December 22, 2016

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past bonds has been low and he wants to see that change.

“This time around, I’m going to make sure if they don’t get it, it’s because they don’t qualify,” Marshall said about minority contractors.

The county follows state goals on the amount of minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) participation that a bidder must have among its subcon-

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

As Forsyth County moved forward on its first allocation of voter-approved bond funds, Commissioner Walter Marshall said he wants minority contractors to get their share of the work.

Marshall made his remarks as the commissioners approved measures to implement the first $107.5 million from the bond referendums approved by voters in November.

He said that minority subcontractor participation in

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tractors. The highest bidder that doesn’t meet these goals is often excepted if it meets the standards for “good faith efforts” to recruit minorities.

Commissioner Everette Witherspoon felt the county’s standards were low compared to the city and other local governments.

Both commissioners were pleased with the minority participation in the extensive renovation of the Central Library by Frank L. Blum Construction Co., which Marshall said he worked with to make sure minority con-

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’Twas the fun before Christmas

Photos provided by the Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals

Parents and children were invited to the Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals’ Toy Giveaway, held at the Winston-Salem Urban League, 201 W. Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, on Dec. 17. Families eligible to participate preregistered and were involved in other of the Urban League’s programs throughout the year. Above, children who came to The Toy Giveaway were able to play computer games. SEE STORY ON PAGE A5.

Part of Maple Street renamed for Earline Parmon

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The late Earline Parmon, a local lawmaker and community organizer, now officially has a road bearing her name.

A ceremony was held on Thursday, Dec. 15, to rename Maple Street between 16th and 17th streets Earline Parmon Drive. After leaving the

The N.C. NAACP says that it is “planning to sue” the Republican-led NC General Assembly once again, alleging that it committed “violations of the [1965] Voting Rights Act [and] the Equal Protection Clause” when it stripped incoming Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper of various appointment powers during what it believes was an “illegal” extra special session of the state legislature last week.

Democrat Gov-elect Cooper has also vowed to go to court if needed. “[These] Republican extremists have a special Rev. Barber kind of low, and a thirst for power to lie the way they do,” the Rev. Dr. William Barber II, president of the N.C. NAACP, charged on MSNBC Saturday.

He maintained that the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a recent ruling, found that the 2016 N.C. legislature was “unconstitutional” because its 2011 legislative maps were racially gerrymandered. The federal appellate court ordered that when the N.C. General Assembly officially went back into session in January, that it redraw the 2011 maps that, thus far, have been used for the 2012, 2014 and the recent 2016 general elections, by March 2017.

Once approved by the federal court, then special primaries are to be held in either late August or early September 2017, followed by special elections for General Assembly in 2015, Parmon worked as outreach director for Rep. Alma Adams. The congresswoman was among the speakers who paid tribute to Parmon.

Adams said Parmon wasn’t just an employee, but also a friend and prayer partner. She said Parmon was greatly devoted to her faith, her family and the community she served.

state lawmakers in November 2017.

This also means that lawmakers will also have to run for re-election the following year, in 2018.

The only reason why the U.S. Fourth Circuit did not order the 2011 maps to be redrawn prior to the 2016 elections is because there wasn’t enough time.

Rev. Barber and others maintain that despite the special session originally called

by Gov. Pat McCrory to deal with disaster relief in the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew, and the forest fires in western North Carolina, it was not lawful for Republican legislative leaders to authorize an unannounced extra special session for the purpose of removing key appointment powers from Democrat Govelect Roy Cooper (House Bill 17); rerouting appeals cases to the full 15-member state appellate court (which is now majority Republican) instead of the now Democrat-majority state Supreme Court. “[Republicans removed] the right to appeal directly to the State Supreme Court, requiring every case to be heard "en banc" that is, by the full court, in the Court of Appeals first, seats now held by a majority of Republicans,” said attorney Anita Earls, executive director of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.

The legislature also created an eightmember state Board of Elections, and removed several key powers from the state Board of Education, transferring them to the new Republican superintendent of Public Instruction. That Republican is Mark Johnson, who was on the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education when he was elected in November.

Civil rights activists were outraged.

“These are desperate losers, power mad white men, going beyond anything the Democrats ever did, willing to destroy

“When she was for you, she was for you, she stood with you all the way,” said Adams, who also served with Parmon in the General Assembly.

City officials and Parmon’s family attended the ceremony. Parmon’s daughter Tracy Parmon Ingram said her mother made her mark on history.

“Even though my heart

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is at this point still grieving, we, as her family, thank her for her legacy,” she said. “She left something great for us to follow.”

Mayor Allen Joines called Parmon a “great conscious for us.” City Council Member D.D. Adams described her as a “giant of a woman” who had a great influence on See Parmon on A4

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What can 200 children buy with $100 each?

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Teresa Spague, and Carmen Graham help Curtis Scales and Ahmad Spague shop for the perfect toy during the gift card giveaway at Toys R Us last week.

The event was sponsored by the Chris Paul Family Foundation and Flow Buick and GMC.

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Thanks to the generosity of the Chris Paul Family Foundation, 200 local children will wake up on Christmas morning with gifts under the tree. last Thursday, the organization teamed up with Flow Buick and GMC to give each child a $100 gift card and an evening of carefree shopping at Toys r Us. According to Charles and robin Paul, the parents of nBA All Star point guard Chris Paul, the children were selected from the Ken B. Carson Boys and Girls Club, local recreation centers and schools. During a brief interview with The Chronicle among all the fun and excitement inside the toy store, robin Paul mentioned the foundation has been holding the event since 2008.

She said the annual Christmas event is

unlike any other because it teaches children to give as well. each participant that received a gift certificate had to buy at least one item for someone else.

"That's the only stipulation," she said.

"We felt it was important that the children learn to give. That's what Christmas is about: giving and caring for others."

While navigating her way through the maze of toys, Christeannah nesmith, a sixth-grader at Philo-hill Middle School, said she was looking for something for her cousin. "i think i'm going to get my cousin something he can learn with," continued nesmith. "i can't wait to see him open it. i know he will be surprised."

The Chris Paul Family Foundation was founded in 2005 with a mission to help children and families by leveling the playing field in all aspects of life, including sports and education.

Robin Paul directs local children during Toys R Us gift card giveaway on Thursday, Dec. 15.

Sisters Lorri and Juliana Davis check out after an evening of shopping at Toys R US.

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Tajae Clark tries out her brand new bike during the 24th annual Peace Toys for War Toys program on Saturday, Dec. 17.

More than 300 children trade violent toys for good toys

More than 300 children received brand new toys last weekend during the 24th annual Peace Toys for War Toys event.

Photo by Tevin Stinson

By Tevin STinSon The ChroniCle

The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds education Building was filled with joy and laughter last Saturday afternoon as more than 300 children gathered for the 24th annual Peace Toys for War Toys program.

During the gathering, sponsored by the city recreation and Parks Department, children had the opportunity to swap toys like guns and knives for less violent toys like board games and basketballs. What began as a small community event

held at the Sims Center recreation Center in the happy hill neighborhood has grown to become one of city's most anticipated holiday events. now the supervisor at Carl russell Sr. recreation Center, Ben Piggott said when he started the event in 1992 he had no idea the event would grow to what it is today. Piggott started the event just one year after losing his brother to senseless gun violence. he said, “The vision was to let kids know at an early age to put the guns down and let them know that there are people in this community who care.Â

"That was the vision but i had no idea it would evolve into this," smiled Piggott. "The first year we were in a small room, and then the next year we moved to the gym. it's amazing to see how it has grown over the years."

Along with the toys, 115 lucky children also left with a brand new bike.

According to Piggott, the bikes and toys were donated by Carolina Cruisers, a local motorcycle club; The Prince hall Shiners; the local chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; and countless others, including the fire and police departments, who squared off in a

charity game last month to collect toys. "i feel blessed to have so many sponsors," said Piggott. "i'm overwhelmed that so many people are willing to give."

After helping her daughter Tajae pick out a bike, latoya Clark said after hearing about the event from friends, she decided to check it out. "i think this is a wonderful event because it teaches kids early that violence isn't the way," said Clark. "We have to teach them early that guns and weapons only create more problems."

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How the GOP’s “power grab” hurts blacks in Cooper administration

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During state Attorney General Roy Cooper‘s successful run for governor, he vowed to govern in the interests of “all North Carolinians,” and promised that he would lead a diverse Cabinet and administration.

Democrat Cooper said that he was “mindful that there are so many communities out there who feel targeted, and they yearn to be heard, and they yearn for respect.” He added that North Carolina needs a governor who will work to “make sure that we have that mutual respect, and part of mutual respect is transparency.” “…[W]e should be about being inclusive,” Cooper said last January.

“The first thing we have to admit is that racism does exist.”

Based on his posture as a moderate Democrat, Cooper attracted a lion’s share of the black vote in November, enough to help him unseat McCrory by just over 10,000 votes to become North Carolina’s 75th governor on Jan. 7, 2017.

But now, thanks to measures passed last week by the Republican-led General Assembly in an extra special session and signed this week by Gov. Pat McCrory before he leaves office, observers say Cooper’s ability to indeed govern in the interests of all North Carolinians, and make sure that communities of color across the state are heard, respected and reflected in his administration, has been severely compromised with the removal of many of his key appointment powers.

"The changes are intended to more consistently reflect the checks and balances called for in the [state] constitution," Senate President Pro-tem Sen. Phil Berger [RRockingham] told reporters last week.

“This is the result of voters picking a strong Republican legislature, and a Democrat governor by a fingernail," Dallas Woodhouse, executive director the N.C. Republican Party added.

Democrats were both angered and aghast.

“At the height of the Tea Party era, North Carolina lies supine, crushed under the heel of a shameless tyranny of radical Republicanism that stripped the governor of constitutional authority by a blatant political power grab,” said an outraged Michael Carmichael, former special deputy attorney general for administrative affairs under state Attorney General Rufus Edminsten during Gov. Jim Hunt’s 1970’s term.

Gov-elect Cooper was clear that what the GOP did was far beyond just petty politics. “Most people might think this is a partisan power grab, but it's really more ominous," Cooper said, promising to fight in court.

Why is any governor’s ability to hire and appoint what is essentially his executive branch team, so vital for governance?

According To Tom Hendrickson, a former chairman of the N.C. Democratic Party who has extensive experience in

state government, “The governor needs the historical appointment powers to boards and commissions, as well as Cabinet level and exempt positions, in order to execute his vision for North Carolina that was embraced by the people of North Carolina at the ballot box.”

Hendrickson continued, “The legislative power grab is insider politics that focuses on raw power and vendettas rather than delivering on promises to our citizens focusing on the future of our State.”

That means any intention of Gov. Cooper to deliver a more inclusive state government to the people who voted him into office is now checkmated at every turn by a Republican-led legislature.

