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THURSDAY, December 3, 2020
Mural honors the history of Depot Street
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Last week representatives with Innovation Quarter and Inmar Intelligence unveiled a mural on East 7th Street honoring the legacy of Depot Strreet. The mural was painted by local artist Leo Rucker. BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
Earlier this week Innovation Quarter and Inmar Intelligence unveiled a street mural designed to honor the history of the Depot Street neighborhood. The striking mural commissioned through
Innovation Quarter’s iQ Community Labs and underwritten by Inmar, is located on East 7th St., between Patterson Ave. and Research Pkwy., and was created by local artist Leo Rucker. The mural features more than two dozen people or buildings that reflect the rich history of Depot Street.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the area surrounding the former R.J. Reynolds manufacturing facilities was known as the Depot Street neighborhood. Depot Street (now Patterson Avenue) was one of the first prestigious Black neighborhoods in Winston-Salem and remained
as such with institutions like the Clark S. Brown Funeral Home, Patterson Avenue YMCA, and Goler Memorial AME Zion Church having a continued presence. Prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Rucker, who has painted several pieces located across the city, said
the Depot Street piece is one of his favorites because it brings back so many memories. Rucker said he fondly remembers walking to his uncle’s house that was on Depot Street. “This has a personal, more intimate feel to it,” Rucker said, while standing next to the mural. “This is personal to me
because I grew up in part of this community. I knew some of these people … I had an uncle who lived in a duplex house that was right here when I was seven years old. I used to walk from 14th Street to here … that was just our thing to do.” See Mural on A3
Big changes on the horizon for local middle schools With a new school scheduled to open in the Lewisville area, renovations at Philo-Hill, and proposed redistricting, next month the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education will have some big
decisions to make when it comes to local middle schools. Construction for the new Lewisville Middle School located on Robinhood Road near the intersection of LewisvilleVienna Road, was part of the $350 million bond referendum approved by voters in 2016. The school is expected to be finished before the start of the 202122 school year and will hold about 800 students. District leaders will have the option to choose between two different rezoning options, both of which will reduce overcrowding at Jefferson and Meadowlark Middle Schools. According to Homan Atashbar, director of student assignment, Lewis-
ville Middle School will not enter the SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM until the 2022-23 school year; during the 2021-22 school year, students will be assigned to the school by residential zone. All students will be expected to attend Lewisville Middle school with the exception of 8th grade students who opt to “stay-in-place” in accordance with their 2020-21 residential assignment. The district is also looking to move residential students from Hanes Middle School to a school closer to their neighborhoods. Currently Hanes is located in the southeast portion of the county, but residential students that attend the school are from
the north. “We’re going to try to redistrict the students back to their geographic area and allow students that are around the Hanes building right now to have a residential school around where they live,” Atashbar said. Atashbar said if the changes are approved, students at Hanes in the STEM Magnet Program and HAG Program will remain assigned to Hanes. All residential students currently attending Hanes will be assigned to Mineral Springs Middle School beginning with the 2021-22 school year. And Hanes will have a new residential boundary around the school’s current location
in the southeast portion of the county. Students will also have the option to choose between other schools in the Southeast Zone: Southeast and East Forsyth Middle Schools. Students attending Philo-Hill Middle School should expect changes next school year as well. Renovations for PhiloHill were also included in the 2016 bond referendum and include a complete makeover to the existing gym, dining area, and administrative building. The project will also increase the student capacity to 800 with the addition of a new three-story classroom wing. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring
and be complete before the start of the 2022-23 school year. While the work is being completed, Philo-Hill will close temporarily and students will be assigned to Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy or Hanes. Upon completion of the project, Philo-Hill will reopen as an arts magnet school with a residential zone. For the past two weeks the district has held dropin listening sessions to hear from the community. The WS/FCS Board of Education is expected to vote on the redistricting lines and the future of Philo-Hill during the full board meeting scheduled for Jan. 26.
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Black farmers markets grow in North Carolina BY JODI HELMER CAROLINA PUBLIC PRESS
When Ellis Monroe started sharing the fresh basil, oregano, thyme, peppermint, tomatoes and eggplant he grew in raised beds in his backyard with
stores,” Barnes said. “We felt like the neighborhood would come out and support Black farmers.” Black farmers owned more than 37 million acres of land in 1930; the latest Census of Agriculture found that Black farmers
vendors with unexpected costs. On a busy Saturday morning in Greensboro, hundreds of shoppers visited booths at The Grove Market, purchasing fresh produce from four local farmers and goods from
Submitted photo, courtesy Paula Sieber, GUFI
Patrons at The Grove Market in Greensboro shop for vegetables. friends and neighbors, they raved about the flavors. After two successful seasons as a backyard gardener, Monroe purchased a half-acre of land in Chapel Hill, expanded his garden to create Ellis Herbs, and applied to be part of the North Carolina hemp pilot program. He wanted to expand to a larger audience, but after researching several local farmers markets, he felt there were barriers to participation. “The other markets were more expensive and were more for farmers who’ve been at this for a while, who were established,” he said. An Instagram post about the Black Farmers’ Market, a new market in Raleigh and Durham designed to showcase and support Black farmers, gave Ellis a new opportunity. “It was my first market, but it was their first market, too,” he recalled. “I felt like it was more accessible to me, like they really wanted me to be there.” The Black Farmers’ Market, launched this year, hosts bimonthly markets that alternate between Raleigh and Durham. Twenty-eight vendors sell local produce and proteins as part of a growing network of similar markets that have been established nationwide in cities like Baltimore, Oakland, Calif., Richmond, Va., and Chicago. The markets are part of an effort to recognize the barriers Black farmers face and support those who have struggled to succeed in a system built on systemic racism, says Deborah Barnes, director of the Bountiful Land Food for All Farmers Market and chair of the North Carolina NAACP antipoverty committee. “The point of the market was to bring food into food deserts, to take food into communities that are denied access to grocery
own just 4.7 million acres of farmland — a mere 0.5% of all farmland nationwide. In North Carolina, Black farmers run about 1,500 of the state’s more than 46,000 farms. The Equal Justice Initiative says racial injustices, including discrimination in federal lending practices, denials of private loans, and violence and intimidation caused tax sales and foreclosures, massive Black land loss and the transfer of wealth from Black to white farmers. Lack of access to land is just one of the barriers modern Black farmers face. Generating revenue from the final product can also be more difficult for Black farmers. About 30% of Blackowned farms generate less than $1,000 annually, and only 7% generate more than $50,000 in annual revenues, according to the Census of Agriculture. Organizers hope Black farmers markets can help participating farmers generate livable wages from working the land. “Guilford County has a lot of farmers markets, but they cater to a more affluent clientele, and the application process can be very exclusive,” said Paula Sieber, executive director of the Guilford Urban Farming Initiative, the nonprofit that operates The Grove Market. “Farmers of color are really struggling, (and) we wanted to be a catalyst for change.” The response to North Carolina’s three Black farmers markets — The Black Farmers’ Market in Raleigh and Durham, Bountiful Land Food for All Farmers Market in High Point and The Grove Market in Greensboro — has been overwhelming. A crowdfunding campaign to launch the Black Farmers’ Market raised more than $10,500 in eight weeks to support a living wage for the market manager, produce signage, create a website and establish an assistance fund to help
32 other small businesses owned by people of color. The Guilford market waived the vendor fees for 2020 to increase access for small farmers. For vendors like Monroe, the interest also translates to sales, which he See Farmers on A7
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Arrests made in mall parking lot assault after a juvenile was shot in the face outside Hanes Mall. And in August, three juveniles were arrested after a fight broke out between two groups of teenagers inside the mall. Earlier this week, Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough announced that beginning Thursday, Dec. 3, off-duty deputies with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department will be providing extra security at the mall throughout the holiday
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The Winston-Salem Police Department has made two arrests and identified several other juveniles believed to be responsible for the assault of two adults outside Hanes Mall last weekend. Here’s what we know: just after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, officers were called to the mall to help off-duty officers on a reported fight in progress involving a group of juveniles in the parking lot in front of TGI Fridays Restaurant. The investigation revealed that LaTina Melton, 34, and Vincent Pearsall, 41, were at the mall picking up their daughter when a fight broke out. A cell-phone recording
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Although he is familiar with the neighborhood, Rucker said a lot of images on the mural were made possible by people sharing stories with him. When asked how it feels to be able to introduce people to the history of Depot Street, Rucker said it’s exciting. He said the mural is perfect for the location. “It’s exciting because I have kids that go to Wake Forest that live in these apartments down here, so they’ll walk by and notice it. Even if they don’t know, they stop and look. Then I have people who have been living here for 10 years who say they’re
of the altercation, which has been shared on social media hundreds of times, shows a group of teens arguing with the couple for a brief moment before the fight breaks out. During the fight, both Melton and Pearsall were kicked, punched and thrown to the ground. The group of juchief inclusion and diversity officer for Wake Forest Baptist Health. Mounts said Inmar is committed to making connections throughout the community that result in real change. “Inmar is committed to taking action and making connections that result in real change forour employees and our communities, with a focus on advancing human opportunity, equity, love, and honor,” Mounts said. “This mural is an important recognition and reminder of great Americans and historically Blackowned businesses that have left an indelible imprint on our home city of Winston-Salem.”
veniles also stole Melton’s purse during the altercation. Pearsall and Melton have said they were at the mall picking up their daughter, who said the same group of teenagers responsible for the attack, threatened her while she was shopping inside the mall.
season. The mall has also made changes to its Youth Escort Policy. Shoppers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and all day on Friday and the weekend. Unescorted youth will be asked to leave the mall when the policy is in effect.
On Monday, Nov. 30, the WSPD arrested Brandon Crosby, 18, and Tynaysha Davis, 18, for their involvement in the assault. Six juveniles have also been charged in connection with the assault as well. The assault in the parking lot comes just a week
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Leo Rucker finally glad to see something on this wall,” Rucker said. “And this is the perfect thing to be on this wall, because it connects everybody and everything to this history.” Other speakers at the ribbon cutting ceremony included City Councilmember and representative of the East Ward Annette Scippio, David Mounts, chairman and CEO of Inmar Intelligence, and Dave McIntosh, vice president and
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McIntosh said he was proud to be able to help bring the mural to Innovation Quarter. “Our commitment to racial equity and diversity includes celebrating the rich history that exists in the communities we serve,” he continued. “This new mural commemorates decades of Black history in entrepreneurship and community building and we are proud to help bring it to the innovation quarter.”
Statement from Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. Over the past few weeks, several violent incidents have occurred at and around Hanes Mall. On Nov. 29, a man and a woman were beaten. It was a disgusting, deplorable act of violence. It was senseless. It was uncalled for and it saddened me to not only hear about it but to also see it captured on video. Such actions will not be tolerated, for we are better than this and we deserve better than this. The shoppers who go to Hanes Mall to celebrate the season of love and joy deserve better. The citizens and residents of Forsyth County who call this place home deserve better. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Winston-Salem Police Department, will be implementing saturation patrols at and around Hanes Mall. The increased officer presence is a reminder to our community that we all deserve to celebrate the holiday season in peace.”
