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School Report Cards website updated Volume 44, Number 14

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Earlier this week, N.C. Superintendent of Public Education Mark Johnson unveiled the state’s redesigned School Report Cards website.

While speaking to local principals and administrators at the Winston-Salem\Forsyth County Schools Board of Education building on Tuesday, Dec. 5, Johnson said, the updates to the website will help tell the story of schools across the state and highlight growth.

“We need to better highlight growth because that means we’re on the right track. So with that we are launching the brand new website for North Carolina’s School Report Cards,” said Johnson, who was a member

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of the WinstonSalem\Forsyth County Schools Board of Education until he began his job as state superintendent in January.

The School Report Cards website initially launched in 2001 and hasJohnson n’t had any major upgrades since. The purpose of the website is to provide parents and others interested in public schools across the state with information about school, See Report Cards on A8

Local principals and administrators were able to see a presentation of the new State School Report Card website at the Winston-Salem\Forsyth County Schools Board of Education Building on Bethania Station Road.

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Smitty’s Notes celebrates 20 years

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

WSSU heralds holiday season with concert

Members of the Winston-Salem State University Choir perform during the Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

While The Chronicle prides itself on being the city’s “oldest and most respected community newspaper,” when the people of Winston-Salem want to know about social events and what’s going on in the area, many rely on another homegrown publication and news source: Smitty’s Notes.

Since 1997, Smitty’s Notes, a website and monthly newsletter that prides itself on providing information on local events, and a community calendar, has served the people of Winston-Salem.

What started out as a simple email to friends with a list of happenings in the city, on what seemed to be a dull

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Singing Rams of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) kicked off the Holiday Season in style last weekend when the Department of Music hosted its annual holiday concert on Sunday evening, Dec. 3.

Current students, faculty, staff and alumni filled the bottom half of the K.R. Williams Auditorium to lend an ear to the soulful sounds of Schola Cantorum, the famous Burke Singers, Singing Divas, and of course, the Winston-Salem State University Choir. Several alumni also returned to campus to show their singing talents, including featured soloist Ja’Kenya Gartrell.

Gartrell, a native of New Jersery, is a 2013 graduate of WSSU. During her time spent at “Ol State U,” Gartrell was a featured soloist in the WSSU Choir and was chosen as one of the Burke Singers. Additionally, Gartrell was selected to represent WSSU in the 105 HBCU Voices of See Concert on A8

Jeffrey Smith, founder of Smitty’s Notes, served as grand marshal during the 27th Annual Jaycees Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Winston-Salem State University’s Burke Singers perform during the annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 3. The event was held inside the K.R. Williams Auditorium.

Friday night, has grown to become one of the most powerful information sources in Forsyth County.

“We were just trying to find out what to do for the weekend, so we would email each other,” said city native Jeffrey Smith, founder of Smitty’s Notes. “Email was still fairly new at the time, so I did that for a couple of months, then I realized that my emails were being passed around to other people outside the group and it kind of just grew from there.”

Today, Smitty’s Notes has more than 16,000 subscribers, a lot more than the 12 who initially received Smith’s emails. Smith said the newsletter has served the See Smitty on A8

County approves funds for Enclave expansion

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County commissioners approved accepting money to help expand affordable housing during its Thursday, Nov. 30, meeting.

Forsyth County and the City of WinstonSalem originally received a $2,625,000 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant

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from the N.C. Commerce Department’s Community Division in 2009. The funds had a variety of uses during the housing foreclosure crisis, including helping Miller Valentine and the North Carolina Housing Foundation transform a foreclosed, incomplete condo development on the corner of Bethania Station Road and Shattalon Drive into 68 units of affordable housing known as The Enclave.

“The project has been very successful,” said Housing & Community Development Director Dan Kornelis.

Last week, commissioners unanimously voted to accept about $2 million in remaining NSP from the state to help with The Enclave II. The second phase will let the developers put 96 units of affordable housing in four apartment buildings that’ll be

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Her walk speaks louder than words

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BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK

BY BUSTA BROWN THE CHRONICLE

“My family was sharecroppers from South Carolina and moved to Winston-Salem. I grew up here in Happy Hill Gardens, right here in Winston, and I grew up in the church. The teaching of

there, they would tell you a different story.”

As a 17-year-old young lady raised by phenomenal women and was a part of a powerful organization, Hazel was destine for greatness, and to be a difference maker, “When I decided to go to law

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the church has always been with me. It’s been one thread in my life. From that, I realize if you want to have a prosperous life, you have to serve others.” That was Attorney Hazel Mack’s response after I asked why she choose Legal Aid over cooperate law. While speaking with Mack, you could feel the love she has for the black community, and her desire to make it better.

“My Sunday school teacher was a great example. I watched her, so I knew how to live. Between her and my mother, they taught me well.” Mack’s walk in Christ speaks louder than words. I felt blessed and inspired in her presence. At 17 she was member of the Black Panther Party and the Civil Rights Movement. That experience was the beginning of a phenomenal leader and pillar in the Winston-Salem community. “It was a natural progression for me, because one thing I learned in the party, we can take very little and make a lot.

Whatever we needed we started with right there in the community. We decided we were going to do a breakfast program, so we figured out how to get that done. We started a free ambulance program here in the city.”

I mentioned how negative the mass media portrayed the Black Panther Party, and Mack’s response was on point. “It depends on who’s telling the story.

If you talked to the people that we served and were

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school, the only place I wanted to work was Legal Services, because it would make sense for me.”

Hazel Mack is now a business owner of Other Suns Event Center, 414 Laura Wall Blvd. in Winston-Salem. It is open Monday – Friday, by appointments only. It also has two salons, and once a month the event center does “Pop Ups” with local vendors. The purpose is to promote local businesses.

The “Pop Up” is Dec. 16, noon-6 p.m., and kids can take pictures with a Black Santa from noon-3 p.m.

For more info call, 336655-5767.

Hazel Mack is an extremely brilliant, strong, and positive woman, but everyone must go through trials and tribulations in order to truly serve God’s purpose for their life. She was very inspiring and comforting. “We all go through something, but I don’t tend to look at challenges as trials. I tend to look at them as what am I going to learn from this. I learned a long time ago that whatever you’re going through, you have to face it, and then pray about it, and I wait for direction.

And it will come to you.

And you’ll be inspired what to do when you really seek it from a higher power.”

You will truly be blessed and enjoy the rest of my very intimate interview with Hazel Mack on our YouTube channel @ Winstonsalem Chronicle.

Correction

The Chronicle apologizes for an error made on Nov. 23 in the newspaper. The column, on page B1, had the headline “Boston Celtics might be the Beast of the East.” The column mistakenly stated that Isaiah Thomas was acquired by the Celtics via free agency when actually he was traded to the Celtics on Feb. 19, 2015 for Marcus Thornton and a 2016 first-round pick.

The Chronicle regrets any misunderstanding that may have resulted from this error. The Editor

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Marketplace Mall withdraws request for United Health entrance T H E C H R ON I C LE

DECEMBER 7, 2017

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Marketplace Mall withdrew a zoning request Monday night for a second entrance that would’ve led directly to United Health Centers, with the possibility of bringing it back at a later date.

The matter was heard during Monday night’s Winston-Salem City Council meeting, and was withdrawn when South City Council Member John Larson said he wouldn’t support the measure after hearing objections from

Larson

area residents.

“I actually have had a great deal of correspondence with the neighbors up in Washington Park, individually and as a group, and they have expressed a great deal of concern over this particular proposal,” said Larson.

Marketplace Mall currently has one entrance on Peters Creek Parkway.

United Health Centers opened a 15,000 square foot medical facility in the back corner of the mall’s south side. Though it now has a sign on the front facade of the mall, its location isn’t visible until patients drive around the mall’s parking lot. The proposal would’ve rezoned

Marketplace Mall tried unsuccessfully to get land rezoned for a second entrance. .65 acres for a second mall Creek Parkway while entrance off Salisbury avoiding traffic signals.

Ridge Road that would’ve Larson was also concerned about having commercial gone to United Health.

Daniel Kleeburg, who zoning so close to the became mall manager last neighborhood there.

City Council Member October, said the entrance was part of an effort to ele- Jeff MacIntosh, who owns vate the mall. He said part a lot in the area, said he of that effort was leasing was also concerned with spaces at Marketplace to the shortcut the new United Health, Antique entrance might create, Mall and to Old Salem especially after Business Bakery, which will open 40 closes for renovations. there next year. He said the He was also concerned mall’s longtime owner is making major investments in the property, including repainting it.

“He’s done everything he can to bring this mall up,” said Kleeburg, who’s managed Marketplace Cinemas, located in the mall’s parking lot, for 15 years.

Kleeburg said the new entrance would make United Health and the rest of the mall more accessible.

Larson said neighbors were concerned that this new entrance would create a cut though for motorists on Silas Creek using Buchanan Street, Salisbury Ridge and the mall’s parking lot to get to Peters

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Forsyth County commissioners plan to vote on a deal to provide optional curbside recycling to many unincorporated households and changes for a popular drop-off recycling center.

Commissioners plan to vote on both recycling items in their next formal meeting on Dec. 14. The county’s subscription curbside recycling service for unincorporated areas ended this year when a second service provider didn’t renew its contract after losing money providing the service due to lack of participation and a downturn in the commodities market.

Some developments are receiving recycling service they negotiated with providers, but the majority of unincorporated households remain without the service.

However, those households still have the opportunity for curbside garbage pickup, which 54 percent of them subscribe to.

Currently, three companies whose contracts expire at the end of 2018 provide that service. Two of them, ABC Garbage Service and Rural Garbage Service, have agreed to provide optional recycling pickup for $7 a month if their contract is extended for three years. The service will be offered to their current 14,245 garbage subscribers along with other households that want it. Several commissioners expressed enthusiasm at voting on the deal during last week’s county briefing.

“I feel like they’re going to do as a good a job as possible,” said County Commissioner Co-chair Don Martin.

The third curbside garbage provider is Waste Management, with 11,597 subscribers, which said it couldn’t provide the curbside recycling pickup.

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Kleeburg said it was his first time doing this and he was unaware of the neighbors’ concerns. There were 118 letters sent out to residents within 500 feet of the zoning change and only two attended the neighborhood meeting Marketplace held on the issue. There was also no opposition at the planning board meeting, where the matter passed unanimously.

Burke and others suggested he withdraw the proposal so he could resubmit after he’s addressed the concerns about the project, which Kleeburg agreed to do. If it had been voted down, the same rezoning wouldn’t have been able to come back for two years and a different one wouldn’t have been able to come back for a year.

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Vote on new curbside recycling option coming

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Marketplace Mall would like to put a new entrance that leads to the parking area for United Health Centers. about stormwater, since the sided with the neighbors, entrance would replace a but also praised Kleeburg kudzu covered hill with for his efforts to revitalize pavement. the mall. Some even said Council Member they frequented the mall, Robert Clark said he’d like Mayor Pro Temper never heard of anyone Vivian who shops at the using a mall parking lot as Dollar Tree there and a shortcut, and the bigger Council Member Dan concern should be the eco- Besse who patronizes nomic health of the mall.

Hamrick’s and the cinema.

“You do not want this Several council members place going dark,” said said that some of the conClark. cerns could be alleviated Other council members by a site plan and traffic

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Waste Management was one of the companies that previously tried to provide curbside recycling to all unincorporated areas. Its contract will not be receiving an extension in the current deal the commissioners plan to vote on.

Those without curbside recycling have to rely on the county’s three recycling drop off centers, such as the Hanes Mill Road Landfill.

However, some people are deciding to dump their garbage in the recycling bins in an effort to avoid solid waste fees at that landfill. Minor Barnette, director of the office of environmental assistance and protection, said garbage contamination has become a problem at the Hanes Mill location.

“It’s escalated to the point that the average contamination rate in those boxes is approaching 30 to 40 percent most weeks,” said Barnette.

Commissioners will be voting on using grant money to cover most of the cost of a new compactor and general fund money to pay for a new attendant at the site. The attendant will ensure that only recyclables are put in the recycling bins. Barnett said the attendants at the other two drop centers prevent garbage contamination.

The attendant will also run the new 40,000 cubic yard compactor that will replace at least one of the co-mingled recycling bins that is currently there.

Residents will put their recyclables in the compactor, which will be compacted so it can hold several times more than a regular bin. This should help save money, since the bin will need to be hauled less, and help prevent the bins from getting filled beyond the point that recyclables can be put in them as often.

