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unless the $200,000 Gov. Cooper appropriated the state Freedom Monument project in his proposed, but rejected budget is replaced, the tribute to AfricanAmerican contributions to north Carolina history may not see the light of day as long as republicans don’t see it as necessary. Just this week it was announced that the n.C. African American heritage Commission was awarded a $148,450 grant from the national institute of Museum and library Services to support the commission’s “Green Books’ oasis Spaces: African American Travel in nC, 1936 – 1966” project. “The negro Motorist Green Book” (the “Green Book”) was an annual guidebook for African-American travelers, published from 1936 - 1966, to help them avoid business owners who refused to serve them. The guidebook compiled listings of “oasis spaces,” welcoming hotels, restaurants, auto repair shops, gas stations and other businesses from throughout most of the u.S…,” the nC Dept. of natural and Cultural resources stated. According to a commission spokesperson last week, Submitted photo

Sen. Angela Bryant (DNash), is chairwom.an of the N.C Legislative Black Caucus.

Accessible Festival offers services and fun

Ronald Meton, one of the finalists of the dance contest, poses as he gets a crowd reaction.

By ToDD luCk The ChroniCle

People with disabilities of all kinds danced, ate and had fun at the Accessible Festival held at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds’ education Building on Friday, July 14. This year was an ’80s dance party, with DJs Tim Johnson and Chaka Smith of Tru Masters inc., complete with a dance off and lip sync battle. There were also 17 exhibitors offering various services along with crafts, free food and games. This is the 13th year that Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) has held the festival, which started as an outdoor event. it’s grown over the years,

with well over 500 attendees in the first hour and a half alone this year. WSTA Director Art

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Barnes said the festival started as an outreach to the disabled community that’s served by Trans-Aid, an on-demand ride service for qualified handicapped individuals. “About 13 years ago, we decided we wanted to See Festival on A2

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‘Super dude’ ventures into coffee business

By Tevin STinSon The ChroniCle

Camden Myers is not your average 8-year-old boy. Although he enjoys playing with his siblings, going to the movies, and superhero action figures like other boys his age, Camden, who goes by Cam (probably to protect his secret identity from adoring fans), is a superhero in his own right.

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Cam suffers from a traumatic brain injury (TBi), which causes both cognitive and physical delays that make it hard for him to complete simple tasks like tying his shoes, or holding a pencil. Despite his shortcomings, just over a year ago, Cam found his calling when he started a pop-up coffee bar at local beauty salons and other places of business in the area. And See Coffee on A2

there is no such private funding slated for the Freedom Monument project. GoP leadership won’t answer questions about why they decided not to fund the further planning and design of the monument which was originally supported by republican Gov. Pat McCrory, and had multiple public hearings across the state last year. That the project was originally conceived and pushed under a republican governor should make it nonpartisan, observers note. “The fact that there is a failure to recognize the significant and vital contributions of African Americans to this state should motivate voters who care about these matters to vote a difference in the upcoming elections,” Guilford County Democrat rep. Amos Quick said. “We must vote the republicans out of office.” Sen. Angela Bryant (D-nash), chairwoman of the n.C. legislative Black Caucus, maintained that the monument project was still a priority of caucus, though right now, its prospects are slim. Sen. Bryant did clarify two points made last week, one from her previous email about the commission. last week, in a story titled, “Caucus: Senate gutted funding,” Senator Bryant was quoted from an email she sent to this newspaper stating, “While funding for the monument was a priority for the legislative Black Caucus, we were not successful in securing funding this cycle – instead we were relegated to fighting to continue the staffing for the African American heritage Commission, which was cut in the Senate Budget, and restored in the house Budget, and the final conference report.” Subsequent to publishing that statement, Senator Bryant further clarified it in a follow-up email stating, “The Senate did not intentionally gut the Commission – the position was cut because it had been vacant over 18 months and had not been filled. it is often the case in the budget process that all vacant positions for a certain period of time are scooped up to provide funding for other

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Former City Council Member Nelson Malloy speaks to The Chronicle at the fair.

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engage with the disabled community to a greater degree and bring together the institutions that provide services for the disabled with the disabled community and we said, why not make it more than that?” said Barnes. “Why not make it a celebration?” Exhibitors at the festival had games and activities along with information about their services. For instance, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council of Governments, which was promoting its free weatherization program, had attendees put their name on paper “records” that were stuck to a wall like its a platinum record. The Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities was one of the exhibitors. Established in 1947, it helps agencies coordinate their services and answers the questions from businesses and individuals on disability issues. It also holds Barrier Awareness Day, to let people experience firsthand the challenges those with disabilities face, and an annual awards banquet.

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with some help from his mother and other family members, Cam’s Coffee Creations came to life. What started out as just something to do on Saturday mornings quickly turned into a confidence builder for Cam and a lucrative businesses idea. Cam’s mother, Latasha Barr, said, “We originally started this as a hobby and it just snowballed from there. We weren’t thinking that this would be a longtime venture. I figured we would do it for a few weeks, but it didn’t end there, and he really started to enjoy it.” Today along with serving up hot cups of java to drink on the spot, Cam’s Coffee Creations also sells packaged coffee in a variety of flavors, including House Blend and Hazelnut, which is a fan favorite. Cam said his best sellers are White Chocolate Mocha and his special Hot Chocolate that has a secret recipe. Although he wouldn’t reveal the secret, Cam said what he enjoys most about having his own business is meeting new people and just like any other successful businessman, the money.

“What I enjoy most is the people, the coffee, and the mula,” he laughed. “If feels great to know I can own a business even though sometimes I struggle. Owning my own business has helped my selfconfidence, my anger issues and with math in school.” In movies or comic books, the superhero flies in and save the lives of people in need. That’s exactly what Cam plans to do. One day while serving coffee at an event, Cam looked up to his mother and said, “Mommy, I want to help people like me.” While Cam’s Coffee Creations still operates as a pop-up shop, Cam’s goal is to someday own a sustainable portable coffee shop that will employ others with special needs. A GoFundMe page has been started to help him reach his goal of $20,000 and make his dream reality. Cam said it feels good to know that he can help other people like him. Until he opens his shop, Cam is currently looking for more places to set up shop. According to Barr, Cam has already been booked for two weekends at Williams-Sonoma inside Hanes Mall, and a cancer awareness event

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Marvina Hamilton, a case worker technician with Vocational Rehabilitation, shows her display.

Camden Myers, owner and operator of Cam’s Coffee Creations, is making a name for himself on the local coffee scene and hopes to help others in the future. He suffers from a traumatic brain injury.

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this weekend. During an interview with The Chronicle last weekend, Cam mentioned that in a few years he thinks he will

be able to compete with coffee juggernaut Starbucks. “I want to make a better unicorn than

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‘We have no choice’ T H E C H R ON I C LE

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County renews controversial health care provider for jail BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County commissioners renewed Correct Care Solutions LLC’s contract to provide health services for the Forsyth County Detention Center by a 5-2 vote in their Thursday, July 13 meeting. Correct Care has been a source of controversy after inmates recently died under the company’s care. Its current contract runs out at the end of August and it was the only company to bid for the service. The $13.2 million contract will last three years. Three residents used the public comment meeting to speak against renewing with Correct Care. “To adopt this contract I really feel is a slap in the face to the citizens of Forsyth County,” said local NAACP President Rev. Alvin Carlisle. Commissioner Board Chairman Dave Plyler asked if they didn’t approve the contract, could the county health department provide the service. County Manager Dudley Watts said that it would have to be done in “crisis planning mode” that would create “more exposure” for inmates and would require help from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Commissioner Don Martin said the county couldn’t take over medical services at the jail that quickly, so the contract had to be renewed. “We have no choice,” said Martin. Fleming El-Amin and Everette Witherspoon were the only “no” votes. They cited the deaths, what they’d heard from inmates, a lack of transparency and the amount of lawsuits against the company in their “no” votes. “I just can’t see con-

sciously approving the contract with Correct Care, at this point,” said ElAmin. Correct Care Vice President Bill Kissel spoke to commissioners last week, but couldn’t discuss inmate deaths due to litigation and said any internal corrective plan that’s done wouldn’t be made public for the same reason. Witherspoon said his appearance was an uninformative “waste.” El-Amin wanted to open the bids back up for 60 days to see if they could find another bidder. Martin said that there is a state and county investigation into the recent deaths that will be made public. He also said that, according to Correct Care, the company has had no legal judgments against them. Nationally, more than 90 percent of medical malpractice cases are settled out of court. If the county does find another way to provide medical services, it could end the contract with a 180-day notice to Correct Care. There were also three residents in the public comment session who spoke against the commissioners about moving their meeting times, including Mark Baker, a former commissioner and current Tobaccoville mayor. However, most comments weren’t about the recent rescheduling of formal meetings to Thursdays, but instead about a change the commissioners made last year when they moved meetings from 6 p.m. to the afternoon, which speakers said made them less convenient to attend. At the meeting’s end, C o m m i s s i o n e r Witherspoon suggested airing meetings on TV at 6 pm so more people would see it and Martin liked a resident suggestion to air meetings on the school system channel. Martin also suggested having a public comment session during briefings. The county has started to put

videos of past meetings on its website online. Also during the meeting:

*Commissioners approved a $120,000 grant for IFB Solutions, formally Industries for the Blind, to modernize its optical manufacturing facility into a

full service lab that can put anti-reflective (AR) coating on eyeglasses. The money will come from county pay-go funds from access revenues. *There was a 6-1 vote to accept a bid of $650,000 to purchase 537 N. Spruce St. by Spruce Development LLC, which

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plans to build apartments on the site. Commissioner Richard Linville was the sole “no” vote. He’s previously said he felt the offer was too far below the property’s appraised $882,700 tax value. *Commissioners voted 6-1 not to appoint anyone to a currently vacant seat

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on the Social Services Board pending a study the county has commissioned on consolidating social services and the health department, which could alter or eliminate the boards of both departments. Witherspoon was the sole “no.”

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Vote on animal shelter, courthouse in August

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

County commissioners, who will return from a break next month, are scheduled to vote on several major issues in their formal meeting on Aug. 17:

*A contract with the Forsyth Humane Society for adoptions of dogs and cats at the Forsyth County Animal Controls shelter. The contract would not exceed $510,714. This will allow Animal Control to focus on animal cruelty and dangerous animals, though it will still be responsible for the shelter’s other animals and euthanasia. *A vote to move forward on a new Hall of Justice. Options for the long-delayed replacement of the aging courthouse range from $112 million

for renovating the existing building to $145 million for a new 10-story courthouse that would be built in the lot beside the Forsyth County Government Center on Chestnut Street. *An agreement to reimburse the City/County Utilities Commission for loans for the Idols Road Business Park the county is building. Thus far, the Utilities Commission has indicated it’ll loan the county nearly $1.4 million to help cover the cost of a sewer line to a regional pump station Davie County is building. Clemmons has declined to participate in the project after it couldn’t come to an agreement with the county on zoning control. The county may apply for a state loan to help close the funding gap.

