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Following the annual Martin luther King Jr. Day Prayer breakfast at the Benton Convention Center, more than 100 people put on their walking shoes and marched through the streets of downtown Winston-Salem in honor of the civil rights icon.

The march, which was hosted by the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV), has become a King Day tradition for residents in the city. and despite blistering cold temperatures, this year’s event was bigger than ever.

While the march usually always draws a large crowd of clergy, elected officials and adults, what turned the tide this year

was an overwhelming number of children and teens.

“This is going to be most amazing march yet because we have so many young people joining us. i think it’s going to be awesome,” Bishop Todd Fulton told The Chronicle before the march. “i want to thank everyone who participated this year. i couldn’t ask for more.” leading the way during the march, which snaked through the streets of downtown and ended at Union Baptist Church on Trade Street, were the soulful sounds of the Marching yellowjackets from Carver high School. Behind them were countless signs reading “#Standagainsthate,” “Black lives Matter,” and “no More lying” that See March on A5

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Children lead the way and even carry the banner during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March earlier this week.

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(At top) Zeke Wright holds a sign he made himself that reads “No More Lying” during the King Day March on Monday, Jan. 15.

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King more than a dreamer, speaker says Hundreds of people, including many elected officials, attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on what would have been Dr. King's 89th birthday.

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er at the Martin luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 15.

The Chronicle and the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity sponsored the Martin luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast at the Benton Convention Center.

James a. Beaty Jr., senior United States district judge of the United

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as we celebrate the 89th birthday and federal holiday of Dr. Martin luther King Jr., we should remember the sacrifices he made to get us where we are today, said the keynote speak-

Senior U.S. District Court Judge James A. Beaty Jr. delivers the keynote address during the Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast.

States District Court for the Middle District of north Carolina, said he was a freshman at Western Carolina University when he heard the news on april 4, 1968 that King had been fatally shot. “i was stunned,” he said. he said the three emotions he had See Speaker on A5

at least one north Carolina congressperson joined a plethora of critics expressing utter outrage over confirmed reports that President Donald Trump, in a meeting with Senate leaders last week, referred to haiti and african countries as “shithole” nations while expressing disdain for the prospect of more immigrants from those nations coming to the United States.

Trump reportedly expressed a greater interest in seeing people from norway, an overwhelmingly white country, immigrate to america. “i am personally offended and appalled by today's comments which are yet another example of President Trump's racist ideologies," said U.S. rep. alma adams (D-12-nC) in a statement Jan. 11 after reports of Trump’s vulgar remark hit the fan. "My concern now is solely with the millions of people and our allies who will be impacted by this administration's policies that are clearly driven Adams by racism. These prejudiced beliefs are a betrayal of our american values and tantamount to an abdication of his basic responsibility to represent all americans.” a spokesperson for rep. adams added that she would support a call for the censure of President Trump by Congressional Black Caucus Chairman rep. Cedric richmond (D-la) and rep. Jerold nadler (D-ny), expected to be introduced now that Congress is back in session after the MlK holiday.

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All third-grade teachers to get literacy training

By TeVin STinSon The ChroniCle

The local board of education got back to work last week as they held the first meeting of the new year.

The first item up for discussion during the meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, was a contract with education resource group llC (erg), to provide literacy training on “Teacher Directed

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Veronica Ford (left) and Ward and Vicki Miller were the earliest residents of Lake Park.

Residents glad city taking over lots in Lake Park The City of Winston-Salem has taken over the vacant lots in the Lake Park subdivision, near Winston Lake.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Lake Park residents said they’re happy to see the City of Winston-Salem forgive a 1990 developer’s loan in exchange for acquiring 22 undeveloped lots in their subdivision.

In 1990, the City Council approved a $275,000 loan for Lake Park Development to build about 43 middle-income homes in East Winston. The loan, which had 0 percent interest for 25 years, was for public infrastructure improvements like water and sewer, decorative street lights and road construction.

Veronica Ford, along with her husband, Reginald, and their two young children, were the second family to move into Lake Park in 1992. During a meeting held for Lake Park residents last week, Ford said she wanted to make a commitment to East Winston by moving there.

“We are not wealthy, but we have been

blessed,” she said. “We could have chosen to live anywhere that we wanted to, but we wanted to make an investment in East Winston and we have continued to be here.”

In the first 10 years, 18 lots were sold in Lake Park with only three more being sold after 2000. That leaves 22 undeveloped lots. At the developer’s request, the City Council voted on Tuesday to forgive the remaining $167,500 left on the loan in exchange for those undeveloped lots. Of the 22 lots, 20 are buildable, but 10 will require extensive site work. The lots total about 20.73 acres of land with an estimated value of $407,300.

The council agreed to the conditions in the original covenant with the developer, which puts requirements on newly built houses. For instance, a one-story house must be at least 1,700 square feet and a two-story house must be at least 2,000.

During last week’s resident’s meeting, Ford told city officials she was glad to

County-owned building could become addiction recovery facility

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Addiction Recovery Care Association, Inc. is hoping to turn a recently vacated county-owned building into a substance abuse treatment facility.

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services recently ended its lease with the county for its Springwood Healthcare Center on Shattalon Drive in favor of two newly built facilities. The building was used for a 200-bed nursing facility. ARCA would like to transform it into its new home.

ARCA started in 1969 focusing on alcohol abuse and eventually expanded to drug abuse as well. It’s been at its current facility

on Union Cross Road since 1975. The 67-bed facility is landlocked and the nonprofit wants to expand since its services are needed more now than ever.

“We are currently dealing with the opioid epidemic, as I’m sure everyone in the room knows about,” ARCA Executive Director Thom Elmore told county commissioners last week. “But we are also looking at the fact that alcoholism-related deaths are on the rise at a 35 year high.

Cocaine and methamphetamines are also on the rise.”

The larger faculty will allow for longer detox and treatment stays. It’ll allow ARCA to expand its current services, like its family

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Commissioner Chair Dave Plyler praised the nonprofit.

“I think you have a really good start on a real good program,” said Plyler.

The next step would be for county staff to negotiate a contract with ARCA at the behest of commissioners. A proposal could be

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worth more than the money owed on the loan,” said City Council Member and Chronicle co-owner Derwin Montgomery, who represents the East Ward, which Lake Park is in.

He said the city will closely follow the wishes of the residents and keep future development in the subdivision consistent with what’s there today.

City Council Member Jeff MacIntosh, who is a Realtor, said while it is a cautionary tale on development, he estimated the city made more in annual city property tax on the homes within eight years than what was owed on the loan. He said since the undeveloped lots are heavily wooded, they won’t require much mowing and should have a low holding cost until they’re sold.

“This turned out to be a pretty good deal for the City of Winston-Salem,” said MacIntosh.

Addiction Recovery Care Association, Inc. (ARCA) would like to lease this recently vacated building on Shattalon Drive from the county.

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program, and add new services. ARCA is paid for services through managed care organizations, contracts, health insurance and self pay. ARCA Special Projects Manager Darrell Boyles said the expanded services would bring in more revenue that would help the organization cover the expenses of the new facility.

ARCA is in a 50-year lease at its current location, on which it has done extensive upkeep and improvements. The current location could be turned into an extended stay facility or a recovery based community center.

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hear that.

“I feel really good having come to this meeting,” she said “I’m looking forward to what I believe my elected officials and city staff are going to do to make Lake Park one of the best developments in Winston-Salem.”

The developer had changed the covenant to allow for smaller homes that were inconsistent with the development.

Ward Miller, whose family was the first to move into Lake Park, said that’d been a source of concern and he’s glad to see the original covenant return.

“We have been wondering every time we have a meeting, what’s going to happen next, but you guys put us at ease and really make us feel better and I really appreciate it very much,” he said.

During last week’s City Council Finance Committee meeting, council members indicated they felt it was a good deal.

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Noon Hour celebrates King in the age of Trump Local NAACP President Rev. Alvin Carlisle gives the NAACP update at the MLK Noon Hour Commemoration.

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

It was a mix of celebration and somber realities at the MLK Noon Hour Commemoration held at Union Baptist Church on Monday.

The longest running commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the city has often been a place to celebrate progress towards equality, like when Barack Obama became the first black man to be elected and re-elected president.

And there was plenty of jubilation this year from the numerous gospel performances by the Big Four Choir.

But there were also the more sobering acknowledgement that Donald Trump is now president.

“So many of the gains that were made have eroded,” Noon Hour founder Mütter D. Evans told attendees.

Trump’s hard line immigration policies, attempts to restrict refugees and foreign visitors and moves to limit civil rights enforcement combined with his racially inflammatory rhetoric have caused concerns among many African Americans and other minority communities.

Evans said it’s more important to remember King’s life and works now than ever before. She gave two “Dare to Make a Difference” awards to Victor Johnson, a school board member who participated in the sit-in move-

ment, and former Mayor Martha Wood. Evans also honored former City Council Alderman Virginia Newell, who recently turned 100 years old.

After Wood accepted her award, the former mayor grew emotional as she talked about the “sacrificial service” of King, who was assassinated 50 years ago.

“I remember vividly the moment I heard the news of his death,” she said. “I was holding my not-yet three-week old daughter while shopping in the grocery store in East Bend, North Carolina, and I felt the world had crumbled.”

She said in the years since leaving public service, she wondered if her actions made any difference in the long run, but recent events have put things in perspective.

“As the clock of history has turned back, I have come to understand with appalling clarity that the struggle for freedom and justice continues day in and day out,” said Wood.

The event’s keynote speaker, Dr. Gerald Durley, pastor emeritus of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga. spoke against the weakening of the Voting Rights Act, ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and actions that will cause millions to lose health insurance. He said that he disagreed with Trump’s slogan of “Make America Great Again”

State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey (third from left) stands with the chiefs of many of the county’s volunteer fire departments at a county commissioner’s meeting last week.

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Insurance commissioner recognizes local fire departments

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

State Insurance Commissioner and Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced new insurance ratings for five Forsyth County fire departments during last week’s county commissioners meeting.

The scores are on a 10-point scale with “1” being the best. King went from a 6 to a 3. Horneytown went from a 5 to a 4. Griffith went from a 6 to a 4. Beeson Crossroads went from a 5 to a 4. Clemmons went from a 5 to a 3.

The ratings are based on staffing levels, sufficient and properly maintained equipment, communications capabilities and availability of a water source. Departments are rated every five years and all 17 volunteer fire departments in the county now have a new grade. Causey said he didn’t know of another county that’s received as many upgraded ratings as Forsyth.

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since the country wasn’t that great for African Americans in the past.

Durley said he’d rather see the country become greater than it’s ever been.

“The long arm of jus-

Former Mayor Martha Wood speaks during the MLK Noon Hour Commemoration.

tice will swing back and bring a degree of sanity to an insane, divisive world,” said Durley.

At the end of the service, local NAACP President Rev. Alvin

Carlisle told attendees voting on the state and federal level will be vital to changing the country’s direction.

“In 2018, we must free the hands of our government,” he said.

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After the service, the Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha served soup to attendees.

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Local talent helps celebrate Dr. King Members of Otesha Dance Ensemble perform during the N.C. Black Repertory Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

There were few, if any empty seats inside the Arts Council Theatre on Monday afternoon, Jan. 15, as hundreds witnessed local talent during the 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration.

Produced by the N.C. Black Repertory Company (NCBRC), based in WinstonSalem, the annual event is designed to honor Dr. King’s belief that communities are filled with talented individuals. This year’s event featured more than 20 performances and included everything from spoken word to new age rock.

