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W-S council commits to $15 wage minimum by 2021

By TODD LUCK THE CHRONiCLE

Many attendees wore Working America shirts at Monday night’s City Council meeting to show support for raising the minimum wage for city workers to $15 an hour by 2021.

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The Winston-Salem City Council passed its $530 million budget with no tax increase on Monday, June 18, with a commitment to raise the minimum wage for city workers to $15 by 2021.

Last month, several advocates spoke during a public comment session asking for the city to put its commitment to reach a living or family wage of $15 an hour by 2021 into a res-

olution. The city did just that as it included it in its annual personnel resolution, which increased the minimum city wage for this year to $12.50 an hour.

Before the vote, Rev. Craig Schaub of Parkway United Church of Christ urged the council to make the commitment. “vote for a budget that sustains families, that strengthens our city,” said Schaub.

Bishop Willard Bass, who spoke during the budget hearing to thank the city for its support of Freedom Tree at iDR, also added his support to a $15 minimum city wage. “i believe what the family wage will do is help our community a lot by showing that we care for

those who lack resources,” said Bass.

Many attendees wore red T-shirts from the worker advocacy group Working America to show their support, and some also spoke during the hearing. Several speakers were concerned about language in the resolution that said the goal was “subject to funding availability.”

City Manager Lee Garrity said that commitments the city makes on future funding are subject to money available in future budgets.

“The reality is, everything you do … even if that language wasn’t in there, everything is subject to the budget each year,” said

Juneteenth Festival celebrates freedom

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Keep cool, safe in the heat

Last weekend, communities across the country came together to celebrate Juneteenth, or Freedom Day. The American holiday commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Here in the City of Arts and innovation, Triad Cultural Arts inc. has played host to the Juneteenth Festival for the

With temperatures in the mid-90s all week, residents have been taking advantage of the Winston Waterworks water park at 3584 Winston Lake Road.

Photo by Tevin Stinson

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Welcome to summer. Today is the first day, although some people checked out Winston Waterworks water park this week

before the big day arrived.

Forecasters are warning of dangerous heat in North Carolina this week.

The National Weather Service said the heat is expected to run at least through Thursday, today.

Temperatures in the Triad are predicted

to reach the mid-90s with a heat index close to 100. Also, forecasters said high temperatures from Charlotte to Raleigh to Wilmington are expected to be in the upper 90s. But forecasters say including the effect of humidity, the heat index will range from 103 to 109 degrees every day.

The weather service said once the heat index tops 90, people are at much higher risk for sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion if they have prolonged exposure to the heat.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency where the person's body temperature reaches 106 degrees or higher. A person can become unconscious and needs emergency medical assistance. Heat stroke can be fatal.

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Hundreds of residents gathered at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter and Bailey Park last weekend for the 14th annual Juneteenth Festival.

Photo by Tevin Stinson

With the heat index reaching 100 degrees this week, residents of all ages take advantage of one of the city’s newest attractions, the Winston Waterworks water park on Winston Lake Road.

past 14 years.

This year’s celebration began with an African libation ritual performed by Dr. Felicia Piggott-Long. While watering a plant, Piggot-Long roared the names of ancestors who paved the way for African-Americans. She then asked festivalgoers to join in.

"Martin Luther King Jr.," "Malcolm X." "Maya Angelou" were just a few of the names that echoed from the center of Wake Forest innovation Quarter.

For the second year in a row, Dr. Kimya Dennis and

Senate overrides Cooper vetoes of judicial district, election bills

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RALEiGH — Republican legislators are moving to try to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, this time on legislation redrawing judicial districts in some of North Carolina's counties and election security.

The North Carolina Senate on Tuesday, June 19, voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes of two bills – Senate Bill 486, which tightens election security measures to protect against the threat of outside influence, and Senate Bill 757, which makes changes to judicial districts in four counties.

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RALEIGH – The North Carolina House of Representatives gave final legislative approval on Thursday, June 14, to a bill that ensures low-income students have access to advanced courses. The bill will now be signed into law by the governor.

House Bill 986 Various Changes to Education Laws requires local education agencies (LEAs) to automatically enroll any student in the third grade or above in advanced math courses if they receive a superior score of 5 on their end-of-grade test.

“Today thousands of low-income students across the state came one step closer to breaking from the cycle of poverty through true educational opportunity,” said Rep. Ed Hanes Jr. (D-Forsyth), a primary sponsor of the original proposal to require enrollment of students with superior courses in advanced classes.

State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) praised the legislation on June 14 by stating, “Students who earn the opportunity take to advanced classes deserve

New math program headed to Carver

to be automatically enrolled in a challenging classroom experience.”

An investigation by the [Raleigh] News and Observer and Charlotte Observer last year found thousands of lowincome children who achieve “superior” marks on end-ofgrade tests are more likely to be excluded from advanced classes than their peers from families with higher incomes.

“By passing this legislation and giving these lowincome students the opportunity to pursue post-secondary studies, we are providing them the means to possess the intellectual capital, the social capital and the cultural capital necessary to change their impoverished conditions,” commented Hanes in a press conference after the bill passed the House earlier this month.

Malone (R-Wake), another primary sponsor of the original proposal, stated: It is an economic imperative to ensure that all students reach their highest potential.”

Malone is a former Wake County school board member and believes “Students can strive in more rigorous class-

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Looking to increase student achievement and better prepare students for the future, Carver High School is looking to adopt a new educational model that uses technology to accelerate learning.

Agile Mind was founded with a mission to increase the number and diversity of adolescents who excel in mathematics and science. Based on five foundational principles, which include building for “next-generation standards” and putting teachers at the heart of instructional leadership, to date the program has helped nearly 4 million students across the country.

While no school in the local district has used the program before, the Agile Mind program is the cornerstone of CharlotteMecklenburg School’s Algebra Readiness initiative, a program that allows

Montague-Davis (Carver High School Principal)

students to use hand-on tools, animations and simulations to enhance the learning experience.

During the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 12, when it came time to vote on the Agile Mind Contract, the board members in attendance voted unanimously to approve the contract.

Board Chair Dana Caudill Jones was not in attendance during the meeting and did not vote.

Before the vote, Principal Carol Montague-Davis gave a brief overview of the Agile Mind program and how it will be implemented at Carver next school year. MontagueDavis, who returned to Carver for her second stint as principal last year, said the Agile Mind program would be used to help students enrolled in the Foundations of Mathematics course and Math I. She said students enrolled

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rooms, and we should be doing all we can to ensure that every child has an opportunity to take these courses.”

Brenda Berg, CEO of BEST NC, a nonpartisan coalition of business leaders committed to improving North Carolina’s education system, applauded the measure.

“The vast majority of all new jobs require STEM knowledge. Depriving students of advanced math also deprived them access to careers. North Carolina’s economic future depends on every student reaching their highest potential,” Berg said. “I am particularly impressed by the bipartisanship that Representatives Hanes and Malone show through this legislation. It is remarkable what can be achieved when students are the priority.”

Matt Ellinwood, director of the Education and Law Project at the NC Justice Center, told EdNC that the bill “is an important first step in ensuring children who have earned the right to participate in advanced classes have the opportunity to do,” adding that he would eventually like to see the opportunity be extended to additional subjects. in the program will be getting math instruction every day. On “A-Day,” students will receive the Agile Mind curriculum infused with Foundations of Math course work and on “BDay” students will receive Math I curriculum and upon completion of the program students will receive credit for Foundations of Math and Math I. Montague-Davis said although math every day may seem like a lot, students will not be bombarded by countless equations and math problems. She said the Math I course will reinforce the skills learned in the program.

“This program requires you to have extensive 90minutes a day in order to see success in it,” she continued. “…We feel like students are coming to us with so many deficiencies in math, and this is going to help us build them up and catch them up with their

peers.”

Teachers who will be using the program will spend the summer training and learning the Agile Mind program. MontagueDavis said the plan is to make sure teachers are well-prepared and familiar with the program and ready to roll on the first day of school.

Only 75 students are expected to be enrolled in the program in the first year. At the end of the year, administrators will compare the scores of students enrolled in the program to those who are not.

“We know it’s not a silver bullet, but at least it’s a chance for us to be able to start to look at something different, because we know what we’re doing now is not accomplishing some of the things that we need to do with our students,” Montague-Davis said.

Mini-Grant recipients are, left to right, front row: Katie Wooten (Youth Art Show of Winston-Salem), Tonya Sheffield (The Dream School), Cheryl Harry (Triad Cultural Arts Inc.), LeeAnna Lawrence (Art in the Trees), Emily Margagliotti (The Enrichment Center) and E’laina Barron (Soul Focused Sundays).

Mini-Grant recipients are, left to right , back row: Leslie Smith (Youth Art Show of WinstonSalem), Kim Flanagan (IFB Solutions), Melissa Smith (Senior Services, Inc.), Leigh Anne Groves (Senior Services, Inc.) and Larry Barron (W.O.R.D. Society).

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Arts Council announces 10 mini-grants SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has announced its Summer 2018 grants made through its Community Enrichment Mini-Grant program.

These awards provide community groups and individuals with grants up to $500 to infuse the arts into all segments of the community, promote creativity, provide greater access to the arts and bring people together.

Projects selected: *Art in the Trees will offer a nature-inspired art enrichment program at the Gateway Nature Preserve for underserved youth from

the nearby Gateway communities such as Happy Hill. This program will take place from June 13-15 and June 18-22. *IFB Solutions, in partnership with WinstonSalem Theatre Alliance, will offer a Student Enrichment Experience (SEE) Theater Camp for children who are blind or visually impaired. These students will rehearse and perform “The Wizard of Oz,” July 30 – Aug. 3. *Leslie Smith will be hosting a Youth Art Show that will showcase the sale of works by 30 local youth arts and craft vendors. *Music Carolina will present a free family concert, “A Musical Passport,” performed by Harmonium Winds as part of Music

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Carolina’s 2018 SummerFest. This will take place Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3 p.m. at Bookmarks. *Senior Services, as part of their Aging with Purpose pilot project, will work with local artists to provide art lessons to homebound Meals-onWheels participants. *Soul Focused Sundays, a monthly event held at Art for Art’s Sake, will provide an opportunity for women of various backgrounds and ethnicities to take time out to focus on their souls and spiritual wellness. These events will include guided group meditation and yoga sessions. *The Dream School will host a podcast and dig-

ital video production summer camp for at-risk youth at The Enterprise Center, June 18-29. *The Enrichment Center will present an original play, “A Storybook Tale,” written and performed by students of The Enrichment Center. The performance will be on Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Gateway Gallery at The Enrichment Center. *Triad Cultural Arts presented its annual Juneteenth Festival in observance of the abolition of slavery in the United States on Saturday, June 16 from noon – 7 p.m, in the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. *W.O.R.D Society will present “Poetry at PDQ

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Kidz Poetry Workshop Series,” on July 3, 17, and 31 from 6:30-7:30 pm at PDQ restaurant. This 3part poetry, rhyming, songwriting, and performing series is open to elementary and middle school students.

The Arts Council has awarded 129 mini-grants totaling $45,000. The next due date for mini-grant applications is Friday, August 3 by 5:00 pm for projects taking place September 1 – November 30, 2018.

For more information about Community Enrichment Mini-Grants contact Dara Silver, Senior Administrative Assistant, Special Projects, and Grant Program Manager

at336-747-1426 or dsilver@intothearts.org.

Winston-Salem, known as a City of Arts and Innovation, and Forsyth County have a robust arts community that enriches the lives of area residents every day and accounts in large part for the recognition they continue to receive as a great place to live, learn, work and play. The Arts Council raises funds and advocates for the arts, sponsors events in conjunction with other arts organizations, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural and learning opportunities, develops social capital and aids economic development.

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Assistant City Managers Paige, Turner retiring Raleigh

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Assistant City Managers Greg Turner, left, and Derwick Paige are both retiring at the end of June.

projects with more than 5,800 jobs that include Caterpillar, Bunzl, Herbalife, Lowes, Corning and many others. He’s worked on many redevelopment projects, including Wake Forest innovation Quarter, Union Cross Business Park and Whitaker Park. Some of his other accomplishments include overseeing the creation of the Winston-Salem Sister Cities program and developing the RUCA (Revitalizing Urban Commercial Areas) loan program.

Paige’s current responsibilities include overseeing Police and Fire, Emergency Management, Community Assistant Liaisons, Human Relations and Business Inclusion and Advancement. He said it’s very rewarding to see the impact he’s had on the community he lives in.

“I’ve enjoyed it,” said Paige. “I’ve been able to really, I think, make an impact and a difference in people’s lives.”

Turner also has a long career with the city. After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from N.C. State University in 1982, he was hired by the city as a traffic systems engineer who managed the central computer system that coordinated the city’s traffic signals. He was promoted to traffic operations engineer in 1985, when he added managing the maintenance of traffic signs, signals and markings, to his responsibilities. After becoming certified as a registered profes-

Youth Grantmakers in Action makes awards totaling $7,025

Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) recently announced nine grants totaling $7,025 to support youth-led projects in Forsyth County.

This year the group granted more than ever before, thanks to the generous support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, which invested $5,000 in YGA’s grantmaking program to support youth philanthropy in our community.

The following awards were presented at YGA’s recent grant celebration event: *East Forsyth Key Club: $400 to make care packages for homeless youth *Forsyth Backpack Program Club: $1,500 to host a food packing event at Forsyth Country Day’s Middle School *Love’s UMC Youth:

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The City of Winston-Salem is in a time of transition as Assistant City Managers Derwick Paige and Greg Turner will both be retiring at the end of the month.

