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N.C. awaits appeal over districts Volume 43, Number 23

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

It’s more election uncertainty, as a federal court ruled that two congressional districts, one of which includes a part of Winston-Salem, were racially gerrymandered and needed to be redrawn before elections are held for either seat. North Carolina appealed the case with a motion to stay the decision. That stay was rejected Tuesday, so now the petition will move to the U.S .Supreme Court. The two districts are the 1st District, represented by G.K. Butterfield, and the 12th District, represented by Alma Adams, both black Democrats. The 12th includes part of Winston-Salem. The three judge panel ruled Friday, Feb. 5, that the districts were redrawn in 2011 to pack minority

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voters into districts that already were heavily minority, lessening their voting power in the rest of the state in violation of the Equal Protection Claus of the U.S. Constitution. While courts allow districts to be gerrymandered for partisan advantage, race is not supposed to play a factor. The court has ordered the districts redrawn by Feb. 19. This will require the governor to call the General Assembly back for a special session and any redrawn districts would once again have to be approved by the U.S. Justice Department. The primary is March 15 and absentee voting has already begun. More than 8,600 absentee ballots

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have been sent out by the state Board of Elections. As of last Friday, the state BOE had already received more then 400 completed absentee ballots and is encouraging people to fill out the entire absentee ballot, despite the uncertainty. In a statement, Sen. Bob Rucho and Rep. David Lewis, the Republican chairs of the House and Senate Redistricting Committees, said because of the ruling, voters no longer know when the primary election will be and absentee ballots could be tossed out. “We are confident our state Supreme Court made the right decision when it upheld the maps drawn

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Local banker gains award for community leadership

Avery B. Hall Sr. of Winston-Salem accepts his Rhythms of Triumph award for his work in the community.

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Many national figures are honored for their contributions to the community but those on the local level sometimes do not receive their just due. In honor of local leaders, the McDonald’s owners of the Triad led by notable community leader and McDonald’s owner James “Smitty” Smith and his son Adrian, along with Entercom Radio, held the Rhythms of Triumph awards on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Greensboro Coliseum.

Three awardees were selected from Greensboro, Winston Salem and High Point. The Winston-Salem nominee was Avery B. Hall Sr., who is senior vice president and business banking manager at Wells Fargo and former All-American football player at Appalachian State University. Hall is also a member of the Rotary Club of Kernersville, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. When asked what this award meant to him Hall said, “It means a lot because to be recognized for the things you do in the community is an honor and a pleasure. Also to be

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The political stage is set for this Saturday’s 10th annual Moral March in Raleigh/HK on J People’s Assembly, kicking off at 8:30 a.m. with a pre-march rally at 2 East South Street near Shaw University in downtown Raleigh, with a march down the Fayetteville Street Mall to the steps of the State Capitol kicking off at 10 a.m. It is called the “Get Out The Vote Gathering and Mobilization,” sponsored by the N.C. NAACP and the Forward Together Movement. The People’s Assembly at the Capitol will end at 12:30 p.m. Rev. Barber The Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP will be headed to the march. The organization will be traveling by bus with other local residents. Members will take part in the activities, including get-out-the-vote training. The organization has been mobilizing in Winston-Salem, along with its partners – the Voting Rights Coalition, Ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity and others – to get committees in place for the 2016 elections. At the assembly, there will be voter registration for the tentative March 15 primaries (tentative thanks to a federal appeals court ruling last Friday throwing out redistricting maps for the 1st and 12th Congressional Districts, and ordering that they be redrawn within the next two weeks. Winston-Salem is in the 12th District). Following the Moral March on Raleigh, there will be a Souls to the Polls training about how faith communities can register, educate, and mobilize their congregations and communities to the polls. On Friday evening, Feb. 12, there will be a preMoral March/People’s Assembly mass meeting and worship service, featuring Rabbi Fred Guttman, starting at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 101 S. Wilmington Street in Raleigh. The agenda, as always, for the Moral March, includes the expansion and protection of voting rights;

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Adrian Smith left, a Triad McDonald’s owner and operator, shares the stage with award winners (L-R) Angela G. McGill of High Point, Avery B. Hall Sr. of Winston-Salem and Maurice Green of Greensboro.

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associated with two quality companies like McDonald’s and Entercom, from the quality food that McDonald’s serves to the genres of music that Entercom delivers, it’s just nice to be associated with companies like this.” The Greensboro nominee was Maurice “Mo” Green who has been superintendent of the Guilford County School system since 2008. Green holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics and a law degree, both from Duke University. Green has received numerous accolades for his work in the community as well as the exemplary job he has done as superintendent. He has resigned as superintendent to assume leadership of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem. Green has said he expects the transition to occur sometime this coming spring. The High Point nominee was Angela G. McGill who is currently chief

executive officer of the High Point Housing Authority. McGill was born and raised in the city’s public housing and has worked tirelessly to overcome the stigma attached to public housing and its residents. McGill said, “It doesn’t matter where you come from and if you are raised in public housing, you have a responsibility if you are able to transition out, to reach back and pull others forward. That’s why I enjoy doing what I’m doing at the Housing Authority, because I get a chance to empower lives and build foundations.” On winning this award McGill said it was a motivator to continue doing what she has been doing and that’s loving her community and doing everything that she can today because tomorrow is not promised. The late Maya Angelou was honored posthumously as well as an award recipient. This is the 16th year the ceremony has been held. It acknowledges community leaders who have made a significant difference in

their respective communities. According to Smith, 16 years ago people kept bringing him names of individuals in the community that he had never heard of. Once he started investigating these individuals, he found that they were doing tremendous things in the community, so he decided to reach out and recognize the unsung heroes. He went on to say that the 97.1 WQMG radio station reached out to him and suggested that they bring in some musical entertainment, but he wants the focus to remain on the community and recognizing those individuals who are making a difference with our children, the homeless, and so forth. In order to find those who are doing great things locally, Smith says they reach out to the community to see who is out there making a difference and then we pick the best of the best. Slick Rick, Jagged Edge, Jazzmine Sullivan and Keith Sweat were featured in a concert after the awards event.

Over two dozen people attended the Community Mobilization Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The meeting was held to prepare for voting in the upcoming elections. Community members got the chance to volunteer to register new voters, and work on poll monitoring, board of elections monitoring and a number of other efforts that are designed to educate voters.

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economic justice and livable wages per labor rights; educational equity through proper funding for quality public schools and support for historically black colleges and universities; health care for all Medicaid expansion, women’s health and environmental justice; equal protection under the law through justice without regard to race, creed, class, gender, sexual orientation or immigration status; and police reform. According to the USA Today newspaper, over 80,000 demonstrators participated in the 2015 Moral March/People’s Assembly, making it one of the largest social justice gatherings in the nation at the time. This year organizers say they are trying to attract even more participants in an effort to register at many as possible for this year’s state and national elections. A highlight of Saturday’s People’s Assembly will be an address by David Goodman, the brother of the late Andrew Goodman, who, along with fellow civil rights workers Michael “Mickey” Schwerner and James Chaney, were killed by the Ku Klux Klan in Neshoba County, Miss. in June

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Linda Sutton, a member of the Community Mobilization Committee, discusses the importance of the upcoming elections during a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Over two dozen people attended the meeting. 1964. They were there to Hidden Heroes Award, help register black people named after Goodman, Schwerner and Chaney. there to vote. Many of the speakers David Goodman, along with his wife, heads up the this year will be persons Andrew Goodman negatively impacted by the Foundation, which pro- 2013 voter restrictions motes creative and social passed by the Republicanaction among young peo- led NC General Assembly ple nationwide. Mr. and signed by Gov. Pat Goodman will serve as McCrory. The entire event will be ambassador for the assemlivestreamed across the bly. Last year, the founda- nation. For more information tion recognized actor/social activist Danny regarding the WinstonGlover and “Selma” direc- Salem NAACP’s plans, President Isaac tor Ava DuVernay, among call others, with the 2015 Howard at 336-287-4861. For more information The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest regarding the Saturday H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published event, call the N.C. every Thursday by Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing NAACP office at 919-682or go to www.naacpCo. Inc., 617 N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. 4700, nc.org or www.hkonj.com.

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The students at the three major colleges in WinstonSalem are rallying together to educate the community on the Kalvin Michael Smith case. On Wednesday, Feb. 10 student representatives from Salem College, Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State universities held a press conference to announce a number of teach-in sessions that are designed to provide citizens with more information on the trial. Smith is serving up to 29 years for the 1995 assault of Jill Marker at the Silk Plant Forest that caused severe brain injuries and blindness. For the past decade a variety of different community organizations have been advocating for Smith’s release saying that he was wrongly convicted. The students are just the latest to join a large group of organizations that are calling for Attorney General Roy Cooper to free Smith. Wake Forest Professor of Religion Dr. Stephen Boyd

said it is important that the younger generation get involved because they are the voices of the future. He also said the students have been studying the case for months and are excited to carry on the effort. Boyd also mentioned the students will be partnering with the The Silk Plant Forest Truth Committee, the Smith Minister’s Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity, and the Political Action Committee to hold a rally and march that will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 on the campus of WSSU. “The students have really been doing their homework studying the trial and court documents,” he continued. “They are excited and ready to carry on the fight.” Over the years, Smith has had many appeals denied. The latest appeal in the Smith case involves accusations about the lead detective. According to court papers, Detective Don Williams told his brother Ricky Williams that he believed a white man committed the Silk Plant

Whitlatch of Greensboro, countered that allegation in her answer, claiming that Attorney Thompson committed no wrongdoing, and claiming that the lawsuit by Mary Thompson’s estate is chock full of “frivolous and baseless” allegations. It was in that 32-page answer that Attorney Whitlatch pinpointed each claim from the lawsuit that was, according to her, in error and should be dismissed. As The Chronicle first and exclusively reported last October when the lawsuit was originally filed against the Forsyth Clerk’s Office, two insurance companies, and several local attorneys, including attorney Bryan Thompson, it also alleged that Attorney Thompson had someone in the Forsyth Clerk of Court Office to “… sign a guardianship appointment

Order of Incompetency per Mary Thompson was not issued until May 3, 2007, contrary to the law dictates requiring for incompetency to be legally established first before the appointment of a legal guardian. And because none of those orders were legally filestamped or properly entered into the court record, the N.C. Court of Appeals in February 2014 found that “… all of Attorney Thompson’s actions regarding the estate of Mary Thompson … were without legal authority.” The result, claimed plaintiff’s attorney Reginald D. Alston for the Mary Thompson estate, is that attorney Bryan Thompson allegedly squandered much of those assets and proceeds from her properties. In her answer to those and other allegations con-

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Forest assault. Boyd said, although the state continues to deny Smith’s appeals, he remains confident that they have the wrong man in custody. Boyd, who recently released a book discussing the handling of the Darryl Hunt trial entitled “Making Justice Our Business: The Wrongful Conviction of Darryl Hunt and the Work of Faith,” said, “It is sad to see the same thing happening again.” Hunt was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of Deborah Sykes, a young white newspaper copy editor in 1984. He served 19 years in prison before he was freed and exonerated of all charges. “Thirty-three judges denied Darryl Hunt’s appeals and when the DNA came back, they were all wrong and that’s what it is now,” he continued. “The students and this entire community want something done, and that’s what we all deserve.” For more information on the teach-in sessions or the rally, visit www.freekalvinnow.org.

Judge to hear dismissal plea in estate lawsuit BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

Will the lawsuit alleging fraud on the part of an estate guardian and Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court go to trial? That question could be answered Monday during a scheduled hearing in Forsyth County Superior Court as to whether the lawsuit on behalf of the estate of the late Mary Ellen Thompson should be dismissed. Attorney Bryan C. Thompson (no relation), the estate guardian appointed in May 2007 to manage Ms. Thompson’s $1. 4 million estate, was accused in the October 2015 suit of a “… pattern and practice of fraudulent acts,” resulting in, the lawsuit alleges, a loss of much of those assets. But last December, in her answer to that suit, Attorney Thompson’s lawyer, attorney Molly

Victor Johnson explains the 1960s Sit-In Movement to third-graders at Diggs-Latham Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 8. Johnson was one of 22 college students who were arrested for sit-ins at Kress.

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Students learn significance of sit-in movement Community members and central office personnel visited Diggs-Latham Elementary School to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the sit-ins at Kress Lunch Counter Movement.

