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City budget plan gains drug court, Trans-AID hike Volume 43, Number 41

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Funding for a drug court, an extension for an underutilized bus route and a rate increase for TransAID have been added to the City of WinstonSalem’s proposed $482.2 million budget.

The finance committee

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voted to send a budget to the full council for approval on Monday that contains a Trans-AID rate increase from 50 cent to $1 and ends its Medicaid exemption for non-medical trips.

The entirety of the money that’s expected to come from the change, $90,000, will be used for

3,000 monthly bus passes to be distributed through local agencies to lowincome Trans-AID passengers that would be adversely affected by the increase.

Trans-AID provides ondemand rides to qualifying handicap riders. The increase will mean riding Trans-AID will cost as much as “fixed route” city

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buses.

“We’re the only system in the state that charges less for Trans-AID than it charges for its fixed route and that is creating a structural problem with growth and expenses for the system that is threatening our ability to finance the fixed route improvements that serves a lot more low-

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income folks than TransAID,” said City Council Member Dan Besse.

Besse said WinstonSalem has the lowest Trans-AID rate in the state, which he credited for a 26 percent increase in ridership in the last four years

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and 46 percent increase in the cost of the service in the last five years. It costs four times per rider for Trans-AID than it does for bus riders. In the last five years, one out of three additional dollars that went

U.S. cuts could hurt N.C. for next decade, study says See Budget on A6

BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

Walkertown High School graduate Curtis Charles poses for a photo after receiving his diploma on Saturday, June 10.

Photo by Tevin Stinson

Joines encourages class of 2017 to accept change and take chances SEE SCENES FROM GRADUATIONS ON PAGE A7.

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The class of 2017 made history last weekend as more seniors than ever before received their high school diplomas.

W i n s t o n Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) reported that 101 more graduates got a diploma over the weekend than did last year.

“At 3,726, that makes this class have the largest number of graduates we have had as a district,” said Brent Campbell, chief program officer for Marketing & Communications.

The district reported other highlights: To date,

the scholarship award total stands at nearly $86,953,400 million; students are attending over 115 different colleges and universities across the country; and various students have prestigious scholarships. The district has two Goodnight Scholars, five National Merit Award Winners, two Duke Scholars, four different Chancellor’s Scholarship winners and many more prestigious scholarship recipients.

The weekend of celebration for the class of 2017 started on Friday, June 9 and ended on Sunday, June 11. While many of the students saw

graduation day as the end of long journey, during his commencement address to the graduating seniors at Kennedy High School, Mayor Allen Joines reminded the graduates that it is only the beginning.

As he stood before the graduates inside Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University, Joines encouraged students to be acceptable to change and dare to take chances.

Joines said when he decided to throw his hat in the mayoral race in 2001, he had never run for anything in his life. But he accepted the challenge and the rest is history, as they say.

“It has been a great experience but it wasn’t something that I had planned for,” said Joines.

“As you make your goals and decisions for life, be prepared to make some changes and don’t be afraid to make those changes as you go forward.”

The following high schools are in the WS/FCS district: Glenn, Carter, East Forsyth, Mt. Tabor, Carver, Kennedy, North Forsyth, West Forsyth, Reynolds, Reagan, Parkland, Atkins, Walkertown and WinstonSalem Preparatory Academy.

As conferees for the N.C. House and Senate continue their talks to hash out a compromise $22.9 billion budget for the coming fiscal year, the picture has become even clearer that projected cuts to federal anti-poverty funding and programs by the Trump administration are going to profoundly affect North Carolina.

This is where federal funds currently make up 32.7 cents of each state revenue dollar, according to a justreleased report from the N.C. Justice Center, and specifically Winston-Salem, where recent statistics show a population poverty indicator of 24.1 percent; the highest percentage of unemployed residents over 16 in poverty at over 50 percent; and where over 50 percent of renters were spending 30 percent or more of their income on housing in the city between 2010-2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Winston-Salem Poverty Thought Force.

Indeed, the poverty rate in Winston-Salem was comparatively higher than the United States, North Carolina, Forsyth County, and Greensboro between 2006 and 2014, hitting as high as 26.7 percent (blacks at 30.6, Hispanics at 46. 5, and whites at 12.3). And despite a comprehensive report from the Poverty Thought Force issued earlier this year addressing strategies on how to effectively tackle economic destitution in Winston-Salem, that job has just become much harder thanks to federal budget cuts that most likely force North Carolina to restrict its anti-poverty spending.

According to a recent report from the nonpartisan, nonprofit North Carolina Justice Center, “Given the massive cuts to federal funding proposed by the President, North Carolina would have to come up with at least $13 billion in additional revenue over the next 10 years to maintain existing vital programs.”

More importantly, the new report from the N.C. Budget and Tax Center, an arm of the N.C. Justice Center, warns “… that the N.C. Senate and House budget proposals do not currently plan for what happens if North Carolina has to assume these costs.”

According to that report, “Trump’s budget would require states to pay for 25 percent ($562 million) of SNAP (formerly known as food stamp) benefits by 2023.

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Horseback riding lessons help children affected by domestic violence

Janiya McGill rides a horse during a group riding lesson sponsored by Eliza’s Helping Hands on Monday, June 12

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

When people think of horseback riding, most reference something to do for fun or maybe competition.

But for many people, “saddling up” and riding out on horseback can provide a remedy for dealing with stress and traumatic situations.

On Monday, June 12, that therapeutic healing was on full display, as more than a dozen local children took advantage of an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of horseback and trick riding at Cash Lovell Stables and Riding Academy in WinstonSalem. The group session was the culmination of a series of classes sponsored by Eliza’s Helping Hands (EHH), a local

nonprofit that helps victims and families affected by domestic abuse.

EHH founder Kenya Thornton, who has been riding since she was 15 years old, said when you’re riding an animal that weighs 1,000 pounds or more, it makes you feel confident. And for many of the children affected by domestic violence, that self-assurance can go a long way.

“When you’re riding a horse, it makes you feel powerful and some of these kids are in situations where they don’t have power and control over certain things,” continued Thornton. “I feel like if you’re a small person and you can control an animal that size, you can pretty much do anything.

“We just wanted to give them that con-

Anna Sparks shows off her trick riding skills during a group riding session at Cash Lovell Stables and Riding Academy on Monday, June 12.

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something I would like to keep doing,” said McGill. “There’s just something about being up there that excites me. I can’t wait to come back.”

After hearing feedback from participants and parents, Thornton said she was humbled by the experience. During an interview with The Chronicle earlier this week, Thornton said she was positive that the children would take their new-found confidence with them to school, and other aspects of everyday life.

“I’m happy that all the children were able to get something out of the sessions,” said Thornton. “The parents will probably see the children be more confident, and it’s an experience that they can share with their friends.”

Juwaan Woodbury Jr. shows off his trick riding skills during a group horseback riding session sponsored by Eliza’s Helping Hands at Cash Lovell Stables and Riding Academy on Monday, June 12.

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fidence and open them up to new things,” she said.

After watching her son Peyton stand up on the back of a horse like a pro, and take multiple laps around the stable, Carrie Gould said she has already seen the positive effects of the riding courses. She said, “He went from being scared to loving every moment.

“This has really helped his confidence a lot,” said Gould. “I’m really thankful we were able to participate in this program. It has been great.”

Rising ninth-grader Janiya McGill said she enjoyed the sessions so much they she decided to continue to take courses.

“I never rode a horse before coming here but once I got up there, I knew it was

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TV chef takes reins of struggling restaurant

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Taste of the Triad, formerly the soul food restaurant called Malone’s, has opened under new management but not ownership.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

After closing its doors for a few weeks to make changes to the menu and staff, Malone’s, the soul food restaurant located in the Ogburn Station shopping center, has reopened with a new name and attitude to go along with it.

Under the watchful eye of private chef Irvin Williams and the new moniker Taste of the Triad, the revamped soul food spot promises to serve all the classics, like collard greens, macaroni and cheese and pinto beans in an atmosphere that is welcoming to all.

Williams, who has appeared on Food Network television shows “Cutthroat Kitchen” and “Chopped,” was brought on to help owner Bernetta Oakes turn things around at Malone’s in April when she saw the restaurant going down the wrong path.

“After doing research, I felt the need to lend a helping hand and turn things around and I feel like we’re headed in the right direction,” said Williams. “We have good food, good people, and a good atmosphere. Now all we need is the support of the city.”

Although Oakes is still a silent partner, shortly after agreeing to help turn things around the reins of the restaurant were handed over to Williams and the transformation

“When you come to Taste of the Triad, you get to eat the food that your momma was cooking that you love without weighing on your hypertension or diabetes.”

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process was underway. Along with the name change, Williams also brought with him chefs who he personally trained and worked with in the past.

As for the menu, while still cooking up all the favorite soul food delights, Williams says Taste of the Triad has the ability to serve healthy soul food as an alternative to the unhealthy foods that have been known to cause diabetes and other illnesses.

“When you come to Taste of the Triad, you get to eat the food that your momma was cooking that you love without weighing on your hypertension or diabetes,” Williams said.

While he admits the restaurant is still a work in progress, during an interview with The Chronicle Williams said his goal is to make Taste of the Triad the city’s go-to spot for healthy soul food. He also mentioned the possibility of expanding into local schools to provide healthy meals for children in need and catering private affairs.

“If everything goes as planned and we get the support of the community, Taste of the Triad should be able to expand into K through 12 by doing healthy lunches for kids as well as breakfast and be able to do take-out orders where you can still get a healthy meal,” he said. “Our goal is to have the ability to cover all aspects of food service.”

Although expansion may be in the distant future, many residents have already noticed the turnaround at the restaurant located at the former site of Bell Brothers Cafeteria, a popular restaurant in the ’80’s and early ’90’s.

While finishing his meal with his family last week, longtime city resident Thomas Jones raved about the changes and vowed to tell others about the hidden gem.

“The whole atmosphere has changed and you can see that when you walk through the door. I think I’ve found my new favorite restaurant,” Jones laughed.

Taste of the Triad is located at 4320 Old Walkertown Road. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

In 2009 when Fred Parent left Winston-Salem for the bright lights of New York City to take a teaching position, his goal was to educate the next generation and bring students from different environments together. Today, Parent is still educating others and bringing people together, but his platform is a little different.

As a top shelf mixologist and Hendrick's Brand gin ambassador, Parent travels the country staging tastings, and other happenings involving creativity and cocktails. Parent said although he enjoyed being in the classroom while working toward his B.A. in history at Wake Forest University (WFU), he started bar tending and fell in love with the profession.

After a year in the

classroom, Parent decided to trade in his grade book for bottles and mixed drinks. When he decided to make a return to the restaurant business, Parent started working as the daytime bartender at a French spot in Chelsea and worked his way up the ladder in one of the most popular cities in the world.

"I started as the daytime bartender then I worked my way to night shift. Within a few months, I was the beverage director, and the rest is history," laughed Parent during an interview with The Chronicle last week. "I went from behind the bar to more of the management side."

After managing several bars in New York, Parent started Mixed Neat, a mobile cocktail catering service that specializes in wedding parties, bridal

Fred Parent showers, and other events.

While most people think bartending, or "mixology," is simply pouring different spirits and syrups into a glass, Parent said there is lot more going on. He said in the bartending world the last decade has been known as the "craft revolution."

Parent said more bars and bartenders are starting to use fresh juices, and even homemade syrups.

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"Bartenders are starting to show a lot more depth than just mixing a few ingredients together," he said. "One thing I stress is the importance of using fresh juice and it's fairly easy. The craft revolution is ongoing and more people are starting to understand that."

Since joining the Hendrick's team, Parent has created more than three dozen cocktails, many of which have appeared on menus and at bars across the country, and according to him, many more are on the way.

"I feel like I'm never going to stop creating," he continued. "It's a personal passion so I think there is plenty more to come."

After serving as the Hendrick's Ambassador for the Central United States for a few years, Parent

recently relocated to the South and returned to the place where his journey began, right here in the Triad. Before a private mixology demonstration last week in Greensboro, Parent, who now lives in downtown Winston-Salem, said he was excited to be back to see how the area has grown over the years.

While at WFU, Parent worked with the Downtown Partnership and saw many of the plans for downtown before they came to life. He said the atmosphere generated in the heart of the city, with its mixture of art and nightlife, is incomparable.

"I see my hometown as a hotbed of art. After living in places like New York, and Chicago and visiting places like London, per capita there is something about this part of the world," he said. "I've met

some of the best artists right here in Winston. I think the city is on the right path and I think the city should keep leaning into it."

When asked why he decided to move back to the Twin City, he said what brought him back was the same thing that persuaded him to leave nearly a decade ago: the love of educating others. With the growth in the downtown nightlife, he couldn't have picked a better time.

"That's what attracted me to this job the most, the ability to educate. There's different levels of educating people," said Parent. "I love the teaching aspect and it's great because I feel like I've come full circle.

My dad is a teacher and my brother’s a teacher, so it's been really cool."

757 North apartment complex celebrates grand opening

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

757 North, the city's newest apartment community on the corner of North Chestnut Street and North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is officially open.

During the grand opening celebration on Thursday, June 8, Mayor Allen Joines and other elected officials spoke highly of the new apartment complex, which cost more than $14 million to build.

"The city is delighted that we were able to provide $1.25 million to help make this project work," continued Joines. "More importantly, those dollars came from a bond issue that was approved by the voters of this city in 2014, which called for affordable working housing in this community."

Derwin Montgomery, representative for the East Ward, said, "Today really is a great day in Winston-Salem."

Montgomery is part owner of The Chronicle.

Laurel Street, a mixed-income residential development company, partnered

with Goler Community Development Corporation to ensure units are affordable at 757 North. The apartment community offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom units with rents ranging from $1,095 to $1,600 per month. Of the 115 units, 25 percent will be reserved for households with incomes at 80 percent or less of the area median income (AMI) and will have rents ranging from $740 to $850 per month.

Dionne Nelson, principal of Laurel Street, said in a city that has seen growth like Winston-Salem, it is important to make housing available to everyone, and that was its goal for 757 North.

She said, "In a downtown corridor that is changing rapidly, it is important to think early and hard about how to make housing available for working professionals with moderate incomes. We are proud that we have been able to do that."

