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Faith leaders take stance against ‘no snitching’ policy in the community

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

The Ministers’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity (MCWSV) is taking a stand against the code of silence andto put an end to the “no snitching” policy that

exists in the African- American community. During a press conference held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 21, faith leaders met with members of the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) and other community leaders to discuss the increase in violent crimes, and to ask those in the community with any information in the homicides to come forward. Fourteen homicides have been committed in Winston-Salem this year, com-

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pared with six at the same point last year. “Any level of violent crime is unacceptable for any community. Furthermore, the spike in violent crime, particularly homicides in Winston-Salem in 2016 is very alarming,” said the Rev. Alvin Carlisle, MCWSV third vice-president and program committee chair. “As concerned citizens and religious leaders, the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity embraces the reality, that the onus is upon us to respond to the recent rash of murders in our city.”

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While all but two have been solved, the WSPD is still investigating and seeking witnesses in all 14 homicide cases. According to Assistant Chief Katrina Thompson, a number of people, and in some cases even family members of the victim, have knowledge of what happened, yet they are unwilling to work with police. Thompson noted that in one case, more than a dozen people witnessed the incident, yet no one is willing to cooperate. “Our community must come together See Code on A2

Legend Moses ‘Mo’ Lucas dies

Moses “Mo” Lucas addresses the crowd on Sunday, June 19, during the Annual Mo Lucas Father’s Day Parade and Cookout. For more than 60 years, Lucas served children at the YMCA.

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More than 1,000 celebrate Mo Lucas on Father’s Day BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

More than 1,000 people from near and far filled the streets of downtown

Winston-Salem in support of the Annual Moses “Mo” Lucas Father’s Day Parade and Cookout. The parade, led by The Mo Lucas Community Foundation’s Yette Dancers and Boss Drummers, began on Trade Street and snaked its way to Spruce Street, where a festival-like event was held to honor Lucas, 89. The Carolina Stars, WinstonSalem High Steppers, Winston-Salem Tar Heel Cheerleaders and a number of car and motorcycle clubs in the

area also participated in the third annual parade. The Winston-Salem Fire Department and Police Department participated as well. If you’re making a list of the most well-known people in WinstonSalem, Lucas is sure to be near the top of the list. A retired Army veteran, Lucas spent more than 60 years serving children at the YMCA through his step team that performed in countless

Leader passes away two days after annual Father’s Day event BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

On Tuesday, June 21, just 48 hours after the annual Father’s Day parade and cookout dedicated to him, Moses “Mo” Lucas, 89, passed away. Michael Terry, president of the Mo Lucas Foundation,

City passes budget focusing on pay and crime BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

A budget with an emphasis on city worker wages and police recruitment passed the Winston-

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Salem City Council with a 6-2 vote. The $422.2 million budget increases pay across the board to help with city worker retention. Originally, it was also going to create a fourth police district in and around downtown to help with police coordination in that area. That plan was nixed in favor of more robust police recruiting. This comes at a time when the city has seen 14 homicides in 2016, compared to six at this time last year. Police Chief Barry Rountree told City Council the department is con-

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ly knew each other, he said. “Primarily these homicides we have experienced in 2016 have been the result of individuals choosing to settle a dispute with

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a firearm or some other type of weapon” said Rountree. He said law enforcement can’t predict crimes of passion like the recent homicides. All resources are being devoted to those cases, with detectives working overtime. He said investigators still need the public’s help to solve some of the cases and hopes those with information will come forward. On recruiting, Rountree said many young people are not choosing the law enforcement profession because of the increased scrutiny and unease toward

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Fresh corn. Vine-ripened tomatoes. Sumptuous squash. Name a locally grown vegetable, and it might be included in the next Carolina Crate from Lowes Foods. While supplies last, shoppers are able to pick up a crate packed with locally grown produce at select Lowes Foods beginning at 9 a.m. each Saturday. More than 200 local farmers are participating in Lowes Foods Carolina Crate program. The Carolina Crate program kicked off June 13 and will continue until Aug. 27. Each Carolina Crate contains six to eight varieties of produce, which have been selected based on what is at its peak, and weighs 10 to 12 pounds. The cost for a Carolina Crate filled with goodness is $20. If a guest pre-orders through Lowes Foods-to-Go, the shopping fee is waived. The farm crate movement began several years ago in the Northeast and has since spread to other parts of the country,

Heather George, senior vice president o brand strategy for Lowes Foods, said Many people know them as CSA or com munity-supported agriculture boxes Lowes Foods has committed to buying a farmer’s produce in advance of harvest Unlike many other similar CSA programs Lowes Foods does not require a subscrip tion or advance payment from shoppers. Our Carolina Crate program is the per fect way for families to enjoy produce at it peak and at the same time, support local small farmers right here in the Carolinas You can’t request what you receive in a Carolina Crate, George said. The surprise of discovering what has been harvested fo the box each week is part of the fun. We even include recipes so that shoppers can go home and start enjoying their fresh pro duce. Carolina Crates are available only in select Lowes Foods stores. Go to LowesFoods.com for a list of participating stores.

Mo Lucas looks at the crowd in 2015 during the Father’s Day parade in his honor.

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informed the public of Lucas’ untimely death via Facebook just after 10 p.m. Tuesday. The post reads: “It really saddens me to have to post this however, Mr. Mo Lucas has passed and I want to thank every last one of you for giving him victory before he passed on.” After retiring from the U.S. Army, Lucas joined the Patterson Avenue YMCA as a volunteer in 1954. While attending Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), where he is credited with chartering the first chapter of

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Lucas first made a name for himself among youth in the area by deejaying weekly dances at the Patterson Avenue and Winston Lake Y branches. After graduating from WSSU in 1960, Lucas joined the Y staff as a fulltime employee, where he continued to inspire children in the community for more than 60 years. Even after retiring at the age of 66, Lucas continued to spend his free time volunteering well into his 80s. Over the course of his tenure at the Patterson Avenue and Winston Lake branches, Lucas mentored hundreds of young men

through his step team that was known for sporting the finest suits, as they strutted their stuff in area parades and other community events. According to Terry, just minutes before he passed, Lucas was talking about how good it felt to see everyone at the parade held downtown on Sunday, June 19. Terry, who joined Lucas’ step team at age 14, said he was confused by the unexpected passing of the man he considers his role model. “Right now, I’m super confused,” he said. “For the first time in my life, I can say I don’t know what to do.”

(Above) The Rev. Alvin Carlisle, third vice-president of the Minsters’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity, speaks during a press conference held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 21.

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Members of the Mo Lucas Foundation Yette Dancers make their way down Trade Street during the Mo Lucas Father’s Day Parade on Sunday, June 19.

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parades across the state and country, and various other programs at YMCA branches on Trade Street and at Winston Lake. As he rode through the streets, shouts of “Thanks, Mo” could be heard from blocks away. A number of residents who attended the parade mentioned Lucas was like a father. Josh Thompson said that even to this day, he looks at Lucas as one of his role models. “Growing up, Mo was the person that everybody looked up to and went to for advice,” said Thompson as he stood on the corner enjoying the parade, held on Sunday, June 19. “He is a legend in this city, and to see him honored like this means a lot to me, and I know he appreciates everyone coming out to show support and give thanks.”

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Monte Odom, who joined the step team when he was 8 years old, said he never would have made it if it wasn’t for the guidance he received from Lucas at the Y. “For many of us in the community, Mo is the only father we’ve ever known,” Odom said. Following the parade, supporters of the event gathered at the Winston Square Amphitheater, where they were treated to free food and entertainment. The gathering also gave residents an opportunity to personally thank Lucas for his hard work and dedication in improving the lives of children in

the community. Between performances, Lucas himself took to the stage to thank everyone for coming out. As he was escorted to the stage, Lucas received a standing ovation from the throngs in attendance. He said seeing the children perform and march through the streets brought back a lot of memories. “I am very proud to be here today,” he said. “It brings a tear to my eye because I have seen so many children grow up and go on to accomplish amazing things. “Today is a very special day for me. I thank you all for being here.”

Assistant Chief Katrina Thompson calls for the end of the “no snitching” policy during a press conference held by the Minsters’ Conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity on Tuesday, June 21.

and stand against those who shatter families with senseless violence,” she said. “I can tell you with great certainty that the only way to combat this disturbing trend is community involvement.” As she stood behind a podium surrounded by clergy, fellow officers and other stakeholders in the community, Thompson said that in contrast to the storylines portrayed on popular crime television programs, the advancement in DNA testing and the most modern of forensic evidence gathering techniques rarely solve homicide investigations. “I can tell you from experience, the majority of homicide cases are solved because eye witnesses came forward to

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provide crucial information to the cases. The code of silence, or the ‘no snitching’ rule in our community serves only to empower those who commit these crimes,” Thompson said. Thompson urged anyone with information on any of the homicides to contact the WSPD or call the Crimestoppers hotline at 336-727-2800. For those reluctant to talk with the police or call an anonymous number, the president of the ministers’ conference, Bishop Todd Fulton, said, “Come to the ministers’ conference. We will be your voice until you find your voice. “We want to make Winston-Salem a safe place to live, a safe place to worship and a safe place to work.” Fulton said. “We’re standing her today to say we need your help.”

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Dr. Kimya Dennis makes a point during the Juneteenth Festival Black Family Forum on Saturday, June 18 at the Biotech Place located on North Patterson Avenue. Other panelists included Dr. Manderline Scales, Larry DeBerry, and Dr. Dorrance Kennedy.

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Hundreds of residents gathered at the Biotech Place and Bailey Park last Saturday to celebrate freedom during the Juneteenth Festival. The festival included a number of vendors and forums, live entertainment, food, and other activities throughout the day. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery.

Forum during annual Juneteenth Festival designed to empower AfricanAmerican community BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Last Saturday, the annual Juneteenth Festival took a new twist.

To jumpstart the festival, retired Winston-Salem State University professor Dr. Manderline Scales; Kimya Dennis, Salem College assistant professor of sociology and criminal studies; Dorrance Kennedy, CEO of Harambee Unlimited; and human relations consultant for the city of Greensboro, Lacy DeBerry, sat down to discuss a number of topics, including the black family structure, education, the black church, finance and housing. The panel also explored, mental health, and criminal justice. The annual festival, which began locally in 2004, commemorates the day in June of 1865 when Union Soldiers marched into Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free.

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This year’s festival, held at the new Bailey Park and the Biotech Place on North Patterson Avenue, included the usual live music, food, vendors, exhibits, heritage displays, arts and crafts and kids area. Along with bringing back old favorites from past festivals, however, this year’s event also featured a number of new attractions, such as a fashion show, a cooking demo and a number of forums designed to empower the AfricanAmerican community. The topic of the black family involved several topics. While discussing finance and home ownership in the African-American community, Lacy DeBerry said everything from voting districts to school systems is based on community. He went on to mention gentrification, a trend that involves displacing lower-income families and results in increased property values. He said when this happens in urban areas, homeowners have to liquidate their assets and rent their homes in order to financially support their families. “Unfortunately, that impacts the greater community,” he said. “Everything that we know in terms of structure is based on community, and the community is based on homeownership.” “If you live in a community that is 50-

50, renters versus homeowners, you don’t have the strength that other communities have.” DeBerry noted often times in the black community, even when income increases, it still takes everything earned just to survive. He then encouraged all those in attendance to invest in stocks and bonds so they can have something to pass on to future generations. “It takes everything we have to keep food on the table and keep the lights on,” he said. “What that means is we have to change the way that we do things, our values, as well as our mindset to make sure we have a say so in our economic development. “Moving forward we have to look at ways to maximize our financial power.” During the question and answer portions of the forum, panelists were asked about the current state of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as it relates to the black family and culture. Dennis said, “HBCU’s are developing in terms of research, grant writing and teaching but, in order to progress they must remain current and stop pretending that all blacks think and feel the same way. “Understanding diversity among our own people is important. For HBCUs to remain current, they need to understand that diversity. If they don’t, historically

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black institutions will become outdated.” Kennedy, who has worked at five different HBCUs, discussed Senate Bill 873 and legislative attempts to dismantle HBCUs in the state of North Carolina. He said alumni need to do a better job of supporting their institutions.

