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November vote expected also on bonds for parks and Forsyth Tech BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

County commissioners have begun the process to place bonds for public schools, Forsyth Technical Community College and parks and recreation on the November ballot. Forsyth County commissioners made the decision on the bonds during a

Thursday, June 9 briefing, and on Monday, June 12, approved a resolution to begin the process for bond referendums. County Commissioner G l o r i a Whisenhunt Kortenaar was the sole “no” vote. She said that, while she wants a school bond, she felt the one that her colleagues

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approved was too large and the tax increase too high. Bond referendums let voters approve the debt borrowed for bond projects and the tax increase needed to pay for it. Out of $595.6 Marshall million dollars in bond requests, the commissioners narrowed it down to three separate bonds that will be

on the ballot: a $350 million WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools bond, a $65 million Forsyth Tech bond and a $15 million county parks and recreation bond. If all three are approved, county property taxes will increase by 3.6 cents per each $100 valuation in property in 2018 and another 3.8 cents in 2022. “I agree with putting them on there and letting people make the choice,” said Commissioner Walter Marshall. The school bond deals with aging buildings and technology along with having enough classrooms to accommodate the growing student body. It’ll pay for two

Forsyth split on eugenics compensation

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A bill letting large counties set up their own eugenics compensation programs passed the N.C. House of Representatives, 100-11, on Monday, June 13. The bill, SB 29, is a response to those who didn’t qualify for the state’s eugenics compensation program because their sterilization was authorized by a county and not the state. It lets counties with populations of more than 350,000 people set up their own compensation program for such victims, which the counties would pay for themselves. There are looming questions involving where more

Funeral directors group leads ‘Stop the Violence’ rally

The procession of hearses pulls up to Roberts Funeral Home for the “Stop the Violence Rally” on Monday, June 13. The Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of North Carolina sponsored the rally.

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A motorcade of hearses started at Douthit Funeral home before traveling through the streets of local neighborhoods. It ended at Roberts Funeral Home, where a rally was held. With the recent gun slaying in the city of Winston-Salem, along with the alarming number of shootings that took place in Chicago during the Memorial Day weekend, the annual Pastor Friday “Stop the Violence Rally” held by the Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of North Carolina (FDMANC) seemed to be right on time.

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The rally was held as part of the FDMANC convention taking place in Winston-Salem this week. Funeral directors from across the state gathered at Roberts Funeral Home to bring awareness to the senseless black-on-black crime that has plagued the community. Pastor Curtis Friday of The Love Church said he feels this is just a start, and it’s going to take more to make an impact on the community. “It’s a good start by bringing everyone together and getting the information out so everyone knows what needs to be done,” Friday said. “We are going to have to take a step of unity to get out there into the community and have less talk and more action. I believe we forget what Jesus did when he was here on earth and that was going out and loving people. If the church can come together in unity and make an impact there will be less crime.”

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counties will be added to those eligible, whether local county commission boards will use their discretion to pay eligible victims out of their county general funds and how much, and whether the N.C. Senate and House can agree on final details so that the bill can be made law. The measure that passed the House Monday differs substantially from the original Senate bill which passed in March 2015. The legislation applies to Forsyth, Guilford, Wake and Mecklenburg counties. It passed the N.C. Senate without a single “nay” vote, where it was co-sponsored by Senator Joyce Krawiec, a Republican whose district includes Forsyth. Despite the overwhelming bipartisan support, there was still a split among the Forsyth county legislative delegation on it. “I support this legislation one hundred percent,” said N.C. Rep. Ed Hanes in a statement. “I had to fight some people close to home to ensure Forsyth’s inclusion, and that’s a disgrace.” N.C. Rep. Debra Conrad was among 11 Republicans that voted against the bill, and the only Forsyth County lawmaker to oppose it.

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Police canvass neighborhoods, seeking help in fatal shootings T H E C H R ON I C LE

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

More than 100 law enforcement officers ditched their cars Tuesday morning and walked the streets of two neighborhoods looking for witnesses to a pair of shooting deaths. Officers from 12 different agencies gathered at Union Baptist Church on N. Trade Street for a briefing session before dividing into groups to canvass neighborhoods where Jonathan R. McCravey Jr. and Kedrick L. White were fatally shot. McCravey Jr., 26, was found on Thursday, May 26, in the 1200 block of Bohannon Park Circle with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. McCravey succumbed to his injuries early the following morning. White, 44, was found

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dead on the front porch of 1517 E. 23rd St. on Tuesday, June 7. According to police records, the investigation revealed White suffered an apparent gunshot wound and was ruled a homicide. Captain Jay Edwards said along with looking for witnesses, the “Violent Crime Task Force” is an effort to inform the community. While searching for clues, officers also passed out more than 1,000 fliers informing residents about the homicides and how they can help the investigation. “The officers will be looking for witnesses as well as educating the community on these violent crimes. We want to reassure residents that these crimes will not be tolerated.” During a brief discussion with The Chronicle,

Edwards said the WSPD feels both cases are solvable homicides and that there is information out there. “We believe there is information out there that can help us solve these crimes,” he said. “We are willing to do whatever it takes to bring justice to the victims of these homicides.” Before sending the officers off to canvass the neighborhoods, Lt. Steve Tollie with the criminal investigation division echoed Edwards’ statements. “We are absolutely confident that we can solve these cases,” he said. “We will bring someone to justice for taking these lives.” Anyone with information on these cases can call Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800 or the WSPD at (336) 773-7700.

Law enforcement officers canvass a Winston-Salem neighborhood in search of witnesses in the fatal shooting of Kedrick White on Tuesday, June 14.

on the nation's broken immigration system in his fiery address, although the Orlando shooter was born in the United States. The presumptive Republican nominee redoubled his call for temporarily banning Muslims from the United States, saying he would lift the ban once the government could ``properly and perfectly'' screen immigrants. Going further, Trump said he would also ``suspend immigration from

areas of the world where there's a proven history of terrorism against the United States, Europe and our allies.'' He did not specify what countries would be affected or whether the suspension would apply regardless of religion. Clinton said she would prioritize stopping ``lone wolf'' attackers as president – those who may be radicalized without having direct contact or orders from a larger terror network. Overseas, the pre-

sumptive Democratic nominee called for ramping up the U.S. air campaign targeting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and pointedly called out U.S. partners in the region by name, saying Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar must stop their citizens from funding terrorism. Clinton also vigorously reiterated her call for banning assault weapons, like one of the guns the Orlando shooter used. ``I believe weapons of

Clinton, Trump at odds over tackling guns and terrorism BY JULIE PACE, JILL COLVIN AND LISA LERER ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — In both style and substance, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton offered drastically different proposals Monday for stemming the threat of terrorism and gun violence that have Americans on edge following the deadly weekend attacks at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Trump focused heavily

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One member of the community who attended the rally stated that there have been two shootings in the last three weeks in her neighborhood alone, and people have to stand up for what they know is right. The Rev. Dr. Nathan Scovens, pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, expressed his gratitude for members of the church, police department, and the morticians for coming together to bring awareness to the issue. He emphasized the need to get out into the streets and reach out and let people know this isn't the way. He stated at his church alone there have been two homicide related funerals and he had another one that Monday afternoon. Scovens said that this has to be a wake-up call and that God has given us the power to make change. Winston-Salem Police Chief Barry Rountree was one of the speakers at the rally. “Any time you can bring awareness to a situa-

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tion and get a lot of people thinking about it is great,” said Rountree. “Hopefully, the people that are here will actually go out and start trying to minister to the young people and let them know it’s a better way to do things.” He agreed with Friday that one won’t change things. “I don't think i’ts one step that's going to fix this, it’s going to be a process,” said Rountree. “People have to value life more and not want to settle issues with violence. It’s bigger than just one step, but it’s important that we are taking that step so everyone understands what we are dealing with.” According to FDMANC secretary Cheryl V. Anderson, the rally was enacted by the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association down to the state level at the conventions to embrace the communities they serve. As funeral directors, they strive to let the community know they are there for them and let people know there is a better way to settle a dispute than

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war have no place on our streets,'' she said. Clinton's address was measured and sober. While she drew implicit contrasts with Trump, she never mentioned him by name, declaring, ``Today is not a day for politics.'' Trump felt differently, hammering Clinton repeatedly in his remarks. He accused her of wanting to abolish the Second Amendment – in connection with her proposals for tougher gun laws – and

said she can't claim to be supportive of gays and lesbians when she supports allowing immigration from countries where they are discriminated against. The businessman robustly defended the rights of gay and lesbian Americans. Trump's embrace of gay and lesbian Americans was at odds with many in his own party, who oppose gay marriage and other legal protections.

Individuals pray during the “Stop the Violence Rally” at Roberts Funeral Home on Monday, June 13. The Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of North Carolina sponsored the rally.

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picking up a knife or gun. “Things like this lets the people know that we as funeral directors are a family and we are here for the community,” said Anthony B. Roberts of Roberts Funeral Services. “We need to get back to the basics of when the

community was a family. In the African-American community, we were raised together not as one but as a

whole. We need to go back to teaching our children morals and values. We need to be that village

again,” Anderson said.

“I’m concerned that folks in Forsyth get compensated just like everyone else,” said Lowe. “I want everyone to get compensated.” Compensation for eugenics victims was a cause championed by former Forsyth lawmakers Larry Womble and the late Earline Parmon, which led to a $10 million state program to compensate eugenics victims. About 7,600 people were sterilized by North Carolina’s eugenics board between 1929 and 1974. The victims were usually poor, often minority, and deemed “feeble-minded” and thus “undesirable” to have children.

Hanes said during a short session that a bill affecting particular counties cannot proceed if any member of that county’s legislative delegation objects. He said Conrad objected to the bill and wanted Forsyth County removed from it. Hanes said she cited objections from Forsyth County commissioners for her opposition. He said none had contacted him with concerns about the bill, which is voluntary for counties to participate in. He said Conrad eventually relented, letting the bill proceed, but voting against it. Hanes said the bill is for The Chronicle (USPS 067-910) was established by Ernest the largest counties in the H. Pitt and Ndubisi Egemonye in 1974 and is published state since that is where every Thursday by Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing known cases of county steril- Co. Inc., 617 N. Liberty Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. ization happened. If it’s need- 27101. Periodicals postage paid at Winston-Salem, N.C. ed in other counties, the Annual subscription price is $30.72. General Assembly could revisit the issue, he said. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Senator Paul Lowe said The Chronicle, P.O. Box 1636 he was also glad it passed. Winston-Salem, NC 27102-1636

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Refreshing the WSSU brand T H E C H R ON I C LE

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WSSU kicks off rebranding initiative with input from students, faculty and alumni BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Although the name will remain the same, and tuition will not be reduced to $500 a semester thanks to the disposal of Senate Bill 873, major changes are on the horizon at WinstonSalem State University (WSSU). During a full board of trustees meeting held inside the Donald Reaves Student Activity Center last Friday, director of pubn lic and media relations Jamie Hunt said the university has begun an initiative to refresh the WSSU brand.

The current brand, which includes the school’s logo, color pallet, various font choices, and other marketing tools for the university, launched in 2000 and saw minor updates in 2005. As she stood before the board of trustees, Hunt said, “Unfortunately, we don’t have a consistent brand messaging guide for our campus. “We are at a point where the university can’t afford to not have a strong brand,” she said. Hunt mentioned the most recent brand guidance from 2005 is not marketing focused but is instead driven by academics. She said from a marketing and public relations perspective, the current brand does not serve the needs of the university. She noted with increased competition from other universities, and stu-

dents becoming more savvy about marketing and public relations, now is the time for WSSU to take that into account when adopting brands. Hunt, who was appointed director of public relations and media last August, said a strong brand will create a better working relationship between the university and students and help build a stronger connection with the community as well. “A strong brand will allow us to have more effective relationships with a lot of different groups, such as lawmakers, alumni, constituents in the state of North Carolina and beyond,” Hunt said. “The unfortunate thing is that you have a brand

Taking time to lend a hand BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Members of the Wi n s t o n - S a l e m Police Department (WSPD) took time out from their regular duties to help sort items in the food pantry at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. While working at the food bank, on Reed Street, offi-

cers and others who work with the WSPD sorted items from recent food drives and food that has been salvaged from local grocery stores in the area. As he sorted through boxes of non-perusable food items, Chief Barry Rountree wore a smile that could light up a room. During an open meeting with the community held

earlier this month, Rountree discussed the importance of working with community leaders and community organizations to help create a safer environment for residents. “We are working to ensure that police and residents have a working relationship,” he said. “We have to work together. That is the only way this will work”

The mission of Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) is to provide food to help meet urgent nutritional needs and work to put an end to hunger through education, outreach and advocacy. Last year alone, SHFB provided more than 26.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of more than 22 million meals.

whether or not you decide what that brand is or not. The public is aware and formulates its own brand so it’s crucial that we respond to this and develop our own brand.” To kick off the rebranding process, the media relations department analyzed survey data from students, members of the faculty and staff, as well as alumni in order to create a plan to follow during the rebranding process. According to Hunt, a number of informal and formal focus groups were also held to receive feedback from “Ram Nation,” and other stakeholders in the university. “We took all of that information, analyzed it and made some recommen-

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dations and decisions on how to move forward,” she said. The survey data showed the perception of the academic programs at WSSU are a lot higher than peer institutions both nationally and at the local level. Students enjoy the open access to faculty, and appreciate the individualized academic support. Student life also received high marks on the survey. Many students said what they enjoyed most about WSSU was the family-like atmosphere. Although the rebranding process is still in the early stages, with help from data received from the surveys and open discussions, a “brand promise” has been adopted. The goal of the brand promise is to let students know what to expect when they get an

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education from WSSU. The promise reads, “We will provide high quality education, delivered by student-centered faculty in a caring and supportive atmosphere. Our students will receive a lifechanging college experience that builds essential skills, develops character, and prepares them for lifetime of success.” “It’s important to note that this brand promise is not just a statement, but a concept that we will keep in mind as we create communication,” Hunt said. In coming months, WSSU will be holding an open house where people can come to learn about how the public and media relations department works. A number of open forums will be held as well to introduce the community to the new brand.

