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Eric Ellison, chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party, is “overjoyed,” anticipating an even better GOTV (get out the vote) effort going into November.

Linda Sutton, interim secretary for the Forsyth County NAACP and field organizer for the non-partisan advocacy group, Democracy North Carolina, is also very pleased, but in a holding pattern like

everyone else.

Sutton and Ellison, like most activists who supported efforts by the N.C. NAACP and others to legally overturn parts of North Carolina’s “Monster Voting law,” were certainly thrilled to hear last week that a three-judge federal appellate panel indeed struck down key elements of the 2013 measure, effective immediately.

"The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court [of Appeals] ruling [Friday] is a people’s vic-

Just because Tim Grant is retired as Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks director, doesn’t mean you won’t be seeing him around local parks.

“I’ve encouraged everyone else to get out and use the facilities, now I’m going to use them,” Grant told friends and co-workers at a well-attended retirement celebration held at City Hall on Friday, July 29.

Grant, a native of Martinsville, Virginia, attended Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) where he played basketball under Coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines. He graduated from WSSU with a physical education degree and got his master’s degree in sport management from U.S. Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama. He would go on to be a coach and athletic administrator at WSSU. Grant said it was working as a life

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guard during the summer at city pools that made him change careers to public recreation. In 1995, he became a district supervisor with Recreation and Parks. After a few years as assistant and interim director of the

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Durham Parks and Recreation Department, he came back to Winston-Salem, were he became the interim parks and recreation director.

In 2003, he became director of the department, where he would supervise 17 recreation centers and 76 parks.

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Ben Piggott, supervisor at Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center, likened what Grant did with Recreation and Parks to what Coach Gaines did with WSSU basketball.

“Tim was like a coach,” said Piggott. “Tim was the head coach for all the different recreation centers. All we did was follow his lead.”

Piggott said Grant allowed each recreation center supervisor to use his or her individual creativity to develop his or her own programs. Piggott developed many successful and longrunning programs at his recreation centers under Grant’s supervision, like Peace Toys for War Toys, the Happy Hill Reunion and Bingo for Turkeys.

There were many who had kind things to say about Grant during the retirement event. Assistant City Manager Derwick Paige praised him for his calm demeanor, even in the most stressful situations, and his passion for his work. Paul Norby, direc-

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tory and a victory that sends a message to the nation,” said the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. “The court found – under the sensitive inquiry required by law – that how the law was enacted and its impact made crystal clear that discriminatory intent impermissibly motivated this General Assembly.

“Under our Constitution, and under the core principles and dictates of the Voting

Tim Grant listens as a string of speakers talk during his retirement celebration last week.

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Rights Act …” Barber continued, “… these provisions have no legitimacy under the law."

In its ruling, the federal appellate court stated that the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly was racially motivated with “discriminatory intent” in passing the 2013 voting restrictions, saying, that African-Americans were targeted “… with almost surgical precision.”

Black Dollars app helps keep money in community

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Statistics show that the lifespan of a dollar in the Asian community is 28 days and in the Jewish community the lifespan is 19 days. For the African-American community, the lifespan of the dollar is about six hours.

To help keep the dollar in the black community longer, Winston-Salem businessmen Victor Davidson II and Lewis “Buck” Green have created a phone application named Black Dollars. The Black Dollars app lists black owned businesses for African-Americans to patronize.

“I am real big on generational wealth, so I wanted to build something that my kids could one day own,” said Davidson.

“We feel this app is a way for small business owners to build wealth as well. Our goal is to have the black dollar stay in the AfricanAmerican community for at least a month by recycling the dollars within our own businesses.”

According to a recent Nielsen Co. statistic, AfricanAmericans will have $1.2 trillion in collective buying power in 2016. Davidson and Green seek to steer Submitted photo some of those dollars The Black Dollars app lists toward black-owned black-owned businesses for businesses. They cur- African-Americans to rently are attracting patronize. businesses to the app by going door to door and using social media. They are starting with local businesses but plan on going nationwide as the app grows.

Davidson went on to say, “Our hope is for every African-American, prior to purchasing any goods or services, check their Black Dollars app. We want to be on every African-American smart phone in the nation.

Before they spend a dollar anywhere, we want them to see if there is a black-owned business to patronize.”

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At a place in time, where it seems like every day black men lose their lives during routine traffic stops, Winston-Salem native Bobby Kimbrough is looking to change that narrative by arming the African-American community with knowledge on how to deal with police.

After serving more than 30 years in law enforcement on local, state and federal levels, Kimbrough has used his years of experience to write a handbook on how to deal with law enforcement, titled “Surviving the Stop.”

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tor of city planning, said Grant did “miracles with stretched thin resources” during his tenure.

Recreation and Parks Commission Chair Jim Conrad called him a “giant of WinstonSalem.”

“He knows this city like no other person there is,” said Conrad.

Beth Hopkins, a retired Wake Forest law professor and tennis enthusiast, praised Grant’s work to restore tennis courts.

“Without Tim, our courts would look like cow pastures,” she said.

Bill Hayes, a retired WSSU athletics director and football coach who worked with him at WSSU, said Grant was always dedicated and professional.

There has been no shortage of accomplishments during Grant’s tenure in charge of local parks, including expanding greenways by four miles and expanding the park system by 241.9 acres. Recreation and Parks also expanded summer camps to 12 sites, added

Victor and Crystal Davidson, left, and Lewis and Mary Green, right, are the owners and operators of the Black Dollars phone app.

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The app is free to download and to register a business and is free of charge. Davidson said navigating the app is very easy. All the user needs to do is enter a ZIP code and search radius to bring up the business or product the user is searching for. Davidson and Green also vet the businesses on their app to ensure they bring the highest quality to the consumer.

“What separates our business from similar apps is our rating system that allows past consumers of that business to go online and give a rating about the business,” said Green. “We in turn examine the reviews and slot the company on our site based on the feedback.”

With only 2 cents of every dollar an African-American spends in the country going to black-owned businesses, apps such as Black Dollars have an opportunity to bring that amount up drastically.

Green wanted to convey to African-Americans that if every black person thinks about shopping black-owned businesses 50 percent of the time, they can save the community, the businesses and the people.

Dr. Rebecca M. Clayborn has her business, Makidada clothing store in Alexandria, Virginia, on the app so that customers can find her. She said she believes AfricanAmericans hold the power to create opportunity for ourselves and others and Black Dollars shares in that mission.

“The ripple effect that Black Dollars will create shapes the community by providing avenues of social and economic empowerment,” Clayborn stated.

The app can be downloaded in in the Google play store. Call the businessmen at 877-651-0311, or go to www.blkdollars.com

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22 new playgrounds, built the city’s first outdoor skate park and implemented pet waste stations downtown and in parks. He’s also overseen the $30.5 million 2014 recreation b o n d swhose projects, which are currently in construction or breaking ground soon, will trans- form the city’s parks.

However, Grant said he takes even more pride in running a department that listened and worked with the residents it serves.

“That’s the only legacy I’m concerned about,” said Grant “I hope that every citizen felt they were a part of our department.”

Grant spent well over an hour with a line of well wishers at the event that included co-workers, friends and residents he’s served. There were many hugs, laughs and even a few tears. Grant said he was humbled and moved by the experience.

“Everyone who came through here I have a special relationship with, and I hope in a small way I left something with them, because they certainly left something with me,” he said.

Grant’s retirement plans include golfing and spending more time with his family, including his wife, Vicki, and his two daughters, Aja and Niya.

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that the Winston-Salem Police Dept.’s original investigation was shoddy The case of Kalvin at best.

Michael Smith has been on Cooper, however, has the minds of concerned cit- refused to join with izens for nearly two Smith’s attorneys to ask for decades. Smith was con- a new trial. Cooper and victed of the assault of Jill McCrory are running for Marker at the Silk Plant governor of North Carolina Forest store. Smith has this year; Cooper as a maintained his innocence Democrat and McCrory as throughout and there is a Republican. overwhelming evidence to Dontae Sharpe has support his claims. been serving a life sentence On Sunday, July 31, since 1994 for a murder there was a during a drug buy Pilgrimage for in Greenville.

Justice for Smith Sharpe was and Dontae reportedly offered Sharpe held at a plea deal by the Union Baptist Pitt County disChurch.

The trict attorney for event was held time served, but to bring more turned it down, awareness to the saying that he cases along with could not accept it Barber putting more for a crime that he pressure on Gov. did not commit.

Pat McCrory and N.C. The Duke University Attorney General Roy Wrongful Convictions Cooper.

Clinic is working on The N.C. NAACP pre- Sharpe’s case. sented a letter that will be Rev. Dr. William J. sent to McCrory to renew Barber II, N.C. NAACP its “call on your office to Conference president, do justice in the cases of called for action from the Dontae Sharpe and Kalvin state leaders to expedite the Michael Smith, two men release of Smith and who have spent over half Sharpe. He stated they will their lives imprisoned not allow these cases to be unjustly.” used in anyone's campaign Kalvin Smith is serving for re-election because in up to 29 years in prison, reality people should “stop charged with the December campaigning and just do 1995 brutal assault in the right thing.”

Winston – Salem of an Barber laid out the assistant store manager, defense claims for Smith in even though there was no four points: physical evidence connecting him with the crime. *There was no physical Witnesses placed Smith on evidence at the scene linkthe other side of town at the ing Smith to the crime. time, and subsequent investigations, including *Smith passed a police by a retired FBI agent, note

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administered polygraph.

*There was an alternative prime suspect who lied about knowing the victim that was never pursued by police. This suspect also failed a police administered polygraph and left town after being questioned by police. *There was also an independent review of the case by former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker, who concluded “no credible evidence”exists showing Smith was even at the scene.

Smith's father, Augustus E. Dark was in attendance and was grateful for the support of the community and others toward the release of his son.

“Any time you see people stand up for what’s right its always encouraging,” said Dark. “A lot of these people I have been working with for years and every time we have a program it’s emotional and uplifting. My son would give anything in the world to be here and cannot wait to get out of prison to carry on the same legacy Darryl Hunt put forward. I want him to get out so we can get busy helping others so this won’t happen to any one else ever again.”

Bishop Todd L. Fulton and Pastor Alvin Carlisle of the Ministers Conference of WinstonSalem were also in attendance to show their support for Smith. Fulton stated, “If there is no evidence to prove he is guilty, then he

The audience on Sunday, July 31, at Union Baptist Church listens as the facts of the case are laid out as to why Kalvin Michael Smith should be freed. must be innocent.”

Carlisle added, “We at the conference feel the case of Kalvin Michael Smith has proven to be a very faulty case. It exposes some impropriety by local law enforcement.

We believe his case is one of the worst and more egregious travesties of justice we have ever seen. We will continue to stand and fight with him until we see him home.”

There was a similar N.C. Students Against Wrongful Conviction memmeeting for Sharpe held in bers are shown, from left to right: Bailey Stinson, Greenville on July 30. The Hayden Abene and Alexa King. two cases mirror one two letters the week of University and Wake another with the lack of Easter to the governor and Forest University came out evidence and shaky wit- attorney general and have to give their support. yet to receive a response Hayden Abene, with N.C. ness testimony.

Terrance Hawkins, publicly. She went on to Students Against Wrongful associate pastor of say that the attorney gener- Convictions, said they Winston-Salem First al’s office did state there want the elected officials to Church, said, “Hopefully was a problem with our know they are watching this meeting raised the criminal justice system and their actions involving public consciousness. I they are listening to the these cases and they will be held accountable. Alexa think unfortunately people N.C. NAACP. King added that it’s the “I think these events are not aware of this type of issue happening in their call to the public's attention vote that matters and that is own backyard so I hope and to all elected political what will change these polthis press conference and officials attention, the itics.

As Gregory Hunter of social media campaign will urgency of these causes Winston-Salem put it, and that politics should not help folks know this is hap“This could be one of my get in the way of doing pening. Hopefully it will galvanize the community what is right,” Swain family members. We have to understand that even to try and lift their voice added.

There also were volun- though it’s not happening and see justice done.”

According to Caitlin teers from the college com- directly to us, we have to Swain, attorney with the munity as well. Students stand for injustice everyDuke innocence project, and former students from where.”

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Various local organizations have partnered with AT&T to launch an initiative called NETT (Neighborhood Empowerment Through Technology) that will widen the access to technology, and enhance the digital literacy skills of residents in the northeast portion of the city.

During a ceremony held at Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center on Tuesday, July 28, Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke read a proclamation officially launching the initiative. After reading the declaration signed by Mayor Allen Joines, who was unable to attend the ceremony, Burke said she was overjoyed with the partnership that will bring low-

cost home Internet to residents in need. “ I am glad that we h a v e organizations that are willing Burke to come together, and get out in our neighborhoods to make sure we are all on the same page,� continued Burke. “Access to the Internet and basic computer skills are required in today’s society.� “I speak for the mayor and the other elected officials when I say we are thankful for the organizations we have in this city.

These various organizations help us have the wonderful city we have here today.�

Organizations partnering with the city on NETT include the Winston-Salem Urban League, WinstonSalem State University (WSSU), Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC), Forsyth County Public Library, WinstonNet and the United Way of Forsyth County. “There are a lot of organizations that came together to make this possible, but our goal is to speak as one voice,� said Urban League CEO James Perry. “It’s going to take one voice in order to make sure the NETT project is extremely effective and serves this community well,� he said. “This is a wonderful great initiative.

We want to bridge the digital divide in this community.�

Perry, who was the

driving force behind the partn e r ship, said he w a s excited to see the initiative finally Perry come to life. He also mentioned the importance of the United Way, which will provide the funding for the program. NETT is also included in the United Way’s Place Matters initiative.

Under the NETT program, AT&T will provide its Access Program to qualifying neighborhoods in northeast Winston-Salem.

According AT&T regional director of external affairs, Kathleen Evans, the program will offer broadband Internet service for as low

County to consider lowering Caterpillar incentive requirement

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Along with a public hearing on county bonds on Aug. 8, county commissioners will consider other items, such as a reduction in the amount of employees Caterpillar needs to receive county incentives.

Among the many items on the commissioners full agenda on Aug. 8 are public hearings on two items involving incentives for businesses. One is $118,000 to entice furniture maker Beaufurn to relocate to Forsyth County. The other is a change to a 2011 agreement with Caterpillar for $10.1 million in incentives that lowers the jobs requirement.

The Caterpillar facility off Union Cross Road makes rear axles for mining trucks. A global downturn in mining has caused the company to reduce its workforce globally. Locally, Caterpillar has experienced a reduction from 341 employees last year to 289 in January. “The current workforce totals at the Winston-Salem facility reflect alignment with global demand in the mining indus-

try,� said Caterpillar Corporate Media Manager Rachel Potts in an email statement.

