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NAACP chief promotes black businesses

Volume 44, Number 19

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

During its first meeting of the new year, the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce invited the leaders of two of the most influential organizations in the city to discuss their organization’s vision and strategic plan for economic development in the black community.

Alvin Carlisle, president of the local NAACP chapter, said when he took over leadership early last year, one of the things that was vital for him was to help advance black businesses in the area. He said, “I’m unapologetically passionate about advancing the plight of colored people.

“One of my missions as president was to be involved in the advancement of black businesses. I

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think the game-changer for black communities is when we have black businesses engaged,” Carlisle continued. “Around the time of Reconstruction, we had to do business with each other because that’s all we had.

Unfortunately we’ve lost that passion and our economic base.”

As he continued to discuss the importance of black-owned businesses in the area, Carlisle said we must treat minority-owned businesses like newborn babies. He said just like a newborn, small businesses take time to develop and it is important that we give business owners that time.

“I believe that it is important that black people become compassionate about becoming that family member that takes care of our businesses until they grow,” Carlisle said.

Since taking the reigns

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Last week the Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce invited Pastor Alvin Carlisle and James Perry to discuss their organizations and economic development in the African-American community.

Public Arts Commission brings diverse art to the city of the local chapter, Carlisle and the NAACP

executive board have hosted several “Small Business

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

An artistic tribute to Larry Leon Hamlin, a water tank mural and a citywide portrait initiative are projects currently being commissioned by the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission.

The 10-member Public Arts Commission was appointed in 2016 by the Winston-Salem City Council and the Forsyth County commissioners to facilitate local public art. The Commission’s first two projects went up last year. One was the 11-foot tall steel book sculpture by Alabama artist Deedee Morrison that now stands in front of the Central Library on Fifth Street. Just down the street at the Benton Convention Center, the Commission’s other project can be seen as the works of 11 artists are on permanent display there. The variety or work includes Dennis Well’s 13-foot tall portrait of the late Poet Maya Angelou made out of her own quotes, ceramic sculpture

by Randleman potter Joseph Sands, photographs by Owens Daniels of Winston-Salem and large abstract paintings by Charlotte artist Nico Amortegui.

“The whole point of public art is to bring not only awareness to the arts but to also give artists a voice and a vision,” said Commission member Endia Beal, who is an artist and director of Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem

Photo by Tevin Stinson

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Drive. These events, which are free to all who participate, are designed to promote business owners who don’t have a physical space to sell and promote their products or services. The week before Christmas, more than a dozen minority owned businesses participated in a holiday version of the Small Business Day event.

Carlisle also announced he is in conversations with The Chronicle to feature a Black Business of the Month. Carlisle said although conversations are still in the early stages, he hopes to start highlighting black-owned businesses in the area very soon.

Before discussing some of the initiatives his organization has to support the local economy, James Perry, CEO and president See Business on A8

N.C. NAACP leery of GOP special session N.C. LEGISLATURE

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

On Wednesday, Jan. 10, supporters of the N.C. NAACP came from all across the state to rally at the N.C. General Assembly to protest why they believe the state legislature is back in session weeks before they’re officially scheduled to come back.

“The independent judiciary is under attack in North Carolina,” says Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, president

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(Above) This large painting by Charlotte artist Nico Amortegui can be seen through the windows at the front of The Benton.

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(Left) This metal sculpture by Deedee Morrison greets visitors to the Central Library.

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of the N.C. NAACP, “… and the people understand that this attack is a threat to our democracy.”

Thus, the reason for “Fair Courts Day of Action.”

A coalition of social justice groups, led by the N.C. NAACP, Democracy North Carolina and Progress NC, reacted to bills either passed or introduced by the Republican-led legislature in 2017 that gerrymanders the state’s judicial districts, targeting black judges by packing them so they would compete against each other (passed), or would cut judicial terms from the state Supreme Court to Superior Court from eight years and four years, down to just two years (proposed), or even institute a merit selection system where state lawmakers appoint the judges they want to the bench (also proposed).

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Night, weekend service added to some bus routes

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) has added night and weekend service to many bus routes for 2018.

WSTA and Winston-Salem City Council members held a press conference last week to highlight the route changes, which went into effect Jan. 2.

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Volunteers with Social Heart serve food at the Bethesda Center on Christmas morning. Social Heart is a local nonprofit founded by Cedric Allen.

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Social heart helps homeless residents Cedric Allen says Social Heart is a local nonprofit geared toward helping the homeless population in Winston-Salem and surrounding communities.

BY TeVin STinSon The ChroniCLe

on any given day or night, you may find city native Cedric Allen distributing food, coats, gloves, or even hygiene products to those in need in various parts of Triad. While some may take what they have for granted, Allen says he goes out of his way to help homeless residents in the area because that was once him. "i've been homeless, so i know what it's like to be in the streets.” Allen said, a Growing up in the kimberly Park housing development, Allen said, he learned the importance giving back to those in need, from his mother and others in the neighborhood. he said when he was growing up when someone in the neighborhood couldn't afford certain things, the entire community would lend a helping hand.

"Growing up in the projects, we were taught to give back. it was like a family; we helped others in need and when my mother couldn't afford certain things, that's when the community would step in and do what they could," Allen continued. "Because of the way i was raised, i've always been a giving person. Anybody that knows me will tell you that i just love to give."

That giving nature that was instilled in Allen as a child, stuck with him into adulthood and led to the start of Social heart, a local nonprofit that feeds the homeless. in 2009 with just $50 and a dream, Allen told several of his friends he was going to start a nonprofit to help those in need. he told The Chronicle that although several said it couldn't be done, he didn't let that discourage him.

"When you have a vision, some people can make you sit back down and make you give up on yourself, but you can't. And that's just what it was. They told me i could not do it and it's not possible," Allen said. despite the naysayers, Allen followed his dream and today Social heart is known throughout the community for helping those in need. if you follow Allen on social media, you can see the impact the nonprofit is making. on Christmas morning, with the help of the Social heart Family, Allen fed dozens of families at the Bethesda Center on Patterson Avenue. Last week when nighttime temperatures dropped to single digits, Social heart hit the streets of Greensboro to pass out blankets and coats.

With help from countless volunteers since 2009 Social heart has helped feed hundreds of individuals across the city, state, and country. Allen said just like the extended family that helped him growing up, Social heart is looking to spread the message of giving. "i couldn't do any of this without the community.

MLK Burger King rezoning delayed; Hawley House expansion approved

BY Todd LuCk The ChroniCLe

The Winston-Salem City Council approved rezoning that’ll let hawley house expand and delayed a vote on the Burger king on Martin Luther king Jr. drive during its Tuesday, Jan. 2, meeting.

The Burger king location closed down several months ago. Carrols LLC, which owns and operates the building, plans to renovate the location after buying the property from Burger king. The rezoning involves the renovations, which have been put on hold as Carrols is still trying to acquire the property.

The location will most likely be shuttered for several more months as the rezoning was delayed until April 2 at the petitioner’s request.

The City Council also

unanimously approved rezoning for YWCA’s hawley house, a woman’s substance abuse recovery program located in a twostory house in the South Ward. The program had single-family residential zoning that allowed six residents to stay there. The new multifamily zoning will allow it to have up to 12 residents. YWCA Supportive Services Vice President kristin o’Leary told the council the rezoning will give more women much needed services.

“The increase with the opioid epidemic in the number of phone calls that we get, we have just had a tremendous amount of disappointment to those women who are really trying to seek help,” she said.

The residential program at the house lasts 912 months. residents are often referred by another

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Plans to rezone and rebuild this Burger King on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive are delayed as its owner/operator Carrols LLC is attempting to buy the property.

Member John Larson said that spoke well of the program. “hawley house is an example of how an organization such as yours works within the neighborhood fabric, is a contributing element, and has, in fact, strengthened the diversity of a neighborhood, providing a valuable service for YWCA photo the community,” said Hawley House will be getting more clients as the Larson.

A condition was added Winston-Salem City Council approved rezoning to the zoning that it will that’ll allow more women to stay there. revert back to single-famiShe said she’s tried to and volunteer at neighbor- ly home zoning if the make hawley house a part hood events.

YWCA ever ceases the of the neighborhood.

There was no opposi- program there for more Clients at the house are tion to the rezoning. South than a year. involved in the community Ward City Council File photo

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YWCA program, Project new Start, which provides classes, Bible study and other services for incarcerated women and a postrelease support group. o’Leary said that the rezoning will allow three to four more women from new Start to stay at hawley house for 60-90 days after release. This will give them access to the many resources available to residents there, such as physicals, access to medication through Crisis Control Ministries, vocational services and transportation to their appointments. o’Leary said that the house already has the space for the additional residents.

To meet zoning requirements, it’ll need to install a sprinkler system, which she said the nonprofit hopes to cover with a city grant it’s applied for.

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Social heart is not about me it's about a network of people coming together to uplift our community." he said. "That's why i always call out my business partners because this wouldn't be possible without them."

Along with helping the less fortunate, Social heart has also been on the front line when it comes to fighting injustice in the area. in 2016 it was Social heart who first brought attention to the living conditions in the rolling hills apartment complex when they set up a protest outside the entrance, after the landlord tried to stop volunteers from distributing food. At that time city officials found a number of violations at the apartment complex in east Winston, including sewage backup, mold and rodent infestations.

Since then new ownership has taken over the property and improvements have been made, according to Allen, who visits the complex regularly to distribute food. When asked why he's so passionate about helping those in need and fighting injustice, Allen simply said because people helped him.

“When i was at my lowest, God sent people to talk to me,” he continued. “My grandma always told me there’s power in giving but you have to give from the heart.”

For more information on Social heart or to volunteer, contact Cedric Allen at (336) 995-8298.

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Emergency Management Director Mel Sadler dies T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Mel Sadler, the long-time director of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Office of Emergency Management, died unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Jan. 4. He was 69.

The funeral for Mel Sadler was noon on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University. A public viewing was held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Mayor Allen Joines said, “Mel was a true professional and was dedicated to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Forsyth County. He was instrumental in equipping our community with emergency preparedness plans so that we would be prepared, no matter the emergency – and then worked constantly to improve them. His tireless efforts often went unheralded, but they were vital to our public safety.”

Council Member James Taylor Jr., the chairman of the Public Safety Committee, said, “Mr. Sadler was the true definition of a public servant who took the safety of our city very seriously. He worked diligently to

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City Council Member Dan Besse, who chairs the Public Works Committee, said many people rely on the bus system to get to work and various other places they need to go. He said filling in the gaps on the bus service is worth the nearly $1 million the city is spending to enhance the system.

“That is a needed investment in the ability of the people of WinstonSalem to access jobs, to access healthy food, to access affordable housing, and it is part of a systematic multiyear effort that Winston-Salem has been undertaking in this decade to bring our public bus transit system up to par

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protect our citizens in the event of critical emergencies and natural disasters. Winston-Salem is a safer place to live, work and relax because of his service to our community.” Taylor is also the publisher of The Chronicle.

Sadler joined the Emergency Management staff on Aug. 24, 1987, as an emergency management officer and was promoted to director on July 7, 1997.

During his tenure, WinstonSalem and Forsyth County became in 2014 the first local governments in

with our peer cities in North Carolina,” said Besse.

Besse said that they’re not cutting service, but looking at ways to enhance it going forward. Barnes said the next step in that effort will be a $600,000 initiative to add shelters to many bus stops around the city.

Among the many areas with routes receiving the additional service are Skyline Village, BostonThurmond, Cleveland Avenue Homes, Mineral Springs, Happy Hill and Kimberley Park.

The following routes now have additional service: *Routes 80, 86, 90, 104, 106 and 108 had night, Saturday and Sunday service added.

the United States to take a new integrated emergency management training course designed to help local officials deal with home-grown terrorism threats and mass-violence incidents.

The training involved 72 city and county officials and private-sector health and utilities representatives and was held at the Emergency Management Institute, a federal training center in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

That training led to WinstonSalem receiving a $1.8 million grant last year to address gaps in regional public safety resources that were identified during the training course.

