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Officials delay decision on how to fill Montgomery’s seat after backlash BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
The City Council put on hold its decision on how to pick a replacement for the East Ward City Council member after being berated by several Democrats in the ward who demanded a special election. The City Council voted 5-3 to accept applications
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successor. Montgomery, who is also one of the Chronicle’s co-owners, was recently appointed to take the seat of N.C. Rep. Ed Hanes, who recently resigned to pursue other opportunities. Mayor Allen Joines submitted the resolution after consulting with City
Montgomery Council members. He said there wasn’t enough time for it to be on the ballot in the General Election and if a special election was held, the city would have to pay for it. The vote divided the
Washington council, with Robert Clark, Jeff MacIntosh and James Taylor siding against it. Clark, a Republican, drew applause when he said it wasn’t right for a body with seven people who don’t live in the East Ward
Clark to decide who represents that ward. He felt a special election was worth the money. “I think democracy doesn’t have a price to it,” said Clark. A group of East Ward
Carter Democratic precinct chairs and residents attended with plans to advocate for a special election. They filled almost the entire 30minute public comment session with spirited con-
East Winston development plan gets mixed reviews See Council on A2
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After holding meetings with residents and stakeholders in East Winston and surrounding communities on several different occasions over the past two years, on Tuesday, Aug. 21 representatives from Ayers Saint Gross, a Baltimore-based design firm unveiled the East End Master Plan during a public gathering at First Calvary Baptist Church. Since February 2016, Ayers Saint Gross has been
Children at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Winston-Salem are served breakfast as part of a summer feeding program. A coalition of groups unveiled a Think Orange campaign against hunger on Aug. 17, hoping to get more families to participate in programs like the summer feeding program. SEE STORY ON PAGE A3.
Aretha Franklin: history-maker BY RUSSELL CONTRERAS ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aretha Franklin, arguably the greatest voice in music history, died at her home in Detroit on Thursday, Aug.16. Her legacy lives on. As a 21-year-old Aretha Franklin worked on her singing voice in New York during the summer of 1963, her father, Rev. C. L. Franklin, raced to finish the final touches on the planned March on Washington. Nearly five decades later, Franklin found herself in Washington and performing ``My Country `Tis of Thee'' at the inauguration of the nation's first black president.
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin sings ``My Country `Tis of Thee'' at the inauguration of the nation's first black president, Barack Obama, in 2009.
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It wasn't the first time she sang to a Leader of the Free World. Throughout her career, the ``Queen of Soul'' often returned to the nation's capital for performances that at times put her in line with key moments of U.S. history. She sang for diplomats, welcomed emperors and brought one president – Barack Obama – to tears. Franklin accepted many honors and performed for charities and civil rights groups in Washington. She even got in one heated argument at the White House with another unnamed diva that resulted in the two performers reportedly exchanging obscene gestures toward each other.
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More than 100 residents gathered at First Calvary Baptist Church earlier this week to get a glimpse at the East End Master Plan developed by Ayers Saint Gross, a Baltimore-based design firm.
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holding public meetings to receive feedback on what the community would like to see the future of the East End look like. The design firm, which is responsible for Wake Forest Innovation Quarter and most of the redevelopment downtown, was brought on by city officials and the Simon Green Atkins Community Development Corporation (CDC) to take a serious look at the neighborhoods west of U.S. Highway 52 and along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. City Council Member Derwin Montgomery, who is a co-owner of The Chronicle, said the purpose of hiring Ayers Saint Gross is to set guidelines for future developers and investors in East Winston. During the question and answer portion of the meeting, Montgomery received mixed emotions from the See East Winston on A10
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demnation of the vote. Dee Washington said she was “appalled and ashamed.” “As elected officials, you are willfully abridging the rights of the voters, and I am one of them,” said Washington. Forsyth County Democratic Party Second Vice Chairman Phillip Carter praised Clark and called the council’s decision “a travesty.” “This is the most egregious act I’ve ever seen in my life, the disenfranchisement of African-Americans who are subject to marginalization,” he said. Montgomery said he received only two calls from people who objected to the council filling the seat and far more people who were supportive of it. “Some of the individuals who spoke tonight also stated very clearly a posi-
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For the Memphis, Tennessee-born, Detroitraised Franklin, it's not surprising she found herself in Washington late in her career. Franklin surrounded herself with the politics of the day and often referenced her experiences alongside episodes of U.S. history in speeches, interviews and her 1999 autobiography, ``Aretha: From These Roots.'' She noted in her book, for example, that she was born three months after Pearl Harbor and her father backed Democrat Adlai Stevenson for president in 1956. ``Daddy was a staunch, lifelong Democrat, as I am,'' she wrote. Franklin also mentioned that family passed down tales about the historic treatment of AfricanAmericans, from slavery to sharecropping _ something she'd never forget. ``My grandmother, whom we all called Big Mama, had worked the fields herself and told us stories of those difficult days,'' Franklin wrote in her autobiography. ``No matter how much cotton you picked,
tion of submitting their name as a candidate, so please understand who’s influencing the conversation tonight in what you hear,” he said. Montgomery is referring to a recent Triad City Beat article in which Carter said he’d put his hat in the ring for the East Ward seat, which he unsuccessfully challenged Montgomery for in the 2013 primary. Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke moved to reconsider the vote on the East Ward. Council Member Denise “DD” Adams said the comments had changed her mind. “I made a mistake and I’m woman enough to admit it,” said Adams. “You’re right, we need to let you all fight it out.” The council voted 7-1 to reconsider. The sole “no” vote was Taylor, who is also The Chronicle’s publisher. Afterward, Taylor said that he originally supported a special elec-
you always owed the man.'' After Franklin found success, she began to make money. ``I was intent on enjoying it,'' she said. ``I tithed and gave to many charities, including Jesse Jackson's Operation Breadbasket, the NAACP, Operation PUSH, UNICEF, and Easter Seals.'' Franklin hit the scene as soul and rhythm and blues had supplanted jazz as the preferred music of young African Americans. Performers like Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Lena Horne, and Ella Fitzgerald, though respected and admired, were falling out of favor among the younger generation. As a leader in the new soul movement, Franklin gain credibility and Democratic groups and civil rights organizations sought her out for performances that eventually landed her in Washington or near political centers of power. In 1968, Democrats asked her to sing the national anthem at the Democratic convention in Chicago. As she prepared to sing, police and antiVietnam war protesters clashed in the street.
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tion until he heard what that entailed and felt the council’s process would allow for more nominees to be considered. A special election would have the executive committee members of the Republican and Democratic parties that reside in the East Ward select one nominee each. Those two candidates would be on the ballot in a special election for East Ward residents no later than 60 days after the seat became vacant. Since the ward is heavily Democratic, it’s likely the Democratic nominee would win. If the council votes on the seat, there would be an advertisement once Montgomery tenders his resignation with a 14-day period for applications, which would include a resume and essays of no more than 500 words on three key issues facing the city and three key issues
Franklin performed although she famously forgot a few lines. Then the disco era came, and sales of her albums fell. Like soul singers Ray Charles and Nina Simone, she performed overseas in places like Paris and London. Franklin returned to the spotlight in 1977 during nationally broadcast ``Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala'' in Washington. In her first performance for a president, she sang ``God Bless America.'' But it was through the election of President Bill Clinton that Aretha Franklin's career experienced a resurgence. Both Clinton and first lady Hillary Clinton told Aretha they grew up on ``Respect'' and loved soul. ``To have a fellow baby boomer – a bubba and a saxophonist to boot – in the White House, well, let the party begin,'' Franklin said. In a violettulle-and-silver Bob Mackie evening gown, Franklin performed at two inaugural balls and on the inaugural telecast. While Clinton was in the White House, Franklin sang in the Rose Garden during a visit by the emperor and empress of Japan.
facing the East Ward. The council would nominate applicants and then vote until they have two finalists which they could take comments from. The person who receives majority vote from the City Council would become the new East Ward representative. Since there was a lack of consensus on what to do, the council continued the item. Montgomery said there are several items in the works he wants to vote on before vacating his seat, so it may be months before his actual resignation. Another source of controversy was the council’s votes on economic assistance for business development. Two of them took place at Whitaker Park, a business park being developed on land donated by Reynolds American. Commenters accused the council of unwisely spending taxpayer money on incentives that don’t create
In 1994, Franklin returned to Washington, becoming the youngest artist to receive a Kennedy Center honor. Fellow honorees included actor Kirk Douglas and folk singer Pete Seeger. Fellow diva Patti LaBelle performed in Franklin's honor. President George W. Bush, a Republican, awarded Franklin in 2005 the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award. Four years later, the Queen of Soul was back in Washington, performing for Obama, the nation's
jobs and that Adams has a conflict of interest because she’s on the Whitaker Park Development Authority. Authority board members nor the executive director receive any compensation. Council members normally only recuse themselves if they could gain financially from a vote. The Authority is one of many volunteer nonprofit boards that Adams has given her time to. The votes were: *$1.25 million toward extending Akron Drive through Whitaker Park to connect with Shorefair Drive to open up 22 acres of the park for development. Durham-based Organic Transit, which makes solar powered carbike hybrids, would like to move its headquarters there and eventually employee 500 people. *Up to $2.46 million in incentives for Cook
Medical to move to a larger space in Whitaker Park and invest $55 million there. The incentive is 75 percent of the new, net taxes generated by the project. This deal is to encourage Cook, which has outgrown its current location, to keep its 650 jobs in WinstonSalem, instead of relocating to a more ideal site in Stokes County. *Up to $335,563 in incentives over five years to locally based National General Insurance Company to invest $12.2 million and create 626 new jobs. The incentive is 65 percent of the net new taxes generated by the project. All the incentives passed unanimously with City Council members repeatedly explaining their necessity to create and retain jobs in the city.
first black president. Her grey outfit and supporting grey hat dotted with Swarovski crystals, designed by Luke Song, became an internet sensation and an early meme. Franklin would perform in front of the Obamas again in 2015 during a Kennedy Center Honors in Washington to honor songwriter Carole King. King had penned the song ``(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman'' that was a huge 1967 hit for Franklin. Then 73, and much slowed, a fur draped
Franklin sat at the piano. The Obamas sang along until Franklin got up from the piano midway through her performance, dropped the fur and belted out notes during the height of the song. Honorees George Lucas, Cicely Tyson, Seiji Ozawa, and Rita Moreno joined the crowd in rising up. President Obama began to cry. Associated Press writer Russell Contreras is a member of the AP's race and ethnicity team.
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The transition to being a county department is unrelated to the idea previously discussed by Kaplan of de-annexing the airport out of the city to avoid city taxes and fees. Kaplan said that he didn’t think deannexation, which would require an act by the General Assembly, was possible, saying there was no will to do it. Also during the meeting: *Commissioners authorized a contract for a program coordinator through Insight Human Service Inc, not to exceed
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$70,000 for the first year, for the new District Attorney’s Treatment Alternative (DATA) program. DATA is for preadjudicated inmates at the local jail who are addicted to heroine, opioids or alcohol. It’ll use the drug Vivitrol to help them fight addition as they’re released into treatment programs. DATA involves regular check-ins and testing for at least 12 months. Those who successfully complete the program will have their charges dropped. *Commissioners approved August Vernon
as the new City/County Emergency Services manager. The city already approved the appointment earlier this month. *Commissioner approved incentives for Catbird Art & Events, LLC to hold the Big Pour, a new craft beverage festival focusing on craft beer and specialty coffee, at Tanglewood Park. The incentives for the first year will reimburse some of Catbird’s expenses up to $49,100. The festival is scheduled for Sept. 14, 2019.
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The City of WinstonSalem is one of only six cities in the country to receive a $115,500 CHAMPS grant from the National League of Cities to combat hunger. The funds will be focused on feeding children and expanding participation in federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits as part of a new “Think Orange” campaign against hunger. The color orange is associated with Hunger Action Month, which is September. That campaign was announced on Friday, Aug. 17, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. “Today we are announcing a major citywide initiative campaign to discuss the issues of food scarcity and food insecurity in our community,” said Mayor Allen Joines. “This campaign will bring together so many different organizations, including government, the religious community and nonprofits in our area to address these two very important issues.” Joines credited City Council Member Denise “DD” Adams, who is on the League of Cities’ Board of Directors, for pushing the city to apply for the grant. This new initiative is aligned with the recommendations of the Mayor’s Poverty Thought Force, which Joines said has found funding to hire staff through various grants and will soon start searching for a director to help implement those recommendations. The CHAMPS grant will be used to enhance current efforts to fight hunger. For instance, there were more than 65,000 breakfasts, lunches or snacks served by Ezekiel A.M.E. Zion Church through summer feeding programs at 28 sites in June and July. But that’s only a fraction of the need, with only 16 percent of eligible children in Forsyth County participating in those programs. Grant money will
be used for a direct mail and targeted digital advertising campaign to encourage families to take advantage of summer feeding programs. It’ll also be used to explore a pilot program with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC that would deliver hot meals to lower-income youth, seniors and individuals with disabilities. This program serves about 1,000 people. To help increase participation in SNAP, which was formerly known as food stamps, the city will partner with the WinstonSalem Urban League for four quarterly enrollment fairs starting this fall. The local nonprofit has participated for the last three years in the SNAP Out Senior Hunger program, through which the Urban League signed up 1,350 seniors for SNAP benefits in the last 18 months. Part of the grant will finance matching funds for SNAP users at the Fairgrounds Famers Market to increase their buying power. The Fairgrounds market will also partner with Cobblestone Farmers Market for a new midweek famers market held in an area with a high concentration of SNAP-eligible households. The grant will also be used to purchase $100 in fresh produce from the Fairground Farmers Market that will be distributed in food deserts by the nonprofit H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Eat) using its signature green trucks. Other parts of the initiative include: *A food resources website listing things like food pantries, feeding programs and other hunger resources. *A mayor’s lunch and learn roundtable with the city’s corporate leaders to enlist their support in the campaign. *A childhood hunger summit with leaders from programs that deal with that issue. *Hunger awareness initiatives that include a Think Orange Day in WinstonSalem.