The company told the county it is unsure if it’ll get below 196 jobs it needs to have in order to not pay the incentives back, but still wants to lower that requirement to 50 jobs.

Caterpillar is also asking to add Alabama-based Progress Rail, a Caterpillar subsidiary that supplies railroad and transit system parts and services, to the deal to bolster the amount of jobs.

Caterpillar is also asking to extend the deal from 10 years to 15, meaning the company will be eligible to receive benefits longer but the maximum amount it may receive wouldn’t go up.

County Commissioner Walter Marshall said he supports Caterpillar’s request. “This is the best option to save jobs,� he said.

Marshall said that there are clawback provisions that force the company to completely pay the county back if it can’t meet the jobs requirement, like what happened when Dell closed down its plant, but that

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as $5 a month for 3 mbps (mega bites per second).

Evans noted that the program also includes a free Wi-Fi modem, and activation and installation fees will be waved as well.

She mentioned to qualify, at least one member of the household must be enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). “We believe we will be a great asset to the NETT Program,� she said. “AT&T truly appreciates local officials and local leaders who implement ordinances that support efforts, to provide services to those in need.� “AT&T is proud to support NETT,� Evans said.

While improving accessibility to the Internet, the initiative will also aim to educate the community.

Forsyth Technical Community College along with WinstonNet will offer participants free computer training courses. The first 100 people to finish the course will receive a refurbished laptop for only $25.

In addition, the Forsyth County Public Library will also provide free computer courses and other training programs.

Winston-Salem State University and the Winston-Salem Urban League will be responsible for tracking the progress of the program.

For more information on NETT or to enroll in the program visit www.projectnett.com.

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he had much rather see Caterpillar remain a local employer. He said he was confident the company would rebound and be able to expand its workforce again.

County Commissioner Chair Dave Plyler also said he had confidence in Caterpillar, a global company with sales and revenues of $47 billion in 2015. “From my perspective, I don’t want to see Caterpillar leave our county because what goes down does go up sooner or later, and Caterpillar isn’t the type of company that promises one thing and does another,� said Plyler.

The county is only part of the incentive deal with Caterpillar, which also includes The Millennium Fund, Forsyth County Development Corporation and the City of Winston-Salem, which gave the company $13.35 million in incentives. It will need to appeal to each of them to amend the deal.

The incentive deal the county is considering for Beaufurn, a global furniture maker located in Advance, is $118,000 over a five-year period. In exchange, the company would invest $6.8 million over a one-year period in the county, create 15 new full-time or full-time equivalent jobs

and retain its current 33 positions.

Beaufurn makes professional grade furnishings for commercial businesses and is looking to relocate to a larger space. The company is currently considering Forsyth, Davie and other counties for its new location.

Marshall said that he is for offering incentives to Beaufurn. He said incentives are vital for the county to compete with other municipalities to attract businesses that create good jobs. Plyler said the deal would be a “win-win situation� with a nationally known company.

Even with its packed agenda, the biggest items at the August 8 meeting will be the county commissioners’ votes on whether to place three bonds on the November ballot. The public will get to comment before the vote. The bonds items are a $350 million Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools bond, a $65 million Forsyth Technical Community College bond and a $15 million Recreation and Parks bond.

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The Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL) is looking to bridge the gap between the African-American community and law enforcement here in the city and throughout Forsyth County.

On Thursday, July 28, the nonprofit organization kicked off Part One of the Black and Blue Community Town Halls, a three-part open forum designed to bring both residents and police together to discuss ways to improve their relationship. WSUL President and CEO James Perry said, “Resolving tensions between police and the African-American community is of the utmost importance.

“African-American residents in Winston-Salem seek a trusting relationship with police and the Winston-Salem police department is committed to protect and serve,” he continued. “I am confident that through constructive dialogue, we can overcome challenges and prevent the atrocities that have affected Baton Rouge, Dallas, St. Louis, Ferguson, Chicago, New York and countless other cities.”

To begin the forum held at the WSUL headquarters, Dr. Corey D.B. Walker, Winston-Salem State University dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, gave a brief history on the distrust between the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) and the African-American community.

Walker’s history lesson began downtown in 1895 with an African-American named James Tuttle, who was accused of killing an officer during a scuffle. As a result, a race riot broke out and several blacks lost their lives protecting Tuttle from white residents who were angry about the officer’s death.

According to Walker, the riot received national media attention.

“In many ways we think about policing in a context when we have institutional policing,” he continued. “We have laws, we have a legal apparatus, and a judicial apparatus. But, that grows out of a long history of struggle on how to control black bodies.”

The travel through time then moved on to an incident in 1918 where five African-American men were killed by police officers. The lesson ended in 1967 with the death of James Eller, who was hit over the head by a police officer while sitting on his front porch. A warrant filed for the officer responsible for Eller’s death was denied by the WSPD. Walker noted that it’s not only the legacy of slavery that becomes the issue but the way people think about black people in America has become encoded in our institutional structures.

He stated, “Our laws, our criminal justice system, becomes designed to contain black bodies to a particular space, place, and identity.”

Following Walker’s presentation, the crowd of more than 100 attendees were broken into several groups. Then forum moderators – founder of the Institute for Dismantling Racism, Rev. Willard Bass Jr., and Salem College assistant professor sociology and criminal studies Kimya Dennis – presented questions regarding recent news reports about police brutality, and suggestions on how to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the community.

When asked how she felt about the recent rise in reports showing blacks being killed while in the custody of police, city native Kenya Harley said she tries not to look at it because she knows the harsh reality, that it could happen to one of her family members.

“It’s hard to look at that type of stuff on the news,” she continued. “Because that could be my brother, or my cousin, or another member of my family. It’s sad but that’s what we are faced with in the black community.”

Isaac “Ike” Howard, president of the Winston-Salem NAACP branch, said, “Along with addressing the criminology aspect of the issue, we must not forget to address the issue of poverty.

“If we don’t address the growing issue of poverty in African-American communities across the nation, we will never see any changes.”

After the forum, Birmingham, Alabama, native Tim Jackson told The Chronicle that what we are seeing today is nothing new. Jackson said, although he has never had any run-ins with police, as a young boy growing up in Alabama during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, he saw injustice on a daily basis.

Jackson mentioned that he decided to attend the forum because he believes to make a difference, every voice must be heard.

“I tell people all the time, the only difference between then and now is, today everybody has cameras to record what is really going on,” he said. “We know this has beengoing on in our communities for generations. Now it’s time that we come together and think of some real solutions.”

According to a representative with the WSUL, Part Two of the forum, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18, will focus on presenting possible solutions gathered from Part One to members of the WSPD. While an exact date has not been set, Part Three will be held sometime in the fall and will feature 2014 Stanford University professor Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt as the keynote speaker.

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lives are not lost when the two cross paths during traffic stops, or even while walking down the street.

During an exclusive interview with The Chronicle last week, Kimbrough said he began working on the book over a year ago while watching news reports on the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year old African-American man who died while being transported by police officers to a jail in Baltimore.

It was then he began taking notes on the incident and the countless others that have occurred since.

Kimbrough mentioned that he decided to direct the book toward the AfricanAmerican community, instead of law enforcement because police are already armed with knowledge and a skill set. He said, “Now is the time for our community to adopt a plan on how to deal with this issue. A thought-out plan is better than a reaction anytime.

“Every profession has its own language and culture,” he continued. “If you don't know the language they’re speaking, you can speak out of turn, which in many cases can lead to altercations. That’s the main purpose of this book, to arm average citizens with a skill set and knowledge on how to handle these situations.”

While many believe complying with officers demands during a stop is giving up your right to freedom of speech, Kimbrough said that is not the message he is trying to send. He said, instead of getting into a altercation on the side of the road, go through the proper channels to handle the problem.

“I’m not saying dumb yourself down, or give up your rights. What I’m saying is change the atmosphere,” continued Kimbrough. “If you feel like your rights have been

Winston-Salem native Bobby Kimbrough looks to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the African-American community with his book “Surviving the Stop.”

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On Tuesday, Aug. 2, President Obama raised eyebrows when, during a press conference at the White House, he bluntly told reporters that “the Republican nominee is unfit to serve as president.”

But Obama wasn’t the first black-elected official to make that declaration about controversial businessman Donald Trump.

North Carolina U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield (DNC-1), who also serves as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), took the stage at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia last week to tell conventioneers, a national television audience, and Trump himself (if he was watching), “You are not qualified to serve as president of the United States.

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you judge a man’s heart by his words and deeds.”

Butterfield continued.

“Donald J. Trump, your words have been hostile, been bigoted, and insulting. You’ve used every opportunity to talk about your wealth, to denigrate people who don’t hold your views, even in your own party.”

Trump has ignited numerous controversies since he announced his candidacy in July 2015, calling illegal Mexican immigrants “rapists and murderers,” demanding that Muslims from countries that have had terrorist activity be temporarily banned, and recently, he criticized the Gold Star family of a deceased Muslim U.S. soldier who was killed in action in 2004, just because the father criticized Trump publicly at the Democratic convention.

While Republicans in Congress and elsewhere

have severely criticized the controversial businessman, few, if any GOP leaders have revoked their endorsement of the Republican nominee.

ness earlier this year, was elected to the senate in 2012 after serving in the N.C. house for 10 years.

Before that, she served 12 years on the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

Parmon was an educator as well. She founded the now defunct LIFT Academy, a charter school that is credited with graduating youth who had been written off by the public school system.

Just before her untimely passing, Parmon worked as the outreach director for

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, who represents the 12th District, which currently includes parts of Forsyth and Guilford counties.

Adams said Parmon had a special gift of connecting with people.

“She was honest, courageous, straight-forward and compassionate. She was committed to the people and concerned about their welfare,” said Adams.

“Earline Parmon gave a voice to the voice-less. We are all much better as a result.”

the polls.

Now, not only should excessive long lines be eliminated, but voters can still have their ballots counted, even if they go to the wrong precinct.

But, like other activists who’ve worked hard to overturn voter ID, Sutton is now waiting to see how the Forsyth County Board of Elections (BOE) is going to proceed. How will it implement the changes brought about by the ruling in terms of early voting and same-day registration?

“We’re awaiting the Board of Elections meeting so that we can have some input, as usual, into early voting. So I want to get that over with first, she says.”

The problem is there is no word as to when that Forsyth BOE meeting will take place because, as of press time Tuesday, there has been no further instructions from the state Board of Elections, which effectively determines policy for all 100 county BOE’s across the state.

“We need to, and are awaiting direction from the N.C. State Board of Elections and the executive director,” confirmed Gary Sims, director of the Wake County Board of Elections, because” whatever action does or does not happen, needs to come from their guidance.”

Ironically, all local BOEs were required to have their early voting sites locked in by July 29, the same day the federal ruling came down.

Sims added that while the 17-day early voting period is reinstated, the longer hours of operation per early voting location currently in force could be relaxed since the period is being extended from 10 to 17 days. But exactly what to do with that seven-day extension would be up to local county BOE boards, like Forsyth.

One of the other challenges Forsyth and other local BOEs face is that they are already locked into budgets prior to the July 29 ruling. That reality will also constrain how

quickly and adequately local BOE’s will be able to comply. Having only one early voting site open, namely the local BOE office itself and no sateilite sites for the seven-day extension, is a possibility.

Prior to the July 29 ruling, Sutton had been distributing materials educating voters about the photo ID requirement, which went into effect this year during the March and June primaries.

“Now we have to go back and educate people that they do not need the photo ID,” she added, saying that now the community must also be clear that not all of the voter ID law was knocked down. They will still be faced with no straight-ticket balloting, meaning that instead of voting for all candidates of a single party with just one mark, voters will have to individually mark, race by race, which candidates they choose.

Critics of the 2013 law have always said that voters may not be aware of all of the candidates, especially during a presidential election year, and thus, only vote for a few of the major offices, leaving judicial or local races blank.

Another element of the 2013 “Monster Voting Law” left untouched is the provision that allows anyone from anywhere in the state to confront any voter in line at a precinct, and challenge their right to vote.

That means the challenged voter is required by law to leave the line, and report to the precinct judge’s table with the challenger to answer questions about their voting qualifications.

“Those are still current challenges that we have,” Ellison said. “So we have to have a strong voter protection plan in force – observers making sure that people are educated, and that they are not intimidated at the polls.”

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North Carolina Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has endorsed Trump, and appeared with him as recently as last week in Winston-Salem, along with other state GOP leaders.

Butterfield further charged that Trump would “use your status to alienate African-Americans and other groups, and you

Street renamed to honor Earline Parmon

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The corner of Bates Drive and Carver School Road has been renamed to honor former N.C. lawmaker and social justice warrior Earline Parmon.

The street named to honor Parmon last month is across the street from Carver High School.

American flags fly under the sign that now reads “Honorary Earline Parmon Drive.”

Parmon, who passed away following a brief ill-

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“The Court’s decision reinforces that race-based decision-making in the electoral system will not stand,” said Penda D. Hair, lead attorney for the NC NAACP. “We know that voters of color rely most heavily on these voting measures, and that, without this decision, they would have borne the brunt of the burden this November.”

Unless a timely stay on the ruling is granted by the entire U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals before the Nov. 8 general elections (something Gov. Pat McCrory and Republican leaders have vowed to seek, but legal experts say isn’t likely), then voters will have their early voting period restored to 17 days prior to Election Day instead of the current 10 days; maintain same-day registration and out-ofprecinct provisional balloting; reinstate voting preregistration for 16- and 17year-olds; and most importantly, not have to show a government-issued photo ID in order to vote.

For Ellison, this means county Democrats no longer have to educate voters at rallies or by phone banks about making sure they have some form of official government-issued ID, or legal excuse for not having one. They can continue their door-to-door canvassing of neighborhoods for candidates, as they have since June.

“It’s a great relief to know that our [legal] system does work,” Ellison said, noting that at least six laws by the Republican-led General Assembly have been found unconstitutional by the courts since the GOP takeover in 2011.

“The pressure valve has been released,” Ellison added, also noting that in case there was no positive ruling before November, his county party was instructing voters to make sure their voter registration was up-to-date, and to even use the absentee- balloting process in order to lessen the prospect of long lines at

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would use the office of president to take our great nation in the wrong direction.”

“We know, we know that you have no plan to address issues directly affecting the AfricanAmerican community, such as gun violence and voting rights, historically black colleges and universities, raising the minimum wage and addressing persistent poverty,” Butterfield continued.