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Earlier this week the students at Diggs-Latham Elementary School received a crash course on the 1960s Sit-In Movement when central office personnel and community members came into their classrooms for a read-in event designed to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Winston-Salem sit-ins at Kress Lunch counter in 1960. During the event several guests discussed the history of the Sit-In Movement, as well as read books and stories that related to Black History Month. Among the group of visitors were Larry Womble and Victor Johnson, both of whom were part of a group of 22 Winston-Salem State and Wake Forest students who led sit-ins at Kress. Johnson, who is a member of the school board, told the students to take advantage of the opportunities they have and to be good students. Black history chairperson at Diggs-Latham Amanda Gordon said she felt it was important that the kids learned about the history that was made right here in WinstonSalem. Gordon mentioned while many are familiar with the Greensboro sit-ins, not many people know that Winston-Salem was the first city in the state to desegregate lunch counters. “Greensboro gets a lot of press, but the sit-ins here were just as important,” she continued. “It’s important that the students learn the sacrifices that were made for them to be here today.”

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in his favor on May 1, 2007 without giving notice to Mary Thompson and her next of kin as it is required …” by state statutes. The suit further claimed that because evidence of incompetency was not initially presented, as legally required, Attorney Thompson knew that his “… guardianship appointment in his favor was fictitious … [and] used it to fraudulently obtain possession and control over the assets of Mary Thompson in May of 2007.” Indeed, the clerk’s

tained in the suit, Attorney Whitlatch denied that Attorney Thompson did anything improper or took any of Mary Thompson’s assets for his own use. “Plaintiff (estate administrator Calvin Brannon) and his counsel knew or should have known that the assets were worth a fraction of such amount, and have made misleading allegations implying that Defendants took such assets for their own benefit when in fact, the assets were used for the benefit of Mary Thompson.” Attorney Whitlatch included copies of several notarized receipts showing how the assets from Mary Thompson’s estate were spent by Attorney Thompson to pay for her nursing home and medical care, in addition to what was coming in from her Social Security payments. Whitlatch’s answer

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stated that many of the lawsuits claims were “misleading.” She asked the court for sanctions against the plaintiff. Whitlatch, writing on behalf of Attorney Thompson, also maintained that, “… prior to 2014, it was the practice of the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court not to file stamp any Orders that had been prepared and executed by representatives of the Clerk of Superior Court.” She adds that Attorney Thompson “acted in good faith in carrying out duties under the Orders …,” effectively saying that he did nothing wrong, and relied on the directives of the Clerk’s Office. A Forsyth Superior Court judge will decide Monday whether the lawsuit will go forward or to dismiss it.

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Feb. 12 – Scholarship Banquet The Wake Forest Black Law Students Association (BLSA) will host its 31st Annual Scholarship Banquet on Friday, Feb. 12, at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, beginning at 6 p.m. The theme is "Fulfilling the Dream," a response to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s call-to-action years ago and "what we are doing to fulfill his dream today, especially considering on-campus movements, student protests and presidential elections," says Ashlee Johnson (JD '16), event chair. The event will begin with a cocktail reception followed by dinner, the keynote address by Attorney Willie E. Gary and presentation of awards. Gary, a partner at Gary, Williams, Parenti and Watson, earned his reputation as “The Giant Killer” by taking down some of America’s most well-known corporate giants on behalf of his clients, his website says.

Feb. 17 – ‘Winston-Salem’s African American Legacy’ At Carver School Road Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m., “WinstonSalem’s African American Legacy” will be presented. The presentation and discussion will be with Cheryl Streeter Harry, author and director of African American programming at Old Salem Museums & Gardens. All ages are welcomed. For information call 336-703-2910. Feb. 18 – Black Male Symposium On Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., the Black Male Symposium and theatrical performance will be held in K.R. Williams Auditorium on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The symposium will feature the play “We Shall Overcome” by Forget Me Not Productions, directed by Garrett Davis and will be followed by a panel Garrett discussion at 11:30 a.m. about the play and other civil rights issues. (There will be no panel discussion after the 6 p.m. performance.)

Feb. 19-21 – ‘We Shall Overcome’ play The play “We Shall Overcome,” created by acclaimed playwright Garrett Davis, will be staged at Hanebrands Theatre for four performances Feb. 19-21 as part of the 2016 Gdavis Urban Theater Series. “We Shall Overcome” delivers a profound message of finding hope, dignity and spiritual growth even during times of adversity. The play explores the creation of the Southern Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) which resulted from sit-ins organized by Ella Baker, Baker was the Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC) (played by Latonya Simms from Mama’s Girls), who was concerned that SCLC, led by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (played by Brian Cager) was out of touch with younger African-Americans who wanted the civil rights movement to make faster progress. For further information, visit www.weshallovercome.me.

Feb. 21 – City Police, Fire Departments to honor retired personnel, contest winners On Sunday, Feb. 21, the Police and Fire departments will honor their retired personnel and the winners of the Black History Month coloring and essay contests during the third annual Public Safety Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will be held at 3 p.m. at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive. During the program, the Police Department will honor retired Captain Terry Jones and retired Sergeant Stephen Hairston for their service. The Fire Department will honor retired Captains Gary Brown and Aldine Cloud for their service, and Battalion Chief Shirese Moore, the first female African-American in the department to hold this rank. The public is invited to attend. For more information call CityLink311.

Feb. 22 – ‘Thomas Day, Cabinet Maker’ Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, will present "Thomas Day, Cabinet Maker: Man in the Middle" on Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. Filmmaker and educator Laurel C. Sneed will present a lecture on Thomas Day, remembered as the black craftsman who ran the largest furniture business in the state during the time of slavery. A skilled artisan and savvy businessman, Day’s shop turned out striking beds, bureaus, tables, sofas, and chairs that are just as highly coveted today as they were over 150 years ago. This dynamic, mediated presentation encourages audience participation as they analyze historical evidence and explore the mystery of one of our state’s most extraordinary and fascinating historical figures. Call 336-703-2920 for information and to sign up for the program, which is a North Carolina Humanities Council Road Scholars presentation.

Allan Younger keeps entrepreneurial spirit alive BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

In 2009, Allan Younger wanted advice for the consulting firm he’d just started, so he turned to the Small Business Center of Forsyth Technical Community College. Now as director of that small business center, he helps entrepreneurs overcome the hurdles to success. The Forsyth Tech Small Business Center is one of 58 state-funded centers across North Carolina that provides services to small businesses and those thinking about starting one. The center is located at 525@Vine in the Innovation Quarter housed in 25,000 square feet devoted to Forsyth Tech’s various business and industrial services. The center holds more than 15 education sessions and about 40 appointments for business counseling a month. Younger, who counsels small business owners himself, said that the center provides advice and guidance for what can often be a very daunting process of opening and maintaining a business. “One of my biggest goals ever since I started this job in 2013 was to help people increase their confidence that they can be successful,” he said. Younger said that he had several sessions himself when he was starting up his own management consulting business, GRACE Consulting. He said it was very beneficial to him and opened his eyes to things like what he, as a business owner, would need to keep records of for taxes. He said he was inspired to go into business by his father, who worked for IBM for more than 30 years. He said there’s no

Forsyth Tech Small Business Center Director Allan Younger used the center before he became its director. and counseling sessions shortage of AfricanYounger, who grew up there. The Center has about Americans working in business or starting their in Silver Spring, Maryland, 15 volunteer counselors has a degree in economics and about 30 presenters for own small businesses. “I think a lot of it is from the University of its workshops. It also has because a lot of African- North Carolina at Chapel two satellite offices: one in Americans grew up either Hill and a Masters in The Enterprise Center and in families, or knowing Business Administration the other in Walnut Cove. He said aside from people who owned their from Winston-Salem State advice, guidance and eduown small businesses,” he University. He worked in the mort- cation, the center also has said. Younger also teaches gage industry for years at meeting spaces, computers business courses at companies like General and Internet access for its Winston-Salem State Electric and Republic clients. It also shares inforInsurance mation with local businessUniversity. He says many Mortgage of his students come into Company. After being laid es online through its class already thinking off during the recession, he LinkedIn group. about starting their own decided to start his own To see events and regisbusinesses. Younger said consulting firm. In 2010, about 40 percent of those he started giving educa- ter for counseling or eduserved by the center are tional presentations for the cational sessions at the minorities. Among the cen- Small Business Center, and Small Business Center go ter’s many community in 2013 he became its to:http://www.forsythtech.e d u / s e r v i c e s partnerships is one with the director. As director of the Small businesses/small-businessCity’s Minority and Women Business Business Center, he over- center. Enterprise Program to hold sees two employees who coordinate the education events there.

Feb. 23 – Potato Chip taste test Find out about the African-American who invented the potato chip, then take part in a Potato Chip Taste Test at the Kernersville Branch Library, 130 East Mountain St. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. Let the staff know of any food allergies before participating. This is for youth in grades 6-12. Call the library to register at 336-703-2930.

Feb. 24 – ‘Intro to African American Genealogy’ On Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 East Seventh St., “Intro to African American Genealogy” will be presented. Historical factors can make researching African-American ancestors difficult. This program will cover the basics of getting started with genealogy with a special focus on research tips and resources for African-American genealogy. For information call 336- 703-2950.

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RALEIGH — "This month we celebrate the achievements, legacy and contributions AfricanAmericans have made throughout history to strengthen our country,” said N.C. GOP Chairman Hasan Harnett in a statement. “We also reflect on the significant impact they've had on the Republican

Party, especially here in North Carolina. As we commemorate Black History Month, we remember the great works of those who came before us but also look towards a future where economic and educational opportunity is abundant for all North Carolinians – something our Republican leadership fights for each and every day."

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NEW YORK (AP) Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, whose horn-driven band sold more than 90 million albums, died Feb. 3 at his home in Los Angeles. White, who was 74, suffered from Parkinson's Disease and had retreated from the public even as the band he founded kept performing. Earth, Wind & Fire, a nine-piece band featuring the two White brothers, Maurice and Verdine, singer Philip Bailey, and the distinctive horn section, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. The band's most successful period started with the 1975 album “That's The Way of The World” and continued through the rest of the decade. Earth, Wind & Fire will be honored at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 15. White publicly revealed he had Parkinson's at the time of the band's Hall of Fame induction, but he had shown symptoms of the neurological disease back in the 1980s. He stopped touring with the band in 1995.

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White said in an interview with The Associated Press in 2000 that he wanted the band's music to inspire instead of just entertain. “That was the whole objective, to try to inspire young people to believe in themselves and to follow through on their ideas”' he said. “We've touched so many people with these songs.” After White relocated to Los Angeles, he formed a new band and named it Earth, Wind & Fire after the three elements in his astrological chart. The band's early sound was jazzy, but evolved into an exuberant, horn-driven mix of jazz, funk, gospel and Big Band music. Their appeal wasn't just on records but on stage, their concerts a whirl of dancing, fog machines, multi-

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colored lights and glittery costumes. Earth, Wind & Fire performed everywhere from the Super Bowl to the White House. Maurice White also had a substantial side career producing other artists, including Barbra Streisand and Cher. In the 1970s, he co-wrote and co-produced the Emotions' No. 1 hit “Best of My Love.” White was born in Memphis in 1941, the son of a doctor and grandson of a New Orleans piano player. He showed musical gifts at an early age, studying at the Chicago Conservancy. “We live in a negative society,” White told Newsweek at the height of the band's success. “Most people can't see beauty and love. I see our music as medicine.” White's memoir, “Keep Your Head to the Sky: My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire,” is scheduled to be released Sept. 13 by Amistad. The book features a forward by Steve Harvey and an afterword by David Foster. ____ AP Entertainment Writers Nekesa Mumbi Moody and Derrik J. Lang contributed to this report.