Before bringing performers to the stage, Brian McLaughlin, media director for the National Black Theatre Festival, said NCBRC is the only organization in

A duo form the North Carolina School of the Arts performs during Dr. King’s birthday celebration on Monday, Jan. 15 inside the Arts Council Theatre.

the state that celebrates Dr. King’s legacy on his actual birthday. He said it was the vision of NCBRC founder Larry Leon Hamlin to honor Dr. King on the 15th of January each year.

“Our late great founder Larry Leon Hamlin wanted to make sure that happened. So let’s say thank you, Larry, and happy birthday Dr. King,” McLaughlin continued. “I am enthused about this years’ event. They have put on a wonderful show this year. It is going to be a show.”

Performers during this year’s show included: Headcase, a local rock band of local teens; The Pointe! Studio of Dance; Positive Image Performing Arts; the NCBRC Teen Theatre Ensemble; Greater Vision Dance Company; LB The Poet; Ruth Kelly; Kendall Evans; Joe Robinson; and others.

Legendary jazz musician Joe Robinson performs during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15.

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MLK Jr. Day service unites community debris, because those that came before us deserve this kind of love and support,” Allen said.

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“The first person that was buried up here was in 1903, and then Mr. Jarvis Hill was transferred from another cemetery to here in 1908. Back then in the township of Winston, blacks didn’t have proper burial places. So two Lodges came together bought this land, cleaned it off and then started this cemetery.”

James Clyburn is talking about The Historic Odd Fellas Cemetery on Shorefair Drive, in Winston-Salem. Clyburn is the president of The Friends of Odd Fellas Inc. He said Odd Fellas is a pri-

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Council and founder and CEO of Triad Minority Business Expo, Reginald McCaskill, answered the call.

“Eleven years ago I got involved because I saw the need. We started off with The Service Corps in Winston-Salem, which is a youth organization in the community. Later we

pulled in the National Panhellenic Council, and then made this an annual event.”

They would mow the lawn, cut the grass, and keep the grave sites clean.

“We even helped with the building. When we first started out, it was a shell, so we had the mayor come out to join us to do a video commercial in this building with no windows or anything in it. Now, as you can see, it has come a long way.”

Dr. Jonette McClain, former professor and interim associate dean for nursing at Winston Salem State University, said, “It’s such a history to this cemetery, so I enjoy raking the leaves and cleaning up. It’s very cold out here, and I don’t mind it, because it’s for a good cause. It really looks so much better than it did several years ago when we first got started. This is a

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great way to spend MLK Jr. Day of Service, giving back.”

McClain was joined by her sorority sisters of Alpha Kapa Alpha Inc. in Winston-Salem. Neisha Daniels and her sorority sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Inc. came out as well.

“To help maintain this cemetery and its history is

Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity carry leaves to the garbage.

vate cemetery.

“The city does not come to clean it, but it helps us, anything we have like we’re doing today.

They’ll bring the trucks on the asphalt and take it away.” Clyburn is speaking of the MLK Jr. Day of Service, which took place this past Monday, Jan. 15, with local sororities, fraternities , businesses and the community all came together to clean up the historic cemetery.

Clyburn said he started cleaning up and restoring Odd Fellas 18 years ago.

“We started this during a meeting at the Women’s Center in Winston-Salem over here in Boston, because we have loved ones that’s buried here, so we wanted to come clean up the cemetery.” He said they asked everyone that had the heart to help, and the former president of the National Panhellenic

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very important, so to see all of the people from different communities, sororities and fraternities come together for this cause is what this day of service is all about,” Daniels said.

When I first arrived at the Historic Odd Fellas Cemetery, I saw Tony Caldwell and the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. racking a ton of leaves and then carrying bundles and bundles back and forth to the garbage.

“Dr. King was one of our fraternity brothers, so what we’re doing on this day of service is indicative of the service that he rendered while he was alive, so we try to keep his memory alive,” Caldwell said.

I also caught up with Lamont Allen and the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Inc. “Every year we like to come out to help clean the grave site, we find it very important to remove the

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could be seen and read from nearly a mile away.

Despite the cold weather, city native Barbara Wilson, who has been participating in the King Day March since its inception, said, “I come for the dream and for the young folk. We have to pass the legacy on one way or another.”

Following the march, participants filed into Union Baptist for the 38th annual Noon Hour Commemoration Service in honor of Dr. King. The keynote speaker was civil rights leader Dr. Gerald L. Durley from Atlanta.

Martha Wood and Victor Johnson Jr. were honored during the event.

Bishop Todd Fulton gives directions before the start of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March on Monday, Jan. 15.

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A participant in the King Day March holds a sign that reads “#Stand Against Hate” on what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s 89th birthday.

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when he heard the news were confusion, anger and hope.

He asked why would a man of peace undergo a violent death? How could this man be killed? What hope is there in this act?

Beaty used King’s own words to illustrate many of his points.

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He presented three things people should do now as they live in the legacy of King. *Continue to prepare ourselves and our children for the future. *Continue to fight in the struggle for equality for all. *Continue to grow in faith and hope for tomorrow.

King was more than a dreamer, Beaty said. “He left so much more than just a dream,” he said.

In his last words to a group of people the night before he died, King said he had been to the mountaintop and knew black people would make it to the Promised Land.

“We should all remember he went through many

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“The President’s bigoted fearmongering is not acceptable and his remarks completely warrant total condemnation and censure from Congress. American immigration policy cannot and should not be guided in any way, shape or form by racism,” Richmond and Nadler said in a joint statement last week.

Neither of Rep. Adams’ two Democratic colleagues from North Carolina – G. K. Butterfield (D-1-NC) or David Price (D-4-NC) issued statements weighing in on the controversy.

But here in North Carolina, criticism of the president’s acid remarks

vallies so he could go to the mountaintop of faith,” Beaty said. And the current generation has vallies, too.

Beaty mentioned his disappointment in seeing the statewide grading system of schools, which reflected poor grades for many Winston-Salem schools that have majority black populations.

“If our children are limited by poor academic environments, they will indeed be judged by the color of their skin and not the content of their character.”

Beaty mentioned that every day now, we are hearing, like a coded message, references to people who want to make America great again, when it wasn’t great for a large population of Americans.

“We are not out of the valley, yet,” he said.

He went on to talk about the black people who have been killed by police and the nine black church goers who were killed at church in Charleston, S.C. Beaty reminded the audience about King’s words of hope.

King recited in his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 most of a Bible passage, Isaiah 40:4-5, which Beaty recited from the speech: “I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.”

Beaty said the words

lingered at Martin Luther King Jr. Day marches and events, even with state lawmakers on Monday.

“The importance of the national celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday is more clear today than ever before,” Sen. Angela Bryant (D-Nash), chair of the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus, said in a statement from the caucus. “This annual call to action and remembrance to oppose racism and discrimination in all its forms is needed to expose and root out the deep-seated beliefs in group domination, superiority and oppression that are still prevalent from the highest governmental levels to the personal level of our day to day interactions.”

Participants in the King Day March make their way up Sixth Street on Monday, Jan. 15.

Longtime educator Victor Johnson Jr. speaks to the crowd after accepting an award from the local NAACP branch during the Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast. and “assured us that in due sea- 1960 who helped lead a chapter, presented the Winston-Salem Vicinity, Rev. Dr. Lamonte son, the truth will be civil rights protest against a award to Johnson.

The CEO and president Williams, gave the charge Winston-Salem retail outrevealed.”

Judge Denise let that had segregated of the Winston-Salem to the community.

He charged the Hartsfield, the mistress of lunch counters when stu- Urban League, James ceremony on Jan. 15 at the dents in Greensboro were Perry, and the president of Winston-Salem communiMartin Luther King Jr. Day mounting a similar protest. the Urban League’s Young ty to “apply equity and Prayer Breakfast, present- The Winston-Salem protest Professionals group, April social justice lenses to all ed Beaty with a plaque led to the students being Johnson, talked about what your work,” remember that allowed to eat at the estab- the Urban League is doing, America was formed with from The Chronicle.

The breakfast also fea- lishment without segrega- such as releasing the first- the words “all men are creever State of Black ated equal,” speak truth to tured several elected offi- tion. power, call for “social “They sat down first, Winston-Salem report. cials, who recognized oth“The need to fight for transformation,” and not to but we ate first,” said ers in the audience.

The Winston-Salem Johnson, who is a longtime King’s dream is greater be silent and speak out for Branch of the NAACP pre- member of the Winston- than ever,” Perry said. “We equal rights for all human County know that we have more beings. He said to rememsented a special award to Salem/Forsyth ber, “Love always outlasts work to do.”

Victor Johnson, a veteran Schools board.

The president of the hate.”

Alvin Carlisle, presiand a student at WinstonSalem State University in dent of the local NAACP Ministers’ Conference of

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That sentiment was shared by the new president of the N.C. NAACP, Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman.

“I really don't mean to be trite here, but my mother, one of the most intelligent people I know, filled with mother-wit, would often use an economy of words to respond to such an inquiry that works quite well to sum up the derangement of the being who occupies the White House,” Rev. Spearman said. “My mother would say ‘An empty wagon makes a lot of noise.’ In choosing my battles, I am careful not to feed into him. I'd rather ignore #45's ignorance.”

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After meeting with local principals and instructional facilitators last November, Hall said his colleagues met and reviewed the data and came up with the plan to implement the training.

According to Hall, from January to March, all thirdgrade teachers in the district will be provided training. After three days of training, ERG will come back to help administrators determine where each school stands and determine areas that may need work.

“That’s going to help us determine next steps.

It’s also going to help us determine where we go from there and what success we saw,” he said Before voting on the contract, members of the board had the opportunity to ask questions. Lori Goins Clark raised a few

questions, including why ERG was selected for the training. She also questioned the number of programs the district already has that are similar to the training ERA will provide.

Marilyn Parker and board chair Dana Caudill Jones raised questions as well.

Before wrapping up his presentation, Hall said, “I think this is going to help us and help our teachers keep that laser – like focus on standards, on those common core standards that are required to be successful.

“We’re not getting lost in a program or in a script.

We’re focused on those standards.”

When it was time to vote on the contract, it passed unanimously.

Assistant board Chairman Robert Barr did not attend the board meeting.

The board also voted unanimously to continue training for faculty and

staff at Kennedy High School with DRIVE Educational Consulting Group. According to the contract, DRIVE will provide 10 days of consultative support and coaching for the entire staff at Kennedy with an emphasis on behavior management, building relationships and school climate.

“Our contract with Drive Educational Consulting Group is really meant to invest in our people, not just our students but our staff,” said Keisha Gabriel, principal at Kennedy High School.

For the past three years, Kennedy has exceeded expected growth.

Gabriel said the training from DRIVE has played a major role in that “I’m telling this everywhere I go: For the past three years, we’ve exceeded growth. So, that’s something that we’re really proud of,” she said.

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Dr. King’s ‘base’ can’t be Trump’s

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born 89 years ago this past Monday, Jan. 15, but he only lived 39 of those years. The world pays homage to the young Baptist preacher who transformed the thought process of the nation and the world. At least, that’s what we want to believe.

Then why do we have a president, a 71-year-old president, whose thinking is out of step with Dr. King’s thinking? That president read some words and signed a proclamation giving honor to Dr. King, but it seems there was nothing heartfelt about what he did, when a few days earlier he insulted a whole continent (Africa) and a few countries (Haiti and El Salvador) in the White House. Just another perfunctory thing he had to do, it seems.

The pundits and journalists keep talking about the president’s base. They seem to say that his base likes the president’s racist views. Who supports a racist president? Is the base made up of the people who voted for him but declare they are not racist? Is the base made up of the people who voted for him and declare they are racist?

No one is really defining the group to our satisfaction.