Along with easy access to Wake Forest Innovation Quarter and the fun and excitement of downtown, 757 North also features a fitness center, WiFi cafe with 24/7 coffee bar, indoor game room, outdoor

Following months of construction, last week 757 North held a grand opening celebration. The four-story apartment community was developed by a partnership between Laurel Street and the Goler Community Development Corporation. patio with grills and a large conference For more information, visit room. The first residents are expected to www.757northapartments.com. move in by July 1.

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Nonprofits make second try at city budget requests T H E C H R ON I C LE

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem City Council heard dozens of nonprofits ask for funding in the city’s $482.2 million budget during a public comment hearing on Thursday, June 8.

The City Council annually holds a meeting for comments on its budget for the next fiscal year, which will go into effect on July 1. It’s become a time for nonprofits who receive funding from the city to thank the council for that support.

It’s also an opportunity for those who aren’t recommended for funding or didn’t get as much money as they wanted to ask the council to consider adding their request to the budget before its vote on June 18.

The city has allocated nearly $3 million to fund dozens of nonprofits in the budget. HARRY Veterans Community Outreach received $25,000 in the proposed budget, just $5,000 shy of the agency’s request.

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“We humbly thank you and are grateful for everything that you do for us,” said HARRY founder Ciat Shabazz.

She asked the council to fund the full request to cover the cost of psychiatric and medical services to veterans.

The Josh Howard Foundation’s Steve Nivens thanked the city for the $6,500 it’s allocated in the budget, but said he’d like the city to at least meet the organization halfway on its request for $20,000.

“We can’t do much without funding,” said Nivens.

County may ask Utilities Commission to fund recycling

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County commissioners are considering asking the City/County Utilities Commission to fund universal curbside recycling pickup as they wait for General Assembly action.

The possibility of universal recycling in unincorporated areas of Forsyth County hit a legal snag when staff found it was ambiguous if the county had the authority under state statute to charge unincorporated households for the service on their annual tax bill. While there is an effort to get a legislative fix attached to the state budget currently being worked on in the General

Assembly, County Manager Dudley Watts said the measure faces a “bit of an uphill battle” getting through the General Assembly this year, so the county should consider other sources of funding.

Watts thought using the general fund might have some voters crying foul, since the whole county would be funding a service only for those in unincorporated areas. He said another option is asking the City/Council Utilities Commission to fund the service as a “pilot program.” The Commission funded the city’s recycling program in its early years.

County Commissioner Vice Chair Don Martin

said that he supported the idea, but wants an agreement to fund it for three years so it covers the threeyear contract the county will negotiate with the service provider.

“I think we have a really good proposal on the table and I’d hate to not be able to take advantage of that,” said Martin.

The lowest bidder for the service, North Davidson Garbage Company, would charge $2.47 a month per household or $29.64 annually.

This doesn’t include a fee for the county’s administrative costs, which are still being calculated.

Gloria Whisenhunt cautioned what would happen if the General

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The charitable organization of basketball player Josh Howard is receiving the money as part of the city’s SOAR (Successful Outcomes After Release) grants. Helping ex-offenders find work is one of the group’s many initiatives. Its numerous other works include a back-toschool program and free basketball camps.

Organizations that didn’t make it in the budget that made appeals included Honorable Youth Inc., which is seeking $11,000 for a Shooting Stars enrichment

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Assembly didn’t pass their legislation within three years.

“If we start this program and we aren’t successful with this legislation, we may have to take it away again,” she said.

Unincorporated residents already lost subscription curbside recycling once this year when commissioners discontinued the service after a second service provider didn’t renew its contract.

If the county is able to get the Utilities Commission to agree to initially fund recycling, residents wouldn’t be paying a fee for it during that period of time.

During the commissioner’s meeting on

program for 20 youth this summer in East Winston. Rasheeda Shankle said that she started the initiative after doing a needs assessment in the Cleveland Avenue area.

“I just respectfully ask you guys to please, please reconsider our application so that we can provide a safe environment for these kids and prevent summer learning loss,” she said.

Advancing Children, Families and Communities Director Daymond Lindell asked for his organization’s rejected request for $5,000 to be reconsidered.

The group plans to hold a mentoring program at Title 1 schools with low-income students. It’ll include tutoring opportunities that will involve the students’ families.

The many diverse groups that thanked the city council for the funding they received included The National Black Theatre Festival, Old Salem Museum and Gardens, Shepherd's Center, Bethesda Center for the Homeless, Experiment in Self-Reliance and Reynolda House.

Monday, June 12: *There was a 6-1 vote to publish a $650,000 offer to purchase 537 N. Spruce St. by Spruce Development, LLC to allow for others to make higher upset bids for the property. Commissioner Richard Linville voted “no” because he felt the offer was too far below the property’s appraised $882,700 tax value. The building currently houses a Sheriff’s Office court program, which will relocate, and books from the Central Library, which will be reopening later this summer. The sale is subject to a 60 day examination period, during which the buyer can cancel, with an additional 30 days to close. Spruce Development plans to sale the property and the neighboring parking lot to a developer who will build a $30-$35 million mid-rise apartment complex with a street level grocery store. *Activist Kim Porter used the public comment period to ask for transparent investigations into the recent deaths of two

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inmates at the county jail.

Martin assured her that county and state investigations are ongoing and their results will be shared with the public. *A lease was approved for Empowering Lives Guardianship Services LLC to rent 725 N. Highland Avenue for $7,260 a month.

Commissioner Fleming ElAmin suggested that the Behavioral Health Plaza there should be renamed after Commissioner Walter Marshall, who passed away in February. *Commissioners approved the purchase of exterior worn protective vests for the Sheriff’s Office from Lawmen’s Safety Supply, Inc. for $45,673.

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Fighting in sports is not all the same. Why?

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Upon observation, says Chronicle sports columnist Timothy Ramsey, fighting in sports such as hockey or baseball seem to be “part of the game” in the minds

of many players and fans. But for sports like football and basketball, the same sentiment cannot be said, as many frown on fights in those sports.

The Chronicle took to the streets to see what people in the community think.

Charles Walters: “It could be various things, but I’m not really sure. One reason is you don’t have the proper attire on in basketball. As far as hockey, all that stuff they have on, they’re doing good just to get around on the ice, in my opinion.”

Question: Why is fighting during competition accepted in sports like baseball and hockey but considered taboo in others, like basketball and football?

Dagan McMullin Sr.: “I honestly believe it is accepted in all sports. When we see it in the street or in our personal life, fighting is seriously frowned upon, but when we see it on TV in the comfort of our own living rooms, we’re detached from it. It’s entertainment. But if it happened in our front yard, we would look at it differently.”

Jamen Howard: “I really don’t know, to be honest, but I do think if there were more people of color in those sports, there would be a lot less fighting.”

Daman Knapper: “I really don’t know. It could be because they’re more physical. People love contact and action.”

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into transit system improvements went to Trans-AID, even though the service provides less than 7 percent of the rides.

Most Trans-AID riders who attended public comment sessions on the rate increase opposed it. Many on fixed budgets said the increase will be a burden. City Council Member James Taylor, who is also The Chronicle’s publisher, said after listening to objections from his constituents in the Southeast Ward that he won’t vote for a budget that includes the rate increase.

The council did agree with Taylor on adding funds to revive the adult drug court to deal with the growing number of local drug cases, including the epidemic of opioid

use.

“I feel like as chairman of public safety, this is a worthwhile request,” said Taylor in a meeting last week.

“It’s something that’s certainly needed.”

The court uses a series of sanctions and incentives to address drug abuse and previously existed from 1996 until 2011, when its funding was cut by the General Assembly.

The city is contributing $35,000 to pay half of a court coordinator position and incentives. The city is hoping the county will pay the other half and, if not, that private money could help fund the rest. The court will have one paid position, since judges, attorneys and drug treatment professionals will donate their time to the program.

There was also an extension given on bus Route 100, a new route with low ridership that connects local colleges. The budget now funds the route for a year to see if ridership improves. Staff will bring back a report on its

John Tyree: “I don’t know if it’s politics or what, but I know with hockey it’s part of that tradition, so I don’t see them changing that any time soon.”

performance after six months. Robert Clark, City Council finace chairman said he wasn’t sure if he could vote on the budget because of the route’s high cost per rider.

Numerous things were considered but did not make it into the budget, including an additional $2 million for street refacing that would’ve required doubling the motor vehicle tax. The council decided to use existing staff to address concerns they had on litter and illegal signs rather than pay for a new position to deal with it. An annual military incentive for sworn police officers and certified fire fighters also didn’t make it in the budget.

The budget will increase the property tax rate by 1.24 cents per $100 of property value. It’ll be voted on by the City Council on Monday, June 19, and will go into effect on July 1.

John Sundell plays for attendees at a fundraiser for Minerva Garcia, who is facing deportation.

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and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been granting her a routine stay from removal each year. When she went to do her regular check in on May 25, things changed.

She was ordered to leave the country by June 30.

Garcia plans to fight the order and Parkway Church is raising funds to help her, both through the fundraiser last week and an online YouCaring crowdfunding page that’s raised more than $1,100.

Garcia said she has no criminal record.

Deportation would put her family in a very difficult position. She lives with her three sons, having lost one son, Diego, to cancer in 2007. Her oldest is Eduardo, a 21 year-old

graduate of the Governor Morehead School, a special school for the visually impaired in Raleigh. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protects him from deportation and allows him to work. He’s currently a packer at IFB Solutions, formerly Industries for the Blind, and hopes to be able to work with computers there. He’s also a talented musician who can sing and play guitar, which was very well received by the crowd at Parkway Church. Being blind, he depends on his mother’s care and, like Garcia, doesn’t want to leave the country.

Her two youngest children, 3-year old Mateo and 6-year old Antonio, were born in North Carolina and are American citizens.

They do not have Mexican

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citizenship or passports needed to leave the country.

“I’ve tried my whole life to be strong for my sons,” said Garcia. “I want them to be kind, educated and free. I know their best chance to be those things is here.”

Garcia has received a lot of support from the community, including the Sanctuary City Coalition and the faith community.

The Parkway Church fundraising event drew more than 50 attendees, who listened to John Sundell sing songs and tell stories. A petition on Change.org has garnered more than 1,500 signatures requesting that she be allowed to stay in the country.

A vigil for Garcia is scheduled for 7 p.m.

(Right) Minerva Garcia sits with her young children Antonio and Mateo at a fundraiser to help the family last week.

Photos by Todd Luck

tonight at Green Street United Methodist Church.

It’s been a longstanding ICE policy to prioritize felons and security threats for deportation but an executive order from President Donald Trump has broadened those priorities. ICE spokesperson Bryan Cox couldn’t comment on the specific case, since it didn’t involve someone who’s in ICE custody, but he did say “all those in violation of immigration law” are subject to arrest, detention and possible removal from the country. He said ICE has a history of removing “noncriminal aliens” with 41 to Minerva Garcia’s son Eduardo sings and plays gui45 percent of removals tar during last week’s fundraiser. between 2012 and 2016 involving no prior criminal convictions.

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GRADUATION 2017

JUNE 15, 2017

Reynolds High School’s Class of 2017 listens as teacher Heather Wiley delivers the commencement address on Saturday, June 10.

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Family and friends celebrate as their loved one graduates from Atkins High School during the commencement ceremony last weekend.

Atkins High School senior Christian Tubbs shows his diploma to his family and friends during the graduation ceremony held at the Fairgrounds Annex on Saturday, June 10.

Senior Joshua Gould reflects on his time spent at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy during the commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 11, on the campus of Winston-Salem State University.

Kennedy High School Principal Keisha Gabriel presents Guadalupe Hernandez-Noyola with her diploma on Saturday, June 10, at Wait Chapel.

Senior Deja Dodson sings the national anthem during the commencement ceremony for Atkins High School on Saturday, June 10.

Graduating seniors from Kennedy High School look on as Mayor Allen Joines delivers the keynote address during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 10, at Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University.

Senior Caitlin Venable celebrates after graduating from Walkertown High School on Saturday, June 10.

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The Chronicle is dedicated to serving the residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by giving voice to the voiceless, speaking truth to power, standing for integrity and encouraging open communication and lively debate throughout the community.

Celebrate nursing assistants

The public has heard of many days and weeks dedicated to various things. National Donut Day was touted recently, for instance.

But who has heard of Nursing Assistants Week, June 15-22? Who knows what a nursing assistant is?

Nursing assistants provide hands-on care to the nation’s frail, elderly, or chronically challenged residents of nursing homes and other long-term care settings, according to the website of the National Network of Career Nursing Assistants. These women and men provide as much as 80 percent to 90 percent of the direct care – such as bathing – received by residents and clients in long- term care facilities.

The network’s website has many facts about nursing assistants, such as: Each day, more than 4.5 million caregivers provide hands-on care to the those in long-term care settings. And the number is growing as an additional 700,000 new positions will need to be filled in the next 25 years.

Some people choose this career for decades.

The following findings are from the “Stayers Studies” (funded by the Administration on Aging, National Institute on Aging, 1997-98): *28 percent stay five or more years in positions as nursing assistants. *12.6 percent stay 10-55 or more years. *Stayers maintain positive relationships with residents. *Stayers value job security and peer relationships. *The majority of Stayers had a positive experience with an older person early in life and this factor contributed to their decision to become a nursing assistant.

A certified nursing assistant, or CNA, helps patients or clients with health care needs under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN).

These health care workers don’t get a lot of pay.

These kinds of workers might start out working just to have a job, but those who remain love the work.

And families love the ones who take care of their loved ones with love.

At least one organization in Winston-Salem, the ACEY Group, has been recognizing nursing assistants annually during their week. The group is an affiliate of The Women’s Fund.

Why shouldn’t nursing assistants have a week all their own? We should celebrate them, especially because one could be taking care of us one day.

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Local chapter of mental health group ready to assist To the Editor:

Thank you for publishing the Guest Editorial "Talking about mental health is so important" by Rep. Johnson from Texas.

In her editorial, Rep. Johnson mentioned NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). We have an active affiliate of NAMI, NAMI NW Piedmont, that serves the citizens in Forsyth, Stokes, and Davie Counties.

This all-volunteer organization offers free support groups for those with a mental illness diagnosis and for their families.

We also teach educational courses to help both family members and those diagnosed with a mental illness understand their illness and successfully deal with it.

NAMI NW Piedmont members advocate with our government officials and serve on committees to improve services for those with a

mental illness.

We encourage interested people to contact us to see which of our programs can be of help. Email lwhealton@gmail.com to get more information.

