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Emergency Services got funding for eight additional paramedics in the budget passed last week by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners.

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Forsyth County commissioners unanimously passed a budget on Thursday, May 25, that included, among other things, eight new paramedics to help with increased emergency Services (eMS) demand, including opioid overdoses. The new positions were part of a $426.5 million budget that goes into effect on July 1. Forsyth eMS Director Dan ozimek said that his department, which has 157 paramedics currently, has been using overtime to meet all the calls for emergency service. He said a growing population with an increasing amount of older residents is causing the increase as is the nationwide opioid epidemic. “We’re averaging five or six overdoses

a day and we’ve had days where we’ve had as many as 14 or 15 in a day,” ozimek told The Chronicle. “Just that type of call alone has impacted our need to cover capacity.” The budget Ozimek originally had four additional eMS positions, with four more added last Thursday, which cost $167,049. That and other additions from the commissioners’ budget workshops added $6 million to the county manager’s recommended $420 million budget. The additional money

comes from revenue created by the portion of property taxes associated with the bonds along with revenue increases and expenditure adjustments. The budget still lowers the tax rate slightly Witherspoon from73.1 cent cent per $100,000 in property to 72.35 cent because most property values rose in this year’s reappraisal. The budget was hailed by commissioners. “This is the best budget i’ve seen since i’ve been on the board,” said everette

Witherspoon, who was first elected in 2010. Witherspoon praised the $338,000 in funding added to the budget to maintain the nurse-Family Partnership. The program, whose grant funding was coming to an end, lets nurses visit first time mothers living in poverty. The county plans to seek further partial funding from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable trust. The budget also funded the Cleveland Avenue Dental Center, which mainly serves Medicaid patients and is expected to lose $326,293 this fiscal year, while county staff looks for ways the clinic can sustain itself. Fleming el-Amin, the newest county commissioner, said he was glad that the

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Carver students learn ins and outs of coding

Last week N.C. Sen. Paul Lowe Jr. and Rep. Ed Hanes Jr. introduced a new computer coding elective to students at Carver High School.

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n.C. lawmakers launch computer-related elective BY Tevin STinSon THe CHRoniCle

in an attempt to get more students to pursue careers in computer science, n.C. Sen. Paul lowe Jr. and Rep. ed Hanes Jr. launched a new hands-on initiative at Carver High School last week that teaches stu-

dents computer coding. Currently there are nearly 18,000 open computing jobs in north Carolina. By 2018 over half of all STeM (Science, Technology, engineering and Math) jobs are projected to be in computer sciencerelated jobs, with a starting salary of about $45,000 and national average of $104,000. “Many of the jobs in the future will deal with what’s called computer coding. This is an exciting time for

these students because they can learn this stuff and earn a lot of money,” said lowe during the hands-on presentation at Carver. Coding is a set of rules that define how a program should be formatted. Thousands of different rules make it possible for us to use computer software, and the apps that keep us glued to our phones and other mobile devices. At a place in time where cell

For a third time since 2011, the state Supreme Court will have to review north Carolina’s legislative and congressional redistricting maps, and this time, north Carolina justices will have to heed the U.S. High Court’s finding that the state’s redistricting process is unconstitutionally flawed because of racial gerrymandering. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday sent a 2011 redistricting lawsuit, Dickson v. Rucho, back to the north Carolina justices again after the federal High Court ruled last week that the state’s Republican-led General Assembly “stacked-and-packed” black Democrats into the 1st and 12th Congressional Districts so that they would have less influence in other congressional districts. in 2015, the GoP-led n.C. Supreme Court ignored federal direction Ellison that the 2011 maps were racially skewed, ruling instead that the overuse of race in the voting maps was entirely proper. That ruling is not likely to return now that the n.C. Supreme Court has a 5-4 Democratic majority. “The n.C. Supreme Court is given another opportunity to correct its ill-analyzed decision, which it entered in Dickson v. Rucho, “said attorney irving Joyner, chairman of the n.C. nAACP Redress Committee, and law professor at n.C. Central University School of law. “The [2015] n.C. Supreme Court opinion was vacated by the [U.S. Supreme] Court, which mandates that it was wrong-

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Retired Air Force Veteran Dr. Sylvester Caraway Jr. salutes during the national anthem.

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Hundreds of people helped HARRY veterans Community outreach Services celebrate fallen service men and women earlier this week when the nonprofit organization that offers countless services

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for veterans hosted the ninth annual Memorial Day Commemoration and Picnic. This year’s celebration held at Bolton Park featured live music, fun and games for children, free food and prize giveaways. The Winston-Salem State University Rams Know

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Allen looks back on time spent at WSSU A2

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

In 2009, when Brenda Allen signed on to become the provost and assistant chancellor for academic affairs at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), first year retention rates were down, four-year graduation rates were plummeting, and other student success indicators were declining, and Allen’s job was to turn that around. That’s exactly what she did. “The chancellor [Donald Reaves] wanted me to come in and turn things around but the other thing he was concerned with was whether the education we were offering had kept pace with the demands of graduates of today,” Allen said. “In order to do that you have to look at everything. You have to look at what you’re offering, and how you’re offering it. What dollars are supporting that, and what support we have for our students outside of the classroom.” During her tenure at WSSU, Allen led the way for a revised curriculum, established the university’s first doctoral programs, expanded undergraduate research funding, and helped raise more than $10 million for student support and scholarships. Others across the state and country have noticed the turnaround at WSSU as well. In 2014, the North Carolina Department of Commerce named WSSU Number One in the UNC System for graduates receiving jobs in the state after graduation, and highest salary after receiving an undergraduate degree. In 2016, The Wall Street Journal ranked WSSU the best HBCU in North Carolina. While the growth of WSSU over the past eight years is visible just by driving down Martin Luther

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King Jr. Drive, or looking at the statistics, Allen said WSSU had an even greater impact on her. Although she is scheduled to leave her post at WSSU to become president of Lincoln University in July,

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Allen said the lessons she learned and memories she shared with students, faculty and staff at WSSU will live with her forever. “I know so much more now because of my time spent here at WSSU. I am looking to have even quicker success in my new position because of the things we’ve done here. These have been eight amazing years for me. I’ve grown so much as a professional but also as a person,” she continued. “You grow with success but you also grow with challenges, and steps along the way have prepared me for what I want to do next.” During the commencement ceremony on Friday, May 19, Chancellor Elwood Robinson presented Allen with an honorary Ph.D. Before presenting her with the degree, Robinson thanked Allen for her hard work and dedication to ensure WSSU continues to provide a quality education for all its students. “A true champion of high quality, high impact, liberal education,” Robinson called Allen.

The Chronicle apologizes for an error made on May 25 because of incorrect information. The story, on page A2, had the headline “Health center expands to Peters Creek area.” The story reported an incorrect phone number for the new United Health Centers Peters Creek location. The correct number is 336-955-1379. The Chronicle regrets any misunderstanding that may have resulted from this error. The Editor

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Uncle Sam’s Memorial Tribute was on display at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on Memorial Day weekend.

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Visitors look at the N.C. Moving Wall that was on display at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on Memorial Day.

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Uncle Sam’s Memorial Tribute was on display during Memorial Day weekend in the Bolton Home and Garden Building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. The tribute is comprised of a memorial wall and two photos displays. The N.C. Moving Wall, which contains the names of over 1,600 North Carolinians lost in the Vietnam War, was created in 1990 by Phyllis Dorothy Zawislak. There were photos of war memorial monuments that were compiled by John Winecoff and Ed Gibson over three and a half years. There were more than 2,000 photos of Vietnam casualties who are associated with North Carolina, which were compiled over 10 years by brothers Jim and Tom Reese with assistance from Rosa King and Janna Hoehn.

Tribute organizer Burgess Bailey points out one of the war memorial photos to Veteran Donald Eldridge at Uncle Sam’s Memorial Tribute on Monday, May 29.

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Patricia Sadler presents a participant in the Senior Community Service Employment Program with a certificate of appreciation during the Older American’s Month Celebration on Friday, May 26.

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Urban League honors outstanding seniors

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In honor of Older Americans Month, the WinstonSalem Urban League recognized several senior citizens who have made valuable contributions to the community through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and other nonprofit agencies in the area. SCSEP is the largest federally funded program that specifically targets older adults seeking employment and job training assistance. The SCSEP program serves over 200 people in 18 counties across the state. During the celebration last Friday afternoon held at First Baptist Church on West Fifth Street, City Council Member Denise Adams presented the Urban Carter League with a proclamation officially declaring May as Older Americans Month in Winston-Salem. “SCSEP is such an invaluable program in Winston as well as other communities. Thank you for giving us people over 55 an opportunity to continue to live,” continued Adams. “Work gives you the ability to be engaged every day. When the baby boomer generation begins to retire like we’ve been doing, we’re not ready to go home and watch TV. We’re the generation that still loves to run, jump and play.” Current and former SCSEP participants honored in the ceremony were: Timothy Carter, Phillip Cohen, Brenda Huff, Robert William, Majorie Stone, and Vivian Patterson. After accepting his award from SCSEP Director Patricia Sadler, Carter, a 55-year-old Navy veteran said since joining SCSEP he has advanced his computer skills and improved his job searching skills. He said the program also gave him added confidence, which has made him more marketable when speaking with employers. “This is a great program that needs to continue so we can build on the skills that we’ve learned,” Carter said. City native Brenda Huff said the SCSEP program gave her a new lease on life. She said, “This program is the best thing to happen to me since I retired.”