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IN MEMORIAM: David Dinkins, New York’s first and only Black mayor, dies at 93 BY LAUREN VICTORIA BURKE NNPA NEWSWIRE CORRESPONDENT
David Dinkins was the stuff of political legend in New York’s Harlem. From 1990 to 1993, Dinkins served as the 106th mayor of the largest city in America - New York. Dinkins was a historic figure as the first African American to hold the office. He often referred to the city as “a gorgeous mosaic.” Dinkins was part of Harlem’s Democratic Party machine that dominated politics from the late ‘60s and into the 1990s. He was part of a power base that was made up of businessman Percy Sutton, New York State Assemblyman Herman “Denny” Farrell, attorney Basil Paterson, and Congressman Charles Rangel. Dinkins won an assembly seat, was appointed city clerk, and served as Manhattan Borough president before being elected mayor of New York. Dinkins was one of 50 Black investors who helped Percy Sutton found Inner City Broadcasting Corporation in 1971. Sutton also invested in The Amsterdam News. Dinkins was viewed as a compromise candidate during a time of turmoil in New York. Elected a year after the infamous 1989 “Central Park jogger” incident that led to the wrongful convictions of five Black and Hispanic boys, Dinkins proved to be a cautious and stoic figure who was a competent caretaker of the city, including its many fiscal, social and political challenges. Dinkins’ administration followed that of one of New York City’s most storied politicians, Ed Koch. Following violence in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn that many believed was not handled well by Dinkins, he lost his bid for re-election. Dinkins was a member of the 20,000 strong Montford Point Marines and served in the Marines from 1945–1946. In 1956 he earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. He graduated cum laude from Howard University. On the night of Nov. 23, David Dinkins succumbed to natural causes at his home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. His death follows the recent passing of his wife Joyce, who died at their home on Oct. 12. Joyce Dinkins was 89. The former mayor is survived by their two children, David N. Dinkins Jr. and Donna Dinkins Hoggard. Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist for NNPA and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is also a political strategist as principal of Win Digital Media LLC. She may be contacted at LBurke007@ gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke.
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Minority participation crucial in medical research studies Gary H. Gibbons Guest Columnist Eliseo J. PérezStable Guest Columnist
COVID-19 has killed more than 230,000 people in the U.S., and the death toll continues to rise at a rate of about 1,000 per day. We know, however, that families and communities don’t count their losses in thousands or hundreds; they count them one by one – a father, a teacher, a sister, a friend, a nurse, a son, a Tribal elder, a church member. And these losses hurt. But some communities feel the impact of COVID-19 more than others. Latinos, along with African Americans and Native Americans, account for more than half of all COVID-related cases, even though they represent just a third of the population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these groups require hospitalization at a rate about five times higher than whites, due to the severity of their illnesses or lack of early access to health care. And the mortality outcomes reflect this as well: Latinos and Native Americans die at 1.5 times the rate of whites, and African Americans, at 2.4 times the rate. As scientists and NIH colleagues with more than 60 years of combined research experience in health disparities, we are not surprised by these discouraging statistics. But these awful numbers also feel deeply personal: they represent our friends, our family, our loved ones, too, as our roots are in these very communities—Philadelphia’s African American
neighborhoods, Miami’s Cuban immigrant diaspora. COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has simply shone a spotlight on health disparities that have long affected underrepresented communities like ours. We know, for example, that obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are more prevalent among people of color. If you have any of these conditions and contract COVID-19 you run a much higher risk for severe complications and death. But biology and behavior are just part of the picture. Where we work, whether we have access to quality health care, what we eat, and other socioeconomic conditions also drive health disparities. As we grapple with the effects of these health inequities on our daily lives, we can take simple public health measures to help prevent the immediate spread of this disease, starting with wearing a mask, washing our hands, and maintaining six feet of distance from others. But that won’t be enough to end the pandemic in communities of color. As the leaders of two public health research agencies, we know we can’t just devise solutions from Washington, D.C. We must also work with those who are most trusted, respected, and closest to these hard-hit communities. Through joint local efforts, we believe we can ensure that the best, most accurate information reaches these communities, and that they are informed about, and included in, diverse research studies essential for developing safe, effective treatments and vaccines for all. That is why the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a $12 million award to support teams in 11 states to establish the Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities. This Alliance has already brought together community- and faith-
based organizations, doctors, patients, researchers, community advocates and minority-serving educational institutions. For weeks, from Sacramento, Calif. to Jackson, Miss., we have been listening carefully—to concerns, fears, very practical questions, and ideas. Our sincere hope is that, working together, we will find ways to overcome COVID-19 in a manner that takes into account the history, cultural differences, and unique input and needs of the people it affects most. How do we do this? We start by offering reliable and easily understood information based on science, by dispelling myths, and by explaining the importance of research. CEAL is working with trusted members in communities like yours to ensure access to information that can be shared through virtual town halls, infographics, animated videos, and in many other ways – like social media posts. Importantly, we also will be encouraging participation in research studies designed to stamp out COVID-19 in high-risk communities. That’s because clinical trials, the fundamental part of the scientific process, show whether new medicines and vaccines are effective at protecting you against disease. When a drug gets approved and your doctor prescribes it for you, you are not wrong to wonder whether it has been tested and shown to work - and especially shown to work for people like you. This is why it is so important for research studies to include people from all races, genders, ages, socio-economic classes and more. We simply need to learn who is likely to benefit the most from any given treatment. In other words, we can’t develop effective drugs and vaccines to conquer COVID-19 in communities of color without the active participation of the people who live there. We strongly believe
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that when done right, inclusive research leads to solutions that get us where we need to be. We already have safeguards in place to ensure historic wrongs are not repeated, and that safe and ethical standards are practiced consistently. The Food and Drug Administration, review boards, and expert panels at the NIH— indeed, each institution and company conducting medical research—rigorously review every phase of a clinical trial, from before it begins until after it ends. These review boards include not just scientists, doctors, and experts, but also community advocates who keep a watchful eye on the process. While these factors are critical to ending this public health emergency, we must keep our eyes on an even bigger prize—a nation without the disturbing health inequities that compromise the health of our whole society. As clinicians who have cared for countless patients of color, as mentors who have supported underrepresented groups, and as members of communities where each one teaches one, we fully understand the power of community to make a difference in the long fight against this conquerable problem. We firmly believe that by traveling this journey together—by sharing sound information, by squashing misinformation, by being responsible citizens and building trust in science—we can push this deadly pandemic into retreat. Hopefully when that happens, we can embark on a path of inclusion that gives everyone in America a fighting chance for a long and healthy life. Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., is the director of the National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute and Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, M.D., is the director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
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Lying and denying have become the mantra of Trump Republicans Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.
Guest Columnist Trump and members of the Republican Party are sore losers. They have filed 41 cases of voter fraud and election tampering and have had 27 of them denied, dismissed, settled or withdrawn according to NBC News. The president held a meeting a week ago with some of his Republican operatives to see if there was a light at the end of the tunnel and a path to victory. I believe he was told that it was dark in that tunnel. Meanwhile, states are certifying their election results as true and accurate,
declaring Biden the winner. Also two weeks ago, Mr. T terminated Chris Krebs, cybersecurity and infrastructure agency chief for his highly inaccurate remarks about voter integrity. “Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” We have heard this Bible verse many times. Being truthful was something we learned to do when we were children. If we told an untruth, we would be chastised for it. As adults, we realized that lying had its repercussions and they were not good. In order not to deal with the ramifications of lying, just tell the truth. Be honest! That is exactly what Chris Krebs did. He told the truth. In a tweet, Krebs said, “Honored to serve. We did it right. Defend
today. Secure tomorrow.” Many in both parties are applauding the job that Krebs did. In our recent memory is the tampering by the Russians in the 2016 presidential election. Despite the Russian interference, Hillary Clinton conceded graciously to Mr. T. Then-President Barack Obama did not make any attempts to thwart a smooth transition of power. Denise Turner Roth was the GSA (General Services Administration) administrator when Donald Trump won the 2016 election. She said, “I was the GSA administrator under President Barack Obama. On the day after the presidential election in 2016, I ascertained that Donald Trump had won. My determination was based on several factors.” Records indicated those factors
included Trump’s clear margin of victory and the states validating the results. Now, in 2020, Mr. T cannot accept the fact that he will not receive a second term to be president of this country. Mr. T, sadly but factually, it is what it is. You lost. There are those in the Republican Party who are telling him that it is over. Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland said, “Trump is making the U.S. look like a banana republic.” Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey and a Trump supporter said, “Quite frankly, the conduct of the president’s legal team has been a national embarrassment.” He made these comments recently on the ABC program, “This Week.” Others like Senators Mitt
Romney from Utah and Susan Collins from Maine have also made statements telling the president that his time is up. It is slowly but surely becoming a reality to Mr. T and his loyalists that their sour grapes approach to contesting this election is not working. He is on the outside looking in and there is no chance. Bring on Little Anthony and the Imperials so the outgoing president can hear that song, “I’m on the outside looking in.” Time is on the side of Joe Biden. The sand in the hourglass is coming out, which means this president will have to make some alternative plans. He will have a change of address. Finally, current GSA Administrator Emily W. Murphy provided ascer-
tainment papers that said Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election. She gave up the stalling tactic and realized the inevitable, that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States of America. Now, will the Republican Party come onboard? Editor’s note: This article is an updated version from the previous article by the same title, which ran on Nov. 26. James B. Ewers Jr. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University where he was allconference for four years. He is a retired college administrator and can be reached at overtimefergie.2020@yahoo.com.
COVID can’t stop compassion Linda Darden Guest Columnist In a year that has seen more than its share of challenges, Trellis Supportive Care (formerly Hospice & Palliative CareCenter) has experienced extraordinary community support. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we adopted the motto “COVID Can’t Stop Compassion.” Our team has been unwavering in our commitment to provide care, every day, to nearly 575 patients and families throughout our region.
Under the direction of our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Lalor, we assembled a COVID Response Team (CRT) to navigate our organization through these challenging times. At the forefront of every decision we make is the safety of our patients, families, staff, and community. It has been inspiring to witness frontline healthcare heroes across the globe, as well as our own clinical care teams. I’m extremely proud of each team member for embracing the necessary changes, donning the PPE, and finding every way possible to provide meaningful and effective ways to provide care and connect with those we serve.