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more singular interest in the airport rather than a broader interest, and we hope by adding these two accomplished business people, the airport will become more of an economic asset, at least through the transition,” said Kaplan. The county commissioners had some thoughts on who should be on that new board. Gloria Whisenhunt suggested a requirement that one member be from outside the city and Everette Witherspoon suggested a requirement for a member from East Winston, both of which Kaplan said was possible as they create rules for the new board.
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County commissioners appointed an expanded board to govern the Smith Reynolds Airport’s transition to being a county department during its meeting last Thursday, Aug. 16. The airport, located on Liberty Street, is owned by the county and governed by the Forsyth County Airport Commission, a citizens board appointed by the county commissioners. The airport commission was formed in 1949 when counties lacked the ability to form local authorities and joint commissions and such bodies were instead authorized by state statute. This has created some complications with some property purchased for the airport being titled to the commission, while the rest is titled to the county. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants a single owner to apply for its grants. At the request of county commissioners, state lawmakers passed local legislation to address this issue, putting the airport and its property clearly under the county and giving it the ability to replace the commission with a new board with authority granted by the county commis-
sioners. This transition to the airport becoming a county department is expected to be complete by January of next year. During its meeting last week, county commissioners authorized a Smith Reynolds Advisory Board, comprised of the five previously appointed airport commissioners and two new members, to vote on matters effecting the organization and governance of the airport under its new formation as a county department. The advisory board will be meeting at the same time and place as the airport commission and the previously appointed five airport commissioners will continue to vote on matters they’re authorized to by state statute during the transition. The two new members are Gayle Anderson, former president of the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, and David Mounts, chairman and CEO of Inmar Inc. County Commissioner Ted Kaplan, who is also on the airport commission, said that when the transition is over, the airport’s board will continue to have seven members so it’ll have “broader representation.” “When we limited it to five, we ended up with a
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The Friends of John Coltrane is a charitable 501(c) 3 organization in High Point. The group’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the life and music of the legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, and they did in a big way. In 2011 the first John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival was held at Oak Hollow Lake Park in High Point. This Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-2, the festival celebrates its eighth year at Oak Hollow Lake Park in High Point, with another powerhouse line up, which
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includes: Sheila E and her father Pete Escovedo, popular jazz vocalist Gregory Porter, John Coltrane’s son and daughter Ravi and Michelle, Diane Reeves, multi Grammy award winning jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and more. “I’m looking forward to the crowd’s reaction to vocalist Jazzmia Horn. Her sound is different, yet very refreshing is the best way to describe her. I believe the audience will ask us to bring her back next year. She’s that good,” said Joe Williams Sr., a member of The Friends of John Coltrane and senior partner at Choices Media Group
LLC. The best of the best in jazz come out each year to honor the legendary saxophonist. George Benson, the late Al Jarreau, George Duke, Kenny G, Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Ramsey Lewis, Boney James and the list keeps going. Last year WinstonSalem’s own, legendary keyboardist Keith Byrd, and his band members, bassist Eric Jones and guitarist Charles Burns, were highlighted as The NC Coltrane All-stars. The vibe of the jazz festival is pure peace and love, and the food is always delicious. Williams shared the love each artist has for their
we are anti-gun violence,” she said. “We believe respecting rights and protecting people go hand in hand.” The local chapter has been hoping to bring Sandy Hook Promise’s Know the Signs program to schools in Forsyth County. Sandy Hook Promise is a separate national organization started by family members who lost loved ones in the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Know the Signs teaches students and adults to recognize if someone is showing signs of hurting them-
selves or others, The program has already been implemented system-wide in Guilford County Schools. Fritz said her group has been unable to connect with the local school system to make the same thing happen in Forsyth. Moms Demand Action is another nationwide organization formed in reaction to the Sandy Hook shooting. The group offers a Be Smart program that educates adults on children’s gun safety. This includes securing guns in homes and vehicles, asking about guns in other peo-
Moms Demand Action seeks partners on gun safety, violence prevention BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE
The local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is hoping to increase its outreach on gun safety and violence prevention. The City Council Public Safety Committee heard from the group in its meeting last week. Moms Demand Action’s Julie Fritz said the organization is non-partisan, supports the Second Amendment and believes in common sense solutions to gun violence. “We are not anti-gun;
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craft and jazz music, “They’re pure and beautiful people. Their music means everything to them; it’s not about the money and fame. They believe in the music and you experience that at every festival.” The city of High Point was the perfect place for the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. John was born in Hamlet, not too far from High Point. “In his developmental years, I think from 3 to about 17, he was here in High Point. Those are the creative years, the years you kinda develop your habits. So I think High Point should take a little bit
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ple’s homes children might visit and recognizing the signs of teen suicide. The group also gives out trigger locks. “Every year, 300 children age 17 and younger gain access to a gun and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else, more than 500 more die by
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of credit of who Coltrane is,” boasts Joe Williams. John Coltrane formed his own quartet in 1960. They created jazz classics such as “My Favorite Things,” “Africa Brass,” “Impressions,” “Giant Steps” and his signature work “A Love Supreme.” In 2005, Williams and city leaders had a meeting about honoring Coltrane with a statue. The 8-foot tall, bronze statue was created by sculptor Thomas Jay Warren and dedicated on Sept. 20, 2006. It is located at the Coltrane Plaza in downtown High Point. In 2009, the group decided to focus their ener-
suicide,” said Fritz. “Most of these deaths are preventable with responsible gun storage and gun safety education.” Moms Demand Action also advocates for closing background check loopholes, certain limits on carrying and using guns in public places and enforceable laws against gun trafficking and fraudulent gun purchases. The local chapter meets every second Tuesday of the month at Knollwood Baptist Church. The group is also planning a school supply giveaway at Rupert Bell Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 14 p.m. and a concert at Green Street United Methodist Church on Sept.
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gies on the creation of an annual jazz festival, and the rest is becoming music history. Go to The Chronicle’s YouTube.com channel at Winstonsalem Chronicle for more about the festival. Coltrane died of liver disease on July 15, 1967, but The Friends of John Coltrane organization is doing their part to make sure his music and legacy last in our hearts forever. For more info about the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival visit its website at https://coltranejazzfest.co m.
23 at 3 p.m. The concert is one of hundreds that’ll be held across the country on Sept. 23, which Congress designated as a day of remembrance for murder victims. The council members on the Public Safety Committee were impressed and said they’d see what they could do to help. City Manager Lee Garrity suggested that the group could use the city’s recreation centers for their programs. “Thank you for the hard work that you do,” said Council Member Jeff MacIntosh. “Thank you for not just throwing your hands up and saying this is too big a problem to solve.”
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Two years ago, rev. Dr. lamonte Williams had an idea to invite 100 men from all walks of life to come together on the first day of school to encourage students at Ashley Academy for Global & Cultural Studies (Ashley elementary) to put their best foot forward throughout the school year. Since the first 100 Male reception Tunnel held in 2016, the welcoming ceremony at Ashley has grown tremendously in participation and support. According to Williams the first year 106 volunteers participated in the welcome tunnel; last year that number jumped to 160. “The whole goal was to be able to create a space where our young kids
could get something positive on the first day of school,” said Williams. “We put a call out to the community and said whether you’re a lawyer, judge, or right down to a grandpa, uncle or cousin, it doesn’t matter. you can be a part of this welcome tunnel and be a part of a positive start for our kids.”
The 100 Male Welcome Tunnel is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 27. Williams said those looking to participate should arrive early to register. Those who register will be asked to return to Ashley throughout the school year to mentor students. “The message is real simple; it’s not a one-day affair. What we’re saying is, if you believe the future of our children matters, then don’t talk about it, be about it,” said Williams. “Get involved, interact with the young children. To the children that's the most powerful message you can send to them.” Principal Scarlet linville said when
Williams approached her with his idea to greet students on the first day of school with handshakes and words of encouragement, she saw it as the perfect opportunity for students to build meaningful relationships. “i came as a transformation principal; the school actually identifies as a school of transformation. We get federal money to make these changes, but it all starts with the relationships,” said linville. “i saw the 100 Male Tunnel as the perfect opportunity to start building meaning relationships with the community. “… Since the beginning, our mantra has been positive people producing positive results, and that continues to be our mantra because we want to communicate a growth mindset.” linville said the 100 Male reception Tunnel builds on their “3 Anchors” which are: delivering academic excellence, building strong relationships and fostering and engaging community. She said,
“This is more than a job; it’s truly a mission. “… We have it in our spirit. We know it’s the right thing for our kids, but as events continue to evolve, we see how it’s all aligned with the same vision of transformation. it’s a transformation of mindset. it’s a transformation of culture and this year, we have the transformation of the actual physical building.” in early April, The Chronicle reported that local activists, community leaders and others held a meeting to discuss concerns of mold inside Ashley causing health problems for students and teachers. After taking their complaints to the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) system, air quality testing was conducted by Mid Atlantic Associates and results showed mold growth on hvAC units and evidence of moisture problems that could cause mold to grow. Despite calls from the group of concerned citizens known as the Action4Ashley Coalition
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Preparing for the first day at Ashley
For the first time since the $1.38 million dehumidification project was completed at Ashley, students and parents will have a chance to walk through the halls of Ashley today, Aug. 23, during open house scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.. In preparation for the first day of school, contractors worked diligently throughout the summer to replace outdated HVAC units and make other improvements at Ashley. According to Assistant Superintendent Darrell Walker, along with replacing HVAC units in every classroom in the main building, contractors also replaced ceiling tiles, lights, the roof on the gymnasium and installed new carpet in the media center. “We did a few extra things while we were there. Personally, to me it looks really great.” Walker said. During the school board meeting on Aug. 14, Walker said initially all the improvements at Ashley weren’t scheduled to be completed until October but they were able to finish ahead of schedule. “When I presented that project in the spring, I said we had some work that may have to roll into October. All that work has been completed,” said Walker. “When the contractor walks out of there this week, all the work that we had scheduled to do there will be performed.”
to move students out of the building and build a new school to replace Ashley, the school board decided to spend more than $1.38 million to replace all the hvAC units at the school and other repairs before the start of the 2018-2019 year, after weighing their options. in response to the board’s decision, last week Action4Ashley filed a discrimination complaint against WS/FCS and the school board. While the focus may be on Ashley next week for reasons beyond its control, more than 500 students will head back to classrooms at Ashley on Monday morning. Williams said he wants to send a positive message to the students on the first day. he said, “At the end of the day our message to the kids is that you have positive support from the community.” When asked how she has seen the tunnel reception and the mentoring program affect the students on a daily basis, linville said it has created excitement in the building that wasn’t
there before. She said when the students see people who look like them from different generations come support education, they feel like it’s oK to be excited about learning. “right now we could use all of the positive energy and positive people who are committed to help us reach our academic goals because we can’t lose sight that this is an institution of learning,” said linville. “This is not about people and positions and personal agendas. This is about education and making sure our kids are leaving here proficiently reading, writing, and doing math on grade level. “i want people to know that when they come and be apart of this, it is social, it is emotional, it is a community effort, but the bottom line is student achievement. This is about the education of children.” For more information on the 100 Male Tunnel reception or to register before the event visit www.triadmentors.org.
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Color is important in treatment of skin conditions A6
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BY WAYNE MOGIELNICKI SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Should a health care provider consider the color of a patient’s skin in making a medical decision? If they’re a dermatologist, yes – as long as there’s a scientific reason to do so. “Ethnicity and skin tone can make a big difference in terms of diagnosis and treatment options with a number of different skin conditions,” said Dr. Amy McMichael, professor and chair of dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. The majority of skin problems – including the one most commonly seen by dermatologists, acne – occur in people of every ethnicity and skin color. However, the amount of melanin, which is the pigment that gives skin its color, an individual has can greatly influence their risk of and reaction to many different conditions. For an obvious example, a fair-skinned person with a low level of melanin is far more likely to get sunburn than someone with a melanin-rich dark complexion. But that doesn’t mean darker-skinned people are immune to sun damage: Their higher levels of melanin offer greater, but not total, protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. However, those same melanin levels also make darker skin more reactive to inflammation and injury, resulting in problems such as the development of long-lasting or permanent dark spots at the sites of even relatively minor irritations, such as insect bites. Those dark spots, called hyperpigmentation, are among the dermatologic conditions that occur more frequently, are more severe or appear differently in people with skin of color – which broadly includes those of African, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American and Pacific Island heritage – than in individuals of Caucasian descent.