Louise Whealton, Chairman, NAMI NW Piedmont Winston-Salem

Court ruling leaves poor vulnerable in debt cases To the Editor:

Today's [June 12] ruling by the [U.S.] Supreme Court leaves minority communities and poor people vulnerable to predatory and abusive behavior at the hands of a rapidly growing “debt buying” industry.

We know that minority communities and poor people are especially vulnerable to the abusive conduct of

"debt buyers" and debt collectors generally.

The Court's decision will incentivize the further expansion of a growing industry of companies that have been focused on the purchase of debt as a means to evading the important protections afforded by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Congress and states must act now to provide necessary protection for consumers.

Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Washington, D.C.

Note: The June 12 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Henson v Santander Consumer USA Inc. found "debt buyers" are not subject to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, was formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to involve the private bar in providing legal services to address racial discrimination.

Branding vs. marketing: 5 strategies to enhance the company’s brand spirit Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist Marketing – the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.

Business owners and executives not only despise the dark art of marketing, but often shun the idea at their own peril. Most corporate leaders rather focus on the financials, operations or anything within the business that keeps them away from the marketing team running around the company screaming about the need to “build the brand” – why? – because most people don’t truly understand the branding process.

The reality is that marketing and branding are not the same; they are invariably linked, but very much different.

Marketing drives sells through various methods – print, television, radio, outdoor advertising and etc.

Branding, however, is a focus on creating a unique space in the consumer’s

mind. Yes, advertising is the vehicle to carry the message, but the brand message is what establishes a significant and different presence in the marketplace that attracts and retains customers.

Here are some important tips that any small business owner or marketing executive can easily leverage: Focus strengths

on

core

McDonald’s and many other restaurant companies have recently been in the press as they implement plans to refocus on their core products. For Mickey D’s that’s simply a good hamburger and fries – not oatmeal, wraps, salads and the multitude of items they allowed to clog up their menu over the years.

Don’t try to be all things to everyone.

Communicate directly to customers

Recently Carl’s Jr. published a highly reviewed video advertisement on YouTube that quickly went viral – even gaining some coverage on national news programs. The ad disavowed the sexist and provocative campaigns of

the past decade and promised a renewed commitment to simply providing customers with good food just “like they have done since 1956.”

Carl’s Jr. video was an overnight success that revealed the power in speaking directly to customers in a thoughtful way. Be accountable to your customers and they will reward you with more sales.

Acknowledge takes quickly

mis-

The hyper competition of the 1980s had a negative impact on Coke’s bottom line and they were losing market share to diet soft drinks and non-cola beverages. After conducting numerous blind taste tests, Coke learned that customers preferred the sweeter taste of Pepsi, so they subsequently launched a new cola to gain sales.

Customer reactions were not simply negative, but in some cases hostile. Within three months, Coke reintroduced the original formula as “CocaCola Classic” and publicly apologized to frustrated customers – higher sales followed. ty

Build customer loyal-

Discounts, sales and giveaways don’t build loyal customers; they attract value shoppers. If you want a loyal customer base that will serve as brand ambassadors, then you must discover ways to earn more than their business – you’ll have to earn trust.

Recruit and retain dedicated employees

Owners and executives must inspire employees to invest more than physical time in their jobs, help workers to be open about giving a piece of their spirit to the company. When employees are dedicated, they focus on more than selling; they begin to enhance the overall brand in the customer’s mind through quality service, empathy and value delivery.

Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm. Reach him at acash@whartongladden.com.

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Making the case for investing in HBCUs

U N C F ’s iconic, “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste,” advertising Guest campaign Columnist remains the gold-standard for shining light on the urgency of investing in Black colleges and universities.

No nation, the stories in the campaign reminded us, can be great if it leaves behind a large portion of its residents.

More than 40 years later, the need for sustained investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) remains as great as ever.

With the change in presidential administrations, HBCUs have once again returned to the national conversation, with some openly questioning the need for such institutions, particularly in the face of advances over the past several decades.

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The conversation is not new and the answer has not changed.

We need HBCU’s to continue to exist and they need all of us helping to support their coffers and make the case to decision-makers about the continued value they provide.

HBCUs represent only 3 percent of all two- and four-year U.S. colleges and universities, but they enroll 10 percent of all African-American undergraduates. They produce 17 percent of all AfricanAmerican college graduates and generate 24 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields earned by AfricanAmericans annually, according to UNCF’s Patterson Research Institute.

Part of the reason is that Black graduates of HBCUs are significantly more likely to have felt supported while in college, according to 2015 data from an ongoing Gallup-Purdue University study.

But statistics are only part of the story.

HBCUs have produced influential Americans including Pulitzer Prize-win-

ning author Alice Walker, filmmaker Spike Lee, Oprah Winfrey and many other business, civic leaders and entrepreneurs.

On campuses around the nation, parents beamed last month as newly minted graduates of HBCUs set out to make names for themselves and to fulfill their dreams.

At Howard University, my alma mater, I witnessed U.S. Senator Kamala Harris remind graduates that the world will not always be welcoming and that they have a duty to serve.

"That is your duty – the duty of your degree,” Harris said. “That is the charge of a Howard graduate. So whatever you plan to do next – whether you want to design the latest app or cure cancer or run a business. Whether you're going to be a dentist, a lawyer, a teacher, or an accountant – let your guiding principle be truth and service. At a time when there are Americans – disproportionately Black and brown men – trapped in a broken system of mass incarceration ... speak truth – and serve."

He said, he said: words associated with some type of chaos James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist The phrase he said, she said [or he said] belongs in a Dear Abby column or a relationship book.

These words have always been associated with some type of chaos and confusion. Two people have a disagreement and each person has a side to tell. Neither wants to admit any wrongdoing, so they dig their heels in and stand firm.

Usually friends and colleagues will pick a side, so the histrionics just continue.

Well, this time the impasse has reached the highest level of government. It has reached the White House and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Say what! Donald Trump, the president and James Comey, former director of the FBI, are embroiled in a bitter struggle of who is right and who is wrong.

A lot of us didn’t know who James Comey was until weeks before the pres-

Lynne Mitchell

Guest Columnist

Eating seasonally is not new…it is what people have done throughout history. Nowadays, with a global economy, you can buy almost any type of produce year round. Although having a variety of produce available is convenient, are there benefits to buying what is grown locally inseason?

When you eat fresh produce at peak season, it is dripping with flavor, juiciness and taste. If you

idential election last year.

He alleged some wrong doing by Hillary Clinton, which some say ruined her chances to become president of the United States, even though he also said she should not be prosecuted. Democrats have been furious with him ever since.

If you are a Democrat, no worries, the Republicans are as mad as fire with him now. Since January there have been many statements made about Russian ties to Trump. All of this speculation has caused Trump and his administration too many Alka Seltzer moments.

So, in typical Trump fashion, he fires James Comey, then director of the FBI. Why? It seems Comey was probing too much and too often about Michael Flynn, former National Security Adviser, and Trump himself.

Since taking office, Trump has had multiple contacts with Comey via in person meetings and telephone contacts. By contrast, President Barack Obama had two meetings with James Comey during his time in office: eight years. The last time was simply to say goodbye as he was leaving office.

Comey became so paranoid that he started to document his contacts with President Trump. Can you imagine documenting every meeting you had with your boss? I can’t.

For example, on February 14 in the Oval Office, Comey says Trump says, “I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go.

He is a good guy. I hope you can let this go.”

In my opinion and the opinions of many Americans who are grounded in truth and facts, this president is always near the corner of guilt and shame. You know the old expression: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

Well, the smoke has gotten so thick that last Thursday, James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

There he stated again his distrust of Donald Trump.

Comey, in my view, felt some pressure to become one of Trump’s minions.

Admiral Mike Rogers, director of the National Security Agency, has felt no pressure. He said, “In the three-plus years that I have been director of the National Security Agency, to the best of my recollection, I have never been directed to do anything I

believe to be illegal, immoral, unethical or inappropriate.”

Comey, while testifying on Thursday, pretty much called the 45th president a liar. The very next day at a news conference, Trump called Comey a liar. Liar, liar pants on fire, but whose pants are on fire?

Let’s agree that both Comey and Trump are standing near the cliff when it comes to telling the truth. This embarrassment is playing out in real time, so everybody is shamed right now. It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat or a Republican.

What do other countries think about this great land of ours? I am sure that our stock has gone down.

It will continue to go down because words like truth, justice and honesty are not taken seriously.

The Senate Intelligence Committee will probably call more witnesses to testify, yet will the truth ever be known? Christopher Wray has been nominated as the new director of the FBI. If he gets too close to whatever the truth, is will he be fired too? You can’t keep firing people. This isn’t “The Apprentice.”

It is my opinion that the checks and balances system has caused the 45th

It is advice that we should also – no matter our age – aspire to. And one truth is surely that the nation’s HBCUs are as relevant and necessary now as when some of them were founded over 150 years ago.

These institutions were an antidote to the racist policies that, in some cases, banned educating Black students.

At a time where college costs are going up, and attacks on Black students on predominantly White campuses are on the rise, the need for Black colleges is greater than ever.

As a government, we have to continue to ensure that funding is there to keep this pipeline going. And as private citizens, we have to open our wallets to ensure the long-term viability of the institutions that are working for us and our communities.

Rushern Baker, a graduate of Howard University, is the county executive in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

President Trump

president fits and nightmares. You just can’t dismantle long standing programs with the stroke of a pen or a telephone call.

In the coming days, stay tuned to more drama.

As one artist said, if it’s not one thing, it’s another. With trust evaporating like a cloud with the president and those who advise him, trouble seems to be the rule and not the exception.

The benefits of buying produce in season don’t believe me, try eating a just-picked ear of corn, a juicy red-ripe tomato, or a blueberry fresh from the garden. Foods allowed to ripen until they are at their peak have maximum nutrition, flavor and freshness.

Although it is convenient to have produce available year-around, it is a good idea to read the label or sign at the store when buying produce to find out where the food was grown.

Many produce items not only travel from other states before arriving in Forsyth County, but from other countries! If produce was grown in another country before traveling to the U.S., there is a very good chance it was picked before peak freshness and

traveled days or weeks before making it to your local grocery store. As an alternative to buying produce grown in other countries, you can freeze or can in-season produce that was locally grown. This will allow you to enjoy that fresh picked taste all year long. It also has the added benefit of supporting our local food economy and farmer.

If flavor and freshness isn’t enough, the price of

foods in season are generally more affordable.

When the supply of a certain food is abundant, the price generally drops. And who doesn’t like to save money? When you eat seasonally, you can enjoy the nutritional benefits from eating a wide variety of foods throughout the year.

The foods available each season provide important vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

The more variety of foods you

consume, the more variety of nutrients you will provide your body. This is fantastic for your health!

Also, don’t forget that inseason foods include fish and seafood from N.C. rivers, lakes and the ocean.

Growing or buying foods grown locally supports an “in my backyard” way of thinking. If you aren’t sure how to “go local,” start by shopping at a local Farmers Market or asking the produce manager at your grocery store what was grown in Forsyth County or North Carolina.

You can also buy directly from farmers that run a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. With a CSA, you pay an upfront dollar

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

amount to a farmer and get a box of produce on a regular schedule in return. For do-it-yourselfers, plant your own garden. The great thing about having your own garden is that you can size it to suit your needs and space. Go seasonal, go local!

Lynne M. Mitchell MS, RD, LDN is Community Nutritionist with the Forsyth County Department of Public H e a l t h ( w w w. f o r s y t h . c c / p u b lichealth). You can reach her at 336-703-3216 (direct line) or mitchelm@forsyth.cc.

Will Republicans continue to delay redrawing voting maps?

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When the U.S. Supreme Court last week failed to affirm a lower court’s order that the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly immediately redraw its 2011 redistricting map and hold special elections this year because of racial gerrymandering, it unwittingly gave the GOP the tools to make sure special elections aren’t likely to happen in 2017.

State House and Senate Republican legislative leaders flat out rejected Gov. Roy Cooper’s call for a concurrent 14-day Special Session to immediately redraw the voting maps, saying that it was “unconstitutional” for the Democratic governor to do so without “extraordinary occasions.” “ [As president of the North Carolina Senate] I ruled his demand for a Special Session unconstitutional,” Lt. Gov. Dan

Forest, a Republican, said during a 2:18 YouTube video to GOP supporters.

Forest went on to say that the N.C. General Assembly was already in session, and that the “federal court requiring redistricting ordered it to occur during the next session, that is a regular session of the General Assembly. The drafting of legislative districts is not necessary until the 2018 election cycle, which is over a year away [April 2018].”

Lt. Gov. Forest continued, “ For this reason, the governor’s demand for immediate action, does not meet the constitutional mandate of an extraordinary occasion.”

“In short, we have plenty of time to act,” Forest added assuredly.

He continued that “the only reason to order districts redrawn now is to force a special election this year, other than the normal cycle of 2018.”

To do so would violate the N.C. Constitution,

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This would be $3.9 billion over the next 10 years. North Carolina would need to come up with an additional $6 billion over 10 years to maintain Medicaid. In 2018 alone, North Carolina would need to make up $306 million to replace the loss of discretionary grant funding proposed by Trump’s budget. This includes cuts to Social Services Block Grant, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and the Community Development Block Grants.”

The report continues, “President Trump and some in Congress have made it clear that they intend to reduce the role of

Forest said, which says that lawmakers are to serve two-year terms. A special election would force all state lawmakers to cut their terms short to run again this year after many were elected in 2016, this time via the new maps, for an abbreviated term. Then, after being re-elected, they would have to gear up again for the regular 2018 reelection campaign, albeit again by the new maps.

Forest also made clear that neither he, nor any of his fellow Republicans, would tolerate new voting maps drawn by the federal court, and hinted that that’s what Gov. Cooper is really striving for in his call for lawmakers to immediately get back to the drawing board.

“Again, our state Constitution is clear, legislative authority rests solely with the N.C. General Assembly. Nowhere in our Constitution is this duty shared with, or abdicated to the courts.”

“Be reminded…,”

the federal government and shift costs to the states by cutting federal funding for health care, food assistance, and many other areas,” said Luis Toledo, policy analyst at the Budget & Tax Center, and coauthor of the report. “Such a cost shift to states will ultimately mean that North Carolina, and most Southern states, will be left behind and residents will be left out of the benefits of a thriving economy.”

