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Democrats hail Cooper budget veto W I N S TO N - S A L E M , N . C .

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GOP Civil War center funding questioned BY CASH MICHAELS FOR THE CHRONICLE

On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper, calling it “small-minded” vetoed the compromise $23 billion budget the Republican-led NC General Assembly passed last week. The N.C. Senate immediately voted to override Cooper’s veto, followed by the N.C. House Wednesday morning. The budget is now law, but Cooper threatens to file suit to stop it.

One striking item in the budget is the appropriation of $5 million for a new Civil War museum in Fayetteville. Democrats say GOP budget writers took out $200,000 one-time Cooper funding for an African-American heritage monument on state Capitol grounds that was in Cooper’s budget. In touting their budget plan, Republicans have pointed toward pay rais-

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es and more tax cuts as to why they feel it’s what’s best for North Carolina. “I was one of the House budget writers, and [I believe] the compromised budget [ b e t w e e n Republican conLowe ferees of the House and Senate] meets many of the needs of the people across our state,” says Rep. Donny Lambeth [R-Forsyth]. “It provides teachers with an average approximate 10 per-

cent increase over the budget period. It provides a cost of living increase for retired state workers, it gives state workers a $1,000 increase, it invests in our pre-K programs and reduces the wait list, it provides disaster funding, adds to our savings reserve, adds more funds for school construction and helps allow families to keep more of their hard earned money.” “So I believe this is a solid plan for allocating state funds to important programs in North Carolina that provides so many services,” Rep. Lambeth concluded. Naturally, Democrats got behind Gov. Cooper’s reasoning as to why the Republican budget is a big mistake.

Urban farming coming to local neighborhood

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BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

Hundreds of people, both young and old came together last weekend to celebrate one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods, the Boston-Thurmond Community. Since the inaugural celebration in 1992, residents from the past and present have come together to celebrate the rich heritage of the neighborhood located near Cherry Street and University Parkway that operates more like a family than anything else. This year’s celebration, held in the parking lot of St.

Despite deficit, Urban League reports gains in community

More than 50 people gathered inside the Piedmont Room in downtown Winston-Salem for the local Urban League’s annual meeting on Thursday, June 22.

economic progress through education, training, and civic engagement still managed to go above and beyond the normal call of duty. According to Ashe-Card, in 2016 the WSUL helped 4,420 people with employment assistance, helped over 200 people with mental illness and hosted two job career expos that connected more than 1,000 people with potential employees. WSUL also helped 92 seniors with job placement opportunities and assisted more than 400 with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) vouchers. “We’re excited about our progress

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

More than 50 stakeholders and supporters of the Winston-Salem Urban League (WSUL), came together last week to look at the impact the organization had on the community last year, and take a glimpse into the future during its annual meeting held on Thursday, June 22. During the meeting at The Piedmont Room on 1 W. Fourth St., WSUL board Chairwoman Alison Ashe-Card said despite facing deficit of more than $12,000 the local nonprofit designed to promote social and

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Assistant City Manager Derwick Paige, left, and Goler CDC President Michael Suggs look over plans for the Hydroponics Aquaponics Urban Farming Center on Saturday, June 24.

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and success,” Ashe-Card said. During the financial report, Treasurer Kyle Haney discussed the deficit the organization faces. He said despite the loss last year, the WSUL made significant progress. He said the Urban League adopted an entirely new accounting system. Haney said the accounting team adopted a “stateof-the-art” accounting software designed specifically for high preforming, efficient, nonprofit management. “That investment certainly paid off,” continued Haney. “When the dollars came in, and we looked at our See Urban League on A7

Johns C.M.E. Church, included free food, live entertainment, vendors and free health checks provided by the Winston-Salem State University “Rams Know H.O.W.” mobile clinic. City Council member Denise Adams, and other city officials kick-started the celebration by breaking ground on the $1.1 million Hydroponics Aquaponics Urban Farming Center located near Kimberly Park, and the Martin Luther King Recreation Center. According to Adams, who represents the North Ward, the center will provide fresh food for a community in dire need. Last August, the Winston-Salem City Council approved the new facility that will deliver fresh produce to the Kimberley Park community, which is a food desert, meaning that there’s not a grocery store within one mile. According to statistics from the Food Atlas Research Atlas, Winston-Salem has 21 food deserts, many located in the inner city. Adams said the urban farming center will See Farming on A7

Bowman Gray sale could be completed this year BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

The City of Winston-Salem may finally close its sale of Bowman Gray Stadium to WinstonSalem State University (WSSU) by year’s end. The City Council initially voted in May 2013 on its intent to sale the stadium for $7.1 million to WSSU, which uses it for football games. The sta-

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dium is also home of NASCAR’s first and longest running weekly race track. The vote happened at the same time as the sale of the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to Wake Forest University (WFU). That sale was closed relatively quickly because WFU is a private university. WSSU is a public university, so it needed state approval, which has taken four years so far.

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City welcomes first freestanding birth center in W-S A2

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Novant Health has partwith nered Baby+Company to open the first freestanding birth center in Winston-Salem. Baby+Company is a growing network of modern birth centers operating in collaboration with leading health systems across the country. The new center, at 200 Charlois Blvd., is the third center in North Carolina. Other centers are located in Charlotte, and Wake County. According to Baby+Company founder Cara Osborne, the facility will offer families the best health care with a mix of personalized care. Osborne, who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and is a certified midwife, said after working with Novant Health to open the center in Charlotte they started to see more families in the Triad area turning to natural births. She said the center will offer a wide range of support programs designed to help families as they enter

a new stage of life. “When grandparents, siblings and other family members are included in the process, it’s less of a jolt,” said Osborne. “Our birth centers work in collaboration with families’ to ensure a seamless transi-

stress management, and offer a series of integrated classes. Inside the suites at the center, patients will enjoy the luxury of deep soaking tubs, a nice-sized bed and other amenities that make the space feel like home, including a

Baby+Company founder Cara Osborne and representatives from Novant Health officially open the city’s first freestanding birth center on Tuesday, Photos by Tevin Stinson

Novant Health and Baby+Company, a growing network of modern birth centers, has partnered to open the city’s first freestanding birth center.

tion.” Along with performing all clinical checks, the center’s team of midwives will also work on nutrition,

kitchen. Osbourne said over time expecting mothers at the birth center will build relationships with others who have children

around the same age. “We’re all about building that support system,” said Osborne. “Having someone to talk to, who can relate to your situation can be very important in the birthing process.” During the ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 20, Dr. Pamela Oliver with Novant Health said the collaboration with Baby+Company has been in the works for a little over

a year. Oliver said the center will offer “low risk” patients the option of a home-like setting, with very experienced midwives with physician supervision. To prepare for the centers’ opening, Novant held a series of midwifery clinics to train personnel for two years. The service line Novant’s for leader OBGYN here in WinstonSalem said, “We are

extremely excited to be collaborating them with (Baby+Company) to provide the Winston-Salem community with a new birthing option. “Bringing this center to life has been an exciting journey. It has been a lot of work but the center is beautiful and I think it will meet the needs of what our mom’s in the community have been asking for.”

“When grandparents, siblings and other family members are included in the process, it’s less of a jolt.”

Commissioners drop Monday meetings

– Cara Osborne, Baby+Company founder

BY TODD LUCK THE CHRONICLE

Forsyth County Commissioners sent a message to Raleigh about a bill involving legal ads and eliminated their Monday meetings during their votes on Monday, June 26. Forsyth was among the counties, along with Buncombe, Durham and Guilford, that Senate Bill 343 selected for a pilot program that let local governments run legal ads on their own websites instead of in newspapers. When County Commissioner Don Martin talked about this in last Thursday’s briefing, all county commissioners said they didn’t want to be a part of the pilot and sent a letter to the county’s legislative delegation saying so. During Monday’s meeting, they said they believed last week the legislation would force them to host their own online legal ads but that the bill, as it currently exists, makes it an option they could opt

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out. So they passed resolution supporting the bill because it makes it optional. Forsyth County has since been removed from the bill. On Thursday, Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt said that the N.C. County Commissioners Association asked for legislation to give county governments the ability to post public hearings on their websites instead of in newspaper ads, but SB 343 included all legals, such as foreclosure and estate notices, which was far beyond what she wanted to see the county be responsible for. “This is so far overboard that I don’t even recognize it,” said Whisenhunt. Commissioners also ended a decadeslong tradition of holding their formal voting meetings on Monday. Items that are voted on will still be briefed in two consecutive briefings, at 2 p.m. on Thursdays, and will then be voted on at the beginning of the next briefing. The idea was brought up by County Commissioner Don Martin

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in last Thursday’s briefing, saying it would be more efficient to eliminate the meeting on Monday that is usually very short and only devoted to voting. Martin brought forth the motion on Monday. It passed 5-2 with Commissioners Whisenhunt and Richard Linville voting against it, wanting to keep the schedule that’s familiar to constituents. Also during Monday’s meeting there was a split vote on projects paid for with Pay-Go money, which is money the county has when revenues for the year exceed expenditures. By a 5-2 vote the commissioners approved $175,000 for Creative Corridors and $200,000 for the Arts Council renovation of a building it purchased last year with a county grant. Whisenhunt and Linville voted against it. Whisenhunt said she opposed both items because they were designated as one time expenditures in a previous budget. Linville said he didn’t feel feel like those were things the county needed to spend

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more money on and was concerned if those funding requests might return again. A first-time request from Reynolda House for $75,000 was approved unanimously. Also during the meeting: *Commissioners awarded a $113,370 contract to Mosca Design Inc. for purchasing lights for the Festival of Lights at Tanglewood Park. Approximately 50 items need to be purchased that range from standalone displays to items that will support elements of existing displays. *They amended the budget to accept a $666,464 increase in annual state and federal funds for child care subsidies from the Department of Social Services. The total funds for the program is $13,665,359. It’s serving 1,477 families with 2,362 families on the waiting list as of May 2017. *They accepted $76,692 from the Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust for an annual urban gardening internship for 10 high school students.

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N.C. NAACP leader Barber decides to stay until October

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responding to a powerful “Urgent personal and public appeal” not to leave office until the election in october of a new n.C. naaCp president, the current president, rev. Dr. William J. Barber ii says he’s decided to indeed stay until then because of emerging issues. “i cannot and will not seek another term as state president, but for the stability of the movement in these transitional moments, i will stay with God’s help until a new president is elected to lead the n.C. naaCp in october,” the civil rights leader said in a statement Sunday. Dr. Barber was responding to a June 20 open letter sent exclusively to the Black press across the state from 16 members of the n.C. naaCp’s executive committee. When Barber announced in May that he would be stepping down by June to join the national poor people’s Campaign, he indicated that the naaCp Constitution already spelled out the mechanism for who would be next in line to succeed him,

namely the n.C. naaCp’s First Vice president Carolyn Coleman of Greensboro, unless she turned it down. publicly, M s . Coleman, a h i g h l y respected civil rights veteran, had Rev. Barber not indicated whether she would accept the interim position, or actually run for the n.C. naaCp presidency in october. thus far the only announced candidate is rev. Dr. t. anthony Spearman, n.C. naaCp third vice president, and a Greensboro pastor. Citing the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down north Carolina’s 2011 legislative redistricting as unconsti-

tutional because of racial gerrymandering in 28 voting districts, and the republican leadership’s refusal to immediately begin redrawing the districts and planning for special elections, the appeal to Dr. Barber made it clear that this was a time when his leadership is needed the most. “it is the urgent duty of the social justice movement, including our naaCp State Conference and its many partners, to work full time on exposing the extremists’ contempt of the Court’s orders,” the June 20 open statement said. “this is the reason for this personal and public appeal to rev. Dr. Barber.” among the signees were rev. Dr. John Mendez of Winston-Salem; rev. nelson and Joyce Johnson of Greensboro; attorney al McSurely of Chapel hill; rev. Dr. rodney Sadler of Charlotte; and Daphne holmes-Johnson and Kim porter of Winston-Salem. “i was humbled by the personal and prayerful request that my friends and mentors within the n.C. naaCp made public this week,” rev. Barber replied. “i did not make the decision to consider stepping

aside from my elected position this summer lightly. i've been in deep prayer and fasting about my calling to help lead the new poor peoples Campaign. i know this is work i must help with and attempt to guide. of this, i have no doubt. “ “But i also know that our work here in north Carolina is critical to the work of the new poor people’s Campaign and a national Moral revival.” Dr. Barber went on to say that he had the support of his family, church, the chair and vice chair of the national naaCp, and team at his own social justice group, repairers of the Breach, as well as the national leadership of the poor people’s campaign. “i can do none of this work alone. With everything in me, i believe in ‘We.’ We are living in serious times, and because i have heard a call from people who are committed to these serious times, i'm willing to do my part.”

’17 Forsyth County teacher grants announced SpeCial to the ChroniCle

the Winston-Salem Foundation has announce the recipients of the 2017 Forsyth County teacher Grants for professional development to K-12th grade teachers in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. a total of $53,720 was granted to 32 teacher grantees. the selection committee, comprised of a panel of professional educators, made the awards in support of innovative and results-oriented educational experiences for teachers to improve their teaching ability and enhance the

subject or content being taught in the classroom. Forsyth County teacher Grants - 2017 award recipients

*amie Snow - ibraham elementary School - $825 to attend a summer institute at Columbia University on reading and writing *amy Sain - Union Cross elementary School $1,080 for a four-day guided reading collaborative planning retreat *angie tippett - Union Cross elementary School $1,080 for a four-day guided reading collaborative planning retreat *anne andrews -

Kimmel Farm elementary School - $1,075 to attend an orton-Gillingham training course *Carolyn Belk - Union Cross elementary School $2,268 to attend the Science in the rockies workshop *Christine parrish r.J. reynolds high School - $2,350 for a two-day training on integrating sign language into language arts curriculum *Desirae Clodfelter hanes Magnet School $2,500 for a nine-day ecological exploration of the Galapagos *ellen Kay endriss Career Center high School

It’s been four years since the City Council initially voted to move forward with the sale of Bowman Gray Stadium to Winston-Salem State University.

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officials, for approval. WSSU financing for the sale will need to be approved by the UnC Board of Governors. after all that happens, the City Council must vote to give the sale its final approval. “With all that in play, we’re thinking it could be toward the end of the calendar year,” said rowe about the sale. rowe said a state required environmental review of the property took two years. it found there was methane gas found under a parking lot there, which was built on the site of a former municipal landfill. the gas is not in the right concentrations to be flammable and isn’t a health threat to those at the stadium property but it could cause problems in surrounding homes. the city has spent $308,140 for a contract with Smith Gardner to remediate the

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since 2014 to operate and maintain the stadium, which this year alone will cost the city $177,000. WSSU associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management rosalba ledezma said the stadium will be a good addition to the landlocked university. She said the university doesn’t plan to change the operations of the stadium but will be adding some additional permanent groundkeepers after the sale to help with the prop-

- $2,500 for a statistical software training course *heather Fisher ibraham elementary School - $825 to attend a summer institute at Columbia University on reading and writing *Jatnna acosta - old town elementary School $950 for a Spanish language education methodology workshop *Jennifer edgerton Union Cross elementary School - $1,080 for a fourday guided reading collaborative planning retreat *Jill Carter - Frank Morgan elementary School - $2,500 for a cultural immersion experience in india and nepal *Joellen Weeks Whitaker elementary School - $2,345 to attend the international Society for technology in education Conference *Jolie Gregory – east Forsyth high School $2,500 for a cultural immersion experience in Costa rica *Julie addington Clemmons elementary School - $2,500 to attend the international Society for technology in education Conference *Kathleen Brown Kimmel Farm elementary School - $1,075 to attend an orton-Gillingham training course

erty’s upkeep. ledezma said that the amount of time the sale has taken isn’t usual for this type of transaction, since it has to meet many state requirements. “it has taken some time, but it doesn’t surprise us,” she said. in 2013, some objected to the sale of the lJVM Coliseum because they feared WFU would drop lawrence Joel, who was an african american war hero, off the name, which hasn’t happened. Bowman Gray was less controversial, though some were concerned about the selling of public property and how a new owner might affect racing there. the racing concerns caused the sale some initial difficulties in the General assembly but, with support from racing officials and a commitment to racing from WSSU, the legislative body did approve the sale in 2013.