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Opioid Task Force tackles addiction epidemic T H E C H R ON I C LE

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County’s Opioid Task Force is working to improve the local response to the nationwide opioid epidemic.

EMS Quality Assurance Coordinator Tara Tucker made a presentation on the task force’s efforts during a county briefing last week. Its meetings started in March with a diverse group that includes law enforcement, EMS, medical providers,

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the Health Department, clergy, the Twin City Harm Reduction Coalition needle exchange and others.

Tucker said the meetings help coordinate the effort to fight opioid addiction.

The problem is massive, resulting from decades of over-prescription of painkillers combined with a rise in cheap,

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illegal opioids on the streets. In 2016, an average of five people died every day from drug overdose in the state, a 410 percent increase from 1999.

According to 2014 statistics, for every opioid poisoning death, there are approximately three hospitalizations, four emergency department visits and 380 people who misused prescription pain relievers.

There are more drug poisoning deaths in North Carolina than there are car crash fatalities.

In North Carolina, there were 1,252 newborns with drug withdrawal in 2015, compared with only 125 in 2004. It’s becoming so common; Forsyth Medical Center has created a special unit for these babies.

“It’s devastating our families, I think that’s really huge and people don’t always see the effects of how it’s affecting our families,” said Tucker, who added that more children are ending up in foster care because of opioid use in their family.

In 2016, there were 12.9 unintentional overdose deaths per 100,000 people in Forsyth County.

Commonly prescribed opioid medications were the leading cause of local overdose deaths from 2001-

2015, though the illegal opioid, heroine, was the highest in 2016.

Tucker said the coordi-

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nation with the task force has helped greatly as they’re able to get substance abusers into treatment faster and help them avoid costly, prolonged

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built on land adjacent to the Enclave’s current location.

Also during the meeting: *Commissioners authorized applying for another year of funding from the Winston-Salem Foundation for the Stepping Up program that focuses on reducing recidivism among women with mental and substance abuse issues. *They awarded a $164,889 contract to One Diversified, LLC for replacing tech-

visits to the emergency room. There’s also a brochure the task force made with information about what to do if you or a loved is struggling with opioid addiction. She said Emergency Medical Services is implementing software to track trends in opioid related calls and has community paramedics that guide patients though treatment options.

Tucker said she’s starting to see a reduction in emergency overdose calls, which she credits to all the community efforts to help stem the opioid crisis.

Assistant Health Director Tony Lo Giudice said there’s a tremendous response from the community for the task force and

that it’s helping find and close gaps so services can reach everyone who needs them. He said the health department is doing its part by providing the overdose prevention drug Narcan at its pharmacy and is taking steps to recognize opioid addiction in those the department serves. He said he was confident that, working together, local efforts can eventually turn the tide on the crisis.

“It’s going to take time

and coordinated effort to stop that upward spike,” he said.

The public is welcome to join task force meetings that are held in meeting rooms one and two at the Health Department, 799 N. Highland Ave. The next meeting is Jan. 10 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Those who need help with opioid addiction can call the EMS’ Mobile Integrated Health at 336- 703-CARE (2273) from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

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The Taste of the Arts in Winston-Salem T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY BUSTA BROWN THE CHRONICLE

Taste of the Triad restaurant is bringing “A Taste of the Arts Holiday Gala” to Winston-Salem this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 4320 Old Walkertown Road from 6-10 p.m. Come enjoy a live band, DJ Franchize, a silent auction, and all you can eat buffet.

A Taste of the Arts will also spotlight local artist paintings and allow the artists to sale their art.

Proceeds of the ticket sales and silent auction will go to Vibe Funktion Non-Profit Youth Organization and Union Chapel Baptist Church.

Pastor Konnie G. Robinson of Union Chapel is an avid supporter of businesses in the community for many years, and Vibe Funktion helps youth and adults realize their vision for art, whether it’s spoken word, musical or painting art.

Sabrina Wingo is the visionary for The Taste of the Arts Gala. She’s a Winston-Salem native and graduate of East Forsyth High School class of ’85.

Wingo now lives in Detroit, and she’s been there for over 20 years.

“I’m home for the holidays

every year, and one day I walked into that restaurant, and said there should be something more on the walls, and that’s where my vision came for art, because North Carolina is known for its art.”

In April 2017, she made an investment into the restaurant. “It’s something I thought I would never do.

I’m in Corporate America, I sell hardware and software, but I love people and I believe in giving and sharing and leading by example, so this investment was born from that personal spirit.”

Taste of the Triad opened its doors to the Twin City in August 2017.

Wingo’s aunt Elaine Malone did the hard work, spending four years gutting the old Bell Brothers restaurant. Manager Paula Thomas through faith has stepped away from Corporate America to help manage Taste of the Triad, and Chef Steve Waddell is the kitchen manager and responsible for the soul in the food.

“We have a great team dedicated to great service and consistency,” said Wingo. Her mother and everybody's mom at the Taste is responsible for all of the homemade deliArches in the wedding chapel at Happily Ever After Wedding Ceremonies are shown.

Love and a taste of Las Vegas come downtown

Angela Johnson and her husband, Dana Johnson are bringing Las Vegas to downtown WinstonSalem.

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BY BUSTA BROWN THE CHRONICLE

More and more people are opting for civil ceremonies for marriages. This has made hiring a justice of peace quite a common practice in a few states of U.S., but Winston-Salem’s Angela Johnson says she has a more romantic and very affordable option.

“Every bride should have a real wedding experience at an affordable price, and beautiful and elegant,” Johnson said.

Johnson shared her experience as a witness to a wedding at the justice of the peace. “What people forget is that it’s the same place that civil hearings are held as well.

So you’re sitting with your significant other waiting to get married, and right next door is a hearing for someone that just robbed a house down the street. And so when you go into to the justice of the peace, there’s nothing that resembles a wedding or anything romantic and beautiful and sweet.”

Johnson said that after she witnessed a justice of the peace wedding, “I thought oh, my goodness, I need to find a better way,” and she did. This past Saturday she and her husband, Dana, opened the first Wedding Chapel in the Triad.

“A lot of times people can’t afford these expensive weddings, and Happily Ever After Wedding Ceremonies is based from that,” she said.

Happily Ever After Wedding Ceremonies is located in Winston-Salem on 111 North Chestnut St., and yes, Johnson is an ordained minister and is licensed to perform wedding ceremonies. “I became ordained because I wanted to do this, perform weddings. It’s where my heart is. It gives me as much joy as the couples I marry. And I believe in one love, God’s love. And I want to help people that love one another make that next step.”

Happily Ever After gives each couple a beautiful gift, a reception and a photographer available to take pictures.

During the interview, people stopped by to view the first Wedding Chapel in the Triad, and the response was very positive.

cious desserts like sweet potato pie, German chocolate cake, lemon meringue pie, lemon pound cake and the latest favorite, honeybun cake.

Taste of the Triad won a contract to cater for Carter G. Woodson School in Winston-Salem.

The successful corporate businesswoman said her mom is her rock.

“Mom has been with me on this journey every step of the way and I could not have done it without her.

We're thankful for those in the Triad that have supported us through our growing pains and I assure you that we are constantly striving for service excellence at The Taste of the Triad.”

The Taste of the Arts Gala is sure to spark others to want to invest around Ogburn Station, so the

community will not be left behind. “It’s so amazing that those places have been abandon for so many years,” said Wingo.

Ogburn Station isn’t thriving like it did in the past, so Sabrina Wingo would like the businesses in the Winston-Salem area and in the Triad to please give them a call to talk about ways to develop partnerships through catering, private events, job placements and charity.

This will be the first Taste of the Arts Gala, and the goal is to bring two per year to showcase art, artists and love for the community.

“So we’re going to start right, to make Taste of the Triad a destination.” For more information about A Taste of the Arts, go to www.tasteofthetriad.com.

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New law gives people chance to start fresh

Since Dec. 1, more North Carolinians are able to expunge certain criminal records that give rise to severe barriers to employment, housing, and other essential opportunities.

This kind of action has been advocated by some local judges, the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and others, such as the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity.

On July 28, Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law Senate Bill 445, a bipartisan measure that allows most people to expunge all criminal charges that do not result in convictions and reduces how long a person must wait to expunge a first-time nonviolent misdemeanor or felony conviction.

Specifically, Senate Bill 445: *Reduces the wait period for expunction of a firsttime nonviolent misdemeanor from 15 years to five years. *Reduces the wait period for expunction of a firsttime nonviolent felony from 15 years to 10 years. *Provides for expunction of all charges that are dismissed or disposed “not guilty” as long the person has not been convicted of a felony offense. *Makes several improvements to the expunction process, including standardizing the filing procedures across all jurisdictions and ensuring all relevant state agencies and petitioners receive and enforce expunction orders. *Provides prosecutors access to most criminal records expunged under the new law.

In North Carolina, the expunction of a criminal record returns an individual to the status he or she held before the charge or conviction occurred. Once expunged, an individual may truthfully deny the charge or conviction ever occurred, in most circumstances.

There are exceptions, including for purposes of federal immigration. SB 445 does not expand expunction eligibility to include multiple convictions disposed in separate court sessions or change the types of convictions considered “nonviolent.”

“We are excited to celebrate these new laws for the positive impacts they will have in the lives of tens of thousands of individuals and families across our state,” said Daniel Bowes, attorney for the N.C. Justice Center's Second Chance Initiative. “But our ultimate goal is for men and women with criminal records to have a fair chance at gainful employment, safe and affordable housing, school admission, and other essential opportunities without having to hide their criminal records.”

For more information on expunction eligibility and procedures, go to http://www.ncjustice.org/.

By the N.C. Justice Center with additions by The Chronicle

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First, I have been a lifelong resident of the city and I have seen firsthand how the media (but not The Chronicle) have tried to discredit African-American leaders within our community.

Second, we tend to forget that there have been many black celebrities that have been found guilty in the eyes of the IRS (different facts but same guilty pleas). For example, Redd Foxx, Ron Isley, MC Hammer, Sinbad, Wesley Snipes, Tonie Braxton, Dianne Warwick, and the list could go on and on.

But my letter is not about them. It

is in support of a young man who is a community leader, who has helped many churches, many employees (including me) with their jobs involving discrimination, and who has helped many people from Africa to get their citizenship.

Attorney [S. Wayne] Patterson was and still is a beacon of the community.

As the NAACP president, he turned the local organization around, made sure that scholarships were given out, and he submitted a grant to get the NAACP building renovated.

Also, he is the same person who gives back every year for the Cleveland Projects Reunion and Back to School celebrations. He is a Christian man and a strong black father and husband who is in the home, and the list could go on and on.

I was compelled to write this letter after reading some of the “horri-

Is Santa Claus still coming to town?

Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist Financial illiteracy is widespread, and 4 out of 10 Americans do not understand how to balance a checkbook, so I spend countless hours throughout the year advocating for economic and financial literacy in our local community.

I was approached by a young woman and she asked, “Is it a good idea to use credit cards for Christmas this year?”

I am against the use of credit cards during any time of the year; however, many Americans have been rocked by job losses and have less available cash after stringing together a number of part-time jobs. With “Black Friday” recently passing, many parents are now concerned about how they will provide Junior with the latest and greatest Christmas gift of the year.

The young lady’s question reminded me of a personal childhood experience. I vividly remember a conversation that my mother had with me about the upcoming Christmas holiday when I was only 6

years old. At the time, I was a staunch believer in Santa Claus, and my excitement grew daily as we approached the magical day that he would descend upon my apartment carrying bags of toys.

Imagine the shock that I felt when my mother went into an explanation as to why Santa could not visit me this year. I asked, “Have I been bad?” and I promised, “to be better in the final days leading up to Christmas.” My promises of good behavior failed to change the conversation, and she went on to explain, “I do not have the money to pay him this year.”

I was surprised to learn that a wish list mailed to the North Pole must be accompanied by a check.

Several years would pass before I learned that my mother was Santa and there was no money in our household available that year for gifts.

It took great courage for my mother to have that “talk,” and she demonstrated an invaluable lesson on how to face challenges.

She recognized that our family’s situation had reached a critical point and refused to mask our financial challenges through digging us deeper into debt or depleting needed cash

ble’” comments and blogs that were mentioned about him because they were senseless. We are so fast to cast someone away without getting all the facts but yet forget about his other good deeds.

In conclusion, I would like to say to Attorney Patterson, Thank You! You have helped me out and so many others within our community. You have more supporters than naysayers in your corner. Continue to be the community leader that you are and continue to keep the faith.