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Meet and greet event designed to bring community together

Assistant Police Chief Wilson Weaver talks to members of Hoops4L.Y.F.E during the community meet and greet held at the Carver School Road Library on Thursday, July 13.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Following in the theme of the Summer Reading Program offered at the Carver School Road Library Branch, “Building A Better World,” last week community members who live, work, and play in the Carver School Road neighborhood came together to build a better community. During the meet and greet held at the public library on Lansing Drive, members of local police and fire departments, United Way, local churches, local businesses and several other organizations

sat down with members of the community both young and old to discuss ways they can work together to uplift the neighborhood in Northeast Winston-Salem. Following the event, Assistant Police Chief Wilson Weaver, who grew up in the neighborhood and attended Carver High School, said he felt it was his duty as a police officer and a member of the community to come out and connect with others. “Giving back to this community and other communities across the city is something I really enjoy doing,” said Weaver. “Any time I have a chance to

Rams react to appointment of Raymond BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last month, the North Carolina General Assembly appointed two new members to the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Board of Trustees: Dr. Ricky Sides and Kenneth Raymond. Dr. Ricky Sides, the founder and president of Sides Chiropractic, earned his bachelor’s degree from Catawba College before completing his premedical studies at Wake Forest University. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences. Sides currently serves as a board member for the Forsyth County Board of Health and is a former chairman of the Advisory Board for the local Salvation Army. He also has served with several other organizations and boards throughout the city. While the Ram family didn’t have any issues with the appointment of Sides, when news broke that longtime city native Ken Raymond was appointed to the board, many alumni and current students took to social media to voice their frustration. Raymond, a WSSU alumnus, has served as the chairman of the Forsyth County Board of Elections since 2013. Before that, he worked 28 years as a 911 operator and police dispatcher. The decision to appoint Raymond to the board raised concerns for many WSSU alumni and Ram supporters in the city because in 2013, Raymond pushed for a voting precinct to be moved from WSSU’s Anderson Center. Raymond raised claims that a professor gave students credit for voting during the 2010 election. An investigation concluded the professor was never found and the board found that no laws were broken, but the precinct was moved and WSSU hasn’t had a voting site on campus since. In 2016, the board of elections again denied WSSU a chance to have a precinct on campus.

Raymond and Stuart Russell, both Republicans, voted against the site. After the announcement was made public, The Chronicle asked several alumni here in the city how they felt about Raymond’s appointment. While most were upset at the General Assembly’s decision, others in the community remain optimistic that Raymond will be an asset to the board. One resident said, “He [Raymond] is a man of conviction and he is an alum. I’m trusting those two things will be an asset to the Board of Trustees and the WSSU students.” Rev. Alvin Carlisle, president of the local NAACP and graduate of WSSU, doesn’t have as much confidence in Raymond’s ability to help lead his alma mater. He said the appointment of Raymond is laughable. “The appointment of Mr. Raymond to the board of trustees is very disappointing. This appointment could easily be said to be another ploy by the extremist legislature to exact its control over every aspect of North Carolina,” said Carlisle. “Mr. Raymond has clearly already shown his lack of concern for the students of WSSU; even worse, he has shown his willingness to advance the agenda of this legislature by silencing the voice of the people through denying access to voting booths. “The appointment of Raymond in light of the pool of talent available here in N.C. is laughable.” According to a press release from the university, Raymond and Dr. Sides will each serve 4-year terms, effective July 1. The WSSU Board of Trustees serves as adviser to the Board of Governors on matters pertaining to WSSU and also serves as adviser to the chancellor concerning the management and development of the institution. It is comprised of 13 members, with eight members elected by the UNC Board of Governors and four appointed by the General Assembly.

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build a relationship with the people I serve, I’m all for it.” Charlene Edwards, who coordinated the event and serves as the adult program coordinator at the Carver School Road Library Branch, said the meet and greet was just the first of many programs the library will be hosting to build a better, strong community. “We know we will see you all again real soon,” said Edwards. “This is only the beginning. If we want to see this community prosper, we have to continue conversations like this.”

Winston-Salem Fire Department Chief Trey Mayo chats with children during the meet and greet held at the Carver School Road Library branch on Thursday, July 13.

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Activists urge Burr to oppose massive EPA cuts Environment North Carolina’s Kristin Carver speaks at a press conference the group held before presenting a 10,000 signature petition to Richard Burr’s office in Winston-Salem, urging him to protect the environment.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Activists with Environment North Carolina presented a petition with more than 10,000 signatures to Sen. Richard Burr’s local office last week, asking him to oppose cuts to environmental protection. Activists with the statewide group said they want Burr to oppose President Donald Trump’s budget proposal that would cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding by 31 percent. Kristin Carver, one of the group’s campaign directors, said this could have local impact on things like contaminated water from coal ash spills. “That just means that we need to work harder now more than ever to make sure we

have clean air to breath, clean water to drink and that our public lands are preserved for the future,” said Carver. Trump ran on eliminating environmental regulation and, last month, withdrew the country from the Paris climate accord, an agreement to reduce greenhouse gases that was ratified by 197 nations. Scott Pruitt, who sued the EPA 14 times as Oklahoma attorney general, currently runs the agency. Activists with the group, which is part of Environment America, said they addressed the petition to Burr because he’s voted with them in the past on issues like land conservation. The state’s other senator, Thom Tillis, publicly urged Trump to leave the Paris accord.

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Be part of the solution to the problems in Black W-S

Last week, The Chronicle published the results of data collected by the Winston-Salem Urban League called, “The State of Black Winston-Salem” (http://www.wschronicle.com/2017/07/38831/). The 25-page report had been in the works since 2015, and measures how black residents are doing compared with white residents in areas of health and wellness, social justice and civil rights, education equity and economic and asset equality. The report finds that African-Americans in Winston-Salem lag behind their white counterparts in several areas. This is a local version of the National Urban League’s report, the “State of the Black America,” published since 1976. Tonight, July 20, the Urban League will hold a roundtable discussion on the report.

The report finds that African-Americans in Winston-Salem lag behind their white counterparts in several areas.

It will be held 7 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Urban League’s Vivian Burke Quality of Life Center at 3441 North Patterson Ave. All who are able should attend this discussion to get details about the report and discuss solutions to the problems. The Urban League describes the report: “Stunningly, the report shows that black residents in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County earn only 62 cents for each dollar made by white residents. Black residents in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County have a homeownership rate that is half that of white residents. Black residents are half as likely to have access to healthy food. Black residents have a death rate 1.25 times that of white residents. “Arrests of black residents for nonviolent traffic offenses in Winston-Salem occur at a rate approximately 1.4 percent more frequent than for white residents. “Most shocking, perhaps, are the education indices. Forsyth County black third-graders are approximately 60 percent less likely to read at grade level than white third-graders.” While organizations are trying to attack some of the problems, more help is needed. Be a part of the solution. To register, go to www.eventbrite.com, put in Winston-Salem and search for Young Professional Mixer - State of Black Winston-Salem Forum.

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Join the fight for redistricting reform in N.C. To the Editor:

Seven years ago, Republicans took control of both houses of the state legislature for the first time in a century. This new supermajority brought with it a laundry list of conservative “to-dos” that is still ongoing. High on that list was state legislative and congressional racial and partisan gerrymandering that divided up districts, and with them our communities, to ensure the continued victories of those currently in power. With more and better technology came more gerrymandering. In some cases, if you live on the border of a congressional district, your neighbors might not even be in the same district as you. There may even be multiple districts converging in one North Carolina neighborhood. This practice is known as “cracking” and its impact on voters is just like it sounds. This is the practice of dividing a neighborhood with high minority populations into several districts to dilute their voting power. The opposite of this is “packing.” This is when legislators place as many like-minded voters, in many cases minorities, into one district as possible, in an attempt to dilute their power as voters. We saw the impact in the last U.S.

House election, when 43.4 percent of North Carolinians who voted chose a Democratic candidate, yet as a result, Democrats hold only three of 13 congressional seats. Lawmakers who practice gerrymandering appear not to care about their constituents. They care about power and they care about themselves. I saw this most recently when I visited the North Carolina General Assembly to deliver tens of thousands of constituent messages calling for redistricting reform. Many of the same legislators who are safest in their districts had the least time to talk with me about changing the broken system by which their districts are drawn.

Ever since black Americans got the right to vote, people have been striving to take it away. Racial gerrymandering is just another form of that. There is no difference between this and the impossible literacy tests imposed in the 1960s and 1970s. We must stop the state-sponsored discrimination at the North Carolina General Assembly by joining the fight for redistricting reform now. Regina Pearson Democracy North Carolina Democracy Summer Friendtern (intern) Winston-Salem

Berger applauds

ruling affirming superintendent’s authority on schools To the Editor:

Voters elected Superintendent Mark Johnson [from WinstonSalem] based on his platform of strengthening our state’s public schools, and I’m pleased the court recognized the constitutionality of the law and that our superintendent should be able to execute the platform voters elected him to do.

Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) Raleigh

Note: Berger responded Friday, July 14, after a N.C. Superior Court three-judge panel unanimously affirmed a law restoring the State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s authority to make budgeting and hiring decisions as the elected head of the department that oversees North Carolina’s public schools. The panel rejected a challenge to the law’s constitutionality from the unelected State Board of Education, saying the board ‘failed to satisfy its burden of proof.’

‘All of the above’ energy policy can drive growth Algenon Cash

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I’ve been advocating for a smart, sensible energy policy in our country and state for close to a decade as a national spokesperson for the oil and gas industry. But wind and solar energy are disrupting a centuryold model for transmitting electricity where barriers to entry can be high and the gates carefully guarded by a mix of industry and government interests. I routinely caution elected leaders not to have a limited paradigm; we must focus on a balanced “all of the above” strategy with market forces centrally in mind when crafting energy policy. Utilizing a portfolio approach to sourcing energy is not only smart, but it allows for versatility and incremental steps toward less reliance on fossil fuels – which

must be a slow careful process with substantive input from consumers, government and industry. So I applaud the North Carolina General Assembly for passing comprehensive energy legislation that will improve the competitiveness of solar power production by reducing overall costs for utilities and its customers. Early estimates from Duke Energy say the bill could result in $850 million in savings for customers over 10 years. The measure now sits on Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk, awaiting his signature. Cooper strongly supported the version that passed the House. Lawmakers often disagree about the subsidies afforded to renewable energy, but the government provides tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic properties and textile mills, we pursue companies with a mixed bag of financial incentives hoping to lure in new jobs – in my opinion these are smart investments – but there should be no hypocritical objection to using subsidies for infra-

structure development that benefit long-term energy security. Consider that renewables now provide 15 percent of the nation's power supply compared to around 10 percent in 2008. Government subsidies and a range of financial incentives drove most of the growth, but if our government is going to make long-range capital investments, then I can't think of a much better option than shoring up our energy resources. Keep in mind energy security equates to national, fiscal and economic security. I testified at a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hearing in support of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a multistate infrastructure project for the distribution of natural gas. Thoughtful infrastructure projects attract significant capital investment, jumpstart job growth, and increase local revenue to support critical services while aiding communities transitioning into a new economic reality. Not to mention, fossil

fuels have a well-established foothold and must be protected, they provide 80 percent of the energy demand globally. If we decided to rid the world of fossil fuels, then it would cost $20 trillion to upgrade the infrastructure and the project may not be complete until 2035. However, more investment into aging transmission infrastructure with built-in storage capacity will go a long way to overcoming the intermittency issues with sourcing solar and wind energy for electricity needs. Energy policy is complex, involving a wide range of constituencies and real lives at the center. Only an "all of the above" strategy will prove effective. Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm, and a national spokesperson for the oil and natural gas industry. Reach him at acash@whartongladden.c om.