Pamela Peoples-Joyner, Winston-Salem Police Department community relations specialist, and an intern from Appalachian State University, Chris Cheon, inspect salvaged food from local grocery stores at the Second Harvest Food Bank on Monday, June 13. The mission of the Second Harvest Food Bank, located on Reed Street, is to provide food to help meet urgent nutritional needs.

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new middle schools; four replacement schools, including Ashley Academy; additions to four schools; and renovations at four others. According to school board officials, the Ashley project was added at the last minute to address concerns from the community that the East Winston community was not included in proposal talks. Board vice chairman Robert Barr has said adding the project lets the community know that the board heard their voice. But the Community School Bond Coalition (CSBC) has raised the point that there currently isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a middle school in that area of the city. The coalition is made up of four community organizations: the Big Four Alumni Association, Winston-

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Salem Branch of the NAACP-Education Committee, New South Community Coalition, and North Winston Neighborhood Association. Among the longdeferred projects is building a new Lowrance Middle School, which will be on the campus of Paisley IB Magnet School. The bond will also increase Paisleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity from 627 students to 1027. Paisley is not in East Winston. The Forsyth Technical bond will create a new aviation program at Smith Reynolds Airport along with paying for building renovations and construction at the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various

locations. The parks bond includes several park renovations, mostly concentrated in Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, and $5 million for a multi-use agricultural center, also at Tanglewood. The bonds will now go through a process, which includes submitting a notice to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Local Government, and statements being filed with the Clerk of Court. It will culminate in the Aug. 8 County Commissioners meeting, in which the public will be able to comment on the bonds and commissioners will have a final vote on each of them. Commissioners could also choose to lower the amount of the bonds then, but they cannot make them larger. After that, the bonds will go to the Board of Elections to be put on the ballot. The commissioners said that bond requests that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go on the ballot will be pursued in other ways. The $20.4 million to turn the old Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office building into the home of the combined SciWorks and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum will be paid for with revenue from the sale of county properties. The commissioners plan to approve a capital project ordinance later in the month to make the effort official. The museums will do their own fundraising to pay for exhibits. SciWorks Director Paul Kortenaar said he was happy with the outcome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For SciWorks, this is perfect,â&#x20AC;? said Kortenaar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Financing for SciWorks will have no impact on the tax burden and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a brand new museum downtown.â&#x20AC;? Commissioners said the decision on how to renovate or replace the Hall of Justice will be made by

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools 2016 Bond Project List with Ashley, Inflation and Contingency Description

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New middle at Smith Farm New middle on Robinhood Rd. Pre-Kindergarten Center Land for an eastern elementary

Replacement Schools Brunson Elementary Konnoak Elementary

$26,989,200 $26,989,200 $3,024,000 $1,500,000

Relieve Southeast Middle, capacity of 800 Relieve Meadowlark and Jefferson, capacity of 800 Increase pre-K capacity by 108, 6 pre-K classrooms Land purchase for future needs

$25,225,200 $18,986,625

Increase capacity from 400 to 800, 2 pre-K classrooms Partial replacement, increase capacity from 400 to 750, 2 pre-K classrooms

Lowrance Middle/Paisley IB Magnet Relocate Lowrance at Paisley; increase Paisley's capacity from 627 to 1027 Ashley Academy Shovel-ready design plans

Additions Cost Easton Elementary Increase capacity from 300 to 550, 12 classrooms, 2 pre-K classrooms,new cafeteria Griffith Elementary Increase capacity from 375 to 625, 12 classrooms, 2 pre-K classrooms, expand cafeteria Ward Elementary Increase capacity from 475 to 725, 12 classrooms, 2 pre-K classrooms, expand cafeteria Wiley Magnet Add 6 STEAM classrooms, increase capacity from 600 to 700, replace gym

Renovations Description East Forsyth High John F. Kennedy High North Forsyth High Philo-Hill Magnet

Classroom and Media Center Updates Equip ~1,840 classrooms with technology; refresh technology in classrooms; update all media centers with furniture, 3D printer $24,220,000 Maintenance Maintenance and Capital Improvements Replace building component systems at 35 schools Inflation Assessed over a six-year construction span Contingency Total

Sept. 30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been discussed a long time and there needs to be a final answer,â&#x20AC;? said Commissioner Don Martin. The time will let the commissioners examine all their options. Previously, plans to replace the Hall of Justice for $145 million,

and one that involves renovating and expanding it for $112 million were being considered, though the idea of renovating it for $100 million was also discussed last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want the best court house we can possibly get,â&#x20AC;? said commisioner

Witherspoon about the extra time. The courthouse would not be paid for by a bond referendum and would most likely be funded with limited obligation bonds that allow the county to borrow money without taxpayer approval. Marshall

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$6,930,000 $6,930,000 $9,324,000

$6,000,000 $3,500,000 $5,500,000

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Pedestrian and bus safety, site improvements

Source: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

$9,009,000

$20,139,230 $18,263,634 $17,020,505 $17,096,649

Update 100-800 buildings, safety, ADA access, cafeteria Renovate CTE classrooms Renovate original 1963 building, less auxiliary gym Increase capacity from 445 to 550

Safety Improvements Description Mount Tabor and Glenn Stadium Safety improvements to home sides Safety/Cameras Update cameras to district standard for all schools, entry access controlsor all middle schools Student Safety and Transportation Improvements at Wiley, Reynolds, Southeast, Meadowlark Elem & Parkland

Middle, Parkland Technology

$46,965,146 $900,000

$24,220,000

$29,400,000 $25,143,412 $944,199 $350,000,000

said that the commissioners will need to commit to the entire project, not just one part of the construction, or later boards of county commissioners could change or halt the project. Staff reporter Tevin Stinson contributed to this report. Chronicle graphic

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2016

According to school officials, more than 400 seniors received their diplomas from East Forsyth High School during the commencement ceremony held inside the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, June 11. BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last weekend all 14 high schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) held graduation ceremonies for the class of 2016. According to WS/FCS, more than 3,000 seniors walked across the stage and into the life of adulthood

during various ceremonies held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While delivering the commencement address to the graduating class at Carver High School, 97.1 WQMG on-air personality Busta Brown told the class of 2016 that it’s time to get it done. As they waited patiently to receive their diplomas inside the

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex on Saturday afternoon, Brown said, “Never envy or compare yourself with another person’s greatness. “The only person you compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday,” he continued. “When you compare your greatness to another person’s greatness, you may miss

that you took a step forward.” Other schools that held graduation ceremonies on Saturday were, John F. Kennedy, North Forsyth, R.J. Reynolds, Walkertown, Reagan, East Forsyth and Parkland. When describing his fellow classmates during his speech, Parkland valedictorian Roark McLean quoted

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Lakira Leak yells in excitement after receiving her diploma from Parkland High School during the commencement ceremony held on Saturday, June 11 inside the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex. rapper Drake when describing the journey through high school. “We started from the bottom now we’re here,” said McLean. “It has been a long hard journey but we made it. I know there are great plans for all of us as we move forward in life.” Graduation exercises for Mt. Tabor, Atkins, Carter, Glenn and West

Forsyth were held on Friday, June 10. WinstonSalem Preparatory Academy capped off the weekend of celebration on Sunday, June 12, during a ceremony held at K.R. Williams Auditorium on the campus of WinstonSalem State University.

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Last weekend, all 14 high schools in the local district held graduation ceremonies for the class of 2016. During the ceremonies held at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex building, thousands of family members, friends, and others showed up to cheer on the graduates.

East Forsyth principal Rodney Bass presents Mary Joyce Cooper her high school diploma during the graduation ceremony held last Saturday, June 11, at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

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Recently, some grantmaking nonprofits announced new leadership for their organizations. At least two of the groups have or will have AfricanAmerican leaders. After completing his tenure as superintendent of Guilford County Schools, Maurice “Mo” Green has assumed his role as executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. Laura Gerald, a pediatrician and former state health director, will become the new president of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in July. Both nonprofits serve statewide while being based in Winston-Salem. That’s something to cheer if you are keeping track of African-American people in charge of nonprofits. The question is, what impact can or will they make? Both organizations are dedicated to helping the financially disadvantaged in North Carolina, with Z. Smith Reynolds also targeting other areas. What the public needs to remember is that they do that by making grants to organizations, not by giving money directly to individuals. Those grantmaking nonprofits and others like them have to find the organizations they believe will use the money they give them to help the people the grantmaking nonprofits want to help. So the search is on for those organizations. Green issued a public letter that says: “In May 2016, ZSR’s Board of Trustees made the decision to begin a year-long strategic assessment to examine and evaluate our current approach to grantmaking and broader work. At the end of this process, by May 2017, ZSR plans to produce a strategic plan that will guide the work of the Foundation moving forward. “As part of this assessment, the Foundation launched Mo Wants to Know – a listening and learning tour during which myself, along with Trustees and staff will make our way across the state, for several months hearing directly from state leaders, local leaders and community members about trends and challenges, as well as opportunities, successes and ideas they have for making North Carolina a better place. “As part of Mo Wants to Know, ZSR Trustees, staff and I will spend time meeting with smaller, more targeted groups and working alongside experts to understand trends, research best practices and review ways in which the Foundation can make the most impact with the assets it has available. “Because of the time-intensive nature of this entire process, Trustees recently made the decision to suspend grantmaking for the Foundation’s Spring 2017 grant cycle, which typically runs from November to May with a Feb. 1 application deadline. As a result, the Foundation will not be reviewing grant proposals during that time, as it typically would do.” In the end, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation will make grants, not give money to the individuals giving their thoughts. It remains to be seen who will get the money and how they will help those who need help. With North Carolina having a 5.4 percent seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April, it might not look as though people need help. It might look as though things are good economically in North Carolina. But the North Carolina Justice Center says it ain’t necessarily so. In its Prosperity Watch Issue 37, No. 2, it says: “The reality of North Carolina’s labor market is far less rosy than the recent drop in the state’s unemployment rate suggests. Five years after the end of the Great Recession, there are still too few jobs for those who want to work, and the result is that the state, like the nation, is experiencing a growth in the number of workers missing from the labor market.” The nonprofits helping the financially disadvantaged still have plenty of work to do. The question is, in the end, who will they partner with to get the job done and will those partnerships work to achieve their goals? It remains to be seen.

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Trump should follow Clinton's example of steadiness

of inhumanity to define our common humanity. "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all mankind are created equal, endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights ... that among these rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Fleming El-Amin Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator ACGG Winston-Salem

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Days ago, our country suffered the worst mass shooting in our history, when 49 of our brothers and sisters were tragically taken in an horrific act of terrorism. As Hillary Clinton said yesterday [Monday, June 13], “this is a moment when all

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Americans need to stand together' and when Americans from across party lines should rally in common purpose to serve our country and keep us safe.” She also laid out a strong and detailed plan to take-on and defeat ISIS and the terrorists who seek to do us harm, both at home and abroad. In contrast to Hillary Clinton's steady, smart approach, Donald Trump responded with the same divisive, anti-Muslim rhetoric that shows he's temperamentally unfit to be commander in chief. Whether it was doubling down on his proposed Muslimban or accusing President Obama of ISIS sympathies, Donald Trump's unhinged rhetoric won't make anyone safer and will instead divide our country further. This is no time for anyone, let alone someone seeking the highest office in the land, to exploit a terrorist attack on our homeland for a political campaign. … Donald Trump should follow Hillary Clinton's example, and work to bring people together – not tear the American people apart by condemning the rich diversity that has made the United States the greatest country in the world. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) Washington, D.C.