Anonymous Note: Published reports say that S. Wayne Patterson, 46, entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Greensboro last month to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return through tax businesses he co-owned and operated in Salisbury and Kannapolis between January and May 2015.

reserves.

She could have borrowed the Christmas money in order to provide me with my desired false sense of happiness.

Instead, she dismissed ideological beliefs for pragmatic solutions. My mother understood that maintaining her ability to provide me with shelter, food, and clothing trumped my longing for the newest G.I. Joe action figure.

This year provides a great opportunity for us to educate our children about making hard financial decisions that might go against our short-term interests, but will benefit our long-term goals. We have the rare chance to educate younger members of our society against the dangerous use of credit, while exposing them to traditional principles, such as saving and spending less than you earn.

Over the past several years, the savings rate in America has been miniscule, and our unquenchable thirst for “stuff” has caused the average fami-

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ly’s consumer debt to reach 140 percent of discretionary income. We diminish the power of our money and rob ourselves of its wealth-creating effects when we saddle our budgets with looming credit card bills.

The key principle to mastering money and creating wealth requires that we understand that our past financial choices have created our current outcomes, so to reach financial independence, we must change our daily choices. The altered economic landscape should encourage more of us to become financially empowered through education, longterm planning and sound decision-making.

Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm, he is also a national spokesperson for the oil and natural gas industry. Reach him at acash@whartongladden.c om.

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What no one told me about being the ‘first’ to go to college

I was reared and schooled in Detroit, where poverty and oppression eloquently danced while violence and crime serenaded the communities.

Guest The crime and oppresColumnist sion in my neighborhood drove me to submit a college application that changed my life's trajectory. I wasn't going to college to become an adult; I faced mature challenges and struggles long before filling out my college applications. For me, higher education represented an escape from adult struggles.

But, I couldn't escape the financial challenges. For first-generation college students like me, the responsibilities designed for mature adults were often delegated to us adolescents. Now that I'm in graduate school, I have some distance and perspective on what first-gens really need to thrive at a four-year college.

And, despite some model programs at universities, I fear the current political climate and threatened budget cuts will only make it harder for first-gens to obtain a four-year degree.

I know from experience that my journey as a first-gen and non-traditional undergraduate college student is devastatingly common.

No one in high school or college spoke to me about the financial realities of being a student who couldn't rely

Brandon Terrell

on family for support. FASFA, Pell Grants and loans were foreign concepts. The conversations I had growing up rarely involved college. We talked about who was buying dinner that night or who needed to get a job to help pay bills.

Survival was the goal. By the time I applied to college, I had already tangled with life and boxed with oppression, discrimination, stereotypical beliefs, and negative ideologies, all while juggling school, plus a job or two.

Life had prepared me for college. But the challenges never stopped coming.

Even as I struggled to pay tuition and buy meals when the food courts closed for the weekends, I often got calls from relatives who needed help buying groceries. Relief started with me. I had no safety net – I was the safety net.

Completing college required a survival balancing act – maintaining my GPA [grade point average], bridging gaps back at home, and navigating collegiate bureaucracies while carefully responding to microaggressions and prejudice in majority white spaces.

Spectators would classify the underlying factor of our motivation as "grit" or "determination," but for many first gens, our motivation is simply survival. We have no choice.

Missing an assignment, being too tired to attend a bio lecture after working more than 30 hours a week, failing a 300 level course, or even missing a tuition payment created a slippery slope back to the environment that suffo-

‘Trickle Down’ tax bill will hurt more than working poor Frederick Adams

Guest Columnist

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Congress has approved yet another version of a “Trickle Down” tax bill, and continuing a firmly established American tradition, and the people who will suffer the most will be the people who always suffer the most – our working poor.

America was founded upon and has thrived on the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of people who have little or no voice, no genuine economic leverage, and an abundance of free or unconscionably reduced labor.

Ultimately, the working poor will be forced to dig even deeper into their already-depleted pockets to subsidize the vacation homes, the mansions and private jets for our so-called "job creators."

This bill will not pro-

vide more access to quality, affordable health care or health insurance coverage or any lasting, meaningful economic benefit for poor people. This bill will not drastically improve the lives of children who live in impoverished communities or aid our elderly citizens in the remaining years of their lives.

This bill is structured and designed to widen the divide between the "haves" and the "have nots."

Poor people will be forced to decide between buying prescription medication and buying groceries. Rich people will be forced to decide between spending their summers in the Hamptons or their winters in Aspen.

Just a couple of months ago, a faint glimmer of hope appeared as a handful of Republican members of Congress had seemingly rebuked Donald Trump and some of his nonsensical policies and viewpoints.

Yet this past weekend, when integrity and courage counted most, Jeff Flake, John McCain, and Susan Collins did exactly what

partisan, conservative politicians have often done. They bypassed the voiceless, the underprivileged, and the disenfranchised in favor of corporate tax relief because apparently the only thing better than a millionaire having one yacht is a millionaire having two yachts.

So if you were naïve enough to actually believe that all of the previous grandstanding and criticism of Donald Trump by those politicians were genuine, you probably still believe in the authenticy of professional wrestling and McDonald's usage of real chicken in McNuggets.

And in a cruel twist of fate, this bill will not only harm people who oppose Donald Trump. Karma's appetite will also devour the countless people in rural America, who are proudly sporting "Make America Great Again" hats and believing that the coal industry is staging a comeback. They, too, will suffer for their uninformed choice in November 2016 as well as the belief that this president sincerely cared about their well-

cated dreams.

But we are a population colleges cannot afford to lose, as we represented 36 percent of students seeking a fouryear degree nationwide in 2012.

Politicians, educators, social workers, counselors and administrators must address the intersecting social and cultural challenges that precede our applications, accompany us to college, and follow us even after securing a degree.

Access to college and financial aid is not enough to secure a better quality of life for students coming from low-income backgrounds. The gap is widening, with only 14 percent of the most economically disadvantaged students earning a bachelor's degree, according to a 2015 federal study.

We need a different support system to thrive in college – mentors, help with living expenses, travel costs, tutors, flexible schedules, and emotional support from other students who feel isolated, but are coping with similar struggles.

We need to stop talking about college attainment in simplistic ways. It takes so much more than grit.

Brandon Terrell is currently attending graduate school at Eastern Michigan University, after graduating there in 2015 with a bachelor's in psychology. He also works at the University of Michigan as a program assistant for the community health department.

being.

However, the president’s supporters, who continue to support him regardless of how much they are harmed, do not own the copyright for crowds who foolishly chose sides that did not fully represent their best interests.

This month, we will celebrate the birth of a man whose main purpose was to be a savior for the entire world. Shortly before his death, a crowd was given a choice. Pick a murderer or pick a savior. Their decision would free one man and condemn another man to death. Yet faced with what seemed to be an obvious choice, that crowd looked squarely at the murderer and squarely at the savior, and proudly and boldly exclaimed, “Give us Barabbas.”

Sometimes, it happens the same way in politics.

Sometimes, crowds prefer Barabbas.

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Frederick Adams II is an attorney who practices law and lives in WinstonSalem.

Did NFL fight reinforce the stereotype about us?

James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

Did you watch the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos game a few weeks ago? If you did, you also saw the fight between Oakland’s wide receiver, Michael Crabtree and Denver’s cornerback, Aqib Talib. At one point, I was wondering whether I was watching a football game or a UCF match.

Now if you didn’t know, Talib and Crabtree already had bad blood between them. This altercation was about a piece of jewelry worn by Crabtree.

That’s right, a piece of jewelry!

The entire scenario was

both sad and pathetic.

Here you have two elite football players fighting over a piece of jewelry.

Some reports suggest Crabtree taped the jewelry to his person so that Talib couldn’t snatch it.

First off, is it customary for NFL players to wear jewelry while they are playing? Second, does Talib dislike Crabtree so much he wants to take his jewelry from him? Both questions have multiple answers such that it would make for a great debate topic.

The NFL originally suspended them for two games but upon appeal, each has a one game suspension now. If I was the rules infractions guy, I would have suspended them for two games without pay and made them do 500 hours of community service.

As you know, Michael Crabtree and Aqib Talib

are black men. Watching these two guys go at it made me think about the current perception some people have about us these days.

We know there are many black men who are successful and are leading productive lives. We know that our young black boys are making good decisions about their post-high school plans. We see them securing jobs with training, going into the armed services and attending college, all in great numbers.

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Black men are leading their families and seen as pillars of leadership and strength in our communities. We are teaching our children HT (home training) and social responsibility. Their futures are bright because of our collective efforts. We are giving them a spiritual foundation, which we know is the key to being successful and staying grounded. We see this being played out in our communities each day and it makes us proud. Yet there is a faction in our

society that sees us differently.

Let’s just look at this Talib and Crabtree incident.

The National Football League is now beginning to tackle social justice issues. They have received a lot of backlash for these efforts. Seeing this fight only gives their adversaries more firepower to say that we are out of control. Can you blame them? Their refrain is they see black men robbing and shooting each other each day. Their response is that the fight this time took place on the football field instead of the streets. Are they right?

It takes both discipline and confidence to play sports. This is what I know, not what I think. It takes discipline and confidence to be at your best in the tough moments. Pressure to make good decisions is a part of sports competition.

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watching the Crabtree and Talib spectacle that they showed no discipline and no confidence. When you are in the public square, you can’t go around and act the fool. Whether you like it or not, your lavish lifestyles can be here today and gone tomorrow. You must know that the letters NFL stand for “not for long.”

Let’s hope that Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree learned a valuable lesson and can move forward without further altercations when they compete against each other in the future.

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

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and state-level data in a number of areas. School Report Card information includes school information, overall and student performance, academic growth, teachers and qualifications and school environment.

Johnson said in 2001, the School Report Card website reflected the technology at that time but it was hard to decipher the information. He said when he was elected, he immediately started working on ways to improve the site.

“When I got to the State Education Department, I knew we could do a better job, so I immediately set off with the staff of DPI [Department of Public Instruction] and our partners at SAS,” continued Johnson. “Truly I am so appreciative to the department, staff and SAS for helping take my scribbles on a piece of paper and make that a reality.”

“This is a working, living website. This is only the launch of what we hope to be a tool that we can work with you to improve,” Johnson told administrators. He said they would have opportunities in 2018 to submit feedback to make the website better for educators and parents.

Along with updates to the visual aspects to the sites, Johnson said the upgrades will also help

make the site more user friendly. When parents visit the site, the first thing they will see in regard to overall performance will be a letter grade, based 80 percent on the school’s achievement score and 20 percent on students’ academic growth. The site upgrade will also allow parents to see each school growth goal.

Other new features include the opinion to compare schools and new indicators that determine if the school met or exceeded expected growth. A “green checkmark” will signify schools that met expected growth for the previous school year and an “orange star” means that school exceeded the growth goal.

Johnson said this will help lawmakers determine how schools are doing in their districts.

“We did a preview for lawmakers of this and they could immediately see the snapshot of what’s going on in their district, so they can understand that the progress is there,” he said.

Another addition to the website that seemed to excite educators in attendance was the addition of a tool that will measure “incoming student readiness,” Johnson said, “This is our work to better tell the story of your school.

“As a ninth grade science teacher I knew that a lot of eight graders coming into my class were not ready for ninth grade material. This is important context to the performance of your school. So right now

we have the Student Readiness Indicator,” said Johnson. “For high schools that’s how many students are coming in proficient in reading and math. For middle school that’s how many students are coming in proficient in reading and math and we’re working on the Kindergarten Readiness Indicator.”

Johnson said he plans to unveil the Kindergarten Readiness Indicator next school year.

After unveiling the upgrades to the website, Johnson noted that although the site is filled with important information, it does not tell you everything you need to know about the school. He encouraged educators to tell parents to ask questions and get more involved in the education process.

“While this information is very important, these facts and figures cannot tell the full story of your school. It cannot tell the extra hours you put in every day preparing for class. It cannot tell the extra hours teacher put in grading assignments,” he continued. “…they cannot tell the involvement in sports or extracurricular activities that build character for students. This is your chance to send parents to your school’s website to tell that story.”

For more information on the School Report Cards website visit https://ncreportcards.ondemand.sas.com/src.

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“I love Winston-Salem and have always enjoyed living here but CWSU allowed me to go from being an ordinary resident to an informed and involved community member.”

— Jessica Morphies, Class of 2015

Winston-Salem State University kicked off its annual Holiday Concert with a Yacouba Mask Ceremony a tradition in parts of Africa and West Africa.

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History Concert Choir.