On Monday, Jan. 15, The Chronicle and the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity sponsored the Martin Luther King Jr. King Day Prayer Breakfast on Dr. King’s actual birthday and the celebrated holiday. The Benton Convention Center banquet room was packed with people, all kinds of people. Elected officials and people who want to be elected officials were there. People who were Muslims and Christians and Jews were there. People who were poor and rich were there. They came to pay homage to a man who only lived 39 years and died way back in 1968.

So, we assume that these people are not a part of President Donald Trump’s base. But just in case, the speakers made it clear that the president, his supporters, and the Republicans in Congress and in the N.C. General Assembly, who seem to want to turn things back toward slavery and Jim Crow days, need to study Dr. King and his words.

The president of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, summed it up nicely when he charged the Winston-Salem community at the end of the MLK Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast on Monday.

He said to remember, “Love always outlasts hate.”

Amen.

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Trump’s words, policies amount to a ‘racial purge’ To the Editor:

Time and time again [President Donald] Trump shows his colors.

Shame on America. Trump sunk to a new low in a rant today [Jan. 11] referring to Haiti and African coun-

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tries as ‘shitholes' and not wanting immigrants from these places, but instead inviting immigrants from countries like Norway.

Just last month Trump stereotyped people of color in Haiti and Nigeria saying they lived in huts and had AIDS. This has white supremacy

written all over it – yet again.

At what point will Americans finally be infuriated? We will not stand for this way of thinking from a world leader. People of color should not be the only ones angered by this pattern of thinking. Trump’s words and policies amount to a racial purge.

It’s gone from bad to horrific. What’s next?”

Judith Browne Dianis Executive director Advancement Project Washington, DC

Note: Donald Trump announced today (Jan. 11) during a meeting in the Oval Office that he wants fewer immigrants from “shithole countries” and more from places like Norway.

This news comes on the heels of Congress battling over DACA and the administration’s dismantling of Temporary Protected Status for 200,000 El Salvadoreans, bringing the total of people stripped of deportation protections to 1 million. The Advancement Project, a racial justice and civil rights organization.

The lessons of Dr. King are still important

Today [Jan. 15], North Carolina Democrats join North Carolinians in celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King dedicated his life to empowering communities, eradicating discrimination, and dismantling broken systems of power. That struggle brought him to North Carolina on several occasions, and it was here that he famously said we need to be willing to ‘fill up the jails of the South’ to

awaken the nation’s conscience.

The lessons of Dr. King are just as important today as they were during his lifetime. In this extraordinary political climate, we must remain vigilant and steadfast in our support of one another as we speak out against all forms of hate and discrimination. Though there is more work to be done, North Carolina Democrats are committed to continue Dr. King's fight for a more just and equal North Carolina.

Wayne Goodwin, Chairman N.C. Democratic Party Raleigh

Here are some top interview questions

Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist The holidays are over and a new year has begun – this happens to be the season when most job seekers are hunting for their next big opportunity. Whether you’re a candidate or employer, understanding powerful interview questions can define success or failure.

I’ve been hiring employees for various positions for well over 10 years – so I outlined the most common interview questions that I like to ask and strongly encourage candidates to study.

Some questions may seem rather simple on the surface, such as "Tell me about experience." Yet the easy answer is not the right answer. The more open ended the question, the wider the variation in potential answers. Once

To the Editor:

you have become practiced in behavioral interviewing skills, you will find that you can use almost any question as a launching pad for a particular example or compelling story.

As you read through these questions, picture yourself sitting in the interview feeling strong and satisfied with yourself. As I’ve stated in earlier articles, you are only as powerful as you believe yourself to be.

1. Tell me about your experience as it aligns with the qualifications on the job description.

2. How satisfied are you with your current earnings potential?

3. What would you to consider your top skills and traits that would help you be effective in this role?

4. Are you looking at other opportunities?

5. What is important to you in order to consider making a move from your current position / employer?

6. Tell me what your typical day looks like: 7. How would your boss describe your man-

agement style?

8. Tell me about a challenging situation that didn’t go very well. What do you believe went wrong? What would you change if you had a “doover” opportunity?

9. Tell me about your favorite boss and what made him/her your favorite?

10. Describe the management style you work the best with? What management styles/traits are not compatible with your working style?

11. Describe for me a decision you made that would normally have been made by your supervisor?

What was the process you used to make that decision?

What was the outcome?

What would you do differently?

12. Tell me about a time when you had trouble working with a difficult or demanding customer. How did you handle this?

13. Describe for me a time when you have come across questionable operational practices/information that could jeopardize the brand. How did you

handle the situation?

It's critical to be prepared to respond effectively to the interview questions that employers typically ask at job interviews.

Since most of these questions are so common, recruiters will expect you to be able to answer them calmly and without hesitation.

Never memorize an answer, but do practice what you're going to say so you're not put on the spot during the job interview.

Your responses will be stronger if you prepare in advance, know what to expect during the interview, and have a sense of what you want to highlight during your interview.

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

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What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. say about today’s James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist

America?

We have celebrated and commemorated the Dr. M a r t i n Luther King Jr. Holiday 2 0 1 8 .

Proclamations have been read, parades have been held and worship services have been conducted in his honor.

For many years now, America has recognized the greatness of this man. He inspired a movement based upon non-violence to make America understand it was treating many of its citizens poorly and unfairly.

People, not race, was his focus. We know now what Dr. King knew then that regardless of race, gender and money status, we must respect and honor each other.

Dr. King is famously referred to as “The Drum Major for Justice.” His “I have a Dream Speech” on Aug. 28, 1963 in my a opinion is one of the greatest speeches of all time. It was a clarion call for us to do better by one another.

He said, “In a sense we have come to our nation’s capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir.” t Now, if Dr. King was here what would

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A rt David Finn

Guest Columnist

“I am for an art that helps old ladies across the street.”

– Claes Oldenburg (American sculptor, best known for public art that features large replicas of everyday objects.)

I came to WinstonSalem 31 years ago to teach sculpture at Wake Forest. When I first passed the Mickey Coffee Pot driving on Main Street, I had to pull over! What was this? A big, graceful, yet clunky coffee pot? What impressed me was its scale, simple design, and also how it was just stuck on a big ol’ pole. I realized that while it was built as a simple trade sign, the quirky pot has connotations of functionality, modesty,

he say about America? That is the question. America still holds its place as the greatest country in the world. At times, I believe we almost take our many freedoms for granted. We come and go as we please not encumbered by the tangled webs of people and government.

Our technology is such that if we have a sophisticated phone, we can talk to anyone, see anyone and even manage our finances on it. More people than ever

hospitality, and grace – all attributes that I now think describe our community ethos, and deserve to be celebrated – as art!

In 2016 the WinstonSalem City Council and the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners established the 10-member Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission, a working organization responsible for planning public art in the community. The past year saw our first commissions to artists for the County’s new Central Library (“Timeless Purpose” by Dee Dee Morrison of Birmingham, Alabama) and the Benton Convention Center, where we commissioned 11 new works from local and regional artists.

The Benton will also be the site for an upcoming commissioned portrait of Larry Leon Hamlin, the influential founder of the National Black Theatre Festival.

The Commission’s goal is to “cultivate inno-

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before are gaining opportunities and advancement because the doors of education have been opened for all of us.

Our country has become increasingly diverse. We have friends of all ethnicities and we welcome them into our homes.

While we as a nation have come a long way, we can’t stop now. We as Americans still have bumpy roads and detours ahead of us. These long and winding roads are full of potholes and unfinished work.

We have the pothole of how we treat black men. Black men like me must be on the lookout every day. When we awaken and go into the public square, our return to our homes isn’t certain. Circumstances can occur at a moment’s notice that can alter our lives forever. Black-on-black crime and police-involved shootings contribute heavily to our demise. We as black men cannot continue to kill each other and then blame it on the “system.” Racism isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so we must learn to live with it and navigate around it.

We have the pothole of how our society has treated women over time. This topic has finally gotten the attention it deserves.

Men in power have used women as pawns and as sexual objects. The time for that to stop is now. Guilty men are being called out for their egregious acts.

Our moral compass is being tested today. In too many instances wrong is at the top and right is swimming around at the bottom. Dr. King said, “In this juncture of our nation’s history, there is an urgent need for dedicated and courageous leadership.”

I agree.

wants to work! vative, dynamic, and engaging public art that will illuminate the perspectives, relationships, and narratives of our community” and to work with a wide group of citizens and stakeholders to make that happen. In 2018, we will commission the citywide “Winston-Salem Portrait Project” which is envisioned as a complex photographic portrayal of the city, displayed in sites where various communities intersect. The project will be an opportunity for broad participation from a lead artist, local photographers and organizers, and above all citizens of Winston-Salem.

As we move forward to make the ‘City of Arts and Innovation’ a better place, I believe we must simultaneously honor the notable works of art and craft from our past and use them as inspiration for our future. I am thinking of the handmade bricks of George Black, which are everywhere in our city (and

motivated the use of brick for the retaining walls on the new Salem Parkway), as well as the traditional bronze statue of Mr. Black

by Earline King, another part of this rich legacy.

The example of civic engagement set by these artists is now being echoed in a plethora of recent public projects.

The art and design enhancements for the new Salem Parkway will begin to take shape in 2018. The nonprofit Creative Corridors Coalition has worked with the city and state Departments of Transportation to integrate well designed upgrades at a very reasonable cost to the project as a whole. By making bridges, walls and ramps “green, artful, and iconic,” the Parkway communicates the value of beauty that is in fact highly functional. Artivity on the Green, and the Innovation Quarter’s Bailey Park are both recently developed private “art parks” that have a strong public effect,

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.

using art and design to enhance spaces, make them memorable, and more accessible. The wonderful lighting events of the Winston-Salem Light Project also deserve mention as one more example of what is called urban “placemaking” – the idea of creating destination areas by layering services, events, and art to create places we all want to be a part of. These innovative art projects all have profound significance in the creation of our forwardlooking city.

Including the public in public art is one of the primary goals of the Public Art Commission. We plan to open up the process of how public art is decided on, hold a workshop for local artists to learn about the application process, and create an application open to anyone with an idea. We want to capture the public interest in art and design to help us develop a well-defined plan that can locate future

public projects and take advantage of opportunities to add art and design to existing locations such as parks, and greenways, and branch libraries.

Public art and design can enhance physical spaces, but it can also transform how we think of ourselves and our community.

Public art can increase communication across the sometimes hidden lines of class, ethnicity and geography and it can temper development with an ethical stance for beauty and inclusivity.

As Oldenburg said, art wants to work: by lighting the way, showing you what’s new, knowing your neighbor, making you proud of your city, creating economic development, and, yes, helping you cross the street.

David Finn is chairman of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Art Commission and Professor of Art at Wake Forest University.

Time is up … it is time for us to get free

Oprah Winfrey, “Ofrah” as pronounced by my grandmother, has been an icon in my family since the midMicha 1980s. She has been my homegirl in my head ever since I spotted her and Stedman getting in the car as I was passing James Dr. Maya Angelou’s house in my elementary school bus.

After viewing her acceptance speech as the first black Guest woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 75th Columnist Golden Globes, she has since been upgraded to my bestie.

I have listened to the speech at least 13 times, and I feel something different each time. What I felt when I initially listened and what also prompted me to write this was relief. The sassiness, power, assuredness, strength and ability in her tone was no different than what I remember hearing on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” or even what I hear now on “Super Soul Sunday”; but it was the spirit in which she articulated, “But their time is up ...” and the spirits of those in the room applauding that shifted my being.