This legislature that, at the very least, has demonstrated, according to the federal courts, a documented hostility toward AfricanAmericans, especially when it comes to suppressing voting rights, the racial gerrymandering of voting districts, the denial of Medicaid expansion to the poor, and the slashing of the public education budget.

Courtney Crowder, who served as legislative director and senior adviser to Gov. Beverly Perdue, North Carolina’s last Democrat governor in office, said putting the brakes on Cooper’s vision of an inclusive, fairer state is exactly the reason why the GOP moved so quickly and decisively to gut his power even before he took office.

“There is no doubt that what the legislature intended to do was frustrate Cooper’s ability to install diverse and representative perspectives in as many positions key throughout state government as possible,” said Crowder, who currently heads up his own governmental consulting firm.

For instance, the governor’s Cabinet – nonelected state officials Cooper would hire to lead key state agencies like the massive Department of Transportation, Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Safety: Under House Bill 17, Gov. Cooper can select anyone he chooses, but now the state Senate must provide “advice and consent” on those choices. If the state Senate doesn’t like Cooper’s picks, they go nowhere.

True, that legislative perrogative was already in the state Constitution, but throughout history has been rarely enforced, until now.

Cooper’s ability to fill exempt protected positions in state government was cut from the present 1,500 for McCrory, to just 425 (Perdue had 500), meaning Gov. Cooper’s ability to specifically hire over 1,000 more fellow Democrats if he so chose, was decimated by over two-thirds.

The state Board of Elections will now be evenly split between four Republicans and four Democrats, with Republicans chairing on even numbered years when most major elections take place. All decisions will require a six-member majority. That’s a big change from now, where

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the party of the governor in power has the majority of members on both the state BOE, and the local county BOEs. And Cooper won’t be able to make appointments to the trustee boards of UNC System schools. The GOP-led legislature already controls appointments to the UNC Board of Governors, and will control the trustee picks as well. “…[Y]ou will see the General Assembly look to reassert its constitutional authority in areas that may have been previously delegated to the executive branch," declared Rep. David Lewis (RCumberland) to reporters last week.

Former adviser Courtney Crowder had to deal with a recalcitrant GOP legislature during Gov. Beverly Perdue’s last two years in office. He says while it’s true the next Democrat governor has been wounded, Cooper can still work with what he has left, in addition to using his statewide bully pulpit to push his vision for more employment, a better economy, more investments in public education and a fairer North Carolina.

And with the 2017 special elections coming up, Gov. Cooper could excite voters, and especially African-Americans, to make a change in the legislature.

“This is a fight he’s going to have to take on to achieve those goals that people are expecting of him ” said Crowder.

Tracy Parmon Ingram holds a sign for the street named after her mother as (from left) Rep. Alma Adams, City Council Member D.D. Adams, Mayor Allen Joines and Morticia Parmon look on.

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both her and the city. City Council Member Derwin Montgomery said she never stopped being a champion for the people of Winston-Salem.

“There will always be a legacy of Earline Parmon in this community, and that is one person who lived her life as a bridge builder because today there are still people who are walking across the bridges that she built,” said Montgomery.

Parmon was a longtime activist and politician who helped mentor a gen-

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any institution and the public’s hope for rational government just to keep a political advantage,” said Bob Hall, executive director of Democracy North Carolina, a nonpartisan public policy group.

“This is majority rule.

We have elections.

Elections have consequences,” Rep. Nelson Dollar [R-Wake] told members during Thursday’s special session.

Outgoing Republican Gov. Pat McCrory signed HB 17, which weakens Gov. Cooper once he takes office, into law Monday evening.

Angry Democrats called what the GOP did nothing short of a “power

eration of local AfricanAmerican leaders. She served 12 years as a Forsyth County commissioner beginning in 1990.

In 2002, she was elected to represent District 72 in the N.C. House of Representatives.

She became the first black senator from Forsyth County when she was elected to the N.C. Senate in 2012.

Parmon was also an educator and school principal who founded the nowdefunct LIFT Academy and was an associate minister at Exodus United Baptist Church.

Among her major accomplishments in the General Assembly were

grab.”

“This has been a year of ineffective and reckless governing,” state Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue [D-Wake] said on behalf of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Monday. “We have wasted thousands of dollars on divisive legislation that has created a larger wedge between parties and between the people.”

On the state House side, Minority Leader Larry Hall (D-Durham), called what happened a “disgrace.”

“Let's be 100 percent clear – the N.C. GOP lost the governor's race, and they lost the recount,” Rep. Hall said. “Now they want to steal the election after the fact. It's a disgrace.”

State Rep. Cecil Brockman [D-Guilford]

passing compensation for victims of the state’s eugenics sterilization program and the Racial Justice Act, which let those on death row appeal for a lesser sentence if they believe race was involved in their sentencing. The RJA was later repealed by the Republican-majority General Assembly.

Joines said the portion of Maple that was renamed will be extended to go farther east down the street.

There was previously an honorary sign at the corner of Bates Drive and Carver School Road dedicating it as “Honorary Earline Parmon Drive.” also expressed outrage.

“Last week we saw the ridiculous new lows the Republicans at the General Assembly will stoop to in order to cling to power.

This surprise session, meant to undermine the authority of Governorelect Roy Cooper, was an assault on democracy and an insult to voters. I strongly oppose this partisan power grab and will continue to support the voice of the people,” Rep. Brockman said.

N.C NAACP President Rev. Barber reminds all that since the GOP majority in the legislature came into power in 2011, they’ve had many of their laws overturned 13 times in court, and he expects no less once they’re sued again.

“We’re going to fight this with everything we have,” promised Barber.

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Children who came to the Toy Giveaway were able to make Christmas tree ornaments.

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The Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals helped to make the holidays happier for children in the Winston-Salem community.

On Dec. 6, several Young Professionals gathered to wrap and organize the gifts for the Toy Giveaway. Toys and wrapping supplies were donated by members of the Young Professionals, including Anthony Ingram, and Superpowers Bail Bonding.

Parents and children were invited to the Toy Giveaway, held at the Winston-Salem Urban League, 201 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, in the afternoon on Saturday, Dec. 17. Families eligible to participate pre-registered and were involved in other Urban League programs throughout the year.

Children who came to the Toy Giveaway were able to make Christmas tree ornaments, play computer games, watch Christmas movies and take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Some parents came without their children and picked up gifts as surprises for from santa for their children.

“The Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals are excited to provide this activity for the community,” said Jessica Leach, president of the Young Professionals.

“The Toy Giveaway was an awesome opportunity for the Young Professionals to give back to the community that the Urban League serves. I had just as much fun as the kids making the ornaments!”

The Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals gather on a monthly basis and engage in volunteerism, professional development, community outreach, scholarship/mentorship and philanthropy. Monthly mixers are held on the second Thursday of each month at locations throughout the city.

To join the WinstonSalem Urban League Young Professionals, visit www.wsurban.org/getinvolved-2, and follow the organization on Instagram and Facebook @wsulyp.

Dues support the work of the Winston-Salem Urban League.

Ashley L. Banks of the Winston-Salem Urban League Young Professionals provided this report.

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Brittany Ward is HOOPS4L.Y.F.E founder and executive director.

Some of the toys collected in the toy drive by HOOPS4L.Y.F.E. for the children are shown.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

With Christmas coming this Sunday, there are many families that need assistance in filling the gap underneath the Christmas tree. The HOOPS4L.Y.F.E nonprofit organization, led by Founder And Executive Director Brittany Ward sought to assist families during the holiday season by providing toys and winter coats for the kids.

Officially founded in March of 2014 the HOOPS4L.Y.F.E organization’s mission is to empower and redirect at-risk youth in community-based afterschool programs in an effort to engage youth in academics, increase their exposure to a variety of activities and provide students with a safe space.

Ward says the idea for the giveaway started about four years ago with a friend of hers who has his own nonprofit

group. Each year they compile a list of children who are in need and find out which toys and clothes sizes the children need.

Materials for the giveaway are donated from the community, Winston-Salem State University, the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Police department, local churches and close friends of Ward. She says the children are chosen on the basis of those who have the biggest need.

“Growing up I experienced difficult times during the Christmas holiday because it was either get gifts for us or pay bills and my mother is a very logical thinker,” says Ward. “I thought it was very important to not only help these kids in giving them gifts but also to inform them that family is the most important thing around this time of the year.”

Ward says she started with the collection of the toys, shoes and clothes a few weeks ago and has drop offs at a

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few locations around the city.

She says she would love to expand the giveaway, but would also love to connect with other nonprofit organizations such as the Salvation Army, the Josh Howard Foundation and the Chris Paul Foundation. She thinks the cooperation with multiple nonprofits will enable them to reach more children who are in need.

“We want to have the kids to have a sense that somebody cares besides their parents,” Ward continued. “We have to make it a community again because I don't feel as though we are one.”

The toys and other gifts will be dropped off to the children on Christmas Eve. Anyone who wishes to donate or inquire about more information visit HOOPS4L.Y.F.E on all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchap at HOOPS4L.Y.F.E.

City beginning new program for immigrants and refugees

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem will be providing services to help immigrants and refugees through its Building Integrated Communities (BIC) partnership.

BIC is an initiative of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to strengthen immigrant communities around the state. UNC partnered with the city’s Human Relations Department to do a needs assessment of local immigrants that included surveys and public comment meetings. Various needs were identified, like transportation, education and health care access.

City Human Relations Director Wanda Allen-Abraha said the BIC program will offer a 30-day “pipeline” for refugees and immigrants entering the community, giving them a series of “crash courses” on vital local resources that will last about an hour apiece.

For instance, there will be courses pre-

pared by various local agencies on resources available in public transportation, education and housing with translated materials for participants.

Partners in the initiative Wanda Allen-Abraha cover a wide variety of services, including Novant Health, Legal Aid and Second Harvest Food Bank.

There will also be a resource guide available online and in printed form at the various partner agencies.

“It’s been something that we all agree is needed and we think will really result in being very helpful to those immigrants and newcomers when they come from

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their various countries of origin,” said Allen-Abraha.

She said that the program is currently being developed and will begin in the spring or summer. Also part of the BIC proposal approved by the City Council is the hiring of an Integrated Communities Liaison to assist in the city’s outreach to foreign populations in Winston-Salem.

There’re also plans to add an option to translate the city website into Spanish, which will be placed prominently on the site.

Foreign-born newcomers will be able to refer themselves to BIC or other agencies may refer them. One of those agencies is World Relief, a global organization that the State Department contracts with to resettle refugees. Jennifer Foy, director of the group’s High Point/Winston-Salem office, said in the past eight years, about 600 refugees have been resettled in Winston-Salem. Most of the refugees are from Myanmar and others are from places like the Congo and Syria.

