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As of June 14, beyond the U.S. military, the nation has celebrated two new American heroes who not only reminded us of what true bravery is in the face of certain danger, but also of the constant threats our elected officials face in what many agree is a very divisive, corrosive atmosphere.

On the morning of June 14, U.S. Capitol Police Special Agents David Bailey and Crystal Griner rushed into the line of fire when an angry gunman, armed with an automatic weapon and reportedly searching for Republicans to kill, began firing his weapon at a public park in Alexandria, Virginia, where several GOP members of See Officers on A4

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Local officials don’t feel threatened after congressional shooting

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Local elected officials say they don’t have the same security concerns as those on Capitol Hill.

Security for members of Congress has become a concern since a shooting last week in Alexandria, Virginia.

On June 14, a shooter opened fire at a practice for a congressional charity baseball game. GOP House Whip Steve Scalise was critically injured, as was

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U.S. Capitol Police Special Agent David Bailey and U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield meet up at the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game last Thursday. They both graduated from N.C. Central University.

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Mo Lucas’ legacy lives on through annual parade

Members of the Yettes carry a banner honoring the late Moses “Mo” Lucas during the annual Father’s Day Parade on Sunday, June 18.

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On the day set aside to celebrate the influence fathers have on society, thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Winston-Salem to celebrate the life and legacy of a man who never had any kids of his own but helped raise hundreds of children right here in Winston-Salem: the late Moses “Mo” Lucas.

For more than 60 years, Lucas mentored children at old Patterson YMCA branch until it closed in the 1980s.

He is most known for his well-dressed, smooth stepping drill teams that performed in countless parades and other events here in the city and across the country. Even after he retired from the YMCA, Lucas remained a fixture at the Winston Lake YMCA on Waterworks Road.

The annual Mo Lucas Father’s Day Parade held on

Forsyth County is working to meet the high demand for gun permits that’s causing residents to wait months to receive them.

The Sheriff’s Office has seen a large increase in applications for Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Permits and Pistol Purchase Permits. Firearm permit applications rose form 5,404 in 2010 to around 12,935 in 2013 with about 10,000 applications in fiscal year 2016.

State laws only allow 14 days to process a permit, so the Sheriff’s Office has Chief Deputy Stanley residents schedule appointments for when they can get their application processed. In March 2017, the Sheriff’s Office was five months behind on CCW permits with 1,170 residents waiting and four months behind on pistol permits with 847 residents waiting.

“There’s a demand,” Chief Deputy Brad Stanley told county commissioners at a meeting last week.

The wait times have shortened some, with the earliest appointment currently available now being in late September. Stanley told county commissioners that this was partly due to temporary workers who are helping Sheriff’s employees with the applications. The county originally allocated $50,000 for temporary service.

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Sweet Potatoes owners Stephanie Tyson and Vivian Joyner stand in the restaurant’s new kitchen.

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Sweet Potatoes reopened at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16, in a new location with the same food and hospitality that has made the restaurant a go-to culinary destination in downtown.

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BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

A split City Council approved a $482.4 million budget that included a rate increase for Trans-AID on Monday, June 19.

Though the council was divided on Trans-AID, which provides on-demand rides to qualified handicapped passengers, most of the budget was non-controversial. The budget, which goes into effect July 1, increased compensation for the city’s labor, trade and crafts positions to bring them in line with market rates, increased the minimum wage for city employees to $11.25 and added or restored night and weekend service to nine bus routes.

It also added paid parental leave for city employees, has a 1.5 percent to 3 percent merit raise for city workers and continues the city’s retention efforts for firefighters and police officers.

City Council Members Derwin Montgomery and James Taylor were recused from voting on the parts involving the city’s advertising because as partners they own The Chronicle, which runs city ads. As usual, Montgomery, who is also director of the Bethesda Center, was recused from any matters that could involve that nonprofit.

The issue that divided

the council was raising the Trans-AID rate from 50 cent to $1 and removing a Medicaid exemption for non-medical trips that let most riders use the service for free. The change is designed to encourage those who can to take city buses, which charge $1 a ride. Local Trans-AID currently has the lowest rate in the state, which City Council Member Dan Besse said is causing an “unsustainable” increase in ridership and cost for the service. All the money generated by the fare increase will go to free bus passes that will be distributed by local agencies.

“I’ve spent years fighting to improve this transit system and I’m not supporting this change so it can generate funding for the system,” said Besse.

Taylor proposed an amendment to retain the status quo that was supported by Montgomery and Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke. It was defeated in a 3-4 vote. Denise ”D.D.” Adams, who was attending a conference, was the only absent council member.

Opponents of the Trans-AID fare change were concerned about its effects on passengers. The majority of riders at public comment meetings opposed the rate change.

“It does create an additional burden on those who ride Trans-AID and are on a fixed income and those

Taylor who are in the lower wealth communities in Winston-Salem,” said Montgomery.

Montgomery was unconvinced the change would solve Trans-AID’s issues and was concerned the passes wouldn’t get to those adversely affected by the rate hike, since exact details of their distribution hadn’t been worked out yet. The rate hike will go into effect in October.

The vote was split 3-4 among the same council members on the annual appropriation and tax levy ordinance that increases the city tax rate 1.24 cent to 59.74 cent per $100 of property value. Burke was the sole “no” vote against the project budget ordinance. The rest of the budget passed unanimously.

One budget amendment Taylor proposed that, after some discussion, did receive unanimous approval was the addition of military incentives for police officers and firefighters. It’s paid for with savings from some of the many vacant, but funded, police positions. The meas-

The inside seating filled quickly inside Sweet Potatoes when the restaurant reopened after moving to its new location.

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space, which is located just down the street at 607 N. Trade Street in a formerly vacant building.

There were a couple dozen people lined up waiting to be let in at 5 p.m. Within half an hour most of the interior seating was filled.

The restaurant’s coowners Vivian Joyner and Chef Stephanie Tyson were hard at work making sure everything ran smoothly.

Joyner said they purchased the new space because they’d outgrown their original spot.

“We thought we’d be able to do one more chapter in this thing called Sweet Potatoes,” she said.

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The new location has 3,600 square feet, compared to 2,100 square feet in the old space. It seats 110, compared to the old location, which could seat 50. Part of that is outdoor seating, which is a new addition to Sweet Potatoes.

The new location continues its tradition of featuring the works of local artists on its walls, which currently include Jason Blevins, Leo Rucker, Owens Daniels, Gilbert E. Young and J.R. Reed.

Joyner said she was glad the location is still in the Arts District and still on Trade Street, which she described as the “best street in downtown.”

“It feels like a neighborhood as opposed to a business district,” she said.

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immigrant who has been given until the end of the month to leave the country by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She currently lives with her three sons in Winston-Salem.

She’s been in the country for 17 years and had been granted a routine stay of removal since 2013. Six residents argued that since she has no criminal record, she should be allowed to stay.

Besse encouraged his colleagues on the council to sign a petition to support Garcia. A Change.org petition asking for her to stay has garnered more than 12,100 signatures in three weeks.

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is open, construction in the building continues on Miss Ora’s Kitchen, which has its entrance right beside Sweet Potatoes. Its named after Tyson’s grandmother, who was also a talented cook, and will focus on the art of pan fried chicken, which will come with biscuits and sides like potato salad and pinto beans. It’ll have carry out service with a small amount of counter seating. It’s expected to open within the next couple weeks.

Joyner appreciated the support the restaurant has gotten over the years and attributes its success to “good southern cooking and our attempt at gracious hospitality,” which she hopes will continue for many years to come.

Besse ure will go to the Public Safety Committee for possible changes and then go before the full council for another vote. The proposal, as it stands now, is a 5 percent incentive for honorably discharged veterans.

Assistant Police Chief Scott Bricker said in the public comments before the vote that it’ll help with recruitment.

Also during the meet-

ing, the council voted unanimously for an incentive of up to $125,000 over seven years for HPFABRICS Inc, a subsidiary of Turkish textile company Tukek, to create 350 local jobs. This is approximately half of the annual tax revenues the company is expected to generate. The company is considering reopening the WinstonSalem Microfibers Inc. plant, which Tukek purchased after that company shut down its U.S. manufacturing operations.

The public comment session that ended the meeting was dominated by appeals to the City Council to speak out for Minerva Garcia, an undocumented

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Police calls on community to help solve homicide case T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) needs the public’s help finding the man believed to be responsible for the murder of 19-yearold LaDawn Morgan.

Here’s what we know: On Thursday, March 27, Morgan was visiting friends at 903 Rich Ave. Just before 2 p.m., several vehicles arrived and gunfire erupted in the East Winston neighborhood.

According to Detective Michael Ognosky, gunfire was exchanged between at least one party from each

group. Morgan, who was standing on the porch, was shot in her abdomen. She was rushed to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injury.

Several bullets were found in the home on Rich Avenue and a vehicle parked outside. Alexander Barber Jr., a 79-year-old man who was parked in his car a few houses away from the crime scene, was injured as well but has since recovered.

During the public safety media conference on Wednesday, June 14, Ognosky said the shooting was not a random act of

violence. He said, “This was a dispute between two groups of individuals in our city who decided to settle their dispute with the use of firearms.”

Ognosky made it clear that Morgan was not involved in the dispute between the two groups.

“She is an innocent victim who had her whole life ahead of her. She just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time,” he said. “She did not deserve what happened to her.”

Police described the suspect in the case as a black male with dreadlocks past his shoulders. Shortly

He said a weakness of any mass appraisal is that appraisers don’t go into homes unless it’s appealed, so they may not know all the rooms and repairs on the interior. He said that’s why anyone who feels his or her reappraisal value isn’t accurate should appeal. He said appeals give his staff an opportunity to learn more about the property.

Several residents didn’t understand why their homes lost value, oftentimes on a regular basis, and were weary of the appeals process.

“If you devalue most of the homes in the East Winston area, what would be the reason for filing an appeal?” said Marva Reid.

Burgiss assured them the majority of appeals do result in a change in value.

Senior Tax Manager Nolan Lawson said that appeals are important because there’s a lot they don’t know, especially in areas with smaller homes that are worth less than $75,000 on average, which is often the case in the city’s older black neighborhoods. The county’s tax staff took appeals from residents after the meeting.

Informal appeals that were made to the tax office were at a 20-year low for this reappraisal season.

Formal appeals can now be made to the Board of Equalization and Review (BER), a citizen committee that has the power to change the value of any property in the county.

Montgomery drafted a resolution, which was approved unanimously by the City Council, for the BER to examine the reappraisal process and its effect on minority neighborhoods. The board found that it did not have the authority to change the process, but did hear an overview on it and on two black neighborhoods the city had concerns about, while also offering to have tax staff give appeals talks like the one at the town hall and at Carl Russell Sr. Community Center on Wednesday.

Burgiss said that the BER essentially did what the city asked for, though Montgomery disagreed.

Montgomery did say his discussions with Burgiss may result in better dialog between the city’s community development department and the county’s tax office so that appraisers are aware of homes that take part in city programs that provide funds for home repairs.

County Commissioner Fleming El-Amin was among the attendees. He encouraged residents there to get involved in the issue by lobbying state lawmakers to change the state statutes that set the appraisal methods.

East Ward residents ask about dropping property values

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

County tax staff heard concerns East Ward residents have about their declining property values during this year’s property reappraisals at a town hall on June 15 at the Career Center on Highland Court.

While 70 percent of properties in the countywide reappraisal saw value go up, many of the properties that still saw sharp decreases were in minority communities. City Council Member Derwin Montgomery, who is one of the owners of The Chronicle, invited Forsyth County Tax Accessor John Burgiss to the quarterly town hall meeting he holds for constituents.