It was the largest grant awarded to a local government.

Sadler also oversaw a series of training exercises and disaster drills in recent years that allowed local officials to practice for a real emergency.

Also during his watch, Emergency Management accomplished its long-sought goal of creating a dedicated emergency operations center where local officials can gather to coordinate emergency response efforts.

*Routes 91 and 92 received just night and Saturday service. *Routes 100, 101 and 107 received Sunday service in addition to the night and Saturday service they already had. Route 107 serves both the city’s hospitals and is used by their employees to get to work. *Route 94, which already had Saturday service, now has night and Sunday service.

Route 100 will be changed starting in February to travel to Hanes Mall. The new route serves students at Winston-Salem State University, Salem College and UNC School of the Arts, but is the route with the lowest ridership.

The change in the route is hoping to increase ridership by adding a destina-

Many MLK events fall on actual birthday Wood

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CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

This year in Winston-Salem, many events commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be on Monday, Jan. 15, his 89th birthday and the actual holiday, which is the third Monday in January.

The Chronicle and the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity are sponsoring the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast, which is now booked to capacity. Thanks to all who got tickets, The Chronicle says. Keynote speaker will be James A. Beaty Jr., senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

Since 1981, an observance has been held annually at noon to commemorate King’s birthday. The 38th annual MLK Noon Hour Commemoration will be held at Union Baptist Church, 1200 Trade St. NW. The program will conclude by 2 p.m. An offering will be lifted.

The keynote speaker is civil rights leader Dr. Gerald See MLK events on A8

City Council Member Dan Besse and WSTA General Manager Art Barnes are hoping changes in this year’s bus routes will please riders.

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tion students would like to travel to.

Routes 81, 82, 95, 101 and 103 also have some

minor route changes to help them maintain their schedules.

Details on those routes,

along with all the city’s bus routes, can be found at www.wstransit.com.

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Patrick Usher Jr. is part of the percussion staff of Ishi Pentecostal Temple in Winston- Salem.

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He’s the master of his domain

BY BUSTA BROWN THE CHRONICLE

“I remember one time I was playing the drums at a church in South Carolina, while my dad was preaching, and delivering this guy from a bad spirit. It was going on for hours and hours. All of a sudden I hear people saying stop, stop, and I asked what happened, why are we not still playing? Then this man came into the church and walked up to my dad and said, hey I know you, and my dad was like, you know me, you came looking for me.”

As 10-year-old Patrick Usher Jr. continued sharing his experience, chills began to go through my body, yet he stayed cool and calm, and smiling as well. He seemed to enjoy sharing his experience.

“I didn’t know if he had a gun and was going to shoot up the church or something.

His eyes was getting big, then he said, the Lord sent me here to deliver all the prostitutes and sinners. His eyes looked like they were going to pop out of his sockets.” As he was telling that part of his experience, Patrick Jr. began to laugh, and he made me

laugh as well, but he became serious as he described how cool and calm his dad handled the situation. “After my dad saw him acting like that, he knew it was an evil spirit. He said the devil used the man as a distraction from the guy that he was delivering.”

Patrick Louis Usher Jr. is currently a part of the percussion staff of Ishi Pentecostal Temple in Winston- Salem, where his father Dr. Patrick L. Usher is the senior pastor. His mother, Marviette Usher, said “We use to call him PJ for Patrick Jr., but when he got older, he wanted us to call him Patrick.”

I asked Marviette to share something funny about the 10-year-old master drummer. “His is an impersonator. At our home, he’s impersonated every performer from Elvis, James Brown, to Michael Jackson; he has the wigs and clothes to match. He does the whole performance.”

Patrick Jr. said he began playing the drums at “2 years old, and I remember taking it serious at about 6.” He watched YouTube videos of his favorite drummer,

Tony Royster, who also began playing at a very young age as well. Royster has been touring with Jay-Z and other mega stars since the age of 12, and Usher is well on his way to do the same, “even bigger.” At the age of 5, he told his parents that he would be famous and travel as a professional drummer. He would dress up, and then ask them to pray for him prior to performing and then perform in his drum room at home as if he were in concert.

After performing he would bring his mother a list of questions, he wrote out, and would ask her to announce him coming out on the TV stage. “he would sit on his black stool and answer each of the questions I asked him” said Mrs. Usher.

He said he was practicing for his TV interview when he grew up.

Patrick’s parents spend time speaking about the importance of embracing how God created him and who he created him to be, his dad said. “He entrusted you with such an anointed and gifted talent that not everyone has and definitely not the average child.”

His dream is to continue to craft his God-given talent of drumming, eventually performing before millions of people. He has had no formal lessons; therefore, he strongly believes that he is anointed by God, gifted, talented and destined to do great things. Patrick L. Usher Jr. is now a rising fifth-grader at the Arts Based School in Winston-Salem. During his third-grade year at Jefferson Elementary, he was an outstanding performer in the school’s talent show and had the opportunity to perform with COLLEGE BAND from GSO during Jefferson's Festival. Additionally, while he was a student at Calvary Baptist Day School, he often performed in their musical programs, as early as Pre-K. He also had the privilege to be selected to participate in the National Black Theatre Festival Youth Talent Showcase in 2015.

Make sure you check out more of my interview with Patrick Jr. and see how gifted he is on the drums. Go to our YouTube.com channel @ Winstonsalem Chronicle.

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Safety urged in our extreme cold weather GUEST EDITORIAL

Forgive us for being preachy, but with the extreme cold weather and numerous reports of fires, it seems we should share some information that – who knows – might save a life.

Let's face it: our homes, schools, plumbing, wardrobes – nor much of anything else – are suited for temperatures in the teens.

Foremost, we urge you to regularly check on vulnerable family, friends or neighbors – especially the elderly – who could be at risk from the extreme cold.

We hope folks will ensure pets are out of the dangerous cold, too. And we speak from experience on this one _ do what you can to keep pipes from freezing.

There's nothing quite like waking up to water coming through ceiling light fixtures after pipes in the attic froze and ruptured. True story.

Frozen pipes are a headache. Fire, on the other hand, is deadly. Whether unsafe heating sources, candles after a power failure, or food left cooking on a stove, cold weather brings with it an increased risk of fire. According to FEMA and the National Fire Incident Reporting System: *Home fires occur more in winter than in any other season.

*Half of all home heating fires occur DecemberFebruary. *Heating equipment is involved in 1 in 7 home fires and 1 in 5 home fire deaths.

*Cooking is the leading cause of all wintertime home fires. *A heat source too close to combustibles is the leading factor contributing to the start of a winter home fire (15 percent). *5 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the most common time period for winter home fires.

Some of FEMA's prevention tips seem like common sense – Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heat sources like fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters. Plug only one heat-producing appliance into an electrical outlet.

The problem is, while these are indeed commonsense tips, such extreme cold conditions are fairly uncommon here, so extra care and attention are probably worthwhile.

It's a cold start to 2018. Here's to staying good and warm – and good and safe.

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New tax law hurts those in working class families To the Editor:

This new tax giveaway removes healthcare for 13 million Americans, and dumps over $1.5 trillion dollars of debt onto the American public while continuing to perpetuate the sad mythology which says by giving the rich more, we all do better.

This plan completely ignores what we all know to be the truth: Extra money given back to the working class will go into the economy at a much higher rate than money given to the wealthy.

While millions in our nation prepared for the holidays with the stark reality of the loss of healthcare and an uncertain future, our nation's most powerful elected officials decided to take from those without to give more to our nation's wealthiest 1 percent, who already own 40 percent of our nation's wealth.

According to one estimate, by 2027, individuals making over a million dollars will see an additional tax giveaway of $5.8 billion more; yet those making $40,000-50,000 will pay an extra $5.3 billion more in taxes.

What Congress has continued to show is that far from representing the interests of the people, our nation's policies disproportionately favor the wealthy.

Our democracy becomes healthy only when the politics and polices emanating from Congress reflect the American people and not solely the interests of corporations or our wealthiest citizens.

The NAACP unequivocally stands in strong opposition to this tax giveaway.

NAACP Baltimore, Maryland

Note: The bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Dec. 22, 2017.

Group applauds Trump disbanding of Election Integrity Commission To the Editor:

The President's Election Integrity Commission was a vehicle launched for the singular purpose of laying the groundwork to promote voter suppression policies on a national scale.

This unprecedented effort demonstrated this administration's clear hostility to voting rights. We mounted successful litigation against the administration that exposed its failure to abide by federal transparency requirements and vowed to keep fighting until the Commission was terminated. Today's [Jan. 3, 2018] Executive Order disbanding the Commission is a victory for those who are concerned about ensuring access to the ballot box across the country.

That said, we will remain vigilant. As with the Muslim Ban, this administration has a track record of repackaging and reissuing old and discriminatory policies. At every turn, we will fight this administration's attempts to restrict the voting rights of ordinary Americans.

Kristen Clarke President and Executive Director Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights Washington, D.C.

Group praises panel for striking congressional maps To the Editor:

A bipartisan three-judge federal panel sided with North Carolina voters today [Jan. 9], finding that the N.C. General Assembly's partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional and voters should pick their congressional representatives, not the other way around.

We applaud the court's decision on behalf of all voters in North Carolina and the work of the plaintiffs and their legal teams, who worked tirelessly to hold the North Carolina legislature's brazen partisan gerrymander to account.

In every corner of this state our supporters have rallied again and again to demand our lawmakers draw fair maps, and with this ruling we expect the N.C. General Assembly to adhere to the court's order and finally listen to their constituents.

Tomas Lopez, executive director Democracy North Carolina Durham

Note: On Jan. 9, a federal threejudge panel for North Carolina’s Middle District has struck down North Carolina’s 2016 congressional plan as an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. In striking down the maps, the federal court said, "On its most fundamental level, partisan gerrymandering violates 'the core principle of republican government . . . that the voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.'" The court’s order can be found at demnc.co/ruchoruling.

According the federal court's Jan. 9 ruling, the North Carolina General Assembly has until Jan. 29 to enact a remedial plan. The court also plans to employ a special master to draw an alternative remedial plan, to be enacted before the 2018 congressional elections.

Democracy North Carolina is a statewide nonpartisan organization that uses research, organizing, and training to increase civic participation, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and remove systemic barriers to voting and serving in elected office.

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Stop enabling white supremacy Oscar H. Blayton

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Most Black folk might get offended if it is suggested that they are enablers to white supremacists. Yet, this enabling takes place every day.

In 1966, I was a 20year-old Marine Corps draftee-recruit at Parris Island. I also was applying to get into the Marine Corps’ aviation program similar to what was depicted in the film "An Officer and a Gentleman."

As a part of the application process, I had to be interviewed by a Marine colonel. At one point, the white colonel, who was seated behind his desk, asked me “Who do you admire more, Jackie Robinson or Cassius Clay?" A Black master sergeant, who was standing behind the seated colonel, gave me the "Don't be a fool” look. That look made me know what answer the white man wanted to hear, so I loudly affirmed, "Jackie

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Robinson, sir."

Having lived most of my life in the segregated South, I knew danger lay in making white people feel uncomfortable, particularly a white man with power over my future.

A year later, I was a freshly minted lieutenant receiving flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and I never gave any thought to the fact that I had enabled that white colonel in maintaining his sense of racial superiority.

Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful to that Black master sergeant for keeping me from falling into a white superiority trap. The wrong answer would have sent me to Vietnam as an infantryman.

This little drama took place almost 52 years ago, but there are times today when people of color feel the need to play the white superiority game for the sake of survival. Moving forward in the world as it exists, Black folks must develop strategies that tear down notions of white supremacy so there no longer will be a need to tell white people only what they want to hear. We must yank white people out of their comfort zones by

emphatically and unapologetically making them feel uncomfortable.

Many Black folks are in positions where they can do this and still survive. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is doing it. And while he is paying a high price, he still survives.