She said refugees often fear the police and government due to corruption in their own countries. She said BIC, which includes police and other government agencies, will help orient them and put them at ease in their new community.

“It’s a great way for newcomers in the Winston-Salem communities to become more comfortable with the communities they’re living in,” said Foy. Foy said refugees go through an extensive vetting process by the United States government. The minimum time it takes a refugee to go through the process is 18 months with most taking 7-9 years on average. Governments on all levels are aware of refugees that are resettled locally.

She said she has quarterly meetings with local government officials about them.

They’re also entered into a state-maintained database and registered with the departments of social services and social security.

(Above) Local artist Aaron Gibbons explains how he came up with the idea for “Interactive Bird,” the city’s newest sculpture, in Winston Square Park.

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Architects group and Arts Council unveil awardwinner’s work

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

What stands 8 feet tall, 13 feet long and has wings and a beak? If you guessed a giant bird, then you are correct, but you probably didn’t guess that this oneof-a-kind bird is in the heart of the downtown area.

Earlier this week, Mayor Allen Joines officially unveiled the city’s newest piece of art, known simply as “Interactive Bird.”

The giant bird made of welded steel tubing, was created by local artist Aaron Gibbons and was the winner of the UNRULY design competition.

The competition, spearheaded by the local section of the American Institute of Architects (AIAWS), in partnership with The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County,

encouraged architects, artists and designers to explore the relationship with the built environment through constructed architectural elements in Winston Square Park.

Although they received dozens of submissions, a representative from AIAWS said what made Gibbons’ piece stand out was that it was interactive.

The viewer can sit inside the sculpture and move the bird’s beak and wings.

While discussing his latest work, Gibbons a native of King, said the structure started out as a

simple geometric drawing.

He said once the drawing began to resemble a bird, he started trying to make it interactive.

“Once I realized it was going to be a bird, it made sense to tie in elements to make it interactive,” said Gibbons. “I wanted to get back to that raw state and the creativity of a child. I feel that it’s important that we get back to that.”

After the unveiling on Tuesday, Dec. 20, Mayor Joines was the first to put the giant blue bird into motion. Joines said the sculpture was a nice addi-

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Mayor Allen Joines unveiled a new sculpture in Winston Square Park known simply as “Interactive Bird.” The 8-foot bird was designed by local artist Aaron Gibbons.

tion to the city known for its art and innovation.

He told those in attendance to be on the lookout for more in the future.

“We proudly call ourselves ‘a city of arts and innovation’ and we are moving toward the day when that is really apparent in downtown and in every section of our city,” he continued. “The new Twin Arches installation on Highway 52 on the approach to Innovation Quarter is an immediate announcement of this fact to visitors from the south, and upcoming work on

Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will make another bold statement about our Winston-Salem mindset. There is certainly more to come.”

“Interactive Bird” will be on showcase in Winston Square Park for an entire year.

For more information on the sculpture or the contest visit the art council’s official website at intothearts.com. You can also visit the AIAWS website at aiawinstonsalem.org.

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(Above) The city has contributed more money to finish the rehabilitation of this former 7-Up Bottling Company building on Patterson Avenue.

City OKs New Hope aid, hears sanctuary city request

(Right) This shot shows how badly damaged the interior of the Patterson Avenue building was before it was renovated with the help of city funds.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

An appeal for WinstonSalem to become a sanctuary city and approving help for New Hope Manor and a multi-use center on Patterson Avenue came before the City Council’ on Mon, Dec. 19.

Several college students spoke during the public comment session in support of Winston-Salem becoming a sanctuary city.

They said the designation has no legal meaning and is a “principled position" to serve everyone without discrimination.

Sanctuary cities pledge to leave immigration enforcement to the federal government and not devote local resources to it. This encourages residents to do things like report crime, seek out healthcare and enroll in schools without fear of being deported.

Valeria Cobos, who was brought to the United States by her parents at an early age, told the council she spent most of the last 23 years living “in the

Minorities

shadows” as an undocumented immigrant. She dropped out of college when she didn’t qualify for federal loans because she was undocumented. It was only recently she was able to continue her education after she was granted permanent residency as a victim of domestic violence.

Cobos said her family remains undocumented with no path to citizenship and worries they may be deported, especially after President-elect Donald Trump promised to deport all undocumented immigrants. While it remains to be seen if deporting 11 million people is even possible, she said if it happened to her loved ones, it would be devastating.

“Nobody wants to lose a member of their family just because somebody decides you’re not a valid human being and that you shouldn’t deserve any kind of right to stay in this country,” she said.

Danny Timpona told the council that federal funds can’t be withheld

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tractors were included. The library construction is part of a bond referendum approved by voters in 2014.

This year’s bond referendums were $350 million for public schools, $65 million for Forsyth Technical Community College and $15 million for county parks.

Also during the Monday, Dec. 19, meeting:

*The county agreed to a one-year lease for the top

Valeria Cobos

from sanctuary cities, which includes dozens of cities like New York and Phoenix, Arizona, and most recently, Washington, D.C. He said they’re working on a petition that’ll be presented to the council in January.

Also during the meeting, the City Council approved a $1.6 million loan for the Housing Authority of WinstonSalem to purchase and renovate New Hope Manor.

Buildings there not fit for habitation will be demolished and the remaining units will undergo rehabili-

tation. The item was held in a previous meeting because of concern over whether the loan was big enough to make a difference at the complex. After city staff confirmed the planned rehabilitation would bring all the units into code compliance, the council approved it unanimously.

The council also unanimously approved $53,600 in Revitalizing Urban Commercial Areas (RUCA) funds to Azzat Amer to finish transforming a former 7-Up bottling company building at 1800 N. Patterson Ave. into a

floor of the Forsyth County Public Safety Center, where the Sheriff’s Office is located, to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The vacant floor has 45,407 square feet of office space that is being rented for $136,221. The hospital will use the space to test renovations on its adult emergency department by creating cardboard mock ups of the department.

*The county also agreed to a three-year lease of 1,320 square feet and six parking spaces in the Forsyth County Public Safety Center for $20,790 to the N.C. Department of Public Safety for probation and parole offices for the 21st judicial district.

Portrait of Mayor Allen Joines unveiled

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A portrait of Mayor Allen Joines was unveiled Dec. 15 as the latest addition to the Hall of Mayors e on the first floor of City Hall.

The unveiling ceremony was held in the City s Hall Council Chamber, 101 N. Main St. Joines, who was first elected mayor in 2001 and was ret elected for a fifth term in November, is WinstonSalem’s longest serving mayor.

“Nobody wants to lose a member of their family just because somebody decides you’re not a valid human being and that you shouldn’t deserve any kind of right to stay in this country.”

City of Winston-Salem photo

Here is the portrait of Mayor Allen Joines that is shown in City Hall.

multi-use building. It’s planned to house a community center and businesses like a garage, salon and convenience store. The measure was controversial among council members since the city has already given $716,000 to the project, which city staff estimates is 90 percent complete.

However, some, like Jeff MacIntosh, said given the scope of the project, it’s not surprising for it to overshoot original cost estimates. The building was badly damaged, including having a collapsed ceiling,

before construction began.

Council Members Derwin Montgomery and Vivian Burke said they were impressed by the rehabilitation of the building.

This isn’t the first time that a RUCA project has had to come back for additional funds and council members said they’d like to see changes to the program to prevent that in the future, like possibly limiting how many times one project can get RUCA funds and getting a better upfront estimate on how much a project could possibly cost.

*The county agreed to a two-year lease of 2,813 square feet at the Forsyth County Agricultural Building for $23,232 to the U.S. Division of Farm Service Agency. *The county executed the documents to receive $1 million from the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for the new location of the merged Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks. Half the funds will go to construction and the other half will go to exhibits at the new museum, which will be built on the location of the old Sheriff’s Office. The county has already approved more $17 million for the project.

Changes for Christmas and New Year’s holidays SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Many government offices, including the Post Office and Winston-Salem city offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year’s Day holiday.

CityLink 311, the city’s citizen service call center for Winston-Salem, will be closed but non-911 emergency calls will be forwarded to on-call staff with the appropriate department.

Requests for routine information or services may be submitted by email, the city website and the CityLink 311 mobile application for processing the next day.

During both Christmas and New Year’s weeks, garbage and recycling collections will follow the normal schedule. Yard-waste collections will be postponed a day: Monday on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, etc.

For more information call CityLink 311.

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Republican legislature aims to take full control

GUEST EDITORIAL

In a deceitful display of raw power, Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly changed from smiling helpers of hurricane victims to greedy manipulators determined to expand their power, even as the federal courts said their legislative districts (and election) were illegitimate.

Bills introduced on Dec. 14 use a combination sledge hammer and surgical knife to dramatically change the court system, board of elections, public education, and a host of other institutions for only one purpose – to give Elephants more turf to control in the face of a few Donkeys winning key elections.

We must fight for the good of the whole and hope that at least a few Elephants realize this is not a high school game but a shameful betrayal of their promise of public service.

Senate Bill 4 is one glaring example of the legislation aimed at rigging the system to undercut the election of Roy Cooper as Governor and Michael Morgan as Supreme Court justice. Among its many provisions, the bill: *Combines the underfinanced, overworked State Board of Elections with the lobbyist regulation office and Ethics Commission into one agency that will collapse under the burden of its workload, with oversight falling even further behind and an expanded opportunity for partisan gridlock in lobbying, ethics and campaign finance regulation. The bill provides no new money to support the new agency, which compounds existing problems. *Expands the county boards of elections to four bipartisan members and mandates that a Republican must be the chair of all 100 county boards of elections in every even-numbered year, when legislative, Congressional and statewide elections are held.

*Subverts the power of the N.C. Supreme Court by expanding jurisdiction of the Republican-majority N.C. Court of Appeals and adding enormous delays in any appeal involving, for example, a state constitutional challenge or redistricting lawsuit.

Bullying far-reaching legislation quickly through the General Assembly is a mistake. These are the actions of desperate losers, power mad white men, willing to destroy any institution and the public’s hope for rational government just to keep a political advantage. So sad, so deplorable.

Keep hope alive

By Bob Hall, Democracy North Carolina

The political world has been buzzing about what Michelle Obama said to Oprah Winfrey: “We feel the difference now. See, now, we’re feeling what not having hope feels like, you know,” she said in an interview excerpt broadcast Friday on “CBS This Morning.”

Hope in Barack Obama might be fading as he leaves office, but the Hope of the world is still around.

He was born more than 2,000 years ago and he is still alive to bring peace, love and joy to the world. But just as they say about Santa Claus, you have to believe.

Keep hope alive with Jesus.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Burr joins others in backing measure on unsolved civil rights crimes To the Editor:

The following are bi-partisan and bi-cameral statements of support for the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 (S.2854/H.R.5067), which was passed by the Senate during its final session of the 114th Congress this month.