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New Study: Black homeownership falls to 42.2 percent Charlene Crowell

Guest Columnist

For the 12th consecutive year, America’s national homeownership rate has declined, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS)’ annual report, "State of the Nation’s Housing 2017" (http://www.jchs.harvard.e du/research/publications/st ate-nations-housing-2017). This year’s report also found these declines vary by race and ethnicity. As some might expect, the steepest homeownership decline occurred in Black communities, where the percentage of homeowners dropped to 42.2 percent. Among the nation’s largest metro areas, Black homeownership declined the greatest in Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas and Detroit. By contrast, LatinoAmerican homeownership is higher at 46 percent, but both communities of color severely lag behind the nearly 72 percent rate of White homeownership. “The ability of most U.S. households to become homeowners,” states the report, “depends on the availability and affordabil-

ity of financing.” And therein lies the crux of the problem: access and affordability. The lack of access to mortgage financing in Black America has a long history rooted in outright discrimination by private actors such as banks, and supported by inequitable federal housing policies that favored white communities, while intentionally disadvantaging Black communities. This discrimination hindered generations of Black families from entering and remaining among America’s middle class. These practices also resulted in lower levels of both Black wealth and homeownership. Today, applying for a mortgage means a visit to a bank where high incomes, low debt and high credit scores are among the most favored measures for loan application success. Since the foreclosure crisis, according to the JCHS report, the median credit score for an owner-occupied home purchase origination increased from about 700 in 2005 to 732 in 2016. Just as communities of color were wrongly targeted for predatory and highcost mortgages that pushed them into foreclosure, these same communities are the most likely to have suffered credit score declines from foreclosures, unemployment or delin-

quent debt – or a combination of all three. According to a 2017 Corporation for Enterprise Development report, "A Downpayment on the Divide" (https://prosperitynow.org/resources/down payment-divide-stepsease-racial-inequalityhomeownership), the mortgage denial rate for Blacks is more

than Blacks to receive financial assistance from families to pay for down payments and other upfront costs that accompany a mortgage. The racial disparity is due to America’s history of whites being able to accumulate wealth through homeownership opportunity while Blacks were denied. As a result, Black

ing before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee focused on how mortgage finance reform and government-sponsored enterprises, also known as GSEs, must live up to its “duty to serve” all communities. “Homeownership is the primary way that most middle-class families build wealth and achieve economic stability,” testified

than 25 percent, near 20 percent for Latinos, but just over 10 percent for White applicants. (The national nonprofit devoted to combating financial insecurity and closing the country’s wealth divide is now known as Prosperity Now.) The issue of housing affordability is just as challenging. Corporation for Enterprise Development also found that whites are three times more likely

households typically delay homeownership eight years longer than Whites, resulting in a comparable delay in building home equity. JCHS also found that nearly 39 million American families are financially challenged with their cost of housing. So, is the American Dream of homeownership realistic for communities of color? A June 29 public hear-

Mike Calhoun, president of Prosperity Now, formerly known as the Center for Responsible Lending. “Wide access to credit is critical for building family wealth, closing the racial wealth gap and for the housing market overall.” Homebuyers of the future will be more racially and ethnically diverse than those of the past. The JCHS reported that nonWhites accounted for 60 percent of household

growth from 1995-2015. By 2035, it predicts that half of millennial households will be non-White. When communities of all sizes, colors, and economies succeed, so does America. While much of our nation has financially recovered from the foreclosure crisis that brought the loss of homes, jobs, businesses, and wealth, recovery has been uneven and left many communities behind. Those entrusted with leadership roles in the public and private sectors must agree that it is in our national interest to ensure that the recovery is inclusive and sustainable long term. Broad access to mortgage credit still helps families and the national economy. “The goal must be to ensure that the full universe of creditworthy borrowers – regardless of where they live, including in rural areas, or who they are – have access to the credit they need to be able to secure a mortgage so that they can build their American dreams,” concluded Calhoun. Charlene Crowell is the communications deputy director for the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.or g.

What do Black Republicans believe? On any level you William examine, President Reed D o n a l d Trump’s outGuest reach to Columnist blacks is an unenlightened mess. Trump’s appointment of Omarosa Manigault, the former “Apprentice” contestant as White House director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison, shows his lack of insight and interest in blacks, or their issues. Ms. Manigault, the top-ranking African-American official inside the White House, is neither a Republican nor black advocate. Trump pays Ms. Manigault a top salary of $179,700, but shows little concern that she has a problematic relationship and outreach to blacks. While President Trump views Omarosa as evidence of his commitment to diversity, blacks see her as “a spook that blocks the door.” In another “diversity move,” Trump has nominated African-American Dr. Jerome M. Adams to be US Surgeon General. A number of black Republicans hold prominent public-and-private-sector positions. A common thread among high-

profile black Republicans is a “commitment to colorblind politics.” You see this modus operandi with politicians like Rep. Mia Love of Utah and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. They acknowledge that being black is part of their life experience but reject that racial identity should orient their political decision making, often decrying efforts like affirmative action to address racial inequality. Race-conscious Republicans see themselves as closely linked to the broader black community and view conservative politics as a tool of uplift for blacks. Contemporary blacks support Republican policy positions based on motivations based on their black Republican leanings and philosophies. Black Republican publishers have always led the way for the race. Abolitionist and ex-slave Frederick Douglass published the North Star as an anti-slavery newspaper in 1846. Later in blacks’ trials in America, Robert L. Vann published the Pittsburgh Courier. Under his leadership, The Courier developed into one of the leading black newspapers. By the 1930s it was the highest circulated black newspaper in United States. The Call & Post was started in 1916 by Cleveland inventor Garrett Morgan. Under influence of publisher W.O. Walker, the Call & Post established

itself as the voice for African-Americans. C.A. Scott was a prominent conservative Republican that published The Atlanta Daily World. C.A. Scott was a powerful political force. In 1944, the Daily World became the first black newspaper to have an African-American cover the White House. By the 1960s C.A. opposed sit-ins and other direct actions arguing that growth of black businesses and wealth would be more effective strategies for ending racial oppression. Blacks’ devotion to Democrats has evolved into a dependency on government. Since the mid-1930s, blacks have increasingly voted for Democrats and their progressive economic and civil rights policies. FDR’s New Deal programs and desegregation of the military in the 1940s began the bond Democrats hold with African-Americans. For blacks to be a force in America, we need to understand and nurture capitalism. For the past halfcentury, blacks have primarily supported the Democratic Party. The results of this political allegiance has created little for blacks, who would function and operate better in America with free-market and Republican ideology. Black Republicans believe in political philosophies that uphold liberty as a core principle. Their objectives are to maximize political freedom and autono-

my, emphasize freedom of choice, voluntary association, individual and self-ownership. Black Republicans have faith in the private sector to afford opportunity, reduce poverty and create jobs. In addition to market economies, black Republicans believe in limited government and desire less regulation. We believe in governments having to operate with balanced budgets and have conviction our country’s debt crisis is real and must be addressed. We believe in the family structure of father, mother and children for blacks. That the black family structure is predominately female-headed is a matter of interest to us and seek to mitigate links between black family structure and poverty. Like-minded, we know with certainty that civil institutions including families, voluntary associations, churches and synagogues is the lifeblood of society, and is to be protected from government meddling. While whites are united defending Israel, black Republicans’ support for Israel is tempered by sympathies for the Palestinians’ plight. The majority of Republican-leaning blacks oppose minimum wage and abortion on demand legislation.

Eat fruits and vegetables for health’s sake Lynne Mitchell

Guest Columnist

Did you know that most Americans do not consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in their diets? In fact, potatoes are the most consumed vegetable in the diet and they aren’t known for being a nutrition superstar. Because diet is so closely linked to the prevention and management of chronic diseases, you may benefit from upping your prevention game and eating more veggies and fruits. For the average person, the recommendation is to

eat at least 2 ½ cups of vegetables every day. When choosing veggies, choose a wide variety of colors for your plate. The more variety you eat – the more variety of nutrients your body will get. Don’t get in a veggie rut! If broccoli is your go-to veggie, eating it every day all year is good but will not give you the same benefits as eating a wide variety of veggies. Fruit is the “original fast food.” Some fruit even comes with its own organic wrapper (think of bananas and oranges). Fruit makes the ideal snack or dessert because all you have to do is peel or wash before eating. The recommendation for the average person is to eat at least 2 cups of fruit a day. Juice, without added

A cantaloupe grown in the Forsyth County Department of Social Services-Health Department garden is shown. sugar, should be limited to ries from juice and dried a glass (6-8 ounces) a day. fruits can especially add up The rest of the time, eat the quickly. whole fruit so you get the How can you add more benefit of the fiber and sat- produce to your diet? Start isfaction of eating the fruit. by adding a salad or side Fruit has a lot of natural vegetable at dinner, eat sugar so be careful not to fruit or raw veggies for go overboard as you may snacks, and increase the be adding unwanted calo- number of veggies you add ries to your diet. The calo- to sandwiches, casseroles F.C. Department of Public Health photo

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and other mixed dishes. When choosing fruits or veggies, you can select fresh, dried, juice, canned or frozen. As a dietitian, I believe all of these choices are healthful. Be a nutrition detective and read the Nutrition Facts label carefully when buying canned foods to check sugar and sodium content. If you think canned and frozen foods lack texture, taste or quality – try fresh local produce at a Farmers Market. To save money, buy produce in season during peak harvest. You may want to try canning or freezing fresh produce to enjoy throughout the year. Not eating enough produce and think supplements are the answer? Sure, they provide specific nutrients, but they don’t come with all of the other

beneficial compounds and nutrients found naturally in food. There is something magical that happens between phytochemicals, antioxidants and nutrients when you eat food it its natural state. Bottom line - the best way to get your nutrition is through consuming wholesome and nutritious foods with at least five to nine servings of veggies and fruits each day. Lynne M. Mitchell MS, RD, LDN is Community Nutritionist with the Forsyth County Department of Public H e a l t h ( w w w. f o r s y t h . c c / p u b lichealth). You can reach her at 336-703-3216 (direct line) or mitchelm@forsyth.cc.

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rev. Dr. William J. Barber ii, president of the n.C. naaCP, is alarmed that President Donald Trump is nominating a prominent republican attorney to the federal bench for the eastern District who fought to uphold north Carolina’s racial gerrymandered redistricting maps and 2013 voter suppression laws. according to a federal appellate court last year, those laws targeted african-american voters with almost “surgical precision,� while the U.s. supreme Court recently ruled the maps to be “unconstitutional.� attorney Thomas Farr, best known for representing republican legislative leaders in court, is up for the lifetime seat, and rev.

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priorities. so rather than there being some kind of intentional opposition to this project, it is more the case that the project has been neglected and has not had the consistent leadership and support to keep it on the forefront and we all have to take some ownership of that reality.â€? secondly, regarding the upcoming abbreviated General assembly sessions coming up in august and september, republican legislative leaders have indicated that those are designated to specifically address redistricting issues, based on what is ordered from a federal three-judge panel scheduled to hear arguments on July 27 in Winston-salem. Thus, the two sessions would properly be referred to as “special sessionsâ€? as opposed to the more literal

Barber called that “dangerous.� “Farr has been the lead attorney on racist voter suppression,� rev. Barber said in an interview Tuesday. “he’s wasted millions of north Carolinian’s dollars [defending against n.C. naaCP lawsuits]. “ The civil rights leader vowed to go before the senate Judiciary Committee to testify against Farr’s confirmation. Farr is a labor and constitutional law litigator with Ogletree, Deakins, nash, smoak and stewart law firm in raleigh. U.s. rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-12-nC) also made it clear in a statement last week that he opposes the Farr nomination. “i’m disappointed that President Trump nominated a lawyer who has been at the forefront of defend-