White supremacy and racial microaggressions intrude into the lives of people of color every day and we must begin to push back. It is important to push back even if we cannot do it in as visible a fashion as Colin Kaepernick. Particularly, these assaults can be challenged successfully in private settings and in oneon-one interactions with our white “friends” because they often do not realize that their actions are based upon notions of white supremacy as well as implicit bias.

In this era of Trump, America is growing uglier and white supremacy is resurging. If people of color do not push back, we will lose our opportunity to ever speak freely and live freely in this country.

We can’t afford to delude ourselves into believing people of

color have the freedom to speak and live freely in America. I knew I did not have those freedoms in 1966 when it was clear that

I could not correct that white colonel and answer his question by saying, "His name is Muhammad Ali."

Treating everyone with dignity and respect in 2018

I can remember people many years ago making New Year’s resolutions. These were things we wanted to either start

doing or possibly do better.

Yes, I too, began making these New Year’s resolutions. Quite honestly, I didn’t start to make the resolutions until New Year’s Eve. And during some years, I didn’t make them until New Year’s Day. Now, was I serious in my intentions?

Well, I probably was for a few days. In my opinion, making New Year’s resolutions is a tradition with more people making them than keeping them. Our friends make them, so we make them, too.

There are other New Year’s traditions that we have been following for years.

One of the traditions is what we eat on New Year’s Day. My memory, jaded as it is, recalls having blackeyed peas and cabbage on this day. This was supposedly the main ingredients of the “good luck” meal. My mom added fried chicken, rice and corn bread to this meal. The overall meal was good because my mom could cook.

After New Year’s Day, I don’t remember that combination of food items until the next New Year’s Day. In a strange sort of way, if this represented “good luck” food, why didn’t we have it more often?

Another New Year’s Day tradition that

I found more humorous than anything else was who showed up at your house on that day. It was good luck for the entire year if a man was the first person to come to your house on New Year’s Day. I was so young I don’t remember that happening in my neighborhood.

However, maybe in the East Winston section of Winston-Salem, we had a man or a group of men who performed that task. Our homes ought to be open to kind and good people regardless of gender. In my opinion, this is a tradition that I hope has gone away.

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Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.

I want to get better at treating all people with dignity and respect. We are living in times where tempers are bad, and attitudes are negative. No longer do we give people the benefit of the doubt.

I want to exhibit a higher level of kindness and empathy. If I can leave a person with a good word, then both of our days become brighter. I want to smile more.

Yes, these are some difficult days, however a simple smile can go a long way in helping someone else feel better.

Many of us have been truly blessed, so as best as we can let’s share our blessings with other people. It’s the small things that matter. Paying for a child’s candy bar or letting someone go ahead of us in the grocery line are good starts. If we put others first, this feeling will sink deep into our spirits and stay with us throughout the year. I always say that people don’t want to know how much you know until they know how much you care.

This is the first month of what promises to be a very exciting year. Treating each other with dignity and respect will be the foundation we need to make this a blessed year. After all, our lives are inextricably tied together and we are our brother’s and sister’s keeper.

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

Time to focus on school choice in W-S, America Andrew

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Guest Columnist

Later this month, schools, homeschool groups, organizations and individuals in North Carolina and across America will work together to raise awareness about the importance of opportunity in K-12 education.

National School Choice Week begins on Jan. 21 and celebrates all types of schools and education environments for children.

Nationwide, 32,240 different events and activities – such as open houses, school fairs and information sessions – are being

planned, with an estimated attendance of 6.7 million people. In fact, 1,025 of those events and activities will be held in North Carolina, and 49 are in Winston-Salem.

National School Choice Week has been celebrated every year since 2011. And even with increased awareness, many families still have questions about school choice and how it can benefit them and their communities.

The first thing to know is that school choice isn’t partisan or political. It isn't about a specific set of policy goals, either. Rather, it’s about parents making personal decisions for their children.

School choice means empowering individual parents with the opportunity to search for, and find,

the best education environments for their individual children – regardless of where they live or how much money they make.

Finding the right school is important, because every child has unique talents, challenges, and needs.

School choice isn’t about finding fault with any of the schooling options available. Instead, it recognizes that while one student might thrive at a neighborhood school, another student might do better somewhere else.

Research shows that when parents actively choose schools and education environments for their children, students are more likely to succeed in school.

They are also more likely to graduate from high school, get good jobs, and participate in their commu-

nities.

School choice isn’t just theoretical. Right now, more parents in North Carolina and across America are actively choosing the education environments for their children than at any other time in history.

National School Choice Week provides parents with an opportunity to evaluate the education options available for their children. If parents are interested in switching their child to a different school, or considering homeschooling, it helps to start looking into these options in the winter.

Families in North Carolina can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online acade-

mies and homeschooling.

Because the state offers a private school choice program, parents who choose private schools for their children may also be eligible for state-supported scholarships or tuition assistance for their children.

Searching for a new school, or considering an alternative education environment, doesn’t have to be daunting. Parents can start by talking to their children and other parents, researching schools online, and visiting schools in person. A good place to start is the National School Choice Week website: www.schoolchoiceweek.com, where we provide more information about specific school choice options in the Tar Heel State as well as list-

ings of the tens of thousands of local and regional events happening this year.

National School Choice Week is a time when the country comes together around the idea that every child can succeed when they find the right school fit. This January, parents have more options and opportunities than ever before to find that right fit.

For individual communities and for our country, that is a good thing.

A nationally recognized advocate for children and families, Andrew R. Campanella serves as president of National School Choice Week, the world's largest-annual celebration of opportunity in education. He lives in Northwest Florida.

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State University.

The other commission members are: *David Finn, art professor at Wake Forest University *Harry Knabb, chair and CEO of Arts for Arts Sake (AFAS) *Betsy Towns, UNC School of the Arts associate professor *Elizabeth Repetti, attorney, Sawtooth board member *Janie Wilson, business owner *Jane Doub, president of Piedmont Craftsmen, Inc. *Barbara Campbell, potter *Heather Levinson, former marketing director for the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance *John Rushton, actor and producer The commission solicits proposals for its projects. Committees that con-

sist of several Commission members and project stake holders will narrow it down to one recommendation that is given to the Commission for approval.

For instance, about 20 artists applied for a piece to honor the late Larry Leon Hamlin that’ll hang in The Benton and will be on a similar scale to the Maya Angelou portrait. Hamlin is founder of both the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) and the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF). The majority of the committee, which included his widow, Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, voted to award the commission to New Orleans artist Aron Belka. Knabb was the one dissenting vote, both in the committee and when the Commission voted. He argued that it should be a local artist, and favored Owens Daniels, who he said knew Hamlin and the NBTF personally.

The rest of the commission voted for the committee’s recommendation for Belka.

“There’s always going

to be that tension between local artists and people who are coming in from outside. It’s something we’re always going to have to think about,” said Finn, who is the Commission’s chair.

Finn said that sometimes they’ll pick out-oftown artists for their projects, just as he hopes other cities will be open to picking Winston-Salem artists.

The committee and Commission will next choose the design from the artist. The artwork is expected to be up in September.

Other projects include painting a water tank on Sides Road. The project is to paint a mural on the side of the tank that’s visible to 22,000 drivers daily that see the tank from Peters Creek Parkway. That area of the tank is 290 linear feet wide and 50 feet tall.

Proposals included painting fish, waterfalls and even the eyes of a giant child on the tank. The committee has narrowed it down from about 50 artists

of the Winston-Salem Urban League, talked about some of the problems minority business owners face.

He said one of the biggest challenges he sees with people starting their own businesses is, they don’t understand the market and how the economy has changed over the years.

“The world economy has fundamentally transformed right before our eyes and that’s probably the most difficult part about owning a business in this market,” Perry said.

“The biggest issue I see is that people are looking to start businesses that are geared toward yesteryear’s technology. In every single circumstance there’s a way

to four that they’ll give feedback to and then receive final proposals from and do a Skype video interview with. Money for the project was given to the City by the Lidl Grocery store there after the store didn’t have time to complete a piece of public art to meet zoning requirements.

The Commission is currently seeking artists to submit for its WinstonSalem Portrait Project, which will be displayed downtown and at least eight other places around the city. The idea is that the artwork will bridge divisions in the city and promote communication, understanding, compassion and empathy.

The commission is also accepting proposals for new public art projects.

Forms to apply or suggest projects can be found on the Commission’s website: www.cityofws.org/Depart ments/Planning/Boardsand-Commissions/PublicArt-Commission

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No other state in the nation has such a system in place.

“It targets black judges and women judges and black voters, which is really racist,” Linda Sutton, organizer for Democracy NC told the Times-News of Burlington. “[The Republicans] plan to take over the courts to appoint their own judges … so when we challenge them, we won’t have anywhere else to go.”

Indeed, one of the key legislative measures passed last year was in the state House, canceling the 2018 primaries for judicial candidates. Earlier last year, the GOP majority also passed HB 239, which reduced the number of judges on the state Court of Appeals from 15 to 12, in an effort to deny Democratic Gov. Cooper the ability to fill the three court vacancies that would occur during his term.

That plan was partially thwarted when Appellate Court Judge Douglas McCullough retired early, allowing Cooper to appoint his replacement before the bill could be enacted.

So exactly what are both the state House and Senate planning in terms of

revamping the state’s judiciary – the one branch of government that in recent years, has successfully countered much of the Republican social agenda

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for North Carolina?

Last week, during a special Senate committee appointed by Senate Pres.

Pro-tem Phil Berger (Rockingham), four possible plans were revealed to be under consideration – 1.

T h e Blue Plan – where judicial elections for appellate judges are suspended; the governor nominates candidates; both state houses confirm the nominations within 60 days; and a general election is held for voters to either accept or reject the legislative confirmation.

2.

T h e Orange Plan – a 15-member Judicial Nominating Commission picks two

candidates. The governor appoints one of the two, with that judicial appointee serving a 14-year term, and is eligible for re-nomination by the Commission.

3.

The Red Plan – The General Assembly appoints a candidate when a judicial vacancy occurs. That judicial appointee serves for life or until the age of 72.

4.

T h e Purple Plan – a non-partisan independent Merit Selection Commission appointed by the state Supreme Court Chief Justice. That 7 or 9 member panel will forward all nominations to the NC General Assembly for further consideration. Local commissions will do the same for superior court and district court nominees.

Upon review, state lawmakers forward the three best nominees to the governor, who then appoints.

Voters vote to confirm or reject the governor’s choice, which if confirmed would serve 10-year term.

That appointee is not eligible to be re-appointed to the same court.

What plan the N.C. General assembly ultimately chooses will become evident during the Special Session.

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technology is making your business venture easier but on the other hand it may be making what you do obsolete.”

In an attempt to prepare potential business owners for the shift in technology, Perry said the Urban League is working to level the playing field by ensuring local entrepreneurs have the skills to succeed.

Along with hosting computer literacy courses, Perry said it is equally important that citizens have employment opportunities as well.

Currently the WSUL sponsors a Senior Community Service Employment Program and a Summer Youth Employment Program.

Following a brief question and answer session with entrepreneurs in atten-

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dance, Randon Pender, president of the Black Business Chamber, said the panel was a great way to jumpstart the year. She said, “This has been an awesome meeting to start the year.

“I want to thank Pastor Carlisle and Mr. Perry for discussing their organizations and their work to uplift the community.”

Carlisle is pastor of Exodus Baptist Church.

The Winston-Salem Black Business Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of every month at the Enterprise Center, located at 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For more information contact Randon Pender by phone at (336) 575-2006 or by email at randon@wsblackchamber.com.

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L. Durley of Atlanta. Former Winston-Salem council woman and mayor, Martha Wood, and community activist, educator and school board member Victor Johnson will receive the MLK “Dare to Make a Difference” Award in recognition of their efforts for civil and human rights. A special recognition is planned for former alderwoman of 16 years, Dr. Virginia K. Newell, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She will be the oldest living recipient of the MLK award.