“The state is not only failing to invest at the level needed in skills training, community economic development, and services to poor families – even as communities continue to struggle with mass job loss and high poverty rates – but is also failing to adequately plan for the federal government’s cost shift to states,” said Alexandria Sirota, director of the Budget and Tax

Forest concluded, “what the progressive movement cannot attain at the ballot box, they are attempting to attain from the courts.”

House Republicans also voted 71-44 to cancel Gov. Cooper’s special session, calling it a “political stunt.”

To Democrats, those are fighting words, to say the least.

“The Supreme Court has issued its decision. The courts have spoken – unanimously – on this issue,” said Senate Minority Leader Sen. Dan Blue (DWake).

“We have been operating under unconstitutional legislative maps for the past five years. For Republicans to suggest that this issue is not extraordinary is to show contempt for the U.S. Supreme Court, the district courts and the North Carolina voters.

“Republicans can try to delay justice,” Blue continued, “… but they cannot ignore it.”

Sen. Paul Lowe (DForsyth) went on to say, “Fixing these maps before the legislature adjourns will save the time and taxpayer money that a special session later in the year would cost. There is no reason for delay. North Carolina voters deserve to know what districts they will be voting in next year.”

But beyond not jeopardizing their majorities in both the state House and Senate, why else would legislative Republicans not want to redraw unconstitutional gerrymandered voting districts right now?

“Delay tactics poll favorably to their base, and has positive impact on their fundraising,” says Rep. Evelyn Terry (D-Forsyth), who joined with her colleagues of the Democratled N.C. Legislative Black Caucus last week to call for Republican leadership to immediately redraw the voting lines.

In its ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court directed the federal three-

Center, and co-author of the report.

Bishop Todd Fulton is a member of the local Poverty Thought Force, knows how bad poverty is in Winston-Salem, and agrees the bad news from Washington is even worse news for those in need in the city. Bishop Fulton says he’s most concerned about the poor having enough to eat, and is concerned about cutbacks to vital services like Meals on Wheels.

If that’s cut, Fulton says, the poor and elderly will have to make critical decisions about purchasing food or medicine with their meager resources, especially if the SNAP food stamp program is also cutback.

“This is really unacceptable at every level,” he told The Chronicle Tuesday.

This is disrespectful on every level,

judge panel to decide again when the voting maps should be redrawn, and if special elections should take place, and when.

Last Friday, that judicial panel, promising to act promptly, requested that attorneys for the state, state lawmakers and the N.C. State Board of Elections submit their motions “as expeditiously as possible.”

On Monday, Cooper, flanked by Senate Minority Leader Blue and House Minority Leader Rep. Darren Jackson (D-Wake), called for special elections to be held before the 2018 legislative session.

“North Carolina shouldn’t hold another session or have another budget voted on by an unconstitutional legislature,” Cooper said. “Maps should be drawn this month and an election held before next year’s legislative session. If the legislature doesn’t do its job soon, the courts should.”

and a shame before God, for Trump to make these cuts that hurt our children and our seniors.”

Bishop Fulton said that Winston-Salem is in the top 10 for “food insecurity” in the country, “… so that means that more people will be going hungry on our watch [once the cuts occur].”

The Poverty Thought Force is still together, but Bishop Fulton agrees that they will have to go back to the drawing board, especially with the promised dismantling of Obamacare.

“It’s going to make our job harder,” he said. “The rich will get richer, and the poor will get poorer.”

Now acce epting SNAP EBT cards!

You can use SNAP benefits at the Fairgrounds o Farmers Market to buy anything that you are allowed to buy at a grocery store.

How it Works 1. Go to the office at the Fairgrounds Farmer ’s Market.

2. Tell the market manager how much you think you will spend at the market.

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SPORTSWEEK

Timothy Ramsey

Sports Columnist

Why is fighting accepted in some sports?

Fighting in sports such as hockey or baseball seem to be “part of the game” in the minds of many players and fans. But for sports like football and basketball, the same sentiment cannot be said, as many frown on fights in those sports.

Recently I was watching SportsCenter and observed a fight between Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper and San Francisco pitcher Hunter Strickland. The fight was a bench clearing brawl that resulted in a concussion for one of the players coming off of the bench. After a week the fight seemed to fade away and fans and reporters moved on to the next story.

This quick fade to black about the fight led me to think about if the same type of incident had happened on the football field or a basketball court, would it fade away as quickly? I then began to recount the number of fights I have seen in baseball, hockey, football and basketball.

Hockey fights seem to happen in almost every game and some spectators enjoy the fisticuffs in this sport. Sports reporters rarely even bat an eye at a fight in the rink as they are looked at as mere boys being boys. I have seen countless fights in the hockey rink that have led to bloody and broken noses along with teeth being knocked out and even concussions. I understand that fighting is a part of the game, so to speak, but I just wonder why those fights are not talked about as much as fights in other sports.

There is actually a term for a player whose main purpose is to fight and rough up the opposing team and that is a “goon.”

Goons are not as prominent in today's game as they were say 20 years ago but they do exist and everyone knows who they are and what their purpose is on the ice.

Baseball is a sport with deep rooted tradition, one of which is having the players “police” themselves when an opponent breaks one of baseballs unwritten rules. Things such as staring at a homerun, bat flips or taking a hard slide into a base can result in a fastball to the back or thigh. In turn the batter may take it upon himself to charge the mound, which always results in a bench clearing brawl.

Baseball has had its share of memorable brawls such as the Yankees and the Redsox, where pitcher Pedro Martinez threw Yankee coach Don Zimmer to the ground. This stays in my mind because Zimmer was nearly 80 years old at the time. Just last season Blue Jay slugger Jose Bautista was decked by Texas Ranger infielder Rougned Odor. Both of those fights were brutal but once again they were not talked about for very long.

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Flag football league has been a big success With concussions being a big topic of interest in football, many parents are turning to alternative sports for their children to play.

To keep kids interested

Play 60 initiative.

This is the first year the program has been in the state of North Carolina.

There are several leagues throughout the county in cites such as WinstonSalem, Pfafftown and Clemmons. The leagues

in the game of football without the contact, the NFL has introduced their National Flag Football League in select states around the country. The league, which is designed as a way to keep kids active, is part of the NFL’s

are separated into three age level divisions.

The youngest division is for Pre-K, kindergarten and first-graders. The second level is for second- and third-graders. The highest Photo by Timothy Ramsey level is for fourth-, fifthand sixth-graders. The Antwan Steele Jr., red jersey, eludes a defender as he tries to score yet another touchdown.

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Basketball league turns out to be better

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8 individuals and one team headed for Clarence E. ‘Big House’Gaines Hall of Fame

The player goes for a baby hook to try and score over two opponents.

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The Winston-Salem State University Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2017 inductees into the Clarence E. "Big House" Gaines Athletic Hall of Fame.

Eight individuals and one team will take their place among the WSSU greats.

The individual inductees and the team will be inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 8, at Dillard Auditorium located in the Anderson Center, on the WSSU Campus, and

will be honored at halftime of the Winston-Salem State versus Bowie State

University football game on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Bowman Gray Stadium.

The Winston-Salem

State University Clarence E. "Big House" Gaines Athletic Hall of Fame is the highest individual honor that a former athlete, athletic administrator or private individual can receive at Winston-Salem State University. The WSSU C.E. Gaines Athletic Hall of Fame honors an annual class of new inductees in the fall of every academic year after an exhaustive year-long nomination, review, and induction voting process by a 15-member panel.

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The Adult basketball league being played at the W.R. Anderson Community Center has panned out to be just as good if not better than first imagined. There has been high level of play from the teams and no incidents or altercations to speak of.

The league is winding down and the playoffs are right around the corner (at the time the story was written). No team has separated themselves at the top and according to W.R. Anderson Director Bryant McCorkle, every team has a fighting chance to win.

“I thought the games continue to be pretty good and the guys are bringing their A-game,” said McCorkle. “We wanted to have the top talent from throughout the area come and play, and that's exactly what we got.”

McCorkle said he and the Josh Howard Foundation have been talking about putting this league together for several years and because of the positive turnout, they are pleased with the results thus far.

Several teams were in action last Wednesday. Team Truth and the Elite All-Stars faced off and in the end Team Truth clawed out a 59-42 victory behind solid defensive play. Elite All-Stars head coach Bennie Oates said he and his team have really enjoyed playing in the league.

“The league is very organized and we have a lot of college kids and former college players that have come back to play in the league,” Oates said. “With people like Josh Howard and Steve Nivens, giving back to the community is great. As the years go on, this league will continue to get better and better.

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Pfafftown division plays their games in the stadium at Reagan High School.

The 4-6 grade 49ers out of Pfafftown are at the top of their division, going undefeated thus far throughout the season.

This past Sunday, they took on the Saints in an entertaining game. After going down early 7-0 in the first half, they came back to win 26-14 behind the stellar play of Antwan Steele Jr. and others. The 49ers turned up the defensive intensity and held their opponents scoreless in the second half.

Antwan Steele Sr. is a coach and parent and says he was excited when he learned the flag football league was coming to his area. He says his son has played both flag and contact in the past but because of his young age flag football is the better alternative for his son.

“This league is really an introduction to the sport

of football for most because they get the chance to learn the basic rules for offense, defense and the different positions on the field,” Steele Sr. said. “This is non-contact which is great for the young kids who have never played football before.

“I think this is a good league because, they have changed the rules for Pop Warner football to allow younger kids to play contact football,” Steele Sr. continued. “I wouldn't recommend sending a 5- or 6year-old out there to play in pads. It's better if they can learn the basics here in flag then once they do put on pads, they will know what to expect.”

Steele Sr. said he decided to enter his son into the league because in the past, while playing contact football, he received a concussion in a game. He says his son still had a passion for the game but he and his son's mother decided it was much safer to involve their son in non-contact football at this stage in his life.

“We had to sit him

The 49er player goes up for a catch while being guarded by the Saints defender down and let him know that flag football was going to be his only route until maybe high school because of the concussion issue,” Steele Sr. went on to say.

“We just let him know that

The ball handler attempts to score a layup over his taller defender.

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decide to have a league in the fall, his team will definitely compete.

Team Nothing Easy went into their game against Team Us very shorthanded, only dressing five players. With no substitutes and missing key players, they were dominated by the score of 7029. After leading by 30

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Inductees are available in three distinct categories with former athletes, former coaches, and those who have devoted countless hours of tireless work to the Athletic Department through meritorious service being eligible for enshrinement. The Hall of Fame selection committee considers the applicants’ accomplishments as well as their financial contributions to the University.

"To an athlete, being enshrined into your university's athletic hall of fame is reaching the mountaintop. There is no higher honor," WSSU Director of Athletics, Tonia Walker said. "On behalf of the

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ball there have been a number of fights throughout the years in the NBA but not even close to the level of baseball or hockey. My question is why are fights in the sport of basketball held on to by the public more so than in hockey or baseball?

Legendary fights like Julius Erving and Larry Bird, The Bad Boy Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics in the playoffs in 1987 and the “Malice in the Palace” fight between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons crowd all

points at the half, Team Us continued their onslaught in the second half, never letting Nothing Easy get into the game. Team Us was led in scoring by Will Tibbs with 14 and Aaron Adair with 15.

Rise Above and W.U.P.U.G.B competed in a fast paced up and down game. W.U.P.U.G.B actually held a slim 26-22 lead at the half but could not hold on and lost 63-52.

Rez Young led Rise Above

entire WSSU Department of Athletics, congratulations to all inductees for reaching this milestone."

Listed below is the 2017 Hall of Fame Class:

*Milton J. Hardee, Class of 1987 Nominated for: Wrestling Occupation: Business Owner-Combination Cleaning Service, Inc./ Substitute Teacher Professional Positions: 5 years as Assistant and Head Wrestling Coach at WSSU (Coached WSSU 1st and only NCAA Division II National Championship), 18 years as Assistant and Head Wrestling Coach at Carver High school, W-S, NC., 8 years as an Assistant

seem to live in our minds to this day.

The same can be said for football. When Josh Norman, then of the Carolina Panthers, had his dust up with Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. a few seasons ago, that story stayed on SportsCenter and sports talk radio for the remainder of the season.

The question I had to ask myself was, is the difference in how fights are looked upon in certain sports based merely on tradition in those sports or is there something more sinister involved? It would be easy to play the race card, but I would rather just open the discussion.

in scoring once again as he dropped 17 points.

Steve Nivens of the Josh Howard Foundation says the games continue to get better and better each day. He said the teams are aware the playoffs are coming soon and everyone wants to position themselves to have the best seed possible.

“The league is going really well, and I don't see any changes it should have made in the beginning,”

Football and Head Wrestling Coach at Gwinnett County Public School, Ga. Athletic Achievements: 1982 CIAA Championship Runner-Up 1982 UNC-Pembroke Classic Runner-Up 1982 Apprentice Champion 1983 CIAA Champion and Newport News Champion 1980-1984 4 years Varsity Wrestler and Letterman 1980-1984 Member of 4 CIAA Championship Wrestling Teams Membership in Community Organizations: Alpha Phi Omega, Inc. (WSSU) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Graduate Chapter/Delta Sigma) *Sharon Holloway Tanner, Class of 1989 Nominated for: Basketball Occupation: NC Department of Revenue, Group Manager Athletic Achievements: 4 year Letterman, Outstanding Freshman Award, Currently hold the WSSU Women's Basketball rebounding record with 1,072 rebounds for past 29 years.

Membership in Professional/Community Organizations: Member of the WSSU Women's Basketball Advisory Board, as well as NC

his health is more important than playing a game.

This is his third year playing flag and he loves it.”

For Steele Sr. he says he chose this league because of the quality of

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the league. He said the jerseys are official looking, the league is very organized and the practices are before the game, which alleviates the time issue for many parents. He said he

wanted to get involved as a coach because he has a passion for the game and wanted to help the young people learn the game of football.

“This is something I love to do and I love to give back to my community,” he said when asked why he decided to coach.

“Any way I can help the youth I will, whether it be through coaching or mentoring. I've been coaching pretty much since my son was 5 and I am a motivator, which the kids respond to very well.”

The younger Steele, who scored two touchdowns on Sunday, said he loves playing in the league and looks forward to more competition as he gets older.

“To me the league is very organized and it's good that all of the games are at one place,” Steele Jr. said.

“My teammates always help everyone out and gives everyone support. It makes me feel pretty good to come out with a win.”

A player goes up and under two defenders to score a basket in last week’s game.