Montgomery said that though he has issues with the reappraisals, it was the process and not county staff he was questioning.

“I think they’re professional in doing their job in terms of doing the tax appraisal process,” said Montgomery. “I fundamentally believe that there are some challenges in the process in terms of how the process works.”

Burgiss gave a presentation on the reappraisal process, which is conducted every four years, and looks at the qualified sales in an area and the condition of the property. He said that the goal is to get them as close to fair market value as possible.

“We follow the real estate market, we don’t make it,” said Burgiss.

after the shooting, the WSPD received information that the person of interest fled to Atlanta, Georgia, or Florida.

According to Ognosky, he has since returned to Winston-Salem.

“We have several items that are being tested at the lab and we’re hopeful that we will have some digital evidence in the very near future that will help with this case,” said Ognosky.

“We are asking anyone in the community that has information on this case to call the police department.

We feel there were more individuals on that street at that point in time and we’re

Registration is now underway for two Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes.

These are six-week classes for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill.

One class will take place on Wednesdays, July 12-Aug. 16, 4-6 p.m. at The SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston-Salem.

A second class will be held on Thursdays, Aug. 3-Sept. 7, 4-6 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 West Fifth St., Winston-Salem.

asking them to come forward.”

While trying to hold back tears, Morgan’s uncle, Michael Warren, called for justice and pleaded for help from the community. He described his niece as a loving person who loved hanging out with her friends, and listening to music.

“Justice is what we seek. Justice for my sister.

Justice for the sleepless nights she’s having. Justice is what we seek and we need your help,” continued Warren. “Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, we need your help.”

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years-old. I want justice for things in life she was never able to experience.”

Chief Barry Rountree said, “We can only solve these cases with the assistance of the public. There were numerous people on that street that day.

Somebody has some information.”

“Think about if it was your family. Please help us bring closure for this family and bring the person responsible for this homicide to justice.”

Anyone with any information on this case can contact the WSPD at 336773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800.

East Ward resident Marva Reid asks about reappraisal appeals at a town hall meeting last week at the Career Center

Real estate value information with appeal forms can be found on an interactive map at maps.co.forsyth.nc.us/fors ythjs. Appeals are due by June 30.

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Congress were having baseball practice for a charity game later in the week.

When it was all over, the gunman was killed, but not before he had shot and wounded at least three others, included U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La).

Rep. Scalise is still in a Washington, D.C., hospital recovering from a bullet wound to the hip that once had him in critical condition.

In a speech on the U.S. House floor later that June 14 morning, Speaker Paul Ryan, calling Bailey and Griner “heroes,” said, “We are, as ever, awed by the tremendous bravery of the Capitol Police. I expressed our profound gratitude to them.

It is clear to me, based on various eyewitness accounts, that without these two heroes — Agent Bailey and Agent Griner — many lives would have been lost,” Ryan added.

Special Agent Crystal Griner, 32, who was shot in the ankle, is known as a “high achiever” scholastically and former basketball standout for Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. Her former chief with the U.S. Capitol Police said she exuded “confidence and dedication.”

U.S. Capitol Special Agent David Bailey, 32, is a 2007 alumnus of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, from where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, and was a member of NCCU Student Government. He reportedly attended high school in Maryland.

Bailey has reportedly been a U.S.

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Capitol police officer since 2008, and an administrator at U.S. Fish and Wildlife before that.

Bailey reportedly twisted his ankle during the shooting, and he was released from the hospital that Wednesday afternoon.

In a statement issued June 14 by Interim NCCU Chancellor Dr. Johnson Akinleye, David Bailey is said to have “… bravely put his life on the line to protect and serve the community. This example of ‘Truth and Service’ comes as no surprise to his professors who knew him to be an engaged and empathetic student who was committed to excellence.

Those who knew Bailey as a student at NCCU recall a young man who cared about people, always kept himself physically fit, and always had a close eye for detail, an important attribute that serves him well as a law enforcement officer.

NCCU Professor David Nass remembers teaching Bailey in “Motor Skills in Games” in 2004, and that he had the “highest grade in the class.”

“What stood out about David Bailey was his attention to detail and his preparation,” Professor Nass recalls. “He was the kind of personality you or I would want to teach our child.”

Another professor at NCCU, Virginia Politano, said that David Bailey was a “good student” with a 3.5 grade point average in her course. She remembers Bailey as being “outgoing and personable,” and liked by everyone. Bailey was involved in campus organizations.

“He was a good guy; always wanting to help other people,” Professor Politano said.

U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-1),

is an alumnus of NCCU, and says he’s knows David Bailey personally.

“He’s a heroic brother. I’m very proud of David,” Rep. Butterfield said Tuesday by phone from Washington, D.C. “I’ve known David for the past eight or nine years since he came on the [U.S. Capitol Police] force. I know him in a very special way because both he and I are graduates of North Carolina Central University.”

Rep. Butterfield added there aren’t that many black officers on special leadership detail on the U.S. Capitol Police force, so African-American members of Congress instinctively bond with the few who are, checking with them routinely to make sure they’re alright.

“We’re proud of ‘em,” the former chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus insisted. “We have fought to get them these opportunities in the leadership detail.”

Butterfield said he’s always been impressed with how professional and dedicated Bailey is, and while he didn’t know Crystal Griner as well, has always been very impressed with how professionally she carried herself while on the job.

Referring to the June 14 shootings, U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) said all members of Congress are “really shaken” by the assassination attempt. She believes the time has come for more “good guys” like David Bailey and Crystal Griner to provide better security for her and her congressional colleagues.

“It could have been any one of us,” she said Monday by phone from Charlotte.

Long before the events of June 14, Rep. Adams told her staff to consider any nasty phone calls or letters received in their offices as “threats” and report them

nowhere near that of state and local officials who deal with more heated debates.

He said he didn’t believe the danger was greater for a particular political party since “there are crazy people on both side of the aisle.” He said he’s never been threatened and has always been treated civilly by his Democratic colleagues and the people he’s interacted with as a council member.

“We all get along well, we don’t have the animosity you see in Raleigh and Washington, but we are very vulnerable, I won’t deny that,” said Clark.

County Commissioner Chair Dave Plyler, a Republican, said he had “no worries” about the security of county commissioners, which is majority Republican.

“On the local level, absolutely, we don’t have a problem,” said Plyler.

Like the City Council, the commissioners have security at their meetings, but not at most community events they appear at.

Plyler said the only threat that he recalls a commissioner getting was during a much publicized debate on prayer before commissioner meetings when Walter Marshall got a phone call asking him if he knew what it was like to swing from a rope on a tree. The commissioners had extra security there on the night of the vote.

(Walter Marshall passed away earlier this year.)

Plyler also said he believed threats of violence were a problem for both political parties.

County Commissioner Fleming El-Amin, a

Democrat, has regularly attended community events since he was appointed to his position less than three months ago. He said he feels safe and has never felt threatened during his short time as a commissioner or his tenure on the local board of elections.

Fleming, who is also a former local party chair, said the only threat he recalled getting was a call during his bid for school board. After authorities traced the call, it turned out to be someone he knew who was trying to discourage him from running and not a serious threat.

All the elected officials who responded to The Chronicle said they hoped those injured in last week’s attack recover quickly and condemned the shooting.

“That’s just the opposite of what this county is about. We should be able to come to a disagreement and agree to disagree without injuring each other,” said El-Amin.

ing and background checks. Required fingerprinting by state law now includes fire, emergency medical services (EMS) and medical personal. This has caused general fingerprinted cases to jump from 1,439 in fiscal year 2015 to 3,350 in 2016, a 132.8 percent increase.

The Sheriff Office started using a part-time temporary employee from Express Solutions in November 2015. Those hours were increased to full time in 2016 and by April 2017, the office started using two temporary positions. This brings the total of employees processing

permits and fingerprints to seven.

Stanley said there continues to be a jump in gun permits whenever events like mass shootings happen.

organization for advocating the arts. The North Carolina Black Repertory Company, which sponsors the National Black Theatre Festival, Delta Arts Center and Winston-Salem State University’s Diggs Gallery were among the 59 arts and cultural groups that participated.

Randy Cohen, vice president of research and policy at Americans for the Arts, came to WinstonSalem to announce the results of the local component of the study at a luncheon Wednesday in the Milton Rhodes Center.

Special guests at the luncheon were North Carolina’s First Lady Kristin Cooper; Susi Hamilton, N.C. secretary of Natural and Cultural Resources; and Wayne

Martin, executive director of The North Carolina Arts Council. Each made brief remarks.

“It is abundantly clear from this study that arts and culture are economic drivers in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and ‘City of Arts and Innovation’ is more than just a tagline. It is a fact of life here,” said Jim Sparrow, president and CEO of The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Forsyth County’s nonprofit arts industry supports 5,559 full time equivalent jobs, up from 4,769; accounts for more than $129 million in resident household income, and generated more than $14.8 million in local and state tax revenues.

Cohen revealed that

nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in WinstonSalem and Forsyth County, which spent almost $105 million during 2015, leveraged a remarkable $52 million in additional spending by their audiences – spending that pumped revenue into restaurants, hotels, retail stores, parking garages, and other local businesses.

From 2000 forward, total economic impact has been $76.6 million (2000); $103.9 million (2005); $136.6 million (2010); and $156.8 million (2016).

About 60 percent of Forsyth County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations participated in the study and nearly 800 event goers were surveyed about their spending.

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lobbyist Matt Mika. Two Capitol Police officers and a House GOP aide were also shot. The shooter, who was shot dead by police officers, asked if Republicans or Democrats were practicing before he started the attack. Those practicing were all Republicans.

This is the first shooting of a member of Congress since U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, a Democrat, was shot at a public event in 2011 in an attack that killed a federal judge and five other people.

Security threats on a national level aren’t felt as much among local politicians. Democratic City Council Member Derwin Montgomery, who is one of the Chronicle’s owners, said that though he’s met passionate people as an elected official, he’s never felt “tremendously unsafe” even though there is rarely

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police presence at events he attends outside of town halls and council meetings.

“As an elected official you’re going to serve people, so you’re going to be engaging with people, but there is a requirement for people to stay vigilant in that process,” said Montgomery.

He said that some council members have gotten a few threats over the years and had an officer walk them out after the council meeting or requested additional security for a council meeting.

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sion about additional security measures at City Hall like photo ID visitor badges and a metal detector. He said the council decided not to do that in order to try to keep City Hall a welcoming space for the people.

“That’s a fear I have, that we’ll become too afraid to really engage in the way we need to,” he said.

Robert Clark, the City Council’s sole Republican, said that the shooting concerns him because elected officials are “very exposed,” though the danger on the local level is

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accordingly. The afternoon of June 14, Adams released a statement: “Today’s shooting is a tragic reminder of the rising animosity and tensions in our country.”

“One of the things I think Congress has the responsibility for is setting the right tone, because if we don’t, then the community outrage is going to get out of control,” Adams says, acknowledging that other black congresspeople have also gotten threatening calls and letters as well.

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) is most prominent on the list, ever since he announced that he was sponsoring a bill to present articles of impeachment against President Trump.

“We just have to be a little more diligent about safety and security,” she continued, noting that the days of not making mandatory security arrangements at public events is over. “I am very concerned, not just for myself, but my staff.”

Rep. Adams also cautioned that Congress has to do a better job protecting itself, but all Americans, especially when it comes to limiting the sale of guns.