What has been most heartwarming, as the leader of this organization, is seeing the sincere desire among our entire team - under any and all circumstances - to improve the quality of life for those we serve. I can’t help but reflect on the additional burdens that our patients and families have experienced due to the pandemic. In many cases, family members are unable to be present with an ailing loved one, either due to healthcare facility visitation limitations or travel restrictions. Those who are grieving the loss of a loved one may feel the additional strain of anxiety, and may not be able to fully honor their loved one with normal rituals
and memorial services. To state the obvious – loss is always heartbreaking, but it’s magnified in the midst of a pandemic. With compassion driving us, our goal remains: to bring comfort and peace of mind to both patients and families. While nothing replaces a hug, we are utilizing new ways of connecting, virtually, helping families stay in close contact and present with their loved ones. Our team, masked and gowned, continues to provide our patients with comfort and personal care. I’m proud of how our team remains true to our mission despite these challenges. Since our inception in 1979, Trellis Supportive
Care has grown to meet community needs and has benefitted from generous supporters and advocates. We have long noted that the best outcomes for families occur when everyone understands and honors a patient’s wishes. This has become particularly true when family travel and bedside conversations are more difficult. We encourage you to talk with your family and trusted advisors about the care you would want, before you need it, so that you’ll know where to turn if diagnosed with a life limiting illness. We have created supportive resources available on our website to help all people navigate the stresses and
feelings of anxiety and isolation this pandemic has created. Our support extends well beyond those we serve in our palliative and hospice program and includes our grief counseling and our guidance with advance care planning. In this holiday season, this is a simple way to give the gift of peace of mind to your family. And please take some time for selfcare. Linda Darden is president & CEO of Trellis Supportive Care. For more information, visit www. trellissuppoert.org.
Restoring democracy, strengthening the right to vote Mel Gurtov Guest Columnist As Americans look forward to a new era without Donald Trump, one thing stands out: the gap between the real and the ideal in American-style democracy is far larger than any of us cared to imagine. Trump leaves quite a legacy: presidential power grabbing and loyalty testing running rampant, Congress mired in deadlock and unable to legislate anything important, supposedly independent agencies under the president’s thumb, and the courts thoroughly polluted by Trump appointees. Most senior Republican officeholders—“fewer than 1 in 10,” the columnist Max Book wrote—refused to acknowledge that Joe Biden won the election, so fearful were they of Trump’s revenge. “Bipartisanship” is a bad joke, and the rule of law, not to mention common sense, is rapidly eroding. Joe Biden offers the usual platitude about American democracy being “the envy of the
world,” but what is there to envy? We were one election away—or, to be more specific, about 127,000 votes away—from selfdestructing (The figure comes from Biden’s combined vote margin over Trump in four states Biden flipped from 2016: Wisconsin, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania). A complete overhaul of the political system is impossible because the system itself is rotting at the foundations and immune to fundamental change. Addressing the structural problems has to begin somewhere, and the voting system seems like that place. Here are some ideas for strengthening the voting system: Revitalize the Voting Rights Act of 1965. There are now three pieces of legislation that would do that: For the People Act (H.R. 1, Jan. 2019, passed in the House). Enhance voter registration via the Internet, automatic registration, vote by mail; establish independent state commissions on congressional redistricting; and measures to protect the security of elections. John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S. 4263, July 2020, passed in the House). Amends the Voting Rights
Act to counter “a denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race, color, or membership in a language minority group, in violation of the 14th or 15th Amendment …” The new Act specifies numerous ways in which voters can be disenfranchised. It authorizes the U.S. attorney general to take action to compel adherence, and restores the requirement of the Department of Justice’s permission (“preclearance”) for a state to change its voting practices. Fair Representation Act (H.R. 3057, 2017, not yet passed). Besides establishing independent state commissions on redistricting, this Act mandates ranked-choice voting for all House of Representative elections and expands the number of representatives. Establish a federal elections agency, which could help oversee and administer the standards for voting access, legislative decisions on redistricting and election security. It could use formal orders, fines, lawsuits and even criminal enforcement actions to make sure that political campaigns are conducted with integrity, elections are not marred by fraud or interference,
and lawmakers are penalized for attempting to rig the system in their favor. Strengthen the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens, end specified discriminatory practices, and establish a bipartisan citizens’ commission to define the acceptable grounds for realigning congressional districts. Move to open primaries in all states. Limit campaign spending and define a short (e.g., six-month) campaign season. Mandate a standard voter ID, requiring only one proof: a driver’s license, passport, or official letter displaying a current address. Witnessing voter signatures and other onerous requirements for voting would be impermissible. Require that all states automatically register all persons to vote at age 18, and that all registered voters automatically receive mail-in ballots for every election. (Voting in person would remain an option.) Let’s keep in mind that despite the historic turnout, about 34% of eligible voters did not vote! Mandate drop-off ballot boxes in proportion to county populations. Forbid mass purges of
election rolls. Mandate no firearms or group gatherings within 100 yards of a voting or vote-counting site. Legislate the right of states to determine timelines for voting, including acceptance of ballots, before and after Election Day. And, of course, eliminate the Electoral College so that presidential elections are decided by popular vote. Alternatively, mandate that state electors must cast their ballots for the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state. No doubt people with malicious intent will devise new ways to suppress and threaten the freedom to vote. But we must start somewhere or face loss of public confidence in the voting system and thus in democracy itself. Biden’s choice of attorney general will be among his most important. Donald Trump has already deeply undermined democratic processes with his spurious charges of voter fraud, baseless (and frivolous) legal challenges, and support of efforts to intimidate opponents. Just as Trump will be sent packing, so must his very deliberate attempts to destroy constitutional government. None dare call it treason, but to my mind that is exactly
what Trump has been engaged in. Trump, while out of office, is likely to continue doing all he can to undermine the Biden administration and pave the way for his own reemergence. He will remain the most dangerous man in America. Conceivably, over time his appeal may fade, serious competitors may emerge, and the Biden administration may win many more hearts and minds. But let’s remember that Trump garnered more than 70 million votes, well above 2016; he increased his share of votes from Black men and Latinos; and his following among Republicans remained firm at more than 90%. Joe Biden will not govern with a popular mandate, and the Republican Party will still be the Trump party, with Trump in position to steer it right up to 2024. The only thing that might stand in his way is a jail term. But he wouldn’t be the first capo to run his gang from prison. Mel Gurtov, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is professor emeritus of political science at Portland State University and blogs at In the Human Interest.
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9-year-old Chelsey Wilson plans food and clothes drive for homeless children BY BUSTA BROWN
“Mr. Brown, can you help me organize a clothes and food drive for kids that are homeless and don’t have a mommy or daddy? Let’s give them some mittens, hats and shoes, because it’s really getting cold. Also, let’s give them some food, because school lunch is the only meal a lot of kids get each day and I want to change that, “ said Chelsey Wilson. Chelsey is one of the students in my 4th grade radio and public speaking class. It’s a class filled with amazing scholars - future journalists, lawyers, doctors, local and national leaders, and anything else they desire to become. So, I wasn’t surprised with Chelsey’s request, because that’s what real leaders do. And she’s definitely a natural-born leader. “We should get a van and drive around to look for kids that need help, and give out little bags with food, tooth brushes, and stuff like that. It’s really sad that any child has to go through that. I know it hurts to be homeless,” Chelsey added. I was truly honored when she asked for my assistance, so of course I said yes. After returning home from school, she told her mom about our conversation and the very next day I received a
call from Sarah Becker of Greater Vision Outreach Ministries in Thomasville. Sarah and I went on and on about the phenomenal Chelsey Wilson. After we boasted about the 9-yearold for about an hour, we eventually agreed to join forces to help make Chelsey’s vision become a reality. So, this winter there will be lots of warm smiles from children in Davidson County because of Chelsey Wilson. To help you understand why Chelsey has such passion for homeless children, allow me to introduce you to her mother, Ms. Quincy Williams. “I lost both of my parents at a very young age. My mom when I was in the 3rd grade and my father in 5th grade, so that was a hardship for me coming up. My heart was broken into pieces and I felt lost. My grandparents raised me and taught me the importance of giving. We gave away clothes, food and anything else that was needed in the community. My grandmother was a true woman of God, so we did a lot of church. When she passed, those things stayed with me and I taught my daughter how to give and love as well,” said Quincy Williams. In 2019, they were blindsided with hardship when Quincy lost her job. “I wasn’t expecting it, nor was I prepared
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Mother Quincy Williams and daughter Chelsey Wilson. for it, which caused us to become homeless. And then our car broke down. It was a very challenging time for Chelsey and I. We were moving from place to place between friends and relatives. Some places were overcrowded, so we stayed at a hotel. I was a student, so my academics suffered greatly,” said Quincy. There were many days and nights Quincy felt defeated and wanted to give up. But a sweet little angelic voice became her inspiration and strength. “Chelsey was my best cheerleader. She would
say, ‘Mommy, it’s going to be OK and get much better. You’ve always taught me that God will always come through for us, so I know he won’t let us down now.’ When I applied for jobs and didn’t get it, she would say, ‘You’ll get it next time,’” as she cried. Tears were streaming heavily down her face, yet she found strength to continue. “I need to share our testimony, because there’s so many single mothers going through what I’ve been through, and I’m here to tell them not be ashamed. I refused to allow the devil to laugh at
me, and neither should any other single mother going through the struggle. And remember, what we give to our children, they will give back. When my daughter and I were struggling, she was always so supportive and caring. My grandmother raised me that way, and I passed it down to Chelsey. Everything we’ve been through only made her stronger, and it didn’t affect her mentally or academically. She remained at the top of her class,” added Quincy. As Quincy witnessed Chelsey’s tenacity and faith in God, she knew failure wasn’t an option. She put her pride aside and reached out to Greater Vision Outreach Ministries in Thomasville, which helps meet the essential physical and spiritual needs of working families who are struggling financially as they work to achieve selfsufficiency. “I was in the program for a year. They helped us with clothes, food and budgeting. After joining the program, we saw progress every week. I went from working parttime to full-time,” said Quincy. When she received her 2019 tax refund and stimulus check, Quincy did something so many of us don’t – she saved them and then created a strict budget. “I promised myself that I would never
go backwards again! My daughter is amazing and she deserves everything God has blessed me to provide her with. So, I saved up every penny I had to make sure we were able to move into our own place and buy us another car. Things are going great, Mr. Brown! We’re so blessed right now. Chelsey and I always begin our morning with reading a scripture and we never go a day without saying I love you. “To all my single mothers, when you fall, get back up and do whatever it takes to never fall again. Keep going and keep growing. I feel so at peace in my spirit, because God has blessed me with an amazing daughter and I’ve learned to make my blessings work for us. Chelsey and I have a passion for giving, so I’m working on starting my own organization,” she said with a big, bright and warm smile. My phenomenal Persons of the Week are Quincy Williams and Chelsey Wilson. Dr. King said, “Intelligence plus character … That is the true goal of education,” and that’s you, Chelsey. I’m extremely proud of you and honored to be your teacher.