Paige began his career with the city in 1982 as a public safety officer, which at the time combined the duties of both police and firefighters. Paige, who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in administrative justice, originally aspired to be an FBI agent, but by the time he’d become a police sergeant in 1989, had decided to change careers. He earned a Masters in Public Administration from UNC-Greensboro, and wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, who worked in city administration in Norfolk, Virginia.

Paige was transferred to the planning department, were he put his knowledge of the city to a different use, working on zoning cases. After that, he held a variety of positions that gave him varied knowledge of city government, including M/WBE coordinator, budget analyst, special development administrator and development director. In 2003, he became assistant city manager.

Paige’s accomplishments include fostering the recruitment or retention of more than $3 billion in economic development

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$400 for a community garden

*Mt. Tabor United Methodist Youth Orchestra: $700 to provide private music lessons to youth living at Crossnore School and Children's Home *Parkland Outreach Dream Team: $775 to take Hispanic/Latino middle school students on a college tour of Wake Forest University *Reagan High School Girls Service Club: $500 to host a Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center event

*Reagan High School Young Black Male Achievers: $1,000 to provide a scholarship to a senior Young Black Male Achievers member *THETA Program and Scholarship Fund: $1,000 for a high school theatre awards gala created to raise scholarship funds for a the-

sional engineer in North Carolina, he was promoted to assistant transportation director in 1985 and transportation director in 2001.

In 2002, he became assistant city manager overseeing numerous departments.

He’s currently over Transportation, Utilities, Sanitation, Stormwater/Erosion Control, Engineering, Planning and Development Services, City Link and Property & Facilities Management.

Turner’s many accomplishments include overseeing the replacement of the Salem Lake Dam, renovations at Elledge Wastewater Plant and the first phase of Quarry Park. On sanitation, he was a part of transitioning to curbside garbage pickup and single-stream recycling, where residents put multiple types of recyclables in the same bin.

He also oversaw Stormwater Management getting its own department and Erosion Control being integrated into that department. In transportation, he managed numerous road improvement projects, the construction of Research Parkway and Stratford Village Boulevard as well as the modernization of the city’s traffic light system.

Turner said the people he’s worked with have been the best part of his job.

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*Walkertown High School FCCLA: $750 to provide books and toys to youth staying at a shelter for victims of domestic violence

YGA is a diverse group of youth ages 15-18 from all over Forsyth County who meet to gain leadership experience, represent the youth of the community, and grant money to youth-led community projects that will have a positive impact on the community.

A program of The Winston-Salem Foundation, YGA was formed in 2005 from the vision of Dr. Nathaniel Irvin and the financial support of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. Since its first round of grants were made in 2006, YGA has granted over $28,000 to youth-led community projects.

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“I really enjoy the folks I’ve gotten to work with,” he said. “I don’t think I would be anywhere near as successful as an individual if I hadn’t had a great team to work with me.”

Paige will be succeeded by Evan Raleigh, the current director of Business Inclusion and Advancement. Raleigh has a degree in political science and a Master of Arts in Management from Wake Forest University and a Master of Public Policy from the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. He started with the city in 2011 as a management analyst. Raleigh said he’s excited and humbled by the promotion.

“I know I’m following in the footsteps of someone who’s done tremendous things on behalf of the community,” he said. “I’m just really looking to do the community proud.”

The city is in the process of searching for Turner’s replacement and is planning to maintain its current four assistant county manager positions. City Manager Lee Garrity said both Paige and Turner will be sorely missed.

“I’ve worked with both of them for my entire career,” said Garrity. “It’s a major loss of institutional knowledge.”

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Dr. Shawn Ricks

A conversation about MENTAL HEALTH …

Dr. Shawn Ricks speaks at TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Talks, which are influential videos from expert speakers.

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The topic of suicide usually comes up when famous people kill themselves, such as Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade.

It’s a matter of mental health, which doesn’t get addressed much.

“We hear this all time … ‘When I get this new car, when my children go to college, when I make more money, get a better job, lose weight, then I’ll be happy,’” said Dr. Shawn Ricks.

She went on to say, “People like to think celebrities have all the things we told ourselves will give us complete joy, but sometimes people that project this outer joy are still battling with their own inner demons.”

I asked Dr. Ricks what are some signs to look for, but her response wasn’t

something most of us want to hear or accept. “The most we can do is be aware, but even with that, there’s no way to stop someone who would like to commit suicide.”

I immediately asked if professional help works.

She smiled and responded, “Absolutely.” Dr. Ricks said some people use suicide as a coping mechanism. “They don’t think about it being permanent.”

She explained why professional help is extremely important. “Mental health is like everything else, the mind needs maintenance if it’s breaking down. Just like you do with your car, when certain parts begin breaking down, you take it to someone that can fix it.

You don’t throw the car away; you fix it.”

I believe a lot of us know or know of someone

with mental health issues, and maybe even tried talking them through it or suggest they speak with a friend or family member, but nothing helped.

“We as professionals have the tools to help them.

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During the monthly public safety news conference held last week, the WinstonSalem Police Department released a video asking for help to solve the murder of 19year-old LaDawn Morgan.

On Thursday, March 27 2017, Morgan was visiting friends in the 900 block of Rich Ave. Just before 2 p.m. several vehicles arrived, and gunfire erupted.

According to reports, gunfire was exchanged between the group of individuals at the house and those who arrived.

While standing on the porch, Morgan was shot in the mid-section. She was rushed to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injury.

Detectives believe that Morgan was not the intended target of the shooting but was just at the wrong place at the wrong time. During a press conference last summer, Detective Michael Ognosky said, “She is an innocent victim who had her whole life ahead of her.”

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one can be is non-judgmental, because they’re already beating themselves up. We have an average of 60-80 thoughts a day. That’s a thought every second and a half, and most of them are

(WSPD) has described the suspect in the case as a black male with dreadlocks past his shoulders. Shortly after the shooting, the suspect fled the state but it is believed that he has since returned to North Carolina.

Sgt. Gregory Dorn with the WSPD’s homicide unit said they need firsthand witnesses to come forward with information.

He said, “We know there are Morgan some witnesses out there that saw this happen and we need them to come forward.”

The video released by the WSPD can viewed on the City of Winston-Salem YouTube.com channel. Anyone with information on the murder of LaDawn Morgan is encouraged to contact the WSPD at (336) 773-7000 or CrimeStoppers at (336) 727-2800.

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it’s OK to not be OK.” She calls it No Mask, No Cape.

“Try your best to live authentically. What we are in public and behind closed doors are typically two different people. It all ties into to this strong black woman image to show the world; but it’s OK to not be OK.” Check out more of Dr. Shawn Rick’s interview as she gets deeper into No Mask, No Cape., and why it’s easy to slip into depression, and why so many people, including celebrities, commit or at least consider suicide. She shares how to retrain our brain and live a mentally healthy and peaceful life.

For more of our interview and contact info, go to The Chronicle’s YouTube channel at Winstonsalem Chronicle.

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“We hear this all time … ‘When I get this new car, when my children go to college, when I make more money, get a better job, lose weight, then I’ll be happy.”

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not very pretty thoughts.”

Ricks said the most supportive thing we can do is to offer love and compassion, and the first thing that came to mind was, that’s easier said than done.

I asked for tips. “I came up with a concept I call Normalized Chaos, due to dealing with a lot of the women I see. They tell me about all the things they have to do in a day. Get up at 5:30, make lunches, walk the dog, go see about my father. Then they work two jobs daily and so on.

So what is really a chaotic lifestyle, they say this is normal. They say this is what I’m supposed to do.”

Dr. Ricks said women need to rework the way that they think about some of the things they have to do,

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enced counselor, speaker and author, specializing in issues of empowerment, social justice and equity.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, as well as a Licensed Clinical

Addictions Specialist.

Dr. Ricks is certified through SAMHSA in Motivational Interviewing, Preventing Long Term Anger and Aggression in Youth (PLAAY), and Strengthening Families.

She has also served as Leadership Coach for the SAMHSA Women in Addictions Services Leadership Institute.

Dr. Ricks received her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and her master and bachelor degrees from the Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Ricks has lived and worked in the Winston-Salem area for over 18 years. Dr. Ricks is on the board of directors of The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem and the North Carolina Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies. Dr. Ricks uses a holistic approach to mental health and wellness, and draws on her both theoretical and practical information to help clients reach their goals. Her research interests include the psychosocial wellbeing of black women (both inside and outside of the academy), epistemic injustice and the impact of racial trauma on Black women and girls.

Forsyth County pursuing Work Ready status T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

There is a movement to achieve ACT Work Ready Community certification for Forsyth County that’ll help align local education and training with the skills employers need in the workforce.

County commissioners were informed about a local effort to get the certification at a briefing last week.

Forsyth County Housing & Community Development Director Dan Kornelis said it addresses a large issue that companies have in finding qualified employees.

“Many companies talk about the unfilled jobs that are out there,” said Kornelis. “They can’t find the right people to take those jobs – the people are not qualified, they’re not educated in that area. This is a process that better links that supply and demand.”

A Work Ready community means local education and training will teach skills needed in the local workforce, starting in early high school. It aligns the economic

development needs of communities and helps match applicants to jobs they’re qualified for. The certification will help Forsyth attract employers who are looking for a skilled workforce.

ACT is a national nonprofit that focuses on college and career readiness. For individuals, ACT offers a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) that certifies their proficiency in applied mathematics and graphic literacy along with understanding and applying Kornelis written information from work place documents. In North Carolina, more than 417,573 people have these certificates and 22,814 employers have agreed to use them in their hiring practices.

To become a Work Ready community, Kornelis said a local team will be formed with representatives from Forsyth Technical Community College, the school sys-

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tem, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and others that’ll come up with a plan to achieve certification.

Letters of support will be gathered and an application will be filed with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, which is a state partner agency in the Work Ready initiative.

To become a Work Ready county, Forsyth will need to meet goals on how many people have NCRCs, how may employers will accept NCRCs and high school gradation rates. The county far exceeds the required number of residents who have NCRCs. On employers, only 12 have signed on, when the goal is 225. For the 2016-2017 school year, the graduation rate was 86.5 percent. The requirement would be for the graduation rate to be at least 94 percent or be at least 75 percent with average annual increases of 1 percent over the past five years.

Currently in North Carolina, there are 33 Work Ready certified counties, including Guilford and Davie counties and 22 counties participating in the process of being certified.

(Below)People gather at the entrance to the new H. Douglas Covington Hall, which will open in August at WinstonSalem State University.

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Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson joined members of the university’s Board of Trustees, administrators and elected officials to cut the ribbon on Thursday, June 7, on a $24 million residence hall for firsttime freshmen.

WSSU cuts ribbon on living, learning community for 1st-time freshmen

SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

On Friday, June 8, the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Board of Trustees voted to officially name a new residence hall H. Douglas Covington Hall.

Covington served as WSSU’s chancellor from 1977-84.

Rising freshman enrollment over the past five years, and a requirement that all students live on campus for their first two years, have created a demand for on-campus housing.

WSSU Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson joined members of the university’s Board of Trustees, administrators and elected officials to cut the ribbon on Thursday, June 7, on the $24 million living/learning community for first-time freshmen.

The five-story residence hall, designed to help students succeed, will accommodate nearly 300 students and open in August.

“When someone asks, ‘What kind of facilities do you see at Winston-Salem State?’ I want to be able to say, ‘What kind of facili-

ties do they have at the world’s great universities and the best universities?”

Robinson said. “That is what this is about.”

Building features For the majority of college students, the center of their environment is their residence hall. Located within the campus core, the new building will help meet the demand for oncampus housing but, more importantly, create a living-learning environment that will have a lasting impression on a student’s college experience.

“At WSSU, we believe

WS/FCS Announces New Summer Food Service SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

As of Monday, June 18, WS/FCS DINE, a student nutrition division of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, began serving summer meals at 23 sites and will begin use of its new Food Truck and Mobile Meals program.

O n c e again, free summer meals will be available to kids and teens ages 18 and younger at sites across the community.

There is no paperwork to fill out – just visit one of the sites during mealtime and the child or teen can receive a fresh, nutritious, delicious, free meal.

Meals will be provided Monday – Thursday through Aug. 9, with the exception of the week of July 4th. (Service will be 7/2-7/3 and 7/5-7/6). Breakfast will be served from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Mobile meal sites will have a specific lunch service time per location.)

Food is free to all children without

charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Both meals will be served at these school-based locations: Bolton, Cook, Easton, Forest Park, Gibson, Hall Woodward, Kennedy, Kernersville Elementary, Kimberley Park, Main Street, Mineral Springs Middle, Old Town, Petree, and Speas.

Kimmel Farm, Mineral Springs Elementary and Smith Farm will operate from July 9 through Aug. 2.

This year the school district is introducing its new WS/FCS DINE Food Truck and mobile meals program. The district will be serving 23 mobile sites this year at this time with the possibility of modification based on the community needs. The food truck will offer nutritious student favorites and in all locations, a variety of foods will be available, including an array of fruits and vegetables, whole grain rich bakery items and milk.

Visit https://wsfcs.nutrislice.com for summer menus and locations or download the Nutrislice app free from a smartphone app store. People can Text FOOD to 877877 to find the mobile meal site closest to them.

that learning takes place throughout and across the college,” said William Gibson, WSSU’s 2018-19 Student Government Association president.

“Living on campus is not just a place to lay your head; it also means being a part of a community that supports your educational pursuits in all areas of development.”

H. Douglas Covington Hall features Features of the new residence hall include: *Multiple common areas to encourage student interaction, academic activities and co-curricular events. *Academic-oriented multipurpose space, a seminar room, a computer lab, study rooms and an academic research center.

