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BY TODD LUCK FOR THE CHRONICLE

The biggest overhaul of bus routes in Winston-Salem Transit Authority history is close to becoming reality.

The new routes were approved by the Public Works Committee during its Tuesday, Dec. 15 meeting and will go before the City Council for consideration on Monday. If approved it will take six months to a year to roll out the new routes, as it will require reprograming WSTA’s computer systems, training its employees, moving bus stops and a massive campaign

to let riders know about the new routes.

WSTA used its automatic passenger counter information and a survey of passenger’s origin and destinations to draw up the new proposed routes. The routes are designed to shorten travel time

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and add crosstown routes that won’t require riders to ride downtown to transfer.

The WSTA held a series of community meetings to get public input in May and June on the proposed routes and got a lot of feedback from bus riders, concerned that they would have longer walks to their new bus stops or to their destinations.

“When we did this, the planners did this by the numbers based on all the data, but we were under no illusion that we weren’t going to have to adjust and make some modification based on public input,” said WSTA Director Art Barnes.

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Trust Talk aims to foster understanding

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New motion to remove estate guardian emerges A discussion group listens as Sgt. Rhoneek Readus talks during a Trust Talk meeting at Polo Road Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 10. The death of a man in police custody came up during the talk. See the story on page A2.

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

The proposed routes would’ve eliminated service to Green Street United Methodist Church, whose Shalom Project offers a variety of services for those in need, including a free medical clinic, food pantry and clothing closet.

“Most of the clients who use our various services do not have cars or reliable transportation and so they really are dependent on public transportation,” said Shalom Project Executive Director Lynn Brown.

Shalom Project also hosts Circles

The Chronicle has reviewed yet another court motion to have Winston-Salem attorney Bryan C. Thompson “immediately” removed and “prohibited from acting … ” as estate guardian by the family of another ward whose financial assets he was allegedly appointed to manage by the Forsyth Clerk of Court’s Office.

The family charges that Thompson does not have the legal authority to do so.

The motion, filed Nov. 24, 2015 in Forsyth County Superior Court, similar to the one reported on last week in the matter of the estate of Steven Epperson, is on behalf of Betsy Love Taylor and William H. Love in the matter of their sibling, Archie W. Love. Jr. And again, attorney Reginald Alston of WinstonSalem is representing.

According to a copy of the motion obtained by The Chronicle, Archie W. Love Jr. was adjudicated to be incompetent in 1982 by the District of Columbia, even though he “was residing in North Carolina … ” at the time of the D.C. action.

Some time after, attorney Bryan Thompson filed a Petition for Adjudication of Incompetence “against” Mr. Love in North Carolina through the Forsyth Clerk’s Office, even though, according to the motion, Thompson was “ … not related to or in any way connected …

Thompson ” to Archie Love.

However, according to the motion, “there is not a properly file stamped Order of

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It has been an eventful week for the Winston-Salem Urban League.

Less than 24 hours before the organization announced James Perry would be taking over as president and chief executive, reports surfaced that the organization may be affected by a change in grant disbursements from the United Way. The Forsyth County United Way will begin targeting its funding toward proAcree Perry grams designed to tackle specific issues of health, education, financial stability, and reducing poverty.

According to president and CEO Cynthia S. Gordineer, board members and partners of the organization have been discussing the changes in funding for several years.

“We have decided to focus our spending toward financial stability, issues of health, and ending poverty in the area,” said Gordineer. “With all of the generosity of the community, we still live in a city where poverty has grown tremendously in the last 10 to 12 years.

“We realized we needed to start investing in services and programs that will address the root causes of why people are struggling.”

Although the changes are still in the preliminary stages, after receiving a letter from the United Way detailing the budget changes, Urban League board chair Evelyn Acree said the changes will affect the organization in the worst way.

Acree mentioned although she is grateful the group’s funding wasn’t cut entirely, the organization will need to look into finding funding from other venues.

“The cuts will be very severe for us,” she said. “This will definitely be a major setback.”

If approved, the cuts will begin in January. Although the organization may have to learn to cope with less funding from one of its biggest supporters, Acree is confident that, with the addition of James Perry, the Urban League will continue to serve the community.

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A Trust Talk trying to foster understanding between the police and those they serve was held at Polo Road Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 10.

The Winston-Salem Human Relations Department has been holding quarterly Trust Talks in different parts of the city for four years now. The talks take citizens and Winston-Salem Police Department officers and divide them into discussion groups. The comments from the meetings are incorporated into the training of Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) officers.

Nationally, it’s a tumultuous time for relations between the police and the communities they serve.

Incidents like one in Chicago where a police officer shot a black teenager 17 times have sparked outrage and protests. The night before the Trust Talk, 31 year-old Travis Nevelle Page died while in WSPD custody. According to the WSPD, officers were responding to a discharged weapon report and there was a struggle in which Page was pepper sprayed.

He became unresponsive after being handcuffed according to authorities and was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Former Human Relations Commissioner Dr. Ernie Wade cautioned attendees not to jump to any conclusions about the incident and local police officers in general.

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ple saying, ‘See? They killed one here,’” he said.

“Already, without knowing any of the details.”

The talk drew a variety of people with different backgrounds and views of the police.

Claudette Bailey, who heads the Pecan Ridge Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Watch, said those in her neighborhood “think the world” of the police. She said police have worked with her neighborhood watch to keep her area safe.

Others have been on the other side of the law. Dave Moore served time for dealing drugs and now teaches the auto body trade to at-risk youth, ex-felons and others to keep them from going down the same path. He said many have been arrested by police themselves and are weary of the authorities. He’s been trying to get police officers to come by his Southside Rides body shop and spend time with those in a program to show them a different side of policing.

“They don’t like the police, half of them don’t even know really why,” said Moore. “But they don’t know them as a person, they know them as a uniformed officer who arrested them.”

Many had questions about the interactions they or people they know have had with the police, particularly about why police pull some people over and search their vehicles.

Moore said he was pulled over and searched. He said he remained calm though his wife, who was riding with him, was upset. An officer apologized to him when nothing was found.

Moore said he felt he’d

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been profiled, which was a common concern among black participants.

Rev. Curtis Friday of The Love Church also participated. He said the Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, which he’s a member of, continues to field many complaints about the police.

He described the relationship between the police and the community as a “rollercoaster” and that communication like the Trust Talks was vitally needed.

“I think we’re both scared of each other,” he said.

Anxieties with stereotypes went both ways.

Several officers were concerned that all police were being judged by the actions of a few officers who acted inappropriately.

Sgt. Rhoneek Readus said he was concerned that young people were growing up with negative views of the police.

“It’s taking us back when we need to be moving forward,” said Readus, who added that WSPD is trying to recruit young minorities with a scholarship program.

Sgt. Tim Taylor thanked attendees for coming. He said he’d been an officer for 25 years and it was his first Trust Talk. He felt the dialog was beneficial and all police officers should strive to treat those they serve equally.

“I had a sergeant who was over the police academy and that’s what he told me, what he told the entire class, when you get this badge on, you’re still a citizen with a job in a police uniform,” he said. “Treat people the way you want to be treated.”

The Chronicle apologizes for some errors made in a story written by Cash Michaels and printed in The Chronicle on Dec. 10. The article, on page A1, has the headline “Guardian accused of ‘theft.’” The story stated that attorney Bryan Thompson’s signature is not on the court receipt from the Clerk’s Office, but a signature next to the typewritten name of witness ‘Amanda H. Jones” is.” In fact, after closer examination of a copy of that court receipt, attorney Bryan Thompson’s signature is next to his name, but because of the way it was written, it was mistaken to be part of the signature written immediately below it. The Chronicle regrets any misunderstanding that may have resulted from this error. The Editor

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Dave Moore shares his thoughts during an icebreaker session at the Trust Talk last week.

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it has been a week since 31-year-old travis page died in the custody of four police officers and citizens are growing impatient waiting for video footage of the incident to made public. the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) held a press conference to urge elected officials to recommend that the District attorney’s office and the n.C. State Bureau of investigation (nCSBi) release body camera footage obtained from the officers present during the incident. according to a police report, Corporal robert fenimore, officer Christopher Doub, officer austin Conrad and officer Jacob tuttle responded to a reported discharge of firearm at 4404 old rural hall road. Upon arrival,

officers attempted to detain page, who matched the description of the reported gunman. after a brief struggle with page, one of the officers used pepper spray in order to gain control and place him in handcuffs. at that time, page became unresponsive. the officers performed lifesaving efforts but were unsuccessful. page was pronounced dead at Wake forest University Baptist Medical Center.

WSpD has confirmed three of the four officers involved were wearing body cameras during the time of the incident.

During a recent town hall meeting held at Shiloh Baptist Church, a number of citizens said while although they continue to hear talks about transparency and being open, it seems they are being left in the dark. “When they have video footage of what happened and they don’t make it pub-

lic, it seems like they are hiding something,� said Chris hunter. “We have seen this same situation play out too many times across america, and we deserve to know what happened that night.� a number of citizens took to social media to voice their frustrations as well. Many referenced video footage of laquan McDonald in Chicago that took over a year to be released. “they can release the video if they wanted to,� linda ingram wrote. “the people of this city should not have to wait a entire year before we know what really happened, we are not going to stand for it.�

Chairman of the public Safety Committee James taylor said he and other city officials take the situation very seriously. he also encouraged citizens to remain calm as the justice systems takes it course. taylor mentioned he

to State Bureau of investigations Special agent in Charge Scott Williams, the Ministers' Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity, and forsyth County District attorney Jim o'neill. he also mentioned that he has met with page's mother to discuss the investigation process. During a news conference, rountree insured the public that the police department is fully cooperating with the district attorney’s office and the SBi. “i know there are a lot of conspiracy theories

floating around in the community about evidence, the body camera footage, and other things, but i assure the public all evidence both physical and digital has been preserved.â€? rountree also applauded the members of the community for demanding answers but urged them to remain calm. “i am grateful we have people in the community who want to look into this incident and protest.â€? he said. “But, i am asking the people of the community to do so peacefully.â€?Â

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Residents want answers after 31-year-old Travis Page became unresponsive in the custody of four police officers on Wednesday, Dec. 9 near the 4400 block of Old Rural Hall Rd. has not seen the video but tration of the police departhas urged the nCSBi to ment, the mayor, as well as complete their investiga- other members of the city tion as quickly as possible. council and we take this “We must let the inves- issue very seriously.� tigation take its course. i Council Member urge the citizens of Derwin Montgomery Winston-Salem to not jump encouraged citizens to conto conclusions,� he said. tact the forsyth County “i’ve met with the adminis- District attorney’s office

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and request the video be made public. although the case is currently under investigation, the release of the video is under the control of District attorney Jim o’neill. a number of residents reminded those who attended the town hall meeting that there are a number of local and national organizations who can help persuade the district attorney’s office to make the video footage public. “i am thankful for everything council members Montgomery and taylor are trying to do, but there are numerous groups that we all know about that can help us with this issue.�

Vincent Wilkes said. “i’m not disregarding city council members or police officers. all i’m saying is, we can look inside my community filled with strong men and women, and we can do the same thing.�

police chief urges calm and patience after page’s death ChroniCle Staff report

the City of WinstonSalem has released a statement about the actions of police Chief Barry rountree regarding the death of travis page, who was in police custody when he died. rountree was away on personal business during the time of the incident.

While away, rountree initiated a number of actions after being notified of page's death. according to a document that was made public tuesday Dec. 16, rountree has personally reached out

Third Vice President of The Ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity Rev. Alvin Carlisle addresses members of the media during a press conference on Friday, Dec. 11 at Emmanuel Baptist Church.Â

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Report: W-S police, fire pay behind other cities City Human Resources Director Carmen Caruth delivers her presentation on fire and police pay.

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The City Council’s Public Safety Committee vowed to take action after hearing a report that police and firefighter salaries are significantly below other cities during its Monday, Dec 14 meeting.

City staff has spent several months looking into the pay for police and firefighters and its effects on retention in both departments. Two police officers spoke at a Nov. 16 City Council meeting bringing attention to how experienced officers are leaving for other higher paying departments. Police officers packed the City Council chambers for that meeting. Many returned, this time with firefighters who lined the walls during the meeting.

City Human Resources Director Carmen Caruth made the presentation showing how pay for police and firefighters, not including incentives, com-

pared to the rest of the Triad. Police trainees make $31,494 that goes up to $33,068 once they become officers. Fire trainees make $29,852 annually and $31,345 as new firefighters.

“What we found is that when we compare with the average of our Triad cities, we’re significantly below for police officer trainees and firefighter trainees at 10 percent and when they’re done with recruit school and firefighter school we’re still below 6 and 9 percent,” she said.

She said the disparity in pay also exists for more experienced officers, even assuming a 2 percent merit pay increase per year.

“At the end of five years with no other incentives, we are actually pretty significantly behind. We’re 15 percent behind the average for the other jurisdictions, both in police officer and firefighter pay,” she said.

Even adding in incentives, she said the pay is

still behind the Triad and is “even further behind” other cities in the state with at least 100,000 residents.

She said the turnover rate for police is 12 percent and 10 percent for fire, with most leaving for another job or because of pay.

Public Safety Chair James Taylor said that the city has been giving small raises for public safety officers, but that it’s “not been enough.”

“The operative word here is ‘action’,” said Taylor. “We’ve taken action in the past, but we need to do a better job and we will do a better job of taking action in the future.”

The report suggested increasing starting police and fire pay by 7.5 percent, with salary adjustments for employees below the new minimum, so starting salaries would be within 3 percent of other Triad cities. There would also be supplemental pay adjustments for all fire and police employees, ranging from 1 to 3 percent, for five years.

Police officers and firefighters fill the room at the Public Safety Committee meeting on Monday.

Depending on the size of the supplement, the plan would cost $1.2 million to $2.3 million in the first year. Caruth said the plan is only to address the immediate recruitment and retention problem. City Council would still need to look at pay structure to deal with the long-term issue.

City Manager Lee Garrity said he’ll incorporate the plan in the budget forecast that he’ll present to the Budget Committee in January. He said he hopes to implement an annual 2 percent supplement each January starting this fiscal year, along with a possible merit raise in July, that could be potentially paid for with existing funds or “some adjustments in taxes and fees.”

Lt. Danny Watts, who heads the Winston-Salem Police Department’s recruiting unit, was one of the two police officers that spoke in front of the City Council last month. The officers told the council

that WSPD had lost 75 experienced officers to other departments since 2012 and that police officers were having to work off duty jobs providing security to make ends meet.