Elections board should consider WSSU students when chosing places to vote

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Lately, there has been a great deal of frustration over the proposed early voting plans for Forsyth county in November. Last week, we discussed with the Board of Elections about how important it is to create equitable access to polling places come this fall. Specifically we urged them to think of college students in the county and their access to polling sites. Many proposed plans disregard Winston-Salem State University but not Wake Forest, UNCSA, and Salem College. As Wake Forest students, we have the privilege to be able to walk to our location, and WSSU students deserve this as well. There are several locations that would offer easier access, and we hope the Board thoroughly considers these other locations for the sake of WSSU students. David Ajamy and Zachary Bynum Democracy NC Interns Winston-Salem

Coalition condemns Orlando massacre To the Editor:

The American Coalition For Good Government (ACGG) vehemently condemns the uncivilized, inhuman acts which resulted in 49 people killed and 53 injured in Orlando, Florida. The person responsible was prevented from killing other innocent people by the police department returning fire on him. There is no justification for taking innocent life. There is no religious rationale for this behavior in a civilized society. We extend prayers and condolences to the innocent and their families in Orlando, Florida. Historically, when the advocates for human progress stand up collectively, that force crushes attempts to dehumanize society back into tribal conflicts and savage behavior. Our greatest good is achieved when we recognize and promote our human essence. ACGG encourages all citizens to work collectively to deny these acts

Trump’s view on health care for women is regressive To the Editor:

This letter was prompted by the announcement of Trump’s campaign stop in Greensboro on June 14. As an advocate of accessible, consistent, professional health care for women, I felt the need to remind readers of The Chronicle of Trump’s positions on Planned Parenthood and of Governor McCrory’s endorsement of his candidacy. Candidate Trump’s views on women’s health care are essentially in agreement with the regressive, discriminatory stance of the

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GOP. In lockstep with his political party, Trump promises to ban access to safe, legal abortion unless the mother’s life is threatened. He also promises to nominate “pro-life” justices to the U.S. Supreme Court and will suspend all insurance coverage of birth control in keeping with the Hobby Lobby decision. In true Trump form, he asserts he will repeal the Affordable Care Act on his first day in office. Of course, in a Trump administration, Planned Parenthood will be defunded as would be expected. There is little surprise in his pronouncements if he is to be a candidate for the GOP, and these pronouncements are consistent with his misogynistic disregard for women. Planned Parenthood has been forced to fight against unfounded attacks, slanderous claims, and fundamentalist ideology unlike any organization in my memory. In spite of the barrage of criticism, it has survived. The survival is due to the importance of its mission and the dedication of those who realize our country would suffer grave consequences if it ceased to exist. I am proud to be an advocate of Planned Parenthood.

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Make sure you’re present in people’s lives My grandMicha mother passed away on the James 25th of March, which was Guest also Good Columnist Friday. I had the opportunity to spend every night with her in hospice the week prior to her death. It was an experience I pray to NEVER forget. The conversation, the jokes, the pain, the peace, the staff, her final wishes and her admiration of me have changed me forever. It has caused me to verify if I am robotically moving through life or if I am actually present. Recently, I was stopped by a friend’s mother who wanted to invite me to a Happy Hour in memory of him. It immediately brought back all the emotions I felt with the loss of my grandmother less than 30 days prior, but I held it together because my loss surely could not be greater than a parent losing their child. I spent all evening reflecting on my relationship with my friend and why I missed him so much. Derek and I met at Northwest Middle School in 1992 during Open House in what would be our homeroom class. It was difficult not to notice him because we were two of three black students in the class and he was the only male. I was usually taller than most of my classmates, and he reminded me of it at least three times a week. He would call me “Sasquatch,” especially when he would have to take the fall for something all three of us did. He tortured me, but it wasn’t the bully type of torture; it was as if we were siblings. We had classes together all throughout middle school, and if he didn’t make enough fun of me in class, he would continue his shenanigans on the bus; yes we rode the same bus, too. When it came time for high school, I opted for a school outside of my district, which happened to also be the same school where Derek was enrolled, and we ended up in some of the same classes again. By then, he was taller than me but I was of age to wear heels and would remind him from time to time who was boss as I looked down at him. We continued to sit near each other

because we were still two of the few blacks in class; we continued to get in a little trouble; and he continued to take the fall. He was an athlete; I worked and was active in other organizations, so we rarely hung out after school. We vowed to stay in touch while in college and we did – mostly during our holiday breaks. All of sudden, we were adults and having conversations about our post-college

mother that I realized he was the first major loss in my life. But it was also then where I realized how important it was for me to be present in our friendship. I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to experience a relationship where we got on each other’s nerves but in turn, assured we each were on track to produce the greatness our parents expected. I had to be present in order to understand how rare it was for a young

plans. It was weird; we were no longer joking but attentively listening to each other and actually caring about what was said. I didn’t know what to do with the information about him being sick. What kind of sick? Was it his allergies that always flared with small bumps on his face every year around his birthday? The only thing that could cause him to not return to school was the flu. I mean, we were in our early 20s, how sick could he be? Then I learned he was diagnosed with a dreadful form of cancer. OK … I was in nursing school, so I’m sure there’s a chemotherapy that could treat it. What do you mean, he can’t walk? It all became overwhelming and I needed to talk to him so I could learn all that was happening. I visited him at home, where his infectious smile was plastered on his face. Somehow he found a way to crack a joke and this time, I willingly acted as the butt of the joke. Nursing school trained me to recognize signs and symptoms of illnesses but it never prepared me for how to deal with illnesses when they affected my friends and family. Derek left us in 2004, not long after I gave birth. It wasn’t until speaking with his

black man to be a great athlete and an honor student, yet still remain humble and kind. My son is now in the sixth grade, and I had to be present to understand why I smile when he works in his “Wordly Wise Vocabulary Book.” Derek and I would compete to see who could finish the fastest. He usually won! I had to be present to know why I give my son specific guidance about how to carry himself. I watched Derek as he always wore his pants on his waist; his polo shirts pressed and buttoned; he smelled fresh; and his face was perfectly moisturized. I miss my grandmother and I miss Derek but I’m incredibly grateful I was present because my presence is what creates happy tears. Take inventory on your life and make sure you’re present because memories of your presence will surely offer comfort during some of the most uncomfortable periods in your life.

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Happy Father’s Day to my dad and to men James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist I have not been able to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad because he passed away and went to heaven over 30 years ago. So I dedicate this column to him and to all men who lovingly have this role. My dad, whose name I bear, was born in Jamaica, a tiny island in the West Indies. As I reflect on growing up in WinstonSalem, North Carolina, which I will say more about later, my dad was definitely my parent. He was my parent and not my friend. I am sure that many men my age can say the same thing about their fathers. I always thought that he was larger than life as I loved him and feared him both at the same time. When I got out of hand, my mom would always say, “Jimmy, I am going to let your father know when he gets home.” Of course this is after she gave me one of her patented spankings. Well, when my dad came home, he would admonish me verbally. While my father was a dentist, I believe he also had a degree in psychology as he made me feel so bad about

my inappropriate behavior. My dad ended up in Winston-Salem because a Jamaican dentist colleague told him about the city. My dad’s friend lived in High Point, a short drive from Winston-Salem. High Point is arguably the furniture capital of America. When they got together, Jamaica was the central topic of conversation. He always seemed happy when he talked about his homeland. Even after I was born, my dad was the only Jamaican in the city. That is almost unbelievable but that is the way it was. Later, he sponsored his nephew, also from Jamaica, so Wilfred became the second Jamaican in the city. There were many men besides my cousin Wilfred who came around the house seeking fatherly advice or help in some way.As I grew older, I began to hear stories about how he had assisted some of these men. I am not sure that I ever had a real Southern accent, although my mom was American. I will say that you had to

For example, the word “three” was pronounced “tree.” He was a serious man who gave me many life lessons. He always told me that America was a land of opportunity. I didn’t fully understand what he meant until our family went to Jamaica during my early teens. There are tourist spots like Ocho Rios and Montego Bay and there are smaller less popular places like Mandeville and Spanish Town. After sleeping on beds made of straw and going outside and picking mangos and grapefruits for breakfast, I understood more clearly what he meant. He also taught me how to save money. He was a money manager long before Charles Schwab. Being a dentist in a private practice made him watch every dime. Sometimes I have to laugh at myself because I, too, watch every dime. His basic philosophy was always live below your means and save for a rainy day. After my mom passed away, it was just my dad and me. During the

“I have not been able to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad because he passed away and went to heaven over 30 years ago.”

have a keen ear to understand my dad. Sometimes I

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was an interpreter when friends were at my house.

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winter time, we would have cocoa made with milk

and dip French bread in it. I am not sure where he got that combination but it was sure good. And during the summers, we would sit on the stoop or on the side porch. He was never too busy for me. My dad earned the respect of people. I can’t imagine the challenges that he faced being from another country. I believe before he passed away that we became friends. He continued to give me advice. The difference was that he also asked my opinion on matters. I never had to look for a role model or for a hero because my dad was both. He was the most caring and generous man that I have ever known in my entire life. There are many men who have similar stories about their dads. This is just one. So for all young dads out there, my advice is that you spend quality time with your child or children. Have them grow up loving you and when you are gone missing you. I miss my dad. James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem. He is the President Emeritus of The Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio and a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.

Public comments on city budget; New IDR initiative pleads for funding T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Community grants, fire inspectors and city worker pay were among the topics at the city budget public hearing on Thursday, June 9. For two hours, the City Council heard public comments on the proposed budget. Most comments were from nonprofits the Pollard city supports with grant funds. Those community organizations were chosen based on the recommendations of the Community Agency A l l o c a t i o n Committee. The committee is made up of nine citizens who review city grant requests. Williams One organization whose request wasn’t in the proposed budget was a new initiative of Freedom Tree at IDR (Institute for Dismantling Racism) called Share Cooperative of Winston-Salem. Share wants to open a member-owned grocery store that will sell affordable, healthy food in a food desert. IDR founder Rev. Willard

Bass said it was a project that reflects the principals of unity and anti-racism he’s been championing. Rev. Gary Williams told the council that Share is looking at sites in the southern part of the city, but needed start-up money for feasibility and market studies on the locations. “We can’t do that without some sort of initial funding from the city of WinstonWashington Salem,” he said. Williams said Share is following the model of Greensboro’s Renaissance Community Cooperative, which broke ground on its store in March. The City of Greensboro gave Renaissance a $250,000 grant to help it start. Share is requesting $116,725 from the city. Other organizations were also turned down in the proposed budget– like the Josh Howard Foundation, Industries for the Blind and Whole Man Ministries– but Share was the only one that spoke. A variety of groups are receiving funding in the budget like The Sergie Foundation, which helps low income families afford veterinary care for their pets, and Eureka Ministry, which helps exoffenders find housing. Other groups included the National Black Theater Festival, NABVETS, HARRY Veteran

Discussion continues on early voting

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Forsyth County Board of Elections meeting on Tuesday, June 14. The BOE continued its consideration of early voting sites during its canvass meeting for the June 7 primary. During the comment session, several said the BOE should use the WSSU’s Anderson Center, which was an early voting site from 2000-2012. “I would just like to point out that this is part of a broader concern with people at schools and universities who may not have vehicles, particularly schools that have a large residential population, should be taken into consideration to make sure that those people have easy access to the polls,” said Katherine McGinnis. Freshmen at WSSU cannot park on campus and the nearest early voting site would be more than a 30minute walk from campus. Other large local universities either let freshmen park on campus or shuttle them to and from an offcampus lot. Forsyth County Democratic Party Chair Eric Ellison said the concern BOE Chair Ken Raymond voiced publicly about a WSSU professor giving extra credit for early voting wasn’t a valid reason to take away early voting from the site after he became chair in 2013.

“I really ask that you reconsider,” Ellison said. “If there’s a more substantive reason for denying the Anderson Center, please share that with the community and the public; they would like to know.” Raymond, then a poll worker, filed a complaint about the alleged incident in 2010, but couldn’t find the professor who supposedly gave the extra credit. The Forsyth BOE at the time dismissed the complaint because nothing of value was exchanged for voting for a particular candidate or party. “I think that you’re hearing a lot of voices from colleges that do have good access and hearing about all the concerns about the Winston-Salem State community, I think it’s very important to take that into consideration,” said Wake Forest Student Zachary Bynum. BOE member Stuart Russell said that it wasn’t the 2010 incident that kept it from being included in 2014 early voting. He said he didn’t recall the incident coming up when they discussed the early voting plan back then, which passed unanimously. The sole Democrat on the board, Fleming ElAmin, has said he was trying to reach census at the time. That changed during the discussion for March primary early voting when two petitions with a total of 10,000 signatures were presented to the board in support of the site. Raymond assured attendees no one was trying to make it harder for college students to vote and that “we will see how that turns out” on the Anderson site. “Access to voting for college students throughout the county will be fair and equal,” he said. Of the three board

members, El-Amin is the only one with Anderson and Sunday voting on his early voting plan. El-Amin has said he’ll appeal to the state if WSSU is not in the final plan. Sites that all the board members agree on are the BOE office, Mazie Woodruff Center, Polo Park Recreation Center, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Kernersville Senior Center/Library along with the Clemmons, Southside, Walkertown, Lewisville and Rural Hall Libraries. All members also want to look into sites at Reynolds and Hanes Hosiery recreation centers. Staff said they were still trying to get in touch with Industries for the Blind on its request for a possible early voting site. One site that’s attempting to get off the early voting list is South Fork Recreation Center. Recreation and Parks Director Tim Grant told the board that it has conflicts with two shows, the Gingerbread Festival and the Holly Jolly Crafts Show, happening simultaneously during early voting. When it was used in 2014, it had only one craft show during early voting and was able to eventually make accommodations. He said canceling the shows would be an $80,000 revenue loss for the center. “We would respectfully ask for this board to consider another location for early voting,” said Grant. Raymond and Russell were still interested in the site, asking staff to continue to see if a solution can be found. Russell said since it’s a public facility, they could compel it to host early voting, if needed. El-Amin said considering the revenue at stake for the center, he could no longer support an early voting site there.