I began 2018 by participating in the “7 Days of Defining Moments” exercise; a resource for “The Power of Moments” written by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. Day 4 was where I was to “deepen a tie with a friend or family member by going beyond small talk to discuss a struggle I am facing at work or home.” I chose to deepen the tie with my mother and confess to her my plan to seek therapy. After writing my last piece, I have had to face the psychological impact of the recent encounter with the man who molested me, along with the health of my father, who has issues with addiction.

I have been focused on helping others for so long but am failing myself by suppressing the thoughts, triggers and situations that have molded me into the woman I am today.

Time is up … it is time for us to get free. It is time to stop hiding behind shame, the shadows of bullies and our past so we can get free. I agree with Bestie Oprah in that, “Speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have,” but it does not happen with-

out sacrifice and consequence. Do not let the consequences stop you from reclaiming the time Auntie Maxine Waters obtained for us last year.

We should know by now how powerful women are and the Alabama Senate race was yet another example of what happens when black women work their magic. Release your power, ladies. Continue to stand in solidarity, speak your truths, seek help and get free. Their time is up, our time is now and I, too, live for the dawning of the day when “Nobody ever has to say ‘me too’ again.”

Micha James is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University who works as a health care advocate by day and a volunteer in a variety of capacities by night. She can be reached via michalavae@gmail.com

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Building a legacy one project at a time William Cockerham Jr. is president and CEO of WC Construction Company, LLC.

Photo by Todd luck

Sedge Garden Recreation Center gymnasium was a city bond project built by WC Construction Company, LLC.

By ToDD lUCK The ChroNiCle

Construction runs in the family for William Cockerham Jr. his grandfather, Paul “Cliff” Cockerham, was the first African American business owner in segregated Davie County in 1959. At a young age, Cockerham worked on construction sites under both his grandfather and father, William Cockerham sr. They specialized in concrete work, but Cockerham said he also got the chance to do drywall and framing. “it was something that our grandfather always instilled in us at a young age, ‘you guys need to learn a trade so you can provide for your family,’” said Cockerham. he ended up wanting to do more than just concrete. he wanted to be a general contractor who oversees construction from beginning to end, ensuring the quality of subcontractor work and that it meets the project’s deadlines. in 2006, at the age of 24, he started WC Construction Company, llC. his grandfather got to see him get his general contractor’s license before he passed away in 2007. his father actually worked for WC Construction before he passed away from cancer in 2010. Neither got to see the business grow into what it is today, which Cockerham said his father and grandfather would’ve been proud of.

“The torch has kind of been passed on to me to contin-

Fire Station 8 is a recently completed city bond project built by WC Construction Company, LLC.

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uously carry out the legacy that grandfather and father left around,” said Cockerham.

WC Construction is located in Winston-salem and has done work in North and south Carolina. some of its local projects includes the newly completed $2.09 million Fire station 8 on reynolda road and the $1.28 million sedge Garden recreation Center gymnasium, which were 2014 city bond projects. The company also did the Deese Clock Tower at N.C. A&T state University, which won it a Pinnacle Award from Carolinas AGC, a trade association

WC Construction photo

made of contractors and construction-related firms. WC Construction did sub-contracting work on the Donald Julian reeves student Activity Center at Winston-salem state University and the railroad pedestrian underpass at UNC Greensboro, both of which won star Awards from the Construction Professionals Network (CPN) of North Carolina.

Cockerham said his company often does general contracting for local governments and public universities.

This means he ends up going through a bidding processing and having to meet Minority/Woman Business enterprise (M/WBe) goals for sub-contractor participation. he said it isn’t easy meeting the goals, but said he’s glad they’re there. “i speak for myself, we done a lot of subcontracting work early on the front end, just to kind of get exposure, and us being able to get on those projects as participation level allowed us to be able to get a lot more exposure and experience at the same time to be able to grow our company,” he said about his company.

Cockerham is a married father of two children and his wife, Alesia, is vice president and CFo of WC Construction. he said he sees his company, which currently has 15 employees, continuing to expand and grow so he can leave a legacy of his own behind.

GOP fights redistricting ruling

N.C. NAACP protest judicial redistricting

By CAsh MiChAels For The ChroNiCle

Not allowing yet another redistricting defeat to stop them during a crucial midterm election year, N.C. republican legislative leaders, through their attorneys, have asked the conservative-leaning U.s. supreme Court to not only stay last week’s devastating federal court ruling striking down their 2016 congressional voting maps as “invidious partisanship” and “illegal,” but have actually also asked the high Court to reinstitute those maps for the upcoming 2018 elections.

A federal three-judge panel blasted republican lawmakers in their over 200-page opinion last week, saying that they deliberately set out to draw 10 of 13 N.C. congressional voting districts heavily republican in 2016, thus denying voters in those districts their constitutional right to elect the representation of their choice. The court ordered that the districts be immediately redrawn by Wednesday,

Jan. 24. “i applaud the decision of the federal judges,” said U.s. rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-1). The decision reaffirms my long-held belief that republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly drew the congressional map with the express purpose of maximizing the number of republican congressional districts. republicans comprise 30 percent of registered voters in North Carolina, yet they crafted a congressional map that would ensure republican success in 10 of 13 districts, or 76 percent. The republicans made this case relatively simple when they admitted in court that the congressional map was drawn for partisan political advantage.”

Butterfield continued, “As the Court stated, North Carolina voters have been deprived of a constitutional districting plan for the past decade. so i urge the republican dominated General Assembly to promptly comply with the Court’s order by developing a fair congressional map that doesn’t disadvantage Democratic voters.”

The federal court also warned that it would hire its own special master to draw the map if the GoP didn’t move immediately to fix the problem.

But in an emergency motion to the U.s. supreme Court Jan. 12, attorneys for the republican lawmakers petitioned that that ruling be thrown out by Monday, Jan. 22 because the congressional maps can’t be adequately redrawn before the upcoming Feb. 12 candidates’ filing period for the 2018 midterm primaries without causing confusion.

The GoP lawmakers didn’t stop there. They also argued that the North Carolina ruling should be stayed until two other partisan redistricting cases being considered before the U.s. supreme Court, this time in Wisconsin and Maryland, be decided. last week’s federal court decision dealt with congressional redistricting, not the similar N.C. legislative redistricting case that another federal three-judge panel is expected to rule on any day now. That case involved racial gerrymandering, which is also unconstitutional.

Meanwhile the N.C. NAACP and its coalition partners, led by N.C. NAACP President rev. T. Anthony spearman, demonstrated in front of the legislative building in raleigh on Jan. 10 to protest the special session called to consider judicial

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redistricting, which many critics say is based on the same racial gerrymandering criteria the legislative maps were thrown out for, and is targeting many black district court judges for

elimination by having them run against each other. “our courts should be as free as we can make them from partisan politics,” former N.C. Associate supreme Court

Justice Patricia simmonsGoodson told hundreds of cheering protesters, some holding signs saying, “Fair Courts Now,’ and “No Voter left Behind.”

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Nick Saban, best of all time?

Last Monday, Jan. 8, Nick Saban led his Alabama Crimson Tide football team to yet another national championship over the Georgia Bulldogs in a thrilling overtime game.

With this latest win, one begins to think that Saban may be the best college coach of all time.

This championship marks his fifth in nine years at Alabama and sixth championship overall, tying him with legendary Alabama head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant for most all time in the poll era.

This latest win for Saban may be one of his best coaching jobs in recent memory. Down 13-0 at the half he decided to insert true freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa into the huddle.

Mind you Tagovailoa has never started a game or received any significant playing time.

The true freshman proved to be just what Alabama needed in the second half by leading them to a 26-23 victory in overtime.

Tagovailoa threw the game winning touchdown with a 41 yard bullet to DeVonta Smith down the sideline.

Not many coaches would have had the courage to insert a true freshman into the game down 13 points at the half especially when you consider starter Jalen Hurts was 26-2 as a starter while throwing 17 touchdowns to only 1 interception on the season.

Georgia looked to be in full command of the game the entire first half and inserting a freshman with little to no experience didn't seem to be the answer at first glance.

While Tagovailoa was an accomplished thrower coming into college, I'm sure Georgia's defense was licking their chops to get after the freshman.

I can't decide whether or not this was a total collapse by the Bulldogs or just another genius move

by Saban. Maybe it's a combination of the two because Georgia went away from running the ball with Sonny Michelle and Tagovailoa exposed the Bulldog secondary at the same time.

Of all people Georgia head coach Kirby Smart should have been prepared for a curveball from Saban considering he was an assistant at Alabama for nine seasons before taking over the Bulldog program two years ago.

“We told everybody at halftime there was no question they were going to him [Tagovailoa] because they were struggling and they needed some momentum” Smart said following the game. “He provided them some juice.”

He not only provided juice he went on to throw three touchdowns in the second half. What was even more surprising was that Tagovailoa out dueled fellow freshman Jake Fromm of Georgia who had dazzled Bulldog fans all season long.

This win is just another feather in the cap for Saban.

He has won championships in a myriad of ways.

Whether is running, passing or leaning on the defense Saban always See Ramsey on B2

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Former N.C. A&T and WSSU football head coach William “Bill” Hayes, of WinstonSalem, will be enshrined into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in May.

Hayes headed to North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Former North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T ) and Winston Salem State University (WSSU) head coach William “Bill” Hayes is not only a legend in the Triad but across all HBCUs. On Friday, May 4, Hayes will be enshrined into the 55th class of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Hayes will be one of 15 inductees enshrined into the class, which also includes Donna Andrews, Scott Bankhead, Hal “Skinny” Brown, See Hall of Fame on B2

Walkertown survives early push from Carver to secure win

Carver forward Xavier Gaddy, No. 24 in white, tries to block the shot of Bobby Grier in their game against Walkertown last Friday.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Walkertown and Carver are two of the JV teams fighting for supremacy in the Western Piedmont 2-A conference. Last Friday, Jan. 12 the two teams faced off in a game where the Yellowjackets started off well but eventually fell to the Wolfpack 61-54.

Carver came out of the gates utilizing their one advantage they had, which was size. In the first quarter, Curtis Wilborn dominated in the paint seemingly scoring at will and grabbing

Brandon Clayton of Carver, No. 10 in white, drives past Jerron Sellars of Walkertown.

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61-54

multiple rebounds. Carver also took advantage of open lanes allowing them to hit easy buckets

leading to a 17-11 lead after one quarter.

Walkertown head coach Rodney White was frustrated with his team’s lackadaisical play in

the first. His team immediately responded in the second by quickly tying up the game at 19.

The Wolfpack stepped up the intensity and began to execute leading to defensive stops and clean looks at the basket.

By the time the second quarter ended the Wolfpack had stormed back into the lead by the score of 32-29.

“I just told the guys that we played terrible in the first quarter and were still only down by six points which shows how good of a team we are,” said White. “We made a couple of adjustSee Walkertown on B2

R.J. Reynolds alum headlines Hall of Fame inductees

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

On Friday, Jan. 26, R.J. Reynolds high school will induct their 2018 class into the school’s Hall of Fame. As part of this class, Charles Bailey, a former standout football player and Winston native, wanted to share his thoughts on being enshrined.

Bailey was an All-Conference football player in 1968 and was invited to play in the Shrine Bowl later that year. Upon graduation from Reynolds he attended North

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Carolina Central University where he earned his Bachelors degree in Recreation. He later earned his master's degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

He began his professional career as a graduate assistant at is alma mater N.C. Central. He then went from North Forsyth High School to Winston Salem State University, where he was an assistant under legendary head coach William “Bill” Hayes.

After leaving the college ranks, Bailey began his career in the NFL,

first as an area scout for the NFL scouting combine. He transitioned to the front office of several NFL teams following his time at the combine.