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Don’t let complexities deter voting

The right to vote is guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution. The complicated voting system we have today is not. Where do officials get the rules that make voter registration complicated? Looks like they come from the financial industry. Once a person decides that he or she wants to register to vote, the process begins. The registration process is not getting much attention these days. The idea of showing a government-issued photo ID in order to vote in a voting booth is being challenged in court. But a photo ID is needed in order to register to vote, too. The complications begin at registration. According to the North Carolina voter registration form, the Help America Vote Act ID, requirements include providing the ID number on a valid driver’s license or non-operator’s ID card on the registration form. The form says: “Under federal and state law, if you are registering and cannot provide a valid ID number in Section 3, you should include with this application a copy of one of the documents below: *A current and valid photo ID. *A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address. “If you do not provide a valid ID number on your application or submit a copy of one of the docu-

ments noted above, you must show ID the first time you vote.” Why do we need to give our photo ID information twice, when we register to vote and when we show up to vote? The registration form also asks for the last four digits of people’s Social Security Numbers. In addition, it asks for previous voter registration information if people had a previous voter registration in another county or state. Then it will take two to three weeks before a person can get a voter registration card. Voter registration has been turned into a process similar to applying for a loan, which is complicated. The voter ID requirement to vote in person is burdensome, especially after going through the registration process. This process has nothing to do with the U.S. Constitution. At least North Carolina still provides an alternative to voting in person. Several organizations are pushing absentee voting, although there is a form to fill out to request the ballot. Early voting will still require the photo ID when voting in person, but things will be confusing at the polls this year, so at least that could take that burden off of voters. The bottom line is, people have to register in order to vote. And people have to vote in order to change government. People should not let the complications deter them from exercising their constitutional right to vote. Our ancestors fought and died for it because it’s that important. The deadline to register is Feb. 19.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Roy Cooper hides from the issues To the Editor:

[There were two "chickens" holding signs which read "Roy CooperDEBATE" at Attorney General Roy Cooper’s office in Raleigh, on Tuesday, Feb. 9.] The chickens in front of Roy Cooper's office are there to symbolize how he as a candidate is afraid (chicken) to "debate" and discuss his

Don’t blame those who exposed ‘computerized apartheid’

To the Editor: We congratulate the team of attorneys and researchers at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice who have skillfully challenged North Carolina’s racially gerrymandered political districts! The panel of federal judges agreed that N.C. legislative leaders used race as the “nonnegotiable criterion” for how the boundary lines were drawn for Congressional Districts 1 and 12. Black and white voters were carefully segregated on the assumption that black voters uniformly voted against the Republican mapmakers’ interests and therefore needed to be packed together and isolated to restrict their political influence. Democracy North Carolina is a plaintiff in a related challenge that is

stands on the critical issues facing the people of our state. He is hiding from the voters his stands and beliefs on matters which are severely impacting the lives of all North Carolinians. What is also amazing is not only does Roy Cooper hide from the issues being addressed in debates, but Roy Cooper also hides from the issues being specifically included on his own website. My website and public statements clearly present where I stand on my strong support for: more public education funding; raising teacher pay beyond the national average; reinstating teacher tenure; raising state employee pay; raising the mini-

working its way through the courts. We oppose the maps because they aggressively segregate voters and undermine the ability of voters to form multiracial “fusion” coalitions t o advance a meaningful multiracial s o c i e t y. We are encouraged to see federal judges agree that the maps are the Bob Hall product of what amounts to computerized apartheid. … There will be a lot of teeth gnashing and tongue lashing about the chaos this ruling creates, but two important points should not be overlooked. First, this ruling sends an important signal for the other court challenges to recent manipulations of election law in North Carolina. Here are federal judges ruling that General Assembly leaders purposely used racial bias in deciding election proce-

mum wage to $15 an hour by the end of my four-year term; no fracking; no offshore drilling; creating jobs in smaller counties as well as our larger counties; Medicaid expansion; and so many other issues for every voter to see and evaluate. Roy Cooper's unwillingness to debate or put on his website where he stands on the many issues facing our state today clearly shortchanges the public and takes the people of this state "for granted.” I call upon my opponent to debate and let the people know where he stands. Ken Spaulding, Democrat for Governor

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dures! Second, as for the election underway, the ruling only affects the primary for NC’s 13 U.S. House seats, i.e., the process for deciding each party’s nominees for the general election. The other primary elections could proceed, unless a court quickly blocks them. North Carolina has had redistricting decisions cause parties to pick nominees in the summer before, or even decide to pick them through a caucus or convention method rather than popular ballot. We deserve fair districts before the general election is held. Don’t let backers of the racially gerrymandered districts get away with blaming the messengers who spoke the truth and finally got some judges to pay attention. The mapmakers should have known better at the beginning of their power-grabbing exercise, paused to be a little less greedy, and saved us all from the turmoil caused by their excessively partisan manipulation of election laws. Maybe they believe dividing voters by race serves their interests, but it actually undermines everyone’s faith in fair elections. Bob Hall Democracy North Carolina

FORUM It’s education malpractice not to focus on students T H E C H R ON I C LE

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“From kindergarten to 12th grade, students attend school 13,000 hours, yet they only receive two days of individualized instruction” (E-Learning 2010: Assessing the Agenda for Change, Education Week, April 28, 2010). One daily lesson plan is presented to pupils with various learning styles. One size does not fit all in learning or testing! College professors lecture to future teachers. Consequently, they emulate the professors, many of whom have never worked in K-12 classrooms. Undoubtedly, all children can learn, but the adults charged with their safe passage must create student-centered schools that increase opportunities to achieve. They should also provide a way for students to receive rewards, recognition, grades, and credentials related to their multidimensional intelligences. School districts pride themselves on training in Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, but their standardized tests measure limited linguistic and logical-mathematical skills. School activities and examinations ignore Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences:

If educators know of the seven intelligences, it is irrational and illogical to only evaluate a few. Those chosen may not be the strengths of students. I do not know the linguistic ability of Michael Jordan or the kinesthetic intelligence of William Shakespeare. However, based on their roads to fame, it is reasonable to surmise Michael is a kinesthetic-spatial genius and Shakespeare possessed remarkable linguistic intelligence. These are hypotheses that highlight weaknesses of limited assessment instruments. Imagine if Shakespeare was given the kinesthetic tests and his grades were a graduation requirement. Let’s suppose Michael Jordan’s writing ability was his ticket to job security. What about dancers, athletes, singers, visual artists, the social butterfly, mechanics, etc.? Stevie Wonder and Jose Feliciano are musical geniuses, but today’s test may have placed them in the Exceptional Children’s’ program for the visually handicapped. Would Joan Rivers or Jay Leno’s antics result in school suspension? Are AfricanAmerican males doomed for out-of-school suspension because of their ability as elocutionists, rap artists, or oratorical skills? Maybe pupils are giving us hints how to teach. Are we stuck in tradition? Why do we refuse to address multiple intelligences? Maybe low

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test scores represent academic rebellion or civil disobedience! Is that Martha Graham, Fred Astaire, Judith Jamison, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Bill Bojangles Robinson, Agnes De Mille, Alvin Ailey, Debbie Allen, the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Usher dancing in the halls? Are Celine Dion, Leontyne Price, Pavarotti,

School districts are concerned about the large number of disciplinary referrals. Does the school have a discipline problem? The behavior may be caused by frustrated geniuses trapped in traditional status quo schools. Twenty-first century schools of excellence require ongoing mechanisms capable of evaluating, monitoring, and nur-

Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Smokey, Stevie, Luther, Gladys and Aretha Franklin singing in the cafeteria? Michelangelo, Glenda Wharton, Gilbert Young, Maya Angelou, Tyler Perry, and Picasso are writing-painting graffiti on the walls. Richard Pryor, Lucille Ball, Eddie Murphy, Johnny Carson, Freddy Prinze, George Lopez, George Lucas, Ginger Rogers, Joe Biden, Rush Limbaugh, Steven Buckley, and Rembrandt refused to be quiet or stay in their seats. They all may have repeatedly interrupted classes and defaced school property. In-school suspension, time-out, discipline referrals, and parental contacts appear to be useless.

turing multiple intelligences and technological skills. Despite unwise political pressure, state, and national mandates, children deserve education activists with the unswerving courage to fight for fair, inclusive, and appropriate tests. Perhaps, we can raise standards and increase test scores by teaching and testing multiple intelligences, too. As we analyze data, it is important to think-test outside old, nonfunctional, or limiting practices. Did we ever ask what test scores and behavior patterns certifiably tell us? It is important that we accurately measure what students know and are able to do. Consideration should be devoted to multi-

ple intelligences not measured by today’s limited evaluation tools. The child’s real curriculum and authentic experiences extend beyond the traditional classroom into a technical stratosphere that was once inconceivable. Today’s students’ mechanical skills supersede those of ancestors. Elementary school children are masters of video games. They can program remote controls for adults and explain computer mechanisms to their teachers. Students are very complex individuals with unique skills, talents, dreams, characteristics, intelligences, and knowledge not measured by linguistic-logical standardized tests. We know more than we need to know to teach and assess pupils. We have known for years that insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. It is because it resists change that we say “pride goeth before the fall.” One hundred percent of schools may overcome the stigma of low performing. We have unprecedented levels of genius that will remain untapped if educators do not change. Schools hurt our future generation by staying in the assemblyline model. The world is different. The incomprehensible abilities and multiple intelligences of students are beyond the imagination of education leaders and test developers. We cannot afford business as

usual or testing the way we did in the “old” days. The current standardized tests have not allowed us to fully measure the multiple intelligences of our pupils. We may find millions of students with untested genius. Action Steps: Explore new exams inclusive of various intelligences and give students credit or points that could be added to exam scores. The baby boomers need to get out of the way of the new generation of education technocrats and allow for the full infusion and utilization of E instruction and E tests that give immediate and ongoing feedback during classroom instruction. Credit visual, performing arts and hands-on projects as part of standardized tests. We may find that our teachers and students are not low performing. We can no longer ignore a multidimensional world evolving at megabyte speed!

Henry J. Pankey is a Democratic candidate for N. C. Superintendent of Public Instruction. He is the author of: “Standing in the Shadows of Greatness,” “How to Turn Around low Performing Schools,” “The Eagle who Thought he was a Hip Hop Funky Chicken,” “Fly on Sweet Angel” (a play), and “Hooked on Tongue Twisters” (an educational interactive speech game).” His website is Henrypankey.com.

Spaulding aggressive in Cooper faceoff

If one wondered why State Attorney General Roy Analysis Cooper has consistently ignored challenges by D u r h a m attorney Ken Spaulding to debate prior to the March 15 Democratic gubernatorial primaries, their first, and so far only, faceoff last Friday gave good reason. Both men sat next to each other during the N.C. Democratic Party AfricanAmerican and Hispanic Caucuses debate on Jan. 29 before a packed room at the Goodwin House. Spaulding stayed in the hunt, accusing the state attorney general of everything from colluding with the Republicans in defending the controversial Voter ID law in court, to not doing his duty in deciding not to retry a CharlotteMecklenburg police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black motorist in September 2013. Cooper, for the most part, remained calm and stoic amid Spaulding’s blistering attacks, showing virtually no emotion at all. Spaulding, however, remained fiery, not only taking his opponent to task, but also assuring voters that he is a man of the people, not a career politician, and that North Carolinians would have a fair man as governor if he was nominated after the March primary to defeat Republican incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory Nov. 8. At stake during the debate were black and Hispanic Democratic voters, who comprise over 40 percent of North Carolina’s Democratic base. For Hispanic voters, both Spaulding and Cooper said they supported President Obama’s immigration policies, despite Republican opposition in Congress. They also objected to Gov. McCrory joining a lawsuit against Obama’s Executive Action on immigration. Both Cooper and Spaulding vowed that if elected, they would strive to make their respective cabinets and administrations as diverse as possible. “That’s what we should be about, being inclusive,” Attorney General Cooper said, indicating that he already has a diverse office. “The first thing we have to admit is that racism does exist.” “I see nothing wrong with having an

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African-American being the governor of North Carolina,” Attorney Spaulding said to applause. “Those who serve in my administration are going to be AfricanAmerican, going to be Latino, going to be within the white community. [They] will be very qualified people. Even unaffiliated.” When asked what they would do as governor to improve the economy of North Carolina without hurting low-income and middle-class families, Spaulding said he was already doing it by helping to attract an estimated $2 billion in investments to the state, bringing with them thousands of jobs. He added that he supported business incentives, including film industry incentives in Wilmington. Attorney General Cooper blasted Gov. McCrory for signing legislation that provided “… big tax giveaways to out-of-state corporations at the expense of the middleclass and our public schools.” Cooper accused McCrory of supporting a “… tax structure that makes it harder on everyday hard-working people.” Cooper said if elected, he would stop that, invest in North Carolina’s public schools, pay teachers more, and promote economic development plans in “minority communities” and rural areas. The political fireworks began when both candidates were asked if they supported the reinstatement of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA) in Congress, and

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if elected governor, would they lead the fight to have the 2013 N.C. voter restrictions repealed if Democrats take back the N.C. General Assembly. Spaulding said that he would “absolutely” have the N.C. voter restrictions repealed, calling them “unconstitutional.” But then the Durham attorney and former state lawmaker lit into Cooper. “My opponent sitting with me today, he’s been in court with the Republicans, fighting on behalf of them, and against the NAACP, the League of Women Voters, the people of North Carolina, on a constitutional issue he did not have to represent the state on,” Spaulding charged. “So I want you to understand, there is a clear distinction here. My opponent has been on the wrong side of this issue.” Unfazed, the state attorney general told the audience not only does he “strongly” support efforts in Congress to reinstate the 1965 VRA, but that his office joined with the N.C. NAACP in filing an amicus brief in court supporting the VRA. “There is no question that I’m very much opposed to the voter restrictions that were put in place by Gov. McCrory and the Republican leadership,” Cooper said, reminding all that he sent a letter to McCrory to veto the law. The state attorney general indicated that despite his personal opposition to Voter ID, his office is obligated to defend the state any time it is taken to court, as in the case of the federal trial in Winston-

Salem where the voter ID case wrapped up Feb. 1. “It is the duty of the office of attorney general to defend the state when it gets sued. One of the reasons why I am running for governor is I am sick and tired of the laws that are being passed by this governor, and this General Assembly. What I want to do is change it,” Cooper said. As to how, as governor, each man would address high unemployment rates among African-Americans and Latinos, Cooper said beyond investment in improving education, he would push for a living wage to help lift people out of poverty, and better employment opportunities. Attorney Spaulding said he supports raising the minimum wage to $15.00/hour. “At the end of a Spaulding term, we will have that done,” he pledged. In his closing remarks, Cooper thanked people for coming out to “this spirited and very informative forum,” a clear reference to the attacks from his opponent, Ken Spaulding. Cooper did state categorically that “Gov. McCrory has the wrong priorities for North Carolina.” Spaulding, in his closing two-minute remarks, continued to put heat on Cooper. The Durham attorney denied being “an angry black man,” but did describe himself as “… having passion about these issues.” “I’m a fighter for the people. I’m a fighter for those who are voiceless. I don’t run away from my ethnicity. Black lives do matter. As an African-American or black man myself, my life does matter. And I disagree with an attorney general, who in Charlotte with the [Police Officer] Kerik [shooting unarmed black man] case, where you had an opportunity to have a second trial, when a young man who graduated from Florida A & M, was shot 10 times and killed, and they couldn’t summon up enough energy, enough effort, to be able to have a second trial. That’s not right!” Spaulding went on to openly challenge Cooper to “stand up strong, and make sure that our criminal justice is one for all North Carolinians.” Attorney General Cooper was offered the opportunity to defend his decision not to pursue a second trial, but he declined. Currently, Cooper is leading Spaulding substantially in the polls, and neck-andneck with Gov. McCrory. Attorney Spaulding has been campaigning for governor for the past two years.