One of the last shooting incidents involving a U.S. Capitol Police officer from North Carolina took place in July 1998, when Officer Jacob Chestnut was killed at the U.S. Capitol building when a gunman entered the security screening area and opened fire, killing Chestnut instantly, and also a detective. Officer Chestnut was the first African-American to be laid in honor in the U.S. Capitol Building. Then President Bill Clinton delivered his eulogy.

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Sunday, June 18, started on Trade Street and ended at the Winston Square Park on North Marshall Street, where residents enjoyed free food, live entertainment, and other excitement. This year’s celebration was the first where Lucas was not leading the way. Lucas passed away shortly after the 2016 celebration.

Michael Terry, president of the Mo Lucas Foundation, said although Lucas wasn’t there his spirit lives on through the hundreds of children he mentored over the years. Longtime mentor and supervisor at the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center Ben Piggott said, “Mo Lucas taught me.

“I’m thankful for everything he gave to me because it made me want to give back. Just being here I’m honored,” he continued. “He taught me everything I know. He was the ultimate father.”

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Commissioners will be voting in their next business meeting on June 26 for a new contract for $62,400 with Express Service to keep the service going.

Commissioners said that they were glad the issue is being addressed.

“This has been a problem that’s made a lot of people angry,” said Commissioner Vice Chairman Don Martin.

Gloria Whisenhunt said she’d gotten many calls from those unhappy with the wait.

“I received as many phone calls about this as I do dogs, and that’s a lot,” she said.

“Folks are really upset they cannot get their permits.“ Another added strain is that the Permit Unit is also responsible for fingerprint-

Study: Nonprofit arts groups have huge economic impact

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A milestone study led

by Americans for the Arts and conducted by economists from the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Forsyth County are having a huge impact on the local economy.

Combined spending by the nonprofit art and cultural sector and their audiences was $156.8 million, up some $20 million from five years ago when the last study was made.

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County paid to have Forsyth County included in the nationwide benchmark study by the nation’s leading nonprofit

Carol Montague-Davis returning to Carver as principal T H E C H R ON I C LE

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The old saying goes, if you love something set it free. If it comes back it’s yours.

If not, it was never meant to be. If that saying is true, then it’s safe to say the Carol Montague-Davis is a Carver Yellow Jacket for life.

Last week, Beverly Emory, superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS), announced that Montague-Davis will be the new principal at Carver, the same place she served as principal from 2004 to 2008.

“Carol is the right fit for Carver High School,” said Emory. “She knows the school, its challenges and success because she has always maintained a close relationship with the school community. With her vast experience, she is the best person I know to lead the school’s improvement plan and innovative programs.”

During an interview with The Chronicle earlier this week, MontagueDavis said she was excited to return to the place where her career started with the local school system.

“I always said Carver would be the only school I would return to before I retire. That’s where my heart is,” she said.

“I just have a lot of passion and love for the school and the community that surrounds it.”

In her first stint at Carver, MontagueDavis was instrumental in leading the school’s improvement plan. She also brought new programs to the school, like the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, which exposes students to a wide variety of opportunities and career paths.

In 2008, she left to take over as the districts instructional superintendent for continuous improvement. Since that time, a lot has changed at Carver. Enrollment is down by about 500 students, two principals have

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come and gone, an ESL (English as a Second Language) program has been implemented to accommodate a growing Hispanic student population, and in 2010 the school was tagged as a Title I school, which provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers of children from low-income families.

Last year Carver was one of 11 “priority schools” in the local district, which called for an evaluation of the academic programs offered at the school.

Since 2008, Carver has also adopted the Teens for Tomorrow program, and a new academy that allows students to explore computer science and information technology. While acknowledging some of the challenges she will face, MontagueDavis said, with the help of faculty and staff and by rebuilding relationships with the community and Carver alums, she is confident that she can build on the progress already made at Carver.

Carol Montague-Davis served as principal of Carver High School from 2004 to 2008. She is returning in that position.

“It’s a new Carver. We were successful with the old Carver, so now let’s see if we can continue the success that has already started,” she said. “When you work at Carver, you have to believe in your heart that the students can do it. I believe in the old African proverb that says it takes a village to build a child, and that is my plan.”

“One strength that I bring is that the community already knows me,” she said.

“So now I’m going to reach back out. I’m excited about working with the community again.”

Montague-Davis is expected to officially make her return to Carver Nation in early July. She said when all is said and done, her goal is to make sure the students at Carver are proud to be Yellow Jackets.

“When someone asks where do you go to school, I want them to be proud to say I’m a Jacket. I want to get that sense of pride back and make sure Carver is making a difference in the community.”

Principal Watts’ legacy to live on after retirement

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

When high profile professional athletes call it quits, often a statue is erected outside the stadium, gymnasium, or ballpark where the athlete spent most of their careers.

For example, the iconic jumpman statue outside the United Center in Chicago in honor of Michael Jordan.

On Friday, June 30 longtime principal Richard Watts will officially step down from his post at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (WSPA). Although there won’t be a statue of Watt hitting a homerun or dunking a basketball placed outside the school on Cameron Avenue, earlier this month students and

staff made sure Watts legacy will continue to live on at WSPA when they announced the establishment of the Richard Watts Scholarship Fund.

“The scholarship was a total surprise. That was the best thing they could have given me as a retirement gift,” said Watts. “It feels good to know that long after I’m gone, there will be funds here to support students.”

The scholarship is expected to be for $1,000 and will be awarded for the first time later this summer to a recent graduate headed to a four-year college or university. Each year Watts will select a different student to receive the scholarship.

Watts, who joined the “Phoenix Family” just before the start of the 2007

school year, said what made him decide to take the position was the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students who were just like him growing up.

“This school is full of first-generation college students and I was the first in my family to graduate college," continued Watts.

“I knew I could come here and share my stories and my struggles and really make a difference. If I can do it, a child from poverty, then they can, too.”

Although the school was still fairly new when Watts took over as principal in 2007 he admits it took some time to get adjusted to students, faculty, staff, and the “WSPA Way.” He said after the initial growing pains everyone started to feel like a

Today the school partners with several nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and local businesses to host community wide events in the East Winston neighborhood including an annual health fair held at 14th Street Recreation Center. Watts said he has always been a firm believer in supporting students at school and in the community.

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family. After connecting with the students in the hallways, Watts set his sights on engaging the surrounding community. And that’s exactly what he did.

“It takes all of us together to make children successful,” he said. “I’ve always believed that the community should take ownership of the school and the school should take ownership of the community.”

Although he won't be at the school every day, after he retires during an interview with The Chronicle

last week, while admiring photos of every graduating class he's seen come through the halls of WSPA, Watts said he will still be around to support the students and faculty any way he can. Watts, who will continue his pastoral duties at Rickards Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Wilkesboro, said, “Anything I can do, whether it’s an after-school program or whatever, I’m going to do whatever I can to support Prep.

“I’ve enjoyed every young person who has came through that door,” Watts continued. “There has been some challenges, but you have to press on, and that’s the message I tried to share with all my students.”

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Storied history of cooperation should inspire

Juneteenth is held on or around June 19, when Union forces arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news of the end of slavery on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth is normally known as a large festive celebration, filled with food and entertainment as well as black history and culture.

In Winston-Salem, the celebration occurred Saturday, June 17, in the Innovation Quarter. The historical edification came on Thursday, June 15, with the annual luncheon at Old Salem Visitor Center. The luncheon this year featured speakers on a shared history upon the 195th anniversary of St. Philips Moravian Church and the 125th anniversary of Winston-Salem State University. Speakers presented the link between them.

One way the link was highlighted was when it was mentioned that the Rev. Cedric Rodney, pastor of St. Philips, had taught at what is now WSSU. We should not be surprised that the two are linked, for they represent two stalwart areas of the black community: Religion and Education. Simon Green Atkins, who founded Slater, the forerunner of WSSU; Dr. George Hall, a pastor of St. Philips; and Rev. Rodney, another pastor of St. Philips, were instrumental in forging relationships that helped keep the other going.

What could be surprising is that both the church building and the school both remain, although not in their original forms. Both have survived to continue to be vital institutions in 2017.

But they did not survive by accident. Atkins, Hall and Rodney worked to keep their institutions alive.

Others rose up after they died.

But how long will the institutions remain alive?

No doubt age is taking its toll on the church building, which is used every fifth Sunday for services.

Outside forces are taking shots at WSSU all the time, including those who control much-needed funds.

Rodney was considered a bridge builder, a man who upheld the ethics of the Moravian Church, stressing the importance of community and cooperation rather than competition.

Who will be the Rev. Cedric Rodney of the 21st century, fighting to keep history alive? One person who appeared to be on that track is no longer with us, but was honored posthumously on Thursday. The late County Commissioner Walter Marshall, along with Michelle McCullough, project planner for the City of Winston-Salem, and Dr. English Bradshaw, author and educator, received the 2017 St. Philips Cedric S. Rodney Unity Award.

Winston-Salem itself has survived as generations build upon generations. People have stepped up to keep history going.

The question becomes, however, will the younger generation think this history is important enough to keep? Let us hope so.

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General Assembly is doing less for more N. Carolinians To the Editor:

The final budget that state lawmakers will vote on in the coming days reflects missed opportunities for North Carolina. By pursuing more tax cuts, even as states like Kansas have reversed course and abandoned their own failed tax-cut experiment, leaders of the N.C. General Assembly have chosen to stay the course and continue to do less for more North Carolinians.

North Carolina’s leaders should put forward a budget that truly reflects the priorities of our growing state, including healthy and safe communities, quality educational opportunities and skills training, thriving communities, and broadly shared economic prosperity.

They should make a sustained commitment to rebuilding Eastern North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew rather than offering just a fraction of what is needed.

Instead, lawmakers have chosen to give even more benefits to the wealthy and profitable corporations.

As state leaders continue to dig their heels in on their failed tax cut experiment, it is time for leaders across the state to emerge and

demonstrate the harm of another budget that is not worthy of North Carolinians.

Alexandra F. Sirota Budget & Tax Center Director Raleigh

Officer Yanez’s acquittal is the norm To the Editor:

The jury's decision to acquit Officer Yanez [on June 16] does not negate the fact that Philando Castile’s tragic death is part of a disturbing national pattern of officers using excessive force against people of color, often during routine encounters. Philando Castile was one of 1,092 individuals killed by the police in 2016. Yet in most cases, the officers and police departments are not held accountable.

While many officers carry out their jobs with respect for the communities they serve, we must confront the profound disconnect and disrespect that many communities of color experience with their local law enforcement.

Two Supreme Court decisions from the 1980’s allow officers to use deadly force when a reasonable officer on the scene could reasonably

fear for their safety. These two decisions create an atmosphere where police violence is sanctioned based on what we think a hypothetical officer could have felt, even if, in reality, the officer was acting recklessly, had ill motives or was acting based on implicit bias. Taking another person’s life is the most extreme action a police officer can take, and consequently new standards are needed to better ensure that police killings happen rarely.

The ACLU will continue to fight for racial justice. We must end the prevailing policing paradigm where police departments behave more like occupying forces, imposing their will to control communities. This type of 'us vs. them' policing antagonizes many communities of color by casting a blanket of suspicion over an entire race, often under the guise of solving crime.

To build trust, we need a democratic system of policing where our communities have an equal say in the way their neighborhoods are policed. Collaboration, transparency, and communication between police and communities around the shared goals of equality, fairness, and public safety are the path forward.

Teresa Nelson Interim Executive Director ACLU of Minnesota St. Paul, Minn.

Note: A jury in Ramsey County, Minnesota, found Officer Jeronimo Yanez not guilty of the 2016 killing of Philando Castile.

