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Action4Ashley files discrimination complaint against WS/FcS

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The Action4Ashley coalition has filed a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education citing failure on behalf of the Winston-Salem Forsyth

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Rev. Paul Ford during a press conference at the Winston-Salem NAACP headquarters on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Rev. Ford is a strong supporter of Action4Ashley.

county Board of Education and School System (WSFcS) to address complaints of mold and poor air quality at Ashley Elementary School (Ashley Academy for cultural & Global Studies).

The coalition, which consists of several community groups including; the Winston-Salem NAAcP, Ministers’ conference of Winston-Salem and vicinity, coalition for Equality in Public Education, the Local Organizing committee, Drum Majors Alliance, The Big 4 Alumni Association, and the North carolina central University Alumni Association ,was organized earlier this year in response to the growing number of students and staff at Ashley who reported health problems related to the below par conditions of the facility, including mold, water leaks, moisture, and poor air quality.

Photos by Tevin Stinson Rev. Alvin Carlisle durAttorhney Peggy ing a press conference Nicholson during a earlier this week where press conference on it was announced that Tuesday, Aug. 14 held Action4Ashley filed a

by Action4Ashley. claim against the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

The complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of civil rights on Tuesday, Aug. 14 alleges that the WSFcS violated the Title vI of the civil rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. During a press conference earlier this week rev. Alvin carlisle, president of the Winston-Salem NAAcP said although the coalition was started this year complaints about the conditions at Ashley have been reported for years.

“This is an issue that educators, parents, and community activists have been addressing for many many years.

Ashley Elementary is a symptom of a continual disproportionate allocation of funding as it concerns education in Winston-Salem Forsyth county,” said carlisle during

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is seriously ill

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NEW yOrK — Fans and friends, including Mariah carey and Missy Elliott, offered prayers and well wishes to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who is seriously ill.

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Family celebrates the life of boy gone too soon

Timeka Couthen reads a poem she wrote for her son Juwaan Woodbury Jr. on what would have been his eighth birthday. Juwaan died from an accidental drowning last summer.

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On what would have been his eighth birthday, more than a dozen family members and loved ones of Juwaan Denard Woodbury Jr. gathered at Parklawn Memorial Gardens last week to celebrate his life. "he was a very vibrant young man and it was just so unexpected," said ruby cain, Juwaan's great-grandmother. "We all miss him so very much."

Aretha Franklin attends the 92Y Presents Aretha Franklin and Clive Davis In Conversation at the 92nd St. Y on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 in New York.

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Last summer, Juwaan and his family were enjoying a relaxing day at a local pool when tragedy struck. After the family decided to get out of the pool, Juwaan decided to take another swim. According to family members who were present, Juwaan went under but never resurfaced.

Three days later, he passed away at a local hospital.

Although he was only here for a short period of time, several relatives said he touched the lives of many. cain said Juwaan was a ray of sunshine, who always had a smile on his face.

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of anonymity because the person was not allowed to publicly talk about the topic, told The Associated Press on Monday that the singer is seriously ill. No more details were provided. carey, who considers Franklin one of her biggest influences, wrote on Twitter that she is ``praying for the Queen of Soul.'' Missy Elliott said that the public has to celebrate iconic artists before they die. ``So many [of them] have given us decades of See Franklin on A12

Montgomery to succeed N.C. Rep. Ed Hanes

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The Forsyth county Democratic Party selected city council Member Derwin Montgomery to succeed Ed hanes as the representative for the 72nd District in the N.c. General Assembly.

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Montgomery for the seat was made at a special meeting on Sunday and is expected to be approved by the governor this week. Montgomery’s resignation from the city council will not be immediate, and he will continue to represent the East Ward until then.

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the press conference held at the NAACP headquarters.

“We have chosen not to sit by any longer and allow this violation to go forward so we have connected with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice to file a complaint for violation of the Civil Rights Act.” To support their allegations of “intentional discrimination” the coalition says in the complaint, “WSFCS’s failure to quickly and fully address the poor facility conditions at Ashley has weighed significantly more on one race than others because Ashley is a racially identifiable school.

“Only 5.8% of Ashley’s student population is White, with the majority of students identifying as Black (59.3%). This is significantly different than the racial make-up of the District as a whole, which is 39.2% White and only 28.4% Black. Therefore, since Ashley enrolls a disproportionate number of Black students, the challenged action bears more heavily on Black and other non-White students.”

Action4Ashley also lists the removal of a “new Ashley” from the 2016 Bond Projects, and the

Action4Ashley supporters Crystal Rooks and Kedrick Easter are shown during a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 14. The coalition of several community organizations filed a complaint against WinstonSalem/ Forsyth County Schools earlier this week citing discrimination in the handling of the mold situation at Ashley Elementary School. require the district to take necessary to ensure that the action taken to remove stu- that isn’t enough.

“We feel that the immediate action to reme- district addresses this crisis dents and staff from HanesLowrance in 2015 follow- replacement of the air con- dy the discrimination, fully and immediately so ing complaints of the air dition systems at Ashley is including building a new that students actually have quality in the building as an inadequate fix. We feel facility for Ashley as soon equal opportunities as their peers in the district.” “factual background” in like it’s only a Band-Aid on as possible.

With the start of the a greater problem,” said She continued, “… their 14-page complaint.

In response to growing Carlisle. “Replacement of They have been denied 2018-2019 school year just complaints earlier this year, this building has been the access to a learning envi- a few weeks away, until the the Board of Education subject of discussion for ronment that promotes new facility is built, has hired two different consult- many years, and continual- their learning the same way Action4Ashley ing companies to test the ly it has been put on the it does at other whiter, requested that students and more affluent schools in the staff who experience or are air quality in the facility. back-burner.”

When discussing the district. Despite cries from at risk of experiencing After testing was completed by Mid Atlantic matter, Attorney Peggy the Ashley community and symptoms connected to with the this coalition, the district’s poor indoor air quality the Associates, in May the Nicholson, school board voted to Southern Coalition for response has been slow and opportunity to transfer to a different school. The coalireplace all HVAC units Social Justice’s Youth inadequate.

“We believe the tion has also requested before the start of the 2018- Justice Project, said her clients are asking the involvement from the compensatory education 2019 school year.

Action4Ashley said Office of Civil Rights to Office of Civil Rights is services to students who

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Rayponzia Murphy arranges flowers on her grandson Juwaan Woodbury Jr.’s headstone on Thursday, Aug. 9.

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"He was loving and was always smiling and he was a dance,” smiled Cain. " What I will remember most is him greeting me every morning before school. He would always say ‘Good morning, GG’ and that just made my day."

Rayponzia Murphy, Juwaan's maternal grandmother, said although it hurts, she visits her grandson’s grave almost every day. She said what she will remember most about Juwaan is his personality and his sweet tooth.

"Every time he would see me, he would ask for candy, and if I didn't have any candy, I would have to give him some

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Timeless music,'' the rapper wrote on Twitter.

Mark Frost, Andy Cohen and Ciara also posted about Franklin, who is considered one of the greatest singers of all-time and is known for hits like ``Respect'' and ``(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.''

Franklin, who had battled undisclosed health issues in recent years, canceled planned concerts earlier this year after she was ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest up. She was originally scheduled to perform on her 76th birthday in March in Newark, New Jersey, and at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in April.

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money," laughed Murphy. "... Whatever he wanted, he got, and he was a dancer. You turn some music on for him, and it's on and popping.

“He was just an awesome little boy,” Murphy said.

Woodbury's paternal grandmother, Ditsy Woodbury, said, "He was just everything to everybody. He touched a lot of people."

Before family and friends released balloons in honor of Juwaan on Thursday Aug. 9, Timeka Couthen read a poem to her son before wishing him a happy birthday. While trying to hold back tears after reading the poem, Couthen said, “Mommy loves you, your siblings and your family loves you, your daddy, your grandparents, everybody loves you, and we miss you."

announced her plans to retire, saying she would perform at ``some select things.'' One of those select events was a gala for Elton John's 25th anniversary of his AIDS foundation in November in New York City, where Franklin closed the event with a collection of songs including ``I Say a Little Prayer'' and ``Freeway.''

Abdul ``Duke'' Fakir, the lone surviving original member of the Four Tops, told the AP on Monday morning they have been ``very close'' for decades and their most recent conversation was about a week ago by phone. Fakir said they talked after Franklin had stopped by his Detroit house when he wasn't there. ``She was telling me she rides around the city every now and then – she

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talks about how beautiful it is again,'' Fakir said. ``We were reminiscing about how blessed we were – only a couple two of us are around from that era. We were just kind of reminiscing about the good times we had.''

Fakir, who calls Franklin ``baby sis'' because he's older than she is by six years, said despite her health troubles ``she was talking about the future.'' ``She talked about this great, big special she was going to have in New York, with all her great friends performing,'' he said. ``It made me feel good as well – she was still hoping and wishing and dreaming as we do in this business.''

Associated Press Writer Jeff Karoub contributed to this report from Detroit.

how to replace him, which may involve the council picking his successor, the council accepting a nomination from the local Democratic Party or calling for a special election for the seat, which the city would have to pay for.

Mayor Allen Joines was polling council members this week and may bring a resolution before the council on Monday outlining that plan.

Hanes had asked Montgomery if he’d be willing to succeed him.

“I’m super impressed with Derwin and the work that he’s done and his ability to come to WinstonSalem and learn the culture,” Hanes told The Chronicle last week. “He has become basically, a

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hometown guy in a short period of time.”

Montgomery said he’d had discussions with his fellow council members to make sure the work he started with the city would continue before agreeing to Hanes request that he take the seat. He said he was humbled his fellow Democrats agreed to send him to Raleigh.

“Any time you put yourself out there and people vote for you, it’s a humbling experience because they don’t have to, but it also is very much sobering at the same time when you think about the work that has to be done,” he said.

Montgomery, a Columbia, S.C. native, was a senior at Winston-Salem State University when he was first elected in 2009, becoming the youngest City Council member in Winston-Salem’s history.

He said for now he expects to continue his roles as executive director of the Bethesda Center for the Homeless, pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem and coowner of The Chronicle.

Hanes told Democrats Sunday he resigned with a “heavy heart” but had a situation he needed to take advantage of that required

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his full attention immediately. He said he’ll be revealing more about what that is in the coming weeks.

When he announced his retirement last Tuesday, he also announced Montgomery had agreed to take his place.

That evening, the local Democratic Party sent an email to precinct chairs and vice chairs, other precinct officials, and elected officials in the 72nd District informing them of the new vacancy, inviting any Democrat living in the district to run for it and that a meeting would be held Sunday in which they’d vote to fill that seat.

Only Montgomery sent an email expressing interest in the seat. He did have some friendly competition from Annette Scippio, the retired executive director of Leadership WinstonSalem and a Winston Lake precinct chair. Scippio had come there to support Montgomery, but at the urging of friends, accepted a nomination made at the meeting to run for the seat.

The two nominees stood at the front of the room, occasionally exchanging words and smiles as they waited for the vote.

But before that could happen, Democratic leadership had to deal with controversy from Hanes publicly picking his successor ahead of time and the short notice for the meeting.

Joycelyn Johnson, who served on the City Council before losing to Montgomery in 2009, objected to the notice about the meeting only being sent to those eligible to vote on the matter and not the general public, who she said might not have known they could run for the seat. She also said she got a call about who was going to be nominated the day before the resignation was announced.

