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WSSU to regain early voting?

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Will early voting return to Winston Salem State University and what will be the hours for weekend voting?

Those are among the questions still being considered by the Forsyth County Board of elections (Boe) as they develop an early voting plan.

Boe Chairwoman Susan Campbell, a Democrat, asked to have the Anderson Center at WSSU as a site at the Boe’s meeting on Monday, July 2. Anderson had been an early voting site from 2000-2012 until a republican majority Boe chaired

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by ken raymond stopped using it. Boe vice Chairman S t u a r t russell, a republican, said he needed to think about it. he felt the Anderson Center is too close to the early voting site at the Boe office in the Forsyth County Government Center.

“Why would we pick one that’s within a mile of the Government Center?” said russell.

The traveling distance between

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Anderson Center and the Boe office is just under two miles, which can be a six minute drive but, for the many students who don't have cars on campus, it would be an approximately 40 minute walk.

Campbell said encouraging students to vote was important and the center’s location on Martin Luther king Jr. Drive made it convenient to the surrounding community, especially if Business 40 closes for construction during early voting. “it’s a corridor, to all these neighborhoods that everyone knows where the Anderson Center is,” said Campbell. “That really works well, not just for the students, but for the community.”

in previous years, dozens of residents have requested during Boe meetings for Anderson to be an early voting site. Two petitions in 2015 garnered more than 1,000 signatures asking for the site.

There were numerous potential sites that russell suggested that Campbell did agree with like the Boe office, Mazie Woodruff Center and the Southside, rural hall, Clemmons and Lewisville Libraries.

They agreed to use the vFW Post in kernersville, in leu of the library there, and Campbell wanted to use Polo Park recreation Center instead of old Town recreation Center.

Protesters call for family reunification, ending ICE

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Thousands ‘rock out the Quarry’ over the weekend

Thousands of residents gathered at Quarry Park last weekend for live music, food, and fireworks.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

About 1,000 protesters took to the streets of downtown Winston-Salem to call for the reunification of migrant children with their parents and to denounce longstanding U.S. immigration policy. it was a national day of action against the Trump administration’s policy that’s resulted in children being separated from parents who entered the country illegally.

But the local protest – sponsored by indivisible Piedmont, Sanctuary City Coalition, Winston-Salem Democratic Socialists and Winston-Salem Socialists — also addressed broader issues, with many protests calling for an end to immigrations and Customs enforcement (iCe),

Immigration movie screening

“Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America” will be screened at a/perture cinema on July 8 at 5:30 p.m. The free screening is sponsored by Sanctuary City Coalition Winston-Salem, which will be holding a discussion on next steps in local immigration activism during the event.

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Quarry Park provides a one-of-a-kind view of the city’s skyline. Thousands got to witness that view last weekend during the Rock Out the Quarry celebration.

For over a decade, children and residents in the Southeast Ward have known about the beauty of the 200-acre quarry neatly tucked away in the woods off reynolds Park road.

Many have taken the nearly one mile hike through dirt and rough terrain as children just to admire the beauty of the natural wonder.

"For me and other people from my neighborhood, the quarry has always been

Protesters march on Fourth Street on Saturday, June 30, to protest ICE and family separation.

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an agency created by the 2002 homeland Security Act during the post-9/11 Bush administration. iCe has long been criticized for its immigration raids, immigration detention centers and other tactics.

Before the march, several protesters spoke at Merschel Plaza on the policies of past administrations that led the country to this point.

“This didn’t just happen overnight, this administration didn’t just wake up and make this decision,” said John Thornton. “This power was built over time.”

The 1996 illegal immigration reform and responsibility Act under President Bill Clinton greatly

Urban League meeting full of surprises

By Tevin STinSon The ChroniCLe

More than three dozen residents with invested interest in the Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL) came together last week to

find out what the future holds for the nonprofit organization geared towards empowering African Americans and other disenfranchised communities.

While many in attendance during the

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annual meeting held on Thursday, June 28, were there to hear president and Ceo James Perry give his report on the financial status and the state of the many programs offered by the WSUL, the most

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shocking news of the evening may have come at the end of the meeting, when Perry announced the retirement of Patricia Sadler.

For the past 15 years Sadler has served

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as the WSUL's director of workforce development. During her tenure with the Urban League, Sadler was responsible for managing the Senior Community Service employment Program,

a work-based job training program for older Americans, which operates in 11 counties across the state.

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Campbell wanted to add Miller Park Recreation Center, which Stuart was receptive to, and BrownDouglas Recreation Center and the WSSU Anderson Center, both of which Russell said he wanted to think about. This brings the total of sites to 11.

Picking sites has some additional wrinkles this year. Senate Bill 325 is now law after the Republican majority in the General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto, so BOEs must now open all sites from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. each weekday during the early voting period, which is now Oct. 17 through Nov. 3 with new require-

ments that all sites be open on the Saturday before Election Day. The new 12-hour days at all sites are far more expensive with 11 sties, which would usually cost $105,895, now costing $299,200. This added expense threatened to outstrip the BOE’s early voting budget, but county commissioners plan to vote on July 19 to add unused funds set aside for a second primary to the BOE’s budget for a total of $347,921. When the commissioners were briefed on the situation last week, several expressed dismay at the new requirements, with County Commissioner Vice Chairman Don Martin calling it an “unfunded mandate” from the state.

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The new requirements also knocked out several potential sites, since they couldn’t be used on every required day. Both St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Kernersville Library had events planned during the first week of voting when the BOE office is usually the only early voting site open.

Anderson Center had one conflict that first week: WSSU’s massive homecoming activities on Saturday, Oct. 20, which includes a parade down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive that might interfere with access to other sites, too. Campbell proposed not holding early voting on that first Saturday. BOE members are considering the second Saturday, whose hours they can

Traffic stretched for miles on Reynolds Park Road last Saturday evening as thousands came together for Rock Out the Quarry.

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Forsyth County Board of Elections (BOE) Chairwoman Susan Campbell tries to convince BOE Vice Chairman Stuart Russell of the virtues of having early voting at Winston-Salem State University during the BOE’s meeting on Monday, July 2.

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choose, and the last Saturday, whose hours must be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. or 8

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The BOE will meet to continue the discussion of

sites and weekend hours on Tuesday, July 10 at 5 p.m.

More than 3,000 people gather at Quarry Park last weekend for Rock Out the Quarry. The event featured live music, food, and fireworks.

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a part of the city," said Brian Williams, a longtime city resident. "We would walk through the woods and spend the whole day at the quarry in the summer. It was part of our childhood."

While the quarry may not have been a secret to Williams and others, it's safe to say the secret is out.

On Saturday, June 30, thousands of residents grabbed their lawn chairs and beach towels and made their way to the quarry. Estimates are more than 3,000 people attended the event.

The event that brought people together from all parts of city was Rock Out the Quarry. Sponsored by the Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department, the community development department and the local police department. The event featured live music, food trucks, and fireworks.

Rock Out the Quarry also provided a view of the city's skyline that can't be seen from anywhere else.

While enjoying the soulful sounds of Darryl Little and Friends, several residents said they were happy to see so many people having good wholesome fun. One resident said, "I think it's wonderful what the city has done here today. With so much going on in the world today, it's always good to see people come together like this."

Several elected officials were on hand for the fun and festivities as well, including City Council member James Taylor, who represents the Southeast Ward. Taylor, who is the publisher of The Chronicle, said when he joined the city council nine years ago he envisioned a “destination location” that people from all over the city would want to come and relax.

“As I look over the audience, I can say we have accomplished that goal,” continued Taylor. “This was a secret no one knew about it, but today culminates the idea of opening this up to the community.”

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Patricia Sadler is that she is an incredible leader," said Perry as he stood before those in attendance at the annual meeting. "... One of the things incredible leaders do is train people and they make sure folks learn the process. And she has done that every single day of her work here at the Urban League."

Sadler said for 15 years the Urban League has been like her second home.

Anyone who is familiar with the WSUL knows Sadler is usually the first person there in the morning

and the last person to leave at night.

She said helping people get jobs who have been told ‘No’ by employers on multiple occasions gave her joy.

"You don't do this work for fame but you do it to help people improve their lives and that's what this Urban League does," said Sadler. "It's often said you have a year when you come into this world and a year that you leave but the dates aren't important; it's that dash in between that matters. What have you done while you're here? What kind of impact have you made? That has been my priority."

Sadler's successor will

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Residents from every corner of the city came together last weekend for Rock Out the Quarry.

During the Winston-Salem Urban League’s annual meeting on Thursday, June 28, Patricia Sadler announced her retirement. Sadler has served as the director of workforce development at the Urban League for the past 15 years.

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be Celeste Gilreath. It is unclear when Gilreath will officially step into her new role with the WSUL. In other news, Perry also announced Kenneth Pettigrew will be joining the Urban League Staff as a chief operating officer.

Perry said Pettigrew already has a strong relationship with the organization and is a regular volunteer.

"We look forward to doing a lot of great, incredible things with Kenneth and getting more things in order here with this incredible organization."

The Urban League also honored the life and legacy of Beaufort Bailey. Bailey, who is most known for his

time spent on the WinstonSalem Forsyth County School Board of Education, was also a member of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, a lifetime member of the NAACP, and a member of the WSUL, where he also served on the board of directors for many years.

Bailey’s daughter, Dr. L’Tanya Joy Bailey, attended the meeting to accept the Samuel D. Harvey Community Leadership Award in honor of her father who passed away earlier this year. The award was named for the first president of the WinstonSalem Urban League.

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What’s on the ballot in November? Plenty!

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Six proposed state constitution amendments will be on the ballot.

*Voter ID: Constitutional amendment to require voters to provide photo identification before voting in person.

3 for-profit college campuses in N.C. expected to close

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DURHAM (AP) — For-profit colleges are expected to shut down three campuses in North Carolina cities before the end of the year.

Email obtained by The News & Observer of Raleigh show that Dream Center Education Holdings last week notified University of North Carolina officials the company will close the locations that enroll 3,000 students.

The newspaper reports that the company says it will close the Art Institutes in Durham and Charlotte and South University in High Point.

The University of North Carolina system was notified last week that it has decided to close the three campuses, a move that will affect more than 3,000 students, according to internal email communications among UNC system staff who handle licensure issues for universities that operate in North Carolina.

All three will cease enrolling students for the upcoming term, the letter said.

The Art Institute campuses in Durham and Charlotte are among more than 30 campuses across the country run by Dream Center. Art Institutes offer classes in animation, design, film and audio production and fashion, as well as a culinary school. The Durham campus takes up several floors in the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham and enrolls about 70 students.

A spokeswoman for Dream Center Educational Holdings said that she could not confirm the closures in response to a question about the UNC communication.

State law gives the UNC board of governors the authority to issue licenses to nonpublic and out-of-state institutions that operate degree programs in North Carolina.

Currently-enrolled students would have certain rights under both state and federal law, North Carolina Justice Department spokeswoman Nazneed Ahmed said. Those rights would depend on each student's circumstances, but could potentially include a plan allowing students to finish their academic programs, forgiveness of federal loans or recovery of lost tuition under a bond the school posts with the state, Ahmed said. ``Federal law provides specific direction about how students are to be notified of their rights if and when their school closes,'' Ahmed said.

Dream Center Education Holdings acquired the three North Carolina schools earlier this year from Pittsburghbased Education Management Corp., a for-profit school operator. Following the sale, the schools were supposed to transfer their status as for-profit institutions to nonprofit. That transfer hasn't been approved by the U.S. Education Department, the agency said Friday.

That limits the schools' ability to receive federal student loan money. The schools are only eligible to participate in a federal student aid program on a month-tomonth basis, an Education Department statement said.

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The amount for each bond is set, but individual projects in each bond can still be changed. If voters approve all the bonds, city

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*Rights of Victims of Crime: Constitutional amendment to strengthen protections for victims of crime, to establish certain absolute basic rights for victims and to ensure the enforcement of these rights.

*Cap On Income Tax Rate: Constitutional amendment to reduce the income tax rate in North Carolina to a maximum allowable rate of seven percent (7%).

*$14.5 million for economic development.