A special litany of commemoration and inspirational music by the Big Four Choir will round out the program. As a community service project, the Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in collaboraJohnson tion with the MLK Noon Hour Commemoration Committee, will provide a meal of soup, bread, dessert and drink and will “serve” the attendees, including invited homeless individuals from the Bethesda Center, Samaritan Ministries and other homeless shelters, after the program.

Contact Mütter D. Evans, the founding organizer of MLK Noon Hour Commemoration Committee at (336) 971-7852, muttermde@aol.com for additional information.

At 7 p.m., the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) will hold a scholarship fundraising service at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road, where Rev. Donald Jenkins is senior pastor. Guest speaker will be Pastor Tembila Covington, MCWSV 1st vice president. For information, contact Bishop Todd Fulton, MCWSV Social Justice Committee chairman, at (336) 422-6066.

Other events *The North Carolina Black Repertory Company will host the 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Arts Council Theatre on Monday, Jan. 15. The event, which is free with the donation of a nonperishable food item, is set to begin at 3 p.m. All non-perishable food items will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. For more information call (336) 723-2266. *The Odd Fellows Cemetery along with community partners – Pan Hellenic Council, Harden and Janet Wheeler, local churches, colleges, and civic groups – will host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at 2881 Shorefair Drive. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact James Clyburn at (336) 723-6452.

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Isaiah Thomas comes back to Cavalier lineup Early on in this NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers players did not seem to be on the same page as the team limped out of the gates. Since then, the Cavs have seemed to gel as a unit and now sit in the Number Three seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-13. With the return of Isaiah Thomas from injury, the Cavs look like a different team than they did two months ago.

Thomas returned from injury last week in the Cavs game versus the Portland Trailblazers. He came off the bench and scored 17 points on 6 of 12 from the field in only 19 minutes of playing time.

He looked as though he has been ready to play, but Cleveland was being cautious with his return.

Many people, including myself, thought the Boston Celtics got the better of the off season trade with the Cavaliers because of the hip injury Thomas sustained during last season’s playoffs. I was not anticipating he would return to the lineup and be the same player he was. It looks as though I was mistaken.

Even though Boston only received Kyrie Irving in the trade versus the Cavs receiving Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, the Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first-round pick and a second-round pick in 2020, I still felt the injury to Thomas negated the remaining pieces of the trade.

Last season, the Cavs seemed to stall on offense when Lebron James went to the bench. That looked even more glaring at the beginning of the season without Irving but the Cavs have been able to right the ship as of lately.

The return of Thomas could be that missing link for the final few months of the season as Cleveland tries to make a push for that coveted Number One seen in the east.

Take Thomas' first game back against the Blazers, for instance.

While James was off the floor, the Cavs outscored Portland 31-13, which is a welcomed sign for Cleveland fans everywhere. If that trend continues throughout the rest of the season, James will not have to play as many minutes as he is now.

On the other hand, so far this year Kyrie Irving has the Boston Celtics on top of the Eastern Conference, 4.5 games ahead of the Cavs at the time this article was written. Irving is averaging 25 points and five assists as the lead guy for the Celtics.

Unfortunately, the Cavaliers decided to sit Thomas the next night following his return, so we were unable to see him play against his old team.

The Celtics dismantled the Cavs en route to a 102-88 victory last Wednesday night, Jan. 3. I'm sure everyone would have loved to see how the teams matched up with Thomas in the lineup.

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Defensive pressure leads to win for Glenn

The Glenn Bobcats played intense defense in their game against Reagan last Friday.

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There has been an old cliché in sports that defense wins championships. While this was not a championship, Glenn used their defense to overcome a feisty Reagan Raider team last Friday night by the score of 65-46.

The Bobcats lead for nearly the entire game but the Raiders kept it close by hitting some much needed shots when the game looked to be

With their 9-4 record on the season, Glenn is looking like one of the top teams in the county.

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getting out of hand. The fast pace of the game seemed to fit into what Glenn wanted to do on

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both ends of the floor.

“We started off the game kind of slow, but

toward the end, we really dug in and picked it up in the fourth quarter,” said Glenn head coach Richard Daniels.

Glenn used a combination of a full-court press and a 2-3 zone on defense to apply pressure to the Reagan ball handlers. This pressure finally started to pay dividends for the Bobcats in the fourth quarter as they were able to build an insurmountable lead.

“Late in the game, I just told them to not

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

For the past 17 years, Bryant McCorkle has been bringing his elite basketball league to the W.R. Anderson Community Center. This year over 500 children will participate in the league, divided up into 32 teams.

Cook, Sedge Garden and Hall Woodward elementary schools are participating in the league as According to well.

McCorkle, kids from all around the Triad have come to participate in the league.

The kids are separated McCorkle by age groups: 8 and under, 11 and under and 15 and under.

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There are over 500 kids participating in the Elite League at the W.R. Anderson Community Center this year.

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Eagles top Spartans to kick off the new year

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Coming off of Christmas break is the toughest part of the season for high school teams due to the lack of practice. This was very evident in the game between East Forsyth and Mount Tabor last Wednesday.

Jalen Ware, No. 22 white, attempts a layup over Jalen Hickson, No. 24.

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Jan. 3, as the Eagles squeaked out a tight 47-42 victory.

With this being the first game coming off of Christmas break, both teams seemed a little off as they attempted to get back into their normal routines.

One would assume a low scoring game more than likely meant good defense on both sides. In this case it was a lack of offensive efficiency and sloppy play that led to the low score of the game.

“We played alright but we could have played better if we had more execution,” said Kedrick Carpenter, Mt. Tabor head coach. “It's the simple things like getting to the 50/50 balls that we did not get that cost us.”

The same sentiments were echoed from the winning coach Rodney Minor of East Forsyth. He says his squad lacks toughness at times but feels that is something they can fix as the season progresses.

“I thought we played sporadic and a bit lethargic and made it a dog fight,” he said.

“If we had made our easy buckets we would not have been in this dog fight.”

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of last year. Elite then, the teams have been practicing in preparation for the beginning of the league.

The league will run for eight weeks and the teams will play on Saturdays.

Last Saturday, Jan. 6, marked the opening day for the league and the gymnasium was packed to capacity. It was literally standing room only, with all of the parents and friends in attendance to catch the games.

“The best thing for me is just to get the kids off the street and give the parents something good to watch during the winter months,” McCorkle said of why he enjoys bringing the league back year after year.

The parents seem to enjoy the league just as

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much as the children do.

Kisha Robinson says her family has been participating in the league for the past 12 years.

“We love it because it's like family and everyone knows each other,” Robinson said. “We all have a good time and we love it.”

Robinson says it's good to have the kids in an environment such as the Elite league because of the sense of community it gives them. For her, the biggest attraction to the league is the commitment of the coaches along with the development of the young kids.

“You can see the gradual growth of the kids because my nephew started when he was 6 and now he is 13 playing with the bigger boys and you can see how far he has come,” she

went on to say.

Latoya Webb says she has been bringing her son to the league for the past two years. She says she enjoys having her son in this league versus others because of the organization the league displays.

Everyone had high praise for the work McCorkle has done putting the league together.

Robinson said the parents bring their kids to W.R. Anderson year after year because of McCorkle.

“Bryant is the best, and everyone knows and he has a sense of respect from all of us,” said Robinson.

Once the regular season is over, the qualifying teams will then enter the playoffs, which begin on March 10. McCorkle says “if you think the gym was packed now, wait until the championships start.”

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For most of the first half, it was a one or two possession game on either side. Each time either team look to take control, the other would find a way to answer. Mount Tabor went into the intermission with just a one-point lead at 2524.

More erratic play followed as the teams began the second half. Both teams were only able to muster single-digit points in the third quarter, with the Spartans still leading by two.

Late in the fourth quarter, Tabor continued to hold a slight two-point lead.

Down the stretch, the Eagles finally began to make the plays necessary by hitting clutch shots and playing solid defense. The Spartans unraveled in crunch time, enabling the Eagles to snatch the victory.

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I don't think many were expecting the Celtics to still hold the Number One slot in the east after the devastating leg injury Gordon Heyward sustained in the opening game of the season.

Not to dismiss the Number Two seed in the east, which is the Toronto Raptors, but I fully expect this to be a two-team race going down the stretch.

We all know now that James puts it on cruise control for some parts of the season to have some left in the tank for the playoff run.

With Thomas coming off the bench, I don't think that is an accurate depiction of how things will go when he returns to the starting lineup. He and

guys to just be patient, stay the course and don't let anything rattle you and something good will come and that's what happened tonight,” said Minor.

“Even though we shot the ball terribly tonight, the guys didn't hang their heads, and to come out with a win was fortunate for us.”

According to Minor, the Eagles have two returning players from last year’s team but none of them played significant minutes for the team. He feels he has a good group of guys that have come together quicker than anticipated.

Carpenter felt his guys did not play as a cohesive unit for the entire game as he would have liked. He says once his guys went on a little run, they began playing individual basketball, which really hurt them in the final few minutes of the game.

“I want the guys to understand when you are up by six points with three or four minutes to go, it's OK to run sets instead of

James will have to learn how to coexist on the floor at the same time for long stretches, and for two balldominate players, I am not sure how that will work out.

We have seen how hard it is to have multiple ball-dominate players coming together to play for the first time this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Carmelo Anthony and Paul George in the off season to partner with Russell Westbrook.

The Thunder have taken their lumps trying to figure out the pecking order so far this season, but currently sit in the Number Five slot out west.

It takes time for talent to mesh, and I expect there will be some growing pains for the Thomas and James pairing.

On the bright side, I

going one on five,” he says.

“We were not focused and not being strong with the ball but we have to key in on the little things.”

Minor had high praise for starting guard Ty Lyles, who hit some clutch shots toward the end of the game.

“That kid is a special talent and I have been waiting for him to come out of his shell because I know he can play,” Minor said about Lyles. “Tonight I left him out there for extended minutes, which is more than normal, and he showed up by hitting some big shots.”

Minor says even though his team did not shoot well all night, he was proud his guys withstood the onslaught from Mt. Tabor.

He feels once he shows them the mistakes they made on tape, they can get back into the practice gym to make the necessary corrections.

don't think James and Thomas will have as much trouble figuring out things as the Thunder have because of the high basketball IQ of James coupled with Thomas’ hunger to prove the Celtics made the wrong move in trading him away.

If things unfold the way I anticipate, this will be an intriguing eastern conference finals between the two teams. This year Lebron is playing better than ever and seems to defy father time but the Cavs are the oldest team in the league. The Celtics, on the other hand, are young and hungry, with some playoff experience.

I can’t wait to see a fully healthy Thomas and the Cavs against the Celtics in a seven game series. It should be a good one.

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give up because in the games we have lost we were up and then began to play complacent,’ Daniels said. “I told them to keep being aggressive and playing hard and attack the basket, which got us in the one and one early so it played to our advantage.”

The Bobcats were led

by Daniel Napper, who scored a game high 20 points. Napper is also a football player for Glenn and was named to the AllCounty JV Football first team this past season. His hard nose play allows him to do all the dirty work for the Bobcats in the paint.

“He is probably the most seasoned player we have and he is also a good football player, but he is pretty skilled,” Daniels continued. “He has a high IQ and he is really aggressive, so when we play against teams that play man to man, he is the one we look to attack and give us that spark.”

Daniels says he was happy to come away with the win, but was frustrated with the number of turnovers his team committed Friday night.

“We have been struggling with turnovers all season but we are doing a little bit better,” he says.

“We struggle with them because we sometimes force stuff and get a little complacent with the ball at times.”

Offensive rebounds were a big reason Glenn came away with the win.

Daniels said he likes to have three guys “crash the boards” on every shot. He feels with the big men they have in the post, that gives them a decided advantage over most teams.

T. Richardson of Glenn, No. 10 in white, attempts to block the shot of the Reagan high shooter.

The Bobcats are now 94 on the season with this win. Daniels says he looks forward to playing against the top teams in the county, including Lash/Chronicle tournament champion Parkland, which they defeated earlier this season.

For Reagan, they continued to fight and play tough throughout the entire game. If not for some late turnovers, they may have

had a chance in the latter portion of the game.