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by the General Assembly and approved by the Obama Justice Department, and we will move swiftly to appeal this decision,” they said. In the past few decades, the state has delayed some or all the races in primaries, so districts could be redrawn. Activists groups are applauding the ruling. Among those praising the ruling was the Rev. Dr. William Barber II, president of the N.C. NAACP, which has a similar lawsuit in state court. “This is a great victory for racial minorities in North Carolina and for the integrity of our state's political process,” said Barber. The N.C. NAACP does see this case, which was filed by one voter in Durham County and two from Mecklenburg County, as helping the civil rights organization in its argument against the entire 2011 redistricting map in state court, where the N.C. Supreme Court had originally dismissed its claim. Democracy North Carolina has also legally challenged the districts. The group’s director, Bob Hall, called the redrawn districts “computerized apartheid.” “We oppose the maps because they aggressively segregate voters and undermine the ability of voters to form multiracial ‘fusion’ coalitions to advance a meaningful multiracial society,” said Hall in a statement. The 12th District contains parts of Charlotte, Greensboro, WinstonSalem and several other cities. It’s 120 miles long but only 20 miles across in

its widest part. Adams, a veteran politician who has represented the 12th District since 2014, has two primary opponents: Gardenia Henley of Winston-Salem and Juan Antonio Marin Jr. of Greensboro. Two Republicans are running for the seat in the GOP primary: Leon Threatt of Matthews and Ryan Duffie of Charlotte. "We don’t know what the impacts of this decision will be yet, but for now I am concentrating on doing my job as the Congresswoman for the 12th District, and running a campaign on the basis of my strong record of doing what is right for North Carolina and my District.” said Adams in a statement. Henley said in a statement that she supported the decision and felt it was “an excellent start to put us on the correct path.” “Of course this decision will disrupt an election already underway, but if the map is redrawn correctly, without bias, it will be in the best interest of the citizens,” she said. “Candidates will just have to stop complaining and work a little harder in order to win.” Butterfield, who is running unopposed, said the court “reached the only decision that could be allowed under the undisputed facts of the case.” “Democrats have argued for years that Republican legislatures have unnecessarily and unconstitutionally packed African-American voters into minority districts,” he said in a statement. “The Court’s decision supports our contentions. While the congressional district boundaries may change, my commitment to the fight for job creation and social justice will remain

T H e C H R ON I C Le the same.“ The 1st District, which he’s represented since 2004. contains five whole counties and parts of 19 others in the northeast part of the state. Butterfield said he is running for re-election regardless of the new district lines and is still focused on representing the people who live there. So what happens now for the March 15th primaries? Those opposed to the federal appellate court ruling see it disrupting the Legislature’s original intent of moving the North Carolina primaries from May to March in order to have a greater impact on the presidential elections. Supporters of the court order say those who have already voted by absentee ballot can simply vote again if the March 15th primaries are pushed back to April, or even where they originally were, May. The important thing, they say, is that unconstitutionally drawn voting districts be corrected in time for the 2016 elections. Republican leaders say it could take longer than two weeks to redraw their districts per court order, however redistricting is done by computer models, which greatly reduces the time that it once took to create voting maps. At press time Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory was reportedly ready to order the N.C. General Assembly back next week for a special session to redraw the maps.

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The new Winston-Salem Police Foundation is part of Chief Barry Rountree’s three-year plan to create organizations that will provide tools, training, and technology programs for citizens as well as the police department, The Chronicle has learned. The Winston-Salem Police Foundation (WSPF) was founded in May of last year and is designed to provide funding that can be used for mentoring programs and community outreach events, as well as a police athletic league. The foundation will also provide funds for recognizing police achievements and provide additional training for officers that will focus on public safety. The WSPF held its first official board meeting recently. WSPF President Scott Sewell said that when Rountree approached him with the opportunity last year, he was excited to help. Sewell is the vice president for technology acquisi-

3 win oratorical contest for studyabroad students SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem Chapter of The Links Inc. partnered with WinstonSalem State University (WSSU) to highlight the importance of international experiences to its students. The chapter’s International Trends and Services Facet sponsored an oratorical contest for study-abroad students on Jan. 26 at WSSU. Each contestant delivered a prepared oration titled, “Today’s global society requires an appreciation of all cultures. How have you prepared yourself to benefit from a travel abroad experience and how will you use it in your life?” The students will be studying abroad in Kenya this spring. The students will also take school supplies with them for school children in Kenya. WSSU student Michelle Martinez won first place, Byrina Lomax won second place and Ashley George won third place. All winners received

a monetary prize. The Winston-Salem Chapter has partnered with WSSU for over a decade to provide access to international networking, internship possibilities, scholarships, and travel opportunities for students at Winston-Salem State. Gloria Jackson serves as the chairperson of the International Trends and Services Facet, and Linda Jackson Barnes serves as the president of the Winston-Salem Chapter.

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tions and development at Cook Medical, a medical device manufacturer. He also serves on a number of boards, including the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, Winston-Salem Alliance, and N.C. Chamber of Commerce, to name a few. According to Sewell, the foundation will have a positive impact on the community and also the police department. Sewell said, “Community partnerships are critical to enhancing relationships between residents and the police.” “In today’s world, this is something very positive in our community,” he continued. “Police officers, firefighters and first responders have a tough job; they put their life on the line every day.’’ During an interview with The Chronicle, Sewell mentioned the foundation has already received high praise from a number of elected officials, including Mayor Allen Joines and Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke. Sewell said he is excited and ready to get to work improving the lives of the people in the community. Assistant Police Chief Catrina Thompson, who is a familiar presence at community meetings held throughout the city, said police officers can’t do their jobs without the

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Scott Sewell, WSPF President

“In today’s world, this is something very positive in our community.”

help of the community. “We have to work together,” she said during a promotion ceremony held last month. “That’s why we have to communicate with the people in the community as much as possible to build that relationship.” For more information on the foundation, contact Scott Sewell at scott.sewell@cookmedical.com or PO Box 24011, Winston-Salem , NC 27114.

Back row pictured (L to R) are: Joti Sekhon, Director of International Studies at WSSU; members of the Winston-Salem Chapter of The Links Inc.: Toy Beaty, Kay Clark, Gloria Jackson, PJ Williams, Monica Aaron, Jacqueline Pettiford and Doria Stitts. Seated are: contest winners Michelle Martinez, Byrina Lomax and Ashley George.

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Former Carver band director dies at age 82 CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

Rolland W. Greene, 82, a former band director at Carver High School and an insurance representative for 43 years, was funeralized on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at St. James United Methodist Church, Rural Hall. Rudolph V. Boone Sr., retired music educator and second band director at Carver High School, said Greene was at Carver prior to the integration of the schools and that he also taught at Atkins High School and other schools in the system. Greene died Feb. 3 from injuries received in an attack at his home. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the attack. More information is forthcoming in the next issue of The Chronicle.

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Andre Dawson helps Dash boost sports foundation

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If you look him up, you will see that Andre Dawson’s baseball resume takes up two or three pages. Dawson, better known as “The Hawk,” was the 1977 Rookie of the Year and his career just continued to skyrocket from there. Dawson spent the majority of his 21-year career with the Montreal Expos and the Chicago Cubs. He was selected to the All-Star team eight times, won eight Golden Gloves and received the 1987 Most Valuable Award in the National League. In 2010 Dawson became a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. While delivering the keynote address during the inaugural Hot Stove Banquet Thursday, Feb. 4, Dawson said that although he accomplished a lot on the field, the relationships he made with teammates and managers over the years is what he misses the most about the game of baseball. “People ask me all the time if I miss playing the game. I tell them no.” He continued, “I did my time and passed

Hall of Famer Andre Dawson delivers the keynote address during the Hot Stove Banquet and Auction on Thursday, Feb. 4. the torch. What I do miss is the relationships you create mates Rick Sutcliffe and Greg Maddux. Amongst other over the years.” things, Dawson also discussed growing up in Jacksonville, Dawson went on to discuss three special relationships Fla. he made with his former manager Don Zimmer, and teamPhoto by Tevin Stinson

Fourth quarter issues spell trouble for Carver

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Entering the fourth quarter, Carver appeared to have enough momentum to possibly secure a win over West Stokes in JV basketball. As things turned out, any advantage that the Yellow Jackets may have had was only temporary. The fourth quarter was an absolute disaster. Carver selfdestructed in a 46-38 setback on its home court last week. There was plenty of agony associated with this loss. The Yellow Jackets failed to score over the final fourand-a-half minutes of the game. “Basically, the guys that carried us into the fourth quarter just ran out of gas,” said coach Roderick Fluellen of Carver. “It hurt us that I didn’t have much of a bench for this game. When I made substitutions to give our starters a rest, that’s when the game started to get out of hand.” Carver took its final lead of the night when Tiawan Walker hit a 3-pointer to put his team in front 38-36 with 4:43 left to play in the game. West Stokes answered with Anthony Eakes’ wide-open 3 and the downward slide was underway for the home team. After Eakes’ basket, the Wildcats scored the final seven points of the game to win by a comfortable margin. The outcome could have been different. But the Yellow Jackets repeatedly sabotaged all hopes of a comeback. Unforced turnovers, coupled with missed defensive

assignments and a failure to box-out for rebounds, was simply too much for Carver (7-11, 3-4 Western Piedmont Conference) to overcome. “Nobody likes to lose, but I have to applaud our guys because they fought hard,” said Fluellen. “We just have to learn how to finish. For some reason, when those times came for us to make a big play (tonight), that’s when we ended up turning the ball over.” It didn’t help matters that Fluellen’s crew went into an offensive deep freeze in the nightmarish fourth quarter. They only had three points to show for their efforts in the final seven minutes of play. After trailing by a basket at the start of the second quarter, Walker and Nelson English led the way as Carver outscored the visitors 15-10 in that quarter. At the half, the Yellow Jackets led 28-25. Walker was the top scorer for the Yellow Jackets with 11 points. Milan Ruffin and English contributed 10 points apiece. For West Stokes, George Flinchum finished with 13 points to lead the way. Richard Hall was next with 11 points. Carver wrapped up its season earlier this week (Tuesday) with a road game at South Stokes. Although the season didn’t go in the direction that Fluellen had planned, he has some satisfaction that his team continued to improve and mature as the season progressed.

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Late-game heroics propel West Forsyth past Reagan Carver's Milan Ruffin (22) turned in a solid performance at both ends of the floor against West Stokes.

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The West ForsythReagan JV match-up had all the elements you could ask for in a fiercely-contested basketball game. The pendulum of emotions for both teams swung back and forth in frenzied fashion over the final three minutes. Spectators got caught up in the intense suspense of a game that featured multiple ties and multiple lead changes.