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money raised by the tax would go to pay for the debt from building the new courthouse. The new tax would apply to purchases in Forsyth County, except gas and groceries.

If voters do not pass the sales tax, then county property tax would need to go up 3.1 cent in the next budget to pay for courthouse debt. County property tax is currently 72.35 cents per $100 of property value.

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*Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife: Constitutional amendment protecting the right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife.

* $43.7 million for streets and sidewalks.

*$21.1 million for public safety facilities.

property taxes may increase up to 4 cents per $100 of property value.

For a list of the proposed projects for the bonds, go to http://www.cityofws.org/2 018bonds.

The Chronicle is reporting that Forsyth County commissioners unanimously passed a $426.3 million budget with no property tax increase with plans to put a quartercent county sales tax on the ballot in November. The

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*Selection for Judicial Vacancies: Constitutional amendment to implement a nonpartisan merit-based system that relies on professional qualifications instead of political influence when nominating justices and judges to be selected to fill vacancies that occur between judicial elections.

*$31 million for parks and recreation.

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lion worth of projects, in five categories. Each category will be listed separately on the ballot.

On Aug. 6, the council is scheduled to hold a public hearing before voting on the bonds, authorizing them to appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

The Chronicle is reporting that the bond areas are:

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Voters in Forsyth County are expected to be asked to approve several bond areas, a county sales tax and numerous state constitution amendments during the General Election in Nov. 6.

Elections to administer ethics and election laws, to clarify the appointment authority of the Legislative and the Judicial Branches, and to prohibit legislators from serving on boards and commissions exercising executive or judicial authority.

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Forsyth County entertainers Awards revived with purpose

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ellen Denise leak had a vision to become a resource that supports and guides the many entrepreneurs and individuals in the arts and entertainment industry, and she's quickly becoming that resource. in 2011 she founded the FCeA (Forsyth County entertainers Awards).

"Most artists, entertainers feel that they are not appreciated. They feel no one notices them. They feel that their talent is small. i am on a mission to change that mindset," a very excited ellen leak said.

The first awards ceremony was in 2012 with roughly 100 people in attendance. in just one year the 2013 FCeA (Forsyth County entertainers Awards) grew to nearly

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1,000 people in attendance. it was held at Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem, with pro-

raising money for the youth organization Authoring Action. The nonprofit has given out

Shown are 2014 award winners at the Millennium Center.

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ceeds going to Aids Care Service. "i was so excited to share my gifts to make a difference in the lives of others," said leak. God continued blessing leak in 2014 with an attendance of nearly 2,000 people. leak dedicated her efforts to

like Will "eJ" Furches, who was unsure of his skills until he won the Food Service award in 2012. leak was proud to share his success. "now he is a registered company in n.C. and serves the Triad with his delicious cakes.”

An example of an award latisha hood-Carter won given at the Forsyth the "dancer" award in 2013 County Entertainers and was inspired to start Awards is shown. her own dance company over 125 entertainment called renea's Modern awards and 20 nonprofit or Dancers. Chris Parker aka individual achievement voKal has started touring since his "Pop Artist awards.

FCeA has truly been an Award" in 2012, and Tyler won the inspiration to awardees, hickman

videographer award in 2014 and that pushed him to go back to school to perfect his craft. leak said when she notifies the nominees, "they either scream, cry or express gratitude."

The bad news is after many health and financial complications, leak and her organization had to take a break. The good news is it's 2018 and the FCeA (Forsyth County entertainers Awards) is back! The fourth annual awards program will be Sunday, July 8, at 5 p.m. at Winston-Salem Coliseum

Cam’s Coffee Co. looks to expand

By Tevin STinSon The ChroniCle

young entrepreneur Camden Myers last summer said his dream was to one day be bigger than Starbucks in the world of coffee.

Although Cam's name isn't as popular as Starbucks just yet, last week Cam's Coffee Co. (Cam's Coffee Creations) took a giant step in that direction when the company launched a crowdfunding campaign, which will fund a new location downtown.

Cam's Coffee Co. started out as

just something to do on Saturdays but it quickly turned into a thriving business.

According to his mother, latasha Barr, Cam, who suffers from a traumatic brain injury (TBi), quickly fell in love with coffee and decided he wanted to help others with disabilities as well by giving them an opportunity to work.

And Cam's Coffee Co. was born.

After launching as a pop-up shop for the past few months, Cam's has called the Green Street

Community Center home, but, with the addition of six part-time employees and the growing popularity of the brand, Cam's has practically outgrown the space located on South Broad Street.

The goal for the crowdfunding campaign is $18,800 and will cover start-up costs for expansion, including hiring six new employees, a dedicated trainer, and the cost to move to a kiosk downtown.

Cam is also hoping to expand the services his business provides for people with disabilities into other locations outside of Forsyth

County.

At the time of publication Cam's Coffee Co. raised $3,648 from 50 different supporters.

For more information on the crowdfunding campaign or to make a donation, visit www.indiegogo.com and type "Cam's" in the search bar or type http://bit.ly/everydayheroes. you can also make a donation by stopping by Cam's, 918 S. Broad St. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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For more info, visit www.fceawards.com. "i feel that God charged me to make sure that this particular set of people are encouraged and motivated to keep pushing.

These entertainers are amazing. They are underrated, unappreciated and some are confused on their next move. i am here to help. i am here to give them the pat on the back that they deserve."

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Last week Cam’s Coffee Co. launched a crowdfunding campaign, which will help fund a new location in downtown WinstonSalem.

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Davida Martin, who retired as Forsyth County attorney on June 30, was honored last Thursday during a county briefing with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is among the most prestigious awards conferred by the governor for exemplarily service to the state.

She was also honored with a proclamation from the county commissioners.

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After the briefing, a retirement celebration was held that was attended by Martin’s family, including her husband, N.C. A&T State University Chancellor Harold Martin, along with colleagues and friends.

Her county co-workers presented her with a buggy filled with beach toys for her grandkids to enjoy.

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The Festival of Lights this year runs from Nov. 16 through Jan. 1. Now in its 27th year, the nearly fivemile route for the festival is one of the largest light shows in the Southeast.

Most attendees ride through in automobiles, but horse drawn carriage rides are also available.

Along with lights, the festival also has a Holiday Gift Village with a variety of vendors and appearances

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The Tanglewood Festival of Lights is planning to add an animated carousel display and a 13foot Moravian star this year.

The Festival of Lights is a massive annual holiday event held at Tanglewood Park that drew 294,000 attendees last year and made $340,000 in profit.

The festival started in 1992 with displays bought with a Z. Smith Reynolds grant.

For the past decade, Forsyth County Parks and Recreation has been replacing displays, and has replaced roughly half of the show’s 72 large dis-

plays.

Parks and Recreation Director Mike Anderson said new displays are a big draw for regulars of the show. “The number one question we get every year is, “What’s new?’� said Anderson.

Next month, Forsyth County commissioners will vote on a $54,153 contract with Raleigh-based Mosca Design, Inc. for this year’s new displays and any technical support associated with them. Due to the specialized nature of the massive computerized displays, there are limited companies that offer them, so Mosca was the only bidder.

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Get ready for the vote of your life

The N.C. General Assembly has ended with a bang. The City of Winston-Salem is planning some big stuff, too. Now, Forsyth County voters, don’t think you will be missing out. The county has plans for you, too. All governing bodies are presenting voters with some serious items to decide upon in the November General Election. These items are in addition to whom to vote for for government offices.

Right now, 12 items will be on the Forsyth County ballot. Go to The Chronicle’s roundup story on page A3 to see what’s in store come November.

The Republican General Assembly has six amendments to the N.C. constitution waiting for your vote. They are presenting the proposed amendments because they can. In order to amend the state constitution, three-fifths of the General Assembly has to agree to bring a proposed amendment to a statewide vote. Right now, Republicans make up more than three-fifths of the House and Senate. On the ballot will be an amendment to require voters to show identification before voting and five other proposed amendments.

Winston-Salem officials hope you will approve a bond referendum with $122 million worth of projects, in five categories. Each category will be listed separately on the ballot.

You approved city-sponsored bonds in 2014, but these are new ones. The City says the bonds that were approved in November 2014 allowed the city to make a start on its backlog of unfunded capital needs. However, Winston-Salem still has $632.3 million in unfunded needs for streets, sidewalks, buildings, parks, infrastructure and equipment. The bonds cover similar topics as the 2014 bonds, but housing is a new topic for 2018.

On Aug. 6, the council is scheduled to hold a public hearing before voting to authorize the bond wording that will appear on the Nov. 6 General Election ballot.

Forsyth County officials want you to vote for a quarter-cent county sales tax on the ballot in November. It would apply to purchases in Forsyth County, except gas and groceries. The money raised by the tax would go to pay for the debt from building the new courthouse that will be built next to the County Government Center on Chestnut Street. The current courthouse was built in 1975.

Voters have about four months to decipher what’s in store for the Forsyth County November ballot. Take a break for some summer fun, and then get to work now trying to determine the best way to vote then. That way, you won’t have to cram for your “finals.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Hold off on replacement for Justice Kennedy To the Editor:

Justice Kennedy played a pivotal role on the Supreme Court for 30 years. He was the deciding vote in many close cases involving civil rights and civil liberties. Without his moderating influence, the balance on the Court could shift dramatically to the right.

This court has already undermined basic rights we all believed we enjoy as Americans – the right to strong unions that bargain collectively; one person, one vote principles; redistricting; and regarding the right of women to make their own health care decisions.

The stakes for nominating a replacement could not be higher at any moment in our history.

The court serves as the guardian of our rights and liberties. The country desperately needs a fair-minded and independent jurist. Now is not the time for a divisive and biased appointment who will shake the public’s faith in the justice system.

The constitutional process for appointing and confirming the next justice must be careful, deliberative and conducted with bipartisan sup-

Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist

Most college students are spending their summer interning for a large corporation, studying abroad, or possibly just hanging out at the beach with friends. But for the more savvy students looking to get a jump on their colleagues, now may be a great time to focus on investing.

If you happen to be one of those students who has been interested in creating an investment portfolio, then here are five tips to help you get started:

1. Read, read, and read – Subscribing to investment journals, trade magazines, and online articles are all great ways to jump start your investment education. I was required to pass a securities exam when I initially became a wealth banker, which created a foundation of knowledge, but most of the skills that I gained came through self-study and independent reading.

Publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily or even the Economist can help you gain a solid understanding how the capital markets operate.

Most books are inexpen-

port. The Senate should not consider a nominee until a new Senate is seated next year. Moreover, the new Senate should ensure that the nominee has a demonstrated commitment to equal justice and civil rights. The names identified on Trump’s shortlist do not fit that bill. For the good of the American people, we urge the President and the Senate to carefully exercise their respective roles under the Constitution in light of the consequential impact of this nomination on our democracy.

The NAACP and its members are committed to protecting the gains won through the sacrifices of our ancestors and to protecting civil rights for generations to come.

Our justice system – and indeed the very peace and tranquility of our nation – hang in the balance.

We will not go silently into the night. We can't.

The NAACP Baltimore, Maryland

Income tax rate cap amendment is bad deal To the Editor:

ment capping the income tax rate to lock in recent legislative decisions to reduce rates, is fiscally irresponsible and unnecessary.

In order to keep funding vital public services such as schools and public safety, lawmakers will likely have to raise the sales tax or fees, which will eat into middle class families’ paychecks and financially hurt those who are already struggling to get by.

Lawmakers are not trying to bring greater democracy to the budget process; they are trying to take choices away from future generations of North Carolinians.

Constitutions should be flexible and enduring frameworks for governing, not the place to impose the arbitrary whims of the moment on future generations.

Today’s [June 28] vote shows just how arbitrary the rate is that legislators choose to enshrine in the state Constitution. The bottom line is that this is about further locking in low tax rates that primarily benefit the wealthy, cutting public investments that serve the common good and shifting the costs for our state’s needs to local governments and the middle class.

In the end, the results of this unnecessary amendment will be costly for us all.