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“There are a lot of myths out there about which groups are or are not affected by certain conditions,” said McMichael, who is currently the only African-American woman to chair a dermatology department in this country. “That AfricanAmericans don’t get psoriasis is a big one. We’ve found that a number of people of African descent not only have it but that it can be a lot worse and a lot Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center more extensive. And psoriPhotography photo asis is one of the conditions Dr. Amy McMichael, that can look so different in professor and chair of people with darker skin dermatology at Wake that it’s confusing and Forest Baptist Medical often not recognized by Center. family physicians or even people trained in dermatology.” Misconceptions about whether members of a particular ethnic group are or are not at elevated risk for certain skin diseases are not limited to people outside that group. The Skin of Color Society (SOCS), an international organization of physicians dedicated to advancing dermatology in people with pigmented skin, says that members of these populations “often have an inadequate understanding of the root causes of skin diseases that commonly affect them.” “There’s probably more than one factor playing a role there, but I think a lot of it is cultural,” said McMichael,
immediate past president of SOCS. “I think if you’re told ‘This is what we get’ you think ‘This is what we get’ and that’s it. There’s no understanding there that the condition can be treated, or maybe even prevented. “There’s also the problem of ‘We don’t get that.’ For example, many people in the Hispanic community feel they’re not at risk for skin cancer. That’s not true. Hispanics come in all shades of the spectrum, but people of Hispanic descent who work outdoors and never put on sunscreen or a hat can definitely end up with skin cancer down the line,” McMichael said. People of color aren’t the only ones who should be better acquainted with the conditions associated with pigmented skin, McMichael said. Medical providers – especially family physicians, who are frequently the first providers to be presented with skin problems, and dermatologists – need to be more aware of these issues. That’s because this country is becoming more, well, colorful. As of 2016, five states – Hawaii, New Mexico, California, Texas and Nevada – and the District of Columbia had minority-majority populations (less than 50 percent non-Hispanic whites), and it is estimated that the nation’s population as a whole will become minoritymajority before 2050. “This means that many of us are going to be dealing with patients of all ethnicities, even ones we’re not necessarily familiar with,” McMichael said. “We’ll have to be versatile, to take into consideration how their pigmentation or cultural practices affect their particular problem and how it can best be addressed.” Wayne Mogielnicki writes for Wake Forest Baptist Healthwire.
day, having a calming bedtime routine that includes reading books together, avoiding sugar- and caffeine-laden snacks prior to bedtime and limiting lateafternoon naps can also help.
products, lean meats and whole grains that will help keep energy and attention high through the afternoon.
Expert offers tips for a healthy school year SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
New school supplies, clothes and a haircut are on the minds of most parents and kids this time of year, but that’s not all that should be on the back-toschool checklist. “As a parent, one of the most important things you can do is protect and maintain your child’s health,” said Jeanna R. Auriemma, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Brenner Children’s Hospital, part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “Starting
school off on a healthy foot helps set your child up for a successful start to the school year.” For a healthy school year, Auriemma and the American Academy of Pediatrics offer the following tips:
*Ease back into a sleep schedule: Progressively ease kids into an earlier bedtime and an earlier wake-up time – even just five to 10 minutes earlier each night – a few weeks before school starts. Staying active during the
*Get immunizations: North Carolina law requires children to receive certain vaccines. Immunization records are checked upon entering child care, kindergarten, seventh grade and college. *Establish homework habits: Designate a “home-
work spot” that is quiet, organized and free of distractions and that offers an area to sit and a clean surface to write on. Family dinners are a great time to discuss with children what they learned that day in school. *Consider healthy meal options: Keep quick, healthy meal options on hand – whole-grain breads and cold cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit – to ensure a healthy start to the day. Healthy lunch options can include vegetables, fruits, dairy
*Take care of medications and medical conditions: Children who regularly take medication at school are required to bring a completed authorization form to have it administered at school. Often these forms must be signed by a child’s medical provider and can be completed at their physical. It is important to keep schools informed about any potentially serious
medical conditions children may have.
*Take general health actions: A yearly physical gives parents and children an opportunity to discover and discuss current and potential health problems or concerns with a medical provider. All children who are new to North Carolina schools are required to have a medical provider complete a health assessment form and return it to their school. Children participating in school sports also need a yearly physical.
Sunburn affects all skin types T H E C H R ON I C LE
BY DANALLA DEARMON FOR THE CHRONICLE
It’s summer time. We don’t think about putting sunscreen on, but we should. Almost everyone has been sunburned or will become sunburned at some point. Sunburn is a serious issue for all skin colors. Sunburn, also known as erythema, is caused by a lot of exposure from the sun or sun lamps and tanning beds. People with dark skin think they are fine in the sun, but that’s not actually true, according to Dr. Maritza Perez, from the Skin Cancer Foundation. Perez, a director of cosmetic dermatology at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center and associate professor of clinical dermatology at Columbia University, said, “Everyone can get skin cancer and most skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and tanning beds.” Sunburn on darker skin is harder to identify, since it’s harder to determine if the skin turns red, which is one of the first signs of sunburn, but it still has that tightness pain and the skin is hot to touch and blisters up. The darker one’s skin is, the more melanin is present. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color, which is why African-Americans have a lower chance of getting skin cancer. But when they do, they are more likely to die from it. It just takes longer to get sunburn because melanin needs more time to heat up. According to www.today.com, “Melanin is the most common form of skin cancer, but it is the deadliest.” The number of people dying from skin cancer cases due to tanning are higher than the number of people dying from lung cancer
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Tips of ways to prevent sunburn are shown below. *Don’t forget to put sunscreen on. *Avoid staying out in the sun for long periods of time. *Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. *Always apply sunscreen 30-minutes before going outside. *Don’t use an expired sunscreen. *Use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum that protects from UVA and UVB rays. *Do a quick check to see if you have any sunburn symptoms. *Wear protective clothes, such as dark clothing and tight weave to block sun, and choose specialized clothing with a rating of ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) 30 or higher, when possible. *Avoid tanning beds and tanning outdoors. *Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
cases due to smoking, according to www.skincancer.org. Researchers say African-Americans with darker skin color have a higher rate of dying from skin cancer than Caucasian people do, according to a report by Gigen Mammoser on the website healthline.com. Dr. Amy McMichael, professor and chairwoman of dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, said via email that the biggest problem people face with sunburn is that it can cause skin cancer later in life. She said all people regardless of their race and skin color can still get sunburn, and there is a less risk of skin cancer for people with darker skin, since they have more protection from the pigment in the skin. However, it isn’t enough to fully protect them from the entire sun. The sunscreen she recommends to use is one that has an SPF of 30 and higher, which blocks both Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Make sure
the sunscreen isn’t expired or over 3 years old. Sunscreen must be applied 30 minutes before going out in the sun and reapply it every few hours. McMichael said the symptoms of sunburn can occur three to five hours after exposure. The symptoms can include pain, redness and skin that feels warm or hot to touch. You can get a headache and a fever, nausea, pain, tenderness and itching. Also you may experience small fluid-filled blisters, which may pop, and fatigue if the sunburn is severe. If you happen to get sunburn McMichael said, “You should stay out of the sun until the redness and pain subsides.” There isn’t a cure for sunburn just yet, but you can try to take a cold shower or put ice on wherever your pain is occurring. You could also take pain relievers like ibuprofen or sunburn cream/gel. That may help minimize the pain, but it won't completely stop it. Once you get a sun-
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burn, it increases your chance of getting another sunburn and skin cancer. Whenever your skin is burned or tanned by the UV rays from the sun, it’s a sign of damage. A comment from RHGma describing her worst sunburn experience on https://www.emedicinehealth.com/sunburn/article_em.htm said: “ I recently sunburned the top of both feet to a point of second degree burns with blisters the size of lemons! It was very painful. It was excruciating to walk or have my feet down (where the circulation would cause more pain). I should have gone to the hospital right away, but I waited a week. Reviewing the situation doctors told me that I was probably in shock and needed medical attention sooner than I sought it. It took just about 4 weeks before I could wear shoes!” Sunburn is one of the most preventable causes of skin cancer. McMichael said, “The best way to treat sunburn is to prevent it in the first place.” She said it does not have to be a sunny day for you to still get a tan and sunburn. You can get sunburn on a cloudy day, because the sun is still present. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 80 percent of rays can travel through the clouds. You can still get sunburn even if you are in the shade, in the car or at even at home through your window. So just remember the best way to prevent sunburn is to not get it in the first place. Danalla Dearmon is a rising junior at John F. Kennedy High School in WinstonSalem who is interested in a health career. She was a Winston-Salem Urban League intern working at The Chronicle this summer.
Foundation announces July community grants SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The Winston-Salem Foundation announces 13 Community Grants totaling $233,898 that will touch the lives of many living in Forsyth County. This support is made possible by donors to the Foundation’s unrestricted funds and other flexible funds. Grants were awarded to organizations in the following program areas: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, human services, and public interest. *88.5 FM/WFDD Public Radio - $8,400 for a fulltime education programs coordinator for a second year *Center for Creative Economy - $16,458 for a parttime operations manager and a part-time marketing man-
ager for a third year *Crosby Scholars Community Partnership $19,600 for a full-time advisor coordinator position for a third year *Dream School - $750 for a summer media workshop *Easton Neighborhood Association - $500 for a cultural immersion community day *Experiment in Self-Reliance - $40,000 to support the Building Blocks program for a second year. *Family Services - $12,740 for the Family Violence Prevention Initiative for a third year *Forsyth Educator Partnership - $9,100 for the expansion of the program manager position for a second
year *Goler Community Development Corporation $55,000 for community development projects in areas around Goler Memorial AME Zion Church and east Winston-Salem *North Star Center - $4,900 for a part-time center manager for a third year *SECCA Foundation - $11,550 for a volunteer coordinator/museum preparator for a third year *Strong@Home - $50,000 for a family advocate in the Boston-Thurmond neighborhood for a third year *UNC School of the Arts Foundation - $4,900 for an associate director position for the preparatory dance program for a third year
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Housing Authority, reconsider selling Crystal Towers
Last week the Winston-Salem Housing Authority released its plans to sell Crystal Towers, a 201-unit apartment community that rests in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem. Crystal Towers provides housing for many of our citizens, including seniors and residents with disabilities. The rents that are paid by those residents are based on income, and can be as affordable as $50. It warms our heart to know that there are apartment complexes in Downtown Winston-Salem that are able to support the presence of all people, regardless of socioeconomic status. After, all, downtown is the city’s living room right? To learn that the Housing Authority is looking to sell Crystal Towers, their only downtown affordable housing complex available to citizens with socioeconomic challenges, should give us all a great cause for concern. To be fair, Crystal Towers does have $7 million of unmet capital needs that require immediate attention, and there are current residents that would love to have the opportunity to move to other areas of the city. Nevertheless, the vision for growth in downtown Winston-Salem should include livability for all of our citizens, not just those with big wallets and deep pocketbooks. The Housing Authority should either look to partner with local government or the private sector to come up with solutions that will make the much- needed capital improvements and allow the current residents to move back in to their homes once the improvements have been completed. We should send a strong message that downtown is not just for the privileged and the wealthy. Poor people and people of color are being forced out and priced out from downtowns all across America through the process of gentrification. The removal of the Crystal Towers residents from our downtown community in exchange for more market rate or luxury housing will strongly confirm the notion that gentrification is alive and well in Winston-Salem. The Housing Authority Board should reconsider its position to sell Crystal Towers and take the time to seek partnerships that will preserve the already scarcely available affordable housing. Failure to reconsider the sell of Crystal Towers just may go down in history as the biggest community blunder since the construction of Highway 52 for communities of color. This time we must find ourselves on the right side of history, because anything less would simply be uncivilized.
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We have lost America's Queen: Aretha Franklin To the Editor:
The recent passing of Aretha Franklin is the loss of a national treasure. Commonly referred to as the Queen of Soul, her legacy to the soulful spirit of America is unmatched. The blend of gospel, jazz and earthly soul that flowed naturally from her voice in every song lifted the spirits of fans around the globe. I have danced to her music, reflected on personal growth and been comforted by the soulful lyrics that only an Aretha Franklin song can touch the soul with. Even though the American Revolutionary War was fought to break the grip of Kings and Queens on the freedoms of unalienable rights, I would hope that Aretha Franklin can be honored as a true American Queen. Fleming El-Amin Winston-Salem
Judicial rulings on constitutional
amendments on target To the Editor:
With these constitutional amendments, legislative Republicans clearly sought to mislead voters to rig the system in their favor. Today’s order reaffirms that this is not only wrong but unconstitutional. Republicans should stop intimidating judges by threatening censure and impeachment and instead respect the rule of law and North Carolina voters by not putting intentionally misleading amendments on the ballot. Wayne Goodwin, Chairman North Carolina Democratic Party Raleigh
Note: According to The News and Observer, a threejudge panel of Superior Court judges on Tuesday, Aug. 21, blocked two North Carolina constitutional amendments from statewide ballots. They are the amendments that ask voters to make changes in the state constitution on how state boards and commission members are appointed and how judges are selected to fill vacancies. The order said those ballot questions did not fully inform voters of the changes that would result if the measures passed.