After Monday’s meeting, Watts said the plan is a “step in the right direction.”

“We do need a relatively quick solution so we can stop the exodus of officers leaving the department,” he said.

However, Watts hoped to be on par with other departments’ pay, instead of still being below it. He said implementing a steppay plan - where employees receive raises on a regular basis - or some other type of pay plan, still needs to happen to solve the officer retention problem.

David Pollard, president of the Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters Association, said the plan does address the problem of relatively low pay for veteran firefighters.

Firefighters have similar issues to police with losing experienced personnel to other departments and firefighters having to work multiple jobs to support their families. He said the pay problem needs to be fixed across the board. A career ladder pay plan where employees receive raises based on training and certifications would help, he said.

Pollard said that increases in health insurance for city workers are outpacing the small raises firefighters get, resulting in veteran firefighters who have seen little increase in pay, so upping the salaries for new firefighters will only result in pay compression.

“What they’re proposing is just completely inadequate,” said Pollard, who added that the Fire Fighters Association plans to do it’s own independent study on fire pay.

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(L to R) Deputy Chief of the EMS Tim Black, Third Battalion Fire Chief Jay Walsh, and Lieutenant Bart Stone show a clip of a training video designed to show how first responders handle an active assailant situation.

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Local police, firefighters, and EMS receive advanced active shooter training

As the methods of active shooters continue to evolve, the training has evolved as well.

According to Stone and others, this year’s training has been more comprehensive than ever.

In the past, firefighters and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel had to wait until the shooter and scene were secured before entering to help victims. Now, paramedics and firefighters will be able to enter certain areas with armed members of the WSPD.

Aside from learning how to handle catastrophic events, interdepartmental training also allows the departments to create bonds that can improve working relationships.

Third Battalion Fire Chief Jay Walsh said the large amount of time the departments spend together training allows them to get to

Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind (IFB) celebrated a record hiring year of 197 new employees when it closed out its fiscal year at the end of September. With growth in every area from textiles to optical to office supplies, IFB has been a hub of hiring and training activity.

Many of the new hires are sewing operators working across all three of IFB’s facilities in WinstonSalem, Asheville and Little Rock, Ark. Another key hiring area is IFB’s Optical division, which produces more than a thousand pairs of eyeglasses per day for 34 VA hospitals from New York to Florida.

“Creating employment opportunities for almost 200 people is truly living out our mission at IFB,” said David Hampton, vice president of human resources at IFB. “For many of our new employees who are blind, IFB is their first job and their first real opportunity at personal independence and growth.

The jobs and the community at IFB are life-changing experiences.”

Peter Hinton, IFB’s 100th new hire, joined the organization on Sept. 1 after moving to WinstonSalem from Maryland. His journey attests to the transformative opportunities at

IFB. Hinton lost his sight at age 17 after being involved in a neighborhood fight.

Although doctors were initially hopeful that his sight would be restored after surgery and treatment, the damage to his optic nerve was permanent.

Transitioning to his life without sight was challenging and there were many setbacks including jail time, financial difficulties and drugs. Eventually, he found his way to the Columbia House for the Blind where he enrolled in computer and Braille classes in addition to joining support groups.

“I needed to find a way out of that life of bad influences and bad decisions,” said Hinton. “Going to classes and connecting with other people who were blind helped put me on the right road.”

One of Hinton’s children is a recent graduate of Winston-Salem State University so he was familiar with the area before hearing about the job opportunities with IFB. Connections through his blind support group led him to IFB’s human resources team who encouraged him to apply and helped coordinate the move. Today, Peter works in the IFB vinyl department, although he may pursue other opportunities once he completes IFB’s computer training programs.

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Deputy Chief of the EMS Tim Black said, while the training is unique, EMS workers, firefighters, and the police department work together everyday to make sure citizens are safe from any, and all threats.

“This event is unique because we have a fourth party there creating harm, but on a daily basis we work together.” he said.

“We come together every year to train but this event is really special for us and we work really well together.”

those changes all the time.”

“As things change and some of the type of events change, our training needs to change too,” he continued. “And we are on top of

Nearly 300 firefighters and 150 EMS workers have already taken part in the training this year. In January every officer with the WSPD will go through a coordinated response to a active assailant attack.

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“We are getting a level of training that we have never been able to get before,” said Walsh. “Not only that but we are creating relationships that will make us more of a unit.”

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United Way, reconsider Urban League grant cuts

The Winston-Salem Urban League, a venerable institution in the black community and city of Winston-Salem, has had a rollercoaster ride this week.

As the organization prepared to name James Perry as its president and chief executive, reports surfaced that its budget is expected to be greatly affected by a change in the way the United Way awards grants.

A huge amount of the Urban League’s budget comes from the United Way. Starting next summer, the United Way of Forsyth County will begin targeting grants for programs designed to tackle specific issues of health, education, financial stability and reducing poverty.

According to chief executive Cindy Gordineer, “We realized we needed to start investing in services and programs that will address the root causes of why people are struggling.”

But the Urban League helps people who are struggling and is helping to change one of its root causes: lack of jobs. Its main program provides jobs for older people who are struggling to find jobs because of their ages and other factors. The

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Chronicle has reported on what the Urban League is doing. Here are some headlines: *Winston-Salem Urban League joins national movement to end senior hunger *Big Four Alumni, Urban League unite for service (giving professional clothes to needy so they can go to job interviews) *Winston-Salem Urban League receives $1,778,090 grant to employ older adults *W-S Urban League celebrates seniors from 18 counties The cuts in grant money will hurt an organization that helps a great number of people. The expected cut should be re-evaluated. The increased focus on poverty by Mayor Allen Joines should mean nonprofits that battle that aspect of life should be getting more money, not less.

Urban League board Chairwoman Evelyn Acree said, “The cuts will be very severe for us. This will definitely be a major setback.”

The good news is that effective Jan. 4, James Perry will be on board.

Perry will replace Don Williams, who has served as interim president and chief executive since February 2014. Before recently relocating to Winston-Salem, Perry led the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center for ten years.

Building job opportunities for residents in the Triad ranks high on his to do list.

“We will continue to serve the Triad as we have always done,” Acree said. “We have an excellent team and with the addition of James, we’re going to continue to impact the residents who are often overlooked.”

Many of the people who are often overlooked are the people who are in poverty. The United Way should take another look at the Urban League’s mission to help fight poverty through job opportunities and change its plans for huge cuts in its grants for the organization.

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Reynoldstown article brings back memories To the Editor :

I enjoyed the article about Reynoldstown. I saw, in the news, the unveiling of the historical marker for Reynoldstown.

My father worked at R.J. Reynolds in the chewing tobacco department. He applied for a house as soon as they were finished and we became one of the first black families to move into Reynoldstown.

Our address was 901 Baltimore Street. That was the one street for blacks. The sidewalk was paved and the street was covered with cinderblocks.

A board fence separated the street for blacks from other streets.

My sister Richardson Rachel and I used to peep through the cracks to see what games the white children were playing. We could hear them having fun but could not fully see them. So we enjoyed watching them through the fence cracks.

Baltimore Street dead ended at 10th Street on the north and a stream of water on the south. We called it the “the branch,” people walked across a little foot bridge to catch the Fifth St. Street Car to go downtown.

My mother did laundry work for several white families that lived in the white section. She washed and ironed for them at our house and carried them back at the end of the week. That way, she could stay at home with us. One family she worked for was the Gilley family.

Mrs. Gilley was special to us. She gave us lots of clothes when her children outgrew them. Some of the other black families that moved in later were the Perrys, Ashes, Covingtons, Daniels and the Shaws.

I believe that the street name was changed from Baltimore Street and I’m not sure what the new name is. I don’t get out much anymore. It may be called Jackson Avenue, I’m not sure. Being 101 years old, I enjoy

thinking about the old days. Enough memories for now. Hope to write you again.

Adeline Richardson Hodge

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Church Affiliation- Member of Shiloh Baptist Church since 1927 (88 years)

How can the NCAE endorse Roy Cooper who hasn’t supported teachers and education?

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First, I always have and always will respect the NCAE [North Carolina Association of Educators]

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Second, I find it very strange that the NCAE would make an endorsement of anyone before the filing deadline has passed and before they knew all the candidates who would be running in the Democratic Primary for Governor.

Third, the rank and file teachers all across North Carolina have been telling me over the last two years that they will not vote for Roy Cooper based on Roy Cooper and his office siding in court with the Republicans and Pat McCrory against public school teachers and their "teacher tenure" and Roy Cooper's support in court for "private school vouchers."

Fourth, teachers have indicated to me that they cannot support Cooper because of his stand in court in suppressing the voting rights of teachers and other North Carolinians.

Fifth, unfortunately the NCAE has yielded to the "establishment " wing of the Democratic Party to attempt to short circuit the people's right to decide for themselves who can best represent all the people of this state.

Sixth, the Democratic Party's establishment wing's continued effort to "strong arm" the people of our Party and Unaffiliated voters across this state is the very reason why the Republican Party has gained control of the positions of U.S. Senate, Governor, Lt. Governor, N.C. House and N.C. Senate and many other offices.

Seventh, the attempt by the Democratic "establishment" wing of our Party through the endorsement by the NCAE will not deter me from filing for Governor [he filed on Dec. 14] and will not deter me from fighting for our rank and file public school teachers to reinstate "teacher tenure" and will oppose "private school vouchers," which are bleeding money away from our public schools.

Ken Spaulding Democratic candidate for Governor Durham, N.C.

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Donald Trump: A maniac who matches mankind’s vilest Bill Turner

" S i e g heil!" — the N a z i Germany-era salute — was Guest heard above Columnist the clamor as a protester was taken away for heckling Donald Trump at a rally preceding the most recent Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas this week.

Ross Douthat, writing in the New York Times a week ago, used the generally offlimits “F” word in inquiring of the basics of Mr. Trump’s attractiveness: “Is Donald Trump a fascist?”

It appears that Mr. Trump meets, matches, and exceeds the trademark characteristics of a fascist and demagogue. He has a cult-like following that is intensely nationalistic, he is a bully whose brand is unified by bigotry, and Mr. Trump’s sweeping tirades, when scaled up, puts him in the same league with select world leaders whose extremism resulted in intolerance at best and genocide at worst.

Mr. Trump could become president of the United States next year and would, without a doubt join, and maybe even top, the list of the most despotic and repressive dictators in world history. Americans must remember that what are otherwise unspeakable acts of man's inhumanity to man loom large in the short shadow of American history.

Could America find itself enacting some of the over-the-top policies Mr. Trump articulates so dogmatically? Yes, we could. Yes, we have. Take immigration for example, one of the most controversial points in Mr. Trump’s cultural war catalog. During the height of the massive immigration of Europeans to the US - in the period between 1885-1910 - many Italians were “lumped” with those who were accused of bringing the Mafia to the US. In New Orleans in 1891, there was a mass lynching of Italians.

In reaction to the murdering, according to Dr. Anthony Petrosino of the University of Texas, our country’s leaders, like Teddy Roosevelt, not yet president, famously said it was "a rather good thing."

The response in the New York Times on March 16, 1891 referred to the victims

“Could America find itself enacting some of the over-the-top policies Mr. Trump articulates so dogmatically? Yes, we could.

Yes, we have.”

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of the lynchings as " ... sneaking and cowardly Sicilians, the descendants of bandits and assassins." And John Parker, who later went on to be governor of Louisiana, said of Italians that they were "just a little worse than the Negro, being if anything filthier in [their] habits, lawless, and

treacherous." Doesn’t this sound like Mr. Trump’s brash broadsides toward Mexicans and Muslims? You bet it does.

Americans might wake up with Trump as president doing what President Franklin D. Roosevelt did just over 70 years ago, in 1942, when he required “aliens” from

The holiday surprise nobody wants Allison Brown

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Julia Garrett had not visited her parents in eight months. The 13-hour drive from Boston to Kernersville passed quickly because she was so happy to be going “home” for the holidays. As she pulled into the driveway, she scanned the well-lit front porch where her mother usually would be waiting, but the porch was empty. When Julia stepped in the front door, she was surprised by the unusual smell lingering in the air.

She expected the usual scents of mulled cider and pumpkin pies. It took a few minutes to identify, but the odor of dirty diapers was unmistakable. That was odd; she could not think of anyone in the family who had a new baby. Her mother swooped into the room and wrapped her in hugs.

As they separated and Julia got a clear view of her mother’s face, she was startled by how tired her mother looked and by how much she had aged.

Looking into the den, she could see that her dad

was in his recliner watching TV, his back to the doorway. She stepped over quickly to face him and received another jolt: he looked terrible. He had lost a lot of weight, there were dark circles under his eyes, his shirt was spotted with food stains, and he seemed to be looking through her rather than at her. Her close proximity informed her that he was the source of the dirty diaper odor.

Coming to her side, her mother immediately noticed the smell and walked her dad down the hall to the bedroom, speaking to him as she would one of the grandchildren.

Julia stood in shock at the realization that her father was not only incontinent but was losing his awareness and adult capabilities.

In the days that followed, Julia’s mother described the drastic decline in her dad’s mental health after he fell off a ladder and injured his head in the spring. The incontinence issues were only the tip of the iceberg, as her father’s sharp mind entered the foggy confusion of dementia and his caregiving spouse began to reach the end of her rope physically, mentally, and emotionally. Julia realized the situation had reached critical mass in a very short

time and if she did not act quickly, her mother’s health could be at risk. This was one surprise Julia wished she could have avoided!

This month, many people will travel to visit older family members for the holidays and have a surprising experience similar to Julia’s. They will observe drastic changes in abilities, attitudes, and behaviors in the person whose health has declined and in the person who is providing care. Without a reliable point of reference, they may make incorrect conclusions about the situation and about the alternatives for solutions.

Navigating the options for care and support of aging adults is like entering a maze, where false turns mean lost time and setbacks in opportunities for improvements in health and wellbeing.

Fortunately for Julia Garrett and her parents, a quick Google search led them to local resources for information about dementia, in-home care, family caregiver support programs, home-delivered meals, Medicare and Medicaid, adult day care, Veterans services, and many other long-term support services, many of which they did not know

existed.