Butterfield’s public rebuke of the Republican nominee carries weight because the black Democratic congressman says he is committed to doing everything he can to ensure that Trump does not win North Carolina in November.

The Tar Heel State is considered a prime battleground state that could go either for Trump or his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton. In 2008, Barack Obama won the state on his

way to the presidency, but four years later, Republican nominee Mitt Romney won North Carolina in his failed attempt to unseat President Obama.

According to many political analysts, if Trump is to have any real chance of tallying the needed 270 electoral college votes to win, he needs North Carolina’s 15 electoral votes in his win column.

Both Trump and Clinton have made numerous campaign stops to the state, and many more are expected. Their vice presidential running mates – Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and Democrat U.S. Senator from Virginia Tim Kaine – are also scheduling appearances across the state. Pence will be in Raleigh today (Thursday, Aug. 4) and Kaine was in Greensboro on Wednesday.

So there was very little surprise when Butterfield,

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after stating that he felt Donald Trump was “unfit to be president,” began to spell out the reasons why at the convention.

“Instead of putting forth details to address income equality and opportunity for everyday Americans, you use your celebrity status to paint a picture of gloom and doom,” Butterfield charged.

“You want to know why your polling numbers are so dismal among African-Americans?”

Butterfield continued, referencing recent NBC/Wall Street Journal polls that show Trump getting zero support from blacks in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

“We know you have gotten rich through your business, but we also know your wealth has come at the expense of other people.”

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In honor of Forsyth County’s first black senator, the corner of Carver School Road and Bates Drive, located in northeastern WinstonSalem, has been renamed Earline Parmon Drive. Parmon died earlier this year following a brief illness.

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Hold on.’

The serial 1987 PBS documentary “Eyes on the Prize” shows the hardships and victories black Americans endured in the 1950s and 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

The producers used the moving folk song-turned-civil rights song “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize.”

In the documentary, one verse goes like this: “You know the one thing we did right was the day we started to fight. Keep your eyes on the prize. Hold on.”

It came to mind last week. African-Americans and anyone who loves freedom should be celebrating in light of the speech by the Rev. Dr. William Barber II at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, July 28, and the ruling Friday by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals that declared that the 2013 N.C. voting law violated the Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act by targeting black voters ``with almost surgical precision.''

Barber, a preacher who is president of the N.C. NAACP, brought his firebrand speaking style to the convention as a regular citizen, since the NAACP is non-partisan. The Washington Post covered Barber’s speech. It said, “It was a call to action that, in Barber's view, serves this cause — an articulation of a liberal and patriotic philosophy with what Barber said was the moral force to shock and resuscitate the heart of the nation.” (To see the video of his speech, go to YouTube.com and search for “William J. Barber, II.”) The Associated Press reported that a three-judge panel of the federal appeals court in Raleigh ruled that the N.C. voting law illegally targeted minorities with tougher ballot access rules, such as requiring photo identification to vote.

The law, passed two years after Republicans took control of the state legislature for the first time in a century, sought to entrench GOP politicians in power, the court panel said. It also was passed after the U.S. Supreme Court declared “times have changed” so the oversight section of the U.S. Voting Rights Act was no longer needed.

We need to keep our eyes on the prize, which is a new North Carolina General Assembly. We can’t stop now.

Vote on Nov. 8 for the people who will keep the momentum going and not turn back the clock. “Keep your eyes on the prize. Hold on.”

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N.C. elections board says it’s reverting to old law, barring change on appeal To the Editor:

We encourage all voters to stay informed of developments over the coming weeks.

Our agency is carefully reviewing today’s [July 29] decision from the Fourth Circuit. Absent alternative guidance from the courts, voters will not be asked to show photo identification this election. Early voting will run Oct. 20 through Nov. 5, and same-day registration will be available at early voting sites.

If voters do not appear at their assigned precinct within their county, their vote will still count for all eligib l e contests.

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However, to avoid voting a provisional ballot, we encourage voters to appear at their properly-assigned precinct on Election Day. Counsel for the state are reviewing options on appeal. Regardless of the outcome, our agency will continue to educate voters and prepare elections officials ahead of November.

State Board of Elections The governor and many of his cabinet members are Executive Director trumpeting this state's economic resurgence as they head Kim Westbrook Strach down the trail into what will be a hard-fought 2016 elecRaleigh tion.

And there's no doubt that some of our numbers are good: Unemployment is falling steadily, even as jobs are created by new and expanding businesses and industries.

But what they're not saying is important too: Most of that economic growth is limited to the Triangle and Charlotte, and growth outside those thriving centers is more anemic.

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden has long been the go-to guy for analysis of this state's economic trends. He sends out twice-yearly reports on our economy that contain more precision and less politics than we get from elected leaders. His report earlier last month points out some worrisome problems.

Walden says overall economic growth is actually pretTo the Editor: ty slow. From 2002 to 2006, he says, our production of goods and services grew an average of 3.4 percent a year.

Hillary Clinton is the best person Since the recession, from 2010 to 2015, the growth has to lead our country forward because been less than half that – 1.3 percent.

Across the nation, the economist says, middle-income she believes Americans are stronger jobs are going away – as they did here long ago, when the together. I've served the people of textile industry fled overseas. Job expansion is occurring in the low-paying service industries and in the lucrative ``analytical and problem-solving occupations.'' That latter kind of job isn't growing much in North Carolina, save around the Triangle and Charlotte.

Unfortunately, we're the poster child for a troublesome national trend. As Walden put it, ``North Carolina can be viewed as `ground zero' for the seismic shifts that are happening in the economy.''

How does this state combat those shifts? It can start by making sure advanced technology is available across the state. And it can offer better support to the arts, culture and especially to education at every level, because that's how we attract the high-paying industries we want, and how we produce the workers those industries need.

We used to do that in North Carolina. Time to get back Clinton to it.

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Hillary Clinton is the best person to lead our country

Winston-Salem in different roles and, since 1977, as a member of the Winston-Salem City Council.

I have dedicated my life to making our city a better – a place to raise a family, where we grow our economy together, where men and women are treated equally in the workplace and where we lift each other up – not drive one another apart.

Winston-Salem is a place that thrives on working together, on appreciating the uniqueness of our community, on realizing that our diversity is a source of strength to be proud of, and on ensuring that the American Dream is available to people in every ZIP code. These are qualities that Hillary Clinton represents, especially because her central goal is to build an economy that works for all people, and not just those at the top.

In November, I will be honored to cast my vote for the first woman to be nominated by a major political party in the United States, and to stand up for an America that is stronger together, and where the families of our country come first."

Winston-Salem Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke

House Democrats vow to protect citizens’ voting rights in N.C. To the Editor:

Republicans passed the most oppressive Voter ID law and limited citizens’ voting right. It was a partisan act that illegally blocked access to the polls in order to gain and retain power illegally.

In response, we filed H-239 to restore early voting days and H-240 to allow N.C. college ID to meet the voter ID requirement, but to no avail as Republicans simply refused to hear those bills.

We had to go to court to restore the most basic Constitutional right of citizens – the right to vote. It is appalling that citizens were intentionally deprived of their right to vote and, unfortunately, we can never restore those lost votes – but we will zealously pursue and continue to protect the unfettered right to vote going forward. The challenge now is to provide the resources to fully inform the public. It is a proven fact that when citizens vote, citizens win.

Rep. Larry D. Hall N.C. House Democratic Leader Raleigh

Note: The House Democratic Caucus has been, and continues to be, active in the effort to protect voting rights for everyone, it says.

Working people can hold their elected officials accountable this November To the Editor:

When conservative lawmakers in North Carolina took a scalpel to the voting rights of African-Americans in 2013, Working America members pushed back through collective action with petitions and rallies.

Today’s [July 29] ruling is a huge victory for North Carolina’s working families and helps ensure voters in our state, regardless of race, have access to free and fair elections.

This decision stops injustice in its tracks. Despite state lawmakers’ best efforts, today’s decision removes another barrier to the ballot box and allows working people to hold their elected officials accountable by electing pro-working families candidates this November.

Carolyn Smith, Director Working America-North Carolina State Greensboro

Republicans vow to appeal ruling to U.S. high court To the Editor:

Since today’s [July 29] decision by three partisan Democrats ignores legal precedent, ignores the fact that other federal courts have used North Carolina's law as a model, and ignores the fact that a majority of other states have similar protections in place, we can only wonder if the intent is to reopen the door for voter fraud, potentially allowing fellow Democrat politicians like Hillary Clinton and Roy Cooper to steal the election.

We will obviously be appealing

this politically-motivated decision to the Supreme Court.

Senate Leader Phil Berger (RRockingham) House Speaker Tim Moore (RCleveland) Raleigh

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The economy is one of the top issues in this year’s elections, all the way from state and local races to the major contest of the year – the presidential election.

So it may be helpful to make a mid-year assessment of the economy – how it’s been doing and identifying the important issues. And to do so I’ll stay right here at home – in North Carolina – and then let you decide whether we’re on a good track or not.

My first observation is that the state economy has been expanding; indeed, this has been the case since 2010.

The “big three” economic measures of total production of goods and services, employment, and worker earnings per hour are all higher today than in 2010. Total production has increased every year except one (2012), and payroll employment has increased in every year since 2010. But worker earnings per hour (adjusted for inflation) have only begun to improve in the last two years.

As a result, all of the alternative measures of the unemployment rate have fallen in the last six years.

That’s right – there are several official calculations of unemployment based on different definitions of being unemployed.

at mid-year?

Although at any point in time their levels are different, each of the unemployment rates is lower today than at their peak in 2010.

So this information paints a positive picture of the North Carolina economy, and these trends certainly are good news. But there are some issues. One concern is the recent slow pace of economic growth.

For example, the average annual growth in total production of goods and services in North Carolina during the previous economic expansion from 2002 to 2006 was 3.4 percent, far higher than the annual average of 1.3 percent

recorded in the current 2010-2015 expansion. The growth in jobs has also been relatively slow.

Worker productivity, which calibrates how much economic output a worker produces in a set period of

time, has also been improving at a historically modest pace in the state. This is important because economists see a strong link between worker productivity, worker pay, and improvements in the standard of living. This suggests a chronic problem with a sizable number of working-age individuals in the state not having the skills necessary for the jobs being created.

Also, while jobs in North Carolina have increased and the unemployment rates have dropped, the number of workers in the state who want a job, but haven’t

found a job and have actually stopped looking for work (termed “discouraged workers”) has stayed stubbornly constant at near 50,000 for over a decade.

All of these issues – relatively slow economic

growth, weak gains in worker productivity, and significant numbers of discouraged workers – are not unique to North Carolina.

We see the same issues in the national economy and in the economies of most states.

Some economists attribute slow economic growth to the simple fact that population growth has slowed. In the mid-2000s, North Carolina’s population was growing over 2 percent per year. Since 2010 our population has been expanding only 1 percent per year. A slower growing population means fewer new people available

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to work, produce and spend.

Then there’s also the continuing transformation of our economy. Machines and technology have taken many of the jobs that used to be in the factory, and

they are now moving in to the service sector – witness the kiosks for ordering now appearing in many fastfood restaurants. Most jobs that are expanding are higher-paying ones in analytical and problem-solving occupations or lowerpaying personal service occupations that cannot yet be duplicated by machines.

Middle-income jobs are a shrinking part of the economy.

Unfortunately for North Carolina, compared to the nation our state has relatively fewer of the higher-paying analytical jobs and relatively more of the jobs that are susceptible

to technological replacement, or that are personal service occupations at the bottom of the pay ladder.

This is particularly the case in rural areas of the state, and is reflected by the fact that production per worker

in North Carolina relative to production per worker in the nation has been falling since the end of the recession.

Thus, the on-going transformation occurring in the economy is bringing more negative side effects to our state than to the nation. Stated another way, North Carolina can be viewed as “ground zero” for the seismic shifts that are happening in the economy.

Of course, what this all means is that continued education and training of new workers and re-training of displaced and discouraged workers will be crucial for North Carolina to successfully navigate the economic transformation of future decades. Most say redoubled efforts in education and training are the needed responses to the economic challenges we face.

So for some, the economic glass in recent years has been rising, while for others it has been dropping.

What will it take to get a full economic glass for the entire state? You decide!

Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy.

Action on illegal debt collection is moving in right direction

If you are one of the 77 Charlene m i l l i o n Americans Crowell who are hounded each year by Guest Columnist debt collectors, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking on this $13 billion industry.

At a July 28 field hearing in Sacramento, Richard Cordray, CFPB Director, announced the Bureau’s intent to rein in illegal practices that harass and rob consumers.

“Today we are considering proposals that would drastically overhaul the debt collection market. Our rules would apply to third-party debt collectors and to others covered by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, including many debt buyers. . . . The basic principles of the proposals we are considering are grounded in common sense. Companies should not collect debt that is not owed. They should have more reliable information about the debt before they try to collect,” said Cordray.

“In the debt collection market, notably,” he continued, “consumers do not have the crucial power of choice over those who do business with them when creditors turn their debts over to thirdparty collectors. They cannot vote with their feet. They have no say over who collects their debts, and they likely know next to nothing about the collector until they receive a call or a letter. This can quickly lead to a barrage of communications, which in some cases are designed to be harassing or intimidating.”

Reactions to CFPB’s proposals were as swift as they were direct. Consumer advocates, like People’s Action Institute, a national organization working in 30 states for economic, environmental, racial and gender justice weighed in.

“We’re encouraged to see the CFPB

take steps to end aggressive and abusive debt collection practices and protect consumers from the often illegal activities of debt collectors,” said LeeAnn Hall, CoExecutive Director of People’s Action Institute.

Similarly, Graciela Aponte-Diaz, the Center for Responsible Lending’s California Policy Director, who testified at the hearing and was even more direct.

“We know from research and enforcement actions in the states that over the past decade that debt buyers and other debt collectors have extracted millions of dollars in payments and court judgments from U.S. households for debts that are too old to be sued on, can’t be backed up with basic documentation like a contract or other proof the consumer actually owes a debt, or where the debt buyers or their attorneys filed false documents in court,” noted Aponte-Diaz, “Reports have shown that these debt collection activities have a disproportion-

ate impact on communities of color,” Aponte-Diaz continued. “Majority black neighborhoods are hit twice as hard by debt collection court judgments as majority white neighborhoods, even adjusting for differences in income.”

A recent national consumer poll that was jointly commissioned by CRL and Americans for Financial Reform found broad and bipartisan concerns regarding debt collectors that sue without evidence.

Overall 84 percent of respondents expressed concerns about a million consumers being sued each year without evidence to prove their cases in court. When partisan preferences were factored into responses, 9 out of 10 Independents and Democrats were concerned, as were 78 percent of Republicans.