Networking: a highly effective business leader trait Algenon Cash
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Many of us have been told that networking is the key to success and many of us have committed to this myth. The misguided concept of networking does not inspire most of us to focus on building longlasting sustainable relationships, which is the real key to achieving success. You must discover how to capture, amplify and maintain healthy relationships that will lead you to successful outcomes – C + A + M = PG I use common sense strategies to expand my sphere of influence, reach goals that will impact my circumstances, and engage in solid relationship building. I built a multi-million dollar investment banking practice based on a fundamental idea that people want to work with people they have a relationship with. The client philosophy of our firm is that we will do everything humanly possible to capture clients, amplify the relationship and maintain the relationship. In order to capture clients, we must be efficient in converting connections to relationships, we amplify the relationship through our consistency
and compassion, and we maintain the relationship through service and creativity. If we properly execute on this single idea, then we believe our business will experience perpetual growth. No one gets ahead in this world without a lot of help. Here are some basic concepts on how to take networking to the next level and convert your connections into relationships.
Make it about them to convert connections into relationships.
1. Learn and use their name. There is no other sound that is as sweet to someone as the sound of their name. Practice this wherever you may go. The surest way to become special in other’s eyes is to make them feel special.
2. Ask question, ask questions, and ask questions … listen, listen, listen … believe it or not, this concept is hard to do continuously. Here are five solid questions that you can ask in any networking event and stimulate a discussion. Where are you from? Is your family in this area? What do you do? What are some things you do for fun? What goals are you trying to achieve? The goal is to ask questions that provoke thought, so you trigger conversation, and you learn more about the person.
3. Research the person. After meeting someone you need to spend a little time researching and learning more about the person. Very easy to do in this day and age with the internet and other tools that are available. People have a deep desire to be appreciated and understanding their accomplishments can help you give this appreciation. Do not become a stalker! Amplify the relationship through consistency and compassion.
1. Follow-up, followup, and follow-up. This is extremely hard to do for most people. You need to establish a system that will help you to automatically follow-up, so that you are creating a deep relationship, but the system needs to be automatic, so it does not strain your schedule. Eighty percent of building and maintaining relationships is staying in touch. 2. Gestures of thoughtfulness. This might be a phone call to say hello or happy birthday. If you notice someone or something in the newspaper, then you can cut it out and mail it to the other person. Sending handwritten notes instead of emails. Inviting relationships to events that might be relevant. These gestures show that you care and understand the needs of your new relationship and they will go a long way in amplifying the relationship.
Maintain the relationship through a sincere desire to help others become successful.
1. Once you have a solid understanding of what your relationships desire, and then proactively work to create opportunities for others. True relationships are created through quality and not quantity, so you must be sure to give value to those in your circle of influence. That value is given through the giving of your time and talent. Using your sphere of influence to open doors for others is a powerful way to creating true relationships.
2. Find a way to serve your community. Contributing your time and talent to the improvement of your community is one of the best ways to capture, amplify, and maintain relationships. Volunteering allows you to feel less stress as a result of having a deeper purpose in life. Serving the needs of others creates interest around your personal brand and encourages others to seek you out. 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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Future of Democratic Party lies in moving to the moral center
T h e media is now reporting on the d e b a t e a m o n g Guest Democrats Columnist and activists about what the party should stand for, and how it will win elections. Establishment Democrats are said fear that the populist reform energy represented by Bernie Sanders and rising star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (who upset Rep. Joe Crowley, the fourth-ranking Democrat in the House, in a New York City primary) will turn off the moderate, upscale, white suburban Republicans who they believe are appalled by Trump and the key to taking back the Congress. A Wall-Street-funded group known as the Third Way – which might better be known as the Wrong Way since it has been wrong about every major issue facing the country over the last years, championing disastrous corporate trade deals, deregulation of Wall Street and the Iraq War among other calamities – even convened a small gathering, “cohosted” by a billionaire real estate developer to map out how to count-
Jesse Jackson
A new generation of Democrats, such as New York congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is challenging the party's establishment, writes Jesse Jackson. He says the party should move to the “moral center.”
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er what the media describes as the left. The very terms of this debate are misleading. Ideas that have broad public support, such as tuition-free college, are labeled “left.” Ideas that offend philosophical conservatives, such as subsidies to big oil companies, are tagged as on the right, championed by Republicans.
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We’d be wiser to focus on common sense and basic principles. When Dr. Martin Luther King spoke forcefully against what he called the “triple evils” of “racism, economic exploitation and militarism,” he was criticized for weakening the cause of civil rights, for getting out of his lane by talking about economic inequality and against the Vietnam War. He responded, “I’m against segregation at lunch counters, and I’m not going to segregate my moral concerns.” Cowardice, he taught us, asks the question “Is it safe?” Expediency asks, “Is it politic?” Vanity asks, “Is it popular?” Conscience asks, “Is it right?” We are a nation faced with great perils. Inequality has reached new extremes and, even with the economy near full employment, working people still struggle simply to stay afloat. Big money corrupts our politics and distorts our government. We are mired in wars without end – 17 years in Afghanistan and counting – and without victory or sense. We have a president who believes he profits politically by spreading racial division, appealing to our fears rather than our hopes. This is the time for citizens and for true leaders to move not left or right, to the expedient or the cautious, but to the moral
center. Affordable health care for all isn’t left or right, it is the moral center. Jobs that pay a living wage, affordable housing, public education, college without debt, clean water and air, action to address catastrophic climate change that literally may endanger the world – these are not ideas of the right or left. They are the moral center. Holding to the moral center has its own power. Opposition to slavery started as a minority position, but its moral force was undeniable. Integration seemed impossible in the segregated South, but its moral force could not be denied. In this time of troubles, I believe that Americans in large numbers are looking for leaders who will embrace the moral center, not the expedient, the safe or the fashionable. They are looking for champions who will represent them, not those with deep pockets. That may be the final irony. The most successful political strategy may well be not to trim to prevailing opinion or compromise with entrenched interest but to stand up forcefully for what is right.
one bothered to run a story on single moms leaving a restaurant in tears with behaviorally challenged special-needs children. In addition, no one shows a grid of heads yelling about traumatic brain injuries, strokes, amputations or a host of other afflictions that affect more families than Stormy Daniels. If those and other issues happen to get airtime, a clicking tongue and sad expression from the hosts give a moment’s sentiment, and then all return to the outrage du jour. Caregivers vote, buy products and care about our country. We’re just too tired however, to compete with the voices berating us about what we should rage at today. While it’s hard to specify, there exists a certain number of hours one logs in the emergency room that helps put political acrimony in perspective. In addition, a dollar amount generated by the number of medical bills one receives … eventually eclipses one’s desire to argue with those possessing affordable and unused health care coverage. As a vast number of Americans trudge through the days with quickly graying hair
and shoulders bent with strain, the rest of the country would be well served to pay attention. Caregiving is an equal opportunity offender. From the rich and powerful to the meek and lowly, we all will either be one – or need one. Furthermore, it’s not a short-term experience. So, for all the rage-fueled tweeters, commentators and marchers who are wearing genitalia on their heads, save your strength! There’s a storm coming. A big storm. A “Silver Tsunami” of aging babyboomers needing care. A family member who just received a difficult diagnosis. A child born with special needs. A loved one recovering from a traumatic event. The scenarios are endless, but the resources are not. Maybe, we can work a little outrage about that into the next news broadcast.
Outrage: our new national pastime
On any given day, Peter at any given time, on Rosenany given berger news chanGuest nel, viewers Columnist experience an ample serving of our new national pastime: outrage. Furthermore, it’s evidently not enough to fill the screen with just one sermonizing head. News networks, clearly inspired by the Brady Bunch grid, held a meeting and decided to go with three or four. But instead of a smiling family, news networks greet America and the world with fuming pundits shouting over each other. Amicable and measured speech apparently left with Tim Russert, Tony Snow and now Charles Krauthammer – when they departed this earth. Instead we’re left with all too many Matt Foley, motivational speaker types, “… hidden away in the basement drinking coffee for four hours,” and then unleashed upon the news-viewing public. Fostering passionate speech remains a worthy goal. But rage, angst
and vitriol seem exhausting. We all get angry, and we all feel deeply about things, but honestly, how do these people daily maintain this? There’s nothing like caring for a disabled loved one for a couple of decades to tamp down the incessant need to be pissed off all the time. Maybe that’s part of the problem. Maybe these people yelling at each other and the camera don’t carry enough challenges in their lives. Otherwise, how do they daily summon the energy to rant? Dealing with a developmentally disabled child who repeatedly screams through the night, or a spouse facing her 80th surgery, or a mentally-ill family member cursing and striking you, or a father with dementia who seems to have bowel movements in every room except the restroom – leaves little energy to get mad at what political figures or late-night talk show hosts do or say. If we’re able to sit down in front of the TV, most of us nod off from exhaustion faster than a press secretary can be thrown out of a liberal restaurant. Speaking of which, while the “Little Red Hen” pecked off half the country, no
Amarosa and the White House have a thing going on! James B. Ewers Jr.
Billy Paul, a crooner back in Guest the day, Columnist had a s o n g called “Me and Mrs. Jones.” One of the lyrics is, “We have a thing going on.” In a strange way, Amarosa Manigault Newman and the White House have a thing going on. The question on the dance floor is, what kind of thing is it? Some years ago, Amarosa appeared on the television show “The Apprentice.” The host was the now 45th president of the United States of America. I watched it sparingly, long enough to hear him say, “You’re fired!” Upon hearing those words, contestants were booted off the show. Some landed in a good place after being on the show while others did not. Amarosa landed in a good place. At least, she thought it was a good place. Sometimes in life thorns and cotton look the same. The host of “The Apprentice” left and eventually became a candidate for the presidency of the United States. Many of us didn’t take him seriously. That was a big mistake, and we are in the middle of that mistake now.
Some, like Amarosa Manigault Newman, were drawn to this candidate and believed in his mantra, Make America Great Again.” Upon his election as president of the United States of America, she received a presidential appointment. Amarosa had an office at the White House. That is a far cry from being on “The Apprentice.” Maybe she was to be a bright light for people of color. She did have a hand in arranging a meeting of presidents of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the 45th president at the White House. Was that meeting successful? In my opinion, it wasn’t. Reports say that Amarosa didn’t stay in her lane. What was her lane? As a result, her direct access to the president diminished and she was left on the outside looking in. A few months ago, she was relieved of her duties at the White House. John Kelly, chief of staff, gave her the news. Usually in these firing meetings, you never know what happened or what words were used. Well, with Amarosa, it was different. She taped her firing so that the world could hear it. In my opinion, that was both clever and dangerous. I guess she thought it was important to protect herself. Sometimes when you are in the snake pit, it is better to do the biting than it is to get bitten.
Jesse Jackson is a longtime civil rights advocate and founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Peter Rosenberger is a 30-year caregiver for his wife, Gracie, who lives with severe physical disabilities. He is the author of “Hope for the Caregiver” and he can be heard on The Truth radio stations at 97.7 FM or 830 AM.
Since that time, she has released her book titled “Unhinged: An Insider’s Account of the Trump White House.” In it, she details the histrionics and confusion that go on in the White House. At the same time, she has been releasing tapes of some of her conversations while at the White House. Now, if I am a White House official, I am wondering if I was “caught” on tape. One revelation is that Amarosa was offered $15,000 per month for her cooperation and maybe silence by Lara Trump, the wife of son Eric Trump. Only she knows how many more tapes there are. Amarosa Manigault Newman is in a battle of words with the president. Some of the lyrics to a song ["The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game"] written by William “Smokey” Robinson Jr. may sum this up: “What’s this world comin to. Things just ain’t the same any time the hunter gets captured by the game.” 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.