Alexandra Sirota, Director Budget & Tax Center Raleigh

5 investment tips for college students The passage of Senate Bill 75, proposing a constitutional amend-

sive or may even be free at your local library. Not to mention there are dozens of online sites that provide resources at no cost.

2. Pay off your credit card debt – It’s virtually impossible to build a quality investment portfolio when you owe money to credit card companies and banks. Those debts will suck away the power of your money to grow. So I always encourage amateur investors to initially focus on retiring as much debt as possible before you enter the market. Try to remember when you pay off debt that provides a guaranteed return on your money. For example, paying off a $1,000 credit card balance with a 15 percent interest rate is equivalent to netting 15 percent returns – or $150 – since you would avoid paying future interest on that card. In this case, it's probably worth it to pay off the credit card in full, because getting a guaranteed return of 15 percent is a pretty good deal.

3. Buy your first investment – Most investors may select to use an online discount brokerage, where you can execute trades

automatically through a computerized trading system. Others select a traditional brokerage, which offers one-on-one advice and a wide range of services. The best path is completely a function of your own knowledge and experience. Traditional brokerages often have fairly high minimum investment amounts, so an online brokerage may provide an option with a lower hurdle.

Keep in mind that you can also buy stock directly from a company with no middleman involved, which may save you money upfront and boost your overall returns. If you’re a new investor, then never borrow money to invest.

4. Diversify your investments – New investors must be careful about market risk and never place your entire savings in one or a handful of stocks.

Think about the market crash in 2008 when the Dow Jones Industrial average collapsed when it loss 54 percent of its value in 17 months – small investors got wiped out. New and smaller investors need to spread your capital across a broad range of assets and

market sectors, which can reduce risk while boosting overall returns.

5. Start immediately – Young investors have a considerable advantage – time. Simply investing small amounts of money over a long period of time can lead to significant returns. Compound interest means the interest you earn each year on your investments is added to your principal – so the balance grows at an increasing rate. For example, let's say you start with $1,000 to invest, add $100 per month to your investments for 40 years, and earn 8 percent interest on average annually. In 40 years, you'll have more than $332,000 saved.

However, invest for 30 years instead, and you'll have nearly half that amount - $146,000.

Contact me with questions, ideas, and general feedback – good luck!

Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm.

Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com

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The gun violence in Maryland festers America’s dark side

Like an abrasion, gun James B. violence in the United States of America continues Ewers Jr. to fester and to get worse.

Our nation is known for things. Our country is great Guest revered for its beautiful terColumnist rain, its cities both large and small and its major attractions. Our arts, our food and our quality of life make our country the perfect location to live, to work and to raise a family. We honor and value our diverse cultures and our system of education.

America is seen as a world leader. Other countries look to us for ideas, innovations and leadership. We have held this position for many decades and while challenged on many fronts, we still hold it today. However, some would argue that our status in the world is slipping.

Recent and pending legislation on tariffs and immigration are viewed as detrimental to our position.

The battle going on with immigration in this country is getting worse by the day. Lawmakers are at a crossroads when it comes to charting a course that will be humane and long lasting. The world is waiting to see

Henry J. Pankey

Guest Columnist Way We Were”

what we will do.

Another problem that America is facing is what to do about gun violence. It is literally ripping our country apart. Gun proponents don’t see anything wrong with the current gun statutes. However, those on the other side say that it is much too easy to get a gun in this country.

On last Thursday [June 28], gun violence erupted at the Capital Gazette Newspaper office in Annapolis, Maryland. Jarrod W. Ramos is accused of having a long gun and killing five people and injuring two people in a shooting spree. Multiple questions in my opinion come up about Ramos. First and foremost is, how did Jarrod Ramos get a gun into the building? It could have been that the building didn’t have security or metal devices, which could detect a weapon.

Second, how did Ramos get his hands on this gun?

Early reports said that he already had three peace orders against him. That should have raised a red flag suggesting that something was wrong. He had also been on Twitter making vile and threatening comments about the newspaper and one of its employees, Rob Hiaasen. He said that he would like to see Hiaasen “cease breathing.”

Rob Hiaasen was one of the victims killed by Jarrod Ramos on Thursday.

On Friday, June 29, 2018, the opinion page for the

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Capital Gazette newspaper was without opinions. It simply said, “We Are Speechless.”

Tom Marquardt, a retired publisher and editor for the Gazette, said that Ramos was simply a trouble-maker for the newspaper. “I was seriously concerned he would threaten us with physical violence,” Marquardt said.

Jarrod Ramos is now in custody and could spend the rest of his life in prison. We are sitting on a ticking time bomb called gun violence in this country. Right now, there is no end in sight. I believe that reasonable lawmakers must lead the effort toward reasonable solutions.

Those legislators and lobbyists who have hard line positions regarding this issue are, in my opinion, part of the problem. Unfortunately, at this moment in time, someone in our community is planning the next shooting. That is a sad but true reality.

Gun violence has become a part of America’s dark side.

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

The license to kill with immunity “What’s too painful to remember, we simply choose to forget.” – Barbara Streisand singing the song “The

The Tuskegee Institute documented 3,436 Blacks were lynched between 18821950. Perhaps, this represents a small percentage of murders due to racism and the fear to report these heinous crimes.

Picnics, celebrations, dinners, music, dancing, laughing, mailed photographic post cards were part of this ritual of carnage. This led to the creation of the NAACP. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Medgar Evers, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Stephon Clark and Tamir Rice are only a few names embossed on obituaries

as the choirs sang “Precious Lord Take Hand,” “Amazing Grace” and “Pass Me Not, Oh Gentle Savior.” Folks quietly walk behind shiny black luxury limousines during unforeseen family reunions.

Rivers flowing from watery eyes are mirrors of broken hearts.

Tragically, an average of 10,000 Black men are killed each year. We have naively become numb and delusional with nervous self-imposed sighs of relief that Baltimore, New York, Baton Rouge, Cincinnati, Detroit, Jackson, Birmingham, New Orleans, Detroit. Newark, and Chicago, but not our town, are cities with the most annual deaths. However, as old folks say, “What goes around comes around,” and “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.”

Impromptu eulogies, long sermons, flowers, repasts, money in envelopes, prayers, sympathy cards and well-wishes are not able to bring solace. Weeping out of control is catastrophic for a mother whose son is dressed in a black suit, white shirt, ebony neck tie with excessive make

up. (He looks so peaceful and no longer has any pain or stress.) She wants her son to breathe again, smile, laugh and tell more silly jokes. Gosh, memories of his first heartbeat as an embryo during the gestation period flushes throughout her memory bank.

The parents of boys, brown, black and darker than blue have the piercing sensation of cinder blocks on their chests, shoulders and backs every time their sons leave home “breathing” with a swagger, hoodies and sense of invincibility. The nightly news, ringing of the phone or doorbell, stimulate a rapid heart beat until their baby walks through the door.

However, authentic experiences of Black parents include fear they have not instilled essential skills to keep their sons from being killed Despite irreputable evidence of innocence, our young men are too often shot in the back, heart or torso. Complaints are ridiculed, even with eye-witnesses and videotapes.

Social media, revisionist scholars, tel-

evision, magazines, newspapers and commentaries make zealous efforts to rewrite, but can’t unwrite history.

Mirrors in our hearts include visually engraved images of our men and women lying on the ground in handcuffs, which remind us of slaves chained by the hands and feet. History is Black America’s current inseparable reality.

Emboldened men with an arrogant sense of superiority, erroneously believe a tweet, birth entitlement, war resolution and court rulings divinely entitle them to certify licenses to kill with immunity.

We shall overcome some day. What day? Dead or alive?

James Bond had a license to kill, but that was in the movies. This is real life/death. Next? You? Me? Stop killing us.

Henry J. Pankey is an author and former Triad educator. You may contact him at Henrypankey.com, eaglehjp@aol.com or (919)-225-8596.

Tips on safely returning, staying home after hospital visits

A smooth transition of care truly dictates a healthy Ahunna patient outcome beyond the hospital walls. Hospitals Freeman now have transition of care teams whose primary duty is to ensure proper mainteGuest Columnist nance of health status following a discharge. They have these teams in place to simplify discharge processes and to help patients avoid medication related issues post discharge.

Transition of care teams also aid in the transition for caregivers, pharmacists, and other care providers in the community by passing on pertinent information that is essential in maintaining stability in the patient’s health.

Though the objective is to make the transition seamless, a lot of times the information overload can be quite overwhelming for all those involved in the transition. Being overwhelmed is where mistakes start to happen, follow up appointments are missed and medication related issues occur.

Anyone who has spent time in the hospital hopes to not return for a long time. Unfortunately, that hope to maintain stability in health status upon returning home

can be challenging to say the least. The usual culprits that affect a healthy stability are simple precautionary steps that are missed or ignored during the transition from hospital back to home.

Here are some tips to help with transitioning from the hospital back to home: *Keep all discharge paperwork all in the same place, easily accessible. *Ask for a follow up date upon being discharged. *Know when, where, who, and what the follow up is. *Notify your primary care provider of your hospital visit as soon as possible. *Keep your current medication list up to date and readily available. *Share discharge papers with your community pharmacist, who may ask to make copies to be reviewed later. *Take your discharge medications as directed. *Follow all discharge instructions as directed. *Most importantly, show up to your follow-up visits.

This is critical for proper continuum of care.

For post-discharge issues related to medications, efforts from the community pharmacist can help. At the community pharmacy, patient’s medications are updated

promptly and accurately based on notes from the discharge papers. Old medication that has been removed from the patient’s profile can be properly disposed of at some community pharmacies to prevent accidental consumption from either the patient or kids.

A clinical community pharmacist will also help simplify patients’ medication regimens, monitor for adverse events, remind patients of upcoming follow up appointments and look at long term medication affordability to see if there are better options. Sometimes the community pharmacist will follow up with the patient days after the encounter as a part of maintaining proper health care.

The process of medication reconciliations, updating medication lists and sharing discovered information with patient’s care provider at the community level allows the patient/caregivers to make a smooth transition with minimal stress at a reasonable pace.

Dr. Ahunna Freeman is a board certified geriatric pharmacist and the clinical director at Southside Discount Pharmacy in Winston-Salem. She can be reached at DrFreeman@SouthsideDiscountRx.com or at (336) 830-8774.

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Winston-Salem was among many cities across the country with a protest on Saturday, June 30, against the Trump administration's policy of family separation.

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Jennifer St Sume speaks during Saturday’s immigration rally at Merschel

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John Thornton speaks during an immigration rally held on Saturday, June 30, at Merschel Plaza.

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expanded deportations. President George W. Bush made deportation a law enforcement activity with ICE. President Barack Obama was criticized for the practice of wide-scale detention of immigrant families, until it was stopped by the courts, and for record high deportations.

Maria Cortez-Perez, an undocumented student at Wake Forest University, shared her story with the immigration system. She said her mother, who was six months pregnant with her sister, carried her into the country when she was 2 years old. She said border patrol agents caught her mother when Perez cried after rubbing her hand against a cactus and began throwing up.

The rest of the people they were with ran away, but her mother stayed with her and surrendered herself. They were deported back to Mexico, but they tried again and made it.

Cortez-Perez said she felt like a second-class citizen and criminal, having to find alternate ways to survive because she’s undocumented. She’s received protection from deportation under DACA (Deferred Action for Children Arrivals), an Obama-era policy that Trump tried to end in March, but court rulings against that termination have caused DACA renewals to continue. She said DACA “tokenizes you” since there are millions of undocumented immigrants it doesn’t help. She said she feels like a “chess piece” under Trump, who’s been accused of using DACA and child separation as bargaining chips to fund his proposed border wall.

“Those children, those families, they belong in a home, not cages, not prisons,” she said. “Stop building walls between us; we are not your game, Washington.”

Protesters marched up and down Fourth Street, going as far as the Forsyth County Detention Center before returning to the plaza. They were urged to keep pushing for change by calling their elected officials and participating in protests, like

the ones happening nationally at ICE offices.

“If this many people show up to change something, our lawmakers have to change what they’re focusing on,” Jennifer St Sume told the crowd.

The Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy, with criminal prosecution of those who illegally cross the border, has resulted in well over 2,000 children being separated from their parents and held in separate facilities during the recent surge of asylum seekers fleeing gang violence in Central America. There’s been widespread bipartisan shock and condemnation over images of children kept in cages made of metal fencing and audio of them crying for their parents at holding facilities they’re kept in before being transferred to centers run by the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Trump administration offered numerous responses, including denying that there was a family separation policy, saying that the policy acted as a deterrent for illegal immigration and Trump himself blaming a law passed by Democrats while claiming there was nothing he could do.

On June 20, Trump finally signed an executive order that kept the zero tolerance policy in place while ordering families be held together. As of last week, the administration said 500 children have been reunited, but when and how this will happen for the rest of them remains unclear.

On June 26, a federal judge gave the government a 14-day deadline to reunite young children and 30 days for those age 5 and over. But after the families are reunited, the children cannot legally be held in an immigration detention facility for more than 20 days. There was legislation in Congress to address the issue, but the bill tied it to DACA and funding for the border wall, which was rejected by the House of Representatives on June 28. Congress is now on recess until July 10.

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Timothy Ramsey

Sports Columnist

NBA free agency sets off with a bang

Wow, I knew this NBA free agency period was going to be interesting but I had no idea it would begin so soon.

LeBron James, Chris Paul, Paul George and Kevin Durant have all either signed or agreed to deals.

The most shocking for most was the Los Angeles Lakers signing James to a four year $153.3 million deal. At first I was somewhat shocked that James decided to join the Lakers without the commitment of any other superstar.

After Paul agreed to his four year, $160 million deal to stay with Houston and George agreed to his four year, $137 million deal to stay with Oklahoma City, it became clear to me what James' motives really are.

I really believe that James understands that he is the best player in the world and chasing ghosts of basketball past serves no purpose at this point. I feel James is setting himself up for life after basketball while also putting his family in a great situation to maximize their earning potential as well.

His eldest son is one of the best young basketball players in the country, so why not put him in the city with the biggest stage.

There have and will be players without championship rings that will want to come and play with James based on the fact he has made it to the Finals eight years in a row. One has to believe that James is banking on players having the need to play in the bright lights of Los Angeles along with having the chance to chase a ring with the King.

For me, I firmly think James is done chasing rings but rather has his eye on bigger and better things. I am not saying winning is not paramount for him, but he knows what his and the Laker name means to other players. The fact that Magic Johnson has landed James so early means he has his centerpiece for a championship squad as well as a young protégé to mold in life off the court.

Johnson also has a heck of a pitch when he sells the Lakers to other free agents now that he has the best player in the world.

The Lakers are also pulling out all of the stops to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs. I don't think this would be a good move by Magic and the Lakers.

With or without Kawhi, the Lakers can't dethrone the Warriors as presently constituted. Giving up all of their young assets and/or future draft picks seems to be a waste, especially since Leonard will be a free agent after next season.

Leonard has expressed his strong desire to play for the Lakers, so they have the upper hand when it comes to trade talks. Even if another team decides to jump in the mix, Leonard is more than likely a oneSee Ramsey on B2

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(Left) West Forsyth High graduate and former Tar Heel LaQuanda Barksdale Quick will take over as head coach of the women's basketball team at Meredith College in Raleigh this fall.

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LaQuanda Barksdale Quick was one of the all time greats that has ever stepped foot on a basketball court for the West Forsyth Titans. The former UNC-Chapel Hill Tar Heel recently accepted the head coaching position for Meredith College in Raleigh.

Quick is a former first-round draft pick of the Portland Fire of the WNBA back in 2001. Quick played a few years in the WNBA and overseas, but found her niche in coaching when she and her husband started a family.

“I got married during my career in the WNBA and I got pregnant with my son my third year, so I stepped away from the

game as a player but I still wanted to be involved in the game some sort of way,” said Quick. “I started doing individual skill development and that kind of snowballed into being asked to be an assistant coach and then a head coach.”

Quick began her coaching career at West Forsyth as an assistant coach but soon took over the head coaching position for the var-

sity girls. She has also coached at Winston-Salem State University and most recently at the University of West Florida. Quick says she was looking for an opportunity to get back to North Carolina to be closer to her family, so this was the perfect opportunity.

“I saw the job posted on differ-

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The young men playing basketball in the center means they are doing something constructive, league officials say.

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“The League” at W.R. Anderson brings together some of the best talent the Triad has to offer.

‘The League’ turns up heat

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“The League,” sponsored by the Josh Howard Foundation, is in full swing at the W.R. Anderson Community Center. Following a successful spring league, commissioner Steve Nivens says he knows the summer league will be better than it was last year.

Bringing in some of the best talent the Triad has to offer, the summer league displays high quality basketball involving former high school and college basketball players. Some of the teams come as far away as Virginia to play in the league.

Here is a look at some of the action that took place last week in “The League.”

Salem Baptist rising senior is turning heads

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Basketball is a sport predominately dominated by African-Americans from the high school to the professional level. However, Daniel Leal is of Mexican descent and is quite possibly the best unknown player in Forsyth County.

Leal, a rising senior at Salem Baptist Christian School, is a silky smooth point guard who has faced off against some of the best point guards in the city and has held his own or outright got the better of them.

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Daniel Leal is a rising senior at Salem Baptist and one of the best basketball players in the county.

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ent websites and I have been trying to get back to North Carolina from coaching at University of West Florida, so I thought to myself it would be a good idea to apply for it and see what they had to offer,” she said.

“I am extremely excited to get back and I have a very supportive husband

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nobody really knows,” he says. “I just like that I can hold my own against them and then you get respect and attention from them, too.”

Basketball was not the first love for Leal as he was growing up as a youth. As a young kid, soccer and boxing were the two sports close to his heart. Leal stated he did not have the skill to play soccer nor the passion to stick with boxing so decided to pick up basketball.

“When I was 8, I used to go to the park every day with my dad and train because he said if I wanted to play basketball, I had to be good at it,” he said. “We would practice from 5 in the afternoon until 10 at night.”

Leal says he wasn't that good when he first picked up a basketball, either. He says other kids would make fun of him not only because he was not that good but also because he was “Hispanic or Mexican,” he says.

“People would say that I couldn't play because I was Mexican but that pushed me to keep playing so I could prove them

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and son that have been able to put up with my passion for being a coach. I have been down in Pensacola for the past few years and they have been up in the Forsyth County area, so I was just at the point that I wanted to be back where they were.”

Quick stated she expects to hit the ground running once she takes over the program. While at West Florida she helped lead the Argonauts to the

wrong,” he continued. “I loved playing even more when I started to get respect because I began to improve over the years and people starting noticing.

“I am not just playing for myself. I am playing for my parents, my family and the people who look up to me. Hopefully I can make it somewhere to inspire another kid like me to do the same thing,” Leal said.

Once he hit the eighth grade, Leal says, he knew that basketball was the sport for him. He had made such strides in those few short years that he knew he could play with anyone. He says he gets an extra sense of satisfaction when he does well against players who underestimate him because he is Hispanic.

Leal began his high school career with Parkland High School. He says he had a productive freshman year. His sophomore year at Parkland started with a bang as he scored 20 points against Glenn in his first junior varsity game. He says halfway through the year his playing time began to be trimmed tremendously for unknown reasons.

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program's first Division II Regional Championship and Elite Eight appearances in 2017.

“I think they have some pretty good pieces to the puzzle that I can go out and recruit and add to for this upcoming season, she stated. “I feel like we can definitely be at the top of our division because Greensboro College has dominated the division, so I think we can compete with them for that top spot

coaches did not let me play more in the second half of the year,” he says. “I don't want to speculate.”

Following his sophomore year at Parkland, Leal and his parents decided to transfer him over to Salem Baptist. His family also decided to reclassify him as a sophomore so that Daniel could focus in more on his academics in hopes of raising his grades for college.

His first year at Salem Baptist was derailed due to a lingering back injury he suffered during the season.

He also suffered a broken rib along with a groin injury that held him back.

Going into his junior year he had high expectations for himself.

“My junior year is when I actually like started to push myself and my coach really gave me a chance to play,” he went on to say. “I carried my team most of the time and I averaged 25 points this year.”

“I was also named MVP of the team and that felt good because I like making my family proud of me. I just want other Hispanic kids to know they can make it somewhere.”

Leal is a jack of all trades on the floor due to his ability to shoot from behind the arc as well as

in the Eastern Division.

As far as coaching goes, Quick says her past playing experience at a top Division I school and the WNBA is not what makes her so good. She feels many players have attempted to transition into coaching but have not done well.

“My passion for the game and my passion to get better every year is the difference for me,” said Quick. “I attend several

clinics a year to get better as a coach and I think that's what gives me more of an advantage than actually my playing career.”

Defense has been the backbone of Quick's coaching style throughout her career. She has used a particular style of defense that has worked on all levels she has coached and plans to bring that style to Meredith as well.

Quick says she has high expectations for her

first year at Meredith. She wants to bring in kids that are passionate about the game as well as the school.

“I want to increase the wins, build the numbers on the roster and I hope to win a championship or at least being in the championship game,” Quick stated as to what would be a successful first year in her eyes.

Daniel Leal averaged 25 points per game last season for Salem Baptist.

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getting to the basketball at will with his superior ball handling skills. He says he patterns his game after Dallas Mavericks guard

Dennis Smith Jr. Heading into next season Leal says he just wants to help his team win more games, hopefully attracting

some college scouts along the way as well. He says he would love to attend Wake Forest University so he can stay close to home.

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The most puzzling move for me was Paul George signing with the Thunder. After what transpired last season playing along side Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony, I was almost positive George would walk.

As I have told everyone time and time again, the Thunder will never win a championship with Russell Westbrook as their best player. George should have taken a page out of the Kevin Durant book and jumped ship because at best the Thunder are the fourth or fifth best team in the West as they sit now.

I understand the Chris Paul move in hindsight. If he were healthy, the Rockets had a very good chance of taking out the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals last year. Another shot at the championship with Houston makes a lot of sense, but will be more difficult with the loss of Trevor Ariza to the Phoenix Suns.

NBA fans better get ready for another championship from the Golden State Warriors because there are rumors out there that once Dwight Howard's contract is bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, he will sign with the defending champs. Also Jamal Crawford has expressed interest in the Warriors as well.

So if I am the Lakers, I just let this year play out and push all my chips in for the summer of 2019. I know the L.A. Fans are eager to get back on top, but not at the expense of their young core. The rest of this summer should be interesting, but James has surely swung the balance of power even more to the West. Good luck next season Eastern Conference.

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Lewisville Civic Club President Larry Morris receives a $750 contribution from Winston-Salem Cycling's Michael Berry.

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Lewisville nonprofits receive donations from Cycling Classic

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Four Lewisville nonprofit organizations were the beneficiaries of the May 27 Grand Fundo ride held in conjunction with the 2018 Winston-Salem Cycling Classic.

Nearly 200 riders, including three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong, partici-

pated in the 58-mile and 31-mile rides staged from Lewisville's Shallowford Square.

Organizations receiving $750 contributions from the ride's proceeds were the Lewisville Civic Club, the Vienna Civic Club, the Northwest Forsyth Little League and the West Central Community Center.

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On June 22, Winston-Salem State University’s Powerhouse of Red and White Cheerleading Team hosted over 100 cheerleaders from across the state at its Cheer Explosion summer camp. Campers learned a wide array of techniques and had tons of fun, the team says.

Community Briefs

WSSU library director elected ALA president Wanda Brown ‘77, the director of library services at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), has been elected the president-elect for the American Library Association (ALA). Brown will become the chief elected officer for the oldest and largest library association in the world. She will serve as president-elect for one year before stepping into her role as president at the close of the 2019 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Brown will become the Brown first ALA president who is a librarian at a historically black college and university (HBCU) and the sixth African-American president. Brown holds a bachelor’s in English with a minor in psychology from WSSU, and an MLS from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The ALA, founded in 1853, has more than 57,000 members worldwide.