In recent years, several states – including California, Maryland, New York and North Carolina – have cracked down on enforcement actions that required among other things that debt collectors use full

and accurate information and documentation when collecting debts.

At the federal level since 1977, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act granted the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) oversight authority in debt collection.

Following the enactment five years ago of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and the creation of CFPB, both offices now accept debt collection complaints.

Last year, 2015, more than 900,000 consumers filed complaints with the FTC. That same year, CFPB returned $360 million to consumers wronged by illegal debt collection practices. Additionally, CFPB collected $79 million in fines from debt collectors.

“Consumers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and businesses should be able to operate fairly and reasonably to collect the debts they are legitimately owed,” Cordray said.

Lisa Stifler, deputy director of State Policy and leader of CRL’s debt collection work, provided further assessment: “We commend the CFPB for seeking reforms to this issue that harms millions of people, particularly low–income consumers and communities of color.”

“However, we are concerned that the proposals do not go far enough to protect consumers from unfair collection attempts. Specifically, the proposal does not go far enough to require that debt collectors adequately document that they are pursuing the right person for the right debt,” Stifler added.

“When people are being wrongly pursued for debts they do not owe, it is time for action and reforms,” she concluded.

Charlene Crowell is the Deputy Communications Director for the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.

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The Winton-Salem City Council took votes on Rolling Hills Apartments rehabilitation and development around the BB&T Ballpark in its Monday, Aug.1 meeting.

In an agenda item added by City Council Member Derwin Montgomery, the council voted unanimously to send its endorsement of housing revenue bonds for the 110unit Rolling Hills Apartments back to the finance committee for further consideration since the estimated cost of renovations was changing.

“The dollar amount did not appear to be substantial enough to prevent us from being back in this place in the not too distant future,” said Montgomery, who represents the East Ward that Rolling Hills is in.

Rolling Hills Apartments has been plagued by serious housing code violations, including sewage backup. The city voted in April to endorse the perspective purchaser of the property, Steel Rolling Hills LLC, borrowing up to $5.6 million in housing revenue bonds to acquire and renovate the property. The bonds do not involve c i t y funds, nor is the city liable f o r repayment.

A t t h e Taylor time, it was estimated it would take up to $17,000 per unit to get the apartments up to code. The company recently changed that estimate to $37,000 per unit. Community and Development Director Ritchie Brooks told the council that he estimated it could take $45,000 to $50,000 per unit. Brooks said that Rolling Hills has had a history of being brought up to minimal code and falling back into disrepair. The goal of the higher cost estimates is that it would be enough to keep the apartments up to code so violations won’t continue to happen.

The city council also unanimously approved a site plan for development on private property at the corner of First Street and Peters Creek Parkway next to the city-owned BB&T Ballpark. Brand Properties plans to build a four- to

five-story, 313-unit, multifamily apartment complex there along with a six story, 133-room hotel and a six story parking deck with 609-669 parking spaces.

There will also be 3,0009,000 square feet of retail space.

According to Planning Director Paul Norby, the developer will still need an encroachment agreement from the city because part of the apartments will come over into city-owned land. Construction is set to happen at the same time as NCDOT’s renovations on the Peter’s Creek Parkway interchange, which will break ground in October and take 12-18 months to complete.

The City Council also voted 6-2 on a nonbindi n g master plan for the area around t h e Montgomery ballpark, with Montgomery and City Council Member Molly Leight voting against it.

Montgomery voiced concerns about the lack of affordable and workforce housing in the master plan, feeling that it wasn’t “inclusive” enough. Dan Fitzgerald with Brand Properties said that kind of housing is part of an agreement with the city for future phases of development.

Montgomery said he hadn’t heard affordable housing discussed and felt it should’ve been included in the “upfront thought process.”

“It is built on top of a place where individuals who lived there before could not live in any other housing that exists there today,” said Montgomery.

City Council Member James Taylor, who did vote for the master plan, voiced the same concerns saying that he’s gotten calls from residents asking how they could afford to live in the area.

“The ballpark should be a development for everyone,” said Taylor. “It’s everyone’s living room.”

Winston-Salem Neighborhood Alliance President and West End resident George Bryan spoke on the project. He supported Brand’s current development, but said that the master plan was “uninspired" and “falls short.”

Leight, who represents the

July gas prices drop SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

CHARLOTTE – Gas prices continue to drop in most parts of the country due to abundant fuel supplies and declining crude oil costs. South Carolina currently has the lowest gas prices in the country, with an average price of $1.86. Nearly 90 percent of gas stations in South Carolina were selling fuel for under $2 per gallon in July. North Carolina’s average price of gas is slightly higher than South Carolina’s, at $2.05.

Average prices are about 55 cents less than a year ago, which is motivating millions of Americans to take advantage of cheap gas by taking long road trips this summer.

Prices in North and South Carolina are down significantly from a month ago, when North Carolina’s average price of gas was $2.21 and South Carolina’s was $2.02.

Gas prices likely will remain relatively low compared to recent years for the remainder of the summer. U.S. crude oil supplies are about 13 percent higher than a year ago, while gasoline stocks have increased to 240 million barrels as refineries produce significant quantities of fuel.

This is the highest ever mark for gasoline supplies during the month of July, according to Department of Energy records.

Despite paying the lowest seasonal prices in 12 years, there is always the possibility that unexpected events could lead to higher prices later this summer.

For example, crude oil costs could rise due to disruptions in supply, stronger than expected economic growth, or geopolitical tensions overseas. In addition, regional prices could increase due to refinery problems, production cuts, stronger than anticipated demand, or hurricanes that impact distribution and production.

The national average price of gas was down 55 cents compared to a year ago.

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South Ward, echoed his concerns. She said she didn’t like the possibility of eliminating Brookstown Avenue, and that the park area in the plan would end up being used by the ballpark and not the residents who live near it.

The master plan was amended to eliminate the language of exploring closure of Brookstown Avenue, though the city still plans to explore that option. City Council Member Robert Clark said the plan will change and doubted the future phases will follow the current plan that closely.

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The Kimberly Park Tennis Club carries on the legacy that the Archie family built decades ago in Winston-Salem. To continue that legacy, the club held a clinic and membership drive Sunday, July 31, at Hanes Park.

The KPTC was founded in 1968 by the Archie family with the objective of increasing interest in tennis throughout the community. In the early 1970s, as interest in tennis grew, KPTC along with clubs from Charlotte, Raleigh, Gastonia and Richmond, Va. formed the Southeastern Racket Association. The early mission of the club was to increase awareness of the

game to African-Americans, but as the years went by the club opened its arms to any and all players.

“We have been involved with a number of things in the community to support junior and adult tennis in the Triad area,” said Wanda Thomas, KPTC President. “I live in Charlotte but I drive up to keep the organization going because we are like a family.”

The KPTC Juniors program is free for all youth ages five to 18. The program is held year round and focuses on the concepts of the game of tennis as well as just having fun. The program has been successful over the years. Several Juniors

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Club member Michael Gutteriez looks to drop in the second serve to avoid a double fault.

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The Dunk Godz put on an aerial display for the crowd before taking on the rec center employees and volunteers in a pick up game.

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The Dunk Godz Basketball and Entertainment team showcased its skills at the Fairground Fridays Finale last week. High flying dunks, elite dribbling and pin-point shooting were all on display as the Dunk Godz played the recreation center employees and volunteers in a pickup game.

According to team founder Quincey “Rim Rocka” Warren, the Dunk Godz are somewhat of a mixture between the Harlem Globetrotters and an And-1 mixtape team. Warren, a Henderson, N.C. native, stated he came up with the idea of starting his own team after being injured his senior year of college.

After losing contract offers to play basketball overseas, he said he was severely depressed. During his rehabilitation from his injury, he contacted players he knew

Josh Howard moves to head basketball coach of local university SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Dr. Charles Petitt, President of Piedmont International University (PIU), announced that NBA all-star Josh Howard has accepted the position of head basketball coach and will start immediately.

Howard, a decorated graduate of Wake Forest (2003), was one of only three basketball players in the history of the ACC unanimously selected as ACC Player of the Year.

He was named the national player of the year by FOX, College Insider and Basketball Digest and was a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award and the James Naismith Award. Howard was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NBA draft and was selected as an NBA all-star in 2007.

Howard inquired about the open position because of his dream to coach college basketball and his great desire to “give back” to the Winston-Salem area by investing in

students’ lives. Howard first connected to Piedmont because his foundation and the university both participated in community outreach to the youth and families in south Winston-Salem.

As Howard stated, “I’ve always looked forward to helping my community out, dating back to my time at Wake Forest. I remember during my junior year at Wake, I dressed up as Santa Claus and had the opportunity to go into Winston-Salem households that were less fortunate than mine. We gave out gifts and things to help them through the holiday season. Having been raised in Winston, that was a big moment for me ... That’s when I knew it was my calling to give back.” [from www.joshhoward.com].

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from college as well as players overseas and the team manifested from there.

“I really like talking to the kids and letting them know how I got out of my situation and let them know that anything is possible,” said Warren. “It’s good to have all of these kids in here and not out in the street because you never know what can happen.”

Prior to the game, they performed a number of dunk

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Kimberly Park Tennis Club member Jocelyn Moye enjoys the fellowship of the other club members and the pleasure of playing the game.

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have received scholarships to local universities such as N.C. State, N.C. A&T State, N.C. Central, University of N.C., and Winston-Salem State to name a few.

The adult members travel to complete against other clubs in N.C., S.C. and Ga. During the clinic, a few of the youth members came out to receive instruction from the teachers. The adults competed in free play tennis to sharpen their skills.

According to club Vice-President Michael V. McCoy,

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KPTC member Andrea C. Hardy awaits a return from her playing partner as they warm up during practice.

the club was able to develop such great young talent because of the instruction of Charles Kennedy, Nathan Burton and John Worsley. He said they were the main contributors as far as teaching the youth. McCoy was also a standout tennis player for the WSSU Rams while in college.

“Along with the kids who have earned scholarships, we have had several members of the club who have gone on to become tennis teachers,” said McCoy. The club has members of all skill levels and welcomes those who are just interested in the game of tennis as well as individuals looking to improve their game. Michele

Jones, who has been a member for seven years said, “I love the activity and love the camaraderie of everyone that's playing; it’s truly like a family.”

Thomas is in her second year as president of the club.

She stated the main focus of the day is to make people aware of the organization and to bring in new individuals who can help support the efforts they already have in place.

The club meets on Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information about joining the Kimberly Park Tennis Club, please call 336-995-9799 or email at info@tenniskp.com.

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contest-worthy acrobatics that shifted the attention of the kids from games and food over to them. Once the game started the Dunk Godz immediately made their imprint on the game with an Alley Oop dunk that caused the crowd to “ooh” and “ahh” early. Even though the game was n o t officially scored, the rec center team gave it all they had. They made it competitive with a number of three pointers dropped by Joshua Crippen and others.

As the rec center team gained more confidence, the Dunk Godz turned up their intensity on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.

Desmond “Problem Child” Faulcon and Demond “Cloud 9” Faulcon began to show off impressive ball-handling skills and their 40” vertical

leaps. While only standing 5'9” tall, these two brothers are certified skywalkers.

They stated they loved playing in front of the kids and performing for the crowds.

“We love showing the kids that it’s not where you come from but where you are going,” the Faulcons said. “We are from a small town where no one really knows us and we just like to push ourselves to do better.”

People young and old came out to watch the game. One of the young people stated that he loves the game of basketball and wanted to come out and see the Dunk Gods perform. A parent stated that it was great that they were able to have an event like this for the kids to keep them out of trouble for a few hours and entertain them with sports and entertainment.

Warren stated that the Dunk Godz are a non-profit organization that likes to

reach out to cities and offer their games at a very low cost or free of charge altogether. He went on to say that he would love to take his team to the national level, but would first love to be the “face of North Carolina.” His goal is to get the message out to the inner city youth to steer them in the right direction.

He has started a program in his hometown called Basketball Ma'Atters where he offers the kids basketball training and educational programs as well. His intention is to take this program state wide.

After the basketball game, the kids transitioned outside to listen to music and dance until it was time for parents to pick them up.

This was the final Fairground Friday event of the year. One young man stated, “This was the best one of the summer.”

Vonn Cooper (23) finger rolls a layup during the pick up game against the rec center employees.

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will make a difference. I look forward to the season and also having the student body of Piedmont partner with me and the Josh Howard Foundation as we invest together in the community.”

Piedmont is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II. Their men’s basketball team won the 2015 Regional Basketball Championship. Piedmont

is scheduled to play Wake Forest this coming season at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum where Howard’s retired jersey now hangs.

Piedmont was recently recognized as #2 for online education in North Carolina after N.C. State, and is ranked #4 in the nation for Christian Colleges. Piedmont was also just named in the top 10 Most Affordable Christian Colleges in the nation. The faculty and staff anticipate a great school year coming off the largest graduation in the

history of the school.

Petitt stated, “For over 70 years the mission has never changed! We are committed to training leaders who use their lives to count and make a difference for eternity.”

Reactions to the news from Piedmont students have been enthusiastic.

Those interested in playing for Howard should visit www.piedmontu.edu.

For more information about the Josh Howard Foundation, visit www.joshhowardfoundation.co

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Demond "Cloud 9" Faulcon prepares to drive to the basket for a thunderous dunk during the Fairground Fridays finale last week.

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Dance is one of the purist forms of expression we have today. The Elite All-Starz have been expressing themselves along with dominating the competition in recent events. The girls have competed in seven competitions and have come away with first place on six of those occasions.

Founder and owner of the dance troop Jemia Blakely, a Parkland High graduate, stated that the troop currently has six girls ranging from ages seven to 15. Boys are also welcome to join the group as well.

She has been owner/operator of the troop for 16 years. Blakely was a cheerleader and former dancer as a youth and young adult.

“I get the most satisfaction out of being able to pass along the knowledge I have to the kids,” said Blakely. “I want the community to see young people doing something positive and stay off the streets and stop being grown. I want

my daughter to have the opportunity to gain a scholarship and maybe go to Juilliard.”

The girls were coming off of a victory in Las Vegas, N e v. , at a S t a r Power event.

They placed first in t h e H i p Blakely H o p open category for their age group. Blakely said she was very proud of their accomplishment, but they had no time to rest as they quickly had to prepare for another event in New Jersey on July 25.

During the competition in New Jersey the girls competed in The Power division, which is the toughest and most advanced division. The girls took home first place in the Power-Hip Hop and Power-Open categories in

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the duo/trio division. For their efforts they also took home a high score plaque.