We must renew our value for men and women in public service Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist On June 14, 2017, the country woke up to news of another mass shooting, a man used an SKS rifle to open fire as several Republican members of Congress were practicing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity in Alexandria, Virginia.

James Thomas Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, severely wounded people: House Majority Whip Steve Scalise; Zack Barth, a Congressional aide; Matt Mika, a lobbyist; and Crystal Griner, a Capital Police officer. No sitting member of Congress has been shot since Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in 2011.

The only reason Capitol Police were present at the practice was to protect Representative Scalise.

Due to his leadership posi-

tion, he has full-time security detail assigned to watch him. However no other elected official present had assigned security.

The domestic terrorist attack drew a large bipartisan response from politicians, government staff and community leaders from both sides of the aisle – with many Republican and Democratic elected officials sternly condemning the tragic event.

We often forget the many individuals and families who sacrifice their lives daily to serve the public interest – state lawmakers, local elected and court officials.

Recently a group of my close friends assembled in downtown Winston-Salem, including one person who is the assistant district attorney [ADA].

Some young men nearby made a derogatory remark aimed at the ADA. Naturally when you're a court official, you can quickly get on the wrong side of many people in the community.

My friend impressed us when he chose not to respond, remained calm

and simply continued to fellowship. However, I swiftly recognized the danger that hangs over my friend’s head daily, not to mention the same danger threatens his family and home life – but he chooses to serve nevertheless.

I've had other friends who have been elected to serve the people in the North Carolina General Assembly receive death threats – triggering the State Police to dispatch officers to protect their homes and families. Keep in mind even our state lawmakers do not receive security and gaining access to the Capitol building in Raleigh is the equivalent of walking in your local public library.

Right here in WinstonSalem, they are experiencing challenges with recruiting police officers; the department is short 50 officers. Undoubtedly national headlines are diminishing enthusiasm in joining the police department in many communities.

Our country is in perilous times and hyper charged rhetoric has placed the lives of our most treas-

ured leaders in extreme jeopardy.

Politics and community affairs at large can generate hostility, emotion and passion – but energy must be focused on ways to affect change, drive progress and unite people behind common goals.

You may not fully agree with the agenda of any political party, but do so with respect and honor for the very individuals devoting time and talent to the position. We as residents and voters must appreciate those who choose to follow a path of public service, which means educating peers, neighbors and the next generation about the sacrifice made by these key people in the community.

Next time you encounter your local representative, ADA or police officer – simply say, “Thank you.”

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

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Post Capitol Hill shooting: finding bipartisanship & success Phillip Pauli

Yesterday’s [June 14] shooting outside of Washington, D.C., reminds us about the dangers inherent in bitter partisanship and Guest political uncertainty.

Columnist As pollster Frank Luntz said, “If there ever was a chance for Republicans and Democrats to stand up and say, ‘Stop,’ this is it.” This master communicator reminds us that “we all believe in the Constitution, we all believe in the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

Among those principles is the idea that anyone who works hard should be able to get ahead in life. People with disabilities deserve the opportunity to earn an income and achieve independence, just like anyone else.

Despite the fact that job openings just hit a record high, only one in three people with disabilities have jobs. For a nation with more than 6.4 million openings, we cannot afford to ignore the talents of 22 million working age people with disabilities.

Lost in the headlines was a White House announcement about apprenticeships. This is great news for many, but what about students with disabilities? What chance do they have to access work-based learning or gain the skills that employers need?

Did you know that each year more than 100,000 students with disabilities leave America’s high schools without completing their degrees? Annually 60,000 students with disabilities drop out of high school, 37,000 receive a certificate, and 4,525 age out with nothing to show for it.

When the school bus stops coming, youth with disabilities and their families face serious challenges.

But what if there was a solution for these young people? What if students could choose the chance to build

real world skills and develop their resume before the school bus stops coming? As our nation’s labor policy focuses on expanding work-based learning, it is critical that students with disabilities be given the same opportunity.

The overwhelming majority of people with disabilities want to work and value independence over government benefits. What if vulnerable students with disabilities had the chance to do an apprenticeship?

The need for more “career pathways, apprenticeships, on-the-job training and incumbent worker training” are among the defining challenges facing our nation’s workforce system.

As our nation expands apprenticeship opportunities, it is important to look at how youth with serious disabilities are being empowered into the workforce. There already are two models that are achieving extraordinary success with work-based learning opportunities: Project SEARCH and Bridges from School to Work. SEARCH is a unique, employer driven transition program that prepares students with disabilities for employment success.

Likewise, the Bridges offers assessments, workshops and job matching. This model has grown to more than 300

programs in 46 states and served nearly 3,000 youth in 2015. Among those young people, more than 78 percent found jobs. These are transformative results for a population that faces serious barriers to pursuing life and liberty.

Success for students with disabilities can be a winwin for both employers and taxpayers. The American taxpayer can save up to $300,000 dollars per SSDI [Social Security Disability Income] beneficiary who goes to workforce instead of going on benefits. To put that in practical terms, consider the potential taxpayer savings over the lifetime of a student with disabilities entering the workforce. Even if only 70 percent of the 4,525 students who age out of school each year found a job, that could represent more than $945,000,000 in savings.

In these dark times, it may seem odd to look at workforce as a rallying cry for unity. However, Congress itself has turned to economic issues before to find consensus. In 2014, a bi-partisan, bicameral consensus emerged around the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

It’s not often that you see Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Lamar Alexander (R-TN), as well as John Kline (R-MN), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), George Miller (D-CA) and others voting the same way.

As many hope to pull back from the brink, let’s talk about how we can get more people back to work. Let’s talk about how to channel the talents of young people with disabilities into the workforce. Above all, let’s all get to work.

Disengaging with Cuba Mel Gurtov

Guest Columnist

President Obama’s engagement with Cuba was one of his administration’s success stories. The policy shift was based on the entirely realistic as well as humanitarian assessment that permanent estrangement deepens enmity, isolates two peoples and separates families, reduces opportunities for improvement in the quality of life in Cuba, inhibits the two-way flow of information, and prevents cooperation on common problems.

But the Trump administration, pressed by Senators Marco Rubio and Robert Menendez, is still fighting the Cold War, as evidenced by Trump’s disengagement order last e week.

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right-wing critics, reinforced his policy direction and personal visit to Cuba by issuing a legally binding order – Presidential Policy Directive 43 – on Oct. 14, 2016, just months before leaving office.

PPD-43 makes the case for normalization of relations with Cuba, recites the extensive diplomatic exchanges that have occurred, outlines cooperation in areas of mutual interest, and expresses the hope of improvement in Cuba’s human rights, economy, and regional integration – all while reassuring Cuba that regime change is not U.S. policy.

Department by department, the document recites the numerous collaborative ventures ongoing and possible, such as on public health, food security, private investment, environment and ecology protection, immigration, travel, counter-narcotics, and joint scientific projects.

One specific step taken by the administration at this time was to remove the ceiling on imports of

Cuban rum and cigars. But the one thing Obama could not do was end the embargo, where right-wing members of Congress have always had their best chance to limit engagement.

Obama left Donald Trump with a substantial list of new interactions with Cuba, some of them – such as money transfers to Cuba, and a major increase in tourism – designed to support small businesses and civil society. Obama also left Trump with some unresolved issues with Cuba, such as a sharp increase in Cuban immigration to the United States (in part thanks to the upward pressure on prices due to U.S. tourism), regulatory blockages, and the slow pace of Cuban economic reform. Such problems normally would be resolved over time. Under Trump, however, progress made with Cuba was bound to be set back, just as it was with Iran.

Fidel Castro’s death prior to Trump’s inauguration ordinarily might have

been a time for a sympathetic note to Havana and an opportunity to deepen the accords already reached. Instead, Trump tweeted: “If Cuba is unwilling to make a better deal for the Cuban people, the Cuban/American people and the U.S. as a whole, I will terminate deal.” The implication was that the U.S. would demand changes in Cuba’s human rights and political system in return for continued engagement and a softening of the embargo.

Trump’s partial reversal of Obama’s engagement with Cuba in June 2017 – partial because diplomatic relations and most types of tourism remain in place – is more likely to undermine than promote the slow improvements in Cuban civil society that engagement has produced. Independent journalism and private entrepreneurship are reemerging there. Trump’s limits on general U.S.

proposed budgets in the House and Senate need to be reconciled. Therefore, a special committee has been appointed.

Some of the main issues affecting seniors were reported as follows: *Home and Community Care Block Grant: Governor Cooper proposes recurring funding and adding $3 million to reduce the waiting list; The Legislature proposes restoring $969,549 in nonrecurring funds. *Adult Protective Services and Guardianship: Governor Cooper proposes $4.6 million for expanding staffing and services to guardianship corporations; The House proposes $520,649 and the Senate proposes $771,871 both to expand support for services to guardianship corporations. *World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was June 15 with the theme of “Building Support for Elders. North Carolina observes World Elder

Abuse Awareness between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. *The NC Alzheimer’s Coalition started on March 20, 2017 as an outgrowth of the NC Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. The major role is to advise and support the continued implementation of the 33 recommendations outlined in the 2016 NC Strategic Plan for Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. *Executive Order 8 “NC interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs” established a 26-member Council to advise the Governor and the Division of Health and Human Services Secretary Cohen, regarding issues related to housing stabilization and resources/programs for individuals and families who are, or at risk of being homeless.

The Federal Government is proposing elimination of the following programs:

*Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) *State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) *Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) *Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) *Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) A proposal has been made to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance by $8 Billion and Medicaid by $600 Billion over 10 years.

Mary Edwards provided an update regarding the North Carolina Partnership to Address Adult Abuse.

She reported that the Annual Conference held in May, was very productive and that attendance has more than doubled.

Several Senior Tar Heel Legislators are individual members of the Partnership. This organization is very timely given

Philip Kahn-Pauli is the policy and practices director of RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities. To reach him, email philipp@respectability.org.

tourism greatly reduce interactions between ordinary citizens of the two countries, and restrictions on how U.S. dollars may be spent undercuts small Cuban businesses. (Surely coincidental is that new American hotels that might compete with future Trump hotels are prohibited from opening in Cuba.)

Maintaining the U.S. embargo is also highly unlikely to ease Cuban restrictions on human rights, and making the latter a condition for easing the former is sure to arouse official Cuban anger. As one expert in U.S.-Cuba relations (William LeoGrande) observed, negotiating economic and travel arrangements is one thing, sovereignty is another. Cuba’s memory of U.S. interference is long, and

Cuba will not countenance another such era.

The Trump administration’s abandonment of fullfledged engagement with Cuba leaves untouched reassessments of policy toward other, and far more destructive, authoritarian regimes, including the Saudi monarchy, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin and the Russian oligarchy, [Abdel Fattah] al-Sisi’s military regime in Egypt, and [President Rodrigo] Duterte and his henchmen in the Philippines. Once again, a U.S. leader has chosen to ride the wrong horses.

the increase in abuse and exploitation of our older adult population. For more information visit the website at http://www.ncp3a.org.

Van Braxton Deputy Commissioner for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program [SHIIP] advised that the Program is recommended for a total cut of all funds (zero funding). Volunteers within the North Carolina SHIIP served a million people and saved $44 million last year.

Linda Shaw of the North Carolina PACE Association (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), reported that the program has been stalled or frozen in the central part of the state for the last five years. The program has proven to be cost effective.

She encouraged attendees/advocates to voice concern regarding expanding the program into others counties/regions.

The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel

Legislature promotes citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the General Assembly, as well as assesses the legislative needs of older adults by convening a forum modeled after the North Carolina Genres Assembly.