*Private rooms grouped in pods of between 14 and 17 doubleoccupancy bedrooms and a single-occupancy room for a resident assistant with comfortable shared space for study and social interaction. Research finds that the pod design allows students to better get to know each other and engage at a higher level, which improves overall student outcomes. *A central community kitchen with seating areas, and an on-site laundry that can be used by all residents. *Two, two-bedroom apartments for faculty-inresidence and staff.

WSSU is aiming for LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for sus-

tainable/environmental design. Nearly half of all materials installed in the building were manufactured, harvested or recovered within 500 miles.

Also, 96 percent of Dillard Hall, the building that was demolished, was diverted from landfills, primarily through recycling.

For the construction, there was more than 50 percent Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation, exceeding the original 30 percent involvement goal.

This is one of two major construction projects at WSSU. Construction on a $53 million sciences building is expected to be completed in later 2019.

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Don’t play with the heat this summer

Today is the first day of summer, and while you might play in the heat, the heat is not playing. It’s being called dangerous. This is the kind of heat that kills.

Health officials are warning of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and killer heat strokes.

Heatstroke is a medical emergency where the person's body temperature reaches 106 degrees or higher. A person can become unconscious and needs emergency medical assistance. Heat stroke can be fatal.

The Winston Waterworks water park has opened just in time for some relief from the heat. Many residents can be found there this week.

But we must remember the deadly part of heat.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar. The Chronicle has tips from the organization on page B2.

While we are making sure we are safe in the heat, don’t forget our loved ones and neighbors during extreme heat.

Are all the air conditioners and fans running properly?

Is there enough water and liquids such as Gatorade for people to hydrate themselves with?

Is everyone informed about emergency numbers and numbers to reach loved ones?

“It’s important to realize that warm weather can be dangerous,” said John Hughes, executive director, American Red Cross Piedmont Triad Chapter.

Yes, deadly dangerous.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Let's make mental health important like physical health To the Editor:

On June 10-13, 2018, I traveled to Washington, D.C. along with more than 225 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) advocates from all 50 states to educate Congress on priority areas to help improve mental health and prevent suicide.

We provided information to all 535 Congressional offices urging them to support legislation in five key areas that would play a vital role in preventing suicide and improving mental health across the country: 1. Increased funding for suicide prevention research 2. Insurance coverage for mental health and substance use conditions 3. Military and veteran suicide prevention 4. Preservation of funding for suicide prevention programs within samhsa and cdc 5. Increased funding for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255 [TALK]) and crisis centers

I am a three-time suicide loss survivor. In 1992, my best friend’s father died by suicide when we were 17. I would go on to lose a high school classmate in 1995. My family once again was impacted by suicide following the death of a family friend in 2015. One veteran, one college freshman, one pharmacist. … gone way to soon. These individuals had undiagnosed and untreated mental illness as do many of the individuals who die by suicide. One death by suicide has the potential to impact 100+ individ-

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Coalition cheers W-S council on vote to raise wage for workers To the Editor:

Workers and advocates celebrated today [June 18] as Winston-Salem City Council members voted unanimously to approve a minimum wage of $15 an hour or more for city workers by 2021. The move shows growing momentum in North Carolina, following similar victories in Greensboro, Raleigh, Durham and Wake County.

The measure was approved as part of the city’s personnel resolution

at its June 18 meeting. It came after a long-running campaign for a higher “family wage” for city workers, led by a coalition of labor, faith and community organizations together with city workers. With the federal and state minimum wages stagnant for years, advocates have been pushing for a “family wage,” which would allow families to pay for the basic necessities like housing, food, transportation and child care.

The city’s own research has been clear on the matter. The WinstonSalem Poverty Thought Force delivered its final report to Mayor Allen Joines and the City Council over a year ago. The report detailed numerous challenges and disparities, stating: “Winston-Salem and Forsyth County exhibit disproportionately high levels of poverty and social dysfunction, measured in multiple ways.”

Armed with data, the coalition of activists led by Working America joined with city workers to marshal public support for improving wages.

Around 540 people who work for the City of Winston-Salem make less than $15 an hour.

Members of the coalition for family wages include: First Baptist Church Winston-Salem (Highland Ave), Forsyth County Association of Educators (FCAE), Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Institute for Dismantling Racism, Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, North Carolina AFL-CIO, NC Alliance for Retired Americans, North Carolina Council of Churches, NC Justice Center, Parkway United Church of Christ, Progress NC, Triad Central Labor Council, UE Local 150 Public Service Workers Union, Winston-Salem NAACP, WinstonSalem Urban League and Working America.

Catherine Walton-Ward N.C. State Director Working America, AFL-CIO

Launch a summer business Algenon Cash

With temperatures in mid-90s all week, residents have been taking advantage of the Winston Waterworks water park at 3584 Winston Lake Road.

uals.

Mental health has a stigma attached to it. We don't want to talk about it and we shy away from those who have a diagnosis. Talking about it, changing laws and providing better access to services is the best way to combat this growing public health problem. There is no shame in seeking help. That is by far the bravest thing a person can do.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in North Carolina for those ages 15-34. Studies show that there is an increase in suicides among African-American youth. No one is immune to mental illness.

I have dedicated my time to educating others about suicide prevention and mental health. In meeting with members of Congress, it's our collective goal to affect real change in our government and further our mission to stop suicide. Let's make mental health as important as physical health and continue to bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Guest Columnist

Since the unofficial start of summer, I’ve been sharing helpful insight on why internships are critically important to college students. Most students look to intern or work for a large company during the summer, but more entrepreneurially minded students may launch their own business.

Here are some comprehensive tips to help high school and college-aged students to best flex their entrepreneurial muscles this upcoming summer season: 1. House sitting – Many people will not leave their house empty for extended periods of time, so the summer season is a

perfect time to offer house sitting services. You may agree to water plants, bring in the mail, or walk and feed pets. Some families may ask you to stay overnight just to keep a close eye on things. Most providers charge somewhere between $10 and $25 hour for the service.

2. Instructor or tutor – Kids often dislike schoolwork during the summer season, but parents may choose to boost their children’s skills during the down time. Not to mention summer is a great time for teens to prep for advanced placement tests or simply to gain skills that will help them during the school year. If you’re musically, artistically, or physically gifted, then consider providing lessons to children and adults. For example, teach others how to play an instrument, swim, paint or dance. People who provide these services charge $10 to $50 per hour.

3. Lawn care – Many

homeowners dislike spending precious summer hours on landscaping or gardening, so it’s a perfect opportunity to earn additional money. You can offer to mow, trim branches, prune bushes, plant flowers, mulch, seed or water your neighbors’ grass.

Providers often charge $10 to $25 per hour.

4. Errand runner – I absolutely loved to drive once I turned 16, so during the summer after my birthday, I offered to run errands for my close friends or family members in exchange for a small fee.

You’ll need to be sure you have a car, a good driving record, up-to-date insurance and local inspections completed. You can earn $10 to $25 per hour for providing the service.

5. Catering – People love to host parties and cookouts all summer long.

Those events often require someone to supply the food. If you’re a skilled cook, then you may want

to consider small catering opportunities this upcoming summer. My grandmother often provided food and desserts for various events, which boosted her retirement income quite a bit. If you have a large network of friends, they will be the best method for you to generate word-of-mouth advertising that may lead to catering opportunities.

I deeply encourage high school and college students to invest time this upcoming summer in gaining new knowledge through entrepreneurial opportunities. If you’re interested in joining Wharton Gladden this summer, then contact me and let’s schedule a meeting. Good luck!

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

Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com

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JUNE 21, 2018

Slave owners and Nazis quote Romans 13, too

Jesse Jackson

T h e T r u m p administration has separated some Guest Columnist 2,000 children from their parents, most of whom have come to the United States seeking asylum.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions cited the Bible, Romans 13, as justification for this zero-tolerance immigration policy.

The first verse reads: “Everyone is to obey the governing authorities, because there is no authority except from God and so whatever authorities exist have been appointed by God.” The Apostle Paul wrote the Book of Romans. But Paul spent many days and nights in jail, so he did not always abide by the rule of unjust governors.

Romans 13 has been invoked by scoundrels throughout its history. British Royals cited it to chastise rebellious American revolutionaries. Slave owners in early America justified the institution of slavery by quoting it. American law authorized slave owners to separate black sons and daughters from mothers and fathers by selling them to another slave owner.

Jeff Sessions is an old school Alabamian raised in the ways of the segregated South, so maybe such thinking is not

James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist College and professional sports go on yearround. You can always turn on the television to watch your favorite team. There are so many sports channels these days that you can literally watch teams 24 hours a day.

Many of us have been watching sports on television for so long that we don’t remember when we started. As a young boy, I can recall watching the Washington Redskins football team on Sunday afternoon. I grew up as a fan of the Redskins. It wasn’t that I was fond of their football team, it was simply the only pro football team that was on in Winston-Salem.

Their team was, simply put, the only game in town.

I don’t believe the Redskins won any championships, at least during that time.

Regarding baseball, I can vaguely recollect watching the Milwaukee

unfamiliar to him.

The Nazis in Germany and apartheid South Africa quoted Romans 13 to give religious authority to genocide and apartheid. Former first lady Laura Bush wrote in the Washington Post on Sunday that warehousing children in a former Walmart and a Texas tent city is “eerily reminiscent of the Japanese American internment camps of World War II, now considered to be the most shameful episodes in U.S. history.”

“This zero tolerance policy,” she concluded, “is cruel. It is immoral. And it breaks my heart.”

Even as President Trump was defending the policy, first lady Melania Trump called for immigration reform in a statement, saying she “believes we need to be a country that follows all laws, but also a country that governs with heart.”

Sessions says he is merely enforcing the law, but there is no zero-tolerance immigration law. The law hasn’t changed; Sessions invented a new interpretation to justify an immoral policy change. He said the Justice Department would begin prosecuting everyone who crosses the southwest border and separating children from parents as a deterrent. Sessions said he wanted to send messages that if you don’t want to be separated from your children, don’t come.

This immoral theory hasn’t worked in practice. Desperation, not calculation, drives parents to leave their homes and

seek asylum.

Asylum is enshrined in both the United States and international law. Seeking asylum because of government oppression, domestic or gang violence, sex trafficking or natural disasters is not a crime.

Contrary to Trump, these parents are not illegally breaking the law. They are legally seeking asylum.

The current immigrants coming to the U.S. are mainly poor people from Central America escaping government or gang violence – boys recruited by gangs, girls recruited for sex traffickers. They may or may not be granted asylum. But there is no justification – moral, legal or simply human – for ripping their children from them as they wait for a hearing on their status.

No subject in the Bible is mentioned more than caring for the poor – the stranger on the Jericho Road – treating them with respect and allowing them to maintain their dignity, which is the opposite of Trump’s and Session’s harsh immigration policy.

In the New Testament, Matthew reports Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Egypt to escape King Herod’s order to kill every newborn. Jesus’ parents became immigrants in Egypt seeking asylum for their son Jesus from Roman violence.

All major religions – Christianity, Judaism and Islam – value keeping families together, rather than tearing them apart. Even conservative evangelical and

Some professional sports teams dismiss the White House invitation

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Roman Catholic Christians allied with Trump are taking issue with his immigration policy. One of his strongest advocates, evangelist Franklin Graham, called the separations “disgraceful; it’s terrible to see families ripped apart and I don’t support that one bit.” The Southern Baptist Convention passed a strong resolution calling for immigration reform that maintains “the priority of family unity” and called for a legal path to citizenship.

Trump keeps railing against immigrants, warning Democrats that they should accept his policies before the election “because you are going to lose.” That reveals the foul motivation behind this human horror. As former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has argued, as long as Democrats are arguing about immigration, Trump is winning. Sessions and Trump are traumatizing innocent children to serve their partisan political purposes – and trying to use the Bible as a cover story.

The trauma these children are experiencing will scar them for a lifetime. Is there no shame? Are the hearts of partisan politicians so callous that they will turn their backs on innocent children?

Jesse Jackson is a longtime civil rights advocate and founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Braves. I can remember a few of their players like Hank Aaron and Warren Spahn. Quite honestly, I don’t know how the Braves captured my attention.

Maybe it was because Hank Aaron hit so many home runs.

I didn’t sit inside and watch a lot of professional baseball games. It was summer time and I spent my time outside playing with my friends. Did the Braves win any championships during my childhood? I have forgotten, if they did. I can only remember the New York Yankees winning baseball championships.

Today, I can unapologetically say I am a sports fan. If truth be told, I probably watch some sporting event every day. I watch a lot of individual sports like tennis. Kudos to the tennis channel as it keeps you up to date. These sports channels give you all the highlights and even lowlights you can handle.

Back in the day, you didn’t hear a lot about sports teams being invited to the White House. That could have been because I was young and wasn’t paying attention. Teams would win championships, have a parade and everybody went home happy.

Now in recent memory, championship teams are being invited to the White House to meet the president. On the surface, that seems to be cool and harmless. The first professional basketball team to visit the White House was the champion Boston Celtics in 1963. President John F. Kennedy invited them.

This tradition of inviting championship teams to Washington has been a great touch for both the sitting president and the teams involved.

The Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship on June 8 and decided not to go to the

White House. They were disinvited, however.

LeBron James and Steph Curry said they didn’t want to go anyway.

The current president just doesn’t get it. He has ostracized so many people and groups that he has lost count. There is a presidential atmosphere that the Warriors don’t like, and they have voiced their opposition. This follows the Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles, who said they were only going to send a small number of players and thus, they were disinvited. Mr. T will probably have to go out and buy a jersey because he won’t be getting one from the Eagles or Warriors.

It is a sad day in America when no clearthinking person or group wants to have ice cream and cake with the president of the United States of America.

(NAREB) as National Homeownership Month.

There entities work with lending institutions, Realtors, housing counseling agencies, community organizations and many others to make individuals aware of programs that will assist them in the quest to become homeowners.