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Local trainer is bringing the mindset of world speed to local sports BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
When you think of speed, the first sport that comes to mind is track and field, but what many people fail to realize is that speed relates to almost every sport imaginable. As one of the premiere experts on the subject, Derrick Speas has opened a new training facility at 955 Northwest Blvd, Suite 200, to share his knowledge on speed and athletics with local athletes. Speas is a WinstonSalem native and has won wherever he has coached. As a high school track and field coach, he led several athletes to state championship titles. He has also trained professional athletes and most recently, he
and basketball coaches on the professional level are looking for certain criteria in their athletes based upon the position they play. He feels many athletes who play these sports don’t meet those specifications and their skillset might be better suited for another sport. “I am not trying to crush anybody’s dreams, I am just saying from my experience from around the world, I still see an opportunity that we are not taking advantage of, like X-Games or Olympic sports for example,” he continued. “It’s so many other things that we can do for success.” Speas says his facility will bring to light these opportunities for kids to explore. He says many
cusing on speed. He feels speed in the “number one” motor skill that sets athletes apart from one another. “By me climbing the ladder of success, I have an idea of what that number one motor skill is and that’s developing straight line speed,” he went on to say. “Straight line speed is the number one motor skill for any moving sport, and it separates great from good. “Speed has been my whole life, and not only did I have success with track and field locally, that same model transferred to ice. I have been influenced by the world and world speed, so bringing speed to the table, I can enhance skillset after they have that number one motor skill.”
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depends on to continue supporting his farm. “A lot of people come out who had no idea about Black businesses and Black farmers,” he said. “It’s been great exposure.” At High Point’s Bountiful Land Food for All Farmers Market, Black farmers have experienced higher-than-anticipated crowds and sales, Barnes said. “The markets have gotten so much attention that it’s been hard to keep up with the volume,” she said. “Farmers have had to go back to figure out how to keep the produce coming.” While the markets have been successful for Black farmers, Barnes worries that the events have failed to meet their goals of impacting local communities. The markets in High Point and Greensboro, established in partnership with the North Carolina NAACP and the nonprofit Loaves and Fishes, were established in food deserts, areas where residents lack access to nutritious foods. Rather than drawing neighbors to the markets, Barnes said, “The people
that come to the market are coming from their middle class homes; the people buying the produce have access to grocery stores. “It’s supportive — and I don’t want to diminish it—but it means we’re not getting the food to the people who need it, so it won’t fix the problem (of food access), but it does help the farmer.” The markets accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and electronic benefit transfer (EBT) payments to ensure lowincome shoppers can purchase fresh foods. In Greensboro, the market purchased 30,000 pounds of fresh produce from participating farmers this season and donated it to local churches and food banks. The nonprofit plans to assemble 27,000 more produce boxes during December to distribute to families living in Guilford County food deserts. Barnes acknowledges other challenges that might keep people of color from local neighborhoods from shopping at the Black farmers markets: They might lack access to working stoves or refrigerators to cook or store produce or might not know how to prepare unfamiliar foods such as eggplant.
A7 The Bountiful Land Food for All Farmers Market planned to host cooking demonstrations and other educational events, but the COVID-19 pandemic prohibits large gatherings and sharing food samples. Although Black farmers markets might not be a panacea, for farmers like Monroe, the inclusive space offered the chance to test the market, and the experience proved there was interest in purchasing fresh herbs and CBD products made from North Carolina hemp. “There is a lack of opportunity and access for minority farmers, and the Black Farmers’ Market created this bubble of access for us and helped open a door,” he said. “Because of the experience, I’m going to branch out into other markets, and it’s all because I had the opportunity to get out there and build confidence I needed to help me grow my business.” The Bountiful Land Food for All Farmers Market is located at 701 E. Washington Drive in High Point and is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Holiday Ardmore Art Walk to feature works by local artists and craftspeople BY LYNN FELDER, ARTZENSTUFF
Speas (on left) stands with one of his Olympic athletes. trained the Chinese speed skating Olympic team. According to Speas, one of the purposes of the facility is to expose local athletes to other sports outside of football and basketball, because he knows there are other sports where athletes can become successful. “I haven’t just been influenced by American sports, as far as football and basketball; I have been influenced by world sports, world opportunities, and world sports development,” said Speas. “So that’s the mindset that I am bringing back to the community for starters. “The mindset of what we do in America is not the mindset of what the world is doing, and giving this information to our youth is so important.” Speas thinks many American athletes think about sports in too narrow of a spectrum. On the amateur level, Speas feels that most often the coaches in team sports benefit more from the blood, sweat and tears of the athletes, then the actual athletes themselves. “As parents and community and local high school coaches, you have to take two steps back and look at the total picture of what team sports brings,” he says. “On the other hand, if you do independent sports - example, Serena and Tiger - they’ve won money at a young age. “When you play these team sports, it’s an illusion. If we know that those NFL contracts are not guaranteed, why are we still sending a lot of our kids that way? There are some success stories like in every sport, but the opportunities are not guaranteed.” Speas says that football
people have a flawed sense of what success looks like when it comes to sports. At his center, he will share his three levels of success which are sports science or psychological aspect of the athlete, sports training, and sports consulting. “My training center will not only provide topnotch training, not just locally, but around the world, and I am going to take these kids down to Dallas, Texas, where I have partnered with Anthony Levine and TSD (Total Sports Diagnostics) and we are going to take these kids down there to give them a better opportunity, on a bigger stage, to train and see talent,” said Speas. “For too long in the Black community, if you don’t go DI, you’re not successful. If you don’t go to Carolina or Duke, you’re not successful, and that’s not true. I can take a local kid and give him a BMX bike and win competitions and now we can get Red Bull, Monster and Mountain Dew to sponsor us at $10K a piece, and if we continue to do that, that’s successful, right? “For so long we have been playing checkers not chess by focusing on two sports. Think about in America how many kids play basketball and football from Pop Warner all the way up. They are the easiest sports to participate in as a youth, but two of the hardest to play at the highest level. If you take some time to think, that same kid who is an average track guy is used to wearing spikes; why can’t he go and push a bobsled, they wear spikes and they sprint?” Speas says he has noticed a lot of people teaching skills’ training around the area, but are not fo-
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The idea for the facility came to Speas as he was coaching in China. He says while there, he had plans to bring what he has learned back to his hometown of Winston-Salem. “I knew when I came home what game I wanted to play,” he said about his plans. “I knew what I experienced and the hunger I had. The longer I wait, the longer a kid may miss out on an opportunity that I may possess.” From his world travels, Speas says he has learned that no coaching philosophy is wrong, but you have to base your training off results, and he has delivered those results over the years. “I am here for the kids and trying to introduce my triangle of success to the city,” he continued. Speas says he is very passionate about what he does, so he is looking for kids with a similar mindset. “We have to have criteria and standards and serious parents that can take two steps backwards sometimes,” he said. “I know I can’t influence everyone, but the ones that come through the doors, I’m going to try my best to influence them and use my resources to help them be successful.” Speas’ center is not limited to just athletes. He is looking to develop local coaches as well, because he will be traveling frequently and needs knowledgeable coaches to train at the center. He also wants to give other local coaches the information he has to take back to their respective locations. For more information about the Derrick Speas Training Center, please call 336-978-1733.
The Holiday Ardmore Art Walk will be held on Dec. 5 from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Historic Ardmore District. It’s a chance to knock out your holiday gift shopping and participate in Winston-Salem’s vibrant local arts economy. About 40 artists and craftspeople will have work for sale throughout the district, including Elizabeth and Rosewood Avenues and Irving and Academy Streets up to Hawthorne Road. There will be musicians on the route, including the Ardmore Brass Quintet playing Christmas carols; Possum Jenkins, rock; Uncle Sparky, rock; Cashavelly Morrison, Americana; and the Jamestown Pipes & Drums, traditional bagpipe music. Food trucks will include Taco Bro’s, Pacific Rim, Camino Bakery, and Chad’s Chai. The artists/craftspeople include: Emily Clare, prints and mixed media; Annie Grimes Williams, contemporary enamel jewelry; Kat Lamp, quirky fun stuff; Jessica Singerman, abstract landscape paintings; Toni Becker, whimsy, colorful art; Laura C.
Ornaments by Kat Lamp
Nude by Lindsay Piper Potter-Figueiredo Frazier, homegrown wool artist; Carol Eickmeyer, fabric, vintage, mixed media; William C. Crawford, Southern funk photography; Nannette Gatti Davis, modern jewelry designs; Ashley Johnson, wearables and accessories, and Kathy Grace, contemporary ceramics. Others showcasing their work are: Lindsay Piper-Potter Figueiredo, upcycled jewelry, fiber art; Gaby Cardall, leather & macrame jewelry; Paul Nielson, exotic wood jewelry; Mark Williams, hand-
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made drink caddies; Tim Bowman, darkroom photographs; Wendy Leigh Barnett, mixed metals jewelry; Carrie Dewsnup and Sarah Maxwell, handcrafted wood toys; Scott Clark, polished driftwood sculptures; Caroline Dalholt, playful prints & T-shirts; Shawna Arnold, landscape/nature paintings; Clarice Roth, handpainted cards, ceramics; Teresa Jackson, handmade bags & totes; Matt Floge, boats, homes, & joinery; Jackie Bangma, cards, prints, & ornaments; Corrie Beck, upcycled clothing, handmade jewelry; Pam Fish, upcycled macrame; Avery Wells, playful contemporary pottery; Amanda Wils, mixed media paintings; Amy Badgett Beck, film photography & printmaking; Elizabeth Gledhill, vintage mixed media; Shivani Ghoshal, woodcut & linocut prints; Kemper Brooks, Viking age creations; Justin Sergent, pottery/ceramics; Kelly Timberlake, photography on notecards, calendars; Niels Grier, wooden cutting boards, bottle openers. All participants will be expected to observe social distancing, wear masks, and use hand sanitizer as often as possible.