“I have no interest in running, but I do have an interest in making sure that we have a fair process in the selection process,” she said. “Regardless of who it is, we need to make sure we are fair and we have given everyone who was interested in running the opportunity to do that and we have not.”

Eunice Campbell moved to delay the vote.

missed school due to health problems linked to poor air quality.

Over the next 30 to 90 days, the U.S. Department of Education will review the complaint and request additional information if needed. According to Nicholson, if they find that discrimination does exist, there are several different actions that can be taken, including withholding federal financial assistance from the district and also referring the case to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Rev. Paul Ford, pastor of First Baptist Church, 700 N. Highland Avenue, and strong supporter of Action4Ashley, said after multiple attempts to reason with the school board, the reality is sometimes you have to fight and the time is now.

“We’re opening up a multi-front fight to make sure that these students, these teachers, and these administrators are no longer subjected to toxic conditions that impair their ability to teach and impair these students to learn and succeed,” continued Ford. “… Today we’re saying enough is enough and this lawsuit that is being filed today is just another step in that process.”

Party Chairman Eric Ellison and Vice Chairwoman Jenny Marshall said that Hanes had removed his name from the ballot, so the party needed to put someone on it. Ellison said the party had to act quickly to submit the name in time for it to be on the ballot.

According to state law, the Democrats had to certify and submit the replacement at least 75 days before election day, which is August 23, to be on the ballot.

Ellison also pointed out that Republican lawmakers, who control the General Assembly, can call a special session at any time, with or without that seat being filled.

State Sen. Paul Lowe, who was in attendance, urged Democrats to vote on Sunday.

“As your senator in Raleigh, the scariest thing for me right now is to hear that we might not have an election and we might not have a Democrat listed on that ballot,” he said.

Ellison said as far as the party was concerned, there was no “heir apparent” to the seat and that the party never mentioned Hanes picking Montgomery in the email it sent.

“I have not colluded or conspired with anybody on an heir apparent,” Ellison said to laughter and applause from his fellow Democrats.

The motion to not vote was overwhelmingly voted down. Montgomery was picked to fill the seat by a 27-9 vote. In a separate vote, he was then chosen to be on the November ballot when no other candidates stepped forward.

In his victory speech, Montgomery emphasized expanding Medicaid, something the General Assembly has refused to do so far. His literature for party officials at the meeting also said he’d champion universal pre-K, solar and clean energy tax credits, women’s rights, criminal justice reform, behavioral health issues and affordable housing.

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City Council members expressed interest in contributing $600,000 to transform the Budget Inn property on Peters Creek Parkway into workforce housing.

The Peters Creek Community Initiative (PCCI) has been looking to acquire and transform the property for years and has an option to buy it that expires on Sept. 30. The motel has been a source of urban blight and crime for years that has made it difficult to attract development to the area.

The majority of the City Council was present at Monday’s Finance Committee meeting, and they gave staff the go ahead to work on something for council members to vote on next month.

“I don’t use this word lightly, but this is genuinely a potentially transformative project for the whole neighborhood,” said City Council Member Dan Besse, whose South Ward

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This concept art shows the four-story 60-unit mixed-use development Peters Creek Community Initiative wants to build on the site of the current Budget inn.

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contains the Budget Inn. “… It would, in fact, change the nature of Peters Creek Parkway. The property it would be replacing has been a community eyesore for years.”

PCCI is a subsidiary of the Shalom Project working with the North Carolina Housing Foundation and the National Development Council. The plan is to demolish the Budget Inn and then redevelop it as a mixed-use four-story complex with 60 residential

units. The development will also have some retail space and house the Shalom Project’s new headquarters.

The adjacent property, which was a former automotive dealership used by the Salvation Army, is being redeveloped into a new Mazda dealership by the Bob King Automotive Group. PCCI Chairman Kelly Mitter said both projects will account for a $25 million investment in the area.

The city has already supported the project by funding a feasibility study for it in 2016. Mitter said PCCI has had a lot of support over the last years.

“This is one of those projects where everyone we’ve spoken with, whether it’s on the city level or staff or on the neighborhood level, everyone is really supportive,” said Mitter PCCI has asked both the city and county to help cover the $1.2 million cost

Big Pour craft beverage festival coming to Tanglewood

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Tanglewood Park is planning to host North Carolina’s Big Pour, a new craft beverage festival, next year.

The inaugural festival is expected to have about 50 craft breweries, 25 specialty coffee roasters, 10 honey farmers and some craft chi and tea makers.

It’ll feature tastings, competitions, community activities, workshops,

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music, food trucks and arts and crafts vendors. The festival is scheduled for Sept. 14, 2019, in the hopes that it will become a regular annual event.

The festival came about from incentives that Forsyth County offered to attract promoters to Tanglewood. Catbird Art & Events LLC will pay the county a $900 facility rental fee and a $1 per person entrance fee. The county will reimburse Catbird for 50 percent of expenses

for law enforcement and EMS support, 25 percent of event insurance and 25 percent of dumpster, portable toilet and light tower rental fees up to $49,100. If the event is held a second year, that reimbursement will be up to $25,000 and by the third year there is no reimbursement, so the festival is expected to sustain itself.

The incentives are an attempt to reinvest the park’s revenues to create a new event there that’ll hopefully grow to become

Peters Creek Community Initiative wants to purchase Budget Inn and transform it into workforce housing.

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of buying the land.

The city and county are currently in negotiations on what that would be like.

City management said that the discussions currently involve the city purchasing the property and the county having a lien on it. Both would be investing

$600,000 a piece. The city’s funds would be comprised of $200,000 from the voter-approved 2014 bonds, $100,000 from Revitalizing Urban Commercial Areas (RUCA) and $300,000 from the bond that will be on the ballot in November.

ing interest in craft beer in the state. North Carolina has 245 craft breweries, more than any other state in the South. Craft beer has a $791,000 economic impact in the state. She said about 3,000 to 5,000 attendees are expected in the festi-

val’s first year.

“We’re excited to bring something fresh to Forsyth County and anticipate it growing into the most well know, best attended and go-to craft beverage festival in the Southeast,” said Sanders.

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Tanglewood Park plans to host the Big Pour craft beverage festival next year.

as popular as Tanglewood’s North Carolina Wine Festival, which is in its 19th year and draws 15,000 to 25,000 people annually.

The agreement with the county has already set Aug. 29, 2020, as the possible date for the second Big Pour.

County Parks Marketing and Events Coordinator Jessica Sanders told commissioners at a briefing earlier this month that the festival hopes to tap into the grow-

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She spits with a purpose T H E C H R ON I C LE

BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK

BY BUSTA BROWN THE CHRONICLE

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Talia Scott performs at Guerilla Spit Presents “The Writeous” in Winston-Salem in July 2018 at Patio 924.

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Talia Scott

Talia Scott is a native of Winston-Salem and has been a creative mind since childhood. Inspired by local literary icon Maya Angelou, and a poetic character from a favorite childhood movie – the comedy-thriller “So I Married an Axe Murderer” starring Mike Meyers – she created her own style within the literary arts.

“I’m a Southern belle, dipped in Miami hustle, with a sprinkle of 1950s beatnik influence,” said Scott.

Scott said she cut her teeth on poetry, professionally, in North Miami, Florida. “I was under the tutelage of HBO Def Poet & Poet Laureate Will Da Real One (Will Bell) & company and I’ve been blazing as a writer & poet since 2008.”

Recently, in partnership with the musical talents of local musician Nelson Roberts, the duo created an anthem for the special needs students at Carter Vocational High School and their ‘No Dis’ Campaign. The song, “We Are Connected,” has reached outside the original intended audience and “is now an anthem for all people who have faced adversity,” Scott said. Carter is a high school for special needs students in Winston-Salem.

The chorus is beautiful and very inspiring, “Despite the appearances seen through your eyes, I am able and I am liked despite the disadvantages that they tell us we have. Let’s come together and unite.” The song can be

Talia Scott is with R&B singer Lalah Hathaway.

found on digital media outlets such as iTunes, Amazon, etc.

“As a kid I would always see Maya Angelou out and about,” Scott said. “As I grew and became aware of who she was and reading her work ... knowing what she’d done in her lifetime, I said ‘Wow, I wanna do that!’ I also saw this crazy movie as a kid starring Mike Meyers where he was a beat poet. Seeing him stand on a corner or a rooftop with his band and spitting those funny bars was so invigorating. I, again, said ‘Wow! I wanna do that!”

Talia has participated in the Women of the World Poetry Slam, featured at poetry venues across the country, college commencements and earned spots opening and closing for acts such as Malcolm Jamal Warner and Lalah Hathaway – legendary R&B singer Donny Hathaway's daughter. Most recently, Scott had a short stent touring with The Punany Poets as the Naughty Librarian in the “School of Seduction” show, which garnered an encore performance at The Funny Bone Comedy Clubs with performances in Virginia Beach, Chicago and Atlanta, as well as the annual Guerilla Spit Presents showcase in Winston Salem. Scott founded Guerilla Spit Literary House, a poetry collective consisting of writers, poets and spoken word artists from Miami.

“I and other artists-turned-friends came together with the shared idea that art should be authentically crafted, uncensored, and available to everyone by any means. No fluff allowed,” Scott said.

As a third-year graduate student in a Master of Arts in Art Therapy program, Scott moved to Florida, but decided to come back to Winston-Salem.

“I plan to do more community work and private practice Art Therapy (psychotherapy with the inclusion of expressive arts) are the next elements that Guerilla Spit will house,” Scott said. “Living away has renewed my perspective and value of Winston-Salem. I don’t think many of the people that live here full time realize what we have. We’re in a hotbed of arts, and the community is so welcoming.”

The 35 year old graduated from North Forsyth High School and Elon University. My late mentor, Will Bell, and another mentor call me a poet’s poet ... a writer’s writer. Those are the people I seek approval from. If anyone else likes it, too, then I guess I’ve done alright!”

For more info and bookings visit www.GuerillaSpit.com or Scott.taliav@gmail.com.

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OPINION T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Don’t count out the generation coming up

This is 2018. The president of the United States is calling a former White House employee a dog.

Police have killed numerous black people before they had trials to determine their guilt or innocence.

Nazis, white supremacists and other racists march boldly at rallies, even across the street from the White House. Tariffs are killing jobs for people who need them while the rich are getting richer.

Yet, despite all what appears to be doom and gloom in the United States, life goes on, especially for 162 teens who are part of the Winston-Salem Urban League’s Summer Youth Employment Program this year.

The program serves low-income teens ages 15 to 19. Each teen earns a stipend while learning career skills from employers during the summer. The Chronicle is one of the employers.

We had the pleasure of teaching Danalla Dearmon, who is a rising junior at John F. Kennedy High School interested in a health career.

We asked her to write an essay about why she wanted to come to The Chronicle. She told us that she “always had a passion for writing since elementary school when you had to write in your journal different types of topics your teacher gave you.”

Sounds good.

We learned that Danalla appears to be a quiet young woman who goes about her tasks and get things done. We also learned that she can write. She has written a story for The Chronicle that we plan to run in the newspaper. She was able to combine her health care interests with her writing interests. She received a taste of both worlds while at The Chronicle.

We also found out that Danalla, 15, is practical and smart. She said in her essay: “Being an intern at the Chronicle is going to be good on my transcript.” And she says she is known in her family for asking a lot of questions and for not stopping until she gets the answers. She sounds like a reporter to us.