Nivens said. “It is good to see our vision come to light and it makes me feel good that the players are really enjoying and competing in the league. The phone calls and texts I receive about the league has really made me feel good.”

For Nivens, he says Dem Boyz are a good looking team and have a great chance to win it all. But he doesn't want to count out any other team because all of the teams are playing

Department of Revenue Leadership Excellence Program, and Friendship Baptist Church Wake Forest, NC., also Women's Prison Ministry Member, and Certified AAU Basketball Coach.

*Mark "Gator" Wallace, Class of 1984-86 Nominated for: Football Athletic Achievements: 1987 CIAA Championship team member, 1987 All CIAA Football Team, Alltime leading Tackler at WSSU, Selected to Freedom Bowl A Two-Time All-CIAA Selection Team Captain 1987 Still holds the record for most tackles * T h o m a s Washington, Class of 2014 Nominated for: Football Occupation: Conductor CXS Railroad Company Athletic Achievements: 3 time All-CIAA Player, 4 year Letterman, Member off the 1999 CIAA Championship team and Pioneer Bowl Champion *Bridget Tawana Taylor, Class of 1996 Nominated for: Softball Occupation: President of Taylor Made Truckers Service Inc. Athletic Achievements (partial list): Division II Runs Batted In (RBI)

hard.

Nivens said Josh Howard plans to attend the playoffs and championship game.

Jawaun Griffin of Finesse Game said he wanted to compete in the league because of his longstanding relationship with McCorkle. He said once he received the phone call about the league, he immediately said yes.

“The competition is great because you have a

Champions – 1994 1st SB Player to be named Division II Runs Batted in (RBI) Champions 4 Year SB Letterman 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 3 Year WSSU Team Leading Hitter 1993, 1994, 1996 2 Year Ladies SB MVP 1993, 1994 2 Year CIAA ALL Team 1993, 1994 *Jerry Maynard, Class of 1986 Nominated for: Football Occupation: Freight Auditor All CIAA Offensive Team (1986/1987) Freedom Bowl 1987 Free Agency LA Rams 1987 C o m m u n i t y Contributions: Mentor at high schools, volunteer basketball coach at the YMCA, leader of Men's Fellowship at Elim Christian Fellowship

*DeRon Verne Alexander, Class of 1998 Nominated for: Football Athletic Achievements: 2 Times all CIAA 1998 & 1999 4 Year Letterman – Captain All Rookie Ram – 1996 Led CIAA In Tackles – 1998-1999 All Region - Pre Season All American 1999 CIAA Championship – 1999

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lot of guys from college and overseas playing, so you have to bring it to every game, which I like,” Griffin said.

“I am thankful for the league because as we get older, we are still trying to live out our dreams of playing basketball. I am glad they were able to put something together for us old guys.”

Pioneer Bowl Champion Class of 2000 Sports Management Major Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

*Tony Bouler, Class of 1978 Nominated for: Track & Field Athletic Achievements: 1974-1975 Letterman 120 High Hurdles 2nd Place Finished CIAA 3rd Place Finish ACC Plays 1975-1976, 1st Place CIAA 2 Place Plays ACC 1st Place Finish Dish District 26 Meet

*1987 WSSU Football Team Nominated for: Football Athletic Achievements: First Southern Division Team to win the CIAA Championship in football when the conference was divided into Northern and Southern Division.

From the 1987 team 3 players went on the player in the NFL, one to play in the World League and 4 players in Arena Football.

Hall of Fame Members for the 1987 Team include players Anthony Blaylock, Yancey Thigpen, Donald Frank and coaches William Hayes, Pete Richardson, Michael Winbush, Jack Cameron, Linwood Gerald ,Melvin Fair, Fernandez Griffin (trainer).

Community center honors fathers T H E C H R ON I C LE

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The staff at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center honored the father's in the community on Saturday, June 3, when they held their 15th annual “Honor your Father” program.

The Father's Day program included a meal along with appreciation from the children to the fathers in attendance.

There were also gift drawings and lessons shared from the children about how their fathers have prepared them to make it in life.

Carl Russell Supervisor Ben Piggott said, “A program like this shows young men and women the value of the father in the home or having a father figure away from the home.”

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of the greatest coaches in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County history, came to the program. He was a long standing coach at Carver High School. Piggott and Sean Hawkins talked about how Poe was a great father figure in their lives while attending Carver. They said he always pushed education even though he was the basketball coach and not a teacher.

Over 30 people came out to enjoy this special event that Piggott says seeks to push positive family values. Piggott said fathers and father figures deserve their day of recogSubmitted photo nition because of the things Alfred Poe of Carver High School, a legendary head basketball coach, was surrounded by family, friends they do inside and outside and former players such as Sean Hawkins and Ben Piggott at the Honor Your Father program at the Carl of the home, such as work- H. Russell Sr. Community Center. Poe was honored at the event. ing and providing for the does,” said Piggott. “This still active in their kids’ smile to faces of some of father figure to many of the family. the fathers in the communi- young kids that have come “Sometimes, the father is the reason that we had lives.”

Piggott says he was ty. through the center over the does not get the acknowl- this program and in here For him this program years. edgment for the things he we know the father may very honored to have the not be in the home but is opportunity to bring a means a lot because he is a

Winston-Salem city workers honored

Winners of the City of Winston-Salem Employee Excellence Awards for 2016 (left to right) are: Russell Stiver, Valentin Gimenez, Frank Elliott, Ed McNeal, Kerrie Barber and Mattie Shamel. Not pictured: Tiesha Hinton.

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The city held its annual Employee Recognition Program on Thursday, June 8, to announce the winners of the Employee Excellence Awards for 2016.

The program also honored employees who reached 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of service with the city, as well as employees who tutored school children last year

Tiesha Hinton

through the WinstonSalem Chamber’s Corporate Volunteers program, and employees who improved city operations through the employee suggestion program.

The Employee Excellence Awards honor city employees in six categories. Employees are nominated by their fellow employees, and the recipients are selected by a com-

mittee of neutral observers outside of city government.

The Rising Star Award recognizes an employee with less than two years of service with the city who has excelled on the job.

The 2016 award went to Tiesha Hinton, the city’s Business Inclusion Manager. Hinton oversees the city’s program to involve minority- and women-owned businesses in the city’s contracting and purchasing programs.

The other Employee Excellence Awards and their winners are: *The Team Player Award, recognizing a crew or staff member who through their words and their actions encourages their team to get the job done, went to Contact Center Representative Kerrie Barber of CityLink. *The Outstanding Supervisor Award, recognizing a supervisor who embodies the city’s core values and encourages the employees under his or her supervision to do the same, went to Frank Elliott, the city’s deputy director of marketing and communications. *The Customer Service Excellence Award, recognizing an employee or team of employees who provide excellent customer service to fellow city employees or to WinstonSalem citizens, went to

Ed McNeal, the director of marketing and communications for the city of Winston-Salem, shakes hands with members of the City Council after accepting the award for distinguished leadership of a department.

Crew Leader Russell Stiver and Heavy Equipment Operator Valentin Gimenez of Vegetation Management. *The Leadership Award, recognizing an employee who provides distinguished leadership of a department or division,

went to Marketing & Communications Director Ed McNeal. *The Core Values Award, recognizing an employee who exemplifies the city’s core values of openness, integrity, equity, accountability, teamwork, respect for all citizens, fis-

cal soundness, and continuous learning, went to Senior Information Systems Analyst Mattie Shamel.

The selection committee for the 2016 awards consisted of Emma Allen, the owner and agent of

Emma Allen State Farm Insurance Agency; Clarence Lambe, a member of the City-County Planning Board and owner of Twin City Properties; and Randon Pender, the president of the WinstonSalem Black Chamber of Commerce.

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Community Briefs JUNE 15, 2017

Magazine ranks Wake Forest MBA program #13 nationally U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Wake Forest University School of Business Part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs #13 in the nation. Rising six places, Wake Forest continues to hold the top spot among North Carolina business schools. It is the eighth consecutive year the School of Business MBA program has been #1 in the state. The publication surveyed 360 part-time MBA programs for this year’s ranking. The publication weighs factors such as GPA, GMAT test scores, and work experience, in addition to the level of focus a school places on its part-time program.

Deborah T. Wilson named Chief Impact Officer at United Way of Forsyth County Deborah T. Wilson, longtime community improvement advocate, has been named Chief Impact Officer at United Way of Forsyth County (UWFC). Wilson is responsible for leading the development, implementation and evaluation of UWFC’s community impact strategy for advancing quality of life in the areas of education, financial stability, health, basic needs and the pursuit for the expansion of thriving Wilson individuals and neighborhoods in Forsyth County.

Wilson has extensive leadership experience in building better communities through the work of nonprofit organizations. She most recently worked as executive director of the Better Community Development Corporation, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware. Wilson’s prior positions include president and CEO roles for Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League in Wilmington, Delaware and the Urban League of the Pikes Peak Region Colorado. She served as vice president of community investment at United Way of the Pikes Peak Region. Wilson earned a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix, and a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Hollins University, in Roanoke, Virginia.

Thomas Named to Elon University’s Black Life Advisory Council Sherri Thomas, vice president of Human Resources and Organizational Development for Truliant Federal Credit Union, has been named to Elon University’s first Black Life Advisory Council. This council will focus on strategic growth, development, fundraising and support of the black student experience at Elon University.

Additionally, it will place an emphasis on supporting admissions and recruitment for black students in graduate and underThomas graduate programs. Thomas was chosen for her leadership experience, her perspective as a graduate student, and for her insight into the black experience at the university. At Truliant, she is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the human resources function and organizational development group. Thomas joined Truliant in 2010.

Prior to earning her MBA from Elon, Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

She resides in Oak Ridge with her husband, Ronald, and their three sons, Brandon, Cole and Corey.

State Employee Credit Union kicks off theme park season Spring has officially arrived and for State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) members, that means the start of theme park season. Through a longstanding partnership between SECU and the State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC), SECU members can purchase 2017 seasonal discount tickets to their favorite amusement parks from through Sept. 29 at any of SECU’s 257 branch offices statewide. This season’s lineup of area attractions will include: Busch GardensWilliamsburg, Carowinds, Dollywood, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park, Kings Dominion, Myrtle Waves, Ocean Breeze-Virginia Beach, Tweetsie Railroad and Emerald Pointe Wet ’n Wild.

Local McDonald’s Honors Longtime Employees McDonald’s restaurant in Archdale hosted a surprise celebration to honor the anniversaries of two employees, as well as recognize a third for winning the 2016 Crew Person of the Year. Karen Khan has been working at McDonald’s for 17 years and is restaurant owner Tony Delligatti’s longest working employee. She has been training to transition into a full-time office and marketing administrator. Mike Teeple has been a supervisor at Delligatti’s restaurants for over two years. He is celebrating his 43rd anniversary with McDonald’s. The celebration also honored Erika Carranza Mata, who was the Raleigh Region Triad Co-op Crew Person of the Year for 2016 and has been with McDonald’s for nine years. Archdale staff members, managers, and several Archdale and High Point regular customers came out to the celebration.

WFU President Nathan Hatch elected board chair of NCICU Wake Forest University President Nathan Hatch was elected chair of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) during the organization’s annual meeting held in Pinehurst. Hatch will serve a two-year term leading the executive committee of the board. NCICU is the sector of higher education in North Carolina that represents the 36 private, nonprofit institutions in the state. “We are deeply appreciative that President Hatch has accepted this key role for independent higher education,” said NCICU President A. Hope Williams. The annual meeting was March 28 and 29.

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Community Calendar Today, June 15 – Juneteenth Luncheon The annual Juneteenth Luncheon will be on Thursday, June 15 from noon to 1:45 p.m. in the James A. Gray Jr. Auditorium at the Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road.

The Luncheon costs $25 for adults and $20 for students and Friends of Salem. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 1-800-441-5305.

The luncheon will commemorate the 195th anniversary of St. Philips and the 125th anniversary of WinstonSalem State University. This year’s honorees are: Walter Marshall (posthumously), Michelle McCullough and English Bradshaw.

Today, June 15 – New Winston Museum’s craftXws series “Objects and Memories,” part of craftXws: Tradition and Innovation in Fine Craft, will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m., at the Center for Design Innovation, 450 Design Ave., Winston-Salem.

Through a series of panel discussions with artists, craftspeople, collectors, and historians, craftXws will explore the dynamic craft culture of the Winston-Salem area.

Today, June 15 – 6th Annual ‘We’ve Got Roots’ Celebration Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods is hosting its sixth annual “We’ve Got Roots” Celebration on Thursday, June 15, from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Double Tree Providence Conference Center, 5790 University Parkway, Winston-Salem. The community is invited to attend the event and tickets can be secured by registering online at: www.nbncommunity.org/upcoming-events. Business and community sponsorships are welcomed. Contact Kenneth Holly at 336-602-2519 or by email at kholly@nbncommunity.com, for more information.

Today, June 15- July 15 – Family Video and Marco’s Pizza Reward “A” Students Each year, Family Video and Marco’s Pizza participate in an event called “Report Card A”. From June 15 to July 15, any student that receives an "A" or its equivalent will receive a free game or movie rental for each "A" that they earned in core classes on their final report card.

Also, Marco's Pizza gives away 1 Small - 1 Topping Pizza for each student with an "A". There are 21 Family Videos and 8 Marco's Pizzas currently in N.C. area, including Winston-Salem, Burlington, Eden, Highpoint, Archdale, Lexington, Thomasville, Rockingham and Statesville.

Today, June 15—Summer Tee Ball League Starting June 15, the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center will introduce its 2017 Summer Indoor Tee Ball League. The league is for children ages four to 10 years of age.

The league will run on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. The league is free. For more information please contact Ben Piggott at 336-727-2580.

Today, June 15—Worldwide Day of Giving The Tom Joyner Foundation presents Bennett Belles Day. Bennett Belles Day is a full day focused on giving to Bennett from 12:01 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, June 15. This online fundraising event is to support the institution's designation as School of the Month with the Tom Joyner Foundation. All funds raised will support student scholarships.

You can make your gift by: 1. Phone by texting GrowBennett to 41444, 2.

Donating online at TomJoynerFoundation.org/donate or 3. Mailing a donation to The Tom Joyner Foundation (RE: Bennett, P. O. Box 630495, Irving, TX 750630495). Contact Sonja Currie with TJF (214) 722-2831 or email sonja.currie@tomjoynerfoundation.o rg for more information.