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Board says it can’t change reappraisal process despite city request A4

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The Forsyth County Board of Equalization and Review (BER) responded to the City Council’s request to review the real estate reappraisal process by saying it doesn’t have the power to change methodology, but does hope to hear appeals on individual properties with issues. On May 1, the council unanimously passed a resolution asking the BER for an evaluation of the reappraisal process because of

sioners that hears formal appeals to the reappraisal process and has the power to change the value of any property in the county. The BER heard from Assistant County Attorney Gordon Watkins about the city’s request, during its May 11 meeting. Watkins said that the board has the power to change property values but not the process used to arrive at those estimates. Watkins said the county follows state statute on the reappraisal process. The methodology is called the Schedule of Values (SOV),

“We’re not closing the door on anyone, but we do need specific information.” –Richard N. Davis, BER Chairman

what it said was an “inordinate number of properties” in African- American communities that have seen drops similar to the 2013 reappraisal, when 90 percent of properties in the county lost value due to the housing downturn. The council acknowledged it was a small amount of properties with this issue, since 70 percent of properties in the county saw some increase and 62 properties were within 10 percent of previous value. The BER is a citizen committee appointed by Forsyth County commis-

which was adopted by the county commissioners last year on Oct. 24 and advertised on Oct. 25, after which there were 30 days for the public to appeal it. “This board has no authority to override the Board of Commissioners,” said Watkins. City Attorney Angela Carmon told the BER during the meeting that she “respectfully disagreed” and that the city isn’t appealing the SOV but asking for a review of abnormalities in the process. “There just seems to be, in certain spectrums of

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the African-American community, certain things are occurring that may not be occurring elsewhere that should perhaps necessitate an adjustment to the process,” said Carmon. The BER concurred with the county lawyer on the limits it’s power, but had County Tax Accessor John Burgiss go over the reappraisal process and then, in its May 18 meeting, heard an overview of two neighborhoods Carmon said had reappraisal issues. While they took no action, BER Chairman Richard N. Davis said he hoped to receive appeals on individual properties if the owner believes the appraised value is inaccurate. “We’re not closing the door on anyone, but we do need specific information,” he said. Appeals are actually down this year. Informal appeals to the tax office are at a 20-year low with 3,072 appeals, which represents 1.93 percent of county

property values. Formal appeals to the BER can be made until June 30, but there were only 468 as of May 18. Burgiss said that in 14 market areas in East Winston and the four in the Waughtown area he examined, there were only 79 informal appeals, which is 1.52 percent of the property values in those areas and include many appeals asking for values to be lowered. During a presentation on May 18, Nolan Lawson, a senior county tax manager, responded to the city’s suggestions. On the suggestion to go door-to-door in older black communities, Lawson said they don’t have enough staff for massive door-to-door efforts, and on the market areas they have done that in, it yielded little that changed the values. They do regularly go out to

examine the interiors of homes for those who appeal. On the suggestion of determining value by including rental income that the owner receives from a property, it was uncertain if that would change the value much or even make the value higher. On the two neighborhoods Carmon mentioned with reappraisal issues, which were Castle Heights and Dreamland, Lawson concurred those markets were depressed, which meant most sales were disqualified during reappraisalas not reflecting the true property value such as distressed sales or sales between two financial institutions. In Castle Heights, there were only 18 qualified sales in four years. Lawson said the homes in these neighborhoods lacked the square

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footage, amenities and access to goods and services within walking distance that has become popular in the housing market. The Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity also says black communities are negatively affected by reappraisals and have sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Winston-Salem Human Relations Department with their concerns. Carmon said she’s waiting to hear back from City Council members if there are other neighborhoods they’d like the BER to review. She has received a request for tax staff to come out and do community information sessions on appeals, which she’s forwarded to the county.

Those with questions about their reappraisal and how to appeal can call 336-703-2300. Real estate value information with appeal forms can be found on an interactive map at maps.co.forsyth.nc.us/forsythjs. Appeals are due by June 30.

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The Cleveland Avenue Dental Center is among the programs that Forsyth County funded in its newest budget.

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$25,000 grant for the Urban League’s mental health education efforts were in the mental health funding the county allocated to Cardinal Innovations Healthcare. County staff had recommended cutting the grant, but commissioners asked for it to be included after the Urban League produced its data on the program’s benefits. The Coalition for Drug Abuse Prevention, which gets $60,000, was also added back in. These two additions were paid for out of the existing mental health funding so they didn’t add to the overall budget. While county employees didn’t get a

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phone apps are used to do everything from chatting with close friends, to ordering groceries and everything in between, computer coding has become a part of everyday life. During the coding session led by computer programmers from Washington, D.C., students were introduced to the wide world of coding through an iPad app called Swift Playground. The app uses lessons to teach the core concepts of coding. In less than 30 minutes, several students had already passed Level One on the app. Lowe, who introduced legislation to offer courses in computer programming and coding as elective courses for middle and high school students, said when he was looking for a place to debut the computer coding elective, he knew Carver would be the perfect place for it. “They’re already using this stuff, so why not give them the tools so they can

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proposed 401(k) increase, they did get the addition of two more paid holidays: Veterans Day and a half day on Christmas Eve, which will bring the county Christmas holiday to a total of three days. Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt lauded the new days off and the additional EMS workers. She said county staff did a great job with the overall budget. “I do think that the staff believes that the citizens of Forsyth County deserve the very best service,” said Whisenhunt. “I also believe that each of you recognize who pays the bills and I appreciate your respect and your consideration for the taxpayer.”

begin to take it to a new level,” he said. “Computer coding is not the language of the future. It is the language of today. This is a way to begin to move our children forward.” Hanes, a graduate of Carver, said he was excited to kick off the course at his alma mater. He said it’s time the state provides more resources for schools in urban environments. “Our goal is to make sure these electives show up at our most needy schools first. We’re looking at this as an opportunity to really get us moving,” said Hanes. “This is just a toe in the water. We’re going to make sure this shows up in several schools across the city, and across the state.” Several teachers and administrators said they are excited to see the course begin with their students. Assistant Principal Barbara Burke said, “This is a great opportunity for our students and a great opportunity for our future. I’m excited to see where this takes us.”

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Talking about mental health is so important GUEST EDITORIAL

During the month of May, we recognized Mental Health Month, and raised awareness for the millions of Americans living with a mental health condition. [The discussion has gravitated to today, the first day of June. The free panel discussion "Suicide: A Public Health Issue within the Veteran's Community" will be held Thursday, June 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Old Salem Visitor's Center (Gray Auditorium), 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem. Call 336-768-3880 for additional information.] Since 1 in 5 adults, or approximately 43.8 million people, will experience mental illness during their lifetime, it is safe to say that everyone is affected by this issue. Approximately 20.2 million adults in the United States experience a substance use disorder each year and 50 percent of them have a co-occurring mental illness. Quite often people are alarmed when you begin discussing mental health, but there is only one way to overcome that fear and that is through transparency and awareness. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. This year, Instagram launched a #HereForYou campaign, which encourages users of the social media platform to open up about their mental health. Since the launch, teens and young adults have been taking to social media to share their stories of overcoming the obstacles of mental health and leaning on each other in a safe space by offering friendship, support and collaboration. As a result of this campaign, Instagram has become a social media platform where users can post about feelings and mental health as a coping mechanism and get support from those who share their experiences and those who don’t. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) also provides several forums for individuals with mental health issues or substance use disorders to speak freely and without judgment. It is vital for individuals with mental health issues to be able to talk openly and without facing unnecessary stigma. However, communities of color do face higher levels of stigma, receive less access to treatment, and are less likely to receive treatment. In fact, even though the prevalence of mental illness by race is similar between White adults and Black adults, the use of mental health services among these adults differs. According to NAMI, White males use 11.3 percent of mental health services and White females use 21.5 percent of mental health services while Black males use 6.6 percent and Black females use 10.3 percent. Unfortunately, there are serious consequences for a lack of treatment. Untreated mental illness can cause further emotional, behavioral, or physical health problems. We have seen the impacts of mental illness gone untreated in our veteran and homeless populations. Far too often, our veterans and the homeless are ignored and do not receive proper treatment. When they go without treatment, their livelihood is affected tremendously – broken relationships with family and friends, loss of financial stability, or feeling they have no purpose in life. Serious or severe mental illnesses, which are schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, major depression or bipolar disorder, cost America about $193.2 billion in lost earnings per year. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S, and the second leading cause of death for individuals ages 1524. We must do more to support individuals who suffer from mental illnesses and be willing to involve ourselves in programs that support them. By U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas). She was the first nurse elected to the U.S. Congress.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Giving gratitude for The Chronicle's Real News To the Editor:

The Chronicle has been an appreciated asset during my 60 years in this “Honorary Home Town” of Winston-Salem. My subscription ran out just as I was realizing that I need to move to Raleigh, where I have five a d u l t households: three children and two grandchildren – and their spouses. The only explanation of why it has taken me so long to join them is that leaving Winston-Salem is HARD! Thank you also, for awarding me the honor of Lifetime Achievement at your annual dinner several years ago. I don’t claim to have deserved it, but I truly appreciated the recognition of the collaborative services in which I’d been involved – with Green Street Church, the YWCA, CHANGE, etc. As I commented then, “I ain’t dead yet!,” so in this anticipated “Second Childhood” in Wake County, I count on finding advocacy

efforts to embrace. Blessings on your continuing service.

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Stop using the innocent to hide barbaric, inhuman behavior

behavior should be declared a crime against humanity and prosecuted with the same vigor and resolve as previous incidents in history. When will the innocent stop being used as tools of insane criminal

To the Editor:

When will innocent people stop being used by the pea-brained advocates of religious intolerance to hide barbaric inhuman behavior? The most recent incident in Manchester, England, where these so-called religious advocates targeted children attending a concert, is simply barbaric, uncivilized behavior committed by criminals. It reminds me of Timothy McVeigh’s barbaric attack on innocent children in Oklahoma. The capture of innocent female students in Nigeria who were partially released back to their families is another appalling example. Those first-graders and other primary school age children murdered in school in Connecticut still shatters my soul. So many innocent children having their lives cut short by barbaric

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minded people? When humanity declares with one voice that barbaric behavior is uncivilized and treats these advocates as criminals without the cloak of religion or political covers to hide under.

5 effective tips to successfully raise capital Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist Small businesses are the backbone of this great nation – they are responsible for 70 percent of the new jobs created in the country. It’s a common misnomer that you must develop the latest and greatest technology to be considered an entrepreneur. Risk takers who launch restaurants, barber shops, clothing stores, beauty salons and coffee shops have an entrepreneurial spirit just as much as the next person. Without small business owners, many people would be unemployed, teens may not receive entry level job experience and communities at large suffer from lack of investment. The “mom and pop” peppered businesses throughout the community

are deeply important to economic development and they contribute to the quality of life. Not to mention, small business owners are often the only people willing to pioneer into challenged neighborhoods, develop innovative processes or play a central role in the transformation of a community. Capital is the lifeblood of any company, whether you’re still operating in your garage or expanding an already successful enterprise – you will find it next to impossible to reach your goals without an adequate supply of capital to fund your operation. Fifty percent of all businesses often fail during the initial five years, with 50 percent of the remaining businesses failing during the subsequent five years. So that simply means that out of 10 companies started every year, only 2.5 may still be in business after 10 years – not the greatest odds. The Number One reason most of these start-up companies fail is because they run out of capital for

operations, new product development, marketing or expansion plans to scale the business. Successfully raising capital for your growing business is harder now than it has been for a long time, but these strategic tips may boost your odds: Demonstrate a strong track record.

Companies that can document strong historical financial performance will be able to get a foot in the door with banks and potential investors. Start-up entrepreneurs will need healthy industry experience and a robust network. Be specific about your capital needs.