Only three of the troop members were able to make it to the competition in Las Vegas and New Jerey. Leanisiea Davis, Azya Craig-Blakely, and Nariah Nieves stated they love to dance and were confident of their chances to win.

“We love going to competition and we have the best coach,” the girls said.

“First we get scared, but once we start dancing it turns into excitement. We were very happy that we won in Las Vegas and we have done so many competitions we expected to win in New Jersey.”

According to Blakely, the girls fundraise to be able to take the trips to competitions. She stated that she understands that funds may be tight for some families. She said by raising the funds instead of asking the parents of the children for the money, the financial burden on them is minimal. Blakely said

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From left to right, Nariah Nieves, Azya Craig-Blakely, and Leanisiea Davis show off the trophies won at the Star Power Dance competition in Las Vegas.

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because of their efforts fundraising, the parents have not had to come out of pocket for any travel or hotel fees during this season.

The girls work out at the Winston Lake YMCA. They are trained in differ-

ent forms of dance such as hip hop, jazz, tap and lyrical. The young ladies stated they love learning new routines and the positive feedback they get from their coaches.

Blakely stated she would like to expand and

have a bigger studio. One day she would like to have a foundation where she can offer young ladies scholarships and have a storefront studio of her own.

Local coach gives back to Triad youth

y Coach Rodney McKoy (standing and dressed in black) addresses participants and e l e h o e r SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE spirited event was held at Winston Salem’s Ray Agnew Field from July 11 – 15.

A group of Triad youth participated in McKoy’s motivation in reintroducing n the redeveloped Twin City Football Camp. the Twin City Football Camp to the coml The youth camp originated back in the munity is his need to “give back to this s 1990s, but was discontinued after a few area” that has done so much for him. g years. Coach Rodney McKoy, a Winston Coach McKoy also sees a need in our s Salem native, Carver High School and community for more youth to be exposed o WSSU football standout, reenergized the early to the basic fundamentals of football. e youth camp with over 200 daily partici- Many of these activities are offered in the pants. The three-day football camp was community at a cost; however, the l offered free of charge to Triad youth, with expense and location for a number of pard ages ranging from five to fifteen. The ticipants can be a tremendous barrier. c e . l f n and now that we have ones in attendance. They t BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE some experience, we can were followed by the camp work out the kinks. I also ballet dancers and drumDuring the summer want to get some more mers. many recreation centers sponsors so we are able to There were a broad hold camps for the neigh- do more for the kids.” range of topics that the borhood children.

For According to Wallace, children explored during many of the campers, most Carver High alum and cur- the poetry slam. Shoes, if not all of their time is rent San Diego Charger music, dance, food and spent playing sports. The Chris Hairston donated the even the Black Lives W.R. Anderson Center funds for the poetry slam Matter movement were all wanted to break from the to take place. Hairston as a subjects of some the chilnorm by hosting a Poetry child would come and play dren’s poems. The chilSlam Thursday, July 28, at the Anderson center as dren diligently prepared for their campers. well as participate in the for the competition and The Poetry Slam was camps. With the amount were excited with the the idea of Anderson donated from Hairston, results.

Center employee Betty first, second and third The judges had tough Wallace. She stated the place winners in each divi- decisions to make in deteridea came to her back in sion were able to receive a mining a winner in every the spring as they were cash prize. division. There were five reading a story named “The Anderson Center categories to score each “Poetry Slam.” The book provided me a haven for contestant in and a first, was about competition and fun during the summertime second and third place the power of words, so the when I was a kid,” said winner was named for each idea just blossomed from Hairston. “Having a safe, division. there. productive and positive Trenton Dozier, second “I think the poetry slam environment in your own place winner from division was outstanding. I think all community for the children three, stated he came up of the skills we have been is paramount to their with the topic of his poem working on this whole time growth and development. because he was frustrated were demonstrated and I I'm glad I could do the lit- with the food selections at am very proud of all of tle I could to be a part of his school. Justin Wallace, them,” Wallace said. that.” the division two winner, Bryant McCorkle, The kids were separat- was inspired to write his director of W.R. Anderson, ed into three divisions poem because he likes said, “It was a great event based on age - 6-7 years Emmitt Smith and noticed and with this being Mrs. old, 8-9 years old, and 10- his big shoes. Jordyn Wallace's baby, we just 12 years old. The event Curtis, first place division worked together to make a started with the camp three, said she is a spiritual great event. Next year we cheerleaders performing dancer at United are going to bring it back for the parents and loved Metropolitan Missionary

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In addition to football techniques, the camp offered character development.

Speakers from the community that assisted in this event included Antonio “Tiny” Stevenson, Reginald “Reggie” Dandy, Robert Hill, Foster Wilkins, and Steve Wilkes. At the completion of the camp, Coach McKoy closed the session emphasizing life skills, and each participant was awarded a medal, tee shirt and healthy nutritious snacks.

This football camp was supported by Reggie Green of Dummit Fradin

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Attorneys at Law, John Troy Witherspoon, Premier Design Builders, Foster Wilkins, ProtectYourSkull.com, and Nard Green, Director of Winston Salem Tiny Indians Organization. In addition, a special note of thanks was given to the coaches and individuals who provided monetary support and time in contributing to the success of this tremendous event. Based on this year’s success, and with continued community support, Coach McKoy plans to offer this football camp on annually.

Recreation center offers kids more than sports Baptist Church and she loves to dance.

Her response when asked about winning first place was emphatically saying“I'm very happy!”

The parents were pleased with the performances of their children.

Mary Dean, grandmother of division three third place winner Bryce Baker,

stated “It’s great because he is always involved in activities, so we are very proud of him.”

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Candace Thrift, DVM, wins award Dr. Candace Thrift was recently named the North Carolina Young Veterinarian of the Year for 2016. The prestigious North Carolina Veterinarian Medical Association award is given to someone who has graduated within the last five years and is working in the field. The University of Georgia graduate has worked for Sullivan Equine Veterinarian Service in Walkertown since 2015. Previously Thrift interned for a year at Carolina Equine Hospital in Brown’s Summit. She has also been an associate veterinarian at Greenville Mobile Equine Services, located in Greenville, N.C. “Dr. Thrift exemplifies the qualities of a great veterinarian,” said Rebecca Stinson, DVM. “She has demonstrated her abilities as an exceptional clinician, a compassionate member of the community and a dedicated member of her profession. I look forward to working with Dr. Thrift in her future in veterinary leadership.” Dr. Stinson is the current vice president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Sullivan Equine specializes in farm-based, high quality ambulatory services for local horses. The business is located at 5604 Sullivantown Road.

Kristin Harris and Ashby Cook join RE/MAX Realty Consultants Greensboro – RE/MAX Realty Consultants announced today that Kristin Harris and Ashby Cook have joined the growing real estate franchise.

Harris is a life-long resident of the Triad, with more than 12 years of professional experience in the real estate industry working with closing attorneys before switching to real estate sales in 2015. Harris specializes in residential properties. Cook brings to the office more than two highly productive years of local real estate, and he specializes in working with people and the ability to communicate and produce at a high and productive level, always putting his clients first. For more information about Harris or RE/MAX Realty Consultants, please visit www.RemaxRealtyConsultants.com or contact Harris at 336-447-0394.

Enviro-Station Hours Changing The 3RC Forsyth County’s Enviro-Station at 1401 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will have new operating hours beginning Wednesday, Aug. 3. They are Wednesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Enviro-Station is closed all holidays and holiday weekends. All Forsyth County residents can take household hazardous wastes to the Enviro-Station for safe and proper disposal. These materials include; paint and paint related products, flammable liquids, cleaners, acids, pesticides and herbicides.

See a complete list of accepted materials at http://www.cityofws.org/departments/utilities/residential-services/household-hazardous-waste-disposal. This facility also accepts small appliances with cords in addition to two televisions and two computer monitors per household, per year. For additional information, call CityLink 311 or 336-727-8000.

Reynolda House Offers Free Admission for N.C. Educators Reynolda House Museum of American Art will offer free weekend admission to teachers and other employees of public and private K-12 schools in North Carolina during the month of August. Called Educator Weekends, the promotion is made possible in part by one of the museum’s 2016 sponsors, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty. Educator Weekends will offer free admission to educators on Saturdays and Sundays in August starting Aug. 6 and ending Aug. 28. To receive free admission, teachers and other school employees should simply identify the school where they work upon arrival at the museum’s front desk.

Admission for guests of educators is $14 for adults, and free for children, students, members of the museum and members of the military. Admission includes a self-guided tour of the 1917 historic home of R.J. and Katharine Reynolds, featuring the museum’s American art collection on view throughout the home. Reynolda House recently opened a new space on the second floor of the house to display more works from the collection. For more information on Educator Weekends, contact Reynolda House by email at reynolda@reynoldahouse.org or by phone 336-758-5150.

WFU Police receive Community Connections Award The Wake Forest University Police Department received the Community Connections Award from LiveSafe, which produces an app for mobile devices intended to help colleges and universities, school systems and corporations bolster security efforts.

The University Police Department was recognized for its longstanding success in establishing strong connections with the Winston-Salem community, including local organizations.

National police organization recognizes WFU Police officer WFU Police Sgt. Lesia Finney, who leads community policing at Wake Forest, was presented the Award for Innovations in Community-Oriented Policing at a recent national meeting of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) in Phoenix, Ariz. Finney, who joined the University Police Department in 1999, has served as coordinator of community-oriented policing since 2011. In that role, her responsibilities include collaborating with neighborhood associations, the Winston-Salem Police Department and Wake Forest students to initiate partnerships that enhance community living; leading orientation activities for all who join the University community; and serving in a public information officer role.

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Community Calendar

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

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

Today, Aug. 4 - Jazz Fundraiser The Forsyth County Democratic party will hold a Jazz fundraiser on Thursday, August 4, from 6-9 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters located at 1128 Burke Street. Tickets are $25 per person and include light refreshments and live music. There will also be a silent auction of pieces from Anne Paisley’s personal art work collection.

Today, Thursday, Aug. 4 – Black Chamber of Commerce meeting The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce (WSBCC) will feature two speakers –Reginald McCaskill, president and CEO of Maximum Enterprises Inc. and Erica Lowery of Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate – as part of its business spotlight for August. The meeting will be today, Thursday, Aug. 4, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the Enterprise Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Today, Aug. 4 – “Knowing Your Rights” Presentation An event on “Knowing your Rights and Engaging the Police” will take place in the United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church (UMMBC) Fellowship Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 6 - 8:00 p.m. The purpose of this program is to inform participants of their rights as a citizen and to learn more about how to engage law enforcement officers in various situations. The speakers for this event will be Attorney Frederick Adams, Harry White and Delray Anthony. Attorney Adams will discuss the rights of being a U.S. citizen while Officers White and Anthony will follow with the perspective of law enforcement officers. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Yvette Lovett Martin, Executive Minister, at ylovettmartin@unitedmetropolitan.or g or call 336-761-1358.

Aug. 5 – Back to School Cookout Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks and others are sponsoring a Back to School Cookout at 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5 at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, 3521 Carver School Road. The event will feature DJ Bag, aka Derrick Reid; speeches by community leaders; entertainment; and food. Only children will get special gifts. For more information, contact Ben Piggott or staff at 336-727-2580.

Aug. 6 - Salsa Contest The Fairgrounds Farmers Market will host its 14th annual Tomato Salsa Contest on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m.

Tomato Salsa judging will begin at 9:30 a.m. and winners will be announced at 10 a.m. Ribbons and cash prizes of $50 first place, $30 second place and $20 third place will be awarded to winners. This year’s Salsa Contest is a part of Winston Week of Tomato celebration. The WinstonSalem Journal’s Slice of Summer Tomato Tasting and DADA’s Art Meets Tomatoes will be held at the Gallery Hop on Friday, August 5.

Aug. 5-7 Atkins High School Class of 1958 Reunion Atkins High School Class of 1958 and several of their teachers will celebrate their 58th Class Reunion. Their theme is "The 58th for 58." Activities will start with a Meet & Greet and Memorial Service for deceased classmates on Friday, August 5, at the Hawthorne Inn starting at 6:00 p.m.

On Saturday, August 6, the class will meet at Triad Park in Kernersville for a Picnic starting at 12 Noon. On Sunday, August 7, the class will worship at St. James AME Church at 10:00 a.m. For more information, contact James E. Gist at 336-4136897.

Aug. 5-14 – Peppercorn Theatre presents “The Tourist Trap” Peppercorn Theatre at the

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Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem presents an original bluegrass puppet musical, “The Tourist Trap,” Aug. 5-14, at the Arts Council of Winston-Salem’s Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 Spruce St. The musical is being offered as a Pay-What-YouCan performance, and aims to reach the entire community with new programming for family audiences.

“The Tourist Trap” explores how the power of family can overcome many obstacles. Audience members may give whatever they feel comfortable paying for a ticket — whether it is $1 or $100. Peppercorn is partnering with ABC of NC to offer a sensory friendly performance on Saturday, August 6 at 2 p.m. Audiences will enjoy all the fun of a Peppercorn performance in a supportive environment with slight adjustments in the production for those with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensory sensitivities.

In addition, for those who may need to leave their seats during the performance, there will be an activity area in the lobby staffed with autism specialists. Performances will be held: Friday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Sensory Friendly Performance); Sunday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.peppercorntheatre.org.

Aug. 6 – 51st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act On the 51st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, we will come together to celebrate our victory in the 4th Circuit Court and plan how to make this victory real at the ballot box on Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning at 10 a.m., at Christian Faith Baptist Church, 509 Hilltop Dr., Raleigh, We will be joined by G.K. Butterfield, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, along with other leaders. There will be a unity press conference at 10 a.m., a forum on the state of voting rights at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 12:30 a.m., and a call to action at 1:30 p.m. The event will close at 3:00 p.m. There will be free transportation leaving from Charlotte, Greensboro, Fayetteville, and Elizabeth City. You can sign up for transportation when you register on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/994706297294185/.

Please join us on this historic day!

Aug. 6 – Fish Fry Fundraiser The Big 4 Alumni Association of Forsyth County, Inc. will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 6, 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. at 2135 New Walkertown Road, across from Evergreen Cemetery. Fish or smoked sausage dinner is $7.00, fish or smoked sausage sandwich is $5.00.

Drinks, water or lemonade $1.00.

Contact Theodis Foster 336-978-3517 for additional information.

Aug. 6 – National Finale of Blind Idol The national finale of Blind Idol, the 2016 Blind Idol singing competition sponsored by A Brighter Path Foundation, the supporting foundation of Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, 7:00 p.m., at SECCA, 750 Marguerite Dr. The event is free and open to the public. The five finalists are: Taffany Bolger (Charleston, S.C.), Claire Culbreath (WinstonSalem), Charity Hampton (Rural Hall), Howard Patterson (WinstonSalem), and Kimberly Taylor (Charleston, S.C.)