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and gas, then they would receive a monthly check to cover that. HAWS will cover moving expenses, including hiring a moving company. No sale will be finalized until all residents are relocated, which may take about a year. HAWS Executive Director Larry Woods said the proceeds from the potential sale and replacement dollars from HUD will go to create three or four smaller developments with 40 to 50 units that’ll be located on transportation routes that give residents access to food, medical care and other resources. There is no requirement that the site be used for affordable housing or even residential purposes. Some say removing a development with predominately African-American residents from downtown is gentrification, but Woods said that it’s for the good of the residents there and those who live at other HAWS properties. “This is something we have considered over the
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last three to four years. This was the last option that we had,” said Woods. “We’re not selling this building to gentrify the area; we’re selling the building because we can’t continue to maintain the building at a loss without injuring other properties.” Woods said HAWS has been taking funds from other properties to maintain Crystal Towers. He said funding from HUD has been declining over the years and any major grants HAWS got to replace other properties “have long since dried up.” He said there was no major HUD grant available for the repairs and it’s not possible for them to get a loan for that property. “We have not tried to go through the city because it would require at least $7 million and that site, the revenue stream is not able to support any type of debt service,” said Woods. Woods said Crystal Towers’ needed renovations include the elevators, electric switch gear room, drainage lines, fresh air handler for the commons areas and resurfacing the roof. The units need replacements for kitchen
crowd. Several residents raised concerns about the East EndMaster Plan being a hoax and just another investment in Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. Others said they liked what they saw for the future of the neighborhood. Delores Terry, a professor at WinstonSalem State University, said she like what she saw in the master plan. “I’m looking forward to the new restaurants and living spaces shown in the master plan because right now there aren’t many places to eat,” continued Terry. “I also like the mixed use housing developments. I think that will have a major impact on the students at Winston-Salem State because right now students are forced to move off campus because they don’t have anywhere to stay. With these housing improvements, students will be able to stay in the neighborhood.” Montgomery said while there has been a lot of redevelopment in downtown Winston-Salem over the past five years it is important that developers keep in mind the peo-
cabinets and appliances, flooring and through-thewall air conditioner systems. “We think we can do better, and we think them finding more suitable accommodations is the best route,” said Woods Crystal Towers is one of three high-rise towers built for the elderly using a $5.6 million HUD loan from 1968. Woods said that Sunrise Towers on Martin Luther King Drive, which was also built in the early ’70s, is in slightly better condition and Healy Towers, built in 1978, is “holding its own.” There are no plans to sale the other two buildings. Woods held a meeting with residents of Crystal Towers to inform them of the plans to sell their building. He said there were no major complaints and most just wanted to know how soon they could get their vouchers. Opinions on the sale varied among residents The Chronicle talked to last week. Some didn’t like it, such as one 77 year-old woman, who didn’t want to give her name, who said she enjoyed her 17 years of living there and didn’t want
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to move. But most were OK with moving because of the condition of the building. Multiple residents listed issues with bedbugs and roaches, ceiling leaks and constantly breaking elevators. Maintenance can sometimes take a week or two to respond to issues in individual units. “It’s got a whole lot of issues,” said Paul Hill, who has lived there for nine years. He said it was a “rigmarole” when the elevator regularly breaks on the weekends, creating long waits for the only other elevator in the 11-story building. He laughed when asked if he minded moving. “Not really at all,” he said. “I just have to find a better place to go.” Berlinda BakerBenjamin, who has lived there eight years, felt moving would work out for residents. “I think it’s going to be good because they’re going to help us find housing elsewhere with a voucher, so no one will become homeless,” she said. When asked if she felt selling the building was gentrification, she said
ple who live and work in the neighborhood today. “You’ve seen master plans done you’ve seen legacy plans done. The difference about this plan is it really is a plan that has action behind it,” said Montgomery during the master plan unveiling.
“… This is a plan to help guide development but its a plan to help guide development with the people who live and work in this community in mind on the part of how development happens. This is not just about the building of buildings but about what happens to the people who are also in those spaces as well.” Some of the changes listed in the master plan include the complete overhaul of East Winston shopping center and redevelopment of Fifth Street into a mixed use area with a wide range of uses including open community spaces, retail opportunities and residential spaces. Gintas Cinvinskas, an associate with Ayers Saint Gross said Fifth Street would serve as a “main street”to connect East End to downtown. Other changes to the neighborhood include improving street safety, improved single-family housing in the southeast near Winston-Salem State University, redeveloped older apartment buildings into mixed income residential
“yes” because it was elimnating public housing in an area with condos that no one there can afford or, as she put it to one resident, “Out with the poor and in with the rich.” “They’re getting rid of the older, poor people and bringing in newer, younger people that have the income with better paying jobs and benefits,” she said. Though HAWS is not a part of the city government, several members of the City Council expressed concern about the sale. City Council Member James Taylor, who is also The Chronicle’s publisher, said he opposed the sale. “I think it disenfranchises those who might be senior citizens, those who might be disabled,” he said. The City Council General Government Committee plans to hear from HAWS on the matter in a future meeting. City Council Member Jeff MacIntosh, who represents the Southwest Ward
that contains Crystal Towers, told The Chronicle that he hadn’t been contacted by residents of Crystal Towers, but had heard from others who were concerned about a possible reduction in affordable housing units. He said he believes the building’s residents will find better housing and he’s been assured by HAWS that they’ll try to replace as many units as possible. “If you were going to build 200 units of affordable housing today in 2018, you wouldn’t build Crystal Towers,” said MacIntosh. “That facility is a failing facility for what it is intended for, so if they can take that money and reproduce those units in a more modern sustainable way, I think that’s great.” Nationally, public housing units are on the decline and vouchers are on the rise. HAWS manages approximately 1,400 affordable rental units and administers approximately 4,500 housing vouchers.
spaces and a series of community parks that will have trails that connect the neighbors in the East End. After the plan was unveiled, Montgomery discussed the next steps in the implementation of the East End Master Plan. He said after taking into consideration the communities’ input during the meeting, Ayers Saint Gross will submit a document to the City/Council Planning Department. After the Planning Board reviews the document, if approved, City Council will have a chance to review the document and decide to adopt it as an actual community planning document. Montgomery said without the planning document, private property owners are free to build whatever they want as long as it meets zoning regulations. He said, “This gives community members and neighbors an opportunity to have a voice in the process.” According to Carol Davis, director of the Simon Green Atkins CDC, before the implementation process begins the CDC will be organizing a steering committee to discuss the changes to the master plan and keep community members updated on progress. For more information on the East End Master Plan, visit www.eastendconversations.com.
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Tiger is back to old self
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Tiger Woods finished second at the PGA Championship earlier this month, two shots behind the winner Brooks Koepka. It was refreshing to see Woods fight back on Saturday and Sunday to finish only two strokes behind the winner. Many people thought that Woods could never return to this level of play following all of the turmoil that has surrounded his life in recent years. From his extramarital affairs, injuries to his back and knees and his battle with prescription drugs, finishing second in a major championship is a big hurdle for Woods to overcome. Woods has not won a major in 10 years, so to see him compete at such a high level was a good sight for his fans. Even the Tiger haters had to tip their hat to what they witnessed throughout the four-day event from Woods. “I am just very pleased at what I've done so far and now to be a part of the Ryder Cup conversation, going from where I've come to now in the last year, it's been pretty cool,” said Woods in an interview following the tournament. With such a strong finish at the PGA Championship, Woods probably cemented his place on the Ryder Cup team as a captain's pick. I predicted earlier this year that Woods still had a little bit left in the tank. I know he will never return to the form he showed in his late 20s or early 30s, but I knew he had something. I did not know it would happen this quickly, though. Woods currently sits at 14 major titles, four behind the Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus. Woods is still relatively young at age 42, so eclipsing Jack's record may still be probable. Woods has stated on a number of occasions that getting to the magic number of 19 majors was a goal of his. Barring injury, I'm not saying that Woods can get five more majors, but it's not beyond the realm of possibility. I have always been the type of fan that roots for the underdog. While Woods has dominated golf in the past, over the last decade he has been somewhat irrelevant in the sport. So I am happy to see the man overcome so much to get here. I know the PGA tour is happy to see Woods return. They had their highest ratings when he was at his best. To see him return to form, so to speak, has to be a sight for sore eyes. It is amazing that no one has been able to grab the reigns of the sport while Woods was down. Truth be told, I am just an average golf fan. As Tiger continues his rise back to the top, so will my interest in the sport. He is just an intriguing character at this stage in his career and I want to see how it all unfolds. I just hope he stays healthy enough to win a few more majors and comes close to the Golden Bear.
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Reynolds used their misdirection run plays to gain big yardage all night.
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Only three of the Forsyth County junior varsity football teams were in action last week. The marquee game of the week was between the Parkland Mustangs and the R.J. Reynolds Demons. After a hard fought game that went down to the final possession, the Demons escaped with a 28-22 victory. Early on, the game looked to be a runaway due to Reynolds building an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter. VJ Wilkins began the comeback effort for the Mustangs See Season on B2
Schools prepare for upcoming season during recent jamboree BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
High schools all across the country prepare all summer for this time of year. On Friday, Aug. 10, two high school football jamborees were the talk of the town here in Winston-Salem. Mt. Tabor held its annual jamboree at its school while West Forsyth hosted a jamboree at BB&T Stadium on the Wake Forest University Campus. Here is a look at some of the action from both events. Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.
QEA prepares for 1st game ever BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
Quality Education Academy (QEA) is eagerly preparing for their first ever football game, which will be against North Wake High School at Carver High School stadium this Saturday, Aug. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The Pharaoh's players had their first padded practice of the year last Thursday as they attempt to iron out the wrinkles before game day. The Pharaoh's are
attempting to duplicate, on the football field, the same success the basketball team has enjoyed for years on the hardwood. Head coach Antonio Stevenson says they began their campaign with only four players but now have over 20. They are expecting more players to come out for the team once the school holds its open house. Stevenson says with the athletes they already have at their disposal, adding 15 more players would put
him exactly where he wants to be in year one. With the team he already has in place, Stevenson is confident heading into week one of the year. “Administration has given me so much help, guidance and push in the right direction, I have not had any problems getting players out here,” he said. “What I have been concentrating on is turning what I have into what I want.” “I have a couple of See QEA on B2
Coach Antonio Stevenson says the team will keep the game plan simple for their first time out this Saturday, Aug. 25.
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Tyreik Leach, No. 1 in white, stiff arms Parkland's Jeremiah Tillery as he turns the corner for positive yards.
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followed by a touchdown catch by Markelle Lloyd to tie the game at 14 going into the half. “I told the kids I was happy that we jumped out on them pretty fast but give Parkland credit, they kept grinding the ball and they came back, said Pat Crowley, Reynolds head coach. “I told them at halftime that it was a dogfight and these are kids that know each other, played against each other and played with each other so I thought it was a good win for this football team.” Matt Tamer, Parkland head coach, says he was proud of his team’s effort Thursday night. Despite some mental lapses in the first quarter, they played well for the remainder of the game.
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“In the first quarter, our offense wasn't rolling and our defense gave up two big plays and we were down 14 to nothing but tied it up going into halftime,” he said. “They made some big plays, we made some big plays, so overall I am very happy but I also know we have to go back to work on Monday.” Coming out of the half, Reynolds’ third quarter was a mirror image of the first. Running back Rashawn Snipes took a hand off and scampered all the way to the end zone to take a 22-14 lead. Following a short Parkland drive, Duke Ferree scored again for the Demons, giving them a 28-14 lead after the failed conversion. The running game for Reynolds was clicking at that point in the game. The Demons gashed the Mustangs with misdirection runs up the gut of the defense.
Mustang wide receiver, Markelle Lloyd, hauls in a catch in their game against Reynolds last week. “We don't have many plays installed yet and we are trying to learn the ones we have and do them well,” said Crowley. “We don't have a lot of passes in and early on we had some issues with who we were blocking on bubble screens and quick passes outside, so that kind of shut us down, so we had to run the ball. We want to be able to run the ball on whoever we play.” Heading into the game, the Parkland staff was under the impression that the Demons would use a lot of outside running plays, according to Tamer. Instead, the Demons kept most of their runs between the tackles, which threw off the game plan somewhat. “We just had to make the adjustments at halftime and they still got two or three big runs on us in the second half, but it happens and we will come back and fix it for next week,” Tamer says.
The Mustangs were driving late in the third quarter when quarterback Terry Leak hurled up a pass that was surely to be intercepted, but instead the ball was tipped to JaQuan Kelly, who ran it in for the score, bringing the Mustangs to within six at 28-22. The fourth quarter was filled with turnovers and wasted opportunities by both teams. As the Demons tried to run out the clock, they fumbled, giving Parkland one last chance. The Reynolds defense held strong, giving them the victory. “The thing I can take away from this game is that we have heart and I have always been told that's the one thing you can't coach,” said Tamer. “I am very proud of that and I know Monday we will come out and work on being more ball aware on defense.”
QEA head football coach Antonio Stevenson is happy with the progression his team has showed over the summer.
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leaders out here and a couple of guys who are trying to figure out what they want to be. I just want us to come out here with a tough spirit and win.” QEA only announced plans for a football team a few short months ago. Stevenson says he was surprised by the number of kids who wanted to attend the school once the announcement was made. “A lot of these guys came from traditionally winning programs from across the city and they are happy to be here,” said Stevenson. “I had a few kids contact me saying they wanted to come play for me, but once I told them about the dress code they said they did not want to do that, so I just told them 'I understand, good luck where you are.'” The male students at QEA wear suits every day to class. Stevenson says he received generous donations from Cedric Russell and Bobby Kimbrough to help the young men with
their dress code needs. “They have donated suits, socks and shoes to the kids because they wanted to help and the kids wanted to play that badly,” said Stevenson. According to Stevenson, the Pharaohs will keep it simple, as far as the game plan is concerned, heading into the first game. He says they will run the offensive and defensive schemes they have been implementing all summer. “We are going to run the plays we know how to run and not try to reinvent the wheel,” he says. “We won't be running any trick plays; we will just line up and play smash mouth football. I have been telling my guys that winning isn't everything. I want to win, but I don't want to win and have guys acting out on the field cursing and such. “We are going to go out and win or lose with pride and respect. My guys have been here all summer working when most kids are enjoying their summer,” Stevenson said. Stevenson does not want to have his players
concerned with the small number of teammates they have at this current time. He says he told his players when he was in high school, his Carver team was almost defeated by a small school with only 20 players, so everyone has a chance on any given night.Stevenson says he will be happy Saturday if his players line up correctly and just play hard. “If my guys go out and play tough and play hard and do some of the things that we have gone over in practice a million times, I'll be happy,” he continued. “Half of our team has never played football before. We want them to enjoy the opportunity to play football but understand that it all starts in the classroom.” Stevenson wanted to give a special thanks to Carol Montague-Davis and Daniel Piggott for allowing QEA to use Carver High School's stadium for their home games. Isaac Pitts, QEA athletic director, says he would love to have the community come out to support the young men on the field.