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*Keela Gallagher Downtown elementary School - $900 for a focused kindergarten workshop *Kellee Church Whitaker elementary School - $645 for a world music drumming course *Kelly tutterow – Clemmons elementary School - $1,875 to attend a summer institute at Columbia University on reading and writing *Kori trainor ibraham elementary School - $825 to attend a summer institute at Columbia University on reading and writing *laura puryear Kimberley park elementary School $1,965 for a training that teaches students with speech production disorders using a multidimensional approach *lauren annas Mineral Springs Middle School - $2,000 to purchase a Flocabulary subscription *Margaret Caldwell Clemmons elementary School - $1,875 to attend a summer institute at Columbia University on reading and writing *Maria Spaventa Speas elementary School $2,440 for the mindset works Spanish language

curriculum *Mary hughes lee north Forsyth high School - $1,475 for a summer documentary creation intensive workshop *Melissa Fulton Sedge Garden elementary School - $2,300 to attend the national Future of education technology Conference *page Dancy - paisley iB Middle School - $1,852 for a two-week excursion following the trail of tears *patsy Miller - Moore elementary School $1,770 for a two-day training on integrating sign language into language arts curriculum *ruth Wilcox - paisley iB Middle School - $2,054 for a two-week excursion following the trail of tears *Shari Brady parkland iB Magnet School - $1,650 to attend the Chicago Comic and entertainment expo to host a series on comics and SteM education *tonya allison - Ward elementary School $1,313 for a world music drumming course *treva haynes - Wiley Middle School - $1,328 for a two-day training on integrating sign language into language arts curriculum

Activism intensifies for mother facing imminent deportation

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With time running out for Minerva Garcia, a local mother who is facing deportation, the effort to let her stay in the country has intensified. Activists, clergy and elected officials have spoken out for Garcia, a Mexico native whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lived in the city since 2000. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been granting her a routine stay from removal for years. That changed recently when she was informed she needed to leave the country by the end of June. Garcia lives with her three sons. Her oldest son, Eduardo, 21, is blind and is protected by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Her youngest sons, Mateo, 3, and Antonio, 6, are American citizens by birth. Supporters say that Garcia should be allowed to stay because she has no criminal record. ICE had previously prioritized criminals and security threats for deportation, but the Trump administration has expanded that focus. Six of Garciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supporters spoke before the City Council during its meeting last Monday, urging them to speak out for her. City Council Member Dan Besse encouraged his colleagues to sign a petition in support of Garcia. After the meeting, Besse said that there are many reasons for ICE to use discretion in this case, such as her being a longtime contributing member

of the community with young children who are U.S. citizens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her case is probably a text book example of the kind of immigrant who was not being targeted for deportation under the Obama administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policies and, because of the changes under the current president, is vulnerable to almost random selection for deportation,â&#x20AC;? said Besse. Other elected officials whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve shown public support for Garcia include N.C. Rep. Ed Hanes Jr., N.C. Sen. Paul Lowe Jr.

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and County Commissioner Fleming El-Amin. Last Tuesday, local clergy held a press conference at Emmanuel Baptist Church asking for Garcia to be allowed to stay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minerva is our neighbor. This family is part of our family. When they are at risk of being broken apart, our community is broken as well,â&#x20AC;? said Rev. Craig Schaub of Parkway United Church of Christ. The event included representatives from the Ministersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity, Imam Khalid Griggs of Community Mosque, Rabbi Mark

Strauss-Cohn of Temple Emmanuel, Rev. Kelly Carpenter of Green Street United Methodist Church and many others. More than 12,500 people have signed a Change.org petition asking for Garcia to stay. Behind the scenes, activists with the WinstonSalem Sanctuary City Coalition have been contacting those signers, urging them to call Sens. Richard Burr and Thom TIllis and contact ICE officials about Garciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situation. Samantha Kiley, an activist with the WinstonSalem Sanctuary City Coalition, said the talks with staff at Burrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Tillisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices have gone well, and she hoped the senators will request a stay for Garcia. There was a protest planned in front of Burrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winston-Salem office last week, but it was postposed as activists felt ongoing conversations and public activism would be more productive. An urgent Facebook event was posted this week urging supporters to call or email ICE Atlanta Field Office Director Sean Gallagher on Tuesday and Wednesday asking for a stay for Garcia. ICE is expecting Garcia to take a bus back to Mexico on Wednesday, which is after the Chronicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press time. Garcia has been working with a lawyer to try to win a stay and has previously said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan to leave the country or her family.

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Youth Grantmakers In Action awards grants A6

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Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) recently announced eight grants totaling $2,460 at its annual grant celebration event. These grants will support projects to help the youth of Forsyth County come together to make a difference in our community. 2017 Grant Recipients

*East Forsyth Key Club: $100 to host a spaghetti dinner to raise funds to purchase sports equipment and food for a summer program

*Fine Arts: $300 for a fundraiser that showcases the talents of local youth

*Grace Church Youth Wo r s h i p / M i n i s t r y Group: $350 to provide nutritional information to youth and encourage better eating habits *Reagan Black Achievers: $260 to host a leadership event for 60 elementary school students *Reagan High School

Youth Grantmakers in Action are shown with 2017 grant recipients.

Young Black Male Achievers: $500 to provide a scholarship to a senior Young Black Male Achievers member

*THETA Program and Scholarship Fund: $350 for a high school theatre awards gala created to

raise scholarship funds for a theatre summer enrichment program *Top Teens of America: $100 for a community walk to raise awareness about St. Jude's Children's Hospital

YGA is a diverse group of youth ages 15-18 from all over Forsyth County who meet to gain leadership experience, represent

the youth of the community, and grant money to youth-led community projects that will have a positive impact on the community. A program of The Winston-Salem Foundation, YGA was formed in 2005 from the

vision of Dr. Nathaniel Irvin and the financial support of Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. Since its first round of grants was made in 2006, YGA has granted over $21,000 to youth-led community projects.

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Misty Walker will be the new principal at Walkertown HS

For the past year, Misty Walker has served as the assistant principal at Walkertown High School. Prior to that, she was the principal at Washington High School in Beaufort, N.C., starting that role in 2014. Earlier in her career, Walker was also a principal in Roanoke Rapids and Elkin. Walker has also served as an assistant principal in Wake and Guilford Counties. She started her career as a high school mathematics teacher in Person County. Walker earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s from East Carolina University. She earned her Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership, EdS., from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Walker will replace Jay Jones, who is retiring.

*Winston-Salem Youth Advisory Council: $500 to assemble care packages for military youth

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Fran Cook will be the new principal at Forsyth Middle College

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Fran Cook has served as principal at Early College of Forsyth since 2008 and she will continue that role in addition to being the new principal at Forsyth Middle College. Prior to that, she was the assistant principal at Wiley Middle School, starting there in 2003. She has also served as a Life Skills/Physical Education teacher at both West Forsyth High School and Kennedy Middle School. Cook earned a bachelor’s degree from High Point University and a master’s degree from Appalachian State University. Cook replaces William Wynn, who has accepted another job out of state.

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Congratulations to the graduates of The Carter G. Woodson School, class of 2016-2017 on receiving over 500,000.00 dollars in scholarships and grants for post secondary education!

“Education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better." – Dr. Carter G. Woodson

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“Governor Cooper is right to veto the Republican Conference budget,” said Sen. Paul Lowe Jr. (D-Forsyth). “I voted against this budget because it shortchanges our state, by prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy over education and our economy.” Rep. Ed Hanes Jr. (DForsyth] joined his colleague, Sen. Lowe, in his dismissal. “I could not bring myself to vote for this budget,” Hanes said. “There is a profound problem with the thought that for our state to prosper, we need to further lower taxes for corporations and the wealthy. We’ve substantially done that over the last years and stand at Number 3 in the country for business. Further action shifts the tax burden onto the shoulders of the poor and the middle class. “Trickle down economics simply does not work,” Rep. Hanes concluded. Rep. Cecil Brockman, Democrat of neighboring Guilford County, also blasted the GOP budget, saying that it “shows that their top priority is slashing taxes on millionaires who

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numbers, it accurately represented where we stand, so that’s fantastic. This is a dramatic improvement over the last couple of years.” When looking at income versus expenses, the income index for the WSUL sits at $1,835,737.90, expenses for the 2016 fiscal year is around $1,848,381.65. Haney said the organization decided to “run at a deficit” instead of making program cuts. “At the end of the year, we’re going to be facing deficit of around $12,000,” continued Haney. “The CEO and the board decided to run at a deficit rather than make immediate program cuts so we can honor our commitment to the community.” Ninety-six percent of the WSUL income came from grants, 3 percent came from donations and the remaining 1 percent came from service fees.

should be paying their fair share while leaving our hard-working families behind.” In terms of the financial nuts-and-bolts, there was plenty about the new budget Democrats could quibble with, especially when it came to cutting taxes, money for education, and funding for economic development in poorer counties.

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But a closer look at the GOP budget yielded yet other bones of contention. By now it’s wellknown about $10 million is being slashed from the N.C. Justice Department, headed up by Democratic State Attorney Gen. Josh Stein. The Republicans deny it, but Stein charges that the cut is political retribution for him winning the office last November, and siding with Gov. Cooper against the Republican legislative majority on several voting rights cases. Stein says he may have

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to lay off at least a hundred state litigators as a result, which will ultimately hurt law enforcement. The GOP compromise budget also cuts $1 million from Gov. Cooper’s office, and limits his ability to hire independent legal counsel to sue the General Assembly when it challenges his authority. Cooper has hinted that he will indeed file a lawsuit as a result. “I just became aware of this latest ill-advised political power grab by the North Carolina General Assembly,” said Irving Joyner, law professor at North Carolina Central University School of Law. “This action represents just another example of the destruction of democracy in North Carolina. These right-wing extremists, who presently control the General Assembly, are intent upon dominating every aspect of life in North Carolina and have gone to great lengths to destroy the ‘checks and balances’ which the state constitution requires. These acts should be exposed and aggressively resisted.” But among others, there is one situation in the voluminous pages of the GOP budget that is of particular interest to African-

Americans across the state. According to the North Carolina Democratic Party, when Gov. Cooper originally issued his budget proposal several weeks ago, included was $200,000 one-time funding for an African-American heritage monument on state Capitol grounds. The proposed monument, originally planned for under Gov. Pat McCrory by the N.C. Historical Commission and the N.C. African-American Heritage Commission, was the subject of numerous public hearings across the state last year. "I can't think of a more appropriate way to recognize the contributions of African- Americans to North Carolina's history than a monument at the State Capitol," McCrory said at the time. Republican budget writers, however, discarded Cooper’s monument item, and instead replaced it by appropriating $5 million for a new Civil War museum in Fayetteville. “Civil War Museum” is the title of item #6 under Department of Natural and Cultural Resources on Page M5 of the “Joint Conference Committee Report on the Base, Capital and Expansion Budget (Senate Bill 257).”

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Provides $2.5 million to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to begin the process of converting the Museum of the Cape Fear (in Fayetteville) into a Civil War Museum. There is an additional $2.5 million appropriated to the Department upon verification of $2.5 million in private donations towards the project. The revised net

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appropriation for this project is $5,000,000. According to David Winslow, president of The Winslow Group Inc. of Winston-Salem, the primary fundraiser for the $65 million “N.C. Civil War History Center” since 2014, approximately $27 million (with the state money added) has already been raised, and most of that has come from public dollars contributed by the city of Fayetteville, the county of Cumberland, and now the state of North Carolina.

Haney said the goal of the organization in the next fiscal year is to diversify its funding. He then encouraged those in attendance to donate their time and money to help the organization. “You can help us diversify our income right now,” he smiled. “I think if everybody can do that, we can see that 3 percent move to 4 percent.” Ashe-Card called for more donations as well. She said, “When you invest in us, it allows us to invest in people and communities that a lot of people often forget about. “It is through your investment that we empower communities and change lives,” she said. In other business, Michael Diamond and Dr. Chere Gregory stepped down from their positions Winston-Salem Urban League President James Perry talks about the future of the on the Board Of Directors. annual meeting on Thursday, June 22. And April Johnson will replace Jessica Leach as and Mary Anne Squire, The WSUL also pre- named Volunteer Of The president of the Young member of the Executive sented several community Year, and Wesley Davis Professionals organiza- Committee At Large, will service awards during the and Kathleen Evans took tions. Alison Ashe-Card, return to their positions on annual meeting last week. home the Samuel D. chairwoman; Tamara the board. Community Kimberly Geter was Harvey Smith, vice chairwoman;

Only $7 million is from private donations. According to the company’s website, the museum is scheduled to open in 2020. Winslow says the “center” will be different. “We are about telling the whole story,” Winslow said by phone on Tuesday. “We have partnered with Fayetteville State University in what we’re doing.” Still, it is not clear why Republican lawmakers cut $200,000 for a state monument to African-American heritage originally started by a GOP governor, only to give 25 times that much for a “center” focusing on the civil war, which most historians agree was fought over slavery. “Budgets show what you value,” said N.C. Democratic Party Chairman Wayne Goodwin. “Governor Cooper, through his budget, outlined how important it is that our state remember and honor our shared history. Republicans clearly feel otherwise – they’d rather give their offices an upgrade. I’m not sure the difference could be any clearer: Republicans value themselves and their power, while Governor Cooper wants to see our state remember on capital grounds our full heritage.”

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Leadership Award, which was named after the first president of the WinstonSalem Urban League.

From left, Assistant city manager Derwick Paige, City Manager Lee Garrity, Ben and Marty Tennille, City Council Member Denise Adams, Mayor Pro Tempore Vivian Burke, Goler CDC President Michael Suggs, and Patricia Caldwell and Sandy Stinson, members of the Boston Thurmond Neighborhood Association, break ground on the urban farm center on Saturday, June 24.