Aug. 7 – Little Miss Living Doll Contest Elizabeth Court #7 Order of Cyrene Crusaders PHA will sponsor a Little Miss Living Doll Contest on Sunday, Aug. 7, at 3:00 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 1025 E. 14th Street.

Please come out and support this event. Donations will be used to fund a scholarship for a deserving youth.

Five contestants between the ages of 6-12 will participate.

Aug. 10 School Supplies Giveaway The Winston-Salem Police Department and the Winston-Salem Police Foundation will sponsor a school supplies giveaway on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. – noon, at Winston Mutual Building, 1225 E. Fifth St. School supplies will be given out on a first come, first served basis in the parking lot of Winston Mutual.

Supplies will be limited to one bag per child in attendance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please come by or call 336-703-4201.

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

Aug. 19 - Book release On Friday, Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Enterprise conference and banquet center, Latisha R. Stuckey will officially release her book titled “Cast Down But Not Destroyed, Destiny's Child.” The book is a collection of letters, Scriptures, poems and memories written to her birth and adoptive parents. In the book she recalls her encounters with Child Protective Services from the age of 4. The event is open to the public. There will be spoken word, liturgical dance, along with a soloist.

Aug. 19 & 20 – Triad Minority Business Expo Weekend The Triad Minority Business Expo will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Biotech Place at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, located at 575 Patterson Ave., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Expo, in its third year, is free and open to the public and is expected to attract hundreds of people to visit the more than 60 minority and femaleowned businesses and vendors. The two-day event kicks off Friday, Aug. 19, with a captain’s choice golf tournament at the Winston Lake Golf Course, 3535 Winston Lake Road.

Tee time is 9 a.m. following registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. The Expo on Saturday will feature workshops and sessions designed with the entrepreneur in mind.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet the Expo’s special guests who include actor and entrepreneur Lamman Rucker and his Greenleaf co-star Julian Brittano, along with Petri Hawkins Byrd, also known as ‘Officer Byrd’ from the TV court show, Judge Judy. More information can be found at: www.maximumenterprisesinc.com or call 336448-4177.

Aug. 27 – Poetry in Plain Sight Live!

Winston-Salem Writers presents the quarterly Poetry in Plain Sight Live! event on Aug. 27, 2 – 4 p.m., at the Lewisville Public Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd. Poetry in Plain Sight is a program bringing poetry to downtown Winston-Salem. Each month four poems are selected to be printed as posters and put in windows of downtown businesses. The goal is to bring poetry to a wider audience and to support North Carolina poets.

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Aug. 6 & 7 Homecoming Cookout and Anniversary Celebration holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center with Pastor Richard C. miller, Sr. & Co-Pastor ernestine miller are celebrating The Process beginning with their homecoming Cookout on Saturday, aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at little Creek picnic shelter. all events are free and open to the public. The 80th Church anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday, aug. 7. morning Speaker: 11 a.m., Joseph a. miller Sr. evening Speaker: 4 p.m. overseer B. Stephen Brown. Come help us celebrate. The church is located at 5307 Peter's Creek Parkway. For more information, contact the church office at 336-7849347.

Aug. 7 Sermon and Forum The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear the Rev. Robert hughes, a UU minister and social worker, give a sermon titled “Coming home to yourself” at 10:30 a.m. at the 9 a.m. Forum, Tim hughes of the WFU Center for memory and Cognitive Research will speak on “aging Smartly.” For more information, visit www.uufws.org.

Aug. 7 – 10 Homecoming and Revival Services Bethania ame Zion Church, 2120 Bethania-Rural hall Road, will hold its annual homecoming and Revival Services on Sunday, aug. 7 – Wednesday, aug. 10. on Sunday morning the Rev. Dr. Selester Steward, Jr., associate minister, mt. Zion Baptist Church, will deliver the message. at 3 p.m., the Rev. Jimmy Griffin, pastor of new Jersey ame Zion Church, lexington, will be the speaker. our speakers for aug. 8 – aug. 10 are: aug. 8, the Rev. Dr. James hunt, Jr., pastor of new Birth Worship Center; aug.

9, the Rev. Dr. Gloria Thomas, pastor of John Wesley ame Zion Church and aug. 10, the Rev. Dr. Calvin l. miller, Presiding elder Winston-Salem District. all evenings services will begin at 7 p.m. The host pastor is the Rev. Dr. Karen Roberts miller. The public is invited. For more information, call 336-924-1706.

Aug. 11 Free concert featuring Dove award-winning artists First Christian Church ministries, 1130 n. main St, Kernersville, will be hosting Dove award winning artists The Collingsworth Family for a free concert on Thursday, aug. 11 at 7 p.m. a love offering will be taken. For more information, contact Drew Grounds at drewgrounds@gmail.com or (336) 996-7388.

Aug. 12 – 19 116th Church Anniversary/Biennial Homecoming First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 moravia St. will celebrate its 116th Church anniversary/Biennial homecoming Service and annual Revival beginning Friday, aug. 12. The week-long schedule of events will begin with the Friday Family movie night showing of “War Room,” the dynamic film about the power of prayer, at 7:00 p.m. light refreshments will be served. on Sunday, aug. 14, Sunday school will start at t 8:30 a.m., followed by morning worship service at 9:45 a.m. featuring a Reunion Choir composed of former youth choir members from the 1980s and 90s. a fellowship dinner will be served after the worship service. The theme for the celebration is “no Sweat: Take off the wool,” drawn from ezekiel 44:1718. Revival services will be held at 7 p.m. nightly aug. 15-19, with the following guest ministers and their congregations: monday, Pastor Rodney Barker, Refuge Community Church, Cooleemee; Tuesday, Bishop Stephen Williams, Goodwill Baptist Church, Clemmons; Wednesday, Pastor John W. Cade, Files Chapel Baptist Church, lexington; Thursday, overseer michael ellerbe, new Beginnings Full Gospel ministries, high Point; Friday (youth night), elder Justin Spencer marshall, Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance, Winston-Salem. Pastor Dennis W. Bishop is senior pastor.

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

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. and the earlier service is at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Brown has written numerous religious and academic articles and publications. She most recently served as the Dean of the College of nursing and allied health Sciences at howard University in Washington, D. C. The community is invited to hear Dr. Spivey-Brown’s message. Godwin mitchell, Jr. is the pastor.

Aug. 14 124th Church Anniversary Shiloh Baptist Church at 12th and highland is celebrating its 124th Church anniversary on Sunday, aug. 14, at 10:45 a.m. with Dr. Paul a. lowe, Jr. as the speaker. events leading up to this are a Family night on Wednesday, aug. 10 at 7:00 p.m. when we will be recognizing families, followed by a picnic at Walkertown Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, aug. 13. Please come and share with us. Dr. manderline Scales is the 124th anniversary committee chairperson.

Aug. 14-19 Church Revival new hope ame Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Rd., lewisville, will celebrate its annual Revival, aug. 14-19. the Rev. Dairl l. Scott, Sr., pastor of new hope ame Zion Church, will deliver the 11:00 a.m. message. The 3 p.m. message will be delivered by the

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Sixteen recruits completed the inaugural Bible Boot Camp at First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) on Friday, July 22. The new soldiers, ranging in age from 5 to 14, celebrated their new assignment in God’s army with a Saturday trip to see the stage production of “Samson: The last Judge” at the narroWay Productions Christian Theater in Fort mill, S.C. During the two-week camp, recruits worked in groups of four, each named for a lollipop flavor. Breakfast and lunch served in the FWBC mess hall ensured that the soldiers kept up their strength. every day offered a rigorous

schedule of activities that included lessons on the meaning and organization of the Bible, selected stories from the Bible, role plays of biblical events, and physical activities with questions and agility tasks to earn points. The recruits also visited the Charlotte hawkins Brown museum in Gibsonville, n.C. and wrote a booklet of personal psalms.

The Bible Challenge closing event followed a gameshow format similar to Who Wants to Be a millionaire, with parents and other family members in the audience. after a spirited contest, the final scores show that all the recruits competed enthusiastically and learned a lot in See Boot Camp on B6

Church uses fellowship to strengthen marriages

The married couples who participated in the outing from Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center share experiences of married life.

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working on us and we are able to share that work with others at the same time.” olympeia used a candle with two scents as a metaphor maintaining a successful marriage in today's society for a marriage. She stated the two scents have to blend can be strenuous and demanding. together like two people in a marriage.

The marriage ministry of holy Trinity Full Gospel The years of marriage for the four couples in attenFellowship Center acknowledges this. To help couples in dance ranged from just over a year to 49 years. Richard the congregation navigate through the ups and downs of miller, pastor of holy Trinity, and his wife, ernestine, marriage, the ministry conducts marriage outings to help bestowed some helpful advice to the other couples who strengthen the bond between husband and wife. where there. They spoke about the role of husband and The ministry feels that wife in the home as well as the through counsel with other marimportance of makingit ried couples, everyone in attenthrough turbulent times that dance will be able to relate and can occur during the first five understand that they are not alone years of marriage. in their walk through married life.

“What has brought us this olympeia and Rick howell, marfar is our relationship with ried for 21 years, are head of the God and with each other,” marriage ministry at holy Trinity.

Pastor miller stated. “God put “The biggest pleasure i get us together, and us learning from this is knowing that what –Rick Howell how to appreciate and love one we've shared from our personal another is what caused us to experiences have helped other couples save or enhance make it 49 years.” their marriage,” olympeia said. mrs. miller said that God is the glue that holds a marRick followed up with, “Seeing the way God has riage together. She said that she will always apply the brought us from the way that we were, i never thought we Word of the lord to her life and marriage because it says, would be the head of this ministry, to put us in a position “if we do the Word, the Word in turn will hold us and keep to share our lives with others and let them know God can take the impossible and make it possible. God is still See Marriage on B6

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“Seeing the way God has brought us from the way that we were.”

Safe in God’s love

Lesson Scripture: Romans 8:28 -39

By the end of this lesson, we will *See our position in the plan of God for our safety *Recognize that God is all-powerful and that his works and desires cannot be set aside or ruined by anyone *learn that we can rest in God’s provision for our salvation and our eternal safety in him

Background: The time is about a.D. 57 in Corinth.

Paul is writing this chapter or more especially this part of the chapter on his own experience as a Christian having experienced most of his references. extreme opposition was prevalent during Paul’s time. Since death might come at any time, he wanted the church in Rome to know of the certainty of their future state in heaven. Jesus promised

that when we look beyond present pain we find future heavenly glory. .

Lesson: Paul makes Elder clear to the Roman church that there is a divinely Richard Wayne intended outcome. he Wood emphasized that the controlling power of the spirit freed believers from the Sunday controlling power of sin School Lesson and death. The intended outcome is that hardship in the life of believers brings about Christlike fruit in them.

Romans 8:29-30 deals with the underlying process of the believers call to salvation. Paul pointedly states that God chose in “eternity past” those who would become spiritually like Christ. The divine intent was that Jesus would be “exalted as firstborn” (vs. 29 “preeminent one”) among the redeemed, See Lesson on B6

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For many parents, purchasing school supplies is easier said than done.

“About 60 percent of our students qualify for free and reduced-price lunch,” said Theo Helm, chief of staff for WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools, which has about 54,000 students. “So as you can imagine, if you struggle to find money to pay for a meal, you’re certainly going to struggle to find money to pay for school supplies.”

Officials at Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church want to help parents who lack adequate money for school supplies, so they’re sponsoring an evangelistic outreach event on Saturday, Aug. 6, in hopes of donating book bags filled with supplies to 500 children.

The free event will be from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 132 North Glenn Ave. in the Kimberley Park neighborhood.

The public is invited.

“The purpose of this event is to get outside the church and to meet and greet people in the community,” said Marcellette Orange, lead coordinator/liaison for evan-

gelistic outreach. “We want to spread the word of God, and we also want to meet the needs of the community spiritually, physically and mentally.”

This will be the fifth consecutive year Phillips Chapel has held the evangelistic outreach event and the third time book bags will be distributed at it. In 2014, the church gave book bags to 243 children, followed by 350 last year.

“After much prayer and based on the need in the community, I told the pastor I thought this year we needed to try to reach 500 children,” Orange said. “He agreed … and I have faith that we’ll receive enough donated school supplies to reach our goal.”

Orange, however, acknowledges that organizers need many more school supplies and encourages anyone who wants to assist Phillips Chapel to drop off items at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday. People who want to contribute but don’t want to shop for supplies can make financial contributions – via mail or in person – and let church members shop for them.

The daylong event features much more than book bags and school supplies. For

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example, there will be face-painting and a bounce house for kids, and hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad and other food will be served. Representatives from several community agencies will be on hand to disseminate information, including the city’s police and fire departments, Legal Aid, Self-Help Credit Union, The Prosperity Center and others, Orange said.

There will be free dental screenings for kids and blood pressure and BMI checks for adults. Mia Parker, parent involvement coordinator at Kimberley Park Elementary School, will address parents about the importance of being engaged in their children’s schools, and Phillips Chapel Minister Shannon Shore will conduct a youth workshop.

Phillips Chapel Pastor Chad R. Armstrong said the Aug. 6 event is important, not only because of school supplies that will be donated to help local families stretch their budgets, but also because it gives the church a chance to serve others while spreading the word of Christ.

“It is our greatest intention to implement the mandates of Christ that we might

point individuals to Him,” Armstrong said.

“Through the passage of Matthew 25:3440, we recognize that ministry does not exist only in the four consecrated walls but extends itself beyond to the masses that experience various levels of challenges in life. Therefore, I contend that as we make ourselves available to God, He prepares and positions us to be a blessing that produces hope in a dismal and chaotic world.”

Orange said a lot of hard work has gone into planning the event, and she credits Chapel ministers Britnee Tellez, Francine Hines and Patrick Livingston, as well as Rev. Sherman Marshall, director of evangelism ministry, for helping her organize it.

Suffice it to say, the church’s benevolence isn’t going unnoticed.

“Community efforts, like what’s being done at Phillips Chapel on Aug. 6 to help provide school supplies, really help us fill in the gaps,” said Helm of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools. “We appreciate it so much.”

For more information or to donate school supplies, call Phillips Chapel at 336-723-9451.

Marriage fellowship participants shown here, from left to right, are Rick Howell, Olympeia Howell, Pastor Richard Miller, Ernestine Miller, Toni Jeter, Darrell Jeter, Ericka Howell and Antonio Howell.