Today, June 15—Proposed Budget and Property Revaluations Meeting Council Member Derwin L. Montgomery is holding a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, to present information for residents of the East Ward and other interested citizens about the proposed 2017-2018 city budget. The meeting will be held in the media center at the Career Center, 910 Highland Court. City staff will be available to answer questions. For more information, contact Carol A. Brooks at 336-462-2341 or carolf@cityofws.org.

Through June – Art Exhibit As part of its 2016-17 season, the Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts is introducing INTERSECTIONS + CONVERSATIONS: The People’s Gallery at Delta Arts Center through June. Delta Arts Center is located at

2611 New Walkertown Road. Hours are Tuesday –Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delta Arts Center is closed every third Saturday of the month. It is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call 336-722-2625.

Now through July 2 – ThreeMillionth Call Contest CityLink, the city’s citizen service call center, will mark its 10th anniversary and answer its 3 millionth call in July and is holding a “Name that Call” contest to celebrate the occasion. From now through July 2, city residents are invited to predict the subject of the 3 millionth call (e.g. a malfunctioning traffic light, a pothole or a missed garbage collection) and the time of day (morning, afternoon or evening) that the call will arrive. The winner will receive a city gift basket with four tickets to the Dixie Classic Fair, a summer pass to all city pools, a day pass for Winston Lake Golf Course, gift certificates for the Fairgrounds Farmers Market, the Cricket’s Nest Craft Shop and the Downtown Arts District, and more. Another gift basket will be awarded to the person who places the 3 millionth call.

Citizens may enter once per week through midnight July 2. There is no cost to enter. Entries must be submitted using the online form posted at CityofWS.org.

June 16 - Interviewing Skills Workshop The Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 7th St., will offer Career Assessment as part of the New Leaf Workshop Schedule.

The program will be held on Friday, June 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public.

June 16 – Summer Schedule Registration Deadline Sawtooth School for Visual Art announces the release of its summer schedule with a variety of youth and adult classes, workshops, visiting artist workshops and more. Take advantage of early registration and save $20-$50 on select classes through Friday, June 16. Pick up a class catalog at Sawtooth, or view the catalog online at www.sawtooth.org.

Registration for summer art camps continues for students pre-k through high school. For a detailed list of class and schedules, visit www.sawtooth.org/camp. To find a selection of classes in various disciplines and to register visit www.sawtooth.org/classes.

June 16-17 – An Evening of Romance Festival Dance Center presents “An Evening of Romance.”

Performances will be on Friday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 17, 2 p.m. Tickets are $25/22 (+fees).

Advance Tickets Sold through Arts Council Box Office, 336-747-1414 or online:winstonsalemfestivalballet.org.

Tickets on sale now, Reserved Seating. On site box office opens one hour prior to each performance

June 16-July 2 – Peppercorn Theatre Play The Sky Game, a play commissioned by Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum is part of an initiative to depict adventures that reflect the local community. The play will open on Friday, June 16, and run through Sunday, July 2, at the Delta Arts Center, located at 2611 New Walkertown Road in Winston-Salem.

Public performances will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 16 through July 2. Tickets are $7 each ($3 for Kaleideum members) and may be purchased online at www.peppercorntheatre.org.

June 17 – 13th annual Juneteenth Festival Enjoy the rich, cultural traditions of African Americans at the 13th Annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 17, from noon to 7 p.m. at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, using Biotech Place and Bailey Park located at 575 N. Patterson Avenue. Inside exhibits and performances at Biotech Place end at 4 pm. Outside exhibits and performances at Bailey Park will end at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Free Parking in the Church/4th Street Parking deck. A schedule of activities is posted on the website. For more information, visit www.triadculture.org, or call 336757-8556.

June 17 – Elder Abuse Awareness Walk The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging announces the 6th Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Walk, Stroll & Roll to be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Triad Park in Kernersville.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the

Walk will kick-off at 10 a.m. There is no cost to participate and free tshirts will be available first come, first served. To register to participate in the Walk, visit www.ptrc.org/walk or contact 336-904-0300.

June 18 – The Mo Lucas Father’s Day Parade The Mo Lucas Father's Day Parade will take place June 18, in Downtown Winston Salem at 4 p.m.

The parade will begin on Seventh and Trade streets, continuing down Trade Street making a right onto 4th Street and a left onto Spruce where the parade will end. Immediately following the parade, the foundation will host a talent showcase at Winston Square amphitheatre where free food, drinks, and live entertainment will be available for the entire city to enjoy.

June 19 & 22 – Community Meetings The Village of Clemmons Community is hosting meetings regarding the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meetings will be on June 19 at River Oaks Community Church and June 22 at Village Hall.

Both meetings are scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please visit www.clemmons.org/complanupdate for more information.

June 19-20 – Diabetes workshops Free two-hour daily workshops called “Too Sweet For Diabetes” teach ways to take control over diabetes. They will be offered Monday and Tuesday, June 19-20, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Mazie Wooduff Center, Room 125-10, Confrence Room # 1.

Seating is limited. Call 336-9787598. Leave message.

June 20 – Summer Kids Flicks series Southern Theatres will offer a Summer Kids Flicks series – a community outreach program designed to help families with out of school kids find fun, affordable entertainment during the summer months. In Winston-Salem, the Winston-Salem Grand 18, 5601 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, will carry the movies.

Summer Schedule: 6/20/2017 6/21/2017 Storks 6/27/2017 6/28/2017 The Iron Giant 7/11/2017 7/12/2017 Angry Birds 7/18/2017 7/19/2017 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 7/25/2017 7/26/2017 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 8/1/2017 8/2/2017 Hotel Transylvania 2 8/8/2017 8/9/2017 The Secret Life of Pets 8/15/2017 8/16/2017 The Lego Movie 8/22/2017 8/23/2017 Lego Batman

June 20 – Summer Basketball League The Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center will begin its Summer Basketball League starting Friday, June 20. The league is for boys and girls. There are two separate leagues for ages 5-9 and ages 1013. The 5-9 age group will play their games on Thursday starting at 5 p.m. and the 10-13 age group will play on Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. Practice will be from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Drills and skills will be included during the practice. The cost for the league is $20. Fore more information please contact Ben Piggott and Brian Leak at 336-727-2580.

June 20 – Home Ownership Class S. G. Atkins Community Development will offer home ownership class on June 20 from 6:15-8 p.m. at The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem. To reserve your space, call DaRhonda at 336-9042403. Light refreshments will be served.

June 21 – “Carnivorous Plants” an Adult Education Class Cooperative Extension presents “Carnivorous Plants” an Adult Education Class at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. The class will be held on June 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., located at The Arboretum Office at Tanglewood Park: 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, NC 27012. Registration is FREE but required. Please register at coop-extregistration@forsyth.cc or 336-7032850, no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

June 21 – Lunch with American for the Arts VP of

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Diggs Memorial Senior Pastor Dr. Lamonte Williams delivered the sermon during the church without walls service this past Sunday.

Jephthah Answers the Fellowship and food Call Church holds a service without

Lesson Scripture: Judges 11:4-11, 29-31

walls to reach community

By the end of this lesson, we will

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY *Acknowledge that people who have had disagree- THE CHRONICLE ments can unite to defeat a common foe. *Express remorse for alienating others.

Many churches preach community and reaching out to *Discuss the importance of reaching “a meeting of the the people. In an effort to practice what it preaches, Diggs minds” on motives and expected outcome before accept- Memorial United Holy Church held a “church without ing a leadership role. walls” service on June 11. The service was held outside in the church parking lot. A barbecue lunch followed the Background: The time is 1087 B.C. and the location service. is Mizpeh. Mizpeh means “watchtower” and Jephthah The Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, Diggs Memorial senmeans “to open or to release.” Jephthah was the ninth ior pastor, said the service exceed his expectations judge over Israel and he ruled as judge for six years.

When Jephthah was called to lead Israel, they had been ruled by the Ammonites for 18 years, again because of disobedience. If there is one thing we know about Israel it’s that the people are hardheaded … all through the Old Testament, anyway.

Lesson: The lesson starts with the elders of Gilead going to Tob where Jephthah had fled when he was kicked out of his father’s house because he was illegitimate and his brothers didn’t want to share the inheritance with him.

While in Tob, Jephthah had acquired a reputation for getting things done. When approached by the elders, he reminded them that they were a part of his being run out of Gilead and now they wanted his help. Acknowledging their guilt, they proposed that he come and be their military leader. Knowing that the position of military leader was temporary and would end after the victory, Jephthah waited for them to offer more … leadership over all of Gilead including his brothers. (verses 4-8). To be sure of their agreement, Jephthah added to his negotiation that if God gave him the victory over the Ammonites, he would be the permanent head over Gilead. The agreement said “the Lord witness between us”; this was a classic case the least being made the first … God uses whom He will. It’s important to note here also that Jephthah as a responsible ruler would use his abilities of negotiation on behalf of the people (verses 9-11). Even though Jephthah was born of a prostitute, God still raised him up to be the deliverer of Gilead and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him and led him from victory to victory and in the midst of the battles Jephthah makes a vow to the Lord that if He gave him complete victory over the Ammonites, at his return home the first to greet him from his house would be offered up to the Lord. This vow is regarded as a rash action on Jephthah in part because it cost him his one and only daughter.

“This lesson emphasizes God’s grace. Although He never condones sin, He rescues His people from the consequences of their sins, and He uses flawed instruments to do so. (Robert E. Wenger, Union Gospel Press).

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(Left} Diggs Memorial provided a barbecue lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs following Sunday's church without walls service.

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because this idea is somewhat non-traditional. He said the idea came about when he was in seminary school because while there, he was taught as a seminarian you are only as relevant as your footprint in the community.

“What we have been trying to do here is reach people who need services, whether it be emotional, social or spiritual,” he said. “I felt like today was an opportunity for us to make a statement to push this church to expand their theology beyond the norm and accept the fact that not everyone is going to come inside your four walls.”

Williams says that some people may be intimidated to come inside of an unfamiliar church, but having the service outside allows people to hear the service and feel invited to join. He said the service says to the community that the church is still relevant. He feels that the service also

Praising the Lord helps Ronald McDonald House

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Prominent gospel singer, pastor and choir director Hezekiah Walker performs during the McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Tour last week in Greensboro.

For Your Consideration: Why do you think God used Jephthah who was an outcast? The Ammonites thought they had a right to the land of Gilead. Why was

Ministers’ Conference looks for scholarship candidates

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Each year the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) gives out thousands of dollars to high school seniors through its Martin Luther King Jr. memorial seed fund for scholarships.

The scholarships are for $1,000 or $500. The conference is still looking for qualified candidates to select for the scholarship.

The $1,000 scholarships are to go toward students attending four-year universities and the $500 scholarships are to go toward students attending community or technical colleges.

The Martin Luther King Scholarships will be given to selected students who are graduating high school seniors and are members of a church that has contributed, in the current year, to the MCWSV scholarship memorial seed fund. All scholarships will be one year, non-renewable and will be paid directly to the college, university, or institution upon receipt of verification of enrollment.

Eligible applicants for a Martin Luther King Scholarship must be a high school senior with a GPA of 2.0 or better, plan to attend and enroll in a university or institution in North Carolina, be involved in church, civic, See Scholarship on B6

Every seat in the house was filled for the gospel concert in Greensboro last week. Over $14,900 was raised for the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem.

Photos by Timothy Ramsey

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It's that time of year again for the McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. The annual tour came to Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Greensboro as part of its 15-city tour

Now-June 16 Vacation Bible School Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 101 N. Dunleith Ave., is holding Vacation Bible School from June 12 – June 16, from 6-8 p.m. nightly. This year’s VBS theme is “Celebrate Jesus.”

Refreshments will be served and limited transportation will be provided. To register, call the church at 336-725-7390, Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., or stop by during these hours.

Starting June 16 Four conventions Jehovah’s Witnesses will soon hold a series of four conventions at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. They will be held over four successive three-day

that runs from May 10 through Oct. 21 and made its stop in the Triad for the 11th time.

The concert was a free night of inspiring music, comedy and giving back to the community. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of

Winston-Salem (RMH). Throughout the concert those in attendance were able to learn more about the RMH and the important role it plays in keeping families close to their ill children.

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weekends, beginning Friday, June 16. The first two weekends the program will be held in English and the two following weekends in Spanish.

The programs will begin at 9:20 a.m. each day. There is no admission fee and all are welcome. For more information, go to https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahswitnesses/conventions/.

June 18 ‘Flowers for Dad’ Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem’s, 4055 Robinhood Road, 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 18, will have the Rev. Lisa Schwartz, who will speak on “Flowers for Dad” at the Fellowship’s annual Flower Communion. Also, at Explorations at 9:15 a.m., David Blair will lead a discussion of “The Politics of Women’s Spirituality” and the Forum at 9:15 a.m., Chris Johnson will discuss the making of his documentary “A Better Life: An Exploration of Joy and Meaning in a World Without God.” For more information, visit UUFWS.org.

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June 17 Free Clothes Give-A-Way SJ’s Boutique Annual “Share *Love * Pray” clothes give-a-way at St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave., will be held on June 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed. Contact 410-845-3306 for more details.

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shows that church is not as “boxed into tradition” as people may think.

“Part of the challenge of the church is that we want to clean people up without catching them first,” Williams continued. “The people here are not worried about tradition or regulations; they just came as they are.”

The congregation and visitors were asked to come in casual dress for the service. Church visitor Donna M. Jones says she was invited by Williams to the service. She said the service was a blessing for her.

“I think a service like this says that God has no respect of persons,” she said. “The Bible says come as you are and don't let anything prevent

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Celebration Gospel Tour is the longest running brandowned gospel tour. The tour has made a stop in the Triad each year since it was founded. Last year, the tour stop in Greensboro raised $10,526. This year that mark was shattered as $14,967.57 was raised to go toward the RMH. This year’s lineup featured some of gospel music's best and brightest stars. Hezekiah Walker, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Brian Courtney Wilson, Anita Wilson, comedienne Small Fire and host Lonnie Hunter all delighted the crowd with their inspiring performances.

Paul Porter said it was an honor to be a part of the tour because of the assistance it provides to the various RMHs throughout the tour. He said when he was asked to be a part of the tour, it was a no-brainer for him. For Porter, this tour hits close to home because he had to deal with a brain aneurysm nearly 20 years ago that nearly took his life.