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Players practice tackling drills as they prepare for their first game this Saturday, Aug. 25.
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Nonprofit pushes kids to read during summer
The Hoops4L.Y.F.E campers have pledged to read 1,000 books during their 10-week program.
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During summer vacation, many students relax and get their minds off of the previous school year. Brittany Ward, director of the nonprofit Hoops4L.Y.F.E. (HFL), wanted to go in a different direction with her summer camp students by having them participate in a literacy program instead. The goal for the students are to collectively read 1,000 books over a 10-week period. The 25 students in her summer camp have pledged to read at least one hour per day to reach their goal at the end of the summer. “Here in the city we are fighting childhood literacy, so sports are my way to get them in, but they need academics to get them to that
next level,” said Ward. “I think the reading program is definitely beneficial for them to be able to reach their goals.” During the camp, the young students visit the Carver School Road Library several times a week to read books. The campers are also read books by volunteer LaShunda Booker twice per week. “The Hoops4L.Y.F.E literacy program allows me to practice on my craft of storytelling,” said Booker. “It enhances my gift, performance skills and showmanship.” “The literacy program allows children to enhance their minds,” she continued. “It also allows them to stretch, strengthen and soar their imaginations by reading on a daily basis. Reading daily exercises
the mind, which evokes critical thinking.” The literacy program is a large part of the summer enrichment program HFL offers kids. The kids are also given the opportunity to learn arts and crafts, learn creative writing skills, visit the movies and take several education field trips to show them what can be possible if they follow their educational dreams. Ward says she hopes that other organizations will jump on board with some sort of literacy program during the summer months to impact as many children as possible. “It is a waste of time to train a child just for sports and not tackle the classroom achievement gaps they may be experiencing as well,” she said.
CIAA ranks WSSU 3rd in volleyball
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CHARLOTTE — The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in conjunction with its Volleyball Coaches Association announces the 2018 Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason Team. The Bears of Shaw University have been predicted to lead the conference this season after earning the Southern Division title and a conference championship runner-up finish in 2017. The Lady Bears are coming off a nearly perfect conference record, going 9-1 in the South and 15-1 in CIAA play. The Shaw program enters the upcoming season with anticipation of an announcement of a new head coach. Last year's champion Rams of Winston-Salem State University are ranked third in the coaches' preseason poll, behind the Broncos of Fayetteville State University. After defeating the Bears 3-0 in the CIAA Championship, WSSU advanced to the first round of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Tournament, where the Rams were defeated by Wheeling Jesuit University. The Rams also enter the season under new leadership, as Kathy Bullock was announced head coach in early August. Returning players to watch this season include Mia Herrod of Winston-Salem State and Kelly Murphy of Shaw. In 2017, Herrod led the CIAA with 276 total kills, accounting for 2.71 kills per set (third in CIAA). Herrod was named to the 2017 All-CIAA First Team and, upon sealing the Championship title, was named to the All-Tournament Team. Murphy is a three time preseason and All-Conference selection, including being named Player of the Year in 2015. Last season she ranked second in the conference in total points, scoring 316.5. Additionally, Murphy tallied 246 total kills and 316 digs on the season before being named to the AllTournament Team for her championship tournament performance. The 2018 CIAA volleyball season will open on Friday, Aug.24. 2017 CIAA Volleyball Preseason Honors
Predicted Order of Finish 1. Shaw
2. Fayetteville State 3. Winston-Salem State 4. Chowan 5. Virginia State 6. Johnson C. Smith 7. Claflin 8. Virginia Union 9. Saint Augustine's 10. Bowie State 11. Lincoln (PA) 12. Livingstone 13. Elizabeth City State Northern Division Chowan Virginia State Virginia Union Bowie State Lincoln (PA) Elizabeth City State
Southern Division Shaw Fayetteville State Winston-Salem State Johnson C. Smith Claflin Saint Augustine's Livingstone
Outside Hitters Gorana Bogdanovic, Johnson C. Smith* Kelly Murphy, Shaw Jailyn Ivey, Virginia State
Middle Hitters/Blockers Topanga Moten, Shaw* Saraya Klink, Shaw* Hailey Heyward, Virginia State* Right-Side Hitters Keveesha Wattley, Shaw* Mia Herrod, Winston-Salem*
Setters Michelle Olmeda-Gonzalez, Shaw* A'rmaria Wright, Virginia Union Libero Akira Baker, Virginia Union Utility Tiara Ramey, Virginia State
*2017 All-CIAA First Team Members
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The Atkins High School (“old Atkins”) graduates of 1958 celebrated their 60th year reunion on Aug. 17-19 in WinstonSalem. The lead-off activity for the three-day event was a registration/meet & greet affair on Friday evening, Aug. 17, at the Hawthorne Inn. Mayor Allen Joines greeted and welcomed the 45 class members and their guests. Two faculty mem-
bers, Billie Matthews and Dr. Mandeline Scales, also were there. The participants shared a bountiful buffet, mingled, reminisced about their days at “old Atkins” (which was segregated at that time), the excellent instructions they received, the highly qualified and caring faculty, and the pride and respect that they had for each other. A special segment of the evening featured a moving memorial service, which included a video presentation in remem-
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Parkland Magnet High School announces third HOF class Parkland Magnet High School third Hall of Fame class showcases 9 Mustang legends. *Deangelo Bell- Head Football Coach for 14 years at Parkland H.S. from 1999-2013. *Mike Bennett –Class of 1969. He is 3Sport Letterman in football, basketball and track *Jed Bines-Class of 2003. He is 2-Sport Letterman in football and basketball *Jabrea Greene (deceased) Class of 2010. All American and All Conference in track *Roger Lail- Softball Coach for 35 plus years at Parkland High School *Brandon Scott Isaiah- Class of 2000. He is 2-Sport Letterman in football and basketball *Roslyn Nowlin-Class of 1985. She is a 3Sport Letterman in basketball, softball and volleyball *Monte Purvis- Class of 2003. 4-year starter in football. He is All Conference, All Region and All State. *Maurice Kent “Mossy” White- Class of 1971 Letterman in baseball, All Conference in District, All City and All County The inductees will be honored at a banquet at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center on Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 pm, and introduced during halftime of the Parkland High School vs. Marvin Ridge High School football game on Friday, September 7th at the Parkland Magnet High School. Prepaid reservations for the banquet are $25 per person. The deadline to register is Friday, August 24, and seating is limited. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT! For additional information in reference to purchasing a prepaid ticket, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 6243563, Mackie Thompson at 336-813-4073. Chris Kirkpatrick at (336) 287-1707, or Eddie Raynard (336) 785-5611. Xavier Bankhead receives the 2018 Artie Andrew Amos Memorial Scholarship The family of the late Artie Andrew Amos presented Xavier Bankhead with the 2018 Artie Andrew Amos Memorial Scholarship on May 6 during the commencement exercises at Quality Education Academy. The presentation was followed by a brunch in Bankhead’s honor at the Village Tavern on Hanes Mall Boulevard on Sunday, Aug. 5. Bankhead attended with his father, Melvin Bankhead. According to Sandra Amos, wife of the late Artie Amos, Bankhead was selected to receive the scholarship in large part because of his zest to mentor and encourage Bankhead young people. He served as president of the Crosby Scholars Program at Quality Education Academy, where he exemplified scholarship, community service, and displayed his musical skills on the trombone. Xavier is also an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He will attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University in the fall, and will be a first generation Aggie (although he is not a first generation college student). He is planning to major in Computer Engineering, yet he also has an interest in Banking and Finance.
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Members of the Atkins High School Class of 1958 pose for a photo at the reunion, held Aug. 17-19.
brance of deceased classmates. The class continued the celebration by attending a grand picnic at
Tanglewood Park on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, the reunion culminated with a morning worship service at Goler
Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church. The reunion theme was “The Way We Were” but could very will have been
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.
Hall of Fame. The inductees will be honored at a banquet at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center on Thursday, Sept. 6 @ 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. 24, and seating is limited. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT! 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
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TODAY, Aug. 23 – Ladies Night Out Footnote, 634 W. 4th St., is hosting a social soirée for Triad women who make things happen on Aug. 23 5:30-8:30 p.m. The link to use to register is https://ifbsolutions.org/eve nts1/ladiesnightout-2/. Space is limited, so register early TODAY, Aug. 23 – Operation Backpack A school supply drive for the students at Kernersville Elementary School (KES) will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23. The supply list includes new backpacks (no wheels), crayons (48 count), glue sticks, packs of #2 pencils, Fiskars brand student scissors, tissues, pocket folders, loose leaf paper (wide ruled), composition notebooks (wide ruled), pencil pouch - zippered or a box, and washable markers. If you would like to participate, deliver your donation (either backpacks with supplies or monetary) to 432A W. Mountain St. Kernersville, by Monday, Aug. 20.
TODAY, Aug. 23 – Workshop for meat producers There will be a full-day marketing workshop for local meat producers focuses on how to achieve profitable outcomes through targeted marketing strategies on Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place at Forsyth County Agricultural Building, 1450 Fairchild Road. Cost is $35 (Free for NC Cooperative Extension Employees). A light breakfast and lunch included. Register at https://bit.ly/2tlXeKR. Aug. 24 – Parkland High School Hall of Fame Parkland Magnet High School will have its 3rd
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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 continues Friday nights See Com. Cal. on B10
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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson
Practicing Justice
Lesson Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17
By the end of this lesson, we will *Recognize several imperatives of godly behavior. *Understand what it means to put off the old self and put on the new. *Commit to living justly.
Background: The time is A.D. 60-61 and the place is Colosse. Paul has already conveyed to the church at Colosse the need to beware of false teachers, the worship of angels, and the nature of Christ. He writes that their behavior should be according to God’s standards and societies. They should live as though Christ may appear at any moment.
Lesson: We start with Paul stating there is sin in the natural physical body and it needs to be dealt with. The first five sins he mentions are all sexual in nature … covetousness or greed makes one follow his own desires rather than God’s, thereby worshipping themselves – which is idolatry (verse 5). Such behavior is seen in unbelievers and God’s wrath or reaction toward sin is invariable (verse 6). That’s who they once were, before salvation (verse 7). The next five vices Paul identifies all involve intemperate speech that makes genuine communication impossible. Trust is a must in a community of believers (verse 8). Paul reminds them that the old man died in Christ, and the new man lives in Christ, so old sinful deeds must be put off. There must be a continual renewing into Christ likeness (verses 9-10). Paul says that in the “new man” is a place where the divisions that characterize society no longer exist. Christ is the savior of all believers, and is equally all-sufficient Lord of them all (verse 11). Paul then says as believers we must exhibit Christ by our attitude and virtues, which reduce or eliminate friction: ready sympathy, a generous spirit, humble disposition, and willingness to make concessions, patience and forbearance. We must forgive because we were forgiven (verses 12-13). Love must be present for all others to work or be perfected. Love excludes pretence (verse 14). Paul continues wishing for peace ... The call of God to salvation peace with Him and the rest and security that are provided by God’s eternal peace should make the Colossian church and us thankful (verse 15). Closing on a positive note, Paul says let “the word of Christ,” “the word of truth, the gospel” which is “God’s mystery that is Christ” be in all of the church. He encourages them to be unified with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Singing as a community expressing gratitude to God (verse 16). All other activities must also be an expression of that same gratitude. Christ was sent because of God’s fatherly concern for man, so in the final analysis … gratitude must be directed to God (verse 17). (The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)
Faith group prepares to bless underprivileged
The Ladies of Purpose have been giving back to the Cleveland Homes community for the past five years.
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The Ladies of Purpose are prepping for their fifth annual clothing and school supply giveaway for the residents of Cleveland Homes on Sept. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Ladies of Purpose was founded by Tandra Chandler in 2014. The group’s purpose is to encourage members to live their lives in faith by doing good deeds. On Sept. 15, they will be giving away clothing, gift cards and school supplies for the children, setting up shop in the field behind the Cleveland Homes office. “When you turn on the TV set or
The Ladies of Purpose was started by Tandra Chandler in 2014.