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the most turmoil in marriage because often they are not equipped to handle the new situational arguments that occur during that time. Antonio and Ericka Howell have been married for a year and four months and know that being around cou-

ples who have been where they are can only push their marriage in the right direction.

Antonio, who has seen a successful marriage between his parents and grandparents, knows firsthand what it takes to make a marriage last. He stated that it is sometimes tough for newlywed couples in 2016 to last because they try to emulate the images shown on reality TV and try to portray an image outwardly that may not be reality behind closed doors.

Toni and Darrell Jeter have been married for 13 years. Darrell said that early on, there will be disagreements, but couples have to realize just because they are not on the same page does not mean the marriage is over. He said seeing other

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Each new soldier received a Bible, certificate, trophy, medallion, gift card, and a laminated copy of their group’s original psalm.

Operating under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Sergeant Major Dennis W. Bishop, Senior Pastor of FWBC, and Drill

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Sergeant Tamara Moore, program director, led a core of camp volunteers: Beverly Bishop, Brian Cager, JoCelia Cager, Tonya Canty, Jay Carlton, Molly Cunningham, Barbara Coleman, Gary Garlington, Myrtle Hairston, Rodney Hairston, Dale Martin, and Marilyn Roseboro.

whom the Spirit was conforming to the Son’s “image” (see 1 Cor 15:49; 2 Cor 3:18; Phil 3:21; 1 John 3:2). God’s grand design was to bring everything together – whether in heaven or on earth – under Christ’s authority.

Romans 8:31-32 deals with the provision of Christ. No one could prevent believers from receiving their eternal inheritance because God is on their side (vs.31). Paul states that the Father would not withhold from His children anything necessary for their redemption. He gave His son on the cross showing that He desired the very best for believers.

Romans 8:33-34 explains the acquittal of believers. Jesus paid the penalty for His disciples’ sins. Jesus died, rose again, and now intercedes on behalf of believers in the place of honor at God’s “right hand” (vs.34). He

married couples go through similar issues helped him realize there is hope. He said that keeping God at the center will enable him and his wife to make it 49 years.

Toni Jeter said the biggest thing she has learned from the ministry is not to look at other couples and compare her marriage to theirs. Because she was married at a young age, she wants to convey to other couples to not be selfish and remember it’s “we” not “I” once you get married.

The Marriage Ministry of Holy Trinity meets periodically to continue to help one another. To sum up the evening, Olympeia Howell went back to her candle metaphor and stated, “When it comes to marriage, you have to keep one fragrance and make that fragrance strong.”

made it impossible for those who trust in Him to be held liable for their iniquities.

Paul expresses the enduring love of God in verses 53-39. Rhetorically, Paul asks “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” This is unconditional and self-sacrificing.

Calling on his own experience, Paul mentions seven afflictions. None - not trouble (“pressure,” “distress”), hardship (“being pressed in”), persecution, famine, nakedness, danger or sword - could separate Christians from Christ’s compassion and commitment to them (Rom 8:35).

Paul calls on Psalm 44:22 to carry the point (vs.36), but emphasizes the triumph through union with Christ (vs.37). Paul continues in (vss. 38-39) saying he is “convinced” that nothing could sever believers from the Father’s covenantal love for them in union with the Son. Not the extremities of existence, spiritual armies, time or space – none of these could come

between God and His children - God’s love is real, substantial and will last forever.

For Your Consideration: How has God turned around difficult events in your life for good? Why can nothing separate believers from God’s love?

Life’s Application: We all quote “… all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose” (Rom 8:28). True belief in God’s word makes this verse in particular comforting when personal hardships seem unbearable. It helps to know God is there to steady us because He cares for us and He is able to bring eternal good out of our afflictions. God shows His mercy and love in ways we can’t even imagine and there is no trial we may experience where His consolation is not available.

Our hope for future glory is dependent on God’s unfailing love for us.

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Bethesda Center gains donation from fraternal organization

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Sethos Court #105 is continuing its efforts to work in the community by donating boxes of toiletries and personal items to the Bethesda Center.

Sethos Court #105 is a fraternal, charitable and benevolent organization that supports the community in various areas.

Sethos Court #105 was created on July 30, 1947, and Chartered on Aug. 16, 1947.

“We take every opportunity to make a difference in our community,” Sethos Court #105 officials say. PC Wyvonia Attucks serves as chairperson of Community Involvement and Dt. Mary B. Scott leads the Court as the Illustrious Commandress.

Recent Tony Award winner among UNCSA Emmy Award nominees SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Three alumni of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) have been nominated for Emmy Awards, including recent Tony Award-winner Paul Tazewell. Three other graduates are involved with shows that are nominated, and additional nominees have connections to UNCSA. Tazewell, a 1986 graduate of the School of Design & Production, is nominated for costume design for NBC’s “The Wiz Live.” He received the 2016 Tony Award for costume design for the Broadway smash “Hamilton.”

Also nominated is Tim Eulich, a 2003 graduate of the School of Drama, for stunt work on “K.C. Undercover” for the Disney network; and Tiffany Little-Canfield (Drama ’00), a casting director with Telsey + Company, nominated for casting for “Grease: Live” on FOX. The Emmy Awards, recognizing excellence in television and emerging media, will be presented Sunday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. on ABC. “There’s no award more coveted or prestigious than the Emmy for professionals working in television and new media,” said Chancellor Lindsay Bierman. “Year after year, high-profile nominations honor UNCSA graduates who’ve reached the top of their professions. We’ll be pulling for this year’s nominees on Sept. 18.”

Alumni with ties to nominated programs include: *Julia Festa Hobgood (Film ’13) is assistant to Greg Nicotero, who is nominated for prosthetic makeup design for AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” which he also produces. *Billy Magnussen (Drama ’07) played Kato Kaelin in the FX series “The People v. O.J.

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Simpson,” which received 22 nominations overall. *Chris Parnell (Drama ’89) is one of the stars of the FX series “Archer,” which was nominated for outstanding animated program.

In addition, former Board of Visitors member William Ivey Long is nominated for costumes for FOX’s “Grease: Live,” and 2011 commencement speaker and honorary doctorate recipient Alan WISE Dr. Robert L. Wise, Sr., 80 formally of Northview street passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. He was one of 7 children born on December 9, 1935 to the late Herbert Willie Wise and Roberta Elizabeth Wise. He is married to Jessie Jackson Wise and he is the father of 4 children. He was employed at Bob Neill Pontiac until he accepted his calling into the ministry. Dr. Wise was the Pastor and General overseer of Macedonia Holiness Church of God of the Apostolic Faith Inc. He graduated from Caver High school and went on to attend Piedmont Bible College.

Dr. Wise received his Doctorate of Divinity Degree and also received a Doctor of Sacred Theology degree.

He held memberships in the Apostolic World Christian Fellowship, Inc. and had both Golden Heritage and Life Memberships in the NAACP. He held membership honors in the Triad Pentecost Network, as a Pentecostal trailblazer for the piedmont triad.

He was awarded the Lamp of Truth in May 2013. He was proceeded in death by His parents, 5 siblings which include his sisters Berta Mae Askew, Earline Wise, Willie Mae Eldridge, Jessie Wise, and his brother Lonnie Lee Wise.

Dr. Wise always sought to please God by offering to people the word and truth about living a truly rich life in the spirit. He is the author of the Book of Light and although being criticized he taught that Jesus lives in you according to I John 4:4 and leaves his family to continue to carry out this great message to all. He is survived by his wife Jessie Jackson Wise, 4

Menken is nominated for original music for “A New Season,” for ABC’s “Galavant.”

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is America’s first state-supported arts school, a unique stand-alone public university of arts conservatories. With a high school component, UNCSA is a degree-granting institution that trains young people of talent in dance, design and production, drama, film-

children Samuel Wise (Ikuko) Jackson of Japan, Jerry (Debra) Wise, Robert Wise Jr., and Marian Wise all of Winston-Salem NC. 13 Grandchildren, Latarsha Jeter, Samuel Neil Jackson, Jr., Joy Jackson all of Winston-Salem NC, Maguna Jackson of Japan, Jerrica Wise, Jerilyn Wise, Jason Wise, Jared Wise, Joshua Wise, Victoria Wise, Raven Wise, Eric Wise, and Rayshawn Wise all of Winston-Salem, NC. 3 great Grandchildren, Brandon Jeter, Brittany Johnson, and Payton Elizabeth Jackson. 2 Brother in Laws, Rosevelt (Betty) Bennet and Richard Jackson.

Nieces, Emma Owens, Debra Askew, Diane Askew and Patricia Owens and Nephews Jessie Askew, Eddie Davis and Michael Owens. And a devoted family friend Troy Sullivan. The love he had for God’s people is unexplainable and he expressed his concerns not only for his physical family, but his spiritual family as well. His family is strong because of the foundations in word that he had built and the word that he had planted within them that they can never forget.

The Visitation will be held Friday August 5, 2016 from 7pm- 9pm At Macedonia Holiness church of God of the Apostolic Faith Inc. at 4111 Whitfield Rd. Winston-Salem NC 27105 On Saturday August 6, 2016 with visitation starting at 1:30pm and the funeral will begin at 2pm at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 4129 Northampton Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105

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Sister Kelly Dixon, a member of Sisters of James H. Young Memorial Chapter #592 Order of the Eastern Star located in Winston-Salem, won the 2016 Miss OES Queen’s contest for the 30th District Order of the Eastern Star, P.H.A. The contest was held on Sunday, July 17, at the Prince Hall Masonic Temple on E. 14th St. The first runner up was Sis. Jaime Ledbetter, a member of Rose McCloud Chapter #608, and second runner up was Sister Jennifer Evans, a mem-

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ber of Meridian Chapter #308. Other members who participated were Sis. Marcelle Shell, Past Matron of Beauty of the West Chapter #36, Sis. Lisa Smith, Past Matron of Sisters of Bivouac Chapter #530, Sis. Rebecca Williams, Worthy Matron of Pride of the Yadkinites Chapter #612, and Sis. Dixon Jenny Galloway, member

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Rev. Dr. Samuel Scales, Jr. and the congregation of Bold Springs Baptist Church of Ruffin, NC. Lunch served at 1:30 p.m. Speakers for the week: Monday, Aug. 15, the Rev. Tyrone K. Rigsby of Center Grove AME Zion Church, Tobaccoville; Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Rev. James Grant, New Patterson Grove Faith Church, East Bend; Wednesday, Aug. 17, the Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Jr., Union Chapel AME Zion Church, Linwood; Thursday, Aug. 18, the Rev. Jimmy C. Griffin, Union Chapel AME Zion Church, Lexington; Friday, Aug. 19, the Rev. J. Ruth Davis, Shiloh AME Zion Church, Statesville. Nightly service will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call New Hope AME Zion Church at 336-945-9083 or 336945-5618.

Sept. 14 Expect A Miracle First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 North Main Street, Kernersville, will hold their annual special service called Expect A Miracle on Wednesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. Come and listen to the testimonies of people whose lives have been touched by God and His incredible power. For more information, call the church office at 336-996-7388.

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Several poets will be reading their work at the event. The reading is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.wswriters.org.

Aug. 27 – 9th annual Pawpaw Festival The 9th annual N.C. Pawpaw Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. 1 p.m.at the Forsyth County Agriculture Building, 1450 Fairchild Road. A few of the events planned are pawpaw orchard tours, cooking with pawpaws featuring a local chef, and lectures given by pawpaw experts covering everything pawpaw from folklore, growing a couple backyard trees to setting up a commercial orchard and marketing fruit. Chef and cookbook author Sara Bir from Ohio is expected to give demonstrations on processing. Children can learn about local butterflies and get their faces painted.

Vendors are expected with pawpaw fruit and trees for sale as well as other ornamental and edible plants. Free food will be available, all made with pawpaw, as long as it lasts. Pawpaw ice cream is a perennial favorite. For more information, please contact Derek Morris or Mary Jac Brennan at 336-703-2850 and check out our Facebook page - NC pawpaw festival.

Sept. 1 – 15 – How Your Government Works Classes The Village of Clemmons will be offering free classes on “How Your Government Works.” The classes will be held on Thursday nights, Sept. 1, 8 and 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Each night we will explore a different aspect of Village government. You will come away with a better understanding of how complicated and difficult decisions are made and the impact you can have on those decisions. Join us to learn the basics, to participate in interactive sessions, to have your questions answered, and to find out what new projects are in the works. For more information, contact Mary Cameron at 336-7666882 or mcameron@clemmons.org or call the Village Hall at 766-7511 to reserve your place in these free classes.

Registration closes on Aug.11.

Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 - Winston-Salem Fashion Week Event The second annual Winston-Salem Fashion Week event features local artisans, fashion designers, boutique owners, make-up artists, models and photographers. "Ready for the Runway Fashion and Art!” will kick off the red carpet event on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Downtown in the Hearn Ballroom. A reception and live music by M&R Soul Expression featuring Ron Hunter and the Brown Bag Exhibition by Owens Daniels will follow.

The designer showcase will begin with 12 talented designers from North Carolina, New York, Atlanta, and the Triad Area.

Among them are special guest designers Jon Millner, a Charleston Fashion Week 2016 Emerging Designer, and Project Runway contender Terrence Henderson, both of Winston-Salem. The evening showcase will continue with designer fashions on the runway, a reception and a live performance from the Grammy nominated producer and artist, Imani of Greensboro. Sunday, Oct. 2, will cap the event with a presentation of the new children and youth category highlighting children and teen wear, additional designers and much more. Tickets are available at www.ticketriver.com/WinstonSalemFashi onWeek.

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of Queens of Olympic Chapter #620.

Sister Dixon has been a member of Sisters of James H. Young Memorial Chapter for three years. She attended N. C. State University and Liberty University.

She works for the N. C. Department of Health and Human Resources.

Worthy Matron Ellen Leak was Mistress of Ceremony for the program.

Worthy Matron Jacqueline Roane presented the winners with gifts and Sister Cynthia Acker, District Deputy Grand Matron of District 30, gave closing

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Monday – Friday Free lunch and snack Between noon and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, free lunch and snack will be provided to any child at Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries. The church is located 2001 E. 25th St. (corner of Ansonia and 25th Streets). Sr. Pastor Mitchell is the host pastor.

4th Tuesday Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-744-3012.

Wednesdays Noonday Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host Noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preaching the Gospel of power and commitment. A lunch will be

Through Labor Day - Program for Military Families Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Rd.., will again participate in the Blue Star Museums Program through Labor Day by offering free admission to members of the military and their family. The WinstonSalem museum is one of more than 2,000 museums across the country to offer free admission to military families in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. This is the seventh year Reynolda House has participated in the program. The free admission offer is available through Sept. 4 to active-duty military and their family members (military ID holder and up to five family members) including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. The complete list of participating museums is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Reynolda House extends free individual admission year-round to active and veteran military personnel.