Also on Tuesday, the BOE completed its canvass of the June 7 primary and released the final official results: Fifth District House of Representatives (Republicans) Virginia Foxx 6,26061 34% Pattie Curran 3,94538 66%

Fifth District House of Representatives (Democrats) Josh Brannon 5,150 52 32% Charlie Wallin 2,486 25 26% Jim Roberts 2,20722 42% South Ward City Council (Democrats)

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Outreach Services, Experiment in Self Reliance, Shepherd’s Center, SciWorks, Old Salem and IDR, which will receive $33,350 in its regular city funding. David Pollard of the Winston-Salem

“In some ways, it’s like we’re having DSS subsidize our jobs.” –Dee Washington, Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods

Professional Fire Fighters Association spoke in support of the first of three new fire inspector positions in the budget that will eventually handle all fire inspections, a job currently done by firefighters. “Winston-Salem is the only major city in North Carolina that does operationsbased inspections and there is a very clear reason for that,” he said. “Most cities abandoned that years ago because of the fact that the inspections done on the operation level are just not able to be done thoroughly enough.” He said it’s hard for firefighters to enforce a 47 chapter-long fire code’s on top of their other duties like training, hydrant maintenance, public education and smoke detector installations. He said firefighters will sometimes have to leave in the middle of an inspection to respond

to a fire alarm. Several also spoke about city worker pay. The budget includes a 3 percent market pay increase and a 1.5 to 3 percent merit pay increase. But Philip Carter said that wouldn’t be enough for those making the lowest wages. The original proposed budget would’ve increased the minimum wage for city workers from $10.10 to $10.40. Dee Washington of Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods said a lot of residents are concerned with a living wage and are organizing around the issue. She asked how many city workers live below the poverty line. “In some ways, it’s like we’re having DSS subsidize our jobs,” she said. The proposed budget has now been revised so that the minimum wage for city workers will be $11. A plan for a central city police district in and around downtown has been removed, which eliminates five new positions, so the police can devote the funds to increased recruitment efforts. There are also three new positions for upcoming splash parks and two new analyst positions that have been eliminated. There’s now also increased funding for the Urban League Summer Youth Employment Program and to Successful Outcomes After Re-entry (SOAR) grants. The city council will vote on the budget in its Monday, June 20 meeting.

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The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship holds forums often and has book reviews, and socio-political discussions as well. “We thought it would be great to have her here because this group is pretty sophisticated,” said Kenneth Osberg, the forum coordinator. “We are pretty progressive and open people here at the church, and I was happy to schedule her as soon as I found out about her book. Having these types of discussions will only help things get better.” Wilkinson still is optimistic about the future relationship between the races, stating, “When blacks and Latinos have more opportunities and don’t feel discriminated against based on race, then they are more likely to form alliances with one another.”

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Racial inequalities spurred a Wake Forest professor to write a book looking at white people, AfricanAmericans and Latinos. The professor, Betina Wilkinson, held a forum at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem to discuss her recent book “Partners or Rivals: Power and Latino, Black and White Relations in the 21st Century.” The book was based on the dissertation Wilkinson wrote during grad school about racial attitudes between blacks, whites and Latinos in the United States. She wanted to delve into whether each group looks at the other as partners or rivals and what factors were Wake Forest professor involved to influence each Betina Wilkinson explains the research group’s thinking. Born in Argentina, from her latest book Wilkinson came to the “Partners or Rivals United States at the age of Power and Latino, Black six and was raised in New and White relations in .”Orleans. She stated that the 21 century the stracial atmosphere there was very uneasy, and race was very prevalent in her mind at a young age. She wanted an answer to the question, “Where are we today.” “Even as a child I could see the racial inequalities that were around me,” Wilkinson said. The book touches on the relationship between the black and Latino groups and how each one relates to the white race, and vice versa. Age, economic status and region of the country are factors that are included as well. She also touches on the recent upswing in the deaths of black youths such as Trayvon Martin. The data was collected from a national survey and local focus groups in the city of New Orleans. Wilkinson stated that some of the most interesting data she found was that people in the certain black communities somewhat resent the Latino population because Latinos pose a possible economic threat to them; they believe that the white

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Josh Howard basketball tournament brings out fundamentals BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Youth basketball is the sport being played in its most raw state. There is no dunking like LeBron, little to no fancy dribbling like Kyrie Irving, and no threepointers from 30 feet away like Stephen Curry. What makes these games so exhilarating are the fundamentals and love for game the kids have. This past weekend, the High Point City Ball H.A.W.G.S. (Heart and Will Go Strong) took home the championship in the 9-to-11 age group in the Josh Howard/Porsche Jones Classic. The team went 3-0 during the tournament, defeating each team by double figures in each game. “Our team is very good, and we played a very good game, and the fact that we Photo by Timothy Ramsey won was great,” said point guard Jayden The Ball H.A.W.G.S. celebrate together after the team won 50-13 in the champiDavis. onship game.

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Power forward Bryson Mickey said, “I think we just played very well and it turned out the way I wanted it to.” Josh Howard and Porsche Jones were both standout basketball players at Wake Forest University. Jones is the director of Bondskills, which is a sports event hosting company that hosts tournaments all across the area. The Ball H.A.W.G.S. is a youth development program sponsored and supported by The M.I.N.D. (Moving In a New Direction) group, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in High Point. The M.I.N.D. group is coordinated by Bryon Stricklin, director/founder/sixth- and seventh-grade coach. The coach of the team, Rondrigus Davis, was impressed with his team’s performance during the tournament.

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Guilford College track team members hail from Forsyth County Guilford College Senior and Winston-Salem native Trent Evans, right. races toward the finish line in the 800 meter race during the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championships.

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Josephus Mitchell, Trent Evans and Alex Martin of the Guilford College Track and Field team all performed admirably in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championships in late April. The trio not only run for the same team but also share roots in Forsyth County. Mitchell was born in Monrovia, Liberia, and came to Winston-Salem in 2005. He is a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School. The rising senior was a second team All-ODAC selection in the 100 and 200 meter dash with runner-up finishes in both events at the league championships. He was also part of the school record setting

4x100 meter relay team that set the mark at the Seahawk Invitational this past year with a time of 43.57 seconds. Mitchell is majoring in Exercise Science and Health and Fitness and wants to pursue a career in that field upon graduation. “I enjoy the feeling of moving fast, self-accomplishments, and the family that track surrounds you with,” said Mitchell. “It was a good feeling to be named to an AllODAC team, but I really wanted to win my events. It was great to be a part of the record-setting 4x100 team, and I also know we will improve on it during the upcoming season as well. For me, I expect to improve in every aspect on the track which will lead me to winning.” Evans, who is the only senior of the three and a Reynolds high graduate, also earned second team All-

ODAC recognition for his second place finish in the 800 at the league championships. He also received NCAA Division III All South/Southeast recognition from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association for his performance this past year as well. He holds the school record for the indoor 400 meter dash, which he set in February with a time of 51.76 seconds at the Vince Brown Invitational. Evans graduated with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Music. His goal is to join the Peace Corps in the next few years or pursue international programs involving community outreach. He also plans to make a career surrounding building up the community and cultural infu-

Middle school athlete finds success on, off track

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Coaches always preach that practice makes perfect. For Nytrinitey Jenkins of Northwest Middle School, hard work on the track and in the classroom has set her up for success with both. Jenkins, a graduating eighth-grader at Northwest Middle School, showcased the fruits of her labor at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Middle School County Championships in May. She finished second in the 200 meter dash, first in the 400 meter dash, and ran

the third leg of the 4x100 meter relay team that finished first overall. The county championship meet was a culmination of all the effort Jenkins put in during training throughout the year. She nearly had a clean sweep of all three races she entered, if not for being out-leaned at the tape by Jada Dowd of Meadowlark Middle School in the 200. She ran an impressive time of 26.48 losing by .02 of a second. “In the 200, she beat me. I caught up to her close to the line, but when we

leaned, I leaned with my head and she leaned with her chest. When they looked at the video, they saw she had won.” said Jenkins. “In the 400, I was a little nervous because I was in the fastest heat and there were people that I had never run against there. But I just went out and ran and I won.” Jenkins won the 400-meter dash in a time of 1:01.88, besting the next fastest time by almost 3 seconds. Jenkins is beloved by her coaches and faculty alike, who all had glowing See Athlete on B2

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Northwest Middle School eighth-grader Nytrinitey Jenkins is a wiz in the classroom and dominates on the track.

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“I am most proud of the growth my team showed,” said Davis. “I had a player who had never stepped foot on the basketball court before and to see his progression from the first day until now, he’s developed so much, and going forward I can’t wait to see him blossom.” The tournament was a round robin and the H.A.W.G.S. first played the Greensboro Warriors and defeated them by the score of 36-14. They then matched up against Team Major,

who gave them a tougher test. However, they prevailed 39-23. In the beginning of the championship game against Team Mercury out of Winston-Salem, the H.A.W.G.S. jumped out to an early lead, setting the tone for rest of the game. At the half, they were up by double figures. With a pressuring half court defense, which led to a number of steals and break-away baskets, the H.A.W.G.S. continued to stretch the lead in the second half. They were clicking on all cylinders. “I am elated about the championship because the boys worked very hard,” said Cheryl McCoy, parent of

player Bryce McCoy. “Bryce loves his team, program and the friendship with the guys. I am most proud of the guys for getting better and playing as a team, and that’s what counts.” Stricklin stated that The M.I.N.D. group basketball program started in 2012 as a way to bring kids in to help them understand the nuances of the organization and what they have to offer. He also said that the Josh Howard/Porsche Jones Classic is a very good and well- organized tournament that allows players from across the Triad to showcase their talents.

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sion. “I spent a lot of my childhood playing sports, but I mostly enjoyed the running aspect of them,” Evans said. “I began running track when I was 7, but I really picked it up once I entered high school.

I enjoy track because it creates a mental and physical challenge to work toward and provides discipline that translates to so many components of my life. Being the indoor and outdoor 400 meter record holder produces the thought that I’m leaving my legacy behind for someone else to strive toward.” Sophomore Martin, a

product of Reagan High School in Pfafftown, is a sprinter and jumper for the Quakers. He placed fifth in the league championship finals with a time of 11.33 seconds. He also has the fourth longest long jump in school history with a length of 6.70 meters, which he set at the Seahawk Invitational. Mitchell and Martin

will return to the Quakers next season with hopes of improving even further on their stellar 2015-2016 seasons. The senior, Evans, says he will miss his team because they were his home away from home and running gave him a familylike bond with teammates t who have become life-long friends.

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Girls track coach Quinton Campbell, left, and boys coach Ernest Riley, right, see bright lights in the future of Nytrinitey because of her dedication.

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things to say about her. “She is one of the most dedicated athletes in the school, and if you were to rank them male or female she would be at the top,” said Quinton Campbell, girls track coach at Northwest. “As a coach, she is what I feel a student athlete should be. She is self- motivating and she is going to do what is required of her and her dedication to being the best is amazing. If all of my athletes were like her, my job would be so much easier.” Men’s coach Ernest Riley said, “This is the kind of athlete you want to have on your team. I’m looking to retire next year, but if I can have athletes like this every year, I would stay around for another 15

Winston-Salem native Trent Evans (Number 200) prepares to make his final kick down the home straight away during the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championships.

