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As of July 1, the Forsyth County Departments of Social Services (DSS) and Public health will be consolidated into a human Services department. County commissioners voted 7-1 to approve the move last week. little is expected to change for the clients of the two departments, which are located
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next to each other on the same campus on highland Avenue. “There should be minimal change in how things run in those departments,” said Assistant County Manager ronda Tatum, who will be the human Services director. Consolidation involves who runs the departments, which currently both have their own boards with the ability to hire and fire their departments’ directors.
Tatum Most of those board members will make up the new 18 member consolidated
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and Public health will fall to the human Services director, who is hired by the county manager, with the advice and consent of the human Services board. The directors for both DSS and human Services will stay in place and no personnel changes are expected from consolidation. human Services employees will no longer be under the State human resources Act and will be under the same policies and
procedures as other county employees. County Commissioner everette Witherspoon was the sole “no” vote, repeating his concern that the county commissioners could try to influence county management to fire a DSS or Public health director they don’t like. “We have a history of meddling in health and human services when we
First shareduse kitchen opens in W-S See One on A4
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S.G. Atkins Community Development Center (SGACDC) officials, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Chancellor elwood robinson and several elected officials came together earlier this week to cut the ribbon and officially open the city’s first shared-use commercial kitchen. According to Carol Davis, executive director of SGACDC, the kitchen, located at The enterprise Center
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Attendees filled the Board of Elections’ small meeting room to capacity during last week’s early voting discussion. Another meeting was held Tuesday, June 26.
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voters will see touch screen machines return for early voting, but the Forsyth County Board of elections (Boe) has yet to determine w h e n a n d CAMPAIGN where that will be. The B o e plans to continue its early voting discussion on Monday, July 2, at 5 p.m. and must approve a plan by July 17. When it began early voting deliberations last Thursday, it was to a capacity crowd that had numerous suggestions for the board. There were several comments about the importance of Saturday voting for those who work during the
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weekdays. There were also those urging the Boe to use Winston-Salem State University, which had been an early voting site from 2000-2012 until a republican majority Boe, chaired by Ken raymond, stopped using it. “i wanted to put in a bid for Winston-Salem State University, which also has easy access for students at Salem and UnCSA [UnC School of the Arts], plus all three faculties and staffs and nearby residents,” said Winston-Salem resident Anne Wilson. WSSU was a source of contention in 2016 early voting when it wasn’t considered even after dozens of community members spoke in favor of its use. The board is now evenly split between political parties and has as its chairwoman Democrat Susan Campbell, who has WSSU among her proposed sites.
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Two speakers voiced concerns about giving early voting preference to college students, saying they may only live inside the county while attending class but still vote on local issues. Beverly lung of Walkertown also had a concern if the areas outside the city would be covered by early voting sites. “Why do you have to have so many on top of each other, so to speak, as opposed to serving all your constituents throughout the whole county?” asked lung, during the Boe’s Tuesday, June 26, meeting. Traditionally, early voting sites are more numerous in the heavily populated city. Walkertown library, which does traditionally have a site, didn’t make it into the list of sites Boe members expressed interest in as of last week. See Early Voting on A4
People who attend a ribbon cutting ceremony take a tour of the city’s first shared-use commercial kitchen at The Enterprise Center.
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on South Martin luther King Jr. Drive, will help caterers, food entrepreneurs and others who have products they want to package and sell in stores, online and on food trucks. She said the goal is to see entrepreneurs use the kitchen as a stepping-stone to open their own restaurants in the community. “i know that it will change the lives of people who have been waiting patiently for this place to open. right now there are some shared-use kitchens and facilities in other counties but this is the first one here,” continued Davis. “i know that having it here is going to be a benefit and help people perfect their craft, perfect their menus and complete their business planning, and hopefully we see businesses spin out into this community. “We would love to see some of these chefs, caterers and food entrepreneurs spin out into their own restaurants
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Children from the Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club enjoy a sweet treat on Thursday, June 21, during the unveiling of the Sweet Reads Truck.
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nothing says summer like ice cream, and thanks to the Winston-Salem Police Foundation local officers will be serving up cold treats and books all summer. During a special ceremony, the Police See Sweet Reads on A4
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Forsyth County commissioners voted on numerous items during its meeting last week, including new zoning standards that restrict metal siding on stores. The zoning change, which was also approved by the Winston-Salem City Council in May, puts restrictions on building materials on retail stores under 75,000 square feet. It doesn’t allow metal siding, which can be visually incompatible with surNorby rounding residential areas and other buildings, but there are many materials that are allowed, such as brick, stone, wood, concrete panels, Hardie board, glass and stucco. Above is an example of a store with metal siding. “Materials would be compatible with other large communities and other small suburban communities around be traded in as part of the purchase. *They approved an increase in a contract between the the state,” said City/CountyPlanning Director Paul Norby. Metal siding could still be allowed through Special Public Health Department and Wake Forest Baptist Use District zoning that would require Planning Board Medical Center for mammography screening and diagapproval and the approval of either the City Council or nostic screenings from $40,000 to $85,000 due to an uptick in patients in the department’s breast and cervical county commissioners. screening program, which serves uninsured women 40-64 years old. Also during the meeting: *They renewed a nominal lease for three years with *Commissioners approved paying $33,539.78 to Craig’s Firearm Supply Inc. to replace 304 handguns used the N.C. Department of Public Safety for the Youth by the Sheriff’s Office. This will replace the current .45 Detention Center on Sturmer Park Circle, which houses caliber handguns with new 9 mm handguns. According to juvenile justice and administration programs for postSheriff Bill Schatzman, the 9 mm guns offer advantages adjudicated youth. The land in the lease is reduced from in size, weight and recoil and will offer cost savings in the current 10.3 acres to 7.55 acres to allow for the possiboth repairs and less expensive ammo. Current guns will ble construction of a dog run at the neighboring Forsyth
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Earlier this week the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation announced the launch of the new framework for grantmaking and learning across the state and in Winston-Salem. For more than 80 years, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) has strived to respond to the changing needs of the state by providing funding for organizations and programs that make the state a better place for everyone. The focus of the foundation will still be centered on the foundation’s focus areas of community economic development, democracy, environment, public education and social justice and equity. The new framework for grantmaking will build on those focus areas and the strategies of the “emerging direction” plan adopted by the foundation last summer.
City Manager Lee Garrity has announced the appointments of Damon Dequenne and Evan Raleigh as assistant city managers, effective Monday, July 2. Dequenne (pronounced deh-cane) currently is the deputy director for the City-County Utilities Division. He will oversee the Office of Emergency Management, the Utilities and Engineering divisions, and the Fire, Planning and Development Services, and Transportation departments. Raleigh currently serves as the director of business inclusion and advancement. He will be responsible for economic development, business inclusion and advance-
According to the executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Maurice “Mo” Green, the new framework called All for NC is designed to meet people and communities where they are, as well as break down the “silos” of the Foundation’s traditional focus areas. The All for NC grantmaking framework will be separated into three grant strategies with different priority areas for each. The three strategies are: StateLevel Systemic Change, Community-Based, and Exploratory, Visionary Ideas. The state-level strategy will be focused on four priority areas: advancing public education, fostering a healthy and sustainable environment, promoting social and economic justice and strengthening democracy. In addition ZSR will focus on supporting grantee efforts to collabo-
rate and align their efforts across issues and populations. “We said we wanted to work with grantees to really develop their racial equity lens and work and also their capacity to work together on particular issues as well,” Green said. The Community-Based Strategy has been subdivided into two approaches but it is not bound by any focus areas such as the state-level strategy. The collaborative problem-solving approach is intended to bring people together to define a path for creating positive change. Green said after listening to people in the community, one of the things they heard was that people want to work together on issues. He said, “We want to support communities coming together and working on an issue and we want to provide resources to help them do that.” The second subdivision of the community strategy
is a community progress fund that is intended to support local projects by making time-limited investments in communities at key moments in time. The third strategy of All for NC will be focused on being more flexible and taking more risk. The Exploratory, Visionary Ideas Strategy was developed around two initiatives: the All for NC Fellowship and the Inclusive Public Art Initiative. The All for NC Fellowship is intended to invest in the next generation of up and coming leaders who have innovative ideas. The Inclusive Public Art initiative will be aimed at inclusive community processes that result in public art that recognizes and acknowledges North Carolinians. The Foundation will also be working with the Government Alliance on
ment, human relations, workforce development, CityLink, intergovernmental relations, community assistance, and the
zens of Winston-Salem – they both have a track record of coming up with innovative solutions, and they both have a strong
Arizona. He has a bachelor’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and served in the U.S. Navy for six years.
“Dequenne and Raleigh are proven leaders.” –Lee Garrity, City Manager
Mayor’s Poverty Thought Force. Garrity said that Dequenne and Raleigh are proven leaders. “They both have superb people skills,” Garrity said. “But more significantly – for the citi-
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sense of urgency when it comes to getting tasks accomplished.” Prior to joining the city in 2011, Dequenne served as the water resources director and public works director for Buckeye,
Dequenne lives in Winston-Salem and is married with four children. His salary will be $136,000 a year. “I am honored to be extended the opportunity to serve our community in
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County Animal Shelter. *They entered into a two-year lease to keep Coffee Park as the coffee vendor at the Central Library with an agreement for the county to receive 5 percent of gross sales up to $1,000 a month. *The commissioners approved $275,000 from fund balance for a new ambulance, which fulfills a commitment they made during this year’s budget discussions. *They approved a memorandum of understanding between Forsyth Department of Social Services and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) that will require the local department to meet 27 performance requirements or NCDHHS could withhold state and federal funding.
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Race and Equity (GARE), to ensure cities across the state are applying a racial equity lens to their work. The Foundation has set aside funds to support communities who have programs or initiatives that may not be funded by the government. “We want to see if this might make a difference for a particular community really using that racial equity analysis and say here’re some dollars to maybe try that with,” Green said. When asked how the new grantmaking framework aligns with ZSR’s mission to change with the changing needs of North Carolinians, Green said the structure allows ZSR to make changes when needed. “There are many things like technology and social media that’re changing the way we are in relation with each other and changing
the way we gather and dissect information,” said Green. “So we wanted to set up a structure basically that morphs and changes with North Carolina.” Green noted ZSR use to have only fund programs and organizations that supported the five focus areas. Today the Foundation supports a variety of programs with varying focus areas. “Now we have three major focus areas with multiple entry points and multiple grant cycles. We’re really trying to say that we’re responding to this change in North Carolina in a way that makes sense to us and we hope to a broader North Carolina.” For more information on All for NC: ZSR’s Framework for Grantmaking and Learning, visit www.zsr.org.
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this capacity and will make every effort to continue the strong leadership and service delivery of my predecessors,” Dequenne said. Raleigh joined the city in 2011 as a management analyst. He later served as assistant to the city manager and as the deputy community development director before assuming his current position. He has a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and master’s degrees from Wake Forest and the University of Michigan.
Raleigh lives in WinstonSalem and is married. His salary will be $136,000 a year. “I’m incredibly humbled by and appreciative of the opportunity to serve the community in this capacity,” Raleigh said. “I look forward to working with the mayor, members of City Council, citizens and all of the incredibly dedicated and hard-working members of city staff to continue our efforts to build Winston-Salem into a model community.”
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BOE members had to deal with several variables before they could discuss sites. “We have a snafu,” said Campbell as she opened the early voting discussion last week. The “snafu” is Senate Bill 325, a bill that will overhaul early voting if it becomes law. The bill was vetoed yesterday by Gov. Roy Cooper, but that’s expected to be overridden by the Republican-controlled General Assembly this week. The bill sets this year’s early voting for Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Friday, Nov. 2. This eliminates the possibility of early voting on the weekend before Election Day. All early voting sites
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and be part of the implementation of the East End Masterplan,” Davis said.
The kitchen has three refrigerators, three freezers, and several pantries with shelving for storage. It also has a six-burner range, a 40-pound fryer, a double convection oven, a 40-quart mixer and a bakers’ station. There’s also an ice machine and a dishwasher. After applauding Davis and the SGACDC staff for their efforts to make the kitchen a reality, Chancellor Robinson said the work at The Enterprise Center is important because it lets people know that businesses can survive in the predominately black neighborhood located less
must be open every weekday from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. with optional weekend days. These extended hours drove the cost of every proposed plan with eight to 12 sites to well outside of the BOE’s early voting budget. With 12 hours days being required by the potential law, the only cuts local BOEs can make is to either eliminate weekend voting days or reduce the amount of sites. However, by the board’s Tuesday meeting, the situation had improved. BOE Director Tim Tsujii said the county had agreed to add $203,000 that was allocated in case of a second primary to the BOE’s existing $145,000 early voting budget for a total of $347,921. Tsujii told the board the estimated cost of having 12 sites with nine workers would be $326,110.
than a mile from WSSU’s campus. The Enterprise Center aims to help people in the communities around WSSU grow businesses. The center also offers a business incubator, workshops and classes for entrepreneurs. “The work that we do here is making sure that in this part of Winston-Salem that these opportunities are made available to the citizens that live here,” he continued. “If we can spark innovation and creativity, then that’s what we’re all about. I can’t tell you how excited I am about the opening of this shared kitchen.” “… It begins to put us in a different phase, a different platform about how we operate and how we do business.” Following the ribbon cutting, those in attendance had the opportunity to tour
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Another variable the board is waiting on is for the City’s Recreation and Parks department to get back to Tsujii on using its recreation centers. Tsujii plans to speak with someone in that department this week. Recreation centers the BOE are considering possibly using are Old Town, Miller Park, Sprague Street, Brown Douglas, Hanes Hosiery, Polo and South Fork. Other sites being considered are the Anderson Center at WSSU, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Mazie Woodruff Center and the BOE office along with the Southside, Reynolda Manor, Kernersville, Lewisville, Clemmons and Rural Hall libraries. The board did vote Tuesday to return to using touch-screen voting machines for early voting
the kitchen before enjoying lunch at The Enterprise Center. City Council Members Derwin Montgomery, who is a coowner of The Chronicle, and Denise “DD” Adams were also on hand for the ribbon cutting and both spoke highly of the shareduse kitchen. According to the WSSU story about the kitchen, it will be closely regulated by the Forsyth County Health Department. Davis said to be considered, users must have their business plan approved by the Enterprise Center, have insurance and be food safety-certified and have a permit from the health department. For more information on the shared-use kitchen visit The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive or call (336) 734-6916.