In the Senate, the bill was led by Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri), and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Missouri). In the House, original sponsors were Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-Michigan), Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) and Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisconsin).

The bill now heads to the president to be signed into law.

“I am pleased that this bill is now finally heading to the President’s desk. Investigators can now work to discover the truth and to seek justice under our legal system for the families of these victims. Every American is worthy of the protection of our laws. I want to thank the Till family, Alvin Sykes, Congressman John Lewis, and all of the civil rights activists who helped make this law a reality. Today’s victory is theirs.”

Sen. Richard Burr, N.C. "As we work to address current questions about racial violence and civil rights, we should be mindful of our history and why so many in the African-American community raise the issue of whether black lives matter. Passage of the original Emmett Till Act represented a commitment to resolving the unanswered questions from one of the darkest periods in modern American history. This bipartisan reauthorization represents further investment in our history and will allow the Department of Justice to resolve remaining issues." Rep. John Conyers Jr., Michigan "When this bill was signed into law, family members, academics, historians, lawyers, advocates began working to develop a full accounting for these long-standing, gross human and civil rights atrocities. The reauthorization passed by Congress is a response to their appeals to make the law a better tool in their quest for justice. We also worked across the aisle and across the Dome to develop a bill that fulfills our promise to remain committed to the pursuit of truth on behalf of victims and their families. I am very pleased that Congress has passed this legislation and I look forward to the signature of President Barack Obama." Rep. John Lewis, Georgia

“Too many families suffer from the unsolved murders of their loved ones during the civil rights era without receiving justice. The way to best serve these families is to provide our Federal government with the tools it needs to investigate these unsolved crimes, and to hopefully, bring some sense of closure for these families. I thank Congressman Lewis for his tireless work on behalf of the families of these victims of unsolved murders from the civil rights era and I am

proud to stand with him on this effort.” Sen. Patrick Leahy, Vermont

“This legislation brings justice and closure to the families and communities affected by the heinous acts of violence and hatred that are a stain on our nation’s history. The bill will help us continue the critical work of better investigating and solving these crimes, no matter how long ago they occurred, and I’m thrilled we’ve finally been able to carry it across the finish line.” Sen. Claire McCaskill, Missouri “The Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act sets out to investigate racially-motivated murders. Sadly, there is still more work to be done and it’s important that we reauthorize this bill so that the FBI and DOJ can continue investigating unsolved crimes.”

Sen. Roy Blunt, Missouri

“As an original cosponsor of the Emmett Till Reauthorization Act, I’m pleased to see my colleagues came together and supported this important bill. This bipartisan legislation will provide for a sustained, well-coordinated effort to investigate and prosecute unsolved civil rights-era crimes.

There are hundreds of cold cases from the civil rights era that have never been solved and it is my hope that we are able to bring justice to the victims’ families.”

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Wisconsin

Opioid antagonist can save lives if used right To the Editor:

The use of Naloxone can save a life. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid antagonist used in opioid overdoses to counteract the life-threatening depression of the respiratory system. It allows an overdose victim to breathe normally.

Although traditionally administered by emergency response personnel, naloxone can be administered by lay people or public, making it ideal for treating heroin and other opioids overdoses. The training is simple and use of Naloxone results in a life saved.

Here is what occurs in an opioid overdose. When too much of any opioid, like heroin, goes into too many receptors, the respiratory system slows and the person breathes more slowly, then not at all. Because Naloxone basically knocks the opioids out of the opiate receptors in the brain, the overdose is reversed and the person is able to breathe again.

However, it is a temporary drug that will wear off in 30-90 minutes and the person should be watched for signs of continued overdose. The overdose victim must seek medical assistance or call 911.

Lack of oxygen from opioid overdose may lead to brain injury in as little as four minutes, yet the average EMS response time is 9.4 minutes. Seconds can count during an opioid overdose so it is vital if you have a loved one or friends who use, you need to have a plan in place.

Most life threatening opioid emergencies occur in the home, witnessed by friends or family.

Brand names of Naloxone are Evzio, Narcan injection, Narcan Nasal Spray. They all come with simple, lifesaving directions and are easy to administer. Upon purchase, read and know how to use these devices and keep them readily available.

Some states have a third-party law where a concerned parent, employee or nurse at a school can obtain Naloxone and administer it without facing legal repercussions (known as the good Samaritan act). If you come in contact with a high-risk individual, you should have this lifesaving overdose antidote.

For more information and the availability of naloxone, go to http://www.narcononnewliferetreat.o rg/blog/naloxone-availability.html .

If you are in need of a referral to a treatment center, call us at 1-800431-1754.

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Group stands with black community after Dylann Roof is convicted To the Editor:

We hope that the jury’s decision to convict [in the Charleston, S.C., church massacre case] brings a semblance of peace to the families and community terrorized by the massacre of their sacred space. This targeted killing of nine AfricanAmericans in the midst of worship reminds us of the ever-present danger of White supremacy.

In a time when elected officials hesitate to denounce White supremacists and in fact rebrand and normalize them, Dylann Roof’s actions remind us of the consequences of these hateful ideas.

Whether racism comes in the form of a gun or a policy that disproportionately harms people of color, it is reprehensible.

In the coming months and years, we will remain vigilant in protecting and supporting one another as we continue to build power to eradicate the vicious racism that motivates violence and oppression. We will not live in fear. We will not rest until we dismantle the systemic racism that allows tragedies like the Charleston massacre to occur, and until its perpetrators are brought to justice. We stand with the victims, their families and the Black community in Charleston in their quest for justice.

Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director, Advancement Project Washington, D.C.

Note: On Thursday, Dec. 15, Dylann S. Roof, a white supremacist responsible for the massacre of nine Black churchgoers in Charleston, S.C., was found guilty by a federal jury.

FORUM T H E C H R ON I C LE

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You Decide: What will happen to the economy in

2017?

Our economy is very complex with millions of Mike interactions and interrelationships. And while econoWalden mists’ models can identify these linkages, and maybe Guest even measure and calibrate Columnist them, the conclusions are not ironclad because the relationships can change over time.

Plus, economists’ track record of predicting big movements in the direction of the economy – such as the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great Recession of the late 2000s – is simply not very good.

So, I always try to lower the expectations of my audiences hoping they won’t be disappointed if I’m wrong.

What I think economists are best at is identifying general trends and raising questions about the economic future.

Therefore, with all these caveats, here are my economic predictions for 2017.

First, and perhaps most important, I think 2017 will be a growth year in the economy. By that I mean production, sales, jobs and incomes will increase. However – it should be clearly noted – I mean these factors will gain in total, but not necessarily for every person, household, business or geographic area. Rarely do we see the economy moving in the same direction for everyone and everywhere.

What about some numbers on these improvements?

Nationally, employers will add about 2.7 million jobs, a 1.9 percent gain over 2016. In North Carolina 90,000 jobs will be added, 2 percent more than in 2016. Aggregate production (termed gross domestic product by economists) will be up 2.5 percent in the nation and 2.7 percent in North Carolina. Both improvements will be better than in 2016.

What about the much watched unemployment rate? In 2017, this measure actually won’t be the best indicator to track because the improving job market will motivate some of the approximately 200,000 jobless individuals in North Carolina who have given up on working and are not officially counted as unemployed to start looking again.

When they do – and until they find work – they will add to the unemployment rolls. Hence, in both the nation and in North Carolina, the most quoted unemployment rate will only fall from 4.9 percent to 4.6 percent.

Finally, in 2016, wage rates began to rise for workers, increasing over 2 percent (after inflation) in the nation and 4 percent in North Carolina. I expect this trend to continue – and perhaps improve – in 2017 for workers in the nation and our state. The reason for the good news – a tighter labor market, meaning employers have to compete more rigorously both for new workers and to keep existing workers.

What’s the reason for this relative optimism for the economy in 2017? A big reason is an anticipated fiscal stimulus plan from the new Trump administration.

Proposals for multi-trillion-dollar tax cuts and spending increases are likely from the new President. Even if they are trimmed back by Congress, it’s widely expected the stimulus plan would boost the economy, particularly in the second half of the year.

However, one downside of the stimulus program will be an increase in federal borrowing. This, together with other reasons, is why economists expect the price of credit to be higher in 2017. So financing the purchase of a home, a vehicle or other big-ticket items will cost borrowers more in the upcoming year. But the upside of higher interest rates is that savers will earn more on relatively safe investments like CDs, money market funds and government bonds.

With interest rates higher money will turn over faster, and this could lead to faster price inflation in the economy.

The all-items inflation rate in 2016 came in under 2 percent. This rate could be nearer to 2.3 percent in 2017.

However, a higher international value of the dollar – which some economists expect in 2017 – would decrease the price of imports and moderate any increase in the inflation rate.

Speaking of trade, U.S. trade policy in 2017 is probably the biggest economic unknown of the year. During the campaign President-elect Trump talked about reducing the trade deficit by reducing imports from other countries and moving jobs and production from other countries to the U.S. If this could occur with no adverse side-effects it could be a big boost to U.S. economic growth.

The issue is how this could be done in a way that did not result in retaliation from foreign countries. An estimated $2.3 trillion of income and 11 million jobs in the U.S. are supported by U.S. exports to foreign buyers. For North Carolina, the values are $37 billion of income and 415,000 jobs. These economic impacts would be at risk in a “trade war” where countries all around the world focus on making imports from other countries more expensive.

Still, the consensus right now is that 2017 is looking like a reasonably good economic year. It won’t set records for improvement, and it won’t see all the economic issues we face eliminated, but overall it will be steps forward.

You decide if this constitutes progress!

Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University who teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook, and public policy.

Remember that the credit card bill is coming James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

I received my first credit card many years ago, when I was a college student. I did not apply for it nor did I have a credit check to see if I was eligible.

It just came to my college post office box. As I reflect now, how did they get my name, much less my mailing address?

It was a gasoline credit card. That was strange because I did not own an automobile and had no plans to acquire one. I was a sophomore student at Johnson C Smith University in Charlotte.

So, I was a big man on campus, at least in my mind, because I had a gasoline credit card and no car.

What I found out later was several of my college bud-

dies also had received the same gasoline credit card.

I ended up using it a few times to put gas in some of my friends’ cars. I guess I was just showing off.

One of the interesting things that I learned about my gas credit card was it had an interest rate. Further I learned if you paid the balance after the due date there was a late fee added to the original balance. I realized early on that paying off your balance on or before the due date was a good thing.

When I graduated from college and went to graduate school, I started to receive more credit cards and credit card offers. I thought to myself that these companies are following me. Again, I soon found out they were “following” a lot of my friends, too.

Another thing I learned about credit cards is that because they send them doesn’t mean you have to accept them. I was proud of myself because I returned

them to the companies.