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also help residents learn entry level job skills that they can transfer to the innovative opportunities available throughout the city. She said, “Urban agriculture is a way for urban dwellers to grow their own food or at least have access to locally grown food. The community will establish a foundation of improved health, social interaction, and economic prosperity. “As you drove here today, you didn’t see any supermarkets, and you didn’t see any farmers markets,” Adams said. “And you didn’t see any corner markets selling fresh produce. Urban farming will contribute to that and hydroponics aquaponics is part of the innovation of urban farming.” Hydroponics involves growing produce with water instead of soil and aquaponics involves farming fish, whose waste will provide nutrients for plants to grow. The hydroponics aquaponics center is being made possible by a partnership with H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) of Winston-Salem Inc. and Goler Community Development Corporation (CDC). Michael Suggs, presi-

dent of the Goler CDC, said they are working with the people in the neighborhood to help make the center come to life. During the community day event, residents had the opportunity to make suggestions on the types of programs they would like to see in the center. “This is a community initiative. This isn’t something we’re doing on our own,” said Suggs. “When we think about community development, it’s more than just putting up buildings. We have to build our people.” Last August at the city approval of the project, it was disclosed that the city is leasing nearly three acres for 25 years to Goler CDC with up to three 25-year extensions. The city also authorized up to $962,000 to help with the project. There are expected to be five jobs created at the facility. H.O.P.E. will be subleasing part of the land for a new facility it will construct there. H.O.P.E. provides more than 1,200 meals and 1,500 pounds of produce each weekend for children and families in need. Co-founder Marty Tennille said she was excited to be expanding into the Boston-Thurmond Community. A retired pediatrician, Tennille started H.O.P.E. in 2014 with her husband, Ben. She said the new center will allow the nonprofit to reach more families in the community and build relationships with other organizations. “With this new facility H.O.P.E. will be able to

increase significantly what we do each week,” she continued. “Having a facility here, we will be able to partner with other agencies to provide classes and services to the neighborhood.” Tennille said along with courses on gardening the center will host healthy cooking classes, diabetic nutrition classes, exercise classes, and financial courses. For children, the center will hold STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classes, a reading club and a running program. Following the groundbreaking, the excitement continued throughout the afternoon during the community day celebration. Before joining in the fun, members of the Boston-Thurmond Neighborhood Association, Sandy Stinson and Patricia Caldwell, said they were excited about the future of their neighborhood. “I think this will be great for the Boston-Thurmond Community,” Stinson said. Caldwell, who has been a member of the BostonThurmond Neighborhood Association since 1992, said she was excited to see what the future holds as well. She said, “It feels good to be a part of the growth of our community. I can’t wait to see everything up and running. It’s a great day in the Boston-Thurmond Neighborhood.” Chronicle archives contributed to this report.

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Let’s hope the Urban League’s optimism is contagious The annual meeting of the Winston-Salem Urban League was held on a dreary day, June 22, but the atmosphere at the meeting was upbeat. The organization is working with a $12,000 deficit, but you couldn’t tell that by the members and officers there. This atmosphere compares to what the Urban League faced three years ago. Former leader Keith Grandberry had resigned after some on the board questioned his leadership and abilities to manage the agency. Don Williams was named the interim president/CEO in February 2014. Williams said the board quickly determined after he was hired that he would need more than six months to fix some of the agency’s longstanding problems, including finances. The six months lasted more than a year. On Jan. 4, 2016, James Perry started as president and chief executive after a nationwide search. He came from New Orleans. Perry walked into some trouble when the United Way cut funds it was giving the Urban League. Recently, the Urban League, a nonprofit designed to promote social and economic progress through education, training, and civic engagement, averted another budget cut, this time from Forsyth County regarding its mental health program. On June 22, a packed room of supporters of the Winston-Salem Urban League came together to assess. It was reported during the meeting that in 2016, the organization helped thousands of people. “At the end of the year, we’re going to be facing deficit of around $12,000,” Treasurer Kyle Haney said. “The CEO and the board decided to run at a deficit rather than make immediate program cuts so we can honor our commitment to the community.” Ninety-six percent of the organization’s income came from grants, 3 percent came from donations and the remaining 1 percent came from service fees. Haney said the goal of the organization in the next fiscal year is to diversify its funding. Officers expressed optimism about the future while urging members to increase their commitment to the organization. One of the most optimistic things about this meeting is seeing the number of young people leading it, including James Perry and the chairwoman of the board, Alison Ashe-Card. Ashe-Card encouraged the group at the end of the meeting. She thanked all who had come. “There is so much excitement about where we are, knowing where we’ve been,” she said. “I hope you all take this ride with us because I hope you’re excited as we are.” Let’s hope the enthusiasm is contagious.

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Help for drug user can be complicated, but get help for loved one To the Editor:

Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. In 2014, it surpassed both car accidents and gun violence in number of deaths. Those with loved ones who are using opiates or heroin need to be aware that opiates are the main contributors to this problem. With drug dealers across the United States mixing new and powerful synthetic drugs into street opiates such as heroin, the chance of accidental overdose has exponentially increased. The drug Fentanyl, U-47700, and Furanyl can be 50 to 100 times more powerful than heroin, making the risk of a fatal overdose much higher. Drug dealers have been using this drug to increase the potency of their heroin at a lower cost. These new drugs are increasing the risk to any who abuse drugs as drug dealers press drugs into pills and selling them under the guise of being something else. Today, those who abuse drugs truly are at risk as there is no telling what drugs they are taking. Now more than ever, it is essential to help those you know who are addicted to alcohol or drugs. Trying to help someone with an addiction can be more than frustrating. And although you just want to help, many times they fight against you as if you were the enemy. Don't be surprised if your loved one even accuses you of contributing to their addiction. Hear

them out and take their words into consideration, but at the end of the day realize getting them sober and continuing to live is the most important thing. These drugs have made it potentially life threatening to be an abuser of any types of drugs. Get yourself educated. If one of your loved ones is struggling with addiction, get them into treatment. Don’t wait until it is too late. There are many different approaches to the challenge of how to help a substance abuser. For free information, learn the steps of how to get someone into treatment for heroin addiction. You can also visit http://www.narcononnewliferetreat.o rg/blog/are-you-an-addict.html or call 1- 800-431-1754 to get help for your loved ones. Ray Clauson Community Relations Director Narconon Denham Springs, Louisiana

SCOTUS ruling in church case is a victory for all people of faith To the Editor:

The SCOTUS ruling in favor of Trinity Lutheran Church is a victory for all people of faith and for religious freedom! It upholds a longstanding Constitutional principle that government programs should be applied equally, in spite of the reli-

gious status of some recipients. Religious institutions should be treated equally in the public square, and it is not an “establishment of religion” to allow them to receive the same benefits as everyone else. Throughout our nation’s history, churches have been at the forefront of serving their communities. Many of our nation's greatest hospitals, universities and charitable organizations were established by the church, and today's ruling confirms that – whether religious or not – no one should be disadvantaged simply because of what they believe. In addition to today's ruling, NC Values Coalition also applauds the Justices’ decision to hear the Masterpiece Cake Shop case over a Christian baker's freedom to exclusively bake wedding cakes for ceremonies between one man and one women.

Tami Fitzgerald, Executive Director NC Values Coalition Raleigh

Note: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on Monday, June 26, in favor of Trinity Lutheran Church in a landmark religious liberty case, Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia Inc. v. Comer, ruling that states cannot deny a public benefit to a church simply because of its religious status. Trinity Lutheran Church was denied government funds for its community preschool playground due to a Missouri provision that prohibits state funding for religious entities. The church’s contention that the government funds were used for a secular purpose – ensuring preschool children’s safety – was persuasive to the Court.

Protectionist trade measures will reduce competitiveness Algenon Cash

Guest Columnist Many states have undergone massive economic transformation the past 25 years as free trade policies such as NAFTA reduced barriers to entry for neighboring countries seeking to export their goods to America. North Carolina has been and continues to be a place where changes in economic identity have been on full display – recording deep job losses in manufacturing, textiles and furniture. From 1994 to 2016, the state lost over 340,000 jobs, with the percentage of all private sector jobs in manufacturing declining from 30 percent to 13 percent. The current administration has been floating the idea of a border adjustment tax on imported goods, which has sparked controversy in a range of industries that rely on free trade

policies, not to mention ordinary consumers routinely misunderstand the concept with tariffs – an entirely different revenue mechanism. Border adjustment tax

A border adjustment tax (BAT) is a short name for a destination-based cash flow tax (DBCFT). Exported goods are exempt from tax; imported goods sold domestically are subject to the tax. The BAT levies a tax depending on where a good is consumed rather than where it is produced. For example, if a corporation ships tires to Mexico where they will be used to make cars, the profit the tire company makes on the tires it exports isn’t taxed. However, if an American car company purchases tires from Mexico for use in cars made in America, the money it makes on the cars (including the tires) sold in the U.S. is taxed. In addition, the company cannot deduct the cost of the imported tires as a business expense.

Tariff A tariff can be imposed to increase the price of imported goods and services, making them more expensive to consumers. A specific tariff is levied as a fixed fee based on the type of item (e.g., $1,000 on any car). An ad-valorem tariff is levied based on the item’s value (e.g., 10 percent of the car’s value). Tariffs provide additional revenue for governments and domestic manufacturers at the expense of consumers and foreign producers. They are one of several tools available to shape trade policy. The primary differences between these policy tools – one is a tax imposed on actual profit and the other simply an imposed fee on production costs. This matters tremendously, because higher production cost is more easily passed to a consumer in the form of a higher retail cost, but a special tax on profit sourced from select imports can be more challenging to calculate and mitigate Free trade

It’s true America doesn’t make the same products that once kept factories humming decades ago – cars are a prime example. Just as the “Industrial Revolution” transferred many jobs away from countries such as England, the “Globalization and Digital Movement” has adversely impacted America, as more jobs are offshored to Asia. Free trade pacts such as NAFTA made our southern neighbors more attractive for traditional manufacturing, but we must not ignore that international competition has driven great strides in our domestic advanced manufacturing industries. The BAT and other protectionist trade measures create false hope that long passed jobs may return, but our focus must remain laser focused on positioning the workforce for those jobs and opportunities of the 21st century. Algenon Cash is the managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, an investment banking firm. Reach him at acash@whartongladden.com.

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New healthcare bill: the wrong choice for African-Americans Marjorie Innocent

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In 1954, Thurgood Marshall and a team of NAACP attorneys argued the landmark civil rights case, Brown v. Board, before the Supreme Court. They demonstrated to the Justices that segregated schools violated the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause – that separate was and would always be unequal. Our representatives are on the brink of instating a health care plan that epitomizes separate and unequal. Thirteen U.S. Senators – all white men – sat behind closed doors in Washington, D.C. and crafted a replacement to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Their proposed bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), based off of the House's American

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A hidden figure is Michigan’s tennis star, Brienne Minor Brienne Minor is a tennis player at the University of Michigan. She recently won the NCAA Division I women’s singles championship. By the way, she is black. Like a lot of people, you don’t associate an African-American woman with winning the NCAA singles title. That’s OK because it has never been done before until last month, when she defeated Belinda Woolcock from Florida, 6-3, 6-3. Only one other black person has ever won an NCAA Division I singles title and that is Arthur Ashe. He won the singles title in 1965 while a student at UCLA. The numbers of African-Americans playing college tennis are dismal at best. Less than 5 percent of African- American women make up college tennis ranks. The number is a little higher if you include women who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). For AfricanAmerican men, it is about 3 percent. When you include HBCUs it is a tad higher. Nonetheless, these

Health Care Act (AHCA), would only benefit people like themselves – healthy, wealthy white men – and quarantine the rest of the country into the confines of high cost, low quality health care. The Senate's inequitable protection plan would disproportionately hurt the sick, the poor, the elderly, women, and people of color. It would make healthcare more expensive for seniors and people who are already sick, increase out-of-pocket costs for doctor's visits, slash subsidies to help low-income people pay for health insurance, and cut Medicaid support to states by threequarters of a trillion dollars. In more than 20 years as a health and social policy professional, I have witnessed the dire consequences of AfricanAmericans living without health care, and I have watched the ACA repair some of the most egregious inequities in our health care system. If the Senate bill passes, the impact will

be devastating, and, in many cases, lethal. The current version of the Senate's health care plan is projected to cause some 22 million people to lose their coverage by 2026, including 15 million next year. It also proposes to cut more than $772 billion from the Medicaid program over 10 years and phase out additional funding for its expansion. At the same time, the bill proposes tax cuts of $700 billion that will largely benefit high-income individuals and big businesses – especially profiting the top one percent of earners. In effect, cuts to Medicaid for the poor and to premium subsidies for low-income people will serve to refund the rich. The Senate's plan grants several allowances to states that hold the potential for serious harm. The plan permits states to opt out of providing essential health benefits that made coverage under the ACA more comprehensive, such as maternity and mental health care. States that

opt out of providing these essential benefits would receive their share of $112 billion over 10 years to help offset the states' cost for covering those who need care most and likely set up high-risk insurance groupings. This provision would incentivize states to mark up the cost of coverage for people with certain needs, ostracizing them to their own costly risk pool. But the sick are not the only ones that the Senate plan puts at risk: under the new bill, low-income families and individuals would also be significantly hurt by the cuts to Medicaid. Proposed changes to Medicaid would make it more likely that states will reduce much-needed services or cut back enrollment. The resulting increased cost of care would be hurtful to elderly Americans, most of whom experience a decline in income, but they would be especially crippling to African-American seniors, who experience poverty at twice the rate of their white counterparts.

The ACA cut the uninsured rate for AfricanAmerican adults by almost half between 2010 to 2015 and eliminated the inequity in uninsured rates between African-American and white children. For the first time in history, thanks to the ACA, a black child is no longer more likely to be uninsured than a white child. The new bill threatens to undo all of this progress. Suddenly, health care and insurance will once again be out of reach for many African Americans, nearly a quarter of whom were living below the poverty line in 2015. Further, the BCRA is an assault on the health of women of all races. The bill would prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funding for at least one year, including Medicaid and Title X, despite its status as a source of care for services that women need, such as contraception and screenings for cancers and STDs. Our nation does not need a new health reform

law. The ACA is the most comprehensive legislative effort to improve and democratize health care access in our nation's history. We need to bolster the ACA's promises of progress, not regress to conditions that were unacceptable then and are indefensible now. We need Congress to develop policies that help prevent illness, better manage disease, and facilitate health and well-being in our society overall. Our government's focus should be on repairing and strengthening the ACA, not replacing it–much less with a dangerous, divisive alternative. Join the NAACP on social media with the hashtag #BeInTheRoom. [The vote on the Senate bill has been postponed.]