If you meet with a banker or investor and ask for whatever the bank will lend you or the investor may invest in your company, both will know you have not put much thought into your business plan and request. capital set to Remember S.M.A.R.T. goals – make sure objectives are smart,

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attainable, reasonable and time-driven. Leverage your relationships.

You will not always get the best deal from your existing bank or investor relationships, but if they know and like you, it may help your chances significantly. Know it all.

Be prepared to answer any question about your business or investment opportunity, have lots of supporting documentation and be upfront about your weaknesses, strengths, opportunities and threats. Be persistent.

If one capital source won’t lend or invest in your company, the next one might.

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

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You Decide: Can urban and rural areas get along? Mike Walden

My wife and I have one foot in rural regions and the other Guest in big cities. Columnist We were both born and raised in small towns – I in an unincorporated town (meaning it wasn’t big enough to qualify as an official municipality) in Ohio and she in a recognized town (but still tiny) in upstate New York. I have a vague memory of my mother pulling me in a little wagon to the country store for groceries. On the way home, the groceries were in the wagon and I would walk! But we’ve spent almost the last 40 years of our lives living in Raleigh since I joined the faculty at N.C. State in 1978. Although it may not have been when we moved here, Raleigh today is certainly a big city. Indeed, it is recognized as one of the most dynamic big cities in the country. My wife and I love both cities and the country. That’s one reason North Carolina is so great – it has both busy urban areas as well as tranquil rural regions. But often the urban and rural areas don’t seem to get along. For example, in the 2016 presidential election, urban areas tended to vote for Hillary Clinton while rural regions favored Donald Trump. We saw the same urban/rural split in the North Carolina gubernatorial and General Assembly elections. The urban-rural divide in North Carolina also extends to public policy. Here are two examples. Local public schools are partially supported by local property tax revenues. Since property values per resident are often higher in urban counties than in rural counties, there’s been a long-running debate whether this wealth disparity gives urban counties an unfair advantage in funding public schools. The second example is sales taxes. Part of the sales tax revenues collected by

This photo shows the Belltower and downtown Raleigh to the east of the N.C. State University campus.

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the state are returned to the counties, but there’s an issue over how to do this. Should the distribution to counties be based on where the sales occurred or where the buyers live? North Carolina has a formula using both factors, but there’s frequently a debate about the relative importance of each in the formula. Indeed, legislation was introduced this year in the General Assembly to change the formula. Has the urban-rural feud gotten worse? Some say three powerful forces – globalization, the elevation of education’s importance and population trends – have moved urban and rural areas farther apart in recent decades. Two of the largest traditional employers in rural North Carolina counties were textiles and furniture. However, trade treaties agreed to by the U.S. since the 1990s prompted a large share of these industries to relocate to foreign countries,

and many counties have struggled to find replacements. At the same time, the opening of foreign markets has benefitted the largely urban-based technology and financial sectors. More businesses and industries are today requiring a higher level of formal education in their workforce. As a result, an increasing number of high school graduates are continuing their education at four-year colleges and universities. Yet a two-part issue has emerged. The four-year colleges and universities are often in urban areas. Plus, the jobs using that college education are also frequently in urban areas. The result is a “brain drain” of young people who leave their rural homes for a college education and a job and never return. The third reason – population growth – is really a result of the first two. With education and employment opportunities

greatest in urban areas, and with the big cities having the restaurants, entertainment and airport access favored by businesses and young workers, population growth has been greatest in the urban counties. This decade, almost half of North Carolina’s counties – predominantly rural – have lost population. So can we do something to bring urban and rural counties together? As long as the three forces continue, public policy can only have marginal impacts. The expansion of East Carolina University has certainly helped spark a tech and pharmaceutical complex around Greenville, but that’s hard to replicate everywhere. However, where options exist, one policy would be to always lean toward rural counties. But perhaps the best way to bring urban and rural areas together is to make them aware of their economic linkages. Businesses in urban counties often purchase inputs from nearby rural counties. Also, many residents in rural counties daily drive to jobs in urban counties. North Carolina has a structure of eight multi-county “prosperity zones,” but they have no taxing power and little policy control. Maybe the state should consider expanding the zones’ capabilities to identify and develop linkages and mutual objectives in education and transportation. But right now, the economic winds are blowing in favor of urban regions. Yet a rural renaissance could come, based on agribusiness expansion, tourism, an influx of retirees and a revival of large-scale manufacturing needing big tracts of land. So – could tomorrow be different – will the prospects for urban and rural regions come together? You decide? Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University who teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy.

Brooks’ firing shows the NAACP is clueless Raynard Jackson

Guest Columnist

Once again the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has proven why it is the Hillary Clinton of the Civil Rights Movement. The NAACP used to be a storied organization that was a major player in the historic fight for full equality for Blacks in America; that was before it got bought out by the Democratic Party in the early 1970s; before it bowed downed to the altar of the homosexual community; and before it sold itself to the likes of radical liberal George Soros and his open borders crowd

who believe that everyone has a right to be in the U.S., legally or illegally. The equality that the NAACP once sought was not predicated on some “special” rights or entitlements that some groups wanted the courts to create out of thin air (gay rights). The NAACP and Blacks wanted the rights that the U.S. Constitution already said we were entitled to. Like Clinton, the NAACP can never seem to bring itself to accept responsibility for any of their own actions; and the plight of the Black community can always be blamed on others. This Clintonian tick led NAACP officials last Friday [May 19] to fire their latest president and CEO, Cornell William Brooks. [The NAACP chose not to extend Brooks’ contract. His term ends at the end of June.]

Brooks should have never been hired for this post; the national board selected him three years ago, because they wanted someone that was easy to control. Since the 1970s, the NAACP has only had two heads who made any difference in America and the organization; those two people were Benjamin Hooks and Bruce Gordon. Hooks was an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and a staunch Republican. Richard Nixon appointed him to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the early Seventies. He was the first Black to ever serve on this commission and is singularly responsible for the diversity in media ownership that we see today. Without Hooks, networks like BET and TV One never would have existed. Bruce Gordon came

from a family with deeps roots in the Civil Rights Movement, but he chose to make his mark on America by working his way up the ladder in corporate America. He became a high-ranking executive with telecom giant Verizon. So, his appointment to lead the NAACP in 2005 shocked everyone, because they typically hired preachers or politicians. President George W. Bush had rightfully ignored the group and refused to attend their national convention until Gordon came on board. Gordon’s business background helped him to navigate the political battlefield and he was able to build a personal relationship with President Bush, to the dismay of his group’s board. This friction led to his abrupt resignation in 2007. The national board of the NAACP loves to micromanage its presi-

dents. God forbid a president makes a decision on his own or attempts to make the group more relevant to the 21st century. I know many of the NAACP leaders from across the country and the tragedy is that most of them don’t even believe in the issues the national board has made a priority. How can the NAACP claim to represent the Black community when they are out of sync with what the Black community believes and wants? The Black community is very conservative. Blacks don’t support amnesty for illegals. Blacks are the largest voting block that supports school choice and vouchers! This, despite the NAACP passing a resolution last year at its national convention opposing school choice. And it wonders why it is no longer rel-

evant to the Black community? I dare the NAACP national board to choose someone like Condoleezza Rice as its next leader; if board members are truly interested in regaining relevancy, that’s exactly what they’ll do. Unfortunately, the NAACP has become the retirement village for the Black bourgeoisie.

tion, when you go Med you increase the amount of poultry, fish and seafood in your diet and limit red and fatty meats and swap out butter and other fats with olive or canola oils. Additional components of the Mediterranean diet include getting adequate exercise/activity, seasoning foods with spices and herbs instead of salt and drinking red wine in moderation (optional). Limiting low nutrition, highly processed foods is also encouraged with this eating pattern. It is important to focus on increasing vegetable intake because they contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds found naturally in plant foods that have a beneficial effect on health. When choosing vegetables, try to eat seasonally and eat a

wide variety of veggies. Because each veggie has specific nutrients, the more variety you eat, the broader your nutrient intake will be. Try to eat a minimum of 3 to 5 servings of vegetables a day. A serving is ½ cup cooked or 1 cup of raw vegetables. Fruits are also an important part of the Mediterranean Diet and you should eat at least 2 to 4 servings of fruit a day. A serving of fruit is about the size of a tennis ball. Like vegetables, eat a wide variety of fruits for maximum nutrition and try to eat seasonally. Moving to more plantbased, non-processed foods is key to the Mediterranean Diet. Try consuming more unprocessed whole grains including quinoa, bulgur, whole oats, whole wheat, and brown rice. When

selecting processed foods, choose those made with whole grains. Ingredients are listed according to weight on the Nutrition Fact label so the first word listed should say 100 percent whole grain or wheat. Try to eat at least six servings of grains a day. A serving is a slice of bread or ½ cup of cooked grains, rice or pasta. One of the most challenging parts of the Mediterranean Diet for many people is reducing the amount of red meat in the diet. With the Mediterranean Diet, you only want to eat red meat a few times a month. Try to shift your diet to eat more poultry and seafood with an emphasis on fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids like salmon. Try to eat fish or seafood at least twice a week. Plant-based proteins such as beans and lentils

should also be incorporated into meals frequently. Nuts are another important component of the Mediterranean diet. Nuts are packed with protein, monounsaturated fats and fiber and make a great snack or can be incorporated into favorite dishes. When eating nuts try not to eat them straight out of the can, jar or bag as it is easy to overeat! All nuts are great to eat so choose your favorites and nut butters can be substituted for whole nuts. Olive oil is the main fat used in the Mediterranean diet. Swap out butter and margarine for olive oil. You may want to invest in an olive oil spray bottle, which can be found at kitchen specialty shops for toast, seasoning veggies and protein foods. The Forsyth County Department of Public

Health will be offering a free class on the Mediterranean Diet on Tuesday, June 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Health Department is located at 799 North Highland Avenue in Winston-Salem. There is no charge for the class, but registration is required by emailing cheeklg@foryth.cc or by calling 336-703-3215. Mature teens and adults are welcome to attend.