For most people, this kind of holiday “surprise” is inevitable. The experts know that you will need many services to support both caregivers and care recipients so they can age in place with dignity and independence. In the 12county Piedmont Triad region, the Area Agency on Aging partners with more than 60 agencies that provide an array of services authorized by the Older Americans Act to assist older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers.

To learn more about supports for maintaining

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Italy, Germany, and Japan to register with the United States Department of Justice which, within a month, resulted in the fullscale internment of Japanese Americans.

Mr. Trump's demagoguery about Berlin-type walls around America and his mockery of disabled people and his dirty digs on who is ugly or not, also brings to mind the list of other world leaders in times past whose thirst for dominion and power -- and immortality -- includes names such as Idi Amin Dada of Uganda, Kim Jung II of North Korea, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, China's Chiang Kai-Shek, and Joseph Stalin of Russia, among others.

Given Mr. Trump's bombastic and ruthless pronouncements that involve potential atrocities, it is not too much of a stretch to compare him to Leopold II of Belgium who was famous for enslaving and killing more than 15 million Africans in what he called (his) Free Congo State during the late 1800s, when America was just emerging from holding (African) slaves. Supported by the West, including America, Leopold II extracted the economic riches of The Congo, like a "successful businessman."

Finally, the German phrase for The Leader - Der Fuhrer - is a brand that fits Mr. Trump quite well because, like Adolf Hitler, he needs no introduction. Would Mr. Trump order the killing of 17 million people, including six million Jews, as Hitler did? Would Mr. Trump lead the entire world into war? Probably not. We won’t let him.

I don't believe a critical mass of Americans - enough to nominate Mr. Trump, let alone elect him our president are swayed by the fear and resentment that marks his campaign oratory. But, just in case, if Americans want to keep our country's name off the list of having one of the world's most despotic leaders, they should - as Mr. Trump’s run for President continues toward the gorge of catastrophe - take note of the warning of George Santayana who said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

Dr. Bill Turner is a noted educator, writer and thinker who called WinstonSalem home for many years. Reach him at bill-turner@comcast.net.

independence and aging at home, contact these “lead agencies” in each county: Davidson: Davidson County Department of Senior Services, (336) 2422290 Forsyth: Senior Services, Inc. (WinstonSalem), (336) 725-0907 Guilford: Senior Resources of Guilford, (336) 373-4816 Randolph: Randolph County Senior Adults Association, (336) 6253389; 1 (800) 252-2899

To learn more about long-term care opportunities, such as assisted living or skilled nursing care, call

the Area Agency on Aging at 336-904-0300 and ask for the “Ombudsman” assigned to the county in which your loved one resides. Visit www.ptrc.org and select “Area Agency on Aging,” then scroll down to the “Funded Partners” link for a comprehensive list of resources in each county.

Allison Brown, program planner for aging for the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging, joined the agency in 2012. She works with the nonprofit and local government sectors.

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Laurel Streets.

It’s just one of 12 routes that have been altered after public comments. Other examples include both proposed routes 8 and 9, which were modified to include

Ward and make stops at places like Food Lion, Second Harvest Food Bank, and King Plaza Shopping Center.

Last week, Public Works Committee Chair

“It’s taken a while to go through the concerns identified by the citizens pretty much one-by-one. I think we’ve about resolved about everything we can and that’s a great majority of the concerns.”

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program attended public comment meetings and got one hundred signatures on a petition in support of keeping the bus service.

City Council Member Molly Leight said she’d communicated concerns she’d heard from those at the church about the routes change to the WSTA. Now the proposed Route 5 has been altered to once again to include service for the Shalom Project.

The new route will go down Broad Street, which is close to its current bus stop at West Academy and

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Industries for the Blind, whose blind and visually impaired workforce relies heavily on public transportation. Proposed Route 10 was modified to include Crystal Towers apartment complex and Route 13 was changed to include Andrew Heights Apartments.

A new proposed Route 27, a circulator route for the Southside of the city, will fill in a gap created by the proposed elimination of the current Route 30, said Barnes. It’ll provide service to many apartment complexes in the Southeast

Incompetence … ” for Archie Love, nor an “Order appointing Bryan Thompson guardian of the estate, nor Order Authorizing Issuance to Letters … ” to Attorney Thompson. Thompson’s “ …

Application for Letters of Guardianship of the Estate is not properly file stamped” as well, the court motion alleges.

In effect, as reported repeatedly in almost every story The Chronicle has reported regarding allegations of “pattern and practice” between Attorney Thompson and the Forsyth Clerk’s Office, if orders generated by the Clerk’s Office are not properly file stamped and initialed, as prescribed by state statutes and established N.C. Rules of Civil Procedure, then they are considered “legally invalid.”

In addition, the motion alleges Thompson was appointed guardian by the Clerk’s Office “ … prior to the filing of an Order of Incompetence.”

“Bryan Thompson never had legal authority to act as guardian of the estate,” the Love siblings’ motion contends, “ … and in doing so violated a fiduciary duty in managing the estate to generate commissions for himself and not in the best interest … ” of Archie Love.

Based on this alleged sequence of

Dan Besse said between public comments and working with each City Council member on any concerns on routes in their ward, he was confident the new routes will be more efficient while taking into account riders’ concerns.

“It’s taken a while to go through the concerns identified by the citizens pretty much one-by-one. I think we’ve about resolved about everything we can and that’s a great majority of the concerns,” he said.

events, the Love siblings’ Nov. 24 motion petitioned the court for an “Emergency Removal … ” of Attorney Thompson, pursuant to state law, as estate guardian to “ … prevent further injury to the ward’s estate.” “ … All siblings of Archie W. Love Jr. agree that Betty Taylor Love should be appointed as his General Guardian,” the motion continues.

Betty Love Taylor and William Love are petitioning Forsyth Superior Court not only to remove Thompson and officially appoint Ms. Taylor as the estate guardian, but also to provide “For such other and further award as the Court deems justified,” if appropriate.

At press time Tuesday, The Chronicle was in the process of obtaining a copy of Attorney Thompson’s response to the Love siblings’ motion, and no hearing date had been set.

Meanwhile, a hearing on the Steven Epperson motion to also have Thompson removed as estate guardian because of allegations the attorney illegally obtaining over $44,000 on behalf of Epperson, was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16. The Chronicle will report on those proceedings, and Thompson’s response to those allegations, in subsequent reports.

‘Eddie Rouse Day’ Celebration SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines has proclaimed December 27 as “Eddie Rouse Day.” House on the Hill (HOTH) is honored to present the "Eddie Rouse Day" celebration on Dec. 27 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Authoring Action, 624 W. 6th Street. Master of Ceremonies will be Rouse's daughter, Tinisha Rouse. The Mayor’s proclamation will be orated by LeShea Agnew. The event is hosted by HOTH founders Nathan Ross Freeman and Sharon Agnew.

House on the Hill was the first performance venue for Rouse when he arrived in Winston-Salem from Philadelphia over 20 years ago. HOTH is most proud of Rouse's accomplishments and will have a House on the Hill style celebration in his honor.

Performances will be by local artists of spoken word, music, theatre, dance, visual arts and more. In HOTH tradition, local artists of all genres are encouraged to participate and attendees are invited to bring a light dish or libation to share during the event.

Please email Nathan Ross Freeman by Dec. 22 at nfreeman@msn.com with any HOTH-related photographs or footage from last year's event in JPEG format to be presented during the celebration. To volunteer during the celebration, to provide refreshments, or to artistically contribute (such as a brief performance of poetry, monologue, music, dance, or visual art) please email Sharon Agnew by Dec. 22 at sharonagnew1@gmail.com. The public is cordially invited to join in the celebration.

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Spaulding officially a candidate for North Carolina governor

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Love Church serves homeless

Love Church members prepare plates and serve the residents of the Bethesda Center, which houses the homeless.

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The Love Church recently put into action one of its vision phrases: “WiiGiVE.” Serving over 200 homeless people in Winston-Salem, the church fed the residents at the Bethesda Center a homecooked Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Members of the church whipped up various Thanksgiving favorites such as turkey (prepared by the church’s own chef), ham, mac-n-cheese, green beans, yams, and other dishes. The menu also incorporated an array of desserts that included 200 fresh-baked cookies prepared by the youth ministry of the church.

They continued to serve on Saturday, Nov. 28, giving residents of the Bethesda Center a variety of coats, hats, gloves, scarfs, and socks to help as the winter weather is sure to arrive in the coming weeks. in just over a week’s time, the church gathered donations from members, co-

workers, family, and friends to ensure the event would be a success. Along with all the other items, guests also received a box lunch and a baggie full of toiletries such as toothpaste, lotion, and shampoo.

Pastor Curtis Friday and his wife, Shameka Friday, along with other church volunteers were ready to embrace and bless the center.

Friday was enthused to see the vision of the ministry at work, helping to fulfill one of the bedrock principles of the ministry that is derived from one of its foundation Scriptures in Matthew 25: “For i was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; i was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; i was a stranger, and you invited me in; naked, and you clothed me; i was sick, and you visited me; i was in prison, and you came to me.”

“On behalf of Pastor Curtis Friday, The Love Church is grateful to The Bethesda Center and the community of homeless persons who allowed our church to be a blessing to you!” the church said in a statement.

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RALEiGH, N.C. — Democratic candidate Ken Spaulding officially entered the North Carolina governor's race Monday more than two years after he first announced his 2016 bid, promoting his economic record while criticizing primary rival Roy Cooper on education.

Spaulding, a former state legislator and transportation board member, submitted his candidate notice at the State Board of Elections.

The Durham lawyer announced his candidacy in August 2013, less than eight months into the term of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, who is seeking re-election.

Spaulding told reporters he has a history of creating economic opportunity and thousands

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of jobs, later citing his involvement in real estate development, especially Treyburn Corporate Park and the Southpoint mall in Durham. Spaulding said that, if elected, he would promote job creation in rural areas, too. ``Now, if i'm able to help do that for the Research Triangle area, just think what i'll be trying to do for all of North Carolina,'' he said.

Spaulding also accused Cooper – the state's attorney general – of aligning himself with McCrory because in court lawyers in Cooper's office defended GOP laws ending teacher job protections and creating taxpayer-funded grants for children to attend private schools. The state Supreme Court upheld the grants. A teacher tenure lawsuit is pending.

The attorney general's office is tasked with

defending the state, but Cooper ``had a choice to make whether he was going to defend ... getting rid of teacher tenure and the private school vouchers,'' Spaulding said. He pointed to Cooper's decision last year not to keep defending North Carolina's same-sex marriage ban when a similar prohibition in Virginia was struck down.

A Cooper campaign spokesman didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment Monday.

Primary elections are March 15. McCrory also has a GOP challenger in former Rep. Robert Brawley of iredell County.

Time Warner Cable News and the League of Women Voters plan to hold a Democratic primary debate March 1. Spaulding on Monday called on Cooper to participate.

youth urged to exchange war toys for peace toys SPECiAL TO THE CHRONiCLE

City youths can exchange toys and video games that promote violence and aggression, such as toy guns and knives, for basketballs, footballs, puzzles, board games and non-violent computer games during the 23rd annual Peace Toys for War Toys Exchange, to be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex.

The exchange is sponsored and organized by the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center.

The exchange is for youth ages 3-14 who are accompanied by a parent. High school students can register for a chance to win one of two laptop computers donated

by Venable Tax Services. youths will also have an opportunity to win bicycles and other special prizes that promote fitness, education and peace.

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will close at 12:45 p.m. The exchange is expected to conclude about 4 p.m.

This year’s Peace Toys Exchange has been moved to a Saturday afternoon to accommodate parents who work, said Ben Piggott, the exchange organizer.

Previously, the exchange was held on a weeknight, Piggott said, and “parents were rushing to get home and make dinner and then get to the event.”

Piggott, the director of the Russell Community Center, started the exchange in 1993 as a way to help children learn from a young age to deal with problems peacefully. in 2000, Piggott was honored by the National Crime Prevention Council for starting the program.

Anyone wishing to donate unwrapped toys for this event should call Piggott or a member of the Russell Center staff at 336727-2580, or drop them off at the center, 3521 Carver School Road.

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What first started out as a simple traffic stop involving one black state lawmaker and at least three white n.C. State Troopers, has now ballooned into an apparent statewide effort, led by the State Troopers association, to force the lawmaker to resign from office. in the midst of the fallout, legitimate questions about why it indeed took three troopers to rush to what was just a seatbelt violation, why didn’t troopers know how to run legislative license plates, who tipped off a Charlotte TV station about the incident, and what, if any, political implications does the incident have?

State rep.

Cecil Brockman [D- Guilford] who was a primary sponsor last March of a bill titled, “Prohibit Discriminatory Profiling,” along with fellow Democratic representatives rodney Moore, Jean Farmer-Butterfield and Graig r. Meyer admitted Monday afternoon that he “ … was wrong for not having worn my seat belt” when he was stopped by the State highway Patrol on Main Street in archdale on nov.

30. “it was a moment of deep frustration that i could have handled better,” the first-term high Point representative wrote on his Facebook page Monday. “however, having traveled less than a mile down the road, i was pulled over by not one, but three state troopers. i was treated with suspicion about my identity and accused of stealing my own car. all of this was due to a heightened sense of threat felt by the troopers. The heart of my issue with this incident lies with being treated with suspicion and being seen as a threat for no other reason i can figure than being black.” however, that admis-

This is a video still of Rep. Cecil Brockman's Nov. 30 traffic stop by state troopers in Archdale from a patrol car dash cam. Brockman is a co-sponsor of an anti-racial profiling bill in the N.C. House.

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sion of wrong didn’t stop an outraged Sgt. Danny Jenkins, president of the n.C. Troopers association, from blasting rep.

Brockman Monday on the group’s website, saying that his behavior during that traffic stop, and “ … [state] house tag does not allow you an entitlement to break our laws.” “it is shameful for someone of your position to accuse these officers of treating you poorly,” Sgt. Jenkins continued, “ … as they were only doing their job, and the video clearly shows that the officers were polite and respectful to you the entire time. Sir, your conduct during this traffic stop would make even your supporters question your honesty and integrity. if you cannot be civil and honest about a simple traffic stop, how can the people you represent trust anything you say or do?” after his statement under a section titled “Call to action,” Sgt. Jenkins continues on, “ …that [Brockman’s] accusations are lies.” “i am calling for all of our trooper and law enforcement supporters to demand his resignation,” Jenkins wrote. “he falsely accused a trooper of mistreating him when he was clearly attempting to use

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his position as a lawmaker to bully the trooper into not issuing a ticket. is this the type of person that n.C. needs in the State house? i think not. Please share this status to spread then (sic) word.”