No matter what Danalla plans to be when she is older, she appears to have a basic foundation as to what she wants to do. To us, that bodes well for the future of this up-and-coming generation. Let’s hope more members of her generation will follow suit.

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Danalla Dearmon is at the desk she works at while she is a Summer Youth Employment Program intern with The Chronicle this summer.

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Voters, paper have job to seek what candidates say

In the Aug. 2, 2018, edition of The Chronicle, p. A6, you printed a political cartoon about DD Adams and Virginia Foxx. Both are portrayed as sleeping and running a dull campaign.

May I suggest this cartoon portrays The Chronicle itself as dull and sleepy and not doing a good

state. Voting records show the candidates’ actual performance and political stance.

You, as well as the state’s voters, have a responsibility to seek information that reveals candidates in their best indication of possible performance in the job and to generate interest in the campaigns.

Your responsibility is to help voters be informed. Voters have the responsibility to seek and analyze information to help choose the best candidate. A campaign is not an entertainment production. It unites all in our civic duty to govern ourselves.

I am volunteering for DD Adams

paper’s job. I see your job as seeking and reporting the news, not as a dilettante who waits for material to fall in its lap. Both candidates have websites, campaign offices, volunteers and active endeavors to reach voters. Both have made speeches at many places in the

for Congress, who is mounting a positive campaign with clearly stated interests. She welcomes discussion and debate.

Where have the staff and cartoonist of The Chronicle been?

Jill Carraway Winston-Salem

To the Editor:

N.C. Democrats reaffirm commitment to Social Security To the Editor:

Social Security has long protected American workers and their families by providing a sense of safety in times of financial uncertainty.

Countless North Carolinians depend on Social Security to stabilize their paths to success and to smooth their transitions into retirement, and it is crucial that we continue to build upon and strengthen this vital program.

Republican lawmakers, however, have undermined people’s retirement stability with massive tax breaks for the wealthiest few and threatened cuts to Social Security benefits. Democrats stand resolute in our defense of this important program and, today, reaffirm our commitment to its continued success.

Wayne Goodwin, Chairman North Carolina Democratic Party Raleigh

Hard work: a highly effective business leader trait Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist In my second installment on “How to Become a Highly Effective Business Leader,” I want to focus on ways to motivate you to work hard.

Anyone who has achieved success in their life will attest to the simple fact that hard work was a primary driver. You may be the smartest person the room, but if someone has more passion, they will easily out work you.

However, working hard does come with real costs; the process can be hard on your body. I know from self-experience it’s tough on your closest relationships. The key is to work hard at your most important goals while not being crazed.

Check out these helpful tips for working hard, without working crazy.

1. You are human – Stress contributes to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, premature aging, depression and a range of other

diseases. Big goals will require you to work hard, but they also require good physical health. Be careful not to set unreasonable expectations for yourself in your pursuit for success.

It’s also critical to get a healthy amount of sleep nightly – the appropriate dose of rest will make you more productive, smarter and creative.

2. Guard your mind and heart – You may be tempted to work longer hours to fill up a sense of worthlessness, inadequacy or inferiority, all of which are symptoms for a low self-esteem.

Feeling unworthy may cause you to keep working and working in order to make yourself feel good – but it will do nothing to help you achieve the large goals that you have set for yourself.

Check your mind and heart to ensure you have a positive self-image, which will enable you to be mentally and emotionally healthier.

3. Work smarter, not harder – I firmly believe that quality supersedes quantity every single time.

You don’t have to check every box to be successful, but instead train yourself to be strategic. Select tasks that meet more than one objective or goal,

which allows you to better leverage your time and maximize results.

4. Don’t forget you need people – Love and companionship are a fundamental human need.

Sometimes I get so wrapped up in my goals and convince myself that I don’t need people, but in reality that’s not humans stay motivated. Since the inception of the human race, our ancestors sought out others for support, protection, and fellowship.

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people can do much to boost your motivation. Plan a regular time to be with friends and family.

5. Success requires time – There is no deadline or expiration date for your success, it simply requires time and patience. You do not have to do everything yesterday. I often remind people that Colonel Sanders did not start Kentucky Fried Chicken until he was 65! Give yourself plenty of time to try out different jobs and industries until you find that perfect fit. Likely you will gain new skills and experiences whenever you spend time in a new position.

6. Develop passion – The definition of passion is to have an intense desire or enthusiasm for something.

Too often the barrier that prevents individuals from achieving success is a lack of passion for whatever they are doing. If you have no passion, then you will find it difficult to work long hours, stay focused on goals, and practice selfdiscipline. Passion is the energy that enables you to give up other enjoyable activities to focus on the most important activities.

Passion can separate winners from losers.

Becoming a leader in anything requires a good set of habits that enable you to be self-disciplined; hopefully my insider tips will be helpful as you work to expand and gain new skills in your own life. I’ll discuss what it means to have powerful relationships, and give you strategies on how to gain friends and influence other people.

Contact me with questions and feedback, good luck!

Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm.

Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com

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Get a life!

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It seems almost every day we’re hearing about yet another incident of Guest black people Columnist b e i n g harassed by white people for simply existing. Commonly known as “living while black,” it usually involves some white person calling the police to report black folk doing normal, everyday activities that, when performed by white folk, are deemed normal, everyday activities.

From a white woman calling the police on black men grilling food in a public park, to white people calling the police on black children engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits (celebrated if performed by white children), there seems to be an epidemic of

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white folk hell-bent on stopping blacks from occupying space in the United States of an America they believe exists solely for them.

The more horrific examples, of course, are when the police and wanna-be-police like George Zimmerman murder unarmed black people because the mere presence of black bodies creates hate-tinged distress in the murderers, a factor that makes unnecessary calls to the police so dangerous.

I’m convinced the underlying desire for these asinine reports is to put black people on notice that the color of their skin makes them unworthy of participating in normal, everyday activities. How else do you explain white people calling the police to report black people eating, sleeping, shopping, walking, escaping the rain, waiting for a business associate, rehabbing their real estate, etc.?

Worthiness is definitely at play, but it’s the white folk making the calls whose

behavior is shaped by unworthiness.

Something is seriously off kilter in the way their existence is unfolding. They’re not living the type of life their white privilege purportedly provides and they’re looking for someone to blame. Instead of using their excessive amount of free time to meditate, attend a self-development seminar or read a Tony Robbins book, they spend it harassing black folk.

Think about the complainers. Examine their incredulous claims and the you-haveto-see-it-to-believe-it justification they use for calling the police. The common factor among them appears to be a lackluster life void of the American Dream to which they feel entitled. These are unhappy white people living from a “misery loves company,” “my life sucks so I’m going to make sure yours does too” mentality.

They won’t admit it, but they are also likely dealing with an especially discon-

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certing form of jealousy because most of the black people they reported were engaged in positive, progressive, lifeaffirming behavior. The police were summoned to deal with black folk working, napping while studying, eating in a college cafeteria, leaving an Airbnb while vacationing, waiting for a business associate to conduct business, enjoying a summer BBQ, and other "all American" activities.

Instead of hating on black folk trying to live their lives, perhaps this group of Scrooge impersonators should use their free time to get one!

Michelle Hollinger is editor of the South Florida Times, publisher and editorial director of The Sisterhood magazine and author of the book “Worthy,” and the host of “Worthy Talk with Michelle.”

Contact her at michellehollinger.com.

Acceptable corruption

A cynic might say we don’t learn from history, we Richard A. rewrite it. But looking at yesterday through the prism of Davis today can be tricky.

Baseball, “the thinking Guest man’s game”, was once Columnist thought to be beyond a black man’s abilities; then in walked Jackie Robinson, mythologized as uniquely qualified to “break the color barrier.” In truth, he was just the first. It’s not that he wasn’t special, he was – he just wasn’t unique. None of us are.

Ordinary white men, on and off the field, relented and the color barrier crumbled like the Walls of Jericho. Their willingness to ban men who didn’t look like themselves from major league sports was steeped in bigoted, armchair wisdom.

Acceptable corruption like this is an unscrupulous act done for the greater good. We overlook it because it’s the kind of thing we might do ourselves, or someone like us might, or because it didn’t harm us, or someone like us.

Does it matter? Well, if it happens to us or to someone we love, yes.

Here’s how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell greeted our first black president: “The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Barack Obama to be a one-term president.” Senator McConnell and his election night cabal set out to block every effort this new president made. In other words, they wanted to make sure a president who didn’t look like themselves

failed. Imagine the antics of that scurrilous cabal if Barrack Obama had needed the extended learning curve that’s now so evident for President Donald Trump.

Through the prism of time we will come to see all this as prejudice sullied by experience.

President Obama’s successor said, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and wouldn’t lose any voters.” Such brashness evinces a sense of entitlement and privilege: he feels that he can say or do anything he chooses. Who wouldn’t want that for himself, or his son? But he’s hardly the first president allowed to disguise his bigotry as patriotism, his hatred as hope, and his nativism as strength, but he is the first to be praised for it as a panacea for despair when jobs go away, as his manifesto to “drain the swamp” leaches into kakistocracy.

Make America Great, Again!

The media is of no help in separating the wheat from the chaff. Under the cloak of “fair and balanced,” it offers a flimsy critique of the candidate and the 40 percent of Americans willing to admit they support him, never quite condemning this unholy alliance for some of the most deplorable conduct in American political history; egregious acts of hooliganism that the rest of us claim run counter to our most cherished beliefs.

It’s a panegyric fallacy to praise him for sensing the pulse of America, or for manipulating the media, when both identify with him for the mother’s milk each craves.

After all, seeds only grow in fertile soil.

We rarely acknowledge stereotypes ascribed to us because we identify with the attributes we like and cast off others. And because we’re never quite as good or as bad

as we’re alleged to be, pundits are loath to ascribe sinister motives or animus even to a miscreant; so be it. But we’ve had our oracular warning: “When people show you who they are, believe them.”

Let’s face it: “Fair and balanced” is code for ratings.

Unbiased reporters seek the truth, allow the facts to lead the way and present more than two sides of multifaceted issues. They are disingenuous when they say that Hillary Clinton didn’t reach out to “forgotten Americans,” or didn’t discuss policies, when they know full well the electronic media gave her opponent a free bullhorn and short shrift to Russian interference, campaign shenanigans, FBI overreach and media profiteering. That selfsame media now champion the #MeToo movement for confronting comedian Bill Cosby’s despicable behavior, while overlooking the equally despicable behavior of another celebrity because he “totally denies” it. Especially since it never set the template straight about Emmett Till and Twana Brawley – a black boy lynched after being falsely accused of whistling at a white woman, and a black girl, now a woman, who was never believed when she accused several white police officers of rape. Such history as a guidepost is more than useless; it’s downright dangerous.

We can learn to accept any level of corruption and debauchery, but like Sodom, where will we find 10 righteous men to save us? In his own desperate search, Diogenes couldn’t find a single one!

LeBron’s I Promise school will have a lasting impact on today’s generation James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

In many cities across America, school has already started. School buses are transporting students and teachers are ready to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Shopping for school supplies is an important activity, and students already have their supply list. I was in a retail store on yesterday and the supplies were flying off the shelves.

Now, in a lot of school districts, students wear uniforms, so parents are in clothing stores purchasing them. Wearing uniforms means that students don’t have to “out dress” each other. There was a period in some areas where confusion would break out over who was wearing what.