Raynard Jackson is founder and chairman of Black Americans for a Better Future (BAFBF). He is also an NNPA Newswire Columnist. For more information about BAFBF, visit www.bafbf.org. You can follow Raynard on Twitter @Raynard1223

Free class offers guidance on the Mediterranean Diet Lynne Mitchell

Guest Columnist

Rated as one of the best overall diets by U.S. News & World Report, the Mediterranean diet is a hot topic among nutrition and health professionals. By following a more Mediterranean-type diet, you can not only reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes but memoryrelated diseases like Alzheimer’s dementia. So – what are the components of the Mediterranean Diet? Going “Med” involves eating more plant-based food like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes and nuts. In addi-

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

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ly decided. This is yet another victory for democracy and the litigation advocacy of the N.C. NAACP.” Eric Ellison, chairman of the Forsyth County Democratic Party, agreed. “Same old story – the N.C. Republican-led legislature has drawn racebased district lines, which once again, have been found to be unconstitutional,” Ellison, who is also an attorney, said. “The people of Forsyth County are confident that the current North Carolina Supreme Court will finally put this issue to rest and declare the currently drawn lines are unconstitutional and violate our 14th Amendment. Better yet, the North Carolina leg-

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These men and women paid the price for us to have the freedom to enjoy our lives." State Sen. Paul Lowe Jr., whose wife served in the U.S. Air Force, said he and his colleagues in Raleigh are working tirelessly to ensure veterans are taken care of when they return from active duty. He also applauded HARRY for all the work the organization does in the community. "We're doing everything in our power to make life better for our veterans," he said. "This is a great program. It's good to see so many people support our veterans who are in need." While enjoying a burger fresh off the grill, Army veteran Wayne Simpson took a moment to reflect on his time spent with the

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islature should see the writing on the wall and immediately re-draw the lines in a non-racial, non-partisan fashion, and declare new elections this year so that the people of North Carolina can have immediate relief from illegal and unconstitutional representation. Most observers note that that is not likely to happen, especially with the 2018 midterm elections right around the corner. “What I find most significant is that the legislature made the same legal mistake and used race the same way in drawing the state’s House and Senate districts,” Anita Earls, executive director of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, said after last week’s U.S. High Court ruling striking down the 2011 congressional districts. “This opinion …

must mean those districts are also unconstitutional.” The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule directly on the 2011 state House and Senate legislative districts shortly. Meanwhile, supporters of the Supreme Court decisions thus far feel that despite rumblings from the Republican leadership about trying again with both redistrictings, and voter ID, which was also struck down, the legal handwriting is on the wall. “With [Tuesday’s] Supreme Court ruling, we can agree that gerrymandered district lines are a settled issue,” said Democratic chief Ellison. “The faster that the North Carolina legislature can comply with our highest court’s decisions, the better it will be for all North Carolinians.”

82nd Airborne Division. Simpson, a native of New York, said serving in the Army taught him to be a more patient and trusting person. "When you're in battle, you learn to trust people more because you have to understand that the person beside you has your back," continue Simpson. "I also learned that life is short and that we should enjoy life while we can." Robyn Swinton, who served 23 years in the Navy, said what she enjoyed most about the Memorial Day celebration is the family atmosphere. Swinton, who volunteered during the celebration in the past, said it felt good to sit back and enjoy the festivities this year. "I'm usually volunteering, but they didn't need me this year, so I'm relaxing with my feet up," laughed Swinton. "This is a great

event that seems to get better every year." HARRY founder and director Ciat Shabazz echoed Swinton’s statements when discussing the growth of her organization and the annual celebration. Shabazz founded HARRY in honor of her brother Harry Smith, a Marine who died of cancer that went untreated by the Veterans Administration. As she walked around the park greeting veterans and others in attendance, Shabazz said it felt good to connect with retired service men and women who she considers part of her family. "A lot of people here today have lost loved ones, so I feel like we're all connected," said Shabazz. "It feels good to fellowship with community members who have had the same struggles that I have. That's our connection."

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CiityNOW $482.22 Million $482 Milli Bu Budget d Proposed for 20177-2018 City bus service would be expanded and the pay raised for police WHERE THE MONEY officers and field employees under the COMES FROM $482.2 million budget for 2017-18 Charges for services: $151.7 million that h City M Manager Lee Garrity has Property taxes: $131.5 million recommended to Mayor Allen Joines Bond proceeds: $66.1 million and the City Council. Intergovernmental resources: sources: $58.3 million The proposed budget allocates Sales taxes: $42.6 million $347 million for operations, $37 Civil penalties, other: $15.3 million million for debt service and $98 million Reserve: $7.8 million for capital improvements. Licenses & permits: $7.2 million Investment income: $1.7 million The property tax rate would be 59.74 Total: $482.2 million cents for every $100 of value, an increase of 1.24 cents. WHERE THE To address continuing challenges in MONEY GOEES retaining police officers because of Healthy Environment: $211.1 million higher salaries elsewhere, Garrity Safe & Secure Community: munity: $105.0 million proposes raising officer salaries by Quality Transportation: n: $41.6 million 2 percent. This is in addition to the Debt management: $41.5 million 2 percent increase in officer salaries Service Excellence: $38.9 million that will take effect Jan. 1, 2018, as Livable Neighborhoods: s: $28.4 million part of a multi-year adjustment the Economic Vitality & Diversi versity: $15.7 million City Council authorized in 2016. Total: $482.2 million Minimum pay and salaries of current equipment operators, laborers, inspectors and other field employees would be raised 2 percent to bring their pay closer to the market rate. The Winston-Salem Transit Authority would expand service on nine bus routes to better serve riders’ needs. The Poverty Thought Force cited the nneed to improve public transportation – and the access to jobs, education and health care re that it enables – as a key step to reduce poverty in Winston-Salem. The proposed budget is $40 million more than the current budget. dget. Capital improvements supported by user fees, such as water and sewer projects, s, account for much of this increase. Spending in the general fund, which accounts for most tax-supported services, would onlyy increase byy $5.7 million. The City Council’s Finance Committee will begin reviewing the budget June 1 and will hold a public hearing June 8. The City Council is scheduled to holld a public hearing and vote on the budget on June 19. By state law, the council must adopt a budget for 2017-2018 by June 30. The budget would take effect July 1. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET • Water and sewer rates adjusted: a 6 percent increase in sew wer rates, a 4 percent increase in water fees and a $1.64 increase in the bimonthly ly water and sewer service charge. • Tipping fees at construction & demolition landfill and yard-wa waste facilities increase $1 per ton; other minor increases in landfill rates; 10 percennt increase in bulk garbage container fees. • Property tax increase of 1.24 cents per $100 of value; property perty taxes on a $100,000 house would go up $12.40. • Nine positions added: seven to staff recreation facilities built ilt with the recreation bonds voters approved in 2014, plus an additional fire inspector ector and a utilities financial clerk. • $79.2 million for water and sewer projects and $3 million foor stormwater projects. • $656,350 for downtown improvements, m provided by the 9-cent ent levy recommended by the Downtown Winston-Sallem Business Improvement Districtt Advisory Committee. • Two percent pay raise for Police and Fire effective Jan. 1 plus 2 percent retention adjustment for police officers effective July 1. • Pay raises for city field em mployees to improve employee retention; all employees eligible for merit-based raisses of 1.5 to 3 percent based on their performance. • City’s minimum wage would u increase to $11.25 per hour, a 25-cent increase.

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Copies of the proposed budget are available for review w at public libraries, all city recreation centers and City Hall, 101 N. Main St. Suite 30. Copies of the budget are also available online at www.CityofWS.orgg.

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• Finance Committee budget workshops June 1,6 & 12 at 4:30 p.m. and (if needed) June 13 at 2 p.m., all in City Hall, Room 239. 39. • Finance Committee public hearing, 7 p.m. June 8, City Hall Council Chamber, Room 230. • Public Safety Committee review, 6 p.m. June 12, City Hall, Room 239. • Public Works Committee review, 6 p.m. June 13, City Hall, Room 239.

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• City Council public hearing, 7 p.m. June 19, City Hall Council Chamber. Watch Council and Committee budget meetings live on WSTV. STV.

Join us to celebrate Juneteenth, the country’s longest-running observance of the abolition of slavery. Church and community members will discuss the shared history of St. Philips Moravian Church (celebrating its 195th anniversary) and Winston-Salem State University (celebrating its 125th anniversary). Moderated by Dr. Michele Gillespie, Dean of the College, Wake Forest University. Presentation of the St. Philips Cedric S. Rodney Unity Award to Michelle McCullough, project planner for the City of Winston-Salem and Dr. English Bradshaw, author and educator. Former Forsyth County Commissioner, Walter Marshall, will be honored posthumously.

$25 for adults/$20 for students (reserve by calling 1-800-441-5305) The Juneteenth Luncheon is held in partnership with Winston-Salem State University

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Question ion or concern about city governm ment services? City Link 311 (727-8000) 000) is open to service all non-emergency rgency calls, 7 days a week. The Cityy of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, nationaal origin, religion or disability in its employm ment opportunities, programs, s ces or activities. servi Mayor: Allenn Joines City Council: Vivian H. Burke, Mayor or Pro Tempore, Northeast Ward; Denise D. Adams, North Ward; Dan Besse, Southwestt Ward; Robert C. Clark, West Ward; Johnn C. Larson, South Ward; Jeff MacIntosh, h, Northwest Ward; Derwin L. Montgomery, y, East Ward; James Taylor, Jr., Southeast Ward City Manager: Lee Garrity

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Timothy Ramsey

Sports Columnist

Why is Colin Kaepernick still without a job in the NFL? Last season, Colin Kaepernick embarked on a protest campaign that stretched beyond the NFL playing field. His stance of kneeling during the national anthem before the start of games struck a cord on both sides. Kaepernick, a former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, is currently looking for a job in the NFL. The baggage he carries with him may be the main reason for the lack of interest from teams. His protest last season has been speculated as the main reason for teams staying away from him. His protest started at the beginning of the 2016 season, initially going unnoticed after the first game of the preseason. Once it became public what he was doing, it became a national phenomenon, spanning from the NFL all the way down to the Pop Warner level and even into other sports. Coming into the league Kaepernick was the second round pick of the 49ers in the 2011 draft. He became the starter following an injury suffered by then starter Alex Smith. That season he guided the 49ers to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994, losing to the Baltimore Ravens. He followed that up the next year with a run to the NFC Championship game, losing to eventual champion Seattle Seahawks. For the next three years, the 49ers team took a downward spiral and missed the playoffs each year. He was the backup to start the season playing behind former first round pick Blaine Gabbert. Kaepernick took over midway through the season and finished the year playing in 12 games with 2,241 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. He opted out of the final year of his reconstructed deal with the 49ers on March 3 of this year, making him a free agent. With his solid credentials one would think that Kaepernick would have no problem finding a job in the league, possibly as a starter but definitely as a backup. He has received little to no interest from pretty much every team in the league, causing some to ask why. Some players, including Seahawks Michael Bennett and Richard Sherman, have suggested that he has been blackballed by the league because of his protest last season, citing that other, less successful quarterbacks have found employment. I agree. Quarterbacks such as Brian Hoyer, Nick Foles, Josh McCown, Matt Barkley and Mark Sanchez have all signed deals this offseason. None of these quarterbacks have the resume that Kaepernick has but have still found employment. I believe Kaepernick is being blackballed by the NFL based solely on the fact that less qualified signal callers have been

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Glenn athlete signs to Guilford College Also More Stories, Religion and Classifieds

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

It was a day of celebration last week inside the gymnasium at Glenn High School as senior guard Rachard Daniels signed his national letter of intent to attend Guilford College. Daniels will join a Guilford team that finished the 2016-2017 season with an outstanding 24-6 record and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Tournament Championship. The Quakers also managed to advance to the second round of the Division II NCAA Tournament. “It feels good know that

I get to go to college and have the opportunity to play basketball at the college level,” said Daniels. “This is like a dream come true.” Just before he signed the dotted line to continue his athletic career, Daniels, who plans to major in criminal justice, said the family like atmosphere is what made Guilford standout above the rest. He also received offers from Johnson C. Smith University (JSCU), and several other schools, including another school that competes in ODAC, the same as Guilford.