“It’s not enough to go to Homecoming, or put a bumper sticker on your car. We need to give back resources to these institutions,” he said. “These institutions have always produced our movers and shakers, and we should not be naive about the movement to demolish these institutions.” “Be sure to pay each year to these black schools,” said Scales, a graduate of Spellman College in Atlanta, Georgia. “You should be able to support these schools not just financially but in every type of way,” said Scales. “We have to plant the seeds and water them daily.” Following the forum, James Robinson said that the addition of the forums and other new attractions made this year’s festival better than ever. “I’ve been attending the Juneteenth Festival since the beginning,” he said. “After sitting in on this forum and looking at the other events they have planned for the day, this is by far the best one yet. It seems to get better every year.”

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Local LGBT community and allies mourn Orlando victims Hundreds gathered at Corpening Plaza on Thursday, June 16 to remember the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florids.

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Hundreds filled Corpening Plaza Thursday eveningJune 16, evening during a vigil held by Pride Winston-Salem for the victims of the Orlando shooting. On June 12, the worst mass shooting in the country’s recent history took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. A gunman armed with an assault rifle and pistol opened fire on a crowd of 300 during the club’s Latin night, killing 49 and wounding more than 50. The shooter, who was killed by police, claimed allegiance to the Islamic State in 911 calls during a standoff with authorities, though investigators have found no links between him and ISIS. The media has been referring to Pulse and other gay nightclubs as a sanctuary for those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. During the vigil, Pride Winston-Salem President Jerry Morin said he agreed with that description. “It’s a sanctuary for us to go, have fun, dance, be with our friends without judgment or fear of violence,” he said. “For a lot of people, that’s been violated. It will take some time to get that back, but we can’t let that deter us.” Speakers at the vigil also called for action.

Corey Hodges, a former Pride board member, applauded senators who walked out during the moment of silence in Congress for the Orlando shooting. The Democratic senators were protesting lack of legislative action on guns after numerous mass shootings. After a nearly 15 hour filibuster, Republican Senate leadership agreed to hold votes on universal background checks and banning those on the terrorist watch list from buying guns. These measures did not pass Monday. Hodges also talked about the outpouring of online support, with hashtags like #keepkissing, which refers to the shooter’s father saying that his son was upset when he saw two men kissing. Hodge told those in the LGBT community to not hide who they are and continue to “queer the space,” referring to a sermon by Rev. Roger Hayes, the openly gay pastor of Church of the Holy Spirit Fellowship. “I implore you to keep kissing, queer this space and never be silent,” said Hodges. Hodges said while there’s currently no gay bar or club in Winston-Salem, after Club Snap recently closed, the local LGBT community finds sanctuary in groups like Pride, which holds a festival and parade in October, faith groups and other organizations. One of those organiza-

tions is Northstar LGBT Community Center, located on Burke Street. Teresa Carter, who founded it in 2013, said the center is using grief counselors to help people deal with the tragedy. She said the center has had calls from people who were so shaken by the shooting they were thinking of suicide. It’s also had people who’ve called wanting to volunteer and help however they can. “We’ve fought many things in the last 20 years, and this is just another thing we’re going to fight together,” she said. Also among the speakers was Interfaith WinstonSalem Chair Drea Parker and Devonte Jackson, a transgender man. Rev. Maria Teresa, an associate pastor at Wentz Memorial United Church of Christ, read a message in both English and Spanish at the end. She then read the names of all 49 victims killed in the Pulse shooting as Hodges rang a bell for each one. The crowd of about 500 stood silently and held candles as each name was read, some crying and embracing each other as they tried to deal with the tragedy. Another vigil was held Sunday at Merschel Plaza, along Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem. That vigil was hosted by the North Star LGBT Community Center.

A few of the guns collected at the Firearms Safe Surrender are shown.

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Police gather unwanted guns from the public BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Amidst a spike in homicides, the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) collected unwanted guns and ammo on Saturday, June 18, in the parking lot of Waughtown Baptist Church. The Firearms Safe Surrender let gun owners turn in firearms and ammo to the police with no questions asked. The guns and ammo will be destroyed, though some ammo may be used for testing by the department. Firearms are checked before they’re disposed of to make sure they aren’t stolen and haven’t been used in a crime. Those wanting to dispose of their guns pulled up in their vehicles and let officers remove the weapons. Lt. Katie Paterson said they had three people waiting for them right when the event started at 9 a.m. “The point is to offer an opportunity to folks who may have guns or ammunition in their home, maybe they have small children and don’t want the guns present anymore, or maybe

they’ve had them and just haven’t known how to get rid of them,” said Paterson, “It gives them a chance to safely get rid of them.” By the time it ended at 1 p.m., officers had collected three handguns, three shotguns, two BB guns, a black powder pistol and hundreds of rounds of ammo. This is far less than what police collected in the two city-funded gun buybacks held in 2014. The buybacks offered between $100-$175 per weapon. Cpl. Brian Ashley, who is with the firearms training unit, said they were able to fill the back of a van with collected weapons during the buybacks. “It was a very big turnout,” he said. Paterson said that the WSPD opted for a safe surrender event this time because it could be organized quicker as a response to the higher than usual homicides the city is having this year. In the month it took to plan the event, that number has climbed higher. As of Friday, there have been 14 homicides, as opposed to six at this time last year. The event also

comes a week after the worst mass shooting in recent United States history at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Paterson said the WSPD regularly gets calls to dispose of firearms. She said the best way to dispose of guns and ammo is to call the WSPD so a patrol officer can pick them up, or bring them by police headquarters at 725 N. Cherry St. Assistant Police Chief Wilson Weaver said that any weapon the police can get off the street is a good thing. “Any weapons that we’re able to get off the street and safely dispose of are weapons we don’t have to be concerned about being utilized in a crime or a child getting a hold of,” said Weaver. Weaver said that the safe surrender event is just one part of WSPD’s response to the spike in violence. He said officers are making appeals to the community for information on violent crimes. He said officers also try to be out and visible in the community as much as possible.

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and reinstating a police cadet program at Forsyth Technical Community College. City Council Member James Taylor, who chairs the public safety committee, said that there was a community roundtable held recently to address the increased violence. As a result of participants’ sug-

ty value, contains a 2 percent supplemental raise next January for firefighter and police officers. There’re additional raises for police officers with five to 15 years of service to address attrition issues. All other employees receive a 3 percent market adjustment. There’re also merit-pay raises of 1.5 per-

“I don’t believe that as a city we can talk about dealing with issues of poverty if we don’t take the first steps.” –Derwin Montgomery, City Council Member

gestions, the city increased its funding of the Urban League Summer Youth Employment Program and Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR) grants. The two “no” votes on the budget were City Council Members Robert Clark and Jeff MacIntosh. Clark felt the budget tried to do too much by hiring 30 new positions while raising pay. It tried to do everything while not accomplishing those things as well as it should, he said. MacIntosh said that he was “very happy" with “long overdue” pay increases for employees. But he said he felt the final budget, which eliminated new two data analyst positions, emphasized “bodies over technology,” which makes the city less competitive. The other City Council members were supportive of the budget, but said it was the first in a series of steps to deal with city worker pay. Among its provisions, it increases the minimum city employee wage to $11 an hour. The budget also contains a three-year study on city compensation and increasing the minimum wage to $15 within five years. “I don’t believe that as a city we can talk about dealing with issues of poverty if we don’t take the first steps,” said City Council Member Derwin Montgomery. The budget, which increases property taxes by 2 cents per $100 of proper-

cent to 3 percent for all city employees. The city will also be initiating a 401(a) supplemental retirement plan with a 2 percent contribution by the city. Among the new positions in the budget is the first of three fire safety inspectors to be hired over the next three years that will eliminate the need for firefighters to do fire code inspections. The budget provides money for increased demand for TransAid and Stormwater Management services, funds the change in Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus routes and provides money for major Recreation and Parks maintenance. It provides more than $2 million in grants for nonprofits like The Shepherd’s Center, Experiment in Self Reliance, HARRY Veterans Services, SciWorks, National Black Theatre Festival and the Arts Council. During the public comment session, several residents expressed concerns about whether East Winston would get an equitable amount of the budget, saying they felt the area has been neglected in economic development and in its recreation centers. A representative of Whole Man Ministries also appealed to the city for funding. The nonprofit, which houses homeless veterans with its Homes 4 Our Heroes program, was denied its $25,000 grant request in this budget.

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While a federal judge in Winston-Salem last April decided that that there was nothing about North Carolina’s 2013 voter ID law that should keep African-Americans or others from lawfully casting their ballots, a three-judge federal panel Tuesday wasn’t so sure. Based on remarks and questions coming from that panel of the U.S. Fourth Circuit of Appeals, attorneys for the N.C. NAACP “… feel very good about our case and the evidence which we presented,” attorney Irving Joyner, chairman of the N.C. NAACP’s Legal Redress Committee says. “We clearly hope that the Fourth Circuit will reverse the District Court’s [April 25th] decision … From there, it is on to the [U.S.] Supreme Court, no matter what the outcome is.” Attorneys for the state

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14. 06-17-16 Victim: Meghann Rae Stubbs, white female, 34 years of age. Cleared by arrest on 06-17-16.

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voter photo ID requirement not be implemented for the November 8 general election. “… Plaintiffs believe they have a likelihood of success on the merits on this claim and that voters will be irreparably harmed if the photo ID requirement is in effect in the November 2016 presidential election,” the appeal reads. “Plaintiffs believe that if and when they prevail on the photo ID claim, implementation of the Court’s order will be straightforward and simple: the requirement will simply fall away and voters will no longer be asked to show photo ID at the polls in order to vote.” However, as attorney Joyner noted, there’s little doubt that attorneys for Gov. McCrory and the Legislature would appeal such a ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking an injunction to halt any disruption of the 2013 law.

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5. 04-13-16 Victim: Doris Lovell Caldwell, black female, 53 years of age. Cleared as self-defense.

7. 04-30-16 Victim: Joshua Bernard Brown, black male, 27 years of age. Cleared by arrest on 06-09-16.

eral appellate court rules otherwise, the voter ID provision will be in force for the Nov. 8 general election as well. Based on the evidence presented, members of the three-judge panel openly questioned the timing of the Legislature passing the 2013 voter ID law, with one judge, Henry F. Floyd, saying that the intent to suppress the votes of people of color “… looks pretty bad to me.” Another appellate court judge, James A. Wynn, questioned why certain types of government-issued photo identification, like public university or public assistance ID cards, were disallowed. Judge Wynn once served on the N.C. Court of Appeals. There was no word on when the three-judge panel would issue its decision, even though it could, per the petition of the N.C. NAACP, the League of Women Voters and other plaintiffs, order that the

June 22 – June 28, 2016

The Winston-Salem Police Department has released the following information on the 14 homicide victims so far in 2016. The information appears in this order: order of homicide, date of homicide, name of victim, race, age and status of case.

2. 03-30-16 Victim: Jackie Wayne Cross, white male, 58 years of age. Cleared by arrest on 06-02-2016.

claim that the 2013 voting restrictions were necessary to stop voting fraud. The N.C. NAACP and other plaintiffs appealed to the U.S. Fourth Circuit to fast-track a stay of a federal judge’s April 25th ruling dismissing their lawsuit against Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly for their passage of the 2013 voter ID law until all other appeals have been exhausted. The original suit charged that the 2013 law violated the constitutional rights of black voters. The appeal sought to “… keep in place this Court’s prior injunction forbidding Defendants from eliminating same-day registration and refusing to count outof-precinct provisional ballots” in addition to keeping in place the portion of the law that reduced the early voting period by a week. The voter photo identification requirement began in earnest during the March 15 primary. Unless the fed-

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Homicide victims’ information

1. 02-06-16 Victim: Robert Bradford Hall, white male, 34 years of age. Cleared by arrest on 02-11-2016.