“short sessions.� Technically, the next legislative “short session� is scheduled to begin MayJuly 2018 to consider budgetary matters as a supplement to the “long session� that just ended two weeks ago when the state budget was crafted and passed. That does not mean, however, that republican legislative leaders couldn’t, if they wanted to, reconsider the Freedom Monument appropriation during this august and september sessions. since they are in control of the legislative agenda and rules, they, “can consider whatever [they] decide,� says senator Bryant. speaking on behalf of senate Minority leader Dan Blue (D-Wake) and the n.C. senate Democratic Caucus, senator Blue’s Chief of staff Fred aikens said the Freedom Monument project was not discussed much by them, even though the

ing the north Carolina republican legislature as it has repeatedly engaged in political gerrymandering of state legislative and congressional district boundaries, and has passed regressive voting laws that had the intended effect of diluting the voting rights of minority groups,â€? rep. Butterfield said in a statement. “The counties in the eastern District have a substantial african-american population [27 percent], but the Court does not reflect that diversity. The Court should include african-american judges and this appointment simply maintains the status quo in a district with a large population of african-american citizens. “President Obama attempted to integrate this Court by nominating two african-american females for this position [federal

legislative Black Caucus touted it as one of their priorities. and aikens believes that senate republicans wanted to “punish� senate Democrats for challenging many of their budget priorities. “Obviously, if it’s a priority for the legislative Black Caucus, the senate Caucus will be in sync with them,� aikens said. “But at the end of the day, [we] don’t have the votes to force the republicans to do what they don’t want to do.� aikens recalled how angry republicans took budgeted money for schools away from one black Democrat’s district “just to be spiteful� to illustrate their contempt for african-americans. “you can rest assured that if there’s anything that Democrats are going to propose, republican’s aren’t going to be in favor of it, especially when it comes to african-

prosecutor Jennifer MayParker and former n.C. supreme Court Justice Patricia TimmonsGoodson], but their nominations were blocked by a republican senator [richard Burr]. Butterfield concluded, “i urge the United states senate to carefully scrutinize the record of Thomas Farr and determine if he can impartially serve as a judge in cases involving voting and civil rights.â€? The eastern District covers 44 counties in north Carolina, from raleigh in Wake County, to the coast. The seat has been vacant since 2005 – the longest federal judicial vacancy in the nation. Farr has the backing of both republican U.s. sens. richard Burr and Thom Tillis. Both, who say that Farr is “well qualified,â€? are expected to push hard for Farr’s confirmation in the

U.s. senate. Farr has defended both the republican-led n.C. legislature’s 2011 redistricting maps, and voter iD restrictions, both later thrown out by the federal courts. attorney irving Joyner, chair of the n.C. naaCP legal redress Committee, said of Trump’s nomination of Farr, “a pure simple case of stacking the judicial deck against voting rights and political participation by africanamericans and other racial minorities.� “stacking� the federal judiciary with republican judges is just one way critics like Joyner say President Trump is attempting to prepare to win re-election in 2020. Others also see the president’s controversial “election integrity Commission� as another attempt to control the vot-

ing in 2020 in as many states as possible to his liking. however, at press time, at least 45 states have balked at the commission’s request for personal information about voters registered to vote, fearing that information will be misused by the Trump administration. a series of complaints and lawsuits have forced the commission to stop its data collection. Farr is expected to be heading up the legal team representing GOP legislative leaders on Thursday, July 27, when a federal three-judge panel for the U.s. Middle District reconvenes to hear arguments about when legislative voting districts will be redrawn, and when (if possible) special elections could be held this year before november, based on those maps.

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Panther Thomas Davis speaks about journey

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Since being founded in 1976, Big Brothers Big Sisters have been making a positive impact in the lives of children in Forsyth County. During that time over 20,000 children have had their lives changed for better. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Forsyth County held an “Evening of Magic” at Bridger Field House at BB&T Field. The keynote speaker for the event was Thomas Davis, star linebacker for the Carolina Panthers. In addition to Davis, WXII12 TV's Wanda Starke was honored for her more than

20 years as a big sister. Shawan Gabriel, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters, served as emcee for the event. During Davis' speech,

he spoke about the journey that took him from the small town of Shellman, Georgia, all the way to the NFL. According to Davis, he was one of the last football players to be offered a scholarship to the University of Georgia his senior year. He says the

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assistant coach, who was on the way to see another player, stopped by his high school while he was at basketball practice and offered him a scholarship after watching him practice. Davis went on to talk about his time at the UGA and how he developed into an All-American when many thought he would not initially, including himself. He says he used that as fuel to become one of the best players in college football his sophmore and junior years. Lastly, he wanted to convey the intensity and drive it took to come back from not one or two but See Davis on B2

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis was the keynote speaker during the event.

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Camp shows kids the basics

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

During the summer months, many parents scramble to find something to occupy their children’s time besides the television or video games. There are camps and clinics all across the city, but some parents may not have the disposable income to send their kids.

Brian Leak of the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center created a basketball camp to alleviate the financial worries of parents looking to involve their kids in constructive activities. According to Leak, he developed the program while he was employed at the 14th Street Community Center. Once he began working at Carl Russell

four years ago, he brought the program along with him. The camp works in conjunction with the summer youth basketball league at Carl Russell. The camp is primarily used to develop the summer basketball league. The camp is free, except for the $20 to pay for T-shirts and trophies. Leak says he is holding the camp this year in honor

Son of Wake Forest legend looks to create his own legacy BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The name Randolph Childress is synonymous with Wake Forest and the city of Winston-Salem. His performance in the 1995 ACC championship game where he scored 37 points and hit the game winning shot lives in ACC lure forever. Fast forward 20 years and his son, Brandon Childress, is carving out a nitch for himself in the history books of Wake Forest. The rising sophomore

Brandon Childress blows past 2016 firstround pick Dennis Smith during the game against N.C. State.

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guard averaged 6.6 points and 2.2 assists per game last year in his freshman campaign. He is a tough and scrappy guard that can

light it up from three but can also take it to the basket when needed. He is a tough defensive player who saves his best games for the toughest opponents. Childress was born in Detroit after his father was drafted by the Pistons and then moved to Portland. While still young, the family relocated to the Prince

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of Winston-Salem legend Hansel Hentz because Hentz taught him as a youth at the 14th Street Community Center. Hentz passed away Nov. 24 of last year. “The camp was really started because I knew a lot of kids could not afford to go to those camps that charged a lot of money,” Leak said. “So what I did was develop a camp with a

league to make it affordable to kids who could not pay to go to an expensive camp.” During the camp, the kids work on a number of fundamental skills in the game of basketball. Ball handling, shooting and defensive drills are all incorporated into the camp. Leak says the camp has really helped progress the See Camp on B2

The kids in the skills and drills camp engage in a number of activities during the day.

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WSSU football will be live on ESPN3 on Sept. 9 B2

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INDIANAPOLIS — NCAA Division II announced the 18 regularseason football games that will be streamed live on ESPN3 as part of an ongoing three-year agreement to highlight Division II athletics events. The Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) game will be on Saturday, Sept. 9, when Bowie State will play at Winston-Salem State. The first 18 games of the football showcase are predetermined matchups. Four additional flex games

– highlighting crucial matchups – will be finalized later in the football season and played in November. “The collaboration with ESPN provides a continued opportunity to showcase Division II’s balanced student-athlete experience,” said Terri Steeb Gronau, vice president of Division II. “The student-athletes who will be featured in these games have made incredible achievements on and off the field, and we’re excited to share their abilities with a broad national audience on ESPN3.” The scheduled games

will feature 13 of the 15 football-sponsoring conferences in Division II and are selected from a pool of conference nominations. Two conferences have signed separate broadcast agreements and will not be included this season. Ten teams in the 2017 package appeared in the Division II playoffs, and nine finished the 2016 season ranked in the top 25 of the American Football Coaches Association Division II poll. All 18 games currently scheduled are conference matchups. “The quality of Division II football continues to rise,” said Steve

Mullins, incoming chair of the Division II Football Committee and director of athletics at Arkansas Tech. “We are proud to provide our fans and communities the opportunity to watch some of the most exciting teams across the nation.” The Division II football showcase kicks off with two games on Saturday, Sept. 2 on ESPN3. Here is the full schedule: Saturday, Sept. 2, Notre Dame (Ohio) at Shepherd; Saturday, Sept. 2, East Central at Oklahoma Baptist; Saturday, Sept. 9, Bowie State at Winston-Salem

State; Saturday, Sept. 9, Albany State (Georgia) vs. Tuskegee; Saturday, Sept. 16, Grand Valley State at Michigan State; Saturday, Sept. 16, Tusculum at Limestone; Saturday, Sept. 23, Mars Hill at Catawba; Saturday, Sept. 23, Ferris State at Ashland; Saturday, Sept. 30, West Florida at Florida Tech; Saturday, Sept. 30, Colorado Mesa at Colorado State-Pueblo; Saturday, Oct. 7, Southwest Baptist at Truman; Saturday, Oct. 7, California (Pa.) at Slippery Rock; Saturday, Oct. 14, Findlay at Hillsdale; Saturday, Oct. 14, Indiana (Pa.) at Slippery Rock;

Saturday, Oct. 21., Grand Valley State at Ferris State; Saturday, Oct. 21, Tarelton State at Texas A&MKingsville; Saturday, Oct. 28, Southern Arkansas at Henderson State; Saturday, Oct. 28, Azusa Pacific at Central Washington; Saturday, Nov. 4, two games TBD; and Saturday, Nov. 11, Two games TBD. ESPN3 is ESPN’s live multiscreen sports network, a destination that delivers thousands of exclusive sports events annually. It is accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices through the ESPN app. The network is currently available nationwide at no additional cost to fans who receive their highspeed internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider. It is also available at no cost to U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via computers, smartphones and tablets connected to oncampus educational and on-base military broadband and Wi-Fi networks.

The room was filled to capacity for the 40th anniversary celebration of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Forsyth County.

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player in NFL history to do so. He wanted the kids in the room to realize that if you work hard, you can achieve your goals regardless if it's in the sports arena or the board room. Starke was honored for her long-tenured relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She has had a little sister for over 20 years who came back to surprise her at work prior to the event. Their long lasting relationship was chronicled that evening as well. Starke says she was honored to be recognized for her work with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She said she thinks the young women whom she has been paired with over the years has impacted her life just as much as she has impacted theirs. “It's so much fun being a spokesperson because I get to tell people about this wonderful organization that builds and cultivates relationships,” Starke said. “I've interviewed hundreds of people who can tell the story of how Big Brothers Big Sisters has enriched their lives.” “It's been fun being a big sister because there is no work involved because I got to have extraordinary fun,” she went on to say. “Wherever we went, we had fun and it has just been an extraordinary experience.” Gabriel says he wanted to bring Davis in to speak dur-

ing the event because of the great work he does with the youth in Charlotte and his hometown in Georgia. He says Big Brothers Big Sisters plays an integral role in the lives of many young people in Forsyth County. “The biggest benefit is providing a sense of future for the kids,” he said. “Some of our kids just don't know what tomorrow can look like or know what the possibilities are. Being able to expose them to things outside of their normal communities and showing them they can be whoever they want to be is great.”

Gabriel says that over the years, Starke has generated over $250,000 for the agency. He says he could not thank her enough for her tireless efforts with Big Brothers Big Sisters. “Her impact on our agency over the last 25 years is immeasurable,” he continued. “She has been a huge asset for us, so it was fitting that we celebrated her during our 40-year anniversary.” For Gabriel he says he wants to continue to have the agency grow in its quest to provide a mentor for every young person in the area that wishes to have one. He says he knows they “can’t do it alone” and needs help from Gabriel

WXII news anchor Wanda Starke was honored for her 25 years of dedication to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

other nonprofit and for- profit organizations. For more information about the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, visit the website at www.bbbs.org or call 336-724-9205 and ask to speak to Lamaya Williams.

Brian Leak, far right back, has been holding his skills and drills camp for years and loves teaching the youth the fundamentals of the game.

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quality of play during league games on Tuesday and Thursday's. “First of all, we work on something called B.E.E.F.,” Leak continued. “That stands for balance, elbow, eyes and follow through, which gives the kids something to remember while they are shooting. We also work on a lot of defensive drills like the different zone defenses and the positioning within them. “It is very important for kids to learn the fundamentals at a young age. I know

everyone sees the fancy dribbling between the legs, but we are trying to keep it simple.” The kids in the camp range from ages 5-13 and it runs the entire summer. Leak says he has some older kids that have been though the camp before come back to continue with the drills along with assisting him with the kids by setting a good example. For Leak he thinks the biggest benefit for the kids is that they have a place to go every day to work on their skills. He also says it keeps them off of the streets, where there is a possibility of getting into trou-

ble. Leak says that he accepts kids all throughout the summer because he doesn't like to turn anyone away. He said he knows the benefit the camp can have on a young person, so he will allow kids to come in at any point. Leak says he just enjoys seeing the kids excited about learning new skills in the game of basketball. He says many little kids watch the NBA on television and see the incredible things the players are capable of and don't realize they have to learn the fundamentals first before trying to improve their skill set.

