trying to improve as a player and a person.”

The girls in the camp were very eager to show the legends their skills and learn a few tricks to add to their skills on the field. Even with the hot and humid temperatures Saturday afternoon everyone was happy to be

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there. During the introduction of the Hamm, Lilly and Venturini-Hoch their stats and career achievements were read which many of the girls knew verbatim.

According to Hamm, the girls will be participating in some basic drills such as stop start and change of pace moves. They will then move to drills that will assist in passing, dribbling and shooting. She said in the short time frame they have with the girls they want to try and touch on as many skills as possible. Most importantly she said she wants the girls to have fun.

Hamm, Lilly, and Venturini-Hoch were a part of the USA Soccer Women's National Team during the

Rec center’s resurrected summer league holds championship

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The young girls at the clinic were shown a number of drills to enhance their play along with advice on healthy living.

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Will Griffin (2, in white) drives to the basket for a layup attempt.

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The late night summer basketball league at the 14th Street Recreation Center was the place to be for nearly two decades.

A few years ago, the league seemed to be in trouble with other leagues popping up left and right all across the city. Thanks to Louis Lowery Jr., director of 14th Street, the league has been resurrected.

The league held its championship

game Monday, Aug. 1, at the Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center.

Team Unknown faced off against Finesse Game.

According to Lowery, the league started off as the “Barn Burner” league, which was played outside at the Skyland basketball courts. Lowery stated that Robert Little, director of 14th Street at the time, was instrumental in the Barn Burner league’s transition to the late night summer

league during the late ’90s.

The league was created for AfricanAmerican youth, 18 and up, to keep them off of the streets and doing something productive during the summer. Many of the teams throughout the years have been comprised of former and current collegiate players, professional players from overseas and local players.

“We play Monday through Thursday and we have a good solid crowd every night,” said Lowery. “The gym is packed and we have people parking everywhere trying to get in. Some people come out every day to watch the games and get so hyped up they make the players play at another level.”

Lowery stated that they decided to play the championship game at Hanes Hosiery

Cheerleading camp exposes young girls to the basics

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Cheerleaders are an important addition to many sports teams. They keep the home crowd energized and give a lift to the team when they are down.

DeNea Crowell, a former cheerleader at North Forsyth High School, is holding a camp at some of the area recreation centers to give girls a taste of what it’s like to be a cheerleader.

Crowell was born and raised in Winston-Salem and has been cheering since age 6. She has cheered locally at the Winston Lake YMCA along with the Pop Warner

league with the Packers.

She went on to be a cheerleader at North Carolina Central University.

She has been a counselor at various rec centers in Winston-Salem and Durham. She has done a camp previously in Durham but wanted to bring the camp here to give local young people a chance to learn what she knows.

“The reason why I wanted to teach cheerleading to the children is because I love and enjoy children and I feel like there is no point in perfecting a craft if you can’t teach it to someone else,” said. Crowell. “I love see-

ing the growth of the girls.

Some girls come to the camp and have never cheered before and some have, but watching each individual girl come out of their shell and perfect their technique just makes my day.”

Crowell is currently holding camps at the 14th Street and W.R. Anderson rec centers. She stated initially she wants to go over techniques with the girls to give them a proper foundation. She then will transition over to motion, which is the base for every cheer or dance. Once the girls perfect the basics, they will learn jumps such as tucks, See Camp on B2

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DeNea Crowell ends the camp with a prayer, thanking the Lord for keeping everyone safe from injury during practice.

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The girls at the clinic practice a dribbling drill to help them control the soccer ball more effectively.

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early part of the millennium that catapulted women’s soccer to heights it had never been before.

With World Cup titles and Olympic Golds, the three legends are happy to see women’s soccer increasing in popularity with each passing year.

“We have been a part of the team since the beginning and each year the game has grown,” said Lilly. “Every time we win it generates a snowball effect of people following us and bringing more attention to women’s soccer.

With their win last year in the World Cup, it just catapulted the attention even more for women’s soccer.

I just think it continues to grow and have an impact

and give these girls an opportunity.”

There were many parents on hand that were more excited to meet the soccer greats than their children were. Joanne Nall and Maria Colamarino came all the way down from Hendersonville to bring their daughters Laurin and Sophia to the camp.

Nall said she remembers when Hamm, Lilly and Venturini-Hoch all played soccer at UNCChapel Hill and has followed their careers over the years. She said she was actually a little “star struck” to meet them and happy her daughter had the chance to do the same.

“I think with this time of the year, with the Olympics going on and everything that is happening in the world, this is an extremely impressionable

event for these girls and hopefully it will motivate them and inspire them so they can see what their potential is,” said Nall.

“The whole idea of live fearless and not being scared of trying new things, putting everything you have into it and to inspire those around you are great principles for the girls to learn.”

With the Olympics in full swing, the Women's National Team is looking to take home another gold medal. The hopes are very high with them winning the World Cup last summer.

When asked about the expectations of the women’s team, Lilly added, “Well, obviously we hope they win. They won last year’s World Cup, so winning back- to-back tournaments is difficult, so they have a task in front of

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The young women pay attention as they are being shown a new drill during the clinic last Saturday, Aug. 6.

From left to right, Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Tisha Venturini-Hoch who played on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team held a camp on Saturday, Aug. 6, to teach young players skills and to make health a priority both on and off the field.

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them. If they play well, I think they can do it.”

Hamm, Lilly and Venturini-Hoch signed

hundreds of autographs for parents and children. This is the second year they have held the camp in coor-

dination with BCBSNC. They said they are excited to promote the Live Fearless campaign.

Derek Griffin (3, in blue) prepares to pass the ball while being guarded by Nash Carter.

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because the gym is bigger, which allowed more fans to attend.

From the tip off, Finesse Game took control of the game quickly, taking a double digit lead early in the first half.

Olajuwon Felton and Derek Griffin were hitting shots at will while Team Unknown could not buy a basket. Finesse Game was able to stretch the lead out to as much as 20 points during the first half of play. Team Unknown started to get into rhythm late in the first half. After the intermission, Will Griffin of Team Unknown began to put his

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stamp on the game.