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We need fathers, all the right kinds, to lead the way

This past Sunday was Father’s Day, a time we celebrate fathers. In many churches across the land, preachers make the distinction between the fathers who merely gave their chromosomes to make children and the fathers who give love to young people, with or without his chromosomes being involved. We celebrated the latter fathers this past weekend across Winston-Salem. There was Mo Lucas, who has become a father figure to hundreds of youth just by giving part of himself in a job with the YMCA. There was My Brother’s Second Chance, which honored men who volunteer as mentors for young boys in the community. And there is Bishop Freddie B. Marshall and his family, who have started a foundation that sponsors a comprehensive eight-week mentoring program for African-American young men. But we can’t forget the fathers who have contributed the chromosomes but must love their children from afar. They still have some influence over their children, but not to the full extent they wish they could have. They are “the baby’s daddy.” Fathers, we need you. We needed you in Africa to lead tribes and nations to greatness. We needed you in slavery to lead families, as many as allowed, to freedom and dignity and those fathers who were free, we needed you to show us the way to a better life. We

“We urge the good fathers to rise up. We urge the courage and tenacity of our forefathers to rise up.”

needed you during the World Wars and other wars to show that fathers can overcome obstacles and survive. We need you now to help us through these times of heartache, uncertainty and fear. So many young people, especially boys, have gotten attention from various organizations in the Winston-Salem area. It seems as though young boys need an extra helping of courage, fortitude, wisdom and selflessness, among other attributes, that help them become leaders in these times. So many distractions and harmful elements have arisen over the decades. It’s almost like in the movies “Transformers” or “The Terminator”: The harmful elements seem to morph into so many things, it’s hard to keep up. The gun violence and drugs seem to snatch young boys and gobble them up if they are allowed to. Without sexual restraint and responsibility, the generations birthed are growing up without the foundations they need. We urge the good fathers to rise up. We urge the courage and tenacity of our forefathers to rise up. We urge the kindness and gentleness to rise up. We urge the knowledge and wisdom to rise up, because so much is rising against youth today. We have heard about those fathers who merely contribute the chromosomes but seem to contribute nothing much else in their children’s lives. In these days, many of those fathers are proving dangerous. The killer of 49 people in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, had a young son. He didn’t appear to care about him when he went about killing other people’s sons, for he must have known he would die. The man who mowed down his fellow workers in San Bernardino, California, had a young daughter. Did he express his love for her before he conducted his dastardly deed? He must have sensed he would die, too. What happens when a father dies? He is no longer able to contribute to the life of his child or children. What happens when a father takes away other people’s children? He leaves a legacy no one wants to live up to.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

This man is seriously ‘unhinged;’ no name needed To The Editor:

The man has become seriously unhinged. Congratulating himself on predicting an Orlando-type massacre; consistently hyper-inflating the number of Muslim refugees allowed into the United States; stating there is virtually no vetting process, which is completely inaccurate – the process takes anywhere from 1-2 years; suggesting that a ban on allowing Muslims will stop terrorist activity – never mind that the last two jihadists were born in America; insinuating that there may be some kind of conspiracy because our President is “… either not tough, not smart or he’s got something else in mind,” suggesting that President Obama himself might sympathize with radical elements. He has become the cheerleader for encouraging and validating rude, adolescent-style behaviors of namecalling, verbal bullying and mimicry – behaviors we work hard as parents and educators to eliminate in our children. His outrageous statements and character assassinations about Hispanics, Muslims and women give racists, bigots and ignorant people permission to spew their latent hatred, fear and homophobic rantings against people they mostly know nothing about. And they say God is on their side. Really? This is what your church teaches you? Many media sources have chosen not to recognize nor give credence or humanity to the Orlando shooter by naming him. For the same reasons, I will not name the person described above. You know who he is, what he is, and the serious danger an unhinged person poses to the position and reputation of the great nation of our United States. Lois Roewade Pfafftown

Animals, just as humans, shouldn’t be exploited To The Editor:

As a proud member of the LGBTQ community and an employee of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), I was appalled by the horrific massacre in Orlando. My heart and thoughts are with all of our community and the nation as we mourn this terrible tragedy and try desperately to make sense out of the senseless. The LGBTQ community has struggled long and hard to overcome oppression and hate, and the deadly shootings at Pulse remind us that we still have much work to do. As a country and as a community, we must stand united against hate and bigotry, and fight for love, respect,

and kindness to all. But in order to truly foster a climate of compassion and acceptance, it's important that we not limit our concern to members of our own community – or our own species. Just like any oppressed group, the animals beaten on factory farms, blinded in product-testing laboratories and skinned alive for something as frivolous as fur suffer these and other injustices because of prejudice and ignorance. Their feelings are entirely discounted, even though they experience fear, love, grief, joy, and pain, just as all of us do. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. rightly said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." So much violence is out of our control, but we can reject the violence in our daily lives by choosing not to support industries that exploit other living beings. As the nation stands with Orlando, I urge readers to visit www.PETA.org to learn more about cruelty-free living and extending our circle of compassion.

Amanda Nordstrom People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Norfolk, Virginia

Juneteenth should prompt us to recommit to equality for all To The Editor:

We celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, each year to commemorate June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached millions of slaves in Galveston, Texas, and they were informed of their freedom and the end of the Civil War. It is a day when we reflect on the suffering of slavery and honor the lives lost over the course of one of the darkest periods in American history. As we celebrate Juneteenth 2016 with friends and family, we recognize the many contributions AfricanAmericans make to society and recommit ourselves to ensuring all Americans are treated fairly and equitably under the law and have an opportunity to achieve the American dream. Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America’s neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns. For more than 40 years, the CBC has consistently been the voice for people of color and vulnerable communities in Congress and has been committed to utilizing the full Constitutional power and statutory authority of the United States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream.

U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC01), Chairman Congressional Black Caucus

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Black Caucus marks one-year anniversary of the shooting at Mother Emanuel Church To The Editor:

One year ago today, nine parishioners were violently gunned down as they worshiped in peace at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston, South Carolina. An incident of such terror and racial hatred could have easily sparked an outpouring of anger and violence from the community and around the nation, but we witnessed something different. It was not rage, nor was it vengeance. We witnessed a response of Christian forgiveness, unity and peace that led a community and the nation to grieve for the nine victims and all those impacted by this tragedy. Our hearts were broken by the senseless act of hate and racism as such violence should never be tolerated in a country as great as ours. Today, as we pause to remember the lives of the beloved individuals we lost – Depayne Middleton Doctor, Cynthia Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lance, Clementa Pinckney, Tywanza Sanders, Daniel Simmons, Sharonda Singleton, and Myra Thompson – we renew our commitment to the cause that united a nation in love, peace, and racial unity to once and for all eliminate the Confederate Flag, one of the longest standing symbols of hatred and divisiveness in America’s history, from public institutions across the country.

U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC01), Chairman, Congressional Black Caucus Washington, D.C.

Caucus supports sustainable funding of HBCUs To The Editor:

The North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus supports affordable college tuition with a long-term commitment that preserves the historical heritage of our historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and any other bills containing said language. We support engaging with various stakeholders regarding legislation, which impacts HBCUs as well as other constituent institutions, and how we fulfill our Constitutional obligations to North Carolina students.

Rep. Garland Pierce N.C. Legislative Black Caucus

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Open the doors of opportunity Darrell Allison

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Leaders in the North Carolina Senate recently released a budget which seeks to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program over the next decade. Bold and timely, I applaud this measure because it would meet parental demand. Over 22,000 applications have flooded into the Program from North Carolina families in just three year sproof positive of the growing need for educational choice. This program, which provides scholarships for lowincome students to attend private schools, is empowering parents to select the school that best meets their children’s needs. How’s it working out? Fayetteville mother Tanya Johnston, whose daughter receives an Opportunity Scholarship, says, “I’m one happy parent who would stand before anyone and testify that these changes have encouraged and positively affected my daughter, Joy, for the better.” Kim Paylor of Raleigh says, “This school year, utilizing the Opportunity Scholarship, my son is making solid

academic gains. And due to the school’s ‘no tolerance’ towards bullying… he can finally be free to be the best he can be.” Such parental affirmations, and many others I have heard, are heartening and embolden us to act. Families have submitted nearly 8,100 new student applications for 2016-17, including more than 3,000 renewals. However, current funding allows just 6,200 scholarships. Without intervention, funding won’t keep pace with demand. In response, the Senate budget’s 10year expansion targets anticipated need by funding 2,000 additional scholarships annually. As a result, the Program could serve 33,750 low-income children through nearly $145 million in funding by 2027-28. Yet opposition persists. Opponents argue expansion will harm public schools. This is untrue. The Senate budget rightly addresses the primary role of public schools in educating students and provides historic pay increases for teachers. Even more critical resources should be directed to public schools in coming years. Public schools educate nearly 1.5 million of K-12 students statewide, including my two daughters. Still, I believe this: The importance of public schools’ role in education doesn’t

I sat last night [June 6] Mildred and watched Robertson in disbelief as MSNBC and other news Guest outlets disenColumnist f r a n c h i s e d millions of voters by announcing Hillary Clinton as the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Presidential Party. This election season has given pause to thinking Americans. The system is broken. We must do something to bring this democracy back into balance. Don’t get me wrong. I am a Hillary

negate the need for complementary options. Some say the beneficiaries of Opportunity Scholarships poor children are better served solely by public schools. The evidence indicates otherwise. Just 42 percent of economically disadvantaged children attending our public schools are proficient on state end-of-grade tests. Almost all schools earning an “F” on state report cards are high-poverty schools. How do low-income families feel about these odds? Of those fortunate enough to receive an Opportunity Scholarship, 90 percent choose to renew. Opponents also stoke fear about “unaccountable” private schools, implying uniformity through state tests alone ensures a system of good schools. Paradoxically, the school leaders who raise this argument to fault the Opportunity Scholarship Program pressure our State to modify or remove some of these same accountability standards for public schools. Certainly outside metrics are necessary, and private schools participating in the scholarship program must adhere to testing and reporting requirements. However, their requirements are not the same as those of traditional public schools, nor should they be. Spurious logic about uniformity has also been

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used, almost verbatim, to argue against public charter schools. Yet tens of thousands of students populate charter school waitlists, and many school districts are now advocating for a more charter-like approach less regulation, more creativity in curricular determinations, and greater flexibility regarding teacher certification standards. We must face reality: our K-12 system does not educate poor, mostly minority, students well. Could it be that the 400plus private schools participating in the Opportunity Scholarship program might have something to teach students and us about innovative approaches to educating poor children? Thousands of lowincome families, for whom doors of opportunity have already opened, surely think so. But outside, more, like La Toya Allen of Charlotte, are waiting. “I want to do all I can so that [my son] won’t become another statistic,” she says. For him and many others, doors of opportunity needn’t be half-closed. Now is the time for North Carolina to open wide the door of opportunity. Darrell Allison is the president of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina.

The media is out of control

It’s not just Donald Trump:

supporter. I was pretty sure she was going to win. Those who had been doing the math expected this as the final outcome. But to call it before millions have even had the opportunity to cast their vote is a total overreach on the part of the media. This last turn of events is only one in a long list of perversions to the election process that, I believe, is fueled by the media and threatens our very freedom. First there was the 11-ring circus that was the Republican primary where the multiplicity of voices gave rise to the carnival barker that is Donald Trump. Had the Republicans been able to field an array of qualified candidates who intelligently debated the serious issues that face our country, we might have gotten a serious presidential contender that offered a realistic alternative to the Democratic nominee. Instead, we got a presidential primary reality series orchestrated by a television personality whose arrogance is superseded only by his proclivity to lie and misrepresent both himself and his opponents. This was facilitated by the media who used the entertainment value of a Donald Trump candidacy to boost ratings, with little thought given to the impact of this free coverage on the democratic process. No other candidate could have afforded to buy the time that was freely given to Trump to espouse his stupidity, hatred, bigotry and racism, which, unfortunately, were

embraced by millions of Republicans. For ratings, the media allowed Trump to suck up all the air in the room, leaving no space for thoughtful, meaningful debate. Each news day has been dominated by his most recent outrageous antics, with few media questioning either the veracity or the news worthiness of his statements. Now, in the 11th hour, some media have stepped up to challenge Trump, but it is too little, too late. And then there is the Democratic Primary. Neither Bernie nor Hillary has gotten much attention, until now. Oh, there was momentary coverage when someone attacked Hillary for this, that or the other. Bernie got some airtime when he claimed unfairness in the Democratic Party primary process, but for the most part, neither has received much media play as it relates to their basic platform. For the media, it is all about personality and perception, seldom about substance. If it is not about Benghazi, emails or Bill, if it doesn’t involve raging against the system or millennials who are disenchanted with the status quo, then it’s just not going to get airtime. Media coverage has focused on what separates us, what vexes us rather than issues that will impact our future and determine our path in a world facing many serious challenges. Our nation must address issues associated with global warming, nuclear threats, social unrest, aging seniors, childcare, equality for women, minorities and others outside social norms. We have no time for “must see TV.” The freedoms given the media were provided to ensure the free exchange of ideas, a fundamental tenet of a free society. As one trained as a journalist, I understand the sacred nature of this provision in our

Constitution. But what the modern day media has done with the freedoms afforded it by our Constitution is nothing short of sacrilegious. I certainly fear government intrusion into the inner workings of the media. But somehow, someone must determine what is true journalism and what is entertainment. It is, I believe, unethical for the media to cause millions of Americans to feel that their votes are irrelevant. When ratings become more important than democracy, when being the first to break a story is more important than the impact that breaking news will have on millions of Americans, it appears to me that the media have fallen short of the lofty expectations of our Founding Fathers. Could this announcement not have waited until the polls closed today [June 7]? Of course it could, but not if you wanted to be first. It is my prayer that those states casting their ballots [on June 7 were not] deterred by media whose desire for ratings is the sum total of what they have become. I hope that voters cast their ballots despite the unethical ratings hungry behavior of some media. Every vote counts, regardless of what the media says. It must for our democracy to stand.