With uniforms, every boy has khakis and every girl wears a plaid skirt.

Parents are also having to adjust their schedules.

They must wake up earlier, make breakfast and have lunch money for the week plus snack money. When school starts, everyone thinks about the children, but parents make the engine run. Even before school starts in earnest, let’s give parents, grandparents and love providers a standing ovation. They deserve it!

Children sometimes take their parents for granted. However, I believe over time they begin to see what parents do each day. It is not easy being a parent, but we would not have it any other way. In my opinion, parenting is love in its purest form. It has no boundaries and is always on call.

School systems are also making the adjustments for another school year. Many school districts have benefitted by partnering with community agencies and as a result, students are receiving services such as health screenings and shopping excursions.

One school district in Ohio has partnered with an NBA superstar. The Akron Public School System has

Richard A. Davis is a social psychologist who writes about acceptable corruption in public institutions – an ordinary evil. He lives in Pfafftown, N.C.

joined forces with LeBron James, formerly with the Cleveland Cavaliers and now with the Los Angeles Lakers, and created a school. The name of the school is I Promise and will focus on students who need an extra push academically. The school will have grades one through eight. One of its goals is to engage parents in the educational process. Research has shown that parents who are actively involved in their child’s education give them a better chance at success.

While the I Promise school has been lauded, some critics are concerned about the cost of the school. It is important to note that some of the funds to operate the school will come from the LeBron James Family Foundation.

There will be approximately 240 students enrolled in the school. It is my thinking that the fiscal support for the school will be strong, something that can’t be said for all public schools. When you look around these days, there

are schools that are closing due to money problems and lack of enrollment.

Recently, CNN anchor Don Lemon interviewed LeBron James at the school site. The children were happy, and smiles were all around. What is equally important is the hope and inspiration that LeBron James is giving to those students. He understands the importance of having a good education. As he has said on many occasions, he has been blessed and wants to pay the blessing forward.

In the I Promise school right now is a future doctor or business person. The school will produce great minds.

Thank you, LeBron, for caring about your community and for giving children hope.

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

Judge declines to give quick relief in amendment lawsuits A8 AUGUST 16, 2018

BY GARY D. ROBERTSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

RALEIGH — A state judge declined Tuesday to give immediate relief to Gov. Roy Cooper and interest groups who want proposed constitutional amendments off fall ballots because they argue referendum language written by Republican lawmakers is false and misleading.

The Democratic governor, state NAACP and Clean Air Carolina have asked in a pair of lawsuits to block questions for two amendments that would swing powers over filling vacant judgeships and controlling board and commission appointments from the executive branch to the legislature. They say the questions conceal how dramatic the amendments would change state government if approved. ``These ballot questions do not fairly describe either of the ballot amendments that they would enact,'' said John Wester, a private attorney representing Cooper, told Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway. ``Both of them would take a wrecking ball to the constitution's separation of powers principle ... and would strip the governor of core constitutional

powers.''

The interest groups also want removed two additional amendment questions that would enshrine a mandate for photo identification to vote in person and would reduce the income tax rate cap. In all, Republicans approved six amendment questions for November.

After nearly three hours of arguments, Ridgeway decided the case needed to go to a threejudge panel, in keeping with rules requiring one when allegations are made that a challenged law is always unconstitutional.

Cooper and the groups argued their cases were narrower in scope, so Ridgeway could act on his own.

Ridgeway said he reserved the right, however, to decide on whether to block the questions temporarily if the judicial panel – named by Chief Justice Mark Martin – can't act quickly, because ``this is a matter of great urgency and importance.'' The three-judge panel was expected to hear arguments on Wednesday.

State elections officials are days away from finalizing language for statewide election items so ballots can be printed. Another judge considering unrelat-

5 ex-N. C. governors rebuke lawmakers on amendments

BY GARY D. ROBERTSON ASSOCIATED PRESS

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina's five living former governors delivered an extraordinary rebuke Monday to the Republicandominated legislature for two constitutional amendments that lawmakers put on the fall ballot, saying they would shred gubernatorial power and government checks and balances if approved.

The ex-governors – three Democrats and two Republicans – gathered for a rare appearance in the old Capitol, urging voters to defeat the two November ballot questions.

Democrats Jim Hunt, Mike Easley and Beverly Perdue and Republicans Jim Martin and Pat McCrory served from 1977 through 2016. Some would appear to be unlikely allies.

Perdue narrowly defeated McCrory in the 2008 gubernatorial election. ``It would be a mistake to say this is a partisan fight between Republicans and Democrats. It's worse – it's legislators versus governor,'' said Martin, governor from 1985 to 1993.

Hunt, a four-term governor who left office in 2001, added the amendments are ``really about whether or not a few politicians in the legislature will increase their power at the expense of the people of North Carolina.''

Current Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper didn't attend, but has sued to prevent votes on the two amendments this November. He contends the questions are so false and misleading as to be unconstitutional themselves. Later this week, a three-judge panel will hear legal requests from Cooper and from interest groups that sued to get four questions off the ballots.

The former governors' event emphasized the stakes and the potential rebalance of government powers if the amendments are approved. Governors

would no longer have sole power on filling nearly all judicial vacancies and would be cut out of making appointments to the state elections and ethics board and possibly other key state boards and commissions.

Republican House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger said in a release they ``respectfully disagree with these governors'' and ``it's not surprising former governors oppose checks and balances on the unilateral authority of their office.''

One amendment would shift control of filling vacant judgeships away from the governor and toward the legislature.

Instead, the governor would have to choose from at least two recommended candidates from a pool deemed qualified by a ``nonpartisan judicial merit'' commission.

The ballot question says the new system would rely ``on professional qualifications instead of political influence when nominating justices and judges,'' but opponents say that's not true, insisting lawmakers would just pick friends and political allies.

The second amendment would give the legislature appointment powers over the state elections board.

The governor has made the appointments for over 100 years, but lawmakers have tried to wrest that control from Cooper since he was elected in November 2016.

The amendment also would state that the legislature controls the appointments and duties of any board or commission it creates. Republicans call this clarifying language after a pair of state Supreme Court rulings – one initiated by Cooper and another by McCrory, Martin and Hunt – that found lawmakers retained too much power over several state panels.

But the governors say it would give the General Assembly tremendous power over potentially hundreds of boards and commissions.

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Gov. Roy Cooper is suing over proposed constitued lawsuits involving party Regardless, he said, the labels for judicial candi- legislature complied with dates told the state elec- the requirements in the tions board not to certify or state constitution for print ballots for now. approving amendment proMartin Warf, a lawyer posals – requiring support for House Speaker Tim from three-fifths of the Moore and Senate leader members in each chamber.

Phil Berger – named defen- Cooper and other critics dants in the amendment can express their unhappilawsuits – argued Tuesday ness with the questions, he a three-judge panel was said. necessary. ``By no measure do I File photo

contend that these are misleading in the least,'' Warf told Ridgeway. ``But where is it that there is a standard to apply the language on the ballot as to whether it accurately represents what is going on or not?''

The state elections board is a defendant in both amendment lawsuits but the panel hasn't taken a position in the case. Still, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein's office filed a response on the board's behalf siding with Cooper. North Carolina Solicitor General Matt Sawchak told Ridgeway the questions run counter to the board's mandate to require ballots ``present all candidates and questions in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner.''

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The state NAACP and Clean Air Carolina made more sharp arguments in their own lawsuit, saying the General Assembly is barred from even proposing the amendments to voters because it's illegally constituted.

Kym Hunter, the groups' lawyer, said that's because federal courts have declared the district maps that elected this edition of the legislature included illegal racial gerrymanders.

Phil Strach, another lawyer representing GOP lawmakers, said the current General Assembly is a lawful governing body, he added, pointing out that federal judges allowed the 2016 elections to continue under the old maps.

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Tar Heels yet to start adjusting camp reps amid suspensions Here we go again with UNC

BY AARON BEARD AP SPORTS WRITER

Last week, 13 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football players were suspended for selling team issued gear. The suspenSports sions range from one to four Columnist games. The players were guilty of a secondary NCAA violation, but for me this is a non-issue.

North Carolina self-reported the violations to the NCAA. One of the players suspended is quarterback Chazz Surratt, who was more than likely going to be the opening day starter for the Tar Heels.

All of the trouble for the players stemmed from a pair of sneakers. The team and staff were issued exclusive pairs of Air Jordan 3s that were not made available to the public. The players sold the shoes for as much as $2,500

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Local legend Josh Howard, just wrapped up his third annual Triple Threat Camp on the campus of Piedmont International University.

Howard said this year’s camp was better than ever.

The triple threat camp was more intense than the free camps Howard holds throughout the summer at various recreation centers.

He says this camp was for the serious ball player looking to make great strides upward in his game.

The camp ran from Aug. 8 through the 10.

Howard worked with the elementary kids during the morning session and the middle and high school kids during the afternoons.

“It was great local talent that came in and gave it their all,” said Howard.

“It's cool to see these young kids out here trying to really become NBA players at a young age and it lets you know they are excited about the game and learning how to get better.”

Howard says one of the biggest thrills for him this year was to see some of the campers come back to see how they have matured over the past year.

“I see a lot of progression, even in height, because a lot of the kids came back an inch or two taller than they were last year and some have even slimmed down in weight,” he said. “It lets me know that they are working in the off-season and they are looking forward to getting

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina coach Larry Fedora isn't deviating from the normal plan for early in preseason camp, even with 13 players facing suspensions for secondary NCAA violations for selling team-issued shoes.

The focus remains on installing basic schemes for at least a few more days, though the coaching staff will soon start adjusting the amount of reps for players facing suspensions as the Tar Heels prepare for the season opener at California on Sept. 1. ``We know some guys are going to be out,'' receiver Thomas Jackson said after last Thursday morning's practice, Aug. 9. `We'd love to have them but we don't. That's not

going to change our attitude going into the first game. . So it's not really affecting anybody's mindset.''

The school announced last month that it had reported the violations to the NCAA, then revealed Monday which players were being penalized and for how many games. Most notably, the list included four-game suspensions for quarterback Chazz Surratt – who had been expected to battle for the starting job – as well as returning starter Malik Carney at defensive end and another possible starter in fellow end Tomon Fox. The bulk of the suspensions are for rotation players, players yet to see their first college action and a couple of walk-ons.

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“Another view of the Air Jordan 3’s the team and staff received yesterday,” @UNCEquipment tweeted Jan. 12.

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team has gotten through ``97 percent'' of its installation work ahead of Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage. From there, the plan would be for coaches to review where every player stands, then begin to shift the reps accordingly with an eye more toward

game preparation.

Yet he made that sound normal, even in the abnormal position of dealing with so many suspensions.

The offensive line has four players down the See Shoes on B2

Josh Howard would stop games to give advice to the campers about making better decisions on the floor.

back out here and getting better.”

Howard says throughout the duration of the camp, he had the campers participate in intense circuit training that focused on many aspects of the game, such as shooting, passing, rebounding, defense and more.

“They were able to touch every facet of what you need to work on, then I could worry about basketball,” he went on to say. “I remember those days when I had to do the same circuit,

and I felt like I got the best out of me.”

Howard closed out each day with a simulated game so the campers could put what they learned that day to use. Howard would stop the game at various times to give coaching tips to the young players about the decisions they made on the floor.