Brienne Minor, a tennis player at the University of Michigan, recently won the NCAA Division I women’s singles championship. She is presented the award here. There is an expense tied numbers are paltry and example, were recently may stay that way for the completed and the stars to playing tennis, especialforeseeable future. Why were pretty much all black. ly if you want to excel at don’t black kids play ten- The Warriors had Durant, the sport. When you add up nis? Some would say they Curry and Green. The buying tennis balls, tennis are too busy playing bas- Cavaliers had James, rackets, tennis shoes and ketball and football. Others Irving and Smith. Football court time, that adds up to a chunk of change. would say it’s too expen- is no different. That chunk of change is So, a young boy or girl sive while many would say it is the lack of role models of color sees these images what a lot of Africanand it is almost a natural American youth just don’t in the sport. I believe all three rea- progression for them to have. When you add lessons have merit. African- want to go to the NBA or sons, travel and tournament American children are the WNBA with Candace fees, the costs only get bigalmost overwhelmed with Parker and Tina Charles. ger. With all of this said, basketball and football Recently, Dawn Staley, a you still may not make it to players who look like former WNBA star won, the professional ranks. them. Television and play- the NCAA Division I That is just a fact of life. You see Serena and ing venues across America women’s basketball champrovide them with an pionship as the coach of the Venus on television, but University of South there are many black kids appropriate stage. who just weren’t good The NBA Finals, for Carolina.

enough. Of course, that is the refrain for all sports: You just weren’t good enough. There aren’t a lot of black community role models for kids who want to play tennis. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and 100 Black Men of America Inc. developed an alliance in 2009 to increase the participation of African-Americans in the game of tennis. Since that time, many cities like Atlanta and New Orleans have developed tennis programs for AfricanAmerican youth. These initiatives will pay dividends but they will take time. That is why what Brienne Minor did is so remarkable. She, along with her two sisters, Kristina and Jasmine, competed in USTA Junior tournaments. Seeing other African-American youth at these tournaments was a rarity. They thought about the Williams sisters and that they could be just like them. Brienne said, “We were serious.” The Minor parents certainly played a role in their development. Kevin Minor said, “Know who you are. Be proud of who you are. Some things you might ignore, but other things you

have to speak out about.” Tennis is both an individual and a team sport. It is an individual sport in that it is you against the other person. As you are playing, it is about your own will power, your own athleticism and your own ability to influence the outcome. It is also a team sport as you want to give the very best for your team to win team championships. Brienne Minor is 19 years old and will be returning to school in the fall. Her story is unfolding before our eyes. Will she enter the ranks of professional tennis as Ashe did years ago? The tennis world is watching. However, for now, let’s congratulate Brienne Minor upon this achievement. She is an NCAA champion.

Dr. Marjorie Innocent is senior director, NAACP Health Programs. Contact: Malik Russell,director of communications, mrussell@naacpnet.org, 410580-5761 (office); 443610-0361 (mobile).

A hidden figure is Michigan’s tennis star, Brienne Minor

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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.

The amount of food that goes to waste in the U.S. is hard to swallow The U.S. has a plentiful food supply, but, many peoLynne ple, including children, experience hunger and food inseMitchell curity every day in our community. Given these facts, it Guest is hard to understand that Columnist food waste accounts for 30 to 40 percent of the food supply in the U.S. Just think of the things we could do with the food that gets discarded – feed hungry children and families, save water and other production costs, and reduce the amount of food waste going into landfills. Sadly, the U.S. is a global leader in food waste. The amount of food that goes to waste in the U.S. is hard to swallow. Every day we waste over 1 pound of food per person with the calorie equivalent of 1,249 calories! Again … this data is per person in the U.S. and for every single day of the year! Although food waste takes place at every step in the food supply chain, well over 60 percent of all food waste takes place in homes, restaurants and other places people eat. Here are a few things you and your family can do to reduce food waste.

*Be a less picky produce shopper and enjoy less than perfect shaped produce. After all, it has the same taste and nutritional value. When shopping at Farmers Markets, ask if they have any less than perfect produce they are willing to sell at a reduced price – save it from the compost bin and save some money! When shopping at the grocery store, ask what they do with less than perfect produce. This produce may already be designated for a charitable organization – but you don’t know if you don’t ask!

*Buy what you need and will use. Buying multipacks or mega-size is often a bargain when you look at the unit price and is great option for large families. But don’t let price drive you buy a bigger bag of potatoes, oranges or other foods if you can’t eat it all and it is going to spoil. It is easy to be lured by a sale, but it isn’t cost effective if the food never gets eaten. Buy only what you and your family will consume. If you buy too much produce, freeze or can the extra. *Menu planning is a great way to reduce food waste and save money. Many people don’t think about what they are going to have for dinner until they leave work and are on their way home. Going to the grocery store

when you are hungry is also a recipe for disaster, as you are more prone to impulsive purchases and overbuying. Set aside time each week to plan your meals and create a shopping list. Remember, stick to the list! Also, check what you have on hand in the fridge and cupboard before you shop to avoid buying more than you need.

Other tips include taking home leftovers when eating out (and eating them), composting food scraps, donating food items to the Food Bank, making sure your fridge is set to 40 degrees or cooler, and cooking only what you will eat, freeze or consume as leftovers. If you cook too much, call up a neighbor and friend and invite them to eat with you! We will likely never eliminate food waste, but there are small steps along the food supply chain we can take to waste less. Use the above tips to do your part to help address the problem!

Lynne M. Mitchell MS, RD, LDN is Community Nutritionist with the Forsyth County Department of Public Health (www.forsyth.cc/publichealth). You can reach her at 336-703-3216 (direct line) or mitchelm@forsyth.cc.

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Are ‘Super Teams’ ruining the NBA?

The Golden State Warriors just dispatched the Cleveland Cavaliers in a short five game series to bring home their second NBA championship in the last three seasons. Both the Warriors and the Cavaliers are full of AllStars and have very good complementary players coming off the bench. These two goliaths have faced off in the past three NBA finals and barring any mega trade or acquisition from another contender, both teams look to match up again next season. Many fans and pundits say the fact these two teams are dominating the league and look to do so for the foreseeable future is a bad thing. I am confused by this take on the league because in my mind, we have always had super teams in some way, shape or form in the NBA. But just like in the past, these two teams will not dominate the league for too much longer. With free agency, contract demands and player egos playing a factor, parity will eventually even out the league. Let’s look at a bit of history from the league. Early on, the George Mikan-led Minneapolis Lakers won five NBA championships from 19491954 and are widely considered the first dynasty in the NBA. Soon after Mikan's Lakers began to decline, Red Auerbach and the Boston Celtics quickly picked up the mantle as the next big thing. With players such as Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, the Celtics dominated the era, winning 11 championships from 19571969, which included winning eight straight from 1959-66. Those teams also included Hall of Fame players such as John Havlicek, K.C. Jones and Sam Jones, to name a few. The 1962-63 Celtics had 9 eventual Hall of Famers on the roster, so they definitely are considered a super team. The 1970s saw an explosion of athletic talent pour into the NBA, which created teams with multiple All-Stars. The Lakers of the ’70s included such great players as Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor, all are now Hall of Famers. This trio only won one NBA championship (1972) but was a great team that ran into a better Celtics team time and time again. Other great teams from the ’70s include the New York Knicks with Willis Reed, Walt Frazier and Winston-Salem State legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, which won two championships (1970, 1973); and the Milwaukee Bucks with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robinson. The Bullets and Celtics also fielded great teams in the decade. In 1976, the NBA merged with the American Basketball Association, which created an influx of talent that shaped the decade to come. With playSee Ramsey on B2

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Top golfers’ cities

The Top 10 cities for golfers to live in in the United States are:

1. Portland, Oregon 2. Gilbert, Arizona 3. Chandler, Arizona 4. Winston-Salem 5. Fort Wayne, Indiana 6. Mesa, Arizona 7. Scottsdale, Arizona 8. Lincoln, Nebraska 9. Riverside, California 10. Boise, Idaho. Raleigh and Greensboro in North Carolina also made the list at 11 and 15, respectively.

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

According to a study performed by SmartAsset, Winston-Salem ranked Number 4 in the country for best U.S. Cities for golfers to live in. The ranking was based on criteria such as number of golf courses and country clubs, weather, income after housing costs and property crime rate. Smart

James Bailey takes a few practice swings before teeing off at the Winston Lake Golf Course..

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Josh Howard brings annual camp to Anderson center

The young people in the Josh Howard Foundation's camp are taught skills to enhance their game.

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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Its summertime and time once again for the Josh Howard Foundation's basketball camp at the W.R. Anderson Recreation Center. The camp which ran from June 21-23 was free for the kids and is the highlight of the summer for many of the local youth. The three-day camp gives the boys and girls of the community center a chance to experience playing basketball in a fun atmosphere. Being that Howard is a former NBA All-Star the kids, also are privy to information, skills and drills that will enhance their game on the court. For Howard, who comes from humble beginnings in the city of Winston-Salem, he says it means the world to him to be able to give back to the youth of the city, especially after his NBA career has ended. “I am never going to stop giving back to the city of Winston-Salem and I am going to continue doing what I am doing,” said Howard. “To see those kids’ faces light up and ask me the same rhetorical questions is great. They See Camp on B2

YMCA holds Zumbathon to raise funds for children

Josh Howard, middle, stands with W.R. Anderson Director Bryant McCorkle, left, and Steve Nivens of the Josh Howard Foundation.

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The Zumba craze has not only swept the country but has become a worldwide phenomenon. Using this to their advantage, the Winston Lake YMCA held a glow in the dark Zumbathon to raise funds to sponsor kids for summer camps at the YMCA. Zumba is a dance fitness workout program created in the 1990s. It includes elements of hiphop and and Latin influPhoto by Timothy Ramsey ences that relate to people The Zumbathon at the the Winston Lake YMCA raised nearly See Zumbathon on B2 $600 to go toward their summer camp efforts for the children.

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James Allison, left, and Julius Reese are golf pros at the Winston Lake Golf Course and run the Earnest Morris Golf Academy.

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Asset is a financial technology company that helps people make personal finance decisions. A.J. Smith, vice president of financial education for SmartAsset, said North Carolina as a whole did well as a state during its study. “When we approach these studies, we try to think about what are those important factors for each thing we are trying to study for, and then we look at the data associated with that,” said Smith. “We use data to answer a lot of financial questions, so we are always looking at data and crunching numbers. If being able to golf is truly important to you, then this information is quite relevant.” Julius Reese, instructor at the Earnest Morris Golf Academy at the Winston Lake Golf Course, said he was somewhat surprised at the ranking the city received during the study. He says Winston-Salem does have a rich golfing history.

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Winston Lake Golf Course is one of many golf courses in the Winston-Salem area.

“Any accolade that the city of Winston-Salem receives like that this golf course will proudly represent,” he said. “It is a lot of history here and this course has been around since 1954 and it was built for minorities. It's 2017 and the reality is that we have to pass that torch on to the kids. “We put kids first, and that's what started us up with the Earnest Morris program,” he continued. “A lot of the guys around here have been here since the course was only nine holes and they are filled with history and knowledge.” Reese said he figures North Carolina ranked so well because of the relatively cheaper costs to play a round of golf versus other places that are more expensive. He also touched on the milder climate that the state is blessed with as another reason. Director of the Earnest Morris Camp, James Allison, said, “Accessibility is probably another reason for the high ranking. People have access to this golf course and they do not have to play astronomical prices to play a

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are curious and want to know what it takes to get out of Winston-Salem, and I have the knowledge to give to them. It is up to them to take it and run with it.” According to Howard, some of the kids that have come through his camp are now young adults and are well on their way to achieving scholarships playing basketball on the collegiate level. He says they have been very appreciative for his commitment to the youth of the city. Howard has also employed some of these young people to act as counselors for his camp, so it has truly come full circle for him. For Howard he feels as though his new position as a college coach has helped him in teaching the game to the younger generation by having more patience. “Many of these kids

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ers coming in the NBA like Julius “Dr. J” Erving, David Thompson, Moses Malone and George Gervin, the league was in good shape. The drafting of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird by the Lakers and Celtics in 1979 didn't hurt, either. The ’80s was the golden era of basketball. Magic's Lakers, who won five championships during the decade (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) and the Celtics winning three

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The Josh Howard Foundation's camp at the W.R. Anderson Recreation Center was co-ed for children ages 5-13. don't really have the means came up in the same rec but and there are kids here that to learn the game of basket- I didn't have an NBA play- want me to help them work ball the right way,” he went er to teach me anything so I on their game. I just want to keep pushing them to be on to say. “All they really had to learn on my own. “Being able to be a better than they were the have is the rec center to play ball and when I come head coach and being more day before. I want them to up here I basically just grounded here in Winston be better than I was teach them stuff that I have again is great,” Howard because I was just a kid learned. At the same time I said. I am very accessible that was hungry growing Photo by Timothy Ramsey

(1984, 1984, 1986) dominated the era. The Lakers had Johnson, Jabbar, James Worthy, Byron Scott. The Celtics had Larry Bird, Robert Parrish, Kevin McHale and Bill Walton. The Philadelphia 76ers had Malone, Dr. J and Maurice Cheeks. The Houston Rockets had Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson and the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons had Isaiah Thomas, Dennis Rodman, Joe Dumars and Adrian Dantley. Those teams were all great teams in the decade and could be considered super teams. The ’90s was the com-

ing out party for Michael Jordan and the Bulls. They won six championships (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998). The featured greats were Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant and later on Rodman and serviceable players like Ron Harper and Toni Kukoc. The Houston Rockets, who won two championships while Jordan was retired, was also a very good team. The Rockets attempted to recreate their championship run later in the decade when they acquired Charles Barkley in 1997 and then Scottie Pippen in

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of all ages. It works out the core muscles along with toning other muscle groups simultaneously. The reason for needing a fundraiser is because the Winston Lake location is not fully funded by the city coupled with losing a grant from the United Way. This is leaving the YMCA short on funds to accommodate all of the children wanting to participate in the summer camps. Winston Lake YMCA Events Specialist Brittani Lane said the other “Y” locations around the city charge a tuition for their summer camps. Because of the financial constraints of many of the families that frequent its location, Winston Lake location does not charge a tuition for the children. “So far we have 65 students that are attending

1998 but were unable to recreate their championship magic. The ’97 team featured Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler and Barkley. All three are Hall of Famers. The 2000s featured Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's Lakers along with the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trailblazers, and Sacramento Kings. All had great teams that many would consider super. The Boston Celtics, Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Miami Heat of the 2010s all had teams many would consider a super team. This procla-

The Winston Lake YMCA held a zumbathon to raise funds for children to attend summer camp at their location.

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camp for free and with this Zumbathon and other projects our goal is have 100 kids enrolled for the summer,” Lane said. “I absolutely enjoy having the opportunity to get more kids through the door for the summer camp. Our camp is different than many other locations because we pride ourselves in giving our kids experiences that we know they otherwise would never be able to receive. “Every week we take our kids on a field trip out-

side the city limits of Winston-Salem,” she continued. “We take them to Carowinds, museums and visiting various Historically Black Colleges and Universities so they can see what lies beyond Winston-Salem and the opportunities that are available to them.” Zumba is offered at the Winston Lake “Y” location six times a week and they chose to make the event glow in the dark to add something different to the experience. Zumba

instructor Tawanda Fullwood says Zumba teaches people hiphop and Latin dance moves while also giving them a great fitness workout. “Lots of people do not like to go to the gym for different reasons, so what Zumba does is gives them a fun way to get fit through dancing,” she said. “We all love to dance, so Zumba allows us to come in and have fun and get fit at the same time.” Fullwood says she really enjoys Zumba because she really loves to dance.

round of golf. Many courses around the area are under $30 to play a round of golf. “Many of the historical black golfers came through this location,” Allison went on to say. “This course is on the historical black registry and there is a lot of history here.” The study also revealed that smaller cities tended to have more golf courses per capita than larger cities. Conversely the five largest cities in the nation, measured by population, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Philadelphia all ranked in the bottom 30 for best cities for golfers to live in. Smith said her company does these kind of studies because they get people thinking and talking about financial topics. She said its good to open lines of communication because it helps people “put their money where their goals are.” For more information and the complete list of cities in the study please visit https://smartasset.com/creditcards/the-best-places-for-golfers-to-live-in. up in Morningside, and I knew where I wanted to get to, especially when I made up my mind.” W.R. Anderson Director Bryant McCorkle says the best thing about the camp is giving the kids an opportunity to see a person like Howard, who was able to achieve the ultimate goal of making it to the NBA, come back and give to the community as he does. “He [Howard] is retired now and he could be doing any number of things, but he is here giving back to these kids,” McCorkle said. “He is concerned in helping these kids, and you can’t say that about everyone. “People commend Josh on the fact he is not after a dollar,” McCorkle continued. “He could have charged any dollar amount he wanted, but all of his camps are free. He remembered when he was coming up, his mother and grand-

mother wouldn't have been able to pay for a camp, so why should these kids?” McCorkle says he enjoys having the camps there and helping the youth out because he grew up in public housing in the city. He says he witnessed other individuals make it out of the projects and never gave back to their community. He said his heart is in the community and it’s all about planting good seeds in young people.

mation that super teams are ruining the league is false because there have always been super teams. The balance of power always jumps from team to team, so even though the Cavs and Warriors seem unbeatable, in one or two years that won’t be the case. They may still be great but there will also be other great teams to compete. Many will claim that the term “super team” comes from when a team is created through trades and free agency versus acquiring good players via the draft and developing them.