Raider head coach James Stackhouse consistently produces a fundamentally sound team that gives their opponents trouble every time they step on the court. Their lack of size is their biggest drawback, but knowing Stackhouse, he will find a way to remedy that before it’s all said and done.

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Forsyth County commissioners are set to vote on a contract for Tanglewood Park Championship Golf Course renovations that didn’t meet the county’s minority subcontractor goals.

The golf course renovations are part of the voter-approved 2016 county bond referendum. The project, which has a $2.45 million budget, had four bids. The lowest bidder, NMP Golf Construction

Corp. of Vermont, didn’t meet the North Carolina license requirement. So the staff recommendation is to go with Wadsworth Golf Construction Co. The Illinois-based company was the second lowest bidder at $1.95 million. Since the bid came in low enough, staff added additional work to the project, which mostly involves tree removal on various courses, that increased the contract to $2.2 million.

None of the bidders, which only included one North Carolina company, met the county’s

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Forsyth Tech announces the winners of the Small Business Launch Forsyth Technical Community College announced the winners of the Small Business Launch Challenge held at Wake Downtown, Innovation Quarter. Six finalists presented their proposals for new businesses, and three winners were chosen. The first place winner was Stacey Mitchell, co-owner of Smoke and Skillet Food and Beverage Catering; second place winner was Faith McKnight, owner of The Sweet Truth Bakery and Catering; and third place winner was was Calissa Hooper, owner of 5 Sistah’s Delight, Food Truck Catering. The three other finalists were LaTanya Tyson owner of Crossyard, an online sales organization for fraternity and sorority apparel and gifts; Kimberly DeWindt, holistic coach and owner of Empowered Life Transitions; and Chrissy Klunder, owner of Himalayan Hideaway. All finalists won a share of $50,000 from the Forsyth Tech Foundation. The panel of judges selected the winners based on their presentation, the potential success of their business start-up and the work they had completed throughout the program. The judges included business mentors for the small business center and Forsyth Tech faculty members. adesigned to operate in two sessions, September through December and February through May. Allan Younger, the director of the Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech, explains the program “will work with individuals who will be committed to launch their business within six months of completing the program.”

Bennett College meets Foundation challenge grant GREENSBORO – In a sign that fundraising efforts are gaining momentum at Bennett College, the Institution has successfully met a challenge grant from the Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation, Inc. to acquire gifts and commitments from corporations, foundations and organizations for operating expenses. In all, Bennett officials raised just under $130,000 in the challenge, exceeding the goal set by Tannenbaum-Sternberger executives. The successful initiative comes as Bennett continues its intensified fundraising efforts. Bennett President Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins said the College has long enjoyed a close relationship with the Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation.

The Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation was formed in 1955 by Sigmund Sternberger to honor his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Sternberger, and is committed to improving the quality of life for Guilford County residents.

UNCSA Film alumna is nominated for prestigious producing award Summer Shelton, a 2008 graduate of the School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), is nominated for the Piaget Producers Award in the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Shelton, who is from Mount Airy, produced “Keep the Change,” winner of Best Narrative Feature at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. Shelton’s films have premiered at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Sundance, Venice, Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, and Tribeca and New Directors/New Films in New York. She is the recipient of several prestigious film producing fellowships. She was co-producer of alumnus Angus MacLachlan’s “Goodbye to All That” in 2014, which was nominated for Best Narrative Feature at Tribeca. Film Independent is a distinct organization that has celebrated artist-driven filmmaking since 1980.

Members are filmmakers, film industry leaders and film lovers. The Spirit Awards will be presented Saturday, March 3 on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif., and will be broadcast live on IFC at 5 p.m.

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Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goal of 10 percent. Wadsworth did have the highest M/WBE rate of 8.18 percent.

The county’s M/WBE committee, which is composed of high-ranking county staff, found the company met the requirement for good-faith efforts on recruiting minority subcontractors.

Jerry Bates, city/county purchasing director, said that the specialized nature of golf course construction made it difficult to meet the minority participation goal.

County Commissioner Everette Witherspoon said, while he was glad it was close to the goal, he felt the company could’ve gotten at least 10 percent. He once again said the county should considering raising its good-faith standards.

“When it comes to the qualifications and the standards to meet good-faith efforts, we need to look at should we raise them and can we raise them,” said Witherspoon.

M/WBE standards are set by state statute and changing them requires a local act passed by the

General Assembly. This is what the City of WinstonSalem did. While the county requires 50 points of good-faith efforts, the city requires 112 points. The city also has a M/WBE division that helps recruit minority subcontractors.

Last fiscal year the city’s M/WBE participation was twice that of the county’s.

The county is in talks about possibly contracting with the city for M/WBE services.

Tanglewood’s Championship Golf Course is the most popular of its three golf courses.

(other two are Reynolds and Par 3 courses at Triad Park and Horizons Park.)

Construction is expected to begin in May and last into September. It’s expected the course will be completely shut down for most of that time. The work on the course will include sand bunker renovations, irrigation and cart path improvements, tree removal and converting the course to Bermuda grass, a drought resistant grass that’s easier to maintain.

Today, Jan. 11 – Webinar series starts The Southeast ADA Center and the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University are excited to host a free four-part Webinar series: The History of Disability featuring Dr. Larry Logue.

The first webinar is Jan.11 – The Tangled Roots of Disability Policy. This webinar series provides an educational framework for students, social service professionals, family members, and most of all, people who experience disability. We will explore the roots of the disability rights movement and the historical turning points that shape contemporary policy.

Contact Barry Whaley, Director of the Southeast ADA Center at bawhaley@law.syr.edu

Saturday, Jan. 13, at the 18th annual Share the Health Fair. The fair is sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Wake Forest School of Medicine and the Northwest Area Health Education Center.

Registration closes at 3 p.m. Family medicine physicians and specialists will be on hand along with medical students, physician assistant students, technicians and other health care professionals. Spanish-language interpreters will be available. People attending the health fair can participate in a variety of screenings. For additional information, people can email info@sharethehealthfair.or g.

Now-Jan. 15 – Call for artists The Delta Arts Center announces a call for artists for the "Invitational 2018@ Delta Arts" juried exhibition. All exhibits during the 2017-18 year at the Delta Arts Center will focus on the theme of "The Legacy of the Creative Spirits," including the Invitational.

All works must have been completed in the last three years (no earlier than 2015) and be for sale. All types of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media are acceptable, as long as exact dimensions are specified. All artwork must be delivered to the Delta Arts Center between Feb. 22 & 24 during opening hours.

Works of art will be selected for an exhibition to be held March 1 – June 30, 2018. Artists are invited to submit proposals by Jan. 15.

Forum 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at the Alexander County Courthouse, 29 W. Main St., Taylorsville.

Candidates running for the Democratic nomination to run against incumbent U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx – Denise “D.D.” Adams and Jenny Marshall – will be featured.

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Jan. 12-28 – Theatre Production Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum will present “Raise the Moon,” an original production, beginning Friday, Jan.12 at Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Road, in Winston-Salem. “Raise the Moon” will be performed Jan. 12-14, 19-21, and 2628. Tickets are $2 for Kaleideum members and $5 for non-members.

(Tickets do not include Museum admission, but offer participants a $1 discount on Museum admission the day of the show.)

Visit www.peppercorntheatre.org for specific show times and to purchase tickets.

Jan. 12-21 – New musical “Fun Home” The new musical “Fun Home” which won five 2015 Tony Awards, is coming to the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd. Cost is $16-$18. Recommended for mature audiences.

Dates are: Friday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 18, at 8 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m.; and. Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. For TIX & MORE INFO: https://m.bpt.me/event/317 8617.

Website: http://www.wstheatrealliance.org/site/destinedour-34th-season-20172018/

Jan. 13 – Health fair Free screenings and other health-related services will be available to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Downtown Health Plaza, 1200 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Winston-Salem on

Jan. 14 – Webinar series starts Action4Now, Inc. will host "A Plan By Design: The Economic Betrayal and Corruption of WinstonSalem” on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 1:30-4 p.m. The event will be held at Central Library, 660 W Fifth St., W-S. Refreshments will be served.

Jan. 15 – MLK Day event The International Civil Rights Center & Museum, 134 South Elm St., Greensboro, will be screening “Black America Since MLK", a PBS series, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. A moderated discussion will follow the film. It is free and open to the public.

Jan. 16 – Information Session Greensboro College will hold an information session on its upcoming paralegal certification education program at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Room 223, Proctor Hall West on campus. The information session is free and open to the public. Advance registration is requested; register online at https://www.greensboro.ed u/certification-and-innovative-programs/.

Jan. 16 – Candidate forum 5th District Democrats will hold a Candidate

Jan. 16 – Fundraiser Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN) is rescheduling its fundraiser at Carrabba's Italian Grill, 587 S Stratford Road, Winston-Salem. It was planned for Jan. 9, 2018.

The new date is Jan. 16, 2018 from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cost is $15 for one ticket. For more information, call Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods at (336) 602-2519.

Jan. 18 – Legal Aid Clinic The Legal Aid of NC will hold a free clinic at the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 Seventh St., on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 2:30 p.m. The free clinic is a way for participants to ask general questions of volunteer attorneys, while empowering individuals to file certain legal actions without a lawyer. Advance registration is required.

Call (866) 219-5262 (tollfree) or visit legalaidnc.org/get-help to register.

Jan. 18 – League mixer

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A Bold Faith Lesson Scripture: Daniel 3:19-23, 26-28

By the end of this lesson, we will *Explore the connection between faith and deliverance. *Acknowledge the value of faith commitment. *Know that God can deliver us from distressful circumstances.

Background: The time is 587 B.C. and the place is Babylon. The focus of the lesson is again the two-fold nature of faith demonstrated by both belief and action.

Note that Daniel is written in both Aramaic and Hebrew, pointing out that Daniel’s survival is linked to his knowing more than one language. The three in our lesson are in their positions over the affairs of the province of Babylon at Daniel’s request. Though they are in high position, it is Daniel who has the favor with the King, at present.

Lesson: Nebuchadnezzar in our opening verse is provoked by Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego’s refusal to bow to the pagan idol built at his instruction … for them to do so would violate the first two of the Ten Commandments. The king’s reaction to their response showed in his facial expression. The decree was already made, but the king gave the three the opportunity to bow.

The choice was simple … bow and live or refuse and die.

Ticked off by their choice, the king commanded the furnace to be used in their punishment be heated seven times more than usual. A heated king wants a really heated furnace (verses 19-20). Elite guards were chosen to deliver them to the furnace fully clothed. The guards themselves became collateral damage in their line of duty, burned by the extreme heat intended for the demise of the three Hebrew boys. Though delivered into the flames, they were alive and walking, but not alone. The flames apparently loosed their bounds, but didn’t touch the boys themselves … or perhaps the fourth man loosed them. The king accompanied by the court looked into the furnace to assure himself that the flames did their job, but was shocked at the appearance of a fourth body walking with the three, which he identified as “like the Son of God.” Was it the preincarnate Christ or an angel as the king refers to him later? Nebuchadnezzar notes that they are loose, walking and not harmed by the fire (verses 23-25). “Seeing is believing” may apply here, since the king now refers to the three as “ye servants of the most high God.” The evidence speaks for itself with not even a hint of having been in a flaming furnace … unharmed bodies, clothes not even singed and no smell of smoke whatsoever. What else could Nebuchadnezzar do but say “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego,” because of their trust and “bold faith” God sent His angel …” that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God” (verse 28). The king is not yet converted, but he is certainly impressed.

(The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI, UGP, the Oxford Bible Commentary and Standard Lesson Commentary,)

For Your Consideration: It’s not likely that you’ll be in a situation as dire as the Hebrew boys, but have you seen God’s presence manifested in you life? How do you share with others an occurrence that could only be God at work?

Life’s Application: Knowing that the Lord is with you is necessary to stand up for your convictions. The three in our lesson were convinced that even if God didn’t save them … He was able and they trusted in Him to make the decision. Our level of faith will determine our actions in faith. Compromise is a great form of resolution in today’s society and may bring comfort in an uncomfortable situation, but God does not expect compromise of us … even when He allows us to face the fire.