Each year, Howard has kept the numbers low with the number of kids he allows to participate in the camp. He feels if he has too many kids he will not

be able to give each one that personal attention they need.

“The kids can really see that I mean what I say, they understand I am out here doing it because I want them to get better,” said Howard on why he takes a small number of kids each summer.

Howard credits former Glenn High School basketball coach Napoleon Cloud for preparing him for the rigors of the next level.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

“I thank God for coach Cloud at Glenn High School because he was a great coach and he made me understand what was going on out there,” he continued. “Coach Cloud I am coming to see you,” he said emphatically.

“That man did a lot for me as a high school player and understanding what he taught me and how I took it through every level of basketball, it's all about your grassroots.”

Golf association gives 9 scholarships

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The Winston Lake Senior Golf Association (WLSGA) has quietly been helping the African-

American youth of Forsyth County for nearly two decades. A week ago they handed out nine $1,000 scholarships to students heading into their freshman year of college.

The scholarship recipients and the colleges they will be attending are: Markie Lamont McRae (UNC-Chapel Hill), Briston Whitt (Elon University), Devontae Maliq Taishon Harrison

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

The scholarship recipients pose with their families, the Winston Lake Senior Golf Association and the Blaylock family.

(Winston-Salem State University or WSSU), T'ona Elizabeth McBride (North Carolina Central University), Joseph Alexander PeterkinMcMillan (North Carolina A&T State University or NCA&TSU), Kimani Malik Carter (Morehouse College), Kianna Nazje

Jackson (WSSU), Aysia D'Shea Greer-Parms (NCA&TSU), Justyn Jahvon Hardin (East Carolina University).

The scholarships are funded by the Blaylock Family Foundation in honor of their father, James E. Blaylock, who was an avid golfer at Winston

Lake golf course and a member of the Winston Lake Golf Association.

After James E. Blaylock passed away, the Blaylock Family Foundation and the Winston Lake Senior Golf Association decided to collaborate to give scholarships to worthy young men

and women each year to help with college tuition.

“The reason we do this is because my father was a part of the Winston Lake Golf Association and when he passed they decided to name the scholarship in honor of our father,” said LaVern Blaylock, James E. Blaylock's daughter. “We

decided to add the scholarship foundation to give back to the community and help kids going into college.”

The kids are selected by a panel of members from the WLSGA. The students are required have at least a 3.0 grade point average, along with a list of afterschool activities they are involved with. The panel then selects the winners of the scholarship. All of the recipients this year had a GPA over 3.2.

Von Roberts, president of the WLSGA, says the association can't take credit for anything. He praised the Blaylock family for their continued support of the scholarships. He says since he has been president, the Blaylock family has donated $50,000 in scholarships.

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appreciative of the Blaylock's and the WLSGA for their scholarships.

Joseph Peterkin-McMillan said tuition is very expensive, so this helped bring him closer to his tuition needs.

“This is a big benefit for me because I was a little bit short and this has gotten me closer to my goal,” said PeterkinMcMillan. “I am very grateful and happy that I was selected for this scholarship and I support it.”

Peterkin-McMillan says he was all

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in cash, according to the News & Observer. $2,500 is a drop in the bucket compared to what these school presidents and the universities make on an annual basis. I am just not clear why this is even a violation to begin with. It's not like the players stole anything or even sold equipment that would be used in a game or for practice. These were sneakers.

These players are not paid a single dime for making a supposed nonprofit billions per year. Yes, the NCAA is a tax exempt, nonprofit association that oversees just under 1,300 universities across the nation. Funny, I know right.

Another thing I find funny is that in most states, the highest paid public employee is the state university's head football or basketball coach. From building extravagant stadiums on the student’s and tax payer dimes to making multibillion dollar TV deals with networks, the NCAA continues to make their money so why no let the players make theirs since they are the ones doing the actual work.

I know they probably had no other choice, but I was somewhat disappointed with the words of UNC Athletic Director Bubba

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smiles when he found out he was one of the lucky recipients. He says he chose NCA&TSU because he has aspirations of becoming an engineer. He says once he visited the school, it felt like a family environment, which cemented his decision.

LaVern Blaylock stated that since her family has been blessed, it was only right for them to bless others with these scholarships. She says another reason they chose to give out scholarships is because education is very important to her family.

Cunningham and Head Football coach Larry Fedora. Cunningham said the department was “disappointed” in a press release and Fedora said he was “certainly upset by our players' actions and how their choices reflect on them, our program and the university.”

Fedora went on to say “these young men knew the rules and are being held responsible for the poor choices they have made.

Accountability is an important core principle in this program. We will learn from this and aim to do better in the future.”

I literally laughed out loud when I read this for the first time because there is no way he could have said that with a straight face. Next time he should use a better phrase than “poor choices” because I see nothing wrong with selling an item that the university gave to you. These kids are just trying to make a few bucks to buy some food, go out on a date, take a trip for spring break or even send money back to their parents. It pales in comparison to the millions and billions made by those who do no work at all.

I am hopeful that this is not the actual feelings of a coach that makes over a half million dollars for his base salary. I hope he realizes that the only reason he makes this kind of money

is because of the free labor he gets on Saturday afternoons from his players. It makes me sick that the people who actually put in the work receive nothing for their efforts.

And for those who say that the players are being paid by receiving a scholarship, save it. Many of the players at the top Division I schools are looking at college more like a trade school than a university.

Football is a trade, just like an electrician or a carpenter. Many of these players who play basketball or football at these top schools have alternative plans outside of learning earth science or astronomy.

I will continue to speak out against the NCAA and how they are pulling off one of the biggest cons in American history.

These players should not have been suspended but rather paid for their work.

If you don't want to pay them, then at least let them make a buck selling their likeness or team issued gear.

Something has to change. This dictatorship the NCAA has over the players must have an expiration date. I know I am not the only person in the country that feels this way.

Let's fix this and do the right thing.

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depth chart facing suspensions: redshirt freshmen Brian Anderson (four games), Jordan Tucker (four games) and Jonah Melton (one game) along with walk-on Quiron Johnson (four games). ``We're always mixing and matching all the time to find the best five, the best combination of five,'' Fedora said. ``But then you've also got to be prepared that if this guy goes down, how does that combination change? Is it the next tackle that goes in if a tackle went down? Or are we better with the next guard going in and this

guard sliding over to tackle. ``So early in fall camp, you're doing all of those things throughout the camp. Again, we would be doing all that anyway. But now we have some clarity on some guys that aren't going to be there, so we can plan around that.''

One positive for the Tar Heels is the starting lineup will largely be intact for the trip to Cal. The NCAA agreed to a school request to stagger the suspensions for Carney, Fox and fellow defensive end Tyrone Hopper (four games) because they all came at the same position. So Carney and Fox will play in the opener before begin-

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ning their suspensions, Carney in Week 2 at East Carolina and Fox in Week 5 at Miami.

In all, 11 players will miss the Cal game. ``Those guys that are going to be out, they know they have to get themselves game-ready too because at some point they'll be coming back,'' defensive tackle Aaron Crawford said. ``It's really coming down to the mental reps. The guys that are going to have to step up and play, they're going to have to know what to do regardless. So those reps are really precious.

Everybody's getting the reps they need to be getting as far as that goes.''

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Community Briefs

Water tank maintenance could bring discolored water Some Utilities Division customers who live in downtown Winston-Salem and to the east of downtown, including the Walkertown and Kernersville areas, may notice water pressure fluctuations or a temporary discoloration in their water this week when the water tank at 905 Chestnut St. is taken out of service for routine maintenance.The tank is scheduled to be taken out of service on Thursday, Aug. 16, to prepare for an inspection of the tank’s condition for an upcoming rehabilitation project to paint the tank. If no issues with the distribution system are experienced, the tank will remain out of service for the night and be returned to service on Friday, Aug. 17, while Utilities Division personnel verify the operation of the system without the tank. The potential areas that could be affected are downtown WinstonSalem and the portion of Forsyth County east of U.S. 52 and north of Business 40. Residents who experience discolored water should refrain from washing clothes as any discolored water could stain light-colored clothing. Although the water may appear discolored it remains safe. Residents can assist the Utilities Division by reporting pressure fluctuations or discolored water to CityLink at 311 or (336) 727-8000. This will allow Utilities personnel to prioritize their efforts.

Wake Forest Law School's Elder Law Clinic currently accepting applications Wake Forest University’s Elder Law Clinic is currently accepting applications for its fall 2018 semester.

The clinic, which is part of the university’s School of Law, helps law students get practical experience under the supervision of an attorney by providing free legal services to the community.

The clinic accepts applications year-round, though services are only provided during the school year when law students are on hand.

Potential clients for the clinic must be at least 60 and have an income of less than $2,200 a month for a household of one, or $2,900 for a household of two. Cases the clinic typically handles are: wills (if a person owns real estate), powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, guardianship, nursing home questions, abuse, fraud and consumer problems.

The clinic does not handle criminal cases, traffic violation and accidents, medical malpractice, probate (estates), slips and falls and divorce cases.

Potential clients can fill out a one-page application online at elder-clinic.law.wfu.edu/services/ or call (336) 758-5061 to have an application mailed to them. After the application is reviewed, you will be notified if your name has been added to the waiting list. Getting accepted to the waiting list is not a guarantee they will be able to meet with you.

The clinic also has legal resources available on its website, including basic information on elder law resources, long term care insurance, state laws, LGBT health care rights, and nursing home and adult care issues, elderclinic.law.wfu.edu/resources/ African American Caucus FCDP honors Ingram Emma C. Ingram is the 2018 recipient of the Jacquelyne B. Barber Excellence in Community Leadership Award. The award was presented to her by the African American Caucus FCDP Jacquelyne Barber Branch at the annual AAC Cookout at Winston Lake Park. The award spotlights integrity and positive community leadership.

Ingram has worked with various community organizaIngram tions in WinstonSalem and at the state level; she has helped with voter registration and education forums in the community and has served as precinct chairwoman of the Winston Lake Y. Emma Ingram was unable to attend the cookout on Saturday July 21, due to illness.

Caucus member, Mrs. Sarah Carter accepted her well-deserved award with various community leaders, AAC members, and friends in attendance.

New Winston Museum Announces new board members/officers New Winston Museum, the community history museum for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, has appointed a new interim executive director, two new board members, and new board leadership. Dr. Mike Wakeford has assumed the role of interim executive director, immediately following two years serving as board chair.

Wakeford is a historian and Associate Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Katie Pepper, immediate past vice chair, is now board chairwoman. Pepper is Marketing Director and Partner at Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects.

Fred Terry, retired city councilman, is now serving as vice chairman. Continuing as officers are Joey Burdette, co-owner at Twin City Hive Coffee Lounge (Treasurer) and M. Lloyd Barnhardt, III, Financial Advisor and Associate Vice President at Ameriprise (Secretary). NWM also recently welcomed two new members to the Board of Directors: Wes Davis, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at US Trust, and Mr. John L. Quinn, founder and CEO of Wellnecity. To learn more, visit www.newwinston.org where you can join the email list, or follow the organization on Facebook.

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NOW – Powerful Tools for Caregivers Registration is now underway for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a 6week course for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place on Thursdays, Sept.20-Oct. 25, 6:30-8 p.m. at Trinity Elms, 7449 Fair Oaks Drive, Clemmons. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at (336) 748-0217.