“I kept telling the guys that it’s a lifetime left on the clock. Yeah, it looks bad now, but basketball is a game of runs, and one thing that's guaranteed is that everybody gets their run,” said Will Griffin. “I told the guys as long as we get it under 10, with eight minutes left we have a fighting chance to win the game.”

Coming out of half time, Will Griffin put Team Unknown on his back and started to make shots, which ignited his teammates to ramp up the intensity on the defensive end. They also started to hit the easy shots that were missed in the first half of play.

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pikes and toe touches to name a few.

The girls will also learn choreography and dance routines but will not learn tumbling or stunting, as that is a little too advanced for the girls at their skill level, Crowell said. Everything she is teaching the girls will all be on display at the showcase she is holding at the end of the threeweek camp. She will teach each group of girls a routine, which they will perform in front of the other campers, staff and parents.

The girls participating in the camp really enjoy learning something new along with enjoying each other’s company.

“What I like about the camp is that we can all have fun and work together,” said A'yana Butts.

Talia Edmond added, “I like the personalities we have. We work together, we try hard and we give 100 percent to do our best. We all like to work together as a team.”

Crowell stated that she would love to

hold a camp every year going forward.

Because she is seeing the girls become more disciplined and able to work together as a team, it has been more rewarding thenshe ever thought.

“The overall point of me doing this camp is so that they can feel inspired, inspired to step outside of their shell and perform in front of other people and inspired to be leaders on their team in whatever sport they play,” she said.

Crowell said next year she wants to include more recreation centers in her camp and bring in a few more individuals to help her coach.

The camp will run until Aug. 20. For information about the camp, contact DeNea Crowell at denealcnc@gmail.com.

(Left) Team Unknown poses with championship trophy after defeating Finesse Game in the 14th Street summer league basketball championship.

ond half, Team Unknown was able to chip away at the double digit lead and come to within four points of Finesse Game with less that 5 minutes on the clock. Team Unknown kept their foot on the pedal and Will Griffin hit a couple buckets late that brought Team Unknown all the way back to take the lead.

“All year long if it wasn't Nash taking over it was me,” Griffin added. “Tonight if someone was gonna get us going, it was going to be me. If I'm driving and kicking or driving and scoring, I just knew I had to do something.”

According to Lowery, Team Unknown was one of the lowest seeds ever to take home the championship trophy during the

summer league. He said they had been a scrappy team all tournament and seemed to relish having to overcome a deficit in the second half.

Another Team Unknown player added that even though his team was down big and the crowd had become restless, his team has a “never say die attitude.” He said he is very happy that they were able to take home the championship.

Lowery stated this was one of the most competitive and memorable games in summer league history. He said he was very proud of the young men for coming back from such a large deficit.

(Left) DeNea Crowell gives one camper a lift as she explains the proper way to perform a certain jump.

DeNea Crowell has been a cheerleader most of her life. She says she wants to impart some of her wisdom upon the girls at local rec centers.

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CIAA announces 2016 football predictions t h e c h r on i c le

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Durham - the central intercollegiate athletic association (ciaa) and its Football coaches association announces the 2016 ciaa Football Predicted order of Finish and the Preseason all-ciaa team.

For the second consecutive season, the rams of Winston-Salem State University has been selected as the predicted championship contender. the defending ciaa champion rams finished 6-5 last season with a 5-2 conference record. Bowie State University has been selected to finish second after falling to WSSU in the 2015 ciaa championship and then to assumption college in the first round of ncaa Dii playoffs.

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2016 Predicted Order of Finish

the 2016 Preseason all-ciaa Football team is led by a standout group of senior student-athletes. Stephen Scott, lincoln (Pa.) running back, led the conference in yards per game (125.8) and tied for first in rushing touchdowns (10) in 2015. BSU Bulldogs' wide receiver nyme Manns highlights the preseason team after completing his junior season ranked second in the ciaa with 92 receiving yards per game and tied for the first place rank with 13 receiving touchdowns. last season's defensive game was marked by a season-high 10 sacks, achieved by defensive linemen Paulin Miano and Miles Pace of Virginia Union. the 2016 ciaa football season opens on Saturday, Sept. 3, with the ciaa Football championship scheduled for nov. 12, in Durham. the nationally televised championship game will be played at Durham county Memorial Stadium and feature the ciaa northern and Southern Division champions.

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Rodeshawn Joseph

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Financial Pathways of the Piedmont will welcome “Big Game” James Worthy, one of basketball’s most decorated champions, at two fundraisers: a ViP reception Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Divine llama Vineyards in east Bend and a luncheon Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Benton convention center in downtown Winston-Salem. an ncaa champion, three-time nBa champion and an MVP with the los angeles lakers, he has been a champion at every level of his basketball career. he serves as an analyst for time Warner cable Sportsnet and was hired by the lakers in 2015 to assist the team’s coaching staff in a player development role.

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as a member of the 1982 north carolina tar heels, he led the team to an ncaa championship and was named the tournament’s Most outstanding Player. taken first in the 1982 nBa draft by the los angeles lakers, Worthy went on to win three nBa championships and was named the MVP of the 1988 nBa Finals. Voted an all Star seven times, Worthy has been named one of the 50 Greatest Players in nBa history. a native of Gastonia, Worthy established the James Worthy Foundation, which provides scholarships to students to further their educations and supports organizations advocating for “at-risk” children. tickets to the ViP event are $100 and luncheon tickets are $75. Both can be obtained through Brown Paper

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Practice for the 2016 season for the Winston-Salem State University football team is scheduled to start this morning, aug. 11. the first practice is scheduled for this morning at 9:30 a.m. at civitan Park. the team's Meet the rams Day is scheduled for 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, aug. 20. classes start at WSSU on aug. 22.

Winston-Salem State returns seven starters on offense and six on defense from the 2015 squad that captured the program's 11th ciaa championships, and third since 2011. the rams were picked to finish at the top of the central intercollegiate athletic association again in 2016. three WSSU players were named to the preseason all-ciaa. the team's firstteam honorees were Jac'que Polite (ol), tim Samuels (ol) and Will Johnson (K).