The Winston-Salem Police Department launched Operation Sweet Reads last week when the unveiled the $150,000 truck that will be delivering ice cream and books to children throughout the community.
Board of Elections members Susan Campbell, Stuart Russell, John Loughridge Jr. and Robert Durrah, Jr. listen during last week’s meeting.
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and paper ballots for Election Day. Rented AutoMark machines will be used for visually impaired voters. This is the result of the General Assembly passing an extension on its new
requirements for a paperbased system that led to the use of paper ballots for early voting in the primary. The touch screen machines will save the BOE money that it takes to print ballots while giving it time to test
new touch screen voting machines that produce paper ballots during this election, so they’ll be ready to use starting next year.
During a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, June 25 at The Enterprise Center representatives from S.G. Atkins Community Development Center, Winston-Salem State University and the City of Winston-Salem officially opened the city’s first shared-use commercial kitchen.
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Foundation unveiled the Operation Sweet Reads Truck, a $150,000 investment designed to promote reading and build stronger relationships between police and children in the community. The truck, which was donated to the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD), will travel around the city distributing free ice cream and books to local children. According to Chief Catrina Thompson, the Sweet Reads Truck will be operated by the department's Community Resource Unit. Before she was presented the keys to the truck on Thursday, June 21, Chief Thompson thanked retired Chief Barry Rountree and the Police Foundation for their efforts in bringing Operation Sweet Reads to fruition. She said, "The WinstonSalem Police Department is committed to strengthening positive relationships
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[aren’t] supposed to be meddling in health and human services, and it hasn’t been for the people,” said Witherspoon. The other commissioners disagreed. County Commissioner and DSS Board El-Amin C h a i r m a n Fleming El-Amin said that he felt it would help, not hurt, the county’s social services. “At this point, I’m convinced that consolidation will be the best thing for the cit-
between police personnel and our children in Winston-Salem." "... Operation Sweet Reads ties in directly with our community-oriented philosophy by giving us yet another way to be intentionally involved in redefining the generation equation for kids in our community whose life challenges stand in the way of their road to success."
After receiving the keys from Scott Sewell, president of the Police Foundation, Chief Thompson and other members of the WSPD demonstrated how the Sweet Reads Truck will work. Chief Thompson read a few pages of a book to youngsters from the Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club before passing out sweet treats. Be on the lookout for the Sweet Reads Truck this summer. The truck made its maiden voyage last weekend and is already scheduled to make other appearances in coming weeks. For more information on Operation Sweet Reads visit www.wspolicefoundation.org.
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Shown from left to right are Kolin Robinson, cofounder of Vibe Funktion; Rachel White, owner of Designs, Vines and Wines Studio; and Reece Johnson, owner of Accension Marketing Group.
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This Friday, Designs, Vines and Wines; Vibe Funktion; and Accension Marketing Group are collaborating to bring you "Wine N’ Rhymes" at Studio 625 in the Arts District of downtown Winston-Salem. This event will be hosted by LB the Poet of WORD Society, with featured Poet Janelle Strickland aka The Princess of Poetry, and live music from Vibe Band. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Rachel White couldn't hold back her excitement about this Friday event. "Busta I'm so excited about Wine N' Rhymes. We've worked extremely hard putting this together, and everyone involved has a true love for the arts." Rachel White is the owner of Designs, Vines and Wines in WinstonSalem. "I started my business so I could bring the art community together. I wanted to have a place where we can come feel as one. One race, one people. "That's what Wine N' Rhymes is all about", said Reece Johnson, owner of Accension Marketing Group. "One of the artists is Steve. I met Steve here at Designs, Vines and
Wines. When I met him, he was homeless. He wasn't looking for a handout, so I was kind of hesitant to offer him a place to stay cause I didn't want to step on his toes. But from the moment I met him, that's what I wanted to do for him" Johnson said. Johnson keeps a spare key to his apartment in his wallet, and one day he and Steve talked for hours. "After we talked, he knew my heart and intentions were good, so I took out my spare key and handed to him. I said take this, you no longer have to be homeless anymore." Rachel White began to tear up. The more we talked, I realized that Wine N' Rhymes was more than just an event; it was about love, hope and fulfilling dreams. It's about a community that came together to give an extremely talented sharpie artist a place to sleep, eat, bathe and work on his dream. "When he came in here, he had his art in a trash bag and asked if he could show some of his work. I peeked in his bag, and said get that stuff outta that bag and lets put it up on the walls. And it's been magical ever since," Johnson said. He added, "With the global reach we have in this information age of technology, I don't
believe a starving artist should be a thing anymore." Rachel White is an artist and Reece Johnson is a Poet, and both are music lovers as well. The two reached out to their good friend musician Kolin Robinson of Vibe Funktion. "We're bringing vocalists, bands and dancers to Wine N' Rhymes this Friday,” Robinson said. “What we do is expressive therapy; the people are going to love it. The purpose of the collaboration is to bring accessible and affordable events to the arts community in Winston-Salem. And if this is your first experience in the art community, get ready for a fantastic experience." Studio 625 is a small and intimate spot, with a very positive vibe as soon as you walk into the door. The artwork is some of the most creative and beautiful I've ever seen. Add wine tasting, poetry and live music, you have Wine N' Rhymes this Friday. "This is not the biggest place, so get your tickets early. We don't want to turn anyone away," Reece Johnson said as we closed the interview. For more info and tickets call, (336)
July community health seminars, screenings and events Visit WakeHealth.edu/BestHealth for class descriptions and other events. Unless otherwise noted, BestHealth events are free and open to the public. SATURDAY, JULY 7 Walk with a Doc 10 to 11 am William G. White Family YMCA, indoor track, Winston-Salem Hands On: Hand-painted Floral Note Cards 1 to 2:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
TUESDAY, JULY 10 The Aging Well Series 6 to 7 pm Forsyth County Central Library Auditorium, 660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Eat Plants to Fight Cancer 5:30 to 7 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
THURSDAY, JULY 12 Greens, Salads and Salad Dressings to Jazz Up Summer 1 to 2 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem Black, Gold and Bling: Ladies’ Night Out 5:30 to 8 pm Spring House Restaurant, 450 N. Spring St., Winston-Salem
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Maintaining a Healthy Back: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options 12:30 to 1 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Wilkes Medical Center, Executive Board Room, 1370 W. D St., North Wilkesboro
FRIDAY, JULY 20 Grilling Essentials 1 to 2:30 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Ten Things You Should Know About the Law 1 to 2 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem Advance Directives 2 to 4 pm Wake Forest Baptist Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Diabetes Classroom, 4610 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
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Urban League still working amid these times
The Winston-Salem Urban League will hold its annual meeting this evening, June 28. That might sound unimpressive until you see what the organization has been doing. Last summer, CEO James Perry released a collection of data called, “The State of Black Winston-Salem.” The 25-page report measures how black residents are doing compared with white residents in areas of health and wellness, social justice and civil rights, education equity and
economic and asset equality. More work needs to be done to achieve parity. Perry has been sharing the report throughout the community. The local Urban League has partnered with other local organizations, such as the Winston-Salem Branch of the NAACP, to help build black businesses in the area. The Chronicle has joined in the effort to promote a Business of the Month feature. And the leader of the local Urban League’s Young Professionals group, April Johnson, delivered a speech on Jan. 20 in Winston-Salem during the Triad Women’s March, which was held to encourage women and other minorities to exercise their right to vote. She began her speech: “How do you feel? I am energized, awakened, emboldened, and empowered. My hope for you is that you are awakened, emboldened and empowered to be the change you want to see in our cities, in our states, and in our nation. Feel this energy today. Maintain this energy when you leave the March and then use it to make transformation happen.” The local Urban League sponsors a Senior Community Service Employment Program and a Summer Youth Employment Program, also. The teenagers in the summer program are gearing up for the internships this year, which will start next week. This program, which also will teach them basic life skills in special weekly sessions, will allow the teens, who are from under-privileged homes, to learn about the work world before they have to officially get into it. This internship program takes on greater significance this year amid the turbulent times black people face under President Donald Trump’s administration and the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly. They need to have skills that will propel them above the bigotry and racism that have risen to the surface all over. This evening, the meeting will be 6 p.m. at 510 Trade St. Perry will update members with successes from the current year and share his vision for the new fiscal year. The organization is striving to make a difference in the Winston-Salem community. We should continue to support it.
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Letter addresses legislative delegation regarding veto of NC Farm Act Honorable Colleagues:
I am writing to you as members of the legislative delegation representing Forsyth County, to urge that you vote to sustain Gov. [Roy] Cooper’s veto of SB 711, NC Farm Act of 2018. At the heart of this bill is an extraordinary curtailment of the property rights of N o r t h Carolinians, particularly those property owners who suffer from the antiquated Besse waste disposal practices of neighboring factory-style hog production processes. The plain motivation for this action is to insulate one of the world’s largest global agricultural corporations from liability for its polluting methods. The courts have historically been the place for injured property owners to obtain redress for the injuries they have suffered. In this case, these are injuries to (often poor and disproportionately minority) families and other neighbors from the polluting prac-
tices, which have been allowed to continue under weak regulations and inadequate enforcement resources. When regulation is weak and injured neighbors cannot even seek effective help from the courts, what possible incentive is there for a polluter to modernize its old and damaging business practices? I believe that it would be difficult to convincingly explain to the rural residents of Forsyth County why our legislature chose to protect the profit margin of a $16 billion global corporation over the health and property rights of neighboring North Carolina families. Please vote to sustain the veto of SB 711. Thank you. Dan Besse Forsyth County resident and voter
Note: Dan Besse represents the Southwest Ward on the WinstonSalem City Council.
Supreme Court fails to protect fundamental right to an equal vote To the Editor:
June 25], the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder. On the anniversary of this decision, the Court once again failed to protect our fundamental right to an equal vote by refusing to strike down extreme partisan gerrymandering. Partisan gerrymandering gives state legislators the power to stack districts for their political gain. This effectively gives them, not the people, the power to choose their representatives. This is a threat to our democracy and I am appalled by the Court’s continuous failure to address it. This session, the Court has made deeply troubling decisions regarding voting rights. Besse Faced with this fact, Congress must step up to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act. It is past time for us to come together to ensure full voting rights for every American. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) Washington, D.C.
Note: The above statement was made regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to hear North Carolina’s partisan gerrymandering case this session.
Five ways to save for your summer vacation Algenon Cash
Guest Columnist Many families are preparing for vacations and summer road trips, but you don’t have to go into debt while enjoying the season. Here are some insightful tips to help you save for your upcoming summer vacation: 1. Plan ahead – You may not be much of a planner, but when it comes to your summer vacation, planning ahead is the key to success. If you look at the data, many Americans don't have even $1,000 saved up. So it’s easy to see why so many people end up in debt.
2. Get specific about the details – Estimate about how much you’ll need for upcoming vacations and divide it by the number of months until you plan to travel. For example, if you think
Five years ago today [Monday,
you’ll need about $600 for an August trip, plan on saving about $150 a month until then. That may seem like a lot, but it's about $35 a week, or $5 a day. And there are lots of small steps you can take to trim spending enough to get there, like automatic transfers.
3. Get specific about the details – Alongside planning ahead for your trip, also try to estimate little expenses you’ll have along the way. Determine where you want to go and the costs for air and ground transportation, accommodations, meals, activities, souvenirs, etc. For better prices, travel during the off-season. Factor the cost of all these items to determine exactly how much more or less you may need to save. A good rule of thumb is to add 10 to 15 percent above what you think you need for those ‘hidden’ costs. Once you’ve got a good idea of how much the vacation will cost, review your budget, divide costs by said number of months needed to save, and then have money automatically transferred to your bank’s
savings account.
4. Invite friends – While you are budgeting for your summer vacation, determine if you will be covering all your costs alone, or with others. After all, a $50 per night Airbnb may only cost $25 a night if you and a friend are sharing it. Think about whether you'll be vacationing solo, with a partner, with friends, etc., because that will influence the overall amount you need to save.
5. Stop focusing on little things – Cut out your morning coffee run and save that money for the Bahamas instead, you can also eliminate other ongoing expenses. You can start packing your lunch for work and consider pausing any monthly subscription services, such as Netflix or Amazing Prime, or even club memberships if they’re not critical. Plus, encourage free or low-cost activities with friends and family. Going out to brunch every weekend or getting takeout all the time really adds up, but we don’t think about the total
cost when it’s just $10-15 here and there.