TODAY, Aug. 16 – Anti-Gun & Gang Violence Meeting Winston-Salem has had numerous recent acts of senseless gun/gang violence, becoming progressively worst. We need to unify and bring peace to our neighborhoods. There will be a meeting every third Thursday to address these issues. The meetings will be held at Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, contact Corey McCann at 336-6029844 or email at cmccann1985@gmail.com

TODAY, Aug. 16 – Bicycle Master Plan unveiled Consultants updating the city’s bicycle master plan will present their recommendations and collect feedback at a public input session from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For more information visit the project website, WSBikePlan.com.

TODAY, Aug. 16 – Opening Reception Associated Artists of Winston-Salem mounts exhibition of juried members works with an opening reception on today, Aug. 16. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Womble Carlyle Gallery, The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. It is free and open to the public.

TODAY, Aug. 16 – New Winston Dialogues The first edition of New Winston Dialogues will be held on Aug. 16 with a screening of Spike Lee's brand new film “BlackKklansman” at a/perture cinema at 311 West Fourth St., Winston Salem. There will be an informal conversation after the film. You may get tickets at https://www.aperturecinema.com.

TODAY, Aug. 16 -19 – 15th annual C2C Conference Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St., will host their 15th Annual Corner 2 Corner (C2C) Drug Dealers and Street Life Conference on Aug. 16-19.

The Corner 2 Corner Conference will open with registration and a continental breakfast on Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. Conference sessions will begin each morning at 9 a.m. and conclude each afternoon at 1 p.m. On Sunday, Aug. 19 a graduation ceremony will be held at the 10 a.m. worship service for all conference participants.

Conference founder, Bishop Sir Walter Mack, Jr. will deliver the message.

Persons interested in participating in this year's C2C Drug Dealers and Street Life Conference should call (336) 724-9305 ext.

222. Registration is free.

TODAY, Aug. 16 – Coffee with a Cop Join your neighbors and deputies for coffee (Italian Ice) and conversation on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 3 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at Mama Mia Italian Ice, 3560 Suite B Clemmons Road.

TODAY, Aug. 16-19 – “Stuff the Bus” Forsyth Educator Partnership (FEP) is holding its second annual “Stuff-the-Bus” back-toschool event to celebrate the re-opening of the Educator Warehouse, which provides free school supplies to WS/FCS teach-

ers for use in their classrooms throughout the year.

School bus will on site at Diggs-Latham Elementary School and Hanes Mall according to this schedule: * T h u r s d a y - F r i d a y, Aug. 16 – 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Diggs Latham campus *Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hanes Mall

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(between BJs and Belk) *Sunday, Aug. 19, 3 – 7 p.m. Hanes Mall (Belk Entrance) For more info, contact Angie Vaughn, President, Forsyth Educator Partnership: (336) 7037279 or Martha Murphy,

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Loving and Just Behavior Lesson Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

By the end of this lesson, we will *Consider our personal behaviors as indicative of a Christian way of life. *Affirm our expressions of love for one another. *Understand why God reserves vengeance for himself.

Background: The time is A.D. 56 and the place is Corinth. The Book of Romans is the longest and considered the most influential letters that Paul wrote. He wrote the book to address problems in the church between the Jews and the Gentiles. The first 11 chapters are full of doctrine while the 12th chapter has a more practical application of how a Christian should behave.

The ungodly behavior and attitudes of the Jews and Gentiles toward one another necessitated the writing of Chapter 12.

Lesson: Paul starts by saying early on in the chapter that the only acceptable worship is to offer oneself completely to the Lord. Don’t conform – transform, with renewed minds in Christ. Then serve God with spiritual gifts. From here Paul lists traits that characterize a Spirit-filled life in four categories. (1) Personal duties (verse 9); Love from the center of who you are, don’t fake it. There should be purity and sincerity without selfcenteredness in our practice of brotherly love. (2) Family duties (verses 10-13); There should be a devotion to other Christians as to family, a quality that the world should see and recognize in believers. Practice playing second fiddle, put others first. Be enthusiastic and careful in service to the Lord. Productive energy without burnout is required; pray often and hard, help those in needs and pursue the love of strangers. (3) Duties to others (verses 14-16); Treat enemies as if they were friends. Everyone experiences joy and pain; we should be sensitive and available to the needs of other believers. We must be impartial, get along with others without conceit or feelings of superiority toward others don’t be “stuck-up,” be friendly to all. (4) Duties to those who consider us enemies (verses 17-21); an eye for an eye is not acceptable behavior. We should look for the good in everyone. Respect what is proper and honest and have godly behavior toward all, especially the unbelievers. Do everything possible to get along with everybody. Peace however, will depend on their attitude and response. Don’t try getting even; allow God that task. “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” Surprise your enemies with your generosity and goodness toward them; it should bring shame and guilt for their hate and animosity. Finally, don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good. (The MacArthur Study Bible, the Message//Remix: Pause, NIV Leadership Bible, UMI, UGP and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)

For Your Consideration: How does our attitude toward one another as Christians affect our witness to non-believers?

What is the long range benefit of overcoming evil with good … is there a benefit for all parties?

Life’s Application: It is incumbent on all Christians to show the world that walking in the way of Jesus really makes a difference. The Word calls us to be distinct and set apart from the world. We are called to be a light, not just on Sunday, but every day of our lives. If we walk in love toward other people, many problems in our communities could be solved. We can start by simply being a good neighbor. Read Luke 10:29-37 to get a clear picture of who your neighbor may be.

TODAY, Aug. 16 - Aug. 17 Church Revival New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church at 7000 Shallowford Road in Lewisville will celebrate its annual homecoming/revival through Aug. 17. The speakers for the week will be: *Thursday, Aug. 16, the Rev. Joshua Holmes of Glenns Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church of East Bend, N.C. *Friday, Aug. 17, the Rev. Dairl L. Scott Jr. of Center Grove A.M.E. Zion Church of Tobaccoville, N.C. Nightly services will begin at 7 p.m. Doors are open to all. For more information, contact (336) 9459083 or (336) 945-5618. The Rev. Dairl L. Scott Sr. is the pastor.

Local church hosts National Night Out

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Even with a torrential downpour, the National Night Out at Burkhead United Methodist Church went off without a hitch last Tuesday evening, Aug. 7.

National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. It also serves to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

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(Top) Despite the rain, scores of people came out to Burkhead United Methodist Church for National Night Out last Tuesday.

The local police department gives a demonstration of its K-9 unit during National Night Out.

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WinShape Camp proves to be big success

By TIMOTHy RAMSEy THE CHRONICLE

The WinShape Camp in Winston-Salem, held from Aug. 6-10 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church last week, was a complete success, according to officials.

In 1985, Chick-fil-A founder, Truett Cathy, established the WinShape Foundation and Camps as a hopeful means of inspiring children with such engaging summer camp

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TODAY, Aug. 16 - Aug. 19 15th annual C2C Conference Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St., will host its 15th annual Corner 2 Corner (C2C) Drug Dealers and Street Life Conference on Aug. 16-19. The Corner 2 Corner Conference will open with registration and a continental breakfast on today, Thursday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. Conference sessions will begin each morning at 9 a.m. and conclude each afternoon at 1 p.m. On Sunday, Aug. 19 a graduation ceremony will be held at the 10 a.m. worship service for all conference participants. Conference founder, Bishop Sir Walter Mack, Jr. will deliver the message. Persons interested in participating in this year's C2C Drug Dealers and Street Life Conference

One hundred seventy-five kids from around the city participated in the WinShape Camp last week at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.

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adventures that the time spent would literally change their lives.

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should call (336) 724-9305 ext. 222. Registration is free.

NOW - Aug. 17 2018 Revival Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St. Winston-Salem, invites the community to attend its 2018 Revival through Aug. 17. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. Tonight, Thursday, Aug. 16, the Rev. Chad R. Armstrong, pastor of Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Winston Salem, will be the guest revivalist. And on Friday, Aug. 17, the Rev. Paul R. Ford, pastor of First Baptist Church in Winston Salem, will be the guest revivalist. For more information, call the church office at (336) 418See REL. CAL. on B7

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the National Night Out has been held.

“This is our first attempt to do any type of event related to National Night Out, but I think it has gone fairly well,” said Murray Sink, church organizer. “We started meeting eight weeks ago for this and reading all of the materials from the national committee. It was somewhat harder for us but next year we will be better prepared.

“Looking around, if it had rained and nobody came I would have been very disappointed,” Sink continued. “Despite the rain, we have a good crowd of folks here doing what we wanted them to do, which was to talk to

one another. It was frustrating having to move inside but we are still accomplishing what we wanted, which was to also bring the neighborhood together.”

The church had a number of activities planned outdoors for the night, such as Tai Chi, a story teller, presentation by the local police department and more. They moved everything inside and were able to accomplish their mission.

Rev. Dr. Carl Manuel, senior pastor of Burkhead United, stated that the rain would not put a damper on the spirit of the night.

“We planned to have everything outside, but since the rain has come, we moved everything inside,” said Manuel.

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we will have things in the fellowship hall, but hopefully the rain will slack up so the kids will be able to go outside and see the fire truck.”

Manuel says he is blessed to lead a church that “has the energy and concerns for the community” as he does. He says every idea he has brought to the church has been approved.

“We are going to do more, especially with the school system this year,” he continued. “I'd like to have a tutoring program to help the kids perform better on the end of school testing.”

Burkhead wanted to give a special thank you to Chick-fil-A, Subway, McDonald's, Pizza Hut and local grocery stores for their assistance with the National Night Out.

The campers participated in 21 activities throughout the week at the WinShape Camp.

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unite area churches and other local groups in a common goal, which is inspiring local youth to reach for the stars.

“We are honored and excited about our partnership with Love Out Loud and Chick-fil-A,” said Dr. Nathan Scovens, senior pastor of Galilee in a statement.

“We strongly believe that Camp WinShape will provide an opportunity for children to build lasting friendships and discover their many hidden talents.”

During the week, the kids participated in 21 different activities, from football, basketball, cheer, archery, dance and so

much more. Last week 175 kids came out to participate in the camp.

“There were so many options that it kept every type of child and personality occupied,” said Christie Williams, WinShape coordinator for WinstonSalem.

“It is a collaborative camp with local Chick-fil-A owner/operators here in the city,” she continued.

Williams, who has served as director for the past four years, says she enjoys seeing the passion and purpose in the kids’ eyes as they participate in the camp. She says the camp also is about bonding families closer together in faith.

“WinShape does a lot to engage families together, both in having daily family

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moments and encouraging campers to converse with their parents,” she said.

“Personally, just to witness here as a leader, one little girl accepting Jesus as her savior shows this camp is a great model for discipleship.”

WinShape also partnered with the local Urban League, Crosby Scholars, other local churches and Love Out Loud.

Williams stated Love Out Loud was the biggest fiscal sponsor for the WinstonSalem camp.

The Rev. Chuck Spong of Love Out Loud says their mission is to transform the city with the love of Jesus by connecting and mobilizing the people and resources, so the camp aligned perfectly with their goal.

“This is a very transformational camp from a Christian perspective, and it's very gospel-centric,” said Spong. “It has a strong emphasis on Jesus' work in each one of our lives, and we also look for initiatives that pull together the body of Christ and community members from across the city for a shared project, and this was the perfect fit for that.”