Mildred Robertson of Raleigh is an independent public relations professional with more than 30 years in the industry. She has worked with several historically black colleges and universities. She also served as a public relations professional with the Alliance of North Carolina Black Elected Officials organization for 10 years.

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Forsyth County is having difficulty maintaining contractors for its recycling program in the unincorporated parts of the county. County commissioners were told about the issue during their Thursday, June 16, briefing. The county’s current recycling contractor, Waste Industries, has agreed to serve out its contract, which runs out at year’s end, but will not be renewing it. County commissioners are considering recycling options for those who do not live in a city or town in Forsyth County. Minor Barnette, director of Forsyth’s environmental assistance and protection office, outlined the problem. Waste Management, the world’s largest waste management company, was the recycling contractor in 2012. It charged $2.65 a month per household but only had 13 per-

As a recipient of the 2016 Cedric S. Rodney Unity Award, LaRue P. Cunningham thanks the Old Salem Juneteenth Steering Committee after receiving her award on Thursday, June 16.

cent participation. The 2,900 households weren’t enough for the company to make money and it discontinued the contract the next year. After that, Waste Industries was the only bidder. It charged $8.65 and had 12 perMarshall cent participation. Barnette said there were several problems, aside from low participation, like the distance trucks drive to collect, since the subscribing households are so far from each other. There’s also a problem in the recycling industry with a downturn in the price of commodities like plastic, cardboard and paper that makes it more difficult to turn a profit. Barnette said he was still in discussions with Waste Industries to see if a way

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can be found to keep its services. Without recycling pick-up, residents in nonincorporated areas would have to rely on county drop-off recycling centers near L e w i s v i l l e , Kernersville and at the Hanes Mill Road Witherspoon landfill. These three centers can be a twenty minute drive for some residents, Barnette said. County Commissioner Walter Marshall thought a mandatory recycling program with a required fee could be an option. “I think the only way we’re going to solve that problem is to face it head on,” said Marshall. County Commissioner Everette

Witherspoon said if a voluntary fee program couldn’t work for a giant company like Waste Management, it’s going be hard to find any company it could work for. He also thought a mandatory program is the way to go. “That’s the only way you can make this program stick,” said Witherspoon. Other municipal governments often pay for recycling with a mandatory fee or with the regular property tax residents pay. According to Winston-Salem Recycle Today Director Dereck Owens, the city also utilizes Waste Management, which it pays $1.5 million to out of the general fund. The city also receives 33 percent of the revenue from the recyclables. There’s no fee or special tax city residents have to pay. He said Winston-Salem has 90 percent participation in its voluntary recycling program, which collects 1,000 tons of recyclables a month.

Dr. T. Sharee Fowler addresses the crowd after receiving the St. Philips’ Cedric S. Rodney Unity Award during the Juneteenth Luncheon held at the Old Salem Visitors Center on Thursday, June 16.

Luncheon features community leaders Juneteenth Luncheon honors two local women BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Two outstanding community leaders were honored for their contributions to the city of WinstonSalem and Forsyth County last Thursday during the Juneteenth Luncheon held at the Old Salem Visitor Center. LaRue P. Cunningham and Dr. Sharee T. Fowler were presented the St. Philip’s Cedric S. Rodney Unity Award. The award was named

Dr. Jon Sensbach describes what life was like in Salem for slaves before and after the abolishment of slavery in June 1865. Sensbach is a professor of history at the University of Florida.

after the Rev. Dr. Cedric Sydney Rodney, who served as pastor of St. Philips’ Moravian Church from 1968 to 1976 and 1984 to 2003. Rodney was considered a “bridge builder” who upheld the ethics of the Moravian Church. As pastor of one of the oldest black congregations in the United States, Rodney stressed the importance of community and cooperation, which helped shape the history of Winston-Salem and make this community a better place. During the luncheon, held inside the James A. Gray Jr. Auditorium, Cunningham and Fowler received a handcrafted pot-

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tery plate and wooden stand created by artisans and craftsmen in Old Salem’s Trades Department. After receiving the prestigious award, Cunningham, a twice retired teacher, thanked Old Salem and others for honoring her. “I am honored to be receiving this award here today,” she said. “This is a day I will never forget.” Since retiring after 30 years of service to Granville, Davidson and Forsyth County Schools, Cunningham currently serves as a volunteer and mentor at Kimberly Park Elementary School. She also finds time to support Little Dresses for

Africa, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian organization that provides relief to vulnerable children by making dresses out of pillow cases for children in Africa and beyond, who have limited to no clothing of their own. Since joining the organization, Cunningham has created more than 1,000 dresses. “I can, and most positively will impact the world around me because I have not done my part until the whole is done,” Cunningham said. The second recipient, Fowler, works with the United Way of Forsyth County and serves as the partnership director with

Forsyth Promise, a collaborative network committed to supporting the success of every child from cradle to career. She also serves as an adjunct assistant professor of sociology at her alma mater, Salem College. After accepting her handcrafted plate, Fowler said she will continue to fight for social justice and equity. “I have a personal mission to enrich the lives of the people in this community who need it most,” said Fowler. “I will continue on this path until that mission is complete.” Following the presentation of the awards, University of Florida history professor Dr. Jon

Sensbach delivered the keynote address. Sensbach teaches the graduate course on early America and has taught a graduate seminar on the Black Atlantic as well as undergraduate courses on the Atlantic slave trade. During his address, Sensbach discussed what life was like for slaves in Salem before and after slavery was ended in June 1865. The Juneteenth Luncheon is held in partnership with WinstonSalem State University. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

Fathers and sons hold hands and pray following the father and son brunch held on the campus of WinstonSalem State University on Saturday, June 18. My Brother’s Second Chance, a nonprofit organization designed to provide positive male role models for those in need, sponsored the brunch.

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Local organization honors male mentors BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

For young men growing up without a father, Father’s Day isn’t always a pleasant celebration, but for some kids that hole is filled by special men who volunteer as mentors. Just one day before Father’s Day, My Brother’s Second Chance (MBSC), a local non-profit organization, held a brunch on the campus of Winston-Salem State University to celebrate those who volunteer as mentors for young boys in the community. MBSC was started by WSSU Hall of Fame football star Antonio Stevenson

in 2010, with a vision to save lost youth by providing knowledge and life skills that will prepare them to become productive, successful adults. Over the years, MBSC has conducted over 170 workshops and seminars, performed over 100 hours of mentor training sessions, and mentored over 500 youth. The organization also feeds families in need and takes children in the area on college visits. On some occasions, mentors have even attended PTA meetings. Stevenson said he decided to start the nonprofit organization because he grew up without his

father and understands how hard it can be, not having a

Stevenson,

male role model in the home. He said, “If it wasn’t for my grandfather, uncle, mentors, and coaches growing up, I would not be the man I am today. “When I needed someone to talk to, they were

always right there. So many people had a direct impact on my life. I attribute all my success on and off the field to the mentors I had.” A four-year letterman with the Rams, Stevenson earned a number of conference and national honors as a defensive lineman. Along with a number of All-CIAA Team Honors (1991-1994), in 1992 he was named a Black College Sports AllAmerican. Today, Stevenson works as a case manager at Goodwill Industries. He also is a personal trainer at the Jerry Long YMCA and helps coach at Parkland High School athletes.

During the brunch held in the Donald J. Reaves Student Activity Center, Stevenson said, “You don’t have to be a old man to be a role model or an good influence. All it takes is a little effort.” He then urged fathers and mentors to continue to give back. “Today is a day we celebrate not only fathers, but good influences,” noted Stevenson. “I’m begging you fathers and mentors to continue to give back. Continue to get better every day at being a role model for these young men because they need our help.” Following the powerful

words from Stevenson, the fathers, mentors, young men and others in attendance joined hands and formed a giant circle. Before leading the group in prayer, a longtime friend of Stevenson’s, Reginald McCaskill, pledged to make a $100 donation to MBSC. Following his announcement, others pledged to make $100 donations to the organization as well. “I believe in what Antonio is doing,” McCaskill said. For more information on My Brother’s Second Chance visit www.mybrotherssecondchance.com.

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The ACEY group, part of the Winston Salem Foundation’s Women’s Fund, helped nearly 50 certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation nursing home on Windy Hill Drive celebrate the 39th annual National Nursing Assistants Week on Wednesday, June 15. The week ran June 9-16. Members of the ACEY group took the same three shifts as the CNAs and delivererd “smiles, hugs, warmth, certificates and gift bags,” said Twana Wellman-Roebuck, an ACEY member on the

committee in charge of the celebration. She also is the executive director of the nonprofit Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR). Third-shift CNA Toccara Roberts, who has worked at Oak Forest for two years, appreciated her gifts and the women who showered her with them. When asked what she likes about her job, she said: “I love my residents.” She said her job at Oak Forest is a stepping stone to her nursing degree. “This is the only job I’ve ever done,” she said. Dessie Steele also said she loves her residents. She has worked at Oak Forest for 13 years.

Other CNAs spoke about their career aspirations, which included a desire to go back to school to get degrees. One CNA who was celebrated said he has worked with Oak Forest for 22 years. ACEY is an acronym that represents goals of the group: Achievement in the education of women and girls about the power of philanthropy; Commitment to connect with women and girls in the community; Encourage self-esteem and empowerment of women and girls; and Yield women and leaders and philanthropists.

restriction, bands will not be considered for auditions. The stage dimensions are 12 x 18 and acts are limited to that space. “This event highlights NBN’s work by celebrating the gifts, skills, and talents that live, work and play in our community. We are

thrilled to provide this opportunity to showcase them!” said Paula McCoy, executive director of NBN. There will be first, second, and third prize winners for this event. There will be cash prizes and consultations from professionals in the talent indus-

try and other winnings. Winston’s Got Talent Show is scheduled for July 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rupert Bell Park in East Winston.

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(L-R) ACEY member Twana Wellman-Roebuck, CNA Toccara Roberts and ACEY members Latoya Cheek and Donna Rogers take a break during the third shift at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation nursing home last week.

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Neighborhood group calls for Winston’s Got Talent Show auditions

Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN) presents its first Winston’s Got Talent Show. It will be an opportunity for Winston’s most talented to showcase their skills to

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Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, 502 N. Broad Street in downtown Winston Salem. Performers should be prepared with their own music accompaniment. Group size should consist of less than five members, and because of sound

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Basketball has been a part of Quality Education Academy's (QEA) Senior point guard Renathan Ona Embo's life since he was 3 years old. He has given his commitment to attend Tulane University in the fall and play basketball for the Green Wave. The 6-foot-5-inch combo guard helped lead QEA to a 20-5 record this season while showcasing his talents on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. His long arms and wide wingspan coupled with his quickness allows him to cover smaller guards. His height and size allow him to match up with stronger guards and forwards as well. Ona Embo was born in Paris, France, and was raised in Marne-la-Vallee, which is right outside of Paris. He came to the United States three years ago and

stated that he has wanted to play college basketball ever since. “QEA has been a learning experience for me,” Ona Embo said. “Being here has made me mature and grow as a player.” Ray, as he is affectionately called, said he grew up watching his father and his siblings play basketball and that made him fall in love with the game. He said that ever since he stepped foot on American soil, he has wanted to compete against the best. Ona Embo, who just concluded his first season at QEA, previously played basketball at Balboa City in San Diego, California. He said he enjoyed his time at QEA and was most fond of the bond he built with his teammates and time he spent with them. “Ray was a joy to coach and his basketball I.Q. is off the charts,” said QEA head coach Isaac Pitts. “You don’t find many guys 6-foot-5 who have that type

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of athleticism and can dominate on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. He can shoot, pass and he rarely turns the ball over, so he is a complete player. I expect him to go to Tulane and start right away.” Ona Embo stated he is excited about his transition to college and is ready to compete Day One on the court. He said he looks to learn as much as he can as quickly as possible. He said he chose to attend Tulane over schools like Old Dominion because after his visit and speaking with the coaching staff, he felt very comfortable, and the opportunity to start as a freshman was very enticing. Ona Embo has high expectations for his career at Tulane. “I just want to get better and become Submitted photo a very complete player,” he said. QEA's Renathan Ona Embo is a talented With his play-making ability and point guard eho expects to start immediately defensive prowess, the sky's the limit for this fall as a freshman at Tulane University. this athlete.