“One of the many opportunities potential home buyers can take advantage of is free counseling,” said Coleen Baumert, director of homeownership programs for the Harrisburg-based Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA).

“We believe that financial education is a key component to purchasing a home, so we work with a network of counseling agencies to provide one-on-one, group and online counseling.”

Baumert notes that counseling is mandatory for anyone with a FICO score of 680 or lower. “We want buyers to be able to maintain and sustain their decision to enter the housing market,” she adds.

Baumert’s emphasis on counseling is reinforced by research from HUD. According to independent research, HUD reports, “… delinquency, default and foreclosure rates for borrowers who have received counseling from a HUDapproved housing counseling agency are 30 percent lower than uncounseled borrowers.”

In addition to free financial counseling programs, Baumert points out that PHFA can assist qualified buyers to obtain mortgage loans at rates below prevailing mortgage inter-

est rates obtained by most buyers. “Even a quarter of a percent reduction in a mortgage interest rate,” she says, “can help potential buyers to obtain more home for their money.”

Baumert notes that PHFA works with firsttime buyers, buyers who are moving up to larger homes and single buyers, as well as families that own a larger home and have decided to downsize.

PHFA also helps buyers to find affordable financing for different types of mortgage loans: conventional, FHA, rural development and VA. Charaka Cook, Region V vice president of NAREB, notes that her organization will host a number of community events around the country in June in recognition of

National Homeownership Month. She points out that it is the goal of the NAREB to increase homeownership among African-Americans by 2 million over the next five years.

“Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American dream,” Cook said. “Creating awareness of this fact is particularly important in the AfricanAmerican community where homeownership has slipped from 49 percent to 41 percent since the housing crisis of 2007.” She notes that homeownership among non-Hispanic whites by contrast is about 71 percent.

Cook observes that NAREB works with real estate professionals who can help potential homebuyers to overcome past financial mistakes and low

credit scores. “There are many ways to help people get back on the right track,” she says.

“We want everyone to understand the many benefits of homeownership,” says Cook. “Among other things, homeowners are less likely to move so family stability is enhanced, and more importantly you’re creating a lasting legacy that can be handed down to future generations.

Over time this will help to close the generational wealth gap that exists in much of the AfricanAmerican community. ”

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

June is National Homeownership Month Christopher G.

Cox

Guest Columnist June is National Homeownership Month Potential homebuyers are encouraged to explore incentives during National Homeownership Month.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, there might be no better time than June, which is annually recognized by such organizations as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

Christopher G. Cox is publisher and managing editor of www.realesavvy.com.

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Garrity.

City Council Member Dan Besse assured advocates that the council was committed to reaching $15.

“As a legal matter, there are limitations on our ability to bind future councils,” said Besse. “As a practical policy matter, I believe this would be a very difficult thing for future councils to walk back from.”

The council unanimously passed the budget and the personnel resolution, which also included pay plan adjustments and made Veterans Day a city holiday. No changes were made in the budget since it was proposed late last month. To save money, it reduces 15 unfilled positions. It also ends the city’s commercial dumpster service and increases the use of automated garbage trucks, though any sanita-

Rev. Craig Schaub urges the City Council to commit to raising the minimum wage for city workers to $15 during Monday’s meeting.

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Big Ron Hunter performs at Bailey Park during the 14th annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 16.

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Pastor Tembila Covington used the Juneteenth platform to spark serious conversations on physical and mental health in the African-American community.

During the seminar, Dennis and Covington, who serve as the coordinators of the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity's Health Committee, discussed ways to deal with stress, the importance of developing healthier eating habits, mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse and other important topics.

The Festival also featured a spoken word workshop that invited festivalgoers to get in touch with their creative sides. During the 45 minute workshop,

Vetoes

Photos by Tevin Stinson

hosted by local writers LB the Poet and Ely B, individuals were split into groups and asked, “What freedom is?”

After working together, each group had to create its own spoken word piece describing what freedom meant to them.

If the seminars weren’t for you, there was plenty of other things to enjoy at the festival, including live performances, interactive displays, food trucks, vendors and much more. When discussing the success of the festival over the past 14 years, Cheryl Harry, Triad Cultural Arts Inc. founder and director, said it felt good to know that the community has been supporting the festival for so long.

"It feels good to know that the community is really embracing this historical event. And it seems like the audience is broadening,”

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cial races would be administered.

The GOP-controlled legislature already decided last fall there would be no 2018 primaries for the officially partisan races trial court and appeals court judgeships. Rather, candidates statewide begin filing Monday for the seats, with the top vote-getter for each position winning in November regardless of the number of candidates.

The bill Cooper vetoed still directs each candidate's political affiliation on ballots. Cooper wants the old method of nonpartisan judicial races.

In a release announcing his vetoes, Cooper said ``continued election meddling for partisan advantage weakens public confidence. Judges' races should be free of partisan labels.''

As for the judicial election redistricting bill, Cooper kept to his longstanding narrative since remapping proposals began surfacing a year ago that the General Assembly is harming justice by trying to ``rig the courts by reducing the people's vote.'' ``Piecemeal attempts to target judges create unnecessary confusion and show contempt for North

Carolina's judiciary,'' he added.

Republicans are expected to attempt to override the vetoes next week. The GOP can override vetoes at will as long as their House and Senate caucuses remain united. ``Veto will be overridden on Tuesday,'' House Rules Committee David Lewis of Harnett County tweeted late Friday night.

Senate leader Phil Berger wasn't immediately available for comment Saturday, spokeswoman Shelly Carver said, but he released a press release announcing the Senate veto override votes.

Republicans have said they reworked the Mecklenburg County Superior Court districts in one vetoed bill because large population imbalances in the current districts were likely unconstitutional, but other changes went beyond that.

Authors of the other elections bill said the background checks and other security changes protected

said Harry. “It’s bringing people together.”

While some believe the celebration of Juneteenth has been watered down over the years, Harry said, Juneteenth was designed to celebrate the past but it is equally important that we use it as a steppingstone to build a brighter future. She said, “We want the festival to be an education piece as well as a celebratory piece.

“We know who we are because of the past and if we don’t know what the past is, how will we know where we’re going?” continued Harry. “… I think with what’s going on in our society today, its good to look back at our history to see what perpetuated this attitude.

“That’s the only way we can deal with it, by looking at the root cause because it has a deep history.” voting from outside mischief, potentially by hackers, and the ``sore loser'' provisions for new political parties conformed to current law preventing losing primary candidates from running as independent or write-in candidates in the fall.

The fate of the judicial legislation could force election officials to alter candidate filing in some altered districts midstream based on what laws are enacted and potential candidates may have to refile.

Add to all of this more uncertainty: a federal judge has yet to decide after a trial earlier this month over whether canceling the judicial primaries violated the constitutional rights of the Democratic Party.

Cooper has now issued 16 vetoes since taking office early last year. The General Assembly has overridden 11 of them.

About 80 bills - most approved this week as the legislature seeks to adjourn for the year by the end of the month - currently sit on Cooper's desk. One of those bills makes judicial election district changes in more than 15 other counties, with some affecting this year's elections.

The Chronicle staff contributed to this report.

tion workers affected by those changes will be relocated to other positions.

There’s also more than $7 million from a federal grant to mitigate the effects of Business 40 closure, which is scheduled to begin this fall. With no tax increase, the city’s property tax remains 59.74 cent per $100 of property value.

The council also unanimously voted on language for the city bond referendum and a hearing to be held on the bonds on Aug. 6 when City Council will vote to place them on the November ballot. The bonds are $43.7 million for streets and sidewalks, $31 million for parks and recreation, $21.1 million for public safety facilities, $14.5 million for economic development and $11.7 million for housing. The amount for each bond is set, but individual projects in each bond can still be changed. If voters approve all the bonds, city property taxes may increase up to 4

cents per $100 of property value.

Also during the meeting, the council unanimously approved compensation for glitches in fire and police pay, going back as far as 2005, that caused many employees to be underpaid. To fix the errors, 835 employees will receive compensation next month that can range from 1cent to more than $10,000. This will cost a total of $842,129.05 paid for out of RAMCO (Risk Acceptance Management Corp), a nonprofit the city established in 1988 to handle claims.

The payments are the result of a review by the Office of Performance and Accountability after a police officer reported last year that his pay wasn’t consistent with the 2006 pay plan. To avoid future errors, the city is implementing more automation, new procedures and more reviews of pay calculations and changes.

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NBA's 2017 rookie class was best since 2009

One of the hardest things to do in sports is projecting how a rookie’s talent will translate to the professional level. The top of this year’s rookie class delivered more than most in recent memory. Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Lonzo Ball, Josh Jackson, Lauri Markkanen, Dennis Smith Jr. and Ben Simmons were all rookies who made an immediate impact on their respective teams.

The above-mentioned rookies were not the only ones to impact their teams.

Early on this is the best crop of picks since the 2009 draft, which included the Blake Griffin, James Harden, Stephen Curry, Tyreke Evans, DeMar DeRozan, Jrue Holiday, Ty Lawson and Jeff Teague.

It may be a reach but with this much depth, this class may have the chance to rival the famed 1996 draft for most overall talent. Let's remember that '96 draft included the likes of Allen Iverson, Marcus Camby, Stephon Marbury, Ray Allen, Antoine Walker, Kerry Kittles, Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash.

For the sake of time in this column, I am just going to focus on Tatum, Mitchell, Ball and Simmons. There is just not enough space to discuss the solid play of all the rookies from this year's class.

Out of everyone, Ball had the most hype coming into the draft in large part to his big-mouthed father.

Ball, who was drafted No. 2 overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, had a solid season as a player but he was slowed by injury during the heart of the season.

Ball's season averages were not bad at 10.2 pts. (points), 7 rpg (rebounds per game), and 7.2 apg (averages per game).

Those are not bad numbers for a rookie on a belowaverage team. I have never been the biggest fan of Ball but I do think he will be a solid NBA player for years to come. If not, I'm sure his father has a scheme to keep his name in the public eye.

Following injuries to Gordon Hayward early on and Kyrie Irving later in the season, Tatum stepped up and led the Boston Celtics in scoring during their playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

With a season under his belt, Tatum plus a healthy Hayward and Irving could spell danger for the Eastern Conference next season.

Tatum raised his regular season averages of 14 pts. 5 rpg. and 1.6 apg up to 18.5 pts, 4.4 rpg and 2.7 apg during Boston's playoff run. The former Duke product has shown he has the chops to be an elite player in this league for years to come.

In my opinion, the most impressive rookie this year has been Mitchell of the Utah Jazz. In a stacked Western Conference, Mitchell led the Jazz to a surprising 4834 record leading them to the playoffs as the 5 seed.

Mitchell also won the

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Charles Thomas will take over the JV basketball team at West Forsyth next season.

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

With the arrival of Howard West as the new head basketball coach at West Forsyth, one could forsee a coaching change on the junior varsity (JV) level as well. Charles Thomas will replace Brian Lytton as the new JV basketball coach for the Titans’ next season.

Thomas, a Winston-Salem native, stated West has been one of his mentors throughout his coaching career. Once he heard that West would be taking over the Titans program, he

phoned West about his availability.

“Over the years, coach West and I have developed a close relationship and he is one of my basketball mentors, so it only made sense when I heard he got the position to contact him and congratulate him and let him know if he needed me, he could have my services,” said Thomas. “Once I told him that, we kind of just put everything together.”

Thomas has coached on multiple levels of the sport. He began his career at East Forsyth before moving on to Walkertown High School.

He has also coached on the AAU (Amateur

Athletic Union) and semi-pro levels as well.

Thomas stepped away from coaching high school basketball for a year last season but says he is ready to get back into the game. He says high school basketball brings something the other levels do not.

“I missed the different levels of it honestly,” he said. “I missed the school level aspect of being able to work with my guys every day and see their growth. You really get to put your imprint on a team that much more.”

Fitness trainer connects with massage parlor

Williams works with people of all fitness levels and is also licenced to train those with disabilities.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Almost everyone is looking for a way to get into better shape.

Tony Williams, founder of Flexout Fitness, offers an alternative choice from the large gyms such as Gold’s or Planet Fitness by combining multiple

workout methods to individuals in order meet their fitness goals.

Williams has set up shop at Ma'ati Spa in downtown WinstonSalem in a private nook behind the spa, giving him an intimate setting to get the maximum effort out of his clients. He likes being at the spa

because it gives the client an option of getting a relaxing message after a hard workout.

“I initially started off being a personal trainer for Rush fitness and became nationally certified, “ he said.

He connected with Ma'ati Spa owner, Maya Gilliam, while

helping her put together the back patio. While working, Williams broke his back, fracturing it in five different places.

“That took away the personal training lifestyle that I was living for the last eight years prior to the accident,” said Williams.

“When I broke my back, I used that time

Local coach gets degree to fulfill dream of teaching

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Starting this fall, Curtis Clark will lead the Glenn Bobcats junior varsity football team on the sidelines. He also will accomplish his dream of leading a classroom as well because Clark graduated from Liberty University with his bachelor’s degree in special education earlier this year.

At 29, Clark says going back to college to finish his degree was always a goal of his. He stated he wanted to show the younger generation it's never too late to strive toward their goals. He started out at Guilford Technical Community College where he obtained his associate’s degree before moving on to Liberty.

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to get my degree and when I came back, Maya and I were floating around ideas of a collaboration.”

“We feel like fitness and massage therapy goes hand in hand and looking around the market there is no other place that offers the combination of services,” he continued. “So we

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got together and I invested all the money that I had and put everything together.”

Personal training can be a costly expense for many, so Williams stated he wants to keep his costs down so everyone has the opportunity to get in shape.