Over time, I have understood more and more about credit card companies and how they operate.

If we must use a credit card let’s be aware of the interest rate. We must know the difference between a fixed rate of interest and a variable rate of interest.

Stores and credit card companies offer us some incentives to lure new customers. For example, if you and I apply, we’ll get an additional 5,000 points to use toward our first purchase.

I don’t want a credit card company to get too comfortable with my patronage so every few months I will call to check about lower interest rates. I will also call to let them know about other companies offering me better interest rates. I will tell you that these strategies have worked to my benefit.

Some years ago, credit card vendors would come onto college campuses with all kinds of gimmicks.

For example, they would offer students a T-shirt or a cap if they signed up. What many students didn’t real-

ize was they were going to receive a credit card with an extremely high interest rate. Thankfully, this practice has stopped.

I believe young consumers are the most vulnerable when it comes to credit cards. I also think that online shopping has resulted in increased credit card use. While the online price may be less expensive, you will probably use a credit card. Just remember that the credit card bill is coming at the end of the month.

Whenever possible, let’s try to use cash and\or a debit card. That will always

ensure that we won’t receive a bill at the end of the month.

While we may not think about it, our children are watching our spending habits. Let’s be good fiscal managers and model good credit card use for them. As we know, they will grow up and model our behaviors.

I am going to be a better credit card user. The incentives won’t sway me to use my credit card.

Won’t you join me?

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

High blood pressure over the holidays

SHAKIA FLYTHE SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The holidays are all about enjoying those you love. Oh and let’s not forget about all of the delicious food. Although, the holidays are very exciting they can sometimes be a little stressful at times. Did you know that hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most important causes of premature death worldwide?

About 75 million American adults have high blood pressure. In a study conducted in Forsyth County 31.2 percent of respondents have blood pressure compared to 38.6 percent in Guilford County and 31.9 percent in Iredell County.

There are several factors that can play a role in high blood pressure. These factors may include smoking, unhealthy diets,

lack of physical activity, stress and genetics. High blood pressure can be managed by exercising on a regular basis, maintaining a heart healthy diet, limiting alcohol consumption, quitting smoking, reducing stress and regular doctor visits.

Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle will enable you to reduce high blood pressure, prevent or delay the development of high blood pressure, enhance the effectiveness of blood pressure medications, and lower

your risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

The holidays can be extremely stressful because there are normally a million things that need to be done. Whether it is last minute shopping, grocery store runs, preparing dinner, traveling, or even certain relatives, your blood pressure is bound to rise. In order to manage your stress during the holidays there are a few tips to know.

Make a planner or to-do-list so that you are

able to prioritize and manage your time better. Set aside your differences with your relatives. Holidays only come once a year, so what’s a few days. Maintain your heart healthy diet, even though it may be hard to resist grandma’s famous sweet potato pie.

Check. Change. Control is a program designed to eliminate high blood pressure as a health disparity among Americans.

The program allows individuals to practice self-management skills related to blood pressure. It engages participants by emphasizing three important aspects of managing hypertension.

The first is “Checking” for high blood pressure and symptoms.

The second “Changing” lifestyle and seeking treatment.

The third “Controlling” hypertension by taking preventative measures.

Please also click this link for 5 Blood Pressure Tips This Holiday Season! http://news.heart.org/five-blood-pressure-tips-this-holiday-season/ Shakia Flythe is with the American Heart Association in the Triad, based in Greensboro.

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Protesters chant and sing outside of Sen. Richard Burr’s local office on Tuesday, Dec. 20, in support of the Affordable Healthcare Act, also known as Obamacare.

Healthcare protesters visit Burr’s office

Photos by Todd Luck

Sen. Richard Burr is among the Republican lawmakers who’ve sworn to repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA). Currently 20 million Americans purchase their health insurance through the ACA, usually with the help of tax subsidies that greatly lower their premiums. The law also ended the practice of denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions. Republicans are expected to start repeal efforts in January, which President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to sign into law, with plans to replace it later. The protest was one of many mobilized around the country by MoveOn.org.

SPORTSWEEK

Consolation round games entertain

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LASH/CHRONICLE JV BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The first round of the consolation gaeof the Lash/Chronicle tournament was packed with excitement last Saturday afternoon. Don't tell those teams they aren't playing for a championship because all of the young men involved gave maximum effort.

First on the court was the matchup between the North Forsyth Vikings and the Thomasville Bulldogs.

The Vikings fell to West Forsyth in their opening game. Thomasville lost a heartbreaker to Glenn in their first round game.

As the two teams stepped on the hardwood,

both seemed somewhat timid. Missed shots and turnovers littered the first half of play. After the intermission, the Vikings began to take control as they start-

ed the second half on an 11-0 run. North Forsyth never relented the lead following that run and won the game 60-51. Richard Ryce of North Forsyth was a force in the paint, scoring 12 points and grabbing numerous rebounds.

Thomasville head coach Robert Moore Jr. says fatigue may have played a role in the defeat.

He says they were coming off a week where his team played three games in four nights but takes nothing away from how well the Vikings played.

“Free throws and layups, we just couldn't hit them and they cost us at the end of the game,” said Moore. “We have to be more aggressive and attack the basket. For next week we have to focus on not coming in last place because you never want to finish in last place.

North Forsyth coach Will Bell said, “I think we played well coming off of an emotional win last night,

which I think had a lot to do with it. The kids are listening, learning and executing and ultimately we are better than when we played West Forsyth last week.”

Atkins and Lexington were next to play. The Camels were defeated handily by Reynolds last week and the Yellowjackets were beaten

by Reagan to start their Lash/Chronicle tournament. The first quarter was low scoring at 7-6 as both teams were off the mark.

In the second quarter Ty'reik McNeair of Lexington started lighting up the scoreboard and finished with a game high See Entertain on B2

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Louis Estrada of Lexington dribbles past the Atkins Camel defender.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

Semi-finals are set in tournament

Winston-Salem Prep guard Jalen Crawley, No. 23 in black, fades away over three Mt. Tabor defenders.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Day Two of the Lash/Chronicle tournament marked the first time people would have the opportunity to see the top two seeds lace them up. Parkland and East Forsyth lived up to their seeding but were tested mightily in both contests.

Coming into the game against West Forsyth, some of the East Forsyth players felt a little disrespected with their seed. They thought as defending champions they would have returned as the Number One seed and sought to

prove it against the Titans. The Eagles started the game on an 8-0 run and did not allow the Titans to score until halfway through the quarter.

At one point in the second quarter, the Eagles led by 10 points and looked to run away with the game. West Forsyth had other thoughts and clawed back to within one behind bullseye shooting from Raymond Mitchell, who hit two three's during the run. The game was tied at 26 at the break.

During the second half of play, C.J. Smith began to assert himself offensively, finishing with 9 points, but Savon Brintley lit it up for a game high 27 points and

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

would not allow his team to lose. The Eagles survive and advance with a 62-56 win.

“At first I thought we got off to a good start but we became stagnant on the offensive end,” said East Forsyth head coach Rodney Minor. “Our focus wasn't there but we came out with the victory more importantly and that's what I'm happy about. Next week I expect a dogfight, and I know it won’t be easy.”

West Forsyth head coach Jeffrey Williams added, “East Forsyth is a very good team and they are wellcoached. I thought we did a much better job of picking it

Union Baptist's football league awards trophies

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The Youth Character Football League (YCFL) based out of Union Baptist Church in Winston-Salem just wrapped up another successful season on and off the field.

Last Saturday, Dec. 17, the YCFL held its seventh annual season celebration banquet at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center.

The YCFL believes in

the balance between academics and athletics and strongly emphasizes its mission to place winning a game second to the total growth and development of a child. All YCFL participants are required to attend the huddle sessions on character, academics, leadership and sportsmanship.

Senior pastor of Union Baptist, Bishop Sir Walter L. Mack II, said the fundamental purpose of the YCFL is to provide youth a positive educational, char-

acter and athletic experience while addressing the issue of childhood obesity, gang violence prevention, personality and esteem development and healthy social enhancement skills.

The banquet was a celebration for the players, coaches and parents.

Winston-Salem natives Rodney McCoy and Chris Brown were the guest speakers for the event. All of the kids who participated with the football league See Trophies on B2

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YCFL Director Tom Brown, center, poses with two of his coaches during the awards banquet.

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Bobby Grier of Walkertown, No. 4 in red, is defended by De'Angelo McMillian, No. 15 in white, and Maurice Reid.

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32points.

It was not enough as the Camels’ full court press caused too many problems for Lexington.

Atkins stretched out the lead in the final minutes to win 66-55.

“My guys hustled so it panned out for us tonight,” said Bronal Gary, Atkins head coach. “Our press was a major part of the game. They had a problem

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handling that so we stayed in it. Going into next week’s game it’s going to give us confidence because it’s our first win and that can change the whole season.”

Yellowjacket assistant coach Dionte Waite added, “Overall, we could have played better. I think we kind of got complacent toward the end of the game, so we have to give a better effort. I saw some good things but we still have things to work on, so if we

up in the second half but we just kind of lost it in the end. My guys know that they must play the whole game and if you let up they will take advantage.”

The game between WinstonSalem Prep and Mt. Tabor was next.

This game was the epitome of a tale of two halves. During the first half, Mt. Tabor looked out of sync.

Defensively they could not stop Jalen Crawley, who poured in 15 points in the half, leading the Phoenix to a 2824 lead at halftime. Mt. Tabor adjusted during the intermission and held Crawley to six points in the second half and zero in the fourth quarter.

The Spartans also used their size in the paint to score and rebound with ease, propelling them to a 56-47 win.

Jakob Moore scored 12 big points for the Spartans that contributed to the victory.

Spartans head coach Willie Harrison says his team came out of the gates sluggish and may have underestimated their opponents. He says they pulled it together and showed their true colors. He thinks his team was cocky by the way they

can build on the good things and minimize the bad, we will be better for it.”

The last consolation game of the day was host school Carver vs.

Walkertown. Both teams were looking to redeem themselves after suffering double digit losses last week to Winston-Salem Prep and Mt. Tabor, respectively. The game was a defensive battle most of the time until Carver seemed to get on track offensively

played early but turned it on late.

Prep assistant coach Jerran Foster said that once his team went up by double figures, he continued to preach attack but thinks he should have focused more on getting good shots. He says they have to learn to play with a lead and play with more discipline.

With Glenn coming off of their miraculous 20-point comeback last week against Thomasville, they looked to upset number one seed Parkland. The Bobcats gave their best effort, staying within striking distance all game. Parkland eventually overwhelmed Glenn with their size and were victorious by the score of 53-47.

Parkland head coach Cory Baker says his team needs to communicate more on defense but was happy with their play in the final minutes of the game. He says his team is finally buying in to their system and with the number one seed he knows they have a target on their backs but welcomes the challenge.