Youth track club nurtures more than running

The runners of Next Level Track Club look to improve reaction time by practicing their start. BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

To compete in the sport of track and field, one must possess the physical raw talent to run, jump or throw. To excel in track and field, an athlete must obtain the technique, form and work ethic to take him or her to the next level. The Next Level Track Club of Winston-Salem, head coached by Buddy Hayes, is a track and field club that competes in age group competitions while also providing tutorial and social skills education for young people. It advocates that they are not a “win at all cost” track club, but instead believe all

The girls were lighting it up from threepoint range during the game.

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of its athletes are outstanding and cater to their specific needs. “The greatest satisfaction I get is seeing the kids accomplish and achieve their goals,” Hayes said. “When you see them put their heart into things and see them reach that goal, it gives me the greatest satisfaction.” Hayes said he retired from track and field in 2004 because of health reasons and was asked to come and be an adviser to the track club that year. He later became head coach and has remained in that capacity since then. He emphasized the track club does not just focus on athletics, but also mentoring and tutoring, too.

Memory of young basketball player lives; family and friends honor athlete BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

The loss of a loved one can be difficult to overcome, especially if it’s your child. The memory of Celeste Burgess continues to live on three years after her death. The Burgess family held the second annual Celeste Burgess Memorial Banquet last Friday at the Enterprise Center, in her honor, along with the Memorial Basketball game Saturday. Celeste Burgess was an up-and-coming basketball star in the Winston-Salem area. At the age of 14 she had already garnered attention from top Division I basketball programs. At 6 feet, she was versatile enough to literally play all

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positions on the court. Her untimely death came as she was headed to a basketball camp in Auburn, Alabama, in June 2013. The vehicle she was riding in was hit head on by a car that crossed into the vehicle’s lane. Burgess was later pronounced dead. After her death, her family started the Celeste Burgess O.N.E. Foundation to give back to members of the community as well as keep her memory alive. The banquet was also a fundraising effort for the foundation to go toward scholarships that it will provide to local teens seeking to further their education. “We always want to remember her life and desires to play the game of basketball,” said Allen Burgess, Celeste's father. “We want to help the community come together.

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Next Level Track Club alum Shanice Jones takes time to give one-on-one pointers to a young runner.

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Next Level has kids as young as 6 years old on the team, and they aim to groom them until they make the next step in their athletic endeavors. The club has graduated many athletes that have gone on to compete on the collegiate level as well as international competition. “We had a real sense of unity, and everyone always cheered one another on whether they were good times or bad times,” said Shanice Jones, Next Level Track Club alum. “We worked hard and we played hard. It was some of the best times of my life. I miss the connections most of all. Seeing the young kids look up to the big kids and seeing the growth in myself, it’s like a family. The parents come out in full force to support the youth on the team. They attend all of the practices as well as the events the club travels to. Yolanda Shepherd-Reid, mother of club member Derrick Reid Jr., said she loves to see the kids happy and having fun no matter what place they finish. She really enjoys the family atmosphere of the group. Her two older daughters have come through the program, and the eldest daugh-

ter now attends Campbell University. The team competes all across North Carolina as well as in neighboring states like Virginia and South Carolina. Last weekend, the club competed in the 17th annual Jim Law Track & Field Invitational in Charlotte. Their focus during the prior week at practice was to shore up baton hand-offs during the relay events to ensure they do not drop the baton. The 4 x100 meter relay team had some issues with exchanges during the second and third legs, so extra time was spent to nail it down. Hayes stated he has taken somewhat of a back seat in coaching and has passed the majority of the duties to his younger assistants. He is proud of what his team has accomplished and looks forward to where they can go from here. “I have passed the torch to the younger coaches and they all have their own area of expertise they bring to the team,” Hayes said. “It’s not just track and field with us; we are with the kids all through the year. Track is just one phase of our activities because you can’t make it through college by just running. You have to have the intelligence to complete the work in the classroom as well.”

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Yolanda Shepherd-Reid, mother of Next Level runner Derrick Reid Jr., is very pleased with the performance of her son and the team.

Head Coach Buddy Hayes gets his runners ready for some wind sprints during track practice.

The Burgess family honors and remembers Celeste while doing good deeds for the community. From left to right Donna, Celeste’s mother; Caleb, her brother; and Allen, her father.

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Reggie Davis soars for a thunderous onehand dunk during the Celeste Burgess Memorial Basketball game.

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The fundraiser helps us have turkey giveaways during Thanksgiving, toy giveaways during Christmas and is going to help someone go to college. There were two games played Saturday night, one for the girls and one for the boys. The girl’s game started rather slowly, as they ran up and down the

court getting a feel for one another. Once they were into the flow of the game, the girls started raining three-pointers left and right. The game swayed back and forth until after half time. the pink team took control of the game with some timely steals and pinpoint passes to expand the lead to double figures. The pink team extended the lead late into the second half highlighted by a Stephen Curry-like 35 foot

three-pointer as time was expiring. The Pink team defeated the white team by the score of 65 to 47. Next on the court were the boys, who came out of the gates reminiscent of an NBA All-Star game, with fancy dribbling and alleyoop passes. The boys came out just as cold as the girls from downtown but realized their bread and butter was in the paint. The high flying dunks by Reggie Davis and Jahlil Rawley

kept everyone on the edge, even when they missed. As the game progressed and the defensive intensity waned the green team started to assert their dominance on the offensive end of the floor. In the end, the green team ran away with game, defeating the white team by the score of 94 to 65. The players of the games were made up of old Celeste’s former teammates, local AAU

The girls fight for the jump ball at the onset of the Celeste Burgess Memorial basketball game last Saturday.

(Amateur Athletic Union) players, and people who respected her game. Everyone seemed to enjoy the game and had a good time. People were not there to compete; they were there to honor a fallen friend. “I grew up with Celeste, and we had been friends since the age of 4,” Ciani Byrom said. “Her death devastated us but it motivated us to try harder

because no matter what, Celeste played her hardest and worked harder than anyone. She had the biggest heart on the team and pushed everyone to do their best.” Celeste was beloved by everyone, but her father said it best when he stated, “Yeah she was a very good ball player, but she was an even better person, and that's what really matters.”

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Reynolds head football coach Pat Crowley voices his frustration with the Hanes Park Master Plan during a meeting held last Thursday. Crowley said city officials have failed to include the Reynolds family in their decision-making

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Reynolds supporters dismiss Hanes Park master plan Winston-Salem Council Member Jeff MacIntosh discusses the master plan for Hanes Park during a drop-in meeting at Wiley Middle School on Thursday, June 16. MacIntosh, the representative of the Northwest Ward, said money for the master plan is for repairing things that need to be fixed.

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A meeting to unveil renovations plans for Hanes Park quickly turned into a heated debate last Thursday evening when a group of supporters of Reynolds High School hijacked the drop-in meeting to voice their frustrations. The initial purpose of the meeting, hosted by Winston-Salem Council Member Jeff MacIntosh, was to give stakeholders in the community a chance to see the $1.75 million in renovations expected to begin on the park later this year. Bu all that changed when Reynolds’ head football coach Pat Crowley marched into the meeting with a large group of football players wearing the schools iconic black and gold colors. While standing on a chair surrounded by varsity and junior varsity players inside the Wiley Middle School Library, Crowley read a prepared statement on the current condition of the school’s athletic facilities, and the need for improvements. Since 2012, athletic boosters at the school have pushed for major renovations to the school’s gymnasiums, and the building of a football stadium on land owned by the school next to the park. Later that same year, Home Field Advantage, a campaign to raise funds, was started by athletic boosters and other supporters of the Reynolds athletic department. Although it is unclear how much the campaign has raised thus far, the goal is $4.5 million, according to the campaign’s website. As he addressed the dozens in attendance, Crowley said that while the main campus has benefitted from multi-million dollar renovations over the years, when talking about the athletic facilities, Reynolds quickly goes from first to last. “Bryson Gymnasium has an incredible history and charm. However, it has been over 60 years since the building has been upgraded or renovated,” he

continued. “There is no air conditioning in the entire building, the locker rooms, bathrooms and shower areas are an absolute disgrace.” “The sad part is that Bryson is probably the schools best athletic facility.” Crowley then named a list of issues currently plaguing the school’s auxiliary gymnasium, which it shares with Wiley. He also discussed the lack of space for other sports teams to practice play games, and host events such as the boys and girls soccer and lacrosse teams, track and field teams and a host of others. “Our stadium is seven miles from campus. The track has pot holes and we haven’t hosted a home track meet in years.” said Crowley. “If you have any doubts, I’ll be happy to give you a tour of our facility.” Another issue athletic boosters and school officials had with the detailed plans was, the fact that, the tennis courts located in the center of the park would remain, preventing the school from widening the track to include eight lanes instead of six. According to previous plans presented to the community on Dec. 9 of last year, the tennis court would be removed. Principal Leslie Alexander mentioned that during the city’s planning process, the voices of Reynolds supporters were not always heard. She said, a number of families are concerned that city officials would create a master plan without including space for renovations that have been in discussion for a number of years. Alexander also mentioned that the original purpose of Hanes Park was to serve the schools in the area as well as the community. She said, it seems over the years, Reynolds’ families have been left out of the decision making process. “I can’t speak for all the Reynolds families, but I know a number of families are concerned about that,” said Alexander. “They want to make sure their voices are heard when decisions are being made on land that belongs to the school. “As principal its impor-

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UNCSA website wins award in international competition The new University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) website (uncsa.edu) has won a major award in an international competition. The UNCSA website won a Silver Award in the Institutional Website category of the 2016 Circle of Excellence Awards competition of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). UNCSA’s new website was one of 77 entries in its category. Of them, judges named two Gold Award winners (College of the Atlantic and Johns Hopkins University), three Silver Award winners (UNCSA, Eckerd College and Virginia Commonwealth University), and two Bronze Award winners (Roanoke College and University of CaliforniaBerkley). UNCSA had not had a web update in more than 13 years before the new website was launched. Earlier this year, the UNCSA website was nominated for a 2016 Webby Award, which is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. Reflecting the tremendous growth of the Internet, The Webbys now honors excellence in five major media types: websites, online film and video, advertising and media, mobile sites and apps, and social. The UNCSA website was nominated in the category of school/university websites, along with NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, USC’s Iovine and Young Academy, Harvard Business School, and Johns Hopkins University. Harvard and Johns Hopkins took The Webby Award and The Webby People’s Voice Award, respectively. UNCSA also won numerous gold and silver awards in other contests, including the national Educational Advertising Awards sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report, and the Collegiate Advertising Awards.

Duke Energy Foundation supports SciWorks’ ‘Adopt-a-School’ program SciWorks has received a generous gift from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the museum’s “Adopt-a-School” program. The money will be used to provide educational programming for WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools that participate in the Title 1 program. Currently, all schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System receive free admission to SciWorks. Gifts received for the “Adopt-a-School” program enable SciWorks to also provide programming that can enrich and engage student learning in the classroom and is aligned with the N.C. Essential Standards for Science. “With the generosity of organizations such as the Duke Energy Foundation, we can direct our energy into expanding access and opportunity to underprivileged sectors of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County,” says Paul Kortenaar, SciWorks’ Executive Director. “We can help children who cannot afford a museum educational program to receive the kind of high-quality, experiential science programming that many other students throughout the country are able to explore and enjoy.”