Since graduating, Gartrell has used her degree and love of music to educate the next generation. She currently teaches music at Global Scholars Academy.

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community on a “two fold basis.” On one hand, it talks about community events and shows people there are things to do in Winston-Salem, and on the other, it helps people stay informed on changes in the city.

Smith said the time in which he started the newsletter played a major role in its success as well.

“Things were happening so fast and we had a lot of new people coming into the community that didn’t know where to find stuff, so I think that’s why my newsletter has been successful, because of the timing. We had a lot of new people come in and it helped show them the way,” Smith said.

Along with his contributions to the community with his newsletter, over the years Smith still found time to serve on various boards geared toward uplifting the community as well. Over the past 20 years, Smith has worked with the Arts Council, Downtown Partnership, the ECHO Network and others.

In 2009, Smith stepped down from several boards because it was a lot of work on top of holding down a full-time job, and keeping the website up and

At a place in time where it feels like the entire country is in turmoil, the Department of Music decided to adopt the theme “Let There be Peace on Earth.”

Throughout the concert, performers sang traditional holiday songs and Christian spirituals that centered around serenity when we need it most.

running. Around that same time, Smith developed multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable disease that disables the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.

Although he had to scale back some of the things he was doing in the community, Smith continued to keep the community in the loop and Smitty’s Notes continued to grow.

Along with the community calendar that made Smitty’s Notes famous, Smith added direct links to local restaurants, bars, clubs, and other “hot spots” around the city.

When discussing the growth of the city and some of the changes he has seen over the years, Smith said it is important that we accept change. He said, “You’re going to lose some businesses and some people as thing progress but you can learn to adapt to it. I think the businesses that have survived have adapted to those changes.”

With the growth in popularity of social media, Smith has had to adapt to change as well. He recently started the Smitty’s Notes e-community group on Facebook, which has more than 10,000 followers.

“I get at least 10 peo-

ple a day who want to join that group. That alone shows where people are going to find out information,” continued Smith.

“You have to find out what the trends are and what your target audience is interested in.”

Smith said he is always looking for ways to improve his newsletter.

Last month he recently attended an internet summit in Raleigh. The event featured executives from big name companies like Amazon, Adobe and Netflix, just to name a few.

“I’m always looking for information to see if I’m on the right track. I like to stay abreast of what’s happening, so I probably attend an event like that once or twice a year,” Smith said.

As you would expect, over the years many organizations have recognized Smith for his contributions to the city and last weekend he added another to the list when he served as grand marshal during the 27th Annual Jaycees Holiday Parade.

Smith said, “I’m honored to be grand marshal. I saw a list of some of the people who are going to be riding in the parade and it feels good to be in good company,” smiled Smith.

“It should be a lot of fun.

That parade is a real tradition in this community.”

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Spartans overwhelm Reagan Raiders JV BASKETBALL

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and I am glad we played well versus how we played in the first game,” said Carpenter. “By us going deep in the playoffs in football, a lot of our guys missed practices so we did not have much chemistry.”

“Coming in to today's game we played a lot better on defense compared to our first game.

So we just went back to the basics by getting back on defense and helping each other out on that end of the floor.”

The Spartan players seemed to buy into what Carpenter was preaching about defensive intensity. During the first half of the game, they swarmed the Raiders on defense by continually forcing turnovers, leading into fast break opportunities that turned into easy layups.

Reagan had their chances to get back into the game but missed an abundance of free throws in the second quarter. The Raiders did settle down on offense during

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Holding your opponent to only two points in the first quarter usually bodes well for teams’ probability of winning the game. Last Tuesday Mt. Tabor not only held Reagan to two points in the first quarter, they continued their onslaught en route to a 7652 victory.

Coming off a 30-point loss in their last game against Lake Norman High, Mt. Tabor was looking to redeem themselves against Reagan. To rebound by beating an in-town rival by more than 20 points is the perfect way to get the bad taste of a 30point defeat out of your mouth.

Mt. Tabor head coach Kedrick Carpenter says since many of his players were also on the football team, it will take some time for them to gel as a group. He feels a win like this can propel his team in the right direction for the remainder of the season.

“This is our second game of the year

The defense from Mt. Tabor was a big area of emphasis for head coach Kedrick Carpenter heading into their game against Reagan.

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Walkertown Wolfpack top N. Forsyth Vikings

Walkertown freshman guard Jalen Douglas, No. 10 in red, glides in for a layup against the North Forsyth defender.

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The Walkertown Wolfpack are off to a good start at 30 early on in this JV basketball season. Last week they faced off against the Vikings of North Forsyth and walked away with a 54-48 victory in a closely contested game.

Wolfpack head coach Rodney White is in his first year leading the JV team. He was an assistant for the varsity team last year and takes over for Charles Thomas as head

coach. He says their win against High Point Andrews in their previous game gave them confidence going into the game against the Vikings.

“The game was great and both teams played very hard in my opinion,” said White. We just got some key stops in the fourth quarter to seal the deal. I will say North Forsyth is well coached and they are a really great team.”

Sitting at 3-0, White says he feels that the kids are playing harder than he initially anticipated to start the season. He says they really are trying to rebuild the program

Rams open 2017-18 indoor track & field season SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem State University Rams women's indoor track & field team got a new era started on the right foot when the team had some solid early performances at the UNC-Greensboro Early Bird Duals this past

weekend.

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Walkertown guard Bobby Grier, No. 4 in red, tries to shoot over Wanya Martin, No. 14 in white, of North Forsyth.

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at the school but knows it starts with the freshman and JV level.

“I think the kids are really buying in to what I believe in to get better as a team and a program,” said White.

Walkertown returns five sophomores from last year’s team that have become starters this year. He thinks that experience of playing last year coupled with playing AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball over the summer has given them a leg up.

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the second frame and trailed 29-14 at the half.

“It was obvious from the start that we have a lot of work to do,” said Reagan head coach James Stackhouse. “We have a lot of new pieces that have not come together yet, I only have two players returning from last year and several that have never played high school ball before,

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and lay down,” said Stackhouse. “We are gonna keep fighting regardless of what the scoreboard says because sometimes you're not playing the scoreboard but you're playing to get better and letting the chips fall where they may.”

Carpenter feels his team played well in the game but says they have room to get better. He says he is a firm believer in driving the ball to the basket to get fouls.

He feels by shooting foul shots early and seeing the ball go through the basket opens

“It was obvious from the start that we have a lot of work to do.”

–James Stackhouse, Reagan head coach

so we are still trying to figure out how to play together on the court as a team.”

Coming out of the half, Tabor continued right where they left off in the first half. Their strategy of attacking the rim while limiting their jump shots worked to perfection. They answered every run Reagan threw at them.

With a 25 point lead heading into the fourth quarter Mt. Tabor did not ease up on Reagan. Midway through the quarter the Spartans built a 30-point lead at 72-42.

Although they were defeated handily, credit has to be given to the Raiders for fighting hard to the final whistle.

“They obviously hit us in the mouth early and jumped out on us 16-2 but one thing we are not going to do is roll over

up opportunities for open three point shots.

“I always tell them that hustle doesn't take talent and you have to take pride in playing good defense,” Carpenter said.

“We are not as big as we were last year but we may be more athletic.”

Jordan Hunter is the only returning player for the Spartans. Carpenter says he knows Hunter has the talent to play on the varsity level but feels he can learn more by playing the leading role on the JV level.

For Stackhouse he says it's still early in the year and they have time to fix the issues they have on both ends of the floor.

He says he will lean on his two returning players for leadership and guidance as an example for the younger players.

The Raiders got off to a slow start in their game against Mt. Tabor and fell by a score of 76-52.

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Viking players Jahava Gibson, No. 1 in white, and Marquez Hurst, No. 20 in white, fight for a rebound against Noah Leak, No. 55 in red, and others in their game last week.

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White says he sat down with his team and they came up with three goals for the year. One was to go undefeated which he says is a reach but they still want to strive for it. The second was to win the Lash/Chronicle Tournament at the end of the month. The final goal for them is to

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win the conference, especially since they have stepped up to the 2A level.

Early on, White has been impressed by a few players on the team so far. Pass first point guard Jalen Douglas has really distributed the ball well; Bobby Grier is a sophomore combo guard who is somewhat of a Swiss Army knife because he is a do it all player that scores, rebounds and defends; big man Noah Leak has totally had a turnaround season so far by

some great efforts. Sophomore sprinter Cierra Thompson took first place in the women's 60m dash with a 7.70, nearly an NCAA Division II provisional qualifying time.

Freshman Imani Williams was a close second in the event with a 7.80. Williams was also impressive in the women's 200m dash when she placed sixth with a 25.90.

Sophomore Kev'via Copening placed fourth in the

rebounding and blocking shots and lastly guard K.J. Grier, who is a captain, plays great defense and does a lot for the team leadership wise.

White thinks this team has the potential to be the start of turning around the basketball program at Walkertown. He says just as long as his players continue to progress, he will be happy.

“The ultimate goal for any JV team is

women's 400m dash with a 58.67. Senior Rachel Bonham also had a strong day, placing fourth in the women's 60m hurdles with a 9.10 while freshman Azari'El Wilson placed fifth with a 9.11. The Rams' 4x400m relay rounded out the day with a second place finish after a 3:59.70.

In the field events, the Rams turned to their jumps for their top performances. Sophomore Mikel Franklin led the way with a third place finish in the women's high jump with a 5'3" (1.60m) jump. Freshman Bria Mercer also had an impressive performance when she placed fourth in the women's long jump with a 17'11.5" (5.47m)

getting your guys ready for the varsity level, so my goal is for the varsity coach to say we need two or three guys to move up, which means I did my job,” said White. “If I can just get these guys ready and get Walkertown basketball going in the right direction, my goal as a coach will be fulfilled.”

leap. Senior Jenelle Terry was also impressive when she placed sixth with a 17'6" (5.33m) jump.

The Rams will get a much needed break before their next competition as the team will return to action in January when they return to the JDL Fast Track to compete in the JDL New Year College Kick Off on Sunday, Jan. 7.

For more information on Rams track & field, go to www.WSSURams.com.

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Black Chamber’s Small Business Bus Tour stresses local T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last Saturday morning, Dec. 2, more than a dozen residents took advantage of the opportunity to support minority- owned businesses when they went on a voyage known as the Small Business Bus Tour.

Since 2010, the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce has invited locals to come out and participate in the tour, which is usually held during Small Business Saturday.

During the tour which usually lasts about four or five hours, President Randon Pender unveils hidden gems throughout the commu-

nity that otherwise may go unnoticed. This year the tour made several stops throughout the area and Pender highlighted more than 50 minority-owned businesses in the area, many of which are owned by African-Americans.

The mission of the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce is to empower and sustain the Black business community through entrepreneurship, training and economic activity within the greater WinstonSalem region.

For more information about the WinstonSalem Black Chamber of Commerce or the Black Business Bus Tour, visit wsblackchamber.com.

Community Briefs

Gressley named Forsyth County Extension Director Kimberly S. Gressley has been appointed director of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Forsyth County Center, effective Dec. 4. To the position, she brings three decades of service and leadership as an extension agent.

The appointment was announced this week by Sheri Schwab, N.C. State Extension’s associate director, and Forsyth County Manager J. Dudley Watts Jr. Gressley succeeds Mark Tucker, who retired in July after serving as Forsyth’s Extension director for 18 years. Gressley holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural extension education, with a minor in horticulture, and a master’s degree in agricultural education from the University of Arizona.

She spent two years in the early 1980s in 4-H youth development in Minnesota, then joined the University of Arizona as a 4-H agent in Casa Grande in 1988, where she served for nearly 30 years.

Extension professionals in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians connect millions of North Carolinians with research-based information and technology from N.C. State and N.C. A&T. Educational programs specialize in agriculture, food and nutrition, 4-H youth development, community development and the environment.

Wallington named trustee to Public Relations Research Board GREENSBORO – Chuck Wallington, senior vice president of Marketing and Communications for Cone Health, has been named a trustee to The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) board. He will serve a three-year term. Seven new trustees were named to lead the organization.

Wallington earned a master’s degree in communications management from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Wallington Chapel Hill. He currently is pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from North Carolina A&T State University.

Wallington is a member of the board of directors for the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and the Barnabas Network. In addition, he chairs the board of Touching Lives Foundation.

Wallington also serves on the marketing committee for the United Way of Greater Greensboro. The IPR is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to research in, on and for public relations. Its top research priorities are measurement standards, behavioral science, employee communications and digital media.