6. Use travel rewards – While you don’t want to charge your whole vacation onto your credit cards, using credit cards with travel rewards is another story. NerdWallet’s 2018 Travel Study found that Americans who sign up for a travel credit card get, on average, $901 in free flights and hotels in just the first year of having the card. That’s a ton of money that many Americans might struggle to set aside specifically for a vacation, and it could make the difference between staying home this summer or taking that dream vacation. Enjoy your vacation and share pictures with us here at The Chronicle :-) Algenon Cash is a nationally recognized speaker and the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm. Reach him at acash@algenoncash.com
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Consider how this nation came to be:
with Revolutionary slaveholders Oscar H. Blayton
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Consider how this nation came to be: with Revolutionary slaveholders Each year, many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July. On that day in 1776, it is said that “The Land of the Free” was born. But the true historical significance of Independence Day has been smothered in hot dogs, barbecue ribs and potato salad. And fireworks distract us from contemplating the economic forces that served as midwife to the birth of this nation. Four hundred years ago, Europeans invaded the Atlantic coast of North America and fought each other and the indigenous
peoples for control of the land. By 1763, the British had made deals or driven everyone else out so that they controlled the entire coast. This included Canada and Florida, which the British obtained by treaty from France and Spain, respectively, at the end of the Seven Years’ War – a global conflict waged by the colonial powers of Europe for control of the rest of the world. Nine years after Britain gained control of the entire Atlantic seaboard, its colonists in North America were rocked by the news of a decision in the British high court that sounded the death knell for chattel slavery in the British Empire. This decision was the result of a case known as Somerset v. Stewart. James Somerset was a West African held in slavery by a Norfolk, Virginia, merchant and customs officer, Charles Stewart. Stewart had taken Somerset with him when he sailed to England on business in
1769. Somerset escaped in 1771 while in England, but Stewart recaptured him and had him imprisoned on a ship due to sail for Jamaica. Somerset had been baptized while in England and his godparents helped him sue for his release. The Lord Chief Justice of the high court ruled in 1772 that slavery was contrary to Common Law and therefore illegal in England. Somerset was freed, and the news spread quickly to America. By early 1773, enslaved African-Americans began to petition for their release in courts in the colonies, hoping to repeat Somerset’s success. The slaveholding British colonists were alarmed at these developments and believed correctly that the British Empire was on the path to ending chattel slavery. By taking their “revolutionary” stance, the colonists hoped to free themselves and their slave-based econ-
omy from the inevitable arrival of abolition in the Empire. Every red, white and blue American knows the narrative of how the freedom loving Sons of Liberty threw off Britain’s yoke of oppression. Some narratives even recount faithful slaves cheering them on. PBS and others have reported that 5,000 African-Americans served in the Continental Army. But many thousands more ran away to fight for their own freedom with the British. The Revolutionary War did not end until two years after the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. As British troops were evacuating New York City in 1783, they took with them, from that port alone, 3,000 former slaves who had supported the crown. The names of these AfricanAmericans were documented in the “Book of Negroes” as they boarded the ships bound for Nova Scotia and the British West
Indies. An accurate record of these former slaves was kept because of a dispute between George Washington and Sir Guy Carleton, the British commander in charge of the evacuation of New York. Southern colonials had insisted that the treaty ending the war include a provision for the return of escaped AfricanAmericans to their slaveholders. Carleton refused to comply with that provision and was backed up by Lord Frederick North, the British Secretary of State who wrote to him that transporting the runaways from the land of their oppression was “certainly an act of justice due to them from us …” On the other hand, Washington and other slaveholders believed they had been robbed of what was rightfully theirs. After his first meeting with Carleton, Washington complained in a letter to the governor of Virginia: “[T]he slaves who have
absconded from their masters will never be restored to them.” So, while you are enjoying your grilled burgers and fireworks on July Fourth, take a moment to consider the facts of how and why this nation came to be. Maintaining slavery, as an economic institution, was the major driving force for the desire for Independence from England – at least for the Southern states. And it is fair to say that the Stars and Stripes were stitched together in large part by the sting of the lash upon black backs. It is important to accurately recall and understand these facts in our history if we hope to make meaningful progress toward a better future. Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.
NAACP is on front lines of Trump’s war against civil rights
Recently, the NAACP, Derrick alongside members of Johnson the Congressional Black Guest Caucus, Columnist gathered on the steps of Capitol Hill to demand a halt of the Trump administration’s continued attempts to force Thomas Farr – a known racist with ties to the late segregationist Senator Jesse Helms – into the federal judgeship of North Carolina. Located in eastern North Carolina, this federal district under this judgeship has one of the highest densities of AfricanAmerican voters than any other part of the state, making Farr one of the worst possible candidates that could be considered. Sadly, instead of representing an anomaly, Farr instead represents the archetype for federal judge nominees put forth by the Trump administration. Whether it’s nominees that refuse to publicly support the Brown v. Board decision that desegregated our public schools or individuals with ties to known racist organizations, what we are seeing are people whose attitudes reflect norms more associated with the era of Jim Crow than our time. It cannot be ignored that Trump’s White House is engaged in none other than a war against civil rights. Though this is a battle we had hoped to have ended by now, it is not a fight we are
afraid of nor is it one we will lose. We have waged war against the foes of civil rights for over 109 years. We fought hard against the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions to the office of attorney general and we will continue to fight against Trump’s nearly all-white and mostly male
federal judge nominees. Mr. Sessions’ redirection of the Department of Justice (DOJ) away from its civil rights commitment under the Obama Administration to an agency that condones police brutality and other racially based injustices is hardly surprising. We knew he would push the DOJ to withdraw its support for our legal cases against voter suppression and he did. The simple point is that these moves against civil rights cannot be divorced from his boss – President Trump. Over the past few months, the NAACP has sued the Trump administration on its
failure to properly prepare for Census2020. This failure to prepare for the Census means that communities of color, including wealthy communities like Prince Georges County, Maryland, our partner in the lawsuit, will likely be once again undercounted. When this happens, our communities lose out on political representation, federal dollars and resources that are rightfully ours. We’ve also taken the fight to this administration on the decision by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education to basically throw civil rights under the bus and arbitrarily determine that the department no longer has to investigate complaints of discrimination in our schools. We are also committed to ensuring that DeVos plans for privatization, plans that would destroy our public-school system, never come to completion. There is a direct correlation between the racism emanating from the White House and the expansion of attacks on the humanity of persons of color. This is clear not only from Trump’s poisonous rhetoric that disparages people, cultures, and nations, but also in the policies that emanate from his office. The infection of blatant racist speech and behavior began the day after Trump was elected and it has continued to spread, giving inspiration to closet bigots and encouraging implicit and explicit racial biases that pervade from the golf course to the coffee shop and every space in between.
During our 109th Annual Convention July 14-18 in San Antonio, Texas, the NAACP will bring together some of our nation’s most brilliant minds, activists and legislators, as well as powerful voices from the hip-hop community to map out the agenda for moving forward. Our goal is to unite our voices into a powerful symphony that resonates with communities of color and inspires them to join us in standing against government-sponsored hate. This year’s theme is simply “Defeat Hate – Vote.” We’ve extended an invitation to President Trump to attend our convention and once again he has declined. His refusal to address the nation’s premier civil rights organization and its hundreds of thousands of advocates is, by default, a refusal to speak to the entirety of the Black Community. Regardless, we remain “unshook” and “woke,” in terms of the challenges we face and must overcome in this administration and we’re up for the fight. All we ask of you is to join us to “Make Democracy Work” (http://p2a.co/8p83CLS). Pledge to vote by texting NAACP to 40649.
Derrick Johnson is the President and CEO of the NAACP, based in Baltimore. Follow him and the NAACP on Twitter at @DerrickNAACP and @NAACP.
Public pressure, outrage keep building over the
immigration problem James B. Ewers Jr.
Guest Columnist
During the space exploration years, there was an expression, “Houston, we have a problem.” That usually meant there was some mechanical problem that needed to be fixed. The problem was serious and needed NASA’s attention. There are a few other expressions that also give us a sense of urgency. When someone says or writes ASAP, that will usually mean there can’t be any delays. In other words, stop what you are doing
and attend to this matter ASAP. Calling 911 is a phone number that some of us have used in our lifetime. Dialing 911 could rise to a life or death situation. It is an emergency that needs a remedy immediately. When you see police lights flashing, fire trucks gathered and people around, it usually means someone has called 911. Well, in some ways the White House has a problem. It needs to be solved ASAP because it’s a 911 emergency involving life and death. The United Sates has an immigration problem and it is boiling over right now. However, it is fair to say that the immigration problem didn’t start with the current administration. It has been with us for
many years and we have used different bandages to keep the wound closed. During the current president’s campaign, he promised to build a wall. This campaign rhetoric became a rallying cry for those who believed in that kind of visual symbolism. It was further fueled when he said that Mexico would pay for the wall. When I initially heard the comment, I thought it was ridiculous, and at this moment, I still think it’s ridiculous. Since Mr. T’s presidency, he has been tinkering with immigration reform. His approaches have not been well thought out and mean spirited. Recently, he pulled Attorney General Jeff Sessions into the immigration fray. Mr.
Sessions got scared and started quoting the Bible. He said that separating children and families was Biblically based because the people must always follow the law. The controversy and upheaval over his statements have been immediate. Franklin Graham, son of the late evangelist, Billy Graham, has come out against separating children and families. The outrage over this problem has become so acute that two former first ladies, and the current first lady have spoken out against this inhumane act. Laura Bush, Michelle Obama and Melania Trump have expressed their personal outrage against this indictment on families. Americans of
every stripe have been shaken and saddened by this low level of inhumanity. The headlines have been many, and the television interviews have been constant since this story broke. Finally, on last Wednesday, the president signed an executive order that will not separate children and families. The president said, “I didn’t like the sight, or the feeling of families being separated.” Now with the executive order signed, there are still big problems associated with immigration reform. An immediate problem is how to reunite children who have already been separated from their loved ones. There aren’t any quick fixes to this problem.
The White House is on an island of discord and discontent and the island is shrinking by the day. The White House is much like the children who are separated from their families. The White House is separated on that island from the rest of the United States of America. James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was all-conference for four years. He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@yahoo.com.
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Cecilia Okafur and Desire Mallory, the first recipients of the Noble Phoenix Memorial Scholarship, pose for a picture on graduation day. The school’s alumni association presented the scholarship to the Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy grads.
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Winston-Salem Prep alumni award 1st Noble Phoenix Memorial Scholarship
BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE
On Friday, June 22, the Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy Alumni Association (WSPAAA) wrapped up its first year of service by presenting two scholarships to recent WSPA graduates and honoring a fellow alumnus at the same time. In honor of Krishawn Noble, a WSPA alum who died in 2016, the group raised over $2,000 for the Noble Phoenix Memorial Scholarship. According to WSPAAA President Abriana Kimbrough, the association partnered with several community organizations, who agreed to
match the funds they were able to raise, which was $500. “The goal of the alumni association for the academic year was to encourage unity between current WSPA students and alumni and to fundraise for scholarships. We’ve successfully completed both.” Kimbrough said. The scholarship recipients; Cecilia Okafur and Desire Mallory had to meet certain criteria in order to be selected for the scholarships including exemplifying good character, showing leadership in the classroom and the community and being accepted into a four-year college or university.
Okafur, who will be attending Winston-Salem State University in the fall, received $1,000 from the alumni association. She plans to major in criminal justice. Mallory received $500 from the alumni association and will be continuing her education at N.C. A&T State University, where she plans to major in psychology. The remaining $500 raised by the WSPA Alumni Association will be recycled for next year’s scholarship. The alumni association also presented the Noble Family with a plaque.
SPORTSWEEK Also More Stories, Religion and Classifieds
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Hornets land 'versatile' Bridges after trade with Clippers
Charlotte Hornets draft picks Devonte' Graham, left, and Miles Bridges, right, pose for a photo with general manager Mitch Kupchak during a news conference for the NBA basketball team in Charlotte on Friday, June 22.