With players chasing the big payday, most general managers and coaches do not have the luxury of waiting for talent to develop so, when the opportunity comes along to better your team with a great player, you have to jump at the chance even at the expense of younger talent. The 2017-18 season may be a repeat of this season with the Cavs and the Warriors in the finals, but as always, there will be a team or teams that will soon compete and they will be the next super team.

She said it is a great way to get in her cardio workouts, which has allowed her to lose a lot of weight. Associate Engagement Wellness Director Crystal Webley said the Winston Lake YMCA is always trying to get new members through the door while also helping those in need. She said the Zumbathon was a great way to achieve all of their goals at once. “I thought it would be great to reach out to the community to get people in here to see what we have to offer,” said Webley. “Zumba is really big now, and everyone likes to dance, so when the idea came up I was all for it. It is an honor for me to be able to help someone out and possibly change somebody's life.” All of the participants seemed to really enjoy their time at the event. Laura Crist says she had a fantastic time and the event was extremely organized.

Howard says he is working on having his annual camp at the Hanes Hosiery Community Center as well this year. With the retirement of legendary Director Art Blevins, he is not sure he can work out all of the logistics in time. Howard says Blevins was a blessing to the community and will be missed greatly.

She said the fact the event was for kids to enjoy the summer at camp was an added bonus. Another participant, Cotton Conrad, added, “Tonight was just wonderful. It was great to see all the people that came out and everyone had a great time. It was for a very good cause and it was great to be among all of these people, and I really enjoyed myself. I think I have danced enough for three days.” Lane wanted to thank everyone for their contributions to the event and coming out to enjoy a workout. All tallied, the event raised nearly $600 to go toward the summer camp efforts. The Winston Lake YMCA will hold more fundraisers to reach its goal of $12,000.

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Are ‘super teams’ ruining the NBA? People on the Street

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

This week, sports columnist Tim Ramsey voiced his opinion on the growing popularity of “super teams” in the NBA (National Basketball Association). Many believe superstars joining forces on one team became a trend when LeBron James decided to take his talents to South Beach or more recently, Kevin Durant’s decision to join an already stacked Golden State Warriors team. In his column, Ramsey uses rosters from the ’70s and ’80s to support his claim that “super teams” have always been a part of the NBA, but we wanted to hear what our readers had to say. So we hit the streets and a few local gyms to ask the people to share their thoughts on the subject. Here are a few of the responses we got.

Question: Do you think “super teams” are ruining the NBA?

Richard Daniels: “I do feel like they are ruining the NBA. I know the game is changing and the goal is to get a ring, but it’s how you go about it.”

Curtis Dod: “I don’t think it’s ruining the NBA, but I do think we will continue to see more superstars coming together.”

Johan Garcia: “I don’t think it’s running the NBA, but I do think it makes it harder for other teams to win. If anything, I think it helps. Having these great teams on paper like the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will push players on other teams to work harder.”

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Damon Watts: “I think it is ruining the game and it looks like it’s only going to get worse. There has already been talks of Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony joining Cleveland and that will make another stacked team and that’s not how the NBA should be. They should want to compete against the best instead of coming together on one team.”

Tyler Jordan: “Definitely. I feel like teams like Golden State are stacked. I think the NBA is trying to give the fans what they want but it’s watering down the game.”

City Of Winston-Salem, Dash to host annual Fourth of July extravaganza

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The City of Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Dash will present the annual Independence Day extravaganza at BB&T Ballpark on Tuesday, July 4. The fun begins at 4 p.m. on First Street, leading up to the Dash’s 6:30 p.m. game against the Down East Wood Ducks. Winston-Salem’s official Fourth of July fireworks show follows the game. First Street will be open to the public between Peters Creek Parkway and Green Street, with Dash inflatables and food trucks on hand and local band Carolina Crossing performing from 4-6:15 p.m. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be on sale throughout this pregame event. BB&T Ballpark’s gates open at 5:15 p.m. in advance of the Dash game. Both paid and free parking will be available throughout downtown, and all of these locations will be less than a half-mile from BB&T Ballpark’s entrance. A full parking map for the Fourth of July will be released. Fans are encouraged

to arrive before 5 p.m. to avoid the heaviest ballpark traffic. “The Fourth of July and Dash baseball have become synonymous here in Winston-Salem,” Dash team President Geoff Lassiter said. “We are excited to bring back our extended celebration for 2017, and we are thankful that the City of Winston-Salem has helped us take this special day to another level.” Tickets are still available, though the game will sell out. The Dash’s Fourth of July home games over the last three seasons have drawn the three highest attendances in BB&T Ballpark’s seven-season history. To purchase tickets, call the Dash at 336-714-2287 or visit wsdash.com. Tickets start as low as $9 when purchased in advance, and prices will increase on the day of the game. The Winston-Salem Dash are the Class A-Advanced minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. To purchase tickets and for more information, call 336-7142287 or visit www.wsdash.com.

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Community Briefs JUNE 29, 2017

Winston-Salem native to lead commission Winston-Salem native Lisa Sheppard has been named executive director of the North Carolina Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism. In this role, Lisa will lead the commission as it works to enhance professionalism among North Carolina judges, lawyers and law students through a variety of programs, projects and publications. Sheppard graduated cum laude from Duke University in 1983 and received her juris doctor (J.D.) from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta in 1986, and an L.L.M. in International and Comparative Law from the Institute for European Studies at Vrije Universitiet of Brussel in Brussels, Belgium in 1987. She has served as the chairwoman of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee since 2013, and was appointed by Chief Justice Martin to serve as a commissioner on the N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ).

Rescue Mission receives grant from BB&T Lighthouse Project Winston-Salem Rescue Mission was selected a BB&T Lighthouse Project recipient. HandsOn Northwest North Carolina was asked by BB&T to solicit volunteer projects as part of a company-wide initiative, Lighthouse Project, now in its ninth year. Members of the Blue Ridge Burke Insurance Department of BB&T volunteered four days and supplied funding for their materials. They cleaned, painted, restored, laid carpet, cleaned carpet, provided shelving and storage. In addition to many projects completed by this amazing group, they purchased a new Bissell carpet- cleaning machine. The Leon Levine Foundation awards $40,000 grant to Salvation Army The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem announces that The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to assist with the ongoing implementation of their service to individuals and families facing homelessness, hunger, and crisis. Established by Leon Levine, founder of Family Dollar Stores, the Foundation’s mission is “to improve the human condition by creating permanent, measurable, life-changing impact” by investing “in nonprofit organizations with highly effective leadership, a track record of success, and a focus on sustainability.” The Levine family has a legacy of philanthropy in the Charlotte area and in 2017 has expanded their reach to other major cities in the Carolinas, including Winston-Salem. The Leon Levine Foundation focuses on “organizations that serve people who want to make a better life for themselves.” The Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem is in its 110th year of providing services such as The Center of Hope Family Residence, the only family emergency homeless residence in Forsyth County, distributing food to families in need, serving a community breakfast every day of the year, and ensuring that thousands of children receive Christmas gifts with the annual Angel Tree program. Forsyth County 4-H members attend 2017 Citizenship North Carolina Focus A delegation of Forsyth County 4-H members attended 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus, which was held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Forsyth County delegation returned home from three days in which more than 120 youth and adults representing 48 4-H programs across the state gathered to exchange ideas, gain knowledge and learn through hands on experiences about the importance of being an active and engaged citizen. BJ Hutchins, Zechariah Crawford and April Bowman represented Forsyth County at the June 12-14 conference. Through various conference sessions and facilitated discussions, delegates learned and shared information related to local, state and national government as well as learned how they could make an impact in the area of citizenship. The event culminated with delegates traveling to the Legislative Building in Raleigh to meet with their elected officials and their staff. 4-H Citizenship North Carolina Focus is sponsored by North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives. North Carolina 4-H is Cooperative Extension’s youth development program. For more information on this event or other 4-H programs, please contact April Bowman, 4-H Extension Agent in Forsyth County at 336-703-2855 or awbowman@ncsu.edu.

Reynolds American Inc. announces notice of special meeting of shareholders A special meeting of shareholders of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI) will be held at 9 a.m. on July 19, in the Reynolds American Plaza Building Auditorium at RAI’s corporate offices, 401 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem. At the special meeting, shareholders will be asked to take action, among other things: *to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger, including the plan of merger contained therein, dated as of January 16, 2017, as amended as of June 8, 2017, and as may be further amended from time to time (the “merger agreement”), pursuant to which RAI will become an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT); and to approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation payments that will or may be paid by RAI or BAT to RAI’s named executive officers and that are based on or otherwise relate to the proposed transaction and the agreements and understandings pursuant to which such compensation may be paid or become payable. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 12, 2017, will be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions as set out in the merger agreement, including approval by shareholders of both BAT and RAI, it is currently expected that the proposed transaction will close on or about July 25, 2017.

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The deadline is Sunday at 11:59 p.m. to have all calendar items submitted for that week’s paper. Today, June 29- Empowerment Series Winston-Salem – Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR), 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, began its Road to Empowerment series June 8. This series will provide four financial literacy classes and a job fair to individuals in the community. Classes include budgeting, job readiness, interview skills, and renter’s rights. There is no fee to participate. Each session is held on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to sign up for the series, call 336-722-9400. Today, June 29- Reunion Meeting and Prep The 14th Street School Alumni are preparing for their Talent Show/Karaoke Annual Reunion and want any and all that attended 14th Street School to polish up those talents and sign up to perform The meeting is Thursday, June 29th, at the 14th Street Recreation Center at 6 p.m. For more details, contact Alfred Harvey at 336-414-9241 or Marva Reid at 336-997-2519. Today, June 29- New Location Catholic Charities of the Piedmont Triad Office will be opening a new service location at 1612 14th Street NE on June 29, 2017 from 3-6 p.m. Today, June 29 – Reading Party ReadWS will host a reading party on Thursday, June 29, from 5:307:30 p.m. at the Miller Park Recreation Center, 400 Leisure Lane, Winston-Salem. The party is free but you must preregister to attend. Register by Monday, June 26. Attendance is limited. Contact Tonya by email Tonya@readws.org or call 336-723-4391 ext. 1507, for more information.

July 22 & Aug. 19 – Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR), in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library, and Great Commission Community Church will host Movie One of its three-part Family Film Fest: Outdoor Movie Series. This free admission, community-centered series will be held Saturday, June 24, July 22 and Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Experiment in Self-Reliance, 3480 Dominion Street NE. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for sale. Popcorn will be free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information about the Family Film Fest at Experiment in SelfReliance, call 336-722-9400 or visit www.eisr.org/events.

Now – June 30 – Habitat Build Blitz Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County is having a house building blitz June 26-30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Volunteers are urgently needed. No experience expected or needed. Lunch will be provided. Sign up by contacting Debbie Cesta at 336-306-8419. Now- July 15 –Family Video and Marco’s Pizza Reward “A” Students Each year, Family Video and Marco’s Pizza participate in an event called “Report Card A”. From June 15 to July 15, any student that receives an "A" or its equivalent will receive a free game or movie rental for each "A" that they earned in core classes on their final report card. Also, Marco's Pizza gives away 1 Small - 1 Topping Pizza for each student with an "A." There are 21 Family Videos and 8 Marco's Pizzas currently in N.C. area, including Winston-Salem, Burlington, Eden, Highpoint, Archdale, Lexington, Thomasville, Rockingham and Statesville. Through June – Art Exhibit As part of its 2016-17 season, the Winston Salem Delta Fine Arts is introducing INTERSECTIONS + CONVERSATIONS: The People’s Gallery at Delta Arts Center through June. Delta Arts Center is located at 2611 New Walkertown Road. Hours are Tuesday –Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delta Arts Center is closed every third Saturday of the month. It is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.deltaartscenter.org/ or call 336-722-2625. Now through July 2 – ThreeMillionth Call Contest CityLink, the city’s citizen serv-

ice call center, will mark its 10th anniversary and answer its 3 millionth call in July and is holding a “Name that Call” contest to celebrate the occasion. From now through July 2, city residents are invited to predict the subject of the 3 millionth call (e.g. a malfunctioning traffic light, a pothole or a missed garbage collection) and the time of day (morning, afternoon or evening) that the call will arrive. The winner will receive a city gift basket with four tickets to the Dixie Classic Fair, a summer pass to all city pools, a day pass for Winston Lake Golf Course, gift certificates for the Fairgrounds Farmers Market, the Cricket’s Nest Craft Shop and the Downtown Arts District, and more. Another gift basket will be awarded to the person who places the 3 millionth call. Citizens may enter once per week through midnight July 2. There is no cost to enter. Entries must be submitted using the online form posted at CityofWS.org.

Now-July 2 – Peppercorn Theatre Play The Sky Game, a play commissioned by Peppercorn Theatre at Kaleideum, is part of an initiative to depict adventures that reflect the local community. The play will open on Friday, June 16, and run through Sunday, July 2, at the Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road in Winston-Salem. Public performances will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 16 through July 2. Tickets are $7 each ($3 for Kaleideum members) and may be purchased online at www.peppercorntheatre.org. Now-Aug. 22 – Summer Kids Flicks series Southern Theatres will offer a Summer Kids Flicks series – a community outreach program designed to help families with out of school kids find fun, affordable entertainment during the summer months. In Winston-Salem, the Winston-Salem Grand 18, 5601 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, will carry the movies. Summer Schedule: 7/11/2017 7/12/2017 Angry Birds 7/18/2017 7/19/2017 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 7/25/2017 7/26/2017 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 8/1/2017 8/2/2017 Hotel Transylvania 2 8/8/2017 8/9/2017 The Secret Life of Pets 8/15/2017 8/16/2017 The Lego Movie 8/22/2017 8/23/2017 Lego Batman July 1 – Shopping Trip Do you need help with transportation to the store? The Salvation Army will be providing free transportation to Old Salem’s Cobblestone Farmers Market, on Saturday, July 1 at 9 a.m. The Old Salem’s Cobblestone Farmer’s market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as handmade items. Limited to the first 10 people who register by calling 336-245-2076.

July 1--Antique and Vintage Jewelry sale FlackHunt Antique and Vintage Jewelry will have a carport sale on July 1 from 8 a.m. -2 p.m. at 3380 Country Club Road. There will be hundreds of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, hats and purses. July 1-31 – Christmas in July MudPies will launch Give-AKid-A-Chance campaign during the month of July. Christmas in July will raise money for scholarships to be able to provide for children whose families may not otherwise be able to afford the best quality care. We are raising scholarship dollars and supplies of all kinds for teachers and children. Collection boxes will be available at the centers (Downtown East is at 251 E. 7th Street).