The next meeting of the NCSTHL will be held Oct. 3-4, in Chapel Hill. During that session, new officers will be elected for the 2018-2019 term.

Mel Gurtov, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University.

Seniors facing many challenges on many levels Dr. Althea Jones

Guest Columnist The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) convened for the second session of 2017 in Chapel Hill on June 13-14, 2017.

Eighty-seven attendees focused on issues that affect our seniors statewide.

The overarching theme was apparent with each speaker. Seniors are an increasing part of our population and there is an obvious decline in supportive services, as well as caregivers.

Suzanne Merrill, Director of the Division of Aging and Adult Services, provided the latest update from the current legislative session. She reported that

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Dr. Althea TaylorJones, PhD, is a certified gerontologist. She also is speaker of the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature. Contact her at speaker@ncsthl.org.

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JUNE 22, 2017

Winston-Salem great still producing on the hardwood

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

For Reyshawn Terry, success on the basketball court comes easy because of the hard work he has put in over the years. The former R.J. Reynolds great has won championships on the high school and collegiate levels and seeks to do the same on the professional level playing overseas.

Reyshawn has had a solid career playing overseas. He says he has

played in 13 different countries. He said the best part of playing overseas is becoming globally known.

“One of the most gratifying things about playing overseas is that you're not only known in the United States but you become recognized everywhere,” Terry said.

He played this past season in Okinawa, Japan. He says it was a thrill to play there along with seeing the history of the country in relation to its connection

with the United States.

Terry is married and has three children. He says it’s tough sometimes being away from them during the season but he is used to it by now.

He says he knows his career will end sooner than later and may possibly go into coaching or become an entrepreneur upon retirement. He says winning a championship overseas would be a great conclusion to his career, but he

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Former R.J. Reynolds great Reyshawn Terry has been playing overseas for the past 10 years and has had a solid career.

Adult league linked to Josh Howard crowns champions See Terry on B2

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The Adult Summer Basketball league at the W.R. Anderson Community Center ended with a bang. Team Finesse matched up with W.U.P.U.G.B (Wake Up Pray Up Get Buckets) in the championship game Monday night.

Down the stretch, W.U.P.U.G.B pulled away and came away with the trophy, winning the game 92-72.

W.U.P.U.G.B came into the game with a significant height advantage over its opponent. To counteract the height differential, Team Finesse players used the outside shot as their strength to gain an advantage. In the end, it wasn't enough as they fell victim to the old cliché “live by the three and die by the three.”

Team Finesse began their playoff run facing off first against Team Nothing Easy. They were able to scrap out a victory in double overtime to move on. In the next game versus Rise Above, Team Finesse easily dispatched their opponents.

W.U.P.U.G.B came into the playoffs as the Number 5

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Steve Nivens of the Josh Howard Foundation, left, stands with Josh Howard after the Adult Basketball League Championship at W.R. Anderson Community Center.

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Akia Pruitt of W.U.P.U.G.B goes up for a reverse layup in the championship game against Team Finesse.

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seed. They faced off against Team Supreme in their first game and came out with the win. They then defeated the Elite All-Stars to make it to the championship game.

The game was a tight one to begin with. Each team used its strengths to the best of its abilities, keeping the game close. Jawaun and Derek Griffin carried most of the

Titans sophomore dazzles on the court and on the track

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West Forsyth girls basketball head coach Brittany Cox, left, stands with standout sophomore Destiny Griffin.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

For a freshman or sophomore to contribute to a varsity team is very rare and unexpected. That rule does not apply to West Forsyth sophomore Destiny Griffin as she not only is a key player on the varsity basketball team she also is an All-State shot putter on the Titan track and field team.

According to Destiny, her first love has and always will be basketball. She has been playing the sport since she was in third grade. She says her aunt played the

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game and she picked it up at a young age and has stuck with it ever since.

“I just love the game of basketball and I don't know why,” she said. “All I know is my mom asked me will I ever get tired of playing basketball and I told her never to ask me that again because I will never get tired of playing.”

Brittany Cox, West Forsyth girls head basketball coach, said Destiny is one of the most versatile players on the team. She says Destiny can play any position on the court from the shooting guard all the way See Dazzles on B2

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doesn’t have plans to retire any time soon.

Even at the age of 33, Terry still has a humble demeanor and still loves to visit family and friends whenever he is in town. He says going back to the places where he grew up keeps him grounded along with keeping in touch with local friends.

Terry grew up in Winston-Salem and moved around the city a few times as a youth. He initially entered high school at Robert B. Glenn High School in Kernersville.

Midway through his junior year, Terry moved again and transferred to Reynolds in the middle of the season prompting the “Reyshawn Terry rule” in Forsyth County, which states that a player may not play for multiple teams during the same season.

Once he reached Reynolds, Terry's profile skyrocketed as he led the Demons to a state championship in his first season there. Along with winning the state title, he was named Most Valuable Player of the state championships. That summer his AAU team that featured Chris Paul went on to win the 17 and under national championship.

Following a phenomenal senior season, he was offered a scholarship by the University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill under then head coach Matt Daugherty. He was a highly touted recruit that had numerous offers to play college basketball but says he chose North Carolina because of the school’s tremendous history in the sport.

“Wake Forest was recruiting me since my freshman year in high school but I didn't think that would be the right fit for me because it was too close to home,” he said. “I wanted to be further out but not too far away so that my family could come and see me play. Carolina was the perfect fit because of that and the tradition of the basketball program.”

Terry says his freshman year was tough because the coach who had recruited him resigned and legendary head coach Roy Williams took over the North Carolina program.

“For those who know about the whole recruiting process, its rather tough when you're a new player that was not a part of the new coaches recruiting class,” said Terry. “It's kind of like you get lost in the shuffle, and that's what happened my freshman and sophomore years.”

During his sophomore season, the Tar Heels went on to win the national championship. After that season, many of the top players in the program left for the NBA draft, leaving Terry as one of the few vet-

eran holdovers from the previous year.

Entering his junior year, he was leaned upon as one of the go-to guys on the team. He went on to average 14.3 points that season.

He was also named to the All-ACC third team and had the second highest point increase in Tar Heel history. He finished the year second on the team in scoring, three pointers made and blocked shots.

He says he contemplated leaving for the draft after his junior season but decided to return for his senior season. His senior season did not go the way he particularly wanted it to, but he still was a solid contributor on a team that went to the Sweet 16 round in the NCAA tournament, losing to the Georgetown Hoyas. He graduated from Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in African-American studies.

Following graduation, he was drafted in the second round of the NBA draft with the 44th overall pick by the Orlando Magic in 2007. He was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on draft day for cash and another player. He did not make the season roster and decided to play overseas in Greece. He later returned to the United States and played for the Portland Trail Blazers on the summer league team but did not make the roster, so he went back overseas to play.

Terry chose North Carolina because of the school’s tremendous history in the sport.

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W.U.P.U.G.B (Wake Up Pray Up Get Buckets) poses with Josh Howard, bottom middle, Bryant McCorkle, standing far left and Steve Nivens, standing far right, after winning the Adult League Championship.

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scoring load for Team Finesse. Fatigue seemed to be an issue for the Griffin brothers late in the second half, but they both gave maximum effort all during the game.

“Today I thought I played decent, but I am disappointed with myself because I feel like I could have played better,” Derrek Griffin said. “I like to try and get off to a good start at the beginning of the game, but I kind of struggled to begin the game. It was a blessing to

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to the center position.

“I talk to Destiny a lot about how to use her versatility in the game because teams have a hard time matching up with her,” Cox said. “I think Destiny is unstoppable because she can shoot really well from the 3-point line and she can also attack the basket. She is so strong no one can really stop her when she is in attack mode.”

“Defensively, she helps us there as well because she can guard a post player and not get pushed around,” Cox went on to say. “She has really had to step into a big role for us

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play in this league, and I appreciate Josh Howard and everyone that put it together. You win some and you lose some, but we will take this on the chin and come back next time and hopefully get us a trophy.”

W.U.P.U.G.B used their height advantage early and often. They dominated inside to begin the game. With the game still close, Bee Jay Pittman came off the bench and immediately began to light it up. He finished the game with 23 points and hit many big shots in clutch moments.

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even when she was a freshman. Hopefully this year she will continue to progress and help us out even more this next year.”

Cox says that Destiny is at her best when she is attacking the basket. She says she has spoken with many coaches in the conference that agree with her assessment. Cox says no one can match up with Destiny because if you put a small guard on her she will post her up but if you put a bigger player on her she will take her off the dribble.

When it comes to the track, Destiny initially wanted to become a runner.

She says she reluctantly picked up the shot put in

great today, especially on the defensive end of the floor,” Pittman said. “We sort of started off sluggish but we picked it up at the end of the game and came out with the win. When I came in, I tried to be aggressive at all times and get out there and do something positive. My teammates gave me space to score, so I can’t take all the credit. I am just very happy that we came out with the win, honestly.”

Josh Howard attended the game. He says he was very happy with the way the league turned out. He says seeing a game like this makes him want to

middle school while running for Next Level Track Club, led by head coach Buddy Hayes. She said she loves the sport because it allows her to showcase her individual talents. She says she likes the fact of whatever the outcome it's all on her and she doesn't have teammates to lean on. She says that drives her to perform better.

She said she began to like throwing and quickly developed into a force in the event. As she entered high school, her head track coach, Nathan Newsome, says he was able to get a look at her during her freshman year and knew she had potential to be very good at the throwing

lace it up and get out there.

“I thought tonight was a great game with great competition,” Howard said. “The losing team just needed a little more height but overall both teams came to play and played hard until the end. Many of these guys had to give up their dream at a young age, so for me to be able to put this platform out here for them and some of the college guys who don't get the opportunity to show what they have during the game is great.”

“I just wanted to give them a chance to have fun and bring the city out,” Howard continued. “The

events.

“As this season progressed, she pretty much won at almost every meet,” Newsome said. “She has thrown over 40 feet in practice so the goal next year is to apply that in the meets to consistently throw that far. There are not a lot of girls that are throwing over 40 feet in the state of North Carolina. You could see her buying into it this season so she definitely has a bright future.”

This past outdoor season Destiny broke the school record in the shot put throwing “37”feet 6 inches at the state meet where she finished seventh overall. Destiny also was

city is growing and people are always looking for things to do and basketball is always something fun people like to come out and watch.”

Steve Nivens of the Josh Howard Foundation said he thought the league turned out great. He said he was happy with the teams, style of play and the crowds that came out to watch. He says he has heard nothing but good feedback from all involved and can't wait until they bring the league back this fall.

Bryant McCorkle, director of the W.R. Anderson Community

the conference champion in the shot put and discus.

She is also the top rated sophomore in the shot put in the state as well.

Newsome says it's phenomenal for her to achieve so much on the track considering she is not a full time thrower.

Candise Eldridge, Destiny's mother, says she was extremely proud of Destiny for breaking the record. Eldridge says their goal coming into the year was to break the record.

Eldridge says she knows Destiny's favorite sport is basketball but definitely wants her to keep her focused on the track as

Center, said the league went the way he anticipated. He says with the great play of the teams along with the enthusiasm of the crowd, he can’t wait to do it again.

“Everything turned out great and I am looking forward to the next time,” he said. “It was a great league with great competition because any team could have won the championship. I want to give a thanks to the Josh Howard Foundation and the employees of the W.R. Anderson Community Center for all their hard work.”

well.

Destiny is also a great student in the classroom.

She has even participated in advanced placement classes already. She says her favorite subject is math and would love to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a career she would love to be a sports therapist.