Jenkins finishes his missive with, “let’s make him famous.” on that same page is “Contribute to n.C. Troopers” and a donate button. according to news reports, in 1996 the Troopers association “ … agreed to a court order requiring the caller to tell you he or she is a paid solicitor and that the group is not affiliated with the State highway Patrol,” reported Wral –TV in July 1999, adding that none of the funds goes to the State highway Patrol.

The raw video of the nov. 30 traffic stop in archdale from the patrol car dash-cam shows the first-term Democrat from high Point acting annoyed when he is asked for his license and registration (Brockman hands over his license, but indicates that he doesn’t have the car registration) by Trooper J.D. allred, and then telling the trooper that he is a state legislator, apparently hoping that he’ll be released with just a warning. “i just think it’s amaz-

ing that you can really write a ticket to a state representative who was literally at the [bank] just to here and that you guys literally think that this is any type of, i don’t know what you guys think this is doing.

This is very frustrating,” Brockman is heard saying from behind the driver’s seat. another trooper is seen standing on the passenger side of rep. Brockman’s vehicle looking inside and watching the driver carefully. interestingly, none of the three troopers knew how to run Brockman’s n.C. house issued license plate for a positive identification, having to refer to the vehicle identification number (Vin) inside the driver side windshield instead.

The video – which had two minutes of dead audio during Trooper allred’s conversation with Brockman – also showed the representative charging that he would have been treated differently if he were a white legislator. “i’m very pissed off. i think if i was a white representative that you guys would’ve been like ‘ok, sorry sir.’”

The trooper, who has been even-tempered and professional up until this point, exhibits apparent exasperation in rejecting the charge, telling Brockman that race had nothing to do with why he was stopped. Trooper allred continues that because the representative wouldn’t pull over right away, he called for extra backup as a precaution. a state highway patrol spokesperson said the extra backup call is standard for “safety reasons.” in published reports, rep. Brockman has said, "This is the same excuse that we hear from law enforcement every single time an innocent black male gets shot and killed.

The response by the law enforcement is they felt threatened."

Politically, State republicans have salivated hanging rep. Brockman out to dry for the incident. n.C. republican Party Chairman hassan harnett joined the political fray, issuing a statement saying, “our state troopers put their lives on the line every day and deserve more respect (including from our state's elected officials). even if it means reaching deep within himself, rep.

Brockman should apologize to the troopers immediately." and within minutes of the dash-cam video being aired on WBTV Saturday, state rep. Justin Burr, the GoP representative from albemarle, tweeted that Brockman “ … should be ashamed of his behavior and accusations. Those state troopers were just doing their jobs.” rep. Burr is the brother of the highway Patrol’s legislative liaison Jarrett Burr, to whom Brockman complained after the incident. There is speculation that WBTV was tipped off allegedly because of this connection, and immedi-

ately filed a Freedom of information act request for the tape as a result.

Since Gov. McCrory’s republican administration took office, media organizations have complained that it has taken months, not days, for Foia requests to be granted, adding further to the speculation that the republican response has been quite coordinated. online, supporters of the troopers blasted rep.

Brockman, saying that his behavior was wrong and he had no business using his legislative position to get out of being ticketed for a seatbelt violation. african-americans weighing in agreed that what Brockman did was wrong, especially not wearing his seatbelt during the annual “Click it or Ticket” campaign. They also agreed that he was wrong in his demeanor.

But it still troubled many that it took three troopers to be involved in the traffic stop, especially given documented evidence that north Carolina law enforcement are more likely to stop young black males than anyone else on the road, but find more illegal contraband during white traffic stops. and they wholeheartedly disagreed with calls for rep. Brockman to resign, saying that all he needed to do was just apologize for his actions. “no, he shouldn't resign,” posted Steve harrison on Facebook Tuesday, “… and somebody from the Trooper's association needs to explain why a seatbelt violation (if they even noticed beforehand) is grounds for a reckless high-speed chase for a block and a half. The trooper driving almost smacked a pickup truck in his haste to run down the "suspect."

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“We will continue to serve the Triad as we have always done,” she continued. “We have an excellent team and with the addition of James, we’re going to continue to impact the residents who are often overlooked.” effective Jan. 4 Perry will replace Don Williams, who has served as interim president and chief executive since February 2014.

Before recently relocating to WinstonSalem, Perry served as chief executive of the Greater new orleans Fair housing action Center for ten years. During his tenure, he managed to lead the center through the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. after being selected from three finalists following a national search, Perry mentioned he is confident he has the ability and training to lead the organization into the future. “after asking around and doing research on the Urban league, i knew right away i wanted to be involved,” Perry stated.

During a recent discussion with The Chronicle, Perry said his goal is to build on a strong foundation the organization has already laid out. increasing job opportunities for resi-

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dents in the Triad and improving race relations in regards to criminal justice issues both rank high on the newly appointed president’s to do list.

“We really want the community to know that the Urban league is a real foundation for this community.” he continued. “as long as this community is around, the Urban league will be around serving this community and providing for its needs.”

When asked about the proposed budget changes, Perry assured members once he begins to roll out some of the initiatives he has planned, a number of other organizations will be willing to support the Urban league.

“The United Way is just one of many organizations who are interested in supporting the Urban league,” he said. “as we progress this will simply just be a bump in the road.”

The United Way is scheduled to make a final decision on the budget changes during a board meeting today (Dec. 17). The Urban league will be notified of the final changes no more than 48 hours following the meeting.

“There are a number of large and successful branches of the Urban league across the country that receive little to no funding from the United Way,” said Perry. “i’m confident we’re going to be able to do really great work.”

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african-american dancers take center stage at UNcSa

Aerys Merrill, a UNCSA college sophomore who portrays the Snow Queen, and Garret McNally, a UNCSA high school junior who portrays Snow King, perform during a recent performance. Both take the roles on Dec. 19.

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By tori p. hayNeSWorth For the chroNicle

the UNc School of arts is underway with its production of tchaikovsky’s “the Nutcracker” this week. this year there are two african-american performers that will take the stage as Snow King and Queen. aerys Merrill, UNcSa college sophomore, and Garret McNally, UNcSa high school junior, will both take the roles on Dec. 19.

“We’re so proud of what they’re doing,” said artistic director Jared redick. “they work hard every day, and they really focus on the process of what they’re doing, and because of that, they’re extraordinary.” aerys Merrill, native of richmond, Va., recalls a family tradition of always going to see the christmas classic,

which motivated her to become a dancer. “the different choreography in every Nutcracker is nice. it’s fun to learn different things,” said Merrill. “it’s also fun to do different parts, and even if you have the same part, you can come at it a different way.”

Garret McNally of charleston, S.c., mentioned that Michael Jackson was the motivation for him to become a dancer, reminiscing about him when he was younger, dancing by the television when Jackson performed.

“Going on stage and dancing to my best capabilities as the characters i perform as, and go out into the lobby to see the people’s faces afterwards. it’s amazing to see how you can affect people the way you move, and it’s just so much fun to do and i love doing it,” said McNally. this isn’t the first time that an african-american has been cast in these roles. a ballerina danced as the Snow

Queen years ago. the two performers had a special message for any young and inspired african-americans who want to pursue professional dancing.

“Keep going at it, because we’re now having more african-americans that are becoming principal dancers and really famous dancers. look up to them because they’re really great inspirations,” said Merrill.

“Go for it, don’t let anybody shoot you down. Do your best, you will be seen and you will be loved. you should never give up on your dreams,” said McNally. “the Nutcracker,” performed by the UNcSa students, is going on until Dec. 20 at the Stevens center, located at 405 W. Fourth St. For ticket purchase and more information, visit www.uncsa.edu.

Children’s book on voting considered for all ages BOOK REVIEW

more rights than his own parents did – at least not until after the civil War. lillian can see GreatGrandpa edmund, postWar, on his way to vote for the very first time. he

By terri SchlicheNMeyer For the chroNicle

how many leaves are on the tree outside your window? that’s a question you may not be able to answer. how could you even count them all?

Would you ever get an answer that’s right? it’s a silly question, for sure, and probably not very important. in the new book “lillian’s right to Vote” by Jonah Winter & Shane W. evans, you’ll see why someone would even ask. lillian stands at the bottom of a “very steep hill.” it’s Voting Day and she’s going to take advantage of her rights. as she looks up the hill, she sees things – not just a hill, but a slave auction. there are her great-greatgrandparents: elijah is wearing chains and Sarah is holding a baby. lillian sees that they’re standing near a courthouse where

“Lillian’s Right to Vote”

by Jonah Winter & Shane W. evansc.2015, Schwartz & Wade Books $17.99 / $20.99 canada 40 pages

only white men could vote. it’s a long way up that hill and, as she climbs, lillian sees more history:

once a baby at that auction, her great-grandfather, edmund grew up to pick cotton. he didn’t have any

approaches the polls, looking dignified in his finest clothes; Great-Grandma ida is there, too, but she can’t vote yet. that, as lillian knows, is many years away. then the hill seems to become higher, and the climb gets harder. lillian sees her grandpa, isaac, but he’s not voting because of a poll tax that he has no hope of paying. She hears her Uncle levi, telling stories about impossible questions

that had to be answered before anyone with brown skin could step up to cast a vote. She sees the same angry faces that surrounded her when she was a child, and women finally were allowed to vote.

White women, that is.

Not people like lillian.

Stopping in the middle of the hill, lillian remembers. once, she registered to vote and had to take a test that she didn’t pass. people were hurt and killed over votes. She starts walking again, soon reaching the voting place. and lillian steps to the door…

Did you ever buy a book for the kids that you ended up keeping for yourself? that’s what could happen once you’ve found “lillian’s right to Vote” – and that’s okay. i think you’ll understand it more than your children will anyhow. there’s no doubt in my

mind that kids will love this book. Sharp-eyed children, those who wonder what the presidential-candidate fuss is about, will get a basic history of the importance of voting. children in this book’s’ target age (3-to-6-year-olds) will appreciate the story that authors Jonah Winter & Shane W. evans tell here. For sure, they’ll all enjoy the illustrations. the real goodness in this book, however, is that becoming a children’s picture story doesn’t at all diminish its power. indeed, “lillian’s right to Vote” is ten feet tall, and it’s something neither you nor your child will be able to leave. the Bookworm is terri Schlichenmeyer. terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 14,000 books.

Foundation announces November community grants Special to the chroNicle

the Winston-Salem Foundation announces 12 community Grants totaling $404,860 that will touch the lives of many living in Forsyth county. Grants were awarded to organizations in the following program areas: arts and culture, education, health, human services, and public interest. *AIDS Care Service - $10,360 for marketing and development assistance for a third year *Associated Artists of Winston-Salem - $12,000 for a membership and gallery coordinator for a second year *Carolina Chamber Symphony Players - $10,000 for a part-time manager for a third year

*Carter G. Woodson School of Challenge - $20,000 for a student and parent liaison *Children’s Law Center of Central NC - $17,000 to support a director of development for a third year *Creative Corridors Coalition - $100,000 for the capital campaign *LAMB Foundation of NC - $5,000 to provide funds to redistribute to Forsyth county organizations working with individuals with developmental disabilities *Lowrance Middle School PTA - $8,500 to fund summer respite care program for students with disabilities for a second year *Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC -

$124,000 to support collaborating for clients in partnership with the United Way *The Forsyth Promise - $50,000 to support the Forsyth county cradle to career partnership for a second year *Wake Forest University Health Sciences - $40,000 to support additional design elements at Bailey park *Winston-Salem Youth Chorus - $8,000 to upgrade ticketing and development software the Winston-Salem Foundation is a community foundation that supports charitable programs in the greater Forsyth county area. learn more at www.wsfoundation.org.

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Gritty defense sets the table for QEA

Also Religion and Classifieds

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

Coach Isaac Pitts believes the Pharaohs are at their best when they dedicate themselves to playing lockdown defense.

Photo by Craig T. Greenlee

The first half of the basketball season is almost history and Quality Education Academy has made some headway. The Pharaohs are 10-2 after the first weeks and coach Isaac Pitts is happy with the progress he's seen, but not fully satisfied.

Perhaps the best moments for QEA came during mid-November with a stellar performance in picking up two wins at the Phenom National Showcase, which played at Forsyth Country Day. The Pharaohs beat Virginia Episcopal handily and won a close game over a talented Hill Academy team from Canada.

Pitts spoke recently with SportsWeek about the status of QEA basketball.

Prep is back; Reagan and Glenn post upset wins

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

The Lash-Chronicle JV Tournament tipped off for its 24th year last Saturday.

The daylong, opening round produced its share of intriguing moments in the six games played at Carver High School.

Defending tournament champ Winston-Salem Prep appears to be returning to form as a viable title contender. The Phoenix had one of its worst starts in recent years, which explains why it ended up as a ninthseed. That really didn't matter in round one as the Prep won easily over No. 8 Carver. The Phoenix has won three of last four tournament championships.

The two biggest surprises came earlier in the day. Glenn, the 11th seed, won convincingly over 6th-seeded Parkland. No. 10 Reagan advanced to the quarterfinals by virtue of a buzzer-beater 3-pointer in a thrilling win over 7th-seeded Thomasville.

“This year's tournament looks very promising,” said Robert Wynn, who has served as director of the tournament since its inception in 1992. “Of the 14 teams in the field, 11 have winning records. I'm hopeful that people will appreciate the brand of basketball that's played at the Lash-Chronicle tournament.”

The first round is now history. So all

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attention is turned to this weekend when the eight remaining teams do battle in the quarterfinal round. Will Prep win it again?

Can Mount Tabor live up to expectations as this year's No. 1 seed? Is there a genuine dark horse this year? The answers to most of these questions figure to be answered in two more days.

Here's a recap of last week's action.

PREP OVERPOWERS CARVER: Winston-Salem Prep didn't play like a No. 9 seed in its first-round face-off against Carver. Entering the tournament, the Phoenix was 1-3 and didn't seem to have its usual swagger.

Any doubts about Prep were erased early on in what turned out to be a one-sided issue. The Phoenix pressed and hounded Carver into committing numerous floor errors and the end result was a 70-32 win.

Tyren Hairston scored 23 points in his return to the Phoenix lineup after missing several days because of a toe injury. Zach Austin added 14 points, which included four 3-pointers, and Mike Montgomery contributed 10 points to the cause.