Winston-Salem State opens the 2016 season on Saturday, Sept. 3, when the rams host Unc Pembroke. Kickoff for the contest is set for 6 p.m. at BowmanGray Stadium.

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Winston-Salem State University Bowie State University Virginia Union University Virginia State University Fayetteville State University chowan University livingstone college elizabeth city State University Johnson c. Smith University Shaw University lincoln (Pa.) University Saint augustine's University

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tickets.

For more information, contact Megan thompson at 336-896-1191 ext. 1123, or megan@financialpaths.org.

About Financial Pathways of the Piedmont

Financial Pathways provides professional consumer education and comprehensive financial and housing guidance to all members of the community. they offer programs such as credit and debt counseling, financial education, Senior Financial care, debt management, and homeownership service. Financial Pathways partners with other non-profit organizations and business to deliver their services.

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Kienus Boulware, WSSU head football coach, is ready for action. For the sixth consecutive season, the Rams of WinstonSalem State University have been selected as the predicted championship contender. He commented on the CIAA honor recently: “The CIAA is a very competitive conference and has constantly improved on the national level. With the increasing parity among our group, this honor means a lot to our players, staff and administration. The 2016 football season will be fun and exciting as we prepare for a very intense CIAA schedule.”

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Community Briefs

AUGUST 11, 2016

Donate a backpack for a child in need and join the YMCA for $0 Now through August 15, new members can join the Y for a $0 joining fee when they donate a new backpack. Branches of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina are collecting backpacks and school supplies to help students start the school year ready to learn. All supplies will be distributed through local nonprofit partners, schools, or the Y’s Bright Beginnings program. The Y’s Backpack Campaign has grown over the years, most recently collecting nearly 2,000 new backpacks in the seven counties with YMCA of Northwest North Carolina branches.

Stop by your local Y to drop off a new, unused backpack. For potential members interested in joining the Y, the joining fee is $0 with a backpack donation through Aug.15. Donated backpacks must be new and never used. Visit ymcanwnc.org or call 336-777-8055 to find a branch near you. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina offers financial assistance and never turns anyone away due to the inability to pay.

Winston Lake Road Closed for Construction through Oct. 1 The portion of Winston Lake Road off Waterworks Road that leads to Winston Lake has been closed to facilitate construction of the new Winston Lake Aquatic Park. The closure will remain in place for up to 60 days. Access to picnic shelters 2, 3, and 4 at Winston Lake Park is available via the park entrance on Old Greensboro Road.

Education sorority awards scholarships National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc. is an organization of female educators with several purposes committed to stimulating professional growth among teachers, fostering a spirit of sisterhood, promoting the highest ideals of the teaching profession, and encouraging the development of the potential of our youth. Through the help of the community during the 92nd Conclave Anniversary in July, and the Cinderella Ball in April, Beta Lambda Chapter was able to present over $1,500 in Scholarship Awards during Senior Day at Hayes Golden two Winston-Salem Forsyth County High Schools. Patsy Squire serves as president of this Winston-Salem Chapter. Larnitha Hunter, Scholarship Chair, along with Valeria Edwards, a past president, presented a Certificate of Award in the amount of $500 to Xavier O’Bryan Hayes at Walkertown High School. He will be attending Winston-Salem State University in the fall. Larnitha Hunter, along with Ann Moye, past president, presented a Certificate of Recognition as 2016 Miss Cinderella, receiving over $500, and a Certificate of Award in the amount of $500 to LaTrease Olivia Golden at Mount Tabor High School. She will be attending Western Carolina University in the fall.

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Fridays through Aug. 26 Downtown Jazz Concerts The 19th season of Downtown Jazz presented by the Winston-Salem Federal Credit Union continues in Corpening Plaza at 237 W. First Street. Downtown Jazz is a production of the Downtown WinstonSalem Partnership in collaboration with Carl Denerson of Post Entertainment. The remaining performances schedule is: August 12, Dee Lucas with opening performer Vince Crenshaw; August 26, Joey Sommerville, opening performer, Galvin Crisp.

Today, Aug. 11 – Board of Elections meeting The Forsyth County Board of Elections will meet today, Thursday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m in the Forsyth County Government Center, 201 North Chestnut Street. The board will be discussing the county's early voting plan in the wake of a recent federal court decision that reinstated the 17-day early voting period. There will also be a public comment session.

Aug. 12-14 – Peppercorn Theatre presents “The Tourist Trap” Peppercorn Theatre at the Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem presents an original bluegrass puppet musical, “The Tourist Trap,” Aug. 11-14, at the Arts Council of Winston-Salem’s Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 Spruce St. The musical is being offered as a Pay-What-YouCan performance, and aims to reach the entire community with new programming for family audiences.

“The Tourist Trap” explores how the power of family can overcome many obstacles. Audience members may give whatever they feel comfortable paying for a ticket — whether it is $1 or $100. Performances will be held: Aug. 12, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.peppercorntheatre.org.

Aug. 12 – 14 - World Premiere of the Musical “Aesop!”

Spring Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of a new musical “Aesop!” The show is a musical journey through time by Erinn Diaz. The

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show is a jukebox-style musical, and features some of the best music throughout time from the 1920s through the 1980s. Shows are Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. Performances will be at The Mountcastle Theatre located at 200 North Spruce Street. Tickets are $15 which includes all taxes and ticket fees. To purchase online tickets, go to www.RhodesArtsCenter.org or call the Hanesbrands Box office at (336) 747-1414. For more information on Spring Theatre, call 336-283-8688 or email info@springtheatre.org.

Aug. 13 – Belview/Manhattan Community Reunion The Belview/Manhattan communities are planning a reunion on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Belview Recreation Center. Current and former residents are cordially invited to attend. Good food, good fellowship and good fun are on the agenda! For more information, contact jeanettekelley4@yahoo.com.

Aug. 13 - Community Day & Health Fair United Health Centers is pleased to announce that Congresswoman Alma Adams, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, Mayor Allen Joines and other state and local elected officials will be coming to our health center August 10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help us celebrate National Health Center Week. The fair will be held at 3009 Waughtown St. For more information, visit www.uhcenters.org. or call 336-829-1777.