“To do something for somebody else that is going through something, I had to be here,” said Porter. “This

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you from going anywhere. God knows who we all are and there is grace at the altar.”

Visitor Donna Taylor added, “Today's service was excellent and uplifting. In my line of work we deal with discrimination, so you can never judge a book by its cover.”

Williams said he was inspired to write his sermon of the day by dealing with a dead man walking. He said some people walk around with an outward appearance that seems to be good but inside they may not have any self worth.

“One of the basic fundamentals in success not only in Christianity but in life is believing in yourself,” Williams said. “I am convinced there are a lot of people doing great things but they don't see themselves as valuable. I am hopeful someone leaves here today empowered to believe in

tour has been incredible and everybody is welcoming us. Also being able to go and visit children has just been so surreal. This is a life- changing experience to be able to bless somebody, and it gets me all choked up.”

Tiarra Bohannon of High Point is currently staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem. Her son was born prematurely and is in the ECU ward.

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Lonnie Hunter, who has hosted the tour for the past three years, resumed his duties once again this year.

He said he loves coming back to the Triad area because of the tremendous amount of support the people have given to the tour each year.

“Greensboro is great and I've been coming here since I started with the tour,” he said. “The audience in Greensboro never

community and school extracurricular activities and be of low income.

Applications can be obtained by sending an email to secretary@ministersconferencewsv.org or go to www.ministersconferencewsv.org.

Applications for the MLK scholarship must be submitted to the Minsters’ Conference no later than June 16. The completed applications should be mailed or taken to Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 1075 Shalimar Drive. Make any application to the attention of the MLK

themselves and not let anyone define who they are. There are haters out here and sometimes people see the greatness in you before you do and try to set traps in your life. The sooner you know the wealth of who you are, the better.”

Williams said he wanted to have a meal after the service because in the Bible after Jesus performed miracles, there was always a social element to follow.

“You can’t meet people’s spiritual needs and then leave them hungry inside” he said. “I pastor in a community that is very much challenged with inequalities and the reality is this is probably the best meal some will have all day. So I said to myself, I can't feed them spiritually and not put food in their stomachs as well. It is something to be said about fellowship and food.”

disappoints because they know how to have church.

I love to feed off of the audience, which is always great here.”

“We are almost at a million dollars raised over the 11 years of the tour. The charity has been able to help so many families be there with their kids for free. A lot of people know about St. Jude, but it's the same level of excellence at the Ronald McDonald's House Charities and RMHs across the country and I am glad to be a part of that.”

Anita Wilson said to be a part of the tour this year has been a pleasure. She said she was able to visit the RMH in Chicago and was inspired by the strength the families there displayed. Wilson said it really reminds her to be grateful for what she has.

Chuck Kraft, executive director of the RMH of Winston-Salem, said, “The house is 33 years old and our partnership with the gospel tour is four years old and the partnership has been great. Collectively in 33 years we have served over 20,000 families.

Coming to Greensboro has enabled us to spread the word and given us the resources to help more families. Our objective is to keep families close, and

scholarship committee.

The Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, president of the MCWSV, said throughout the years the conference has given away over $130,000 in scholarships to young people. He says the conference has always enjoyed supporting the young people of the community.

“We at the conference are pleased to assist these young people that need financial assistance in their efforts to make their dreams come true of going to institutions of higher learning,” he said. “I am a personal advocate of the MLK scholarship because during my process of achieving my master’s degree, I received a $1,000 scholar-

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it is a life changer.”

Triad McDonald's owner James “Smitty” Smith added, “It makes me feel tremendously good to help those families in need.

I have been to the Ronald McDonald House, served at the house and have seen some what some of these families are going through.

When you do something for someone else, it always comes back in blessings. It blesses me because of being able to see a family stay close to their kids in their time of need.”

The RMH of WinstonSalem is currently helping Tiarra Bohannon of High Point. For her to be able to stay close to her son, who was born prematurely at 24 weeks old, is a blessing, she said.

“The Ronald McDonald House has been very beneficial to me by giving me a place to stay especially with me not having transportation,” she said. “They provide transportation and I don't have to worry about food because they provide that as well. Events like the gospel tour is great because there are other parents out there in similar situations such as myself, so I thank them and the Ronald McDonald House.”

ship, which was the difference between me graduating and not graduating, so I know firsthand how much a scholarship can help.”

“On a personal level I know it benefits a young person. It makes me feel great to know that I am a part of a process that will help another person get closer to their educational destiny. I feel that education is a critical component to success for us to pay into somebody's future through academic success is phenomenal.”

Dr. Williams says if anyone wants to donate to the scholarship fund, contact the conference at secretary@ministersconferencewsv.org.

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“I’m happy. I’m thankful.”

With those simple statements, Pastor Dennis W. Bishop, senior pastor of First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC), emotionally accepted congratulations from congregants gathered for the commencement ceremony where he received the Doctor of Divinity degree from United Cornerstone University (UCU).

Dr. George Jackson, president and founder of the Thomasville theological institution conferred the honorary degree in a special service at First Waughtown on Saturday, June 3.

Deacon Marilyn Roseboro presented Pastor Bishop for the conferring of the degree, citing his nearly 50 years in the ministry, numerous awards for service to the community, and leadership of New Bethel Baptist Church in Mocksville, N.C., from 1980-1983 as well as 34 years and counting as senior pastor of First Waughtown.

Born in Winston-Salem, Dr. Bishop became known as the boy preacher when he accepted the call to ministry at 13 years old.

He is a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School and attended Piedmont Bible College.

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Application: God knows our spiritual shortcomings and He also knows that He can endow us with His Spirit for service to His people. God is not limited by anything.

In the eyes of man we may seem unlikely for God’s purposes, but God sees us as useful ... not what we are rather what we will be. We must let the Lord lead and respond humbly and quietly without adding to it. (Brian D. Dowd, Union Gospel Press).

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AUSTELL Caroline Kay Couvillon Austell of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina passed away June 2, 2017, following surgery to remove a brain tumor. She was under the care of Dr. Nieves, Oncologist at the Zimmer Center and Dr. Brown, Neurosurgeon at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Kay never lost hope in her healing and kept the faith to her last breath. She believed in herself, had confidence in her Doctors, and never wavered from her faith in The One Great Physician.

Kay was born March 25, 1957 in Augusta, Georgia to Frank Anatole Couvillon and the late Margaret Brewer Couvillon. She grew up in Aiken County, South Carolina graduating from North Augusta High School in 1975, just before moving to Ocean Isle Beach with her family. Kay received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of North Carolina in Wilmington graduating Magna Cum Laude in English and History. She was a voracious reader, writer, and conversationalist. Kay worked in

HASH Mother Mildred Exits Earth on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 and Heaven Celebrates!

Mildred Thompson Hash returned to heaven after living a life of service to others in obedience to God with determination, passion and dedication on earth for 95 years!

Her life was filled with helping others-- the poor, the hungry, the orphaned, the unloved, and the needy. She was a sought after speaker who always brought a spirit-filled message of hope. Born June 22, 1921 in Jonben, West Virginia, she was the first of 12 children born to Pete and Mamie Thompson. She married her soul mate, Bishop Reuben Kelby Hash and they parented 12 children. During the 1950’s, she and Bishop Hash founded several churches in Virginia. She also pastored Little Zion Church of God Apostolic in Fries, VA. In 1968, Bishop and Mrs. Hash moved to WinstonSalem, NC to pastor St. Peter’s Church of God Apostolic, which was then located on Highland Avenue. Under their fiery leadership, the church began to flourish and grew out of the basement space. Soon they built a church on top of the ground in the location now known as the Best Choice Center. One day, Mother Hash had a dream of a field of red dirt where a sleeping beauty in a glass case was laid.

She opened the case, and the sleeping woman said, "where have you been? I have been waiting for you!" Immediately a search committee was formed, and the result was the acquisition of the current property on Old

Insurance for almost 30 years and was also licensed in Real Estate.

She enjoyed Interior Decorating, Genealogy, and watching football and old movies with her father. She was a member of Shallotte Presbyterian Church and the South Brunswick Islands Pilot Club.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband Larry Williams Austell and her sister Aimee Clara Couvillon. She leaves behind her beloved father, her brothers Frank Anatole Couvillon Jr. and David Brewer Couvillon of Honolulu, Hawaii, her sister and brother-in-law Anne-Marie Couvillon Rourk and Glen David Rourk, and her niece and nephew Aimee Catherine Rourk and David Chandler Rourk II, all of Shallotte, North Carolina.

Kay was deeply devoted to her family, special cousins, and dear friends.

Our hearts overflow with Kay’s love.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Thursday, in Shallotte Presbyterian Church by The Rev. John Causey.

Interment will be in Brunswick Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church parlor.

On-line condolences may be sent to www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.

Brunswick Funeral Service, Shallotte Lexington Road where St. Peter's Church and World Outreach Center now stands!

Joining the heavenly choir in celebrating her life are: her last surviving brother Joe (Brenda); her surviving children Elder Reuben, Jr. (Betty), Mamie (Bishop Walter Anderson), Swanson (Helen), Bishop James C. (Joyce), Bishop Charles (Nancy), Bishop Leonard (Nancy), Bishop Ronald (Lotis), Dr. Francene, and John Christopher (Lawranda).

Mother Hash is cherished by 43 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 15 great, great grandchildren and her adopted daughters Patsie Stepney (John) and Effie Hill. Special caregivers have been Brenda Gray, Edna Warren, Ann Williams, and Audrey Worthy, numerous nieces and nephews, members of the St. Peter’s Church and World Outreach Center and the many persons, near and abroad, whose lives she touched.

Homegoing Services will be Saturday, June 17, at St. Peters Church and World Outreach Center, 3683 Old Lexington Road. Family Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the service will be at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to the Mildred T. Hash Torch Award for the Education of Homeless Women and Children, 380H Knollwood Street, Suite 257, Winston Salem, NC 27103. You may also donate on our website www.TeamProjectUp.org by clicking on the “DONATE” tab or by calling 336-650-0200 or 336-577-1912.

Entombment will be at Piedmont Memorial Gardens, 3663 Piedmont Memorial Dr. Services are entrusted to Russell Funeral Home, 822 Carl Russell Avenue, Winston Salem, NC 27101, Phone 336-722-3459. Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com (RUSSELL).

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June 18 Father's Day/Men's Day Worship Service the presbyterian Men of Grace presbyterian church, 3901 carver School road, will have their Father's Day/Men's Day Worship Service on Sunday, June 18, at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. the guest speaker will be county commissioner Fleming A. el-Amin. the public is invited. Special music will be provided for the service. rudolph V. Boone Sr. will be honored as "Man of the Year." A Father's Day (fundraising) luncheon will be sponsored by the men from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship hall of the church. For required reservations and other details, please contact elder Willie c. Gray at 336-725-4105. the rev. toure' c.

Marshall is the senior pastor of Grace.

June 18 Father’s Day Celebration the rev. Dr. Dennis leach, Sr., pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist church, 1400 Fitch St., Winston-Salem, will host at Father’s Day worship service on Sunday, June 18, during the 10:45 a.m. morning service. the rev. Anderson hicks, Associate Minister of Morning Star Missionary Baptist church will deliver the preached word. For more information, please call the church office at 336-418-2003.

June 18 Film: A Better Life the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 robinhood road, Winston-Salem, will present a free screening of A Better life: An exploration of Joy & Meaning in a

World Without God on Sunday, June 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information email: humanism@uufws.org.

June 18 Men’s Day Service Wentz Memorial United church of christ will have a Men’s Day Service on Sunday, June 18, at 11 a.m. the guest speaker will be imam Khalid Fattah Griggs, Winston-Salem community Mosque leader.

June 18 Father’s Day celebration the pilgrim rest Missionary Baptist church, 1905 n. Jackson Ave., Winston-Salem, will have a very special Father’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 18, at 11a.m. worship hour. the speaker will be the chairman of our Board of Deacons, Deacon robert edwards. All are invited.

June 19-23 Vacation Bible School St. James A.M.e. church, in conjunction with Union Bethel A.M.e. church, will hold Vacation Bible School June 19 – 23, from 6-8 p.m., daily at St. James, 1501 n. patterson Avenue (across the street from the U.S. post office). the theme is “Super God! Super Me! Superpossibility!” classes are available from age 2 to adult. refreshments will be served nightly.

June 19-23 Vacation Bible School First Waughtown Baptist church, 838 Moravia St., will conduct Vacation Bible School from 5:45-8:15 p.m. June 19–23. each session will begin with devotion followed by a repast from 66:30 p.m. classes/crafts and closing activities are

scheduled for 6:40 – 8:15 p.m. this year’s theme is GloW for Jesus: let Your light Shine. classes will be offered for all age groups from pre-school to adults. For more information, please call 336-4469631.

June 19-23 Vacation Bible School United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist church, 450 Metropolitan Drive 27101, will host Vacation Bible School on June 19-23 from 5:30- 8:15 p.m. Dinner will be served each night. For more information, please call 336761-1358.

June 21 Special Word on Wednesday Galilee Missionary Baptist church, 4129 northampton Drive, Winston-Salem, will hold a special Word on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on June 21, featuring Dr. nilous M. Avery ii, president of the General Baptist State convention of north carolina inc. this event is part of the church’s celebration of Men’s Season at Galilee this month. the rev. Dr. nathan Scovens Sr. is the pastor. call the office at 336-724-3857 for more information.

June 21-23 Vacation Bible School emmanuel Baptist church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, W-S, nc, will host its annual Vacation Bible School Wednesday, June 21 through Friday, June 23, from 6- 8:30 p.m. nightly. there are classes for all ages, and light refreshments will be served each night. the public is cordially invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at 336-7887023.

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United Way of Forsyth county (UWFc) is rallying volunteers throughout the community to participate in a canned food drive to support Second harvest Food Bank.

UWFc is conducting a canned food drive through tuesday, June 20, with the Winston tower building tenants and UWFc staff.

Boxes will be in the lobby and ground floor of the building. everyone in Forsyth county is encouraged to participate by donating canned food between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. UWFc’s Marketing and engagement team will distribute these items to the Food Bank and volunteer time on Wednesday, June 21 , which is United Way's Worldwide Day of Action.

Worldwide, United Way Day of Action is a snapshot of what the organization does all year long – galvanizing people around solutions to build stronger communities. this year, United Way Worldwide is focusing on summer learning and nutrition. Summer is a critical time for children’s academic and physical well-being. however, in too many communities, kids are falling behind in school and going hungry during the summer months.