“We finally got a few practices under our belt and now we're rounding into shape,” said coach Bill Tibbs of WinstonSalem Prep. “I liked how we played together tonight, but I'm not happy with our defense right now. We have a full week of practice coming up, so we're going to be See Wins on B2

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Prep's Jahiem Woodbury attacks the basket as Carver's Milan Ruffin challenges the shot.

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Home teams end football season with high national rankings

BY CRAIG T. GREENLEE FOR THE CHRONICLE

None of the home-grown youth football teams brought a national championship trophy to Winston-Salem this year. But that doesn't mean that they came back emptyhanded.

Four teams – Ravens, Raiders, Packers and Bobcats – fell short in their quest to win it all. Even so, all teams can be satisfied that they finished the season ranked among the top 6 nationally in their respective divisions and age groups.

Here's the skinny on how each team fared at the American Youth Football National Championships that

were played last week in Kissimmee, Florida.

RAVENS: The Division II Cadets Division final featured two teams who were mirror-images of each other.

Unfortunately, Ravens fell short in a 12-0 loss to the Dulles Patriots (Va.). As a result, the Ravens finished their season with a No. 2 national ranking.

“They play the game the same way we play,” said coach Eric Brown. “Both defenses tackle well and both offenses have balance with the run and the pass. Our kids played hard, but the Virginia team kicked it in gear from the opening kickoff until the final whistle. Our intensity level at the start of the game wasn't what it needed to be

for us to be at our very best. We just lost to a better team.”

The Ravens had several scoring opportunities during the game, but couldn't convert. It also didn't help that starting center Brandon Miller suffered a neck injury in the fourth quarter and had to taken to the hospital for observation. Miller was later released and returned with the team.

In defeat, fullback Mark Tabb III turned in the top performance for the Ravens in the title game.

The Ravens (7-5) reached the final after taking a 7-6 win over the Southside Ducks (Texas). The Ducks took the lead on a touchdown run in the first quarter. Amoni Anderson blocked Southside's PAT kick and the Ravens See Home teams on B2

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ready for (top seed) Mount Tabor next week. We have all our players now, so we'll just come out here (for the upcoming quarterfinal round) and see what happens.”

As the first quarter progressed, things got progressively worse for the Yellow Jackets, who trailed by nine points at the end of the quarter. By intermission, Prep's lead ballooned to 46-12.

“Turnovers, missed free throws and not getting back on defense hurt us badly,” said coach Roderick Fluellen of Carver. “Once we fell behind, it was hard for us to get back in the game.

But the season is still young and we have time to grow as individuals and as a team.”

REAGAN STUNS THOMASVILLE: With 3.2 seconds left to play in t h e game, coach Jeff Noe o f Reagan called a time out to set up Tournament what he Dirctor hoped Wynn would be the game-winning play. The Raiders trailed Thomasville by a basket and needed a 3-pointer to snatch victory from defeat.

Zach Pascual took the pass on the left wing, squared his shoulders and hit a 28-foot bank shot from the left wing that gave Reagan a dramatic 62-61 comeback win over the Bulldogs.

“Our guys battled and they scrapped,” said Noe. “When you draw up a play, there's always a 50-50 chance that it will work.

This time, things worked out in our favor.”

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SW: QEA is off for two-and-half weeks for Christmas break. What's the coach's report after 12 games?

Pitts: With nine new players, we're still a work in progress.

SW: The Pharaohs split two games in the Marshall County Hoopfest in Kentucky earlier this month. What did you learn about your team?

Pitts: We play toplevel competition when we're on the road, and we took a loss in Kentucky.

But it was to the fourthranked team in the country (Huntington Prep of W.Va.) by six points. With that said, I like our fight. We were down in that game, but we were right there in it. At this point in the season, our guys are learning how to play with each other and learning their roles.

That's so important.

SW: What are you most pleased with at this juncture?

Pitts: The guys have stuck through the (learning curve) process together.

They're still playing hard, still responding to coach-

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resilience in spite of suffering a disappointing loss to rival Mount Tabor the night before. In Noe's mind, the comeback represents a big step in his team's development.

“We kept telling them this (first round of the tournament) is a new day,” said Noe. “One of the things we talked about all game long was overcoming physical fatigue with mental toughness. When things mattered most, they found a way to win.”

Ryan Ayers scored a team-high 16 points to lead the Raiders, followed by Brandon Hanna, who contributed 15 points. Pascual finished with 13 and Shammond Dockery chipped in with 10 points.

GLENN SURPRISES: Based on seeding, Glenn (11th) wasn't supposed to make it past the first round.

Now, it's clear that the Bobcats paid no attention to where they were seeded.

Marcus Harris poured in 20 points and Micah Bennett contributed 13 as Glenn topped No. 6 Parkland, 64-54. After starting the season 0-3, the Bobcats have won four in a row.

“Being mentally focused, that was the difference,” said coach Richard Daniels. “That's what we were lacking earlier in the season. Parkland made a run late in the fourth quarter, but we stepped it up over the final two minutes.”

REYNOLDS PREVAILS: In the first half, 13th-seeded North Forsyth gave Reynolds all it could handle. But the second half was vastly different as the Demons shifted into high gear to win handily, 87-65.

Reynolds went up by eight in the second quarter.

But the Vikings rallied and pulled to within a basket of the lead (42-40) on Aaron Worthy's 3-pointer in the final seconds before intermission.

LEXINGTON DOMINATES: The fifth-seeded

ing, and that's always a good sign.

SW: Playing intense defense has always been a key part of QEA's style of play. How's that coming along so far?

Pitts: We're a good defensive team. When we get away from our defensive principles, that's when we tend to lose. The guys start thinking they can win games with offense. But for us to be at our very best, we have to go back to what our staple is at QEA. And that's playing hard-nosed defense. We play hard and we play aggressive. It's defense first and that translates to offense for us.

SW: Is there one aspect of QEA's game that you want to get fixed as soon as possible?

Pitts: Rebounding.

We're not very big, so we must rebound by committee. Our guards have to rebound in their areas (on the floor) and we ask our bigs to rebound outside their area. If the guards would just rebound their area, for loose rebounds and long rebounds and then our bigs rebound they way they should, we'll be just fine.

SW: It's no secret that Desean Corprew is the

trailed 6-0.

On their next offensive possession, the Ravens answered quickly. Jason Cowan broke free on a 60-yard run and two plays later, Jaylen Carter scored from 29 yards out to the tie game at 6-6. Tabb ran for the PAT that proved to be the game-winner.

The Ravens beat the Toms River Raiders (N.J.) in the first round. Christopher Wilborn threw a 20-yard scoring pass to tight end Gareon Greene and Cowan raced 50 yards for a touchdown in a 12-7 win.

“The Ravens’ coaches are thankful for all the support we've gotten this year,” said Brown. “We ended the year as the No. 2 team in the nation. Next year, we'll move up to Junior Pee Wees and we plan on coming back (to the nationals). We're looking to be No. 1 next year and we know we have to prove it.”

RAIDERS: Kernersville's Junior Midgets earned a fourth-place finish at the Division II nationals. The Raiders advanced by beating the Northwest Dolphins of Maryland in the first round (14-12). After that, they suffered shutout losses to Shadow Hills (Calif.) 16-0 and Fauquier (Va.) 20-0.

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Marcus Harris (4) led the Bobcats to a first-round victory over the Mustangs.

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(All games played at Carver High School;) Parentheses denotes seed number) First round scoreboard (No. 3) East Forsyth 81, (No. 14) Walkertown 14 (No. 4) Reynolds 87, (No. 13) North Forsyth 65 (No. 5) Lexington 68, (No. 12) Atkins 27 (No. 11) Glenn 64, (No. 6) Parkland 54 (No. 10) Reagan 62, (No. 7) Thomasville 61 (No. 9) Winston-Salem Prep 70, (No. 8) Carver 32 Quarterfinals, Dec. 19 Reagan vs. (No. 2) West Forsyth, 3:30 p.m.

Glenn vs. East Forsyth, 5 p.m.

Winston-Salem Prep vs. (No. 1) Mount Tabor, 6:30 p.m.

Lexington vs. Reynolds, 8 p.m.

Semifinals, Dec. 21 Glenn-East Forsyth winner vs. Reagan-West Forsyth winner, 6:30 p.m.

Winston-Salem Prep-Mount Tabor winner vs. Lexington-Reynolds winner, 8 p.m.

Finals, Dec. 22 Third-place consolation game, 6 p.m.

Championship game, 7:30 p.m.

Yellow Jackets made short work of Atkins in this match-up. Lexington led from the opening tip and

never let up in a 68-27 victory.

EAGLES SOAR: Thirteen East Forsyth play-

ers scored at least one field goal in an 81-14 blow-out win over Walkertown.

Tanis Samuels and Avery

Hall scored 11 points apiece for the victors and Jimmy Nichols chipped in with 10.

Renathan Ona Embo has stepped forward as QEA's undisputed floor leader who's averaging 13 points and 11 assists per game.

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player that QEA looks to for scoring. Still, it's critical that a team has other players who can contribute offensively. Who can fill that role as the Pharaohs get deeper into their season schedule?

Pitts: Jaylan McGill is our second-leading scorer.

Desean is averaging 26 points a game and Jaylan is averaging right at 17. Our point guard Ranathan Ona

Embo is averaging 13 points and 11 assists. We're a guard-heavy team. On some nights, we're getting scoring support from (power forward) Pape Ndiaye.

SW: What's the season been like for Ndiaye up to now?

Pitts: He's finally getting back into a rhythm.

With a torn ACL and being out of basketball for an

Against the Dolphins, Darius Williams opened the scoring for the Raiders with a 35-yard touchdown run.

Northwest took the lead 12-7 in the second half, but Kernersville came back to take control. Mekai Fenner scored on a 10-yard run to give the Raiders a lead it would never relinquish.

The Dolphins threatened to score in the final minutes, but Zach Monnette made a touchdown-saving tackle to keep Northwest out of the end zone. The Dolphins attempted a potential game-winning field goal, but the kick was wide left. The Raiders took over on downs and took a knee to run out the clock.

PACKERS: All hopes for a national title for the Packers vanished in a 20-14 first-round loss to the North Philly Blackhawks (Pa.) in the Division I Junior Midgets Division. The Blackhawks finished as this year's national runner-up.

The Packers (12-1) encountered little resistance in posting a 35-0 win over the West Valley Demons (Ariz.) in the consolation bracket. In the next round, the Packers topped Palo Alto (Calif.) 28-22 to secure a third-place finish.

BOBCATS: Union Cross, which finished the season at 10-4, never got in sync at the Division II nationals (Pee Wees Division). In the opening round, the Bobcats lost 27-13 to Woodbridge of Washington, D.C. Two days later,

entire year – with no work in the summer at all – I think he's doing pretty good. We have a good nucleus of five or six players. (Post player) Marsellis Purvis is great and then there's the young kid – Andre' Toure – he's really special.

SW: Any other thoughts about this season?

Pitts: We believe that we're right where we want

to be. We're going to Detroit (for the Detroit Classic) on the 29th of this month and we'll play a Prolific Prep team with the No. 1 player in the country for 2016 (Josh Jackson).

The schedule doesn't get any easier for us. This is who we play night in and night out when we're on the road.

they suffered a 32-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers (Calif.) in the consolation round.

In spite of ending their season with back-to-back losses, the Bobcats achieved more than expected. A year ago, this team finished up with a 1-8 record.

“This season was nothing short of great,” said coach Ralph Turner. “At the nationals, our players learned that if you can't fight through adversity, you'll have a long day.

But on the other hand, nobody can take away the fact that we are state and regional champions. We came to Florida to try and add to that, but just couldn't pull it off.”

Jaron Sellers scored the Bobcats only touchdown of the consolation game on a 5-yard run. Ty Lyles threw a pass to Javon Meyers for the PAT. In the first round, Union Cross couldn't overcome player ejections, injuries and untimely mistakes that wiped out scoring opportunities in the red zone. By the fourth quarter of that game, the Bobcats roster was down to 12 players.

Lyles ran 45 yards for a touchdown and Meyers scored on a 5-yard run to account for the Bobcats' scoring.

“For us, it was a mistake-filled game,” said Turner.

“Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. We had some critical turnovers and just couldn't get the job done in the red zone.”

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Toy exchange event adds basketball

Members of the Winston-Salem Police Department and WSFD faced off in the first Peace Toys for War Toys Charity Basketball Game on Friday, Dec. 11, at Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Peace Toys for War Toys exchange has become an anticipated holiday tradition in the city.

Each year Ben Piggot and a number of volunteers work to make sure each year’s event is better than the year before.

This year, the 23rd edition of the exchange has an added twist and is expected to be the biggest yet.

To gain more support for the event, on Friday, Dec. 11 the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) and the Winston-Salem Fire Department (WSFD) faced off in the first Peace Toys For War Toys Charity Basketball Game.

The game was played at Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center and admission was the donation of a new toy. A number of attendees mentioned they look forward to the event every year because with war and fighting becoming more commonplace, spreading peace and love is the right thing to do.

“Anytime you can promote peace and love I’m all for

Ben Piggot, right, presents the Winston-Salem Police Department with a trophy following the first annual Peace Toys for War Toys Charity Basketball Game Friday, Dec. 11, at Carl Russell Sr. Recreation Center.

it,” said Janice Willis of Winston-Salem. “With so many toys promoting violence these days, it’s good to see events like this that show the children to care for each other.”

Although the basketball game was the main attraction, with a live disc jockey, refreshments, a halftime performance and dance contest, Piggot made sure the fundraiser was fun for the entire family.

“Just like the exchange, my hope is the charity game will continue to grow every year,” he continued. “Both teams put on a show for the fans and that’s what it’s all about, coming together in a positive environment and having a good time.”

The exchange was designed to give children throughout the city an opportunity to exchange toys and video games that promote violence for board games, puzzles, and other nonviolent toys and games.

Piggot started the event in 1992 at Simms Recreation Center after losing his younger brother to gun violence.

Over the years, the event has grown to become much bigger than even Piggot himself could have imagined.

Since 2012, the exchange has been held at the

Fairgrounds Annex.

“This event has become a real holiday tradition in this area,” he said. “Most importantly it has really grown over the years. In the past, we’ve had over 500 children participate in the event.”