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Today, June 23 deadline Summer Youth Employment Application The Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL) applauds the decision by the Winston-Salem City Council Finance Committee to recommend the City Council increase the budget for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) by $50,000. The proposal, by Councilman Derwin Montgomery, would increase program participation from 100 teens to approximately 135 teens. In consideration of the potential increase, WSUL is extending the application deadline to 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 23. SYEP is an opportunity for low-moderate income students, ages 15-19, to gain mentorship, job skills and real life on the job experience. Students and parents can download the application at www.wsurban.org. Applicants must submit applications by 4:00 p.m. today, Thursday, June 23. Today, June 23 – 14th Street School historic reunion meeting The 14th Street School alumni are meeting weekly to plan an Historic Reunion and ask that all people who were students or teachers to join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. at 14th Street Recreation Center, 2020 E. 14th St. For more information, contact Alfred Harvey, President, at 336414-9241.

Today, June 23-26 – UniverSoul Circus UniverSoul Circus will perform in Greensboro today, June 23-26 at the Greensboro Coliseum. A big top spectacle of global proportions, UniverSoul Circus takes fans of all ages on an unforgettable journey of light, sound and soul. UniverSoul is a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music that spans genres including Pop, Classic R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel. It embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of pop culture globally by bringing them center stage with a cast of international performers. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-7453000. For more information, visit www.universoulcircus.com. Today, June 23 – 26 - Theatre Alliance presents ‘The Little

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Mermaid’ The Little Mermaid will be performed at SECCA (Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art), 750 Marguerite Dr. instead of at Theatre Alliance. SECCA is located at the end of Marguerite Drive, which is off of Reynolda Road. Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical, The Little Mermaid is making its Triad community theatre debut. Performance dates are: today, Thursday, June 23, at 8 p.m., Friday, June 24, at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at 8 p.m., Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m., and Sunday, June 26, at 7 p.m. The Little Mermaid is family friendly! Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students/seniors. There is also a $2 per ticket discount available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Theatre Alliance Box Office (Fridays from 12:30-3:00 p.m.), online at www.wstheatrealliance.org, or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006. Student Rush: $14 before any performance. Tickets will go on sale five minutes before show time. MUST show current, valid student ID. Attendees must wait in a standby line until five minutes to show time, at which point, available seating is released. Limit one ticket per student. All seats are subject to availability. Please call Theatre Alliance at 336- 723-7777 with any questions about this or future shows.

Today, June 23-30 - CPR Classes Winston-Salem firefighters will offer “hands-only” CPR training to the public through city recreation centers during May and June. “Hands only” CPR uses only chest compressions. The classes last about an hour. Interested citizens should sign up at a participating recreation center. Space is limited. For more information, call CityLink 311. Classes are scheduled at: *June 23, noon, Sedge Garden Community Center *June 25, 10 a.m., 14th Street Community Center *June 25, 10 a.m., Polo Park Community Center *June 28, 10 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center *June 30, 11 a.m., Little Creek Community Center

June 24 – Ekphrastic Night at the Museum Winston-Salem Writers and New Winston Museum are partnering for an Ekphrastic Night at the Museum on Friday, June 24, from 6 – 9 p.m. (Ekphrastic: a device in which one medium of art tries to connect to another medium by defining and describing it in an effort to relate more directly with its audience.) Writers are asked to stop by the museum between now and June 24 to view the “Birth of the Cool” photography exhibit by Owens Daniels and write a poem or spoken word piece that is inspired by one of the photos. On June 24, writers will read their pieces. Lorraine Boland, jazz and blues vocalist, will perform, and Alex Baum will play guitar and provide background music as the writers read their works. This is a free event. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.newwinston.org.

June 24-July 29 Fairground Fridays for Teens Fairground Fridays has returned with dance contests, prizes, giveaways and free arcade games from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Fairground Fridays is hosted by Busta Brown and features music by Mr. Bill’s Productions. Fairground Fridays will be held every Friday through July 29. Admission is free. Concessions will be available. Free parking is available in the lot for the Fairgrounds Annex.

June 24-Aug. 26 - Downtown Jazz Concerts The 19th season of Downtown Jazz presented by the Winston-Salem Federal Credit Union continues on Friday’s at in Corpening Plaza at 237 W. First Street. Downtown Jazz is a production of the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership in collaboration with Carl Denerson of Post Entertainment. Mr. Denerson, a jazz aficionado and promoter from Georgia, has strong ties to national artists within the smooth jazz genre and has grown the jazz music scene in Winston-Salem and the Triad Area. We are looking forward to another great summer of cool jazz! The See Comm. Cal. on B8

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Today, June 23-25 Holy Convocation The Church of the living God in Unity invites you to our 23rd annual holy Convocation today, June 23-24 at 7:30 p.m. and June 25 starting at 10 a.m. The holy Convocation will be held at The house of God, 1992 Bloomfield Drive. For more information, please call 336-595-8882. Today, June 23-26 ReNew Ministry and Family Life Conference Bishop Sir Walter mack, Jr. and the Union Baptist Church will hold its first Renew ministry and Family life Conference day, tJune 23 – 26. Workshops will be held at the marriott hotel in downtown WinstonSalem and evening and Sunday worship services will be held at Union Baptist Church. Renew is designed to motivate ministry leaders to take a fresh approach to ministry and to rebuild and strengthen family relationships The conference will open at Union Baptist today, Thursday, June 23 with an evening worship service featuring Bishop Carolyn Showell at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, Bishop John Guns will be the guest preacher. an all White Christian Dance Party will be held on Friday night from 7–10 p.m. Workshops will be held on Friday and Saturday at the marriott hotel from 9 a.m. – 1 pm. The Renew Takeover youth Conference will be held Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. youth in grades k – 12 will participate in gender small group sessions, workshops and close out with Block Party and Cookout. Register online: unionbaptistwsnc.org or call 336.724.9305 x222. Union Baptist Church is located at 1200 n. Trade Street in Winston-Salem, nC. Bishop Sir Walter mack, Jr. is pastor and teacher.

June 24-27 Compassion International Experience Compassion international, a leading authority on child sponsorship which releases children from poverty globally, will be bringing its tour, “The Compassion experience,” to Greater Cleveland avenue Christian Church June 24-27. The event will educate visitors about the realities of life in poverty as well as provide an international experience to visitors who may not ever have the opportunity to travel abroad to a developing country. The four-day event will be set up in the parking lot of Greater Cleveland avenue Christian Church at 5095 lansing Dr. from June 24-27. Visitors will be invited on a self-guided journey where they will be immersed in the lives and stories of two children living in the Dominican Republic and Kenya. The tour is highly interactive, using individual iPods and headsets to offer visitors a sense of what life is like in extremely poverty-stricken areas around the world. The event is free and familyfriendly. Visitors are encouraged to make a reservation; however walk-ins are welcome. Groups of 20 or more should e-mail changetour@compassion.com to reserve their space. For more information about “The Compassion experience,” contact Greater Cleveland avenue Christian Church at 336-661-0226 or visit www.Compassionexperience.com. June 25 Yard Sale The Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 attucks St., will hold a yard sale on GTWC Campus on Saturday June 25,from 8 a.m. – until. For additional information, contact Greater Tabernacle Worship Center at 336-777-1113. June 25 Soul for Christ walk antioch Christian Church at 1432 Underwood ave. will host the Soul For Christ Walk on Saturday, June 25 at 9 a.m. This a fundraiser to support this year’s Vacation Bible School. Tickets are $10 for the buffet breakfast. For more information, please contact Delores at 336-283-9324.

June 25 Community outreach event Vessels of honor Church ministries is hosting a community outreach "lemonade living” event including a free clothes giveaway, free food and fellowship on Saturday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church located at 3608 ogburn ave. Contact min. Baxter 336-624-5542 or elder Robinson 336784-5652 for more details.

June 25 Prayer Day & Breakfast Piney Grove Baptist Church, 4633 Grove Garden Rd., will host a Prayer Day and Breakfast on Saturday, June 25. Dr. James linville is Sr. pastor. This Prayer Day is meant to motivate, impact and encourage us so that we will be transformed from the inside out, and to hold what is ours in Christ and live out the implications of those spiritual riches in everyday life. For more information, call: 336-817-8424. June 25 Community Outreach holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center, 5307 Peters Creek Pkwy., will have a community outreach on Saturday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Piedmont Park (Piedmont Circle) basketball court. The program will include Praise songs, dance selections, and community group activities. Come hear the community address and testimonials of why God/Church is important and much more. For more information, please contact the church administrative office at 336784-9347. June 25 Poetry Slam Festival a Poetry Slam Festival will be held on June 25 at 1 p.m. at ambassador Cathedral, 1500 harriet Tubman Drive, in the small sanctuary. This is open to everyone. There will be a nominal entry of $2 for those interested in reading or performing poetry. See Rel. Cal. on B6

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The men of the Marshall family discuss the details of the “Put Some Respect On My Name” program. From left to right are Carlton Marshall, Dr. Alvin F. Marshall, Fred L. Marshall Sr., Bishop Freddie B. Marshall, Freddie A. Marshall III and Reverend Justin S. Marshall.

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‘Put Some Respect on my name,’ family foundation says By TimoThy RamSey The ChRoniCle

From a young age, Bishop Freddie B. marshall was taught to have strong family values and to help others in their time of need. To expand on those principles, the bishop and his extended marshall family has started a foundation. Their flagship program is called “Put Some Respect on my name.” The foundation, the idea of the entire marshall family, was started to help the family give back to the com-

munity. The Put Some Respect on my name program is a comprehensive eight-week mentoring program for african-american young men ages 12 to 16 that teaches self-respect and cultural pride. The program stresses the importance of proper manners, appearance and academic excellence. The young men will receive a suit, shirt, and necktie free of charge to show them the proper way to dress in a professional setting. The base of operations for the program will be the Carl

Russell Sr. Recreation Center. “For the majority of our life, our parents have made sure that we were very much aware of our responsibilities to our community,” Bishop marshall said. “We thought it would be good for us as a family to pool our experiences and resources to really touch the lives of young men in our community. our parents made education a priority and they made family a priority as well, so we want to share that with others.” See Foundation on B6

Jehovah's Witnesses bolster faith over weekends in W-S Audience members sing hymns during the first part of the Jehovah’s Witness four-part convention last weekend.

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over four successive weekends, 35,000 Jehovah's Witnesses are expected to descend upon the city of Winston-Salem. The lawrence Joel Veterans memorial Coliseum will host the annual Jehovah's Witnesses convention, which began on June 17. The theme for this year's program is “Remain loyal to Jehovah!” The public is invited to attend and admission to the convention is free to the public. “This weekend, we will be discussing loyalty. When you think about that quality in the world today, sometimes

it’s lacking,” said Rob Kennerley, regional media contact for Jehovah's Witnesses. “But here we are being educated in how we can be loyal to God and also in our families. That's a quality that helps build relationships and helps in everyday life.” The convention program is designed to promote loyal love with the family and in the community, officials say. The convention claims first-time visitors will be impressed to see young and old individuals of very diverse, social, economic and cultural backgrounds listening attentively to the Bible instruction. They say many who attended an event last year found it to be an extremely positive, life-changing experience.

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Lesson Scripture: Romans 1:18-23, 28-32

By the end of this lesson, we will *Know the revelation of God’s wrath *avoid the world’s way of thinking and behaving *Structure our actions and thoughts to reflect God’s truth, resulting in his blessing

Background: Paul’s letter to the Roman church is dated about aD 58. an edict issued by emperor Claudius in aD 49 has now forced the Jews living in Rome to leave. all Jews who caused disturbances by preaching Chrestus or Christ were banished from Rome. The action caused a division in the church between Gentile and Jewish believers. each group claimed their salvation in Christ was more valid than the other. The result was a majority Gentile congre-

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gation in the church at Rome, hence the heavy content aimed at the Gentile believers.

Lesson: Paul points out in his letter to the Roman church that all are guilty of sin, Gentile and Jew alike. he further asserts that God’s conSunday cern is with what violates School Lesson his purpose and not who, his wrath is against all ungodliness and unrighteousness (vs.18). People choose which of God’s revealed truths they will acknowledge. They are in a state of willful ignorance. God’s creation is all around us, we need but look and acknowledge our surroundings and acknowledge God as the Supreme Creator, the one and only God. To the church at Rome, Paul says that they knew God and turned

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Prizes will be given to the best performance. For more information, please call Ms. Jane Penn at 336-813-3616 or Ambassador Cathedral at 336-725-0901.