Her goal going forward is winning state championships on the court along with on the track. She says she wants to continue to break the school record and throw the shot put 40 feet every meet.

Lauren Bradshear takes ’17 Jabberwock crown T H E C H R ON I C LE

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On Saturday, May 20, the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held the 2017 Jabberwock Scholarship event at Parkland High School in The Flonnie Anderson Auditorium.

Fifteen junior and senior high school girls competed for the title of Miss Jabberwock 2017.

The girls and their parents began the journey called Jabberwock in January 2017.

This year’s Jabberwock theme was “BelieveBecome-Bloom: Delta Gardens Planting Seeds and Growing Miracles.”

This year’s program featured an opening act with the contestants and Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble in a spirited African dance that featured drummers and dancers, signaling the start of the festive and lively evening of blooms. With a backdrop of lush greenery, red and white flowers and bright attire, Jabberwock 2017 kicked off with a bang.

The audience was introduced to the escorts with a festive number to Bruno Mars’ “24 Karate Magic In the Air,” choreographed by Courtney Porter of PIPA. The escorts were:

Kendall Britton, Christian Brown, Kolby Hines, James Flynt, De’Quann Thompson, Christian Alford, Malik Allah, Dawoud Evans, Lemuel Gaither, Reginald McNeil, Ronnie Brown, Sisa Dreher, Jaden Pledger, Trevion Jackson and Tryquann Allen.

With God balloons and handfuls of gold dust, there was indeed magic in the air.

The contestants followed with a Latin fusion dance to “Fiesta,” also choreographed by Porter. The contestants were: Zaria Blackwell, Lauren Bradshear, Adrianna Carson, Amanda Chappell, Cyerra Crusie, Sydney Dominique, Jada Dove, Jasmine Dove, Tiffany Flowers, Kyrah Henderson, Mackenzie Joseph, Shaylea Rice, Nyla Rogers, Krishayla Rolle and Chasity Willis.

They were dressed in bright long skirts with flowers around their necks and in their hair.

A talent segment featured contestants Jasmine and Jada Dove in a “Through the Ages” dance routine; Kyrah Henderson with an original spoken word piece, called “Forty Acres and a Bullet”; and Nyla Rogers showcasing her tri-lingual skills, reciting and translating a poem in Chinese.

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At intermission, the top 11 African-American high school seniors (highest GPA) were recognized along with the winners of the Delta Scholarship. The winners of the scholarship were: Deja Dobson, Kellie Allen, Garyell Felp, Ariyahnah Smith, Janiya Gibson, Reyniah Taylor, Hannah Hyatt and Brea Brown.

The evening concluded with a formal dance to “God Provides” and with the crowning of Miss Jabberwock 2017, who is Lauren Bradshear. The first runner-up was Adrianna Carson and second runnerup was Kyrah Henderson. All were juniors in high school.

Earlier, Little Miss America contestants, who raised over $6,000 to help the older girls defray the cost of college tuition, dazzled the crowd with a dance to “I Want To Dance With Somebody”, choreographed by Alexis Copper, a ninth grader at Walkertown High School.

Elizabeth Newton is the president of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. and Judge Denise Hartsfield was the 2017 Jabberwock chairperson.

Zaria Blackwell

Lauren Bradshear

Adrianna Carson

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Cyerra Crusie

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Jada Dove

Jasmine Dove

Mackenzie Joseph

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ACEY Group recognizes CNAs

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Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) don’t get the recognition of other health professionals, such as nurses and doctors. But they provide much-needed assistance to patients, particularly those in nursing homes.

The ACEY Group, part of the Winston-Salem Foundation’s Women’s Fund, recognized nearly 50 CNAs at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation nursing home on Windy Hill Drive celebrate the 40th annual National Nursing Assistants Week on Wednesday, June 14. The week runs June 15-22.

As the CNAs worked their shifts, members of the ACEY Group took the same three shifts and delivered certificates and gift bags as well as warmth and hugs.

“After visiting a nursing facility over a period of years, one ACEY Group member suggested that the group do something to recognize the Certified

CNA Marquitta Sims, left, and Dr. Betty Alexander of the ACEY Group show the group’s certificate of appreciation for Sims’ work at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation nursing home on June 14.

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Nursing Assistants in a nursing facility,” said ACEY Group President Dr. Betty Alexander. “The CNAs are the persons that give the one-on-one direct care, such as bathing, feeding, and many other services to the patients. Their

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services are invaluable to the care of the people in the nursing facilities. So we decided to help celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week by giving the special recognition to the CNAs.”

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Lauren Bradshear takes her place as the winner of the 2017 Jabberwock Scholarship event.

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Thousands of people gathered inside the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter last Saturday, June 17 for the 13th Annual Juneteenth Festival.

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Dr. Edgar Cahn delivers the keynote address during the Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods’ “We Got Roots” Luncheon on Thursday, June 15.

Juneteenth Festival includes serious discussions

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Expert talks about banking on yourself

Nearly 100 people gathered at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel last Thursday, June 15 for the “We’ve Got Roots” Luncheon hosted by Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods.

Photos by Tevin Stinson

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Nearly 100 community leaders, and other supporters of Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN) gathered at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel last week for the “We’ve Got Roots” Luncheon.

The luncheon honors people in the community.

NBN works to ensure local communities have the resources they need to be successful. Currently, NBN offers and facilitates a wide range of programs designed to provide opportunities for residents, associations, and organizations in the area.

NBN Board Chairman Alvin Atkinson said since the day the nonprofit began working in the city in 1991, the goal of NBN has remained the same, working together to build stronger neighborhoods and communities.

During the annual celebration held on Thursday, June 15, Atkinson also highlighted several programs NBN offers, including Neighbors in Action, Parent Education Action Network, Resident Organizer Program, The Organizer’s Circle and Time Banks.

Before the honorees took center stage, Dr. Edgar Cahn, the president and founder of Time Banks USA, discussed the use of “Time Dollars” and how they can be used to build stronger communities.

“Time Dollars can mobilize a non-market economy.

Money defines value by price so if it’s scarce, then it’s valuable, but if it’s more abundant, it’s cheaper. I started to realize that being a human was worthless in that monetary system because we’re not scarce,” said Cahn. “I decided that the function of money was putting supply and demand together.”

Cahn mentioned the program works by facilitating the exchange of skills, talents and experiences within a community, with the goal to build the core economy of family, and community by valuing and rewarding the work done in it.

Cahn began the Time Dollars/Time Bank Project in the late 1980s. Today the service credit program has more than 70 communities in the United States, Great Britain and Japan.

NBN Board Chairman Alvin Atkinson encouraged community leaders and business owners to consider Time Banks.

“Let’s take this new way of currency and value that all of us have, skills and talents,” said Atkinson. “It’s time we share what we have to build a stronger community.” He said before the event that his organization is using Time Banks.

Community leaders and organizations recognized for their work in the community during the luncheon were: Johnathan Halsey, Robert T. Grier, Karl F. Yena, Jasmine Stover, and The Dream Team, which seeks to provide boys positive and motivating role models.

In her closing remarks NBN Executive Director Paula McCoy said to build vibrant communities, we must continue to recognize those who are doing the grassroots work to make Winston-Salem a better place for everyone.

For more information on Time Banks or the other programs offered by Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, visit www.nbncommunity.org.

People of different ages came together to celebrate the past, and take a serious look at the future last weekend during the 13th annual Juneteenth Festival held at the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in downtown WinstonSalem.

Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,” commemorates the announcement of the ending of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. The local celebration hosted by the Triad Culture Arts Inc. and Food Lion featured live music, dance performances, arts & crafts, free food and more than 50 vendors.

The celebration also featured educational seminars designed to shed light on issues that plague African-American communities across the country.

Donovan Livingston, most known for his viral spoken word performance during the 2015 Harvard commencement ceremony, got the day started with a youth forum held in the auditorium. During the open discussion, Livingston and co-panelist Judge Denise Hartsfield,

local Urban League executive director James Perry, and local school administrator Lakiesha Hill openly discussed several issues, including race relations in the classroom and dealing with law enforcement.

Livingston, who was a history major at UNCChapel Hill, said his goal during the open discussion was to help a younger generation make connections with the past and present.

“Knowing who we are at particular moments in our lives really help us speak to the things we see,” said Livingston.

“Youth, no matter their age, or grade have opinions about the world around them and because they have opinions about the world that makes their opinion valuable.”

Following the youth forum, Evan Simmons, a student at Atkins High School, said after sitting down with the panelist he now has more understanding of the mindset of those working in law enforcement.

“After talking with Judge Hartsfield, I was able to see that they take their jobs very seriously and that they do try to help people in many ways,” he said. “They’re out in the

community and really trying to make sure people do get on the right path.”

During a separate seminar hosted by Dr. Kimya Dennis and Rev. Tembila Covington, coordinators for the Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity’s health committee, gave festival goers the opportunity to discuss mental health in the AfricanAmerican community and the impact stress can have on overall physical health.

Dennis, who heads the criminal studies program at Salem College and has done extensive work in mental health, said despite what many people believe, mental health and suicide are not “white people issues.”

She said, “I want people to know these are issues that have existed since humans have existed.

I’m tired of smiling this off as an issue that doesn’t have an impact on our community. Mental health and suicide is impacting all people.”

Dennis said it is important to note that all humans have mental or emotional health. She mentioned often there are racial or even gender divides that are linked to mental health.

She said often generalizations placed on people of color can cause mental health issues.

“People need to know the difference between cultural identity and individual identity. A lot of us can talk about cultural dynamics and relate but there going to be some differences,” she said. “That has a huge impact when we talk about mental illness because there are people who feel like if you’re a happy black person, you’re not really black. So therefore, when you tell them about black people and depression, we pretend as if it doesn’t exist.”

While visiting one of the vendors with a group of friends following the seminar, Magalie Yusend said the festival was an “explosion of the arts” that had something for everyone to enjoy. She mentioned the mixture of entertainment and educational seminars made this year’s festival the best yet.

Yusend, who also volunteered during the festival, said,” Just the history of Juneteenth and what happened in Texas, I feel like I owe it to the culture to be here. We have to make sure that we continue the legacy.”

Community Calendar

Today, June 22 and June 29Empowerment Series Winston-Salem – Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR), 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, began its Road to Empowerment series June 8. This series will provide four financial literacy classes and a job fair to individuals in the community. Classes include budgeting, job readiness, interview skills, and renter’s rights. There is no fee to participate. Each session is held on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information or to sign up for the series, call 336-722-9400.

Today, June 22 - Old Salem Museums & Gardens Old Salem Museums & Gardens is offering a special walking tour titled “New Growth of Summer” on Thursday, June 22, from noon-1:30 p.m. The walking tour usually takes 1 1/2 hours. The cost is $17 person. Limited space is available. Reservations are required and must be made in advance by calling 1-800441-5305.

Comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle are recommended.

Tours will depart from the Market-Fire Engine House on Salem Square.

Today, June 22 – Community Meeting The Village of Clemmons Community is hosting meetings regarding the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meetings will be on June 22 at Village Hall. Both meetings are scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please v i s i t www.clemmons.org/complanupdate for more information.

June 23 - Job Search

Workshop The Malloy Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, 1110 7th St., will offer Job Search Strategies as part of the New Leaf Workshop Schedule.

The program will be held on Friday, June 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public.

June 24 – Happy Hill Community Clean Up The Happy Hill Cemetery Friends and Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Samson’s Call Lesson Scripture: Judges 13:1-7, 24-25

By the end of this lesson, we will *Understand the details of this unusual call of Samson and its outcome. *See that God may employ other people in His call of a person. *Be open to the call of God and to allow Him to work out the details.