On Dec. 11, after defeating the WSFD by a narrow margin, the WSPD was presented with a trophy that will travel with the winner of the game each year. Although his team didn’t win, WSFD coach Jerrod Hardy seemed confident in his team’s chances next season.

“We had a few mental mistakes but I’m confident we will be taking the trophy with us next season.” He continued, “Although we lost, any time you can give back to the community, everyone wins.”

The 23rd Peace Toys for War Toys Exchange will be held Saturday, Dec. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information on the event contact Ben Piggot at (336) 727-2580 or stop by the Carl Russell Community Center located at 3521 Carver School Road.

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Vaughn selected to coach in NFLPA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NFL Players Association announces the full coaching rosters for the 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

The list, topped by returning head coaches Mike Holmgren and Mike Martz, is annually the most impressive coaching crew of any college all-star game.

Joining the American Team as an assistant coach is WSSU's Chip Vaughn, who will coach the safeties.

Vaughn coached at Winston-Salem State in the fall of 2015 through the NFLPA Coaching Internship Program.

“It is an honor to be selected out of so many candidates. I will use this opportunity to further my knowledge of the game by learning from two legendary coaches in Mike Holmgren and Mike Martz.

Words cannot express how excited I am”, said Chip Vaughn.

Martz will attempt to defend his 2015 National Team title against Holmgren’s American Team on Jan. 23, 2016 at

StubHub Center on the campus of California State University Dominguez Hills. In the rematch, participating players will benefit from instruction by some of the best to ever play and coach the sport.

The NFLPA Coaching Internship is an opportunity, built in collaboration with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), which provides transitioning and former NFL players an in-depth, foundational coaching experience.

Selected interns will be able to spend an entire season coaching on the sidelines of an NCAA Division II, Division III, or NAIA institution.

The NFLPA Coaching Internship provides transitioning and former NFL players with an opportunity to gain coaching experience. Chip Vaughn will be coaching the safeties on defense, and assisting with special teams.

Chip Vaughn is a native of Fairfax, Virginia, where he starred at Robinson Secondary School, before taking his talents to the ACC and Wake Forest University.

Vaughn had a stellar career at Wake Forest, where he finished with 257 tackles, three interceptions, 22 passes defended, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries. In 2007 he was named All-ACC honorable mention, and topped off his senior season in 2008 with a First-team All-ACC selection, where he played in 13 games with 12 starts, registering 87 tackles, two interceptions, six passes defended and two fumble recoveries.

Vaughn helped the Demon Deacons rank 12th in the nation in pass defense, allowing 172.5 yards per game.

He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL (116th overall) by the New Orleans Saints. After an injury during a training camp practice, he spent the entire season on injured reserve, but did receive a Super Bowl XLIV ring for being on the winning team.

Vaughn would go on to play two more seasons in the NFL, with stints at the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers.

Each year 109,100 freshmen student-athletes begin their collegiate careers academically and athletically across 300 NCAA Division II college and universities, with only 56 percent of those student-athletes receiving some form of athletics aid. Now combine those numbers and percentages with the yearly rising cost of education and the overall increasing cost of living across the country, student-athletes are faced with the biggest road block to graduation … FINANCIAL AID. Despite their intellect, commitment and drive, the student-athletes of Winston-Salem State University are as just as affected by financial restraints, with private scholarships being the primary option for student-athlete prosperity. Hence the inception of the WSSU Department of Athletics’ Scholarship Month during the month of January featuring our signature scholarship fundraising events: She’s Got it Covered, Classy Hat Affair and Bond. Score. Win! - Raising Dollars for Scholars.

These fun-filled celebrations are designed to raise funds and awareness surrounding the needs for our student-athletes, highlight academic and athletic successes and to join together our fans and supporters of WSSU Athletics for a worthy cause.

The inaugural Bond. Score. Win! - Raising Dollars for Scholars fundraising event is dedicated to the Rams’ male athletics programs. The breakfast event calls for men to join WSSU leaders for a morning of empowerment, unity, brotherhood and bonding around guest speaker WSSU Alumnus Stephen A. Smith, commentator of ESPN First Take. The event will be held Jan. 16, 2016, at the Grand Pavilion Ball Room at 9 a.m. the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem.

The second annual She's Got It Covered, Classy Hat Affair brunch at the Benton Convention Center on Jan. 23, 2016, at 10 a.m. Bringing forth the keynote address will be USA Gold Medalist LaTasha Colander-Clark, who will share her empowering story of triumph over adversity and how sport was the tool which catapulted her success. The event will highlight the importance of female participation in athletics: female studentathletes learn about leadership, teamwork, and loyalty. Young female student-athletes are shown to have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem.

All proceeds from the events will go toward scholarships for the male and female student-athletes who participate in the 11 NCAA Division II sports offered at WSSU including baseball, basketball, cross country and football on the men’s side and basketball, cross country, cheerleading, softball, tennis, track and volleyball on the women’s side which will provide our student-athletes with scholarship support to achieve their goals both on and off the field.

Tickets for each event are $100, with both events featuring keynote speakers, lifestyle vendors, fellowship and an opportunity to engage with our students-athletes, coaches and members of the WSSU Department of Athletics support staff. Tickets can be purchased through the WSSU Ticket Office (https://www.expressoticketing.com/wssu/pickevent.aspx), by mail with checks made payable to the WSSU Foundation (Memo: SGIC or BSW), Division of University Advancement, 311 Blair Hall, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27199 or by phone 336-750-2141.

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Reagan defeats Mt. Tabor in Branded for Knowledge title game

The winner of the 2015 Branded For Knowledge Basketball Classic, the Reagan Raiders, hold on to the tournament trophy following their 76-68 victory over rival Mt. Tabor on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

By TEVIN STINSON FOR THE CHRONICLE

When Bobby Kimbrough Jr. started the Branded for Knowledge Basketball Classic (BFK), one of his goals was to make the tournament stand out among the many other tournaments in the area.

“I know there are a lot of basketball tournaments held in this area, but my goal was to make the BFK bigger than all of those.” Kimbrough said.

If this year’s event was any indication of the future, it is safe to say BFK is well on its way to becoming one of the premier basketball tournaments in the area.

Kimbrough agrees.

“I want this tournament to be like a community. We want to reach the student athletes outside of basketball,” he said.

“That’s why we have the banquet to kick off the tournament to let the kids know there is life beyond basketball and that’s what makes this tournament better than the others.”

The three-day tournament welcomes freshmen boys from various high schools to learn the importance of teamwork and strengthening their individual levels of confidence while competing in a positive atmosphere.

During the final round of games held at Glenn High School, East Forsyth faced off

against Reynolds in the first match-up, while Mt. Tabor took on a scrappy Reagan team in the championship game.

Here’s a summary of the final round of action:

East Forsyth 60, Reynolds 54: What began as a blowout quickly turned into the most exciting game of the evening. The Eagles took an early lead in the first half behind the three-point shooting of Jack Eggleston and inside scoring and rebounding of Aaron Little.

At the start of the fourth quarter the Eagles held a commanding 50-25 lead.

That’s when the Demons turned up the defensive pressure with a full court press that forced East to commit multiple turnovers.

Only allowing the Eagles to score four points the entire quarter, Reynolds came roaring back and forced overtime.

In the extra period, the Demons seemed to run out of gas and the Eagles were able to add six points to escape with the victory.

Key contributors in the Demons comeback efforts were Devin Ingram, Treshawn Plater, and Will Crowley.

Reagan 76, Mt. Tabor 68: In the muchanticipated championship game, Reagan controlled the entire contest. At halftime,

Jack Eggleston of East Forsyth knocks down a three-pointer in the third round game of the Branded For Knowledge Basketball Classic on Tuesday Dec. 15 at Glenn High School. the Raiders held a 30-20 lead. the BFK staff is already working on the Kaleb Lundy handled most of the scor- 2016 tournament. ing duties in the first half, scoring nine of “We are always thinking of ways to his 12 points in the first two quarters. make the tournament better,” she said.

In the second half of the tournament, “For the 2016 tournament we are looking MVP Clayton Crawford took over. After to adding more entertainment to the only scoring four points in the first half, event.”

Crawford finished the contest with 18 Smith mentioned that for next year’s points. tournament, she is pushing to include Behind the scoring of Crawford and cheerleaders as well. others, at the start of the fourth quarter the BFK Classic Director of Operations Raiders lead had grown to twenty points.

Monty Gray said the game of has a way of The Spartans did fight back and cut the teaching life lessons, and that is what the lead to six late in the final quarter of play tournament is all about. but the Raiders always seemed to be one “The one thing that we try to tell all our step ahead. kids is that you have to be disciplined. you During the tournament, standout play- have to be disciplined to be a good basketers for the Spartans were Aaron Muse, ball player, and to be successful in the Andrew Muse and Bernard Miller. classroom,” he said. “Those two go hand With the 2015 Branded For in hand – that’s what we try to instill in all Knowledge Classic in the books, Chief our participants.”

Operations Officer Denise A. Smith said

Rookie of the week #11 Jalyn Brown (Fr, G - 5-5, Williamston, N.C.) Jalyn Brown scored a seasonhigh 21 points against The Apprentice School as the Lady Vikings, who were winless at the start of the week, won their first two games with road victories against Barton College and The Apprentice School.

Player of the week #0 Keith Crawford, St. Augustine's (Senior, G, 6-0 Richmond, Va.) Keith Crawford led the Falcons with 21 points in a 73-67 victory over Morris. He added five rebounds in the win. The senior guard scored 10 consecutive points during an 18-6 run to give the Falcons the lead after trailing by 11 points in the second half. He later clinched the win on 4-for-4 free throw shooting in the final 27 seconds of the game.

CIAA basketball names women’s standout players, coach of the week

Player of the week #1 Kiara Colston, Bowie State(So, G - 5-6, Burtonsville, M.D.) Kiara Colston led the Lady Bulldogs during week five, averaging 16.7 ppg, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 steals. She scored 20 or more points in two of three games and handed out 10 assists over three games.

Newcomer of the week #12 Imani Heggins, Elizabeth City State (Jr, G - 5-9, Chesapeake, Va.) Imani Heggins scored double figures in each of ECSU's two road victories last weekend. She finished with 16 points in a one-point win over Barton College and chipped in with 15 points in the Lady Vikings' 79-68 victory over The Apprentice School.

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Coach of the week Laquanda Dawkins, Elizabeth City State After an 0-5 start, Coach Dawkins steered the Lady Vikings to a 2-0 record this week with non-conference road wins over Barton College 63-62 and The Apprentice School 79-68.

CIAA basketball names men’s standout players, coach of the week

Newcomer of the week #22 Michael T y s o n , Fayetteville State (Junior, F, 6-7 - Kinston, N.C.) M i c h a e l Tyson led Fayetteville State to a 77-71 road win over Claflin with a game-high 29 points and eight rebounds.

He shot an efficient 91 percent (11-12) from the field.

Rookie of the week #12 Walter Williams, Virginia State (Freshman, G, 6-4 - Richmond, Va.) Rookie Walter Williams continues to be a standout for the Trojans after leading the team with 15 points over the VUU Panthers on Dec. 6. Williams currently leads VSU, averaging 5.4 three- pointers per game

Coach of the week Lonnie Blow Jr., Virginia State Head Coach Lonnie Blow Jr. led the Trojans to their fourth consecutive victory over their I95 rivals, the VUU Panthers. On Dec. 6, VSU took down VUU with a final score of 77-56.

The Trojans are currently ranked No. 1 in the Northern Division and tied for first in the conference.

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WSSU’s Valentine appointed to organization’s board

Dr. Peggy Valentine, dean of the School of Health Sciences at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), has been elected to a three-year term as a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals.

The organization represents more than 100 international and national health professional schools. This is Valentine’s second term on this board.

Valentine has been dean at WSSU since January 2006 and is responsible for the educational programs in clinical laboratory science, exercise physiology health care management, Valentine nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy and rehabilitation counseling.

In addition to her work with the N. C. Center for Public Policy Research, she is general chair and president of the Consortium for International Management Policy and Development. Valentine is also on the board of trustees for Novant Health.

Dionne Jenkins named interim general counsel Dionne Jenkins will be the interim general counsel for Wi n s t o n - S a l e m / F o r s y t h County Schools (WS/FCS).

The Board of Education unanimously approved the move on Dec. 8. Jenkins will begin her new role on Jan. 1.

Jenkins has been a staff attorney for WS/FCS since 2013. She has worked with employee and student grievJenkins ances and with employee concerns and vendor contracts. She will replace Allison Tomberlin, who is resigning effective Dec. 31 to spend more time with her family and to open a law firm with her husband.

Jenkins is an adjunct professor for Forsyth Technical Community College and a former adjunct professor for Salem College. Previously, she was sole practitioner of a small general practice primarily in the areas of criminal and family law, and she litigated matters in District and Superior Court.

Jenkins earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from Wake Forest University.

Medal of Merit for Officer McFadden Chief Barry D. Rountree presented the "Medal of Merit" award to Officer Travis T. McFadden on Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Public Safety Center Auditorium.

On Oct. 21, Officer T. T. McFadden was reporting for duty at The Kingswood School, where he serves as the assigned School Resource Officer, when he observed a single-vehicle collision that had taken place off of the roadway, between R.J. Reynolds High School and Wiley Middle School. Officer McFadden took immediate action by climbing into the vehicle that was suspended over a tunnel and safely removing a 2-year-old child from the vehicle and away from danger.

McFadden’s quick response McFadden and decision to put the life of the child above his own safety clearly demonstrates his commitment to excellence that exceeds department standards. Congratulations to Officer McFadden for his dedication and commitment to serving the community.

USDA and Department of Defense announce agriculture education effort Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden and Dr. Susan Kelly, Director of the Department of Defense's Transition to Veterans Program Office, announced the integration of agriculture into the career training and counseling programs service members receive as they transition out of the military.

Information about USDA resources and programs will now reach 200,000 transitioning service members every year. This partnership will help to ensure that returning service members know about the incentives for military veterans in USDA programs, and the many ways USDA can support military veterans and their families, from farm loans to conservation programs to nutrition assistance to rural rental housing and homeownership opportunities. Veterans can also visit www.usda.gov/veterans, a website designed specifically to educate them about USDA programs.