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The third annual Jacobs/Jones African America Literary Competition is accepting entries until Jan. 2, 2021. The competition is named in honor of Harriet Jacobs and Thomas Jones, two pioneering African American writers from North Carolina, and seeks to convey the rich and varied existence of Black North Carolinians. The contest, in partnership with the N.C. Writers Network, is administered by the Creative Writing Program at UNC-Chapel Hill. The winner receives $1,000 and possible publication of the winning entry in The Carolina Quarterly. The Jacobs/Jones African American Literary Prize was initiated by Cedric Brown, a WinstonSalem native and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Though Brown has lived in California the last three Photo by Judie Holcomb-Pack decades, he has “deep roots, an abiding love, and Cedric Brown initiated the Jacobs/Jones African American Literary Competition in 2018. a little house in the Tar Heel State,” he said. and was inducted into the be excerpts from longer “The literary award North Carolina Literary works, but must be selfwas borne out of my frus- Hall of Fame in 1997. contained. Entries will be tration with being unable Jones was born into judged on literary merit. to readily find much fiction slavery near Wilmington An entry fee must acor creative nonfiction that in 1806. Able to purchase company each submission: conveys the rich and varied the freedom of his wife $10 for NCWN members, existence of Black North and all but one of his chil- $20 for nonmembers. You Carolinians,” Brown said. dren, he followed them may submit multiple en“I wanted to incentivize north in 1849 by stowing tries, but the correct fee the development of writ- away on a brig to New must accompany each one. ten works while also en- York. In the northeast and Simultaneous submissions couraging Black writers to in Canada, he spoke as a are accepted, but the comcapture our lives through preacher and abolitionist, petition should be notified storytelling.” writing his memoir, “The immediately if your work The Jacobs/Jones Experience of Thomas is accepted elsewhere. The African-American Lit- Jones,” in 1854, as a way full competition guidelines erary Prize honors the to raise funds to buy his el- can be found at www.ncnineteenth-century writers dest child’s freedom. writers.org. The winner Harriet Jacobs and ThomThe competition is will be announced in Febas H. Jones. Jacobs was open to any African Amer- ruary. born in 1813 near Edenton, ican writer whose primary For questions, please escaping to Philadelphia in residence is in North Caro- contact ed@ncwriters.org. 1842, after hiding for sev- lina. Entries may be fiction The non-profit North en years in a crawl space or creative nonfiction, but Carolina Writers’ Network above her grandmother’s must be unpublished, no is the state’s oldest and ceiling. She published her more than 3,000 words, largest literary arts servicautobiography, “Incidents and concerned with the es organization devoted to in the Life of a Slave Girl,” lives and experiences of all writers at all stages of under a pseudonym in North Carolina African development. 1861. Jacobs died in 1897 Americans. Entries may
Winston-Salem City Council commits to reach 100% renewable energy by 2050 On Monday, Nov. 16, members of the Winston-Salem City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution in support of a goal of 100% clean renewable energy by 2050 and creation of green jobs. The resolution requires the city to commit to a 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, to utilize at least 50% clean and renewable energy resources for its buildings and fleets by 2030, and to a transition to 100% renewable energy for all city operations by 2050. The resolution also addresses environmental justice and promotes economic
at the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in March 2020. Member of the city’s Community Sustainability Program committee and vice chair of the PEA Board of Directors, Rajesh Kapileshwari, said that the resolution is “achievable, economically sound, just, and simply necessary to mitigate environmental issues we face.” He and other advocates echo the importance of this measure in light of crises resulting from racial injustices and the economic impacts of the pandemic. Advocates are looking forward to these new changes that will help make Winston-Salem a more just, resilient, and
growth with provisions to assist vulnerable communities, promote green jobs, and set goals for renewable energy sector growth. This resolution was drafted in response to advocacy efforts by local environmental groups calling for action on climate change. These efforts by Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA), Sierra Club Foothills Group, Citizens Climate Lobby, and The Climate Reality Project WS also helped pass a similar resolution
environmentally sustainable city for all. Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) educates and empowers, builds community, and inspires action to create a more just, resilient, and sustainable community. Based in Winston-Salem, PEA focus on environmental education, community events, and local advocacy to build the leadership to achieve increased environmental awareness and sustainability practice. For more information, go to www.peanc.org.
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Holiday Events Calendar It’s going to take more than a pandemic to dull the Christmas spirit in WinstonSalem! Most of the traditional events we look forward to have re-imagined ways to continue to offer us holiday cheer. With all these choices, it will be hard to choose which ones to attend. However you choose to celebrate the holidays, here’s wishing you the joy and peace of this special season. *Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights, a holiday tradition, runs 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. through January 1. Over 100 displays spread over a four-mile route is a light-andmotion-filled adventure. Tickets are $15 per family cars, vans or trucks. Carriage rides and tractor-pulled hayrides are available by reservation and at an additional charge. Call 336-766-9540 for information. www.forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood/fol/. *Enjoy the beauty of a Victorian Christmas at Korner’s Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville, Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. The 1880 home of artist Jule Gilmer Korner will be transformed with floor to ceiling garland, lights and Christmas trees. Self-guided tours will include 22 decorated rooms and lasts about 1-1/2 hours. Tickets are $10/adult and $6/children 6-18 (under 6 free). Limited number of tickets available. For ticket information, visit www.kornersfolly.org. *Find unique gifts and holiday items at The Cricket’s Nest through Dec. 23. Their annual craft show has been cancelled for 2020, but the shop is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rooms are filled with unique items of all kinds handmade by local seniors. The Cricket’s Nest is located at 4401 Country Club Road. www.cricketsnest.com. *Theatre Alliance presents “The Christmas Schooner: A Musical” on Dec. 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. in the parking lot behind their former location at 1047 Northwest Blvd. This is the story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risks their lives to bring the Christmas spirit to Chicago. Bring your own chairs and blankets; masks required. Tickets ae $25 per person. For tickets, visit www. theatrealliance.ws. *The annual Candle Tea hosted by the Women’s Fellowship of Home Moravian Church will be a drive-by event this year. On Dec. 4 and 5, and 11 and 12, from 2-5 p.m., drive around Salem Square to view and hear tableau-type scenes representing Candle Tea and the Christmas/Advent season as it was in early Salem, including candle making, hymn singing, a small scene from the Salem putz, historic kitchen items, Christmas wreaths, Advent wreaths, a Christmas tree, Moravian stars and a nativity scene. Candle sales will be on the sidewalk of West Street just past Main Street. There is no charge for this event; however, there will be a donations box (for cash or check) so that Candle Tea can continue to support at least some of the charitable organizations that typically receive Candle Tea’s donations. With 10 different stops/stations, the Drive-By should take about 20-30 minutes. It is recommended that you arrive early as there are a limited number of cars allowed through each day. This event is weather permitting. www.homemoravian.org. *Christmas by Candlelight at Korner’s Folly, Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 5-9 p.m. by appointment only. Interpreters from Kernersville Little Theatre will greet guests before they begin a self-guided tour. $15/adults and $6/child 6-18. For tickets, visit www.kornersfolly.org. *The Salem Band will have a free Holiday Concert of Carols on Dec. 5 at 1 p.m in the parking lot of Salem College’s Elberson Fine Arts Center. It will be an informal, outdoor concert, no seating, no chairs. Attendees are asked to remain at a distance from the band area and wear a mask. Parking is plentiful, sit in your car and enjoy traditional Christmas carols from the Moravian band books. Stroll through Old Salem God’s Acre and enjoy the sounds of Christmas. Rain date is Dec. 12. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/SalemBandFan. *The annual Winston-Salem Jaycees Christmas Parade will be a drive-thru holiday parade on Dec.5 beginning at 4 p.m. Decorate your car and line up at Truist Stadium, drive down Broad Street, right on Fourth Street and left on Trade. Participants are also encouraged to bring toys to donate to Twin City Santa’s annual toy drive. Collection stations will be set up at Truist Stadium and along the parade route. www.wsparade.org. *Piedmont Opera and Calvary Moravian Church will live stream “Songs of the Season” on Dec. 6 at 2 pm. Act 1 will illustrate how composers have been inspired by the holiday season and Act 2 takes a family-friendly look at holiday traditions featuring familiar Christmas carols and treasured holiday favorites. A link to this free performance will be available at www.piedmontopera.org. *The Shepherd’s Center is offering a Virtual Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. featuring the Emmy-award winning pianist Joel Everett, accompanist for The Shepherd Center Singers. Please call 336-748-0217 for information on how to log into the event. *Winter Wonder Wander presented by Theatre Alliance Dec. 11, 12 and 13, and Dec. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, in the parking lot of their new location at 650 W. Sixth St. Arrive any time, no reservations required. $5 per person donation requested, masks required. Call 336-723-7777 or visit www.theatrealliance.ws for more information. *Holiday Drive in Bingo at Quarry Park, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Quarry Park is located at 1790 Quarry Road. Presented by City of Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation, this family event has an “admission price” for admission is one non-perishable food item per player. www.weplay.ws. *The annual presentation of The Nutcracker presented by the UNC School of the Arts will not be done live this year, but instead will be a streamed film with the opening night of Dec. 12 being a scholarship benefit and tickets are now on sale. The timeless tale of “The Nutcracker” will be presented in the newly created for film by the schools of Dance, Design & Production, Filmmaking and Music. The film will be widely available for free to watch on-demand beginning Dec. 17. For more information, visit www.uncsa.edu. *The annual presentation of A Christmas Memory, the one-woman show by Robin Voiers based on the short story by Truman Capote, will not be presented this year. Instead, on Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Voiers will be interviewed remotely to discuss her journey as an artist and educator. Phil Archer, deputy director of Reynolda House, will share archival recording clips and moderate a discussion with Voiers as she shares her memories of A Christmas Memory. Registration is not yet available for this event. Look for an update at www.reynoldahouse.org. *The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents “Home for the Holidays: Christmas Greetings from Broadway,” streaming Dec. 18 through the 25th. Tickets are $12 per household for the virtual performance. Once tickets are purchased, an email will be sent with a link to the performance. For information, call 336-725-4001 or visit www.LTofWS.org. *Christmas for the City, a free event to bring together our community in a celebration of everything Christmas, is still in the planning stages. Presented by Love Out Loud, the event is scheduled to be held on Dec. 19. For updates, visit www. christmasforthecity.com. *A holiday tradition that tells the Christmas story with an infusion of gospel music, dance and spoken word, the annual “Nativity According to the Gospels” will be a virtual holiday celebration this year. Presented by the N.C. Black Repertory Company, Nativity will be available to watch Dec. 18-25 and will feature scenes from the classic Nativity. Virtual tickets are on sale now at a price of $10 per household. A confirmation email with a link to access the video will be sent upon purchase of a virtual ticket. Patrons will have three hours from the moment they click “Watch” to view the video during the Dec. 18-25 screening window. For information on group screenings (school/church/organizational screenings), please email Clarielle Marsh at clarielle@ncblackrep.org. www.ncblackrep.org.