Bailey says he has been involved with sports nearly his entire life. He credits his time at Reynolds with setting him on a path that he could never imagine that has now ended with him being a part of their Hall of Fame.

“My initial thought when I found out was that I felt very honored to be inducted into the hall of See RJR Hall on B2

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Chris Cammack, Joey Cheek, Wes Chesson, Laura DuPont, Mindy Ballou Fitzpatrick, Jack Holley, Paul Jones, Mike Martin, Frank “Jakie” May, Joe West and Fred Whitfield.

After 27 years as a college head coach winning 195 games along with his distinguished post coaching career as an athletic director, the honor is well deserved.

“The achievements of this year's class of inductees enrich North Carolina's remarkable sports heritage and the individuals have certainly earned the honor of joining

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the 336 men and women who have been previously enshrined,” said Nora Lynn Finch, president of the Hall of Fame. “This is our 55th class and we look forward to celebrating this special time in our states sports history.”

“There are so many thoughts running around my head about being inducted into the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame,” said Hayes. “Being a North Carolinian and thinking about where I started growing up as a poor kid in Durham and to get to the point where someone would even consider me for the North Carolina Hall of Fame is mind boggling.

“There is a humility and humbleness about the

whole thing because I just keep seeing all these faces of all the people and coaches that assisted me along the way. Everyone of those faces will be getting that award with me because without them I wouldn't have been here,” Hayes said.

Hayes was an all-state player in multiple sports in high school before attending North Carolina Central University on a football scholarship. He would later become head coach at WSSU followed by a 14year stint at N.C. A&T. He left both programs as the all-time leader in wins.

He began his coaching career as an assistant at Wake Forest University, coaching the running

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backs. He was the first African-American coach in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He says then Wake Forest head coach Chuck Mills opened the door for him to make his mark in coaching.

“My life has always been sports-related ever since junior high school,” Hayes said. “I have always been involved with sports and it was natural for me to go right into teaching and coaching once I graduated from Central.”

Hayes had a tremendous impact on thousands of kids’ lives on and off the field of play. His former players still hold him in high regard to this day.

“He is very deserving of this honor and it’s long

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overdue,” said Patrick Jordan, a former player of Hayes at N.C. A&T. “He was a master motivator and he really showed us how to become men. He was the type of guy that if he told you you could run through a brick wall, you would try because of the faith he had in you.”

Jordan went on to say that the MEAC Championship N.C. A&T won in the 2003-04 season was mostly due to Hayes even though he had already left the program the year before.

Hayes says he does not miss coaching because he felt as though he gave it everything he had while also “leaving it all out on the field.” He said he was

ments and made a few subs while playing good defense and that gave us the lead.”

Carver head coach Johnathan Stowe said he felt his team became a little full of themselves after taking a lead early in the game. He thinks they did not stay focused and the game got away from them.

“I honestly don't know exactly what happened but I think we kind of rested on our laurels a little bit because we were up in the first quarter,” Stowe said. “We normally start slow so for us to start fast was a little different for our guys and that led to some mental lapses.”

The Wolfpack expanded their lead throughout the third by playing great defense. Carver played well in stretches but never sustained any consistency due to the pressure of Walkertown. By the end of the third quarter the Wolfpack led by double figures.

This game had all the makings of a blowout once the fourth quarter began.

Stowe rallied the Yellowjackets and they attempted to make a run during the middle of the fourth quarter trimming the lead to 7.

Following the Carver run, coach White called a timeout to slow the run.

The Wolfpack held off the Yellowjackets surge to win by seven.

on the grind coaching for decades, so to have the chance to relax is welcomed. If he does need a football fix, he says he will go over to WSSU. “This is the most pleasing thing that has ever happened to me and it really hasn't hit me all yet,” Hayes said. “I just think about all the people that played a part in this and it brings a smile to my face.”

According to Hayes, his time as an athletic director was even more enjoyable than his days on the sideline.

He says because he spent such a long time as a coach, he knew what the coaches needed sometimes even before they asked.

“In the second half we switched our defense to a 3-2 zone and pressured them a lot which led to turnovers, White said.

“We went up by 15 and they made a good run to come back towards the end but we sealed the deal like we were supposed to.”

Coming into the game White says he was concerned with the size of Carver especially with their big man Noah Leak out sick with an illness. He says they don't do a great job of boxing out all the time so that is something they will have to work on going forward.

Sitting at 6-0 in the conference the Wolfpack are in good position of finish on top. With their only two losses of the season coming in the Lash/Chronicle tournament White feels those setbacks let his team know they can be beat on any given night but if they focus they can play with any team they face.

Coach Stowe felt his team handled the defensive pressure from Walkertown fairly well but thought his team began playing “hero ball” instead of trusting their teammates. He says Brandon Clayton and Wilborn played really well by attacking the basket and attacking the boards.

This loss was the first conference loss for the Yellowjackets on the year. They have another game with the Wolfpack coming up in early February, which could determine who comes out on top in the conference.

Kevon Springs, No. 11 in white, surveys the defense while being guarded by Walkertown's Jalen Douglas.

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fame for RJ Reynolds,” Bailey said. “This school started in 1922 and I'm sure there are several worthy people that can go into the hall of fame but I was chosen and I certainly would like to give thanks to the Reynolds high school family, past and present.”

“I am going to be really really excited to be recognized by the RJ Reynolds family,” Bailey went on to say when asked what his feelings will be on induction night.

“I thank Reynolds for everything that it gave me and since I have left there I have not been out of the game of football and that is simply amazing.”

Bailey credits the Rooney family, owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New Orleans Saints

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seems to make the right move at the right moment to put his players in the right position. If not for the super human heroics of Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson in last year’s championship game Saban would have had a three peat.

The train does not seem to be stopping for Saban anytime soon as he has a phenomenal freshman class coupled with a top 3 recruiting class coming in

with furthering his career inside their organizations.

He stated while with the Steelers he reached the pinnacle of his career when they reached the Super Bowl in 1995.

“I owe a lot to Dan Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers who really gave me opportunities to hone my business skills such as negotiating contracts,” he said.

According to Bailey, the African-American presence really exploded during his time in the NFL. He was given the opportunity to interview for several general manager positions prior to the Rooney rule being implemented.

The Rooney rule states that a franchise has to interview a minority candidate for each front office position.

Bailey also advocated for a home stadium for his Demon teams to play on.

He says it is a shame that Reynolds does not have the

to Tuscaloosa next season.

Year after year the Crimson Tide lose top tier talent but the cupboard never goes bare. They never rebuild they just retool.

That ability to maintain success has been a staple for Alabama under Saban.

Many people credit his success to his ability to recruit. While that is a major contributor to his consistent success because it is hard to win without talent, Saban is also one of the greatest defensive minds in the college game.

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opportunity to play “true” home games while most other teams do.

“It's time for a new stadium there and I know there is an initiative for a new all purpose stadium to be built because Reynolds has always had away games even in the city of Winston-Salem,” he said.

“I think it is imperative that Reynolds gets a new stadium because Reynolds high school gave me a great opportunity to play in the Shrine Bowl and a great sense of confidence after leaving there” “It all goes back to Reynolds High School because it was very important in my life for what it has done for me personally and professionally,” he continued. “So I think it's important that the community comes together for a stadium at Reynolds High School,” he said emphatically. coach Bill Belichick due to their comparative success.

I find what Saban has done to be a bit more impressive due to him having a player for a maximum of four years and many of his top players only stay three.

At 66 years of age, it is plausible that Saban may be able to reach double digit national championships when it's all said and done. The question is can anyone beat Saban at his own game. At this point the answer seems to be no.

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Community Briefs

Ariyo is new director at Beacon College Rotimi Ariyo, a native of Winston Salem, is the new director of student activities and director of the student center at Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida. He was program advisor for the Illini Union Board at the University of Illinois. Earlier, Ariyo served as associate director of University Center programs at Western Carolina University.

Ariyo Ariyo graduated from Parkland High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fayetteville State University in North Carolina and holds a master’s degree in College Student Personnel from Western Carolina University. In addition, he is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

ESR provides free tax returns Forsyth Free Tax, a program of Experiment in Self-Reliance, is a part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in which qualified volunteers prepare taxes for free for people making $54,000 a year or less. EITC and VITA are vital asset building tools that help low-moderate income people build wealth. Tax preparers are educated on tax credits and help people receive every tax credit for which they qualify. Forsyth Free Tax also offers online tax services at www.myfreetaxes.com to individuals making less than $66,000 who want to self-prepare their taxes. Community sites are available throughout Forsyth County to provide free tax preparation services during tax season. These sites offer free tax preparation, Asset Building Counseling, and linkages to asset-building programs such as Experiment in Self-Reliance’s Individual Development Account program, NC Saves, Financial Literacy Counseling, etc.

Certified volunteers are given the opportunity to prepare 1040EZ, 1040A, and many other 1040 returns. Many tax sites begin opening Jan. 29. All tax sites are open by Feb. 3 with varying hours. All sites are closed March 30-31 in observance of Easter holiday. People are asked to bring a picture ID, Social Security card for themselves and each dependent they are claiming, all W-2s and/or 1099s, 1095-A if they purchased health insurance through the Health Care Exchange, employer ID number or SS number of childcare providers, and last year’s tax return if available. If they want direct deposit of any refund, bring a check or savings account information.

For more information and site locations, visit www.eisr.org or call (336) 722-9400 or call 2-1-1.

Temporary visitor restrictions implemented at hospitals To protect the health of patients, their loved ones and the medical staff, at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center started implementing temporary visitor restrictions that will remain in effect through the remainder of the flu season. The decision to enact temporary visitor restrictions is a synchronized effort among six regional health systems: Carolinas Healthcare System, Cone Health, High Point Regional, Novant Health, Randolph Health and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. These health systems will enact visitor restrictions at the same time because they share the same geographic area and have similar rates of influenza in the community. The restrictions apply to all Wake Forest Baptist inpatient locations, including those in Lexington, Davie County, Wilkes County and Winston-Salem.

Children age 12 and under may not visit patients.

Exceptions for extenuating family circumstances may be allowed, but parents or guardians are asked to get permission from the patient’s nurse to allow children to visit. Healthy adult visitors and healthy family members age 13 and older are welcome to visit patients. All visitors and family members should be healthy – free from fever, cough, colds, or stomach virus symptoms – in order to visit patients.

UNCSA dancer is headed to prestigious international ballet competition Fifteen-year-old Daniela Thorne, the second recipient of the Gillian Murphy Endowed Scholarship at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), has been invited to Prix de Lausanne, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions for young ballet dancers. A high school sophomore in the School of Dance, Thorne is one of only seven Americans invited to the 46th annual international competition scheduled for Jan. 20 to Feb. 4, in Lausanne, Switzerland. She is among 78 participants worldwide who were chosen from a field of The Gillian Murphy Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 through the leadership of Ralph Womble, who currently serves as vice-chair of the UNCSA Board of Trustees, and is a member of the UNCSA Foundation Board of Advisors and the UNCSA Board of Visitors.

Donors contributed more than $300,000 in a matter of weeks, reaching the halfway goal of $600,000 for a fully endowed scholarship. As recipient of the scholarship, Thorne will receive $25,000 annually for four years, said Jaffe, who made the award at the finals of the Youth America Grand Prix in New York last spring.

Nelson Mullins elects Cassie Crawford to the Partnership The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Cassie L. Crawford to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2018. Crawford, who joined the Firm in 2014, previously was an associate. She practices in the areas of business litigation, employment litigation, and class action defense and is based in the Winston-Salem office.

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Today, 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.

Today, Jan. 18 – Urban League mixer 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.