Aug. 13 – All Class Reunion The 14th Street Elementary School Alumni are having their first ever All Class Reunion Saturday, Aug. 13, from 2 until 6 p.m. at 14th Street and Cameron Ave field.

Welcome all 14th St. school students, teacher & affiliates. Come join us for ceremony with state & local dignitaries. Fun, fellowship and food ($10 per plate). Bring a chair to enjoy the entertainment. Busta Brown will be Host/DJ. For more information, contact Alfred Harvey at 336-414-9241.

Aug. 13 - A.H. Anderson Class of 1968 class reunion meeting The Anderson Class of 1968 will

be meeting monthly every second Saturday at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class Reunion to be held in 2018.

For more information, contact Laura Hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-671-7154.

Aug. 13 – 14th Street Elementary School reunion The 14th Street Elementary School alumni are meeting every Thursday at the 14th Street Recreation Center at 6 p.m. to plan our historical reunion to be held Aug. 13. We need all students who attended 14th Street School to come to the meeting and sign up to volunteer. For more information, contact Marva Reid at 336-997-2519. Those with the names and/or photos of teachers and prominent graduates of the school should call Maurice Pitts Johnson at (336) 0815-8417 or (336) 978-2866, so they can be included in a display at the reunion.

Aug. 13 – Yard Sale and Fish Fry The Community Resource Council of Forsyth Correctional Center, a minimum-security state prison located in Winston-Salem, is holding a yard sale and fish fry on Aug. 13, from 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 307 Craft Dr. The Community Resource Council stimulates community involvement, promotes volunteerism and services to correctional staff and inmates. Proceeds will benefit future CRC events. Please contact Superintendent Benita Witherspoon at 336-896-7041 for more information.

Aug. 13 – Back to School Celebration Other Suns Vendor Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the Bank of America parking lot at the corner of 5th Street and Lara Wall Blvd. There will be a Back to School Celebration on August 13 from 9 a.m- 4 p.m. Free hot dogs while they last to those donating school supplies. Mayor Joines and other community leaders will be in attendance. Come support local entrepreneurs while we collect supplies for a good cause. African inspired clothing, jewelry, bakedSee Com. Cal. on B7

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Today, Aug. 11 Free concert featuring Dove award-winning artists First Christian Church ministries, 1130 n. main St, Kernersville, will be hosting Dove award winning artists The Collingsworth Family for a free concert today, Thursday, aug. 11 at 7 p.m. a love offering will be taken. For more information, contact Drew Grounds at drewgrounds@gmail.com or (336) 9967388.

Today, Aug. 11 - 15 Men’s Conference Greater higher Ground ministries abraham's Seed and Pastor Janice o. heath invite you to join us for our 2016 men's Conference today, aug. 11, through aug. 15. This year's theme is "Dressed to Defeat," ephesians 6:11. The anointed men of God speaking are Pastor Jason Davis on Thursday, Pastor John Bailey on Friday. Services during the week start at 7 p.m. and Dr. Byron l. Battle on Sunday at 5 p.m. all services will be held at the headquarter church located at 4175 moat Drive. For more information, call the church administration at 336-725-1125.

Senior Pastor Janice o. heath. Founder, the late apostle John h. heath.

Today, Aug. 11 - 19 Tent Revival Triad ministries Church of God in Christ is having a Tent Revival today, Thursday, aug. 11 – Friday, aug. 19 at 7 p.m. nightly. Services will take place at 4894 mcCracken Road, Kernersville (across from Skate World). For more information, contact Pastor eric Greaux at 919-599-8202.

Aug. 12 – 19 116th Church Anniversary/Biennial Homecomming First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 moravia St. will celebrate its 116th Church anniversary/Biennial homecoming Service and annual Revival beginning Friday, aug. 12. The week-long schedule of events will begin with the Friday Family movie night showing of “War Room,” the dynamic film about the power of prayer, at 7 p.m. light refreshments will be served. on Sunday, aug. 14, Sunday school will start at t 8:30 a.m., followed by morning worship service at 9:45 a.m. featuring a Reunion Choir composed of former youth choir members from the 1980s and 90s. a fellowship dinner will be served after the worship service. The theme for the celebration is “no Sweat: Take off the wool,” drawn from ezekiel 44:17-18.

Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. nightly aug.

15-19, with the following guest ministers and their congregations: monday, Pastor Rodney Barker, Refuge Community Church, Cooleemee; Tuesday, Bishop Stephen Williams, Goodwill Baptist Church, Clemmons; Wednesday, Pastor John W. Cade, Files Chapel Baptist Church, lexington; Thursday, overseer michael ellerbe, new Beginnings Full Gospel ministries, high Point; Friday (youth night), elder Justin Spencer marshall, Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance, Winston-Salem. Pastor Dennis W. Bishop is senior pastor.

Aug. 13 GriefShare Support Group St. Paul UmC, 2400 Dellabrook Road, will sponsor GriefShare support group on Saturday, aug, 13, at 10 a.m. in the church conference room. The topic for the session is "The Journey of Grief-Part1.” Sessions are free, refreshments and exciting literature are available to all who attend. GriefShare is a support group for persons who are experiencing grief due to the loss of someone close. For further information, contact the church office at 336-723-4531.

Aug. 13 Health Fair Chosen Servants outreach ministry of ministries of Truth Church, 145 alice St. (Bus Route 2), is holding a free health fair on aug. 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

During the health fair, the Ram Know h.o.W. mobile clinic will be offering min-physicals, blood pressure check, cholesterol, and blood sugar check. other offerings will be credit/debt counseling, banking services, job training and preparation, CPR training, mental health assessment, hospice & Palliative Care, Cancer Services, school supplies, clothes and food giveaway, podiatrist, insurance and pre-need assessment, living wills, back to school hair care, and other services. For more information, contact ministries of Truth Church at 336-748-1239 and ask for Faye.

Aug. 13 Women’s Day Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown will be the guest speaker for Women's Day on Saturday, aug. 13, at ephesus Seventh-Day adventist Church, 1225 n. Cleveland ave. The theme is "Joy Cometh in The morning."

Services will be at 11 a.m. and the earlier service is at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Brown has written numerous religious and academic articles and publications.