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With 12 seconds remainthey usually are. Even so, ing, Reagan tied the game at there were others who 52 on Ryan Ayers’ 3-pointer stepped up to the opporfrom the left corner. The tunity and they shined – resilient Titans, though, especially in the last quarfound a way to sidestep ter.” defeat. With JaQuan –Jefferey Williams, coach West Forsyth. Darius Hill got the ball on McMillian operating on the right baseline, took two all cylinders, West dribbles to the basket and hit Forsyth was able to stay a tear-drop shot to give his team a pulsating 54-52 victory within striking distance. The lefty point guard provided in front of a stunned Raiders home crowd. timely offense, scoring on perimeter jumpers and double“This game could have gone the other way,” said clutch drives in heavy traffic. McMillian finished with 18 coach Jefferey Williams of West Forsyth. “Tonight, some of our players who normally step up weren’t as good as See Heroics on B2

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The Hawk said his mother and grandmother, who were both very much involved in the church, were the force behind him that made him great. “They were always there to guide me in the direction I needed to go,” he said. “I would not be the man I am today with their guidance.” During the banquet held at the Founder’s Club inside BB&T Ballpark, those in attendance had the opportunity to bid on authentic sports memorabilia, as well as the opportunity to meet and take photos with a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. All proceeds made during from the banquet and the auction will go toward the Winston-Salem Sports Foundation and the Dash’s various charitable efforts such as the Diamond in the Rough Ballpark Renovation Program. For the past two years the Dash has joined forces with Flow Chevrolet to renovate a local little league baseball or softball field in the area. Last year the entire Dash staff came together to renovate Winston-Salem National Little League (WSNLL). According to president of WSNLL William Daniel, since the renovations the players seem more excited to play the game and he has also seen an increase in the number of applicants wanting to play. “They really transformed our field into a major league type playing field,” said Daniel. “We are truly grateful for everything the Dash has done to help our organization and the other little league organizations in the area.” Dash President Geoff Lassiter said the main goal of the Winston-Salem Sports Foundation is to get more children involved in sports in the area, mainly around the game of baseball. “Our pure number one mission of the foundation is to continue to grow the sport in all levels in our community.” Lassiter continued, “We feel it’s really important to carry on the baseball tradition in our community.”

Nearly 200 baseball enthusiasts gathered inside the Founder’s Club inside BB&T Ballpark for the inaugural Hot Stove Banquet and Auction. The event is designed to raise funds for the city’s sports foundation.

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Nelson English of Carver drives past Anthony Eakes of West Stokes.

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“I can honestly say that I saw growth from our first game, all the way until now,” he said. “Sure, I would like to have had more wins, but ultimately, the main purpose for the JV level is to prepare players for the varsity. So, I think I’ve done that with a couple of players.”

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points and was the only Titans player to reach double digits in scoring. Hill and Thomas Laws chipped in with nine points each. “I’m pleased with our production and everybody contributed,” said Williams. “At the end, we were very unselfish and that really paid off. We spread them out and attacked with dribble drives because we felt like we could find some openings against their defense. On those drives, if we got cut off, we were willing to make the pass to an open teammate.” West Forsyth (14-4, 7-2) found itself playing catch-up for most of the night. But when it came time to make a decisive run, the Titans were ready and able. At the end of three quarters, Reagan had played well enough to repel all of the Titans challenges up to that point. Entering the fourth quarter, the Raiders had built a 40-33 working margin. The Titans methodically chipped away at the deficit. In a five-minute stretch, they put together a 16-7 run on McMillian’s drive, which put them in the lead for the first time in the second half (49-47). Seconds later, Zach Pascual Coach Williams of Reagan scored on a pull-up jumper to tie the game again at 49-all. With 60 seconds showing on the game clock, Pascual missed the front end of a 1and-1 free throw and the Titans got the rebound. Laws fired away from 25 feet to give West Forsyth a three-point lead with 31.5 seconds to go. The Raiders returned the favor when Ayers drilled a 3-ball, which set the stage for Hill’s game-winner. Pascual was the prime offensive producer for Reagan with 16 points and Ayers added 10. Brandon Hannah scored nine points and had eight rebounds. “The kids are upset, but I’m proud of them,” said coach Jeff Noe of Reagan, whose team fell to 11-8 overall and 4-4 in conference play. “The way we played, we felt like we deserved to win. You hate to lose games like this, but that’s part of life. There’s still another week of basketball left and we’ve got to finish strong.”

Zach Pascual (32) was the top scorer for Reagan with 16 points.

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Bryson Bell-St. John was the top scorer for the Bobcats with 21 points.

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Glenn power forward Paul Carlton (5) blocks a shot by Sayyid Dalton of East Forsyth.

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By all accounts this has been a rollercoaster kind of season for Glenn in JV basketball. The Bobcats have struggled with consistency and at different times, they were either over or under the break-even point. Glenn, however, found a way to shed its sporadic tendencies against cross-town rival East Forsyth last week. The feisty Bobcats came up with their best performance of the season in posting a 58-55 upset win over the Lash-Chronicle Tournament champs. And they did it on the road. “This was our biggest win of the season,” said coach Richard Daniels, Jr. “East Forsyth is probably the best JV team in the county and they’re the best in our league (Piedmont Triad Conference). They play hard, they’re disciplined, and they listen to their coach. What helped us more than anything was that we matched their intensity for four quarters. We finally played a complete game.” The backcourt tandem of Mike Bennett and Bryce Bell-St. John played significant roles for Glenn (7-8 overall, 4-3 PTC).

Both hit timely shots in the second half and both were instrumental in helping the Bobcats successfully attack the Eagles’ full-court presses and traps. Bell-St. John scored a team-high 21 points, which included three 3-pointers. Bennett finished with 12 points. “Those two gave us some strong guard play tonight,” said Daniels. “They came out and played big.” The loss ended all hopes for East Forsyth to finish the season undefeated in conference play for the second year in a row. Coach Rodney Minor is confident that his team will regroup to make a strong run over the final week of the season. “This was a tough one to lose,” said Minor, whose team dropped to 15-2 and 51 PTC. “We came out flat and we missed a ton of shots at the rim and from the free throw line. Glenn played a whale of a game from start to finish, and it was clear that they wanted it more. But even with all that went right for them, and all that went wrong for us, we still had our chances (to win).” Glenn, which led 21-17 at the half, began to build momentum midway through the third quarter. Paul Carlton put

the finishing touches on the Bobcats spurt by scoring on a short jumper right before the buzzer to put his team up 41-31 at the end of the third. For the first half of the fourth quarter, it looked as if the Bobcats would end up winning by double figures. Even though Glenn led 48-35 with 4:32 left to play, the game was far from over. Tanis Samuels of the Eagles hit a 3-pointer to trim the deficit to 51-41. Minutes later, Connor Sparrow scored on a put-back and Josh Mahaffey hit a pair of free throws to further close the gap to 51-47 with 1:30 remaining. Glenn pushed its lead back to seven points (54-47) on its next possession when Elijah Scales hit a free throw after being fouled on a made basket. Carlton scored what proved to be the game-winner when he hit a rainbow floater on the left baseline with a minute left to give Glenn a 56-50 lead. Bell-St.John added a couple of free throws with 23.9 seconds left, but East Forsyth still wasn’t done. Mahaffey scored off his own miss to make it a five-point game (58-53). The Eagles came up with a quick steal and Sparrow’s follow-up basket made it a three-point game with .3 sec-

onds to go. Glenn sealed the victory by successfully inbounding the ball against East Forsyth’s intense defensive pressure. “The and-1 (3-point play) by Elijah along with Paul’s score came at the right times,” said Daniels. “Those were plays that we really needed near the end of the game. But there’s still some season left and we’ll keep working. We have a chance to finish the season above .500, so that’s the main focus for us.” Aside from Bell-St. John and Bennett, the Bobcats got strong offensive performances from Carlton and Scales, who contributed 10 points apiece. For East Forsyth, Sparrow had an offnight shooting, but still ended up with a game-high 22 points. Mahaffey chipped in with nine points. “As badly as we played, my guys showed some mental toughness,” said Minor. “We were down by 13 (points) in the fourth quarter and were able to cut their lead to four. Then, we go for the steal but miss, and then we give up a three-point play. Tonight, we just couldn’t get it done.”

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Years of planning and community involvement have resulted in plans to reimagine our city’s major roadways as a Green, Artful, Iconic Network for Winston-Salem. The Creative Corridors Coalition worked closely with local and state transportation officials and hired world-renowned bridge designers, landscape architects and public artists for five iconic projects: · Research Parkway betterments and Twin Arches at US 52 · Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive betterments · Strollway Pedestrian Bridge · Green Street Pedestrian Bridge · Peters Creek Parkway Bridge Creative Corridors is raising $5 million from the private sector in addition to the $14.5 million in public funding required to make this plan a reality. This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that will define our city for the 21st century and reconnect our community across roadways that have separated us for generations.

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New NAACP official named Daniel Piggott has been named third vice president of the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP. Piggott was voted into office by the executive committee on Feb. 4 after Harry James Jr. resigned the position.

The Shepherd’s Center elects board and officers for 2016 The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem announced the election of new officers and board members for 2016. Judith Bailey, Ed.D., was re-elected as president of the board of directors. Other officers elected were Fred Johnson, vice president; Lindley Curtis, secretary; Gordon Slade, treasurer and Bob Pursley, assistant treasurer. New members elected to the board are Dr. Burton V. Reifler, Mary Jo Brewer and Margaret Wood. In addition to the newly elected officers and directors, the continuing members of the board are Dr. Betty Alexander, Greg Brewer, Florence Corpening, Dorothy Henley, Fred Jordan, James T. Matthews II, Rev. Mike Simpson, Brent Stephens, Rev. Frank Thomas, Ibrahim Thompson, and Rev. Beth Woodard.

Scholarships available for adults & high school seniors The Center for Smart Financial Choices (CFSFC), through the Mary Carol Sapp & Johnston Financial Education Scholarship Program, announces $8,000 in scholarships for high school seniors and adult college students for the 2016 - 2017 school year. This is the third year CFSFC has offered monetary assistance to its members and the opportunity to “cultivate financial competencies that will stick with each applicant long after they graduate from college,” says Leslie Moser, Youth Program Educator for the Center. Applicants will be evaluated by the Center’s selection committee based on demonstrated academic ability (minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0), personal achievements, community involvement, and demonstrated writing ability in a 500-word essay written in response to the required financial education classes. The deadline for application submissions is Feb. 25, 2016. For more information about the scholarship opportunity and to download the initial application form, visit the Center’s website at www.cfsfc.org.

Food Lion provides fresh donations to Second Harvest Carrots, onions and celery are just a few of the things your diet needs to make your heart healthy and ward off potential heart disease and high blood pressure. That's why Food Lion is donating fresh produce and other hearty meals to four of our local food banks in Winston-Salem, Norfolk and Salem, Va. and Columbia, S.C. Beginning this week, Food Lion will make donations to four of its partner food banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, to provide fresh produce with heart health benefits like vitamin A, vitamin K and other super foods to distribute in communities in need. "As part of our focus to increase fresh donations to food banks, we wanted to focus on fresh-only donations in February as part of heart-healthy month," said Christy Phillips-Brown, Food Lion's Director of External Communications and Community Relations. Through Food Lion Feeds, the company has committed to provide 500 million meals to individuals and families in need by the end of 2020. Since the launch of Food Lion Feeds in 2014, the grocer has already helped provide approximately 143 million meals through instore campaigns, such as "Holidays Without Hunger," in-store food donation programs and associate volunteerism.

ESR Launches Food Drive Experiment in Self-Reliance is accepting donations for their food pantry. Donations may be in the form of toiletries or non-perishable food items. All donations will support clients of ESR. Donations can be brought to ESR at 3480 Dominion Street in Winston-Salem.

Reynolda House names new director Reynolda House Museum of American Art has named Phil Archer the Betsy Main Babcock Director of Program and Interpretation. Archer, who was director of public programs at the museum since 2002, brings nearly 20 years of experience to the position. He began the new role Feb. 1. Archer joined Reynolda House in 1997 and has immersed himself in all aspects of the museum. He has held positions in managing special projects and public programs, and served as the museum’s representative to oversee the design and construction of the Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing from 2002-2005. In August 2015, he was named the interim director of the curatorial and education division, following the departure of Elizabeth Chew. In his new role as director of program and interpretation, Archer will oversee museum exhibitions, archives, programs, educational outreach, and the volunteer program. As Reynolda House prepares for its centennial year in 2017, Archer will colead the museum’s enhanced interpretation project, which will unveil new ways to tour Reynolda House and the estate. It will be Archer’s second interpretation project at Reynolda House; in 2005, he co-directed an interpretation initiative that resulted in the museum’s orientation gallery, new signs throughout the historic house and audio tours.

Novant Health pediatrician to be recognized for leadership and teaching KERNERSVILLE – Dr. Kirk Walker of Novant Health Forsyth Pediatrics in Kernersville will be inducted as an honorary member of Pi Alpha Honor Society on Sunday, March 6, at Elon University for his contributions as an educator of physician assistant (PA) students. Pi Alpha Honor Society is a national honor society for the physician assistant profession. “Dr. Walker has been a supporter of our program since its inception,” said Dr. Diane Duffy, director of clinical education at Elon University. “From the very beginning, he signed up to teach students in his busy pediatric practice. Students who have rotated with Dr. Walker have consistently given feedback regarding his excellent teaching and rapport with his patients.” Dr. Walker also teaches nursing students and other medical learners, allowing students to better understand the roles of other medical providers in the total care of patients.