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“I really enjoy the growth of the kids throughout the camp the most,” he said. “I like seeing them at a young age and seeing them grow up in the camp and seeing them prosper from it. A lot of the kids say they like the structure because they realize they aren't Michael Jordan. Now they are realizing they have to put in work to become better. I like to show them things that can make their game stronger.” For parents looking for more information on the camp, call the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center at 336-727-2580 and ask for Brian Leak or Ben Piggott.

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Jack and Jill chapter inducts new members

In the photo above are (left to right): Stacey Jones, Fentress Gerald, Camille French, Kristen Hairston, Traci Hanes, Monique Brown, Martine Silver, Denisha Greene and Euricka Eustache.

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George's county area of Maryland. While there, he says, his first love was football, not basketball, as many would assume. around the age of 9, he decided to give basketball a try. he says he gave the game a shot because a good friend of his was playing for a local amateur athletic Union (aaU) team. “When i first started playing, i was no good. i couldn't shoot, dribble and didn't know anything about basketball,” he said. “the only two players i really knew at the time were Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. i knew my father played but i didn't really know how good he was.” he says when he was playing, kids on his team would tell him that he would “never be as good as your dad.” he then looked up his father and found out how much of a dynamic player he was for Wake Forest during the mid-’90s. “after looking him up, i thought to myself that i want to be like that,” he continued. “the fact the other players said i couldn't be like him fueled me and i said i have to take this more seriously.” Brandon childress then called his father and told him of his ambition of wanting to pursue a basketball career. at the time, his father was playing overseas, so when he came home, most of their time together was spent working on the younger childress' game. Brandon's game began to develop more while on the middle school level. he says he began to watch professional and college games to learn more. he says he started studying point guards such as chris Paul, rajon rondo, Jason Kidd and Steve Nash to better his game because they were pass-first point guards. he says even toward the end of his middle school career, people would tell him that he was not good enough to play on the top levels. Brandon continued to work on his game and sometimes lacked the confidence to tell himself he was good enough because people

always compared his game to his father’s. Before going into high school, the childress family moved to Winston-Salem. his father was then hired as an assistant at Wake Forest and would tell Brandon that he was just as good as many of the players his father saw on his recruiting visits. his father's words along with playing aaU basketball with some of the country’s best players gave him the necessary confidence boost to show what he had on the court. “i wasn't as skilled as most of the guys on the team but mentally i was there, childress said. “i just kept working and didn't complain. My father and i would work out before and after school every day.” Brandon started his high school career at East Forsyth playing for head coach Mike Muse. he says he did not receive a lot of playing time as a freshman but learned a great deal. he says his sophomore year he was able to showcase his talent on the court. he says Kenneth Bates, a basketball trainer, really helped him work on his game during the summer going into his sophomore year. “our first game as a sophomore, i led our team in scoring against West Forsyth,” he said. “once i accomplished that in my first game, i thought i may have a shot at this basketball thing. that whole season i played with a chip on my shoulder because people around the city didn't think i could play and thought that everything was given to me because of who my father is.”

Following his sophomore year, Brandon transferred to Wesleyan christian academy in high Point where he played with harry Giles, a first-round pick from this year’s NBa draft. he says he learned a lot playing under head coach Keith Gatlin. “Playing for Keith made me realize and understand how to be a point guard,” childress said. “i always wanted to shoot first and score a lot but coach Keith kept telling me to pitch it ahead

to someone else and let them make a play but when its your time be ready.” childress had some successful years as Wesleyan academy going to the playoffs both years but just came up short of a championship his junior and senior year. he committed to Wake during his junior year over schools like East carolina and Providence, just to name a few. “it was something about Wake that just told me this is the best situation for me,” he said. “Growing up with my father not being there because he was playing overseas was another reason. a lot of people don't know this but my sophomore year was really the first time i saw my father on my birthday in over 12 years because he was playing overseas.” For childress he says it was the fact his father would be able to see him play every game was a determining factor as to why he chose Wake. he said he wasn't thinking about the legacy of his father at the school; he was confident in his ability to make a name for himself. he says the speed of the game on the collegiate level took some time to adjust to but he quickly made the transition. he says he has high expectations for himself and the team going forward. he knows his role will increase as he will be looked upon to provide more scoring and leadership because they have such a young team. he says the work he put in this summer will pay dividends once the season tips off. “i think this year people will see a lot of improvement in my game because i have been working hard this summer,” he said. “i have gotten more physically stronger and watched a lot of film to get more guys involved. at the end of the day whether i start or not i know i will be out there on the floor contributing doing whatever the coach needs me to do.”

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the Winston-Salem chapter of Jack and Jill of america recently inducted nine new members during a ceremony at the Brookstown inn. they have taken a pledge to live out the organization’s motto, “let’s Work, let’s live, let’s Play together.” the new members are preparing for a year of enriching activities to enhance not only the lives of their children, but the lives of children in the Winston-Salem community as well. after being formally introduced to the organiza-

tion, the organization’s newest members will join in programming activities this august. the new members are: camille French, Monique Brown, Fentress Gerald, Euricka Eustache, Denisha Greene, Kristen hairston, traci hanes, Stacey Jones and Martine Silver. the Winston-Salem chapter is under the leadership of President tomisha Gladman. in the coming year, the chapter will again partner with a community organization to provide thanksgiving food baskets for more than 30 disadvantaged families. Members will also continue a partnership with the YWca

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Best choice center, and participate in the March of Dimes March for Babies. the chapter will also sponsor its annual career Panel Workshop in the spring. the Winston-Salem chapter was established in 1951, and recently celebrated its 65th anniversary. it is guided by a mission to participate in cultural, educational, social and spiritual programming that will strengthen the family unit. Each year, the chapter’s activities are designed to promote personal and family growth through meaningful experiences and relationships for the children and the community.

TA K E YOU R S E L F OU T T O T H E

BALLGAME vs . S a l e m R e d S o x JULY 20 // 7 PM - Thirsty Thursday $1 Beer special presented by Lowes Foods, $6 Ice cream sundaes

JULY 21 // 7 PM - Post-game Fireworks, Mother Son Date Night, Star Wars Night Post-game Fireworks, Call (336) 714-6873 for special Mother Son Date Night offer, Fill the Stands with Cans Night - Bring canned goods!

JULY 22 // 6:30 PM - Post-game Fireworks, Food Trucks Post-game Fireworks, Come enjoy food trucks throughout the ballpark! Including: Baguettaboutit, Cut Bait Cafe, Bandito Burrito and Hickory Tree!

JULY 23 // 2 PM - Family Sunday Pre-game Autographs, $1 Hot dogs all game and $1 sodas through the first inning!

VISIT WSDASH.COM OR CALL 336.714.2287 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

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Community Briefs JU LY

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Application deadline for Urban Food Policy Council Mayor Allen Joines is accepting applications from city residents interested in serving on the Urban Food Policy Council, a new advisory panel the City Council authorized earlier this year to initiate and promote actions that increase food access in Winston-Salem, particularly in the city’s urban core. Interested citizens should apply by July 31 to have their appointment considered by the City Council in September. The application form is available through the Boards and Commissions link at Mayor.CityofWS.org, or by calling the Mayor’s Office at 336-727-2058. Applications may be emailed to mayorsoffice@cityofws.org, faxed to the Mayor’s Office at 336-7483241, or mailed to P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102. For more information call the Mayor’s Office. Habitat Forsyth opens new ReStore in Lewisville Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County has opened a new ReStore at 6491 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. The store, Habitat Forsyth's fourth ReStore, opened in a long-vacant 8,000-square-foot space in the Lewisville Shopping Center. It will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Habitat ReStores accept donations of new and used household items including furniture, appliances and building supplies. The stores resell the items, and proceeds support Habitat Forsyth's mission of helping local families purchase affordable, newly constructed or renovated houses. In addition to shopping at the ReStore, residents can drop off donated items or arrange for free home pick-up by calling the donation hotline at 336-893-8494. For more information about the ReStores, go to habitatforsyth.org/restores.

Forsyth Tech partners with Barnes & Noble College to manage its campus bookstores Forsyth Technical Community College has named Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education Company (NYSE:BNED), as the new operator of its on-campus bookstores. The Forsyth Tech Bookstores will transition to new management beginning July 17. Barnes & Noble College is recognized for its ability to bring creative programs and solutions to college and university campuses. Barnes & Noble College will create and manage Forsyth Tech’s online bookstore website, delivering an innovative, customized shopping experience, offering students, faculty and alumni the choice and convenience to shop instore or online. For more information about Barnes & Noble College’s services and locations, visit www.bncollege.com. To learn more about Barnes & Noble College’s affordable textbook rental program, visit www.bnctextbookrental.com.

Wake Forest Baptist listed among ‘Most Wired’ hospitals Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has earned a place on the 19th annual Health Care’s Most Wired list.The list is compiled by Health Forum, a business enterprise of the American Hospital Association (AHA).The Most Wired survey is designed to measure the use of information technology by U.S. hospitals and health systems. The 461 institutions on the 2017 list were selected on the basis of information collected from 698 participants, representing an estimated 2,158 health care entities. Novant Health Sports Medicine has moved to a new location Novant Health Sports Medicine – Robinhood is moving to a new location. As of Wednesday, July 5, the clinic will be located at 2337 Winterhaven Road, Winston-Salem. Novant Health Sports Medicine – Robinhood offers services that help patients recover from injuries and be in their best physical shape. Sports injuries can happen to anyone at any time whether one is a professional athlete, a student athlete or a weekend warrior. Patients should continue to call 336-277-4750 to schedule an appointment.

City Strategic Plan is available for review Copies of the city’s updated strategic plan -- the “road map” that will guide city initiatives for the coming four years, are available for citizens to review at all city recreation centers and all branches of the Forsyth County Public Library within the city limits. The City Council adopted the strategic plan for the years 2017-2021 in May. It reaffirmed six focus areas for city government that were identified in the previous strategic plan adopted in 2013. Under each focus area the plan identifies objectives, as well as shortterm and mid-term priorities. In total, the plan identifies 30 objectives and 55 priorities across the six focus areas. The plan also lists specific action items for the city staff to undertake for each priority. The plan is also posted on the Strategic Planning page of the city’s website, CityofWS.org.

Forsyth Technical Community College receives $10,000 Grant from Bank of America Foundation Forsyth Tech is extremely grateful for a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Foundation that will be used to support the college’s Economic and Workforce Development programs. Members of the Bank of America Foundation presented a check to the Forsyth Tech Foundation on Thursday, June 29. The grant will support the CareersNOW program at the college. Instructors train workers for a new career in six months or less, focusing on jobs paying a living wage. More than 80% of students enrolled in CareersNOW have come from Forsyth and Stokes counties, the rest from surrounding counties in the Northwest Piedmont area. For more information, contact Ron Berra, director of Career Support and EWD Scholarship Funding, at 336-734-7715 or rberra@forsythtech.edu.

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina awarded three-year CARF accreditation CARF International announced that Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Integration, Job Development, Job Supports, Job-Site Training, Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services and Employee Development Services programs. The latest accreditation is the 27th consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has awarded to Goodwill. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to CARF standards.

Community Calendar

Today, July 20 – Free Lunch and Learn The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston Salem will host a free lunch and learn event on July 20 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. Lisa Gwyther, MSW, LCSW, with the Duke Alzheimer’s Family Support Program will speak on “Dementia Family Care Is Complicated: Building Your Team and Finding Support as Care Needs Change.” Call 336-7216918 early to ensure a space.