July 2 – Community Event P&G is firing up the grill and hosting a free community event at Walmarts in the area to celebrate the place where many of our employees call home and where we make quality products sold in Walmart, and other stores, across the U.S. The events will be on July 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this event, we invite the community to play games and enjoy free hot dogs and other refreshments (while supplies last). Attendees will also receive free activity books and free P&G product samples. The family-friendly event is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and celebrate America. The events will take place at the following Walmart parking lots: 320 E Hanes Mill Road, 4550 Kester Mill Road, and 3475 Parkway Village Court.

July 3 & 17 – Brest Cancer Classes Cone Health Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Center, 1904 North Church Street, Greensboro is hosting After Breast Cancer classes on July 3 and 17 from 11 a.m. to noon. Classes are free. For information or to register, call 336-271-4940. July 4 – Stars and Stripes Concert Salem Band will have a concert on July 4th at 7:30 p.m. Honoring veterans in our community with music of Big Bands, Battle Hymn, the Armed Forces, and marches. All concerts free in Salem Square, Old Salem. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food vendors will be on site. Rain date is Wednesday, July 5. For more info, visit www.salemband.org orhttps://www.facebook.com/Sale mBandFan/ or email musicdirector@salemband.org or call 336-4132180. July 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Concerts on the Tannenberg Organ Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting a series of free concerts on the Tannenberg Organ in the James A. Gray Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center at 900 Old Salem Road at noon on Wednesdays in July. For more information, visit oldsalem.org or call 336-721-7300.

July 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Farmer’s Market New Philadelphia Moravian Church will have a farmers market in the month of July. The Farmer’s Market will be held every Thursday (rain or shine) in July from 5:30 – 7:30 at New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Road. Admission is free. July 7 – Visual Art Presentation Winston Salem State University celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. To commenrate more than 100 years of visual art, WSSU presents “Origins: The Historical Legacy of Visual Art at Winston Salem State University.” The opening reception will be on July 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Diggs Gallery at WSSU, 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive., during gallery hours. Admission is free. Please call 336-750-2458 for more information. July 10 – Medicare Workshop Compass Financial Services will offer its informational “Lunch and Learn: Medicare” workshop on Monday, July 10, at Bleu Restaurant & Bar, 3425 Frontis Street in Winston-Salem at 11:15 a.m. Arrive 15 minutes early. Topics will include Medicare Part A & B benefits and enrollment rules, Medicare Advantage Plans vs. Medicare Supplement Plans, how Part D and the “donut hole” work, and more. It is recommended for those who will be turning 65 soon. The workshop is for educational purposes only and no solicitations will be made. There is no cost for the workshop and lunch, but registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call (336) 768-5111. July 12 – Medicare Workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem in conjunction with The Salvation Army Senior Program 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. The session will be held on July 17 at the Salvation Army CiVIC Community Center, 2850 New Walkertown Road, Winston Salem, NC 27105.

July 12 – John Grisham Booksigning John Grisham will visit Bookmarks at its new location at 634 West Fourth Street #110 in WinstonSalem on Wednesday, July 12 to promote his new novel, Camino Island. Grisham’s visit will be comprised of two parts: a booksigning from 1–5 p.m. and an event at 5 p.m. with a discussion and question and answer session. The official tour rules set by Grisham’s publisher, Doubleday, are as follows: 125 tickets will be available for the booksigning and 75 tickets will be available for both the booksigning and the 5 p.m. discussion/Q&A. There are two ticket options: a book and booksigning ticket is available for $35. This ticket includes one copy of Grisham’s newest book, Camino Island, the book signing with Grisham, and photo opportunities from 1–5 p.m. only, limited to 125 tickets. An Event Ticket for the 5 p.m. Discussion/Q&A (as well as a book and the booksigning) is $135. To

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

moses and the Burning Bush Lesson Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

By the end of this lesson, we will *examine the facts of the call of god to moses. *see that god’s directions always overcome our objections. *see god’s awareness of injustice and His desire to correct it.

Background: the time is 1445 B.c. and takes place in Horeb. Horeb is better known as sinai. most recognized as a place to worship god because god revealed Himself to moses there, He gave moses the law there, celebrated the deliverance of israel there with sacrifice and was described by god, Himself as “holy ground.” the children of israel were in slavery 400 years in egypt. moses was 80 years old when god called him into service. note also that moses was a shepherd and shepherds were despised by the egyptians.

Lesson: in verses 1-4, god appears. the lesson finds moses after leaving egypt, actually being exiled, and now living in midian, married to a black woman. He has gone from a prince of egypt to a shepherd for his father-in-law. moses is grazing the herd and ends up at Horeb or mt. sinai in the wilderness. His attention is drawn to a bush burning, but not being consumed. moses attempts to get a closer look at the bush and is stopped by god in the form of an angel. god addresses him, “moses, moses. and he said here am i (verse 4). the presence of god is established in verses 5-6. moses is instructed by god’s command not to come any closer and to remove his sandals because the ground has become holy with god’s presence. god reveals His identity saying that He is the god of moses’ father and the patriarchs – abraham, isaac, and Jacob. moses’ response is to hide his face and not look at Him knowing that looking at god could mean death, as He is holy. god engages moses in verses 7-10. god tells moses that He has seen, heard, and is aware of the suffering of His people at the hands of the egyptians. this is so moses is aware of god’s personal interest in His people’s suffering. god then shares His rescue plan with moses; He would remove them to a good land, fertile and spacious although currently inhabited by six groups of people; the canaanites, the Hittites, the amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. god has made preparation for His chosen nation … israel (verse 8). after restating that He is aware of the suffering of His people at the hands of the egyptians, god gets to the real point of this encounter and tells moses that he is chosen as god’s ambassador to Pharaoh to facilitate the release of the children of israel out of bondage. concluding the lesson verses 11-12 emphasize god’s commission of moses. earlier moses said “Here am i,” now he says who me? god says don’t sweat it. "certainly i will be with thee,” meaning moses was

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clergy and Police Department talk to improve relations

During the Clergy Trust Talks, the audience broke down into smaller groups to discuss issues further.

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tension between the police departments and the public at large seem to be at an all time high all around the country. in an attempt to improve community relations, the winstonsalem Police Department held its quarterly trust talks with the clergy of the city on tuesday, June 20. the meeting was held at the city of winston-salem

employee Development center on lowery street. with the seemingly unwarranted killings of african-americans across the nation coupled with no repercussions for the officers involved some citizens have lost trust in the police as a whole. winston-salem has not had one of these well publicized shootings and seeks to keep it that way with these discussions. wanda allen-abraha, director of winston-salem

Human relations Department, said this is the sixth year they have been holding the trust talks and they are held quarterly each year. she said they decided to include the clergy in the discussions because they felt it was a better way to get their message out to the public. “i feel as though the clergy trust talks fosters a better relationship between

Police Chief Barry Rountree speaks during the Clergy Trust Talks last week.

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an array of multicultural organizations fighting against what they describe as “christian persecution” around the world is finding it difficult to win broad public support for the issue. that is especially true in the Black church, where politics, policy, and the perceived agendas of those sending the message, have dampened the ability of Black advocates to sell the issue as a major concern to both leaders and the community at large. what there seems to be no question about is the reality of the problem. organizations such as Human rights watch and open Doors Usa have identified more than 25 countries where treatment of christians could be described as “persecution” in a full range of actions from harassment and aggressive intolerance to genocide, including nigeria, syria, and egypt, among others. according to Pew research, more than 75 percent of the world’s population lives in areas with “severe religious restriction.” simply because of the size and scope of the christian see Attacks on B6

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everyone knows the iconic line “i believe the children are our future” from whitney Houston's “the greatest love of all.” Building on that principle, Pastor essie c. mccullough and the congrega-

Starting June 16 Four conventions Jehovah’s witnesses will soon hold a series of four conventions at the lawrence Joel veterans memorial coliseum. they will be held over four successive three-day weekends, beginning friday, June 16. the first two weekends the program will be held in english and the two following weekends in spanish. the programs will begin at 9:20 a.m. each day. there is no admission fee and all are welcome. for more information, go to https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahswitnesses/conventions/. Now-Aug. 18 Summer Camp the Justice marathon children of Hope summer camp outreach

tion of new Direction movement cathedral held their youth and young adult Day this past sunday, June 25. the annual service was held to highlight the next generation of the church. During the service, the youth performed many of the duties such as ushering, deliv-

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ministry Program started on monday, June 19 and will continue until aug. 18. the camp is open to children between the ages of 4 to 18. children between the ages of 13 to 18 will be group leaders. the cost of the camp will be $50 per child. for each additional child, it will be $10. a non-refundable registration fee of $20 is due at the time of registration along with the first week's payment. the hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided. for questions please contact sister Jackie spease at 336-287-9077. the camp is located at life changing transformation church ministries, 2001 ne 25th street (corner of ansonia and 25th). sr. Pastor mitchell is the host pastor. volunteers are needed and

Jada Carter performs an original dance during the youth and young adult day at New Direction Movement Cathedral.

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welcomed.

Now- June 30 Vacation Bible School Piney grove Baptist church, 4633 grove garden Drive, will have vacation Bible school June 26-30 from 6:30-8 p.m. nightly at the PgBc family life center. the theme is “winning souls and teaching god’s word for the advancement of the Kingdom.” a light dinner will be served each evening from 5-6:15 p.m. all ages are invited to attend. for more information about this event, call 336-744-5759. Now- June 30

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The Rev. Anthony Evans, in the forefront, and members of the National Black Church Initiative are joining the outcry against Christian persecution worldwide.

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church, many of those restrictions are likely to be against Christians In 2016, then Secretary of State John Kerry declared killings by ISIS in Mosul as acts of aggression specifically based on religion, saying in an official speech, “We know that in areas under its control, ISIS has made a systematic effort to destroy the cultural heritage of ancient communities –destroying Armenian, Syrian Orthodox, and Roman Catholic churches; blowing up monasteries and the tombs of prophets; desecrating cemeteries,” said Kerry. But while a significant coalition of faith and political leaders have rallied to the cause, the vast majority of those most vocal about the issue have been members of the Christian right, or the conservative wings of denominations otherwise considered liberal. That has led to skepticism among some that efforts to protect Christian refugees and Christians in Muslim states are tied to conservative political calls for travel bans based on religion, selective deportation of immigrants and broader policies considered to be anti-Muslim. No major Black-led denomination has been part of the discussion until recently, when Rev. Anthony Evans, of the National Black Church Initiative, which claims 34,000 Black and Latino churches as its constituency announced its decision to join the effort. Evans explained the ideological split as something historically common among church groups “The leadership of the denominations are well educated as to the issue of persecution, but they have never made this an issue. That’s a problem in the greater black and white religious communities in general.” He places part of the blame on how the war on terror has shaped the conversation.

Most recently, the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar has been a particular focus of rights organizations, both for accusations of state-sponsored terrorism and lack of tolerance for the practice of Christianity. Yet the focus on terror, and the strategic importance of Qatar to the U.S. military has clouded issues of religion. “A terrorist act may happen and the focus becomes the event. That often overshadows the fact that an attack may be against Christians, because they are Christians. It makes it hard to shape the narrative because sometimes the government has a separate agenda, “Evans said. Most recently, the focus of The problem shares the stage with similar attacks against ethnic and religious communities outside the Christian faith, and across a broad spectrum of circumstances. The National Black Church Initiative hopes to move the issue of persecution beyond church leadership to parishioners and the Black community at large by connecting incidents of violence against Christians abroad to similar incidents closer to home. Evans said, “We don’t necessarily have to look across continents. After the church shooting in Charleston, it became clear that Christians are a target. That is a powerful modern example. The shooter hated the Christian church. And what is one the most venerable and vocal symbols of Christianity in America? The Black Church.” But he acknowledges that bringing new coalitions together will not be an easy task, given a wide range other priorities. “It’s about education and outreach. It begins with personal testimonies, which are powerful in the faith. Right now it’s not an issue at the top of the food chain, then again I have not been a part of it before,” said Evans.

Delivery of Legal Services Committee, which she has chaired, and the Awards and Recognitions Committee which she currently co-chairs. Grant is a graduate of A.C. Reynolds High School. She graduated magna cum laude from Western Carolina University in 1992 and received her law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1995. In 2014-15, Grant became the first AfricanAmerican female to serve as president of the 28th Judicial District Bar which encompasses Buncombe County. She will be the second African-American female and third AfricanAmerican overall to serve as president of the NCBA, preceded in that regard by Judge Allyson Duncan of

Grant the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and Charles Becton, former judge of the N.C. Court of Appeals and former interim chancellor of North Carolina Central University and Elizabeth City State University. Grant will serve in 2017-18 as president-elect of the NCBA, which is led this year by President Caryn Coppedge McNeill of Raleigh. Grant will be installed as the 124th president of the NCBA on Saturday, June 23, at the 2018 Annual Meeting in Wilmington.

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The Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity present Chief Rountree with a plaque for his years of service.

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the people and the community because it proactively encourages dialogue,” Allen-Abraha said. “This helps both groups learn about each other as far as what needs improving, what is actually working or things that they may be concerned about.” “We let them know in the beginning that this is a safe environment and no one is allowed to attack anyone else verbally,” she went on to say. “It is a good place to learn and to just share information. Members of the clergy are representatives of the community and often times they are a voice for their congregants who may not have a voice.” Pam Peoples-Joyner, community relations specialist for the WSPD said,

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“The point of the trust talks is to develop a better bond between the clergy, community members and the Winston-Salem Police Department. Upon the conclusion of the trust talks, we take that information back to our staff and we review that information during our training.” During the trust talk those in attendance were able to speak about the stereotypes that exist between the citizens and the police department. The use of force was explained from the process in which it was to be used along with the complaint process. Lastly the group was broken down into four individual smaller groups to further discuss the issues at hand for both clergy and the police department. “We are dressed here today with normal clothes and we do wear a uniform

normally but we are people along with being police officers, “ said Sgt. Kevin Bowers of the WSPD Downtown Bike Patrol. “These talks help break down many of the barriers that exist and it's a safe place. We should try to work better in cooperation with one another and not be divisive.” The clergy in attendance wanted to express the concerns shared to them from members of their congregation and the community as a whole. Local NAACP Chapter President Alvin Carlisle feels like meetings like the Trust Talks can go a long way to breaking down the barriers that separate the police and the community. “When we can talk, be in the same space and build relationships then we are really making progress,” Carlisle said. “We need to

get to know one another not just in our particular roles but just as people, as humans. When we have familiarity with the police officers we can then pass that along to our community and members.” Bishop Todd Fulton, Social Justice chairman of the Ministers’ Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity added, “I feel like its important for us to have meetings like this even though it may not be a fix all for our community. It at least gives us the opportunity to have the police department listen to the side of the people.” “I think it is a great tool for the police department to reach out to clergy to better their relationship with the community,” he added. “At the end of the day when we can come together and work it will be better for everyone.”

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Various members of the church presented Pastor Essie McCullough with gifts to celebrate her upcoming birthday.