2018 draft won't change NBA landscape Timothy Ramsey
Sports Columnist The 2018 NBA draft has come and gone with no franchise shaking moves. With the number of quality big men in this year’s draft, I eagerly anticipated a move by a team on the verge of contending for a championship such as the Toronto Raptors or even the Washington Wizards, but that did not happen. Instead, we were left with a couple of deals at the top of the draft involving teams that will most likely not even make the playoffs. The question that
remains is whether or not this draft class will have the instant impact of the 2017 class. I will be the first to say that it will be hard to match what last year’s rookie class accomplished. As I stated in last week’s column, Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, Josh Jackson, Lonzo Ball, De'Aaron Fox, Lauri Markkanen, Ben Simmons, Dennis Smith Jr. and Kyle Kuzma were all standout rookies who seem to have tremendous potential going forward in their careers. With five of the top seven picks in this year’s draft being big men, it will be interesting to see what kind of impact they will have in their first year. Deandre Ayton was taken
BY STEVE REED AP SPORTS WRITER
CHARLOTTE — Miles Bridges' versatility is ultimately what sold Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak on drafting him in the first round. The Hornets wound up with the Michigan State wingman in the first round of the NBA draft after trading down one spot with the Los Angeles Clippers. ``He's one of the highest character players in the draft, very athletic, plays hard and he's very versatile,'' Kupchak said. ``... There is not much to not like about Miles Bridges.'' Kupchak said Bridges can play both the three and four position on offense at the NBA level just as he did at Michigan State, and also has the size and athleticism to guard four positions on defense. ``I'm a versatile player,'' Bridges said. ``I can play both sides of the floor and coach can put me any-
where and I can be comfortable.'' Charlotte initially selected point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Kentucky with the 11th overall pick, but traded him to the Clippers for the 12th overall pick and secondround picks in 2020 and 2021. The Clippers then selected Bridges for the Hornets. Kuchak wasn't done dealing. Charlotte traded up to the 34th spot with Atlanta to get Kansas point guard Devonte Graham, a consensus All-American last season who averaged 17.3 points and 7.2 assists per game last season. Graham, who is from Raleigh, North Carolina, is expected to backup two-time All-Star Kemba Walker. The Hornets gave up two future second round picks to the Hawks for Graham. The 6-foot-7, 225pound Bridges was a unanimous All Big 10 first team choice after averaging 17
points and seven rebounds last season for the Spartans. He ranked sixth in the Big Ten in scoring last season, 11th in rebounding and fourth in free throw percentage (85.3 percent). Bridges potentially gives the Hornets a better offensive option at small forward than starter KiddGilchrist, whose is considered a strong defender but not a great shooter. Bridges has an NBA ready body and is one of the most explosive leapers in the draft. He scored frequently on perimeter spot ups and off screens while with the Spartans as well as on pick and roll opportunities. ``I want to get better at ball handling so I can create my own shot and just be a threat everywhere on the floor from the 3 to midrange to getting to the basket,'' Bridges said. ``I definitely want to be more aggressive. I felt like in my college career I could have been more aggressive.''
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Bridges did not work out for the Hornets despite the team's repeated attempts to bring him in. Bridges said he had planned to visit after working out in Los Angeles, but ``something popped up.'' Some Hornets fans on social media were upset over the decision the team pass on Michael Porter Jr., who went two picks later to the Denver Nuggets at No. 14. Kupchak said the team had talked extensively about Porter in the weeks leading up the draft but decided to ``move in a different direction'' after he cancelled the playing portion of his scheduled workout in Chicago. Kupchak is off to a busy start as Hornets general manager. His decision to trade down comes one day after agreeing to trade eighttime All-Star center Dwight Howard to the
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From left to right are QEA administrator Isaac Pitts, new football head coach Antonio Stevenson and athletic director Devane Woodruff. Photo by Timothy Ramsey
Earlier this year Quality Education Academy (QEA) announced it will be introducing new sports to their program this fall. Among them was a varsity football program, and the Pharaohs have found their head coach in Antonio Stevenson to lead their team. QEA Administrator Isaac Pitts and Athletic Director Devane Woodruff went through an extensive search interviewing many potential suitors for the job. Pitts says they were in no rush to hire a coach, but once Stevenson was interviewed, he fell right in line with the views the school had for the team and its players. “We know we hired the right man,” said Pitts. “We were waiting for the right man, and there wasn't a timetable for the hire, so we feel we have the right man for the right job at the right time.” See Coach on B2
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according to Pitts, passion was the thing that separated Stevenson from the other applicants. He says it became a “no brainer� to hire Stevenson once they went through the interview process. “i feel if a man has passion for what he does, he's going to be a champion,� Pitts stated. “We wanted someone who was connected to the community, understands our kids and is willing to put the time and work in to be great, and we found that.� Stevenson played football at Carver High School and was one of the all-time greats and is a Carver hall of famer. He played is first year of college football at Wake Forest University before transferring to Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). He is also a hall of famer at WSSU, holding several defensive records to this day. Stevenson has coached at Carver, Parkland and Glenn prior to coming to Qea. He took last year off from coaching and says he can't wait to put the oea football team on the same level as their basketball program. “Coming here is a dream situation, not a dream job, to be able to mold student athletes into champions,� said Pitts. “i
knew that i was coming to a system and a culture that i was already a part of. i don't think there is any other situation more perfect for me than this one.� as a first-year pro-
This is a prototype of the helmet QEA will wear this upcoming season. gram, Stevenson says he plans to carry on the tradition of winning the school has already set. Stevenson says success will not be quantified by only wins and losses. “We are going to get some kids in here to buy into the culture and system and we are going to win,� he says. Since taking the job at Qea, Stevenson says he has fielded numerous calls from players and parents from around the county inquiring about the football program. Stevenson says he is not recruiting any students, as he does not want to take kids away from other programs, but he is willing to discuss what Qea has to offer when contacted by a parent or player. “i have received seven calls today and about 20 Submitted photo
calls yesterday from a Facebook post i put up,� he said. “i feel like if i am not pulling any kids away from any programs, then i haven't done anything wrong. My boss told me there will be no recruiting, so i am not recruiting, but i am telling the world about this beautiful campus and this beautiful situation for every child.� Stevenson is in the process of filling out his coaching staff at this moment. He says he plans to complete his staff hires quickly because he wants to start summer workouts within the next couple of weeks. Woodruff stated he was impressed with Stevenson due to him buying into the core values the school has for their students and staff. He says he expects excellence from the start because that is what the school anticipates from everything they do. “We want to put together a quality program and deliver a quality product so that we can show that our community is worth taking a look at and paying attention to,� said Woodruff. “We can't do anything less than excellence so that is what i expect.� Qea will play a varsity 10-game schedule this fall. Pitts stated they are still in conversation with a couple of venues for them to play their home games this year.
Duke University's Marvin Bagley III profiles after being chosen in the 2018 NBA draft.
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number one overall by the Phoenix Suns. the versitile big man out of the University of arizona will mix well with star guard Devin Booker and second year player Josh Jackson to make a nice young core. Former Duke star Marvin Bagley iii went second overall to the Sacramento Kings, who are in rebuilding mode. if the Kings’ 2017 pick, Harry Giles, recovers from his knee injury, Sacramento will have a nice front court for years to come. the Grizzlies decided to take Michigan State power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. with the fourth pick. i don't quite understand this selection as Jackson has potential but there were better players on the board that would have fit better with Memphis. Yes, Jackson can protect the rim and even step out and hit the occasional jump shot, but Wendell Carter or Mo Bamba would have been better selections, in my opinion. Bamba and Carter were selected sixth and seventh
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overall going to the orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls, respectively. Both teams are in rebuilding mode as well so, i don't down these picks because they are safe picks by adding an inside presence for both squads. the most talked about player in the draft would have to be luka Doncic out of Slovenia. the teenager has been playing pro basketball since the age of 13. He will play his nBa ball with the Dallas Mavericks after being selected third overall by the atlanta Hawks and traded to the Mavs on draft night. Doncic is a 6-foot-7inch two guard with limitless potential, they say. i have not had the opportunity to see him play, but i have seen highlights, and the kid has skills. i just wonder how that will translate to the nBa, where the competition will be bigger, stronger and faster. He has a nice pedigree and i'd love to see how he meshes with Dennis Smith Jr. Former University of oklahoma guard trae Young will perhaps be the biggest boom or bust player in the draft. the Hawks traded Doncic for Young on draft night. Young led the nation in scoring and
Brooklyn nets for center timofey Mozgov and two second-round draft picks, a person familiar with the situation told the associated Press. the person spoke to the aP on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the league cannot approve the deal until the trade moratorium ends on July 6. the 32-year-old Howard was due to make $23.8 million in the final year of his
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assists last year, but many question his ability to get open shots against bigger defenders in the league along with his defensive liabilities. the Cavaliers selected University of alabama freshman Collin Sexton. the gritty point guard could be a key addition as the Cavs attempt to try and keep leBron James in town. the Denver nuggets may have gotten the steal of the entire draft with the selection of Michael Porter Jr. out of the University of Missouri. Porter was the number one player in the country coming out of high school, but a back injury derailed his only season at Missouri, limiting him to only a handful of games. Porter was projected to be the first overall pick coming into the season, so if he can stay healthy, look out. overall, this class does not overwhelm me initially. the league has turned into small ball with players like Kevin love, Draymond Green and al Horton all playing center while also being under 6 foot 10. With this influx of quality big men we shall see if the league makes another shift.
contract next season. the Hornets failed to make the playoffs last season for the third time in four seasons, prompting owner Michael Jordan to part ways with general manager Rich Cho and coach Steve Clifford. Kupchak hired James Borrego as the team's new head coach in May. AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds contributed to this report.
The house is designed to be wheelchair-accessible. One of the two bathrooms is designed for wheelchair access.
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if you combine patience and perseverance, you get an unstoppable force. and an unstoppable force gets results. Meet Khadijah Shabazz. Soon, she and her daughter Sakile, 22, who has cerebral palsy, will move into their new home on Carver School Road in Winston-Salem. it’s a milestone they’ve reached by keeping their eyes on the prize of home ownership through Habitat for Humanity. on thursday, June 14, the Shabazz family was surrounded by Habitat officials, friends, and State employees Credit Union officers for their home’s dedication. the house is part of the SeCU Foundation’s $10 million Mountains-to-the-Sea Challenge, to build a Habitat home in each of north Carolina’s 100 counties. once the homeowner assumes a zero-percent-interest mortgage, the SeCU Foundation returns the funds to the habitat affiliate so that another home can be built. at the dedication, Mike Campbell, executive director of the Forsyth County Habitat affiliate, led the dedication ceremony. “Khadijah is looking forward to having a place to call a home,� Campbell said. “Her daughter has special needs, but Ms. Shabazz can speak for her and say that she is looking forward to never having to move again.� “i was blessed to meet Ms. Shabazz just 30 days after joining Habitat Forsyth,� said Spencer Bennett, a board member of Habitat Forsyth. “that smile is always on her face. i’ve never heard her raise her voice, i’ve never seen her get angry. no matter what happens she always has a peacefulness about her. She is the most patient and loving person
Fentress Gerald of the State Employees Credit Union, right, presents Khadijah Shabazz with the keys to her new home.
that i know.� Fentress Gerald of the local branch of the SeCU, standing in front of the house with a team from her office, spoke next. “We are committed to supporting Habitat’s mission through the generosity of SeCU members who donate their $1 a month maintenance fee to fund the SeCU Foundation,� Gerald said. She presented Shabazz with the keys to her new home. a rousing cheer went up from the crowd. “i thank each and every one of you,� Shabazz told the crowd. “i remember riding by when this was a vacant lot. now look what God did. “Fifteen and a half years ago my daughter and i were abandoned and temporarily homeless.  today we are homeowners. it has been an amazing journey – filled with ups and downs but amazing nonetheless. i reached a moment when i wanted to throw in the towel. But God let me know that i had to keep pressing on. “My time with Habitat for Humanity has taught me that God works through people.  i have learned that God meets your needs when you extend a hand to help someone else. i want to
thank everyone who has helped me – Family Services, the SeCU staff for sponsoring the home and for helping to build it, the college students who helped on spring break.� the three-bedroom home has two baths, one of which is designed to accommodate a wheelchair. Doors are designed to allow easy access via a wheelchair. it also has a firm foundation upon which Khadijah and Sakile will build the rest of their lives. after the dedication, Shabazz told of her journey toward her new home. She grew up in Winston-Salem and has worked as a certified nursing assistant for 20 years. life as a mother was not easy. She had to accommodate her daughter’s special needs while studying and earning a living. But the dedication paid off; just the preceding Friday, Sakile graduated from a program for people with special needs. and with a pride that can come only from a parent who has done her best by her child, Shabazz gives the credit to Sakile. “She has been a blessing to me. She’s taught me a lot. She taught me patience.�
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Community Briefs
Hours adjusted for select city pools New hours for some city pools are in effect. Mineral Springs, Reynolds Park and Sprague Street pools are now open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. They are closed Sundays and Mondays. Long Creek Pool will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays, 12:30 to 6 p.m. All other pools will be open according to the previously announced hours: *Bolton Pool is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 12:30 to 8 p.m. *Winston Waterworks is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, noon to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, noon to 8 p.m.; and Sundays, 12:30 to 8 p.m. *Kimberley Park Pool is open Mondays and Thursdays, noon to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m.; and Sundays 2 to 6 p.m. An opening date for Polo Pool will be announced. Parkland Pool is closed for the summer. Complete information about the aquatics program, pool calendars and hours, and dates for swim lessons is available at www.WePLAY.ws. For more information call CityLink 311.