Dr. Carmen Robinson joins Novant Health Clemmons Family Medicine Dr. Carmen Robinson recently joined Novant Health Clemmons Family Medicine. Before joining Novant Health, Dr. Robinson was an Assistant Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine. She received her Bachelor’s in Science in Molecular Biology at Winston-Salem State University, and her Doctorate of Medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Novant Health Clemmons Family Medicine is located at 6301 Stadium Drive in Clemmons. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.nhclemmonsfamilymedicine.org or call 336-766-6473.

2017 Winston-Salem Heart and Stroke Walk raises $500,000 Over 5,000 dedicated supporters and local heart disease and stroke survivors filled Bailey Park at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter on Saturday, Nov. 11 for the American Heart Association’s 2017 Winston-Salem Heart & Stroke Walk. Together with Forsyth County Healthy For Good Sponsors Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and MedCost, local companies, teams and individual walkers raised more than $500,000 for heart disease and stroke research and prevention education. Event attendees honored local veterans, celebrated local heart disease and stroke survivors, walked or ran the 1, 2 or 4mile walk, and brought their dogs dressed to impress for the Pooches on Parade. The celebration continued after the walk with live music by The WINmars.

The crowd was also able to cheer for the firstever Winston-Salem Heart & Stroke Walk Mascot Dance-Off featuring Belle, Beau and Brenn from Brenner’s Children’s Hospital, Salem from the Carolina Thunderbirds, The Fighting Pickle from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Dollar Dog from Truliant Federal Credit Union’s Kid’s Club, Thumper from the American Heart Association and the Winston-Salem State University Ram. Chosen by applause, Thumper came in third, The Fighting Pickle took home second place and the WSSU Ram was named the winner with the 1st place award dangling proudly from one of his horns.

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center was recognized as the top company, raising $81,884 to help fight heart disease and stroke in our community. The Top Team was Novant Health’s Workplace Giving Team, raising $20,492. The top fundraising individual was John Gardner of Frank L. Blum Construction, raising $12,535.

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Randon Pender, left, leads the Small Business Bus Tour as president of the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce.

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Community Calendar

Now-Dec. 8 – Toy Drive The Winston-Salem Police and Fire Departments will be collecting toys for local children until Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walmart locations on Hanes Mill Road and Peters Creek Parkway.

Dec. 13 & 20 – Concert Series Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting a series of free concerts featuring regional organists performing on the Tannenberg Organ on three Wednesdays in Dec. 6, 13 & 20. The concerts will take place from 12 to 12:30 p.m. in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center, located at 900 Old Salem Road in Winston-Salem.

For more information, visit oldsalem.org or call 336721-7350.

Dec. 8 – Festive Family Friday Kaleidium North, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, will host its Festive Family Friday on Friday, Dec. 8.

The event will feature live music and many more fun activities. CiCi's Pizza and Cams Coffee Creations will be on site for dinner and drink purchases.

Admission for Festive Family Friday is $3 per person for ages 1 and up, members and non-members. This event is a fundraiser for the Museum, so coupons or other discounts are not accepted on this evening.

Dec. 8 – Law Enforcement Graduation On Dec. 8, fifteen students will graduate from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Forsyth Technical Community College at 10 a.m. The graduation will take place in Oak Grove Auditorium in the Robert L. Strickland Center (formerly Oak Grove Center), Main Campus of Forsyth Tech, 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Sgt. Joshua Church is the guest speaker.

Dec. 8-10 & 14-17– Christmas production The Theatre Alliance presents “A Tuna Christmas” which opens on Dec. 8. Showings will be held at the WinstonSalem Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd.

Tickets range from $16-18.

See more information at http://www.wstheatrealliance.org/site/destinedour-34th-season-20172018/. Show dates and times are: Friday Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.; Saturday Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.; Sunday Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.; Thursday Dec. 14 at 8 p.m.; Friday Dec, 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.; Sunday Dec. 17 at 2

p.m.

Dec. 9 – Alumni Meet and Greet Johnson C. Smith University Winston-Salem Alumni Chapter will host its Annual Holiday meet and greet for all Alumni, Friends and Family on Dec. 9 at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The time is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The church is located at 950 File St., Winston-Salem.

For further information, contact Ken Griffin, Chapter President, at 336 283-3709.

Dec. 9 – Town Hall Winston-Salem's Fair Courts Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m., at The Forsyth County Central Library (660 W 5th St.). During the 90-minute town hall, local legislators and other experts will be invited to address our community's concerns, and we'll provide the latest

ways to help you fight back for fair courts. The town hall is hosted by hosted by Democracy North Carolina, N.C. NAACP, N.C. Voters for Clean Elections (NCVCE), Progress N.C., and RISE Together Piedmont Triad.

If you have questions, please contact NCVCE's Melissa Price Kromm at melissa@ncvce.org.

Dec. 9 – Day Party LEAD Girls of NC will celebrate its second anniversary by having day party on Dec. 9 from 1-3 p.m. The party will be held at Carolina’s Vineyards & Hops, 1111 Marshall St. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, go to 2yranniversarydayparty.eventbri te.com.

Dec. 10 – Prayer Circle There will be a prayer circle for Police and First Responders on Dec. 10 from 3-4 p.m. at 725 N.

Cherry St. The event will take place rain or shine (if snow or ice—it will be cancelled). Next date will be in Jan. 2018.

Dec. 11 – Center Opening Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) will have an opening of the first standalone outpatient surgery center to be built in the Village of Clemmons. The event will take place on Dec. 11, 11 a.m. and will be held at Wake Forest Baptist Health Outpatient Surgery – Clemmons, 6441 Kinnamon Court.

Dec. 11-12 – Auditions Stained Glass Playhouse announces auditions for “The Trip to Bountiful” in honor of Black History Month.

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Holidays at old salem Experience a uniquely Moravian Christmas with putzes and pyramids as well as fresh-baked treats, unique holiday gifts, family friendly events, seasonal concerts, and the holiday spirit.

november 14–december 31 st. nicholas in salem

December 9 and 16, 9:30 a.m. – Noon; 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Activities include: Meet St. Nicholas and souvenir photo, holiday treats, storytelling, carol sing. $2o per child, adults free.

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December 9, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Day long annual celebration of Moravian Christmas traditions!

Anniversary Lovefeast at St. Philips African Moravian Church at 11 a.m. (free, seating priority given to ticketed guests). Salem Christmas included with All-In-One ticket, Adults/$35; 4 – 18/$16.

a christmas evening in old salem

December 22, 6 – 9 p.m.

A family friendly self-guided evening of Christmas traditions by candlelight.

Take part in carol singing, games, wagon rides and more. See traditional Christmas decorations, watch tradesmen at work, and sample Moravian hospitality with treats. Adults/$4o; 4–18/$2o. Reservations suggested, call 1-8oo-441-53o5.

For a full list of events visit oldsalem.org or call 336731-735o

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Faith to Discern

Lesson Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

By the end of this lesson, we will *Contrast the motives and sources of power of Paul and his companions with those of Elymas. *Recognize that there will always be opposition to the preaching of the gospel. *Learn from the example of Paul and Barnabas how to serve the Lord in missions.

Background: The time is A.D. 47-48 and the place is Syrian Antioch. Paul and Barnabas are working together because Paul initially needed a character witness who would verify that he had become a faithful believer in Jesus. Paul was invited by Barnabas to teach with him.

Syrian Antioch at the time was multiethnic in population.

The church at Antioch was the leader, actually the first to spread the gospel through missionary work in other places.

First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue is the oldest black Baptist church in the city of Winston-Salem.

New pastor looks to make impact in church and community

Rev. Paul Robeson Ford is the new pastor of First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue.

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

First Baptist Church, 700 N. Highland Ave., is the oldest black Baptist church in the city of Winston-Salem.

Recently the congregation welcomed a new pastor, Paul Robeson Ford, to lead the congregation.

Ford has been in the city for just over a month but already has a great feel for the people and the history of the church. He gave his first sermon a few weeks ago but says he wants to hit the ground running by making an immediate impact. He came to Winston from Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he led the congregation of Union Baptist Church for the previous six years.

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Lesson: We begin with the Holy Spirit summoning Paul and Barnabas. Five leaders are identified and are seeking divine guidance through fasting and prayer. As the Holy Spirit’s will is revealed, the appointment of Paul and Barnabas is made (verses 1-2). The fasting and praying continued until the pair is sent away by the laying on of hands (verse 3). Prior to their appointment and departure on their missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas had ministered in Antioch for eight years. Their missionary journey took them to Seleucia, a port city, and then Cyprus, which was Barnabas’ home. They visited and preached in the synagogues in Salamis, first to the Jews as custom before preaching to the gentiles. John was of help in that area (verses 4-5). Moving on to Paphos, Paul and Barnabas encountered a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Barjesus (Elymas). There, too, was Sergius Paulus, the governor whom Elymas had attached himself to and sought to influence and sway from God’s word (verse 6-8). Elymas recognized the true message in God’s agents, Paul and Barnabas, and feared for his loss of power with and influence on the governor. Paul, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, immediately sees who and what Elymas is and addresses him “… O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness …” (verse 10). Paul then declared him blind for a season, and he went into immediate darkness, which was witnessed by the governor, sealing his belief in the Gospel of Jesus, and he was “amazed.” (Verse 11-12) (The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI, UGP)

For Your Consideration: Temporary blindness is not new to Paul. In his case with the return of sight was not Submitted Photo only vision, but conversion. Do you think Elymas’ blindThe Rev. K. Monet Rice-Jalloh, associate university chaplain, Wake Forest University, gives the benedicness may lead or did lead to his conversion? tion at the Family Lovefeast on Sunday.

Life’s Application: Prayer is a great part of the Christians daily life … fasting, not so much. We want the power that God provides, but we don’t want to wait in His presence as did the five leaders in our lesson. We are busy in our Christian endeavors with programs and fundraisers.

We all have our own ideas and plans for how we live, happy maybe, but where is the power? I suggest that the power for living an abundant life is increased when we add fasting to the mix. Jesus promised us abundant life (John 10:10) but as for the power in our life we need fasting also (Matthew 17:20-21). It is essential now, more than ever, that we seek God more and worship Him just for who He is. Then we can discern what needs to happen in our lives and God can give us direction. “Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me” (Psalm 119:133).

Today, Dec. 7 Movie/Speaker Series Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement (TEEM) will host another installment of its movie/speaker series on Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. This installment’s topic is “Forest and Habitat Loss.” The event will take place at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive. Winston-Salem. For more information, contact Gayle Tuch cell: 336-407-2767 or email: ggtuchlaw@yahoo.com.

Now –Dec. 16 Annual bake sale The annual bake sale at St. James A.M.E. Church will be through Dec. 16. Homemade sweet potato pies from V.K. Bakery will be available. For more information, call 336-724-3865. St. James is located at 1501 N. Patterson Ave. at the corner of 15th Street. The pastor is the Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons.

Now – Dec. 31

WFU Family Lovefeast spreads holiday love SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Wake Forest University held Lovefeast services in Wait Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

This is the second year the university has offered two services. The 4:30 p.m. service was slightly abbreviated.

Rather than a sermon, the Christmas story was told. Wake Forest called it its 2017 Family Lovefeast; the other one was the Traditional Lovefeast.

The Lovefeast at Wake Forest began when Moravian

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Ambassador Cathedral events Ambassador Cathedral announces December church events that are open to the public: *Sunday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m. – Christmas celebration for our senior pastor, Apostle Edward L. Allen and Founding Mother Dorothy D. Patterson; Speaker: the Rev. Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr. and Shiloh Baptist Church, Winston-Salem *Sunday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. – Christmas Concert presented by the Music Department *Sunday, Dec. 24, 10 a.m. – Ambassador Cathedral Christmas Celebration/Extragravance featuring various church ministries *Sunday, Dec. 31 Watch Night Service, 10 p.m.

For more information, call 336-725-0901 (church) or 336-473-7825 (mobile).

Dec. 8 Port-A-Pit Chicken Sale Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 1435 East Fourth St., will host the Winston-Salem District Men’s

student Jane Sherrill Stroupe (’67) organized the first Wake Forest Lovefeast in December 1965. Two hundred students gathered to celebrate the traditional meal. Since then, the Wake Forest Lovefeast has grown to be the largest Moravian-style lovefeast in North America, and one of the favorite features of Wake Forest tradition.

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Booster Ministry’s annual Port-A-Pit chicken plate sale on Friday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plates will include a half chicken, baked beans, slaw, rolls and dessert. Price is $10. For tickets and delivery, call James Griffin at 336-425-7707.