Today, July 20, Aug. 15 & Sept. 19 – Franchise Seminar CHARLOTTE — 7Eleven® invites entrepreneurs to learn about business opportunities at Franchise Seminar. The world’s largest convenience retailer will hold a seminar on Thursday, July 20, at the 7-Eleven Regional Office, located at 5600 77 Center Drive, Suite 320, Charlotte, N.C. 28217, from 5 to 7 p.m. Sign up at http://franchise.7eleven.com/franchis eopportunities/Charlotte2687. Upcoming seminars will be held at the same location on Aug. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. More information on 7-Eleven franchising opportunities, including a list of available stores, is available at w w w. F r a n c h i s e . 7 Eleven.com. July 21 – Application Deadline The Winston-Salem Fire Department is accepting applications for the Citizen Fire Academy. Applications must be received by July 21. The Citizen Fire Academy is free and is open to residents 18 and older. Participants will be selected through an application process and must commit to attending all seven class meetings. Class size is limited. Classes are to be held Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m., Aug. 7-Sept. 25. Apply online at CityofWSFire.org. For more information call 336773-7965 or send an e-mail t o sabrinas@cityofwsfire.org.

July 21 – B-PAL Fundraiser The Black Political Awareness League (BPAL) will hold a fish fry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Conrad Hair Design parking lot, 3088 New Walkertown Road. All proceeds will go to promote voter advocacy and voter registration. For all orders, call 336-611009. July 21 – Summer Dance Performance The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will present its Summer Dance Performance at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, at UNCSA’s Stevens Center, 405 West Fourth Street. It is open to the public. Tickets are $12 (general seating, not reserved). To purchase your tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2tawb2j or call the Box Office at 336-7211945. This summer, the Box Office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. July 21-22 – 32nd Annual Reunion Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital will have the 32nd annual Reunion of staff, students, and friends of the former Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing and School of X-Ray Technology. It will be held July 21-22 at the Hawthorne Inn, 420 High St., Winston-Salem. For more information contact Jacqueline Howell at 919477-2200 or Beverly Watson at 336-761-1431.

July 21-23 – Theatre Performance Spring Theatre will present “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.,” opening Friday, July 21, at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. in Winston-Salem. Additional performances will be held July 22 and 23; Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 336-7471414 or by ordering online at http://www.rhodesartscenter.org/2379-2/.

July 21 – Aug. 6 – Summer Musical The Stained Glass Playhouse announces its summer musical: Annie. Performances will be held at Stained Glass Playhouse, located at 4401 Indiana Avenue in Winston-Salem, NC. Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors (60+) and teachers, and $12 for students. For more information about the show and the incredible cast, visit stainedglassplayhouse.org/annie/. Performance dates and times are: Fridays, July 21, 28, and August 4 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, July 22, 29, and August 5 at 8 p.m.; Sundays, July 23, 30 and August 6 at 3 p.m. July 22 – Membership Drive The NAACP Annual Membership Drive will be held on Saturday, July 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will take place at the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Branch Enrichment Center located at 4130 Oak Ridge Drive, Winston-Salem. For more information, call 336-7673470.

July 22 – Annual Cookout African American Caucus FCDP Jacquelyne Barber Branch will hold its Annual Cookout from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. The event will take place at Winston Lake Park- Shelter #3. For additional information, contact Mrs. Sophia Kennedy at snkennedy87@yahoo.com or Mrs. Chenita Johnson at 336-978-7541. July 22 & Aug. 19 – Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series Experiment in SelfReliance (ESR), in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library, and Great Commission Community Church will host Movie One of its three-part Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series. This free admission, communitycentered series will be held Saturday, July 22 and Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Experiment in SelfReliance, 3480 Dominion Street NE. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for sale. Popcorn will be free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information about the Family Film Fest at Experiment in SelfReliance, call 336-7229400 or visit www.eisr.org/events. July 23-29 – Music Festival The Moravian will hold a music festival on July 2329. The first concert is scheduled for Monday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Moravian Church, 220 E Sprague Street. Loveliest Immanuel: An Elegant Evening will be on Tuesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., where Salem Band performs on Salem Square, Salem’s Shining Stars: Best of the Salem Band. Joining Our Voices is an Anthem Sing with the Moramus Chorale and will be on Wednesday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., Home Moravian Church. On Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Calvary

Moravian Church will host the Festival Band and Chamber Ensembles Concert, in the sanctuary, 600 Holly Ave NW, Winston-Salem, NC; Home Moravian Church will present the Festival Children’s Choir in concert on Friday, July 28, 2 p.m. Sing, O Ye Heavens! The Festival Chorus and Orchestra will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Williams Auditorium, WinstonSalem State University. Saturday, July 29, 9:30 a.m., there will be final performances of several instrumental groups, along with some hymn singing at Mit Freuden zart: Singstunde: The Festival Trombone Choir, Festival Handbell Choir, Chamber Ensembles at Home Moravian Church. The concerts will be free and open to the public. For more information, v i s i t www.MoravianMusicFesti val.org.

July 24 – Film Screening Goler Memorial Church, 630 N. Patterson Ave., will have a free film screening of “Democracy For Sale” on Monday, July 24 beginning at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the Enrichment Center at 6 p.m. Film Screening in the Sanctuary from 6:45 -7:45 p.m. The discussion follows at 7:45 – 8 p.m. July 25, Aug. 1-2 – Public Hearing The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) will hold public hearings. During these hearings, the City, County, and HAWS will present key findings of the assessment and related fair housing goals, and accept comments on the draft. All meetings are open to the general public. The hearings will be held on the following dates and locations: *July 25 at 6 p.m., Cleveland Avenue Homes Community Room, 1135 East 15th Street, WinstonSalem *August 1 at 5:30-6:30 p.m., 5th Floor Public Meeting Room, Stuart Municipal Building, 100 East First Street, WinstonSalem *August 2 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Walkertown Public Library Auditorium, 2969 Main Street, Walkertown

July 26 – Rabies Clinic The Forsyth County Animal Shelter will have a rabies clinic on Wednesday, July 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. One and three-year vaccinations will be available, proof of prior rabies vaccination required for three-year vaccination, $5 per vaccine. Only cash transactions accepted. Only dogs, cats and ferrets are allowed. Dogs must be leashed. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers. Pets must be at least 3 months of age. July 26 – Cooking Event Forsyth Community Gardening is teaming up with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and Second Harvest Food Bank to hold the ‘Cooking in the Garden’ program. The event will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at 11 a.m. at the Sprague Street Community Center Garden, 1350 E. Sprague St. Spanish interpretation will be provided. For more information visit: http://forsythcommunitygardening.com/. No registration is required; just come with an appetite to try new veggies and new recipes! July 26 – Concerts on the Tannenberg Organ Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting a series of free concerts on

the Tannenberg Organ in the James A. Gray Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road at noon on Wednesdays in July. For more information, visit oldsalem.org or call 336-7217300.

July 27 – 14th Street Reunion Meeting The 14th Street School Alumni are preparing for a Talent Show/Karaoke Annual Reunion and want any and all that attended 14th Street. School to polish up those talents and sign up to perform. The next meeting will be Thursday, July 27th at the 14th Street Recreation Center at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Alfred Harvey @ 336-414-9241 or Nate Williams @ 336391-3556.

Now -July 23— Theatre Alliance Performance The Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd, will perform Sister Act July 14 23. Tickets to Sister Act are priced at $18 for Adults and $16 for students/seniors. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets to Sister Act may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box Office (Fridays from 12:30-3 p.m.), online at www.wstheatrealliance.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006. Call Theatre Alliance at 336-723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows. Performance Dates and Times are: Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, July 20 at 8 p.m.; Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m.

Now- July 31 – Christmas in July MudPies will launch Give-A-Kid-A-Chance campaign during the month of July. Christmas in July will raise money for scholarships to be able to provide for children whose families may not otherwise be able to afford the best quality care. We are raising scholarship dollars and supplies of all kinds for teachers and children. Collection boxes will be available at the centers (Downtown East is at 251 E. 7th Street).

Now-Aug. 22 – Summer Kids Flicks series Southern Theatres will offer a Summer Kids Flicks series – a community outreach program designed to help families with out of school kids find fun, affordable entertainment during the summer months. In Winston-Salem, the Winston-Salem Grand 18, 5601 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, will carry the movies. Summer Schedule: 7/25/2017 7/26/2017 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 8/1/2017 8/2/2017 Hotel Transylvania 2 8/8/2017 8/9/2017 The Secret Life of Pets 8/15/2017 8/16/2017 The Lego Movie 8/22/2017 8/23/2017 Lego Batman

Now - Sept. 7 – Caregiver Classes Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes will host 6-week classes for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. One class will take place on Wednesdays, July 12-Aug. 16, 4-6 p.m., at The SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston-Salem. A second class will be held See Com. Cal. on B6

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

The Call of Ezekiel

Lesson Scripture: ezekiel 3:1-11

By the end of this lesson, we will *examine God’s call of ezekiel. *Know that a call from God requires that the one called respect the details. *Know that like ezekiel, we have an obligation to speak to people who obstinately refuse to listen. Background: The time is 593 B.C. and takes place in Babylonia, by the river Chedar. ezekiel was a priest in Jerusalem and was exiled to Babylon in 597 B.C. at the age of 25. ezekiel’s wife’s death caused him to focus on his prophetic calling. his message was that the real spiritual temple is in the hearts of God’s people.

Lesson: We start with verses 1-3, where God instructs ezekiel to literally eat the scroll containing his Word. This is God saying that his messenger must not only know his Word, but must internalize God’s truth for himself, before he can effectively preach it. The sweetness, “it was sweet as honey in my mouth,” was a nod to God’s holiness, righteousness, glory and faithfulness (note: the scroll contained “lamentations, mourning and woe”). in verses 4-6, God says to ezekiel, i’m sending you to the house of israel to speak my message not yours; communication with them should be easy to both understand and deliver since the language is yours and theirs. it’s not a foreign language. however easy though it may seem … a people of multiple languages completely foreign to you would be easier to convince. The israelites were intent on not listening to God at all. They had willingly and openly chosen to defy God. “yet the house of israel will not be willing to listen to me” (verse 7). ezekiel’s name means “strengthened by God.” God tells him not to be concerned with the hard faces of the people, God will make his harder and his forehead much harder (any head butting going on?) there would really be no contest … they are stubborn and hard-headed, but no match for God. God gave ezekiel a “hardness” to surpass the people and sustain his ministry as prophet to the exiles (verse 9). in verses 10-11, God says to ezekiel his task is very straightforward … “take into your heart all my words which i will speak to you and listen closely” (verse 10). now go to your people, who are already in exile/captivity because of their disobedience and “tell them, whether they listen or not, ‘Thus says the lord God.’ This is your task and it’s just that simple … follow instructions. (The mac arthur Study Bible and Umi annual Commentary 2016-2017). For Your Consideration: Why did God command ezekiel to eat the Word and how can we develop that appetite? is ezekiel’s name coincidental to his task? (Umi annual Commentary 2016-2017).

Life’s Application: We never know when God will require us to be his agent/messenger for a specific task. Knowing the social atmosphere and the great economic divide that exist in our communities, country and even the world today, we can easily be discouraged. Remember, God wants us to read, study, memorize, pray and discuss his Word (eat the Word) so that we become bold when we speak before a person or crowd (Umi). even though your name is not ezekiel, God will strengthen you for the task.

Today, July 20-23 46th National Convention The United Churches of Jesus, aposolic, is hosting its 46th national Convention from Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23. it will convene at The Village inn, 6205 Ramada Dr, Clemmons, 27012. For further information, visit www.ucjainc.org.

Now -July 21 Pastoral and Church Anniversary Join life Changing Transformation Church ministries, 2001 n.e. 25th Street (corner of ansonia and 25th streets) for the Church and Pastoral anniversary July 16- 21. The rest of the services and guest speakers will be: 7/20 at 7 p.m.—apostle marquetta Friends 7/21 at 7 p.m.—Pastor Scottie White of abba Father ministries, Winston-Salem Sr. Pastor alice mitchell is the host. everyone is invited.