Representatives of Goler Metropolitan’s Health Ministry celebrate “Memory Sunday.” Pictured from left to Background: The time is 1050 B.C. and takes place right in front row are: Norma White; Lillie Stephenson; Margretta Brown-Davis, Treasurer; Shirley in Zorah. The children of Israel were instructed by God to Carson; Carol Henry, president; and Julia Boler. In the back row, from left to right are: Teresa Morgan, remove all inhabitants from the land that God gave them. secretary, the Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, pastor; and Ron Kilgore.

They were disobedient in this directive, so the Lord SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE allowed the Canaanites, Sidonians, Hivites and Philistines to prosper in the land much to the demise of The Rev. Johnny L. Ruff, pastor of His chosen ones. Their disobedience leads to inter-marGoler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion riage, idol worship and rejection of God’s word, which Church, and the Goler Metropolitan resulted in a generation of Israelites who did not know the Health Ministry members led the conLord. At the time of our lesson, Israel is in the midst of a gregation in celebrating the Balm in 40-year oppression, and unlike previous oppressions, Gilead’s “Memory Sunday Initiative.” they were not calling on God for deliverance. They had A majority of church participants become complacent. during the June 11, 10 a.m. service were pinned with purple ribbons to commemLesson: Israel sinned once again and rejected the orate Alzheimer’s Awareness in our Lord … so He hands Israel over to the Philistines for a community, and to show support to 40-year oppression. Israel’s pattern was to behave during those serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers. the reign of a judge sent by God for their deliverance, but Memory Sunday, celebrated the secat his death they would slip right back into their disobediond Sunday in June, is a designated ent ways. Now, even though Israel has not called out for deliverance, God’s plan is not for them to remain in the See Memory on B6 hands of the Philistines. God always has a plan and is at work choosing who and how. The unexpected is not unusual with God. He plans this last judge, the 13th, to be completely set aside for Him from the very beginning.

From the tribe of Dan, God chooses a man named Manoah and his unnamed wife, who is barren, as the vessels He will use to put in place the deliverance package (verse 2). An angel of the Lord, whom we find later to be the Lord Himself, delivers the news (very much like the tidings of great joy) to the wife of Manoah, telling her that her state of infertility will end or has ended and she will conceive a son (she believes immediately) (verse 3). With this news there are vital instructions for the mother-to-be.

No wine or strong drink and do not eat any unclean thing, which was not a new restriction, just a reminder to do what she should be doing already (verse 4). This son shall be a Nazarite called by God and appointed for a specific task. Usually as volunteers or appointees through vows of a parent Nazarites were dedicated to serve the Lord.

Samson, as his name would be, was created for this purpose. As such “no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and e shall save Israel from the Philistines (verse 5) …”then the s woman came and told her husband,” (verse 6). She y, recounts all that the angel shared with her to Manoah - (verse 7). Not satisfied or completely convinced with hearing this miraculous news from his wife, Manoah prays and asks the Lord to send the angel a second time for affirmation and clarity on what to do and how. Verses 8 thru 23 deal with the encounters to come and the wonders performed that were both affirming and disturbing to Manoah. As promised however, Samson was born, and as he grew, the Lord blessed him and in the camp before witnesses the Spirit of the Lord stirred in him, a clear sign that God was fulfilling His promise of deliverance of His Submitted photo

Goler Metropolitan observes ‘Memory Sunday’

Juneteenth luncheon shows link between St. Philips and WSSU

Church brings services to the community

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United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church held a CommUnity day to bring services to its surrounding community along with honoring Father's Day. There was free food and entertainment as well for the children.

The event brought agencies such as the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Habitat for Humanity and the Winston-Salem Police Department all under one roof to serve the people in the community who may need assistance or information from these agencies.

There were also bounce houses and a mobile library on hand for the children.

Event coordinator Manya Stewart said the CommUnity Day was the vision of former Pastor Prince Rainey Rivers. She said giving back to the community was very important to Rivers along with the current members of the congregation.

“The purpose of today is to sow seeds of good will and love throughout our surrounding communities,” Stewart said. “We actually go out to our neighbors and invite them in one-on-one.

In turn we are also hoping that they will visit our church as well. We also have prizes and giveaways for the fathers in attendance.”

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It was a full crowd assembled for the Juneteenth Luncheon at the Old Salem Visitors Center.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

This year’s Juneteenth luncheon featured a deep history lesson on St. Philips Moravian Church in Old Salem and Winston-Salem State University (WSSU).

During the event, several members of the congre-

Starting June 16 Four conventions Jehovah’s Witnesses will soon hold a series of four conventions at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. They will be held over four successive three-day weekends, beginning Friday, June 16. The first two weekends the program will be held in English and the two following weekends in Spanish.

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

Now- June 23 Vacation Bible School St. James A.M.E. Church, in conjunction with Union Bethel

gation recounted stories of their time spent at St. Philips along with the influence former pastors Dr. George Hall and Dr. Cedric S. Rodney had on their lives and the entire church family. Rodney also taught at WSSU, which is 125 years old.

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A.M.E. Church, will hold Vacation Bible School June 19 – 23, from 6-8 p.m., daily at St. James, 1501 N. Patterson Avenue (across the street from the U.S. Post Office).

The theme is “Super God! Super Me! Super-Possibility!” Classes are available from age 2 to adult.

Refreshments will be served nightly.

Now- June 23 Vacation Bible School First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 Moravia St., will conduct Vacation Bible School from 5:45-8:15 p.m. June 19–23. Each session will begin with devotion followed by a repast from 6-6:30 p.m.

Classes/crafts and closing activities are scheduled for 6:40 – 8:15 p.m.

This year’s theme is GLOW for Jesus: Let Your Light Shine.

discussion of St. Philips, which is 195 years old, was Dr. Michele Gillespie, Dean of the College at Wake Forest University.

She gave a historical synopsis of the church and its connection to Slater Industrial Academy, now Winston-Salem State See Juneteenth on B6

Classes will be offered for all age groups from pre-school to adults.

For more information, please call 336-446-9631.

Now- June 23 Vacation Bible School United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 450 Metropolitan Drive 27101, will host Vacation Bible School on June 19-23 from 5:30- 8:15 p.m. Dinner will be served each night. For more information, please call 336-761-1358.

Now- June 23 Vacation Bible School Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, W-S, NC, will host its annual Vacation Bible School

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Stewart says that since there are individuals with transportation issues or other things that prohibit them from going to certain places, they just decided to bring the services to them. She says you have to meet people half way if you really want to try and reach them.

United Metropolitan member and author of “Meet the Feeling Friends,” Karen Cuthrell, was the driving force in getting many of the agencies to come out for the day. She said from attending a previous event where there were several agencies in attendance she felt the same could be done during the church’s CommUnity Day. “A lot of times services a person may need are not under one roof,” Cuthrell said. “This event gives people a one stop shop of services that they may need all at the same time. Some people don't think of the hardships people have with transportation sometimes, so hopefully this is helping someone.

Here at United Metropolitan we are a community church and it’s wonderful to be in the community where the people are.”

Felicia M. Brinson of DSS said that she knows many people have a negative view of the DSS and coming out to meet the people is one way they can dispel many of the negative myths people may have about them.

“I just want the people to know that we are here for them,” Brinson said. “We know the perception of the DSS may be negative to some people. We are here to

Scores of individuals from the surrounding area came out for United Metropolitan's CommUnity Day. show them that is not the case.”

Keisha Forbes of DSS added, “We are trying to bring unity to the community and we are trying to change the face of DSS.” The DSS representatives were there to offer their services along with advising people of the upcoming community events they have planned for the summer. Sharon Porter, DSS Foster Parent Recruiter, says

it's very important for the people to know that DSS is there to help. She says there is a need for responsible foster parents in the county and urges people who are interested to contact the DSS. Officer C.J. Morgan of the WinstonSalem Police Department said, “I think it's important to be out in the community to let people know we do care about our com-

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Dorothy Pettus, left, and Beverly Funches Williams discuss their time spent at St. Philips Moravian Church.

Photo by Timothy Ramsey

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Sunday within congregations serving African-Americans.

The Balm in Gilead ‘s intention is to use the power and influence of the AfricanAmerican pulpit to bring awareness; to distribute the facts about Alzheimer’s; to encourage participation in research studies and to support persons living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

Moreover, the initiative brings national and local attention to the enormous impact of the problems that Alzheimer’s and other dementias are having on the African-American community.

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Wednesday, June 21 through Friday, June 23, from 6- 8:30 p.m. nightly.

There are classes for all ages, and light refreshments will be served each night. The public is cordially invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at 336-7887023.

Now-Aug. 18 Summer Camp The Justice Marathon Children of Hope Summer Camp Outreach Ministry Program started on Monday, June 19 and will continue until Aug. 18. The camp is open to children between the ages of 4 to 18. For questions please contact Sister Jackie Spease at 336-2879077. The camp is located at Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries, 2001 NE 25th Street (corner of Ansonia and 25th). Sr. Pastor Mitchell is the host pastor. Volunteers are needed and welcomed.

June 24 -25 Prayer Breakfast The Forsyth County Missionary Union’s Annual Prayer Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m.

Saturday, June 24, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive, Winston-Salem.

The

Annual Colors Teas will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 950 File Street, Winston Salem. Please call 336-924-0235 or email lucille472001@yahoo.com for more information.

June 25 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have a worship service on Sunday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. with Rabbi Andrew Ettin as guest speaker. He will address issues of uncertainty in his sermon “Subject to Change.” At, the Forum at 9:15 a.m., Cynthia Dodge will lead a discussion of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. And at Explorations at 9:15 a.m., Eric Townson will lead a discussion of Chris Johnson’s book and documentary “A Better Life: Joy and Meaning in a World Without God.” More information, UUFWS.org.

June 25 Young Adult and Youth Day New Direction Movement Cathedral, 3300 Overdale Drive, will observe 'Young Adult and Youth Day on Sunday, June 25, at 11 a.m. morning service.

Featuring ‘Great Is He Mime

Ministry.’ For more information, call 336-771-2111.

June 26-30 Vacation Bible School Piney Grove Baptist Church, 4633 Grove Garden Drive, will have Vacation Bible School June 26-30 from 6:30-8 p.m. nightly at the PGBC Family Life Center. The theme is “Winning Souls and Teaching God’s Word for the Advancement of the Kingdom.” A light dinner will be served each evening from 5-6:15 p.m.

All ages are invited to attend. For more information about this event, call 336-744-5759.

June 26-30 Vacation Bible School Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 620 Patterson Ave., will have Vacation Bible School June 26-30, from 6-8 p.m.

This year’s theme is “I've Got Talent: Showcasing Our Work For Jesus.”

Vacation Bible School classes, with in-class activities, will be available for ages 4 and up; in addition, children and youth will enjoy music classes.

Everyone will enjoy refreshments and fellowship. To register, call 336724-9411 or stop by the church between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

University. She also discussed the way Hall and Rodney impacted the church and how the founder of Slater, Simon Atkins, worked with St. Philips’ leaders.

“This is an event that brings together people from all across the city and the state,” Gillespie said after the luncheon. “It's an opportunity for us to be inclusive with each other, to share our concerns, to share our thoughts and to celebrate community and think how we can be more collaborative going forward.

“I don't think we can do this once. I think we have to do this again and again and again, but we have to do it in different ways,” she continued.

“The spirit in the room today of community, disconnectedness and hope was pretty powerful.”