June 25 Silent Auction The Sarah Allen Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missionary Society of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church is co-sponsoring a Silent Auction in support of Mrs. Diana Drake, who is running for the WMS Dorcas Queen. The affair will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. A variety of items will be available, including household items, beauty baskets, and jewelry. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend and the public is cordially invited. St. James is located at 1501 N. Patterson Avenue across from the US Post Office. The Rev. Dr. Steven L. Lyons is the pastor.

June 25 Annual Tea The Forsyth County Missionary Union will have its Annual Tea on Sunday, June 25, at 3 p.m. The hostÂ church will beÂ Mount Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St. For more information, call 336-8178424.Â

June 26 Sunday Service The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hear Ken Ostberg present a talk titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s God: The Heretical Origins of the American Republicâ&#x20AC;? at 10:30 a.m.

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Bishop Marshall, lead pastor of Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance, said this is not a church program but something his family felt passionately about and wanted to make a difference. Because of the three generations of professional gentlemen raised in the Marshall homes, they will be the face of the program. The eight-week program will run during the first semester of the academic year for WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools and will run from Sept. 19 until Nov. 7. Throughout the program there will be principles taught from the Bible. Bishop Marshall will also relate biblical stories and contexts to show the young men the proper way to carry themselves and handle adverse situations, for example. The mission is to not overwhelm the young men with religious tones in fear of having them shut down but to present them with parallels from the Bible to make certain points. During the program, the young men will receive assistance in academic pursuits, seminars to enhance their cultural respect, ways

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Jehovah's Witness Robert Green of Thomasville said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our convention is a spiritual brotherhood, and it brings all the brothers and sisters together. You really get to enjoy the Bible courses they provide and how it brings out how Jehovah connects people together. All the things the Bible teaches you is a blessing from Jehovah, and it helps you in your everyday life, so that you can love others as you love yourself.â&#x20AC;? The convention has been held in Winston-Salem since the mid-90s. Kennerley stated the convention continues to come back to Winston-Salem because the people of the city have been very open and welcoming to them. The first two weekends of the convention will be in English. They expect over

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from Him to worshiping things and idols (vs. 2122). A decision to live morally upright is needed to follow God. God requires obedience to His word and because the Roman church chooses to ignore Him and do what pleased them they were given over to a reprobate mind (vs. 28). Paul lists the depravities that they were guilty of as an example of their state of mind â&#x20AC;Ś not as an entire list. The acts of depravity in Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list are prominent even in our society today. Read verses 2931â&#x20AC;Ś it all seems so contemporary; especially verse

June 26 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Celebrations Please join St. John CME Church on Sunday, June 26, as we honor these two historical days. The theme for this inaugural event is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christian Men and Women Working Together To Build the Kingdom.â&#x20AC;? (Nehemiah 4:6) The celebration will begin with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Reverend Christopher Manning will be teaching and leading a â&#x20AC;?males onlyâ&#x20AC;? class. Mrs. Carolyn Harper will spearhead the â&#x20AC;&#x153;all femaleâ&#x20AC;? class and Ms. Allayah Cherry and Ms. Brittany Williams will be instructing and interacting with our youth. Rev. Omar L. Dykes, pastor, will deliver the Men and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day address at the 11 a.m worship. A special Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Choir, under the direction of Ms. Merideth Reid, Minister of Music, will render music and Mrs. Miranda Meaders, a practicing psychologist in Charlotte,will be our guest psalmist. Our co-chairs, Dr. Jewel and Mr. Charles Cherry, invite you to celebrate with us all day and partake in a delicious fellowship luncheon following morning worship. Please visit us at 350 NW Crawford place or feel free to call the church offices at 336.725.3968. June 26 Day for Youth Holy Trinity Full Gospel Fellowship Center located at 5307 Peters Creek Parkway will sponsor a day for youth

to dress appropriately and forums on current events, to name a few. The participants in the program will be referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;fellowsâ&#x20AC;? because the Marshall Foundation looks to make this an annual event. It hopes to follow up with them after the program concludes, also. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be classes on social etiquette because some equate that as being weak or bougie when it is just whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a part of what makes one successful. We will have classes and seminars and taking the young men to different environments where they will be exposed to other segments of society. There are young people who don't know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out there on the west side of town past the mall. I think its part of our responsibility to expose them. Exposure births expectations, and we want them to know the neighborhoods where they might not know a person now, but they themselves may one day live in the future,â&#x20AC;? Bishop Marshall said. Marshall Foundation Executive Director Brittani Lane said relationship building is going to play a major role with the young men. She says they will encourage the mentors in the program to continue the positive relationships with

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Sunday. At the 9 a.m. Forum, Ray Kiszely will discuss the work of the Friendship Force in Winston-Salem. For more information, visit uufws.org.

9,000 people during each of those weekends. The following two weekends will be spoken in Spanish because of the growing Latino population in the faith. Kennerley also said there are conventions such as these all across the country and the world as they try and attract people from all walks of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose is to bring together the brothers and sisters,â&#x20AC;? Kennerley said an attendee who wished to be referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;David.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No matter what someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race, creed, or color everyone here is united. The convention really shows our way of life and how we can be loyal to Jehovah God.â&#x20AC;?

30 â&#x20AC;Ś inventors of evil things (KJV) and â&#x20AC;Śthey invent new ways of sinning (NLT). Sadly, they know as we do today, that these things are wrong and will result in judgment from God, but they continue and even encourage others (vs. 32). UMI sums it up: This had become a concert of sin; they practiced, performed and then applauded (UMI Annual Commentary 2015-16, Precepts for Living). For Your Consideration: Is more required of us than just acknowledging Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revelation? What really constitutes a mind of reprobation? Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

the young men after the program is over to show them that they care and have a role model to look up to. According to Bishop Marshall, fraternities from local universities have shown strong interest in being mentors to the young men. He said that kind of relationship building is a strong example of brotherhood the young men need to be exposed to. Parents are not exempt from participating in the program as well. They are expected to encourage the young men to attend all sessions of the program and to reinforce the principles in the home that are being taught in the classes. Any potential â&#x20AC;&#x153;fellowâ&#x20AC;? within the target age range will be eligible for the program. The foundation is also looking for local professionals and college students to serve as mentors as well. The target is to have 20 to 25 fellows in the program. Registration for the program started June 1 and ends July 31. To find out more information on the program you can visit the website at marshallfamilyfoundation@gmail.com or contact Brittani Lane at 843-3122417.

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People or we have an innate awareness of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existence today, yet many of us refuse to submit to His will. The news highlights our refusal daily with mass murders, the continued fight for same-sex marriage and most ridiculously of late, the fight over who goes to what bathroom. We acknowledge that this is indicative of a lost people. We also acknowledge that the Gospel is Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power to change people and give them eternal life. The message of the Risen Christ is the only message that can offer eternal hope and peace to the lost. Forgiveness is found in the belief in Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

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grade 6 - college. Join the Y-BO "Youth Breaking Out" program on Sunday, June 26, at 1 pm. This program is designed to ignite the spiritual flame in youth and young adults with an exciting voyage through the Bible and to develop an intimate relationship with God. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact the administrative office at 336-784-9347. June 26 Youth and Young Adults Service The Youth and the Young Adults will be in charge of the morning service at New Direction Movement Cathedral, 3300 Overdale Dr., on Sunday, June 26, at 11 a.m. For more information, call 336-7712111. The community is invited to attend.

annual church and pastoral anniversary July 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10, beginning on July 3 at 11 a.m. for its pre-anniversary service with guest speaker Rev. Richard Hickman. On July 3 at 4 p.m. Overseer John Ford and the congregation of the Healing House of God will be special guests. On July 10 at 3 p.m. Pastor James Grant will be the guest speaker. All anniversary celebration services will begin promptly in the church sanctuary with a full schedule of events taking place, including ministry in dance and psalmist, along with dynamic praise and worship ministry. Bishop Marvin and Pastor Clara Cremedy invite all to attend. For more information and For transportation, contact: Pastor Clara Cremedy at 336-624-9351 or email claracremedy@yahoo.com.\

July 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 7th annual church and pastoral anniversary Vessels of Honor Church Ministries will celebrate Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and the 7th

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June 27-30 Vacation Bible School Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 E. 12th Street, at Highland Avenue, will hold Vacation Bible School June 27-30 from 68 p.m. nightly. All ages from youth to adult are invited to attend. Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr. is senior pastor.

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Marcus Jeffery Williams receives a scholarship check and award, held by his father, Andrew Williams, from the Delta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. He also received an award from the Carl H. Russell Sr. Community Center, held by center supervisor Benjamin H. Piggott, for being a good role model and participant.

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Marcus Jeffery Williams, a graduating senior at Walkertown high School was selected as the Darryl a. Prince Sr. scholarship recipient for 2016. on thursday, June 2, the Delta Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., held a scholarship awards presentation and reception in honor of Sigma member Darryl a. Prince Sr. the presentation and reception was held at the carl h. Russell, Sr. community center, 3521 carver School Road, where Benjamin h. Piggott is the center supervisor. Marcus Williams is the son of andrew and Romana Williams and considers’ himself an extremely intel-

ligent hard worker that tries to be the best at everything he does. Marcus Williams will be graduating in the top 20 percent of his class with a grade point average of 3.9. he was a two-year letterman in basketball, where he was selected to the all northwest 1-a conference team both years. During his senior season, he was voted team captain and team Most Valuable Player, where he led the team in scoring. he was also a two-year letterman in track and was a nchSaa State Qualifier on the 4 x 100, 4 x 200 and 4 x 400 meter relay teams. he will be attending east carolina University in Greenville and plans to major in communications. his future aspiration is to become a

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ellis Dorothy Wynecoff was honored on her 90th Birthday at a reception held at Goler Metropolitan a.M.e. Zion church. tributes were extended by numerous guests, including the Rev. Johnny L Ruff, pastor of Goler Metropolitan. Wynecoff has received a certificate of recognition from Mayor Pro tem Vivian h. Burke. Wynecoff, a native of Winston-Salem, is a retired previously teacher, employed in the Winstoncounty Salem/Forsyth

Schools system. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Golden c. ellis and Sadie ellis and the widow of Donnell “Jt” Wynecoff. over 100 family members and friends attended the reception, including her daughters, Dr. Debra Wynecoff and constance Smith, and grandson Garry ogden Jr. and his daughter Sophia of atlanta. also, step-grandsons christian timothy and Smith Williams Jr. of the city attended. the event was held on May 15.

sports journalist. Sigma member Darryl a. Prince Sr. was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. in 1990. he has served faithfully and fraternally for more than 25 years, upholding the ideals and principles of the fraternity. In 2015, Darryl was inducted into the Distinguish Service chapter during the conclave in Little Rock, arkansas. the Distinguished Service chapter is the highest honor bestowed on a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at howard University in Washington, D.c., Jan. 9, 1914, to exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship and service.

Among the people helping Dorothy Ellis Wynecoff, middle, celebrate her 90th birthday are grandson Garry Ogden Jr. and daughter Dr. Debra Wynecoff.

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Magdalene Fleming, 87, shows off her outfit on the red carpet at the Fifty-Five Plus Glamour Fashion Show on Saturday, June 18, at Quality Independent Living on Lansing Drive. Fleming was one of several residents who participated in the fashion show, which management said was designed to bolster residents’ self-esteem and provide fun for them. Men and women used their own clothes to model in.

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remaining performances schedule is: June 24, Matt Marshak with opening performer Titus Gant; July 8, Eric Darius with opening performer Saundra Crenshaw; July 22, Urban Jazz Coalition & Will Donoto with opening performer Will Donato; August 12, Dee Lucas with opening performer Vince Crenshaw; August 26, Joey Sommerville, opening performer, Galvin Crisp.

June 25 – Winston’s Got Talent The first Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods’ Winston’s Got Talent show will be held on Saturday, June 25, from 8-10 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St. For more information, call Beth Warfford at 336-602-2519.

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

June 26 - Sounds of Summer organ concert Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting a free organ concert on Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m. in the James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road. Organists Scott Carpenter, Mary Lou Kapp Peeples, and Dreama Lovitt will perform a concert on the 1800 David Tannenberg Organ. The Tannenberg Organ is the largest surviving pipe organ built by David Tannenberg (1728-1804), who is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest organ builders. For more information, call 336-7217300 or visit oldsalem.org.