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Curtis Clark recently graduated with his bachelor’s degree and will coach and teach at Glenn High School this fall.

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West Forsyth traditionally has had an average to above average basketball program over the years.

Recently the program has not enjoyed the same success as years past. Thomas' goal is to bring the program back to where it used to be.

“With bringing in new blood to the program, we are definitely looking to compete,” he stated. “We are definitely looking to be one of those teams everyone has circled on their schedules. We want other teams to know they will have a long night when they play us.”

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Thomas says he is very eager to get going with the season. Doing a good job and enhancing the kids skill level are two of his main concerns initially.

“I am really just excited to get back into the 4A level because with 4A you're dealing with a different type of athlete many times,” he said. “I am looking forward to doing things that I was not able to do in the past, not from lack of effort but there are levels to everything you want to be able to do.”

“I am definitely looking forward to being at a place where we have that much more student body to choose from to try and get the team to where you want to be on a consistent basis,” he continued.

Thomas feels that taking a year off from coaching on the high school level and concentrating on his AAU and semi-pro teams have given him a better perspective as he dives back into the game.

For Thomas, a successful season does not just depend on wins and losses he said. He simply wants to revitalize the JV program in order to have them ready for varsity sooner than later.

“A successful season for me and for our program on the JV level would be to have teams not want to play us,” he said. “When you have other coaches calling one another to game plan for you, you know that you're headed in the right direction.”

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“I wanted to just make it affordable for the everyday person that may also be intimidated to go to a big gym,” he says. “My vision is to have people work out and be able to afford it.”

According to Williams, he works with people of all fitness levels and goals.

He also stated he has young clients as well as elderly ones.

“Whatever your fitness level is, I'll adapt whatever I have to adapt to it,” he said. “The workouts are so expansive and unpredictable you never know what you will be getting into here.”

While he does work with men, Williams says he would love to expand his “fitness dialogue” with women and the younger generation. He feels as though those two groups are not as exposed to working out as men are.

Growing up, Williams says, he was a chubby kid

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Tony Williams, founder of Flexout Fitness, works with his clients out of Ma'ati Spa in downtown Winston-Salem to give them the best of both worlds.

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ceed at the highest level in my family, community, church and life,” said Clark. “I just want to be a great example for kids and people to show them you can accomplish anything no matter where you came from.”

“It doesn't matter what obstacles you had to go through, you have to push forward toward the mark,” he continued. “With God's help you can accomplish anything.”

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NBA Slam Dunk championship during this year’s All-Star weekend.

Mitchell continued to impress during the playoffs as well. He and the Jazz defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games to win their first round matchup.

Next they gave the Houston Rockets all they could handle but fell to them in 5 games.

The upside for Mitchell seems limit-

that played sports but was not interested in lifting weights on a consistent basis. Once he entered college, he began lifting weights as a way to attract women, he says.

Williams says he takes pride in the personal attention he is able to give each and every client he works with. For him it's not all about the money, it's more about seeing people

According to Clark, as he was walking across the stage, he felt a huge weight lifted off of his shoulders because whatever school he was coaching at he also wanted to teach in as well.

Clark stated he wants the younger guys he coaches and teaches to see what he accomplished is something they can also achieve if they choose to.

“Someone told me a long time ago that the greatest thing a black man has is knowledge and passion in what he wants to do in life,” he said. “I believe with education anything is possible.”

less. There is nothing he can't do on the basketball court. He can shoot, drive, finish in traffic and play tremendous defense.

As the 13th pick in last years draft, not much was expected out of Mitchell but he definitely exceeded expectations as evidenced by him winning he “Leader of the New School” (best rookie) award by the NBA Players Association.

Simmons is technically a rookie since he did not play a single game in the 201617 season. I don't think Simmons should be able to classify as a rookie due to the

achieve their goals.

“The big corporations to me don't necessarily care about their clients as much as they should,” he continued. “For instance, if you go to any Planet Fitness, they advertise and promote a pizza and bagel day on the first Tuesday of every month. That right there tells you everything you need to know about

them.”

Williams has his degree in recreational therapy, specializing in working with people with disabilities.

For more information about training, contact Tony Williams at www.flexoutfitness.com or visit Ma'ati Spa at 707 N. Main St. in WinstonSalem.

Clark has been on the sidelines for nearly a decade before arriving at Glenn. He has spent time at Western Guilford, Atkins and last season at Parkland. He says the things that attracted him to Glenn most were “organization and family.”

With this being his first season at Glenn, he says he will just take it one day at a time to get his team where he wants them to be. He says as long as his team gives him discipline and grit he will be a happy coach. He feels the sky is the limit for his squad.

fact he had the ability to practice, travel and acclimate himself to the NBA lifestyle.

Simmons is a phenomenal athlete who reminds me a lot of LeBron James early on in his career. No I am not comparing Simmons to James, but simply pointing out the similarities in their games.

The biggest knock on Simmons is his lack of a jump shot. The rookie did not attempt a single three point shot the entire regular season. With the league going by way of the three he will have to gain a

competent jump shot in order to keep defenses honest. Even without a jumper he is still almost unstoppable going to the basket.

I wish I had more time to discuss more players but I just don't have the room. Not to get ahead of myself, but I am eagerly awaiting this year’s draft as there will be some intriguing big men. I will definitely love to compare these two draft classes in a couple of years to see which one comes out on top.

Red Cross offers safety tips for hot weather or apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin. Fan the person. If they are conscious, give small amounts of cool water to drink.

Make sure the person drinks slowly. Watch for changes in condition. If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 9-1-1.

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GREENSBORO — With much of our area sweltering at near record temperatures, being outdoors can be very uncomfortable, and in fact, deadly. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year.

The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar.

“It’s important to realize that warm weather can be dangerous,” said John Hughes, executive director, American Red Cross Piedmont Triad Chapter. “ Excessive exposure to heat can cause a range of heatrelated illnesses, from heat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”

Heat safety tips Some people are more at risk of developing a heat-related illness, including adults age 65 and older, those with chronic medical conditions, people who work outside, infants and children and athletes. Here are steps you should take in hot weather: *Hot cars can be deadly. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees. *Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.

Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. *Check on family,

Life-threatening heat stroke Signs include hot, red skin, which may be dry or

friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. *If someone doesn’t have air conditioning, they should seek relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day in places like schools, libraries, theaters, malls, etc. *Avoid extreme temperature changes. *Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. *Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. *Postpone outdoor games and activities. *Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. Take frequent breaks if working outdoors. *Check on animals fre-

quently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat. Make sure they have plenty of cool water.

Heat exhaustion Excessive heat can lead to sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If someone is experiencing heat cramps in the legs or abdomen, get them to a cooler place, have them rest, lightly stretch the affected muscle, and replenish their fluids with a half a glass (about 4 ounces) of cool water every 15 minutes.

If someone is exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion (cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, heavy sweating, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, exhaustion), move them to a cooler place, remove or loosen tight clothing and spray the person with water

moist; changes in consciousness; vomiting and high body temperature.

Call 9-1-1 immediately if someone shows signs of heat stroke. Move the person to a cooler place.

Quickly cool the person’s body by immersing them up to their neck in cold water if possible.

Otherwise, douse or spray the person with cold water, or cover the person with cold, wet towels or bags of ice.

The Red Cross app “Emergency” can help keep you and your loved ones safe by putting vital information in your hand and settings for more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts including heat advisories and excessive heat warnings. Download these apps by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in your app store or at redcross.org/apps.

Community Briefs

Long Creek Pool opening Friday The city anticipates opening Long Creek Pool on June 22. Each year the city opens pools on a staggered schedule. City staff has been working to resolve the remaining issues in the chlorination system to ensure the proper water chemistry in the pool.

In addition, repairs to the pool deck and pool-house entry have been completed in order to have the pool ready for final inspection and opening on Friday.

Complete information about the aquatics program, pool calendars and hours is available at www.WePLAY.ws. For more information call CityLink 311.

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds clock tower named for Tom Fredericks Mayor Allen Joines and members of the City Council on Monday, June 18, officially named the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds clock tower in honor of Thomas W. Fredericks. Fredericks served the citizens of Winston-Salem for 32 years before retiring in 2004 as assistant city manager. During his tenure Fredericks had oversight of a number of significant projects that improved city services and the quality of life, among them the planning, design and construction of the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the Fairgrounds Annex, and he supervised the creation and implementation of a master plan for the fairgrounds that resulted in construction of the Education Building, the plaza and gazebo, entrance gateways and the fairgrounds’ iconic clock tower. In recognition of Frederick’s contributions to the fairgrounds and the city at large, the City Council voted in December to name the clock tower in his honor.

Winston-Salem wins two Telly Awards A WSTV public awareness video about domestic violence and a short promotional video for Winston Lake Golf Course were honored during the 39th Telly Awards. “Domestic Violence is Never OK” received a Bronze Telly in the category of Local Television - Public Interest/Awareness. The video tells the story of Candice Carter and her escape from an abusive relationship. It was written and produced by Kathryn Mobley, a senior video producer for WSTV, and can be seen on the city of Winston-Salem YouTube channel. “Chip Shot Contest@Winston Lake Golf Contest” also won a Bronze Telly, in the category of Promotional Video Aerial Photography. The short video promoted an event at Winston Lake Golf Course and was produced to promote the contest through the city’s social media accounts. The video was shot and edited by Katie Gore, a video production specialist for WSTV. WSTV, the city’s television station, can be viewed on Spectrum cable channel 13 and AT&T Uverse channel 99 in Forsyth County, or viewed live online at CityofWS.org. WSTV programming also is posted on the city’s YouTube channel.

The Telly Awards were established in 1980 to recognize outstanding film and video productions and non-network television programs and commercials. With these awards, WSTV has won 24 Telly awards since 2002.

WSSU Singing Rams music video earns two Telly Awards Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has earned two Telly Awards for a music video featuring the Singing Rams, the university’s choir. The video, “Singing Rams Hype Jam,” was filmed and produced by WSSU’s Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), and features choir members performing an original song.

The video won in two social video categories: Bronze Winner: General-Media & Entertainment and Silver Winner: People’s Telly/Short Form Social. The People’s Telly was awarded as a result of an online vote that ran April 24-May 4. The 39th Annual Telly Awards were announced on Tuesday, May 22. The song – written by WSSU students Jessica Johnson, Nia Lewis, Rashad Woodard, Lauryn Rainey and Christian Stewart as a class assignment – serves as an introduction to The Singing Rams and focuses on social justice themes, a core part of WSSU’s Strategic Plan. Antonio Davis ’97, was the lead videographer, producer and director for the video. The IMC project team also included: Kenny Brock ’17, IMC multimedia intern; Garrett Garms ’07, university photographer; Jay Davis, director of media relations; Sigrid Hall, creative director; and Laura Huff, digital communications strategy manager. The Singing Rams are under the direction of Maestra D’Walla Simmons Burke, director of choral and vocal studies at WSSU. Northwest Boulevard Closing for School Traffic Improvements The block of Northwest Boulevard between Hawthorne and Reynolda roads will be closed to all traffic starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to make improvements to the traffic flow, bus-staging and parent drop-off/pick-up areas for Wiley Middle School and R.J. Reynolds High School. Work is scheduled to be completed and the street reopened at 8 a.m. July 11, weather permitting. Detours will be posted. The improvements are being financed through the school bonds that voters approved in November 2016. For more information visit wsfcs.k12.nc.us and click on the “WS/FCS Bond Projects” link.

Local student served the House of Representatives Alyson Thompson, a student at Early College of Forsyth, recently served as a Page for the North Carolina House of Representatives. She is the daughter of Catrina Thompson and Alonzo Thompson and was sponsored by Representative Edward Hanes, Jr. (D), Forsyth. Ms. Thompson was appointed and introduced to the Members of the House during session on Monday night. The North Carolina House Page Program offers a unique and firsthand experience to students from across the state. Each year, the program provides a captivating insight into government by connecting students with elected leaders of North Carolina. Pages are given the opportunity to observe North Carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, staff, and constituents working together in the legislative process. The Pages witness and learn how a bill becomes a law, the structure of state government, and the legislative process.

House Pages attend session and committee meetings each day. House Pages are also given the opportunity to provide office assistance to members and staff of the House of Representatives.

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Community Calendar

TODAY, June 21 – Forum and panel discussion Community leaders will announce a new effort to make the county a better place for all ages at a special community forum and panel discussion today, Thursday, June 21, from 23:30 p.m. at the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. City and county leaders, as well as area aging advocates, will explain why Forsyth County is joining the AARP Network of AgeFriendly Communities and how they are planning to meet the needs of the county’s rapidly-growing aging population to benefit residents of all ages.

TODAY, June 21 – Meeting The 14th St. School Alumni will hold their Reunion Planning Session today, Thursday, June 21, at 6 p.m., at 14th St. Recreation Center. Contact: Alfred Harvey/President at (336) 414-9241.

TODAY, June 21 – Police Academy application deadline The Winston-Salem Police Department is now accepting applications for the Youth Citizens’ Police Academy. This program is being offered to young men and women, ages 16 or older, who are interested in learning about the Winston-Salem Police Department or a career in law enforcement. There is no cost to participate. . The application deadline is June 21. For more information call Officer Claudia Morgan at (336) 408-8126 or send an email to cmorgan@wspd.org.

TODAY, June 21 – Meeting Forsyth County Board of Elections will have a meeting on June 21 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at 201 N. Chestnut Street. Please contact the Board of Elections office at (336) 703-2800 for more information regarding the meeting.

TODAY, June 21 Veterans outreach Leaders from faithbased, nonprofit and community organizations present a veterans outreach event on June 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This Regional Outreach Event is an opportunity for faithbased community leaders and organizations to learn about the benefits and services the Veterans Administration provides to veterans, their families, survivors, caregivers and other beneficiaries.