Adult basketball league gets off to a good start Glenn High School basketball standout Rachard Daniels signs national letter of intent to attend Guilford College.

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The Team Elite All-Stars player jumps over his opponents for an easy bucket on May 24. BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The 18 and over basketball league at the W.R. Anderson Community Center in conjunction with the Josh Howard Foundation had their first night of competition last Wednesday. All of the games were competitive and two of them even went into overtime. W.R. Anderson Director Bryant McCorkle and Josh Howard Foundation Community Relations Manager Steve Nivens both said they were not surprised

by the high level of play from all the teams. Initially, the center had settled on a total of eight teams, but from the response they received from the community they decided to stretch the league to 10 teams. Eight of the teams were in action on Wednesday. “The games were awesome and we had a nice turnout even with the threat of severe weather,” said McCorkle. “The style of play during the games was good and everybody was out there hustling. We had collegiate players and former high school standouts here,

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so the games were great.” The game between the Elite All-Stars and Team Supreme was a tough fought battle. Team Supreme came out victorious by the score of 71-65. Tramaine King of the AllStars finished with 32 points while Tony Byrd finished with 23 and Jay McCorkle chipped in 22. Team Supreme was led by Rob Neil, who scored a game high 33, and Dre Howell scored 21. The low scoring affair between the Young See League on B2

‘Fitness fan’ starts city bicycle race CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT

Winston-Salem City Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams sounded the horn to kick off the Women’s Professional Criterium portion of the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic last Saturday, May 27, atBailey Park in the Innovation Quarter of downtown during Bike

Month. “As a fitness fan, I'm so proud of this event,” Adams said last week. “It has grown every year, bringing international attention to our city and cycling. More than the economic boost it provides, it is bringing our community closer together. Many of the cyclists are staying in local homes and forming

connections that promote international understanding and goodwill.” Winston-Salem is home to the National Cycling Center. Now in its fifth year, the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic ran from May 27-29. It is an international cycling event that includes men and women's road and mountain races, men and women criterium

races and a full schedule of USA Cycling sanctioned amateur racing. “A lot of pieces have to come together to make an international event like this happen,” Adams continued. “We have great support and cooperation from the Winston-Salem Police department, city of Winston-Salem local busiSee Race on B2

Council Member Denise “D.D.” Adams sounded the horn to start the women’s bicycle race.

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During his senior season, Daniels’ numbers show he is the type of player who can get it done on both ends of the court averaging 13 points and nearly three steals per game. He managed to bring down seven rebounds per game. He said, “I was getting looks from a school in Wisconsin and a school in

Virginia that’s also in the ODAC but after a training session at Guilford, I knew it was the right fit for me.” Daniels’ father, Richard Daniels Sr., said he was proud of the commitment and dedication that his son has shown over the years to reach his goal of becoming a college athlete. “Rachard has overcome a lot of obstacles and to see him have this opportunity brings tears to my eyes. Just because I know what

he had to do and the commitment that he’s put into getting better.” Glenn assistant coach and Rachard Daniels’ older brother Richard Daniels Jr., who played at Johnson C. Smith University, said although he chose Guilford over his own alma mater, he supports his brother’s decision to become a Quaker instead of a Golden Bull. He said, “I think Smith is a good option, too, but I think Guilford is a

great choice. Anywhere you can get a free education is a great choice.” From the hardwood of local YMCA’s where their father works as an administrator, to the bright lights of collegiate competition, Rachard Daniels’ biggest fan and critic, said it has been exciting to see his younger brother develop as a leader on and off the court. “He has started to develop those leadership

qualities that you need to be successful in basketball and life,” Richard Daniels Jr. said. “Now he’s going to have to go to college and start over. It’s going to be a new journey for him, some new obstacles, and he’s going to grow into a man; that’s what’s most important.” When asked what he will add to the Quakers lineup next season, Rachard Daniels seemed confident that he can come

in and make an immediate impact, but he knows it will only come with hard work. This summer, he said, he plans to work on his jump shot and getting stronger. “Most teams are looking for an all-around player, and I think that’s something I can add to their guard play,” continued Rachard Daniels. “I can’t wait to get on campus and get to work.”

A player goes up for a layup while being contested by the defender in the Adult League at the W.R. Anderson Community Center on May 24.

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Ballers and Team Truth was the largest margin of victory Wednesday night. Team Truth walked away with a 58-49 win. The matchup of Team US and Finesse Game was a very close game that went down to the wire. Finesse Game squeaked out a narrow 50-48 victory. Both sides had balanced scoring from the starters and the bench players. Good defense also contributed to the low score of

the game as well. The game involving Dem Boyz and W.U.P.U.G.B. was an entertaining game that ended with Dem boys edging W.U.P.U.G.B by the score of 61-57. The high scorers from Dem Boyz were Chris Young with 12 and Bryan McCorkle (Bryant McCorkle’s son) with 11. W.U.P.U.G.B. was led by Lepreece Lynch with 14. Nate Long and Ty Bitting contributed with 8 apiece. W.R. Anderson Director McCorkle says the league is wide open and

all teams have a chance to win it all. He said multiple teams stood out during the games and is optimistic about how the league will play out in the end. Going forward the league will play games on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. The games will begin at 6:10 on Wednesdays and 1:30 on Sundays. On Wednesday's there will be four games while on Sundays, every team will lace up. Nivens says this is exactly what they were looking for when they started the league. He said

A young man dunks on his defender during his game in the Adult Summer League at W.R. Anderson.

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there are many outlets for the young men in the city to play organized basketball but the 18 and over demographic has somewhat been left out. The

The cyclists in the women's race Saturday evening prepare for the start.

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nesses and residents of neighborhoods on the cycling routes. This is critical to the financial and logistical success of the event.” Bike Month in Winston-Salem concluded with three national cycling events. The Volkswagen USA Cycling Masters & Para-Cycling Road National Championships held May 24-28; the Volkswagen USA Cycling Professional Road Race & Time Trial National Championships held May 28, and the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic held

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signed. He has shown he has what it takes to lead a team To be fair some critics of Kaepernick point to his last two seasons as a starter as to why he has not found a job. In those years he has gone 3-16 with a subpar completion percentage of 59.8. They neglect to point out those teams were void of talent on offense and defense as compared to his first two years as a starter. Last week Kaepernick had a meeting with the Seahawks, a team many believe is the perfect landing spot for the quarterback because of his similar skill set to Seahawk starter Russell Wilson. Many think this may be the only team to give him a shot espe-

recreation center and the Josh Howard Foundation plan on having another league in the fall where they will possibly expand the number of teams and

make a few tweaks to the format.

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May 29-30. More information about these events is available at USACycling.org and WinstonSalemCycling.com. Bike Month was sponsored by the city of Winston-Salem, the Forsyth County Public Health Department, Active Routes to School Region 3 and Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. cially with head coach Pete Carroll's track record of bucking the system. The benefit for the Seahawks is that with Kaepernick as the backup if Wilson were to go down with an injury they would not have to vary their offense too much as Kaepernick has the big arm and running ability similar to Wilson. Kaepernick has stated publicly that he is fine with being a backup in the league. He has also not made any salary demands that may prevent teams from signing him as not to exceed the salary cap. We will all have to just sit back and play the waiting game to see if he will be signed but by the looks of the situation, it's not looking good for Kaepernick. Hopefully one owner or general manager will do the right thing and sign him, as he deserves a job playing in the NFL.

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Visitors look at the N.C. Moving Wall that was on display at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on Memorial Day.

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Tribute organizer Burgess Bailey points out one of the war memorial photos to Veteran Donald Eldridge at Uncle Sam’s Memorial Tribute on Monday, May 29.

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IFB Solutions is asking Forsyth County for $120,000 to help modernize its optical manufacturing.

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Forsyth County plans to consider a request from IFB Solutions, formerly Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, for a $120,000 grant. IFB is a not-for-profit located in Winston-Salem that is the largest employer of people who are blind or visually impaired in the country. The grant is an investment in IFB’s optical manufacturing facility. It’s 10 percent of the $1.2 million project cost to modernize the facility into a full service lab. Currently IFB outsources 33,000 eyeglasses for antireflective (AR) coating and this upgrade would let IFB do this in-house. According to the request to the county, this will save 160 jobs. David Barnwell, IFB vice president of business affairs, said this is the first time IFB has asked for a grant from the county. “Securing this grant would be a great win-win for our community by growingtraining and job opportunities for a greatly disadvantaged segment of ourpopulation,” Barnwell said in a statement. The request was made during the county budget process, including a verbal appeal during the public hearing on the budget last week. During budget workPlyer shops, County Commissioner Chairman Dave Plyler wanted the request included for consideration. It didn’t make it into the special appropriations in the budget, which was passed last week, but county staff does plan to bring it before the commissioners for a vote. The grant would be paid for with “pay go” funds, which comes from revenue the county has after expenditures. Plyler said that this is good use of county money since it gives opportunity to a population with high unemployment. He praised IFB for letting people who are blind or visually impaired contribute to society, including manufacturing many things used by the military and Veterans Affairs (VA). “That’s their way of giving back to their country,” said Plyler. For the last 16 years, IFB Optical has provided prescription eyeglasses for 34 VA locations. Its employees produce more than 1,000 pairs of glasses daily servicing more than 830 veterans. IFB is currently protecting its VA optical contract in court. It has joined other parties in suing the VA for changing its policies that require mandatory use of AbilityOne organizations. The concern is that organizations in the AbilityOne program, which was established by Congress in 1938 to provide work for people who are blind or severely disabled, may lose contracts in favor of the VA’s veteran-owned small business procurement policies. IFB is also fighting in court against a complaint filed in August by PDS Consultants, a veteran-owned New Jersey company, challenging AbilityOne optical contracts. Dan Kelly, IFB COO, said that he heard the judge made a ruling last week that may not be in IFB’s favor, but the decision document is not publicly available as of press time due to a protective order.