SECU members renew scholarship programs RALEIGH – In keeping with SECU Foundation’s longstanding commitment to education, the members of State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) have once again renewed their funding for the “People Helping People” High School and Community College scholarship programs, allocating nearly $5 million toward the educational goals of college-bound students for the 2018 award year. Since 2004, SECU members have provided over $50 million in scholarship funding for North Carolina students. The high school program provides a four-year scholarship to eligible graduating public high school seniors who are either members of the Credit Union or eligible for membership through a parent or guardian. The $10,000 scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from regular public high schools and three charter high schools in North Carolina who will be attending one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System. SECU Foundation’s two-year scholarship program provides each of the 58 community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System with two $5,000 scholarships to help students achieve academic success. Students interested in applying should contact his or her high school guidance counselor or community college financial aid office. Recipients are selected by the scholarship selection committee of the school district or community college based on a candidate’s embodiment of the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” recognizing leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement, along with an overall academic grade point average of 2.5 or higher. ing
The Forsyth Promise receives two-year fund-
The Forsyth Promise (The Promise) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant to support a student-centric community data sharing platform from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The award from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust (The Trust), in the amount of $456,500, will fund the continuation of a student-centric data sharing platform between The Promise and WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools. Forsyth Futures serves as the data and research management partner on the project. The Data Sharing Project, currently in year one of its pilot phase, integrates key information on student attendance and performance in school with key information about their participation in extracurricular enrichment programs. At scale, this program will allow school system administrators and community program planners to begin to understand the impact that their services are having on children in the classroom. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. receives 2 honors Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.-Alpha Mu Sigma/Twin City Alumnae Chapter received a proclamation and Basileus Dr. Johanna PorterKelley Day was declared June 16 proclaimed by the City of Winston-Salem, Mayor Joines and presented by N.C. Rep. Evelyn Terry at LaDeara Crest (Naomi Jones Resource Center) 2531 Ladeara Crest Lane, Winston-Salem. Alpha Mu Sigma is the first Sigma Alumnae chapter in the state of N.C. and serves as the graduate advisor to two undergraduate chapters in the local area: Rho Chapter at Winston Salem State University and Omicron Eta at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Twin City was added in 2018. SGRho-AMS/Twin City Graduate Chapter continues to expand by implementing national programs and affiliations such as Philos, Youth Symposium, Wee Savers, Rhosebuds, and the Rhoer Club. Dr. Johanna Marie Porter-Kelley served two consecutive terms as Basileus (President) for SGRho-AMS/Twin City Chapter, retired associate professor of microbiology at Winston-Salem State University and answered a call to ministry. Brenner Children’s Hospital Earns U.S. News Ranking Brenner Children’s Hospital has once again been listed among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The pediatric urology program at Brenner Children’s, which is part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, is ranked No. 47 in U.S. News’ 12th annual “Best Children’s Hospitals” survey. The U.S. News report recognizes the top 50 pediatric facilities across the United States in 10 specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics, pulmonology and urology. The rankings are based on clinical data and an annual survey of pediatric specialists. The methodology factors in patient outcomes, such as mortality and infection rates, as well as available clinical resources and compliance with best practices. The pediatric urology program at Brenner Children’s was previously ranked by U.S. News in 2013. Orthopaedics (three times) and neonatology (twice) also have earned national rankings in the past six surveys.
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Community Calendar
TODAY, June 28 – Neighborhood meeting The East/Northeast Neighborhood Association invites the public to its meeting on Thursday, June 28, 6 pm. at the 14th St. Recreation Center. Please RSVP toPresident Marva Reid at (336) 997-2519
TODAY, June 28 – Urban League Annual Meeting The Winston-Salem Urban League will have its annual meeting today, Thursday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Board and staff will honor individuals who have played key roles in furthering the WinstonSalem Urban League mission. The CEO will update members with successes from the current year and share his vision for the new fiscal year. The event will be held at Winston-Salem Urban League Event Center, 510 Trade St.
TODAY, June 28 – Public hearing The city will hold a public hearing today, Thursday, June 28, to hear from citizens with disabilities, their advocates, and service providers about the accessibility of city services, programs and activities. During the Human Relations Commission's June meeting, an American with Disabilities (ADA) Public Hearing will be held. The public hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Neal Bolton Home and Garden Building on the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 E. 27th St., Winston-Salem.
TODAY, June 28 – Leadership Luncheon Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods will present its “We’ve Got Roots” annual leadership luncheon on today, Thursday, June 28 from noon- 1:30 p.m. at Double Tree by Hilton, 5790 University Parkway. If you would like to reserve a seat or sponsor a table for the event, please note that space is limited and we request that you pay no later than June 22, 5 p.m. For more information, contact http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/e vent?llr=npeecjmab&oeid k=a07efc6c5j699f72e16. NOW - June 30 – Summer camps The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will offer three acting camps this summer: Godspell JR., The Jungle Book and “Shake”-It-Up, a Shakespeare camp. Information and registration forms are available online at www.thelittletheatreofws.org or by calling (336) 748-0857 x204.
NOW - July 28 – Music Festival Eastern Music Festival returns June 23 - July 28 for its 57th season with over 60 performances during its five-week run. For the first time, EMF is offering audiences the opportunity to “pay what you can” for its season opener on Friday, June 29. Tickets for this performance may be “purchased” ahead of time by calling Triad Stage at (336) 272-0160 and letting them know what you can to pay. For complete calendar, performance details and ticket information, visit www.easternmusicfestival.org.
June 29 – Bridges Out of Poverty Crisis Control Ministry invites residents of Forsyth County to Self-Reliance Hall at Goodwill Industries, 2701 University Parkway in Winston-Salem on June 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an important training about the impact of poverty. Based on the book “Bridges Out of Poverty,” by Ruth Payne, the 4-hour session is designed to develop understanding across social and economic groups. The
session is free but space is limited, so you must reserve your spot by contacting Karen Haynes at khaynes@crsiscontrol.org or at (336) 770-1623. For more details, visit https://crisiscontrol.org/bri dges-out-of-poverty/. June 30 – Blue Ridge concert The Kruger Brothers and Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones are coming to the Blue Ridge Music Center on Saturday, June 30, at 7 p.m. The concert will be held in the outdoor amphitheater at the base of Fisher Peak located at milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Galax, Virginia.Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 on day of s h o w , BlueRidgeMusicCenter.or g or (866) 308-2773, ext. 212. Season passes are also available online or by phone. Parking is free. June 30 – “Rock Out the Quarry” Fireworks, food trucks and live music are on tap Saturday evening, June 30, during “Rock Out the Quarry,” a pre- Fourth of July festival being held from 6 to 11 p.m. at Quarry Park, 2450 Reynolds Park Road. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Overflow parking with shuttles will be available at the William R. Anderson Jr. Recreation Center, Reynolds Park Golf Course, Salem Lake and the Emmanuel Baptist Church parking lot at 1075 Shalimar Drive. June 30 – Documentary launch “Ashes To Beauty,” a documentary against domestic violence, will premiere on June 30 at 3 p.m. at the Urban League Event Center. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact empoweringyouministries9@gmail.com. July 1 & August 26 – Summer Park Series The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has announced the lineup for its 2018 Summer Park Series that will include two events at Triad Park near Kernersville and three at Tanglewood Park. The schedule is: *7/1 –Piedmont Wind Symphony @ Triad Park – “An evening of patriotic and film music.” Gates open at 4 p.m. and event begins at 5 p.m. *8/26 – Charlie @ Tanglewood Park -“An evening of Motown and beach music.” Gates open at 4 p.m. and the concert begins at 5 p.m.
July 1 through August 4 – Appalachian Summer Festival The App. Summer Festival will be presented from July 1- Aug. 4. The various events will be presented in venues on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone. Ticket prices range from $5 - $55, with some events free. Purchase any five adult tickets in any combination and receive 10 percent off. The "Pick 5" ticket discount, only applies to purchases at the box office or by telephone (800) 8412787 or (828) 262-4046. Tickets can also be purchased online at appsummer.org. Every 1st & 3rd – Pinochle fun and fellowship Pinochle summer sessions will be held on 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Sims Recreation Center, 1201 Alder St. There will be a special session on July 3rd. Persons wanting to learn the game are welcome and can call ahead to get a guideline sheet. Call Maurice Johnson at (336) 815-8417 or the center at (336) 727-2837 for more information.
July 3 – Genealogical Society Meeting The Forsyth County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, July 3 in the auditorium of the Reynolda Manor Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library, 2839 Fairlawn Dr., Winston-Salem. The social period will begin at 6 p.m. and the program at 6:15 p.m. All meetings are free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
July 4 – Independence Day celebration and bike parade Turn your bike, trike, or wagon into a parade float in The Prop Shop at Kaleideum Downtown! Don’t forget helmets (you need one to ride) – we can decorate those, too! Don’t have a bike? Help us decorate our birthday wagons or build your own banner to join the fun on foot! Parade starts at 1:30 pm. Included with museum admission and free for Kaleideum members. Events take place on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaleideum Downtown, 390 S Liberty Street, Winston-Salem. (336) 723-9111. www.kaleideum.org. July 6 – Kids Rock Music Join us for live music, age-appropriate instruments, and interactive movement on July 6 at 11 a.m. Kids Rock Music brings the joy of musical expression to children and families. Included with museum admission and free for Kaleideum members. Kaleideum Downtown, 390 S Liberty St., Winston-Salem. (336) 723-9111. www.kaleideum.org
July 6 – Submission deadline Art on Paper celebrates contemporary art in which the use of paper – either as surface or material – is a primary concern. Submissions for Art on Paper 2019: The 45th Exhibition is NOW OPEN. The deadline for submissions is July 6. Artists will be notified of their status by Sept. 21. Email questions to: WAMaop@uncg.edu.
July 7 – Bookmarks to celebrate one-year anniversary Bookmarks invites the public to celebrate the oneyear anniversary of its home for the Literary Arts on Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at 634 W. Fourth Street #110 in downtown Winston-Salem. Drawings for prizes will be held every hour for visitors. Throughout the day, artists from Art for Arts Sake (The AFAS Group) will create permanent murals in the breezeway connecting Bookmarks and Footnote to Fourth Street. Visit bookmarksnc.org for more information. July 7-8, 13-15 – Play Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum will premiere “Learn to Speak Doll” in July at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 251 N. Spruce St. The play is inspired by the legacy of Maya Angelou. “Learn to Speak Doll” will be performed for the general public on July 7, 8, and 13-15. Tickets for public performances are $10 (+tax) for Kaleideum members and $12 (+tax) for non-members. Visit www.peppercorntheatre.or g for specific showtimes and to purchase tickets. July 9 – Society Membership Meeting Lewisville Historical Society Membership Meeting will take place at the Lewisville Branch Library (6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville) on July 9 at 6 p.m. The program will be our popular “Local History Show and Tell.” Bring an item of historic significance from your
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hometown, or a family heirloom to show and tell about. Light refreshments. Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Lewisville Historical Society and the Lewisville Branch Library. Call (336) 650-8738 for more information.
July 13 – Accessible Festival The Winston-Salem Transit Authority will host the Accessible Festival 2018, Friday, July 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Education Building at the W-S Fairground. Accessible Festival is a day of fun, fellowship, entertainment and food for individuals with disabilities and their families. If you have any questions or concerns, contact (336) 7483964.
July 14 – Evening with Judge Morgan Forsyth County Democratic Party will host an evening with the Honorable Judge Michael Morgan on July 14. The event will be held at The Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St. VIP Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner starts at 7 p.m. Tickets prices are: $75/guest, VIP reception and dinner is $200/guest and table of 8 is $750. Tickets may be purchased a t https://secure.actblue.com/ donate/eveningwithjudgemorgan. For more info, e m a i l eveningwithJudgeMorgan @gmail.com. July 15 – “Big Chill” fundraiser The Shalom Project announces its 10th Annual The Big Chill fundraising event on Sunday July 15 from 3-6 p.m. at Bailey Park. The Big Chill is Winston-Salem’s biggest National Ice Cream Day event! This fun-filled afternoon features dozens of homemade ice cream samplings, a children’s activity area and live music by local musicians. Organizations and individuals are invited to get involved by sponsoring this event.
July 17 – Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, in collaboration with the Forsyth County Public Library, is offering a workshop for individuals turning 65 (as well as those who already have Medicare) to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. The session will be held on Tuesday, July 17 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Carver School Road Library, 4915 Lansing Drive. The session is provided at no cost. Because space is limited, reservations are required. Contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 for more information or to reserve a seat. July 18 – Class on Heirloom Tomatoes There will be an adult education class on heirloom tomatoes at The Arboretum at Tanglewood Park on July 18 beginning at 11 a.m. The class is free but registration is required. Register at coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or (336) 703-2850, no earlier than two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited. July 19 – Lunch and Learn A free Lunch & Learn for Caregivers is scheduled for Thursday, July 19, 11:00-1:00, at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. The topic will be “Navigating the Healthcare See Com. Cal. on B6
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BOE members had to deal with several variables before they could discuss sites. “We have a snafu,” said Campbell as she opened the early voting discussion last week. The “snafu” is Senate Bill 325, a bill that will overhaul early voting if it becomes law. The bill was vetoed yesterday by Gov. Roy Cooper, but that’s expected to be overridden by the Republican-controlled General Assembly this week. The bill sets this year’s early voting for Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Friday, Nov. 2. This eliminates the possibility of early voting on the weekend before Election Day. All early voting sites
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and be part of the implementation of the East End Masterplan,” Davis said.