Going on now - Bulky Item Collection Returning The city’s annual bulky item pick-up will continue through Sept.2. Crews will go through the city street by street, collecting bulky items that garbage crews cannot accept. Furniture, mattresses, appliances, grills, carpet, old toys, and lawn furniture can all be set out. The city cannot collect televisions, computer equipment, building materials, hazardous waste, tires, cement, cars and car parts, stumps, tanks and oil drums, fire wood or yard waste. Do not mix bulky items with yard waste, recyclables or brush. Bulky item collection is for single family residences, not businesses or apartments. The Sanitation Division will mail post cards in advance to let home owners know when bulky item collection will be held in their neighborhood. Crews will go through each neighborhood only once. To ensure collection, items must be at the curb by 6 a.m. the Monday of your collection week. 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 727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date.

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Now through the end of the growing season - Heirloom Plants Available for Purchase Old Salem Museums & Gardens will offer heirloom plants for sale in the Garden Shop at T. Bagge Merchant at 626 S. Main Street beginning now through the end of the growing season in October. The color, fragrance, and flavor of heirlooms stir the memory—they also create a beautiful garden. The Garden Shop at T. Bagge Merchant offers many of the same varieties as those found growing in Old Salem’s beautiful and productive gardens.

All plants are healthy and are locally grown in the Old Salem greenhouse. A selection of perennial and annual flowers, herbs, and vines are available, as are a broad selection of heirloom vegetable, flower, and herb seed from Seed Savers Exchange, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and D. Landreth Seed Company. The hours of the Garden Shop are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 336-721-7300 or info@oldsalem.org.

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Gleaner Madison Pegeuese and little Ms. Joycelyn Adams also participated on the program.

A reception for the Queen and her court and the guests was held immediately after the program in the Masonic Temple fellowship room.

Past Matron Carolyn Jones, Grand District Lecturer Eva McWillis, and Worthy Matron Ellen Leak were the cochairs for the 2016 Miss OES Queens contest.

offered. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256.

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-723-7071.

2nd Saturday Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336744-3012.

Corporation, 3980 N. Liberty St., serves those in need of food and clothes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing resumes or who are looking for a job. For more information, call 336306-8119.

Every Thursday - American Legion Post 128 fish fry A fish fry is held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4817 Old Rural Hall Road to support and serve the community. The funds also support the Post.

Second Friday - Karaoke Karaoke Night is every second Friday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m. at Camel City Elks Lodge on 1405 N. Patterson Ave. There will be cash prize winners judged by the audience from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music is by DJ R.M. and sponsored by the Magnificent Seniors Social Club.

Second Saturday - A.H. Anderson Class of 1968 class reunion meeting The Anderson Class of 1968 will be meeting monthly every second Saturday at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class Reunion to be held in 2018. For more information, contact Laura Hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-671-7154.

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PROPOSED WIDENING/EXTENSION OF BIG MILL FARM ROAD/HOPKINS ROAD FROM BUSINESS 40 TO WEST MOUNTAIN STREET IN KERNERSVILLE, FORSYTH COUNTY TIP Project No. U-5760

The N. C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold an informal public meeting regarding the proposed widening/extension of Big Mill Farm Road/Hopkins Road from Business 40 to West Mountain Street in Forsyth County.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at East Forsyth Middle School- Cafeteria, 810 Bagley Drive in Kernersville. A short presentation about the planning process and project schedule will be given at 5 p.m. Citizens may drop in at any time from 4 to 7 p.m.

The purpose of this project is to reduce congestion in downtown Kernersville, South Main Street, and other area roads. It will also improve mobility and access to major highways, and accommodate economic development expansion within the area, and complete a portion of proposed Kernersville Boulevard.

The purpose of this meeting is for NCDOT representatives to gather public input through workshop style activities, provide information, and answer questions regarding this project. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the above mentioned hours. The project team will ask about current issues for those who live in or travel through the area and, about how the community currently uses Hopkins Road and Big Mill Farm Road. We will brainstorm with you about what improvements might be most beneficial. No designs will be developed prior to this meeting. The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or by mail no later than August 30.

Project information is available online at https://www.ncdot.gov/ projects/bigmillfarmhopkins/

For additional information, contact Wilson Stroud, Project Development Engineer at 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1548, by phone: (919) 707-6045 or by e-mail at wstroud@ncdot.gov.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this meeting.

Anyone requiring special services should contact Anamika Laad at alaad@ncdot.gov or 919-707-6072 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

NCDOT will provide interpretive services upon request for persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English.

Kindly request it prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.

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Over the weekend Carolina Crown, an international drum corps, partnered with Love Out Loud, an organization of 50 churches and non-profit groups, to give new shoes and socks to more than 1,000 children in Forsyth County.

Kimberley Park principal Amber Baker said the organizations coming together will help take some of the stress away from the parents as they prepare to send their children back to school.

“This was a great way to get volunteers into our schools and show our parents and students that we are here for them,e” said Baker. “Here at Kimberly Park we believe in taking a holistic approach to helping our children and this falls in line with that approach.”

Other schools that participated in the giveaway were Ashley Academy and Easton Elementary.

Carolina Crown representative Jim Williams said the giveaway was part of the organization’s annual Tournament of Champions, which brings the best drum y corps in the nation together o for a showcase held at BB&T Stadium.

Brown said, “This year e we wanted to expand the d event from one day to a - weekend of impact. t “Our mission at f Carolina Crown is to develop life-long excellence in - young people,” he continr ued. “This year we wanted to make a real impact on o the lives of the people here e in the community and that n led to us partnering with a s number of organizations.

“We are grateful for the s hard work and dedication e of the organizations and - volunteers who came out to help. Without them, this 9 would not be possible.”

Director of Love Out Loud Chuck Spong said o when he heard about the n chance to help with the inih tiative, he jumped at the r opportunity. , “When we began talk, ing to Carolina Crown, r Samaritan Feet and United Way about this, we began to see the potential of having the entire community come together,” he said.

“We feel strongly about not only the shoes being given away, but making a real impact in the community.”

After helping hundreds of parents mark shoes off their back-to-school shopping list, the organizations returned on Sunday, July 31, to help students in marching bands at Carver, North Forsyth and Parkland high schools.

Before the start of the Tournament of Champions, 400 students received brand new marching shoes from Directors Showcase International, a nationally known distributor of band attire. Carver band director Juan Eckard was filled with joy as he talked about the generous donation.

“Every year we have to turn students away because they just can’t afford it,” said Eckard. “This initiative will help us out a lot.

We at Carver Nation are truly grateful for everyone who made this possible.

“This is going to have a huge impact on our kids.”

Samaritan Feet International and the United Way of Forsyth County were also key contributors to the weekend of giving. During the event dozens of volunteers from both organizations washed the children’s feet before giving them new shoes.

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The City of Winston-Salem, NC will accept proposals for an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Consultant to work with City and other local government staff in development of the Assessment of Fair Housing to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than October 4, 2017. Sealed proposals endorsed Consulting Services for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing for the City of Winston-Salem will be received by the City/County Purchasing Department in Suite 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC, until 12:00 Noon, Friday, August 19, 2016. Instructions for submitting proposals and/or receiving the complete RFP document specifications may be obtained during regular office hours at the same location, or by contacting Jerry Bates via email jerryjb@cityofws.org (Email is preferred) or phone 336-747-6939. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

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LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016070736 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at:

1500 Gholson Avenue Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Lot(s) Known as Tax Block 1422 367 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 1500 Gholson Avenue, the property being known as Block 1422 Lot(s) 367 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 15th day of August, 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

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

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1500 Gholson Avenue. including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: July 15, 2016

The Chronicle August 4, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Randolph Mack Mann (16 E 601), also known as Randolph M. Mann, deceased March 12, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before October 14, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 14th day of July 2016.

Lisa Ann Mann, Administrator for Randolph Mack Mann, deceased 6970 Ravenswood Drive Parma, OH 44129

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This the 21st day of July, 2016

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

The Chronicle July 28, August 4 and 11, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Alonzo Franklin Hester, Jr. (16 E 1358), also known as Alonzo Hester, Jr., deceased April 14, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before October 21, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21st day of July 2016.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE, Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1019

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to DON KEITH ALEWINE, Executor to the Estate of EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE at 323 Keating Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 13TH day of OCTOBER, 2016 (which date is three months [90 days] after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executor named above. This the 14th day of JULY, 2016.

DON KEITH ALEWINE, Executor to the Estate of EDITH CATHERINE SIGNORE at 323 Keating Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 The Chronicle July 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2016

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Karen Sheri Guess (16 E 1388), also known as Karen S. Guess, deceased June 15, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before November 4, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 4th day of August 2016.

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

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This the 21st day of July, 2016

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

The Chronicle July 28, August 4 and 11 2016

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

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Massey family holds 56th reunion in Va. B10

AUGUST 4, 2016

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Mose Massey started the first Massey family reunion in Greensboro about 56 years ago. Since its inception, it has been held annually on the third Sunday of June and has continued to advance with the times. to enjoy more fellowship with one another, Friday and Saturday was added, plus travel to various cities and states. this year's reunion was held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. the hosts were reginald Jr. and Sharron Smart, with the gracious help of little oliver, their two-year-old daughter.

Friday evening the meet and greet was held at the Greene turtle restaurant, in chesapeake, Virginia. the theme for this event was "luau." everyone wore their favorite hawaiian outfit

and was given a lei uof flowers to wear. Food was served, games were played, prizes and gift bags were given out. “the taste of the beautiful hawaiian designed cake delighted everyone’s taste buds and we truly felt welcomed,” family members said.

Saturday morning started with a breakfast picnic at the First landing State park. everyone enjoyed the breakfast food and fresh cut pineapples. the kids played in the sand and water, while the grown-ups had "catching up" conversation and enjoyed the beach. later that afternoon after pictures, we boarded the Spirit of norfolk for an all-white cruise, lunch and dancing. Mr. DJ played a lot of favorite oldies but goodies. “the scenery, food and entertainment were great,” family members said.

“Sunday morning we gathered at the chesapeake

Class of 1966 shines as Paisley High Alumni celebrate classes

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June 24-26 marked about 56 years since Mose Massey started the first Massey family reunion. christian center and sported our family t-shirts. Dr. Marvin l. Duke, pastor, delivered a wonderful inspiring sermon that was

truly a life-changing worship experience, with songs and liturgical dancers.

After the service, we ate lunch at the Golden corral.

We spent time saying our good-byes and well wishes for traveling mercies to our various destinations, such as north and South

Black Democrats honor isaac ‘ike’ howard of local nAAcp SpeciAl to the chronicle

isaac “ ike” howard is the recipient of the 2016 Jacquelyne B. Barber excellence in community leadership Award presented to him by the African American caucus of Forsyth county Democratic party, Jacquelyne Barber Branch, on Sunday July 24, at their annual cookout. the award is named for co-founding African American caucus FcDp, member and community advocate and activist Jacquelyne B. Barber, and spotlights positive, productive, and evidence-based community leadership. howard is a fixture in Winston-Salem, living here and educated in the local public schools, and is an active member of his local assembly. he is known in the community for his indomitable spirit, tenacious debate, and common sense approach toward issues in the community. he believes all politics is local and that the fight is always at the grassroots level.

Whether trying to bring positive economic growth, challenging and holding elected officials account-

able, or demanding equity in education, howard is always on the front lines to face an issue head on.

Serving on various community committees, he

Howard

is also president of the Forsyth county nAAcp and is a force behind the community School Bond coalition committee. howard was presented his well-deserved award in the presence of family, friends and community leaders.

As an award recipient, he joins previous community leader recipients harold lee hairston, hollywood cuts Barber Shop, larry Womble, Bobby Wilson, and S.W. patterson.

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carolina, Georgia, tennessee and other places far and near. next year we hope and pray to see everyone again in Salisbury.”

Captionof the Paisley Class of 1966 are shown during the 50th reunion celebration.

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the paisley Alumni Association held an all-school celebration and gala on July 16 to honor the 50th reunion class of 1966 and the 54th year since the first class graduated in 1962.

Activities commenced on July 14 with a praise and worship service at St. John c.M.e. church at 350 crawford place. on July 15, a meet and greet social was held at the Double tree inn on University parkway, followed by the gala held at the same location. the weekend ended with attendance at Sunday church service, also at St. John. over 150 alumni participated in all events.

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AAA: Vehicle advances may have unintended consequences SpeciAl to the chronicle

chArlotte – Despite advances in vehicle technology, including maintenance reminders and other dashboard alerts designed to mitigate roadside trouble, AAA carolinas rescued close to 1 million drivers in 2015.

Vehicles fewer than five years old in particular experienced a higher proportion of tire and keyrelated issues than older vehicles, suggesting that the trend toward eliminating the spare tire and moving to electronic keyless ignitions may have unintended consequences. “even though vehicle technologies are more advanced than ever, drivers are still vulnerable to breakdowns,” said president and ceo Dave parsons. owners of new vehicles may be unaware that some new vehicle designs and features may leave them vulnerable at the roadside. to reduce vehicle weight and boost fuel economy, spare tires are being eliminated from new vehicles at alarming rates, and are being replaced with tire inflator kits that can only remedy some flat tire situations.

Additionally, new keyless ignition systems can drain the battery life when keys are stored too close to the vehicle and can lock a driver out of the vehicle while the engine is still running.

Also, despite nearly all new vehicles being equipped with low fuel warning alerts and range estimations, a higher proportion of drivers are using these systems to push the limits between fuel fill ups. to help prevent millions of roadside breakdowns from happening, AAA offers advice, such as check tires. At least once a month, check the tire pressure to ensure proper inflation.

For more information, call 704-569-3600 or visit www.AAA.com.

August 19-20 Twin City Park

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Hitting and Defense Sessions $100 both sessions/$5 $55 per session 6th - 12th grade 8/19 - Just Defense Session, 4-7pm 8/20 - Just Hitting Session, ssion, 8-11am For more info: Mikala Johnson 336-750-8738 wssurams.com/camps/camps-list com/camps/camps-list

Fall Sportss Edition

AUGUST 20 KR Williiams 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Games, giveaways, poster signings gnings and photos with your favorite teams!

Contact the WSSU Department of Athletics for more information at (336) 750-2141.

Thursday, Sept. 15 - Saturdayy, Sept. 17 Youth tRAMSformation Tour o W S Classic Banquet W-S #WeSeeRed Block Partyy

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