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years.” Jenkins also is an excellent student in the classroom, as she was on the straight-A honor roll and received all As and just one B this last report card. She said her favorite subjects are math, language arts and science. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is where she would love to attend college. She said she would love to become a nurse and a professional track and field athlete because she idolizes Olympic Champion Florence Griffith Joyner. Northwest Middle School Principal Freda Smith is impressed with Nytrinitey’s accomplishments on the track but feels her work in the classroom should not be overlooked. “She is an exceptional young lady inside and out of the classroom,” said Smith. “Across all disci-

plines she is an excellent child and she shows it on paper an on the track. She is top of the line and extremely well rounded. She will be an individual that we will see in the Olympics. The sky is the limit for her and not just from an athletic standpoint but from inside the classroom as well.” Nytrinitey will attend Reagan High School in the fall and looks forward to competing on the high school level against bigger and better competition. Her expectations for herself remain high as she moves on to the next level. “She has the opportunity to be one of the best track athletes we have had in the city in a long time,” said Campbell. “You get out what you put in, and she gives it her all so going forward I see nothing but the best from her.”

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the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU ) Department of athletics is proud to announce that 92 student-athletes finished the spring semester and were recognized on the Dean’s list. all 12 varsity athletic programs, along with the cheerleaders, were repre-

sented among the 92 student-athletes, with at least two student-athletes for each program. the football team led the way with 24 honorees, while the women’s volleyball team had nine, tops among the women’s programs. Students are eligible to

be named to the Dean’s list at the end of each semester based on a student's status as a full-time student (12 semester hours and above). Dean’s list honors are awarded only to those students who earn a scholastic grade point average of 3.0 or higher in 12 or

more credit hours of graded coursework at WSSU in an academic semester, with no grade below c and no incomplete (i) grades on the report. “in order to be a student-athlete, it takes dedication and time management in the classroom and on the fields of competition. WSSU athletics takes much pride in providing

the athletes the resources and tools necessary to succeed,” says Director of athletics tonia Walker. “We are thankful for the strong partnership of the Ucall (University college and lifelong learning) staff, their time and effort to monitor and guide our student-athletes academically. this type of academic success speaks to

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“these types of high-impact experiences allow students to solve real-world problems while honing the skills they will need when they enter the workforce or continue their education,” said Mike McKenzie, associate professor of exercise physiology. the students involved in the project, who graduated on May 13, all have plans to work or continue their education after graduation. Brown will continue his education in strength and conditioning at the University of Miami. Green and Miller have been accepted into WSSU’s highly competitive doctor of physical therapy (Dpt) program, while taylor plans to pursue his Dpt at Duke University. raynor will spend two years with teach for america.

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inDianapoliS — two WinstonSalem State University student-athletes have been awarded the ncaa Division ii Degree completion award, to allow them to complete their baccalaureate degrees in 2016-17. Women's cross-country and track & field runner Danisha Wiggins, along with men's football player Michael Douglas, were granted the awards. Danisha Wiggins, who is one of the most decorated cross-country runners in WSSU history, was a three-time all-ciaa runner, and was a member of the two-time WSSU rams indoor track & Field champions. Michael Douglas, was a member of the ciaa champion WSSU football team. Douglas was eighth on the team in tackles in 2015, with 38 tackles, one sack, three

and half tackles for a loss and one fumble recovery. the ncaa established the Division ii Degree completion award program in 2001 to provide deserving student-athletes financial assistance for them to complete their first baccalaureate degree. candidates will be students who have exhausted their athletic eligibility and have received athletics financial aid. the selection process for the national award emphasizes the academic performance of the student-athlete. other factors considered are financial circumstances, athletic achievement and involvement in campus and community activities. to date, nearly $4 million has been given to about 1,000 deserving studentathletes. of those student-athletes who have received the award since its inception, 94 percent have earned their undergraduate degree using this program.

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Community Briefs JUNE 16, 2016

Allegacy Federal Credit Union Receives Award allegacy Federal credit Union has been named the 2016 credit Union of the Year (collaboration and innovation) by the national association of credit Union Service organizations (nacUSo). The award is given to the credit union that best exemplifies the collaborative and innovative use of the cUSos to effectively and efficiently serve the financial needs of its members. nacUSo acknowledged both the breadth of services and the creative ways allegacy is leveraging its expertise. Through its various operating units allegacy offers real estate, insurance, payroll, financial planning and an array of human resources/wellness consulting services to small and mid-sized businesses and other credit unions. allegacy is one of the largest credit unions in north carolina, with members throughout the world. Founded in 1967 in Winston-Salem, allegacy has a broad membership base open to anyone in our community. For more information, visit allegacyFcU.org.

Allegacy Partners With YMCA Of Northwest North Carolina allegacy Federal credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in north carolina, announced a new collaboration with the YMca of northwest north carolina to improve the overall health and wellbeing of their respective members. allegacy is now offering the allhealth Wellness account program which offers financial rewards for visits to the YMca. Members are provided the opportunity to earn higher returns on savings based on the number of times a member visits the Y each month. The savings program is designed as an incentive to be active at the YMca, whether working out, volunteering or attending a child’s sporting event. Participants can earn up to 1.00% aPY on a savings balance up to $10,000, which is currently the highest dividend rate in the Triad market. allegacy and the YMca teamed up because of the organizations’ shared goals to improve the overall wellbeing, including physical, emotional and financial, of the lives of respective members.

Maya Horton receives master’s degree Maya horton, a 2008 graduate of Parkland high School and 2012 nc a&T graduate with a degree in psychology, was conferred the degree of Master of Fine arts in Fashion Merchandising from the academy of art University in San Francisco, calif. on May 26. She currently holds a manageHorton ment position at BcBGMaXaZRia Group in San Francisco. Maya is the daughter of lauranita Katende of Winston-Salem and Dr. isaac B. horton of Raleigh. Family and friends are extremely proud of Maya's outstanding accomplishments. Four Advisors at Holden & Mickey Receive Awards Four principals at holden & Mickey have received awards from MassMutual for their 2015 achievements in providing financial services to clients in this region. lawrence n. (chip) holden, clU®, chFc®, John E. Mickey, clU®, clTc, Gerald M. (Gerry) Malmo, iii, clTc, and Steven h. Davis, lUTcF® were recognized as leaders in new business insurance placements in 2015. Malmo was also named Disability insurance Master for the fourth consecutive time for leading MassMutual’s charlotte agency in disability insurance production.

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The Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR) hosted its annual Forsyth Free Tax Volunteer appreciation event to celebrate the individuals whose commitment to community makes ESR’s tax program a yearly success. almost 100 volunteers were honored, all hailing from different corners of Winston-Salem. after welcomes and introductions, carolyn V. Jones, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax consultant for the iRS, presented the evening’s address. Jones highlighted the tax program’s growth and its farreaching community impact. During the 2015 tax filing season, Experiment in Self-Reliance’s Forsyth Free Tax program processed 3,770 tax returns. clients received $1,606,458 in Earned income Tax credit, which is the largest anti-poverty program in the nation. Four hundred and eighty-nine clients claimed child Tax credit, totaling $663,963. Total refunds received by clients was $4,203,272. all of which went back into the community. Following Jones’s address, volunteers were presented with certificates. Refreshments were provided by Event Experts, inc. and music performances were by Big Ron hunter and friends. “Experiment in Self-Reliance wishes to again extend its thanks to those volunteers honored at the Forsyth Free Tax Volunteer appreciation Event, which include aaRP, ESR, Salem college, Wake Forest University, WinstonSalem Federal credit Union Winston-Salem State University, and other individuals in the community,” the group said in a news release. ESR gives a special thanks to program funders: action Pathways, city of Winston-Salem, Goodwill Prosperity center, Pnc Bank, United Way, Walmart, and Wells Fargo. To volunteer and/or receive more information about the Forsyth Free Tax Program at Experiment in SelfReliance, call 336-722-9400 or visit www.eisr.org.

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Happy Hill, Sprague pool openings delayed happy hill and Sprague pools will not open as scheduled because of mechanical problems. Recreation officials will open the pools as soon as possible, but do not have an estimate of when this might be. all other city pools are now open daily for the summer. complete information about the aquatics program, pool locations and hours, and dates for swim lessons, is available at www.WePlaY.ws. For more information call citylink 311. Today, June 16 – 14th Street School historic reunion meeting The 14th Street School alumni are meeting weekly to plan an historic Reunion and ask that all people who were students or teachers to join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. at 14th Street Recreation center, 2020 E. 14th St. For more information, contact alfred harvey, President, at 336414-9241.

Today, June 16 - Democratic Women's meeting The Forsyth county Democratic Women will hold their next evening meeting today, Thursday, June 16, at 6 p.m. for the annual meeting of membership, followed by a presentation by James Perry, president and cEo of The Urban league, beginning at 6:30 p.m. James Perry is a community advocate and housing expert who served for 10 years as the chief executive officer of the Greater new orleans Fair housing action center. Perry, his wife Melissa harris-Perry, and their two daughters split their time between new orleans, new York city and Winston-Salem.

June 16-19 ITF Tournament Up and coming stars of men’s tennis will compete in the iTF Tournament through Sunday, June 19, at the Wake Forest Tennis center, 100 W. 32nd St. The tournament will start Thursday at 10 a.m. and Friday through Sunday at 11 a.m. The USa F18 Futures Tennis Tournament will award a total of $25,000 in prize money. For more information, please visit aTPWorldTour.com. June 17-18 – Celeste Burgess Memorial Banquet and basketball game celeste Burgess Memorial Banquet will be held Friday, June 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Enterprise center, 1922 S. Martin luther King, Jr. Dr. The fee is $25 per person. on Saturday, June 18, the celeste Burgess one Foundation will sponsor the celeste Burgess Memorial basketball game at Woodland Baptist church, 200 Frampton Street. The girls will play at 5:30 p.m. and the boys will play at 7:30 p.m. contact Donna Burgess at 336-893-5754 for additional information.

June 18 – Church yard sale hanes Memorial cME church, 819 highland ave., will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Table rentals are available for $25 each. contact Jerri Evans at 336-422-2794 after 5 p.m. to purchase a table. lunch of a fish sandwich and drink will be available for $6 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, call 336-724-7151. June 18 – Firearms Safe Surrender event The Winston-Salem Police Department will host a Firearms Safe Surrender event on Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Waughtown Baptist church, 1538 Waughtown St. This event is being held to allow members of the community to turn in any type of firearm they may no longer want. all types of firearms will be accepted, including handguns and long guns as well as BB guns and airsoft guns. ammunition may also be turned in. all weapons should be secured in the trunk of a vehicle or in the bed of a pickup truck. Weapons should be unloaded. This is not a gun buy-back event. contact lt. K. l. Paterson at 336-773-7949 for more information. June 18 – Juneteenth Celebration The city’s human Relations Department is again sponsoring the 12th annual Juneteenth festival, organized by Triad cultural arts and being held this year on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bailey Park and Biotech Place in Wake Forest innovation Quarter. activities will include a health fair, a forum on the black family, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, a children’s area, music and tributes to Prince, B.B. King,

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natalie cole, Maurice White and others. For more information, visit Traidculture.org or call 336-7578556. June 18 – Honor Your Father Luncheon a luncheon to celebrate and honor fathers will be held on June 18 from noon-2 p.m. at carl Russell community center, 3521 carver School Rd. The speaker will be leroy Richardson, Jr. The luncheon is free and open to all. For more information, call Ben Piggott at 336-7272580. June 18 – Fashion Show a Fifty-Five Plus Glamour Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, June 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Quality independent living, 5068 lansing Drive. call the office at 336767-6021 for more information.

June 18 – Twilight Senior Prom audretta hall is hosting a senior prom on June 18, 2-6 p.m., at Reflectionz Eventz center, 206 S. Westgate Dr., Greensboro, in honor of her mom, who never got a chance to go to her Senior Prom back in 1956. Sixty years later, June 18, , she is hosting a prom and inviting senior communities to attend. Tickets are $25 a person and include oldies music, food and fun! contact Kimberly Bone Mark at 336-7071318 for tickets and more information.

June 18 – Black & White dinner/dance The Big Four alumni association of Forsyth county will host a Black & White Dinner/Dance at the Enterprise conference and Banquet center, 1922 S. Martin luther King ave on Saturday, June 18, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Join your friends for a fabulous night of fellowship with music provided by DJ King Fish. Dress attire is semiformal. come out to meet your old school friends, classmates, new acquaintances, and renew your commitment to the ideals of our beloved Big Four historical high schools. Donations are $25. For tickets and other information, contact linda Rogers 336-331-3261, or Robert noble 336-764-0980. June 19 – Mo Lucas Father’s Day Parade The Mo lucas community Foundation will have its third annual Father’s Day Parade in WinstonSalem on June 19. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. starting at 7th and Trade Streets and continuing down Trade Street, making a right onto Fourth Street and a left on Spruce Street, and ending at the WinstonSquare amphitheater. The Parade will consist of marching bands and local businesses, as well as organizations gathering to display talent and art throughout the community for spectators to enjoy. immediately following the parade, the organization will hold their 11th annual Mo lucas Father’s Day cookout, which will consist of various performances by local talent. The cookout will have free food, drinks, and games for all ages. For more information, please contact Michael a. Terry at 336-5770721 or molucaskids@yahoo.com. June 19-24 – TEAM-UP summer camp Teens Engaged in aspiring Mentorships: an Uplifting Partnership (TEaM-UP) will run June 19-24 at Winston-Salem State University. This program provides educational sessions on potential careers, small business start-ups, leadership and personal finance for foster care youth. in the last eight

years, the program has served more than 300 high school students, ages 16-18, in foster care from eight north carolina counties. This summer’s camp will serve 35 students and will meet in Rams commons 3. The program is tailored to meet the local needs of children and blends learning and fun, simulates real life experiences by allowing room for mistakes, and gives participants clear choices and consequences for their actions. For more information about this program, contact Dr. Pagiavlas by calling 336-750-2354 or 336-734-6922 or email to pagiavlasno@wssu.edu. June 20 - 1Voice / 1Play / 1Day The nc Black Repertory company (ncBRc) will join Project1VoicE with over 30 black theatres, museums and diverse institutions throughout the world in a staged reading of “The colored Museum” by George c. Wolf. The reading will take place at the arts council Theatre on Monday, June 20, at 8 p.m. in the Black Box. admission is “Pay what you can” and limited seating is available. call 336723-2266 to RSVP.