The kitchen has three refrigerators, three freezers, and several pantries with shelving for storage. It also has a six-burner range, a 40-pound fryer, a double convection oven, a 40-quart mixer and a bakers’ station. There’s also an ice machine and a dishwasher. After applauding Davis and the SGACDC staff for their efforts to make the kitchen a reality, Chancellor Robinson said the work at The Enterprise Center is important because it lets people know that businesses can survive in the predominately black neighborhood located less
must be open every weekday from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. with optional weekend days. These extended hours drove the cost of every proposed plan with eight to 12 sites to well outside of the BOE’s early voting budget. With 12 hours days being required by the potential law, the only cuts local BOEs can make is to either eliminate weekend voting days or reduce the amount of sites. However, by the board’s Tuesday meeting, the situation had improved. BOE Director Tim Tsujii said the county had agreed to add $203,000 that was allocated in case of a second primary to the BOE’s existing $145,000 early voting budget for a total of $347,921. Tsujii told the board the estimated cost of having 12 sites with nine workers would be $326,110.
than a mile from WSSU’s campus. The Enterprise Center aims to help people in the communities around WSSU grow businesses. The center also offers a business incubator, workshops and classes for entrepreneurs. “The work that we do here is making sure that in this part of Winston-Salem that these opportunities are made available to the citizens that live here,” he continued. “If we can spark innovation and creativity, then that’s what we’re all about. I can’t tell you how excited I am about the opening of this shared kitchen.” “… It begins to put us in a different phase, a different platform about how we operate and how we do business.” Following the ribbon cutting, those in attendance had the opportunity to tour
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Another variable the board is waiting on is for the City’s Recreation and Parks department to get back to Tsujii on using its recreation centers. Tsujii plans to speak with someone in that department this week. Recreation centers the BOE are considering possibly using are Old Town, Miller Park, Sprague Street, Brown Douglas, Hanes Hosiery, Polo and South Fork. Other sites being considered are the Anderson Center at WSSU, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Mazie Woodruff Center and the BOE office along with the Southside, Reynolda Manor, Kernersville, Lewisville, Clemmons and Rural Hall libraries. The board did vote Tuesday to return to using touch-screen voting machines for early voting
the kitchen before enjoying lunch at The Enterprise Center. City Council Members Derwin Montgomery, who is a coowner of The Chronicle, and Denise “DD” Adams were also on hand for the ribbon cutting and both spoke highly of the shareduse kitchen. According to the WSSU story about the kitchen, it will be closely regulated by the Forsyth County Health Department. Davis said to be considered, users must have their business plan approved by the Enterprise Center, have insurance and be food safety-certified and have a permit from the health department. For more information on the shared-use kitchen visit The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive or call (336) 734-6916.
The Winston-Salem Police Department launched Operation Sweet Reads last week when the unveiled the $150,000 truck that will be delivering ice cream and books to children throughout the community.
Board of Elections members Susan Campbell, Stuart Russell, John Loughridge Jr. and Robert Durrah, Jr. listen during last week’s meeting.
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and paper ballots for Election Day. Rented AutoMark machines will be used for visually impaired voters. This is the result of the General Assembly passing an extension on its new
requirements for a paperbased system that led to the use of paper ballots for early voting in the primary. The touch screen machines will save the BOE money that it takes to print ballots while giving it time to test
new touch screen voting machines that produce paper ballots during this election, so they’ll be ready to use starting next year.
During a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, June 25 at The Enterprise Center representatives from S.G. Atkins Community Development Center, Winston-Salem State University and the City of Winston-Salem officially opened the city’s first shared-use commercial kitchen.
Photo by Tevin Stinson
Photo by Tevin Stinson
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Foundation unveiled the Operation Sweet Reads Truck, a $150,000 investment designed to promote reading and build stronger relationships between police and children in the community. The truck, which was donated to the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD), will travel around the city distributing free ice cream and books to local children. According to Chief Catrina Thompson, the Sweet Reads Truck will be operated by the department's Community Resource Unit. Before she was presented the keys to the truck on Thursday, June 21, Chief Thompson thanked retired Chief Barry Rountree and the Police Foundation for their efforts in bringing Operation Sweet Reads to fruition. She said, "The WinstonSalem Police Department is committed to strengthening positive relationships
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[aren’t] supposed to be meddling in health and human services, and it hasn’t been for the people,” said Witherspoon. The other commissioners disagreed. County Commissioner and DSS Board El-Amin C h a i r m a n Fleming El-Amin said that he felt it would help, not hurt, the county’s social services. “At this point, I’m convinced that consolidation will be the best thing for the cit-
between police personnel and our children in Winston-Salem." "... Operation Sweet Reads ties in directly with our community-oriented philosophy by giving us yet another way to be intentionally involved in redefining the generation equation for kids in our community whose life challenges stand in the way of their road to success."
After receiving the keys from Scott Sewell, president of the Police Foundation, Chief Thompson and other members of the WSPD demonstrated how the Sweet Reads Truck will work. Chief Thompson read a few pages of a book to youngsters from the Ken Carlson Boys and Girls Club before passing out sweet treats. Be on the lookout for the Sweet Reads Truck this summer. The truck made its maiden voyage last weekend and is already scheduled to make other appearances in coming weeks. For more information on Operation Sweet Reads visit www.wspolicefoundation.org.
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Sunday School Lesson
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Lesson Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
By the end of this lesson, we will *See that Christlike forgiveness has no limits. *Aspire to forgive as Jesus said to forgive. *Learn to forgive others without reservation.
Background: The time is A.D. 29 and the place is Capernaum. Chapter 18 of Matthew deals with instructions for the church. Jesus talks about humility, not offending others and God’s love. He also deals with rabbinic traditions, in particular that a brother could be forgiven three times for the same offense, but not four times. For clarity … the value of a talent is worth 6,000 days of work and ten thousand talents would be worth millions of dollars.
Lesson: Peter, in verses 21 and 22, asks and answers his own question. He doubles the rabbinic requirement of three and adds one getting, a quantity of seven. Generous of Peter you may think but, Jesus, in answering Peter’s question, increases the number to 70 times seven. Jesus expresses that the attitude required for forgiveness is that as required of love … they should both be limitless. Believers in Christ have been forgiven far more than they will ever be asked to forgive. Jesus continues to make His point in verses 23-25, that failure to forgive is failure to act as God. The king represents God, who forgives an incredible debt of sin (verses 25-27). In verse 28, the forgiven servant now hears the same pleading he had given before to his master, but he is not forgiving. True forgiveness comes from the heart. Jesus refers to this man as a “wicked servant” because a true believer would never behave as he did (verses 28-32). God is holy and just and dislikes, hates sin in any of us and He chastens His unforgiving children (verse 34). His mercy and grace are everlasting, but those who refuse to forgive should not think that God would welcome their unforgiving hearts into His kingdom (verse 35). Saved people are both forgiven and forgiving. (The MacArthur Study Bible, the Jeremiah Study Bible, UMI, UGP, and the Oxford Bible Commentary.) For Your Consideration: Whom do you think you need to forgive and be reconciled with? What does it say of you, if you are unforgiving? Life’s Application: We grieve one another and damage our testimony among the unsaved when we demonstrate an unforgiving spirit of heart. When we are unforgiving, we fail to appreciate God’s forgiveness and are not showing a changed heart. We cannot tell people that God will forgive their sin if we who have been forgiven are ourselves unforgiving people. Unforgiving people prove that they have never been born of God. “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14-15)
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TODAY, June 28-July 1 Joint Vacation Bible School The Centenary United Methodist Church, located at 5280 Hampton Road, Clemmons, N.C., Iglesia Alianza Cristiana Y Missionera De Clemmns, also in Clemmons, will collaborate to present a World Cup / Bible themed Vacation Bible School on June 28, 29, and 30, meeting Thursday and Friday from 6-8:30 p.m., and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. The VBS will be held at Centenary. Each day there will be learning, fun, food, and games for children, youth, and adults. The program will close out on Sunday, July 1, at 10:45 a.m. as the two churches come together at Centenary in a joint, bi-lingual worship service. Everyone in invited to attend and there is no cost. Call Centenary Church at (336) 766-5987 to register.
Nonprofit adds executive board From left to right are the Dream and Believe Team of the Kyndall Project: Julianni Terrell, Desiree Terrell, Ja'Nyia Fryer and Kyndall Williams. Not pictured is Nyla Smith.
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For the past two years The Kyndall Project has been helping thousands of young people in the Forsyth County area. In an effort to expand her ever growing reach, Kyndall Williams has added the “Dream and Believe Team” to her nonprofit. The Dream and Believe Team consists of five young women includ-
ing Williams. Nyla Smith, Ja'Nyia Fryer, Desiree Terrell and Julianni Terrell are the new additions to the team as they seek to help Williams achieve her goal of donating 1,000 backpacks at her third annual Back to School Jam this August. April Reich, Kyndall's mother, stated the reason for adding the team to The Kyndall Project is because it was becoming an arduous task for Kyndall to attempt to do everything on her own.
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Each of the new team members mirrors Williams' passion for helping others. They will assist in the development of new programs for the nonprofit as well as helping with the collection of donations for the back to school jam. “I like to help people and wanted to get involved to tell people about The Kyndall Project,” said Julianni Terrell. See Board on B5
On June 21, the male college interns of Union Baptist Church learned about business dress attire, and they selected their own business suit with a little coaching by Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr.
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NOW - June 29 VBS First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N Woodland Ave., will have Vacation Bible School on through Friday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Jesus the Kingdom Builder.” For transportation or more information, call (336) 724-2611. NOW - June 29 Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1016 North Trade St., through Friday, June 29, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly. The week's theme is "Jesus the Kingdom Builder: Strong Families, Churches and Communities." Ages 2 and up
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Union Baptist Church has been investing in the lives of the next generation for at least the past three years, when the church began its internship program. The church has brought in college students for the internship program, which is designed to give the young men and women a taste of the real world. The program began with Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr., senior pastor of See Work Force on B5
are welcome. A repass will be served at 6 p.m. Dr. Kendall D. Jones Sr. is senior pastor. Diane Piggott will serve as principal.
NOW - June 29 VBS CHRIST Temple C.M.E. Church at 2935 N. Glenn Ave., will host its Vacation Bible School through Friday, June 29. VBS is from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone in the community is welcome. June 30 Line dance fundraiser Mt. Olive Baptist Church Young & Adult Choir See Rel. Cal. on B8
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the Youth Department of Union Baptist honored all graduates on Sunday, June 17. two were theology school graduates. Felecia Johanna piggottlong and pamela peoples haith graduated from the apex School of theology (aSot). piggott-long received a Master of Divinity Degree. Because she matriculated through her degree program with a 3.8 grade-point average or better, she received the presidential recognition marked by two golden cords during the graduation ceremony. the
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founder and president of aSot is the rev. Dr. Joseph e. perkins. Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr., pastor of Union Baptist, started a consortium at the church and has partnered with the apex School of theology for several years. “i give God all of the honor and praise for ordering my steps. i am grateful that Bishop Mack has partnered with Dr. perkins and the apex School of theology because hundreds of area clergy, lay leaders, christian educators, chaplains, teachers, pastors, christian counselors and nursing/rest home ministers have been able to receive formal theological training through
Fryer added, “i wanted to help and spread the word about everything we are doing.” “i wanted to get involved because i felt like it was a smart thing she (Williams) came up with and since she needed some help i wanted to be there,” Desiree terrell added. to achieve their goal of 1,000 bookbags the young women say they have been reaching out to family, friends and classmates for donations. they stated it feels great for them to give back to those who are in need especially when it comes to some-
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Union Baptist, mentoring his nephew over the summer as a means to give him something to do until his nephew returned to college that fall. “he did such a tremendous job with us, we decided to expand it to involve other young people, not only in our church but outside of the church as well,” said Mack. “Since that time, it has been a phenomenal experience with tremendous growth and development by the young people.” according to Mack, the program is designed to give college students an opportunity to be “shaped and developed” by the church for business success. Mack stated he wanted to have a program like this to also make sure the church stays invested in the children’s lives even after they leave for college. “We take the time to bring in business profes-
face-to-face and online instruction,” said piggottlong. “When i started my degree, my husband Ben long and my mother, Mae clarida piggott, were sick. attending the classes and learning more about God’s word has been very encouraging and spiritually uplifting. although they are both deceased, i felt their presence at the ceremony, along with my family members.” piggott-long is currently an associate minister at Union Baptist church. She also served as a Youth minister and director of the Kemet School of Knowledge at emmanuel Baptist church for 10 years under the direction of
the rev. Dr. John Mendez. piggott-long was ordained into the gospel ministry by authority and order of the rowan Baptist association on July 20, 2017 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist church in Greensboro. She is also a member of the Ministers’ conference of WinstonSalem and Vicinity. She currently teaches at George Washington carver high School. pamela peoples haith received a Master in christian education degree. the daughter of charles and Shirley peoples, haith is the widow of the late Marvin l. haith Jr., and they have an 11-year-old daughter
prepare for retirement and how to invest their money. each week the group meets with Mack for intense training sessions on things such as leadership principles, integrity and being on time, to name a few. Mack also has the students work on projects inside the church based on their college majors. “if a student is a sports management major, we connect them with the YcFl football league and if they have a finance background, we have them help us devise a system for the church budget, for example,” he said. “We like to use them where they are so at the end of the program, they have a project they would have completed over the summer.” Mack said he loves to see the growth of the young people at the end of the program versus when they first came in. “i have personally witnessed where a student come in and they know about the reality they have to work one day, but they
really don't understand that world, so there is a fear there,” he continued. “So what we try to do is give them information so they won't have to operate in that fear and give them information to prepare them of what to expect.” the program is open to all students from churches around the city. one student has come as far as South carolina to be involved with the internship. “We just want to fill the gap so we can start producing business people from the local church,” Mack said. “then they can take those principles into the marketplace and they impact the marketplace with principles from the church without even saying it's the church.”
ones education. according to Williams the creation of the Dream and Believe team has been very beneficial in her efforts to fund raise, gather donations and creating new ideas. “at this year’s back to school jam we are giving away 1,000 bookbags this year which is a big goal compared to last year but we can do it,” said reich “We are also going to have free food, ice cream and vendors as well.” reich has said that she and her daughter keep God in mind with every venture they take on with the Kyndall project. they feel through blessing others they are blessing themselves.