Dec. 9 Free Community Clothes Closet St. James AME Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave., will open the SJ’s Boutique (St. James’ community closet) on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. All items are free.

Limited new and slightly used items are available for adults and children (in season and out of season). Small household items, coats, hats, gloves, clothing and shoes are also available. We are accepting small used toys at this time only! For more information, contact Myrna Williams at 336-923-5881.

Dec. 9 Alumni Meet and Greet

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Church security becoming a priority for many T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Amid tragic events in churches around the country in recent years, security in the church has been a conversation for many congregations. Seeing the need to pass along the knowledge of security, former federal agent Bobby Kimbrough will hold a security workshop for churches on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Greater Church, 5095 Lansing Drive, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Kimbrough is working in conjunction with the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV), the local NAACP chapter and the Winston-Salem Police Department. He says he is not advocating for armed security inside the church walls but instead wants to provide the knowledge and have the churches do with it as they may.

“Basically, what we are

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going to do is orientate worship leaders about security in their places of worship,” said Kimbrough.

“Basically, from a safe sanctuary perspective showing how to have a safe parking lot to a safe pulpit.

“I just want to give them a basic understanding of security because a lot of people think security is just walking around with a gun on your hip, but it's a lot more to it than that,” he continued. “Security is everything from presentation to observation to even how you articulate yourself when speaking to people.”

Kimbrough says many pastors are not aware of potential security issues that may occur in the church not only from outsiders but also from those within their own congregations. He feels that he just needs to present the knowledge to them and what they do with that information is

“The work of ministry has carried me from New York City, out to the Midwest, back to the east coast in New England and now down here to the great state of North Carolina in the city of Winston-Salem,” Ford said. “I am glad to be here and really blessed with the opportunity because this is a great church with a tremendous amount of history.”

“I think the future is bright for this church because there is a central core of people that are really sincere and authentic about their faith and committed to doing the work of Christ for this age,” he continued.

Ford was born and raised in New York City in the Upper West side of Manhattan.

He says he heard the call of ministry when he heard a sermon delivered by Jeremiah Wright, former pastor of President Barack Obama, in the late 1990s.

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“totally on them.”

This is not the first time Kimbrough has shared his knowledge of security with a church. Some years back, he was asked by Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. of Union Baptist to do just that for his church.

Kimbrough says he was reluctant at first because he didn't see a need for security at a church but soon came around once he spoke with Mack.

Bishop Todd Fulton of the MCWSV said he went to Kimbrough with the

“That was my first introduction to the man, the myth and the ministry of Pastor Wright and it was also the message the Lord used to call me into the ministry, so I accepted that call at that time not knowing fully what it all meant and what it was going to develop into,” said Ford.

“That was a big influence in shaping my understanding of my faith and my understanding of what it meant to be a follower of Jesus Christ and what it meant to serve in ministry as one of God's lieutenants, so to speak,” he continued.

He attended the University of Chicago Divinity School in the Masters of Divinity program under the mentorship of Dr. Dwight Hopkins. He has now moved to the Ph.D program and hopes to obtain his doctorate sometime in the future centering on a theological resolution to the mass incarceration problem in America.

Going back to his time as a high school student, Ford has always had a passion for criminal justice and activism. As

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idea of the workshop because of the increased violence in places of worship in recent years. He feels that getting out in front of this issue instead of reacting to it is the best course of action.

“The biggest thing is just making sure we are safe and that we do have safety plans in place and exit strategies in case something does happen,” said Fulton. “It's kind of like when we were in school doing fire drills, even though you may

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never have a fire, you'll know what to do if one does occur.

“I definitely feel this will be a success because when your parishioners start asking questions about something, it means it's a real concern for them,” he continued.

The Rev. Alvin Carlisle, president of the local NAACP chapter, says with the dramatic increase of violence and threats to places of worship, security in the church regardless of denomination is now a

he acclimates himself to the city, he plans to get involved with those issues here as well. He has also worked with the Black Lives Matter Movement while in Cambridge.

“That has always been central to my work, and my work has expanded beyond that now that I am in my third pastorate duty,” he said.

Ford has a tremendous grasp of the history of First Baptist because he feels you need to know where you come from to have a good idea of where you're going.

He truly wishes to continue on the legacy the previous senior pastors have set before him.

He says the reception he has received since coming to Winston has been “Holy positive and received with real openness.”

He says he not only has been received well in the church but also with local ministers in the area as well.

Ford firmly believes in reaching out to the younger generation and bridging the

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necessity.

“I hope the training he [Kimbrough] has to offer is never needed in the church but it could definitely save lives,” said Carlisle. “All houses of faith are dealing with the same issue, so not only does it show we support each other but also it shows we support each other in keeping our houses of worship safe.”

Kimbrough says the security needs for each church may be different depending on size. He feels the church is sacred in the black community so safety should be of the utmost importance.

Kimbrough is offering these services for free to the churches that come out for the workshop. He says he feels the city has been so good to him, so when someone came to him about the idea, he felt it was his duty to give back to the city that has given him so much.

gap between them and the elderly people in the church. He thinks there is a way to bring in young people while not alienating the older demographic.

“I do think that there is a way to build upon the past so you are not so much wiping away the past but you are building upon that past to take the best of it with you and innovate for the future,” he said.

For Ford he says when he thinks about the predecessors who have led the church in the past they have “marked their time there” by doing one or two things that have a timeless value to them he would love to leave a similar mark on the church as well. He strongly believes that education is the key to success as well as changing the current status of black Americans as a whole.

“I hope and pray through the work we do in this church we can nurture a renewal of consciousness in our community as to who we are, where we have been and where we need to go,” he stated.

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from the Wake Forest Concert Choir, Handbell Choir, Flute Choir, and the Messiah Moravian Church Band filled the air.

During the service of song and Scripture reading, everyone receives a handmade beeswax candle decorated with a red paper frill. A warm glow filled the chapel as the candles were lit while worshipers sung the final hymns.

The first lovefeast was served in Germany on August 13, 1727, following the renewal of the Moravian Church.

“Lovefeasts nourish the soul, give us pause and inspire. They transport us to sacred realms and add beauty to our often complicated lives. Wake Forest’s Annual Lovefeast can be captured in a single word – love,” the university says on a website: http://lovefeast.wfu.edu/hi story/.

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‘Paying It Forward’ fundraiser benefits Community Care Center

On Nov. 14, Community Care Center celebrated 17 years of “Paying it Forward” with its annual fundraiser dinner and program at Novant Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center. The mistress of ceremonies was Wanda Starke, reporter and anchor with WXII-TV 12 News.

Over 180 people listened to an inspiring speech, “Why Your Support is Important to Our Community Clinic,”

by Randy Jordan, the executive director of the N.C. Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.

Two patients added their own stories of desperation, and how they found people at Community Care Center who cared and provided the help they needed,

The candles are lit at as part of the Wake Forest University Family Lovefeast on Sunday.

Some program participants at the dinner fundraiser for the Community Care Center are shown. On the back row, left to right are Randy Jordan, Wanda Starke, Michael Graham and Gordon Bingham. On the front row are Holly Ivey, Lisa Fudge, Cindy Bingham and James Robinson.

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without judgment. One patient had lost a leg to diabetes and the other had been in a wheelchair from rheumatoid arthritis. These two patients currently lead active, healthy lives and expressed their deep grati-

tude to Community Care Center. The audience also heard testimonials from two longtime volunteers who told passionate stories of why they continue to volunteer at the center and how gratified they feel

after helping patients at the clinic.

These stories are not unique. Over the past 17 years, Community Care Center has cared for more than 22,000 patients, providing over $140,000 mil-

lion in healthcare services and medicines. Patients have come from every walk of life. Some had advanced degrees and earned large salaries before losing employment.

Others have always struggled to get by. Regardless of background, race or ethnicity they all have found a caring, healing environment at Community Care Center.

Community Care Center’s mission is to provide access to compassionate, high quality health care services to medically uninsured and underserved who reside in Forsyth, Stokes or Davie Counties and meet the eligibility requirements.

The “Pay It Forward” vision of the 20 retired physicians who agreed to volunteer their services 17 years ago would not have taken the clinic very far if

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their vision had not resonated with others – hundreds of supporting volunteers, physicians and dentists still in active practice, hospitals and those who have supported the clinic financially.

Community Care Center for Forsyth County Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and a United Way Agency. It is located at 2135 New Walkertown Road in Winston-Salem, N.C. Its website is: www.cccforsyth.org.

Patient applicants are screened on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, without appointment, between 1 and 4 p.m.

Anyone interested in volunteer opportunities should contact the Community Care Center at 336-7601234.

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Johnson C. Smith University WinstonSalem Alumni Chapter will host its Annual Holiday meet and greet for all Alumni, Friends and Family on Dec. 9 at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

The time is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The church is located at 950 File St., WinstonSalem. For further information, contact Ken Griffin, Chapter President, at 336 283-3709.

Dec. 9 Breast Cancer Awareness Program There will be a Musical Program/Breast Cancer Awareness for Pink Gem Team in memory of Tammie Cuthrell. This program will be at Morning Star Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St.Winston Salem. Persons should bring an unwrapped toy and a donation for Cancer Awareness. For more information, contact Anita “Boss Lady” Dean-Arnette at 336480-2039.

Dec. 9 Holiday Sock Sale Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 630 N. Patterson Ave, will offer its final day of the annual Holiday Sock Sale on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Huge selection of packaged first quality socks. All socks are $1 a pair – Dickies / Dockers / Saucony / Nautica. Special discounts for multiple quantities purchased.

Also, visit the Country Store filled with homemade goodies and handmade crafts.

Sponsored by Goler Memorial Parent Body Missionary Society. Proceeds to help with charitable work in the community. For more information, call 336-5292928 or e-mail gphifer@roycetoo.com.

Dec. 9 Grief Care St. Paul United Methodist Church sponsors “Grief Care,” a support group for persons experiencing grief due to the death of someone close to them. THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF PART 2 is the topic on Dec. 9, 10 a.m., at St. Paul United Methodist Church – 2400 Dellabrook Road, Winston-Salem. And for those whose grief is amplified during the holiday season, a separate session, SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m., at St. Paul United Methodist Church. For additional information, call 336-723-4531 or 336-7225517.

Dec. 10 Food Drive The Washington Park neighborhood is lighting up the streets and hosting its third

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11-12, 7 - 9 p.m.

Dec. 11 &14 – Youth Chorus Auditions The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus, endorsed by the mayor as the Premier youth chorus and Ambassadors of the city, invites children 3rd – 12th grade to audition for the Winter/Spring Season which begins on Jan 4.

Auditions will be held on Monday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 14. For more information and to schedule your audition time please go to www.wsyouthchorus.org or contact our office at 336703-0001.

Dec. 12 – Induction Ceremony National Honors Society at Carver High School will have its Annual Induction Ceremony as well as the beginning of the National Honors Society's "Lifetime of Memories" Mural. The ceremony is being held at Carver High School Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Media Center.

Dec. 13-14 – “Nutcracker” University of North Carolina School of the Arts’ (UNCSA) highly anticipated holiday production of “The Nutcracker”.

Presented this year by Wells Fargo, “The Nutcracker” will be performed at the Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem for 10 performances. The full schedule for the production is: Dec. 8, 9 and 13-16 at 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Stevens Center box office, by phone at 336-721-1945, or online at uncsa.edu/nutcracker.

annual food drive for Sunnyside Ministry.

The event is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10, at the corner of Doune Street and Cascade Avenue. Activities include carriage rides (4:45-7:15), singing and refreshments, plus neighborhood homes will be lit up for the occasion. The event is free but attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods for Sunnyside Ministry.

For more information, visit http://washingtonparkneighbors.org/event -2737193.

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Dec. 10 Christmas Music Festival Knollwood Baptist, 330 Knollwood St, will offer its annual festival of Christmas music on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. The festival is themed “How Far Is It to Bethlehem?” after the English carol of that title.

Admission is free. For information, call 336-725-1343 or visit www.knollwood.org.

Dec. 10 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hold worship services on Dec. 10.

Both the 9 a.m. Awake worship and the 11 a.m. traditional service will examine the Hanukkah story, which teaches that the way to dispel darkness is to create light. At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Grant Renier will speak on “Artificial Intelligence: a good thing or a threat.” At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Gus Preschle will lead a discussion of “ethical eating.” For More information, visit UUFWS.org.