Information will be available on how to collaborate with the VA at the local, regional and national levels. It will be held at Goodwill Industries–NW North Carolina Inc. 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem. Register in advance at EventBrite, https://varoe-winstonsalem.eventbrite.com or RSVP to Leslie Williams at Leslie.Williams1@va.gov or (202) 530-9219. Please register by June 14.

TODAY, June 21-22 – Youth Choir auditions The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus, endorsed by the mayor as the premier youth chorus and ambassadors of the City of Arts and Innovation, invites children grades 3 - 12 to audition for the 2018-2019 Season. Auditions will be held on Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22. For more information and to schedule your audition time, contact Chris Duffer a t chris@wsyouthchorus.org or (336) 703-0001.

TODAY, June 21 and 28 – Salemtowne presents Alzheimer’s Education

Series Salemtowne will present a series of Alzheimer’s and dementia education courses on Thursdays 21 and 28. These sessions are free and open to the public, however registration is required by calling or emailing Rona Klein at 336-701-7141 or rklein@salemtowne.org.

All sessions will take place in the Amos Room of Babcock Health Care Center at Salemtowne, 1460 Babcock Drive, Winston-Salem. Details for the sessions are as follows: *Understanding & Responding to DementiaRelated Behavior, Thursday, June 21 – 2-3 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. * E f f e c t i v e Communication Strategies, Thursday, June 28 – 2-3 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. For additional information, call Salemtowne at (336) 7678130 or visit salemtowne.org.

NOW - June 30 – Summer camps The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will offer three acting camps this summer: Godspell JR., The Jungle Book and “Shake”-It-Up, a Shakespeare camp.

Information and registration forms are available online at www.thelittletheatreofws.org or by calling (336) 748-0857 x204.

June 22 – Nomination deadline Calling for nominations for the 2018 Small Business of the Year. To be eligible, businesses must have fewer than 100 employees, be North Carolina-based, independently owned, in business at least five years, and have at least one owner active in the business. For more information, email Ben Kinney or call (704) 9276273 if you have any questions or visit http://businessnc.com/smallbusiness/.

June 22 – Auction and Gala On Friday, June 22, the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus will be hosting an Auction and Gala at Wake Forest Biotech Place at 7 p.m. The Gala will be followed by a Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 23 at Salem Glen Golf and Country Club. Driving Range and Box Lunch at 12:30 p.m., Shotgun Start at 2 p.m. Tickets for the Auction and Gala are $75 and include general table seating for small plates dinner, drink tickets and bid number. Registration for the Golf Tournament: Individual $70, Foursome $250 includes range balls, green fee and cart, box lunch and prizes. Tickets and Registrations can be purchased online at

www.wsyouthchorus.org or at the door.

June 22-24 – Emergency Response Training The WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Office of Emergency Management is offering a basic training course for community emergency response teams June 22-24 at the Rural Hall Fire Department, 177 Rural Hall-Germanton Road, Rural Hall. Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and consists of classroom and hands-on training. Participation is limited to the first 25 qualified registrants. Forsyth County residents will have first priority. A registration form and more information are available at ReadyForsyth.org, or call CityLink 311.

June 23 – Family Overnight Camp-in We’re celebrating the Great American Campout day with a Kaleideum-style Family Camp-in on June 23 starting 6:30 p.m. and ending at June 24 at 9 a.m.

We’ll sing campfire songs, explore the constellations, and snuggle up in sleeping bags inside the Museum.

Dinner and breakfast included. $30(+tax)/member, $35(+tax)/non-member. Pre-registration with payment required at www.kaleideum.org no later than June 20 at 5 p.m.

Event will be at Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Road, (336) 767-6730.

June 23 – “Joyce McCarter Awards Gala” On Saturday June 23 at 7 p.m. at the DOUBLE TREE HOTEL (5790 University Pkwy, WinstonSalem NC), six finalists for the 1st Annual Joyce McCarter Scholarship will be awarded college scholarships. There will be a $1,000 first place winner in both our Adult and High School Division. In addition, partial scholarships will be given to the Runner Up & 3rd place winners in each division. All of our finalists have demonstrated academic excellence, community / church involvement in addition to the completion of a competitive essay and interview process. For additional information: Dr. Kendra Davis (336) 422-7729 or email at dr.kendradavisburch@gmail.com.

June 23 – 5th annual Tour de Llama Biking Fundraiser Samaritan Ministries will host their 5th annual Tour de Llama bike event at Divine Llama Vineyards.

After the ride, attendees are invited to stick around for lunch, tours, llama activities, photo opportunities, wine tastings and more on the farm. Divine Llama

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Vineyard is located at 5349 Macedonia Road in East Bend. For more information and to register as a rider or sponsor, visit www.samaritanforsyth.org/ tour-de-llama/.

June 23 – Recovery workshop and vigil 1st Annual Access to Active Recovery Day: “How Do I Get There?”

This is a free event being offered from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at Novant’s Forsyth Medical Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway in Winston Salem. For registration, go to gripit1014@gmail.com or call (336) 486-9902.

There will also be a 6 p.m. vigil to remember those lost to addiction and celebrate those in active recovery. This is for people affected by substance use and mental health issues, their family, friends, and anyone else wanting to learn more.

June 23- July 28 – Music Festival Eastern Music Festival returns June 23 - July 28 for its 57th season with over 60 performances during its five-week run. For the first time, EMF is offering audiences the opportunity to “pay what you can” for its season opener on Friday, June 29. Tickets for this performance may be “purchased” ahead of time by calling Triad Stage at (336) 272-0160 and letting them know what you can to pay. For complete calendar, performance details and ticket information, visit www.easternmusicfestival.org.

June 26 – Cancer prevention forum Ask the Provider: Cancer Prevention & Awareness will be held on Tuesday, June 26, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hawthorne Inn, 420 High St. SW, room Poplar 1. For more information, contact Ebony Pratt at (336) 529-5137 or epratt@uhcenters.org.

June 28 – Neighborhood meeting The East/Northeast Neighborhood Association invites the public to its meeting on Thursday, June 28, 6 pm. at the 14th St. Recreation Center. Please RSVP toPresident Marva Reid at (336) 997-2519

June 28 – Forum The city will hold a forum Thursday, June 28, to hear from citizens with disabilities, their advocates, and service providers about the accessibility of city services, programs and activities.

The forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Neal Bolton Home and Garden Building on the Winston-

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Reaping God’s Justice Lesson Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand God’s definition of justice. *Get an understanding of who is and is not included in God’s Kingdom. *Recognize that our lives and our beliefs have end results.

Background: The time is A.D. 30 and the place is probably Perea. Luke whom the book is named for is the only Gentile to pen any books of Scripture. He also wrote the Book of Acts. Luke is said to highlight the universal scope of the gospel invitation more than any other gospel writer. The Bible presents truth by way of contrast and tension, with one truth holding the other in tension all the while highlighting a middle ground. Perhaps no greater contrast in the entire Bible exists than the one presented in the rich man and the beggar. This story happens to be the only parable where Jesus named a character, Lazarus (God is my help).

Lesson: Jesus starts this story with the description of the earthly life of each character. Lazarus represents the lower social class and the rich man represents the high class, good living and selfish. Lazarus’ physical condition was viewed by the rich man as not only unclean, but also despised by God. In verse 22 we see the tables turn as both men die. Lazarus was given a place of honor reclining next to Abraham at a heavenly banquet. In contrast, the rich man ends up in hell in constant torment.

The rich man was “first” in this life but, now “last” in the afterlife, while Lazarus had been “last” in this life and now was “first” and eternally comforted in the afterlife.

Verse 26 shows that there is, according to Abraham, a separation between believers and non-believers that cannot be spanned. People do not get a second chance after death (Hebrews 9:27). The rich man pleads for his five brothers who are probably just like him, in verses 27 and 28. Abraham responds, “They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them.” Old Testament (verse 29).

The message in verses 30-31 is that very few people would be persuaded to repent, even through seeing the miracle of someone rising from the dead. They must listen with “ears to hear” to the message of salvation in the Scriptures. (The MacArthur Study Bible, the Jeremiah Study Bible, UMI, UGP, and the Oxford Bible Commentary.)

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Nonprofit looks to partner with ministers to get the word out George Redd, director of program services for Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, wants the community to know what the nonprofit has to offer.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County (HHFC) recently met with the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity (MCWSV) at their weekly meeting to form a partnership to get information to the people of their congregations.

Habitat for Humanity offers a number of do-it-yourself classes on how to fix household issues, such as plumbing, landscaping, drywall and fire prevention, just to name a few.

Photos by Timothy Ramsey

George Redd, director of program services for HHFC, stated he came to the conference to spread the word about all of the services the company offers.

Redd says he consisently gets questions from people in the community about what they offer, so he figured he would take the initiative and find ways to let

the community know what they offer.

“What we are trying to do is expand, so I was thinking that if we can reach out to the churches that are in the immediate area then we can reach out to the congregations,” said Redd. “Habitat has a lot of different programs that we offer, from financial literacy to home maintenance.”

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Featured item Apostle Kendrick Turner, pastor of Blood Bought Word Ministry, announces that he and his congregation are offering up his church during the extreme heat for people to come out of the heat, such as children, senior citizens and the homeless. The church is at 826 Efird Street in Winston Salem. You can reach the pastor at (336) 328-9675.

TODAY, June 21 Veterans’ outreach Leaders from faith-based, nonprofit and community organizations present a veterans outreach event on June 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This Regional Outreach Event is an opportunity for faith-based community leaders and organizations to learn about the

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From June 13 through 15, the Men's Ministry of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center celebrated its annual Men's Conference. The threeday event featured three local ministers who delivered positively charged messages each night aimed toward uplifting the men of the congregation.

On Thursday, June 14, Alvin Carlisle, senior pastor of Exodus United Baptist Church, was the guest speaker for the evening. His message of being “the right man for the moment” was geared toward the men in attendance being ready for the call of God, whenever that moment comes.

“I just feel like men have a place and God put us here for a purpose,” said Carlisle. “He made us like He made us to get done what He has planned, so I think it is important as men that we connect with that.”

“God will put us in the right place at the right time and what we have been

For Your Consideration: What causes people to put so much effort in making a paradise in this life? Do we view the less fortunate with a Christlike attitude?

Life’s Application: The primary objective of Jesus in this story was to expose how the Pharisees were misusing the life they already had. The rich man was selfish and oblivious and sinned when he looked at Lazarus and felt no pity in his heart. God commands us to be a blessing to those in need and show the same compassion He has shown. Our abundance is given to us to share.

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you: do ye even so to them: for this is the Law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)

“That was my first time speaking with the conference and hope to have them open their doors to speak with them about what it means to be a homeowner and being more involved in the community,” he continued.

“Those are the type of things that will build not only homes in the area but

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The Rev. Alvin Carlisle, senior pastor of Exodus United Baptist Church, delivered the sermon last Thursday during the Men's Conference at Greater Tabernacle Worship Center.

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benefits and services the Veterans Administration provides to veterans, their families, survivors, caregivers and other beneficiaries. Information will be available on how to collaborate with the VA at the local, regional and national levels. It will be held at Goodwill Industries-NW North Carolina Inc. 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem. Register in advance at EventBrite, https://varoewinstonsalem.eventbrite.com or RSVP to Leslie Williams at Leslie.Williams1@va.gov or (202) 5309219. Please register by June 14.

NOW- June 22 Vacation Bible School First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 Moravia Street in Winston-Salem, will have Vacation Bible

School from 5:45 to 8:15 p.m. June 18-22. The theme is "Jesus, The Kingdom Builder: Strong Families, Churches & Communities" with classes for all ages, including adults. There will be Bible lessons, crafts and activities, and refreshments each evening.

NOW - June 22 Vacation Bible School St. James A.M.E. Church, 1501 N. Patterson Ave., will hold its annual Vacation Bible School June 18 -22 from 6-8 p.m. each night. The theme is “Hero Headquarters, Where Kids Join Forces with God!” Classes are available from 2 years to adult.

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Confident seniors show their outfits in fashion show

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The Quality Independent Living clubhouse was the place to be on Saturday afternoon, June 16, to get a glimpse of seniors strutting their stuff. A man and women, who live in the complex for residents age 55 and over, displayed chosen items from their wardrobes as they presented themselves down a runway or two.

The seniors gathered with family and friends to see fellow residents show off their casual and dressy attire during the Winston-Salem apartment complex’s third annual fashion show in the gathering

room.

The fashion show is designed to give seniors self-confidence and a chance to have fun.

Announcer Carol McDowell provided background about the models, such as their favorite Bible verse, and comments on the models and their clothes, some of which could be worn to church. She also provided inspiring words from God and about God, too.

Executive Director Annette Nichols thanked everyone who attended the fashion show, which was presented to a full clubhouse.

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Joyce Durham, right, says the Ten Commandments Scripture is among her favorite Bible passages.

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Willieree Cheatham says her favorite Scripture is John 15:12.

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Bronzell Graham says his favorite Scripture is Psalm 1:1-6.

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hope.”

Redd says many of the families they work with come from lower income households hoping to obtain homeownership one day. He says many people also come from two or three generations of living in apartments so repairs and landscaping are foreign to them.

“We take some of this stuff for granted that everyone knows how to cut grass, but if you have always lived in an apartment complex, you've seen it done but you have never done it yourself,” he said.

“We want to make sure everyone is successful in homeownership by giving everyone the correct resources they need to be

successful.”

“With the minister's conference, if I can go into one church or five churches and let them know about how Habitat homeownership works as well as the classes we offer, that would be great,” he said.

“We also open it to the community as well. So by opening it up to the community, some people may wonder how they can get involved in those classes, also.”