June 20-25 – Band camp Winston-Salem State University will offer a band camp June 20-25 that promotes the musical growth and development of 7th through 12th grade students who will participate in various ensembles including: concert band, jazz band, marching band, and chamber ensembles. Registration for day campers in this program will be held on the first day of camp from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This year’s program is open to all wind, percussion, string, and auxiliary students. For information about this program, call Dr. James armstrong at 336-750-2263 or emailarmstrongan@wssu.edu.

June 20-30 – NC-MSEN Summer Scholars Pre-College camp For students desiring to explore their interest in math and science this summer, Winston-Salem State University will offer the nc-MSEn Summer Scholars Pre-college program. The camp, which will run June 20-30, prepares students for entrance to a four-year college or university and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and teaching. Students complete a two-week program where they are actively engaged in hands-on mathematics, science, and technology activities and activities to enhance their communication, critical thinking, and writing skills. Students will also take an educational field trip, interact with guest speakers, and participate in community-related experiences. The program will admit a limited number of students on a first-come first-serve basis. To apply go to http://www.wssu.edu/centers/cmste/p recollege-program/summer-scholars.aspx June 21-26 – UniverSoul Circus UniverSoul circus will perform in Greensboro June 21-26 at the Greensboro coliseum. a big top spectacle of global proportions, UniverSoul circus takes fans of all ages on an unforgettable journey of light, sound and soul. UniverSoul is a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music that spans genres including Pop, classic R&B, latin, hip hop, Jazz and Gospel. it embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of pop culture globally by bringing them center stage with a cast of international performers. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-7453000. For more information, visit

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Today, June 16 Revival Services Red Bank Baptist Church located at 6405 Red Bank Road, Germanton, will have their final annual Revival Service today, June 16 at 7 p.m. The Pastor is the Rev. James R. Clyburn Sr. The guest minister will be the Rev. Ronald Speas, Pastor of new Jerusalem missionary Baptist Church. For additional information, please call the church administrative office at 336-767-0981.

Today, June 16 - 19 Founder’s Week Services Born again Free Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God The apostle’s Faith, 741 moravia St. and Pastor & overseer Bishop Barbara G. adams will host their “Founder’s Week” services today, Thursday, June 16, and Friday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 19 at 10 a.m. The theme is: "Don't Forget The Bridge That Carried you across.” Special guest speaker on Thursday, June 16, will be minister lindsey adams Jr. of Born again Free Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God The apostle’s Faith in Thomasville; and Friday, June 17, will be Pastor Wade Brown of Written epistles Church in Charlotte; and closing out the week on Sunday, June 19, will be our very own Pastor & overseer Bishop Barbara G. adams. Various choirs each night as well - Come out and join us during this dynamic week of preaching and uplifting the name of Jesus! Today, June 16-18 Vacation Bible School St. mark missionary Baptist Church, 1100 manley St., will have their annual Vacation Bible School today, June 16, through June 18. The classes will be for ages 1 – adult. For more information, contact 336-761-8427.

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local minister, author and educator alicia m. Bailey has written a Christian book titled “God’s Fresh air.” To celebrate the release of this new book, Bailey held a WinstonSalem Book Release Celebration at the old Salem Visitors Center on June 4. “God’s Fresh air,” which hit bookshelves on June 4, is an inspirational guidebook that inspires women to “live on purpose” by living the life that God intended for them to live. “This book communicates to women a spiritual approach to enjoying and cherishing a life of purpose through the word of God, real-world experiences, and practical teachings,”

First Lady Hattie Fulwood speaks during St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church’s Ladies in Hats celebration at the church on Sunday, June 12.

June 18 Annual Motorcycle Ride fundraiser First Christian Church's homeless ministry, 1130 n. main St., Kernersville, will hold its second annual motorcycle Ride fundraiser on Saturday, June 18, to help the homeless of the Triad. Rain date is June 25. Registration is $25 plus $5 per rider and begins at 8:30 a.m. Kickstands are up at 10 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served before the ride and hot dogs and chips at the end. Pre-register at thorntds@wfu.edu.

according to a news release. like many women today, alicia m. Bailey needed to find out who she was so that she could breathe “God’s Fresh air.” She struggled with knowing her purpose and thinking to herself, “Why have i been placed on earth?” She had been given many talents and gifts from God, but what were they for? There had to be more for her than just going through the motions of life because she simply existed. and she didn’t want to simply exist anymore. instead, she desired to do more with her life. She wanted to make her mark on earth and bring glory to God in every part of life. in other words,

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June 18 Soul Food Fest St. mark missionary Baptist Church men will have a Soul Food Fest on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. BBQ, fish and etc. will be for sale. The church is at 1100 manley StreetThe Rev. Dr. James Fulwood is pastor and teacher. June 18 Clothes Giveaway The Dreamland Park Baptist Church is sponsoring a clothes giveaway on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will coincide with the Vacation Bible School kick-off. Dreamland Park Baptist Church is located at 2340 Dunbar St. The Rev. Ronald C. Fisher is Pastor.

June 19 Annual Youth Day St. James ame Church will hold their annual youth Day Sunday on June 19. The young People’s and Children’s Division of the Women’s missionary Society (WmS) will lead the worship service. The young People’s Division includes youth ages 2 through 26. Females from age 18 to 26 are encouraged to affiliate with the young adult missionaries, while the males are encouraged to affiliate with Paylor the male missionaries or Sons of allen of the ame Church. Church School begins at 8:45 a.m. with guest teacher Deacon James lomax. Breakfast will be served. morning Worship begins at10 a.m. with the youth leading the service. The speaker is minister Devin D. Paylor of allen Chapel ame Church in Roxboro. Refreshments will be served at the end of service. The public is cordially invited to attend. St. James is located at 1501 n. Patterson avenue at the corner of 15th Street (across from the U.S. Post office). June 19 Father’s Day Service The Pilgrim Rest missionary Baptist Church, 1905 n. Jackson ave., invites the public to its very special Father’s Day service on Sunday, June 19, at the 11 a.m. worship service. The special guest speaker will be the Rev. James Watlington from Union Chapel Baptist Church.

June 19 Father’s Day Service Greater higher Ground ministries and Pastor Janice o. heath invite you to join us on Father's Day, June 19, at the 11 a.m. Sunday live Service. Special speaker will be Bishop a J Scofield of Citadel of life Cathedral, monroe, n.C. The service will be held at the headquarter church located at 4175 moat Drive in Winston-Salem. For more information, please call the administration office at 336-725-1125. June 19 Men’s Day/Father’s Day Program Grace Presbyterian Church, 3901 Carver School Road, will celebrate its men’s Day/Father’s Day program on Sunday, June 19 during the 11 a.m. worship service. The keynote speaker will be John X. miller, the senior editor for news and commentary for The See Rel. Cal. on B6

Participants in the Ladies in Hats celebration await the judges decision at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, June 12.

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beautiful to bring it back and let the young people know hats are still here.” Some of the women in attendance brought along their The tradition of women wearing decorative and flam- young children in an effort to expose them to the joys and boyant hats has deep roots inside of the african-american history of women wearing hats during church service. church across many denominations. The hats were part of according to the church, the history of the tradition of putting on your “Sunday women wearing hats during service began best” and looking as good as you can from during the times of slavery. The hats tradihead to toe. tion began with the apostle Paul's decree however, in recent years women wearthat women should cover their heads during ing hats has become somewhat a thing of the worship as stated in 1 Corinthians 11:15. past. Women of color also wore scarves and veils To help breathe life into this centuriesduring the early days of the tradition. The act old custom, the missionaries of St. mark of women covering their heads was seen as missionary Baptist Church held its annual showing respect for God as well as adding ladies in hats celebration last Sunday, June Hattie Fulwood, flare to their fashion. 12. all missionaries from surrounding area There are deep rooted rules to the hats First Lady churches were invited to take part. that women wear, such as the hat should “We have been having the ladies in hats for over 40 never be wider than your shoulder or darker than your years. many ladies do not wear hats, and we try to let shoes, sequins are only to be worn at night, and easter them know that in the church, you should be covered,” said First lady hattie Fulwood. “We thought it would be See Hats on B6 By TimoThy RamSey The ChRoniCle

“We have been having the ladies in hats for over 40 years.

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Lesson Scripture: Zephaniah 3: 9-14, 20

By the end of this lesson, we will *Recognize God’s proclamation that he would bring the people to obedience *Be assured God will help us through our times of trouble and disobedience *Pray for ourselves and one another for God’s presence and involvement in our lives

Background: Judah is filled with idol worship as Josiah has ascended the throne. Josiah instituted religious reform, but some of the practices still remained. God has promised to bring judgment that would destroy all the land of Judah. But God said there will be those who are faithful to him and of them he will make a remnant. These people will survive God’s judgment and be a puri-

fied group.

Lesson: Zephaniah speaks of a massive revival where people Elder from all countries call out to the lord (vs.9). There Richard Wayne would be repentance and Wood praise resulting in joint service to the lord. When we read this and Sunday see Cush, descendants of School Lesson ham, we should note the people of Cush were black. Cush means black. This verse also denotes an inner spiritual cleaning and sincere and somber seeking of God. God’s gathering of his people from scattered places here results in gentiles being included (coming to the Father through faith in the Son, the lord Jesus, see John 11:51-52). Purified lips seem to point to one language to be used by all to call on his name

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Undefeated, eSpn’s new website that reports on the intersection of race, sports, and culture. Miller was managing editor of Winston Salem Journal newspaper for two and a half years before moving to eSpn in Washington, D.C. he is a native of Winston-Salem and the first africanamerican managing editor of the Journal.

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she wanted to breathe “God’s Fresh air.” But how could she do that if she didn’t know who she was or what she was called to do? like alicia, many women find themselves longing to live a life of fulfillment and purpose with God. “God’s Fresh air” offers spiritual principles and encouragement to women of all ages, allowing them to inhale a new perspective of who they are and exhale the glory of God in their lives. Bailey is the Ceo/founder of alicia Bailey Ministries and Women Ministers network inc., a non-profit organization

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should be cream colored or a pastel shade. “i started wearing hats when i got married and started going to church and started seeing women in hats,” said lenner Jefferies, Forsyth County Missionary president. “once i saw women in hats, i thought it was the proper thing to do. i’m

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as it was before the tower of Babel (see Gen. 11:1-9). the future restoration pointed to would include those who were “needy and poor.” there would be the proud who refused to repent; no self-dependant people would be in the mix. the remnant would be filled with gratitude for God’s removing their guilt and healing the crippling effects of their sin. the remnant would also never resort to idolatry, would not lie, and deal honestly with one another. they would live in prosperity and peace. the Chosen people are now referred to as the Daughters of Zion and Daughters of Jerusalem. Zion was the place where God defended the righteous by vanquishing their enemies. Zephaniah has seen all of this and is encouraging the people to celebrate as though it had already happened. Verse 17 (not included in this lesson) speaks of God as a defender and bringer of victory and comfort. Zephaniah implores the people to believe. “at that time i will gather you” (vs. 20) … not for indignation and destruction this time, but for restoration. the people are promised to be returned to the “promised land”

designed to empower and connect women preachers and ministers. Bailey is a native of Winston-Salem. She was born into a Christian family of many singers and ministers including gospel legend pastor Shirley Caesar. Bailey currently serves as the interim principal at Southwest elementary School in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. She currently serves under the spiritual guidance and is a member of love and Faith Christian Fellowship Church, where Michael thomas is Senior pastor. “God’s Fresh air” by alicia M. Bailey can be found in stores or online at Barnes and noble, amazon and Books-a-Million. striving to pass the tradition to the younger generation, but my daughter will not wear one. Most young people don't wear hats for some reason.” the hats the women wore during the service were judged in a number of categories, from most prettiest, smallest and largest hat, to the most unique and odd hat. Many of the women seemed to have carried on the tradition from their mothers or women in the church. Celebrations such (remember this is the remnant) and in that future time of restoration: honor” would replace dishonor, and: praise” would supplant ridicule (David C. Cook, Bible lesson Commentary 2015-16). this ending can be looked at two ways: (1) fulfillment 70 years after the Babylonian captivity, when the israelites were permitted to return to Jerusalem or (2) when the lord Jesus returns to earth to establish his kingdom.