Now -Jan. 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. 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. 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 – Opening Reception Gateway Gallery,

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1006 S. Marshall Street, will present “Space and Beyond” during its opening reception on Jan. 19 from 5-7 p.m. This event will include live music by The Enrichment Center Percussion Ensemble, refreshments by The Enrichment Center's Culinary Arts students, and award- winning wine served by RagApple Lassie Vineyards.

Jan. 19 – Performance Muddy Creek Music Hall, 5455 Bethania Road, presents Lindsay Straw on Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. The cover charge is $15 ($13 for memebers).

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 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. For more information, visit www.dialoguesondiversity.com.

Jan. 20 – Women Focus on 2018 Election 2018 Women’s March on the Polls will be on Jan. 20 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Corpening Plaza, 231 W 1st St. The event will begin at noon and feature speakers and entertainment, followed 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 – Seed Swap and Potluck Beta Verde, LLC, with support from Old Salem Horticulture and garden volunteers, will hold the annual Seed Swap and Potluck on Saturday, Jan. 20 in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road in Winston-Salem from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free, open to all, and includes a potluck lunch.

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 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. 20 – 8th Annual MLK Read-in Hosted by WinstonSalem State University, the Read-In promotes King's legacy of service, education, and community empowerment to children aged 4-10. The event will be held on Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Help make this a day on instead of a day off by spending your morning reading with a child and encouraging their dreams! Details about the event and how to register as a volunteer can be found http://hoc.handsonnwnc.or g/HOC__Volunteer_Oppor tunity_Details_Page?id=a0 C1H00000yIQeUUAW. Jan. 20 – FrankenSTEM Kaleideum, in partnership with the National Science Foundation and Arizona State University, will present FrankenSTEM on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Kaleideum North from 1-4 p.m. The focus of the event is to engage visitors in using their creativity, exploring current and emerging topics in science and technology, and considering what it means to be a responsible innovator.

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Jan. 20 & 27 – Writer’s Workshop Winston-Salem Writers is presenting workshops in January to encourage both new and experienced writers to “Kick off the New Year on the write foot.” All workshops will be held at Milton Rhodes Center, 251 N. Spruce St., WinstonSalem, 10 a.m. until noon.

Seating is limited. To register, email programs@wswriters. The cost is $15 per workshop for nonmembers and free to members of WinstonSalem Writers. Payment can be made cash or by check at the event. To register, email programs@wswriters.

Please include your name, sessions you wish to attend, and whether you are a member.

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.

Now-Jan. 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. 21 – 27th Anniversary The African American Atelier, Inc. will celebrate its 27th anniversary with the Founding Members Invitational Exhibition featuring the artistry of Dr. Alma S. Adams, who conceived and establish the idea of African American Atelier, Inc. Dr. The opening artists reception will be held on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. at the African American Atelier, Inc. located inside of the See Com. Cal. on B8

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

A Prayer for an Obedient Faith

Former federal agent Bobby Kimbrough gave faith leaders valuable information about security in their places of worship.

Faith community gets education on security

Lesson Scripture: Daniel 9:4-8, 15-19

By the end of this lesson, we will *Validate Daniel’s prayer of confession. *Relate to the need for prayers of supplication. *Understand godly faith and the need for a godly attitude.

Background: The time is 539 B.C. and the place is Babylon. With the fiery furnace event past, the king acknowledges God, Daniel interprets the king’s vision, reads the handwriting on the wall, Darius condemns Daniel to the Lions den, Cyrus becomes king, followed

by Belshazzar, Daniel sees visions of the four beasts and the second coming of Christ. But what leads to our lesson is Daniel’s reading God’s Word as recorded by Jeremiah pertaining to the 70 years of captivity. Get out the sackcloth and ashes, turn away the food and concentrate on the Lord God.

Lesson: Daniel’s prayer is in response to God’s Word and as such inspires fervency and self-denial (verse 3).

Daniel begins his prayer with recognition of God as “great and awesome” and a keeper of His “covenant” with His people, even when they do not. Daniel doesn’t point a finger, but includes himself, saying “We have sinned.” Listing the manner of sin in verses 5 and 6, being very specific (repentance requires acknowledgement and confession), Daniel also voices their dependence on God’s compassion and forgiveness. Verses 7 and 8 acknowledge the shame of a sinful people, including ancestors and leadership in all capacities, not just the common man. The guilt is shared by all (verse 8).

Daniel’s prayer was inclusive of the entire nation. Again dependent on God’s character and pointing out that in the end He gets all the glory, Daniel asks God for restoration of “Your city,” “your desolate sanctuary,” and “Your people.” Daniel’s prayer is persistent and repetitive. He says in verses 17 thru 19 “hear the prayer of thy servant” (verse 17), “Open thine eyes, and behold our desolation,” not because we are good, but because you are merciful (verse 18). And finally, Lord, hear, forgive and harken and do, because we belong to you (verse 19). (The MacArthur Study Bible, UMI, UGP, the Oxford Bible Commentary and Standard Lesson Commentary.)

For Your Consideration: What does quality time for praying to God look like to you? Especially in today’s political climate, why should our prayers be for more than our individual sins?

Life’s Application: Daniel’s prayer was inspired by God’s Word, but its content was reflective of his surroundings and the flagrant disregard for God’s Word.

“Are our prayers earnest and sensitive to the sin and wrongdoing in our lives and to our dependence on the mercy of God?” Do we acknowledge and verbally communicate the nature and works of God in our prayer as well as our confession of who we are as His people? Our prayers should be passionate and prioritized in response to the active Word of God in our life, or lack thereof.

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16b.

www.wschronicle.com 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 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: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3055581. For more information, visit www.dialoguesondiversity.com.

Faith leaders from all religions congregated to to enhance their knowledge on church security last Saturday.

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Security in places of worship has become the focus of many faith leaders in recent years because of the increase in violence. On Saturday, Jan. 13, Bobby Kimbrough, a former

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federal agent for the U.S. government, recently shared his knowledge of security with local faith leaders so they would be prepared if an incident transpired at their places of worship.

The event was originally scheduled for Dec. 9 but had to be rescheduled because of inclement

weather. The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV), the local NAACP chapter and the Winston-Salem Police Department worked in connection with Kimbrough to organize the event.

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Dr. King day ends on a high note

From left to right are the Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson, Emma Allen, Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams, Bishop Todd Fulton and the Rev. Willard Bass.

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated all across the city this past Monday. After a day of celebrating King, the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) honored those who embody the ideals King lived by in their service held at St. Paul United Methodist Church.

The theme of this year’s service was “Honoring Women in the Struggle.” Keeping with the spirit of the night, three women were hon-

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

Jan. 28 Pastoral Installation Gethsemane Hope Missionary Baptist Church will have pastoral installation services for Robert L. Dikes Jr. on Sunday Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. Pastor Darryl McConnell of Faith Baptist Church of Gibsonville,

ored. Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson was honored with the Criminal Justice Award, City Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams with the Public Service Award and Emma Allen was honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year award.

The honorees all echoed the same sentiment once they took the podium, which was that women deserve the same as men when it comes to all facets of life. They felt women have been in the background See King Day on B5

N.C., will be in charge of this service.

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. to May 7. The cost of registration is $15. For additional information please call (336) 761-1359 or go to www.unitedmetropolitan.org.

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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 See Rel. Cal. on B7

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Kimbrough covered a myriad of potential threats from those outside and inside the church. Some of the issues discussed were active shooters from outside the church, threats from within, confidentiality among security personnel and properly vetting church employees, to name a few.

“Basically, the overall message was to give them an overview of security in the worship place,” said Kimbrough. “It was not that I was trying to make experts out of them; it was to give them basic understanding of some things they should consider in the worship place.”

“We touched on things like keeping it legal; we had conversations about being armed or unarmed; and we discussed things that could possibly take place in the house of worship because the respect for houses of worship we used to have is no

longer there for some people. We have to realize you can bring a church down with more than violence but also with a lack of organization, protocols or bookkeeping skills.”

For Kimbrough, he thinks that if a church is interested in starting a security ministry, it is even more important to make sure you properly select the right person for the right job. He says favoritism has no place when it comes to security.

The fact that many of the faith leaders in attendance were not prepared for an emergency did not surprise Kimbrough.

He stated since many of these issues at places of worship are becoming front page news, many are now opening their eyes.

“Now across America, churches are becoming aware of a necessity for security in the church now. With so many things that have happened in recent times and the frequency they are happening, people are becoming more conscience of doing

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things differently.”

Bishop Todd Fulton of the MCWSV thought the event turned out to be very informative. He expressed his happiness that the event transcended across racial and religious lines.

“I thought today was awesome because we had a very diverse group of different faiths and at the end of the day, whether it's a black, white or Hispanic church, we all live under the fear of something happening at our church next,” he said.

“What Mr. Kimbrough did was enable us to move forward with an action plan to prepare our houses of worship,” Fulton continued. “He also gave us ways of dealing with those with mental illness, which was one of my biggest takeaways.”

Fulton stated that not only were the faith leaders in attendance interested, there were several individuals who reached out to him afterward to express their interest as well. Fulton went on to say the most

important thing was not necessarily security but to have a plan of action in place.

Addressing the current security issues within their individual places of worship was the major thing Kimbrough hoped everyone took away from what he presented Saturday afternoon.

“If you think about certain situations that have come about recently security could have prevented those things,” Kimbrough said.

Kimbrough said that many in attendance expressed interest in a personalized security overview at their place of worship. He said he was also pleased to see different churches from different denominations all come together for a common cause.

“This has to be all-inclusive and all for the same purpose because we all deserve to feel safe when we pray to our God in our places of worship,” he said.

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The Ministers’ Conference raised nearly $3,000 Monday night to go toward their MLK scholarship fund.

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for too long and now is the time for women to come to the forefront.

A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with bricks others have thrown at her, said Thompson. “We are extremely grateful and appreciative for the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity for doing the right thing by honoring people who are working hard in the fight to advance education, food insecurities, poverty and homelessness, and a lot of us are women.”

Allen added, “The thing that resonated tonight was being tired of being sick and tired and the power of women and all that we can do if we choose to support our own and support black businesses.”

Adams said, “Again thanks to the Ministers’ Conference for doing what needed to be done and should have been done a long time ago because it's women that carry the water and never get to drink from the bucket.

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stayed with the community and raised the children and seniors even when times were bad.”

All three said they felt blessed and overwhelmed when they found out they were the award recipients this year. They said it was humbling to be recognized for the things they are doing in the community. They said the things they do every day are from the heart because it is the right and just thing to do.

The secondary purpose of the event was to also raise funds for the MCWSV's scholarship program. The conference raised nearly $3,000 Monday night to go toward this year’s fund. Several students who have received scholarships in the past returned for the service to thank the conference for their contributions to their education.

Closing out the evening was a progressive message from Elder Tembila Covington, First Vice President of the MCWSV. He sermon titled “So Sick and Tired Of Being Sick and Tired” carried on the theme of the night that women need not stand on the sidelines any longer because now is their time to shine.

Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, president of the MCWSV, thought the evening service was “very successful.” He was elated to have the opportunity celebrate King, honor the award recipients and raise money to assist children in their quest for higher education.

“My prayer is that it is imperative that we speak up and speak out when you see an injustice and use platforms like tonight to get a charge out of people,” Williams said. “There are so many famous quotes from Dr. King, but I think the one that seems more relevant is a man begins to die the moment he keeps silent on the things that matter.

“It is always good to recognize the work women have done across all landscapes. I have always been very supportive of women and many have played a role in my personal life. My bigger conversation is to deal with the issues that affect all people, whether it's a man, woman, child or elderly person, because at the end of the day, it's about human rights.”