“Do not fear what you are about to suffer … Be thou faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”

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Today, Jan. 11 to Jan. 13 Men's Conference Pastor Phillip G. McCloud, and Fresh Fire Worship Center Men's Department invite all men, and the community to their annual Men's Conference 2018, Thursday, Jan. 11 through Saturday, Jan. 13 at 1538 Waughtown St., Winston-Salem. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, sermonette 7 p.m., Minister Curtis Downing, and Minister Tyreah Penn of Fresh Fire Worship Center, Elder Gerald McCloud of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, W-S, and Minister Donell Sanders of Mount Sinai, W-S; Friday, sermonette 7 p.m., Elder Corey Jones, and Elder Kristyn Daney of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, Elder Brian L. Singletary of One Word Fellowship Worship Center WS, Minister Jovan Turner of Fresh Fire Worship Center, and Minister Terry Johnson of New Bethlehem Missionary Apostolic Church, W-S; Saturday, Men's Panel and light brunch 11 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. The church phone number is (336)

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Second-year Master of Divinity student Reginald Keitt is pastor of Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church in Statesville.

Clergy movement resisting white supremacy featured SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

CBS News’ Religion & Culture division recently visited Statesville, N.C. where they interviewed second-

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year Master of Divinity student Reginald Keitt to discuss white supremacy and religion in America.

“I hope the nation will see that there is an active ecumenical movement going on centered around racial unity,” Keitt said when reflecting on the interview. “In addition to the clergy and laity, citizens and civic organizations are resisting antiquated thinking that continually oppresses certain segments of society.”

CBS also came to interview the Rev. Robert E. Lee IV about the removal of statues in the South, one of which was at the center of the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, earlier last year. Lee, who is a descendant of the legendary general of the Confederate Army during the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee, recently stepped down as pastor of his Winston-Salem church after he was criticized by parishioners and

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Church kicks new year off with inspirational sermons

Goler Memorial Pastor Rev. Dr. George C. Banks, far right, cheers on Dairl Scott as he delivers his sermon.

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Many people start the new year off with a resolution to jump start the year with something positive. Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church decided on a different approach by deciding to provide sermons to set people on the right path to begin 2018.

The “Get Powered Up”series of sermons began on Jan. 1 and ran through the entire week, ending on the 5th.

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Jan. 13 Secure Worship Place The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, the NAACP and the Winston-Salem Police Department are sponsoring a Plan, Prevent and Protect Secure Worship Place seminar with retired special agent Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr. 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 13, at Greater Church, 5095 Lansing Drive in WinstonSalem. Admission is free but registration is required at http://bit.ly/2klqpfA. Jan. 13 “Grief Care” St. Paul United Methodist Church will sponsor a “Grief Care” session titled “Grief and Your Relationships” on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. Sessions are free, each is self-contained, meaning one does not

in Tobaccoville, N.C., delivered the sermon last Thursday.

Scott began his message with Psalm 23. He spoke about how everyone goes through tough times but if you follow Christ, he will bring you through. He went on to talk about how “your current situation is not your final destination.”

“No matter what we are dealing with, with God on our side, we can make it through,” Scott said of what he wanted everyone to take from his sermon.

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have to attend the sessions in sequence. It will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road, Winston-Salem.

Jan. 14 Twin City Choristers concert Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road, will host the Twin City Choristers’ 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14. This event will be directed by Fred D. Tanner. The Choristers group was founded in September 1957 by Dr. Permilla Flack Dunston, who served as The Choristers’ first musical director. The event is free, although an offering will be received during the intermission. A reception will follow. For more information, call (336) 725-4105.

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others for his remarks denouncing racism and uplifting the Black Lives Matter movement.

Keitt, who currently serves as the pastor at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church in Statesville, has had the privilege of serving as a ministerial mentor to Lee and invited him to speak at a recent worship service at Mt. Pleasant.

“The School of Divinity has challenged me to consider the oppressed in every situation, whether it be by racism, classism, or sexism,” said Keitt. “As we address the rhetoric, propaganda, and strong language of white supremacy we must do so with passion and zeal to con-

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He says his hope is that those who listened to the sermons throughout the week will apply those messages to their lives by having a positive outlook even while being faced with adversity.

The Get Powered Up series was the brainchild of the Rev. Dr. George C. Banks, senior pastor of Goler Memorial. Banks felt it would be good to “spiritually feed” people with reviving sermons to start their year off.

“Years ago, my predecessor used to do 21 days of sermons and we had discontinued that but we prayed about it and we decided it would be good to start off the new year getting people powered up and prepared for the new year,” said Banks.

“We pray that they will get a sense that God is with them and that will impact their thought process and

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The Centenary United Methodist Church, 5280 Hampton Road, Clemmons, will celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday during its Sunday worship service on January 14, 2018, at 10:45 a.m. The guest speaker will be Antoinette Kerr. Ms. Kerr, who grew up in St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Lexington, is a nonprofit trainer, news correspondent, and author. The public is invited. For questions, contact Hope Holder, secretary, at (336) 7665987.

Jan. 14 MLK message At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, on Sunday, Jan. 14, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message will be the topic at the 9 a.m. Awake Worship (“No Justice, No Peace”) and at the 11 a.m. traditional worship (“Chokehold: The Color of Justice”). The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will be in the pulpit.

The Forum, 9:15 am, will be a discussion of current events.

At Explorations, 9:15 am, members who are musicians will present Part 2 of “The Truth in Music.”

More information is available at UUFWS.org.

Jan. 15 MLK Jr. Event Saint James Presbyterian Church, 820 Ross Avenue in Greensboro, will host an annual Martin L. King Jr. Day on Jan. 15 at noon.

This year’s event features as speaker, the dynamic Rev. Dr. Daran H. Mitchell, pastor at Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church. In addition, the Bennett College Choir will perform along with other participants. For more information, contact the church office via (336) 273-6658.

Jan. 19-20 “The Movement” play Winston Salem writer, director, educator and Emmy Award-winning actor Ron Jones will bring his show “The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle” to Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ at 3435 Carver School Road, Winston Salem on Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20, at

their behavior throughout the year,” he continued.

“If they get that at the beginning of the year, then hopefully it will continue to be reinforced throughout the year by keeping God first.”

Closing out the week was pastor Joshua Holmes, who was in attendance Thursday night. He stated he would touch on the story of David and the cave of Adullam and how God can take negative situations in your life and turn them around for the positive.

“I think these sermons will boost everyone's confidence because once you learn that whatever you go through, God has the ability to take you through it and while he is doing that he is strengthening you in the process,” Holmes said.

Michael Frencher Jr., Montana So and Stephen L. Williams were the other speakers featured throughout the week.

7 p.m. both days. These performances will kick off the Wentz Community Arts Series. The performance runs for 85 minutes and will be followed by an open discussion with the audience. The show highlights many of the cultural, social and political markers in the 50 years since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The one-man performance incorporates the: Black Power 60s, Blaxploitation 70s, Cosby 80s, all the way through the “Post-Racial” new millennium. Costs range from $10 to $20.

Purchase tickets at: h t t p : / / w w w. b r o w n p a pertickets.com/event/3055 581

Jan. 21 Family and Friends Day The annual celebration of Family and Friends Day at St. James A.M.E. Church, at 1501 North Patterson Avenue, across from the U.S. Postal Service Center, will be held Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018.

Sunday School will begin at 8:45 a.m. with Deacon James Lomax in charge of the combined classes. The Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons, pastor, will bring the 10 a.m. message.

The Inspirational Choir, under the direction of Dale Hairston, will provide the music. Refreshments will be served immediately after the service. The public is invited to attend.

Starting Feb. 12 Support group United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist will offer a 13-week GriefShare support group on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 12, 2018 to May 7, 2018. The cost of registration is $15. For additional information please call (336) 761-1359 or go to www.unitedmetropolitan.org.

sider those who are being oppressed. Rev. Lee’s voice is one of many who are joining together in this clergy movement.”

In addition to his work in the church, Keitt is the president of the Statesville Branch of the NAACP, an executive board member with the Human Relations Commission in Statesville, and a site coordinator for Iredell County LIFT Academy, a nonprofit that serves atrisk youth.

Keitt’s activism is in response to what he describes as a call into the public square similar to that of the biblical prophets. “The time is upon us when we must dare to be the Christians we profess to be.”

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About Wake Forest University School of Divinity

The Wake Forest University School of Divinity is an ecumenical theological institution that prepares students to be religious leaders in a changing world. The School currently offers the Master of Divinity degree and several joint degrees in law, bioethics, counseling, education, and sustainability, and a dual degree pathway in management, offered in partnership with other schools of the University.

The congregation of Goler Memorial A.M.E. Church was treated with five inspirational sermons to begin the year.

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Saturdays Join the H.O.P.E. Project at Mt Olive Baptist Church on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy free lunches for kids. Parents will receive vegetables. All kids in the East Winston area are welcome. Be a part of a movement making sure that fewer children are hungry in our community. Mt. Olive is at 1301 C.E. Gray, Winston-Salem.

Call 336-721-1959 for any question or concerns. Also visit hopews.org to learn more about the H.O.P.E Project. The pastor is Dr. Charles E. Gray.

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

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

p.m. at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information, call (336) 725-0901.

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

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

2nd Saturday Food, clothes available Every second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at (336) 7443012.

4th Tuesday Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at (336) 744-3012.

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

Rest’s pastor is Paul W. Hart.

Every Wednesday Noon-Day Express Greater New Liberty Baptist Ministries will host a Noon-Day Express on every Wednesday from noon-12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and surrounding area will encourage hearts at midweek. The public is invited to come out and share in this time of worship and praise. A lunch will be offered. The Rev. Dr. Linda M. Beal is the host pastor. For more information, Tracee Spear at 336-429-0512 or Deacon Beal at (336) 528-3256.

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

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Sundays Free breakfast Love Fellowship Outreach Church, 205 E. 25th St., offers a free community breakfast at 10:30 a.m. before Sunday morning Worship at 11 a.m.

Family & Friends Day is every third Sunday, with a free fellowship dinner served immediately following worship.

Wednesday Night Bible Study is held weekly at 6:30 p.m. Apostle Antonio L. Johnson Sr. is the pas-

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The city’s Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR) is boasting a 65 percent employment rate for former offenders that completed its work experience program.

SOAR began in 2014 with $100,000 to help former offenders re-enter society and has grown with $276,150 in funds for this fiscal year. half the money goes to grants for programs that help former offenders and at-risk youth. The other half goes to a work experience program in which the city temporarily hires former offenders to work 25 hours a week for six months at $11 an hour.

According to a report on SOAR presented to the Public Safety Committee this week, the work experience program has had 36 participants, with 26 graduating from the program.

There were eight that involuntarily separated from the program for various reasons and two that are still in it.

Of the 26 that graduated, 17 have found employment, which means 65 percent of graduates have secured jobs.

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To introduce new delta Fine Arts Center executive director Alizá diggsBailey and honor the work of South African artisans and the life of nelson Mandela, the W-S urban League young Professionals will hold a January Mixer and Recognition of the Arts on Thursday, Jan. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. it will be at delta Fine Arts Center, 2611 new Walkertown Road, Winston-Salem. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.co m/, then go to WinstonSalem as the city and look for the event.

Jan. 19 – Chili cookoff deadline Special Olympics Forsyth County is calling all chili buffs to participate in the second annual chili cook-off to benefit Special Olympics Forsyth County on Friday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Miller Park Recreation Center, 400 Leisure Lane, WinstonSalem. in addition to chili, there will be raffle prizes, music and a photo booth.

The entry fee for chili contestants is $25 for individuals and $35 for groups. The entry deadline is 5 p.m.

Jan. 19. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place and for the top three table decorations.

To register contact, Leanne Pressley at 336-727-2431 or send an email to leannep@cityofws.org.