The Little Theatre of W-S announces 84th season board The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem held its annual board meeting on Thursday, June 21, at the Arts Council Theatre. During the meeting, the theatre company elected the following new board members for a three-year term: Scott Crockett, Katie Dunn, Chad Edwards, Trean Ellis, and Hannah Suttle. The slate of officers includes David Ratcliffe as president, Jay Matthews as vice president, Daniel Alvarez as secretary, and Anita Bain as treasurer.

Continuing members are: James Dubose, Dustin Greene, Jennifer Lenchik, Robert Muhammad, Philip Powell, Aaron Singleton and Michelle Welborn.

A local teacher participates in Library of Congress program A participant in the Summer Teacher Institute’s second session with a general focus was Kris Dearmin, of Atkins High School in Winston-Salem (June 25-29). Local educators across the nation were selected from a pool of more than 300 applicants to participate in the Library of Congress’ Summer Teacher Institute, part of the Teaching with Primary Sources program. The institute will run through Aug. 3. Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for K-12 educators to attend one of its five teacher institutes in Washington, D.C. During each of the five-day programs, participants work with Library education specialists and subject-matter experts to learn effective practices for using primary sources in the classroom.

Delta Arts closed for renovations The Delta Arts Center will be closed due to renovations sponsored by the BB&T Lighthouse Project through Tuesday, July 10. The center thanks the public for patience and apologizes for any inconvenience in a press release. ice

Local architect firm marks 25 years of serv-

On July 1, the office of David E. Gall, Architect, PA, of Winston-Salem, marked the 25th anniversary of its founding. The firm has placed a strong emphasis on volunteer service in the communities where its projects are located and, todate, has shared volunteer time with over 70 nonprofit institutions. Projects designed by the firm have earned 27 awards for design excellence. The office staff includes Principal Architect David E. Gall, AIA; Office Administrator Rhita Kaye Newcomb, Intern Architect Joyce Josey Pope, LEED AP; and Landscape Designer Kathy Slatton Helms.

Salvation Army announces major grant from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem has received a grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to implement a new pilot program with the goal of a 25 percent reduction in the population of The Salvation Army Center of Hope Family Residence by helping clients stay in their current housing or find a stable alternative. The new project will also provide life skill sets for individuals taking part in order to help them maintain self-sufficiency going forward. The program is directly targeted at serving families, youth, and children. The $226,859 award will fund the pilot program for the next two years.

Old Salem bake shop opens in Marketplace Mall Old Salem Museums & Gardens recently opened the Old Salem Bake Shop as a result of the tremendous success and demand for Moravian baked goods from the historic and popular C. Winkler Bakery. The Old Salem Bake Shop is located in Marketplace Mall on Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. It includes in-house bakery production and a distribution facility as well as a retail sales area. This replaces a previous, non-public bakery production and distribution facility on Poplar Street near Old Salem.

Winkler Bakery in Old Salem’s historic district will continue to make baked goods on site as it did when it opened in 1800. Winkler Bakery, where visitors can watch the bakers at work and purchase fresh-baked products, is the most visited site in Old Salem. The Old Salem Bake Shop will produce a variety of baked items, which will help supplement the items for sale in Winkler Bakery and at other retail outlets within the historic district.

The Old Salem Bake Shop also will offer a variety of single-serve bakery items as well as soft drinks. Retail hours at Old Salem’s Marketplace Mall location are currently Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be expanding its hours of operation in the future.

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NOW - July 28 – Music Festival Eastern Music Festival runs through July 28 for its 57th season with over 60 performances during its five-week run. Call Triad Stage at (336) 272-0160 for information. For complete calendar, performance details and ticket information, visit www.easternmusicfestival.org.

NOW - Aug. 4 – Appalachian Summer Festival The App. Summer Festival will be presented from July 1- Aug. 4. The various events will be presented in venues on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, including Kool and the Gang 7:30 p.m. on July 7.

Ticket prices range from $5 - $55, with some events free. Purchase any five adult tickets in any combination and receive 10 percent off. The "Pick 5" ticket discount, only applies to purchases at the box office or by telephone (800) 8412787 or (828) 262-4046.

Tickets can also be purchased online at appsummer.org.

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday – Pinochle fun and fellowship Pinochle summer sessions will be held on 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Sims Recreation Center, 1201 Alder St. There will be a special session on July 3. Persons wanting to learn the game are welcome and can call ahead to get a guideline sheet.

Call Maurice Johnson at (336) 815-8417 or the center at (336) 727-2837 for more information.

July 6 – Kids Rock Music Join us for live music, age-appropriate instruments, and interactive movement on July 6 at 11 a.m. Kids Rock Music brings the joy of musical expression to children and families. Included with museum admission and free for Kaleideum members.

Kaleideum Downtown, 390 S Liberty St., Winston-Salem. (336) 723-9111. www.kaleideum.org

July 6 – Submission deadline Art on Paper celebrates contemporary art in which the use of paper – either as surface or material – is a primary concern.

Submissions for Art on Paper 2019: The 45th Exhibition is NOW OPEN. The deadline for submissions is July 6. Artists will be notified of their status

by Sept. 21. Email questions to: WAMaop@uncg.edu.

July 7 – Bookmarks to celebrate one-year anniversary Bookmarks invites the public to celebrate the oneyear anniversary of its home for the Literary Arts on Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at 634 W. Fourth St. #110 in downtown Winston-Salem.

Drawings for prizes will be held every hour for visitors. Throughout the day, artists from Art for Arts Sake (The AFAS Group) will create permanent murals in the breezeway connecting Bookmarks and Footnote to Fourth Street.

Visit bookmarksnc.org for more information.

July 7-8, 13-15 – Play Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum will premiere “Learn to Speak Doll” in July at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 251 N. Spruce St. The play is inspired by the legacy of Maya Angelou.

“Learn to Speak Doll” will be performed for the general public on July 7, 8, and 13-15. Tickets for public performances are $10 (+tax) for Kaleideum members and $12 (+tax) for non-members. Visit

www.peppercorntheatre.or g for specific showtimes and to purchase tickets.

July 8 – Free Screening “ F o r b i d d e n : Undocumented and Queer in Rural America” will be screened at a/perture cinema on July 8 at 5:30 p.m.

The free screening is sponsored by Sanctuary City Coalition Winston-Salem, who will be holding discussion on next steps in local immigration activism during the event.

July 8 – Prayer Circle There will be a prayer circle for police and first responders on July 8 from 3-4 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine and located at 725 N. Cherry St.

July 9 – Society Membership Meeting Lewisville Historical Society Membership Meeting will take place at the Lewisville Branch Library (6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville) on July 9 at 6 p.m. The program will be our popular “Local History Show and Tell.”

Bring an item of historic significance from your hometown, or a family heirloom to show and tell about. Light refreshments.

Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Lewisville Historical Society and the Lewisville Branch Library. Call (336) 650-8738 for more information.

July 13 – Accessible Festival The Winston-Salem Transit Authority will host the Accessible Festival 2018, Friday, July 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Education Building at the W-S Fairgrounds.

Accessible Festival is a day of fun, fellowship, entertainment and food for individuals with disabilities and their families. If you have any questions or concerns, contact (336) 7483964.

July 14 – Evening with Judge Morgan Forsyth County Democratic Party will host an evening with the Honorable Judge Michael Morgan on July 14. The event will be held at The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. VIP Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner starts at 7 p.m. Tickets prices are: $75/guest, VIP reception and dinner is $200/guest and table of 8 is $750.

Tickets may be purchased a t https://secure.actblue.com/ donate/eveningwithjudgemorgan. For more info, e m a i l eveningwithJudgeMorgan @gmail.com.

July 15 – “Big Chill” fundraiser The Shalom Project announces its 10th Annual The Big Chill fundraising event on Sunday July 15 from 3-6 p.m. at Bailey Park. The Big Chill is Winston-Salem’s biggest National Ice Cream Day event! This fun-filled afternoon features dozens of homemade ice cream samplings, a children’s activity area and live music by local musicians.

Organizations and individuals are invited to get involved by sponsoring this event.

July 17 – Gardening class N.C. Cooperative Extension will host a class on crop planning and autumn gardens on July 17 from 6-8 p.m. The class will be held at Catholic Charities, 1612 14th St. NE. It is free but registration is required.

Please register online at: https://tinyurl.com/CropPl anningJuly2018, or call (336) 703-2850.

July 17 – Medicare

Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, in collaboration with the Forsyth County Public Library, is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held on Tuesday, July 17 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Carver School Road Library, 4915 Lansing Drive. The session is provided at no cost.

Because space is limited, reservations are required.

Contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat.

July 18 – Class on Heirloom Tomatoes There will be an adult education class on heirloom tomatoes at The Arboretum at Tanglewood Park on July 18 beginning at 11 a.m. The class is free but registration is required.

Register at coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or (336) 703-2850, no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

July 19 – Lunch and Learn A free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers is scheduled for Thursday, July 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. The topic will be “Navigating the Healthcare System.” Lunch provided

by Brookridge Retirement Community. Registration is required. Call (336) 7216918. Call early to assure a space. Sponsored by Senior Services, Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, Forsyth County DSS, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, SECU Family House, and PTRC Area Agency on Aging.

July 21 – ReptiDay ReptiDay is the oneday version of the events presented by Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States. This event, held at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, offers great family entertainment which is suitable for all ages and for a very diverse range of enthusiasts. The doors open to the general public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, closing at 5 p.m.

At the door, tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12, and children under 5 are admitted free. VIP early-entry tickets may be purchased from our website at http://repticon.com/northcarolina/reptiday-winstonsalem/.

July 21, Aug. 4, and Aug. 18 – Movies in the Park series City residents are invited to enjoy free familyfriendly movies this summer. Showing as part of the WePLAY Movies in the Park series are “Ferdinand,” July 21 at Winston Lake Park; “Coco,” Aug. 4 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds; and “The Incredibles,” Aug. 18 at Jamison Park. The movie series is being sponsored

by Recreation and Parks, Community Development, and the Winston-Salem Police Department.

“Ferdinand” on July 21 and “The Incredibles” on Aug. 18 will also be shown outdoors and feature food trucks. The showing of “Coco” on Aug. 4 will be held in the Neal Bolton Home & Garden Building on the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and will begin at 2 p.m. Residents should bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Go to http://www.cityofws.org/N ews/ID/20708/WePLAY-

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July 27-29 – Reunion The 33rd Annual Reunion of the staff, students, and friends of the former Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, and School of XRay Technology will be held July 27-29 at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center, 420 High St., Winston-Salem.

For more information please contact Jacqueline Howell (919) 477-2200 or Beverly Watson (336) 2874676.

Aug. 1 – Volunteer training The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have volunteer training from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the center located at 1700 Ebert St. Older adults in the community need help with supportive services such as transportation, minor home repairs, visits or caregiver respite. The center is especially in need of visitation volunteers to provide companionship to homebound older adults a few hours per month.

Mileage reimbursement is offered. For more information or to volunteer, call The Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.o rg to register for volunteer training.

NOW- Aug. 1 – Call for artists For the fourth year, the “Take a Seat for Chairity” fundraiser is looking for artists to make or up-cycle old chairs and create “Art Chairs” to be auctioned to benefit Next Step Ministries. The chairs will be auctioned off on Thursday, Sept. 27. Chair Artists will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the event. To get involved, artists can pick up an application at Eclection, Next Step Ministries Thrift Store or by going to the “Chairity” Facebook page.

NOW – Aug. 11 – Summer Workshops Old Salem Museums & Gardens is offering a series of fun, hands-on workshops each Saturday this summer from June 16 through Aug. 11. These workshops are perfect for the whole family, from kids. Each workshop will focus on either hearthcooking, pottery, or pewter spoon making. The workshops are limited to 12 participants per session so preregistration is advised.

Register on line at oldsalem.org or call (800) 441-5305.

Aug. 17 – Parkland High School “Hall of Fame” deadline Parkland Magnet High School third Hall of Fame class showcases 9 Mustang legends.

The inductees will be honored at a banquet at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center on Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m., and introduced during halftime of the Parkland High School vs. Marvin Ridge High School football game on Friday, September 7 at the Parkland Magnet High School. Prepaid reservations for the banquet are $25 per person. The deadline to register is Friday, August 17, and seating is limited. For additional information in reference to purchasing a prepaid ticket, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at (336) 8134073, Chris Kirkpatrick at (336) 287-1707 or Eddie Raynard (336) 785-5611.