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Health fair promotes healthy heart

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Red H.E.A.R.R.T. hosted its 6th annual community evening event, Zumba Heart Health Fair, on February 5 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the YWCA at 1300 South Main Street. The purpose of the event was to help women, men & children to focus on their health and give them the tools to help both themselves and their loved ones. The event included heart health assessments completed by the WSSU Nursing Program, Zumba sessions, and health stations that included information about the

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importance of fresh food, as well as opportunities to meet with nutritionists & dietitians. Peggy Reingold is the honorary chairperson and has chaired this event for the last four years. Red H.E.A.R.R.T.’s Initiative started in 2010 with a small Heart Health Fair and has since expanded to include all ages and incorporate the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system partnership with Mayor Allen Joines, the City of Winston-Salem, Novant and others. In 2013, as part of the campaign, more than 1,000 students and Mayor Allen Joines broke the Guinness

World Record for having the most students doing Zumbatomic at one time. Last year, we expanded our reach to the overall community and colleges by asking all to join us for a Guinness world record attempt to do sit-ups for one minute at the Gateway YWCA - and they did just that. Over 414 people within our community and Mayor Allen Joines broke the Guinness World Record for having the most people doing sit-ups at one time for one minute. For more information, contact Cheryl Lindsay at 336-655-5101 or lindsay_cheryl@bellsouth.net

couples called “Fill Your Heart with Art.” All the classes begin at 6 p.m. and last two to two-and- a-half hours. Participants are invited to bring a bottle of wine or anything else they’d like to eat or drink as they enjoy these fun, laid-back sessions, specifically designed for beginners. Instructors lead students through each step of the creative process, so no experience is required. One of the featured instructors that evening will be popular local artist Leo Rucker who is returning to Sawtooth to teach acrylic landscape painting. Couples also can make beautiful art together in other forms of art. Participants are also invited to a drop-in reception with complimentary wine and small bites from 5 to 6 p.m. to view the show “Partnered” in Sawtooth’s Davis Gallery. For more information and to register on-line, visit www.sawtooth.org/classes, or register by phone at 336.723.7395, ext. 201.

individuals must RSVP by Feb. 15. For more information, contact Dee Shannon at 336-650-1731 or Leo Adams at 336-986-0364.

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Feb. 11 - 2015 Board of Equalization and Review Meeting The 2015 Board of Equalization and Review will have its final meeting at 3 p.m., today, Thursday, Feb. 11 in the Board of Equalization and Review room on the first floor of the Forsyth County Government Center at 201 North Chestnut St.

Feb. 11 - A celebration of a life well lived After a very full life packed with service, world travel and volunteerism, Bonnie Poindexter, former Executive of Piedmont Opera, passed away after a brief illness. She was a huge force at Piedmont Opera and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of the Life of Bonnie Poindexter will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 2690 Fairlawn Drive. Piedmont Opera invites the public to attend to honor this great woman.

Feb. 11 - Shepherd’s Center Social Security Seminar The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will present a Social Security Seminar from 7-8:30 p.m., today, Thursday, Feb. 11 at 1700 Ebert St. The seminar will explore the latest changes to Social Security, different strategies and election options when planning for Social Security benefits, “File and Suspend,” Spousal Benefits, benefit taxation, and other important options. The recently passed federal budget has had a considerable impact on available strategies. For those 62 and over, learning how these might affect you is important. The session Is free, but because space is limited, reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Shepherd’s Center at 336-748-0217 or info@Shepherdscenter.org. Feb. 12 - Best-Selling Authors To Visit Library Lutishia Lovely aka Zuri Day, and Renee Flagler, aka Nicki Day, best-selling authors, will appear at the Carver School Road Branch Library on Feb. 12 as part of their “Night and Day Tour” at 6:30 p.m. The library is at 4915 Lansing Drive. Lutishia Lovely, author of “The Hallelujah” and “The Business” series also writes the Zuri Day romance novels. She resides in southern California. Renee Flagler, author of “Society Wives,” “Raging Blue,” and “Still Raging” also writes romance under the pseudonym ‘Nicki Night.’ She currently resides in New York. Call 336-703-2910 for more information.

Feb. 12 - Night to Shine Prom Night to Shine Prom, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, will take place on Feb. 12, 2016, at First Christian Church Ministries, 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville, from 6 to 9 p.m. for students with special needs. The prom will include a red carpet entrance. The honored guests receive either a crown or a tiara to serve as a reminder that they are all kings and queens. If you know of someone with special needs who would like to participate, please register at http://www.fccministries.com/#/night -to-shine-prom/register-to-attend. Feb. 12 - Sawtooth’s “Fill Your Heart with Art” Valentine’s weekend Sawtooth School for Visual Art will kick off Valentine’s weekend on Friday, Feb. 12 with a selection of single evening Taste of Art classes for

Feb. 13 - Diabetes Awareness Workout-a-thon I Am 2 Sweet 4 Diabetes is hosting an exercise fundraising event from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at 4399 Carver School Road. Registration is required and must be completed by Feb. 5. Registration includes a $20 registration fee for participants and a $10 registration fee for vendor tables. For more information, contact Annette Nichols at 336986-9606 or nichols_annette@yahoo.com.

Feb. 13 - Strange Bedfellows: The Romance of Winston and Salem From the founding of Winston in 1849 until the eventual merger with Salem in 1913, the two towns were engaged in a tumultuous relationship. In time for your Valentine’s Day plans, New Winston Museum’s Curator of Education, Chris Jordan, will present a lighthearted look at the love-hate relationship that created Winston-Salem on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, 900 Old Salem Road. This program is in partnership with Old Salem Museums and Gardens’ 250th Anniversary Celebration. This event is free and no reservations are required. Now through Feb. 15 - 4-H plant sale Forsyth County 4-H is accepting orders for their annual spring plant sale now through February 15. Orders may be picked up March 10 or 11 from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Center at 1450 Fairchild Road. Offerings include blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, rhubarb, figs, and herbs. Varieties offered are suited for our climate zone and soil. Visit http://forsyth.cc/CES/ and click on the 4-H Plant Sale link. You can also call the extension center at 336-7032850 to have a form mailed to you. Feb. 15 registration deadline Magnificent Seniors Social Club’s Sweetheart Ball The Magnificent Senior’s Social Club will host its annual Sweetheart Ball, featuring a dinner and dance, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday, March 12 at the Hawthorne Inn, 420 High St. Attendees should wear semiformal attire. The event will benefit Hospice Palliative Care & The WSSU RAMS Health Clinic on Wheels. Tickets are $40. Interested

Feb. 15 ticket deadline - Red H.E.A.R.R.T. Women’s Red Bottom Shoes Garden Luncheon & Wellness Event Red H.E.A.R.R.T. (Help Educate And Reduce Risk Today) Initiative is entering its sixth year, adding a Women’s Red Bottom Shoes Garden Luncheon & Wellness Event, inclusive of all, but created with the goal of educating women of color about heart health issues, preventive solutions, dietary & physical exercise tips, and empowering encouragement. The wellness & luncheon program will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20. Tickets can be purchased at Dewey’s Thruway Shopping Center and on-line at www.redhearrt.com through Monday, Feb. 15. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. for the wellness event; the luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. at the M.C. Benton Convention Center. The wellness event will continue after the luncheon and will conclude at 2 pm. The wellness event will feature pampering booths (i.e. neck and shoulder massages, hand massages, Belk’s Make-Over), health assessment booths (i.e. Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure and Sugar Glucose check), weight management booths (i.e. YWCA, New Balance), health education booths (Career Center Young Chefs, Healthy Alternatives), Vendors– and more. Feb. 16 - WFU panel: Truth, lies and politics Moderated by Melissa HarrisPerry, presidential endowed professor in politics and international affairs, a panel discussion on important topics including the impact of media in our democracy and citizens’ obligations to be informed about issues such as the human impact on climate change or the causes of economic inequality will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. Panelists are: Naomi Oreskes, professor of the history of science and affiliated professor of earth and planetary sciences at Harvard University; Anthony Appiah, professor of Philosophy and Law at New York University; Dan Kahan, professor of law and psychology at Yale Law School. This event is free and open to the public.

Feb. 17 - Democratic Women’s panel on presidential candidates The Forsyth County Democratic Women will hold a panel discussion on the Democratic presidential candidates at the monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 12:30 p.m., at the Democratic Headquarters, 1128 Burke Street. The panel will be moderated by Audrey Fannin, former news director and All Things Considered host at WFDD. Panel members will discuss their impressions of the strength and weaknesses of the Democratic presidential candidates. Panel members are: Fleming El-Amin, member of the Forsyth County Board of Elections; The Honorable Evelyn Terry, Representative, North Carolina House of Representatives; Elisabeth Motsinger, member of the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Board of Education; Anne Coltrane, retired singer and choral director; and Mary Jamis, communications professional, founding member of The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem, and adjunct professor at Wake Forest University.

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Feb. 12 & 13 Agape Faith Church XO Marriage Conference Agape Faith Church will be hosting the Xo 2016 marriage Conference from marriage Today and Gateway Church from 8-10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12 at 2101 lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Another session will also be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13. Throughout the event, marriage expert Jimmy evans will share advice designed to improve spousal relations. Sessions will include teachings from Jimmy and Karen evans, Dr. henry Cloud, John Gray and Tim Ross. interested individuals should register online at agapefaith.com/xo2016 by Feb. 11. early registration tickets are $25 per person and $50 per couple. The ticket price at the door will be $30 per person and $60 per couple. For more information, contact the church office at 336-7669188 or at office@agapefaith.com. Feb. 14 Honoring God’s Doorkeepers St. Andrews United methodist Church ushers will have a celebration honoring God's Doorkeepers on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. at 1840 Butler St. The program is free and open to the public. The Rev. Ronnie Roseboro is the pastor. The church telephone is 336788-3421.

Feb. 14 Guest preacher minister Robert leak iii, a community youth activist, community educator, ordained minister and anointed prophet of living Word Christian Church, will be the guest preacher on Sunday, Feb. 14, valentine’s Day, at Faith Unity missionary Church. The public is cordially invited to come and hear this dynamic preacher. Faith Unity missionary Church is located in the Leak chapel of the masonic lodge Prince hall, 1025 e. 14th Street and can be contacted at 336-771-0023 and faithunitymc@yahoo.com.

Feb. 14 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear the Rev. lisa Schwartz speak on “Awakening to Sacred love” at 9 a.m. and “healthy, holy, Whole: Sex and the Sacred” at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14. At the 9:15 a.m Forum Ken ostberg will present a travelogue: “Around the World in 75 minutes.” more information at uufws.org.

Feb. 17 Lunch and Learn Sharon Calloway, Senior lunch Coordinator for Senior Services, inc. is the lunch and learn seminar speaker at Goler metropolitan Ame Zion Church, 1435 e. Fourth St. on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Food and Nutrition-Steps to a healthier you will be the topic. everyone is invited to join us for a nutritious meal, fellowship and free door prize drawing. Contact mertice Williams, coordinator at 993-2237 for more information. lunch and learn is a series of educational seminars sponsored monthly by the Adult Christian education Department. Reverend Johnny l. Ruff is the pastor. February 18 Food Box Giveaway Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., will have a food box giveaway from 12:00 p.m.— 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2058 Dellabrook Road. Feb. 20 Black History Program on Saturday, Feb. 20 there will be the Black history Program at Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 2058 Dellabrook Road.

Feb. 21 132nd Church Anniversary New hope Ame Zion Church in lewisville will be celebrating its 132nd Church Anniversary on Feb. 21. The pastor of New hope, Rev. Dairl l. Scott, Sr., will deliver the 11:00 a.m. message. The speaker for the 3:00 p.m. service will be Rev. Dr. Dwayne A. Walker and his church family from little Rock Ame Zion Church in Charlotte, NC. everyone is invited to come and help celebrate this glorious occasion. For further information, please contact: Dianne Winphrie, president of the committee at 336-748-8234 or the church 336-945-9083.

Feb. 27 Love Tea Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 2058 Dellabrook road, will have a love Tea beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 28 God’s Trombones Saints home, St. Andrews and St. James United methodist Churches will present a laity production of James Weldon Johnson's “God's Trombones” on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. This worship experience is in tribute to and in honor of mrs. margaret epps (former First lady). The church is located at 1390 Thurmond St. Rev. Ronnie Roseboro is the pastor.

March 1 Social Justice Mission Trip to Cuba The Foreign mission Department of Diggs memorial United holy Church is sponsoring a mission trip to Cuba from march 28 – April 1. Deadline to register is march 1. limited seating is available, so reserve a seat and make a deposit of $150 soon. For more information, contact Cassandra Tate at 336293-3097. Additional deposit options are available at local Wells Fargo Bank branches.