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mother hash’s legacy lives on

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mildred Thompson hash returned to heaven after living a life of service to others in obedience to God with determination, passion and dedication on earth for 95 years, her family says. her life was filled with helping others such as the poor, the hungry, the orphaned, the unloved and the needy. her family decided to start a scholarship fund to assist homeless women in their education. The mildred T. hash Torch award was born to help others. and a local chiropractor is encouraging donations to the fund by offering new patients who

donate to the fund next week a discount on services. next week is Family and Friends Week at the office. mrs. hash was a sought after speaker who always brought a spirit-filled message of hope. Born June 22, 1921, in Jonben, West Virginia, she was the first of 12 children born to Pete and mamie Thompson. She married her soul mate, Bishop Reuben Kelby hash, and they parented 12 children. During the 1950s, she and Bishop hash founded several churches in Virginia. in 1968, Bishop and mrs. hash moved to Winston-Salem, to pastor St. Peter’s Church of God apostolic, which was then

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on highland avenue. Under their fiery leadership, the church began to flourish and grew out of the basement space. “my parents have been humanitarians for as long as i can remember,” said Francene hash, daughter of the hashes. “They had a community garden before the phrase community garden ever entered the dictionary. They fed the

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whole community. it was just all about community during their era while they also were pastoring a church.” “St. Peter's used to be known as the little church in the hole over on highland avenue,” she continued. “But my father always had big visions, and now St. Peter's World outreach Center is one of the largest churches in the state of north Carolina.” one day, mother hash had a dream of a field of red dirt where a sleeping beauty in a glass case was laid. She opened the case, and the sleeping woman said, "Where have you been? i have been waiting for you." immediately a search committee was formed, and the result was the acquisition of the current property on old lexington Road where St. Peter's Church and World outreach Center now stands.

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The Mount Zion Inspirational Choir has incorporated more contemporary music into their style in the 10 years being led by Director Dionn Owen.

By TimoThy RamSey The ChRoniCle

The inspirational Choir at mount Zion Baptist Church has been around for four decades. on Sunday, July 16, members celebrated their 40th anniversary with a concert that highlighted the history of the choir and their directors over the years. The show was cleverly laid out. instead of just singing various songs, they decided to sing songs that were related to the four different choir directors they have had over the years. St. James United methodist Church Praise Team kicked off the event with beautiful selections before the show. Current choir director, Dionn owen, says they chose to lay out the concert in that fashion to show how the choir has progressed over the years.

“The planning committee wanted to do something to celebrate each choir director because we all have our own styles,” owen said. “i thought it was a great idea to go from the inception of the choir to the present.” Chandra Squire Graham, longtime member of mount Zion, served as emcee for the event. She says she was just a little girl when the choir was formed and has enjoyed seeing how far the choir has come over the years. “i think today was wonderful because it turned out the way they wanted it to be,” she said. “They celebrated each era, which was a beautiful tribute. Being in the industry, i have seen a lot and this was very special to me.” “i remember when my mother was on the choir and it would be as

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Now- July 21 Church Convention The high Point educational and missionary Baptist association inc. will host a convention. Piney Grove Baptist Church is the host church for the convention. Thursday, July 20, will be The 128 apparent Body; Friday, July 21, will be Closing of youth Trac, youth Trac is all week. The association consists of churches in Reidsville, Stoneville, madison, Wentworth, WinstonSalem, mt airy, Robbins and other surrounding cities. The pastor is the Rev. James linville. moderator is Dr. Ronnie mclaughlin.

July 22 Gospel Singing Born again Free Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God The apostle's Faith, 741 moravia St., will have a Gospel Singing on Saturday, July 22, at 3 p.m. Featuring Born again Free Church "male Chore," "new Generation", "Royal Sisters", emmanuel Pentecostal Church choir and many more. Pastor is apostle Barbara G. adams. For more information, contact 336-251-8717

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Dr. Serenus T. Churn Sr. was delighted by the choir's performance this past Sunday.

little as 15 people to show up,” she continued. “The progression has been wonderful. Since Dr. Churn came, the church has grown so much.” Former choir director Dyna mcGriff was also in attendance and she led the choir during the singing of her era. Before she took center stage, she thanked the church and the choir for their work and dedication over the years. The deceased members of the choir were honored for their service as well. Dr. Serenus T. Churn Sr., senior pastor of mt. Zion, was delighted with how the show turned out. he sat in the back of the fellowship hall while the choir sang. he says it's a great feeling to just sit back and enjoy the worship once in a while. “i think that this was a spectacuSee Choir on B6

or visit us at bornagainfreechurch.org! July 23 First Lady Day mt. olive Baptist Church, 1301 C. e. Gray Drive, where the pastor is Dr. Charles e. Gray, will celebrate its 15th annual First lady Day in honor of mrs. eula mae harlee Gray on July 23 at 4 p.m. The theme is: “our lady a Woman of Faith” – matthew 15:38.

Gray July 23 Church Anniversary Greater St. matthew Baptist, 149 north Wheeler St., will celebrate its 40th church anniversary on July 23 at 4 p.m. Bishop Donald Keaton and the members of Field of God outreach ministries will be the guests. Rev. William J. Purvis Sr. is the pastor. See Rel. Cal on B6

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Mother Hash lived a consistent life of serving God and serving His people. Because of her magnanimous spirit, everyone felt loved by her and loved her immensely. One of her favorite sayings was, “Put a lock on love” and she set the example by living it. She was a beloved mother, not only to her own but also to the motherless. She was a peacemaker, psalmist, teacher, preacher, and prayer warrior who served tirelessly alongside her late husband. She was the epitome of a real first lady and a pioneer in the Triad area for many women’s programs during a time when it was not permitted for women to take the forefront in ministry. Out of her own personal and physical challenges, she was still able to be a blessing to others by pray-

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ing for those who needed healing, all the while walking out her own healing. She and her husband touched so many lives by opening their home to the homeless, traveling missionaries, and to the community at large. “As my mother grew in age, she still always had a heart to help,” said Hash. “As she got into her 80s, she was no longer able to get into the community, but still wanted to do humanitarian work.” Mother Hash passed on Wednesday, June 7. Francene Hash said while she and her mother were volunteering at a homeless shelter, teaching personal development classes, someone suggested that they start their own nonprofit organization. They decided to take that person’s advice and they started Project Up, which is a nonprofit that caters to furthering the education of homeless women.

lar anniversary because it was so beautiful in the way they consciously blended the old and the new,” he said. “They captured the traditional gospel and the more contemporary. That was intentionally done with such love and care, I was just thrilled by it and extremely proud of them.” Churn says over the years he has seen the choir grow in numbers and talent. He

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July 23 Worship Service Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road will have services on July 23. At the worship service at 10:30 a.m. the Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak on “We Travel Together in Love.” At the Forum at 9:15 a.m., Dr. Michael Hughes will review “Dereliction of Duty” by H.R. McMasters, President Trump’s national security advisor. At Explorations at 9:15 a.m., Eric Schmid will discuss his growing up in the UU Fellowship. For more information, visit UUFWS.org. July 23-26 133rd Annual Session Woman’s Baptist Home & Foreign Missionary Convention of N.C. will hold the 133rd Annual

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on Thursdays, Aug. 3-Sept. 7, 4-6 p.m., at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 West Fifth St., Winston-Salem. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at 336-748-0217. July 28-29 – One-Act Plays Spring Theatre will present two new one-act plays, Conversations by Grace Reasoner and Make A Wish by Abby Howell, at the Mountcastle Theatre, 251 N. Spruce St. in Winston-Salem. Performances will be held Friday, July 28 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (336) 747-1414 or by ordering online at http://www.rhodesartscenter.org/make-a-wish-conversations/. July 28-29 – Sethos #105 70th Anniversary Sethos #105 will celebrate its 70th anniversary on July 29 at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Congressman James Clyburn. The event will take place at the Hawthorne Inn. Tickets are $45 per person. Call Lisa Smith at 336-788-1679 or Wyvonia Attucks at 336725-8071 for tickets.

July 29 – Summer Praise Benefit Concert Sister2Sister International Outreach Ministry Inc. will be hold-

Along with the nonprofit, they decided to start a scholarship fund to assist those homeless women in their education ventures and chose to name it the Mildred T. Hash Torch Award. “We don't collect food and clothing for homelessness because my mother and father were big advocates of education,” Hash said. “We believe that education and changing mindsets is the key to changing homelessness. The food and clothing programs are wonderful, but they are Band-Aids, and at the end of the day our responsibility is to teach people how to be self-sufficient.” Send donations to the Mildred T. Hash Torch Award for the Education of Homeless Women and Children at www.TeamProjectUp.org or mail to 380H Knollwood St., Suite 257, WinstonSalem, NC 27103.

said the choir is a very dedicated group to the church and give it their all every time they sing. “If you would ever stop by on a Tuesday evening during one of their rehearsals, you would think church was going on,” said Churn. “They mean what they sing and it’s reflected in the quality of service that they render.” Owen said everything came together as they envisioned while planning the concert. He says he thanks God for everything that has come his way thus far in his career.

Session on July 23-26 at the Benton Convention Center, Winston Salem. The Annual Communion Services will be held at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St., WinstonSalem. Communion Service will start at 7 p.m. The Opening session for the WBH & FMC Convention will start at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 25.

July 24 Film Screening Goler Memorial Church, 630 N. Patterson Ave., will have a free film screening of “Democracy For Sale” on July 24 beginning at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the Enrichment Center at 6 p.m. Film Screening in the Sanctuary from 6:45 -7:45 p.m. The discussion follows at 7:45 – 8 p.m. July 24-27 Vacation Bible School Great Commission Community Church and

ing its third annual “Summer Praise Benefit Concert” on Saturday, July 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. A love offering will be collected. The benefit concert will be held at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1046

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Redeemer Presbyterian Winston-Salem are partnering for Vacation Bible Study 2017 July 24-27. The theme this year is “Passport To Peru!” VBS is open to all children ages 411. A community dinner will be hosted each night from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. VBS will take place from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. each night. For more information or to register your children, contact the church office at 336-577-3420. #GC3IsThePlaceToBe July 24-28 Vacation Bible School Dr. Dennis Leach Sr. of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church,1400 Fitch St., Winston-Salem, hosts the 2017 Vacation Bible School Monday, July 24 through Friday, July 28 from 5:15 p.m. until 8:05 p.m. The theme for this year is “Glow for Jesus.” There are classes for everyone. For more information, contact the church office at 336-418-2003.

Miller St., Winston-Salem, and all proceeds will go to support Sister2Sister. For more information, please contact Purity Ruchugo (336-655-0347) or Alfred Clemonts/Event Coordinator (336-6245577).

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Saturday, July 29 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1690 E. 19th St. FEATURING INSPIRING AND UPLIFTING MUSIC FROM LOCAL CHURCH CHOIRS • Food Trucks • Merchandise Vendors • Kettle Korn • Italian Ice

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a day of joyous music!