HHFC not only helps individuals with homeownership and the things that come along with it, they also have a computer lab, which they allow the community to use for free.

They even offer assistance with resumes and job applications because many of their clients are underemployed.

Redd stated the person who makes a good candidate for a Habitat home is someone who is not eligible for a traditional home loan. He also wanted to dispel the misconception that Habitat homes are free; they are not free.

“We want people to be able to build memories, good times, love, laughter and hope and it makes me feel good knowing that if I can speak with a church and let them know what we are all about, maybe we can help out that many more people.”

For more information on Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, visit www.habitatforsyth.org.

Josephine Gwynn loves Psalm 23:1 and Philippians 4:13.

Tamarian McIntyre says her favorite Scripture is Psalm 3:3.

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HospiceCareCenter.org • 336 768-3972 Men of all ages congregated for the Men's Conference at Greater Tabernacle Worship Center last week.

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through, will bring us to that point that He can really receive glory out of our life,” he continued.

Apostle B.J. McCloud, Greater Tabernacle senior pastor, stated that the message Rev. Carlisle delivered Thursday evening was perfect, especially for the young men in attendance.

“His [Carlisle] message was very prevalent for these times and I feel like he empowered all the men and women that were here,” said McCloud.

“This is a time in 2018 that both men and women need to be empowered.”

Carlisle stated he feels it's great for men of all ages

Apostle B.J. McCloud,

to congregate in the church to learn from one another.

“I'm convinced that a lot of the wrong paths we take through the course of life as men a lot of times happen because we don't have that example of somebody that connects to us to help show us the way and save us from some of those mistakes,” he said.

“My passion is to reach

out to young men and make sure they have that leadership and that direction,” he went on to say.

After the message from Carlisle, McCloud addressed the young men about their responsibilities not only to themselves but also to the Lord and their families.

“As I look around and as I do community work, I am seeing lots of males in jail and a lot of women being the head of the household,” she said.

“There is no respect and they are not achieving what God has intended for them to achieve so if it takes me standing up and speaking on it I will do that because we have some brilliant men and they are so supposed to take their place in society.”

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WFU's president receives Career Services Excellence Award

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JUNE 21, 2018

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) awarded Wake Forest University President Nathan O. Hatch the 2018 Career Services Excellence Award.

The award is given to a college or university president from an accredited institution of higher education who supports the establishment of, and demonstrates forwardthinking leadership in, career services education.

At a time when colleges and universities were slashing career services budgets, Hatch envisioned a plan to transform the traditional, outdated concept of “career services” into a holistic, four-year approach to personal and career

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development. He created the role of Vice President for Personal and Career Development, the first known cabinet-level position focusing on supporting students from college to career. He made personal and career development a mission-critical component of the Wake Forest student experience.

Under Hatch's leadership, Wake Forest has

raised about $20 million over the past eight years in support of personal and career development and entrepreneurship. The investment and support have been paying off.

The most recent data show that 97.5 percent of the Wake Forest undergraduate class of 2017 were either employed or in graduate school six months out of college.

Wake Forest is a national leader in career development among higher education institutions. University experts and students have been quoted in media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, USA Today, Forbes and Fast Company.

The Little Theatre announces 2018 Volunteer Awards

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The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem announced its 2017-18 Season Volunteer Awards at an annual volunteer party on Sunday, June 3. The party, which celebrated the end of the theatre’s 83rd season, was held at the Old Winston Social Club in Winston-Salem. Volunteers gathered to enjoy food, camaraderie, door prizes and the awards ceremony.

Interim Executive Director Lane Fields welcomed the volunteers and thanked them for their excellent work over the course of the season.

Marketing Director Kristina Ebbink, a member of the Volunteer Committee, announced the award recipients: *Mary Cannon received the Doris Pardington Award, which recognizes a volunteer each year who has con-

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Salem Fairgrounds, 421 E. 27th St., Winston-Salem.

Transportation will be provided for residents who are eligible for Trans-AID services and live within three-fourths of a mile of WSTA’s fixed routes. To arrange for transportation call (336) 727-2000 by June 15 and ask to speak with Jackie Settle or Tikiha Alston.

June 28 – Leadership Luncheon Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods will present its “We’ve Got Roots” annual leadership luncheon on June 28 from noon1:30 p.m. at Double Tree

by Hilton, 5790 University Parkway. If you would like to reserve a seat or sponsor a table for the event, please note that space is limited and we request that you pay no later than June 22, 5 p.m.

For more information, contact http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/e vent?llr=npeecjmab&oeid k=a07efc6c5j699f72e16.

June 28 – ADA Public Hearing The City of WinstonSalem seeks your input, feedback, and suggestions regarding the accessibility of city-owned properties on June 28. During the Human Relations Commission's June meeting, an American with Disabilities (ADA) Public Hearing will be held. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Home and Garden Building of the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

June 29 – “Pay What You Can Night” On Friday, June 29, EMF presents its opening concert on June 29.

Thanks to the Mebane Foundation, it will be extremely simple and affordable to join EMF’s Orchestra Celebration.

Audience can choose a ticket prices that fits their budget. To get your tickets, simply call the Triad Stage Box Office at (336) 272-0160 and Pay What You Can! June 29 – Bridges Out of Poverty Crisis Control Ministry invites residents of Forsyth County to join them on June 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in SelfReliance Hall at Goodwill Industries, 2701 University Parkway in Winston-Salem for an important training about the impact of poverty. Based on the book, Bridges Out of Poverty, by Ruth Payne, the 4-hour session is designed to develop understanding across social and economic groups. The session is free

but space is limited, so you must reserve your spot by contacting Karen Haynes a t khaynes@crsiscontrol.org or at (336) 770-1623. For more details, visit https://crisiscontrol.org/bri dges-out-of-poverty/.

June 29 - 30 – Summer Book Sale The Friends of the High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main Street, will have a used book sale on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. The public sale will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Morgan Room and adjacent area, on the main floor of the library. A $3 bag sale will occur on Saturday from 3 – 4:30 p.m.

June 30 – Documentary launch “Ashes To Beauty,” a documentary against domestic violence, will premiere on June 30 at 3 p.m. at the Urban League Event Center. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact empoweringyouministries9@gmail.com.

July 1 & August 26 – Summer Park Series The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has announced the lineup for its 2018 Summer Park Series that will include two events at Triad Park near Kernersville and three at Tanglewood Park. The schedule is: *7/1 –Piedmont Wind Symphony @ Triad Park – “An evening of patriotic and film music.” Gates open at 4 p.m. and event begins at 5 p.m. *8/26 – Charlie @ Tanglewood Park -“An evening of Motown and beach music.” Gates open at 4 p.m. and the concert begins at 5 p.m.

July 4 – Independence Day celebration and bike parade Turn your bike, trike, or wagon into a parade float in The Prop Shop at Kaleideum Downtown!

Don’t forget helmets (you need one to ride) —we can decorate those, too! Don’t have a bike? Help us decorate our birthday wagons or build your own banner to join the fun on foot!

Parade starts at 1:30 pm.

Included with museum admission and free for Kaleideum members.

Events take place on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaleideum Downtown, 390 S Liberty Street, Winston-Salem. (336) 7239111. www.kaleideum.org.

NOW- Aug. 1 – Call for artists For the fourth year, the “Take a Seat for Chairity” fundraiser is looking for artists to make or up-cycle

tributed a lifetime of service to The Little Theatre. This award is in memory of Doris Pardington, who was a charter member of the theatre and served as its executive director for almost two decades. Cannon has volunteered in the theatre’s costume shop for close to 40 years, sewing literally thousands of costumes along the way. *Heidi Shafer received the Charles Babcock, Jr. Award. This award was initiated to honor volunteers who excel in non-technical areas of theatre, and is given in memory of Charles Babcock Jr., who was an ardent supporter of The Little Theatre. Heidi has volunteered as an actor, usher, and concessions worker for two decades and was a tremendous help in the box office this season. *Patrick Hearn received the Jackie Oerter Award, which was established to recognize a youth volunteer who, through their service, has developed responsibility, leadership and skill in theatre. This award is in memory

old chairs and create “Art Chairs” to be auctioned to benefit Next Step Ministries. The chairs will be auctioned off on Thursday, Sept. 27. Chair Artists will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the event. To get involved, artists can pick up an application at Eclection, Next Step Ministries Thrift Store or by going to the “Chairity” Facebook page.

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

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

NOW – Aug. 24 – Learn to Swim program Hand in Hand Water Safety Awareness Foundation in partnership with Safe Swim NC, will host a learn-to-swim outreach program to take place throughout the months of June, July, and August. Pre-registration is required, and the fee is $100 per two week session.

All proceeds from the program will go toward the efforts of Hand in Hand Water Safety Awareness Foundation. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Available dates for each session are as follows, with time slots available from 2-6 p.m. daily: June 4-15, June 18-29, July 213, July 16-27, July 30 August 10, and August 1324. For more information and to enroll, visit www.handinhandwatersafety.org.

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

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

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

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

Now – Cultural Arts directory Triad Cultural Arts Inc.

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

For more information, visit www.triadculture.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org

Now-December – Portions of Miller Park Closing Portions of Miller Park will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 5, to begin a series of repairs and improvements financed with the 2014 bonds. Weather permitting, city officials hope to have the work completed and all areas of the park reopened in December.

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

Kaleideum Downtown, 390 S Liberty Street, Winston-Salem.

(336) 723-9111. www.kaleideum.org

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

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

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

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

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

July 13 – Accessible Festival The Winston Salem Transit Authority proudly hosts the Accessible Festival 2018, Friday July 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Education Building at

of Jackie Oerter, a longtime volunteer who had a special passion and interest in young artists. Hearn has been invaluable to The Little Theatre, working on multiple productions as scenic and lighting crew, light board operator, and member of the running crew. *Donna Myers received the Paul Newman Award, a memorial to Paul Newman, an early member who excelled in technical areas of theatre. This award is given each year to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in technical areas. Donna has worked backstage as a member of the running crew on multiple productions over the past several years, in addition to helping as a front-of-house volunteer.

“The Little Theatre congratulates and thanks these wonderful volunteers for their exceptional service to Winston-Salem’s oldest performing arts organization,” the organization said in a press release.

the WS Fairground.

Accessible Festival is a day of fun, fellowship, entertainment and food for individuals with disabilities and their families. If you are interested in serving as an exhibitor, RSVP no later than June 22. If possible we are asking exhibitors If you have any questions or concerns, contact (336) 748-3964.

July 15 – “Big Chill” fundraiser The Shalom Project announces its 10th Annual The Big Chill fundraising event on Sunday July 15 from 3-6 p.m. at Bailey Park.

The Big Chill, Winston-Salem’s biggest National Ice Cream Day event! This fun-filled afternoon features dozens of homemade ice cream samplings, a children’s activity area and live music by local musicians.

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

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

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

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

Go to http://www.cityofws.org/News/ID/20708/ WePLAY-Movies-in-thePark-Starts-June-16-withBlack-Panther for more information.

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

The inductees will be honored at a banquet at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center on Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m., and introduced during halftime of the Parkland High School vs. Marvin Ridge High School football game on Friday, September 7 at the Parkland Magnet High School.

Prepaid reservations

for the banquet are $25 per person. The deadline to register is Friday, August 17, and seating is limited.

For additional information in reference to purchasing a prepaid ticket, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at (336) 813-4073, Chris Kirkpatrick at (336) 2871707 or Eddie Raynard (336) 785-5611.

Aug. 25 – Honoring 14th Street Elementary School Alumni Association The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host the young African-American string powerhouses, Black Violin, on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $20. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com.

Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 – Honoring 14th Street Elementary School Alumni Association Twelve classes from Atkins High Reunion Group will host its 16th Biennial Reunion on Labor Day weekend at the newly renovated Sundance Plaza Inn, now ( The Best Western) , 3050 University Parkway. Tickets for the banquet will be on sale until August 17th. For more information contact Noami Jones at (336) 7243759 or Annie Pearl Wilson –( 336)723 -8149.

There will be no tickets sold at the door.

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

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

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

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

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VBS New Birth Worship Center invites all to VBS June 20-22 (Wed. – Fri.) from 6-8 p.m. The theme is “One Way Road Map” based on John 14:6. There will be Bible lessons, crafts, games, music and snacks available. Also, there will be adult teaching. The address is 1033 Newbirth Dr. East Bend, NC. The Pastor is Dr. James L.E. Hunt. For additional information please call (336) 699-3583 or visit our website at www.newbirthworshipcenter.org.

June 22-23 Women’s conference Greater Galilee Church, 1355 Peachtree Street, will host a Women's Conference on June 22-23.

The theme is "Breaking Down Barriers."

On Friday, June 22 from 5 -7 p.m., women will host an individual prayer vigil with corporate prayer at 7 p.m.

Sessions for teens and tweens on relationships, etiquette, dress and activities will be held at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, June 23 at 9 a.m., Dr. Soncerey Speas of New Jerusalem Baptist Church will be the guest lecturer. At 10:30 a.m., Dr. Kimberly Moore and the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Gastonia will the guest.

Tamra Bradshaw, New Jerusalem Cathedral-W-S, is the guest Praise and Worship Leader. A fellowship lunch will follow. Dr. Robert McGowens is the pastor. The public is invited to participate.

June 22-24 Men’s conference

Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, 3606 Ogburn Ave. WinstonSalem, will be hosting the Men’s Repairers of the Breach conference Friday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday, June 24 at 11 a.m. It will feature Pastor John S. Bailey II (One Word Fellowship), Apostle Edward Allen (Ambassador Cathedral), Bishop Stephone D. Samuels (Transformation Ministries) and Rev. Stuart D. Eaton (St. James Missionary Baptist Church). All three services will be held at St. James.