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Cooke headed for Department of Defense Stuart D. Cooke III graduated on May 11 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, in Blacksburg, Va. with a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Systems engineering. He will be working in Kansas City, Mo. , as an Operation Research Analyst with the Department of Defense. Cooke is the son of Stuart and Wanda Cooke of Hampton, Va. Cooke and the grandson of Stuart and Mittie Cooke of Winston-Salem.

Eastern Stars honor Martin Barbara P. Martin was honored for 31 years of dedicated service on Saturday, April 29, at the 30th District Masonic Banquet. She is well known throughout the 30th District, Order of the Eastern Star, P.H.A. and she joined Beauty of the West # 36 in 1986. Martin’s second term as financial secretary of Beauty of the West #36 began in 2002, and she has been in that position ever since. Martin is a member of the Grand Chapter Coordinating Team, where she works to make sure things are properly planned for Grand Chapter Sessions. She attends St. Andrews Methodist Church and she is the daughter of Past Matron Benzina Purvis.

Today, June 1 – Panel Discussion on suicide The free panel discussion "Suicide: A Public Health Issue within the Veteran's Community" will be held Thursday, June 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Old Salem Visitor's Center (Gray Auditorium); 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem. Refreshments will be provided. Panelists for the event are Bill Hayes, a licensed clinical social worker in mental health at the VA in Salisbury who is also a veteran; Harold Moore, a peer support specialist and a support group facilitator at the VA in Salisbury; and Jeremy & Heather Knapp. Jeremy is a Navy veteran; Heather is a registered nurse at a local hospital. Call 336-768-3880 for additional information. Today, June 1 – Food Truck Blitz A Food Truck Blitz will be Thursday, June 1, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Ferguson, 7905 North Point Blvd. Winston-Salem. $20 in advance/$25 at the door. Purchase tickets from Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, 336-765-8854, or the Home Builders Association.

Today, June 1 – Voting Rights Coalition meeting Winston-Salem Voting Rights Coalition will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at Goler Memorial Church, 620 N. Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem. Contact Linda Sutton at 336-870-2168 or linda@democracy-nc.org. June 2 – Zumba Party Lead Girls of N.C. will hold a Zumba Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at the YWCA at 1300 S. Main Street in WinstonSalem. Admission is $10. Sponsor registration is $50. Vendor registration is $30. Sign up at Leadgirls2017zumbaparty.eventbrite .comThe Website is www.leadgirls.org.

June 2 – HeartChase Kernersville HeartChase on Friday, June 2, from 5-8 p.m. at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. Opening ceremony & remarks begins at 5:30 p.m. Game begins at 5:50 p.m. Cost: $5 per team member with proceeds going to benefit heart disease & stroke research and prevention education. Event includes fun family activities, a DJ, community group demonstrations, family entertainment, healthy refreshments & free smoothies. Register at http://honor.americanheart.org/HCNovant or with the HeartChase mobile app.

June 2 – Sawtooth Selects Sawtooth School for Visual Art presents Sawtooth Selects, featuring the work of faculty and adult students from a broad cross-section of classes. The show opens with a reception on Friday, June 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school’s Davis Gallery, 251 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem and runs through Aug. 2. For more information visit www.sawtooth.org or call 336-723-7395. June 3- Father & Sons Luncheon On Saturday, June 3, the Carl H. Russell Sr. Recreation Center, 3521 Carver School Road, will be sponsoring an annual free Father & Son luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. For additional information contact Ben Piggott at 336-727-2580.

Now through June – Art Exhibit As part of its 2016-17 season, the Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts is introducing “INTERSECTIONS + CONVERSATIONS: The People’s Gallery at Delta Arts Center through June. Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Hours are Tuesday –Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delta Arts Center” is closed every third Saturday of the month. It is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call 336-722-2625. Now through June 4 – Reynolda Art Exhibition Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, will present “Gallery of the Louvre,” the masterwork painting of Samuel F. B. Morse. The exhibit will be through June 4. Morse is known as the inventor of the telegraph, his namesake Morse code and as a painter. For more information, please visit reynoldahouse.org or call 336-7585150. June 3 – Annual Class Picnic

The Anderson High School Class of 1968 will hold its Annual Class Picnic at Reynolds Park, Shelter No. 1, from noon until … on Saturday, June 3, starting at noon. Plans for the 50th Class Reunion, on June 1, 2018, will be made. All members of the Class of 1968 are asked to be present. For further information, please contact Laura Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-771-4905.

June 3 – Salute! NC Wine Celebration The 12th Annual Salute! NC Wine Celebration will be from noon ,until 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 on Fourth Street in Downtown WinstonSalem. Wineries will sell wine by the glass, bottle, or case. Advance tickets: $25 each, Day of event: $30 each. Day of, tickets will not be sold after 4 p.m. Winery tastings end at 5 p.m. Go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/e vent/2932839 to purchase tickets and more ticket information. June 3 – Ice Cream Festival The Village of Clemmons will hold its 3rd Annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.at Clemmons Elementary School, 6200 Bingham Ave. June 3 – Mast General Store Hosts Land Trust Day On Saturday, June 3, the Mast Stores in downtown Winston-Salem will welcome the Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day. Volunteers will answer questions about PLC and will offer information about the benefits of protecting land. Mast will donate 20 percent of the day’s sales to support PLC’s conservation efforts.

June 3 – Vintage jewelry sales A show and sale of the FlackHunt Antique/Vintage Jewelry Collection, June 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Winston Salem State University, DJR Center, Room 100. Free parking and light refreshments. June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 – Diabetes workshops Free two-hour daily workshops called “Too Sweet For Diabetes” teach ways to take control over diabetes. They will be offered 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Mazie Wooduff Center, Room 125-10, Confrence Room # 1. Seating is limited. Call 336-9787598. Leave message.

June 5 – 4-H Night At Wendy's Forsyth County 4-H Night At Wendy's will be in King, Monday, June 5, 5-8 p.m. Come learn more about 4-H. A portion of the proceeds from Wendy’s will be donated to support participation of the Forsyth Saddles and Spurs 4-H Club in the N.C. 4-H Horse Show in July.

June 6 – Open Mic Night Winston-Salem Writers will hold Open Mic Night on June 6 from 7-9 p.m. in the conference room at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. Open Mic is open to the public and writers are allowed five minutes to read their work before a friendly audience. For more information, visit www.wswriters.org. June 6 – Genealogical Society meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society meets Tuesday, June 6, in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Dr., Winston-Salem. At 6:30 p.m. All meetings are free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend. The topic will be, “Treasures in the Attic.” Billy King from the Forsyth County Central Library will discuss vintage books and give an update on the move to the new renovated Central Library. Should school be can-

celed or dismissed early due to weather, any meeting that same evening will be canceled as well.

June 7 – The Forsyth County Senior Democrats The Forsyth County Senior Democrats will meet Wednesday, June 7, at the Golden Corral, 180 Hanes Mall Circle (336-760-8040). Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. Kevin Smith will discuss “Democratic Politics and the American Perspective.”

June 7 – Toastmasters meeting Wish to improve your communication and leadership skills? Attend the Open House on Wednesday, June 7, at 775 West End Blvd., WinstonSalem, and learn how Empire Toastmasters Club can help. Time will be 11:45 a.m. promptly. Guests are requested to arrive early (about 11:30 am) to leave time for registration and introductions. Light snacks will be provided. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the session. For questions, email vppr4461@toastmastersclubs.org or call 803-553-5558. Guest speaker will be Nia Davenport, an advanced speaker and a former Empire member.

June 8 – Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale The Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale will be Thursday, June 8, from 5-8 p.m. in the Mountcastle Forum in the Milton Rhodes Art Center, 251 N Spruce St., Winston-Salem. Prices for the unique, handcrafted items start at $2, and most pieces are below $20. The sale is free and open to the public, and proceeds will help fund equipment and supplies for the Sawtooth School for Visual Art’s ceramics department. June 16 - Interviewing Skills Workshop The Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 7th St., will offer Career Assessment as part of the New Leaf Workshop Schedule. The program will be held on Friday, June 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public.

June 23 - Job Search Workshop The Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 7th Street, will offer Job Search Strategies as part of the New Leaf Workshop Schedule. The program will be held on Friday, June 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public.

June 24 – WSSU Legacy Band Concert Come and enjoy an afternoon of old and new school music with a touch of Gospel and Jazz! Don’t miss this memorable performance that will trigger a profoundly rewarding experience. The concert will take place on June 24 from 3-5 p.m. at the Greater Church Inc. Gymnasium, located at 5095 Lansing Dr., Winston-Salem NC. Admission is $10.

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First Waughtown celebrates College Day SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

First Waughtown Baptist Church (FWBC) honored 15 during its annual College Day service. They were 2017 high school and college graduates and graduation candidates. Two of the high school honorees received $1,500 scholarships established in Lesson Scripture: Judges 4:1-10 memory of former Pastor E.L. Grant and church By the end of this lesson, we will musician Mrs. Carrie *See clearly how God called Barak. *Learn that God often directs us through the words of Bitting. They were chosen based on academic excelother people. *Set our hearts on hearing the call of God and lence, church and community service, and submisresponding appropriately. sion of letters of recomBackground: The time is 1237 B.C. and the location mendation, college acceptis Ephraim. Deborah is the fourth judge of Israel and her ance letters, and personal name means “honey bee.” She was a leader, wife, prophetess and poet. Deborah was known to be wise and was respected. She was true to her husband and listened to disputes under a palm tree for proprieties sake … a man was not to visit a woman in her house. Barak’s name means “lightning.” (UMI Annual Commentary 2016-2017).

essays. They are:

*Na’Kiah Dillard, daughter of Lakena Dillard, will graduate from Reynolds High School and attend UNC-Greensboro, where she will major in biochemistry. She plans to become a dentist. *Brandon Lindsay, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Lindsay, will graduate from West Forsyth High School. He will attend Western Carolina University to major in biology before attending medical school to be a pediatrician.

Yolonda Childs, center, poses with scholarship recipients Na’Kiah Dillard and Brandon Lindsay.