NOW – Aug. 24 – Learn to Swim program Hand in Hand Water

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Unjust Leaders

Lesson Scripture: Matthew 23:1-8, 23-26

By the end of this lesson, we will *Know the difference between just and unjust actions. *Understand that God’s attitude toward hypocritical religion has not changed and never will. *Resolve never to enter into the sins of selfishness or hypocrisy.

Background: The time is A.D. 30 and the place is Jerusalem. The “seat of Moses” represented religious authority and was historically known as a place where Pharisees and Scribes sat upon when they gathered together. In the sermon of the lesson, Jesus called the Pharisees hypocrites six times. His anger is revealed in the language He used. “Woe to you” precedes each reference as hypocrite. Jesus chided the Pharisees in each instance for saying one thing and doing another.

Lesson: Jesus starts out saying that because the scribes and Pharisees are the religious authorities, their instructions regarding the Jewish traditions and laws should be obeyed, but their actions should not be followed because they are hypocrites, in every sense of the word (verses 1-3). Jesus condemns their hypocrisy in the following verses. He says they put on a religious show, dressing themselves to look spiritually superior (look up phylacteries – two black leather boxes containing parchment Scriptures, and the tassels they made long to gain attention)(verses 4-6). They were also guilty of selfexaltation (verse 7). These inconsistencies are pointed out as an indictment against them. Verse 8 is a warning to Christian leaders to shun titles which may be inconsistent with Christ teachings of humility and equality. They are to remember they are all brothers, who are all subject to the authority of Christ. Jesus condemns the Pharisees in verses 23-24 for their lack of justice, mercy and faith.

Their close attention to tithing is useful and needful, but they let it overshadow the greater need for compassion.

One should not replace the other (verse 23). To drive the point home, Jesus says they pay attention to the smallest things that defile and overlook the large things that defile (verse 24). The lesson concludes by saying the Pharisees do the less important thing to the neglect of the more important. They appear to be righteous, but inside they are full of extortion and intemperance. They are clean on the outside, but impure on the inside. Work on the inside first (verses 27-28). (The MacArthur Study Bible, NIV Leadership Bible, UMI, UGP, and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)

For Your Consideration: We don’t wear little leather boxes on our foreheads or arms and neither do we parade in blue and white tasseled shawls. So what external symbolisms do we focus on that may separate us from God?

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July 6-7 Women’s Conference Rev. Dr. James L.E. Hunt, the Women of New Birth Worship Center (NBWC), 1033 Newbirth Dr. East Bend, N.C. invites every woman to a Two-Day Women’s Conference July 6-7. The speaker on both dates will be Annette Kelly, co-pastor of Central Triad Church, Winston-Salem. On Friday, July 6, praise and worship will be led by NBWC praise and worship leaders; service begins at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. come for a spirit-filled message, liturgical dance, and more. (Lunch will be served.) The theme is “God’s Word vs. Our Works.”

This is a free event. Bring a non-perishable food item to support the Food Pantry.

Margaret Johnson, news anchor and reporter for WXII News 12, was the featured speaker for Pivot Ministry's graduation ceremony.

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Pivot Ministry celebrates 1st graduating class Left to right, Pivot Ministry class participants are Teresa Coble, Kathryn Walden, Diamond Murphy, Ann (Marcum) Russell, Lisa Carr, and Sheri Waters. Executive Director Carol Polk is in the red jacket.

A new ministry has sprouted in Winston-Salem.

Six women in Pivot Ministry’s first graduating class received their achievement certificates on Saturday, June 23, at Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller St. in Winston-Salem.

Margaret Johnson, news anchor and reporter for WXII News 12, was the featured speaker, and Eddie Bines

was the featured singer.

Envisioned in 2015 and initially funded by Ardmore Baptist Church, Pivot Ministry is a new organization in Forsyth County that is based on the successful 20-year-old model of Christian Women’s/Men’s Job Corps.

Pivot’s objective is to empower lowincome women for better life and income-producing opportunities through classes in life and job skills

and Bible study, supported and sponsored by local community resources.

The ministry launched its first class with seven women on March 1, 2018. They met as a small group one day each week for classes and a shared meal for the 16-week semester. Each of the 16 program days was broken up into three to five sessions that varied from week to week.

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Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson gave the young people an inspiring message about never forgetting where you come from and to always give back.

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“I believe the young people of our community are truly our future.”

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July 8 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have services on July 8.

At the 10:30 a.m. traditional worship, the Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak about the recent UUA General Assembly in a sermon titled “Gather the Spirit, Harvest the Power.” At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., Elisabeth Motsinger will speak on “The Political Long Game.” At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Dr. Gloria Fitzgibbon will speak on “Jung’s Phenomenology of the Self.” For more information, visit UUFWS.org.

July 8 86th Choir Anniversary The Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach Sr., pastor of Morning

For years the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) has been sowing into the lives of the young people of Forsyth County. On June 28, the organization held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship awards banquet at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, awarding 11 young people scholarships to further their education.

To date the conference has donated well over $200,000 in scholarships throughout the years.

The Chronicle has donated funds from its Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast for the scholarships at least the last three years.

Bishop Todd Fulton, chairman of the MLK Jr. Scholarship board, says it is inspiring to see all of the young people going on to bigger and better things.

The 11 scholarship award winners are: Alvin Eugene Carlise, Nyhanna Elaine Covington, Darren Sanchez Crump, Maya Jamil Futrell, Tiara Mone't Jarrett, Caniah D'avion Lentz, Rodaysha Leunna McCallum, Jewel Emmanuel Moser, Autumn Denise Peppers, Venay Essense Wilkins and Gretia Jamilah Yancey.

The speaker for the evening was Catrina Thompson, chief of police of Winston-Salem, who spoke to the young people about her humble beginnings along with the “village” of people to helped her along the way.

Tears began to roll for Thompson as she touched on all of the people that helped her along the way.

“I believe the young people of our community are truly our future,” said Thompson. “My inspiration comes from my background because I had a praying grandmother and an uneducated grandfather who understood the value of education.”

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Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., invite the community to attend the Spiritual Choir’s 86th Anniversary on Sunday, July 8 at 4 p.m. Pastor Ronald E. Speas and the members of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Winston Salem will serve as the honored guests. For more information, call the church office at (336) 418-2003.

July 8 Prayer Circle There will be a prayer circle for police and first responders on July 8 from 3-4 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine and located at 725 N. Cherry St. July 8, 15 & 29 13th Church and Pastoral Anniversary

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Topics included Financial Management, Interviewing Skills, Behavioral and Mental Health, Change and Decisionmaking, and Perseverance and Succeeding in Life and the Workplace.

In addition to the weekly classes, each woman was paired with a mentor for one-on-one support throughout the semester and after graduation.

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“While my sisters and I could get away with anything, we could not miss a day of school because he did not have the opportunity to have an education.

Everything I do, I do because of the sacrifices that I know were made by my grandfather and grandmother.”

Thompson went on to say that since someone reached back to help her, it is her responsibility to reach back and do the same for someone else. At the end of her message, Thompson has pledged to donate $1,000 toward next year's MLK Jr. Scholarship fund.

Thompson says organizations such as the MCWSV are so vital because of everything that is going on around the country and beyond. She feels it is everyone’s responsibility to empower the young people to be as successful as they possibly

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Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries will celebrate its 13th Church & Pastoral Anniversaries starting on July 8 @ 4 p.m. The guest speakers will be: *July 8 @ 4 p.m. – Bishop Joseph Cobbs of New Revelation Ministry, Winston-Salem *July 15 @ 4 p.m. – Pastor Donald Keaton of Field of God Outreach Ministries, Tobaccoville *July 29 @ 4 p.m. – Apostle Faye ReeseMiller, Victory Outreach Center, Winston-Salem The church is at 2001 NE 25th Street (corner of Ansonia & 25th Streets).

Senior Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host pastor.

Everyone is invited.

July 14 Anniversary Gala Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., Winston-Salem, will host a gala to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The gala will be held on July 14 at 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites. Tickets for this event are $32 per adult and $17 per child (age 10 and under). Contact Rev. Charlotte Leach for ticket reservations. Visit the church’s Facebook page or the church website for additional information at www.facebook.com/morningstarwsnc/or call the church office at (336) 4182003.

Aug. 1 Volunteer training The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have volunteer training from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the center located at 1700 Ebert St. Older adults in the community need help with supportive services such as transportation, minor home repairs, visits or caregiver respite. The center is especially in need of visitation volunteers to provide companionship to homebound older adults a few hours per month.

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“It is our obligation to give them the tools they need to make sure that we have a safe country, a safe city and a safe community to live in,” said Thompson.

Fulton says he is happy to have two AfricanAmerican males receive scholarships. Fulton stated he would love to see more males applying for the scholarship in future years.

For more than two years, Pivot worked developing collaborative relationships with local organizations to identify gaps in service and strategizing how to work together. They also developed customized content with input from the participants, which is consistent with an asset-based community development approach.

Carol Polk, executive director and site coordinator, said, “Without the support of the community, our partners and sponsors, we could not deliver this high-quality instruction to our participants. Currently, we are selecting women to participant in our next semester, which will

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Pivot’s community partners include Allegacy Federal Credit Union, Ardmore Baptist Church, Financial Pathways of the Piedmont (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling), Forsyth Technical Community College, Goodwill Industries of NWNC, Totally Responsible Person (TRP), departments of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Debbie Loftis who teaches “LifeKeys: Discover Who You Are”.

For more information, visit pivotnow.org.

“I am very blessed and I am happy to receive this scholarship and it's just something that will help me to continue working hard,” said Darren Crump.

“I want to give back to my home state and show people that I can do something and be somebody.

“The conference is very important because it encourages kids to get out Photo by Timothy Ramsey there and work hard to achieve their goals in life,” The scholarship award winners stand with Bishop Todd Fulton, chairman of the MLK Scholarship board; James Taylor, publisher of The Chronicle; and Catrina Thompson, police chief of he continued.

Alvin Eugene Carlisle Winston-Salem. added, “This makes me years. My biggest aspira- improve others that have The Chronicle are wildly ginalized. They play a very happy because it is a tion with my educational helped me along the way. important, especially for very vital role in our comrepresentation of my opportunities is to improve “Organizations like the people of populations that munities.” achievements over the myself so that I can Minister's Conference and are less privileged or mar-

tion or to volunteer, call The Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.org to register for volunteer training.

Sept. 8 Bible Institute registration deadline The Sovereign Grace Bible Institute will begin its fall and winter classes on Sept. 10. This is a oneyear certificate program.

The cost will be $30 per person. These classes will held on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. We will be studying the New Testament books Romans and Ephesians. Classes will be held at Sovereign Grace Chapel, located at 2712 Bon Air Ave. The final registration day will be Sept. 8. Contact Elder Stoney Crosby at (336) 650-0227 or leave voice mail at (336) 727-7506 or visit www.sgchapel.org, for more information.

Ongoing

1st Wednesdays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays Community clothes closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 9 a.m. until noon the second and fourth Saturday and the first Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across from the U.S. Post Office.

For more information, contact Myrna Williams, coordinator, at (336) 9235881 or (410) 245-3306.

Clothing donations and accessories accepted.

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

4th Tuesday

Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at (336) 7443012.

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

Every Wednesday Noon-Day Express Greater New Liberty Baptist Ministries will host a Noon-Day Express on every Wednesday from noon-12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and surrounding area will encourage hearts at midweek. The public is invited to come out and share in this time of worship and praise. A lunch will be offered. The Rev. Dr. Linda M. Beal is the host pastor. For more information, Tracee Spear at (336) 429-0512 or Deacon Beal at (336) 5283256.