She most recently served as the Dean of the College of nursing and allied health Sciences at howard University in Washington, D. C. The community is invited to hear Dr. Spivey-Brown’s Brown message. Godwin mitchell, Jr. is the pastor. We will conclude the day with a concert at 4 by the Winston-Salem all male Twin City Choristers. everyone is invited to come out and enjoy.

Aug. 13 Prayer Conference The Forsyth County Sunday School Union is sponsoring, “Focus on The Family Prayer Conference 2016” at mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St., Winston-Salem, on aug. 13, 8 a.m. to noon.

Refreshments served 8:30 -9 a.m.

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it’s back to work for Children’s ministry

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in many churches, some programs for the congregation take a break in the summer just as schools do. as parents think about their students returning to school, many parents also are thinking about returning to church activities and how their students can participate. on Sunday, aug. 7, the Galilee missionary Baptist Church’s Children’s ministry and youth ministry held an informational session to talk about the ministries and what they offer children. lisa Smith, who is in charge of the Children’s ministry, said her ministry provides Children’s Church, which will restart next Sunday. She said the Children’s ministry also will

offer some new programs, such as recognition of students’ good grades.

“We just want the kids to know that we recognize their effort,” she said.

K e y a edwards is in charge of the youth ministry, Photo by Donna Rogers which provides a Parents, students and ministry volunteers attend an W e d n e s d a y informational session to find out about the Bible study. She Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry at Galilee invited parents to Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 7. come to the sessions as volunteers to see what their belong to the church was at the informational session. Sherril Gentry children are learning. one family who doesn’t See Ministry on B6

Pastor's sermon touches on unjust killings of black men

Pastor Omar L. Dykes prays during alter call for the safety of young black men across the nation on Sunday, Aug. 7.

“What concerns The focus of the nation has been me is we only hear fixated on the recent killings of unarmed black men at the hands of of the cases that those who have sworn to protect and serve. Some choose to keep quiet as to not offend while others speak on are being reported, what they feel is just.

Pastor omar l. Dykes of St. John and there are other C.m.e. Church is the latter. his sermon on Sunday, aug. 7, touched on cases that are not the wrongful killings of the young black men and related them to the reported.” unjustified crucifixion of Jesus

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Christ. he said he was inspired to write this sermon after reading “The Cross and the lynching Tree” by James h.

Cone. The acquittal of the police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray also spurred his interest on the

Lesson Scripture: Romans 9:6-18

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fatal neck injury while in custody. although several officers were charged in his death, none were convicted. on July 27, prosecutors dropped all charges against the three remaining officers facing trial in connection with Gray's death.

“What concerns me is we only hear of the cases that are being reported, and there are other cases that are not reported,” said Dykes. “What is it for me to be the voice of the voiceless, those who have suffered and been oppressed if i don't call for accountability for those who perpetuate the issue of shooting black bodies? i also want to give hope to those who feel like they have no voice and say what we are experiencing, Jesus experienced it as well.”

Dykes stated that he knows sometimes people have trouble identifying

a Gift of mercy topic.

Gray, 25, died in Baltimore police custody in april 2015. he sustained a

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*See how all individuals are dependent on the mercy of God *Understand how this applies to us personally *Recognize that God remains faithful to his covenant promises

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Background: The time is about a.D. 57 in Corinth. Paul is still dealing with the Jews who don’t want to accept Gentile believers. he is presenting the case for God’s plan to be all encompassing and not singularly for the Jews only. Paul reminds them of God’s promise to abraham to bless the whole world through him … not one sector or ethnicity.

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Lesson: Paul has pointed out that israel was the recipient of God’s “covenants” with abraham, moses, and Elder David. he also points Richard Wayne out that the children of abraham who were to Wood be blessed were not the “children of the flesh” but were the “children of Sunday the promise”… thru School Lesson isaac.

Paul used Rebecca’s twins to illustrate God’s choice for his covenant promise recipient. in Romans 9:13, Paul quotes malachi 1:2-3 where the conventional thought is that we should see God’s use of the word “hated” meaning more so, “Jacob i chose, but esau i rejected.” This is clearer when you actually read malachi and reflect on how God in fact blessed esau, just differently from the way Jacob See Lesson on B6

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asked questions and took notes while her daughter Deshiah, 11, sat at the table with her mother and father, Derrick Gentry, who also took notes. The family expressed appreciation to Smith as she invited them to participate without having to join the church.

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audience that her grandson, Jessean Werts, 6, likes to talk about what he has learned in Children’s Church.

Smith says the staff of the Children’s Ministry teaches lessons slowly so that the students can keep up. “We are truly imparting within them the Word of God,� Smith said.

Lisa Smith, who is in charge of the Children’s Ministry at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, speaks to parents and students on Sunday, Aug. 7, about plans for the ministry this fall. At right is Minister Deondre Smith, who is Smith’s husband.

Sherril Gentry takes notes while her daughter, Deshiah, looks at the camera.

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with Jesus when they think of him as the “Son of God� or the “holy Child.� he said when black brothers hear that Jesus was falsely accused, they can identify with him because they either know someone who has or have been falsely accused themselves. he doesn't want people to forget the humanity of Jesus as that is a way we can all relate to him.

During his sermon, he spoke to the congregation about black lives seemingly being targeted by the police officers. he told everyone that he was bothered by lack of justice for the loss of those black lives. he said he was further disturbed by the fact that “police officers who are called to protect and to serve are more protected than the ones they are serving.� he followed by saying, “it seems a white life seems to be more expensive, more costly than black life and black life is cheap as if we can replace it.� Before ending the service, Dykes held a special altar call to pray for the

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lives of the young black men in america who seem to be targeted.

Dykes wants conversation to take place to somehow reconcile the distrust between africanamericans and the police department. he says it starts with reconciliation and officers confessing to say “We are wrong.� he wanted to convey that not all officers are bad but wants acknowledgment that there are those who commit wrongful deeds. “i think that reconciliation with the confession of police officers seeing our humanity, they confess that we are people and that our lives do matter,� Dykes went on to say. it was first Sunday and he usually preaches a sermon about the Crucifixion or the resurrection because of the Communion. he felt preaching this sermon was a call from God. “The point is, my voice has to be lent to offer up the Word of God, on behalf of God, to God’s people. i wanted the city of WinstonSalem to know there is a prophetic voice. i'm not the only one, but i want them to know there is another voice.�

Members of St. John C.M.E. Church pray for Pastor Omar L. Dykes during worship service on Sunday, Aug. 7.