Jan. 19 – Senior Games kickoff The Piedmont Plus Senior Games and Silver Arts will hold a 2018 season kickoff with games and arts & crafts activities from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 19, at hanes hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. The 2018 games will be held April 7 through May 19. entry forms will be available at the kickoff and thereafter at all city recreation centers, local yMCAs, the Gateway yWCA and the Senior Games office at 2301 n. Patterson Avenue. early bird registration closes Feb. 28 and the final registration deadline is March 31. The Piedmont Plus Senior Games and Silver Arts, coordinated by Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks, are a year-round wellness and education programs for ages 50 and up. For more information call CityLink 311.

Jan. 19-20 – “The Movement” play Winston Salem writer, director, educator and emmy Award-winning

Taylor

“Sixty-Five percent is really phenomenal,” said City Manager Lee Garrity.

“What staff has done is just amazing.”

Of those 17, eight have full-time employment.

Many have gone on to work for city departments like Recreation & Parks, Community development and Properties & Facilities Management. Others have found work at k&W Cafeterias, B.e.

Aerospace, Sonic, kFC and Aon. The latest SOAR class was also taught useful skills by community partners like financial literacy, cognitive behavioral strategies and cooking.

The other half of SOAR funds have gone to many different community agencies. For two years in a row, Piedmont Triad Regional Council’s Project Re-entry has gotten the largest grant, with $41,150. actor Ron Jones will bring his show “The Movement: 50 years of Love and Struggle” to Wentz Memorial united Church of Christ at 3435 Carver School Road, Winston Salem on Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. both days. These performances will kick off the Wentz Community Arts Series. The performance runs for 85 minutes and will be followed by an open discussion with the audience. The show highlights many of the cultural, social and political markers in the 50 years since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The one-man performance incorporates the: Black Power 60s, Blaxploitation 70s, Cosby 80s, all the way through the “Post-Racial” new millennium. Costs range from $10 to $20.

Purchase tickets at: h t t p : / / w w w. b r o w n p a pertickets.com/event/3055 581

Jan. 20 – Women Focus on 2018 Election 2018 Women’s March on the Polls will be on Jan. 20 from noon- 3 p.m. at Corpening Plaza, 231 W 1st St. The event will begin at noon and feature speakers and entertainment, fol-

Garrity

The program offers preand post-release planning and services with an 8.9 percent recidivism rate.

The program has a 77 percent employment rate for participants in its case management and trainings.

Last fiscal year, the program served 332 new participants. eureka Ministries has received $20,000 for the last three years. it offers transitional housing and permanent housing placement among its services for former offenders. The program found permanent housing for 36 homeless ex-offenders last fiscal year.

Southside Rides has received three $10,000 SOAR grants over the years, which it uses to teach auto body repair to at-risk youth and former offenders. There was no recidivism among its parlowed by a march through downtown Winston-Salem.

Further details and a full list of participating organizations and sponsors will be released soon. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/triadwomensmarch/ or https://www.facebook.com /events/162975924440724 / for more information.

Jan. 20 – Workshop Sawtooth School for Visual Art will host eight visiting artists from Penland School of Crafts for A Taste of Penland weekend from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20. Workshops will be held at Sawtooth in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 n Spruce St. Choose from printmaking, woodworking, textiles, ceramics, glass, and metals.

Space is limited.

Please register for classes in advance at www.sawtooth.org/penland.

Jan. 20 – Health fair There will be a health fair on Jan. 20, 2018 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Winston Lake yMCA, 901 Waterworks Road, Winston Salem, in the parking lot. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority inc. Theta Mu Sigma Chapter of

Southside Rides, whose auto body repair students include many at-risk youth and former offenders, is among the regular recipients of SOAR funds from the city.

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ticipants last fiscal year.

Self-employment Lasts Forever – Taking a Giant Step (TAGS) Reentry Program has received $10,000 grants for the past four years. Last fiscal year, 21 former offenders participated, 16 of whom were placed in jobs, with 85 percent of enrollees maintaining employment.

Other recipients have included the yWCA hawley house/Project new Start, Josh howard kernersville, whose mission is community service with a focus on healthy living, choices and generations, is partnering with Winston-Salem State university Mobile Clinic.

The RAMS know hOW (health on Wheels) will offer free body-mass index assessments and diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. There will also be resources available to assist with your health journey. For questions, contact Lisa Allen at (336) 817-5905.

Jan. 21 – Concert Series The Parkway united Church of Christ Music that Matters Concert Series will present the Ardmore Brass Quintet on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. at 2151 Silas Creek Parkway.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Shepherd’s Center of Greater WinstonSalem. Suggested donations for the concert are $10-$15 and $5 for students. For more information about the concert contact Parkway united Church of Christ at (336) 723-1395 or parkwayunited.org.

Jan. 22 – MLK event each year, Wake Forest

Foundation, Salvation Army and Beating up Bad habits.

SOAR has given $5,000 seed fund grants to hoops4Lyfe, My Brother’s Second Chance, Silver Lining youth Services, Boys2Men Mentorship Program and honorable youth. Seed funds go to direct program expenses and are contingent on attending capacity building training designed to help those agencies compete for funding through the com-

university and WinstonSalem State university collaborate to host a major celebration to honor the legacy of dr. Martin Luther king Jr. The theme of this year’s program, “On Common Ground: Where do We Go From here?,” highlights the call for the next generation of leaders to help mend historical divides and end systemic injustice. On Monday, Jan. 22, Michael eric dyson will present the 18th annual dr. Martin Luther king Jr. day keynote speech at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.

Visit wfuic.eventbrite.com to register.

Now-Jan. 31 – Accepting Applications in collaboration with its community partners, the n.C. department of health and human Services, and Money Follows the Person demonstration Project announces the 4th annu-

munity agency funding process.

City Council Member and Chronicle Publisher James Taylor, who spearheaded the creation of SOAR, said he was pleased with the program’s progress.

“This program certainly makes a difference in the lives of the people in this community.” said Taylor. “… This program certainly helps us fight poverty.

This program certainly helps us reduce recidi-

al n.C. Community Transitions institute. All institute activities are organized to foster collaboration and networking among members.

Applications are accepted through Jan. 31. The registration fee is $100. Please contact Tracy Pakornsawat, Professional development Coordinator a t : tracy.pakornsawat@dhhs.n c.gov, (919) 855-4199.

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Federal court close to deciding on new districts

By Cash MiChaels The ChroniCle

if political body language means anything, republican legislative leaders in the n.C .

General assembly, and their attorneys in the Covington vs. north Carolina redistricting case seem almost resolved that the federal three-judge panel hearing the case is going to rule against them sometime soon, and implement the special master’s redrawn voting maps in place of their own.

That much seemed clear during the Jan. 5 hearing in Federal Court in Greensboro last Friday, as attorneys for the state did their best attacking special Master nathaniel Persily’s work, which effectively removed the illegal racial gerrymanders evident in the GoP’s 2011 voting maps, and their 2017 redrawn districts that the three-judge panel found 29 to be legally problematic as well. at stake is the 2018 nC legislative mid-term elections coming up in november.

With Democrats energized to retake the state legislature from the republican majority, many political observers expect republican attorneys to appeal an expected negative ruling to the U.s. supreme Court, thereby delaying the scheduled Feb. 12 through 28 candidate filing dates for the May primaries, and possibly throwing off the entire election year schedule until they can get a favorable ruling that will help them retain legislative power. led by republican attorney Phil strach, the republican argument was the special master redrew certain districts with race in mind, contrary to what they believe the judicial panel originally wanted.

"The way you remedy the use of a quota is you take the quota out," attorney strach told the court. strach added that Persily was never needed because GoP lawmakers were fully capable of redrawing their own maps, and should have been given the opportunity to do so by the federal court. strach even called their own expert witness, who submitted his own maps, to the stand to testify that Persily used black voting age percentages in the districts he redrew.

The special master denied the charge.

Persily, a stanford University law professor and considered an expert in redistricting mapping, defended his work saying that his job was to follow the directives of the threejudge panel to correct nine n.C. house and senate districts, making sure that there was no racial stacking and packing, which the republicans had previously employed.

Federal appellate Court Judge James Wynn chastised strach and the republican attorneys, alleging that instead of working to undermine Persily’s work, they could have had their expert work with him to produce maps both sides could live with. attorneys for sharon Covington and her coplaintiffs suing the state gave a rhetorical thumbs up to Persily’s work, and urged the court to adopt his redrawn maps. “i think they’ve been pretty honest that they intend to seek appellate review,” plaintiff’s attorney allison riggs told reporters after the fourhour hearing. “so we’ll be prepared.”

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Notice to All Historically underutilized businesses, i.e. minorities, disabled persons and women owned and operated businesses BID Invitation For: Mars Hill University Jo Ellen Ammons Field House

Notice to All Historically underutilized businesses, i.e. minorities, disabled persons and women owned and operated businesses BID Invitation For: WD Williams Elementary School Roof Replacement K-1 Wing, Swannanoa, NC

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Spring/Wachovia Hill Apartments Managed by Community Management Corp.

Seeking subcontractors all divisions of work for the construction of “Mars Hill university Jo Ellen Ammons Field House” on January 16, 2018 prior to 2:00 PM bid opening.

The project architect is Legerton Architecture, 21 N. Liberty Street, Asheville, NC 28801, contact: John Legerton (828) 2519125

It consist of Two-story, 19,186 square foot building and includes a lobby, training room & offices, football locker room and coaches’ offices, laundry room, women’s soccer locker room and coaches’ offices, tennis coach’s office, golf coach’s office, kitchen/break area, seating areas, a covered balcony, restrooms, a separate ticket booth building, and an Alternate #1, a separate concessions/restroom building to be attached to the ticket booth building.

Drawings and specifications will be made available to all bidders at the following locations: Hickory Construction Company, 1728 9th Ave. NW, Hickory, NC; Owner’s office by appointment only: Donald Edwards (828) 689-1246 Legerton Architecture by appointment only: (828) 251-9125 Carolina’s AGC: on-line planroom at www.cagc.org on Ibuild, Contact: 704-372-1450 Contact for Hickory Construction company is Chuck Moss, email address: cmoss@hickoryconstruction.com; Phone: 828-322-9234.

Hickory Construction Company PO Box 1769 1728 9th Ave. NW (28601 Hickory, NC 28603 Phone: (828) 322-9234

The Chronicle January 11, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS

CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Electronic proposals for the 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program to be submitted to the City of Winston-Salem will be received by the Community Development Department in Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building, 100 East First Street, Suite 423, Winston-Salem, NC 27102, until 5:00P.M. Thursday, January 25, 2018. Instructions for submitting proposals and complete specifications may be obtained during regular office hours at the same location or http://www.cityofws.org/Departments/Bu dget/ContributionstoNonprofitEntities.

The City of Winston -Salem reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

A pre-proposal conference will be conducted at the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building, 100 East First Street, 4th Floor Conference Room at 10:00a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2018. Prospective proposers are encouraged to attend.

Mellin L. Parker Planning Senior Project Supervisor The Chronicle January 11 and 18, 2018

Notice to All Historically underutilized businesses, i.e. minorities, disabled persons and women owned and operated businesses BID Invitation For: Lincoln County New Emergency Communications Facility, Lincolnton, NC

Seeking subcontractors for all divisions of work for the construction of “Lincoln County New Emergency Communications Facility” on January 16, 2018 prior to 2:00 PM bid opening. The project architect is Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, 5815 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704-525-6350. The work consist of new single-story, 7,456 sf emergency communications facility including associated mechanical, electrical, fire protection and civil work. Drawings and specifications will be made available to all bidders at the following locations: Hickory Construction Company, 1728 9th Ave. NW, Hickory, NC.Contact for Hickory Construction company is Chuck Moss, email address: cmoss@hickory-construction.com; Phone: 828-322-9234.

Hickory Construction Company PO Box 1769 1728 9th Ave. NW (28601 Hickory, NC 28603 Phone: (828) 322-9234

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Seeking subcontractors for all divisions of work for the construction of “WD Williams Elementary School replacement” on January 16, 2018 prior to 2:00 PM bid opening.