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Rahiel Tesfamariam speaks at Wake Forest University on Feb. 4.

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Rahiel Tesfamariam has taken the torch from the African-American leaders of the past and looks to continue with the fight for justice and equality for all. Tesfamariam is an activist, writer and theologian. She delivered a powerful message on the struggle of the black community Thursday, Feb. 4, on the campus of Wake Forest University. She touched on a myriad of topics such as white privilege and the recent killings of young black men, as well as religion, to name a few.

Tesfamariam is the student at Wake Forest founder and publisher of School of Divinity, precedUrban Cusp online maga- ed Tesfamariam with an zine and forinsightful origimer columnist nal song and spofor the ken word poem Wa s h i n g t o n that encouraged Post. She has individuals to degrees from step outside the Stanford realm of social University and media to bring yale divinity light to a cause school. She is a and actually go native of the out into the comwar-torn nation munity and parTesfamariam of eritrea in ticipate hands on. east Africa and When asked was raised in the District of how someone gets more Columbia. involved in the community, Demi Day, a hip Tesfamariam said, hop/spoken word artist and “Definitely turn locally and

inward. Focus on the fact that you should start every revolution internally and knowing there is always a need locally. Find that church, school, or nonprofit that is in need and see where that journey takes you. Don’t assume that you are called for national work; most work is done at home.” Tesfamariam said she had a vision as a young child to be able to use the power of the spoken word to invoke change, and with the manifestation of her dream now becoming a reality, she is humbled,

Nearly 200 attend bonding Super Bowl Party at St. Peter’s

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eyes across the nation were glued to their Tvs Sunday evening when the Carolina Panthers took on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50. While many watched the game at a bar or restaurant, more than 200 men and young boys made their way to St. Peter’s World outreach Center (SPWo) for the Father and Son Potluck Super Bowl Party. The event is designed to cultivate the bond between fathers and their sons while watching the biggest game of the year. Although everyone was asked to bring at least one dish, the event was free and open to the public, Coordinator of the event, the Rev. Paul Sheff, said the idea for the potluck became a reality in 2012 and has grown every year since. According to Sheff, around 20 people attended the event the first year it

Lesson Scripture: leviticus 23:15-22 By the end of this lesson, we will *examine the Feast of Weeks found in leviticus *Celebrate the joy and thanksgiving times of giving God what belongs to him and the needy *Commit to a life plan of returning to God a portion of what has been received and sharing with those in need

Carolina Panthers fans watch as their team takes on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7. was held at a local hotel. the time for kickoff drew game 24-10, Sheff, a proud “The event has grown closer, everyone began to Panthers’ fan, said the fact tremendously over the make their way to their that the team made it that years,” he said. “it has seats in front of the giant far made this year’s game become one of our most screen set up inside the more exciting. anticipated events.” administration building on “Not too many teams Prior to kickoff, those the campus of SPWo. make it to the Super Bowl in attendance enjoyed playAs the teams took the with one loss on their ing games like ping pong, field, cheers erupted from record, so this year’s game and cornhole while they the dozens of Panthers’ has a lot of added excitemade predictions on the supporters in attendance. See Party on B6 outcome of the game. As Although they lost the

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Feast of Weeks

Background: The seventh day of the week was blessed and sanctified by God in Genesis 2:3. The observance of the Sabbath was not required until exodus 16:23 in the wilderness. The Sabbath separated people from their work and everyday activities (exodus 35:2-3). Breaking the Sabbath was punishable by death (Numbers 15:32-36). The Feast of Weeks was also known as Pentecost meaning fifty, and was an appointed feast cele-

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brated annually. There was a one-day festival and sacrifices attended by all able-bodied Jewish men. The Feast of Weeks usually took place in late spring celebrating the first fruits of the wheat harvest. The feast took place exactly 50 days after the second day of Passover.

Lesson: After the israelites settled in Canaan and farmed the land, they were to follow observances to demonstrate their gratitude for the bounty God had given them. They were to bring a wave offering, a burnt offering, a grain offering and a drink offering. They were told to count off seven completed weeks for convocation and it was called the Festival of Weeks. This festival is referred to in the New Testament as Pentecost. See Lesson on B6

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thankful, and will never take it for granted. She says it was critical for her to frame her message of race, equality, sexism, justice, and class in a theological framework. Milka Tewolde, a Wake Forest student and Eritrea native said, “I was raised the same way that she was and seeing her perspective of African-American or just African changed my

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views. Because I come from a family that describes themselves as African and not AfricanAmerican, seeing her view on that changed my perception and now I see black activism completely different.” Selina Tesfai, also of Wake Forest and Eritrea said, “I’ve never been able to see a person of faith include social, economical, and political aspects into a message and I was able to get a good understanding of how each impacted

Bread was presented as a first fruits wave offering, twice the size of the bread used in the Feast of Unleavened Bread (v. 17). The burnt offering consisted of seven lambs, two young bulls and two rams. These were accompanied by grain and drink offerings. A male goat was used for sin offering and a two- year-old lamb for fellowship offering. According to David C. Cook, Bible Lesson Commentary … these festivals became connected through the death of Jesus Christ and the decent of the Holy Spirit … Jesus was arrested, crucified and buried shortly before the festival of Unleavened Bread

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racial problems today in America. It was very interesting.” “One of the main things I try to instill in people is the possibility of transformation within self being a catalyst to everything around you changing. If you can transform your ways of looking at the world, transform the people around you and your immediate environment, you begin to operate as the change you want to see in the world. So that question of who you have to be to

began, and He was resurrected the day after the first fruits were offered at the Jerusalem temple. During the festival of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon them and they praised God in many languages (Acts 2:1-11, 41). The festival and the end of grain harvest coincided. God gave instructions that not every last head of grain was to be harvested; farmers were to leave some grains standing at the edges. They were also instructed to leave fallen grain on the ground for the indigent and foreigners to fight hunger (vs. 22). God’s people were instructed to be kind and considerate of non-Israelites who were temporary visitors in their community (Exodus23:9). Not only were God’s people to be thankful, they were also

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create the world you live in, I really want people to wrestle with that question because I think that’s the catalyst to greatness,” said Tesfamariam when asked what she hoped individuals took from her message. Tesfamariam closed by saying she is always inspired by people’s dreams, vision, and capacity for sacrifice and that is humanity at its absolute best, and everything else beautiful about life and existence flows out of that.

to share their blessings with those less fortunate.

For Your Consideration: What emotions do you think accompanied the Israelites’ observance of the harvest festivals? What does God’s directive about showing generosity to the poor suggest our attitude should be toward them?

Life’s Application: We need to acknowledge the sovereignty of God and of His Holy Spirit in everything we do. We need to acknowledge that everything we have is a blessing from the Lord and determine that He will get the first fruits of our affections and our finances (Brian D. Doud, Union Gospel Press Publications, “Christian Life Series”).

ment.” He continued, “I am proud of our home team.” Sheff said while most look at football as just a game, the life lessons that you can learn while playing is what is

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Wake Forest University divinity school student Kenneth Pettigrew asks Rahiel Tesfamariam a question after her message Feb. 4 on the Wake Forest campus.

most important. “It’s all about coming together,” he said. “To be successful on the field you have to work together and that is important in all aspects of life, not just when playing sports.”

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Teacher Juanita Ramsey and the five students she worked with show the plaque they won from the state of North Carolina.

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young people who are or were in foster care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of foster kids at this school,â&#x20AC;? said Jackson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My stepdad and his Working with teacher four siblings were foster Juanita Ramsey, a team of kids,â&#x20AC;? Duncan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They five students at Philo-Hill went through a lot.â&#x20AC;? Magnet Academy created a Her father was also in design for a telephone app foster care, she said. called Aged-Out Help that The team members won first place in the state quickly came to a consenout of more than 1,200 sus about designing an app entries and went on to be that would help those chosen as one of the young people find regional winners. resources and would be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am extremely excited way to serve individuals and proud of my wonderful and the wider community. students,â&#x20AC;? Ramsey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody was on Student Zach Gittings board with it,â&#x20AC;? Sturdivant said he was so excited by said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all came togeththe news that he was still er.â&#x20AC;? wondering whether he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to help people,â&#x20AC;? dreaming. Clary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m When they asleep right now,â&#x20AC;? looked to see he said. whether such Along with apps already being a member of existed elsethe N.C. House of where, they Representatives, found, in generEvelyn Terry is a al, very little. As long-time friend of for this commuRamseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who nity in particusometimes helps lar, they learned with school projthat, although it Ramsey ects. has a number of â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so proud of these nonprofit organizations, children and my friend,â&#x20AC;? churches and businesses Terry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know of her that serve people who are dedication as a teacher.â&#x20AC;? homeless or need help in Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see Ramsey other ways, there was no and the students receive app specifically designed such positive attention, to help young people on Terry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told them this their own after aging out of afternoon when I came, foster care to find the necâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You are all stars to me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? essary resources. The app, which is So they went to work designed to help young designing an app and doing people who become too old the research to support it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I to be served by foster care, never realized how serious was in the running for a aging out was until we national award. On started working on this Thursday, Jan. 20, the stu- app,â&#x20AC;? Sturdivant said. dents made a 15-minute â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big problem in live online presentation to our community â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? the national judges. Duncan said. The state award came â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś that needs to be with $5,000 for the school solved,â&#x20AC;? Jackson added. to use to enhance its STEM Being on your own is a (science, technology, engi- big deal, and someone in neering, mathematics) edu- that situation may need cation. Principal Kenyatta help with finding a place to Bennett can ponder how live, with finding a job, the money might best serve with pursuing their educathe school. tional goals and much Ramsey teaches busi- more. Among the facts they ness, finance and informa- discovered were that 42 tion technology. For win- percent of such young peoning the state, the seventh- ple become homeless at and eighth-graders on the some point, 45 percent team -- Jaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ya Jackson, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t complete high school Ayniah Duncan, Anthony or earn a GED high school Sturdivant, Larry Clary and equivalency certification, Zach Gittings -- will also 68 percent have no natural receive a tablet computer. support system, and 29 perBy some state criteria, cent become single parents. 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Real-world played the young man who problem-solving is alive had aged out of foster care, and well at Philo-Hill.â&#x20AC;? had the easiest job because When the students he had no lines and just had heard about the 2015 to concentrate on looking Verizon Innovative App hurt and distressed while Challenge in October, they the rest of them had to learn decided to take it on, and recite lines about how designing an application the app worked and what (app) that could be used on support services are availa wireless phone as a class able. project. Ramsey said she was Deciding what they proud of the students for wanted the app to focus on sticking with the project. proved to be pretty When they started, she straightforward. All of the said, no one realized how students on the team know much work it would

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the teen theatre Ensemble (ttE), a training program for local youth that introduces them to the many facets of theatre, will be performing the group’s play called “Bullying” in a double bill with “the Movement” at the arts council theatre, 610 coliseum Drive n.W., on Feb. 19-21. the north carolina Black repertory company (ncBrc) sponsors the ttE. Initially, the idea of ttE started from conversations between the ncBrc's artistic Director larry leon hamlin and Mabel robinson, in the 1990s. Determined to foster young talent, hamlin suggested to robinson to begin theatre classes for youth. Even though robinson w a s extremely enthused about the idea, she did not have the time to Robinson devote to it because she was teaching at the University of north carolina school of the arts (Uncsa). In January 2008, after becoming ncBrc artistic director, robinson launched the teen theatre Ensemble, giving local teens the opportunity to be exposed to the many options available for professional careers in the performing arts industry. over a six-week period, robinson, in addition to guest artists offering their expertise, teaches the ensemble theatre games and techniques, voice, directing, design and production, and other elements of play production. During the writing process, acclaimed playwright samm-art Williams motivated the teens to get to the heart of bullying. as a result, ttE conceived a play about inner city youth, gang culture, and spirituality. Williams returned to mentor ttE students as they developed this new work. Even though the play focuses on one centralized conflict, director Jacobi howard views it more comprehensively. "Bullying is such a multilayered thing," he said. "If you want to look at the broad scope of things in america's history, war is a form of bullying ... immigration right now, a lot of people would see that as bullying ... I think that's what really attracted me most because I really wanted to play with the content and see if I could get a universal message out of this one centralized thematic element." ttE has been very influential in shaping young artists. current members sierra Duckett and nic Brown say the program instilled a sense of confidence in them that they will carry into their future endeavors. "It brought me out of my shell and changed my personality and perspective," Duckett said. "I know what I'm good at – acting and writing, I want to do all of that." nic Brown says, "I've learned to trust myself on stage, to better myself at trying to be a leader." according to a former member, actor Jimmie "J.J." Jeter, "I think Mabel really helped me to see that I am not just an actor, I am not just a dancer, I am not just a vocalist, but I could be all those things. and they could feed each other."