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was blessed. in verses 14-15 paul discusses God’s justice. is God unjust? not at all! But God is sovereign and as such states “i will have mercy on whom i have mercy, and i will have compassion on whom i have compassion.�(vs 15). it’s his prerogative.

Then what about God’s mercy? (Vss 16-18). again emphasizing God’s sovereignty, paul states that God is not obligated to show undeserved kindness to anyone. our intentions or endeavors don’t govern God’s actions. Verse 17 reveals in Exodus 9:16 how God used pharaoh. God’s ultimate defeat of all the Egyptian deities and indeed pharaoh himself was his use of hardening the heart. all of this set the stage to highlight God’s saving power to all the world. There are many trains of thought on this, but again, God is sovereign.

For Your Consideration: are you convinced that God is fair? in what ways has God been merciful to you?

Life’s Application: neither our good works or charitable donations, our wealth or our status in society determines how God will bless or is blessing us. God alone chooses to distribute his mercy on whom he wills. My pastor says often and i know you’ve heard this: “God reigns on the just as well as the unjust.�

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The class of 2016 includes four new members and 15 renewing members. The new members are: Tim Gallagher of novant health; angie Murphrey of First Tennessee Bank; Jason phillips of The phillips Collection and Suzanna Watkins of the UnC School of the arts.

They join renewing members Melanie Barbee, president; patton lowe, vice president; Dave Mazza, past president; Susan parks, secretary; pat Gillooly, treasurer; Joe aldridge; Dr. Elizabeth allen; Carmen Canales; Marcia Cole; andrea McDonald Gymer; Dennis heuer; laura Miller; noelle nichols; Scott rempe and Georgiana Yonuschot.

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‘Katie B’ Reunion highlights Class of 1966

The keynote speaker for the Saturday banquet at the 31st annual Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital Reunion, Jeannette Charles Glenn, is from the Class of 1966.

City’s segregated hospital known to produce skillful professionals

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More than 100 supporters participated in the 31st annual “Katie B” Reunion. This title is short for Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital. The reunion was held at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center on the weekend of July 29-31, 2016.

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goods and fitness demonstrations. We are still accepting vendors. Contact Rasheedah at vendormarket336@gmail.com.

Aug. 13 & Sept. 17 – Free Outdoor Movie Series Experiment in SelfReliance, in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library, Forsyth County 4H, and Great Commission Community Church, will host movie two of its threepart Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series.

This free community-centered series will be held August 13 and September 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Experiment in SelfReliance, at 3480 Dominion Street NE. Before the movie screening, children will have the opportunity to enjoy educational entertainment including a puppet show, book mobile, anti-bullying seminar, and crafts. All movies are equipped with Spanish subtitles. Chips and drinks will be available for sale. Popcorn will be free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call 336-7229400 or visit www.eisr.org/events.

Aug. 14 - Second Sundays on 4th On August 14th, 4th Street in downtown Winston-Salem will host Second Sundays on 4th.

This free family-friendly outdoor event series, held every second Sunday of the month from May to October from 3-6 p.m. includes two free bands, as well as a kids’ zone with free bounce houses, games and arts activities For more information, check out our website, www.sso4.com, or find us on Facebook under Second Sundays on Fourth.

Aug. 18 – Back to School Cookout Kindergarten registration is now open at Cook Literacy Model School.

Please come by or call 336703-4201. Back to School Cookout is Thursday, Aug.18, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 920 11th St. NW. First day of school is Monday, Aug. 22, at 8:15

states reconnected at the reunion. As each former student, instructor, dorm mother, doctor, or radiologist or supporter stood to introduce himself, each highlighted an illustrious career in the medical field as well as strong marriages of 40 to 60 years long.

Many of the couples met one another at Katie B, and they remain married today.

According to Chairwoman Jacqueline Howell (’69), the Class of 1966 celebrated its golden anniversary by rounding up members of the class to reconnect and sit in a body.

The keynote speaker for the Saturday banquet, Jeannette Charles Glenn, was from the Class of 1966.

Glenn is a native of Florence, S.C. Her formal education in the health care field began in WinstonSalem at the Kate Bitting

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Aug. 19 - Book release On Friday, Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Enterprise conference and banquet center, Latisha R. Stuckey will officially release her book titled “Cast Down But Not Destroyed, Destiny's Child.” The book is a collection of letters, Scriptures, poems and memories written to her birth and adoptive parents.

In the book she recalls her encounters with Child Protective Services from the age of 4. The event is open to the public. There will be spoken word, liturgical dance, along with a soloist.

Aug. 19 & 20 – Triad Minority Business Expo Weekend The Triad Minority Business Expo will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Biotech Place at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, located at 575 Patterson Ave., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Expo, in its third year, is free and open to the public and is expected to attract hundreds of people to visit the more than 60 minority and femaleowned businesses and vendors. The two-day event kicks off Friday, Aug. 19, with a captain’s choice golf tournament at the Winston Lake Golf Course, 3535 Winston Lake Road. Tee time is 9 a.m. following registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. The Expo on Saturday will feature workshops and sessions designed with the entrepreneur in mind.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet the Expo’s special guests who include actor and entrepreneur Lamman Rucker and his Greenleaf co-star Julian Brittano, along with Petri Hawkins Byrd, also known as ‘Officer Byrd’ from the TV court show, Judge Judy.

More information can be found at: www.maximumenterprisesinc.com or call 336-448-4177.

Aug. 19-20 – “The Meeting” “The Meeting” by Jeff Stetson, an eloquent play that depicts the fictitious meeting of two of the most important men of modern times, Dr. Martin Luther

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Reynolds Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She continued her studies at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where she earned her B.S. degree in Nursing and the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where she earner her M.S. degree in Nursing Administration. She completed post-graduate studies at Francis Marion University in Florence and management studies at Harvard University Graduate School of Business. After 45 years of service, Glenn retired from McLeod medical Center in Florence.