Dec. 13 & 20 Advent Study Series St. Stephen's Episcopal Church will continue an Advent series on Dec. 13 &20.

The class schedule is as follows: 12/13 at 6 p.m. – How do we face our tomorrows? - Discussion—Alveria Dove 12/20 at 6 p.m. – How do we set goals for the future? (2018) - Open Discussion, Father Hector Sintim; Lessons and Carols, Mrs. Elnora Gore

Dec. 16 Jazz Christmas Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St., will host Kirk Whalum’s 6th annual tour, “A Gospel According to Jazz Christmas.” The event will be held on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $50 for VIP which include preferred seating, Meet and Greet Reception, and a photo session with the performers. For information and to purchase tickets online, visit the website: unionbaptistwsnc.org or call the church office 336-724-9305.

Now-Dec. 20 – Fundraiser Deck the Halls, Sawtooth School for Visual Art’s largest fundraiser, will take place Dec. 1–20 upstairs in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N. Spruce St., downtown Winston-Salem.

Entry is free of charge and features a unique variety of work from more than 80 local and regional artists and craftsmen. Hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.sawtooth.org/deck.

Now - Dec. 22 – Christmas Celebration This holiday season, step back in time — to 1917 to be exact — with a visit to Reynolda House, which is celebrating its centennial. The museum once again will host beloved seasonal events, including house tours, performances, and family activities. For this special Centennial Year, something new has been added to the calendar: Caroling Fridays.

There are also travel packages for out-of-towners that will make a visit to Reynolda a memorable holiday excursion. Tickets for events are on sale now.

Full details and ticket information are on the museum’s calendar at reynoldahouse.org/holidays.

Now- Dec. 23 – Candlelight Tours Tickets are on sale now for Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ popular holiday Candlelight Tours, which began Friday, Nov. 17 and occur periodically through Dec. 23 with multiple tour times on tour nights.

Tickets are $50 per person (includes a take-home replica of the lamb made

by Old Salem potters).

Space is limited to 15

guests per gathering, and pre-registration is required.

Call 1-800-441-5305 to reserve a spot.

Dec. 17 Christmas Concert Agape Faith Church presents “Behind the Season: A Christmas Concert” Dec. 17 during normal service times. Admission is Free. For more information about the production visit agapefaith.com/behindtheseason.

Dec. 19 & 21 Salem Band Holiday Concerts Join Salem Band and guest narrator Rev. Lisa R. Schwartz for the story of Christmas with a mix of sacred and secular music of the season in a lovely new venue decorated for Christmas. There will be two performances. Both concerts are free.

For more information, visit www.salemband.org. Concerts are Dec. 19 - New Philadelphia Moravian Church in Winston-Salem @ 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 21- Trinity Moravian Church in WinstonSalem @ 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20 Candlelight Service The Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, will host its Annual Christmas Candlelight Service on Wednesday, Dec 20 at 7 p.m. The service is open to the public, fellow churches and the community is invited to attend. For information call the church office at 336788-7023. Rev. Dr. John Mendez is Pastor.

Dec. 21 Christmas for the City Christmas for the City 2017 will be Thursday, Dec. 21, 4-9 p.m. at the Benton Convention Center, 301 W Fifth St., Winston-Salem. The vision for Christmas for the City is to create a meaningful Christmas experience for the whole community by incorporating all of the arts: drama, dance, music, literature, painting, drawing and more; celebrating the diversity of our community: people across all generational, ethnic and socio-economic groups plan the event, participate and attend; and honoring those at work in our city: the nonprofit organizations and ministries that work tirelessly all year long are highlighted and served. To find out how to get involved, go to the Volunteer Opportunities tab on the website http://www.christmasforthecity.com/.

Dec. 22 Christmas Concert New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) Music Ministry presents 2017 Christmas Concert “The Birth of a King” on Friday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Please come with the expectation of receiving a new birth musical worship experience of being

Empowered, Encouraged, and Equipped through the music ministry. For additional information, please call 336-699-3583 or visit our website at www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

Ongoing

1st Wednesdays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays Community clothes closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 9 a.m. until noon the second and fourth Saturday and the first Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across from the U.S. Post Office. For more information, contact Myrna Williams, coordinator, at 336-923-5881 or 410-245-3306.

Clothing donations and accessories accepted.

2nd Saturday Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes.

The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336-744-3012.

4th Tuesday Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336744-3012.

4th Thursday Worship at Winston-Salem Rescue Mission The Evangelism Ministry of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 N. Jackson Ave., will worship the 4th Thursday of the month at the WinstonSalem Rescue Mission at 7 p.m. Pilgrim Rest’s pastor is Paul W. Hart.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food pantry, clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1-4 p.m., Love Community Development Corporation, at 3980 N. Liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call 336-306-8119.

Now Dec. 28 – 2017 Winterfest Music Carolina has announced their WinterFest schedule that includes the ever-popular “Swingle Bells,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “Peter and the Wolf.” The Music Carolina 2017 WinterFest runs Dec. 4 through Dec. 28. Ticket prices range from $8 for students and children to $23 for adults.

For more information, a comprehensive schedule, or to purchase tickets, visit www.musiccarolina.org.

Now-Dec. 31— Applications Accepted Forsyth Technical Community College announces the next application deadline for the Small Business Launch Challenge. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 31 for new business startups. This will be for the next session beginning Feb. 1 through mid-May. Applications are available at the Forsyth Technical Community College, www.forsythtech.edu.

Now- Jan. 1 — Festival of Lights The 26th annual Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park opens Friday, Nov. 17 and runs through Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. The show’s operating hours are 6-11 p.m. nightly, with the exception of Dec. 31 when Festival of Lights closes at 10 p.m. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.forsyth.cc/Park s/Tanglewood/fol/ or call 336.703.6481.

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M/WBE BID NOTICES WBE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested WBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following project: Project:

DI00177-Stokes Co. Culvert 107 Over Lynn Branch on SR 1696 (Duggins Road) in Stokes County

Grading, Drainage, Paving, and Culvert

Bid Date: December 13, 2017 @ 2:00 PM—Sub Quotes due by December 12th @ 3:00 PM Contact: Gary Eisner gary.eisner@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of D/M/ WBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for D/MWBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of D/M/WBE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards A meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 6th at 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, obtain plans, etc.

Work Includes and we will be accepting quotes for but not limited to: Grading, Supp. Clear & Grub, Milling, Asphalt, Guardrail, Rip Rap, Temp. TC, Paint Pavement Markings, Temp Silt Fence, Stone, EC items, Removal of Exist. Struct., Culvert Excavation, Alum Box Culvert Structure, ETC

Please see proposal for complete listing of bid items. Bid items can be subdivided into economically feasible units to facilitate D/M/WBE Participation. We ask that all Non-D/M/WBE Subs & Suppliers also utilize D/M/WBE Subs & Suppliers to increase our overall WBE Participation on this project.

Be sure to check our website periodically for addenda.

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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR COSTS OF DEMOLITION OF HOUSING UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND OF PUBLIC HEARING THEREON

Pursuant to the Housing Code of the City and to Chapter 160A, Article 10 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, notice is hereby given that preliminary assessment rolls for the assessment of the cost of demolition of housing found to be unfit for human habitation, with respect to the following properties, have been completed and deposited in the Office of the Secretary of the City of Winston-Salem, where they may be inspected by interested parties: Property Owner

Charles Colter, Heirs Patsy Ann Cason Maryland M Ransom Eric Demarko Dimov Efgenia Jeremy Johnson Loretta Sherrill Sarah Sherrill Jeanette D. Gilmore Justin C. Tingle James E. Tingle Fred D. Smith Author R. Spencer, Heirs Marianne Dehart Union Chapel Baptist Church Queen Esther James Linda Sandler Frances R Blevins Francis L Smith Eric Stephen Kirkman Dashekia Adams Thomas Ellis Powell Mary Snow Davis

PROPERTY ON WHICH HOUSING DEMOLISHED Street Address

Parcel Identification Number

711 E. 16th Street 520 Efird Street

6836-52-0939.00 6837-42-5936.00

1903 Maryland Avenue 1025 Louise Road 1025 Nancy Lane 1926 Francis Street 540 Chandler Street 2125 White Street 4118 Whitfield Road

2209 E. 24th Street.

3853 Sawyer Street 0 Circle Drive 2404 Collins Street 133 W. Acadia Avenue 1235 Hattie Avenue 3641 Yale Avenue 1534 Williamson Street 4538 Shattalon Drive 5697 Bethania Road 4210 Shamel Street 1610 Cannon Avenue

Lot

Block

103 061

0277 1509

025 059 112 42B 014 004 059

6835-96-0724.00 6844-00-8905.00 6844-10-2707.00 6834-97-5401.00 6845-49-5053.00 6847-14-8412.00 6847-14-0014.00

005 115 012 063A 201 058 142 235 010D 037 007 063

6846-05-6240.00 6847-12-5056.00 6847-06-6530.00 6836-05-4297.00 6834-37-0393.00 6836-81-4398.00 6833-47-6197.00 6835-80-2492.00 6807-58-8278.00 6808-06-8911.00 6827-84-9994.00 6826-73-9171.00

1268 2377 2377 1531 1551 2223 2221

2564 2938 2021 2455 0677 0835 2359 1420 3469 4747 3441 0974

Amount

$5,695.00 $3,949.00 $10,612.00 $12,455.00 $7,439.00 $4,079.00 $3,949.00 $6,450.00 $12,230.00 $5,950.00 $7,350.00 $3,126.00 $6,210.00 $7,070.00 $4,964.00 $4,793.00 $6,550.00 $2,799.00 $3,849.00 $9,196.00 $9,651.00

Further, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the City Council of Winston-Salem will be held on the 18th day of December 2017, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall; at said meeting all persons desiring to make objections to any of said special assessments will be heard.

By order of the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, this 20th day of November 2017.

The Chronicle December 7 and 14, 2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF: DAMIAN RYAN REDMON DOB: 08-26-17

IN THE MATTER OF: DAMIAN RYAN REDMON DOB: 08-26-17

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 17 JA 198

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Unknown – father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on October 3, 2017 with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15) and 7B-101(9).

You are required to make a written answer to the Juvenile Petition within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Juvenile Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Juvenile Petition.

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 counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and said counsel will be appointed upon your request subject to the Court’s review at the first hearing after this service.

The adjudication hearing on the Juvenile Petition is scheduled for 10:45 a.m., on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 20th day of November, 2017

By: Erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 The Chronicle November 23, 30 and December 7, 2017

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 17 JA 198

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Ida Marie Redmon – mother of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services on October 3, 2017 with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15) and 7B-101(9).

You are required to make a written answer to the Juvenile Petition within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Juvenile Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Juvenile Petition.

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 counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and said counsel will be appointed upon your request subject to the Court’s review at the first hearing after this service.

The adjudication hearing on the Juvenile Petition is scheduled for 10:45 a.m., on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 16th day of November, 2017

By: Erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s Office 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 The Chronicle November 23, 30 and December 7, 2017

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF: CHARLES RYAN STEWART DOB: 02-12-09 BRAYDON POTTS DOB: 06-20-07 16 JT 174 16 JT 175

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Kimberly Lurty, mother of the juveniles Charles Floyd Stewart, father of Charles Ryan Stewart Anthony Harris Williams, father of Braydon Potts

TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Petitions 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 juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111.

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

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Friday, February 2, 2018 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 27th day of November, 2017 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle November 30, December 7 and 14, 2017

EMPLOYMENT

Two Part time positions available at Burkhead United Methodist Church located on 5250 Silas Creek Parkway, in Winston-Salem.

Administrative Assistant

Provides professional secretarial support to the Pastor and other Church Staff. Responsibilities include processing mail; maintaining membership records; producing worship bulletins; monthly newsletters; and preparing correspondence. Position requires office skill and the ability to use Microsoft Office and Publisher. Prior experience in a Church or Non-Profit environment preferred. Position is part time, 3 days per week.

Email resume to BKUMC@MDFHRConsulting by December 12, 2017.

Nursery Attendant

As a part of a two-person team provides for the general welfare of children in the nursery during Sunday School and worship services, 9:30am to 12:30pm on Sundays. Usual work load is 2-3 children ranging in age from 6 months to 5 years.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Prior child care experience preferred.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Both positions require successful completion of a criminal background check.

All inquiries and resumes should be directed electronically to: BKUMC@MDHRConsulting.com.

TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

The Town of Kernersville offers a unique opportunity in its Human Resources Department for a talented individual. Performs a variety of administrative, secretarial, and clerical support duties.