For Your Consideration: What should be our response to God’s admonitions and promises? is it important for modern day Christians to study the book of Zephaniah? Why or Why not?

Life’s Application: the remnant we have learned through Bible study is not Jewish people only, but those who survive the judgment of God. this lesson points directly at (even if unintentionally) people of color. We know that God has a redemptive plan of salvation, but to think of the prospects of being a part of the remnant makes me smile. God has never failed in his promises to us. So take a closer look for yourself at who the remnant includes … remembering also that God’s faithful people have great temporal and eternal rewards waiting.

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June 19 – 22 Vacation Bible School First Christian Church, 1130 n. Main Street, Kernersville, will host Cave Quest Vacation Bible School June 19 - 22 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. for young children, three years old through rising first grade. at Cave Quest, kids will explore the mysterious world of underground caves and what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. register now at http://www.fccministries.com/#/events/vb s-2016. Contact lynn Miller at 336-9967388 or lynnm@fccministries.com. June 20-22 Vacation Bible School the Dreamland park Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 20, through Wednesday, June 22, from 6- 8 p.m. Dreamland park Baptist Church is located at 2340 Dunbar St. the rev. ronald C. Fisher, pastor. June 20 – 22 Vacation Bible School new Birth Worship Center, 1033 newbirth Drive, east Bend, invites all ages to Vacation Bible School on June 2022 from 6-8:30 p.m. the theme is “one Way road Map.” the pastor is Dr. James l.e. hunt. For additional information, please call 336-699-3583 or visit www.newbirthworshipcenter.org. June 20-24 Vacation Bible School First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 n. Woodland ave. will hold Vacation Bible School on June 20-24, from 6-8 p.m. the theme is “i've Got talent, Showcasing My Work For Jesus!” Call 336-724-2611 for transportation.

June 20-24 Vacation Bible School First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 Moravia Street, will conduct Vacation Bible School from 5:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. June 20–24. each session will begin with devotion followed by a repast from 6-6:30 p.m. Classes and closing activities are scheduled for 6:40 – 8:15 p.m. this year’s theme is “i’ve Got talent: Showcasing My Work for Jesus.” Classes will be offered for all ages – pre-school to adults.

June 21-25 Holy Convocation The Church of the living God in Unity invites you to our 23rd annual holy Convocation on June 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. the holy Convocation will be held at the house of God, 1992 Bloomfield

June 23-26 ReNew Ministry and Family Life Conference Bishop Sir Walter Mack, Jr. and the Union Baptist Church will hold its first renew Ministry and Family life Conference June 23 – 26. Workshops will be held at the Marriott hotel in downtown Winston-Salem and evening and Sunday worship services will be held at Union Baptist Church. renew is designed to motivate ministry leaders to take a fresh approach to ministry and to rebuild and strengthen family relationships the conference will open at Union Baptist on thursday, June 23 with an evening worship service featuring Bishop Carolyn Showell at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, Bishop John Guns will be the guest preacher. an all White Christian Dance party will be held on Friday night from 7– 10 p.m. Workshops will be held on Friday and Saturday at the Marriott hotel from 9 a.m. – 1 pm. the renew takeover Youth Conference will be held Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. Youth in grades k – 12 will participate in gender small group sessions, workshops and close out with Block party and Cookout. register online: unionbaptistwsnc.org or call 336.724.9305 x222. Union Baptist Church is located at 1200 n. trade Street in Winston-Salem, nC. Bishop Sir Walter Mack, Jr. is pastor and teacher.

June 24-27 Compassion International Experience Compassion international, a leading authority on child sponsorship which releases children from poverty globally, will be bringing its tour, “the Compassion experience,” to Greater Cleveland avenue Christian Church June 24-27. the event will educate visitors about the realities of life in poverty as well as provide an international experience to visitors who may not ever have the opportunity to travel abroad to a developing country. the four-day event will be set up in the parking lot of Greater Cleveland avenue Christian Church at 5095 lansing Dr. from June 24-27. Visitors will be invited on a self-guided journey where they will be immersed in the lives and stories of two children living in the Dominican republic and Kenya. the tour is highly interactive, using individual ipods and headsets to offer visitors a sense of what life is like in extremely poverty-stricken areas around the world. the event is free and family-friendly. Visitors are encouraged to make a reservation; however walk-ins are welcome. Groups of 20 or more should e-mail changetour@compassion.com to reserve their space. For more information about “the Compassion experience,” contact Greater Cleveland avenue Christian Church at 336-661-0226 or visit www.Compassionexperience.com. June 25 Prayer Day & Breakfast piney Grove Baptist Church, 4633 Grove Garden rd., will host a prayer Day and Breakfast on Saturday, June 25. Dr. James linville is Sr. pastor. this prayer Day is meant to motivate, impact and encourage us so that we will be transformed from the inside out, and to hold what is ours in Christ and live out the implications of those spiritual riches in everyday life. For more information, call: 336-817-8424.

June 25 Poetry Slam Festival a poetry Slam Festival will be held on June 25 at 1 p.m. at ambassador Cathedral, 1500 harriet tubman Drive, in the small sanctuary. this is open to everyone. there will be a nominal entry of $2 for those interested in reading or performing poetry. prizes will be given to the best performance. For more information, please call Ms. Jane penn at 336-8133616 or ambassador Cathedral at 336725-0901.

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Chartwells School Dining Services, the company that serves breakfast and lunch to over 2.3 million school children each day, and Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WSFCS) will offer free breakfast and lunch to all children in the community during the summer months. as part of the national School lunch and Breakfast program, WSFCS and Chartwells will offer free breakfast and lunch to all children, 18 years of age and under, Monday through thursday from June 20 through aug. 18, except for the week of July 4th. then the partnership will operate tuesday through Friday. Breakfast will be served from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both meals will be served Monday through thursday at these school locations: ashley elementary, easton elementary, Diggs-latham elementary, Forest park elementary, Gibson elementary, hall-Woodward elementary, ibraham elementary, Kernersville elementary, Kimberley park elementary, Kimmel Farm elementary, Konnoak elementary, Mineral Springs elementary, north hills elementary, old town elementary, paisley Middle, Kennedy high, petree elementary, Speas elementary and Winston-Salem prep academy. Kimmel Farm elementary and

Winston-Salem prep academy will operate from July 5 through July 28. WSFCS currently has a successful nutrition program during the school year where healthy meals are offered daily. Free breakfast and lunch during the summer is another step to ensure students are getting the quality nutrition they need, even if school isn’t in session. all children will be offered breakfast and lunch at no cost without restriction. older students may be asked to verify their age with identification. “the WS/FCS Child nutrition Department aims to make a seamless transition into summer by providing the same nutritious breakfast and lunch meals that we provide during the school year for all children in Forsyth County throughout the summer months. Many of our WS/FCS students are eating two meals a day at their school. When school ends and summer begins, the need for food in our community only increases and this creates a hardship on some families. With so many summer enrichment programs available to children during the summer its vital that healthy meal options are also available to provide the fuel to learn and grow.” lauren richards, Child nutrition Director WS/FCS. any questions regarding locations or time schedules should be directed to WS/FCS’s Child nutrition Department from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through thursday, at 336-703-4275.

June 19 Sunday Sermon and Forum the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 robinhood road, will hear the rev. lisa Schwartz present a sermon titled “Considering God the Father: Mythic paradigms revisited” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. the 9 a.m. Forum will be a discussion of current events. Find more information at uufws.org.

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June 19 Father’s Day Service new liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss Street, will celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19 at 11 a.m. the rev. Stuart D. eaton will be the guest speaker. he is presently serving as Youth Director, Sunday School and Bible Study teacher under the pastoral leadership of the rev. Mack h. C. McConnel, senior pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. For more information, contact tracee Spears at 336-608-5542. rev. Dr. linda M. Beal is the host pastor.

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la’ trenda Boyd-Gordon, who is the exceptional children case manager for John F. Kennedy and carter high schools, is proud of her son, Gregory emad Gordon, who is an eighth-grader at Southeast Middle School. “My son – my favorite and only son – is an eighth-grader in the district and has performed, behaved and accomplished a lot this year,” Boyd-Gordon said. “the major accomplishment is the fact that he has never missed a day from school since his initial enrollment in 2007 in kindergarten at Moore. Yes, perfect attendance nine years [come June 10th].” He has done well in other ways, too, she said. He has been an aG (academically gifted) student since third grade, has made a/B Honor Roll at Southeast first, second, third and (hopefully fourth quarter, too). He has been a member of crosby Scholars and national Junior Honor Society since sixth grade. this coming school year, he will go to atkins academic & technology High School, already having earned high school credits. Gregory Emad Gordon is shown with his mother La' Trenda Boyd-Gordon.

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northwest Ward council Member Jeff Macintosh and staff of the Recreation and Parks Department are holding a drop-in session today, thursday, June 16, to display the proposed master plan for improvements to Hanes Park. the session will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Wiley Middle School, 1400 northwest Blvd. Staff with Recreation and Parks and the planning consultant will be available to answer questions and receive feedback.

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UnitY (United neighbors involved in transforming Youth) neighborhood association has been awarded a $5,000 grant by neighbors for Better neighborhoods. UnitY was awarded the grant to support its teen lawn care Program, which is designed to provide parttime jobs for teenagers in the community served by UnitY neighborhood association. those areas include northeast 25th, 24th and 23rd, ansonia and Manchester Street, elbon and caledonia Drive, and the le Derea crest community. the teen lawn care Program will entail the use of lawn care products to beautify the community and provide useful skills for the teenagers chosen to participate in the program. this project was chosen because of the growing number of unkempt lawns in the community and the growing number of elderly residents who are not physically capable of cutting their lawns themselves. this activity will help build self-esteem in the participants as well as the residents. it will also make the community more

attractive and result in more pride among community residents. UnitY was awarded a grant in a similar amount last year. Participants in the program cut lawns last summer, raked leaves last fall and shoveled snow during the winter months. Dorothy Bonner, UnitY president, said the program was a big success last year and this year’s grant will allow the organization to further extend its services. “We are so thankful of nBn for them awarding us this grant for the second straight year,”Bonner said. “as a community advocate for more than 35 years, it does me so much good to see this program and know how it impacted the youth last year. i look forward to another great summer of working with these young people and seeing them accomplish their goals.” last year’s grant helped UnitY acquire equipment and pay stipends to participants. this year the funds will be used for stipends and adding additional participants. “We have five participants [Shakara Johnson, Maricia Davis, alexandria Douthit, Dontay Friende and Mikhail Wilson] from last year who will continue in the program,” said Sam

Davis, a community resident who is the program’s supervisor. “this year we are adding nine more participants, to give us a total of 14 teens in the program. We’re hoping the program will continue to grow even larger in the future.” Davis also is vice president of UnitY. Beneficiaries of this service will be given an opportunity to make donations to the program. Representatives of the organization will make visits to the homes receiving services to inform the residents that they can continue to receive lawn care service for a nominal fee. the fees will be used to upkeep equipment and pay future stipends, thus making the program self-funding in the future. UnitY neighborhood association was established in november 2014 to promote positive changes in the Bowen Park neighborhood and to set up programs for community members to work together for its betterment. Members of the association work on a grassroots level to provide assistance to those in need and problemsolve on issues that relate to making the community more self-sufficient.

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a new locally produced program focused on african issues and those of the african diaspora worldwide began Wednesday, June 1, on WSnc-FM 90.5 at 7 p.m. “africa World now Project” is an hour-long program exploring and connecting the continent. it is the latest locally produced program offered exclusively by WSnc-FM, the public radio station licensed to Winston-Salem State University. the show will replace “the People’s Pharmacy.”

“What africa World now Project brings is a direct and clear intent to explore all of the africa world,” said James Pope, a liberal studies assistant professor at WinstonSalem State University and the show’s producer. “it seeks to understand the global connectivity of local and national issues that face africa and african descent communities wherever they are found in the world.” For more information, contact elvin Jenkins at 336-750-2324 or email him at jenkinse@wssu.edu.

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June 23-26 – Shopping Trip to New York City The Big 4 Alumni Paisley is planning a shopping trip to New York, from June 23 June 26, . Cost: $350 per person; includes lodging, transportation and tour of New York City. $200 non-refundable deposit due now, $150 final payment due June 1. Please contact Sheryl Philson 336-7246864 or Robert Noble 336-797-7816 for more details.