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

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morality. So, to have integrity, then, we must live by Biblical ethic. Jesus makes it clear that our choice of ethics and our morality must be integrated to establish and maintain our integrity. We must not say and then fail to do. We must choose our ethic and live to match it. “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” (Proverbs 10:9)

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as we move through our life journey, sometimes we land on a path that requires a little more help. a caring smile or partner to help connect the necessary services to aid long term care patients helps. certified nursing assistants are the wind beneath the wings of many longterm care facilities throughout the community. certified nursing assistants (cnas) don’t get the recognition of other health professionals, such as nurses and doctors. But they provide much-needed assistance to patients, particularly those in nursing homes. the aceY Group, part of the Winston-Salem Foundation’s Women’s Fund, recognized nearly 50 cnas at the oaks at Forsyth on 901 Bethesda road celebrate the 41st annual national nursing assistants Week on Wednesday, June 13. the week ran in mid-June. as the cnas worked their shifts, members of the aceY Group took the same three shifts and delivered certificates and gift bags as well as warmth and hugs. “after having a staff person on her

team as a resident of the oaks at Forsyth and observing the quality of care shared by cnas at that facility, Dr. lea Vickers, an aceY Group charter member, encouraged the group to recognize the tremendous commitment and work shown by various employees at the oaks,” the group said in a press release. “the cnas are the persons that give the one-on-one direct care, such as bathing, feeding, and many other services to the patients. their services are invaluable to the care of the people in the nursing facilities. So we decided to help celebrate national nursing assistants Week by giving the special recognition to the cnas.” aceY is an acronym that represents goals of the group: achievement in the education of women and girls about the power of philanthropy; commitment to connect with women and girls in the community; encourage self-esteem and empowerment of women and girls; and Yield women and leaders and philanthropists.

Certified Nursing Assistants at The Oaks at Forsyth in Winston-Salem show the certificates they received from the ACEY Group during National Nursing Assistants week. In the front row left to right are Sharon Carrigan, Gwen McCarroll and Evelyn Ruivivar. In the back row left to right are Charlita Thompson, Jessica Ford, Deanna Taylor, Sharon Torrence and Dorien Johnson.

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MinneapoliS, Mn — rodney n. ellis Sr., former president of the n.c. association of educators from Forsyth county, and chris Sgro, former executive director of equalitync, are among 12 recipients who will be honored with prestigious 2018 human and civil rights awards from the national education association. the awards ceremony, which is part of nea’s convention and representative assembly, was held on Sunday, July 1, at the Main auditorium of the Minneapolis convention center. this year’s theme was “Many Dreams, one Voice.”

“Both rodney and chris have made a difference in the lives of so many through their civil rights and social justice work,” said ncae president Mark Jewell. “as an educator, rodney helped open doors for students, especially those in underserved communities, and rallied for better conditions for all educators. his legacy of commitment and dedication to public education will live on through those he fought

so hard for. as for chris, his work to ensure that all people are treated fairly and equitably speaks volumes to his character. he has made it his mission to serve as a human rights advocate in every sense of the word. his passion to end discrimination speaks volumes about the type of person he is and his leadership.” the césar chávez acción y compromiso human and civil rights award will be given posthumously to ellis, who embodied an undeniable love for and appreciation of education. throughout his life, he worked to ensure that all students and educators across north carolina, especially in underserved communities, received the resources they needed. a teacher by profession, he was a true champion who served in many leadership capacities within ncae. he often worked quietly behind the scenes to guide the association through challenging times fostered by politically motivated attacks on public education. But, he was not afraid to step up and push back when lawmakers continued their assault, once calling on

fellow educators, parents, and students to participate in an education-focused Moral Monday and civil disobedience action in the halls of the legislative building. ellis led the association for four years.

While reflecting on his work and legacy at the end of his second term, he said, “there is a goal for this organization, an objective, and that is to make sure that education for educators is the best experience it can possibly be; and in doing so, we benefit those children that we teach. … it became my objective to restore the joy of this profession for both educators and students.”

For many years, chris Sgro has been a true champion in the fight against discrimination of all people, in particular the lGBtQ community. For his work and advocacy, he will receive the Virginia Uribe award for creative leadership in human rights. in 2016 when the north carolina General assembly crafted and passed house Bill 2, which refused the human rights of transgendered individuals to use the bathroom according to their gender

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identification in public facilities, Sgro stepped into the forefront to combat the legislation. he led work teams of staff and volunteers to launch an impactful communications campaign that widely publicized the harmful impact of hB2 on the people, public schools, and economy of north carolina. he used the message of human rights to advocate for change and galvanize the community for the cause. he built a powerful coalition that included civil rights leaders, corporate leaders, and the national Basketball association (nBa).

Ultimately, some of the worst provisions of hB2 were repealed in March 2017 and Sgro was one of the strongest voices to defeat it.

Sgro’s legacy continues in north carolina. Most recently, he has taken his passion and talents to fight at the national level with the human rights campaign where he continues to pave the road for a bright future ahead. ncae is the state’s largest education advocacy organization for public school employees, and represents active, retired, and student members.

House forms panel Have an Opinion? linked to Let us Know letters@wschronicle.com low-income students

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raleiGh — the north carolina house of representatives gave legislative approval on thursday to a resolution that will establish a house Study committee to explore ways to promote access to advanced educational opportunities in public schools for low-income students that demonstrate high academic achievement. house resolution 1102 – Study Best practice/advanced ed opportunities establishes a study committee made-up of six members from the house of representatives that is appointed upon the recommendation of the Speaker, the Superintendent of public instruction (or designee), the chair of the State Board of education (or designee), and the president of the University of north carolina (or designee). the committee is tasked with studying and determining the cost associated with establishing educational opportunities across the State for lowincome, high-achieving students. “it is imperative to explore the best practices

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committee. hanes also commented, “By passing this legislation we are giving lowincome students an opportunity to partake in postsecondary studies, ultimately giving them the means to break from the ravages of poverty.” rep. Debra conrad (rForsyth), a primary sponsor of the resolution and the chairman of the education K-12 committee, when speak-

“It is imperative to explore the best practices for identifying, teaching, and supporting economically disadvantaged, high-achieving students across the State.” for identifying, teaching, and supporting economically disadvantaged, highachieving students across the State. once this group of students receive the attention they deserve, they will begin to excel in the classroom and begin contributing to society in meaningful ways,” said rep. ed hanes Jr. (DForsyth), the first primary sponsor of the resolution to establish the Study

ing on the resolution from the house floor stated, “We want to ensure that each and every student rises to their highest potential and this group [committee] will study the best way they can achieve success.” additionally, conrad commented, "every student, especially those from economically challenged families, who demonstrate high achieve-

ment and self-motivation should be allowed to excel and break the cycle of poverty.” rep. hugh Blackwell (r-Burke), a primary sponsor of the resolution stated, “For more than 30 years the nation has talked about and spent money to raise achievement levels for low-income students. except in certain limited circumstances, it really hasn’t worked. My hope is this [Study] committee can identify best practices that will work with wide success if faithfully implemented by educators with the appropriate skills and passion.” rep. rodney Moore (D-Mecklenburg), while speaking on the resolution from the house floor stated, “it is very, very important that we take the best that we can get and that we break this vicious cycle of poverty that has plagued our communities. as we’ve said before, the number one equalizer, out of poverty and out of dire straits, is education.” the Study committee is instructed to outline their findings and proposed legislation in a final report, which is due on or before Dec. 31, the termination date of the Study committee.

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Public Comment Opportunity For Transportation Projects Under 49 U.S.C. 5307(b)(1) through (7) and as a direct recipient of FTA SecƟon 5307 funding, the WinstonͲSalem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizaƟon shall annually develͲ op its Program of Projects (POP) and make it available for public review detailing the project purpose, funding requested and the local and federal share. To comply with federal regulaͲ Ɵons, the WinstonͲSalem Urban Area has: 1. coͲ ordinated with the three transit agencies eligible to receive the funding and idenƟfied eligible proͲ jects; 2. coordinated with the North Carolina DeͲ partment of TransportaƟon – Public Transit DiviͲ sion to update the TransportaƟon Improvement Program plans and State TransportaƟon ImproveͲ ment Program; and 3. ensured the Program of Projects reflects the Metropolitan TransportaƟon Plan for the urban area. The POP details the proͲ posed projects to be used by FTA SecƟon 5307 and is included in this public noƟce.

This list of projects was made available at local libraries for public comment from June 1 through July 1, 2018 , and can be found at onͲline at DOT.CityofWS.org. The deadline for submiƫng comments in wriƟng was July 1, 2018. Oral comͲ ments will be accepted during a public hearing on the proposed POP and allocaƟon of funding on July 19, 2018, during the regularly scheduled meeƟng of the WinstonͲSalem MPO’s TransporͲ taƟon Advisory CommiƩee (TAC). The meeƟng will be held at 4:15 p.m. in Room 530 of the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal BuildͲ ing, 100 E. First Street, WinstonͲ Salem, N.C. For more inforͲ maƟon, please contact Morgan Simmons by sending an email to morgans@cityofws.org.

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JIMMY R. LYNCH & SONS, INC, AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTOR, Will Consider All Quotes regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is SOLICITING BIDS FOR M/WBE PARTICIPATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT

Project Name: Winston-Salem (Forsyth County) Meadowlark Drive Widening

Project # 541301 Grading, Drainage, Paving, Walls, Curb & Gutter and Sidewalk Bid Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 @ 2:00 PM Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening: 07-9-18

Work includes the following trades: Materials, Pipe Work, Water, Pavement Marking, Hauling, Staking & Surveying, Asphalt, Crushed Aggregate Base Course, Seeding, Mulching, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control Signs, Curb & Gutter, Site Grading, Landscaping, Utilities, Bore & Jack, Pest Plant Quarantines, Rip-Rap Slope Stabilization, Geotextile for Soil Stabilization, Excavation, Masonry Storm Water Structure, Construction, Structure Installation, Pavement Marking (Thermoplastic & Paint), Rebar Tying, Guardrail, Steel Piles, Pile Driving, Drilled Piers, Crane Service, Bridge, & any incidentals and materials necessary for construction to complete the project.

Please contact Daniel Lynch at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com with any questions about the project documents.

Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041. Also, at the City/County Purchasing @ 101 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336-747-6829) or you can contact Jerry Bates @ jerryjb@cityofws.org or 336747-6936

Also, please see the link below for this project, for your review. http://www.cityofws.org/engineeringbids

JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from JRL by 715-18 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check agreement in writing if needed and Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly and/or monthly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the City of WinstonSalem

JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE Subcontractors. Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336368-4613 The Chronicle July 5, 2018

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Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids from M/WBE Participation.

We would appreciate a quotation from your firm for any and all work and/or materials on the following project: City of Mt. Airy (Surry County) – ReBid for Factory Street Water System Improvements Re-Bids: 7-10-18 @ 2:00 PM

We are soliciting subcontract bids for the following trades. Work may include, but not limited to: Material, Paving, Seeding, Water, Sewer, Hauling, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control Signs, Construction Surveying, Directional Drilling & any incidentals and materials necessary for construction to complete the project.

The Project Scope of Work Includes; but not limited to:

Replacement of approximately 3,200 LF of existing 12” and smaller water lines, installation of approximately 800 LF of new 12” water line, replacement of approximately 2,300 LF of existing 8” gravity sewer lines, all related water and sewer appurtenances, and street repairs.

Contact Daniel Lynch @ dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to download the plans and specs or with any questions you may have about this project.

You may view plans & specs at the following locations: JRL Office @ 307 S. Academy St. Pilot Mtn, NC or Contract Documents may be examined at the following location: Public Works Center, City of Mount Airy, 440 East Pine Street, Mt. Airy, NC and at The Lane Group, 119 North Main Street, Galax, VA (276-2364588 and also On-line at: McGraw Hill Construction Dodge (subscription required) HCAC/Carolinas AGC via iSqFt (subscription required)

If you need plans or specs., equip., credit lines, secure loans, joint payments, insurance or quick payments—call Daniel @ J.R.L. (J.R.L. will furnish bonds for all projects & will help you obtain the proper certification, (if you are not certified.)

JRL encourages 2nd tier M/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier M/WBE Subcontractors.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth R. Dozier, (18 E 1318), also known as Elizabeth Roberson Dozier and Elizabeth Ann Roberson Dozier, deceased June 1, 2018, 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 7, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 5th day of July, 2018.