Duties include providing general information to employees, applicants, and citizens; answering and directing phone and in-person inquiries; preparing various correspondence, forms, and other documents; processing incoming, outgoing, and interoffice mail; maintaining accurate databases, records, documents, and files.

MIN QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree in Human Resources preferred.

Graduation from High School with considerable human resources related experience at a journey level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Notary public license issued by the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain. HIRING RATE: $15.42/hr. App Deadline: 12/15/17. The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Apply online at http://jobs.toknc.com. EEO Employer.

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Community to honor late well-regarded artist huff B8

T h e C h R on i C le

DECEMBER 7, 2017

By FeleCia PiGGoTT-lonG FoR The ChRoniCle

James huff was an artist of the highest order, a true creative genius. he and his wife, earnestine Rainey huff, established huff art studio at 2846 Patterson ave. in 1972.

For more than 40 years, the studio would experience the heights of success, augmented by prestigious commissions, devoted collectors, community engagement, and esteemed academic positions until 2012, when James huff had a stroke in his home, experienced a fall and struck his head. For the last five years, he has been treated in various facilities, but he made his transition on Friday, nov. 10.

The studio continues under the auspices of his daughter Jasmine huff and son Quentin huff. They will hold a memorial/art showing in huff’s honor on sunday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Winston-salem Urban league downtown.

James huff recognized his gift as an artist at the age of 3, but he dedicated himself to the development of his craft as a teenager, and sought to enhance his acumen as an entrepreneur. huff completed his undergraduate studies at shaw University in Raleigh and received his Master of Fine arts degree in studio art from the University of north Carolina at Greensboro. huff further honed his skills under the tutelage of art instructor alexander “skunder” Boghossian.

The work of the huff

art studio has been exhibited locally, nationally and internationally, appearing in more than 25 publications, including ebony, art Voices, encore, essence, Black Family Magazine, The Chronicle, and the history book “Paths Toward Freedom.” huff’s career reached its zenith when he was awarded a Gold Medal and First place award from the north Carolina Museum of art in 1979, his production of the Famous Black american Poster series (1978-1989), and his commission to produce the sit-in sculpture for Greensboro’s international Civil Rights Museum. an art educator, huff served as a lecturer at north Carolina a&T state University, shaw University, Winston-salem state University, and served as Chairman of the art Department at Talladega College. huff also used his athletic prowess from 1992-1995 as the assistant men’s tennis coach for Wake Forest University. huff often used his art for the improvement of the local community. The Rev. Dr. John Mendez, pastor of emmanuel Baptist Church, was honored each year when the huff couple held an art auction to provide financial support for the Kemet school of Knowledge, a saturday school where families learned african culture, african Rites of Passage and history. The Kemet academy developed into a summer youth camp. huff was well respect-

James Huff and an art enthusiast are looking at one of Huff's paintings of African-American Heroes.

Photos provided by the huff family

ed in the local community for his service. larry Womble, retired legislator of Forsyth County 71st district, was deeply saddened when he heard of huff’s homegoing. “i like him as a person and his wife and family.

Down through the years, he would come and sit down and visit. We would chat about things,” said

Womble. “i had him to meet with the speaker of the house, and they agreed to have some of his art exhibited in the north Carolina Museum of art. i also had him to meet with the Ceo of Baptist hospital about his paintings, and they agreed to put some of his work in the hospital. huff would also come to my office in

Raleigh and sit and talk when i was a state representative.”

Womble was instrumental in getting the street near the huff art studio named after huff’s wife – earnestine Rainey huff Way. “When i heard about his passing, i was so heartbroken and devastated. he had been sick for a long time. he was one of the most active and forceful artists in this town. he tried to get all of the artists to come together and cooperate so their work could be displayed and sold,” said Womble. “he was very dedicated to his profession. if you did not know him, you would not know he had the type of reputation he had in the art world. he held his friends very close to him, and i was very fortunate and honored to be one of his friends.” local artist and historian Jerry hanes met huff in the 1980s when he and huff were forming a league of artists called the Twin City art league. huff and artist Tahnya spirit created the north Carolina Cultural Café downtown. some of the exhibiters included Jerry hanes, Jason Pitt, leo Rucker, Jay Carlton, shanta houser, Bobby Roebuck, Gilbert young, india Beal among others. “huff allowed me to sell my paintings out of his shop on Patterson. he inspired many artists throughout the city and across america. he was a master portraiteer. oh, yes. he was the Godfather of art around here,” said

hanes. “huff was always teaching. he taught through his art. he used pen and ink, light and dark. he would paint, but he was very comfortable with pencil, pen and ink as mediums. he was influenced by the Classical Renaissance Period featuring Rembrant.”

The first time artist Jay Carlton met James huff was during Carlton’s senior year at WssU as an art major. Carlton was in the drawing class of hayward oubre. huff did a presentation about his posters for nabisco and Budweiser series on african kings.

Carlton was involved in the Cultural Café.

“The café gave all of us a chance to be exposed. he had exposure around the United states and abroad, but he wanted to give new artists exposure,” said Carlton. “he showed us how to package our work and present it to the public. he was an art professor at north Carolina a&T for many years. i admired his work. he was easily accessible, not stand-offish. he was engaged in the community.” artist leo Rucker met huff through the arts Council. he admires the portraits the huff created. “his portraits give african-americans a more positive self-concept because his outlook on beauty includes a variety of complexions. society can often perceive certain complexions negatively, but huff offers a strong presence on the canvas,” Rucker said.

Tony Burton is running for county commissioner engagement. “in order to enhance the standard of living for every District a resident, we must invoke the creativity and address the needs of the district in its entirety,” stated Burton during the nov. 14 gathering.

Burton does consulting for community and busiBurton ness leaders as founder of Tl Burton & associates. he currently serves as chief executive officer of northwest Child Development Centers inc. of Winston-salem, where he is responsible for leading, directing and coordinating activities of the four child care centers in three counties with an annual budget of $3 million. Burton has achieved a B.s. in Business administration from the University of Tennessee at Martin and in Middle Grades education from Winston-salem state University. From Columbus University Burton achieved a Master of arts-education administration and a Doctorate in education administration.

Burton is a recipient of the 2000 Who’s Who in

executives and Businesses, 2001 Z. smith Reynolds Foundation sabbatical award, 2001 Father of the year By Winston-salem Journal Columnist nat irvin and 2014 omega Man of the year.

Burton serves on the following boards: board member, chair Grant Committee, Winston salem FoundationBlack Philanthropy initiative 2010-2016; board member, yMCa Winston lake Branch 2000-2015; board member, Department of social services, Work First Committee, 2006-2014, to name a few.

“Tony has the ability to negotiate, to build relationships, and to advocate on behalf of the entire community.

That is why he has my vote and my support,” said Michael Clements of Ml Consulting. “i know firsthand of Tony’s unwavering commitment to advocate for youth and young adults in our community. our youth is our future and i am dedicated to ensuring the Mr. Burton is elected as County Commissioner,” states al Jabbar, youth & community advocate.

With 32 precincts and over 78,000 residents, Burton admits “the task of impacting every community is tall. however, my campaign team and i are up for the challenge and we plan to initiate our goal of reenergizing the county starting now.”

bulence, caused at least in part by racist voting an criminal justice policies and practices, there is a great need for honest political leaders to speak directly with each other and listen carefully across the table of civility,” Dr. spearman wrote.

Collectively addressing them as the “leaders of three co-equal branches of n.C. government,” Dr. spearman did give them until Dec. 15 to either call the n.C. naaCP office, or contact him to respond “if you are open to such discussions,” but as of Dec. 5, according to spearman, it’s been crickets. none of the principles have replied.

apparently, neither the governor, house speaker, senate president pro tem nor the chief justice of the n.C. supreme Court, want any part of a sit down meting with the n.C. naaCP. on the same day of Dr. spearman’s press conference announcing his willingness to meet, and releasing the letter he wrote to them, this reporter sent an email to everyone except Chief Justice Martin, asking if they would be willing to meet with the n.C. naaCP to discuss serious issues affecting the community.

They had until Friday, Dec. 1 to respond to the press request, but thus far,

as with the n.C. naaCP, nothing has come by way of a response.

What the new n.C. naaCP president is asking for is not unusual. on the national level, presidents – both Democrat and Republican – have been meeting with civil rights leaders for decades.

President Kennedy met with Dr. Martin luther King, Jr., Whitney M. young of the naaCP, and other black leaders of the ’60s civil rights leadership. so did President lyndon B. Johnson. on the Republican side, Dr. King met with President Dwight D. eisenhower, while

President Richard M. nixon also took time to meet Ralph D. abernathy of the southern Christian leadership Conference and other black leaders. on the state level, Gov. Jim hunt met with various civil rights groups during his terms in office, including a group of ministers from the United Church of Christ, who were lobbying him in the late 1970s to pardon the Wilmington Ten. so what Dr. spearman, who is also president of the n.C. Council of Churches, is asking for is not unheard of. at his nov. 27 press conference at the n.C.

naaCP’s new headquarters in Raleigh, Dr. spearman was asked what will he do if Dec.15 comes, and he still gets no answer from the “leaders of …. n.C. government.”

“We are hopeful that we will get a response to our letter by the 15th of December, but … you can mark me by this: That if we do not receive anything, we are geared up to move forward, as we have been doing, to do rallies, whatever needs to be done, for such a time a this,” Dr. spearman vowed.

2018, there will be “a season of direct action, civil disobedience and voter registration power building.”

“We won’t be silent any more ,” Dr, Barber declared. “…[T]his coalition of impacted people, moral leaders, academics and advocates must build a courageous, fusion long-term, agenda-based movement rooted in nonvi-

olent direct action and voter mobilization. We will stand for a third reconstruction.”

Just back from an international conference at the Vatican in Rome during Thanksgiving week, where the focus was on speaking out on issues affecting the poor and working poor, Bishop Barber also assured that the movement he’s calling for falls right in line

with the message of Pope Francis. speaking from Washington, D.C., near the U.s. Capitol, Dr. Barber, surrounded by supporters and fellow activists, went on to state that 25 states, including north Carolina, will be the focus of the non-violent “direct action” against poverty, systematic racism, expenditures on war and ecological destruc-

tion.

Many observers liken the Moral Revival Dr. Barber is calling for next year to the memorable Moral Monday demonstrations he led as president of the n.C. naaCP in 2013, when thousands of demonstrators from across north Carolina came to Raleigh to protest what they felt were repressive policies from the Republican-led

state legislature in 2013. approximately 1,000 demonstrators were arrested, but they ultimately inspired similar protests across the country, and as Dr. Barber recently found out during the Vatican conference, even around the world.

Barber is now traveling the nation, recognized as a national civil rights leader.

sPeCial To The ChRoniCle

During a small gathering at Ma’ati spa, a local black owned and operated business located in the downtown area, Tony Burton announced his official candidacy for Forsyth County Commissioner of District a. The district, which is largely african-american, is currently represented by Commissioners everette Witherspoon and Fleming el-amin.

During the intimate setting key supporters and specially invited guests awaited with anticipation- the presentation of Burton’s platform on how he planned, once elected, to re-energize the spirit of Forsyth County.

Burton, known for his appraised background in education and business, has worked and partnered with multiple organizations including higher education institutions such as Winston salem state University and Wake Forest University, secondary education with Winston salem Forsyth County schools, citizen pertinent boards such as the Thornaby homeowner’s association and the Winstonsalem Police Department Citizen Review Board, and numerous residents and community leaders with diverse backgrounds. This experience has influenced Burton’s decision to run his campaign centered on cultivating synergy for progress through community development and

silence from governor, GoP legislative leaders on n.C. naaCP invite to meet

By Cash MiChaels FoR The ChRoniCle

it has been a week since Rev. Dr. T. anthony spearman, president of the n.C. naaCP, sent a nov.

27 letter to Gov. Roy Cooper, speaker of the n.C. house Tim Moore, President Pro Tem of the n.C .senate Phil Berger, and n.C .Chief Justice Mark Martin, requesting a meeting to discuss “seeking new approaches to overhaul the criminal justice system … and explore other issues our members are concerned about.”

“Today, while our nation and state are in the midst of great political tur-

Bishop Barber calls for a ‘Moral Revival’ for the poor

By Cash MiChaels FoR The ChRoniCle

Bishop Dr. William J. Barber ii, president of Repairers of the Breach, a national social justice organization, and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: a national Call for a Moral Revival, announced Monday, Dec. 4, that for 40 days, starting on Mother’s Day, May 13,