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Catholic church honors fallen veterans on Memorial Day See Day on B6

Lesson: Israel has enjoyed 80 years of peace after having been delivered from the Moabites by Ehud and from the Philistines by Shamgar. After Ehud’s death, the people began to mingle with the Canaanites once again and to worship their gods as well. God was not pleased and allowed the reigning king Jabin to enslave Israel for 20 years (verses 1-3). As God was gracious, He gave Israel another judge named Deborah, who was said to be an unusual woman of wisdom and influence who did the tasks of a judge, except military leadership, which had been a great part of what stood out for her predecessors (verse 4). In good taste Deborah heard disputes under her palm tree to avoid any appearance of inappropriate behavior, since many of the disputes involved men (verse 5). Deborah, being a prophetess as well as judge, receives inspiration from God and calls for Barak, the military leader, and says to him that “The Lord, the God of Israel commands you” to go with ten thousand men from Zebulon and Naphtali and meet the army of the Canaanites (who had nine hundred chariots of iron) by the river, and “I will deliver him into thine hand” (verse 7). Barak, knowing that in past wars there was victory, but the judge at the time usually went with or led the battle. Though the numbers were in his favor, Israel had no “chariots of iron.” Barak responds not with God in mind as the one leading the battle or indeed fighting it. Barak was focused on having the security of a judge with him and so says “If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go” (verse 8). With complete faith in God and no hesitation, Deborah says to Karak, I’ll go but this will not be an honorable victory for you, because God will deliver Sisera, the warrior, to a woman. They then went to Kedesh together (verse 9). Photos by Timothy Ramsey Karak assembled the troops from Zebulon and Naphtali A small intimate crowd attended the Memorial Day service at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. and went to battle with ten thousand men at his feet, and Deborah the prophetess judge. For Your Consideration: Why do you think Barak did not want to go into battle without Deborah? Was peacetime a healthy time for Israel?

Life’s Application: Christian leadership begins with a sense that God has a specific role or task for each Christian to accomplish, a call, if you will. God not only calls, but He prepares us to accomplish specific tasks. Though the call originates with God, the confidence to accomplish the task has to come from us. The way to grow that confidence is by knowing God better through His Word and meditating on the promises of the Bible until they are imbedded in our brains.

Ministerial leader encourages Honors Society inductees BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

On Wednesday, May 25, Carter G. Woodson (CGW) School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony with special guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams, president of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity. The National Honor Society is a national organization for high school students that seeks to honor those who demonstrate excellence in the four basic qualifications for entrance into the National Honor Society (NHS): scholarship, lead-

The Rev. Dr. Lamonte Williams spoke to the children about celebrating their differences.

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ership, service and character. Students are eligible to be inducted into the society in grades 10 See Inductees on B6

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Waterloo, N.Y., was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by then-President Lyndon Johnson in Issac"Ike" Howard was the guest speaker during the Memorial Day service at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church.

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May 1966. It was born to honor those from the Union who died during the Civil War until it was changed to honor all fallen heroes of any war following World War I. For the second year, the congregation of St. Benedict

Now-June 4 Quarterly Meeting The North Carolina Area of the Northwestern District of the Holiness Church of God Inc., Quarterly Meeting will convene at Miracle Temple Holiness Church in High Point, beginning Tuesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 4. Weeknight services start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday service begins at 4 p.m. Senior Overseer Eugene Kirby Jr. presides and the host pastor is Elder Calvin Smith. The theme for this session is taken from Nahum 1:7. The week’s sessions with pastors, ministers, officiants and churches include: Honorary Overseer Wardlow Frazier of Mount Calvary Holiness Church, Thursday; Bishop James Ijames of Mount Zion Holiness Church, Friday; and Senior

the Moor Catholic Church held a special service to honor those in the armed forces who have passed away. The short service included singing from soloist Raymond O'Neil from the Gospel Renaissance Choir and piano playing from Jimmy Lowery, choir director of New Jerusalem and Big 4 Choirs. Also included were the words from war veterans. Issac “Ike” Howard, a veteran and past president of Winston-Salem Chapter of the NAACP, was the main speaker and spoke about the history of Memorial Day and his time in the armed forces. He went on to tell the audience that the fight is not over, as blacks are still fighting for similar issues they were 40 years ago no matter how subtle they may be. “The war for freedom is still on,” he said. “The battle is still here for freedom and civil rights. We as a nation are being challenged for our true purpose of freedom, justice and equality.” Howard closed his message by quoting a snippet from

Overseer Eugene Kirby of Bethlehem Holiness Church, Sunday. A Bible discussion and business meeting will begin at noon on Saturday, June 3, at Bethlehem Holiness Church. Reports are to be submitted at this time.

June 3 Degree recognition Pastor Dennis W. Bishop, senior pastor of First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 Moravia St., will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from United Cornerstone University of Thomasville on Saturday, June 3. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at the church to recognize Pastor Bishop’s service as an evangelist, minister and community servant. A reception will follow.

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June 3-4 Church Anniversary There will be old fashion singing to celebrate the 30th Church Anniversary of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 3010 Carver School Road, WinstonSalem, and Founder’s Day for Pastor Emeritus the Rev. Dr. Charles W. Leak on Saturday, June 3, at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at 11 a.m. will be the regular Service, where city of Winston-Salem Pro Tempore Dr. Vivian Burke will present a Proclamation from the City Of Winston-Salem for being a member in the community 30 years. Immediately after morning services will be a dinner for the church See Rel. Cal. on B8

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Other scholars who were recognized are:

*Malcolm Beamon, son of Mr. & Mrs. Deboy Beamon, will graduate from Thomasville High School and attend North Carolina Central University to major in business administration. *Brianna Carpenter, daughter of Mary McGill, will graduate from Parkland High School and enroll in the nursing program at Forsyth Technical Community College. *Tmarko Chandler, son of Charles Grant and Lowana Robinson, will graduate from Parkland High School and attend Mars Hill College to major in sports medicine. *Shamon Coleman is the son of Keisha Coleman. He plans to study computer programming after graduating from Parkland High School. *Ka'jah Council is the daughter of Tamilia Bland-

Brown and Kaiser Council. She completed high school requirements in January and will graduate from Reynolds High School in June. She will enroll in the early childhood education bridge program at Wake Technical Community College. *Devin Higgins is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Williams. After graduating from East Forsyth High School, Devin will attend UNC-Pembroke and major in computer science. *Tyree Kirby, son of Nakiesha Robinson, will graduate from Parkland High School and attend Forsyth Technical Community College to major in accounting. *Traci Miller graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College with an associate’s degree in applied science in business administration/public administration. *Adrianne Mitchell, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Mitchell, will graduate from Lake Norman Charter High

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School. She will attend N.C. Agricultural & Technical State University and major in the food and science nutrition-pre-medical option. *Zarea Pitts, daughter of Ms. Martice Washington and Mr. Michael Pitts, will graduate from Reynolds High School. She will attend Catawba College and major in elementary education. *Jaina Reynolds is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Timbers. She will graduate from Glenn High School and attend Livingstone College to major in accounting. *John Rhinehardt, Jr. graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's degree in health care administration. *Ire Stroud, son of Mrs. Uvette Stroud-Manning, will graduate from Walkertown High School and attend Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, CA, and study computer science. The congregation also

recognized Senior Pastor Dennis W. Bishop, who will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from United Cornerstone University in Thomasville, on June 3, in recognition of nearly five decades of evangelism and community service. Deaconess Yolonda N. Childs of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and a teacher at Ashley Academy, on Sunday, May 1, delivered the morning message, “You’ve Got This,” citing her favorite Scripture, Philippians 4:13-14. She reminded the scholars that they can do all things through Christ who gives them strength. Recalling the challenges she faced as a young student, she admonished the honorees to not be deterred by naysayers and encouraged them to keep pressing to achieve their goals. “Let your haters become your motivators,” she told them. “There’s a blessing in your pressing.”

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Father Basile Sede, pastor of St. Benedict, was excited to bring the Memorial Day program back for another year.

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President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. He says that if you did not know it was from the address, you would have thought someone today had written it because many of the themes are still prevalent to this day. Jerry Hanes, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, also took to the podium. He spoke about the negative reception blacks received once they returned home from the war. He said theprevailing thought was that blacks would be treated differently once they returned

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home but was saddened to see things they were as they were when they left. He implored everyone to continue with the fight for justice and equality. Paul Sutherland, commander of American Legion Post 128, spoke about his time with the American Legion once he left the military. He expressed his appreciation for Memorial Day and the sacrifices those who served before him in the military had made to pave the way for him and other blacks. “This day is important because when you look at who is in office now, they are trying to reinstitute the same things we fought for 150 years ago,” he contin-

ued. “They are trying to reverse any progress we have made and we must remember what we fought for during the Civil War.” Those in the audience were elated with the service. Ben Piggott, director of Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, said we must never forget the meaning of this day because of all the unsung heroes that have died in war fighting for equality. “We are blessed just to be able to walk the streets in this country and that is partly due to the efforts of our veterans,” Piggott said. “We would not have the freedom we have now if it were not for the veterans. Every child needs to know

this and needs to salute the veterans for protecting this land.” St. Benedict pastor, Father Basile Sede, thought when they had this service last year it was great, so he definitely wanted to bring it back this year. He says it is important to remember those who have passed in service because history is a big part of human development. “We have got to thank God and be fearful and remain grateful because what we are enjoying today is thanks to the labor and swea of those who have died for us,” said Sede. “That is why the whole idea of Memorial Day is so important to me.”

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The new members of the National Honor Society at Carter G. Woodson.

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through 12. Students are inducted in a ceremony in the spring held by respective school chapters. The Carter G. Woodson School inductees were Antonio Rattley, Alejandro Merlin-Ramirez, Oluwabunkola Oyenike Ojo, Sara Parral Sotelo, Sofia Lopez-Arellano, Brittany Jeanette I.E. Shuff, Mikya Wilkins, Sheyla Hernandez-Molina, Uziel Salazar, Lizbeth Cruz-Jaimes and Leticia Juanico Valadez. “Words cannot express my joy in seeing our kids excel against the negative messages they receive from society,” said Beleita Martin-Mack, faculty adviser for the NHS at CGW. “I am very proud

that they go against the grain and continue to do well.” During the program, candles were lit to highlight the core values of the society. Candles were in school colors to represent each of the values. This was followed by the reciting of the pledge by the new inductees. As the new members were called to be inducted, a current member placed the pin on their shirt and stole around their necks making them an official member. A gift of a single flower was presented to the parents of the new members for their efforts in assistingthem in the new members achieve this status. A song of honor and a poem preceded a slide show honoring the new members. Next on the

stage was the guest speaker, Dr. Williams. His message to the children was for them to “dare to be different” and not conform to societal norms. He also touched on staying close to the Lord in all their efforts going forward. He closed by telling the kids to celebrate their difference and not worry about what others think about them. “I enjoyed speaking to the kids because it put me back in the mindset of my high school days,” Williams said. “I saw a level of excitement that took me to a place of pure happiness. These young people earned this honor and hats off to them.” “The major thing I wanted to convey is that they should appreciate their differences. If they strive for it they will be the next doctors, lawyers, or event

president. I love young people and if they keep God in their lives they will continue to do great things.” Dr. Carlton Eversley was also in attendance. He has been working at CGW for the past three years and says he has taught many of the new inductees. He says he is very proud of the new members for their hard work and effort. “There is so much antiintellectual activity in America particularly for students of color it’s nice to see these kids excel,” he said. “Those who have taken the hard classes are sometimes ridiculed so we continue to stress academics here. They are very bright and are deep thinkers.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE WINSTON-SALEM CITY COUNCIL ON PETITIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES

noTiCe iS hereBY GiVen, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of north Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City hall, room 230, 101 n. Main Street, WinstonSalem, nC at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017, on the following proposed amendment to the official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, north Carolina: 1. Zoning petition of linda Frazier from lo to lB-l (retail Store; offices; Services A; Food or Drug Store; and restaurant (without drive-through service)): property is located on the west side of reynolda road, south of Yadkinville road; property consists of ±0.42 acres and is Pin# 6817-36-3381 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3328). 2. Zoning petition of Michael Trollinger, Albert Brown, and isiah Davis from rS9 to lB-l (Church or religious institution, neighborhood; Food or Drug Store; Micro-Brewery or Micro-Distillery; Motor Vehicle, rental and leasing; nursery, lawn and Garden Supply Store, retail; offices; restaurant (without drive-through service); retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services A; Shopping Center, Small; Special events Center; Adult Day Care Center; and Child Day Care Center): property is located on the northwest corner of Carver School road and lansing Drive; property consists of ±1.46 acres and is Pin#s 684726-0178, 6847-26-0325, and 6847-261182 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3329).