Anniversary celebration

The Forsyth County Deacon Union Ministry celebrated its 76th Anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Red Bank Baptist Church, 6405 Red Bank Road, Germanton. The program honored the oldest female, President Evelena Clayborne, at 90 years old, seated on the front row in the photo, and the oldest male, Deacon James A. Gilliam, at 95 years old, also seated on the front row. For more information, call Deacon William O. Harris at (336)-480-4935.

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For more than eighty years, Ellen Strawbridge Yarborough lived life as a Game. Games have structure, but leave room for initiative and new twists—and for everdeveloping equipment, for teams of various sizes, and for changing pace (according to the challenge of the situation and the skill of the players).

[The Lord called a final time out for her on Sat. January 13, taking her peacefully in her sleep from her new home in Raleigh, allowing her to live well and play hard until the very end.]

As the healthy only child of a white United Methodist minister and his co-community-leader wife in a series of small southern farming communities, Ellen grew up conventionally. Her playfulness was supported by her affectionate parents and by friends at church and school, where she saw herself as able to behave and achieve. Like many in her white-privilege world, she first dreamed about doing “good” in the abstract, without noticing the social justice issues close to home. Ellen’s course was set when she learned to lead groups in folk dances, songs, and stories—along with mental challenges and spiritual explorations—through the Methodist Youth Fellowship, especially at summer teen weeks at Louisburg College. Her loving and mutually appreciative relationship with Dewey Yarborough—begun at Methodist Youth Fellowship sessions and continued through college years—led to their marriage one year after her 1955 graduation as a Recreator from the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina (now UNC-G).

For decades in Winston-Salem, Dewey and Ellen Yarborough were an active and committed Team, exploring God’s will and Society’s needs for discernment and personal responsibility.

Their values were congruent, while their harmonies and the “teams” on which each played were sometimes similar, and sometimes complementary.

They shared the love and guidance of their children Mark, Lynn, Bryan, and Beth—whose own values and competences (and those of their spouses and children) brought bright joy to both Dewey and Ellen. All meaningful games include challenges, growth, and balances, and the Yarboroughs found life to be full of opportunity for learning and for the kind of win-win-win experiences that added meaning to their relationships and situations.

After his death in 2008, the influence of Dewey’s Christian Love and Joy continued in Ellen’s life—and in the lives of their family: Mark

and Valerie R. Yarborough, Sarah Yarborough and Victor Lytvinenko, Tim and Alex B. Yarborough; Lynn, Cary, Caroline, and Charlotte Saul; Bryan and Mandy Yarborough, Cameron and Erin (“Murphy”) Yarborough, Eliot and Lucy Burnhams; and Beth, David, Jacob, and Hannah Smoot.

Other forces guided Ellen’s growth personally, professionally, and spiritually—as she continued vigorously to play the Game of Life with its joys and challenges: her first job at the YWCA—with its emphasis on interracial respect and bridgebuilding—brought Ellen and Dewey to civic activism and systemic anti-racism, further bolstered within Christian associations. Counseling and mediation employment at Forsyth Mental Health, The Children’s Home, Blumenthal Jewish Home, and Trinity Center blessedly led to ordination as a United Methodist Deacon and service in Green Street Church, a multicultural reconciling United Methodist congregation.

Also in Winston-Salem, Ellen’s sense of community found expression in the West End and West Salem Neighborhood Associations.

Throughout her career, Ellen identified her role and ministry as a Re-creator. Membership with Dewey in the Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment (now Better Marriages) underscored the importance of working on intimate relationships throughout life. Her Rotary Scholar year in England with Drama Exemplar Dorothy Heathcote deepened her understanding of informal education. Service with the March of Dimes included a focus on maternal and infant health. Spiritual awareness of environmental challenge was a factor in her Stewardship of the Earth. Residence in Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community— and near family in Raleigh after her May 2017 move—provided a healthy, supportive, and pleasurable environment, with the freedom to continue pursuing God’s will and discovering the right Games to be playing at each phase of her life.

As one who lived in the present, Ellen approached life not only as a Game, but also as Jazz, the art of finding new rhythms and harmonies, with these sustaining sayings: “Love God and do as you please!” (Augustine of Hippo) and “Put everything in your life afloat upon God” (Oswald Chambers).

Service arrangements made by Brown-Wynne, St. Mary’s Street, www.BrownWynne.com in Raleigh with a celebration of life followed by an ice cream reception. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.theshalomprojectnc.org or www.greeNestws.org.

The service will be January 28, 2018, 2pm at Green Street United Methodist, 639 S Green Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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PLEASANTON, Calif. – Edwin Hawkins, the fourtime Grammy Award-winning leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers’ 1969 million-seller, “Oh Happy Day,” died Jan. 15 at his home in the Bay area, after a bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 74 years old.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Edwin Hawkins –– a celebrated artist, innovator, and music icon. Though he will be greatly missed the world over, the message of love, life, and encouragement that he incorporated into his music gives us all the same hope that we’ll join him in heaven and sing `Oh Happy Day.’” the Hawkins Family said.

“Edwin Hawkins was not only a musical hero to me but he came to be a mentor and a close friend, “ said Grammy winning singer/producer Donald Lawrence.

“His group also had a huge influence on Richard Smallwood. who has known Edwin since Richard was 19 years old.”

Smallwood adds, “Edwin changed the face of gospel music and helped create a fresh sounding genre that spread around the entire world. He was a humble and kind spirit that not only encouraged others who were privileged to meet him, but also inspired millions to be daring in their creativity.”

One of eight children, Edwin Hawkins was born Aug. 19, 1943 in Oakland, California, and raised in the Campbell Village projects. He discovered music early Photo provided by Guillaume Charpentier and began playing the keyboards in the Church of God in Gospel singer Edwin Hawkings the Paramount Theater in Okland Calf.

Christ (COGIC) denomination at the age of 5. He and his friend, Betty Watson, co-founded the 46-member strong won them a Grammy in 1970 for Best Soul Gospel Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar to teach the next Northern California State Youth Choir in 1967 so that Performance. The tune has sold over 7 million copies to generation of musicians the business of music. they could attend the annual COGIC convention. They date and it established Hawkins’ career.

“This is a sad day in music,” says Liz Black, midday recorded an album, “Let Us Go Into The House of The “I wasn’t planning to go into the music business and radio host for WLIB, a gospel radio station in New York Lord,” to finance the trip. The 500 copies they ordered I wasn’t looking for a record deal,” he said in the book, City. “I knew and loved Edwin Hawkins’ music even didn’t come in time for the trek, but one of the LPs even- “Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia.” before I was in the church and I know that I’m not alone tually fell into the hands of a rock music DJ, Abe “Voco” “The record’s success decided my fate.” in that.”

Kesh, at KSAN-FM Radio. He began to play the HippyIn 2001, The Recording Industry Association of Hawkins often toured with his younger and equally Soul song in the Bay area and soon the song’s success successful singing brother, Walter, and Walter’s then America (R.I.A.A.) ranked “Oh Happy Day” No. 63 on spread East. wife, Tramaine, as The Hawkins Family in the 1970s. its Top 365 Songs of the 20th Century listing. The song “My mother had an old hymnal and I had a knack for Their energetic stage show filled civic centers and con- has been covered by dozens of artists, including Quincy rearranging hymns,” Hawkins once said. ‘“Oh Happy cert halls across the world, including D.A.R. Constitution Jones, Johnny Mathis, Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Day’ was an old hymn and I rearranged it. It was actually Hall in Washington, D.C. Jason Mraz, Susan Boyle, The Oak Ridge Boys and Elvis one of the least likely songs to become a hit. There were Edwin Hawkins, with his group and as a soloist, con- Presley. The tune was inducted into the Grammy Hall of some much stronger songs on there.” tinued to make gospel radio hits throughout the next two Fame in 1999 and it was included in the National Record executive Neil Bogart picked up the song and decades including, “Worship The Lord,” “God Will Take Recording Registry in 2005. distributed it through Buddha Records. “Oh Happy Day” Care of You,” “Give Me A Star” and “To My Father’s Hawkins is survived by his siblings Carol, Feddie, reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart and House.” In recent years, Hawkins recorded occasionally Daniel and Lynette. Funeral arrangements are pending.

No. 4 on the Pop Singles chart in 1969. Their rendition and toured largely in Europe. He also sponsored the

Group elects new officers for 2018 SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Sethos Court 105 Daughters has elected and appointed new officers for 2018 calendar year.

Sethos Court is an auxiliary of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Incorporated. Sethos Court is one of 200 Courts around the world that make up the over 35,000 members both men (Shriners) and women (Daughters) around the world.

Daughter Lisa W. Smith will lead the organization as the Illustrious Commandress. The other elected officers are: Latasha Wilson-Lane, first lieutenant; Hattie Fulton, second lieutenant; Clara Wilson, high priestess; Vivian Kelly-Surratt, oriental guide; Annieliese Myers, treasurer; and Wyvonia Attucks, recordress.

Appointed Officers are: Delories Wilson, first cere-

If you are cold, your outside pet is cold too!

Lisa W. Smith

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Here are some tips on keeping your outside pet warm and healthy for the winter.

*Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice.

He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice. *Consider getting your short-haired breed a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck that covers the dog from base of the tail on the top to the belly underneath. This may seem like a luxury, however to some breeds is a necessity. *Adult dogs tolerate the cold much better than puppies. If necessary,

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paper train your puppy inside if he appears to be sensitive to the weather. *Increased food, particularly protein, will help keep your dogs fur thick and healthy. This is particularly important if your dog spends a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities. *Coolant, like antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be careful to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. *Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter.

Leave the coat longer for more warmth. When you bathe your dog, completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. *Pets need a warm place to sleep away from all drafts and off the floor, such as in a dog or cat bed

with a warm blanket or pillow in it. *In the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. Before starting the engine, bang loudly on the car hood to give the cat the chance to escape. *More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure that they always wear I.D. tags. If you’re in Forsyth County, it’s the LAW! Don’t let your dogs off the leash on snow or ice. Dogs can lose their scent and easily get lost.

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When evening weather conditions in our area hover in the 20’s at night, your pet could suffer from hypothermia if there is not adequate shelter from the elements. In some cases when there are wet conditions, it could be a matter

of hours before symptoms of hypothermia set in.

If you are a resident of Forsyth County, and have an outside pet that needs a dog house, we have a limited number of to give away! Houses for Hounds program was developed for the purpose of providing free dog houses to lower income Forsyth

monial daughter; Tonya Woods, second ceremonial daughter; Sharon Haney, inside spy; Myra Clinton, outside spy; Veronica Sawyer, marshall; Carolyn Samuel, assistant recordress; Mary B. Scott, assistant marshall; and Tonya Woods, directress of DIMES (youth group).

Eva L. McWillis serves as the imperial deputy for the Oasis of Winston-Salem.

Sethos Court 105, Daughters was chartered in 1947 and is a nonprofit, charitable and benevolent organization.

“The membership is dedicated to the principle of fostering civic, economic and educational development programs throughout the world. Over the years, the Court has supported the community through prescription aid, clothing giveaways, providing soup for seniors and tools for school for local schools in the community,” the group says in a press release.

County residents.

UnChain Winston also provides free straw bedding which can be picked up at FCAC during normal business hours. For more information or to request one of these free doghouses, you can visit the Animal Control website (www.forsyth.cc/animalcontrol) and fill out the

online application form or call 703-2480 for more information.