June 23-30 - CPR Classes Winston-Salem firefighters will offer “hands-only” CPR training to the public through city recreation centers during May and June. “Hands only” CPR uses only chest compressions. The classes last about an hour. Interested citizens should sign up at a participating recreation center. Space is limited. For more information, call CityLink 311. Classes are scheduled at: *June 23, noon, Sedge Garden Community Center *June 25, 10 a.m., 14th Street Community Center *June 25, 10 a.m., Polo Park Community Center *June 28, 10 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center *June 30, 11 a.m., Little Creek Community Center June 24 – Ekphrastic Night at the Museum Winston-Salem Writers and New Winston Museum are partnering for a Ekphrastic Night at the Museum on Friday, June 24, from 6 – 9 p.m. (Ekphrastic: q device in which one medium of art tries to connect to another medium by defining and describing it in an effort to relate more directly with its audience.) Writers are asked to stop by the museum between now and June 24 to view the “Birth of the Cool” photography exhibit by Owens Daniels and write a poem or spoken word piece that is inspired by one of the photos. On June 24, writers will read their pieces. Lorraine Boland, jazz and blues vocalist, will perform, and Alex Baum will play guitar and provide background music as the writers read their works. This is a free event. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.newwinston.org. June 25 – Winston’s Got Talent The first Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods’ Winston’s Got Talent show will be held on Saturday, June 25, from 8-10 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St. For more information, call Beth Warfford at 336-602-2519.

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June 25-26 –Amateur Radio Field Day Members of the Forsyth Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 25-26 at Hobby Park, 2301 W. Clemmonsville Road. The public is invited, Saturday, 2 p.m. to Sunday, 2 p.m. to see demonstrations of the science and skill of Amateur Radio. For more information about Field Day, contact Deryl Holliday at dholliday@triad.rr.com.

June 26 - Sounds of Summer organ concert Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting a free organ concert on Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m. in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road. Organists Scott Carpenter, Mary Lou Kapp Peeples, and Dreama Lovitt will perform a concert on the 1800 David Tannenberg Organ. The Tannenberg Organ is the largest surviving pipe organ built by David Tannenberg (1728-1804), who is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest organ builders. For more information, call 336-721-7300 or visit oldsalem.org.

Beginning June 27 - Summer Camps for Kids Limited spaces are still available for the Reynolda House Museum’s popular Summer Adventures half-day camps for children. Art and writing camps are available starting June 27 and continuing through July for students who have completed grades kindergarten through fifth grade, and an advanced writing workshop camp is offered for students who have completed sixth through ninth grades. All camps include exploring the full museum and grounds, and swimming in the historic pool. The museum is located at 2250 Reynolda Rd. Find more information and register online at reynoldahouse.org/summer-adventures.

June 30 – Insects in the Garden workshop Forsyth Community Gardening will present a workshop on “Insects in the Garden: Attracting Beneficials, Managing Pests,” on Thursday, June 30, from 6-8 p.m., at El Buen Pastor Community Garden, 4637 Tim Rd. The workshop is free, but registration is required. To register online, go to http://tinyurl.com/FCGSGS, or call 336-703-2850. For accommodations for persons with disabilities or Spanish translation, please contact our office at 336-703-2850 at least two weeks before the event. The first 30 participants to register will receive Mac’s Field Guide to Good & Bad Garden Bugs. July 11-15 – LEGO Robotics camp Winston-Salem State University will offer two camps which will run July 11-15

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for middle and high school students and elementary school students. The LEGO Robotics camp, for 7th through 10th grade students, offers progressive approaches to instruction and the provided kits serve as the foundation for the very popular FIRST LEGO League extra-curricular and afterschool activities and competitions. The benefits to each student include: hands-on education, meets national learning standards, integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), builds teamwork, and work that is fun and challenging. Registrations are still being accepted. The cost for the camp is $150. The second camp, for elementary school students in grades 3-5, will offer a math, science and literacy component. Space is limited to 30 students, 10 for each grade level. The cost for this camp is $25. Registration still available at http://www.wssu.edu/centers/cmste/precollege-program/summer-scholars.aspx. Both are day camps and run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about these two camps, contact Joseph Baker, pre-college coordinator in the Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology at 336-750-2996 or email bakerjc@wssu.edu. July 12 – Public Safety Advisory Committee meeting The Lewisville Public Safety Advisory committee has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, July 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall for finalizing plans for the committee’s participation in the Town’s 25th anniversary celebration. For more information, call the Lewisville Town Hall at 336-945-5558. Through Labor Day - Program for Military Families Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Rd.., will again participate in the Blue Star Museums Program through Labor Day by offering free admission to members of the military and their family. The WinstonSalem museum is one of more than 2,000 museums across the country to offer free admission to military families in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. This is the seventh year Reynolda House has participated in the program. The free admission offer is available through Sept. 4 to active-duty military and their family members (military ID holder and up to five family members) including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. The complete list of participating museums is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Reynolda House extends free individual admission year-round to active and veteran military personnel. Going on now - Bulky Item Collection Returning

The city’s annual bulky item pick-up will continue through Sept.2. Crews will go through the city street by street, collecting bulky items that garbage crews cannot accept. Furniture, mattresses, appliances, grills, carpet, old toys, and lawn furniture can all be set out. The city cannot collect televisions, computer equipment, building materials, hazardous waste, tires, cement, cars and car parts, stumps, tanks and oil drums, fire wood or yard waste. Do not mix bulky items with yard waste, recyclables or brush. Bulky item collection is for single family residences, not businesses or apartments. The Sanitation Division will mail post cards in advance to let home owners know when bulky item collection will be held in their neighborhood. Crews will go through each neighborhood only once. To ensure collection, items must be at the curb by 6 a.m. the Monday of your collection week. To find out your collection week, go to BulkyItems.CityofWS.org and click on the link for online address lookup. Residents without computer access can call CityLink at 311 or 727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date. Ongoing

A.H. Anderson Class of 1968 class reunion meeting The Anderson Class of 1968 will be meeting monthly every second Saturday at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class Reunion to be held in 2018. For more information, contact Laura Hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-671-7154.

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Educating ourselves about mental health MAYA ANGELOU CENTER FOR HEALTH EQUITY SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

In working toward achieving a healthy lifestyle, it is also important to keep in mind that our mental health is equally as important as our physical health. Millions of people live with conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Unfortunately, people living with mental illness are frequently stigmatized and treated differently—even by those who mean well. Education is the first step toward addressing stigmatization and helping people who need treatment to seek it with confidence. Here are some of the most well-known mental illnesses. Mood disorders. Mood disorders include depression and bipolar disorder. With depression, a person may experience prolonged “down” periods in which they may feel unusually sad or hopeless, lose interest in things that used to bring them pleasure, and have decreased energy. Suicidal thoughts are not uncommon among people with depression and can sometimes lead to suicide attempts. In bipolar disorder, people cycle back and forth between depression and mania, a “high” or “elevated” state of mind characterized by increased energy, racing thoughts, and impulsiveness. Anxiety disorders. There are many types of anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social phobia. While we all experience anxiety in our daily lives (it’s part of being human), for some people these feelings can become serious and debilitating. Each of these conditions has its own symptoms; however, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) notes that “all the symptoms cluster around excessive, irrational fear and dread.” Medications for Mental Illness The types of medication that can be prescribed to treat a condition depend on what the condition is and how severe it is. For some conditions, a single medication may be prescribed as part of a treatment plan, but for many others, a combination of medications is needed. It may take some time to tailor pharmacotherapy (medication treatment) so that it is just right for you to treat your symptoms. The most important thing to remember regarding medication therapy is this: You should follow your doctor’s instructions exactly. Do not stop taking a medication or change your dosage without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel better! Doing so could be very harmful! What about psychotherapy? Many people underestimate the importance of psychotherapy in treating mental illness; however, therapy may be an important component of your treatment plan. A qualified mental health professional can help you identify things like triggers (things that may affect or activate your condition) or patterns in your life that are not working well for you. You can then work together to devise ways of being that will work better for you. Therapy helps you understand yourself, and thus you can learn about what you need in order to bring about the results you desire. Your doctor can recommend a good therapist in your area.

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LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION 14 JT 095 14 JT 096

IN THE MATTER OF: ZAKIYYAH CAROL-RUTH SPRINGS DOB: 01-10-10

ZEDEKIAH KY’MANI CONRAD DOB: 01-30-08

TO: Zedekiah Conrad, father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111.

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 30 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on said Petitions, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 26th day of May, 2016

Theresa A. Boucher Attorney for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 741 Highland Avenue Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3900

The Chronicle June 2 0and 16, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF GENIEVE SPEAKS CRAFT Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1356

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Genieve Speaks Craft, deceased of Forsyth County, North Carolina, are notified to present their claims to Lora Jill Craft, Executrix to the Estate of Genieve Speaks Craft at 4003 Country Club Rd, Suite B, Winston-Salem, NC 27104, on or before the 14th day of September, 2016 (which date is three months after the day of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar for their recovery. Debtors of the Decedent are requested to make immediate payment to the Executrix named above. This the 16th day of June, 2016. Lora Jill Craft, Executrix to the Estate of Genieve Speaks Craft at 4003 Country Club Rd., Suite B Winston-Salem, NC 27104 The Chronicle June 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CARROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

Revocation of Carol B. Everhart’s Power of Attorney dated February 28th, 2012

To: Lea Hardy Take notice that Carol B. Everhart of Forsyth County has revoked her Power of Attorney dated February 28th, 2012, recorded in the Forsyth County Register of Deeds, Book 3046, Page 4472 on March 1st, 2012.

Therefore, Lea Hardy’s duties and powers as Carol B. Everhart attorney-in-fact are hereby null and void.

This the day of June 13th, 2016.

Kate Mewhinney Managing Attorney The Elder Law Clinic Wake Forest University School of Law P.O. Box 7206 Winston-Salem, NC 27109-6226 (336) 758-5061 The Chronicle June 16, 23, and 30, 2016

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OTIS KING VS. SANDRA SCHRINER FORSYTH COUNTY 16CVD2860 MRS. SANDRA M. SCHNEIDER

Take notice that a pleasing seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief sought is a Complaint for Absolute Divorce. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than September 14th, 2016 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for relief sought.

This, the 14th day of June 2016.

Gib Hobson Dummit Fradin 1133 West First Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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ASSEMBLY TERRACE APARTMENTS A Community for 62 and older is now taking applications. Conveniently located in Winston Salem with Handicap Accessible units and Rental Assistance available. Call for an appointment at 336-759-9798. Office hours are from 8am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. TDD Relay 1-800-7352962 Equal Housing Opportunity Professionally Managed By Community Management Corporation

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Spring/Wachovia Hill Apartments Managed by Community Management Corp.

1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Firefighter – 758

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Environmental Control Officer – 840 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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Human Resources Technician – 3159 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Office Assistant – 3205

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The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for Meter Reader

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NUCLEAR POWER- Paid Training, great salary, benefits, $ for school. Gain valued skills. No exp needed. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 800-662-7419.

EMPLOYMENT Project Architect

The Facilities Design and Construction department at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking an architectural design project manager. The department manages the design and construction of all of the new and renovated Capital Projects and small renovations for the University. This person will manage the design of new and renovation capital projects. The projects will range from $30,000 to $50 million and duties will be to provide technical architectural review for all State Construction Office and General Administration informal and formal projects and to coordinate University responses. This person will provide limited technical support during the construction phase of assigned projects and provide technical architectural support for all departments on campus, as needed. UNCG’s picturesque campus includes more than 30 academic buildings and 30 residence buildings on more than 200 acres. Chartered in 1891, there are a number of older buildings that require renovation. 3-5 years related experience is preferred. Must be a licensed architect in North Carolina. University desires excellent oral and written communication skills. Position closes July 13, 2016.

Interested applicants should apply online by going to https://jobsearch.uncg.edu (Position #999513).

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TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Oversees the day-to-day maintenance of the Town’s parks and recreation areas. Manages and directs crew leaders in the maintenance and repair of the Town’s parks facilities, including electrical and mechanical equipment. Maintains facilities and grounds, prioritizes work to be completed, monitors performance of work in a safe and effective manner, provides programming support. Requires independent judgment on delegation and completion of assigned tasks. Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks Maintenance Superintendent. MIN QUALIFICATIONS: Valid NC DL with good driving record. Associates Degree in Park Management or related field, or graduation from high school, supplemented with 10+ years of park maintenance experience and 5+ years of supervisory exp; or an equivalent combination of education and exp. Athletic turf management experience highly preferred. Previous experience in municipal parks and recreation preferred. App Deadline: 5:00pm, 07/08/16. SALARY RANGE: $17.67 - $26.16/hr. The Town offers a progressive pay plan as well as competitive benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Additional information and applications may be obtained from www.toknc.com or Town Hall (336)992-0306, 134 E. Mountain St., Kernersville, NC, from 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Mon. - Fri. EEO Employer.

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