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The NFC Least For the last couple of seasons, the NFC East has looked like a junior varsity division in the National Football League. Most, if not all of the teams, have finished near the bottom of the League in most statistical categories and this year is no different. I was hesitant to write about this topic, because it hits a little too close to home as I am a fan of the Washington Football Team. My disgust reached another level as I was watching the lineup for the Thanksgiving Day football games and I started to wonder how many people actually want to watch the Washington vs. Dallas game with both teams sitting at 3-7. That got me to thinking how bad the division has been recently. The funny thing is both teams are only a half game out of first place in the division, which is held by the Philadelphia Eagles at 3-6-1. Yes, I know that is sad, but it makes me wonder how this entire division got to this level of shameful play. The NFC East used to be one of the toughest divisions in football. Combined, the four teams have 13 Super Bowl titles, far and away more than any other division in football. The number of Hall of Famers that have played for the four teams is also too long to list. As of this season, the four teams in the division are nowhere close to competing for a Super Bowl title any time soon and that is a shame. The division has become the laughingstock of professional sports. The Eagles just won the Super Bowl in 2018 and that seems like a lifetime ago. This year they have dealt with injuries along the offensive line and to several skill position players. Starting quarterback Carson Wentz has not played very well all year and is one of the league leaders in turnovers, which is a recipe for disaster. It is hard to fathom how far the Eagles have fallen and how quickly they have done so. In my lifetime the Eagles have always been a team to be reckoned with. Wentz does not look like he is trending in the right direction, but everyone can see he possesses elite arm talent and above average athleticism. That great talent he has makes you scratch your head at some of the bonehead plays he has made this season. We all know that Wentz was not the starter for the Super Bowl in 2018, so maybe he is attempting to justify his contract by playing hero ball too frequently. I am not sure what the remedy is to fix his issues, but with all of the money they have invested in him, he will have to figure it out sooner or later. Philly must figure out how to surround Wentz with some skill position players that can stay healthy. It would be a shame to waste the tremendous talent Wentz See NFC on B5
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The N.C. Fusion Field Hockey held their 2020 Southern Turkey Shootout last
week. Teams from all over the southeast came to the area for some good competition. Here is some of the action from on the field.
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Another legend retires from career, but not life’s mission BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
The City of WinstonSalem Recreation and Parks department will have to replace another one of their greats. Louis Lowery Jr., assistant supervisor at 14th Street Recreation Center, will retire as of Dec. 1. Lowery spent 37 years in the city’s Recreation and Parks department and felt it was time to retire from his position, but not from his mission in life, which is to help others. He spent time in several rec centers such as Piney Grove Rec Center (now Brown and Douglas), Rupert Bell, Carl Russell Sr. and 14th Street. “You hear people talk about retirement, from sports or whatever it may be. It’s a feeling you get and you still enjoy your work, because I like working with kids and people, but then you’ve seen a transition and change over the years and with that change we have to change with the times,” said Lowery. “But then there are some things I believe don’t change; everything doesn’t have to change. “When I came into the job, I was a hands-on kind of person, but it just seems like the kids are different now from when I started.
I just had a feeling where I felt it was time to move on, but continue to do what I do, which is positively impact peoples’ lives. I am really just shifting, but not giving up on what is my whole heart and purpose.” Lowery will be turning 62 next year and he felt retiring now will allow him to continue working with kids while also having the opportunity to come back and spend time at the rec center when needed. Lowery is a self-proclaimed people person, so he says he will miss most the relationships he has built with people over the years once he is gone. “We do programs here, but I love people and I am a relational type person and those relationships I have developed over the years is what I am going to miss the most,” he said. “Those moments are priceless when you feel like you have positively impacted a young person’s life.” Spending nearly four decades in the Recreation and Parks department, Lowery has seen several generations of kids grow up. He says one of his greatest joys is seeing someone in public that went to his rec center as a child and they tell him how much he has impacted their lives as they have matured
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Louis Lowery Jr. will retire from the Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department after 37 years. into adulthood. He said he wanted to work with the kids who people thought were lost causes because he believes that there is good in everyone. “I am glad I played a part, but I am sure there are other people that played a part, because my life was impacted by more than one person, so it’s not about me, I just felt like I had a part to play,” he said. “That was just my deposit and
when they come back to say thank you, I really appreciate that. “The activities we did were avenues to do what we really needed to do, which was build relationships. Some of them will talk about how we taught them to play sports, but more importantly, they will talk about how we helped them become young men, and nothing is more important than that.”
Lowery, who is an avid basketball fan and was quite the player in his day, has fond memories of the programs and basketball leagues he participated in throughout his time with the department. “That memory will always stay with me, the type of atmosphere and the type of games that we had down here,” he said about the memory of the intense basketball games he played in. “I will never forget that, but like they say, all good things come to an end. And sometimes you have to pass the torch.” Lowery was a marketing major in college and never thought the Recreation and Parks department would be a lifelong career after starting as a summer employee. He says the decision involved some intense praying about what path he should pursue, and God pointed him toward the Recreation and Parks department. “I went to college to make money, but I felt the Lord was saying it wasn’t about the money, it was about the people and the money will take care of itself,” Lowery said. “The people that I was working around, it wasn’t about money for them, it was See Legend on B6
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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson
Called Through Heritage Scriptures: Matthew 1:1-6, 11-16-17; Hebrews 1:1-5 By the end of this lesson, we will: *Grasp the significance of Jesus’ earthly heritage and His heavenly origins; *Wonder at the depth and scope of God’s eternal plan to bring salvation through Jesus; *Worship Jesus as God’s definitive word to humanity. Background: Matthew, also known as Levi, collected Jesus’ sermons and stories and preserved them and they are regarded by some as a new Torah because Matthew records how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy and reshaped Mosaic Law. The Book of Matthew, chapter one, opens with Jesus’ family tree and demonstrates three crucial facts; 1. Jesus was God’s son yet a flesh-and-blood human being, 2. Jesus was Israel’s longawaited Messiah and 3. Jesus was Savior of the whole world. Lesson: Matthew 1:1-6 reveals Jesus’ diverse ancestry. In his coverage of 42 generations, Matthew ties Jesus to Abraham and the covenant of promise that says through his lineage all the earth would be blessed – that includes more than just Jews. The tie to David as father of generational kings and more explicitly an eternal king, makes Jesus heir of both covenant and throne (verse 1). Jesus’ genealogy, while predominantly Jewish, includes other ethnic groups of the Middle East during Old Testament history. Included in Jesus’ lineage were women touched by scandal, remembered in part as sinners and foreigners. Tamar prostituted herself to trick Judah into fathering an heir (Gen 38:1-30). Rahab was a Canaanite prostitute (Joshua 2:1-24). Ruth was a Moabitess – Israel and Moab were hostile nations, but Boaz made it work. And we cannot forget Bathsheba, an adulteress who bore a king – Solomon (verses 2-6). Matthew’s intent in his writing this family history was to note key people and connections between people and nations of the world. In so doing, he reveals God’s sovereign plan progress through generations to His ultimate plan of salvation. Jesus’ place in history is explained in verses 16-17. Both Mary and Joseph are heirs of David, but Jesus is identified as being born of Mary, whose husband was Joseph, indicating that Jesus’ biological father was not Joseph, but he still has the claim to the throne as Joseph’s legal heir (verse 16). The 14 generations has some meaning - though I don’t know it - it’s a Hebrew characteristic to pay attention to numbers. The first 14 generations are genealogically clear, the second 14 generations are a reference to the exile and bondage in Babylon and the loss of God’s presence in the Temple. The third 14 generations from Babylon to the Messiah are testament to God’s faithfulness to His promises and purpose in the midst of Roman power and human faithfulness. Jesus is born and will make disciples of all nations (verse 17). Jesus’ true heritage is covered in Hebrews 1:1-5. Though Matthew writes of Jesus fulfilling Old Testament prophecy, Hebrews hammers home the message for the Jewish people of whom He really is. Hebrews affirms Jesus divinity through His Heavenly Father using Psalms, Proverbs and other Old Testament writings. Acknowledging that God has spoken in many ways in the past through prophets – visions, symbols and parables, written in both poetry and prose - all were a part of God’s program of redemption for His people (verse 1). The “last days” for the Jews was the time when the Messiah would come. “In the last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things …” Everything that exists will ultimately come under the control of the Son of God, including all authority. God has now given the message of redemption to His Son (verses 2-3). Hebrews affirms that Jesus is the “exact representation of His nature,” the Son is the perfect representation of the nature and essence of God in time and space. “He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (verse 3). Jesus, having completed His redemptive work, is now exalted to an infinitely higher position than the angels “… for to which of the angels did He ever say, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You?’ And again, ‘I will be a Father to Him and He shall be a Son to Me?’” (read Psalms 2:7-12 and 2 Samuel 7:14, Proverbs 30:4). Since Jesus is the Son of God, He is able to pass an eternal inheritance to those who follow Him … generation to generations. (The UMI Annual Commentary 2020-2021, The MacArthur Study Bible, The New Interpreter’s Study Bible, The Modern Life Study Bible and The Oxford Bible Commentary). For Your Consideration: Are you able to trace the genealogy of your faith through those who led you to salvation? How has God redeemed the negative parts of your family history and made it into something beautiful? Application: Jesus is the perfect example of rising above the family drama that can hold you back from fulfilling God’s plan for your life. Think of a family member who imitated Christ’s example for you and thank that person for helping you in your spiritual walk. (UMI)
BY ROBERT KNIGHT
Back in March, Timothy Plan ran a blog article called “Keep Calm and Carry On,” addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and what investors might expect. We’re still in the midst of the pandemic, plus a post-election time of uncertainty as to the final results. During the London bombings in 1940, the British people rallied behind the slogan, “Keep calm and carry on.” That’s still the best advice for us as well. Those of us who put our faith in our Heavenly Father have special reason not to despair. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Tim.1:7). These are not just words but a way of living. When we realize that God, not we, are in charge, it takes away unnecessary anxiety. “To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it” (Deuteronomy 10:14). From Genesis through
and is not surprised by any of it. At Timothy Plan, we take the long view, knowing that the only thing that lasts forever is God’s Word, “which shall never pass away.” America, like Europe, is seeing an uptick in coronavirus cases, but we also see vaccines on the horizon and impressive gains in the private/public partnership to fight the epidemic. Given that we’re nearing winter, it’s unlikely the virus will recede to where we can dispense with masks and social distancing. Nonetheless, the economy is showing strong signs of recov-
not me. If I do my part, He will do His part. It’s not that complicated.” As believers, we find calmness, peace and hope when we put our full trust in the Lord. One silver lining to the pandemic is that with all the cancellations and closings, many of us have more time to read and study God’s Word, to pray more diligently, and to listen to Bible teaching. And, it’s always a good idea to periodically review our investments and finances. Timothy Plan has long advised individual investors and small business owners to work with financial planners. “For Christians, it
do is check our cell phones for political bulletins or market reports many times during the day or just before turning in at night. It won’t change a thing except to induce anxiety. It’s so much healthier to take the Apostle Paul’s advice: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Phil.4:8) With that in mind, let’s trust God, keep calm and carry on.
the New Testament, the Scriptures repeatedly emphasize God’s ownership of all things and the importance of trust. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6,7). God is fully aware of what’s going on, knew it before we were even born,
ery. It’s important not to give in to the panic mentality fostered by the sensationalist media. Timothy Plan founder and CEO, Art Ally, who counseled his fellow citizens and investors in March not to surrender to worry, reiterates that advice here: “People sometimes ask me how I can stay so calm when the markets are in flux or something else out there is scaring everybody,” he said. “It’s not that I’m particularly brave. I just know who’s in charge. And it’s
helps immensely to have a biblically-centered advisor who understands the concept of stewardship - that God owns everything and that we are merely stewards of what He has provided,” said Ally. On the health front, we should continue to take reasonable precautions to avoid exposure or to put at risk those who are most vulnerable, such as the elderly and those with serious underlying health conditions. We should eat well and exercise. One thing we shouldn’t
For more information on Timothy Plan, visit timothyplan. com or connect on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Vimeoor YouTube. Robert Knight is a writer for Timothy Partners, Ltd. He is a regular weekly columnist for The Washington Times, Townhall.com, OneNewsNow and others. His latest book is “A Nation Worth Fighting For: 10 Steps to Restore Freedom.”