Chris Geter, Glenn head coach, said he thinks his team may have become overwhelmed with the moment. He also contributed part of the loss to the fact his team committed over 20 turnovers. He says his

A few of the young men from the YCFL receive their trophies.

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along with the cheerleaders received a trophy for their participation.

Academic awards were also distributed to the children who excelled in the classroom as well.

YCFL Director Tom Brown says his philosophy at the end of a long and grueling season is to reward the parents, kids and coaches for their tireless effort. He says this is part of the reason that the program stays strong and continues to grow each year.

“The absolute joy for me is when I give out the academic awards,” said Brown. “I truly believe that athletes should be students first and athletes sec-

ond. If we can instill that at a young age, we hope that it will continue as they progress through high school and college.”

Brown said he loves the YCFL because of the differences their league has in comparison to a Pop Warner League. He says their league is a “character building organization” that promotes academics and that the kids be great citizens in their community as well.

Brown went on to say, “We promote good sportsmanship and there is no favoritism in our football league. Parents can also be assured that their kids will play each and every game.

When you come to play for YCFL the most important thing is your child will have fun and be under the leadership of Bishop Sir

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North Forsyth point guard Ronald Jackson goes in for an uncontested layup in the game against Thomasville.

during the third quarter.

Carver led 31-23 at the end of three.

Walkertown never got within six for the remainder of the game.

The Yellowjackets leaned on their stifling defense toward the end of the game and won by the score of 4436.

Maurice Reid of Carver only finished with six points but his defensive pressure, rebounding and ball handling were instrumental in the win. Head coach Raheem Martin had

team now knows that if they work together and cut down on the errors they can play with anyone.

The last game of the night involved Reagan and Reynolds. This was a close game throughout the first three quarters with Reynolds leading by seven heading into the fourth.

There was high quality basketball being played on both ends of the court. In the fourth quarter mounting turnovers and clutch shooting proved too much for Reynolds to overcome.

Reagan won 55-44 in a game where the score was closer than the final indicates.

Reagan head coach James Stackhouse says his team had to work for the victory because of the toughness Reynolds brings to the table. He told his team to stay disciplined and felt as though Reynolds tired a bit in the end. He says next week he wants his team to play their game and “let the chips fall where they may.”

Mike McCulloch says he was disappointed that his team was unable to make a similar run as they did last season. He said his team has to work on their rebounding but is hopeful his team can end the tournament with a win.

high praise for Reid and the rest of the team after the win.

“We have young guys so sometimes we struggle starting games, but today we played really well down the stretch, so hopefully that will help us out later on in the season,” said Martin.

“We are going to press all game and we have guys who are really athletic and can finish in transition, so we try and put them in a position to do what they do best.”

Walkertown head coach Charles Thomas said, “We played hard, we just weren't as efficient as we needed to be. We emphasize and focus on defense and we have a better understanding of what we want to do and who we are as a team. We have to execute for four quarters and not just part of the game.”

The Lash/Chronicle tournament will continue next week Dec. 22 & 23.

The games will tip off at 3:30 p.m. each day.

Savon Brintley, No. 22 in white, goes for a reverse layup while being defended by Darius Hill, No. 4 in green.

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Dillon Bullard, No. 22 in white, posts up Essin Arid of Winston-Salem Prep.

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Walter Mack, and that speaks volumes.”

Brown says he would love to expand the program by adding more children along with adding an after-school tutoring program that allows children to have assistance in the classes where they are having academic issues.

He said 47 of the 75 students in the YCFL received academic awards this year.

The YCFL had two of their teams play for the championship this season in the Central Carolina Youth Football league, the 6 & under and 12 & under teams.

Although neither team won the title it was a accomplishment to even make it there, Brown said.

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Community Briefs

Nominations are being accepted for Downtown Excellence Awards Since 1995, the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership Inc. has awarded the Downtown Excellence Awards to projects, people, and events who have brought excellence to Downtown Winston-Salem.

2016 Downtown Excellence Awards Nominations are being accepted until Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. The awards are presented by Mayor Allen Joines at the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership annual meeting on Feb. 22, 2017.

Download a copy of the nomination form here: h t t p : / / w w w. d o w n t o w n w s . c o m / w p content/uploads/2016/12/2016-Nomination1.pdf WS/FCS names program manager for Project Impact Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has named Victoria Fulton as Program Manager for Project Impact. Project Impact is a community initiative of local businesses and individuals, as well as local and national foundations, including The Winston-Salem Foundation that are committed to providing additional operating funds to WinstonSalem/Forsyth County schools. The funds are used to address critical student achievement gaps and improve third-grade reading and math proficiency scores over time. Fulton has served as Director of Historic Bethabara Park since 2014. Prior to Bethabara Park, she was special projects assistant for the Forsyth County Aging Services Planning Committee. She was a co-teacher in the “I was There” program in Providence, RI. Fulton also participated in City Year through AmeriCorps in Philadelphia as a corps member and team leader. She is a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and holds a bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, as well as her master’s degree from Brown University.

WS/FCS names new Chief Program Officer for Marketing and Communications Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has named Brent Campbell as Chief Program Officer for Marketing and Communications. Campbell was a Marketing Specialist for Arbor Acres Retirement Community. Prior to that, he was the Winston-Salem Bureau Chief for WGHP/FOX8 for 14 years.

Campbell replaced Alexandra Hoskins, who was promoted to Chief of Staff for WS/FCS in the beginning of November. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Appalachian State University.

WS/FCS names Instructional Superintendent Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has named Lionel Kato as an Instructional Superintendent. Kato has been the principal of North Pitt High School in Bethel, N.C. since 2013. He also served as principal of Farmville Middle School, where he was named Pitt County Principal of the Year in 2012 for 4 years. Kato was an assistant principal at West Greene Elementary School, South Brunswick High School and West Brunswick High School. In addition, Kato served as a Petty Officer First Class in the U.S. Navy Reserve for over 8 years.

He replaced Steve Oates, who retired in July. Kato earned a bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University, a master’s degree in school administration from East Carolina University and a doctoral degree from the University of North CarolinaWilmington.

Dr. Elwanda Ingram bids WSSU farewell Dr. Elwanda Ingram, professor of English in the Department of English and Foreign Languages, will retire at the end of the semester after 37 years of service to Winston-Salem State University. Ingram noted for her high academic standards in the classroom, is highly regarded for her work in the wider community. She was honored for her work in the community in 2011 during the Winston-Salem Chronicle’s Community Service Banquet, where she received a Curator of the Arts Award in recognition of her lifetime membership and diligent service to the North Carolina Black Repertory Company and the National Black Theater Festival. Dr. Ingram was thanked for her service by friends and colleagues during a retirement party on Dec. 6, given in her honor at Diggs Gallery.

Triad IHOP locations break goal for military charity The Armed Forces Families Foundation (AFFF) announced that Triad-area IHOP franchise locations helped raise $4,597 for their annual fundraiser to help military families, which raised a total of $357,520. Nearly 300 Taco Bell and IHOP locations across the southeastern U.S. participated in the year’s fundraiser drive that lasted from Nov. 2 through 22. AFFF is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides 100 percent of the funds raised to the development of permanent or semi-permanent infrastructure projects to help military families. The proceeds raised through the campaign will stay in the community to help fund local projects that support families of those serving in the military. The AFFF has raised and given back more than $1.3 million to military families to date.

Wake Forest Law launches online, part-time Master of Studies in Law Wake Forest Law will offer a certificate in “Workplace Legal Fundamentals” beginning in Jan. 2017 as part of its fully online, part-time Master of Studies in Law (MSL) degree program, which is now available to all North Carolina residents. The certificate curriculum explores the relationship of contract, property and tort law in private business and the economy; the legal systems governing business relationships; and regulatory law and the roles of different law enforcers. Developed with input from industry leaders, all courses are specially designed for and taught only to professional students, focusing on real-world issues that are immediately applicable, and add value, in the workplace. The university’s certificate program can be completed in just two semesters. Applications are currently being accepted for Jan. 2017. The MSL degree and certificate program was specially designed for professionals in North Carolina who need to navigate the law to better manage risk in the workplace. Tuition for the MSL degree and certificate is $900 per credit hour, or $10,800 at the current tuition rate for the certificate. Students can expect to enroll in 3-6 credit hours per semester. For more information or to apply, visit msl.law.wfu.edu.

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Every day – Volunteers needed for Reading Parties The Augustine Literacy Project, Read.Write.Spell (READWS) is looking for volunteers for its Reading Parties. The program needs youthful, energetic people who are willing to lead students in party games created for maximum learning and enjoyment. Reading Party is a free parentoriented seminar that will teach simple and effective multisensory strategies to parents and their children in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. After a short training, volunteers will help 28 hours per month, mostly nights and weekends. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Tonya Nealon at 336-723-4391 ext. 1507 or Tonya@readws.org.

Dec. 24 – Greens giveaway Urban Farmers, who have grown food naturally, will give away collard greens and mixed greens to seniors and disabled veterans from 9 a.m. until they are gone on Dec. 24, at the corner of 10th Street and Cameron Ave. The farmers say the giveaway is “a gift from us to you.”

Dec. 26 – Kwanzaa Umoja Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Monday, Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. The celebration will be held at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. MLK Jr. Drive. The celebration will introduce Umoja (Unity) kicking off the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Umoja day is sponsored by Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin, Director of Forsyth County Public Library. The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-725-5614.

Dec. 27 – Kwanzaa Kujichagulia Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. The celebration will be held at Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Rd. The celebration will focus on Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Kujichagulia day is sponsored by Delta Fine Arts Inc. The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. The speaker is Judge Denise Hartsfield, with Courtney Omega Taylor-Porter, Proprietor of Positive Image Performing Arts (P.I.P.A.) as honoree. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-722-2625.

Dec. 28 – Kwanzaa Kujichagulia Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. The celebration will be held at Winston Lake Family YMCA, 901 Waterworks Road. The celebration will focus on Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Ujima day is sponsored by Big 4 Alumni Group & Winston Lake Family YMCA. The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. The speaker is Rev. Alvin Carlisle, President, NAACP, Winston-Salem Branch with Judge Camille Banks as honoree. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-724-9205 or 336-725-5614.

Dec. 29 – Kwanzaa Ujamaa Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. The celebration will be held at Carl Russell Recreation Center, 3521 Carver Road. The celebration will focus on Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Ujamaa day is sponsored by Carl Russell Recreation Center. The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. Dawn's Travel and More is the honoree. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-727-2580.

Dec. 29 – 22nd Kwanzaa Celebration CARY – The Ujima Group, Inc., will host the 22nd Kwanzaa Celebration at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, downtown Cary,

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NC on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The theme for the celebration is “It’s a New Dawn; It’s a New Day.” There will be a performance by The Elegba from the Yoruba cosmology. The celebration will display the tradition of a procession of the elders and the Harambee Circle.