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listen to the radio, you often hear bad news, so we want to bring some good news to the community,” Chandler said in a statement. “Our mission is seeking to put God's love into action by supporting the community and the Samaritan Ministry Soup Kitchen.” Chandler says they reach out to family, friends and church congregations throughout the year for donations to the giveaway. The 12 members of Ladies of Purpose say they strive to be like Christ and press on toward the purpose for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. She says most of the things that are purchased come out of their
pockets. Chandler says she enjoys seeing the same smiling faces year after year. She says it warms her heart to hear the positive things she hears from the residents, young and old. “We enjoy seeing the joy on the children's faces as we help them seek through the clothing, trying to find their sizes,” she said. According to Chandler, the giveaway continues to grow each year. She says with the help of her family, friends and the Lord, they will continue to bless the Cleveland Homes community more and more.
For Your Consideration: How do we go from “old” to “new” and then let Christ live within us and guide our lives? Is there an outward presence of Christ at work in your life?
Life’s Application: As Christians we should work for justice and live for it also. Our personal lives should be organized around righteousness. In our hearts is where real advocacy for justice and equality starts and is manifested in our lifestyle. It is evident in the way we treat those around us and reflects Jesus command to love our neighbor as ourselves. Lying is common. Many people believe that if the truth is going to hurt, make you uncomfortable, ruin your reputation, get you in trouble, or cause you to pay money, then lying is acceptable. We justify lies or find creative ways to do it by calling it something else. Christians are exhorted to tell the truth. Lying in any form is considered part of our old life and needs to be discarded.
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Aug. 25 Homecoming First Baptist Church, 700 Highland Ave., will be celebrating its annual homecoming the weekend of Aug. 25 and 26. Activities have been planned for Saturday and Sunday. The guest speaker on Sunday, Aug. 26 will be Dr. Braxton D. Shelley. The theme for this year will be "Celebrating 139 years of God’s Goodness.” First Baptist Church is the city's oldest African-American Baptist church. The Rev. Paul Robeson Ford is the senior pastor. Aug. 25 Boutique Community Day St. James A.M.E. Church will hold its SJ’s Boutique Community Day Saturday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come enjoy food, fun and fellowship. Clothing will be
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Apostle Brenda J. McCloud was well loved by everyone she met from her time at the public library to her time in the pulpit.
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Greater Tabernacle Pastor Apostle B.J. McCloud stands with her son Phillip McCloud in October after the first night of her weeklong celebration that marked 17 years as a church pastor.
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Death of local minister rocks religious community
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Apostle Brenda J. “B.J.” McCloud is one of the most revered pastors in the Triad area. McCloud passed away on Friday, Aug. 10. Her homegoing and celebration of life was held at Greater Church on Saturday, Aug. 18. She was 73 years old. McCloud was born on Jan. 28, 1945 in WinstonSalem. She was a graduate of Atkins High School and attended Vintage Bible College, where she was an honor roll student. Early on in her journey through life, McCloud was
employed by the Northwest Child Development and the Forsyth County Public Library System, where she was affectionately known as one the “Jazzy Grannies.” McCloud became well known by the children in the community, as she would drive the bookmobile. Her affectionate personality naturally drew people to her and her great storytelling skills were well received by the kids whenever she came around. Apostle McCloud and her husband, Bishop Alonzo McCloud, founded Tabernacle of Faith Church in January 1983, where they co-labored for 17 years until the passing See Death. on B6
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Bishop Sheldon McCarter, senior pastor of Greater Church, delivered the eulogy for the service.
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of Bishop McCloud in December 2000. Apostle McCloud then took up the mantle as senior pastor and did so until her passing. She celebrated 17 years as pastor in October. On Saturday, McCloud's homegoing service was packed with family and friends. From her time with the public library and her time in the pulpit, McCloud touched many lives. “Me and my family were very enthused that my mom touched so many lives,” said Bishop Phillip McCloud, Apostle McCloud's son. “It was so many people there that I didn't even know were
there and people I did not even know my mother touched were coming up to me and the family saying how much she impacted their lives. “That just shows the impact her life had on other people. She was about people and loving people. She really cared for them, prayed for them and saw many people through. This city is really in mourning because of her death due to the amount of lives she impacted in Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas.” Bishop McCloud is the senior pastor of Fresh Fire Worship Center in Winston-Salem. He stated that Greater Tabernacle will now merge with the congregtion of Fresh Fire and become one church. He says they have not decided on a name or where the combined congregation will meet, but he will lead the newly formed congregation. Before her death, Apostle McCloud was working on the developments of a new church building on Carver School Road. Bishop McCloud plans to “complete that assignment” and the church will then decide where they will convene for service. Apostle McCloud was one of the few female senior pastors in the city. In the past she stated it was important for young ladies in the ministry to see her in this position to know that anything is possible, even
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when people say you can't do it. “She was a trailblazer especially when it comes to female pastors,” McCloud continued. “To take on a ministry that was held by her husband went against what a whole lot of people thought. My mom was the type of person that did not care, she looked at the assignment and the assignment was to push that ministry to the level it is now. By doing that a lot of females have stepped out because of her stance and have broken out and said 'this is what I'm called to do.' Bishop McCloud says at one point in time, Apostle McCloud worked full time in the library system as well as being a full time pastor. He says she would even minster to people at the library if necessary. “She has always been a person full of life that loved people and that's just how she was,” Bishop McCloud went on to say. McCloud was well respected by ministry leaders all around the city. Bishop McCloud said that was because she supported everyone, anytime and anyplace. “Mom would come over and support them but she always held her ground to who she was in the body of Christ and they respected her as such,” said McCloud. Bishop McCloud was newly ordained as a bishop the day after his mother
The funeral for Apostle Brenda J. McCloud was held at Greater Church.
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passed, on Aug. 11. “I told her I was about to be ordained as a Bishop and she wanted me to be an Apostle,” he said. “Looking at it now, I believe she was saying that because she knew she was getting ready to go and that was like the baton being passed to me from her.” “She did not make it to the elevation, but I knew what God was saying, which was continue the work. God makes no mistakes and she knew it was time for the baton to be
passed to me to carry on the work, and that's why it was such an urgency for me to be elevated at the time that we did it. I was going to push it back, but I heard her voice saying 'No, you do this and don't you back out of this' and the church was in agreement.” Bishop McCloud says he is eager to lead both congregations of Fresh Fire and Greater Tabernacle. He says his family will be strongly involved with the development of the new congrega-
tion. “My family will help me in that cause,” he said. “Together we feel like we can do this and push these ministries to where they should be and further the advances of the Kingdom through Greater Tabernacle and Fresh Fire Worship Center.” “I am so excited about doing this because I know the things she was already in stride of doing and I am ready to take that up and continue that where it has to go.”
Democratic Women aid teachers with school supplies event
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The Forsyth County Democratic Women held a Teachers’ Appreciation and school supplies event on Thursday, Aug. 16, at Bolton Park. Nearly 100 people attended and enjoyed pizza and desserts provided by West End Gelato and Dewey’s Bakery. Teachers were given bags to shop among the tables of donated school supplies. Diana Gray, the coordinator of the Teachers’ Appreciation Picnic, stated, “This has been a record year for donations. It’s disappointing that the State doesn’t support teachers and make money available for supplies that provide educators and students with the tools they need to succeed.” Many teachers expressed how much they appreciated being able to pick up supplies for their classrooms before school started. Although there are several local events to donate to students, this is one of the few where teachers can select supplies that they need for their classrooms. Kleenex and hand sanitizer were popular items, along with paper, pencils and notebooks. According to the National Education Association (NEA), school supplies will cost about $200, on average, per elementary student this year,
or $330 and $375 per middle and high school student, respectively. The cost of school supplies and school fees has jumped 88 percent for elementary students, 81 percent for middle school students, and 68 percent for high school students over the past decade, according to the Huntington Backpack Index, which has tracked the cost of school supplies since 2007. Several candidates running for office attended the event: Denise “DD” Adams, a Winston-Salem City Council member who is running for U.S. House, District 5; John Motsinger Jr., N.C. Senate District 31; a representative for Terri LeGrand, N.C. House, District 74; Tonya McDaniel, County Commissioner District A; Bobby Kimbrough, Jr., Forsyth County Sheriff; and School Board candidates Deanna Kaplan, atlarge; Elisabeth Motsinger, at-large; Malishai Woodbury, District 1; Marilynn Baker, District 2; and Rebecca Nussbaum, District 2. DD Adams stated, “I am proud that Democratic Women have continued to show our support for our educators. We want women to get out and vote because we’re the ones who are going to make change happen.” This is the fifth year that Forsyth County Democratic Women have held a Teachers’
(Right) Malishai “Shai” Woodbury, who won the Democratic nomination for a Board of Education District 1 seat, left; and Diana Gray, a member of Democratic Women, right; listen to Ronda Mays, president of Forsyth County Association of Educators, discuss the needs of teachers at the Democratic Women’s Teachers’ Appreciation Picnic. Appreciation event. They will continue to accept school supplies donations at the Forsyth County Democratic Party Headquarters, 1128 Burke St., which will be donated to the Educator’s Warehouse. Forsyth County Democratic Women is an affiliate of the Forsyth County Democratic Party. Their purpose is to work to promote friendship and cooperation among Democratic Women of Forsyth County and all counties in North Carolina; to encourage qualified Democratic women to seek public office at the local, state, and national level; to participate in community service that promotes the well-being of women and children; to address issues, especially those affecting women; and to promote and support legislation that will bring social, legal and economic equality to women.
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Aug. 25 Feast Day Celebration The community is invited to attend the St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church St. Monica's Guild Feast Day Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m.4 p.m. at the church at 1625 E. 12th St. The Feast Day Celebration will feature a "Cookbook Extravaganza." Saint Monica’s Guild has authored a cookbook featuring recipes submitted by church members and friends of the Guild. We will also have a yard sale and children friendly food items, fun and games. The pastor is Father Henry TuTuWan.
Aug. 26 108th Anniversary The 108th Anniversary of the Forsyth County Missionary Union will be celebrated 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26. The host church is Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St., Winston Salem. The speaker will be Pastor James Wilkes. The Youth and Young Adults will meet at 1:30 p.m. All missionaries are asked to wear white for the occasion. Aug. 26Founder’s Day celebr Join Great Commission Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 26 to celebrate Founder’s Day 2018. Immediately following morning worship, there will be a cookout to celebrate. All are welcome. Contact the church office at (336) 5783420 with questions.
Aug. 26 Women’s Equality Day A Women's Equality Day service about women and voting during this election season will be held Sunday, Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Parkway United Church of Christ, 2151 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. This program is sponsored by Triad Women's March, Triad NOW, Democracy NC and Justice Collective. For more information contact, Linda Sutton, organizer, at Democracy NC at ljsutton2000@hotmail.com.
Aug. 26-29 Homecoming Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1716 Richard Allen Lane (formerly Trade St.), will celebrate Annual Homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Wayne Johnson, pastor of Shiloh A.M.E. Church, Morganton, N.C. Annual Revival will follow on Aug, 27 - 29 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Rev. Thomas O. Nixon will preach nightly. Dr. Jasper W. Hemphill is the host pastor. Aug. 27- 29 Revival New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1212 N. Dunleith Avenue, will host a three-day revival starting Monday, Aug. 27, through Wednesday, Aug. 29. Revivalist for the week will be Rev. Dr. J.
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Aug. 28 - Sept. 2 Quarterly meeting The North Carolina Area of the Northwestern District of the Holiness Church of God, Inc., third quarter meeting will convene at Kimberly Park Holiness Church in Winston-Salem, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 2. Weeknight services starts at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday service begins at 4 p.m. A Bible discussion and business meeting will begin at noon on Saturday, Sept. 1.
Aug. 28 Newcomers’ Social Newcomers And Neighbors Of Greater Winston-Salem will have its monthly meeting, coffee and social on Tuesday Aug. 28 at 9:45 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton St. Membership is open to women who are new or established residents of the Greater W-S area. For membership information: e m a i l wsnewcomers@gmail.co m or visit us at www.newc o m e r s winstonsalem.com.
M/WBE BID NOTICES M/WBE BID NOTICES 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 for M/WBE/DBE Participation for the Following Project:
Project Name: Re-Bid for High Point (Guilford County) Cedrow Drive Improvements; Bid # 07-082418, Contract # 2018-006
Bid Date & Time: August 24, 2018 @ 2:00 PM Please provide your proposal by: August 23, 2018 Phone: 336-368-4047 4613
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Or email to dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com; csnow@jrlynchandsons.com We are soliciting subcontract bids for the following trades: Materials, Pipe Work, Traffic Control Signs, Surveying, Seeding, Mulching, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Excavation, Subsurface Exploration, Masonry Drainage Structure, Temporary Sediment Trap, Temporary Diversion Berm, Stone along with any other incidental items necessary for Construction to complete this project. The Work to be performed under these Contract Documents for the Cedrow Drive Improvements project includes, but is not limited to, the following:
This contract consists of providing personnel, equipment and materials to install approximately 257 linear feet of 15 inch reinforced concrete storm pipe, 367 linear feet of 18 inch reinforced concrete storm pipe, 519 linear feet of 24 inch reinforced concrete storm pipe, 8 drainage structures, clearing and grubbing approximately 4.5 acres, constructing a sediment basin, installing erosion control and other various items associated with the contract plans and specifications. This work is being done for the City of High Point’s Community Development and Housing Department to accommodate a future subdivision. Timely completion of this project is critical to the success of this project.