Gillespie said St. Philips, which has been in existence since 1823, has been a staple of the African-American community for nearly two centuries. She says the sense of community in and around the church has been there since the 19th century all the way to today.

“I think that the church [St. Philips], its leadership and its members have encouraged the kind of community inclusion,” Gillespie said when asked

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munity and that we are very community oriented.”

All of the individuals who came out to show people the services their respective companies have all were volunteers.

United Metropolitan plans to have two additional CommUnity days later this year with various themes.

about the church. “They have continually encouraged higher education because they felt it was very important and was a way to create opportunity.

I don't think you can ever underestimate the importance of St. Philips just as much today as the last 195 years.”

Dorothy Pettus, a member of the St. Philips Board of Elders, was one of the individuals on the podium speaking about her time at St. Philips. She said after the luncheon that events such as this are important because much of the African-American history around the country has been suppressed. She thinks it gives those who are longing for knowledge, whether black or white, a chance to learn.

“Today's event allows all of us to know the contributions and sacrifices our forefathers have made,” said Pettus. “Rev. Rodney was a great historian and he instilled in us the importance of carrying

on our history. St. Philips has been a pillar of Winston-Salem for years.

A lot of educators and professionals of the city came out of St. Philips.”

Pettus says that when she left college after two years to get married, Rev. Rodney constantly stayed on her to go back to finish school. She said Rodney made education very important to the members of the congregation. She joked that the young children in the generation after her dared not to go to college because it was so important to Rodney.

A former member of St. Philips, Beverly Funches Williams, said after the luncheon, “The importance of today was to share the history of St. Philips and growing up in Happy Hill as a Moravian.

Dr. Hall and Rev. Rodney were both dedicated to change, and I think they both came from humble beginnings and grew to such dynamic heights.

That impacted me more than anything else.”

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people even in the midst of their sins.

For Your Consideration: Samson was set apart for God… are we set apart for Christ?

If so, how do we show it?

God has requirements when you are set apart or sanctified for His service.

Are we in compliance?

Life’s Application: God uses a variety of things in our lives – our childhood, family situations, personalities, strengths, weaknesses, talents, environments, experiences – for His glory.

Nothing that we go through in our lives is wasted, but we must be open to allow the Lord to use these situations to mold and shape us.

Prayerfully reflect on your life and see the things where the Lord may have been working in your life that you may have overlooked. You will find some circumstances where He has shaped you to be who you are today. (UMI Annual Commentary 2016-2017).

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er permitting. Bring weedeaters, clippers and rakes. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves. For additional information, call Maurice Pitts Johnson at 336 978-2866.

June 24 – Community Open House Baby+Company and Novant Health Join Forces to Open New Birth Center.

A community open house event is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center is located at 200 Charlois Blvd., Winston-Salem. The new center will offer families in the greater Triad area the best elements of highly personalized care, along with the benefits that come from collaboration with a leading health system.

June 24 – WSSU Legacy Band Concert An afternoon of old and new school music with a touch of gospel and jazz will take place on Saturday, June 24, from 35 p.m. at the Greater Church Inc. Gymnasium, 5095 Lansing Drive., Winston-Salem.

Admission is $10.

June 24 – Super Senior Health Day The Winston-Salem Urban League continues its legacy of working within the senior community with its launch of Super Senior Health day 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 24, at the downtown office at 201 W. Fifth St. On-site enrollment in SNAP food benefits, along with other community-based programs from Urban League partners will be available.

June 24 – N.C. State Bethune/Height Recognition Program The Winston Salem Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Inc. will host the N.C. State Bethune/Height Recognition Program on Saturday, June 24, noon-3 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Prominent local citizens will be recognized. For additional information, contact Aurelia Worthy at 336-225-2210.

June 24 – Composting for Community and Home Gardens Forsyth County Cooperative Extension will host a composting workshop on Saturday, June 24 from 1-3 p.m. The workshop will take place at Carver High School Garden (3545 Carver School Road, WinstonSalem). There is no cost.

Please register online at: http://tinyurl.com/FCGSGS, or call 336-703-2850

June 24 – Golf Clinic PGA Golf Professional Jimmy McMullen, director of instruction at The Golf Academy at Salem Glen, will be holding a Chipping Clinic for all those players who want to feel better about their chip shots and start saving some shots around the green. The clinic will take place on Saturday, June 24, from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. The fee is $10 per person. Please visit www.thegolfacadematsalemgleen.com for more information.

June 24 – Clemmons Day at the Dash Come see the W-S Dash vs. Buies Creek Astros on Saturday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the BB&T Ballpark. Each guest will receive: Reserved ticket to the game ($10), Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Voucher (redeemable at the Chickfil-A at Thruway Shopping Center) and a free Dash Hat. The Post-Game Kids Run the Bases is presented

by New Balance. Children 3 and under do not require a ticket. Gates open one hour prior to game time.

June 24 -25 – Amateur Radio Field Day

Members of the Forsyth Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the National Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25 at Hobby Park. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. The event will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. until Sunday at 2 p.m. at 2301 W. Clemmonsville Road, Winston Salem.

June 24, July 22 & Aug. 19 – Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series Experiment in SelfReliance (ESR), in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library, and Great Commission Community Church will host Movie One of its three-part Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series. This free admission, communitycentered series will be held Saturday, June 24, July 22 and Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Experiment in SelfReliance, 3480 Dominion St. NE, Winston-Salem.

Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for sale.

Popcorn will be free.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information about the Family Film Fest at Experiment in SelfReliance, call 336-7229400 or visit www.eisr.org/events.

June 26 – Monthly Social Services Meeting The Monthly Meeting of the Forsyth County Board of Social Services will be held on Monday, June 26, at 1:30 a.m. at the Forsyth County Department of Social Services, 5th Floor Board Room, 741 North Highland Ave., Winston Salem.

June 26 - July 27 – Summer Enrichment Classes Registration is now open for Destination Forsyth Tech summer enrichment program. The four-week program will run June 26-July 27.

Classes are held on the Forsyth Tech West Campus, at 1300 Bolton St. and will be held Monday-Thursday and costs range from $49-$129 per class per week.

Classes will be held Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.- noon or 1-4 p.m.

Morning and afternoon care is available. Students staying for both morning and afternoon class can stay during the lunch hour.

Class sizes are limited and will be filled on a firstcome, first-served basis.

More information about “Destination Forsyth Tech”—including class descriptions, schedules, costs and registration instructions, – is available a t www.forsythtech.edu/summer-enrichment.

June 26 - 30 – Habitat Build Blitz Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County is having a house building blitz June 26-30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Volunteers are urgently needed. No experience expected or needed. Lunch will be provided. Sign up by contacting Debbie Cesta at 336306-8419.

June 26 – Application Deadline The Winston-Salem Urban League is now accepting applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), in which 150 youth from ages 15 to 19 will be employed over the summer months.

Applicants must be residents of Forsyth County and proof of age, residency, and income are required. All applications must be returned to the Urban League office with required documentation by Monday, June 26.

Applications are available online at the WinstonSalem Urban League website: www.wsurban.org June 29 – Reading Party ReadWS will host a reading party on Thursday,

June 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Miller Park Recreation Center, 400 Leisure Lane, WinstonSalem. The party is free but you must preregister to attend.

Register by Monday, June 26.

Attendance is limited.

Contact Tonya by email Tonya@readws.org or call 336-723-4391 ext. 1507, for more information.

Now- July 15 –Family Video and Marco’s Pizza Reward “A” Students Each year, Family Video and Marco’s Pizza participate in an event called “Report Card A”.

From June 15 to July 15, any student that receives an "A" or its equivalent will receive a free game or movie rental for each "A" that they earned in core classes on their final report card. Also, Marco's Pizza gives away 1 Small - 1 Topping Pizza for each student with an "A." There are 21 Family Videos and 8 Marco's Pizzas currently in N.C. area, including Winston-Salem, Burlington, Eden, Highpoint, Archdale, Lexington, Thomasville, Rockingham and Statesville.

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

Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Hours are Tuesday –Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delta Arts Center is closed every third Saturday of the month. It is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call 336-7222625.

Now through July 2 – Three-Millionth Call Contest CityLink, the city’s citizen service call center, will mark its 10th anniversary and answer its 3 millionth call in July and is holding a “Name that Call” contest to celebrate the occasion.

From now through July 2, city residents are invited to predict the subject of the 3 millionth call (e.g. a malfunctioning traffic light, a pothole or a missed garbage collection) and the time of day (morning, afternoon or evening) that the call will arrive. The winner will receive a city gift basket with four tickets to the Dixie Classic Fair, a summer pass to all city pools, a day pass for Winston Lake Golf Course, gift certificates for the Fairgrounds Farmers Market, the Cricket’s Nest Craft Shop and the Downtown Arts District, and more. Another gift basket will be awarded to the person who places the 3 millionth call.

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

Now-July 2 – Peppercorn Theatre Play The Sky Game, a play commissioned by Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum, is part of an initiative to depict adventures that reflect the local community. The play will open on Friday, June 16, and run through Sunday, July 2, at the Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road in Winston-Salem. Public performances will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 16 through July 2. Tickets are $7 each ($3 for Kaleideum members) and may be purchased online at www.peppercorntheatre.org.

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RodgersDavis will host a Project Information & Outreach Session to discuss construction of the Winston-Salem State University Science Building project on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 5:30 PM, located at Winston Salem State University Anderson Conference Center – Main Dining Room, 601 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Interested participants and Historically Underutilized Businesses are strongly encouraged to participate.

Please email James Clayton (JClayton@rodgersbuilders.com) to RSVP for this session.

The Chronicle June 22 2017 Legal Advertisement Solicitation for Bids

Reynolds Construction is actively seeking qualified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) for construction of the South Mill Creek Interceptor Replacement project for the City/County Utility Commission in Winston-Salem, NC bidding Wednesday, July 12, 2017 @ 2:00 pm. Subcontract and supplier opportunities include preconstruction audio/video survey; land surveying; temporary erosion and sediment control; clearing and grubbing; jack and bores; tunneling; seeding and sodding; cast-inplace concrete; precast concrete; readymix concrete; fencing; asphalt pavement replacement; painting, aggregates; mechanical; trucking; and pipe supplies and appurtenances.

Plans and specifications will be made available upon request. Quick pay agreements may be available to qualified subcontractors and suppliers. Inquiries and quotations may be submitted to sandra.murphy@reynoldscon.com (770) 969-4040 or faxed to (770) 969-4363. All bids must be submitted by close of business on July 11, 2017.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Barbara Ruff King (17 E 1209), also known as Barbara R. King, Barbara Jean King, Barbara Jean Ruff King, deceased April 10, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before September 24, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 22nd day of June, 2017.

Kristan King Lewman Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 9029 Overhill Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042

Kimberly Justin King Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 608 S. Poplar Street Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 Kevin Dorian King Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 5 Magnolia Blossom Drive Bluffton, SC, 29910

The Chronicle June 22, 29, and July 6, 13, 2017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Ann Hawkins (16 E2066), also known as Elizabeth A. Hawkins, deceased September 02, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before September 24, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 22nd day of June, 2017.

Rayvon T. Hawkins Administrator for Elizabeth Ann Hawkins, deceased 1500 Marble Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 The Chronicle June 22, 29 and July 6, 13, 2017

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 15 JT 283 15 JT 284

IN THE MATTER OF: CATALEYA ROCHELLE RICE DOB: 07-10-15 CAITLYN KATHLEEN RICE DOB: 07-10-15 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Edward Fulks - father of the juveniles

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

You are required to make a written answer to the Motions 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 Motions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motions, the Movant will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles.

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 Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Friday, August 4, 2017 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 9th day of June, 2017

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

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