Glenn spoke on the topic “This Old Lump of Clay.” Glenn began her address with an excerpt from “The Creation,” a sermon by James Weldon Johnson. She gave honor to

King Jr. and Malcolm X, allows us to revisit the ideologies and sentiments of two men who gave their lives for a time such as this. The play is set in a hotel room in Harlem during the early 1960s. The show will take place at the Starr Theatre which is located at 520 South Elm Street in Greensboro. Dates are: Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Opening Night and VIP Reception ($15 General Admission, $25 Limited VIP) , $10 children/student tickets. Aug. 20, 3 p.m. – Show and Discussion ($15 General Admission), $10 children/student tickets.

Aug. 20, 7 p.m. - Final Performance ($15 General Admission, $25 Limited VIP), $10 children/student tickets. For tickets and more information, contact Woodrow Bumbry at 336501-8473; Tiera Mahone at tieramahone@yahoo.com, 919-806-7435; Robin T. Rich-McGhie, elisejonell@gmail.com, 336707-8793.

Aug. 23 – Welcome to Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans.

The session will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Rural Hall Branch Library, 7125 Broad Street, Rural Hall. The session is designed to explain and clarify the Medicare signup process and educate attendees on how to make smart choices. Trained Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors will be on hand to answer general questions. The session is provided at no cost.

Because space is limited, reservations are required.

Contact the Shepherd’s Center at 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

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God – “This great God Almighty/ Like a Mammy bending over her baby, Scooped up a lump of clay/ Rolled it into a ball and blew into it the breath of life./ And man became a living soul. Amen,” said Glenn.

“In my meditations with God over these seven decades, I have been his vessel. I was fortunate enough to be born to parents who taught me a respect for education, who had dreams for me, and who taught me about an undying love of God Almighty. . . . Each of us is a vessel unto God’s honor, ministering to those in need. We are God’s arm.

We are God’s shoulder.”

The first reunion was held in 1986, and it was inspired by the nostalgia of Odessa Turner, who began working at Katie B in 1953 in the department of Central

Supply and retired from Reynolds Health Center in 1986. The original vision continues.

Built in 1938, the hospital continued growth and activity in all areas of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Nursery, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Radiology, Operating Room, Central Supply, Dietary, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Office Management, Emergency Room, and Administration Operations.

Howell was pleased with the fellowship members of the Class of ’66 all enjoyed.

“The reunion went well. Everyone enjoyed themselves. It is always great to stop and remember

our days at Katie B.,” said Howell. “Several people attended the reunion for the first time. Also Mary Sharp (’66) was instrumental in rounding up members of the Class of 1966 in order to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary.

Also Christopher Mack, the son of Nurse Mack, announced that he and others will take the responsibility for creating a Facebook page for the reunion. If social media will help us spread the word, we are all for it.

Even after thirty-one years of our having the reunion, some of the local people still do not know about it.

We may also need a website where we can record some oral history from the Kate Bitting graduates.”

Round-Up Celebration The Carver High School Alumni Association will have our annual Round-Up Celebration August 23– 27.

Founder's Day will be held at the Carver High School Auditorium, which will be renamed E.E. Hill Auditorium, on Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m. During this event, we will present awards and special recognition in honor of Mr. E. E. Hill. The Alumni is sponsoring fundraisers and asking for pledges in an effort to make this event a fantastic event to honor the legacy of Mr. Hill. Donations can be sent to Carver High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 16265, Winston-Salem, NC 27115.

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Aug. 13-14 “Blazing with Holiness” Celebration The Spiritual Renewal Ministry of St. John CME will celebrate their 14th anniversary with a two-day event beginning Saturday, Aug. 13, with a Soul Food Tasting from 12-2 p.m.

Associate Ministers the Rev. Barnhill & Min. Carmen Williams will be the speakers. Continuing Sunday, Aug. 14 at 4 p.m., Elder Tembila Covington of Crossing Red Sea Ministries, Rockingham, will speak, along with musical guest the Big 4 Choir. Call 336-725-3968 or visit www.stjohncme.com.

Aug. 14 124thChurch Anniversary Shiloh Baptist Church at 12th and Highland is celebrating its 124th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 10:45 a.m. with Dr. Paul A. Lowe, Jr. as the speaker. Dr. Manderline Scales is the 124th Anniversary committee chairwoman.

Aug. 14 College Student Sendoff Service Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, will celebrate its College Student Send-Off Service on Sunday, Aug.14 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. This service is held in honor of the college students as they begin another successful school year. The speaker is the Rev. Jonathan Tennial, a native of Chicago. Tennial, a former Emmanuel Baptist Church intern minister, is a 2013 Wake Forest Divinity School graduate and is currently serving as a PastorIn- Residence at the Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, N.Y. The College Tennial C o n n e c t i o n Ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church, where the Rev. Dr. John Mendez is pastor, invites the community to wear your favorite college paraphernalia or school colors.

For more information, e m a i l ebccollegeconn@gmail.co m.

Aug. 14 Revival The Rev. Keith M. Davis and the members of Benbow Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 453 E. Main St., East Bend, invite you to their annual revival beginning Sunday, Aug. 14 through Wednesday Aug. 17. Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Rev. Dr. James Hunt and New Birth Worship Center, East Bend. Nightly Service will be at 7 p.m.

Our guests for the week will be: Monday: Rev. Sam Puryear and Boonville First United Presbyterian Church, Boonville.

Tuesday: Rev. James Totten and Friends United in Christ, Walkertown.

Wednesday: Pastor Casey R. Walker and Mountain Valley Baptist Church, Ronda.

Aug. 14-19 Church Revival New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, will celebrate its annual Revival, Aug. 14-19. the Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr., pastor of New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, will deliver the 11 a.m. message. The 3 p.m. message will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Samuel Scales, Jr. and the congregation of Bold Springs Baptist Church of Ruffin, NC. Some speakers for the week: Monday, Aug. 15, the Rev. Tyrone K. Rigsby of Center Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Tobaccoville; Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Rev. James Grant, New Patterson Grove Faith Church, East Bend; Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Jr., Union Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Linwood.