“The WinShape team brings the core experience and we provide the logistics and the connections to other believers, churches and campers. We try to be real intentional to go across denominational, racial and socioeconomic lines, and that's what we saw this week with 175 campers from all over the city.”

WS/FCS reminds parents of required vaccines, health assessments

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As schools and parents prepare for the 2018-19 school year, the WS/FCS, the Forsyth County Health Department, School Health Alliance, and Northwest Community Care are reminding parents

to make sure students have the required vaccines and health assessments required by law when school starts Aug. 27.

Students must be immunized by Sept. 26, which is 30 days after school starts.

In order to help parents who may not have access

to medical clinics or face transportation issues getting to a medical provider, a mobile medical clinic will offer new student health assessments and sports physicals for school-aged children in various locations around the district.

The clinic can also help

families set up times and appointments to receive all required immunizations at the Forsyth County Health Department or the Bulldog Health Center at Mineral Springs Middle School.

A community partnership involving WS/FCS and School Health Alliance make the mobile

clinic possible.

Parents are reminded that North Carolina law requires: *Tdap and Meningitis vaccine for all students entering the seventh grade. *Kindergarten Health Assessments for all students entering kindergarten.

*Students not having KHA/immunizations to be excluded on Sept. 26 until those medical requirements are met. *Students of any grade level who are new to the public schools of North Carolina need a completed NC Health Assessment Transmittal Form.

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NOW - Aug. 18 – Hanes Warehouse Sale HanesBrands, a leading global marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, will hold its annual warehouse clearance sale from Wednesday, Aug. 15, to Saturday, Aug. 18. The sale will be held atthe Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in the Education building, located at 414 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC. Sale hours are: *10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16 *10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17 *10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18 Cash and debit/credit cards will be accepted, but not personal checks. There will be no sales prior to starting hours. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

NOW - Aug. 31 – Outdoor film series One of the Piedmont Triad’s original outdoor film series returns this August to the expansive front lawn of Reynolda.

Cinema Under the Stars will kick off its 12th season on Friday, Aug. 10 with the family-friendly film “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and continues Friday nights through Aug. 31. Gates open at 7 p.m. each night, and films will be shown on the front lawn at sunset. In case of rain, films will be shown in the museum’s auditorium.

Cost is $5 per person or $20 per car, cash only.

Children age 5 and under are free. Film lineup is: Aug. 17: “Sideways” Aug. 24: “National Lampoon’s Vacation” Aug. 31: “O Brother, Where Art Thou” Aug 17 – Ticket deadline, honoring 14th Street Elementary School Alumni Association Twelve classes – 1941 to 1952 – from Atkins High Reunion Group will host its 16th Biennial Reunion on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 – Sept.

2, at the Best Western (formerly the Sundance Plaza Inn), 3050 University Parkway; phone, (336) 723-2911.

Activities include a picnic, banquet and a Sunday service.

Tickets for the banquet will be on sale until Aug. 17. For more information, contact Naomi Jones at (336) 724-3759 or Annie Pearl Wilson at (336) 723 8149 or David Peay at (336) 971-2230.

There will be no tickets sold at the door.

Aug. 17 – Parkland High School “Hall of Fame” deadline Parkland Magnet High School third Hall of Fame class showcases nine Mustang legends. The inductees will be honored at a banquet at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m., and introduced during halftime of the Parkland High School vs.

Marvin Ridge High School football game on Friday, Sept. 7 at the Parkland Magnet High School.

Prepaid reservations for the banquet are $25 per person. The deadline to register is Friday, Aug.17, and seating is limited. For additional information in reference to purchasing a prepaid ticket, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at (336) 8134073, Chris Kirkpatrick at (336) 287-1707 or Eddie Raynard (336) 785-5611.

Aug. 17 – Foxx hosts Veterans Information Session U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-5th District NC) will host her annual Veterans Information Session at the Historic

Broyhill in Clemmons from 2-4 p.m., Aug. 17.

The event will be in the main room with representatives from the Veterans Affairs Department and veterans service organizations present to provide information to veterans and their family members.

Available services include: reviewing the status of a case, starting a claim for compensation, or signing up for VA health care. For questions, call (336) 7780211, or email patricia.bandy@mail.hous e.gov.

Aug. 17-18 – RiverRun Retro RiverRun Retro will screen the classic western "High Noon" on Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Hanesbrands Theatre in Winston-Salem and on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. at RED Cinemas in Greensboro. Pulitzer Prize winner Glenn Frankel will join film historian Foster Hirsch to discuss the iconic film classic starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly.

Aug. 18 – Benefit concert The public is invited to the sanctuary of the Lewisville United Methodist Church (6290 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville) for a Benefit Concert by the Craft Brothers Gospel Quartet and the American roots band, Deep Roots on Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Donations will go toward the projects of the Lewisville Historical Society. Call (336) 7665842 for more information.

Aug. 18 – Outdoor movie series Experiment in SelfReliance (ESR), in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library, and Great Commission Community Church will host movie two of its twopart Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series.

This free admission, community-centered series will be held Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at ESR, 3480 Dominion St. NE, Winston-Salem, NC. Before the movie screening, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy educational entertainment and learn about community resources. All movies are equipped with Spanish subtitles. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for sale. Popcorn will be free. In the event of rain, the event will be held inside.

For information about the Family Film Fest at ESR, call (336) 722-9400 or visit www.eisr.org.

Aug. 18 – Benefit concert H.O.P.E. of WinstonSalem with Sponsor Signature Real Estate will be hosting a Pub Crawl Fundraiser to help HOPE drive nutrition into ‘food deserts’ right here in Winston-Salem. The event will take place from 2-6 p.m. Starting at 2 p.m., crawlers will convene at Wise Man Brewing to check in and start the action with drink tickets, raffle tickets and the best brews in Winston-Salem.

H.O.P.E. will also have a ‘Donation Station’ encouraging onsite donations to help feed the need. Tickets are $30. To buy tickets, visit https://hopewinstonsalem.z2systems.com/np/c lients/hopewinstonsalem/e vent.jsp?event=2&to.

Aug. 18 – Back to school giveaway Christ Rescue Temple Church, 1500 N. Dunleith Ave., will have a back to school giveaway on Aug. 18 at from 12 to 4 p.m.

Activities will include a school supply giveaway, free food, music, and games. For more information, call (336) 722-9841.

Aug. 18 – Veterans social/information event Goodwill Veteran Services will host a luncheon social for women veterans and military spouses,

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on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Goodwill headquarters.

The event will also feature a panel discussion about resources available to women veterans.

Registration is required.

Please register online at www.eventbrite.com/o/ goodwill-industries17642605762. For more information please contact Sandy Jolley at 336-7243625 ext 1212, or Audrey Farrish-Lane at (336) 2516453.

Aug. 18 – 3rd Annual All-Class reunion The 14th St. School Alumni will have their third Annual All-Class Reunion on Saturday Aug. 18 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the 14th St. Recreation Center. Classmates come on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. to pick up a 2018 Tshirt at 14th St. Recreation Center. For more information, contact (336) 4149241.

Aug. 18 – Back to school event Virginia College in Greensboro will host a Back to School Event for the community Saturday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the campus located at 3740 S. Holden Road. The event is free and open to the public and will feature refreshments and candy for kids, etc. and attendees 18 and older can enter to win gift cards.

Aug. 18 – Triad Criterium Champion Series Herbalife Nutrition is hosting the Triad Criterium Champion Series, a USA cycling race, and a community cycling day, at its Winston Salem Innovation and Manufacturing (HIM) facility, 4500 Axle Drive, Winston-Salem, on Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Attendees of all ages are encouraged to bring their bikes and helmets and test their skills on a separate closed course. Members of the local cycling club will be on hand providing riding tips.

Aug. 18 – Movies in the Park series City residents are invited to enjoy free familyfriendly movies this summer. Showing as part of the WePLAY Movies in the Park series is “The Incredibles,” Aug. 18 at Jamison Park. The movie series is being sponsored

by Recreation and Parks, Community Development, and the Winston-Salem Police Department. “The Incredibles” on Aug. 18 will also be shown outdoors and feature food trucks. Residents should bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Go to http://www.cityofws.org/N ews/ID/20708/WePLAYMovies-in-the-Park-StartsJune-16-with-BlackPanther for more information.

Aug. 19 – Wheelchair Training and Clinic Wheelchair Tennis Training and Clinic returns to the Winston Salem Open on Sunday, Aug. 19, beginning at 9 a.m.

Classroom and on court and in the chair experience will all be part of the morning session. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 am. Attendees of the Wheelchair Tennis Training and Clinic will be given a free ticket to Sunday afternoon WSO matches. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/wheelchair-tennistraining-and-clinic-at-wsotickets-47082733724.

Aug. 19 – Employee Appreciation event The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Belk to welcome teachers back to school in style and hosting the 2018 WS/FCS Employee Appreciation Event on Aug. 19 from 6-9 p.m.

All WS/FCS employees are invited to enjoy a special evening of shopping with exclusive educator discounts all over the store. Doors open at 6

p.m. At 6:30 p.m., a short program expressing gratitude to our WS/FCS staff will include Dr. Beverly Emory, Superintendent, Mark Owens, WS Chamber President and CEO, and Julia Outlaw, Belk Store Manager. For more information, visit www.winstonsalem.com/e d u c a t i o n programs/busstop/.

Now -Aug. 19 – Music Carolina Summerfest Music Carolina SummerFest celebrates its eleventh season in Winston-Salem with an exciting array of concerts through Aug. 19. The Music Carolina SummerFest concerts will feature a range of musical styles such as classical, jazz, and bluegrass. Ticket prices remain affordable, and SummerFest will include two free perform-

ances, including the family friendly program with the Harmonium Wind Quintet “A Musical Passport,” and a bluegrass old-time concert with the Zinc Kings.

For tickets to SummerFest performances, visit www.musiccarolina.org.

Aug. 20 – Medicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, in collaboration with the Forsyth County Public Library, is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare). The session will be held on Monday, Aug. 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. The session is

provided at no cost.

Because space is limited, reservations are required.

Contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Aug. 22 – Webinar To learn more about Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation 's Inclusive Public Art initiative, join in to the webinar being held on Aug. 22 from 12-1 p.m. To register, go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/753379469253296717 0.

Contact Project Coordinator Brenda Miller Holmes (brenda@brendamillerholmes.com) with questions.

T I R E D O F PAY I N G H I G H ELECTRICITY BILLS? How do I find out more about applying for weatherization assistance?

We make your home more energy efficient by air sealing and insulating along with other measures. Helping you keep your hard earned money. You may also qualify for an HVAC repair or replacement.

It is easy to find out if you are eligible and to apply for weatherization. For weatherization assistance through Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), residents must live in Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Person, Randolph, or Rockingham County. This program is FREE but, you must meet certain income requirements. Call our office for additional details at (336) 904-0338.

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Aug. 18 Back-to-school giveaway Christ Rescue Temple Church, 1500 N. Dunleith Ave., will have a back-toschool giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 12 to 4 p.m. Activities will include a school supply giveaway, free food, music, and games. For more information, call (336) 722-9841.

Aug. 18 Fundraiser The Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society of St. James A.M.E. Church –1501 N. Patterson Ave. at the corner of 15th Street – will hold a Dorcas Queen Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Chicken wing dinners will be available for $8 (includes green beans, potato salad, roll and dessert). You may also purchase wings only ($5).

Pre-orders are welcome.