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ering the prayer as well as the morning announcements. There was also a dance routine performed by Jada Carter. Pastor McCullough delivered the sermon during the service. Her message of “Know Who You Are” was given to inspire the young people in attendance. She says the idea for the sermon came to her Saturday when God brought a Scripture to her mind. “I just wanted to deliver the message to the young people that they need to know who they are,” she said. “When you realize who you are, you will be come rich and prosperous. Everything you put your hands on will flourish because of who

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going to Pharaoh with authority and power that only God could provide. The outcome would be the return to Sinai of Moses and the entire nation of Israel, where they would worship and thank God. For Your Consideration: God encouraged Moses by addressing his specific fear of inadequacy. We all have

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you are. So I always thank God for allowing me to know who I am.” McCullough said she knows that the children are definitely the future of business and the church. She said the young people need to know what they need to do for God so that they can help others. “It's never about us, but always about someone else,” she continued. “When you shift your focus and realize it's not about you then you have the right frame of mind. “Our children need to understand the sacrifices that have been made for them,” McCullough said. “They don't know and no one has told them about the sacrifices that have been made on their behalf. Mothers and fathers struggle all the time for their kids and sometimes they take it for granted.”

that fear to some degree. How do you overcome the fear and serve in full capacity as God calls us?

Life’s Application: We should ask God to specifically reveal to us how we can become involved in helping those suffering and in need around us. There are many avenues; church ministries such as outreach through teamwork, volunteer groups, community and charity organizations

Along with honoring the youth, the church also celebrated the upcoming birthday of McCullough. Following the sermon the various church ministries presented McCullough with gifts and cards. McCullough said the gifts that were presented to her were totally unexpected. She says it touched her heart to have the church honor her birthday in that manner. “I am grateful and I thank God that they thought enough of me to do that,” said McCullough. “Because sometimes people forget and don't remember things. Out of all the things people do for me, I always am grateful and always say thank you. I thank God for everyone that has come through this ministry.”

and others. Fear should not be a factor in your service because you are asking God for direction and strength. (UMI Annual Commentary 2016-2017) and (“Christian Life Series” Union Gospel Press).

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Jacqueline D. Grant is the new president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was elected by acclamation on Saturday morning, June 24, at the 2017 NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville. A lifelong Asheville resident, Grant is a partner and litigator with Roberts & Stevens, where she has practiced her entire career. Her name was placed in nomination by Shelby Benton, immediate past president of the NCBA who chaired the Past Presidents’ Council, which annually selects the nominee for president-elect. “This is an extreme honor,” Grant said. “It is also very humbling, because all of the past presidents have set such a high bar to live up to. When you realize that people trust you enough to think you could actually lead their organization, that is pretty huge. Grant served on the NCBA Board of Governors from 2010-13. She has also served on numerous committees, including the Medico-Legal Liaison Committee and the

Akinleye elected 12th chancellor of NCCU T H E C H R ON I C LE

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Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D., who has served as interim chancellor of North Carolina Central University since January 2017, has been elected to the position on a permanent basis by the Board of Governors of the 17-campus University of North Carolina. UNC System President Margaret Spellings formally nominated Akinleye during a special meeting of the board in Chapel Hill. At NCCU, Dr. Akinleye worked to expand the university’s academic partnerships, including new agreements with community colleges, as well as introduced to the campus a robust online, distance-education program, NCCU Online. He also created K-12 initiatives and implemented a

security strategy to increase safety for campus constituents. Before his appointment as interim chancellor, he was named acting chancellor from August 2016 to January 2017. Prior to that role, Akinleye was named acting chancellor NCCU’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, where his responsibilities included faculty development, academic planning and assessment, enrollment management, and academic oversight of NCCU’s seven schools and colleges. “Dr. Akinleye is a strategic thinker and nononsense leader,” said President Spellings. “His distinguished career includes extensive experience in senior administrative leadership roles at public, private and churchaffiliated institutions. He sees building a relationship

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with the campus and community leaders as a priority and he understands the need to maximize the full value of being in the Research Triangle. I’ve had the benefit of watching Dr. Akinleye lead on an interim basis during a challenging period at N.C. Central, I’m confident that he will build on the proud traditions and storied history of the institution while continuing the legacy of great leaders before him – most notably the late Dr. Debra Saunders-White.” “I accept the awesome responsibility as the 12th

Chancellor for North Carolina Central University with humility,” said Chancellor Akinleye. “I look forward to leading NCCU in a manner that honors our mission and to working closely with UNC General Administration to fulfill the university’s system-wide mission and goals that accrue to the benefit of the citizens of the great state of North Carolina. Moreover, I will continue to assess, evaluate and transform the university to increase efficiencies, sustain shared resources, expand its academic portfolio, enhance its brand and reputation, as well as excel in the competitive global marketplace and evolving higher education landscape.” Prior to joining NCCU’s leadership team, Akinleye served as associate vice chancellor for academic programs at UNC

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Wilmington, where he was involved in leading online and distance education programs, increasing academic offerings, and leading the development and formation of the College of Allied Health. Earlier in his career, he held various leadership posts at Edward Waters College and Bethune-Cookman University in Florida. He began his academic career as a faculty member at Bowie State University in Maryland. Akinleye received an undergraduate degree in telecommunications and a master’s degree in media technology from Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University. He earned his Ph.D. in human communications studies from Howard University. NCCU Board of Trustees chairman George Hamilton first led the chancellor search process,

which originally began in January 2017. The North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search Committee sought candidates that who embodied effective executive, administrative and academic leadership. “I am excited about the selection of Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye as the 12th chancellor of our great institution,” said Chairman Hamilton. “Dr. Akinleye has a keen understanding of the landscape of higher education in North Carolina and nationally. Having served as both provost and interim chancellor at NCCU, Dr. Akinleye has demonstrated the skills and competencies necessary to ensure the institution’s future success. He knows our strengths and growth potential, and, as an added plus, he will hit the ground running on day one!"

Zeta Phi Beta sorority gives out scholarships

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Rho Zeta Chapter, the Winston-Salem branch of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. recently held its Scholarship Reception at the F. L. Atkins Building on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. A heartwarming opening prayer was offered by Mrs. Lenner Jefferies. Ms. Candice Burris followed with a most hearty welcome and informative occasion. The two young ladies receiving scholarships, both graduates of R. J. Reynolds High School, were Jaylen Jeffreys and Korey Barringer. Jeffreys received awards, honors, and commendations from the National Society of High School Scholars and the Harry/Levy Academic Achievement Award. In addition, she attended the Quantum Academic Leadership Program at Wake Forest University. Her school activities include: Crosby Scholars, Ebony Society, student ambassador, Young Ladies of Virtue, lacrosse, track and field, and Family Career Community Leaders of

America. She is a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where she works as a youth usher, member of the Debate Team, Forsyth County Youth Missionary Union, Youth Grant Makers Jeffreys to Action as well as other initiatives. She is a superlative student with a 3.5 grade point average (GPA). Jeffreys will attend North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, majoring in Journalism & Mass Communications (Public Relations). Barringer received commendations, awards and honors from the National Society of High School Scholars, National Tech Honor Society, Crosby Scholars, and the National Honor Society. Her school activities include: membership in the Family Career Community Leaders of America and the Prom Committee. Additionally, she was enrolled in the

evening Cosmetology Program at the Career Center. She is a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church, where she works diligently to advance the work of the Lord. She serves as a youth missionary Barringer both in church and in the Forsyth County Youth Missionary Union. A superlative student with a 3.6 GPA, Barringer will attend Meredith College in Raleigh, with a major in Fashion Design & Marketing. In the chapter president’s remarks, Delores Turner shared with the scholarship recipients the Founding Principles of the Sorority: Service, Scholarship, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. She related that the sorority was founded on the campus of Howard University in 1920 with five young women and is now nearly 100 years old, over 100,000 Zetas strong, and continues to value academic excel-

lence. Turner admonished the young ladies never to allow anything or anyone to discourage them from continuing the academic standards they currently possess, and of course she put in a plug for them to seek out Zetas on their campuses and consider joining the sorority. Turner ended her remarks with two quotes by Nelson Mandela; and a poem learned in childhood, by Douglas Malloch: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” and, “We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” She stated that the poem, “Be The Best,” has guided her throughout her childhood, and still resonates in her mind today. The chapter’s quote to the recipients was: “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm, by Ralph Waldo Emerson.” The program ended with a beautiful array of delicious finger foods consumed by the attendees following grace by Dr. LaTanya Tyson.

It might be hard to read, but there’ll be no dropping this book

BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER FOR THE CHRONICLE

You were surprised, but not surprised. Hopeful that it might be different, but only barely. You know that these days, the idea of justice can be a slippery issue that’s sometimes based on all the wrong things, and in the new book “Nobody” by Marc Lamont Hill, you’ll see how we’ve come to this. On the afternoon of May 1, 2015, when Baltimore’s chief prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, said she was bringing charges “on six… police officers involved in the arrest and detention of Freddie Gray,” her pronouncement was met with “cheers.” Gray’s case then was the latest in a long line, nationwide, but it wouldn’t be the last of its kind. Gray, says Hill, was Nobody. “To be Nobody is to be vulnerable,” he says in his preface. It’s being “poor, black, brown, immigrant, queer, or trans” and living in an atmosphere that’s “more rather than less unsafe.” Nobody is “considered disposable.” Take, for instance, Michael Brown. By all indications, Brown was a normal guy who acted spontaneously: he stole cigarillos from a cstore and shoved the shopkeeper, who called authorities and the rest is history. The way it happened,

though, the dehumanization, and the aftermath of Brown’s “random encounter” with police will be talked about for generations, says Hill. How did we get here? The answer is found in crowded, ill-maintained, depressing neighborhoods where schools are sub-par and few in charge care. It’s in the way the justice system operates for those who are too poor to hire a lawyer or afford their bail. Also to blame: so-called “quotas” within police departments, a lack of differentiation between serious infraction and minor annoyance, and the relative ease of targeting minorities in all of the above. And yet, says Hill, we cannot “individualize this crisis.” We must fix housing, schools, the justice system, and the economy overall, in all corners of the country. “We must reinvest in communities. We must imagine the world that is not yet.” You brace yourself, take a deep breath, unfold the newspaper at the corner and quickly peek at the headline to see if it’s about yet another shooting of a young person. So begins your day. Shoulda read “Nobody” first. Before you do, though, let’s get the elephant out of the room: author Marc Lamont Hill isn’t anti-cop in this book. Instead, I saw

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a thoughtful, balanced, thought-provoking look at how today’s authorities, police departments, and government entities have evolved to be what they are, and how that can be turned around. In his examination of the past, in fact, Hill paints real solutions to the problems that put vulnerable citizens in harm’s way. I also saw that those solutions don’t lie one-hundred-percent with those in Blue. This is not an easy book to read; it’s not fun, either, and it demands that you think about what’s said. Still, if you only read one book with the intention of making change, then this is what you want. Start “Nobody” today, and there’ll be no dropping this one. Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. Nobody” by Marc Lamont Hill foreword by Todd Brewster c.2016, Atria $26.00 / $35.00 Canada 250 pages

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July 12 - Sept. 7 – Caregiver Classes Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes will host 6-week classes for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. One class will take place on Wednesdays, July 12August 16, 4-6 p.m., at The SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, WinstonSalem. A second class will be held on Thursdays, August 3-September 7, 4-6 p.m., at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 West Fifth Street, WinstonSalem. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. To register or get information, call Linda Lewis at 336-748-0217.

July 14 – Marguerite’s Coffeehouse The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem NC 27106, presents Marguerite’s Coffeehouse, a monthly open mic event, on Friday, July 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is free. Contact coffeehouse@uufws.org for information about performing. July 15 – Day Trip to Seagrove Pottery The Salvation Army is hosting a day trip to Seagrove Pottery on Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m. Seagrove offers a range of pottery, from functional everyday use, sculptural, and folk art, to historical forms from the past. We will visit various pottery studios for their Seagrove Saturdays events, returning to the Senior Center around 3 p.m. Participants are responsible for their own lunch and activities during the day. Limited to the first 10 people who register by calling (336) 245-2076. July 15 – Application Deadline Forsyth County Cooperative Extension: 1450 Fairchild Road, will be conducting a Master Gardener Volunteer Class. The deadline to apply is July 15. EMGVs work with Cooperative Extension staff to help educate the public about a variety of gardening and horticulture topics. In order to achieve this, EMGVs must complete both a volunteer internship and an intensive gardening class. To remain certified, EMGVs must commit volunteer and educational hours annually. To learn more and download an application, visit http://forsyth.cc/CES/LawnGarden/master_gardener.aspx. There is no application fee, though there will be a fee for the course. A limited number of scholarships are available based on need.

July 17 – 10TH Annual Big Chill Fundraiser The Shalom Project announces the 10th annual Big Chill fundraising event on Sunday, July 16 from 3-6 p.m. at Grace Court Park on Fourth Street. This funfilled afternoon features dozens of homemade ice cream samplings from participating community organizations and live music by local musicians. All proceeds

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Vacation Bible School Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 620 Patterson Ave., will have Vacation Bible School June 26-30, from 6-8 p.m. This year’s theme is “I've Got Talent: Showcasing Our Work For Jesus.” Vacation Bible School classes, with inclass activities, will be available for ages 4 and up; in addition, children and youth will enjoy music classes. Everyone will enjoy refreshments and fellowship. To register, call 336-724-9411 or stop by the church between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

July 2 Worship Services Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will hold worship services on Sunday, July 2. At the 10:30 a.m. worship service, guest speaker Anne Murray’s topic will be “A Poem Lovely as a Tree.” At the Forum at 9:15 a.m., Cynthia Dodge will lead a discussion on current events. At Explorations at 9:15 a.m., Dr. Gloria Fitzgibbon will speak on “The Spiritual Is Political: The Theology of Ruby Sales. For more information, visit UUFWS.org.

July 2 & 9 Pastoral and Church Anniversary Bishop Marvin & Pastor Clara Cremedy & Vessels Of Honor Church Ministries, 3608 Ogburn Ave., invite all to the eighth church & pastoral anniversary. The celebration will begin on Sunday morning July 2 at 11 a.m. with Bishop Marvin Cremedy speaking, then at 3 p.m. the guest speaker will be Pastor Corey Barr and congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Continuing on Sunday morning July 9 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Clara Cremedy the speaker and the evening service at 3 p.m. with Pastor James Grant and New Patterson Grove Faith Church, East Bend, N.C. For more information or transportation, call Pastor Clara Cremedy at 336-624-9351 or send an email to claracremedy@yahoo.com. July 5, 12, & 19 Pastoral Celebrations The St. John C.M.E .Church will honor the senior pastor, Rev. Omar L. Dykes, celebrating its annual Pastor’s Appreciation.

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support the programs and initiatives of The Shalom Project. Direct questions to Marsha Strauss at admin@theshalomprojectnc.org or 336-721-0606.

July 28-29 – Sethos #105 70th Anniversary Sethos #105 will celebrate its 70th anniversary on July 29 at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Congressman James Clyburn. The event will take place at the Hawthorne Inn. Tickets are $45 per person. Please call Lisa Smith at 336-7881679 or Wyvonia Attucks at 336-725-8071 for tickets.