For more information, follow St. James on Facebook (Saint James Missionary Baptist Church-WinstonSalem) or call (336) 4227927.

June 23 Pivot graduation Pivot Ministry has announced the graduation date for its inaugural class of participants. Scheduled for Saturday, June 23, at 2 p.m. at Ardmore Baptist Church, located at 501 Miller St. in WinstonSalem, the first class of seven women will receive their achievement certificates as they embark on their new life paths and careers. Margaret Johnson, longtime news anchor and reporter for WXII News 12, will be the featured speaker. More information can be found at pivotnow.org.

June 23 “Joyce McCarter Awards Gala” On Saturday June 23 at 7 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel (5790 University Parkway, Winston-Salem), six finalists for the 1st

Annual Joyce McCarter Scholarship will be awarded college scholarships.

There will be a $1,000 first place winner in both our Adult and High School Division. In addition, partial scholarships will be given to the Runner Up & 3rd place winners in each division. All of our finalists have demonstrated academic excellence, community / church involvement in addition to the completion of a competitive essay and interview process. For additional information: Dr. Kendra Davis (336) 4227729 or email at dr.kendradavisburch@gmail.com.

June 23-24 Annual Prayer Breakfast and Fellowship Tea The Forsyth County Missionary Union’s Annual Prayer Day and Breakfast will be held 9 a.m., Saturday, June 23 at Zion Memorial Baptist Church, 101 Dunleith Avenue, Winston Salem, NC. The Annual Fellowship Colors Tea will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1317 N. Cherry Street, Winston Salem, NC. For more information, contact Katherine Conrad, FCMU Publicity Chairperson at (336) 9725308.

June 23-24 Church anniversary Great Commission Community Church will host its 10th anniversary on June 23 -24. On June 23 at 6 p.m., Bishop Derek Kelly of New Faith Full Gospel Fellowship Center will be guest speaker for the formal banquet. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6-12. We will culminate this on Sunday, June 24 at 4 p.m. with Pastor Ronald Speas Of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact the church office at (336) 5773420.

June 24 Homecoming celebration St. Matthew Apostolic Temple, 3640 New Walkertown Road, invites the public to help the church celebrate its 34th Homecoming on Sunday, June 24, at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Bishop Major Hairston of New Hope Apostolic Church, Danville, Virginia.

Gregory D Robertson Sr. is pastor of St. Matthew Apostolic Temple. For further information, call (336) 724-1780

June 24 Various programs Programs at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, on Sunday, June 24 are: at the 10:30 a.m. traditional worship, Eric Bannan, a UU musician from Chapel Hill, will present “Weavers and Threads: A Sermon in Song.” At the Forum, 9:15 am, Barrie Howard will lead a discussion of current events. At Explorations, 9:15 am, Dr. Gloria Fitzgibbon will discuss “The Spiritual Roots of the Quaker Tradition.” For more information, go to UUFWS.org.

June 24 Birthday worship service The public is invited to

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the 50th birthday worship service of Terry Kelly, musician of the Kelly Sisters, at Historic Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 E. 12th St., on Sunday, June 24 at 4 p.m., where the Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr is the pastor. Guest speaker will be Bishop Howard Hadley Sr. of the Monumental of Faith Worship Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

June 24 Youth and Young Adult Day On Sunday, June 24, New Direction Movement Cathedral, 3300 Overdale Drive, will observe Youth and Young Adult Day. The Youth and Young Adults will be in charge of morning service. For more information call (336) 771-2111

June 24 Rainbow Tea The Women's Auxiliary of Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries, 2001 NE 25th Street (corner of Ansonia & 25th), will be holding a Rainbow Tea on Sunday, June 24, starting at 5 p.m.

There will be entertainment, games and a silent auction. Donations are $1 per person. Senior Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host pastor.

June 25-29 VBS First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N Woodland Ave., will have vacation bible school on June 25-29 from 6-8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Jesus the Kingdom Builder.” For transportation or more information, call (336) 724-2611.

June 25-29 Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1016 North Trade St., June 2529, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly. The week's theme is "Jesus the Kingdom Builder: Strong Families, Churches and Communities." Ages 2 and up are welcome. A delicious repass will be served at 6 p.m. Dr. Kendall D. Jones Sr. is senior pastor.

Diane Piggott will serve as principal.

June 27-30 VBS CHRIST Temple C.M.E. Church at 2935 N. Glenn Ave., will host its Vacation Bible School beginning Wednesday, June 27 through Friday, June 30. VBS is from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone in the community is welcome.

June 28-July 1 Joint Vacation Bible School The Centenary United Methodist Church, located at 5280 Hampton Road, Clemmons, N.C., Iglesia Alianza Cristiana Y Missionera De Clemmns, also in Clemmons, will collaborate to present a World Cup / Bible themed Vacation Bible School on June 28, 29, and 30, meeting Thursday and Friday from 6-8:30 p.m., and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.

The VBS will be held at Centenary. Each day there will be learning, fun, food, and games for children, youth, and adults. The program will close out on Sunday, July 1, at 10:45 a.m. as the two churches come together at Centenary in a joint, bi-lingual worship service. Everyone in invited to attend and there is no cost. Call Centenary Church at (336) 766-5987 to register.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 16 JT 243

IN THE MATTER OF:

CONNOR GARDNER DOB: 05-18-16

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: DeAnna Gardner, mother of the juvenile Curtis Gardner, legal father of the juvenile John Doe, biological father of the juvenile

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

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juvenile.

The undersigned, Michael Dwayne Rothrock, having qualified on May 18, 2018 as Executor of the Estate of Carol Jean Bostian, aka Carol Bostian, Carol Miller Rothrock, deceased, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the Office of Kenneth C. Dawson, Dawson Law Firm PC, Attorney for the Estate, at 534 E King Street, King, North Carolina 27021 on or before the 26th day of August, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will make payment immediately at the same address.

This the 24th day of May, 2018.

Michael Dwayne Rothrock, Executor of the Estate of Carol Jean Bostian, aka Carol Bostian, and Carol Miller Rothrock.

Kenneth C. Dawson, Esq. Dawson Law Firm PC 534 E King Street King, NC 27012 (336) 983-3129

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

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

The hearing on the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

This the 30th day of May, 2018

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

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 16 CVD 2334

BRITTANY NICOLE BROWN, Plaintiff, v.

ANTONIO D. BROWN, Defendant.

NOTICE OF SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION

To: ANTONIO D. BROWN, Defendant

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Plaintiff is seeking judgment of absolute divorce.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 23rd day of July, 2018, which is 40 days from the first publication of this notice. Upon your failure to file a pleading by the above date, party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This is the 14th day of June, 2018.

Jason G. Goins Attorney for Plaintiff

JASON G. GOINS, ESQ 167 E. Salisbury St. Asheboro, NC 27203 Telephone: (336) 626-5297 Facsimile: (336) 625-2352

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Sr. Software Engineer sought by Aon Benfield, Inc., an Aon Corporation company, in Winston-Salem, NC to dvlp & maintain commercial software applics. May travel to various & unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. All positions req an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. Position reqs a Master's deg in Comp Sci, Comp Engg or related field & 1 yr (or Bachelor's deg & 5 progressive yrs) of software application dvlpmt exp. Must have 1 yr of exp with each of the following: (1) Dvlpg & maintaining commercial software products; (2) Windows & web dvlpmt servers Delphi, C#, Microsoft ASP.net, MVC, WCF, & IIS; (3) Object-oriented methodology, dsgn, & dsgn patterns; (4) Source control MKS Source Integrity & Tortoise SVN; & (5) MySQL & SQL server databases. Will accept any suitable combo of edu, training or exp. Applicants must fax resume to 312.381.9423 & refer to job code 00393.

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the north carolina Grand chapter of the order of the eastern Star gave a scholarship of $1,000 each to assist a student in need who is entering college.

Scholarship recipient cyerra Briona cruise is a 2018 graduate of Simon G. atkins academic & technology high School and will further her education at north carolina central University to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. the mission of the n.c. Grand chapter order of the eastern Star is to serve, and the organization gives this scholarship annually to support the education of young people in the community.

From left to right are Past Matron Hattie B. Fulton, District Scholarship Committee Chairperson; Worthy Matron Burnadette Pegeuese; Cyerra Briona Cruise, scholarship recipient; and District Deputy Grand Matron C. Diane Acker.

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Winston-Salem Links inducts new members Special to the chronicle

Newest members of the Winston-Salem Chapter of The Links Inc. left to right are Christina Quarterman, Andrea Jenkins, Shon Lawson Gilmore and Fiauna Taylor.

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From left to right are Doris Herrell, Council Member Denise Adams, NAUW Chapter President Evelyn Gentry Howie and Wilhelmina Long, a 50-year NAUW member.

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University Women celebrate Founder’s Day Special to the chronicle

the national association of University Women (naUW) celebrated its Founders’ Day at Bleu’s restaurant. the Winston-Salem Branch stands on the shoulders of visionaries who met and organized nov. 11, 1951.

Denise “DD” adams spoke. adams, a native of Winston-Salem, currently represents the north Ward as a Winston-Salem city council member. She shared a powerful testimony of recent health issues and her many commitments that encourage busy women to take time to care for themselves as they carry out our God-given assignments. presentations were made to members for their coordination of projects during the year.

Wilhelmina long was recognized for 50 years of service to the organization. afterward, the group held its private Founders’ Day ceremony on april 15. the mission of the national association of University Women (naUW) is to serve women, youth and the disadvantaged in our communities and in developing countries by addressing

educational issues, advancing the status of women's issues, and strategically partnering with allied organizations. the association has cooperated with national, local, social and economic programs and is affiliated with the national council of negro Women, national association for the advancement of colored people, United negro college Fund, the national coalition for literacy, and the american council on education. evelyn howie has served as the president of the Winston-Salem chapter for the past four years.

She fervently enshrines the motto, “ progressive Women remaining relevant in a Global Society.”

During the year, naUW has coordinated several projects aligned to the goals of the organization. the group began the year by partnering with emmanuel Baptist church and Unity church of Winston-Salem participating in a humanitarian aid project to provide water to hurricane victims in north carolina. a thanksgiving Basket was donated to a neighborhood school in the east Winston commu-

nity. Members provided food items to fill thanksgiving Baskets for clients of the piedmont Sickle cell agency. the organization presented a $500 scholarship to a WinstonSalem/Forsyth county School student that has been accepted at WinstonSalem State University in the fall. Just recently, the group participated in a voter education forum with the alpha Kappa alpha Sorority inc. the organization also contributed 258 new books to a children’s center in W a l k e r t o w n . internationally, the W-S naUW chapter partnered with the national office to sponsor the ann Sandell independent School, paynesville, liberiaafrica as well as provided a financial donation to the national naUW international Mission’s program.

Special thanks was given to theressa Stephens, Yuvongala howell and Barbara puryear for coordinating the naUW Founders’ Day celebration. president evelyn howie thanked the members for their service and commitment to the legacy of the naUW Founders.

the Winston-Salem chapter of the links inc. recently extended its “circle of friendship.” on Friday, May 18, the chapter inducted four new women into its membership during a ceremony at the Forsyth country club.

Shon lawson Gilmore, andrea M. Jenkins, christina G. Quarterman and Fiauna linet taylor were inducted as the newest members of the Winston-Salem (nc) chapter of the links, incorporated. additionally, the chapter celebrated its member, Gaither laverne Gaither, who assumed alumna status after 22 years of dedicated service. Gaither was committed to the children of the Winston-Salem community, and served as a member of the Services to Youth facet during her entire 22-year tenure, including a period where she led the facet as its chair. the Winston-Salem chapter of the links inc., was chartered on March 23, 1950, and recently celebrated its 68th anniversary of service to the Winston-Salem/high point communities. Jaqueline pettiford serves as the chapter president.

Special to the chronicle

DallaS, texas – Winston-Salem native halima leak Francis, ph.D. is expanding the conversation about philanthropy in communities of color upon the completion of her doctoral dissertation “Making Bricks Without Straw: the Kresge hBcU initiative and Fundraising at historically Black colleges and Universities.” leak Francis’ dissertation contributes to what she hopes to be a robust exploration into how people of color can use their dollars and sweat equity to create sustainable change in their communities, and she welcomes opportunities to discuss her research with the media.

“My research focused on the implications for hBcU fundraising, but it also informs the conversation about philanthropy on a broader scale,” says leak Francis. “charitable giving has tremendous creative power; and thoughtful philanthropic investment can not only present solutions to problems we face today, it can influence what the world will look like tomorrow.” She also

wants to help usher in a new generation of people of color conducting research about the power of charitable giving. leak Francis’ research centered on the Kresge hBcU initiative, which was designed to support hBcUs in improving their fundraising operations. the Kresge Foundation granted $18 million to five hBcUs to help them build their fundraising capacity.

Halima Leak Francis, Ph.D.

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the project took place from 2001 to 2006 and included: Bethunecookman University, Dillard University, Johnson c.

Smith University, Meharry Medical college and Xavier University of

louisiana. as she researched the initiative, leak Francis began to wonder how she could educate people of color on how “intentional charitable giving” could lead to community betterment, considering other areas such as economic development, health care, the arts, and the justice system. her research combined with her practical experiences as a charitable giving professional led to her forming the purposeful philanthropy Foundation.

With close to 20 years’ experience in philanthropy, leak Francis is a college professor, community volunteer, and the founder of the purposeful philanthropy Foundation.

She is also co-chair of the Dallas-based heritage Giving Fund which was founded by fellow philanthropy advocate akilah Wallace. leak Francis earned her bachelor’s in english from hampton University before earning her master’s in educational Sociology and ph.D. in higher education from new York University’s Steinhardt School of culture, education, and human Development.

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