Contact Blondell Robinson at (843) 2963347 or Diana Drake at (215) 327-9991. The pastor is the Rev. Shelton T. Miles. All are welcome.

Aug. 18 13th Pastoral Anniversary The Gathering Place at Greater Galilee Church of Winston-Salem will host the 13th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Robert L. McGowens Sr. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Marcus Fairley of St. Luke Baptist Church in Salisbury will be the guest preacher. An anniversary legacy dinner will follow the service.

Greater Galilee (Campus 2) is located at 1355 Peachtree St.

Aug. 19 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Aug. 19. At the 10:30 a.m. traditional worship, ministerial intern Mariela PerezSimons, will present a sermon she titled “Where Do We Come From?” At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Ken Ostberg will lead a discussion of current events. At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Jim Norris will present “Rev. Barber’s National Call for Moral Renewal.” For more information, visit UUFWS.org.

Aug. 25 Shmedfest Shmedfest, a familyfriendly music event benefitting Crisis Control Ministry, will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

Live music will be provided by five different local bands: Brother Brothers, The Winmars, The Junction Trio, Downtown Band, and Glass Anvil. Dinner and beverages will be provided by K&W Cafeteria, Pepsi, and R.H. Barringer. Shmedfest is free, but you must reserve your ticket in advance by texting FEST to 41444 or going online at www.crisiscontrol.org/shmed fest by Aug. 22. Donations are encouraged.

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Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids from M/WBE Participation.

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

We would appreciate a quotation from your firm for any and all work and/or materials on the following project:

(1) Davidson County (Davidson I-85 Corporate Park – Egger Parkway) Bid # 1808007 Bids: 8-23-18 @ 2:00 PM

We are soliciting subcontract bids for the followingtrades. Work may include, but not limited to: Materials, Pipe Work, Asphalt Paving, Aggregate Base Course, Seeding, Mulching, Water, Sewer, Earthwork, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Site Grading, Curb & Gutter, Demolition, Excavation, Hauling & any incidentals and materials necessary for construction to complete the project.

All questions during the bid are to be directed to Daniel Lynch, via email to dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com or if you want a link to review the plans and specs.

You may view plans & specs at the following locations: JRL Office @ 307 S. Academy St. Pilot Mtn, NC or Contract Documents may be issued in electronic (pdf) format through Stimmel Associates, P.A. 601 N. Trade Street, Suite 200; Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336-723-1067).

Printed Sets can also be purchased from: Sharpe Images, 230 Charlois Blvd. Winston-Salem NC (336-724-2871) or Steeds Service & Reprographics; 109 Pineywood St. Thomasville, NC 27360 (336-4750745). Documents may also be viewed on the iSqFt website at isqft.com If you need plans or specs., equip., credit lines, secure loans, joint payments, insurance or quick payments—call Daniel @ J.R.L. (J.R.L. will furnish bonds for all projects & will help you obtain the proper certification, (if you are not certified.)

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check agreement in writing if needed and Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly and/or monthly JRL encourages 2nd tier M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier M/WBE Subcontractors.

Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613 The Chronicle August 16, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Wanda Denise Mitchell Peterson (18 E 1492), also known as Wanda M. Peterson, Wanda M. Peterson, MD, Wanda Peterson, MD, deceased July 20, 2005, 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 11, 2018 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 8th day of August, 2018.

Gregory Peck Peterson Administrator for Wanda Denise Mitchell Peterson, deceased 22 Arita Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 16 JT 227 16 JT 228

IN THE MATTER OF: ZIYANNA TAVONYA WASHINGTON DOB: 01-29-16

LANIYA NY’JAI WASHINGTON DOB: 05-09-12 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Shaquille Washington, father of the juveniles

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

You are required to make a written answer to the Petitions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petitions, 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 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 24th day of July, 2018

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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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division Before the Clerk 18 SP 820 City of Winston-Salem

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Natheniel Blackwell (18 E 1033), also known as Nathaniel Blackwell, deceased August 17, 2017, 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, 2018 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 2nd day of August, 2018.

Tangela Denise Simpson Administrator for Natheniel Blackwell, deceased 3936 Cottingron Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 18 SP 813 IN RE ADOPTION OF: BABY GIRL DOE

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF PROCEEDING

TO: ALEXANDER FORD

TAKE NOTICE THAT a Petition for Adoption of a minor male child born to CRYSTAL S. FLEMING on May 28, 2018 in Winston Salem, Forsythe County, NC, was filed in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Buncombe County, State of North Carolina on June 12, 2018.

If you are the father of this child, you must file a response to the petition within Thirty (30) days after this notice is first served upon you in order to participate in and receive further notice of the proceeding, including notice of the time and place of hearing. THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT WILL ENTER AN ORDER ALLOWING THE ADOPTION TO PROCEED WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT IF THERE IS NO RESPONSE. Any and all rights you may have with respect to the minor will be extinguished and all aspects of any legal relationship between the minor and you as parent will be terminated with the entry of a Decree of Adoption.

This the 30th day of July, 2018.

Christopher M. Craig Craig Associates, PC 149 S. Lexington Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 Phone (828) 258-2888

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BRYAN C. THOMPSON, public guardian of the estate of Barbara J. Blakely a/k/a Barbara Martin; VICTOR ISLER, guardian of the person for Barbara J. Blakely a/k/a Barbara Martin; ELIZABETH M. BLAKELY; and FEDERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Respondents.

Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled civil action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Petition to determine ownership of $9,763.48 in surplus funds paid to the Forsyth County Clerk of Court after the foreclosure sale of real property located at 1546 Pleasant Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, and being known and designated as PIN 6844-288719.000.

You are hereby required to make defense to such pleading not later than 10 days; and upon failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This 2nd day of August, 2018.

City of Winston-Salem S/: John R. Lawson Assistant City Attorney P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 (336) 747-7406

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the positions for

Neighborhood Conservation Officer 2548 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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In the Superior Court of Forsyth County 18-CVS-743

Dozier v. Bailey, et al.

To Mr. Seth Bailey:

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: 1. That the transfer of the property located at 814 Timberline Ridge Court, WinstonSalem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County, be set aside;

2. That the property located at 814 Timberline Ridge Court, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County, be subject to an attachment for the benefit of the Plaintiff;

3. That the Defendants, Seth Bailey and Nicholas Coley, be prohibited from encumbering or disposing of the property located at 814 Timberline Ridge Court, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County; 4. That Plaintiff be permitted to levy execution on the property or the proceeds therefrom; 5. That the costs of this action be taxed against the Defendants; and

6. For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than September 3, 2018 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 25th day of July, 2018

Andrew Schwaba, Attorney for Plaintiff SCHWABA LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C. 212 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 1725 CHARLOTTE, NC 28281

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Dozier v. Bailey, et al.

To Mr. Nicholas Coley:

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: 1. That the transfer of the property located at 814 Timberline Ridge Court, WinstonSalem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County, be set aside;

2. That the property located at 814 Timberline Ridge Court, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County, be subject to an attachment for the benefit of the Plaintiff;

3. That the Defendants, Seth Bailey and Nicholas Coley, be prohibited from encumbering or disposing of the property located at 814 Timberline Ridge Court, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County; 4. That Plaintiff be permitted to levy execution on the property or the proceeds therefrom; 5. That the costs of this action be taxed against the Defendants; and

6. For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than September 3, 2018 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 25th day of July, 2018

Andrew Schwaba, Attorney for Plaintiff SCHWABA LAW FIRM, P.L.L.C. 212 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 1725 CHARLOTTE, NC 28281

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Chief Catrina Thompson helps distribute backpacks during the giveaway on Friday, Aug. 10. Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department distributed more than 600 backpacks in less than an hour.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

By Tevin STinSon The ChRoniCle

For the fourth year in a row, the Winston-Salem Police Foundation and the Winston-Salem Police Department came together to make sure students throughout the community have what they need to start the school year. on Friday, aug. 10, officers met hundreds of children at four different locations across the city to distribute backpacks and school supplies.

Giveaways were held at the Winston mutual Building (1225 e. Fifth St.), the District one

Police Station (7836 north Point Blvd.), the District Two Police Station (1539 Waughtown Street), and the District Three Police Station (2393 Winterhaven lane).

The number of backpacks distributed was a combined total of 1,600.

Before helping distribute backpacks to more than 600 children at the Winston mutual Building, Chief Catrina Thompson wished the students good luck on the upcoming school year.

Thompson said, “i’m hoping and believing we’ll have a great and educational school year. you are

the future of this community.

“We’re going to do our part to help you be successful but we charge you with being committed to studying hard.” after helping children from a Child’s learning Place get their backpacks, Shannon Dearmon said the giveaway goes a long way in cultivating the relationship with the police department and the community.

Dearmon said, “i think this is wonderful because a lot of our kids don’t know police officers, so they only know what they see and hear.”

Third Back To School Jam bigger than ever

Rupert Bell Park played host to the third annual Kyndall Project Back to School Jam.

Submitted photo

By TimoThy RamSey The ChRoniCle

The Kyndall Project's third annual Back to School Jam was bigger than ever. With a goal to give away 1,000 backpacks, organizers not only reached their goal, they exceed it. Rupert Bell Park played host to the event last Saturday afternoon, aug. 11.

Kyndall Williams and her mother april Reich started the Kyndall Project as an effort to enhance what the young Williams had been doing her entire life, which was helping others. For the past three years the nonprofit has increased its total number of backpacks and school supplies. This year, the project gave away 1,069 backpacks with school supplies to the community.

To assist with the efforts this year, Williams initiated an executive board comprised of other young women interested in helping others. Reich stated the young women did a great job of taking some of the load off of Williams as well as reaching more people to help. “each bookbag included supplies, hygiene products and healthy snacks,”

said Reich. “The executive board took a lot of slack off of me by reaching out to people they know, raising funds and helping to pass out fliers.

“The girls did an excellent job and they are learning what to do next year as far as the changes they want to make and the people they want to reach out to,” Reich continued. in total, the Back To School Jam had almost a dozen vendors, such as legal aid, Kidz Cab, Two Sisters and a lemon, novant health and afterschool programs, among others to serve the community.

Reich says she wanted to bring the vendors to the people because many individuals in the neighborhood may not have access to them otherwise. along with the vendors, the Back To School Jam included several performing artists as well to liven up the crowd. miss Sania, Krisalo Da Rapper Tho, ms. Favo, Tszani P, aJ the DJ and Joel kept the energy up all afternoon long.

With the short number of years the nonprofit has been around, Reich is not surprised by the high number of backpacks they were

able to accumulate. She says their goal is to help others, which makes others want to contribute to their efforts even more. “it makes our hearts feel good because it was still people donating to the cause the day of the event,” said Reich. “This is a yearround thing, and we have to let people know that kids need supplies throughout the year. i get phone calls throughout the year from people who need things and i tell them to just give me your location and i meet them there.

“We like to move in silence and let our work speak for ourselves and we have to keep God first with everything we do,” Reich continued. moving forward, the Kyndall Project plans to initiate a mentor program to help young girls deal with issues such as bullying or etiquette. Reich says they do not have a target number for next year, but they do not plan on doing anything lower that what has already been reached. She says she would like to increase the supplies given in each bookbag to help the kids even further.

Shannon Dearmon and children from A Child’s Learning Place Childcare pose for a picture on Friday, Aug. 10 at the Winston Mutual Building following the school supply giveaway.