July 30 – Blood Drive Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will host a blood drive on July 30 at Robinhood Road Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 5422 Robinhood Road from 2- 5 p.m. More public drives can be found at Community Blood Center of the Carolinas’ website www.cbcc.us. CBCC has donation centers in Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Hickory, and G r e e n s b o r o (http://www.cbcc.us/about/donor-centerhours.php for center hours).

performed at the Arts Council Theater, 610 Coliseum Drive NW. Dreamgirls is the story of a singing trio from Chicago and their path to stardom. The musical was premiered on Broadway in Dec. 1981 and won six Tony Awards the following year. Ongoing

Mondays – Senior Stretch class The Salvation Army Senior Center holds Senior Stretch Exercise at the LaDeara Crest Resource Center, 2531 LaDeara Crest Lane, on Mondays at 11 a.m. The chair-based class is designed to increase balance, flexibility, range of motion and endurance.

Tuesdays – Senior Tai Chi class The Salvation Army Senior Center, 2850 New Walkertown Road, holds Tai Chi for Falls Prevention (TCFP ) on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program, TCFP is shown to prevent falls, improve balance and overall health, and reduce pain. TCFP consists of a series of gentle movements that can be done standing or seated.

Aug. 8 – NC 2282 NCEM Access and Functional Need course The NC 2282 NCEM Access and Functional Needs course will be offered in Forsyth County on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Forsyth County Public Safety Center’s EOC located at 301 N. Church Street in Winston-Salem.

Every day – Volunteers needed for Reading Parties The Augustine Literacy Project, Read.Write.Spell (READWS) is looking for volunteers for its Reading Parties. The program needs youthful, energetic people who are willing to lead students of party games created for maximum learning and enjoyment. Reading Party is a free parentoriented seminar that will teach simple and effective multisensory strategies to parents and their children in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. After a short training, volunteers will help 2-8 hours per month, mostly nights and weekends. The next training is scheduled for late January . For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Tonya Nealon at (336) 723-4391 ext. 1507 or Tonya@readws.org.

Spring of 2018 – Broadway Musical Production The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) and Twin City Stage are forming a partnership to present the musical production of Dreamgirls in the spring of 2018. The collaboration will be

First Thursday of Each Month – Member Business Spotlights The Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce (WSBCC) will host a series of Member Business Spotlight. The monthly meetings will business owners the opportunity to showcase their businesses to fellow and future entrepreneurs. During a 10 – 15 minute presentation, business owners will discuss key aspects such as challenges and successes, goals and benefits that will formulate and strengthen business opportunities in Black communities. The meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Enterprise Center, 1922 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Aug. 3-- Coyote Workshop Forsyth County Agriculture Center, 1450 Fairchild Road, will host a coyote management workshop on Aug. 3 from 69 p.m. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Register by email: coopext-registration@forysth.cc or by phone at 336-703-2850.

Aug. 18 – Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern The exhibition opens at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, its only Southern venue, Aug. 18. Admission will be based on timed entry tickets purchased in advance, and several entry times are available for each day. The museum will extend its hours until 8 p.m. each Thursday of the exhibition to accommodate visitors. Admission tickets also include Reynolda House’s collection on view throughout the historic house, and access to Reynolda’s gardens, trails and greenspace. Tickets are available online at reynoldahouse.org/livingmodern. Tickets are $18 for adults, plus North Carolina Sales Tax. Admission is free for children, students with identification and members of the military, but advance reservation of these tickets online is also strongly encouraged.

The celebration will culminate July 5 with Bishop James R. Woodson II, senior pastor of the St. James Home of Fresh Start Ministries, Greensboro. The following week, July 12, Dr. Charles E. Booth, senior pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of Columbus, Ohio, will be the guest preacher. The services will begin at 7 p.m. each night. Later during the month, July 19, a dinner honoring Pastor Dykes will be hosted at 6 - 8 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the St. John C.M.E. Church. Donations of $25 are available for seating. The public is invited to attend the Appreciation celebrations. For additional information please contact the church office at 336-725-3968. July 7-8 Women’s Conference Pastor Dr. James L.E. Hunt and the Women of New Birth Worship Center (NBWC) will host a two-day women’s conference on July 7-8. The address is 1033 Newbirth Drive. East Bend, N.C. On Friday, July 7, Praise and Worship begins at 6:30 p.m., service will follow at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Dr. Kia Hood from Union Baptist Church. On Saturday, July 8, the service will begin at 10 a.m. The speaker will be Dr. Soncerey Speas from New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Lunch will be served. The theme is “Empowered, Encouraged, Equipped.” This is a free event. All who attend are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to support the church’s Food Pantry. For more information, call 336-699-3583, or visit our website at www.newbirthworshipcenter.org. July 16-21 Pastoral and Church Anniversary Join Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries, 2001 N.E. 25th Street (corner of Ansonia and 25th streets) for the Church and Pastoral Anniversary July 1621. The services and guest speakers will be: 7/16 at 4 p.m.—Pastor James Whitted, Fayetteville 7/18 at 7 p.m.—Apostle Tommie Richardson, New Beginning Word of Truth, Winston-Salem 7/19 at 7 p.m.—Elder Milton Staley of Calvary Restoration Church, WinstonSalem 7/20 at 7 p.m.—Apostle Marquetta Friends

First Thursday of each month – Movie and Speaker Discussion TEEM (Temple Emanuel’s Environmental Movement) will have a free environmental movie and speaker series at Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive. The series will be the third Tuesday and first Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Gayle Tuch at ggtuch@yahoo.com or call 336-766-2767. (There are no third Tuesday events during the months of June, July and August.)

7/21 at 7 p.m.—Pastor Scottie White of Abba Father Ministries, Winston-Salem Sr. Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host. Everyone is invited. Ongoing

Tuesdays Men Helping Men Be Men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning Street, during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact 336-744-3012.

4th Thursday Worship at Winston-Salem Rescue Mission The Evangelism Ministry of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church located at 1905 N. Jackson Ave. will worship the 4th Thursday of the month at the WinstonSalem Rescue Mission at 7 p.m. Pilgrim Rest’s pastor is Paul W. Hart. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food pantry, clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1-4 p.m., Love Community Development Corporation, at 3980 N. Liberty Street, will serve those in need of food and clothes. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call 336-306-8119. Emergency food give-away Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 Northhampton Drive, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, provides to the community at large an Emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 p.m.); first and third Saturdays (10 a.m. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, (8 to 10 a.m.).

1st Wednesdays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays Community clothes closet The St. James Community Clothes Closet opens at 9 a.m. until noon the second and fourth Saturday and the first Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon of each month. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street across

Every day – Donations of blankets, caps & gloves needed The Downtown Bicycle Patrol is soliciting donations of gently used or new blankets, gloves and knit caps to help the homeless this winter. The donation boxes will be placed in the lobby of the Public Safety Center, 725 N. Cherry Street.; in City Hall outside the Human Relations Department, Suite 109 N. Main Street.; and outside the Bicycle Patrol Office at 414 N. Cherry Street across from the Marriott Hotel. The donations go toward assisting homeless people.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food and clothing giveaway Love Community Development Corporation, 3980 N. Liberty Street, serves those in need of food and clothes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing resumes or who are looking for a job. For more information, call 336-306-8119.

Every Thursday - American Legion Post 128 fish fry A fish fry is held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at 4817 Old Rural Hall Road to support and serve the community. The funds also support the Post.

Second Saturday - A.H. Anderson Class of 1968 class reunion meeting The Anderson Class of 1968 will be meeting monthly every second Saturday at Forsyth Seaford Café’ at 6 p.m. to continue to plan for its 50th Class Reunion to be held in 2018. For more information, contact Laura Hayes Allen at 336-624-8516 or Reggie Moore at 336-671-7154.

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from the U.S. Post Office. For more information, contact Myrna Williams, coordinator, at 336-923-5881 or 410-245-3306. Clothing donations and accessories accepted.

Sundays and Wednesdays Clothes closet The Ambassador Cathedral Clothes Closet will be open on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information, call 336-725-0901.

4th Tuesday Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., where we provide hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill’s ministerial staff. For more information contact the church at 336-7443012.

Saturdays Join the H.O.P.E. Project at Mt Olive Baptist Church on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. to enjoy free lunches for kids. Parents will receive vegetables. All kids in the East Winston area are welcome. Be a part of a movement making sure that fewer children are hungry in our community. Mt. Olive is at 1301 C.E. Gray, Winston-Salem. Call 336-721-1959 for any question or concerns. Also visit hopews.org to learn more about the H.O.P.E Project. The pastor is Dr. Charles E. Gray.

Food program First Baptist Church Children’s Center, 501 West Fifth Street, is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. For more information, call 336-7237071.

Avoid the common stings of summer SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Summertime and the livin’ is easy, but it also can sting. Whether the calendar includes a cook out, the lake or just a few hours in the backyard, the warmer temperatures and longer days present increased opportunities for insect encounters. “While for most of us these stings are just a minor annoyance, for others they can present a serious health threat and should be treated quickly and appropriately,” said Brian Hiestand, M.D., professor of Emergency Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “Bee, wasp, hornet, fire ant stings these can’t always be avoided — but there are a few things people can do to lessen their chances of one of these summer stings.” Dr. Hiestand and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology recommend the below tips to help ensure a sting-free summer:

*Remove old tree stumps, fallen trees, or piles of debris that stinging insects could nest in. Limit the amount of flowers and other colorful landscaping that attract insects. *Be aware when drinking sweet beverages (soda, juice, etc.) outside, as they can attract insects. Use wide, open cups as they offer the chance to inspect if a bee is in them, as opposed to canned drinks or straws. *Avoid leaving food uncovered, especially sugary and sweet foods.

*Use lids on outdoor trash cans and store them away from the home exterior.

*Remain calm and still if a single stinging insect is flying around — swatting at an insect may cause it to sting. *When driving, keep windows rolled up. If a bee does enter a vehicle, stop the car slowly, and open all windows.

“Nearly everyone will experience a minor, localized reaction to the venom from bites and stings,” said Hiestand. “However, it's key for people to know the difference between normal swelling and irritation versus severe and even anaphylactic reactions.” According to Hiestand, typical symptoms of a non-allergic insect sting can include redness, swelling and/or itching at the site of the sting. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: itching and hives, swelling in the throat or tongue, difficulty breathing, dizziness, stomach cramps, nausea or diarrhea. If the reaction is mild, treatment can be done at home by quickly removing the stinger if it’s been left in the skin — a swift scrape of a fingernail often removes the stinger. Gently wash the area with soap and water to prevent secondary infections, and a cold compress can reduce swelling and pain. Topical steroid ointments or oral antihistamines can assist in itch relief. If a serious reaction occurs, seek emergency medical treatment. Shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing or dizziness should prompt a call to 911. Those already aware of a severe insectallergy should always carry an auto-injectable epinephrine and alert friends and family on how to properly use if needed.

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M/WBE BID NOTICES NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Ann L. Cralidis has qualified as Executor of the Estate of STRATUS PETER CRALIDIS, late of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the Executor, Ann L. Cralidis, at the office of her attorney, James A. Davis, 301 N. Main St., Ste. 2421, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, on or before the 30th day of September 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of June, 2017.

James A. Davis, Attorney at Law for Ann Cralidis Executor of the Estate of Stratus Peter Cralidis

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Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Barbara Ruff King (17 E 1209), also known as Barbara R. King, Barbara Jean King, Barbara Jean Ruff King, deceased April 10, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before September 24, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 22nd day of June, 2017.

Kristan King Lewman Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 9029 Overhill Drive Ellicott City, MD 21042 Kimberly Justin King Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 608 S. Poplar Street Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 Kevin Dorian King Co-Executor for Barbara Ruff King, deceased 5 Magnolia Blossom Drive Bluffton, SC, 29910

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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DAVIDSON COUNTY In the District Court File # 17 CVD 1066

Wesley Lee Binkley v. Elisabeth Faith Binkley (aka Elisabeth Faith Newman)

To Elisabeth Faith Binkley (aka Elisabeth Faith Newman).:

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Complaint for Absolute Divorce and Child Custody. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days after the date stated below and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 29th day of June, 2017 Courtney Roller 40 Salem Street Thomasville, NC 27360 336-475-0099

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

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

TO: Edward Fulks - father of the juveniles

TAKE NOTICE that Juvenile Motions seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of Termination of your Parental Rights with respect to the above-referenced juveniles pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111. You are required to make a written answer to the Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Motions within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Motions, the Movant will apply to the Court for terminating your parental rights to the above-referenced juveniles. Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service. The hearing on the Motions alleging to Terminate Parental Rights are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Friday, August 4, 2017 in Courtroom 4-J of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case. This the 9th day of June, 2017

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

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BEFORE THE COMMUNITY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO.2009042511

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

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DEMO LETTER SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

In the Matter of Property located at: 2628 NEWLAND DRIVE

You are hereby advised that on SEPTEMBER 21, 2015, the Winston-Salem City Council of the City of Winston-Salem adopted an Ordinance ordering the demolition of the above referenced structure within ninety (90) days from said date.

Because you have failed to demolish or repair such dwelling within the prescribed time period, the City will proceed to demolish said dwelling pursuant to the ordinance adopted by the Council. You are hereby advised to remove any and all articles of personal property, fixtures or appurtenances found in or attached to the aforementioned dwelling within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this notice. If you fail to refuse to remove said items, they shall be deemed abandoned and shall be subject to sale by the City in accordance with Section (4-97(g) of the City Code. The dwelling will then be demolished and the cost of demolition, less the proceeds from the sale, will be placed as a lien against the property. Sharon Richmond, Housing Conservation Administrator

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

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Michael Joseph Brown (17 E 1305), also known as M.J. Brown, deceased April 29, 2017, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before September 30, 2017 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of June, 2017.

Amy M. Schaefer Administrator for Michael Joseph Brown, deceased 3284 Grandview Club Road Pfafftown, NC 27040 The Chronicle June 29 and July 6, 13, 20, 2017

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

Equipment Operator/Medium - 1693 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for an Maintenance Worker - 1694

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The Chronicle June 29, 2017

EMPLOYMENT

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for an Fire Records Specialist - 2700

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

Recreation Center Supervisor - 1728 Please visit: www.cityofws.org for job description and application process.

This the 22nd day of June, 2017.

Rayvon T. Hawkins Administrator for Elizabeth Ann Hawkins, deceased 1500 Marble Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina Known as Tax Block 2641 Lot(s) 011A

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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

Equipment Operator/Medium - 1078

The City of Winston-Salem is looking to fill the position for an Recreation Leader - 900020

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TOWN OF KERNERSVILLE TURF MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Performs advanced professional work in the planning, installation, maintenance, and repair of town athletic turf facilities as well as the highly visible common spaces and parks. Work includes equipment operation, determining the priority and timelines of work to be completed, and monitoring of usage vs need. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Parks Maintenance Superintendent. Min. Qualifications: Associates Degree in Sports Turf Management or related field, or graduation from high school, supplemented with 5+ years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in athletic turf management. North Carolina class C driver license. HIRING RANGE: $16.03 $19.88/hr. App Deadline: 07/12/17. The Town offers a progressive pay plan, as well as competitive benefits. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Apply online at http://jobs.toknc.com. EOE.

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REAL ESTATE

Spring/Wachovia Hill Apartments Managed by Community Management Corp.

1 Bedroom Units conveniently located in Winston Salem, 62 yrs of age or older Handicapped and/or disabled. Section 8 assistance available. Income restrictions apply. Call 336-251-1060. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mon and Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wed. Equal Housing Opportunity

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