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Thursdays and Saturdays Free Meals Christ Rescue Temple Church, 1500 North Dunleith Ave., will serve hot meals as part of the People Helping People Feeding Program. Meals will be served every Thursday and Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. at the church’s location. For more information, call 336-7229841. NOW Zoom services New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) in East Bend has gone virtual. Please join Dr. James L. E. Hunt, Senior Pastor on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. on Zoom webi-
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ticipate in our scholarship drive for Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy, formerly Atkins High School. You can do so by purchasing a large, 50 X 68-inch, beautiful, high quality Atkins High School afghan for only $79.00. All proceeds go towards the scholarship. If you are interested and willing to help, please call Ms. Shelia Smith at (336) 671-8836 or (336) 8935326, or email us at Atkinsclassof1969@gmail.com. Thank you, in advance, for your support. Dec. 3 – Virtual event Join Reynolda Gardens and Bookmarks for a free virtual event on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. with Sue Stuart-Smith, distinguished psychiatrist, avid gardener, and author of “The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature,” a Sunday Times bestseller. The book offers an inspiring and consoling narrative about the healing effects of gardening and its ability to decrease stress and foster mental well-being in our everyday lives. A Q & A with Jon Roethling, director of Reynolda Gardens, will follow. This event is free to attend but requires registration. Books are now available for purchase at bookmarksnc.org.
Dec. 3 – Free virtual story slam The Willingham Story Slam @ MUSE WinstonSalem” will host a virtual storytelling event on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, from 7 – 9 p.m., with the theme “Holler Days.” Advanced registration for our free community event will be required for storytellers and observers. Donations are welcome. Further details are available at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/the-willinghamstory-slam-muse-winstonsalem-holler-days-tickets-127253628027. Dec. 5 – 35th Annual Community Service Awards, a virtual event Join The Chronicle for our Annual Community Service Awards on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. We will be honoring men and women who have demonstrated exemplary service to our community with a virtual celebration this year. This is a free event. You may attend the event by viewing our Facebook page (@WSChronicle) or our YouTube Channel (Winstonsalem Chronicle). Dec. 5 – Holiday Art Walk Now’s the chance to knock out your holiday gift shopping and participate in Winston-Salem’s
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TO: Daniel Rhynehardt; AND Any Unknown and Unnamed Man who may be the Father of the minor child Daniel Nicholas Bates, a male child born on September 30, 2018 in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
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TAKE NOTICE that a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The above-mentioned minor child was adjudicated to be a neglected and dependent child on March 15, 2019. The nature of the relief being sought is the permanent and irrevocable termination of your parental rights pursuant to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on June 8, 2020 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102.
TAKE NOTICE that a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The above-mentioned minor child was adjudicated to be a neglected and dependent child on March 11, 2020. The nature of the relief being sought is the permanent and irrevocable termination of your parental rights pursuant to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on August 31, 2020 with respect to the above-referenced the minor child pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1102.
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YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an answer to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the first date this notice is published. If you fail to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental Rights on or before January 12, 2020, or fail to attend the hearing on the Motion for Termination, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will request the Court to terminate your parental rights in and to the minor child Jaylnn France.
If you are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, you may be entitled to a court-appointed attorney. An attorney can be appointed upon a request, subject to the Court’s review, at the termination of parental rights hearing after this publication notice has run for one day a week for three consecutive weeks in the WinstonSalem Chronicle.
If you are indigent and not already represented by an attorney, you may be entitled to a court-appointed attorney. An attorney can be appointed upon a request, subject to the Court’s review, at the termination of parental rights hearing and after this publication notice has run for one day a week for three consecutive weeks in the Winston-Salem Chronicle.
The pre-trial conference is scheduled on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.
The pre-trial conference is scheduled on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.
The termination of parental rights hearing regarding the parental rights of the unknown/unnamed father is scheduled on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.
The termination of parental rights hearing regarding the parental rights of the unknown/unnamed father is scheduled on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.
This the 3rd day of December, 2020
This the 3rd day of December, 2020
By: Melissa Starr Livesay, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101
By: Melissa Starr Livesay, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101
The Chronicle December 3, 10, 17, 2020
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Rashidah H. Razzak Plaintiff, vs. Ismail M. Issa Defendant. CASE NUMBER 17 CVD 2270 This notice is to: Ismail M. Issa, last known address Guilford County: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the District Court of Forsyth County, North Carolina. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Modification of Custody and Visitation Order of the minor child Hakeem N. Razzak, male, 10 years. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than (40) days from the date of first publication of this notice. If you fail to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 10th day of November 2020. Please contact Rashidah Razzak at (336) 483-7741 or Forsyth County Courthouse 900 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem NC 27101 (336) 779-6300. The Chronicle November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2020 (Revised)
Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Reuban J. Gilliam Sr. (20 E 1829), also known as Reuban Jeremiah Gilliam, Sr., deceased May 20, 2020, 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 February 22, 2021 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 3rd day of November, 2020. Anita W. Gilliam Fiduciary for Reuban J. Gilliam, deceased 2520 Atwood Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 The Chronicle November 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 2020
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The City of Winston-Salem seeks proposals for funding anticipated to be available from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide financial assistance for rent, utility and mortgage assistance to prevent housing loss due to impacts from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on December 18th, 2020. The full Request for Proposals with detailed information is available on the City’s website at https://www.cityofws.org/2453/Homelessness. This is a reissuance of an RFP. Applications already submitted to the City of Winston-Salem do not have to be resubmitted. For more information, please contact Mellin Parker at (336) 734-1310 or mellinp@cityofws.org or Shereka Floyd at (336) 7341305 or sherekaf@cityofws.org. The Chronicle December 3, 2020
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possesses by not providing him with adequate weapons. The Eagles have a stout defense, so if they figure out the right pieces on offense, they can compete sooner than later. The New York Giants won the Super Bowl in 2007 and 2011. Since then, they have only made the playoffs on one occasion. Their last playoff appearance was in 2016 and they have not had a winning record since. In fact, they have not won more than five games in the last four years. Their best player, Saquon Barkley, tore his ACL against the Bears in Week 2 of this season. The loss of Barkley was a hard pill to swallow for a team that was not expected to do much. Second year signal caller, Daniel Jones, was looking to rebound from a tough rookie campaign. Surprisingly enough, the Giants’ defense has played fairly well, considering the circumstances. Daniel Jones looks like he might be the guy on certain drives and then sometimes he seems lost. If he can become more consistent at the quarterback position, the Giants will be OK at the position. New York is in rebuild mode, trying to figure out how to get back to the glory days of old. It will be a few more years until the
G-men are ready to compete for a playoff spot. What can I say about the Dallas Cowboys? They have been the epitome of mediocrity for the last decade. Coming into this season, they were expected to contend for a Super Bowl title. They started the season by losing three of their first four games. Then to add insult to injury, quarterback Dak Prescott was lost for the season with a broken leg in a Week 5 game against the Giants. The Cowboys were able to pull out a victory against the Giants despite the injury to Prescott. They proceeded to lose four straight following that game and have only won one game since. They were just embarrassed on Thanksgiving Day by the Redskins 41-16. They are loaded with talent on offense, but their defense is one of the worst in the history of the league. They consistently give up chunk plays and can’t stop the run, regardless of who is in the backfield of the opposing team. Owner/ General Manager Jerry Jones must find some solutions on defense to remedy the issues they have. Honestly, until Prescott returns, there is no reason to think the Cowboys will be a factor in the division. The Washington Football Team (WFT) has gone through their ups and downs for as long as I can remember, and it’s mostly been down. They
have only made the playoffs four times in 20 years. There wasn’t much expected from this team coming into the 2020 season either. To the surprise of many, the WFT is in first place after their victory over the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. It’s hard to believe that a first-place team has a record of 4-7. Washington fans have not had much to root for, so any small glimmer of hope is enough. To their credit, the team has played better than expected, especially if you factor in the team has used three different quarterbacks this year. The defense has played well, and the offense has some young talent that is blossoming. Terry McLaurin and Antonio Gibson have star potential on offense and Chase Young and Montez Sweat are scary athletic defensive ends that wreak havoc on opposing offenses. Head coach Ron Rivera has the team headed in the right direction and maybe next season they can start to win some of these close games they have lost in recent years. I hope all four teams can get back to the level of respectability, because I think football is more entertaining when the NFC East is competitive. I think we are all tired of watching this division get run over by the rest of the NFL.