The celebration will have fun and activities for young and old.

Information about directions can be retrieved from The Cary Arts Center at 919-469-4069. For more information, contact Lester Thomas at 919380-7020 or email lesterthomas845@yahoo.com.

Dec. 30 – Kwanzaa Nia Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Friday, Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. The celebration will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road.

The celebration will focus on Nia (Purpose) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Nia day is sponsored by Grace Presbyterian Church. The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 336-722-4399 or 7677530.

Dec. 31 – Kwanzaa Kuumba Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. The celebration will be held at Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. The celebration will focus on Kuumba (Creativity) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Kuumba day is sponsored by NC Black Repertory Theatre Company and Forsyth County Public Library.

The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 336-7032953.

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Concert Winston-Salem Symphony will hold a New Year’s Eve concert with singer, violinist and banjo player Rhiannon Giddens performing a night of bluegrass, folk and jazz on Saturday, Dec. 31. The concert will be held at Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, at 8 p.m. The concert will include songs from Shuffle Along such as “Waterboy,” “La Vie en Rose,” “Maple Leaf Rag” under the baton of Maestro Robert Moody. Tickets range from $20 – $67, and are available in advance by calling the Symphony Box Office at 336-464-0145 or at WSsymphony.org.

Dec. 31, March 24 & 25 – Hops Conference The South Atlantic Hops Conference, Crowne Plaze Resort One Resort Drive, Asheville NC, will be held on March 24 and 25.

Registration can be completed by Saturday, Dec. 31. Registration for Friday and Saturday can be purchased separately. The cost for both days is $127.59, with prices increasing to $50 after registration deadline.

The conference organized by N.C. State University, Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, four regional hop growers and a malt maker will focus on educating, enlightening and engaging growers, brewers and other interested parties about the South Atlantic hops industry. The topics discussed will focus on hop cone chemistry, brewers’ opinions of local hops, regional research results, up and coming varieties and experiences with hop harvesters. There will be a tradeshow and poster session; lunch will be included. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017south-atlantic-hops-conference-tickets-26084925715.

Jan. 1 – Kwanzaa Imani Celebration The Winston-Salem Urban League will present the annual citywide Kwanzaa celebration on Sunday, Jan. 1 at 2 p.m. The celebration will be held at Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 900 Old Salem Road. The celebration will focus on Imani (Faith) focusing on one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Imani day is sponsored by Greater Vision Dance Company and St. Philips Heritage Center. The program is family oriented including African drumming, music, service recognitions, inspirational messages, food and fellowship. Warren and Georjean Moore, Owners of Irie Rhythms Restaurant is the honoree. The event is free and open to the public. For

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more information, call 336-7032953.

Now – Jan. 1 – Festival of Lights Tanglewood Park, 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons NC, will celebrate the 25th anniversary Festival of Lights now – Sunday, Jan. 1 nightly from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. The Lowes Foods returning as a sponsor.

The park will have brand new light displays along with the return of S’moresville at the Gift Village closing each night at 10 p.m. The gift village will also have concessions, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and performers. For more information, about tickets, events and staying at Tanglewood v i s i t http://www.forsyth.cc/Parks/Tangle wood/fol or call 336-703-6481.

Jan. 7 – Pickleball Tournament The GreenTree Peer Community, a Mental Health Peer Support Center, is sponsoring the first Greentree Peer Support Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Gateway YWCA, 1300 South Main St., Winston-Salem. Teams will be playing for prizes. Lunch will be provided. The first match will be an 8:30 a.m. start, with doors open 7:30 a.m. for registration and warm ups. This is a fundraiser for Greentree Peer Support Center. For more information and to sign-up for the tournament, contact event coordinator Michele Todd Davis at 704- 9651038 or tournament director Albert Noda at 803-391-2078.

Jan. 14 – Electronics recycling in Clemmons Clemmons residents and those who live within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Clemmons: Are you looking for a way to dispose of old electronic items in an environmentally responsible manner? Bring your items to the Clemmons Public Works Facility, 3800 Dillon Industrial Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. To find out if your item is acceptable for recycling, call 336-766-9170.

Jan. 18 – Guild Meeting High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. High Point, will hold a Guild Meeting around Gen. James Longstreet, Scalawag or Scapegoat.

The meeting presented by Dr. John R. Peacock, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 336-885-1859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.

Jan. 28 – Blacksmith Demonstration High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. High Point NC, will hold a blacksmith demonstration on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The demonstration will present a costumed blacksmith crafting various iron pieces. The demonstration is free and open to all ages. For more information, call 336-885-1859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.

Jan. 30 – Resource Fair High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. High Point, will hold a resource fair on Monday, Jan. 30.

The fair is free and will have various community representatives available to answer questions regarding school-choice, pre-K options, transportation, school health & nutrition, after-school options and kindergarten curriculums. The fair will also have representatives from local libraries, Family & Health Services, Reading Connections and other important community resources that support transitioning into kindergarten. For more information, call 336-885-1859 or visit www.highpointmuseum.org.

Now through June 2017 – Art Exhibit As part of its 2016-17 season, the Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts is pleased to introduce INTERSECTIONS + CONVERSATIONS: The People’s Gallery at Delta Arts Center.

The new space, carved from Delta Arts Center's renovated lobby area, will run concurrently with the regular exhibition schedule inside the Center’s 1400 sq. ft main Simona Atkins Allen gallery from September 2016 thru June 2017. Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Hours are Tuesday –Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delta Arts Center is closed every third Saturday of the month. Delta Arts Center is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call (336) 722-2625.

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dec. 22 Community Holiday Concert trinity moravian church, 220 e Sprague St., will have a holiday concert by Salem Band on thursday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. the concert will have a mix of sacred and secular music of the season with guest vocal soloist ted Federle and Salem Band principal horn richard Saylor. Small ensembles will perform pre-concert music. Donations for Salem Band are welcome. admission is free.

dec. 23 Candlelight Service First christian church, 1130 n. main St., Kernersville, will hold a christmas eve candlelight service on Friday, Dec. 23. the service will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. there will be childcare for birth to 5 years old available for the 6:30 p.m. service only. large crowds are anticipated to be in attendance, everyone is advised to arrive early. For more information, contact the church office at 336-9967388.

dec. 24 Love Feast St. philips moravian church, 3002 Bon air ave., will host its annual christmas eve love Feast on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m. there will be a selection of seasonal music. the public is invited. rev. russ may is pastor.

christmas on Sunday prompts some changes in services

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christmas is on Sunday this year. that has posed a bit of a special challenge for pastors. Do you have church service on Sunday, when christmas is considered a family holiday? churches in Winston-Salem are handling christmas Day various ways this year.

Galilee missionary Baptist church, 4129 northampton Drive, is having one service at 10 a.m. on christmas Day for one hour. the rev. Dr. nathan Scovens, senior pastor of Galilee, says the idea is to allow members to spend time with their

families while also keeping a Sunday service. many other churches are having earlier services on christmas, also. praise assembly church ministries, 3254 Kernersville road, will hold a christmas eve

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service at 6 p.m., but will not have a service on christmas Day. Some churches, such as St. James missionary Baptist church, 3606 ogburn ave., will hold a regular service on christmas Day.

churches usually have special programs earlier before christmas, but emmanuel Baptist church, 1075 Shalimar Dr., is having a sacred christmas and candlelight Service at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23. the calendar this year also has put new year’s Day on Sunday. many churches have Watch night services the night before new year’s to usher in the new year in church.

Some churches, like Galilee, are having an earlier Watch night service, at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, to allow members to get some rest before the one church service on new year’s Day at 10 a.m.

dec. 25, 31 & Jan. 1 Holiday Worship Services Galilee missionary Baptist church, 4129 northampton Drive, will hold holiday Worship Services. the christmas Day Service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 25, beginning at 10 a.m. the Watch night Service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. the new year’s Day Service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 1, beginning at 10 a.m. the pastor is rev. Dr. nathan edward Scovens Sr.

dec. 31 Watch night service St. James a.m.e. church will hold Watch night Service starting 11 p.m. Dec. 31. our sister church, Union Bethel a.m.e. church, will render the Service. the rev. Dr. Jasper W. hemphill Jr., the pastor of Union Bethel, will bring the message. the public is invited to attend. St. James is located at 1501 n. patterson avenue (at the corner of 15th Street) across from the U.S. post office. the pastor is the rev. Dr. Steven l. lyons. dec. 31 Watch night service Goler memorial a.m.e. Zion church will host Watch night Service on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. youth ministry will sponsor a pre-watch night spaghetti dinner and salad bar, 8-10 p.m., adults $9, children 12 and under $4.50, which also includes the viewing of the movie “War room.” For dinner tickets, contact Shirley Kindle via the Goler memorial church office at 336-724-9411. the rev.

Dr. George c. Banks is pastor.

Jan. 1-7 Spiritual renewal new hope a.m.e. Zion church, 7000 Shallowford road, lewisville, will be celebrating its “Seven Days of Spiritual renewal “ starting Jan. 1-7, 2017. nightly praise and Worship will start at 6:30 p.m. and evening service at 7 p.m. the speakers will be: Jan. 1, the rev. Dairl l. Scott,Jr. of Union chapel a.m.e. Zion church, praise and Worship at 2:30 p.m., Worship Service at 3 p.m.; Jan 2, the rev. Belinda harris of hickory Grove a.m.e.

Zion church; Jan 3, the rev. timothy Williams of yadkin Star Baptist church; Jan 4, the rev. ronald Speas of new Jerusalem missionary Baptist church; Jan. 5, the rev. James l. hunt of new Birth Worship center; Jan. 6, the rev. Jimmy Griffin of new Jersey a.m.e. Zion church; Jan. 7, the rev.

James ledbetter, praise and Worship at 4:30 p.m. and Worship Service at 5 p.m. everyone is invited. rev. Dairl l. Scott Sr. is pastor. contact the church at 336-945-9083 or contact 336-945-5618.

Jan. 5 environmental movie temple emanuel’s environmental movement (teem) will sponsor a movie with a subject matter expert speaker(s), speaker-led discussion and researched handout 7-9 p.m. on thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 at temple emanuel, 201 oakwood Drive, in Winston-Salem near thruway Shopping center. the film is “inside the Garbage of the World: the Ugly truth about plastic pollution” and the topic is “Garbage: From land to Water.” contact phone and email – Gayle tuch, cell: 336-407-2767; gayle@ggtuchlaw.com and Sally hirsh, cell: 336251-2658; alnsalnjo@earthlink.net.