The project architect is Cort Architectural Group, P.A., 239 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801. The work consist of the roof replacement of existing single ply membrane and built up roof membrane of approximately 24,300 square feet in area.

Drawings and specifications will be made available to all bidders at the following locations: Hickory Construction Company, 1728 9th Ave. NW, Hickory, NC; Buncombe County website: http://buncombeschools.org/departments/purchasin g. Questions can be directed to the Buncombe County Schools Purchasing Office at (828) 255-5891. Contact for Hickory Construction company is Chuck Moss, email address: cmoss@hickory-construction.com ; Phone: 828-322-9234.

Hickory Construction Company PO Box 1769 1728 9th Ave. NW (28601 Hickory, NC 28603 Phone: (828) 322-9234

The Chronicle January 11, 2018 University of North Carolina at Greensboro South Chiller Plant – Balance of Work (BP2) Prebid Meeting & Bid Opening

Rodgers DPR will hold a Prebid Meeting for job specific prequalified trade contractors to discuss the construction of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro – South Chiller Plant – Balance of Work Packages (BP2) project on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM located at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro – UNCG Police Department, 1200 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27412.

Rodgers DPR will accept sealed bids from job specific prequalified trade contractors to discuss the construction of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro – South Chiller Plant – Balance of Work Packages (BP2) project on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM located at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro – UNCG Police Department, 1200 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27412. Any required rebids will be received at the same location on February 2, 2018 at 2:00 PM.

Balance of Work (BP2) packages to Include: 02A Complete Sitework, 02L Landscape & Site Furnishings, 02O Caissons, 04A Masonry, 06A Rough Carpentry & Casework, 07A Roofing & Accessories, 07C Exterior Metal Panel Systems, 08A Glass Assemblies, 08B Passage Door Assemblies, 08C Service Door Assemblies, 09A Drywall Assemblies, 09E Floor Coverings, 09F Painting & Wallcovering, 10A Building Appurtenances, 18A General Works I, 18B General Works II Parking is available at the Oakland Avenue Parking Deck (GPS Address: 711 Kenilworth Ave or 620 Forest St., Greensboro, NC 27412).

Please contact Zane Dickerson at zdickerson@rodgersbuilders.com or by phone 919.271.6575 for further information.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Robert C. Shumate (17 E 2781), also known as Robert Charles Shumate, deceased December 4, 2017, 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 13, 2018 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 day of January 11, 2018.

Angela Michelle Shumate Hinsdale Executor for Robert C. Shumate, deceased c/o Randolph M. James, P.C. P.O. Box 20069 Winston-Salem, NC 27120

The Chronicle January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 2018

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Ann Ring (17 E 2663), also known as Pat Ring, deceased November 20, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before March 22, 2018 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 21st day of December, 2017.

James R. Mitchell Administrator for Patricia Ann Ring, deceased 1068 13th Avenue Place, NW Hickory, NC 28601

The Chronicle December 21, 28, 2017 and January 4 and 11, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Josephine P. Robinson (17 E 2721), also known as Josephine Purvis Robinson, deceased November 13, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before March 30, 2018 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 December, 2017.

Josephine R. Wilson Executor for Josephine P. Robinson, deceased 5403 Winona Street Winston-Salem, NC, 27106

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All actions or proceedings, processes-administrative or otherwise, that I did not enter into knowingly, willingly and voluntarily, with full disclosure of all pertinent facts; all contracts that I did not enter into with a meeting of the mind, with a signature binding both parties, and I am forced to perform under such a contract, is intentional injury to me and is actionable.

When I, Bonnie Bowman Gunn, a Woman, am forced-tricked-manipulatedintimidated-coerced-or by means of fraudto perform against my will as the Accommodation Party or Surety for the legal fiction, artificial person, presumptive person, corporate person BONNIE BOWMAN GUNN—GUNN, BONNIE BOWMAN—BONNIE B. GUNN, when the recorded Public Record is evidence rebutting those assumptions / presumptions, such actions are intentionally injurious to me and are actionable. I do not consent or volunteer, and I waive the compelled benefits. I reserve the right to make any injured Man or Woman whole, upon their verbal testimony that I have caused an injury. This, my freewill, act and deed.

The Chronicle January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Edward Vaughan-Lloyd, Jr. (17 E 799) deceased February 25, 2017, 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 6, 2018 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 4th day of January, 2018.

Larry Sarvis Executor for William Edward Vaughan-Lloyd, Jr., deceased 1609 Village Place Winston-Salem, NC 27127

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Foundation seeks nominations for awards From left to right are: Winston-Salem Foundation President Scott Wierman, 2017 award-winner Jeff Bacon and Winston-Salem Foundation Committee Chairman Stan Kelly.

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SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem Foundation seeks nominations for 2018 Winston-Salem Foundation Award and 2018 Echo Awards.

Nomination workshops will be Feb. 6 (5:30-6:30p.m.) and Feb. 7 (11 a.m.-noon) The Foundation is hosting two optional workshops to answer questions regarding nominations for either award. Both workshops will be held at The Winston-Salem Foundation’s offices at 751 West Fourth Street in the Burress Family Center for Philanthropy (3rd floor).

To attend either workshop, RSVP to Leila Warren: lwarren@wsfoundation.org or (336) 714-3441.

The Winston-Salem Foundation Award was established to recognize personal dedication in

support of the Foundation's basic mission: to improve the quality of life for all individuals in our greater community.

It is given annually to a resident from the greater Forsyth County area who has demonstrated visionary leadership in a community activity or on behalf of a community organization. This is not a lifetime achievement award, but is designed to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to our community within the recent past.

The Winston-Salem Foundation Award includes a $10,000 cash grant to a charitable organization selected by the winner.

The recipient will be announced at the Foundation's Community Luncheon on May 2. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 23,

Applications requested for 2018 Forsyth County Teacher Grants SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2018 Forsyth County Teacher Grants, awarded

by The Winston-Salem Foundation for professional development to PK-12th grade educators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

The Foundation will be offering an informational webinar on Jan. 30 at 4:30 p.m. for educators who would like more information on the application and selection processes. The webinar will include an overview of the grant process, a demonstration of the online application, and the opportunity to ask questions. Educators should RVSP to Madelyn McCaully at mmccaully@wsfoundation.org if they plan to join the session.

Grants in amounts of up to $2,500 are awarded in support of innovative

and results-oriented educational opportunities that enable educators to enhance their impact on students and enrich the subject and/or content being taught in the classroom.

Grant opportunities can include local, state, and national conferences, workshops, or seminars; foreign travel; innovative classroom experiences; educational travel to be incorporated into the classroom and/or school curriculum; and other professional growth and enrichment opportunities.

All projects submitted should take place between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. An advisory committee of professional educators will review applications; applicants will be notified of funding decisions in April.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.wsfoundation.org

2017 ECHO Award recipients are shown. Front row, left to right are: Mary Jac Brennan; Donna Zayas of Joy Prom; and Mary Haglund of Mary’s Mavens.

Back row, left to right are: Linda Sullivan, Chuck Spong and Al Zayas of Joy Prom; Rebeccah Byer of Mary’s Mavens; Jahmila Best; and Kelly Carpenter.

2018.

With the 2018 ECHO Awards, the Winston-Salem Foundation wishes to honor people and informal groups who are building social capital, defined as connections among people, based on trust, that enhance cooperation for mutual benefit.

We hope to recognize those who are building a stronger community by building connections among people.

Nominees for an ECHO Award can be: *Individuals, informal groups, or organizations *Unsung heroes and heroines from our community *Community members innovatively building connections Award winners receive $1,000 to donate to a charitable organization of their

choice. Recipientswill be announced at the Foundation’s May 2 Community Luncheon. To nominate an individual or group, submit a nomination by Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.

For more information on both awards, visit www.wsfoundation.org/2018awards.

The Winston-Salem Foundation is a community foundation that supports charitable programsin the greater Forsyth County area. Founded in 1919 with a $1,000 gift, it now administers over 1,300 funds and had total custodial assets of $453 million at the end of 2016.

In 2016, theFoundation granted $38.4 million to charitable causes, $2.8 million of which was through the Community Grants program. Learn more at www.wsfoundation.org.

and click on “Grant Seekers,” then “Teacher Grants.” You may also contact Madelyn McCaully at (336) 7252382 or mmccaully@wsfoundation.org.

Component funds

The Foundation announces the following component funds that provide funding for the Forsyth County Teacher Grants: *The Sam and Anne Booke Family Trust was established in 1989 by family members of Sam and Anne Booke and awards grants for professional development to K-12 teachers in the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools. *The Gaddy Educator Scholarship was established in 1995 by Dr. Joe E. Gaddy, Jr. to provide grants for the professional staff at R.J. Reynolds High School.

The Winston-Salem Foundation is awarding grants for professional development to PK-12th grade educators.

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*Doris Joyce Kohfeldt Educator Fund was established in 2016 by Joyce Kohfeldt to help support and sustain the Foundation's Teacher Grants program in Forsyth County.

Particular emphasis may be given to teachers in public schools, grades prekindergarten through 12th grade, to provide funds to support professional development opportunities and/or to subsidize classroom projects. *The Maytrice Walton Scholarship was estab-

lished in 1989 by the family of the late Maytrice Walton and is available for full-time elementary teachers with the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County School System. *The Blanche Raper Zimmerman Fund was established in 1986 by Mrs. Zimmerman to assist teachers in their understanding of world cultures, with preference given to teachers of social studies or history.

The Winston-Salem Foundation is a communi-

ty foundation that supports charitable programs in the greater Forsyth County area. Founded in 1919 with a $1,000 gift, it now administers over 1,300 funds and had total custodial assets of $453 million at the end of 2016. In 2016, the Foundation granted $38.4 million to charitable causes, $2.8 million of which was through the Community Grants program. (Updated 2017 figures to be available in late January 2018.)

Learn more at www.wsfoundation.org.

Foundation announces November Community Grants

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The Winston-Salem Foundation announces 18 Community Grants totaling $501,960 that will touch the lives of many living in Forsyth County.

This support is made possible by donors to the Foundation’s unrestricted funds and other flexible funds. Grants were awarded to organizations in the following program areas: arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, public interest, and recreation.

They are:

*Big Brothers Big Sisters Services - $31,500 for a full-time marketing, communications, and outreach coordinator for a second year *Center for Smart Financial Choices - $5,000 for a part-time youth program educator for a third year *Exchange SCAN - $44,000 for a director of comm unity outreach *Family Services - $85,000 for the capital campaign *Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC - $40,000

to transition Youth In Transition to Crossnore School and Children's Home *Junior Achievement of the Triad - $11,760 for a programs manager for a third year *Leadership Winston-Salem - $12,000 for a part-time program coordinator and a part-time alumni coordinator for a third year *Lutheran Services Carolinas - $35,000 for a fulltime family recruiter *Novant Health Foundation-Forsyth - $35,000 for a pediatric behavioral health therapist *Old Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of America $14,700 for a full-time marketing director for a third year *Piedmont Women in Agriculture - $500 to provide educational materials at local gathering *RiverRun International Film Festival - $10,50 for a development coordinator for a third year *SECU Commons - $24,500 for an operations direc tor and workforce development staff *The Forsyth Promise - $50,000 to support the

Forsyth County Cradle to Career partnership for a fourth year *Triad Restorative Justice - $1,000 for the Circle Keepers Network initiative *Trinity Center - $5,500 for a strategic plan *Winston-Salem Symphony - $75,000 for the capital campaign *YWCA of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County $21,000 for a vice president of advancement for a second year

The Winston-Salem Foundation is a community foun dation that supports charitable programs in the greater Forsyth County area. Founded in 1919 with a $1,000 gift, it now administers over 1,300 funds and had total custodial assets of $453 million at the end of 2016. In 2016, the Foundation granted $38.4 million to charitable causes, $2.8 million of which was through the Community Grants program. Learn more at www.wsfoundation.org.

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