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BID REQUEST Re-BID

All suppliers and subcontractors, including Minority and Women’s Owned Businesses, in the building trades are cordially invited to submit bids on the following project: Renovations to Fire Station #7 100 Arbor Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104 and Fire Station #9 4685 Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Bid Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 at 12 noon

Email pat@jgcoram.com for a link to the Bid Package Plans and Specifications are available for viewing at the following locations: J.G. Coram Company, Inc. 1922 Caudle Road Mount Airy, NC 27030 Phone: 336-789-6251

Fax: 336-789-6423 Contact: Mark Hiatt Email: mark@jgcoram.com Mobile: 336-399-8288

Also available: • City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 336-727-2983 • Sharpe Images, 1020 Burke Street, Winston-Salem, NC 336-778-7387 The Chronicle August 11, 2016

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2015110211 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 2300 NAOMI DRIVE Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 6374 Lot(s) 081 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2300 NAOMI DRIVE, the property being known as Block 6374 Lot(s) 081 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 1ST day of SEPTEMBER, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2300 NAOMI DRIVE. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: AUGUST 02, 2016

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016050561 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 1823 E. THIRD STREET Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 1266 Lot(s) 054 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. It appears that the house located at 1823 E. THIRD STREET, the property being known as Block 1266 Lot(s) 054 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 1ST day of SEPTEMBER, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1823 E. THIRD STREET. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: AUGUST 02, 2016

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 201670625 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 834 RICH AVENUE Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 0456 Lot(s) 378 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. It appears that the house located at 834 RICH AVENUE, the property being known as Block 0456 Lot(s) 378 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 1ST day of SEPTEMBER, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 834 RICH AVENUE. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: AUGUST 02, 2016

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016021015

In the Matter of: Property Located at:

In the Matter of: Property Located at:

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2940 Bon Air Av, the property being known as Block 1181Lot(s) 108 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 29th day of August, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 1616 Polo Rd, the property being known as Block 2099Lot(s) 002 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

2940 Bon Air Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block1181Lot(s) 108 On City County Tax Map

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2940 Bon Air Av including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: July 28, 2016

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016042022 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at:

1028 Moravia St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block1624HLot(s) 014B On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 1028 Moravia St, the property being known as Block 1624H Lot(s) 014B is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 29th day of August, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1028 Moravia St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: July 28, 2016

The Chronicle August 11, 2016

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

1616 Polo Rd Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2099 Lot(s) 002 On City County Tax Map

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 7th day of September, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1616 Polo Rd including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Housing Conservation Administrator Date Issued: August 8, 2016

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY 15 JT 110

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF: JOHN MICHAEL SPURGEON, JR. DOB: 12-21-13 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: John Michael Spurgeon father of the juvenile Morgan Spurgeon – m other of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 21st day of July, 2016

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

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016042315

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COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 2736 N. GLENN AVENUE Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 1173 Lot(s) 013 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 2736 N. GLENN AVENUE, the property being known as Block 1173 Lot(s) 013 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 2ND day of SEPTEMBER, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2736 N. GLENN AVENUE. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: AUGUST 03, 2016

The Chronicle August 11, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Alonzo Franklin Hester, Jr. (16 E 1358), also known as Alonzo Hester, Jr., deceased April 14, 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 October 21, 2016 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 21st day of July 2016.

Ashley Carter, Administrator for Alonzo Franklin Hester, Jr., deceased 2342 Yadkin College Rd. Lexington, NC 27295 The Chronicle July 21, 28, August 4, and 11, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Karen Sheri Guess (16 E 1388), also known as Karen S. Guess, deceased June 15, 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 November 4, 2016 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 4th day of August 2016.

Hal Edward Guess, Administrator for Karen Sheri Guess, deceased 5697 Bromley Drive Kernersville, NC 27284

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COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 716 PITT STREET Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 0794 Lot(s) 204 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. It appears that the house located at 716 PITT STREET, the property being known as Block 0794 Lot(s) 204 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 2ND day of SEPTEMBER, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 716 PITT STREET. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: AUGUST 03, 2016

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COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 827 FERRELL AVENUE Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 0459 Lot(s) 048 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. It appears that the house located at 827 FERRELL AVENUE, the property being known as Block 0459 Lot(s) 048 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 2ND day of SEPTEMBER, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 827 FERRELL AVENUE. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: AUGUST 03, 2016

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15 JT 192

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF: AURORA NICOLE SPURGEON AKA AURORA NIKOLE LANE DOB: 08-10-15 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Wesley Douglas Lane father of the juvenile Morgan Spurgeon – mother of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 21st day of July, 2016

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Outstanding graduates recognized by sorority

The Alpha Upsilon Chapter of the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc. recently honored outstanding local graduating seniors at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center.

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The Alpha Upsilon Chapter of the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc. recently honored outstanding local graduating seniors at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center.

Soror Jerrye Griffin served as mistress of ceremony.

Attorney Beth Hopkins, a retired Wake Forest University law professor, gave the keynote address.

During her motivational speech, she urged students to

seek guidance when they need it and never be afraid to reinvent themselves when circumstances change.

Nia Imani Franklin, who was a candidate for Miss North Carolina, performed a musical selection.

The honorees, all 2016 high school graduates were: Briana Anthony, Kyndall Dodd, Ashley Douglas, Phyllis Elliott, Joli Hatcher, Kyla Hatton, Asanti Hauser, Taylor Lindsay, Myles McKinnon, Dion Means, Darren Moore, Iyanna Phillips, Princess Poe-Smith, Kayla Robinson,

Nya Smith, Nia Swett, Kaaria Walker and Angel Williams.

Alpha Upsilon Chapter members are: Nancy Carpenter, Mary Crank, Millie Davidson, Geraldine Davis, Shirley Easton, Vernal Gaston, Jerrye Griffin, Mildred Griffin, Doris Herrell, Susie Nance, Ruby Royal, Gwendolyn Thompson and Aurelia Worthy, president.

The national sorority’s members include educators and other professionals. Its theme is “Preparing Today to Lead Tomorrow: One Mission, One Sisterhood.”