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James R. Vannoy & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is currently soliciting quotes from interested MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following project: Project: Design Build Project # — Division 11- Yadkin County Contract ID: C204081

Bid Date: Quotes are due by Aug.14th, 2017 @ 12:00 PM Contact: Gary Eisner gary.eisner@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

Vannoy Const. invites you to bid part(s) of the above referenced project:

This project requires specific participation by subs that are certified by NCDOT as a WBE/MBE/DBE firm. As a responsible contractor, we will aggressively pursue M/WBE sub participation in excess of the min. requirements. All subs need to make an effort to solicit M/WBE participation. We are soliciting companies listed in the NCDOT DBE Directory who are certified & prequalified subcontractors. If you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for DBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of DBE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards

A meeting has been scheduled for Aug 1st at 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, etc. Description: Replacement of One Bridge in Yadkin County

Work Includes but not limited to: Grading, Paving, Pavement Markings, Guardrail, Hauling, Erosion Control Items, Silt Fence, Traffic Control, Barrier Rail, Reinf. Steel, Cored Slabs, H-Piles, Caissons, Misc. Bridge Item. We will be accepting quotes for all work. We are willing to break down and/or combine elements of work into economically feasible units on a case-by-case basis to facilitate minority participation in this bid opportunity. It is acceptable to bid multiple items listed in the solicitation. We encourage non M/W/DBE Subs and Suppliers to utilize M/W/DBE firms This bid is a Design-Build Project; therefore, 100% Plans & Specs may not be available for all items of work for review; however, all documents that are available will be posted on our Plan Room at www.jrvannoy.com

Or contact us at the above number for quantities as they become available or more information. As information becomes available it will be posted to the plan room. You may review all documents issued by the NCDOT on their website https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/De sign-Build.aspx http://www.panteratools.com/download/A 791566E27

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE 2017030363 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

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Property Located at: 4950 Wilkes Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block2294Lot(s) 015 On City County Tax Map This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of WinstonSalem. It appears that the house located at 4950 Wilkes Drive, the property being known as Block 2294Lot(s) 015 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 2nd day of August, 2017, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished. You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 4950 Wilkes Drive including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Sharon Richmond, Code Enforcement Senior Project Supervisor Date Issued: July 3, 2017

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BEFORE THE COMMNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTONSALEM HOUSING FILE 2016020599

COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

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Property Located at: 650 Rugby Row Apt. F Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Known as Tax Block6081Lot(s)092 On City County Tax Map

This Complaint and Notice of hearing is drawn and given under the provisions of the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. It appears that the house located at 650 Rugby Row Apt. F, the property being known as Block 6081Lot(s) 092 is unfit for human habitation under the standards-of-fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem. You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held before the undersigned or his designated agent in City Hall South, 100 E. 1st Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 1:30 pm on the 2nd day of August, 2017, when and where all parties owning or having a interest in the aforesaid property may show cause, if any they have, why an ORDER should not be entered finding said housing to be unfit for human habitation and directing that it be repaired or demolished. You are further notified that the owner of the aforesaid property and all parties in interest have a right to file an answer to this Complaint in the Office of the undersigned at any time prior to, or at the time set for, the hearing of this matter, and, also, to appear in person, or otherwise, and give testimony at the time and place above fixed. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 650 Rugby Row Apt. F including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Sharon Richmond, Code Enforcement Senior Project Supervisor Date Issued: July 11, 2017

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

Project: Contract ID: DK00232 Grading, Drainage, Paving, Structures, Curb & Gutter, and Signals Bid Date: July 27, 2017—Sub Quotes due by July 26 at 12:00 Noon Contact: Doug Moxley doug.moxley@jrvannoy.com 1608 Hwy 221 North— PO Box 635 Jefferson, NC 28640 Phone: 336-846-7191 Fax: 336-846-7112

We have adopted several policies and procedures to encourage the participation of M/WBE firms on our projects, so if you are interested in this project but discouraged by any of its requirements, please contact us. We have special joint pay agreements and even an expedited payment policy for M/WBE firms, and we encourage to you to contact us to discuss how these procedures can help you on this project. If the bonding, letter of credit or insurance requirements set forth in the bid documents would otherwise prevent you from soliciting a quote please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you meet these requirements. Likewise, if you are discouraged from submitting a quote on this project because you think you may have trouble obtaining the necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or any other related assistance or services that may be necessary to complete the work, please contact us and we will discuss ways that we may be able to help you overcome these obstacles. We adopted these policies to encourage the participation of M/W BE firms like yours, and we encourage your company to explore and take advantage of them; so please feel free to give us a call in these regards A meeting has been scheduled for July. 21st at 10:00 a.m. at 1608 Hwy 221 N. Jefferson, NC for anyone who is interested to ask questions, obtain plans, etc.

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

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

Plans may be obtained/viewed: https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/de fault.aspx www.jrvannoy.com Subcontractor Plan Room http://www.panteratools.com/download/6 A098A3D74 Vannoy Construction-1608 Hwy 221 North-Jefferson, NC, WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Chronicle July 20, 2017

LEGAL NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Ann L. Cralidis has qualified as Executor of the Estate of STRATUS PETER CRALIDIS, late of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the Executor, Ann L. Cralidis, at the office of her attorney, James A. Davis, 301 N. Main St., Ste. 2421, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, on or before the 30th day of September 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of June, 2017.

James A. Davis, Attorney at Law for Ann Cralidis Executor of the Estate of Stratus Peter Cralidis

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Sealed bids will be received by the WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Board of Education at the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools Education Buuilding, 4801 Bethania Station Road, Room 219, Winston-Salem, NC. 27105, up to 3:00 pm August 22, 2017 for Single-Prime bids, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, material and equipment entering into the construction of Konnoak Elementary School Replacement including Clearing, Grading, Site Development, Landscaping, Paving, Concrete, Masonry, Metal Framing, Structural Steel, Metal Roofing, PVC Roofing, Casework and Interior Finishes, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical work. Bids will be received for Single Prime Bidding . All proposals shall be lump sum. A pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders and vendors at 10:00 am August 9th, 2017 in the Media Center at Konnoak Elementary School. Project specific questions, bidding procedures, preferred brand alternates, performance specifications and HUB information will be addressed for this project. Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be open for inspection in the offices of the Architect, in the plan rooms of the Triad and Charlotte Associated General Contractors, Charlotte office of F. W. Dodge Corporation, and the Charlotte Offices of Reed Construction Data. Questions should be directed to the Architect or WS/FCS Operations Department. Prime Contractors may obtain electronic copies of the Bidding Documents after July 19, 2017 from the offices of the Architect, Ersoy Brake Appleyard Architects, P.A. 8 West 3rd Street, Suite 700, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Subcontractors may purchase additional sets of construction documents upon payment for cost of reproduction, shipping, and handling directly from Sharpe Images, 1020 Burke Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents in preparing bids; neither the Owner nor the Architect assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents. All contractors are hereby notified that they must have proper license as required under the state laws governing their respective trades. NOTE: The Bidder shall identify on its bid proposal the minority business participation it will use on the project. Forms are included within the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Failure to complete these forms is grounds for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2c Effective 1/1/2002.) Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on a bank or trust company, insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, of an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal, or in lieu thereof a bidder may offer a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the bid executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the Owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten (10) days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law. A performance bond and a payment bond will be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent (95%) of monthly estimates and final payment made upon completion and acceptance of work. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Designer: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Ersoy Brake Appleyard Architects, P.A. Board of Education8 West 3rd Street., Suite 700 Dr. Bevery EmoryWinston-Salem, NC 27101 Superintendent (336) 725-1361

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Adminstrator of the Estate of Angela Marcella Pearson (17 E 1339), also known as Angela M. Pearson, deceased March 28, 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 October 8th, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 6th day of July, 2017.

John Willie Pearson Adminstrator for Angela Marcella Pearson, deceased 4103 Lee Street Ayden, NC 28513 The Chronicle July 6, 13, 20 and 27 2017

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 17 E 552

ESTATE OF: DARRYL E. HUNT EXECUTOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE UNDERSIGNED having qualified as Executor under the Last Will and Testament of DARRYL E. HUNT, deceased, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Forsyth County, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said Decedent to present the same to the undersigned at the law office of attorney David B. Hough on or before October 16, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. This Notice is given pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 28A-14-l. This the 13th day of July, 2017.

David B. Hough 301 North Main Street, Suite 2303 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Larry D. Little 301 N. Main St., Ste. 2303 Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Daisy Reed Chambers (17 E 1350), also known as Daisy Mae Reed Chambers andDaisy R. Chambers, deceased May 1, 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 October 15, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 13th day of July, 2017.

Cheryl D. Johnson Executor for Daisy Reed Chambers, deceased 5322 Prosperity View Drive Charlotte, NC 28269 The Chronicle July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 2017

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 16-CVS-3979

IN RE:

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

TRUSTEE OF THE DAWYN MARIE LENNON IRREVOCABLE SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST, ET AL., Defendants.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against Defendants Trustee of the Dawyn Marie Lennon Irrevocable Special Needs Trust and Laura Barnes was filed on October 26, 2016 in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

That the Court enter judgment against Defendants Trustee of the Dawyn Marie Lennon Irrevocable Special Needs Trust and Laura Barnes upon Plaintiff’s claims for declaratory judgment/quiet title, reformation of a deed of trust/constructive trust, purchase money resulting trust, unjust enrichment/constructive trust, and equitable lien. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days following, July 20, 2017, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 14th day of July, 2017. HORACK, TALLEY, PHARR & LOWNDES, P.A.

By: Zipporah Basile Edwards/State Bar No. 20838 Attorneys for Plaintiff 2600 One Wells Fargo Center 301 South College Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-6038 Telephone: 704/377-2500 Facsimile: 704/372-2619 E-Mail: ZEdwards@HorackTalley.com The Chronicle July 20, 27 and August 3, 2017

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Michael Joseph Brown (17 E 1305), also known as M.J. Brown, deceased April 29, 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 September 30, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of June, 2017.

Amy M. Schaefer Administrator for Michael Joseph Brown, deceased 3284 Grandview Club Road Pfafftown, NC 27040 The Chronicle June 29 and July 6, 13, 20, 2017

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is receiving resumes for the position of Church Secretary. All high-school graduates (or those with two years or more of higher learning education) and a minimum of three to five years experience as an Administrative Assistant with strong computer skills including a command of MS Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are invited to apply. This full-time position requires good people skills, excellent communication abilities and a full understanding of the importance of handling sensitive and confidential matters. Apply today and submit your resume by email toebcwstrust@gmail.com. TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Town of Kernersville is offering the right individual an opportunity to join its Public Services Department. Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of equipment used for collection and disposal in the solid waste division. Works independently or as a crew leader in the operation of motorized sanitation equipment. Operates boom loaders, rear loaders, side loaders, open body trucks, and other related equipment. MIN QUALIFICATIONS: NC class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) required. Must successfully pass physical exam and drug screen. HIRING RANGE: $13.32 - $14.69/hr. The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits. App Deadline: 07/28/17. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Apply online at http://jobs.toknc.com. EEO. The Chronicle July 20, 2017

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Urban Planner/Land Planner needed w/Masters Deg or Foreign Equiv in Urban Dsgn or Architecture & 1 yr exp as Urban Planner/Land Planner or Urban/Land Planning Dsgnr in performing following job duties: Participate in planning projects at a variety of scales incl site plans/land plans, corridor studies, comprehensive plans, & master plans. Write tech'l reports & master plan/community dvlpmt docs, demonstrating strong written & graphic communication skills. Assist in the dvlpmt of land use, bicycle & pedestrian, parks & recreation & urban dsgn plans. Conduct quantitative analysis & produce tech'l reports & presentation of results. Review policies & ordinances, research best practices & dvlp recommendations. Collaborate w/ other dsgnrs in all aspects of a given project to dvlp conceptual dsgn docs & community dvlpmt plans. Coord stakeholder & community involvement efforts, which incl assisting w/ public presentations & facilitating dsgn charrettes, workshops, & similar meetings. Provide support to complete large-scale, projects w/ interdisciplinary project teams in a budget-conscious & time-sensitive manner while attaining clients' high quality standards. Mail res to: Stimmel Associates, P.A. 601 N. Trade St., Ste 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Job Loc: Winston-Salem, NC Campaign Associate

United Way of Forsyth County is seeking Campaign Associates. This temporary full-time position works with United Way of Forsyth County during peak campaign season. United Way staff members plan and execute a community-wide fundraising campaign. More than 500 local businesses are involved in running workplace campaigns. Associates are tasked with campaign management. They organize, implement, and complete workplace campaigns across the community. A workplace campaign includes both employee and corporate solicitations. Temporary full-time; tentative dates are from Aug 28 to Nov 17. Cover letter, resume and application to HR@uwforsyth.org by July 30. EOE. Additional information at www.forsythunitedway.org

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