Aug.26 Worship services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have worship services on Aug. 26. At the 10:30 a.m. traditional worship, the Rev. Lisa Schwartz will lead the Fellowship in its annual homecoming celebration and the traditional water communion, with special music by Elektra Winds, a woodwind quartet. A potluck dinner will follow. At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., poet Barbara Presnell will review “Piece Work,” her collection describing the history of mill towns in Piedmont, N.C. At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Pam Lepley will discuss “(The Myth of) Unconditional Love.” For more information, visit UUFWS.org.
Please contact Daniel Lynch (Vice President of Engineering) at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to the project documents (336-368-4047) Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S. Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 and also The Contract Documents may be examined and/or ordered at Duncan-Parnell @ http://www.dpibidroom.com located at 4275 Regency Road, Suite 100; Greensboro, NC (336-855-1211) or City of High Point (Owner) @ 211 S. Hamilton St.; High Point, NC (336-883-3222). Or email erik.conti@highpointnc.gov with any questions regarding this project
Aug. 26 Male Chorus 21st Anniversary New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) Music and Fine Arts Ministry, 1033 New Birth Dr. East Bend, N.C., will present the Male Chorus’21st Anniversary Concert on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m. The guest choir will beThe Scott Brothers. All are welcome to attend. Dr. James L.E. Hunt is the pastor. For additional information call (336) 699-3583 or v i s i t www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.
Contract Documents, including Drawings & Technical Specifications, are on file and may be reviewed at the following locations as well: McGraw Hill/Dodge Plan Room @ 4300 Beltway Place; Arlington, TX 76018 and also at Hispanic Contractors Association/Construct Connect/ The Rockwood Exchange @ 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 800 Cincinnati, OH 45209 (www.constructconnect.com)
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JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from JRL by 822-18 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance. 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 MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontractors. The Chronicle August 23, 2018
Lomax Construction, Inc. P. O. Box 35169, Greensboro, NC 27425-5169, solicits MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractors for the Forsyth County LEDC Cell Floor Coating, Winston-Salem, NC. Quotes must bereceived by 3:00 PM, Monday, 9/10/18. PLEASE CONTACT: Maria Harvell @ Lomax Construction Inc @ 336-992-7000; Ext. 111 for more information. The Chronicle August 23, 2018
LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY
BEFORE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2015030511 ORDER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
In the Matter of:
Property Located at: 2107 E. 25th St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block1213(s) 122 on City County Tax Map
This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 10th day of July, 2018, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows:
Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 2107 E. 25th St, said structure being situated on Block1213, Lot(s)122, as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition.
Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based.
This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2107 E. 25th St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Bruce Bailiff, Code Enforcement Supervisor Date Issued: July 10, 2018
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES
NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY
BEFORE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2018050480 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
In the Matter of:
Property Located at:
3306 Kirby St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block1363Lot(s) 048 On City County Tax Map
This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 3306 Kirby St, the property being known as Block 1363Lot(s) 048 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 5th day of September, 2018, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.
You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 3306 Kirby St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Bruce Bailiff, Code Enforcement Senior Project Supervisor Date Issued: August 6, 2018
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 17 CVS 5960
ERVIN BERNARD TRANSOU, Plaintiff, v. CHARLIE VANCE RAWLINSON, Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
TO: CHARLIE VANCE RAWLINSON
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: TO RECOVER COMPENSATORY DAMAGES FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN AN AUTOMOBILE COLLISION ON FEBRUARY 27, 2016. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 2, 2018, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 23rd day of August, 2018. MICHAEL J. LEWIS MIKE LEWIS ATTORNEYS 285 Executive Park Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Telephone: 336-765-7777 NC State Bar No. 35371
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on September 4, 2018, on the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina:
1. Petition of New Story Church, to amend and change from RS12-S and RS9 to LOL (Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Offices; Group Care Facility, A; and Residential Building, Single Family), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the southwest corner of Waughtown Street and Nissen Avenue; property consists of ±1.59 acres and is PIN #s 6834-96-9104, 6844-06-0014, 6844-06-0134, and 684406-0242, as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps - Zoning Docket W-3377. 2. Petition of WS/FC Utilities Commission, to amend and change from GI and RS9 to GI-S (Recycling Plant), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the south side of Ziglar Road, between US 52 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad; property consists of ±23.90 acres and is PIN #s 6819-914729 and 6819-92-6183, as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board - Zoning Docket W-3379.
All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes.
During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classi fication. Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem
BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2017100411 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
In the Matter of:
Property Located at:
840 Shober St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block0623Lot(s) 014 On City County Tax Map
This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 840 Shober St, the property being known as Block 0623Lot(s) 014 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 24th day of August, 2018, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.
You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 840 Shober St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Bruce Bailiff, Code Enforcement Senior Project Supervisor Date Issued: July 25, 2018
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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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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
The Chronicle August 9, 16, 23, 30 2018 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 18 J 105
IN THE MATTER OF: TARYN ASHLEY WALKER DOB: 06-27-03 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
TO: Nathan Walker – father of the juvenile
TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Taryn Ashley Walker to be an abused and neglected juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(1) and 7B101(15).
You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to adjudicate neglect and dependent 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 Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile. 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 adjudicate Neglect and Dependency is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case. This the 15th day of August, 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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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 17 JA 198 & 17 JT 198 IN THE MATTER OF: DAMIAN RYAN RAY REDMON DOB: 8-26-2017 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
TO: (1) Ida Marie Redmon, Mother of the minor child Damian Ryan Ray Redmon (2) unknown and unnamed Father of the minor child Damian Ryan Ray Redmon
TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition and Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The abovementioned minor child was adjudicated to be a neglected child on January 22, 2018. The nature of the relief being sought is a termination of parental rights of the Motion to terminate parental rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on August 1, 2018 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102. The unknown and unnamed Father of the minor child Damian Ryan Ray Redmon is required to make a written answer to the Juvenile Petition. The Mother Ida Marie Redmon and the unknown and unnamed Father are required to file an answer to the motion to terminate of parental rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice. If the Mother Ida Marie Redmon and the unknown and unnamed father fail to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motion, then the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will be requesting the Court to terminate the parental rights of the Mother Ida Marie Redmon and the unknown and unnamed father to Damian Ryan Ray Redmon. If the Mother Ida Marie Redmon and unknown and unnamed Father are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, then the Mother Ida Marie Redmon and/or the unknown and unnamed Father may be entitled to a court attorney and said attorney could be appointed upon a request subject to the Court’s review at the termination of parental rights hearing after this publication notice has run for one day a week for three consecutive weeks in the Winston-Salem Chronicle. The termination of parental rights hearing regarding the parental rights of the Mother and unknown/unnamed father is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 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 16th day of August, 2018 By: Erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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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 now: Aug. 24: “National Lampoon’s Vacation” Aug. 31: “O Brother, Where Art Thou”
Aug. 25 – Book signing at business expo A book signing for “The 7 Fruits of Budgeting” will be held at the Triad Minority & Women’s Business Expo on Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a. to 3 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center in downtown WinstonSalem. Admission is free. In “The 7 Fruits of Budgeting,” author Roslyn Lash outlines strategies for millennials to create an effective spending and savings plan. Aug. 25 – Belk Charity Sale Belk Charity Sale returns offering customers exclusive discounts on top designer brands and the opportunity to support local schools and charities in Winston-Salem. This private ticketed event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 6 - 10 a.m. and the first 100 customers in each store will receive a Belk gift card ranging from $5 to $100. Aug. 25 – Backpack giveaway Community Mosque of Winston-Salem School Supplies and Backpack Giveaway will be held on Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. till noon. The event is located at 1419 Waughtown Street W-S, NC. Aug. 25
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Carver Alumni RoundUp The Caver High School Alumni is having its Annual Carver Alumni Round-Up on Saturday Aug. 25. It will be held at the Carl Russell Recreation Center at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Event will include Founder's Day, Membership drive, lunch, scholarship drive and family fun games and activities. Aug. 25 – “Black Violin” The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host the young African-American string powerhouses, Black Violin, on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $20. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com.
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 WinstonSalem 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/shm edfest by Aug. 22. Donations are encouraged. Aug. 25 – Hobby Trails Fun Run Bookmarks is proud to partner with Twin City Track Club for the second annual Hobby Trails Fun Run held at Hobby Park at 2301 W. Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 25. Tickets for the Kids Trail Fun Run are $10, the 5K are $20, and the 10K are $25. Search
“Hobby Trail” on runsignup.com to sign up for the different events and get ready to enjoy some fun running.
Aug. 25 – Golf Tournament The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. will host the 2nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Aug. 25, 2018 at the Reynolds Park Golf course. For more information contact Bro. Bennie Murrill at 336-4071848 or Bro. Donnie Holt at (336) 240-1036. Aug. 26 – Back to School event The Essence Beauty Back-To-School Giveaway will be held on Aug. 26 from 1-6 p.m. at 4221 N. Liberty St. W-S. Aug. 26 – Back to School event Corey Paul Hair Studio Back To School Event will be on Aug. 26 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 636 Hanes Mall Blvd. Aug. 26 – Founder’s Day celebration Join Great Commission Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 26 as we celebrate Founder’s Day 2018. Immediately following morning worship, there will be a cookout to celebrate. All are welcome. Contact the church office at (336) 578-3420 with questions.
Aug. 26 – Women’s Equality Day A Women's Equality Day service will be held Sunday, Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Parkway UCC about women and voting during this election season. This program is sponsored by Triad Women's March, Triad NOW, Democracy NC and Justice Collective. For more information contact, Linda SuttonOrganizer at Democracy NC at ljsutton2000@hotmail.com.
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Aug. 26 – Free concert at Tanglewood Charlie, the Motown and beach music band, will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Aug. 26, at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Gates open at 4 p.m. The concert is part of the Summer Parks Series presented by the County of Forsyth in collaboration with The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The concert and parking are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. They may bring a picnic if they like. Food trucks will be on site. Refreshments such as soda, water, beer and wine are available with all proceeds supporting the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Aug. 27 – Ashley Academy reception tunnel The Triad Mentoring Coalition presents the 100Men tunnel on Aug. 27 at Ashley Academy, 1647 NE Ashley School Drive. The event will help welcome the students of Ashley Academy to their 1st day of school. Please arrive at 7 a.m. (students will be arriving at 7:30 a.m.). If interested in participating in this event, Pre-Register today at https://goo.gl/forms/41AN P23Kob5S9nO53 or www.triadmentors.org.
Aug. 28 – Newcomers’ Social Newcomers And Neighbors Of Greater Winston-Salem will have its monthly meeting, coffee and social on Tuesday Aug. 28 at 9:45 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton St. Membership is open to women who are new or established residents of the Greater W-S area. For membership information: email wsnewcomers@gmail.
com or visit us at www.newcomers-winstonsalem.com.
Aug. 29 – Interest meeting WSSU is now accepting applications to join their Rotary Rotaract Club. Rotaract is a Rotary International sponsored service organization composed of young professionals and students. An interest meeting at WSSU, at the Thompson Center Breezway, will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Thomas Orr (336-8168363 or orrwork@bellsouth.net) for more information. Please RSVP by Monday, Aug. 27 at noon.
Aug. 30- Nov. 30 – Exhibition The Diggs Gallery of Winston-Salem State University will present “Race, Love, and Labor,” an exhibition of work by the Center for Photography at Woodstock’s (CPW) Artist-in-Residence. Organized by Sarah Lewis, the traveling exhibition will be on display at the Diggs Gallery from Aug. 30 through Nov. 30. The public reception will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 30- Nov. 30 – ‘Truth Be Told’ Exhibition The Diggs Gallery of Winston-Salem State University will present “Truth Be Told: For Freedoms 50 States Initiative” curated by Diggs Gallery Director Endia Beal. The exhibition will be on display at the Diggs Gallery of WinstonSalem State University from Aug. 30, through Nov. 30. The public reception will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 – Travers
Brothership performs Travers Brothership will be performing at the Wise Man Brewing on Friday, Aug. 31 in Winston-Salem. Travers Brothership is a dynamic group based out of Asheville, featuring highenergy alternative, soul and funk. The event location is Wise Man Brewing, 826 Angelo Brothers Ave., Winston-Salem. Free admission. Doors open at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 – Biennial Joint Class Reunion Honoring 14th Street School Alumni Association by the 16th Biennial Joint Class Reunion Atkins High School classes 1941-1952. The reunion begins on Friday, Aug. 31 at Best Western Plus from 6 -9 p.m. (formerly Sundance Plaza & Spa) at 3050 University Parkway. Music, fun and games and much more is planned for activities that include Sunday worship service and banquet. The reunion picnic will end the celebration at Winston Lake Park – Pavilion #4 with a farewell to classmates and friends. For more information, call Annie Pearl Wilson at (336) 723-8149 or Davis Peay at (336) 971-2230. NOW- Sept. 7 – Bulky Items Collection The city’s annual bulky item pick-up will run through Sept. 7. To find out your collection week, go to BulkyItems.CityofWS.org and click on the link for online address lookup. Residents without computer access can call CityLink at 311 or (336) 727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date.