3. Zoning petition of Stephen Craver, Trustee for the Trust of Zula Veigh Craver from rS9 to GB-S (Motor Vehicle, repair and Maintenance): property is located on the southwest corner of Clemmonsville road and Konnoak Drive; property consists of ±0.48 acres and is Pin#s 6833-285349 and 6833-28-6412 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3331). 4. An ordinance amendment proposed by Planning and Development Services amending Chapter B of the Unified Development ordinances to amend standards for the Winston overlay (Wo) Zoning District (UDo-275). 5. An ordinance amendment proposed by Planning and Development Services revising Chapter B of the Unified Development ordinances to require neighborhood meetings/neighborhood outreach for certain zoning cases (UDo-279).

6. Special Use Permit of Philip and Brenda Fishel for a Transmission Tower in a rS9 zoning district: property is located on the south side of Jasper lane, east of old Salisbury road; property consists of ±19.42 acres and is Pin#s 6822-47-1984 and 6822-48-8122 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps and on a site plan on file in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board (Zoning Docket W-3330). All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes. During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the above-described property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the City-County Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 747-7404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

BY orDer oF The CiTY CoUnCil Melanie Johnson, Secretary to the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem The Chronicle May 25, June 1, 2017

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 16 J 14 & 16 JT 14 ETHAN KNOTTS-CAMPBELL DOB: 9-17-2015 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

To: Corey Donnell Campbell - father of ethan-Knotts Campbell TAKe noTiCe that a Juvenile Petition and a Motion to Terminate Parental rights seeking relief against you have been filed in the above-entitled actions. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to n.C.G.S. 7B1111. You are required to make a written answer to the Motion to Terminate Parental rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Motion to Terminate Parental rights within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motion, the Movant (Forsyth County Department of Social Services) will be requesting the Court to terminate your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile. if you are indigent and not already represented by counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and said counsel will be appointed upon your request subject to the Court’s review at the first hearing after this service.

The next scheduled hearing, a permanency planning hearing, regarding the Juvenile Petition in this matter is set to occur on or about July 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. or soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The adjudicatory hearing on the Motion to Terminate Parental rights whereby the Court will determine whether your parental rights should be terminated is also scheduled for August 4, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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School Food Service Vendor Wanted Car ter G. Woodson School (K-12 Public Charter School), 437 Goldfloss St., Winston Salem, NC seeks Child Nutrition Program service vendor for 2017-2018 school year for Grab-N-Go breakfast, and Lunch meal with an approximate average of 450 students served daily for each meal. Vendor may submit proposal for either breakfast and/or lunch, including milk. All meals must meet Federal USDA guidelines. Vendor must also meet specific health/business requirements. The Request for Proposal can be received for completion from the Consulting Compliance Officer at LiandaConsultingGroup@gmail.com; at CGWS main bldg. reception desk; and online at cartergwoodsonschool.org. Proposal deadline for submission is June 23, 2017 by 5 pm.

This the 22nd day of May, 2017

By: erica Glass, Assistant County Attorney, Forsyth County Attorney’s office 741 highland Avenue Winston-Salem, nC 27101 The Chronicle May 25, June 1 and 8, 2017

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FORSYTH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 17-SP-486 FOR THE ADOPTION OF: JADEN LANGSTON SMITH

BY: John henry Smith iii and Sabrina Marie rose-Smith To: Unknown Birth Fathers or Possible Parents, respondents

TAKe noTiCe that a Petition for Adoption was filed by John henry Smith iii and Sabrina Marie rose-Smith on the 11th day of April, 2017, with the Clerk of Superior Court for Forsyth County, WinstonSalem, north Carolina, in the above-entitled case. The Petition relates to a male child born April 5, 2017 at novant health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, north Carolina named Jaden langston Smith born to Kiarra Porchae Christian. Kiarra is a twenty five year old African American female with brown eyes and brown, naturally curly average length hair. Kiarra is approximately five feet five inches tall and weighs approximately one hundred seventy five pounds. The minor child was conceived approximately the end of June or the beginning of July, 2016 in WinstonSalem, Forsyth County north Carolina.

TAKe noTiCe that you are required to make defense to such pleading no later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of this notice, exclusive of such date. Upon your failure to do so, the Petitioners will apply to the Court for the relief sought in the Petition. Any Parental rights that you may have will be terminated upon the entry of the order of adoption.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, FORSYTH COUNTY In the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff v. Charles Cleveland Varner, Jr., divorced and Kathy Varner, divorced, Defendants Forsyth County File Number: 17 CVS 1153

To: Kathy Varner, divorced: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the abovereferenced action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: reformation of Deed of Trust, equitable lien, and Unjust enrichment regarding the real property located at 3910 Gracemont Dr., Winston Salem, Forsyth County, north Carolina 27106. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 4, 2017 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 25th day of May, 2017

Christopher M. Theriault, esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 720 north 3rd Street, Suite 502 Wilmington, nC 28401 (910) 769-6304 The Chronicle May 25, June 1, and 8, 2017

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having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Matthew Spears, Jr. (17 e 945), deceased March 21, 2017, Forsyth County, north Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before August 13th, 2017 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 11th day of May, 2017.

elaine Spears Tillman Administrator for Matthew Spears, Jr. , deceased 2334 Montrose Avenue Winston-Salem, nC 27105

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Last season, Colin Kaepernick, a former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, launched a protest campaign on the playing field, protesting police misconduct and racial inequality. He would kneel during the national anthem before the start of games. This irritated many people who said it was a sign of disrespect. The Chronicle wanted to know what people think. We asked around. Here are some of the responses to the questions: Why do you think NFL teams haven’t signed Colin Kaepernick? Do you think a team will sign him before the season starts?

andguests. Closing out the Church Anniversary at 4 p.m. will be the Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Cornelius. The Rev. Waymon Monroe is pastor. Call the church at 336-723-2910 for more information.

Roger Jones “As far as the whole kneeling thing, everyone understands what he’s doing it for, but at the end of the day, it could bring controversy to certain teams and a lot of teams don’t want to take that chance and have to deal with that when they’re preparing to win a game. It’s a quarterback- friendly league with not that many elite quarterbacks left. Out of 32 teams, I can name 20 who could use him, so I think he will sign somewhere.”

DeAndre Inman “I think he’s standing up for what’s right. He’s standing up for what he believes in and I think he’s right. We all have the right to stand for what we believe in, and that’s what he’s doing, and a lot of owners in the NFL don’t like that. He probably won’t sign because he still thinks he can be a starting quarterback, and teams don’t like distractions, especially from the starting quarterback, which is usually the face of the team.”

Josh Izzo “A lot of the owners feel disrespected, so I don’t think anyone is going to sign him. I think he did what he was supposed to do, but he should have gone about in a different way. Once it became a big deal on social media, a lot of teams stopped considering him as an option. I would be surprised if we see him on the field this year.” Norman Robinson “They don’t want to associate themselves with the kneeling during the national anthem and all the other stuff he was involved in. I don’t think he should have got on national television and did that. He should have kept his thoughts and opinions to himself. They hired him to play quarterback, not patronize people. I don’t think he will sign with a team anytime soon.”

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Andre Lowe “I don’t think a team has signed him because it would cause a political backlash with unnecessary media coverage for a player who hasn’t been good in three or four years. I like Kap, but the quarterback still gets the most attention on any team. I think he will probably sign with a strong team like the Seahawks or Steelers.”

June 4 Willie Mason and Friends 8th Anniversary Celebration On Sunday, June 4, at 5 p.m., Willie Mason and Friends will celebrate their eighth anniversary in concert at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 4129 Northampton Drive in Winston-Salem. Dr. Nathan E. Scovens is the host pastor. Willie Mason and Friends is a nationally recognized gospel aggregation known for their passion and love for God. The group is based in Winston-Salem and consists of a group of talented and gifted vocalists and musicians. For further information, call 336-724-3857. June 4 All-music program At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, on Sunday the worship service at 10:30 a.m. will be “Here, Let No One Be a Stranger,” an all-music program featuring the Fellowship Choir directed by Mignon Dobbins. At the Forum at 9:15 am, Ken Ostberg will lead a discussion of current events. At Explorations at 9;15 am, Joyce Townson and Liz Wilson will pres-

ent “When Our Children Choose a Different Path.” More information is available at UUFWS.org.

June 4 Pentecost Sunday Dr. Serenus T. Churn Sr. and the Mount Zion Baptist Church family will celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, June 4, immediately following the morning worship service, which ends at about 1 p.m. The church is at 950 File St. Pentecost is on June 4. For Christians, Pentecost is a Holy Day that commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit on the early followers of Jesus. Red and white balloons and a dove will be released. Call the church for more information at 336-722-2325. June 11 Program celebration "People Helping People” will hold a small program to celebrate five years of serving the community on June 11 at 3 p.m. at Christ Rescue Temple Apostolic Church, 1500 N. Dunleith Ave. Bishop Willie Davis Jr. is pastor. Call the church at 336722-9841 for more information. June 11 Prayer Circle The 13th Prayer Circle will be held Sunday, June 11, rain or shine from 3 to 4 p.m. outside the WinstonSalem Police Department, 725 N. Cherry St. The group will be praying for law enforcement officers.

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