sionals, politicians, spiritual and community leaders to talk to them about being on time, ethics in the workplace and dressing for success,” he said. “one of the things we try to teach them is you have to dress for an opportunity.” “Many times dress trends are shaped by hiphop artists or professional athletes, which is fine; however a lot of our young people can't show up on jobs with the leBron look with a suit jacket and shorts,” he continued. along with learning in the classroom, the interns also have to complete community service projects during the seven-week program. Mack feels it gives the young people a sense of humility by working in soup kitchens and clothing banks, for example. the main focus for this year’s program is financial literacy, Mack said. the church has partnered with several organizations that will come in on a weekly basis to train the interns on how to manage money,
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Neighborhood association hosts first community block party
the north Winston neighborhood association (nWna) held its first community Block party on Friday, June 15, at ivy avenue. the association is a northeast neighborhood community that encompasses neighborhoods and streets within the borders of north patterson avenue; indiana avenue; liberty Street and northwest Boulevard. the north Winston neighborhood association was established in 1999 at St. James a.M.e. church, under president rodney Sumler. the block party was a free community event, in coordination with neighbors for Better neighbors, which provided community connection information to residents. neighbors also communed together with food, fun and conversation. through community conversations with vendors, residents received information on community gardens, their legal rights as renters, as voters and as parents
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Madison. pamela has been an employee of Kao Specialties american llc as a chemist technician for 22 years. it was her love for God’s Word that led her to want to learn more about theology. this is the reason that she became interested in getting her master's degree. She is involved with the christian education Department at Union Baptist church. haith lost her husband in 2011 after 13 years of
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matrimony, but she is thankful that, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" (psalm 30:5). “this Scripture carried me through many nights because i knew that one day, joy would come. i didn't know how long it would take me, but God said to me be still and see the salvation of the lord. “
the Kyndall project wanted to thank their sponsors for all of their assistance in the Back to School Jam. Food lion, Walmart, harris teeter, lowes Food, Volvo, irie rhythms restaurant, eastern Star of lexington and new Jerusalem Missionary Baptist church among others have all contributed to the nonprofits efforts to contribute 1,000 bookbags to the community. the Back to School Jam is scheduled for aug.11 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at rupert Bell park. anyone wishing to donate should email reich at thekyndallproject@gmail.com or visit the website at www.the kyndallproject.org.
Vendors hand out information to residents at the North Winston Neighborhood Association Community Block Party on June 15.
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with students in school. they were also informed of financial health, and the children received inspiration through art and the spoken word. Vendors in attendance were Vibe Funktion (exhibition art), legal aid, Financial pathways, Winston-Salem police Department, neighbors for Better neighborhoods, ambassadors cathedral and St. James a.M.e. church. there was information distribution from experiment in Self-reliance, community care, Winston-Salem parks and recreation and city housing. the officers of the north Winston neighborhood association (nWna) are: James Maurice Barber Sr., president; chenita Johnson, secretary; and eva Gray-allen, treasurer. the association meets 6 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month, alternating between ambassadors cathedral on harriet tubman Drive and St. James a.M.e. church, on north patterson avenue.
NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON LEWISVILLE CLEMMONS ROAD (S.R. 1103) FROM CLEMMONS ROAD (U.S. 158) TO SOUTH PEACE HAVEN ROAD (S.R. 1891) FORSYTH COUNTY TIP PROJECT NO. U-6004
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed project to improve Lewisville Clemmons Road (S.R. 1103) from Clemmons Road (U.S. 158) to South Peace Haven Road (S.R. 1891) in Clemmons. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 10th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the River Oaks Community Church located at 1855 Lewisville Clemmons Road in Clemmons.
The primary purpose of this project is to address safety issues. Another purpose is to improve flow and reduce traffic delays, particularly through the interchange. The public may drop-in at any time during the meeting hours. A brief presentation will be made at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. Each presentation will be the same. There will not be a Q&A session during these presentations; instead, attendees will have an opportunity to talk one-on-one with project team representatives. The opportunity to submit comments will also be provided at the meeting or via email, or mail by August 8, 2018. Comments received will be taken into consideration as the project develops. Project information and materials can be viewed as they become available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings.
For additional information, contact Connie James, P.E., NCDOT Division 9 Project Engineer at 375 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27127, (336) 747-7800, or ckjames1@ncdot.gov.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Caitlyn Ridge, P.E., Environmental Analysis Unit Public Involvement Officer at ceridge1@ncdot.gov or (919) 707-6091 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-4816494. The Chronicle June 28 and July 12, 2018
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System.” Lunch provided by Brookridge Retirement Community. Registration is required. Call (336) 7216918. Call early to assure a space. Sponsored by Senior Services, Shepherd’s Center of Greater WinstonSalem, Forsyth County DSS, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, SECU Family House, and PTRC Area Agency on Aging.
July 21 – ReptiDay ReptiDay is the oneday version of the events presented by Repticon, a recognized leader in hosting reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States. This event, held at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, offers great family entertainment which is suitable for all ages and for a very diverse range of enthusiasts. The doors open to the general public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, closing at 5 p.m. At the door, tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12, and children under 5 are admitted free. VIP early-entry tickets may be purchased from our website at http://repticon.com/northcarolina/reptiday-winstonsalem/. July 21, Aug. 4, and Aug. 18 – Movies in the Park series City residents are invited to enjoy four free family-friendly movies this summer. Showing as part of the WePLAY Movies in the Park series are “Ferdinand,” July 21 at Winston Lake Park; “Coco,” Aug. 4 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds; and “The Incredibles,” Aug. 18 at Jamison Park. The movie series is being sponsored by Recreation and Parks, Community Development, and the Winston-Salem Police Department. “Ferdinand” on July 21 and “The Incredibles” on Aug. 18 will also be shown outdoors and feature food trucks. The showing of “Coco” on Aug. 4 will be held in the Neal Bolton Home & Garden Building on the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and will begin at 2 p.m. Residents should bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Go to http://www.cityofws.org/News/ID/20708/ WePLAY-Movies-in-thePark-Starts-June-16-withBlack-Panther for more information.
NOW- Aug. 1 – Call for artists For the fourth year, the “Take a Seat for Chairity” fundraiser is looking for artists to make or up-cycle old chairs and create “Art Chairs” to be auctioned to benefit Next Step Ministries. The chairs will be auctioned off on Thursday, Sept. 27. Chair Artists will receive 1 complimentary ticket to the event. To get involved, artists can pick up an application at Eclection, Next Step Ministries Thrift Store or by going to the “Chairity” Facebook page. NOW – Aug. 11 – Summer Workshops Old Salem Museums & Gardens is offering a series of fun, hands-on workshops each Saturday this summer from June 16 through Aug. 11. These workshops are perfect for the whole family, from kids. Each workshop will focus on either hearthcooking, pottery, or pewter spoon making. The workshops are limited to 12 participants per session so preregistration is advised. Register on line at oldsalem.org or call (800) 441-5305.
NOW – Aug. 24 – Learn to Swim program Hand in Hand Water Safety Awareness Foundation in partnership with Safe Swim NC, will host a learn-to-swim outreach program to take place throughout the months of June, July, and August. Pre-registration is required, and the fee is $100 per two
week session. All proceeds from the program will go toward the efforts of Hand in Hand Water Safety Awareness Foundation. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Available dates for each session are as follows, with time slots available from 26 p.m. daily: June 4-15, June 18-29, July 2-13, July 16-27, July 30 - August 10, and August 13-24. For more information and to enroll, visit www.handinhandwatersafety.org.
NOW- Sept. 7 – Bulky Items Collection The city’s annual bulky item pick-up will run through Sept. 7. To find out your collection week, go to BulkyItems.CityofWS.org and click on the link for online address lookup. Residents without computer access can call CityLink at 311 or (336) 727-8000 and a CityLink agent will look up the collection date. NOW - Oct. 27 – Farmers Market There will be a farmers market held from through Oct. 27 at Village Hall, 3715 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. For more information, please contact Megan Ledbetter at (336) 766-7511.
Now – Cultural Arts directory Triad Cultural Arts Inc. is compiling an online Triad Cultural Arts Directory. We would like to promote regional artistic organizations and independent artists, using our website and Coming Eventz e-newsletter. Post your event in our community news section of the Coming Eblast for free. To have a graphic/flier posted there is a fee. For more information, visit www.triadculture.org or email info@triadculturalarts.org
Now-December – Portions of Miller Park Closing Portions of Miller Park will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 5, to begin a series of repairs and improvements financed with the 2014 bonds. Weather permitting, city officials hope to have the work completed and all areas of the park reopened in December.
Aug. 1 – Volunteer training The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have volunteer training from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the center located at 1700 Ebert St. Older adults in the community need help with supportive services such as transportation, minor home repairs, visits or caregiver respite. The center is especially in need of visitation volunteers to provide companionship to homebound older adults a few hours per month. Mileage reimbursement is offered. For more information or to volunteer, call The Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.org to register for volunteer training. Aug. 17 – Parkland High School “Hall of Fame” deadline Parkland Magnet High School third Hall of Fame class showcases 9 Mustang legends. The inductees will be honored at a banquet at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center on Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m., and introduced during halftime of the Parkland High School vs. Marvin Ridge High School football game on Friday, September 7 at the Parkland Magnet High School. Prepaid reservations for the banquet are $25 per person. The deadline to register is Friday, August 17, and seating is limited. For additional information in reference to purchasing a prepaid ticket, contact the Athletic Director, Linwood Jerald at (336) 624-3563, Mackie Thompson at (336) 8134073, Chris Kirkpatrick at (336) 287-1707 or Eddie Raynard (336) 785-5611.
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Aug. 25 – Black Violin The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host the young African-American string powerhouses, Black Violin, on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $20. For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.wsfairgrounds.com.
Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 – Atkins High Reunion Twelve classes from Atkins High Reunion Group will host its 16th Biennial Reunion on Labor Day weekend at the newly renovated Sundance Plaza Inn, now ( The Best Western) , 3050 University Parkway. Tickets for the banquet will be on sale until Aug. 17. For more information contact Noami Jones at (336) 724-3759 or Annie Pearl Wilson at ( 336)723 -8149. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Sept. 1 – SmallTown Country Music Festival The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds will host the 3rd annual SmallTown Country Music Festival presented by Mercedes Benz of Winston-Salem and Greensboro on Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. Chase Bryant will be headlining the festivals with special guest, Josh Phillips, and Dylan Schneider and local favorite Cooper Allen. Tickets start at $20 if you buy in advance and will be available online as well as at the Annex Box Office. Tickets will be $30 on the day of the show. VIP/Pit Tickets are available for $35 in advance and guests will have access to private bar and restroom areas. V i s i t www.wsfairgrounds.com for a full list of events and for more information.
Sept. 15 – Black Family Day celebration Black Family Day will be observed Saturday, Sept. 15 , in downtown Reidsville, NC. Open to the public and sponsored by the Rebuilding the Block Initiative, Muhammad Mosque No. 34, local businesses and citizens. Black Family Day is held annually. The outdoor program will begin at 2:30 p.m.. at MARKET SQUARE, 303 South Scales Street, Reidsville, NC. Families are encouraged to register online. Vendors may signup online at http://www.facebook.com/ blackfamilyday or http://www.blackfamilyday.org. Sept. 15 – Movie Night Movie night in the Village has been rescheduled for Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Jerry Long YMCA and will begin at sunset. Don’t forget blankets and chairs.
Sept. 30 – Muscular Dystrophy Walk The Muscular Dystrophy Association is bringing strength to life for kids and adults in the Triad area with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases at the 2018 MDA Muscle Walk of Winston-Salem on Sunday, September 30. To register, visit www.musclewalkmda.org/greensborotriad, or call the local MDA office at (336) 856-1591. October 27 – 2018 Alzheimer’s Walk The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter will host the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct 27. Check in opens at 9 a.m. and the Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. To sign up as a walker or Team Captain or to learn more about becoming a sponsor or volunteer, visit alz.org/walkor call 800272-3900.
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Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $43,700,000 General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 16 CVD 2334
Notice of Public Hearing
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (the “City Council”) has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to acquire, construct, reconstruct, widen, extend, pave, resurface, grade and improve streets, roads and intersections; acquire, construct, reconstruct and improve sidewalks or walkways, curbs, gutters, drains, overpasses, underpasses and grade crossings; construct and improve walking and bicycle trails and greenways; and provide related landscaping, lighting and traffic controls, signals and markers; and the acquire land, rights-of-way and easements in land required therefor; and WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the City Secretary has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:
1. In order to raise the money required for the street and sidewalk purposes described above, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source, General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bonds of the City are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bonds authorized by this order shall be $43,700,000. 2. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bonds. 3.A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.
4. This bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City at a referendum scheduled for November 6, 2018.
The foregoing bond order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $21,914,243,709 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds, to be $150,921,895. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $20,102,000. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bond Order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the City Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 7:00Hp.m. on August 6, 2018.