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

June 30 – Insects in the Garden workshop Forsyth Community Gardening will present a workshop on “Insects in the Garden: Attracting Beneficials, Managing Pests,” on Thursday, June 30, from 6-8 p.m., at El Buen Pastor Community Garden, 4637 Tim Rd. The workshop is free, but registration is required. To register online, go to http://tinyurl.com/FCGSGS, or call 336-703-2850. For accommodations for persons with disabilities or Spanish translation, please contact our office at 336703-2850 at least two weeks before the event. The first 30 participants to register will receive Mac’s Field Guide to Good & Bad Garden Bugs.

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CARL ROSE & SONS, INC. IS SOLICITING, MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO FURNISH QUOTATION FOR WORK ON THE FOLLOWING N C D O T PROJECT:

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO. 2015100887

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2015060498

Project: Yadkin County Contract number: DK00144

In the Matter of:

Bid Date: July 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

TYPE WORK: Widening, paving, shoulder construction, and pavement markings.

Plans and proposals are available at 217 Asphalt Trail, Elkin, NC 28621 and online at NCDOT website. Interested firms can contact Dale Rose, Dean Rose or Joel Greene for information and assistance. We may be available to assist interested M/W/DBEs in obtaining any required insurance, bonding, letter of credit, equipment, supplies, materials, and any other related assistance that may be required by these contracts. Contact by phone: 336-835-7506, fax: 336-8352501, mailing address: PO Box 786 Elkin, NC 28621 or email: carlrosepaving@yahoo.com. Please have quote into our office July 19, 2016 by 4:00 PM. The Chronicle June 23, 2016

BID REQUEST

All suppliers and subcontractors, including Minority and Women’s Owned Businesses, in the building trades are cordially invited to submit bids on the following project: Renovations to Fire Station #7 100 Arbor Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104 and Fire Station #9 4685 Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Bid Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 12 noon Email pat@jgcoram.com for a link to the Bid Package

Plans and Specifications are available for viewing at the following locations: J.G. Coram Company, Inc. 1922 Caudle Road Mount Airy, NC 27030 Phone: 336-789-6251 Fax: 336-789-6423 Contact: Mark Hiatt

Email: mark@jgcoram.com Mobile: 336-399-8288

• Also available: City/County Purchasing Department, Room 324, City Hall Building, 101 North Main Street, WinstonSalem, NC 336-727-2983 • Sharpe Images, 1020 Burke Street, Winston-Salem, NC 336-778-7387 The Chronicle June 23, 2016

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

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

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

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

This the day of June 13th, 2016.

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

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ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Property Located at: 2733 Patria St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block1727(s) 451 on City County Tax Map

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 11th day of April 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows:

Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 2733 Patria St, said structure being situated on Block1727, Lot(s) 451, as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition. Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2733 Patria St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Supervisor Date Issued: April 14, 2016

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO THE ESTATE OF GENIEVE SPEAKS CRAFT Forsyth County Estate File No. 15-E-1356

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

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Property Located at: 2006 K. Court Av Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block2556(s) 005 on City County Tax Map

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 2nd day of May 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows:

Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 2006 K Court Av, said structure being situated on Block2556, Lot(s) 005, as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition. Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 2006 K Court Av including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Supervisor Date Issued: May 16, 2016

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EMPLOYMENT

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

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LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: 15 JT 15 ABLE JACKSON SMOOT DOB: 01-17-15

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

TO: John Doe – putative father of the juvenile

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B1111. You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petitions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced 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 Petition alleging to Terminate Parental Rights is scheduled for 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case. This the 10th day of June, 2016

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

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EMPLOYMENT

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Exciting opportunity to excel in this newly created position, developing and executing an organizational marketing and communications strategy for United Way of Forsyth County.

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Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

1. Non-profit experience 2. A true collaborative style that is honest, transparent and innovative. 3. Service oriented focus with the goals of creating a unique and engaging member experience. 4. Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long-range goals with the flexibility needed to shift directions as the business environment demands. 5. Effective staff leadership and motivation. 6. Ability to translate concepts and ideas into visual articulations of the experience and strategy and turn them into effective stories 7. Strong relationship management skills with ability to deepen relationships and build partnerships among peers, internal partners and external constituencies 8. Willingness to question traditional assumptions and use data and analysis to promote change Submission Requirements:

Resume, Cover Letter & Application Writing samples/portfolio Submitted to HR@uwforsyth.org by June 30, 2016 Full description at www.forsythunitedway.org

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DEADLINE: MONDAY 5:30 PM • 25 WOrDs FOr $20 cALL cLAssIFIEDs AT (336) 722-8624 We accept major credit card payment on all classfied Ads. Email us your ad by Monday...see it on Thursday. Fax (336) 713-9173 LEGAL NOTIcEs

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

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

ZEDEKIAH KY’MANI CONRAD DOB: 01-30-08

TO: Zedekiah Conrad, father of the juveniles

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

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

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

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

This the 26th day of May, 2016

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

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EMPLOYMENT

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

Equipment Operator/Medium Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2013080361 ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2015101004 DEMOLISH ORDER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2015110608 ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

BEFORE THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2012040166 DEMOLISH ORDER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of:

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 2nd day of June 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows:

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the11th day of April, 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned and served upon the owner of record and parties in interest as required by law, and appearances having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows:

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 5th day of May 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and appearance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows:

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of Winston-Salem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the2nd day of June, 2016, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned and served upon the owner of record and parties in interest as required by law, and appearances having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows:

Property Located at: 1140 E. 22nd St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block0328(s) 176 on City County Tax Map

Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 1140 E. 22nd St, said structure being situated on Block 0328, Lot(s) 176, as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition. Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1140 E. 22nd St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Supervisor Date Issued: June 6, 2016

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In the Matter of:

EMPLOYMENT

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LEGAL NOTIcEs

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

Equipment Operator/Medium – 3481 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

Property Located at: 919 Crowder St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block0964(s) Lot(s)020 on City County Tax Map

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 919 Crowder St, said structure being situated on Block 0964, Lot(s) 020 fails to comply with the Standards of Fitness as prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem in the respects listed on Exhibit “A” attached to and made part of this Order. By reason of said deficiencies, said housing is unfit for human habitation. The necessary repairs, alterations, or improvements required to bring said housing up to standards required under the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the housing, that is, not to exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the value. THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the housing located at 919 Crowder St, said housing being situated on Block0964, Lot 020, be and the same is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof if hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to make the necessary repairs to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem, a copy of said repairs necessary for compliance being Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, within a period of 30 days from service; and, if owner fails to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem 30 days from the service of the Order, he is hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to demolish said housing, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the City Council of the City of Winston Salem for adoption of a Resolution concurring with this Order of Demolition. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 919 Crowder St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Senior Project Supervisor

Date Issued: April 14, 2016

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EMPLOYMENT

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Property Located at: 1113 Apple St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block0658(s)006S on City County Tax Map

Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 1113 Apple St, said structure being situated on Block 0658, Lot(s) 006S, as shown on the CityCounty Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition. Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 1113 Apple St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Supervisor Date Issued: May 17, 2016

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Property Located at: 618 E 16th St Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as Tax Block0275(s) Lot(s)012 on City County Tax Map

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 618 E 16th St, said structure being situated on Block 0275, Lot(s) 012 fails to comply with the Standards of Fitness as prescribed in the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem in the respects listed on Exhibit “A” attached to and made part of this Order.

By reason of said deficiencies, said housing is unfit for human habitation. The necessary repairs, alterations, or improvements required to bring said housing up to standards required under the Housing Code of the City of Winston Salem cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the value of the housing, that is, not to exceed sixty-five percent (65%) of the value. THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the housing located at 618 E 16th St, said housing being situated on Block0275, Lot 012, be and the same is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof if hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to make the necessary repairs to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem, a copy of said repairs necessary for compliance being Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, within a period of 30 days from service; and, if owner fails to bring said housing into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem 30 days from the service of the Order, he is hereby ORDERED AND DIRECTED to demolish said housing, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the City Council of the City of Winston Salem for adoption of a Resolution concurring with this Order of Demolition. This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 618 E 16th St including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property. Stephanie Stimpson, Code Enforcement Senior Project Supervisor

Date Issued: June 6, 2016

The Chronicle June 23, 2016

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QEA celebrates the Class of 2016 T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Quality Education Academy (QEA) held its eighth commencement ceremony with an audience of over 500 family, friends, and community members. The graduating class, marked by its 100 percent graduation and 100 percent college acceptance rates, enjoyed the inspirational words of State Rep. Edward Hanes Jr. on Saturday, June 4. Hanes shared his personal and inspirational story of how he overcame obstacles and how he had to start over several times before achieving his goals. He also spoke about how dependent the world has become on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Hanes emphasized how the fields of STEM are imperative to every job that will be available to college graduates in 2020. While encouraging students to get involved in STEM, Haynes reminded them of the importance of working hard, being respectful, and never forgetting to thank those who helped you along the way. Scholarships were awarded to students from The Winston-Salem Foundation, Crosby Scholars, The Skinner Foundation, as well as several full academic and athletic scholarships from a variety of colleges and organizations. Rebecca Stuckey (Winston-Salem State University – WSSU) and Brandon Wilson (Universal Technical Institute) were awarded the MVVP scholarships.

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Valued at $5,000 each, the MVVP Scholarship is awarded for completing the Mission, Vision, and Values of Quality Education Academy while also achieving academic success. The scholarships were provided by the Simon and Dollean Johnson Scholarship Fund and the J. Luther Covington and Family Scholarship Fund. TaAndrea Morris is the 2016 recipient of the Jonathan LaRon Skinner Scholarship. She will attend WSSU in the fall. Many of the students graduating from QEA have attended the school since preschool. They are all excited about leaving, however, some are a little nervous. Class president Dina Reyes (Catawba College) stated “This school is my second home. The teachers, administrators, and my counselor support me in everything I do. I feel prepared to go to college, work hard, and bring home a degree.” Student athlete Renathan Ona-Embo (Tulane University) stated, “I have never come to a school that makes each student

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feel important. They value my opinion and they push me to work hard. I think I am going to be able to be successful as long as I reflect on what I have been taught here. I am going to miss my school.” All seniors received dorm packages from the staff with items such as laptops, printers, digital cameras, irons, coffee makers, toasters, toiletries, spending money, books, school supplies, calculators, towSubmitted photo els, bedding and other Simon Johnson, left, and State Rep. Edward Hanes much needed items to help take a break. Hanes spoke at Quality Education them begin their journey to Academy’s (QEA) eighth commencement ceremony. success. Each student has a staff member’S contact information for support on the students’ progress. Quality throughout their college journey. The staff Education prides itself on providing a members also will make campus visits to holistic education that does not stop at gracheck dation.

Summer camp starts at Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Instructors and Elders of the Kemet Academy Summer Camp completed the first week of classes, which began on June 13 and will continue until Aug. 18. The program lasts from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is open to students ages 6-13. It is held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1075 Shalimar Drive. Dr. Felecia Piggott-Long, the program director, is excited about working with the program. "I directed the program 10 years ago before I completed my doctorate degree in African-American Literature. Some of my students have already graduated from high school and college. I am very proud of their success," said Piggott-Long. "We

want to support objectives from the Common Core that will help students become strong students in the fall. Statistically, students lose skills they have gained during the regular school year if they do not continue to strengthen their skills during the summer months." This summer, the curriculum is focused on reading, writing, math skills, and African-American History. In addition, the students will participate in community service projects, field trips. social science projects and theatre arts. The instructors include PiggottLong, an English instructor at Carver High School, a historian, playwright and actress. Richard Rowell, an entrepreneur, writer, and lover of reading,

will focus on enhancing reading comprehension. The mathematics concepts will be taught by Asha Piggott, a junior at North Carolina A&T State University. Piggott has a 3.6 GPA, and she majors in Graphic Communication Systems with a concentration in architecture. The Kemet Academy is a part of the church's Ujima Community Development Corporation. Hobart Jones, Mildred Peppers and Wanda McEachern, members of the CDC, are supportive of the school's development. For more information, call Piggott-Long at 336-692-0258 or call the church at 336-788-7023. The Rev. Dr. John Mendez is the pastor of the Church.

Kemet Academy Summer Camp has started. Shown left to right are Richard Rowell, Wanda McEachern, Mildred Peppers, Asha Piggott, Felecia PiggottLong and Hobart Jones. Not pictured: Jackie McClinton.

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