According to a 2012 report from the Food research and Action center, six out of seven children who eat a free or reduced-price school lunch during the academic year do not get a free meal during the summer.

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St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 3606 Ogburn Ave, Winston-Salem, celebrated fifth-grade graduation. From left to right are Sy'Miyah Lei Kimbrough, Gabrielle Elise Bryant, and Trinishia Fulton, standing in for her granddaughter Aaliyah Adrianna Pascual.

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2017 ArtPop winners are, left to right: Skyler Holley, Barbara Mellin, Sharon Hardin, Bradley Tucker and Gary Taylor. Their works will be prominently displayed on billboards throughout the region by The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County during the next year.

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The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has launched its second year of “ArtPop” by promoting local artists’ works through the use of donated outdoor advertising space. Artists residing in Forsyth, Stokes, Davidson, Surry, Davie, and Yadkin counties were

“We are excited to bring more art in unexpected places to our community.”

Jim Sparrow, President and CEO of The Arts Council

eligible to participate, and five works were chosen to appear on billboards owned by Fairway Outdoor Advertising on major regional arteries as space becomes available..

ArtPop promotes local artists’ work through available media space. The first official ArtPop program was in Charlotte in 2014 when the works of 20 local artists were displayed on donated billboard space. To date, more than 200 artists have been featured nationally, and ArtPop is now on the streets of 11 cities across the country with at least five more to come in 2017.

Artists whose works will be prominently displayed on billboards throughout the region by The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County during the next year are:

*Sharon Hardin of Winston-Salem. Title of work: “Shades of Super Moon,” Medium: Watercolor *Skyler Holley of Winston-salem. Title of work: “The lighthouse,” Medium – Oil on Canvas

*Barbara Mellin of Winston-Salem. Title of work: “Peony,” Medium: Watercolor

*Gary Taylor of Thomasville. Title of work: “United we …,” Medium: Photography

*Bradley Tucker of Pilot Mountain. Title of work: “Pacifier,” Medium: Fabricated, powder coated, steel sculpture

The Arts Council is partnering with ArtPopStreetGallery of Charlotte, the creator of the program, and the Greensboro Division of Fairway Outdoor Advertising. The Arts Council is paying for the creation of the artwork on the billboards and Fairway is contributing the outdoor advertising space.

“We are excited to bring more art in unexpected places to our community,” said Jim Sparrow, President and CEO of The Arts Council, “and by partnering with Fairway Outdoor Advertising we can take art to hundreds of thousands of travelers in and around our community. These amazing works of art will delight all who see them as they go about other daily activities.” The works range from abstract and provocative to representational. “The highways become a gallery for everyone to experience art,” said Sparrow.

There were 42 submissions, and works were chosen through a juried process chaired by Cheryl lindsay of hanesbrands and an Arts Council board member. Other members of the panel were Saul Guinto Salinas, Que Pasa Media network; rosa Otero, Salem College Art Department; Tammy Evans, Winston-Salem State University, Department of Art + Visual Studies; laura hortal, Forsyth Technical Community College Department Chair - humanities, Fine Arts and Communication; Tiara reynolds, Fairway Outdoor Advertising, Art Director and ArtPopStreet Gallery Founder, Wendy hickey.

More information and application guidelines can be found at www.intothearts.org/artpop.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2015030511

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 MBE/WBE Participation.

NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

ORDER OF SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

Property Located at: 2107 E. 25th Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block 1213 Lot(s) 122

This matter being heard before the undersigned Sr. Code Enforcement Supervisor whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 24th day of April, 2017, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued and served upon the owner of record and parties of interest as required by law, an the owner or agent did not appear or contact this office in regards to proceeding Hearing. The undersigned does hereby make the following finds of fact:

The above-referenced housing which is the subject of this Hearing failed to comply with the standards of fitness prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston-Salem for items listed on EXHIBIT A attached and made a part of this Order.

By reason of said deficiencies, the structure is UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. The necessary repairs, alterations or improvements required to bring the structure up to the standard required under the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem can be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the structure, that is, not to exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the value.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the structure located at 2107 E. 25th Street, said structure being situated on Block 1213, Lot(s) 122, as shown on the CityCounty Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation. The owner is ordered to repair this structure so as to render it fit for human habitation or to vacate and close the structure within 30 days from the service of this order.

An owner who fails to comply with an Order to repair , alter or improve any OCCUPIED dwelling determined unfit for human habitation pursuant to the provisions contained in SECTION 10-203, or who permits the reoccupancy of an unfit dwelling in violation of SECTION 10-206 shall be subject to the following: A Civil Penalty of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350) for the first day following expiration of time period An additional Penalty of One Hundred Dollars ($100) per day shall be imposed for each subsequent day that the dwelling remains in violation The cost of relocating the occupants to comply with this order shall be assessed against the owner and shall become a lien upon the property Relocation cost range from $350.00 to $1,150, depending upon the number of rooms in the dwelling If a person fails to pay the civil penalty within ten (10) days after being notified of the amount due, the city shall seek to recover the penalty in addition to the cost of filing a civil action in the nature of a suit to collect a debt.

I the owner chooses to vacate the dwelling and said unit remains vacant for a period of six (6) months, the Winston Salem City Council may enact an ordinance requiring the owner to repair or demolish and remove the structure.

Any decision regarding the Repair or Vacate Order can be appealed. The Sr. Code Enforcement Supervisor will need to be contacted within ten (10) days. The appeal will be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Sharon Richmond, Code Enforcement Project Supervisor Date Issued: June 6, 2017

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Work May Include, But not Limited To: Construction of approximately 16,800 LF of 48-inch sanitary sewer pipe, 2,150 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe, 460 LF 10inch sanitary sewer pipe, and 60 LF of 18inch sanitary sewer pipe, 92 manholes, approximately 400 LF of 72-inch casing installed via trenchless crossing in NCDOT and City of Winston-Salem maintained rights-of-way; bypass pumping of all sanitary sewer flows while performing the work; and other miscellaneous work such as Materials, Paving, Seeding, Pipe Work, Water, Sewer, Earthwork, By-Pass Pumps, Hauling, Clearing & Grubbing, Erosion Control, Traffic Control Signs, Concrete Work, Staking & Surveying, Bore & Jack and Other Incidental Items Necessary For Construction to complete the project.

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KERNERSVILLE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT DEPUTY FIRE RESCUE CHIEF (SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION)

Serves as the Town’s Fire Marshal. Performs responsible managerial, administrative and supervisory work in directing the activities and personnel of the Fire Rescue Department. Assists the Fire Rescue Chief in directing departmental personnel, planning, budgeting, and other administrative operations. Assists in the development and interpretations of departmental policies, procedures and guidelines and ensures their appropriate application.

Requires a comprehensive understanding of fires, medical emergencies, fire prevention, fire investigations, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, traffic accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents. May be required to perform the functions of the Fire Rescue Chief or Battalion Chief and/or take command at an incident, supervising staff in emergency operations. Min. Qualifications: Associates of Applied Science degree in Fire Protection Technology or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have 10 years of career fire service experience with supervisory experience and extensive working knowledge of municipal government. HIRING RANGE: $57,049 $84,432 Annually.

App Deadline: 06/21/17. The Town offers a progressive pay plan, as well as competitive benefits.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Apply online at http://jobs.toknc.com. EOE. TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising a variety of athletic and leisure time activities for the community.

Work involves planning and scheduling recreation programs, special events, athletic programs, and supervising activities at recreation facilities. Work includes frequent contact with participants, community groups, volunteers, and officiating personnel. Min. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in recreation management and some experience in athletics or recreation.

North Carolina class C driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred or the ability to obtain within one year. HIRING RANGE: $17.67 $26.16/hr. App Deadline: 06/26/17. The Town offers a progressive pay plan, as well as competitive benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Apply online at http://jobs.toknc.com. EOE. TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC

The Public Services - Street Department is searching for an applicant to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of light to medium equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of streets, water/sewer lines, and right of way maintenance. Must have NC Class B commercial driver’s license.

HS diploma and some exp. in construction or an equivalent combination of education and experience. App Deadline: 06/16/17. HIRING RANGE: $11.96 $13.19/hr. The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Apply online at http://jobs.toknc.com. EOE. Program Associate

Winston-Salem-based foundation is seeking a program associate to provide administrative and programmatic support for the program team and guidance to current grantee partners and applicants. Excellent communications skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years related nonprofit, administrative and/or research experience required. We are an equal opportunity employer. Submit a resume and cover letter to applicationpa@mrbf.org by June 30, 2017. No phone inquiries please.

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Research and Policy, Randy Cohen please join us on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from noon-1 p.m. for a lunch presentation with american for the arts Vp of research and policy, randy cohen. his presentation will cover the first roll-out of arts & economic prosperity 5, the fifth national economic impact study of america's nonprofit arts and culture industry, and expand on how arts are attracting and retaining a skilled 21st century workforce. lunch will be held at Mount castle Black Box at the Milton rhodes center for the arts, 251 n Spruce Street, Winston-Salem, nc 27101. please rSVp by June 16 to Katrina Meeks at (336) 747-1413 or kmeeks@intothearts.org June 22 - From Equality to Equity: Annual Meeting 2017 Join the WinstonSalem Urban league annual Meeting at the Womble, carlyle, Sandridge and rice llp, piedmont room. Members will elect new directors and say good-bye to directors whose terms have expired. the Board and staff will honor individuals who have played key roles in furthering the Urban league mission. the ceo will share the vision for the new fiscal year. the meeting will be on thursday, June 22 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Womble carlyle, piedmont room, 1 W 4th St., 13th Floor, W-S, nc 27101.

June 22 - Old Salem Museums & Gardens old Salem Museums & Gardens is offering a special walking tour entitled “new Growth of Summer” on thursday, June 22 from noon-1:30 p.m. the walking tour usually takes 1 1/2

hours. the cost is $17 person. limited space is available. reservations are required and must be made in advance by calling 18 0 0 - 4 4 1 - 5 3 0 5 . comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are recommended. tours will depart from the MarketFire engine house on Salem Square.

June 23 - Job Search Workshop the Malloy Jordan east Winston heritage center, 1110 7th Street, will offer Job Search Strategies as part of the new leaf Workshop Schedule. the program will be held on Friday, June 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. the event is open to the public.

June 24 – Happy Hill Community Clean Up the happy hill cemetery Friends and rising ebenezer Baptist church are hosting a clean up effort at the cemetery, located at Willow and pitts streets. clean up will be on Saturday, June 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., weather permitting. Bring weedeaters, clippers and rakes. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves. For additional information, call Maurice pitts Johnson at 336 978-2866.

June 24 – WSSU Legacy Band Concert come and enjoy an afternoon of old and new school music with a touch of Gospel and Jazz! Don’t miss this memorable performance that will trigger a profoundly rewarding experience. the concert will take place on June 24 from 3-5 p.m. at the Greater church inc.

Gymnasium, located at 5095 lansing Drive., Winston-Salem nc. admission is $10.

IFB solutions recognizes employees t h e c h r on i c le

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iFB Solutions recently honored its employees and volunteers for their commitment to helping iFB provide jobs, training and services for people who are blind or visually impaired. iFB Solutions, a nonprofit corporation with manufacturing facilities in Winston-Salem, asheville and little rock, ark., is the nation’s largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired. in october 2016, the organization announced its name change from WinstonSalem industries for the Blind to iFB Solutions.

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clayton Sanders of Winston-Salem was named the overall iFB Solutions employee of the Year. clayton was born premature with damaged retinas that left him blind in one eye and with very limited vision in the other. a native of South carolina, he heard about iFB Solutions while attending a computer class at the South carolina commission for the Blind. Struggling with employment opportunities in his home state, clayton moved to Winston-Salem

in 2009 to take a job with iFB as a sewing machine operator. he is active at work and in the community serving as chairman of iFB’s transportation committee and representing the more than 100 iFB employees who depend on the local para-transit system. an avid bowler, clayton also is a member of the Forsyth Blind Bowlers and the american Bowling association. heather hoffman was named iFB Solutions employee of the Year for the little rock facility. heather joined iFB in 2009 and currently works as a sleeve machine operator in the t-shirt department.

She regularly sews more than 3,000 t-shirt sleeves each day. prior to joining the t-shirt team, heather worked in the bandoleer and paper departments, and also fills in as the facility receptionist.

Grant Weathers was named iFB Solutions employee of the Year for the asheville facility as well as the Milton J. Samuelson career achiever award. a former golf professional, Grant became legally blind in his 20s due to leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy. the vision loss was sudden, and Grant was unable to work for two years. a friend referred him to iFB Solutions’ asheville facility, and he was hired in the impulse Merchandising department. Grant was promoted to low vision technician for iFB’s community low Vision center (clVc) in

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2016. last year, he competed in the american Blind Golf national championship and is a regular participant in iFB’s tin cup classic golf fundraisers. timothy payne of Winston-Salem received the Delmer Wall outstanding Service award. tim joined iFB Solutions in 2009 working on machinery before joining the mattress department. he then joined the facilities team where he is actively involved with safety, inspections and ensuring employees have transportation for off-campus activities. as a first responder, tim also provides first-aid assistance. he is often recognized for the special care he takes in maintaining the safety and well-being of his iFB Solutions colleagues. hannah ainsworth of Winston-Salem received the Kathryn W. Garner Volunteer of the Year award for her service to the iFB community low Vision center. currently a student at Wake Forest University, hannah regularly volunteers her time assisting the low vision team and helping with events such as the iFB Solutions after Dark Gala.

W. robert newell of Winston-Salem received the commodore Funderburk Visionary award. he is chief executive officer of Franklin Street partners and former

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president of Wachovia trust company. During his 15 years of service to iFB Solutions, Bob has been instrumental in the nonprofit’s growth. he chaired iFB’s capital campaign to expand the Winston-Salem facility in 2002 and guided the organization through the acquisition of arkansas lighthouse for the Blind in 2013. he joined the board in January of 2003 and has

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served numerous terms over the years. he recently completed a term as chairman of the board and now serves as an ex-officio member. he also lent his financial expertise as a member of the lnvestment committee and the Finance committee. in addition to recognizing these six individuals with organization-wide awards, iFB Solutions celebrated numerous service milestones.

Fourteen employees received service awards for 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years, and 32 employees were recognized for 10 years of service.

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