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS KERNERS MILL FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM

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Notice to Bidders Forsyth County Probation and Parole, 911 Center and EOS Offices 301 North Church Street Winston Salem, North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129, sealed bid proposals endorsed “Kerners Mill Force Main Improvements” will be received by the City/County Purchasing Department in Room 16 of City Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, when all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Consideration will be given only to Contractors who submit evidence that they are properly licensed as required by Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes to bid and perform the work described herein as the general contractor and must have proper licenses under the state laws governing their respective trades at the time of bid opening. The City reserves the right to waive any informality in the bidding and to reject any or all proposals. The Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 16, 2016, in Room 16, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Prospective bidders are required to attend this conference.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bidding Documents. The project generally includes the parallel installation of approximately 8,400 linear feet of 24-inch ductile iron force main and appurtenances. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. at 2703 Jones Franklin Road, Suite 201, Cary, NC 27518, (919) 4814342. Contact: Allison Andrews, aandrews@hiepc.com

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents with an appointment at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained on or after Monday, February 8, 2016, by registering with the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above. Fees for all documents obtained will be $150.00 for the complete set of bidding documents. Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: A. Office of the City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, WinstonSalem, North Carolina 27101, Monday through Friday, (336) 727-2983. B. ISqFt Plan Room, 4500 W. Lake Forest Drive, Suite 502, Cincinnati, OH 45242, (800) 364-2059. Neither Owner nor Engineer has any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of any Bidding Documents obtained from any source other than the Issuing Office. Obtaining these documents from any source other than the Issuing Office may also result in failure to receive any addenda, corrections, or other revisions to the Bidding Documents that may be issued. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Compliance with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Special Conditions is required on this Contract. SRF requirements are included in the Bidding Documents. Also, compliance with the City/County Utility Commissions Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) program is required on this Contract. MBE/WBE program requirements are included in the Bidding Documents. The City reserves the right to reject all bids or any portion of any bid they deem necessary for the best interest of the City, to accept any item or group of items unless qualified by the bidder, to acquire additional quantities at prices quoted on the Bid Form.

Instructions for submitting bids may be obtained by contacting Jerry Bates, City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, (336) 747-6939 or email (preferred): jerryjb@cityofws.

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Layne Heavy Civil (LHC) is actively seeking qualified Minority and WomenOwned Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) for construction of the South Fork Improvements-Contract 2 project for the City/County Utility Commission in Winston-Salem, NC bidding Wednesday, February 24, 2016 @ 2:00 pm. Subcontract and supplier opportunities include preconstruction audio/video survey; land surveying; temporary erosion and sediment control; clearing and grubbing; jack and bores; tunneling; seeding and sodding; cast-in-place concrete; precast concrete; ready-mix concrete; fencing; asphalt pavement replacement; painting, aggregates; mechanical; trucking; and pipe supplies and appurtenances. Plans and specifications will be made available upon request. Quick pay agreements may be available to qualified subcontractors and suppliers. Inquiries and quotations may be submitted to LHC (770) 969-4040 or faxed to (770) 969-4363. All bids must be submitted by close of business on February 23, 2016. The Chronicle February 11, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: MACAYLA HAIGLER DOB: 04-24-02 14 J 273

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: “Jose” Last Name Unknown – putative father of the juvenile AKA John Doe

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 alleging Macayla Haigler to be a dependent juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(9).

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to adjudicate dependent 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 Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for adjudication to the above-referenced juvenile. 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 adjudicate Dependency is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case. This the 5th day of February, 2016 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle February 11, 18, and 25, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Harry Edward Millner, also known as Harry E. Millner (15 E 2445), deceased April 29, 2015, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before April 27, 2016 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 28th day of January, 2016.

Marlon Millner, Administrator for Harry Edward Millner, deceased 1612 Juniper Street Norristown, PA 19401

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Trade Proposals will be received from prequalified subcontractors by Landmark Builders for the Owner at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 3520 Triad Court, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27107.

The project consists of the upfit of three (3) different areas within the Forsyth County Public Safety Center; Probation and Parole, 911 Call Center and EOC Office. Each trade contractor will be provided an electronic set of bidding documents, which will be included in the Landmark Builders Bid Package Manual that is a part of the bidding documents. Documents may also be viewed at Landmark Builders offices at the address listed above.

Trade Packages will include: final cleaning, demolition, concrete, masonry, structural steel, cabinets and millwork, fireproofing, doors & hardware, fire shutter doors, glass & glazing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, floor covering, concrete polishing, painting, access flooring, lockers, fire extinguishers, demountable partitions, toilet accessories, hvac systems, fire protection system, plumbing system, electrical system and miscellaneous trades.

There will be a non-mandatory Prebid Meeting and MWBE Workshop at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. The meeting will be held at the project site located at 301 North Church Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Please contact Brian Ward at 336-784-2000 or bward@landmarkbuilders.com for meeting details. Attendance is highly recommended. A MWBE participation goal of 10% has been established for this project. The Chronicle February 11, 2016

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION 13 JT 142

IN THE MATTER OF:

ADAM MICHAEL GOINS DOB: 11-01-05

TO: John Doe – biological father of the juvenile

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

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles. Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you. If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2012091464 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 1321 E. Second Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 0403 Lot(s) 104 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 1321 E. Second Street, the property being known as Block 0403 Lot(s) 104 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem.

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 7th day of March 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished. You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1321 E. 2nd Street including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: February 4, 2016

The Chronicle February 11, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator CTA, of the Estate of Margaret McGill Samuels, also known as Margaret M. Samuels, Margaret McGill Brown, Margaret M. Brown and Margaret Brown, deceased, of Forsyth County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Margaret McGill Samuels also known as, Margaret M. Samuels, Margaret McGill Brown, Margaret M. Brown and Margaret Brown, to present said claims to the undersigned, in the care of Renita Thompkins Linville, P.O. Box 20802, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27120-0802, on or before the 4th day of May 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment. This the 4th day of February 2016.

SAMUEL ERIC BROWN ADMINISTRATOR CTA OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET MCGILL SAMUELS ALSO KNOWN AS MARGARET M. SAMUELS, MARGARET MCGILL BROWN, MARGARET M. BROWN AND MARGARET BROWN

The Chronicle February 4, 11, 18 and February 25, 2016

This the 11th day of February, 2016 Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101

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DEaDLINE: MONDaY 5:30 PM • 25 WOrDs FOr $20 CaLL CLassIFIEDs aT (336) 722-8624 We accept major credit card payment on all classfied ads. Email us your ad by Monday...see it on Thursday. Fax (336) 713-9173 NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION FORSYTH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA

A primary election will be held on March 15, 2016 in Forsyth County to vote on the candidates for the offices of Democratic Presidential Preference and the Republican Presidential Preference and the Libertarian Presidential Preference; to nominate Candidates for US Senate (1 Seat); US House of Representatives 5th District (1 Seat), 12th District (1 Seat); North Carolina Governor (1 Seat); Lieutenant Governor (1 Seat); North Carolina Attorney General (1 Seat); North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture (1 Seat); North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance (1 Seat); North Carolina Commissioner of Labor (1 Seat); North Carolina Secretary of State (1 Seat); North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction (1 Seat); North Carolina Treasurer (1 Seat); State Senate – District 31 (1 Seat); Forsyth County Board of Commissioners – District B (3 Seats); Forsyth County Register of Deeds (1 Seat); Winston Salem City Council – Northeast Ward (1 Seat); Winston Salem City Council – Northwest Ward (1 Seat); Winston Salem City Council – South Ward (1 Seat).

Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person at the polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification, have a religious objection to being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. The acceptable forms of photo identification are a NC Driver’s License or DMV-issued Identification Card (expired up to four years), US Passport or Passport Card (unexpired), Military ID Card or Veterans Affairs ID Card (unexpired, if there is an expiration date), and certain Tribal Enrollment Cards. VOTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ONE OF THESE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION MAY STILL VOTE IF THEIR INABILITY IS DUE TO A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT such as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work schedule, and others. These voters may vote a provisional ballot after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and providing an alternate form of identification or the last four digits of their social security number and their date of birth. Acceptable alternate forms of identification for voters who complete a Reasonable Impediment Declaration include their voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank statement, or other government document bearing the voter’s name and current address. Alternative voting options are available for voters who do not present acceptable photo identification for a reason other than a reasonable impediment to obtaining one. Voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of identification described above. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Free Identification Cards for registered voters are available from the NC DMV. For assistance with obtaining acceptable photo identification for voting or for more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, contact the NC State Board of Elections voter outreach team toll-free at 1-866-522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. One-stop early voting places may be obtained by calling the Forsyth County Board of Elections or viewed on our web site, www.fcvotes.com. Canvass Day will be held in the Forsyth County Board of Elections office on March 22, 2016

Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on a State Board of Elections Absentee Request Form, available at the Forsyth County Board of Elections office and at all one-stop early voting sites, and received in the Forsyth County Board of Elections office or any one-stop early voting site by 5:00 p.m. on March 08, 2016. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Forsyth County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2016 or postmarked on March 15, 2016.

All residents of Forsyth County who are registered to vote with the Forsyth County Board of Elections may vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-register for this election. THOSE VOTERS WHO ARE REGISTERED UNAFFILIATED MAY VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION. Unaffiliated voters will be given a choice of ballot at the polling places. Those residents of Forsyth County who are not registered to vote must register on or before Friday, February 19, 2016 in order to be eligible to vote on Election Day. Those voters who are not registered by Friday, February 19, 2016 may register and vote during one stop early voting only, and will be required to provide documentation of their identity and residence. Voters who wish to change their party affiliation or who have changed their name or address must notify the Board of Elections in writing by February 19, 2016. Voters who fail to notify the Board of Elections of a change to their name or address must update their information when presenting to vote, and may be required to vote a provisional ballot. Voters who require assistance with casting their ballot are entitled to assistance by an appropriate person of their choice or an election official. Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not physically able to enter the polling place.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2016010278 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of: Property Located at: 1235 Hattie Avenue Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block 0825 Lot(s) 058 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 1235 Hattie Avenue, the property being known as Block 0835 Lot(s) 058 is unfit for human habitation under the standardsof-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 7th day of March 2016, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished.

You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1235 Hattie Avenue including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: February 4, 2016

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EMPLOYMENT

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

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

EMPLOYMENT

Lecturer position in Accounting at Appalachian State University

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

PS Communications Operator (Police/Part-Time) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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EMPLOYMENT

ERM Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, F/T (Winston-Salem, NC)

Build predictive & portfolio models incl, but not limited to, delinquency & default scorecards, attrition scorecards, line mgmt models, portfolio VaR models, stress testing models, loan pricing models & loss severity models. Must have Master's in Fin'l Math, Economics, Mgmt Info Systems, or related field. Educational or Work background must have incl. exp w/: advanced MS Excel, SQL, SAS Enterprise Guide, Enterprise Miner, Base SAS; statistical analysis; predictive modeling; data mining; CRM Applications, Business Intelligence tools, & SAP ERP. Send resume to Carletha Ward, SVP/ARAS Manager, BB&T Corporation, 223 West Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893.

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

PS Communications Operator (Police) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The Department of Accounting at Appalachian State University invites applications for one non-tenure-track nine month faculty position at the rank of Lecturer beginning Fall 2016, subject to funding. Details can be found at http://hrs.appstate.edu/employment/ epa-jobs/1302. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Vehicle Operator (Property & Facilities)

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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

Equipment Operator/Light (Utilities) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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

Crew Leader (Property & Facilities) Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Persons with questions about registration, location of polling places, absentee ballots, early voting at One-Stop locations or other election matters may call the Forsyth County Board of Elections Office at (336) 703-2800 Monday thru Friday. Ken Raymond, Chairman Forsyth County Board of Elections

EMPLOYMENT

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Maintence Worker (Utilities)

Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Fleet Data Technician (Sanitation)

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1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity

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One bedroom apartments with washer-dryer connections, pool, and water furnished. Only $410.00 per month

ASSEMBLY TERRACE APARTMENTS A Community for 62 and older is now taking applications. Conveniently located in Winston Salem with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance available. Call for an appointment at 336-759-9798. Office hours are from 8am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. TDD Relay 1-800-7352962 Equal Housing Opportunity Professionally Managed By Community Management Corporation

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• Equal Housing • On-Site Laundry Facility • 24-Hour Emergency • Maintenance • Near Bus Route

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840 W. 14th Street Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Call 336-723-7524 Managed by Community Management Corp Equal Housing Opportunity

ST. PETER'S HERITAGE PLACE APARTMENTS 3727 Old Lexington Road Winston Salem, NC 27107 A Community For Seniors 62 and older One bedroom units conveniently Located in Winston Salem. Handicap Accessible Units and Rental Assistance Available. For More Information Call 336-771-9028 NC Relay: 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Managed by Community Management Corporation

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