John William Dozier Executor for Elizabeth R. Dozier, deceased 5008 Foxlair Court Raliegh, NC 27609

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Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. An Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor, Will Consider All Quotes Regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is Soliciting Bids for M/WBE/DBE Participation for the Following Project:

Project Name: High Point (Guilford County) Ward Water Plant Upgrade Bid # 56-082218 Bid Date & Time: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 @ 2:00 PM Please provide your proposal by: August 21, 2018

Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613 Or email to dynch@jrlynchandsons.com or csnow@jrlynchandsons.com

We are soliciting subcontract bids for the following trades: Pipe Work, Hauling, Concrete Work, Materials, Asphalt Paving, Seeding, Piping & Valves, Electrical, Switchgear, Pump Station, Curb & Gutter, Site Grading, Metals, Wood & Plastics, Thermal & Moisture Protection, Finishes, Painting, Demolition, Building, Utilities, Chain Link Fences & Gates, HVAC, Excavation, Masonry, Insulation, Steel Piles, Roofing, Fluid Applied Barrier, Doors, Acoustical Ceiling, Drywall, Tile & Flooring along with any other incidental items necessary for Construction to complete this project.

The Work to be performed under these Contract Documents for the Ward Water Treatment Plant Upgrades project includes, but is not limited to, the following: Process and Electrical Upgrades: Demolition of the existing 2300V power supply and related equipment serving high-service pumps. New 4160V power supply including switchgear, transformers, medium voltage AFDs and 4160V rated motors for high service pumps. Demolition of MCC units. Upgrade of existing 480V power supply with new MCCs and feeders to MCCs. New medium voltage cable and conduit and low voltage cable and conduit to power existing loads and new equipment. New 12 MGD high service pump with 4160V rated motor with AFD and associated piping. New 12 MGD transfer pump with 480V rated motor with AFD and associated piping. Replace existing starters with soft starters for TP-5, 6 and AFDs for TP-2,3. New plant control system. Associated Sitework including grading, paved access road and parking, yard piping, ductbank, storm drainage, seeding, and erosion control. Appurtenant work as indicated in the specifications and on the contract drawings.

HVAC Upgrades: Demolition of existing Boiler/Chiller in Operations Building with associated ductwork. Installation of new single large heat pump and associated piping. Replacement of dehumidifier serving transfer pump room/filter gallery area. Provision of supply and exhaust fans, electric duct heater, and exhaust stacks for the laboratory spaces within the Operations Building.

Installation of ductbank in yard and operations building

Please contact Daniel Lynch (Vice President of Engineering) at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to the project documents (336-368-4047) or with any questions. Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 and also The Contract Documents may be examined and/or ordered at Duncan-Parnell @ http://www.dpibidroom.com located at 4275 Regency Road, Suite 100; Greensboro, NC (336-855-1211) or McGraw Hill/Dodge Plan Room @ 4300 Beltway Place; Arlington, TX 76018 and also @ Hispanic Contractors Association/ Construct Connect The Rockwood Exchange @ 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 800 Cincinnati, OH 45209 (www.constructconnect.com) JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from JRL by 8-29-18 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.

Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner.

Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check agreement in writing if needed and Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties.

Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly and/or monthly

JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontractors.

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Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Virginia Inman Carswell (18 E 1384), deceased March 21, 2018, 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 7, 2018 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 5th day of July, 2018.

William D. Marshall Administrator for Virginia Inman Carswell, deceased 202 Greenwich Lane Wilmington, NC 28409 The Chronicle July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2018 PROBATE CITATION File No. 2018-284

SURROGATE'S COURT ROCKLAND COUNTY CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent

TO: Any and all distributees of Frances M. Hunter, late of Suffern, New York, the daughter of Edward J. Muldrow and Nannie M. Bynum, including in particular without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Alfred Muldrow, Sylvia Muldrow a/k/a/ Sylvia Lollobrigida Muldrow (paternal first cousins of the decedent) and Frances G. Bynum, George G. Bynum and John David Bynum (maternal first cousins of the decedent), whose whereabouts are unknown; and if any of the above described persons be dead and died subsequent to August 19, 2016 then to their executors, administrators, next of kin, distributees, heirs at law, legatees, devisees, assignees and successors in interest, all of whose names and post office addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained after due diligence used.

A petition having been duly filed by Nichelle Hunter, domiciled at 1485 Compton Terrace, Hillside, New Jersey 07205

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Rockland County, at 1 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, New City, New York, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Frances M. Hunter, lately domiciled at 5 Rockledge Drive, Suffern, NY 10901, admitting to probate a Will dated February 15, 2016 and Codicil dated August 12, 2016, as the Will and Codicil of Frances M. Hunter, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary issue to: Nichelle Hunter Hon. Keith J. Cornell Surrogate

Eileen Horan, Chief Clerk

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William F. Smith, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner (845) 634-2221 Telephone Number 317 Little Tor Road South, New City, NY 10956 Address of Attorney (Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.]

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

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

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

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

Traffic Signal Technician - 1258

Mechanical Inspector - 3410

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Safety Awareness Foundation in partnership with Safe Swim NC, will host a learn-to-swim outreach program to take place throughout the months of June, July, and August.

Pre-registration is required, and the fee is $100 per two week session. All proceeds from the program will go toward the efforts of Hand in Hand Water Safety Awareness Foundation.

Scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Available dates for each session are as follows, with time slots available from 26 p.m. daily: June 4-15, June 18-29, July 2-13, July 16-27, July 30 - August 10, and August 13-24. For more information and to enroll, visit www.handinhandwatersafety.org.

Aug. 25 – “Black Violin�

The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host the young African-American string powerhouses, Black Violin, on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $20.

For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com.

Aug. 26 – Summer Park Series The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has announced the lineup for its 2018 Summer Park Series that will include two events at Triad Park near Kernersville and three at Tanglewood Park. The schedule is: *8/26 – Charlie @ Tanglewood Park -“An evening of Motown and beach music.� Gates open at 4 p.m. and the concert begins at 5 p.m.

Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 – Honoring 14th Street Elementary School Alumni Association Twelve classes from Atkins High Reunion Group will host its 16th

Biennial Reunion on Labor Day weekend at the newly renovated Sundance Plaza Inn, now (The Best Western) , 3050 University Parkway. Tickets for the banquet will be on sale until Aug. 17. For more information contact Naomi Jones at (336) 724-3759 or Annie Pearl Wilson at (336) 723 -8149. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

NOW- Sept. 7 – Bulky Items Collection The city’s annual bulky item pick-up will run through Sept. 7. To find out your collection week, go to BulkyItems.CityofWS.org and click on the link for online address lookup.

Residents without computer access can call CityLink at 311 or (336) 727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date.

NOW - Oct. 27 – Farmers Market There will be a farmers market held from through Oct. 27 at Village Hall, 3715 Clemmons Road, Clemmons.

For more information, please contact Megan Ledbetter at (336) 766-7511.

NOW – Cultural Arts directory Triad Cultural Arts Inc. is compiling an online Triad Cultural Arts Directory. We would like to promote regional artistic organizations and independent artists, using our website and Coming Eventz e-newsletter. Post your event in our community news section of the Coming Eblast for free. To have a graphic/flier posted there is a fee.

For more information, v i s i t www.triadculture.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org NOW – December – Portions of Miller Park Closing Portions of Miller Park will be closed to the public

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starting Monday, March 5, to begin a series of repairs and improvements financed with the 2014 bonds. Weather permitting, city officials hope to have the work completed and all areas of the park reopened in December.

Sept. 1 – SmallTown Country Music Festival The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host the 3rd annual SmallTown Country Music Festival presented by Mercedes Benz of Winston-Salem and Greensboro on Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. Chase Bryant will be headlining the festivals with special guest, Josh Phillips, and Dylan Schneider and local favorite Cooper Allen.

Tickets start at $20 if you buy in advance and will be available online as well as at the Annex Box Office.

Tickets will be $30 on the day of the show. VIP/Pit Tickets are available for $35 in advance and guests will have access to private bar and restroom areas.

V i s i t www.wsfairgrounds.com for a full list of events and for more information.

Sept. 15 – Black Family Day celebration Black Family Day will be observed Saturday, Sept.15, in downtown Reidsville, NC. Open to the public and sponsored by the Rebuilding the Block Initiative, Muhammad Mosque No. 34, local businesses and citizens. Black Family Day is held annually. The outdoor program will begin at 2:30 p.m.. at MARKET SQUARE, 303 South Scales St., Reidsville, NC. Families are encouraged to register online. Vendors may signup online at http://www.facebook.com/ blackfamilyday or http://www.blackfamilyday.org.

Sept. 15 – Movie Night Movie night in the Village has been resched-

uled for Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.

It will be held at the Jerry Long YMCA and will begin at sunset. Don’t forget blankets and chairs.

Sept. 30 – Muscular Dystrophy Walk The Muscular Dystrophy Association is bringing strength to life for kids and adults in the Triad area with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases at the 2018 MDA Muscle Walk of Winston-Salem on Sunday, September 30. To register, visit www.musclewalkmda.org/greensborotriad, or call the local MDA office at (336) 856-1591.

October 27 – 2018 Alzheimer’s Walk The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter will host the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct 27.

Check in opens at 9 a.m. and the Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. To sign up as a walker or Team Captain or to learn more about becoming a sponsor or volunteer, visit alz.org/walkor call 800272-3900.

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Every day – Donations of blankets, caps & gloves needed The Downtown Bicycle Patrol is soliciting donations of gently used or new blankets, gloves and knit caps to help the homeless this winter. The donation boxes will be placed in the lobby of the Public Safety Center, 725 N. Cherry St. in City Hall outside the Human Relations Department, Suite 109 N. Main St. and outside the Bicycle Patrol Office at 414 N. Cherry St. across from the Marriott Hotel.

The donations go toward assisting homeless people.

Every Monday – Youth Program The program, "Making Proud Choices" meets every Monday from 4 5:30 p.m. at the Carver School Road Branch

Library. The library is located at 4915 Lansing Drive in Winston-Salem.

For more information please call (336) 703-2910.

The program will focus on helping teens set and meet goals, making right decisions in their life, keeping proper values, dealing with peer-pressure, sexuality, sharpening communication skills and building healthy relationships.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Food and clothing giveaway Love Community Development Corporation, 3980 N. Liberty St., serves those in need of food and clothes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing resumes or who are looking for a job. For more information, call (336) 306-8119.

Every Tuesday – East Winston Community Leaders’ meeting A call to all community leaders, advocates, organizers and crusaders of the East Ward to join the movement to make the East Winston community better.

The first event is being planned.

Meetings are every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the 14th Street Recreation Center. For more information, contact M. Reid at (336) 997-2519.

Every Tuesday and Sunday – Yoga classes Yoga classes are now being held in the Salem Lake Marina Center assembly room on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. Classes last one hour and are led by a certified yoga instructor. The fee is $10 per class or four classes for $36. Fees should be paid at the Marina Center office and may be paid with cash, credit card or check.

A limited number of mats will be available; participants who have yoga mats are encouraged to bring

them.

Every Thursday American Legion Post 128 fish fry A fish fry is held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4817 Old Rural Hall Road to support and serve the community. The funds also support the Post.

Every second and fourth Thursday – 14th St. Reunion planning Fourteenth St. Elementary School Alumnus are planning the 3rd Annual Reunion and will be meeting every 2nd Thursday and every 4th Thursday until the event.

Location of meetings is 14th St. Recreation Center at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Alfred Harvey /President at (336) 414-9241.

Every day – Volunteers needed for Reading Parties The Augustine Literacy Project, Read.Write.Spell (READWS) is looking for volunteers for its Reading Parties. The program needs youthful, energetic people who are willing to lead students of party games created for maximum learning and enjoyment. Reading Party is a free parent-oriented seminar that will teach simple and effective multisensory strategies to parents and their children in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. After a short training, volunteers will help 28 hours per month, mostly nights and weekends. The next training is scheduled for late January. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Tonya Nealon at (336) 723-4391 ext. 1507 or Tonya@readws.org.

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