Brain Cancer research project receives $1.5 million Federal Grant A Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-based research program aimed at developing new ways to treat one of the most common and most malignant types of primary brain tumors has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health. The research team includes Wake Forest Baptist faculty members in cancer biology, hematology and oncology, microbiology and immunology, biochemistry, biostatistics and neuropathology and a medicinal chemistry expert from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

DCCC announces Golden LEAF scholars Davidson County Community College is pleased to announce the Fall 2015 Golden LEAF Scholars.

Seven students from Davie, Randolph and Stanly counties have received scholarships from the Golden LEAF Foundation. Five of the students are enrolled in the curriculum program and two are occupational education students. The students and their courses of study are as follows: Curriculum Students: Krystle Beal - Practical Nurse Education; Lillian Marino Truck Driving Training; Jessica Martin - Medical Assisting; Stephanie Reece - Practical Nurse Education; Tocarra Steele - Practical Nurse Education.

Occupational Education Students: Shikha Sharma Nurse Assistant I; Jamie Smith - Nurse Assistant II.

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WFU-Reynolda Village Trail to be closed The paved walkway leading from the University to Reynolda Village will be closed during part of December due to construction projects along the path. The often-used walkway begins on campus just off Faculty Drive, next to Parking Lot S, and winds through a wooded area before reaching Reynolda Village. Erosion repair projects will be taking place until approximately Dec. 23 at two locations.

The largest will occur at the bridge at Lake Katharine, where the dam is also located. Another project will be at the small bridge that crosses a creek closer to campus. The exact dates of the project’s duration may be revised due to weather.

“Dreams of Christmas” The Salem Band will be giving a free performance today (Dec. 17) at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be at Trinity Moravian Church, located at 220 E. Sprague St. Donations will be accepted for Sunnyside Ministry and the Salem Band. For more information, contact Eileen Young at 336-413-2180, email eileenyoung@triad.rr.com, or visit www.salemband.org.

Eighth annual free citywide Christmas party Christmas for the City creates a meaningful Christmas experience for the whole community. Using the entire Benton Convention Center and part of Fifth Street, Christmas for the City is sponsored by Love Out Loud, a year-round collaborative of churches, non-profits and forprofits that connects leaders and resources to the needs of our city. The free citywide Christmas party happens on Friday, December 18, 4 to 9 p.m., at the Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth Street. Experiences for all ages include: a variety of community-wide vocal and instrumental groups will perform throughout the building and, new this year, out on 5th Street in front of the Convention Center. The six performance stages incorporate a wide variety of our city’s musical styles: Gospel, Contemporary Christian, hip-hop, reggae, rock, pop, southern Gospel, and Latin music. A kids’ room featuring a wide range of activities, including The North Pole Village, carpentry projects, photo booths and, of course, Santa Claus. Thirty local nonprofits will be on hand adding experiences integrated throughout the Convention Center that will connect attendees to their mission. The Table once again brings people from across the entire city together to share a meal. Help Portrait Project gives people in need an opportunity to receive a professional photo.

Also new this year, “Visions of Hope Photography Journey,” a community arts project and exhibition that pairs artists and photographers with homeless community members who will tell their journey of hope through their own photography. Visions of Hope is made possible with funding By The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, as well as churches and individuals passionate about this project. For more information, visit www.christmasforthecity.com; w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / c h r i s t m a s f o r t h e c i t y ; @Christmas4city Love Out Loud: www.loveoutloudws.com; www.facebook.com/loveoutloudws; and @loveoutloudws.

Lifeline shoeboxes for the elderly The eighth annual Lifeline Shoebox distribution project for nursing homes and assisted living residents will be held from Sunday, Dec. 20 to Thursday, Dec. 24. Drop off locations for Lifeline Shoebox all are Winston-Salem locations so far: *Mose’ Insurance Agency, Nationwide Insurance, 904 Peters Creek Pkwy., 336-723-1174 *Winston-Salem Chronicle Newspaper, 617 N. Liberty St., 336-722-8624 *Unique Insurance, 742 Waughtown St., 336-7853882 *Matts Southside Auto, 158 W. Acadia Ave., 336-7211111 *Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, 3521 Carver School Road, 336-727-2580. Organizers need more safe secure donated spaces with climate control access for donated items received in other Forsyth County areas.

Acceptable items are washcloths, lotion, petroleum jelly, body wash, shampoo, socks and more. For additional information, contact Wanda Reid at 336-546-7015.

Feeding the homeless Wynter Guess, the 14 year-old founder of Life Wishes announced today the non-profit will hold its fourth annual Christmas Eve breakfast to feed the homeless in the Winston-Salem community.

The event now known as WishDay will be held on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015 at the Goler Family Enrichment Center, 620 N. Patterson Ave. WishDay 2015 will begin at 8 a.m.

Life Wishes is seeking both cash and in-kind donations from the community to assist with WishDay 2015.

Contributions may be made online on the Life Wishes website. Life Wishes also has an online gift store in which proceeds go to Life Wishes to support WishDay and other charitable projects.

Those interested in participating in WishDay 2015 as a volunteer should call Life Wishes.

New Year’s Eve dance party Plan to ring in 2016 at a New Year's Eve Dance Party with Denver and The Mile High Orchestra. The party will be at First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main St, Kernersville, on Dec. 31from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Bring your friends for a fun evening of music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Tickets are $25 per person. Purchase tickets at itickets.com or at fccministries.com.

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youth ages 8-11. Meetings will be held the first Thursday of the month at 3:30 PM beginning Jan. 7 at the Forsyth County Extension Center at 1450 Fairchild Road. Call Tara Cuello, 4-H Leader, at 336-934-7468 or email her at tlcuello@yahoo.com for more information.

Applications for City of Winston-Salem University The city is accepting applications for the next class of “City of Winston-Salem University,” to be held for 11 weeks starting Feb. 11, 2016. City of Winston-Salem University gives citizens a better understanding of city government, including the responsibilities of various city departments and the city’s role in the community. City of Winston-Salem University is free, however, participants have the option of earning continuing education credit through Winston-Salem State University for a nominal fee of $25. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Dec. 31 Applications are available at the Marketing and Communications Department in City Hall, 101 N. Main St., Suite 336, or by calling CityLink 311. The application is also posted online at www.CityofWS.org and can be printed and mailed in, or filled out and submitted online For more information, call CityLink 311.

Remembering John Biggers The Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts presents “Remembering John Biggers,” an exhibition of prints and drawings by Dr. John T. Biggers (1924-2001), an AfricanAmerican muralist, painter and educator, now through Jan. 30, 2016 at Delta Arts Center, located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. The exhibit features works from Winston-Salem Delta Fine Arts’ permanent collection and the works from private and public collections across the state. Biggers, a native of Gastonia, came into prominence after the Harlem Renaissance and was often called "a canvas master of the human condition.” Visit www.DeltaArtsCenter.org or call 336-722-2625 for more information.

Call for entries for sixth annual 10-minute play competition Winston-Salem Writers is now accepting entries for their 10-minute play competition through January 5, 2016 The contest is open to North Carolina residents only including full-time students in a North Carolina school Entries must be original and previously unpublished Three winning plays will be chosen and stage read on the evening of Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Hanesbrand Theater in Winston Salem. Entry fee for nonmembers of Winston-Salem Writers is $20. More information and complete rules can be found at www.wswriters.org under the "Contests” tab.

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

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

Food and Clothing Giveaway Love Community Development Corporation serves those in need of food and clothes every Monday Wednesday and Friday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for those needing resumes or who are looking for a job. Love Community Development Corporation is located at 3980 N. Liberty St. For more information, call 336306-8119.

Night to Shine Prom Night to Shine Prom, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, will take place on February 12, 2016 at First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 N. Main St Kernersville, NC 27284 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The prom will include a red-carpet entrance. The honored guests receive either a crown or a tiara to serve as a reminder that they are all kings and queens.

If you know of someone with special needs who would like to participate, please register at http://www.fccministries.com/#/night-to-shine-prom/register-to-attend.

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Dec. 20 Four churches to hold symphonic Christmas extravaganza Coined “The Four Churches,” Emanuel Baptist, New Bethel Baptist, St. John C.M.E. and Union Baptist will present their annual Symphonic Christmas Extravaganza on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St. The music and dance departments from each church are combining to present a celebration choral, dance, and instrumentals planned to celebrate the birth of Christ. This Christmas program, now in its third year, has brought together the ministries and directors from each church to plan and implement this community experience. The Christmas Extravaganza is a mustsee event. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call the church office: 336-724-9305.

Dec. 20 Christmas program Antioch Christian Church, 1432 Underwood Ave., will have its Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.antioch1432.org.

Dec. 20 Wentz Memorial Christmas program Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ (UCC) at 3435 Carver School Road will celebrate its annual Christmas Candlelight Service at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.

Wentz Pastor Rev. Renée Griffin and Rev. Craig Schaub of Parkway UCC will conduct the service, which will feature lessons and carols, and the customary lighting of candles while the congregation sings “Silent Night.”

Music for the service will be provided by the combined choirs of Wentz UCC and Parkway UCC, under the direction of their respective choir directors, Dr. Connie McKoy and Mr. Craig Collins. The concert is free and open to the public.

Dec. 20 Christmas musical St. Mark Baptist Church choirs will be presenting “The Little Drummer Boy: a Christmas Musical,” on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. at 1100 Manly St. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Dr. James Fulwood is host pastor. For more information, call 336-7236396.

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Hundreds of people filed into Bethlehem Baptist Church to pay their last respects to community crusader Deloris Huntley last weekend.

Many remember the first lady of Alpha and Omega Church of Faith for her dedication to improving the quality of life of others.

She was married to Bishop John Huntley. She also was founder and director of The Alpha and Omega Family Institute.

“Mrs. Huntley was always working to build up this community and the people who live here.” said Janet Washington of

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Winston-Salem. “I will always remember her willingness to give to others.”

Through her many programs held at the Alpha and Omega Family Institute, Huntley made it her duty to provide a place where individuals could

access programs and services they otherwise would not have access to.

The programs include after school tutoring help for children, healthy cooking classes, prenatal classes, an HIV/AIDS and Young Women’s Health and Wellness conference, and a Children’s Health Fair.

Through the programs, area residents are able to gather new information, learn new skills and ultimately learn to contribute back to the community.

In 2009, Huntley was recognized for her impact in the community when she received the WinstonSalem Foundation’s ECHO award. The award is presented annually to those

who work around the clock to build a stronger community by building connections among people.

A number of peopler mentioned that the love and dedication Huntley showed over the years for the neighborhood and the people in it will live on forever.

Bernard Davis of the city stated because of Huntley, he understands the importance of giving back.

“I will never forget how Mrs. Huntley made me and the people of this community feel,” he continued.

“She always stressed the importance of giving back and she passed that on to everyone she came in contact with. She will truly be missed.”

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Dec. 20 Holden evening prayer Christ and Shiloh Lutheran churches will mark the Advent season with the candlelit Holden Evening Prayer service Sundays at 7 p.m. until Dec. 20. Free hot cider and pastries shared 30 minutes beforehand at 3205 S. Main St. For more information, call 336722-1732

Through Dec. 22 The Christmas Experience If we don’t tell the story, we lose the story ...

Local businessman, Bobby Davis, along with First Christian Church Ministries, will present The Christmas Experience at First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main St, Kernersville. The Christmas Experience tells the story of the birth of Christ. It is a live 50minute walk-through experience utilizing the latest 3D projection technologies, visual effects, and practical effects. Each guest will experience five separate sound stages telling the stories of Mary, Joseph, The Three Kings, the Shepherds, and the Nativity.

The Christmas Experience will take place every day from Nov. 27 through Dec. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m., with tours leaving every 10 minutes.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit thechristmasxp.com.

Dec. 26 Movie showing WISE (Women in Spiritual Excellence) has purchased license rights from Provident Films and will sponsor a free showing of the award winning Christian movie “War Room” on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. at Kimberly Park Holiness Church, located at 1640 Caesar Drive. “War Room,” a compelling drama with heart and humor, explores the power prayer has on marriage, family, parenting, careers and relationships. For more information, call 336-7238001.

Jan. 23 Winter Blues The Women’s Ministry of First Christian Church located at 1130 N. Main St, Kernersville, is excited to welcome best-selling author Angie Smith to Winter Blues 2016. One of the most popular speakers and bloggers in the country, Angie Smith is the author of “Mended,” “I Will Carry You,” and “What Women Fear.” This event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 each in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at fccministries.com.

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Food and Pantry clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Love Community Development Corporation, located at 3980 N. Liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call 336306-8119.

Clothes closet The Ambassador Cathedral Clothes Closet will be open on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Harriet

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Some of the materials used during the “Surviving the Holidays” session of GriefShare.

Photos by Timothy Ramsey

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The holiday season is usually the time of year when families get together and enjoy one another’s company and catch up on good times. For some, though, it elicits memories and traditions of love ones who have passed away.

St. Paul United Methodist Church held its monthly GriefShare meeting Saturday, Dec. 12, on “Surviving the Holidays,” to address the issue of those who have lost loved ones during the holiday season. GriefShare is a religious-based organization with support groups all across the country that allows individuals to fellowship with others who are dealing with similar loss and uses Scripture to help people cope with their pain.

“There were women losing their husbands and husbands losing their wives, and I was chatting with a member of the congregation about how sad some people had become, and how some people had even become sheltered, and I thought something had to be done to help,” said Marian Winbush, who is one of the facilitators of St. Paul’s’ GriefShare.

St. Paul holds its GriefShare meetings once a month and addresses different areas of grief in an attempt to assist others in their time of need.

Some of the topics addressed at the sessions are divorce or loss of a young child. The sessions are in groups of 13 and then a new round of sessions begins.

Saturday’s session was a very emotional one in which individuals shared stories of their lost loved ones

from years back to some who have recently lost someone. The facilitators showed a video that provided tips for dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holiday season, such as confronting the pain, taking time to adjust to the loss and using your relationship with God to move forward.

“I am dealing with the loss of my daughter by surrounding myself with positive people and traveling so I won’t just sit around dwelling on the fact that I am very sad. I also go visit her grave from time to time and talk with her and put out flowers, which helps me a lot,” said Rosie Verdell when asked about her feelings on the loss of her daughter.

Winbush said she feels the most joy when she sees someone move from mourning to being able to cope

Dedication of the Firstborn

Lesson Scripture: Exodus 13:13b-15; Luke 2:22-32 By the end of this lesson we should *See what God has done in showing us the significance of the birth of His son, the Lord Jesus. *See that what God has foretold and brought about is far more important than all the secular and social traditions of the season. *Center our thinking and celebrations this season on the Lord Jesus and His work for us.