Youth football team wins state title BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE
The 13U Tiny Indians have won the North Carolina State Championship and are headed down to Bradenton, Fla., to play in the AYF National Tournament at IMG Academy starting Dec. 7. The Tiny Indians finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and head coach James Drayton has high hopes for his team in Florida. With this being his first season at the helm as head coach, Drayton knew he had a good team that had a shot at winning it all. “Coming into this 13U season, it was a lot of excitement and expectations,� Drayton said. Drayton came over Photo by Ammata Cornwell from the Triad Elite Ducks Indians coach James Drayton holds the state champiprior to taking over with the Indians. He merged onship trophy after winning the title last month. his team from Greensboro pieces brought in that was we played Rare Breed, it with some local athletes going to help us compete was really a taste of what to bring his team togeth- strongly at the national we are going to see when er. Last season with the level.� we go down there,� he Ducks, he won the city, The Indians rolled said. “Even as a coachstate and regional champi- through the regular season, ing staff it was a learning onship, eventually finish- with their only loss com- experience, because those ing third at AYF nationals. ing to the Number One games are going to be long Drayton had several team in the nation, Rare and physical.� teams that were interested Breed. For the state chamDrayton says win or in his services, but chose pionship game, Drayton lose, he is proud of what the Indians based on their was confident in his team’s his team has accomplished tradition and the fact it ability to win. this year. He feels it would seemed like the “perfect “As a coach, you never be great to send his players fit,� he said. want to be too overconfi- off to the next level with a “It had to be an organi- dent. You always want to national championship. zation that made sense and make sure you have all the “I am really proud of pretty much already had a bases covered,� said Dray- these guys and we have buzz, so it wasn’t like we ton. some veterans that have were starting all the way The Indians faced off been with me from the beover,� he said. “People against the Elite Kids out ginning,� he stated. “For still kind of knew this was of Charlotte in the cham- me, I am proud of them bethe 12U team, so it was pionship game. Drayton cause they could have gone easier to navigate going to stated it was a hard-fought to another team and get all the Indians than if I went game that the Indians won the carries and catches, but anywhere else.� they come here to buy into by the score of 12-0. The 13U team kept “When you have a the team to win the chammost of their players from team that has been through pionship. last year’s championship winning two cities, two “I think at this point team. Drayton and his staff states, and been through those kids are like we have added the additional piec- the grind of a regional all the individual accoes needed to make another tournament to win it and lades, now we want some run at the national champi- also place nationally, you hardware, we want to have onship. have to defend against some history behind this “Any time you come in being complacent or too work. Seeing them happy off of a championship sea- overconfident going into that is the most proud thing son, you’re always going the game,� he continued. for me. I have played and to get pretty much the pick That was really more what had my time, now it’s of the kids that you want to I was thinking about, them about them.� add on to it,� he said about not being too confident Drayton says he could his team. “This is kind of and taking them lightly, not have done this by himhow we built it. My first and that we can still come self and wanted to give a team, it was straight start in and play our game.� special thank you to his up and through winning Drayton says he was coaching staff; Coach we were able to build it. happy to win the game, but Hackett, Coach Cornwell, “We were able to come was happier to win it for Coach RJ, Coach Cliff, together and have a sea- the kids that have never Coach Little, Coach Rio son and were able to add won a title. Now he has and Coach Dre. He also some talent to what we al- to quickly turn his focus wanted to give a big thank ready had. Once we came to the national tournament you to the team mom into the season, we really in Florida and get his guys Sherry Newkirk for holdstarted putting it together. prepared to play the best ing things together with We always knew we had the nation has to offer. the kids. something special, but we “These guys are excitreally felt we had enough ed for it and I think when
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Arbor Acres residents raise $132,000 to replace The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope kitchen SUBMITTED ARTICLE
Arbor Acres residents have raised $132,000 to replace the outdated 28-year-old kitchen and dining rooms at The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope in Winston-Salem. A formal check presentation was held last month. The Center of Hope is the only local homeless shelter that houses families without separating men, women and children. It prepares and serves more than 2,000 meals a week to residents and others in need in the community. Residents at Arbor Acres have a long tradition of raising money to support local non-profits in need. Under the leadership of 2020 fundraising project co-chairs Camille Smith and Hamp Lefler, residents selected The Center of Hope from a list of 10 deserving local nonprofits. “The Center of Hope presented a compelling case for need and offered us an opportunity to make a tangible difference by giving back to our community,� said Smith. In receiving the $132,000 check from Smith and Lefler, The Salvation Army’s Major Andrew Wiley expressed gratitude to the residents, stressing the pandemic has
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Arbor Acres fundraising project co-chairs Camille Smith (holding left side of check) and Hamp Lefler (holding right side of check) present $132,000 check to The Salvation Army’s Major Andrew Wiley (second from right). increased the number of families seeking support from Center of Hope. “We are so very grateful for the generosity of residents and the hard work they put in to bring this much-needed project to a successful conclusion,� Wiley stated. “This is truly a dream come true for us and the families we serve, and it will change the life of the center for years to come.� Renovation of the Center of Hope kitchen and dining rooms will begin in early 2021. Currently, the Center can house up to 100 people who remain at the Center until the cause of their homelessness has been resolved, typically in around
three months. Daily meals are provided, as well as clean beds, showers, and family and student study areas. Social workers, clergy, and counselors provide guidance, resource information, and support. In addition to housing families, the Center offers breakfast daily and dinner on Sundays for 50-75 homeless non-shelter individuals. Arbor Acres, Inc. is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offering a high quality continuum of service and care in independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. For more information, visit www. arboracres.org.
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about love for the people and the kids, so that’s what really motivated me. “I wanted to work with kids, but when you’re in school, you are thinking about business,� he said. When it came down to it, I realized that it wasn’t about money, because what good is money if you hate to come to work every day? I wanted my life to be fulfilled and feel like I was making a difference and like I was living with purpose.� While working with the department, Lowery gave his life to the Lord. That motivated him to be a better example for the kids in the centers. “God had begun cleaning me up and I felt like I could tell the kids they don’t have to do those bad things anymore,� he continued. “That’s what they really wanted to hear.� Lowery gives a lot of credit to his father for instilling in him such great work ethic and the belief that he could compete against anyone. He used that mindset when he trained others on the court. Lowery says he has fond memories of the
many colleagues he has worked with over the years. He said he learned a lot from working with the older generation when he first started and the younger generation once he had been there for some time. “I am really grateful to God and grateful to the people that I have learned from,� he said about his time at the department. For his final day on the job, Lowery said he knows his emotions will be all over the place. He had a flashback moment that touched him weeks earlier and thinks on his final day there will be even more emotion. “Any time you have change, especially with something you have been doing a long time, it will be something different when I have to turn in those keys and walk out that door,� he said about his last day. “I feel like it’s going to be really touching and I don’t know who is going to be here that day, but regardless, I know it’s going to be a change. “I know I am making a transition and I know I still want to be involved with helping people. So I will pray about the direction I go in and I know if I do that, I will be good, be-
cause sometimes we can’t see and we don’t know what our purpose or calling is at that time.� With the recent retirement of long-time Recreation and Parks employees such as Art Blevins, Brian Manns and Ben Piggott, Lowery joins an elite group of men who spent much of their adult lives dedicated to helping the next generation. Lowery hopes the new crop of center supervisors continues to integrate programs that can reach the community in a positive way as they have in years past. “My hope is that they continue to reach those people out here like how the recreation centers have done and the people who worked in there have done for me when I was going to these centers,� he said. “These people were there and they helped me by keeping me off the streets and I hope the new directors don’t lose that.� Lowery doesn’t have any immediate plans after retirement, but does want to continue working with children. He says only God knows exactly what path he will go down, but is excited to see where his new adventure will lead him.
Arts Council announces winners of its 2020 Annual Awards SUBMITTED ARTICLE
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County has announced the winners of its four annual awards. President and CEO Randy Eaddy said, “Each year, countless individuals and organizations contribute to the vitality and diversity of the arts in our community. It is always a highlight of The Arts Council’s year to recognize and celebrate some of them in a special way by granting our Annual Awards.� The Arts Council Award. The Arts Council Award recognizes an individual who exhibits a significant commitment to volunteer service and has made a lasting impact on the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County arts community. The 2020 recipient is Dr. Dale Pollock, a retired professor and former dean of the School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Pollack’s extensive volunteer service over the course of his long career, and beyond it, has influenced the lives of hundreds of inspiring film industry participants and helped to shape and deepen the community’s appreciation of filmmaking and love for the “big screen.� Pollock was instrumental in bringing the RiverRun International Festival to Winston-Salem in 2002 and subsequently helping to lead its emergence as one of the premier cultural events in the state and region. He still serves as an emeritus member of RiverRun’s Board of Directors.  The Arts Educator Excellence Award. The Arts Educator Excellence Award recognizes an educator or teaching artist who has enriched the education of the community’s youth and inspired the next generation of artists, patrons and other creative individuals. The 2020 recipient is Dr. Rachel Watson, a musician as well as an educator, and currently senior director of education, engagement and inclusion for the Winston-Salem Symphony. Watson taught music in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County School System for 15 years, serving as the orchestra director at Mount Tabor High School and Jefferson Middle School. She has been instrumental in the Winston-Salem Symphony’s P.L.A.Y. (Piedmont Learning Academy for Youth) program, which emphasizes teaching the whole child – i.e., head, heart and hands. Indicative of her commitment, Watson learned Spanish in order to enhance her ability to extend the impact of the P.L.A.Y. program. She also led the adaption of the program’s curriculum to provide online lessons when COVID-19 disrupted in-person lessons. The R. Philip Hanes, Jr. Young Leader Award. The R. Philip Hanes, Jr. Young Leader Award recognizes an individual under 40 years old whose time, talent and energy have furthered the mission of supporting and promoting the arts in the community, leaving a legacy of service for future leaders and for the future of the arts. The 2020 recipient is Magalie Yacinthe, an entrepreneur, arts and equity advocate, and community leader. Yasinthe’s volunteer community service is wide ranging, notwithstanding the demands of running her own business. She is the communications and marketing chair of Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts and a member of the City/County’s Public Art Commission’s Fourth Street Public Art Committee. Yacinthe is part
Submitted photo courtesy Hanesbrands
Hanesbrands, winner of the Art Council’s 2020 Arts-Integrated Workplace Award, enthusiastically supports the arts and encourages its employees to embrace, support and participate in arts and cultural activities within the community. It sponsors annual visual art contests and talent shows for its employees and hosts an arts fair that introduces employees to various arts and cultural organizations. of the volunteer organizing group for the Winston-Salem Portrait Project, which will be officially unveiled in April 2021 and is one of the city’s largest public art projects. She has also worked with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts’ Kenan Institute for the Arts and the National Black Theatre Festival and served as arts & letters chair for the local alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. The Arts-Integrated Workplace Award. The Arts-Integrated Workplace Award recognizes a local company or other business for its exemplary efforts to integrate the arts into its organizational culture and the lives of its employees. The 2020 recipient is Hanesbrands, a stalwart supporter of the arts in this community. Hanesbrands is the archetype of a company that both supports the arts itself and promotes and facilitates appreciation for the arts within its work environment. In addition to its magnanimous financial support to numerous arts organizations for many years, Hanesbrands has encouraged its employees to embrace, support and participate in the arts. Hanesbrands sponsors annual visual art contests and talent shows for its employees. Hanesbrands also hosts an annual arts fair that introduces employees to various arts and cultural organizations in the community to promote awareness, attendance at arts events and volunteerism that includes service on the governing bodies of arts organizations. Hanesbrands’ longstanding special support of The Arts Council is manifested in numerous ways on The Arts Council’s campus at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts – via the Hanesbrands Theatre and otherwise – and by its proactive promotion of its employees’ workplace campaign that supports The Arts Council’s annual Community Fund for the Arts campaigns. Winston-Salem, known as the “City of Arts & Innovation,� and Forsyth County have an arts community that enriches the lives of area residents every day and accounts in large part for the recognition they continue to receive as a great place to live, learn, work and play. Forsyth County’s non-profit arts industry supports more than 5,500 full time equivalent jobs; accounts for more than $129 million in resident household income; and generates more than $14.8 million in local and state tax revenues.
Tune in for a Tree Lighting!
7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5
CITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Christmas Carols by members of the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus Tree Lighting Countdown by Mayor Allen Joines and members of the City Council