As of November 2017, tethering of dogs outdoors is a violation of Forsyth County code. For more information, visit our webs i t e : http://www.forsyth.cc/Ani malControl/ordinance.asp x

Unbroken Circle benefit concert coming in February SpeCiaL to the ChroniCLe

people of all ages are welcome to enjoy the upcoming benefit concert given

by Wake Forest University’s multi-generational bluegrass string band, the Unbroken Circle at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2 and 3, at Byrum Welcome Center at Wake Forest University.

Concert attendance has been growing tremendously over the past five years, which prompted the band to offer two concerts last year and will be doing so again this year. the events will start at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Byrum Welcome Center on Wake Forest’s campus. Donations offered during the concert will support the programs and initiatives of the Shalom project.

Martha allman, band leader and Wake Forest University’s Director of admissions shares “the benefit for the Shalom project is an event we look forward to the entire year. We love sharing our music with such enthusiastic crowds and for such a great cause. the energy

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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 pastor.

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, WinstonSalem. Call (336) 7211959 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

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around the concert is always incredible!” “this has been a wonderful event on many levels for many years now,” says Clint Corum, board president of the Shalom project. “the music, the fellowship, the generosity; we are so grateful to all the folks who play their hearts out and open their purses for the Shalom project.” the Shalom project, at 639 S. Green St. in Winston-Salem, continues its work of challenging the cycle of poverty in Winston-Salem through its various programs that assist with basic needs, support for those working their way out of poverty, and its work to revitalize peter's Creek parkway through lobbying for change and improvements along this busy thoroughfare and main artery of our city. this event is open to the public, friends of the Shalom project and all who want to enjoy good music and make a difference in Winston-Salem.

For more information contact the Shalom project at phone: (336) 721-0606, email: admin@theshalomprojectnc.org or website: www.theshalomprojectnc.org

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) 9235881 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) 7443012.

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) 5283256.

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.

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in the U.S. Department of agriculture funded Child and adult Care Food program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are tanF recipients or who are members of Snap or FDpir households or are head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDpir households or who are SSi or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call (336) 723-7071. how to submit items to the religion calendar: We appreciate your religious news. here’s how you can help us to process your news more efficiently: * Give us complete information about the event, such as the sponsor and address, date, time and place of the event and contact information so that the public can contact someone for more information if needed. * Submit items in document form in an email or Word or pDF attachment. *Submit photos as attachments to emails as jpegs at least 4 inches wide by 6 inches deep rather than sent on documents.

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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.

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Greensboro Cultural Center 200 N. Davie St., Suite 200. The exhibition will run through Jan. 21 March 17.

Jan. 22 – MLK event Each year, Wake Forest 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.

Jan. 22 – Village of Clemmons Council Meeting We want to hear from the citizens at the Jan. 22 Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

We will be asking for public input at the next council meeting regarding the new library design. Share your opinions on the importance of the design elements, please sign in to speak when you arrive for the meeting.

Jan. 22 – Tax Preparation Starting Jan. 22, the Credit Union will begin another season of assisting eligible members with their tax preparation needs.

SECU tax preparers in all 262 Credit Union branches statewide will be available to help complete and electronically file 2017 federal and North Carolina income tax returns for qualifying members participating in SECU’s LowCost Tax Preparation program. Members can visit SECU’s website, www.ncsecu.org, to learn more.0 Jan. 22 - Feb. 2 – PopUp Museum The Institute of Cute, a museum startup founded by local resident Alex Robinson, will make its debut with a pop-up installation at the Coffee Park Drive Thru on Reynolda Road from Monday, Jan. 22 through Friday, Feb. 2.

The pop-up is free to the public and will be open Mondays- Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. While all content is family-friendly, the exhibits are designed for the pre-teen to adult audience.

Jan. 25 – Lunch Come have lunch with WS Ambassadors (food from all around WS, like Jeffrey Adams, Jimmy Johns, Mellow Mushroom and others!) and celebrate all things Winston-Salem at the Winston Cup Museum on Thursday, Jan. 25 starting at 11:15 am.

Mayor, Council Members DD Adams and Jeff MacIntosh, Ambassadors President Mackenzie Cates-Allen and our Board of Advisors to celebrate our first year, talk about where we're going AND to announce and give out the first Annual Everyday Awards. Tickets are just $11.50 Visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3046 141 for ticket information.0 Jan. 25 – Neighborhood Network Neighborhoods for Better Neighborhoods will host Neighborhood Network on Jan. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the new location, 1650 Ivy Ave., Winston Salem.

Jan. 25 – Free Screening Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center’s Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center will be offering a free Pap test/HPV Screening clinic for women in the commu-

nity on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. To qualify for the screening services, participants must be between the ages of 30 and 65 and must not have received their last Pap/HPV screening in the last three years. Uninsured women do qualify for this screening.

Participants must pre-register, as space is limited. To register or for more information, please call 336-7188585.0

Jan. 27 – Black History Month Kick-off The North Carolina Museum of History for its 17th annual African American Cultural Celebration (AACC), the state’s official kick off event for Black History Month. This festive and educational event for all ages will take place Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the museum in downtown Raleigh. For information about the N.C. Museum of History, a Smithsonian Affiliate museum, call 919-807-7900, access ncmuseumofhistory.org, or follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Jan. 28 & Feb. 6 – Opportunities for Students Bookmarks is thrilled to have three opportunities for students beginning in 2018 to further connect with reading, books, and authors. On Jan. 28 at 4 p.m., elementary and middle school students are invited to a Kids’ Book Club Kickoff event with Joyce Hostetter. On Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m., teens interested in helping program young adult events and authors and getting more involved with Bookmarks are invited to have pizza with New York Times bestselling author S. JaeJones and learn more about our Teen Advisory Council. Also on Feb. 6 At 6:30 p.m., Jae-Jones will have a book launch for Shadowsong, an intriguing young adult novel that shares the conclusion of the amazing cast of characters first introduced in Wintersong. Attendees for the above programs are asked to RSVP to Rachel Kuhn Stinehelfer, Bookmarks Education and Program Specialist, at rachel@bookmarksnc.org or call 336747-1471 to reserve a place.

Jan. 29 – Community Fund The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has a doubleheader planned for Monday, Jan. 29, when it rolls out its 2018 Community Fund for the Arts and brings to WinstonSalem one of the nation’s most dynamic arts world figures.

Christian Gaines, Executive Director of ArtPrize, will speak at the combined launch for the 2018 Community Fund and The Arts Council’s new Creative Conversations Network Series. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29, at the Hanesbrands Theater, 209 North Spruce Street in downtown Winston-Salem.

Now-Jan. 31 – A c c e p t i n g 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 annual N.C. C o m m u n i t y 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 at: tracy.pakornsawat@dhhs.nc.gov, (919) 855-4199.

Now- Jan. 31 – Christmas tree Recycling Residents in singlefamily homes inside the city limits can put their Christmas trees at the curb for pick-up during the regular city brush collection.

All lights, decorations, stands and nails must be removed from trees.

Please be aware that it may take several weeks to collect all the trees.

People who live in apartments, who live outside the city limits or who want to dispose of their trees quickly can take them to the following locations for recycling through Jan. 31: *Crawford Park, 4226 Oak Ridge Dr. *Hanes Hosiery Recreation Center, 501 Reynolds Blvd. *Hanes Park (tennis court parking lot), 625 West End Blvd. *Little Creek Recreation Center, 610 Foxcroft Dr. *Old Town Recreation Center (tennis court parking lot), 4550 Shattalon Dr. *Parkland Park (tennis courts), 1660 Brewer Rd. *Polo Park (swimming pool parking lot), 1850 Polo Rd. *Salem Lake (at the gate), 1001 Salem Lake Rd. *Sprague Street Recreation Center, 1350 E. Sprague St. *Winston Lake Park, 3535 Winston Lake Rd. In addition, city and county residents may recycle one Christmas tree free of charge at City/County Utilities Division yardwaste facilities: *Overdale Yard Waste Facility, 4010 Milwaukee Lane. *Forum 52 Yard waste Facility, 180 Northstar Drive, Rural Hall.

Free disposal at the yard-waste facilities is for households only.

Commercial loads and commercial haulers will be charged the regular rate of $30 per ton. For more information, call CityLink 311.

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Jan. 30 & 31 – Pruning Trees and Shrubs Workshop N.C. Cooperative Extension office and the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park will host on workshop on pruning trees and shrubs on Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension,1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem. On. Jan. 31, the workshop will be held at The Arboretum at Tanglewood Park, 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, at 2 p.m.

Registration required: Space is limited. Contact N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center to register. Phone: (336) 7032850 or email coop-extregistration@forsyth.cc.

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Jan. 31 – Play Contest Entries Deadline Winston-Salem Writers’ seventh 10Minute Play contest is accepting entries now through Jan. 31. The contest is open to North Carolina residents only, including full-time students in a North Carolina school. Entries must be original and previously unpublished. Three winning plays will be chosen and produced in a stagereading format on Saturday, April 21. Entry fee for nonmembers of Winston-Salem Writers is $10. More information and complete rules can be found at www.wswriters.org under the "Contests” tab.00

Feb. 3 – Chocolate Festival Cheers for Chocolate Festival to provide Triad area residents a family-oriented event featuring samples of chocolate from Triad area businesses & organizations; silent auction; entertainment and voting for our contestants in the Men Can Cook Chocolate Contest. The festival will take place on Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holly Hill Mall on Hufffman Mill Road and Church Street, Burlington.

To sample chocolates, it’s $5 for 5 samples and $10 for 10 samples.

Feb. 3 – Free Concert The Winston-Salem

Symphony and Youth Symphony will present a Concert for Community on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m.

The concert is free and open to the public and will take place at Wait Chapel on the Wake Forest University campus.

Although the concert is free, please visit the Symphony website at WSsymphony.org to reserve your ticket.

Feb. 3 – Grand Games Grandparents, greatgrandparents and even great-great-grandparents are invited to participate with their grandchildren in the Grand Games, to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Miller Park Recreation Center, 400 Leisure Lane, WinstonSalem. There’s no charge, but teams must register by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. To register or for more information, call Chuck Vestal at (336) 727-2325 or send an email to chuckv@cityofws.org.

Feb. 4– Commemoration The International Civil Rights Center and Museum, 134 S. Elm St., Greensboro, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Memphis “I Am A Man” sanitation workers strike of 1968 on Feb. 4 at 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Feb. 5 – “Hidden Figure” author to speak at WFU Margot Lee Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race,” will speak at Wake Forest University on Monday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Registration is required.

Visit shetterly.events.wfu.edu for details.

Feb. 6 – Winter Concert Salem Band, directed

by Eileen Young, will present its Winter Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30

p.m. in Hanes Auditorium in the Elberson Fine Arts Center as part of the Salem College Cultural Events series. The concert is free and sponsored by the Salem College School of Music.

Feb. 7 – Volunteer Training The Shepherd’s Center will host a training session on Feb. 7 at 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call The Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or email llewis@shepherdscenter.org to register for the Feb. 7 training and learn more about how you can support older adults in the Greater WinstonSalem area.

Feb. 12 – Intro to 3D Printing The Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 Seventh St., will hold an event centered on open source software.

Individuals can join staff in creating small 3D printed objects using open source software. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m.

Now - Feb. 15– Applicants Requested Dreams Followed program, an independent community project, launches call for applicants for $1,000 awards for community changemakers and social entrepreneurs. Eight participants will be selected from an in-depth application process. Each finalist will be awarded a six-month distance based group coaching experience to bring their visions into being and a $1,000 award toward their vision that has powerful and positive community impact.

Applicants may learn how to apply at http://dreamsfollowed.org/apply/.

Applications are accepted through Feb. 15. The program is open to anyone 18 or older. More information about Dreams Followed is available at www.bit.ly/dreamsfollowed and http://dreamsfollowed.org.