Background: In ancient Israel, firstborn sons had legal rights to their father’s inheritance, and are dedicated to God. Mosaic Law dictates that every male firstborn animal or human must be set apart for the Lord and

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redeemed for a price. The observation of Passover is a celebration of the Lord’s deliverance of the Israelites from bondage in Egypt. Leading up to the departure, or Exodus, …

Pharaoh refused to let the Elder people go, causing God to Richard Wayne send a host of events meant to persuade, but, Wood the king’s heart was hardened. God finally sends a Sunday death angel to kill all firstborn males except School Lesson those abiding in houses where there was blood over the doorpost. The angel passing through with death and passing over the blood signs is now observed as Passover to commemorate the Lord’s salvation.

Lesson: Every firstborn male child in Israel must be

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with the loss and finally be able to smile and have happy thoughts and memories of the loved one they have lost. She also said she lost her husband in 1994 and being the facilitator of the group has helped her in her journey of healing.

St. Paul is the only black church in the area that has a GriefShare group and sends out invitations to local churches for them to send their members to the sessions to address any issues they may be dealing with.

The session, which is Scripture based, referred to 2 Corinthians 12:9, which states, “But he said to me, my grace is suf-

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redeemed and dedicated to the Lord.

Sacrifices are offered to exempt firstborn sons from being given in service to God. Mary and Joseph, being observant Jews, take Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord. Mary also makes her purification offering of two pigeons or doves. Jesus, being the son of God, is being given back to His true father. Simeon, characterized as a man who keeps God’s commands and has a reverence for God, is led to the temple by the Holy Spirit at the precise time Jesus is being presented to the priest.

Simeon has been promised by God that he would see the Messiah before he dies.

Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus is recognized as the Christ by Simeon. Salvation has come not only to the Jews but, the gentiles as well. Jesus has been dedicated as firstborn son to fulfill all prophecy and redeem mankind the world over.

Life’s Application: We as Christians look at Passover as a Jewish observance or holiday, sometimes failing to recognize it as the path of salvation. Just as God delivered out of the bondage of Egypt, He now delivers out of the bondage of sin. The firstborn concept (Romans 8:29) for us today stretches to make us brothers and sisters in Christ, owing nothing but inheriting a place in heaven. Our celebration of Christmas should mean so much more because of the firstborn factor. Our mind-

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ficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” This Scripture was used to let the participants know that once they move aside and let God lead, He will put them on the path of healing and joy, and when they are at their weakest is when God gives them strength.

“Stay positive, pray, and surround yourself with positive energy because negativity will hurt you a lot,” said Verdell, speaking of the advice she would give to someone who has lost a loved one.

The next GriefShare session will be Jan. 16, 2016. For more information, call the church office at 336-723-4531.

set should go past the exchanging of gifts, decorating the tree and parties. The biggest holiday of the year should also be the most humbling one for true believers … knowing that we are the recipients of the greatest gift of all. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6). Redemption is ours simply because of Gods extensive plan that is all inclusive. Keep that in mind as we shop, decorate and party. It’s not about us … it’s about Jesus.

Elder Richard Wayne Wood, associate pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, a product of Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and an alumnus of The University of Virginia. Elder Wood has served as a Sunday school teacher beginning in college. He has continued to teach both Sunday school and Bible study, serving as SS Superintendent and Christian Ed Leader at New Hope. Elder Wood has written and developed programs for both SS and VBS. He served as President of the Forsyth County Sunday School Union for three terms (6 years) and is currently the Chairmen of the Executive Board of the same. Elder Wood is married to the former Cathy Banner and proud father of August Pierce Banner-Wood (deceased).

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Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information, call 336-725-0901.

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

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

Men Helping Men Be Men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact 336-744-3012.

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants.

Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-723-7071.

Emergency food give-away Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 North Hampton Drive, in partnership with second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC, provides to the community at large an Emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.); first and third Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, (8 to 10 a.m.).

Food and Pantry Clothes Closet Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-744-3012.

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

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Home-grown Austin marks 20 years in tax biz Michael L. Austin works at his 20-year-old business, Downtown Tax Service.

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BY CHARLOTTE JONES SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Michael L. Austin, a businessman and community worker born and raised in Winston-Salem, prepares to celebrate 20 years as the owner of Downtown Tax Service in January 2016.

His message to all is that your life is directly influenced by your attitude, beliefs, decisions and work ethic. You have the power to make good things happen. At the end of the day, there should be “no excuses.�

After working for other employers, in 1996 he followed his dream of being a

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business owner and opened up Save Tax at 237 W. 5th St., which he later changed to Downtown Tax Service.

After 17 years at that location, he moved to his current location at 500 W. 4th St., Suite 101.

Austin has supported the downtown community and surrounding area for 20 years. He provides free consultations and is an expert in business and personal tax preparation and tax code. He diligently researches tax problems to find solutions for clients.

He and his staff have combined over 40 years of tax experience. To celebrate this 20-year milestone, he said he is offering all customers a discount for tax preparation services and

for each new customer referred to Downtown Tax Service.

The service Austin provides to the community does not limit itself to the end of tax season. Austin honors his mission to invest in the community through charitable contributions to support youth and other nonprofit organizations. While the business name and location has changed, it remains an organization with strong ethics and community ties.

Austin graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a B.S. in Engineering/Mathematics in 1992. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

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Twin City Stage (TCS) is happy to announce it is participating in a fund-matching program with the arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County for up to $30,000 for donations received by TCS from individuals, business and corporations through the end of its fiscal year (June 30, 2016).

For more than 80 years, Twin City Stage has been the premiere community theatre of Winston-Salem.

Founded as The little Theatre of Winston-Salem, it offers a wide variety of main stage plays and musicals each season, as well as acting classes and camps for children and teens.

The company merged with the Children's Theatre of Winston Salem in 2011, and continues to offer educational theatrical productions for school groups multiple times a year.

Those wishing to make a donation to the theatre can do so by visiting www.TwinCityStage.org and clicking on the “Donate now” button, or by mailing a check to Twin City Stage, 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem, nC 27106. in addition to monetary donations, the theatre is also happy to accept gifts of stocks and estate bequests.

Forsyth County Senior Democrats, including old and new officers, are shown (L- R): Jim Shaw, president; Winston-Salem Councilwoman Molly Leight; Fred Terry, president elect, and Jim’s wife,

Senior Democrats gain new leader

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at the December meeting of the Forsyth County Senior Democrats, Jim Shaw , Senior Democrats president, "passed the gavel" to Fred Terry, who will become president of the Senior Democrats in January.Jim Shaw has led the group since 2013.

W-S nCCU alumni give to Kimberley park elementary By larUe p. CUnninGhaM SpeCial To The ChroniCle

Four eagles delivered bountiful Thanksgiving boxes to KpeS in midnovember. KpeS home School Coordinator Mia parker delivered these boxes to selected families.

The boxes contain foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a traditional Thanksgiving meal with the sides. Gift cards will allow the families to purchase other necessities. in addition, hats, scarves and gloves were collected and delivered in preparation for colder weather. The next delivery for the December item will be flash drives. Box Tops for education are collected

each month and are an ongoing support effort.

The local alumni chapter meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) West Campus (Bolton Street) at 6:00 pm. “Come join fellow eagles and help the chapter soar,” the chapter said in a statement. larue p. Cunningham is Winston-Salem nCCU recording secretary.

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“Truth and Service” is the creed of north Carolina Central University (nCCU). The local alumni association strives to give community service through Kimberley park elementary School (KpeS), home of the “little eagles.”

This relationship developed from the MeaC Basketball Tournament reading initiative when the little eagles were adopted. each month alumni donate items of the month to support students and faculty.

These items include: pen-

cils, colored markers, tissue, sanitizer, hats, scarves, gloves, flash drives, etc., as well as water for eoG’s and spring outdoor activities. When informed of other special needs, the big eagles try to grant the request.

The greatest need is for volunteers to assist in classrooms and serve as mentors. “reading to a student or having a student read to you carries the powerful message that you care,” the chapter said in a statement. Several eagles work with KpeS students one-on-one while, others are available for various tasks at the school.

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Students earning a bachelor’s degree from Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) will have a leg up on their competition when they apply to the university’s highly competitive Doctor of physical Therapy (DpT) or Master of occupational Therapy (MoT) programs. a new “assurance agreement” – the first of its kind offered at a historically black university – guarantees admission into the university’s DpT program for WSSU exercise physiology students who maintain at least a 3.4 Gpa and meet the other normal admissions requirements.

The university’s DpT program typically receives 500 applications for 30 seats in the program, making the early assurance agreement a significant advantage for WSSU undergraduates.

“This is tremendous for our students,” said School of health Sciences Dean peggy Valentine. “Because of the rigor of the program and the number of appli-

cants, many very deserving students do not gain admission. The early assurance program supports WSSU’s new strategic plan in promoting equity in graduate education and supports our commitment to increasing the number and diversity of health care professionals.” a student meeting the prerequisite criteria would enter the DpT program with one semester remaining in their undergraduate program. The first semester in the DpT program would count toward both their bachelor’s degree and the DpT degree, saving the student one semester’s worth of time and tuition.

“We have had many exercise physiology students do very well in DpT programs across the state and the country,” said Mike McKenzie, chair of the Department of exercise Science. “This program keeps our best students at WSSU and gives them the opportunity to get a head start on their graduate education.”

Meanwhile, WSSU students interested in the university’s Master of

occupational Therapy program can take advantage of a similar agreement. any WSSU student who meets the MoT prerequisites is guaranteed admission. although this agreement is open to students from every major, it will be most appealing to students in the exercise physiology or therapeutic recreation programs.

“Students will benefit from this opportunity to streamline their goal for graduate school and gain additional motivation to stay focused as they complete the undergraduate degree,” said Joanne Cocoripp, program coordinator for the therapeutic recreation program, who noted that similar to the DpT program, the MoT receives about 400 applications for 30 seats. added sophomore exercise physiology major Justin Fitts, “These programs put me ahead of the game. i won't have to take a semester or year out of school like some students do just to get accepted into a program.”

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Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mae Ella Fuller Lowrance also known as, Mae Ella Lowrance and Mae E. Lowrance, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Mae Ella Fuller Lowrance also known as, Mae Ella Lowrance and Mae E. Lowrance, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P. O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 271200802, on or before the 26th February 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 26th day of November 2015.

JOJEAN EARLEY EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MAE ELLA FULLER LOWRANCE also known as, MAE ELLA LOWRANCE and MAE E. LOWRANCE

Renita Thompkins Linville Attorney at Law 205 West Third Street P. O. Box 20802 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0802 (336) 725-0998 (Office) (336) 725-1980 (Fax)

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IN THE MATTER OF: SHAYLA MARIE BUTLER DOB: 10-30-14

TO: Nicole Marie Butler, mother of the juvenile Nathaniel Eaton – putative father of the juvenile “Reb” or “Rev” Last Name Unknown – putative father of the juvenile John Doe – putative father of the juvenile

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

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 7th day of December, 2015 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FORSYTH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 15-CVD-3922

RE: RODRIGUEZ ARELLANES v. ANDRADE DIAZ

TO: JUAN GABRIEL ANDRADE DIAZ, father of Fatima Paola Andrade Rodriguez Castillo, a female child, born on April 13, 1999, in Mexico.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action by Veronica Rodriguez Arellanes in the District Court Division of Forsyth County, 200 N Main St, Winston Salem, North Carolina. The nature of the relief being sought is the permanent sole legal and physical custody of the minor child. The minor child was born on April 13, 1999 in Honduras to Veronica Rodriguez Arellanes, a Hispanic female.

TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make defense to such pleading, no later than forty (40) days after the first publication of this notice on December 3rd, 2015.

If you fail to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 3rd day of December, 2015.

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FOR THE ADOPTION OF: Malachi Davis Prenkert

BY: Derry Cameron Prenkert and Janelle Lynn Prenkert TO: Chris (last name unknown) and any Unknown Birth Fathers or Possible Parents, Respondents

TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for Adoption was filed by Derry Cameron Prenkert and Janelle Lynn Prenkert on the 18th day of November, 2015, with the Clerk of Superior Court for Forsyth County, WinstonSalem, North Carolina, in the above-entitled case. The Petition relates to a male child born on the 12th day of November, 2015 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina named Malachi Davis Prenkert to Kiarra Christian. Kiarra is a 24 year old African American female with brown eyes and short brown hair. Kiarra is approximately five feet four inches tall and weighs approximately one hundred ninety pounds. The minor child was conceived approximately February, 2015 in WinstonSalem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.

TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make defense to such pleasing no later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of this notice, exclusive of such date. Upon your failure to do so, the Petitioners will apply to the Court for the relief sought in the Petition. Any parental rights that you may have will be terminated upon the entry of the decree of adoption.

This the 10 day of December, 2015.

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The Chronicle December 17, 24 and 31, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Gerald Scott (15 E 1226), deceased March 13, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before March 19, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 17th day of December, 2015.

Kimberly N. Scott, Executor for Gerald Scott, deceased 5600 Amity Springs Drive Charolette, NC 28212 December 17, 24, 31, 2015 and January 7, 2016

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Calvin Delano Brannon, a.k.a Calvin Brannon and Calvin D. Brannon (15 E 2278), deceased November 5, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before March 17, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.

All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 1445

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF PROCEEDING

LELAND SMITH JR. and ERIN BROTHERS SMITH

FOR THE ADOPTION OF:

TILTON GREGORY SMITH

To: GEORGE TORRES A.K.A. ROMEO TORRES To: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF A MALE CHILD, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE THAT a petition has been filed for the adoption of a male child born on or about the 6th day of February, 2015, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Kristen Leigh Anderson (a Caucasian woman, then 20 years of age, small-boned, red hair, blue eyes). It is believed that the child’s biological father may be “George Torres” a.k.a. “Romeo Torres”. You must either file a written response before the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above or otherwise make defense to such petition within forty (40) days after December 3rd, 2015, exclusive of such date, to participate in and to receive further notice of the proceeding, including notice of the time and place of any hearing. Upon your failure to respond to the petition within the time prescribed, the petitioners will apply to the court for an order that your consent to the adoption is not required and for a decree of adoption which will terminate any parental rights you may have with respect to the child.

Brinton D. Wright Attorney for Petitioners Post Office Box 39266 Greensboro, North Carolina 27438 Telephone: (336) 373-1500

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