All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City’s ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319. Melanie Johnson City Secretary City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina The Chronicle June 28, 2018
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NORTH CAROLINA RANDOLPH COUNTY
BRITTANY NICOLE BROWN, Plaintiff, v. ANTONIO D. BROWN, Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
To: ANTONIO D. BROWN, Defendant
Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Plaintiff is seeking judgment of absolute divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 23rd day of July, 2018, which is 40 days from the first publication of this notice. Upon your failure to file a pleading by the above date, party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This is the 14th day of June, 2018. Jason G. Goins Attorney for Plaintiff
JASON G. GOINS, ESQ 167 E. Salisbury St. Asheboro, NC 27203 Telephone: (336) 626-5297 Facsimile: (336) 625-2352
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NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS FORSYTH COUNTY
The undersigned, Michael Dwayne Rothrock, having qualified on May 18, 2018 as Executor of the Estate of Carol Jean Bostian, aka Carol Bostian, Carol Miller Rothrock, deceased, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the Office of Kenneth C. Dawson, Dawson Law Firm PC, Attorney for the Estate, at 534 E King Street, King, North Carolina 27021 on or before the 26th day of August, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will make payment immediately at the same address. This the 24th day of May, 2018.
Michael Dwayne Rothrock, Executor of the Estate of Carol Jean Bostian, aka Carol Bostian, and Carol Miller Rothrock. Kenneth C. Dawson, Esq. Dawson Law Firm PC 534 E King Street King, NC 27012 (336) 983-3129
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EMPLOYMENT Enterprise Data Office Systems Architect, F/T (Winston-Salem, NC) Provide direction & leadership on the implmtn & admin of the Enterprise Data Office MicroStrategy environment. Must have a Bach's deg in IT, Comp Sci, Electrical/Electronics Engg or related tech'l field. Must have 7 yrs of progressive exp in IT positions utilizing exp w/: Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) concepts; S/ware Dvlpmt Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts & applications in a Business Intelligence environment; hands on exp w/ Business Intelligence dvlpmt concepts; analyze, dsg, & implmt Business Intelligence applications; distributed systems & client/server architectures; client-service models & customer orientation in service delivery; admin, maintain, & monitor Business Intelligence & Reporting applications such as MicroStrategy & Tableau; identify & automate manual efforts & work to provide efficiency; SQL & Netezza d/base concepts & relating to a Business intelligence environment; Single Sign On & authentication techniques in a Business Intelligence environment; & maintaining & supporting a multi-tier application architecture. Send resume to Paige A. Whitesell, Recruiting Support Manager, BB&T Corporation, 434 Fayetteville St Mall, Raleigh NC 27601.
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Lomax Construction, Inc. P. O. Box 35169, Greensboro, NC 27425-5169, solicits MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractors for the Public Safety Center Renovations – City of Winston-Salem, NC. Quotes must be received by 3:00 PM, Monday, 7/09/18. PLEASE CONTACT: Maria Harvell @ Lomax Construction Inc @ 336-9927000; Option s1 for more information.
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JIMMY R. LYNCH & SONS, INC, AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACTOR, Will Consider All Quotes regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, or National Origin and is SOLICITING BIDS FOR M/W/DBE PARTICIPATION FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT.
Project Name: Improvements to the Sewer Collection System Hewes Street Lift Station Elimination Outfall IF # 18318 Bid Date: @ 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Please Submit Quote the Day Prior to Bid Opening 07-10-18 Work includes the following trades:
Pipe Work, Water, Sewer, Pump Station, Hauling, Clearing & Grubbing, Traffic Control Signs, Concrete Work, Materials, Asphalt Paving & Surface, Seeding, Mulching, Erosion Control, Curb & Gutter, Excavation, Utilities, Please contact Daniel Lynch at dlynch@jrlynchandsons.com for a link to the project documents. Additionally, project documents are available for viewing at our office located at 307 S Academy St., Pilot Mountain, NC 27041.
JRL is willing to review any responsible quote and will negotiate terms, if appropriate. We will notify your firm if your bid is accepted for this project. Please contact me if you have not heard from JRL by 715-18 and I will inform you of the status of your bid. If you need assistance with obtaining bonding, loan capital, lines of credit, insurance or joint pay agreements, please see JRL terms below or contact us and we will review your needs and direct you to available agencies for assistance.
Bonding: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy NOT to require M/WBE subcontractors to provide bonding to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for their portion of the work. All M/WBE subcontractors will be allowed to work under Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Performance & Payment Bonds to the Owner. Financial Assistance: Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide Joint Check Agreements to all M/WBE subcontractors. Please request a Joint Check agreement in writing if needed and Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. will work with you and the material vendor to develop a Joint Check Agreement to satisfy all parties. Quick Payments: It is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. policy to provide Quick Payments if needed to all M/WBE subcontractors. Jimmy R Lynch & Sons, Inc. will provide payment to all M/WBE subcontractors on a weekly and/or monthly basis if the work for which payment is being requested is complete and accepted by the City of WinstonSalem JRL encourages 2nd tier MBE/WBE Subcontracting opportunities. We encourage our subcontractors to utilize 2nd and 3rd tier MBE/WBE Subcontractors. Phone: 336-368-4047 Fax: 336-368-4613 The Chronicle June 28, 2018
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Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $14,500,000 General Obligation Economic Development Bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (the “City Council”) has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to pay the capital costs of acquiring land or rights-of-way in land for economic development projects in the City, including blight reduction along the Liberty Street Corridor, constructing improvements on such land to facilitate its use for economic development purposes or making grants or loans to small business owners in targeted commercial areas; and WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the General Obligation Economic Development Bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the City Secretary has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:
1. In order to raise the money required for the economic development purposes described above, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source, General Obligation Economic Development Bonds of the City are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such General Obligation Economic Development Bonds authorized by this order shall be $14,500,000. 2. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the General Obligation Economic Development Bonds. 3. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.
4. This bond order shall take effect when approved by the voters of the City at a referendum scheduled for November 6, 2018.
The foregoing bond order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $21,914,243,709 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds, to be $150,921,895. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $6,670,000. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bond Order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the City Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 7:00 p.m. on August 6, 2018.
All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City’s ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319. Melanie Johnson City Secretary City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina The Chronicle June 28, 2018
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Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $11,700,000 General Obligation Housing Bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (the “City Council”) has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to pay the capital costs of acquiring, constructing and rehabilitating multifamily housing for persons of low and moderate income and accomplishing the renewal of urban residential neighborhoods, including the acquisition of land or rights-ofway in land required therefor; and
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the General Obligation Economic Development Bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the City Secretary has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:
1. In order to raise the money required for the housing purposes described above, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source, General Obligation Housing Bonds of the City are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such General Obligation Housing Bonds authorized by this order shall be $11,700,000. 2. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the General Obligation Housing Bonds.
3. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.
4. This bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City at a referendum scheduled for November 6, 2018.
The foregoing bond order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $21,914,243,709 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds, to be $150,921,895. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $5,382,000. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bond Order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the City Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 7:00 p.m. on August 6, 2018.
All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City’s ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319. Melanie Johnson City Secretary City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina The Chronicle June 28, 2018
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Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $31,000,000 General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (the “City Council”) has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to pay the capital costs of acquiring, constructing, renovating and improving parks and recreation facilities and the acquisition of any necessary furnishing and equipment, land, rights-of-way and easements in land required therefor; and
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the City Secretary has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows: 1. In order to raise the money required for the housing purposes described above, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source, General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds of the City are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds authorized by this order shall be $31,000,000. 2. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds. 3. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.
4. This bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City at a referendum scheduled for November 6, 2018.
The foregoing bond order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $21,914,243,709 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds, to be $150,921,895. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $14,260,000. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bond Order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the City Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 7:00 p.m. on August 6, 2018.
All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City’s ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319. Melanie Johnson City Secretary City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina The Chronicle June 28, 2018
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Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $21,100,000 General Obligation Public Safety Facilities Bonds of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (the “City Council”) has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to pay the capital costs of acquiring, constructing and improving certain public safety facilities and equipment, including a public safety radio communication system, a public safety training complex and fire station facilities and renovations and including the acquisition of equipment therefor and the acquisition of land or rights-of-way in land required therefor; and WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina requesting Commission approval of the General Obligation Public Safety Facilities Bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government Bond Act, and the City Secretary has notified the City Council that the application has been accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as follows:
1. In order to raise the money required for the public safety facilities purposes described above, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source, General Obligation Public Safety Facilities Bonds of the City are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of such General Obligation Public Safety Facilities Bonds authorized by this order shall be $21,100,000. 2. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the General Obligation Public Safety Facilities Bonds. 3. A sworn statement of the City’s debt has been filed with the City Secretary and is open to public inspection.
4. This bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the City at a referendum scheduled for November 6, 2018.
The foregoing bond order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be $21,914,243,709 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds, to be $150,921,895. The Chief Financial Officer of the City has filed a statement estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term of the bonds, if issued, is $9,706,000. The estimate is preliminary, is for general informational purposes only, and may differ from the actual interest paid on the bonds. A tax will be levied to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds if they are issued. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the validity of the General Obligation Street and Sidewalk Bond Order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an adjournment thereof to be held in the City Council Chamber of the City Hall Building, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 7:00 p.m. on August 6, 2018.
All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela I. Carmon, the City’s ADA Coordinator, at 747-7404 or TDD 7278319. Melanie Johnson City Secretary City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina The Chronicle June 28, 2018
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The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., based in Winston
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Salem, presented $1,000 scholarships to seven African-American seniors enrolled within WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools district. The recipients are: *Devontae Harrison, a senior at East Forsyth HS. He will be attending WSSU *Markie McRae, a senior at Mt. Tabor HS. He will be attending UNCChapel Hill *Julian Monell, a sen-
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will sponsor a Line Dance Class Fundraiser on Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. – noon. Claudia Turner will be the instructor and the fee is $10 per person. The public is invited to attend. The church is at 1301 C. E. Gray Drive. Dr. Charles E. Gray is the host pastor. June 30 Living Legends banquet The 2018 Living Legends Awards Banquet will be held at the Benton Convention Center located at 425 North Cherry Street, on Saturday, June 30 at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. Elwood Robinson, chancellor at Winston
ior at Parkland Magnet HS. He will be attending NC A&T State University *Duone Campbell at W-S Prep Academy
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*Brandon Bailey, a senior at Atkins HS. He will be attending NC A & T State Univeristy *Kaleb Ingram, a senior at Atkins HS. He will be attending Howard University *Victor Desnoyers, a senior at Atkins HS. He will be attending NCCU The scholarships were presented on May 9. A special thanks to the sponsors of Psi Phi chap-
Salem State University. Tickets are $40 per person. RSVP requested and the money for your ticket requested in advance. For more info, contact at (336) 724-2614 or ststephensepiscopal@triad. rr.com.
June 30 Clothes giveaway A community clothes giveaway for the entire family will be held Saturday, June 30, in the parking lot of Shiloh Baptist Church, 916 E. 12th St., Winston-Salem, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dr. Paul A. Lowe Jr. is pastor. For further information, you may call the church office at (336) 7249263, Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The public is invited.
ter’s Inaugural Golf Tournament held in October 2017. All the proceeds donated and hole sponsorship assisted the funding of the scholarship committee. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. was founded on the cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. The founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity wanted the organization and members to uphold the cardinal principle of Scholarship. The Psi Phi Chapter recognizes the importance of young African-American men seeking higher intellect in all things pertaining to the advancement of humanity. The chapter has been awarding scholarships to African-American males in the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Schools district annually for many years.
July 6-7 Women’s Conference Rev. Dr. James L.E. Hunt, the Women of New Birth Worship Center (NBWC), 1033 Newbirth Dr. East Bend, N.C. invites every woman to a TwoDay Women’s Conference July 6-7. The speaker on both dates will be Annette Kelly, co-pastor of Central Triad Church, WinstonSalem. On Friday, July 6, praise and worship will be led by NBWC praise and worship leaders; service begins at 7 p.m. On Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. come for a spirit-filled message, liturgical dance, and more. (Lunch will be served.) The theme is “God’s Word vs. Our Works.” This is a free event. Please bring a nonperishable food item to support the Food Pantry.
Shown from left to right are Linwood Jerald, Chapter Basileus; Markie McRae; Brandon Bailey; Devontae Harrison; Julian Monell; Victor Desnoyers; and Marvin Morgan, scholarship chairman.
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July 8, 15 & 29 13th Church and Pastoral Anniversary Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries will celebrate its 13th Church & Pastoral Anniversaries starting on July 8 @ 4 p.m. The guest speakers will be: *July 8 @ 4 p.m. – Bishop Joseph Cobbs of New Revelation Ministry, Winston-Salem *July 15 @ 4 p.m. – Pastor Donald Keaton of Field of God Outreach Ministries, Tobaccoville *July 29 @ 4 p.m. – Apostle Faye Reese-Miller, Victory Outreach Center, Winston-Salem The church is located at 2001 NE 25th Street (corner of Ansonia & 25th Streets). Senior Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host
pastor. Everyone is invited.
July 14 Anniversary Gala Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Fitch St., WinstonSalem, will host a gala to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The gala will be held on July 14 at 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites. Tickets for this event are $32 per adult and $17 per child (age 10 and under). Contact Rev. Charlotte Leach for ticket reservations. Visit the church’s Facebook page or the church website for additional information at www.facebook.com/morningstarwsnc/or call the church office at (336) 4182003.
Aug. 1 Volunteer training The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have volunteer training from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the center located at 1700 Ebert St. Older adults in the community need help with supportive services such as transportation, minor home repairs, visits or caregiver respite. The center is especially in need of visitation volunteers to provide companionship to homebound older adults a few hours per month. Mileage reimbursement is offered. For more information or to volunteer, call The Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or email vpoore@shepherdscenter.org to register for volunteer training.