Jan. 14 Men’s Summit the annual christian men’s Summit will be held at First christian church ministries, 1130 n. main St., Kernersville, on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the summit brings men together for fellowship. the 2017 summit will feature Bob tebow, father of baseball and football star tim tebow; David and Jason Benham, former minor league baseball players; Dr. tejado hanchell, international speaker and pastor; and ret. Gen. Jerry Boykin, Delta Force General and commander. tickets are $15 with lunch included. tickets can be purchased at http://2017triadmenssummit.eventbrite.com, at the Fccm church office and at Shady Grove Wesleyan in colfax.

Church celebrates congregation’s friends and family at service It was a packed house for New Direction Movement Cathedral’s Friends and Family Day.

By timothy ramSey the chronicle

the holiday season is more than just what presents one receives under the christmas tree. it's supposed to be about family and the ones you love. to reinforce this basic principle of the season, new Direction movement cathedral held its annual “Friends and Family Day” service on Sunday Dec. 18.

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For the Friends and Family Day, the three individuals who brought the most people received a special gift from the church to show their gratitude. the winning member brought over 15 people to new Direction last Sunday. the invited guests were treated to a service that included a beautiful rendition of “Do not pass me By” performed by the church choir that brought everyone to their feet. concluding the service was a raffle that all vis-

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emmanuel Baptist church invites members, friends and the community to the seventh annual christmas candlelight Service on Friday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. at the church, at 1075 Shalimar Drive in Winston-Salem. the joyous christmas celebration focuses on the true meaning of christmas and the birth of Jesus as opposed to the commercialism of the season. the program opens with a selection by the guest

The Savior Has Been Born

Lesson Scripture: luke 2:8-20

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*See that God can do miracles to bring us salvation *Know that God’s great eternal plans include our favorable eternal destinies *aim to live in the provision of God for our personal destinies

Background: the time is 6 or 5 B.c. in the city of David, Bethlehem. once again there is a heavenly announcement from, of course, an angel. angels are messengers from God. the message themselves vary, such asgood news, warnings of danger, a guard from evil, a

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guide or protector, a supplier of nourishment or instructions for an assignment or task. never an ordinary message, always one of great importance, this lesson contains the fourth message from angels concerning the messiah.

Lesson: in telling this story luke makes it clear that the announcement of christ’s birth was made to those who were of the same stock as the “man after God’s own heart,” David … a shepherd before he was a king. a lowly profession for sure (verse 8). the angel appears at night, making an See Lesson on B5

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Williams elected Ministers Conference president

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The nominations for the new officials of the Ministers Conference of Winston-salem and Vicinity (MCWsV) were announced Tuesday. There was a race for the president position for the conference.

The committee nominated the Rev. Dr. lamont Williams and the Rev. anthony Jones was a

The choir sang hymns throughout the service on Sunday.

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itors were entered into. The church raffled off gift cards of various denominations to fast food restaurants and Walmart. senior Pastor essie McCullough delivered the sermon. her message was titled “Plenty Good Room.” she spoke about how there is room for all of us in the heavenly Kingdom and all we have to do is “take our seat and sit down.” she told those in attendance of the greatness of God, and he will wipe away our sins and make room for all. after the sermon, various ministries and friends presented Pastor McCullough with love gifts.

When asked about the gifts she received, McCullough said, “it tells me that they all care, and i know that they made sacrifices for me. i am just very touched and pleased.”

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harpist, Winifred Garrett.

With a career that spans over 30 years, Garrett has had the privilege of being the first african-american harpist to grace the stage in countless performance venues and settings. The founder/artistic director of The harp studio, based in Durham, has been featured in extensive and diverse performances, including the Metropolitan opera house in new york City

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Readers will present scripture lessons followed by selections by the emmanuel Mass Choir and hand Bell Choir under the direction of Dr. linda Parker, associate professor of music at Bennett College.

The emmanuel Tots Choir youth dancers and mime ministry also will worship through songs and dance. The spiritual Choir, which is a tradition at emmanuel, will sing, leading to the Christmas mes-

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entrance having come from God’s very presence. There was a brilliant light resonating from him, which frightened the shepherds (verse 9). The angel says “fear not” my message is a good one “tidings of great joy” for all mankind (verse 10). Born that day in Bethlehem, David’s hometown, is another king (Micah 5:2), but this one is the savior of israel from all sin, the anointed one … deliverer and king, and “lord” the ultimate master and ruler of all nations (verse 11). The angel then gives instructions for confirmation and the key here is “lying in a manger” … swaddling clothes it seems were common (verse 12). To amp-up the announcement a “multitude of heavenly hosts” appear praising God. (multitudes have in other references indicated thousands). The angels offered praise to God and peace on earth and goodwill toward men who please God (verses 13, 14). after singing and praising God, the angels withdraw and the shepherds are left to act on what has been told them … “let us now go even unto Bethlehem” and see for ourselves. Moving quickly in what appears to be a short trip, they located “Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger” (verse 16). now with an eyewitness account, the shepherds spread the word…”tidings of great joy” that Christ is born and that he is the long awaited messiah. Mary listened to the accounts of the angels visit and the conversations it prompted. Certainly she was pondering past angelic events…her own and elizabeth’s and hiding the known and unknown in her heart.

For Your Consideration: Jesus was visited at birth by shepherds and kings (or was it wise men?) he meant a great deal to each of them, why? Mary did not speak of Christ to the shepherds; she only listened. What advantage or disadvantage did that afford her?

Life’s Application: The angels praised God for peace on earth and goodwill. i know many of us pray for world peace. That’s a noble prayer for sure, but maybe we should fine tune our prayers and start with peace in the neighborhood, peace on the job, peace in the church or in many cases peace in the home. i’m convinced that goodwill toward men…God’s favor toward us will produce peace, if not in our surroundings, certainly in our spirits.

Provision was made two thousand plus years ago … yet we put up trees and lights, sing and buy gifts when we should follow the example of the shepherds and seeK hiM.

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Senior Pastor Essie McCullough glows after the Friends and Family Day service on Sunday Dec. 18. sage by the Rev. Dr. John Mendez, pastor.

The program closes with “silent night” while everyone holds lit candles to symbolize Christ as the light of the world.

This sacred Candlelight service “is an opportunity to pause for a moment and reflect on the birth and life of our savior Jesus Christ,” emmanuel officials say. emmanuel also invites the community to join in the Watch night service on Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. This service will observe the culmination of year 2016

write-in candidate. There were no write-in candidates for any other position. The results are as follows: President- Winner: The Rev. Dr. lamont Williams won over the Rev. anthony Jones 1st Vice President, the Rev. alvin Carlisle 2nd Vice President, elder Tembilia Covington 3rd Vice President, the Rev. omar Dykes secretary, Pastor Debra Terry stephens Treasurer, the Rev. Dennis leach Parliamentarian, elder Deborah Jeter Chaplain, the Rev. Benjamin humphries

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McCullough personally thanked everyone for her gifts along with thanking those who came out to visit. “i was inspired to see how much they love, and love does not talk; love shows,” said McCullough.

“Most people think that when people go to church, you just go to find people in church. The church began in the street and Jesus went to the sinners.

The world needs the church.”

and usher in the year 2017 in songs, prayer and praise.

The emmanuel choir will render musical selections and the Rev. Dr. John Mendez will deliver the Watch night message. “in spite of the present circumstances, the service is an expression of our faith as we look to him who has sustained us down through the years,” emmanuel officials say.

The public is invited to emmanuel for these services.

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In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division THANIA GOMEZ, Plaintiff v.

ARMANDO PEREZ, SR., Defendant

TO: ARMANDO PEREZ, SR., 05 CVD 4392

A MOTION IN THE CAUSE seeking relief against you was filed in the abovecaptioned action on December 5, 2016, and notice of service by publication began on the 7th day of December, 2016. The nature of relief being sought is a Modification of Child Custody regarding ARMANDO PEREZ, JR., born April 20, 1999, and EVELYN PEREZ, born September 17, 2001. A hearing will take place during the week of JANUARY 16, 2017 and a Calendar Call will be held on January 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4C at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice, 200 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC. Your presence is required.

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In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Before the Clerk July Yadira Hernandez v.

Rigo Herrera, 16 CVD 7381 (Forsyth County)

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Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-titled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: CHILD CUSTODY

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than January 6, 2017, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

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Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Monroe C. Branch (16 E 670), also known as Monroe Charles Branch, deceased November 23, 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 3, 2017 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 1st day of December, 2016.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2012100451 DEMOLISH ORDER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 2209 Twenty fourth Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block 2564(s) Lot(s)005 on City County Tax Map

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 24th day of October, 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned and served upon the owner of record and parties in interest as required by law, and appearances having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows: THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 2209 E. 24th Street, said structure being situated on Block 2564,Lot(s) 005 as shown on the CityCounty Tax Map, fails to comply with the Standards of Fitness as prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem in the respects listed on Exhibit “A” attached to and made part of this Order.

By reason of said deficiencies, said housing is unfit for human habitation. The necessary repairs, alterations, or improvements required to bring said housing up to standards required under the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the housing, that is, not to exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the value.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the housing located at 2209 E. 24th Street, said housing being situated on Block 2564, Lot 005, as, as shown on the City County Tax Maps, be and the same is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof if hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to make the necessary repairs to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem, a copy of said repairs necessary for compliance being Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, within a period of 30 days from service; and, if owner fails to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem 30 days from the service of the Order, he is hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to demolish said housing, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the City Council of the City of Winston Salem for adoption of a Resolution concurring with this Order of Demolition.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2209 E. 24th Street including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

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Property Located at: 1534 Williamson Street (house & accy. bldg..)

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This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 13th day of April, 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned and served upon the owner of record and parties in interest as required by law, and appearances having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows: THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 1534 Williamson Street (house & accy. bldg..), said structure being situated on Block 1420,Lot(s) 235 as shown on the City-County Tax Map, fails to comply with the Standards of Fitness as prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem in the respects listed on Exhibit “A” attached to and made part of this Order.

By reason of said deficiencies, said housing is unfit for human habitation. The necessary repairs, alterations, or improvements required to bring said housing up to standards required under the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the housing, that is, not to exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the value.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the housing located at 1534 Williamson Street (house & accy. bldg..), said housing being situated on Block 1420, Lot 235, as, as shown on the City County Tax Maps, be and the same is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof if hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to make the necessary repairs to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of WinstonSalem, a copy of said repairs necessary for compliance being Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, within a period of 30 days from service; and, if owner fails to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem 30 days from the service of the Order, he is hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to demolish said housing, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the City Council of the City of Winston Salem for adoption of a Resolution concurring with this Order of Demolition.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1534 Williamson Street (house & accy. bldg..) including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

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Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Xavier Franklin Crawford (16 E 1949), 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 10, 2017 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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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 thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 11:15 a.m., on Friday, January 13, 2017 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 6th day of December, 2016 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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